Can Solar Panels Power My Viking Gate Opener?
If you are looking for a solar-compatible gate opener, Viking Access Systems has many compatible gate openers that will help you enhance your gate opener system setup. The most popular solar-powered Viking Access Systems gate openers include the R-6 Solar Residential Swing Gate Opener and the K-2 Solar Residential Vehicular Slide Gate Opener. The specific control board in these openers, known as the V-Flex Control Board, is enclosed by a hard plastic cover and is created to monitor solar panels.
What Is Special About The V-Flex Control Board?
This control board cannot only power down non-essential accessories but also has an LCD display that shows the real-time voltage of the solar panel, charger, and battery. The solar power supply is 12VDC. There is also a power harness connector on the control board that provides power to this control board. Some other features include a “check motor” status LED, an LCD Diagnostics Display, and expansion product connections.
Do The R-6 And K-12 Viking Access Gate Openers Come With Solar Panels?
Solar-powered gate openers do not have the corresponding solar panels to power your gate. You will need to purchase these separately. Thankfully, there are 20, 30, and 50-watt options. These options have a voltage of 12 and are compatible with your gate opener. Remember that the larger the solar panel, the greater the power it creates for your gate opener. If you are on the fence about solar-powered gate openers, visit this article, “What Are The Benefits Of Using Solar-Powered Gate Openers?”.
Are There Other Gate Openers That Are Solar Compatible?
If you want to use a linear actuator for your gate, the Viking Access G-5 Linear Actuator is created to work with the Viking Access G-5 Solar Control Box. This linear actuator is compatible with 12V solar panels and is current with UL35 Class I Standards. This is an optimal linear actuator if you want to use it for residential or commercial use.
All Solar Viking Access Systems Models
