CAME FROG PLUS Swing Gate Motor

Yes — the CAME FROG PLUS is the only underground swing gate motor in the POWERgate Abu Dhabi range capable of handling gate leaves up to 5.5 metres, and the longest-reach motor of any type in the entire underground range. For comparison: the BENINCA DU.350N handles 4.0m leaves, the BFT ELI BT A40 handles 4.0m, the BFT ELI AC A40 handles 4.0m, and the BFT ELI 250 N BT handles 3.5m. The FROG PLUS also exceeds most surface-mounted motors in leaf length, with only the CAME ATS50AGS, BENINCA BOB50M, BFT GIUNO ULTRA, and BFT PHOBOS AC A50 reaching 5.0m at surface level (and none reaching 5.5m). For Abu Dhabi palace entrances, large commercial gates, or institutional access points where both a long gate leaf and concealed underground installation are required, the FROG PLUS is the definitive specification.

The CAME FROG PLUS delivers 800 Newton-metres of rotational torque at its output shaft — the highest torque figure of any motor in the POWERgate Abu Dhabi swing gate range. For context: the BENINCA DU.350N specifies 450 Nm; the BFT ELI AC A40 and ELI BT A40 each specify 350 Nm. The FROG PLUS at 800 Nm is 78% more torque than the DU.350N and more than double the BFT ELI models. This massive torque output is what enables the FROG PLUS to drive 700 kg gate leaves at 5.5m — the lever arm force at the hinge on a heavy long leaf is enormous, and only a motor of this torque class can overcome it reliably. The 500W 230V supply and 30-second cycle time reflect the sustained energy required to generate 800 Nm on each gate movement.

CAME specifies the 002ZM3EP as the compatible control panel for the FROG PLUS. The ZM3EP is a CAME multifunction control board engineered to handle the FROG PLUS’s 230V/500W/2.1A motor supply, encoder signal processing, and adjustable leaf-closing control for gates up to 5.5m and 700 kg. The high current draw of 2.1A per motor and the encoder’s position data requirements exceed what lighter control panels in the CAME range can correctly manage. Using any panel other than the 002ZM3EP risks encoder misreading on a 700 kg gate, which could cause the motor to apply 800 Nm of torque in the wrong direction against the mechanical stop — potentially damaging the gate structure. POWERgate Abu Dhabi can confirm availability of the 002ZM3EP alongside the FROG PLUS motor.

Unlike the BENINCA DU.350N kit which includes its foundation box (DU.350CF), CAME lists the FROG PLUS foundation box as a separately specified accessory that must be ordered alongside the motor. A complete FROG PLUS installation therefore requires: one FROG PLUS motor per gate leaf, the 002ZM3EP control panel, the appropriate CAME foundation box for the FROG PLUS motor dimensions, a drainage system at each foundation pit, photocells, flashing light, and remote controls. For Abu Dhabi builders and contractors, the foundation box must be on-site before any concrete groundwork begins — it is permanently cast into the concrete surround and cannot be retrofitted after pouring. Confirm the correct foundation box code for the 001FROG-PM4 with POWERgate Abu Dhabi before placing your order to avoid delays.

The CAME FROG PLUS carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty from purchase. For an 800 Nm underground motor on gates up to 700 kg and 5.5m, warranty risks are more severe than for lighter motors. First, foundation drainage failure allowing water beyond the IP67 seal’s 1-metre immersion limit is the most common underground warranty risk — at 500W, the FROG PLUS generates more heat per cycle than smaller underground motors, and standing water accelerates thermal stress. Second, incorrect encoder calibration allowing the motor to apply 800 Nm against the gate’s mechanical stop can damage gate posts or brackets on the first over-travel. Third, using any control panel other than the 002ZM3EP voids warranty. The 10 cycles per hour limit must be programmed into the panel to prevent repeated 150°C thermal protection triggers. Contact POWERgate Abu Dhabi on WhatsApp (+971 50 884 4933) or at sales@powergatead.com.