How Do You Troubleshoot A Security Gate System?
A security gate can be a one-armed mechanism that allows or denies admission into a parking garage or a large, rolling steel door that locks intruders out of a housing community. The most important element of any security gate is safety. People and vehicles are going by the gate frequently, so it should be working properly to make sure it doesn’t close at the wrong time and cause injury. If a security gate is malfunctioning, it must be fixed immediately. Know how to look for the signs of trouble. Remove obstructions that could be affecting the gate’s sensors or hindering performance. . Replace malfunctioning power sources. If the gate is remote-controlled, check the batteries in the remote to make sure the gate’s power needs are being met and nothing is short-circuiting. Turn off the manual bypass, if it’s activated. Most gates have a bypass valve in the hydraulic system that will prevent the gate from closing when activated. Turn the bypass off and see if the gate resumes normal funct
