CAME FTX20DGC Swing Gate Motor

Yes — the CAME FTX20DGC’s 40 cycles per hour is the highest cycle frequency of any swing gate motor in the POWERgate Abu Dhabi range. For comparison: the BFT PHOBOS BT B40 supports 30 cycles per hour, the BFT ELI AC A40 supports 20 cycles per hour, the BFT E5 BT A18 supports 20 cycles per hour, and the CAME AMICO A18230 is rated at 50% duty (approximately 25–30 cycles per hour). At 40 cycles per hour, the FTX20DGC can sustain one full open/close cycle every 90 seconds continuously — making it suitable for busy residential compounds, apartment building entrances, or light commercial access points where gate demand is higher than a standard residential motor can handle. The high frequency is enabled by the 24V DC motor’s efficient thermal management through the integrated electronic board.

The CAME FTX20DGC integrates the radio receiver directly into the motor’s electronic board housing, rather than requiring a separate plug-in radio module (like the CAME FERNI kit’s AF43S card in the ZM3E panel) or a separate external receiver. This means the motor can accept remote control commands out of the box without any additional receiver hardware. The integrated board also features a function display that shows gate status, programming mode, and diagnostic information directly on the motor housing. Combined with CAME Connect IoT integration and RIO System 2.0 bus communication, the FTX20DGC is the most self-contained compact gate operator in the range: control board, radio decoder, encoder, and smart communication all housed within the motor unit itself.

Both the FTX20DGC and CAME VIRGO SMART BT A 20 are 24V articulated arm motors for 2.0m/200kg gates with CAME Connect IoT integration and encoder control. The FTX20DGC delivers 40 cycles per hour (vs VIRGO SMART’s semi-intensive rating), uses RIO System 2.0 bus communication (vs VIRGO SMART’s U-Link/EE LINK/ER-READY), has an adjustable 13–30 second cycle time, and comes with a built-in radio decoder. The VIRGO SMART uses a master-slave integrated THALIA board system connecting two motors via a two-wire cable, while the FTX20DGC is a single motor with its own integrated board. The FTX20DGC at 140W also has a C Max. 150mm constraint, while the VIRGO SMART does not publish a C max. For highest-frequency compact gate use, the FTX20DGC leads; for integrated two-motor smart systems with ER-READY connectivity, the VIRGO SMART is the stronger choice.

The CAME FTX20DGC’s 180N thrust is the lowest linear force figure of any swing gate motor in the range — even lower than the CAME FERNI FE40230’s 540N. However, like all articulated arm motors, the arm mechanism multiplies this force at the gate leaf through lever arm geometry. The articulated arm’s bracket position relative to the hinge creates a mechanical advantage that amplifies the 180N motor output to the force required to move a 200 kg gate leaf from standstill. The FTX20DGC compensates for the lower thrust figure through programmable operating speed (13–30 seconds adjustable) — a slower speed setting allows the motor to move heavier or stiffer gates at reduced speed rather than stalling. The encoder continuously monitors load, allowing the integrated board to detect when the gate is moving too slowly and adjust motor output accordingly.

The CAME FTX20DGC carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty from purchase. Because the control board, radio decoder, encoder, and RIO System 2.0 bus interface are all integrated inside the motor housing, any damage to the electronics — from power surges on the 230V supply, moisture ingress through the IP44 housing, or incorrect 24V wiring — affects the entire motor unit rather than just a replaceable external component. The C Max. 150mm geometry must be strictly observed: at 150mm, the articulated arm is already near its maximum bracket offset, and incorrect positioning beyond this limit places off-axis stress on the arm pivot that degrades the 140W motor. The adjustable cycle time must be calibrated during commissioning to avoid setting a speed too fast for the gate weight, which causes the encoder to trigger repeated obstacle-detection reversals. POWERgate Abu Dhabi handles all warranty claims locally — contact us on WhatsApp (+971 50 884 4933) or at sales@powergatead.com.