Features of CONSONS Gate Control Boards
- Certified by UL325, CE, FCC, RoHS.
- Operating temperature range: -20–70°C.
- Can be equipped with an anti-pinch photoelectric sensor.
- Industrial grade surge protection, overcurrent protection, reverse connection protection.
- Supported Fixed Code, Learning Code, and Rolling Code / Security+ 2.0.
- Compatible with sliding garage doors and retractable doors, etc.
Why You Can Trust CONSONS Gate Control Boards
A garage door control board is specifically designed to control garage doors in various environments. Its function is to manage the power supply, receive and process signals from the garage remote control, and control the opening and closing of sliding or swing doors.
CONSONS can provide you with control boards for access control systems such as swing doors, sliding doors, and roll-up doors. Our services include component procurement, through-hole assembly, and various functional tests such as AOI, X-ray, and flying probe testing to ensure performance that meets your expectations. Whether you are integrating a new access control system or upgrading an existing one, CONSONS can meet your needs.
Designed for residential garage door applications, this PCB offers a high-security programming protocol that supports Security+ 2.0 and rolling-code wireless technology, allowing users to control the door via their smartphones.
To handle the high-frequency operation of commercial garage doors, CONSONS equips the PCB with industrial-grade surge protection devices and high-frequency motor drivers to meet commercial demands and minimize downtime losses.
Designed specifically for areas with limited power supply, these PCBs can be equipped with solar charging control circuits and operate at low voltage to reduce energy consumption and promote environmental sustainability.
Specifications
- Gate Control Board PCB Parameters
- Gate Types and Models that Can Be Replaced
| Voltage | 120/240V AC single phase; 12/24 V DC |
| Compatible Models | LiftMaster, Viking, All-O-Matic, DoorKing, FAAC, and other brands. |
| Required Safety Devices | Monitoring photoelectric sensor to ensure operation complies with UL 325 standards |
| Surge Protection | 20,000 V / 10,000 A |
| Fuse Specifications | 20 A motor fuse (for H10 operator only) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20 ℃ – 70℃ |
| Standby Current (Solar) | Ultra-low: ＜5 mA |
| Wireless Protocols | Fixed Code, Learning Code, Rolling Code (Security+ 2.0) |
| Certification | UL 325, FCC Part 15 / RED, CE, RoHS |
| Gate Types | Mainstream Models | Properties |
| Slide Doors | DoorKing 9100 / 9150 series | directly plugged with surge protection, UL 325 certified |
| Commercial Roll-Up Doors | LiftMaster K76-36251 / K76-34769 | driven by 24 V DC motor, support rolling code security+ 2.0 |
| Off-Grid Gate Opener | Universal 12V Solar Operator Boards | Ultra-Low Standby Current (<5mA) |
| Swing Doors | LiftMaster LA400 / LA500 Series | Dual-motor control, soft start/stop, UL 325 compliant |
How Does The Garage Gate Control Board Work?
During operation, the garage door control circuit board receives signals and commands from control devices such as remote controls and smart devices, interprets the corresponding wireless protocols, and simultaneously receives continuous pulses from sensors indicating the gate’s status (open or closed). The control board responds to these signals to control the opening and closing of the gate.
During this process, the photoelectric sensor monitors the sensor’s status by emitting pulses. If the infrared beam is blocked by a person or object, the circuit board stops operating, and the door’s movement halts immediately as a safety measure. At the same time, the onboard microcontroller detects changes in the motor’s current, captures this information within 50 ms, and issues a command to reverse the door’s direction.
What Design Considerations Are Required For A Garage Door Circuit Board?
High-Tg Substrate Material
Since garage doors are structures exposed to the outdoor environment, you should select materials with a high Tg (>170°C) to withstand seasonal temperature fluctuations and prevent circuit board warping or component failure.
Additionally, applying a conformal coating can further enhance the circuit board’s moisture resistance and corrosion resistance, effectively preventing issues such as short circuits.
Standardized Terminal Layout and Heavy-Duty Terminal Protection
Through its automated production lines, CONSONS offers standard terminal layouts or exact 1:1 replicas of original designs, ensuring that the circuit boards can seamlessly replace those from brands such as LiftMaster, DoorKing, and FAAC.
Additionally, for heavy-duty terminals, we provide specialized terminal isolation components suitable for 12/24V accessory power supplies, photoelectric sensors, and other components.
Heat Dissipation Structure
CONSONS equips the relays and MOSFETs on its gate control PCBs with aluminum heat sinks and surge protection zones, which ensure the PCB operates stably even under extreme temperature fluctuations.
Optional LED Display
Your garage door circuit board should also include an LED display interface or status indicator lights. This allows maintenance personnel to quickly identify the location of a fault in the event of a malfunction, thereby reducing the after-sales cost for you.
Certifications For Gate Control Boards
UL 325
This is a mandatory requirement for gate control boards in the North American market, stipulating that your board must include a photoelectric sensor interface and an adaptive obstruction reversal function.
FCC Part 15 / RED Certification
These standards address RF compliance requirements in North America and Europe, ensuring that signals emitted by your board do not interfere with other devices. CONSONS has designed EMI/EMC anti-interference to achieve this goal for you.
CE & RoHS
This standard addresses the safety and environmental sustainability of gate control board production, requiring lead-free manufacturing. CONSONS operates lead-free production lines to ensure your control boards meet safety requirements.
Key Factors in Selecting Industrial-Grade Gate Control Boards
Power Supply and Motor Compatibility
First, you need to determine the board’s power supply method such as solar power or mains power, and whether a backup battery is required.
Standard gate control PCBs can be equipped with DC (12/24V) or AC (115/230V) motors. Before replacing or repairing your gate control system, you must first confirm the type of motor in use.
Physical Interfaces
When selecting a replacement door control PCB, you should also pay attention to the specifications and locations of the various physical interfaces. Therefore, you can ensure that the finished PCB manufactured by CONSONS is directly compatible with your existing system, or precisely matches original boards from manufacturers such as LiftMaster, DoorKing, and Viking.
Wireless Protocols
Wireless protocols are another key consideration. Common types of door control PCBs include fixed-code, rolling-code, and learning-code systems.
- Fixed Code
The control board uses soldered chips and DIP switches to transmit a fixed code signal. This option is a relatively economical choice for older garage doors.
- Learning Code
It works by learning and storing a unique transmitter ID. This enables quick configuration of the access control system with the transmitter.
Rolling Code
- Rolling Code
Each time the remote control is pressed, the encryption algorithm inside both the remote and the control board automatically jumps to a new, unique code according to a specific rule.
It reduces the risk of signals being intercepted or cloned. It is ideal for modern residential communities and commercial property systems.
What Protections Are Needed For Garage Door Circuit Boards?
CONSONS offers protections including surge protection, overload protection, short-circuit protection, and infrared anti-pinch protection, among others.
Overload Protection
When the current exceeds the rated value, the access control system’s motor will automatically shut off to prevent burnout.
Surge Protection
Since the door control system is connected to the outside world, it is highly susceptible to lightning strikes or induced surges during thunderstorms, especially in industrial parks. Therefore, you need to select surge protection for the circuit board to mitigate damage and impact caused by lightning strikes and to protect sensitive components such as microprocessors.
Short-Circuit Protection
The PCB incorporates a self-resetting fuse. If an abnormal surge in current is detected for a short period, the fuse will automatically blow and will only reset once the fault has been resolved. This eliminates the hassle of replacement for your customers, making this feature particularly popular.
Infrared Anti-Pinch Protection
CONSONS provides an interface on the PCB for connecting an infrared sensor. If a person or object is detected obstructing the door during the closing process, the garage door will automatically stop closing to ensure safety. This is a necessary feature to help your product comply with UL 325 regulations.
Control Principles Of Garage Door Circuit Boards
Wireless Remote Control
CONSONS garage door control circuit boards can operate on the mainstream 315/433 MHz signal bands and support signal transmission over distances of 30–50 meters.
Button Control
The garage door circuit board also requires the installation of button components controlled by a low-voltage circuit.
Wireless Wi-Fi Control
CONSONS can also install a Wi-Fi module on your garage door circuit board, allowing it to connect to the internet for residential or commercial use and enabling remote control via a mobile app.
Yes, CONSONS supports customization for specific frequencies (such as 433.92 MHz, 315 MHz, and 868 MHz) or other frequency bands you specify.
Monitoring infrared photoelectric sensors, ground-mounted loops, safety edges, anti-collision strips, warning lights, and more. If any of these devices are triggered, the CONSONS door control PCB will immediately cut off power and stop the door from operating.
From the perspective of the hardware, CONSONS equips the gate control board with photoelectric sensor interfaces and infrared sensors.
And as for the software, the circuit board is programmed to perform resistance detection; if the resistance encountered during garage door operation exceeds the threshold, the door will reverse direction and open.
No, we have a built-in solar management circuit that can be directly connected to the circuit board’s 12/24V DC power supply. This saves you the cost of purchasing an external controller.
The short service life of gate-controlled PCBs is primarily caused by issues such as board deformation due to high temperatures, corrosion from moisture, and short circuits caused by dust accumulation.
To address these issues, CONSONS primarily employs the following measures:
High-Tg PCB substrate materials to withstand thermal stress and prevent board warping and delamination;
Industrial-grade surge protection to prevent burnout;
Conformal coating to prevent corrosion;
Strict quality and performance testing prior to shipment, including 100% AOI optical inspection, flying probe testing, and power-on aging tests.