CAME AMICO A18230 Swing Gate Motor Kit

A 50% duty cycle means the CAME AMICO A18230 can be operating for up to 50% of any given time period, equating to approximately 25–30 complete open/close cycles per day at normal Abu Dhabi ambient temperatures — significantly more than the 15–20 cycles of 30% duty cycle motors like the BENINCA BILL range or the CAME FROG-AE underground motor. At a 19-second cycle time to 90°, each full open/close sequence takes approximately 40 seconds, and the 50% rating means the motor can cycle again after a similar rest period without thermal risk. For Abu Dhabi households with multiple vehicles and frequent daily gate movements, the AMICO’s 50% rating provides comfortable headroom above typical residential demand.

The CAME AMICO A18230 specifies a thrust range of 400–2000N, meaning the force it applies to push and pull the gate leaf is adjustable between these limits during installation. At the minimum setting of 400N, the motor applies gentle force suitable for very light, well-balanced gate leaves that should stop immediately on any obstruction. At the maximum setting of 2000N, it applies firm force appropriate for heavier leaves approaching its 200 kg maximum weight. This adjustability is unique in our range — all other motors specify a fixed thrust figure. The CAME control board’s built-in force adjustment allows the installer to dial in the correct thrust for the specific gate without overpowering a lighter leaf or under-driving a heavier one, improving both safety and motor longevity.

The CAME AMICO A18230 uses a trilobe key release system — a three-lobed cylindrical key that inserts into the motor housing to mechanically disengage the gearmotor from the gate leaf during a power cut or manual access requirement. The trilobe profile (three lobes rather than the flat triangular profile of a triangle key) prevents the key from being inserted at the wrong angle and provides positive engagement with the release mechanism. Unlike the top-access releases on the BENINCA BILL/BOB range or the knob releases on BFT IGEA motors, the trilobe release is accessed from the side of the AMICO housing and requires the specific CAME-supplied key. Two release keys are included in the kit, one per motor, ensuring both gate leaves can be operated manually during emergencies.

Most swing gate motors require separate cables for motor power, limit switch signals, and control functions, increasing wiring complexity at the gate pillar. The CAME AMICO A18230 uses a simplified three-conductor connection, meaning all necessary motor signals and power travel through a single three-wire cable between the motor and the CAME control board. This reduces the number of cable cores needed at each gate motor position, simplifies the cable trunking and conduit layout, and speeds up installation — particularly relevant for Abu Dhabi villa installations where cables must be neatly routed through stone or brick gate pillars. The die-cast aluminium motor housing also contributes to installation ease, being lighter than steel-bodied motors while maintaining structural rigidity for the motor’s bracket mounting points.

The CAME AMICO A18230 carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty from purchase, backed by CAME’s reputation as a leading Italian gate automation brand. At 80W with a 50% duty cycle, the motor’s thermal management is aided by the 150°C thermal protection cutout — the same protection seen in the CAME FROG-AE underground motor — which prevents winding damage if the duty cycle is accidentally exceeded. Warranty is voided by: thrust adjustment beyond the motor’s 2000N maximum, gate leaves exceeding the 2.2m width or 200kg weight limits, power surge damage to the CAME control board, or operation without the required IP44-class installation shelter. The trilobe release keys must also be stored safely to avoid being lost — forced release without the correct key can damage the mechanism. POWERgate Abu Dhabi handles all warranty claims locally — contact us on WhatsApp (+971 50 884 4933) or at sales@powergatead.com.