Product Overview
Genius Blizzard 500 is an electromechanical sliding gate motor designed for residential and light commercial gate automation in Abu Dhabi. It is built for sliding gates up to 500kg and uses a 230V AC motor with magnetic limit switches for reliable gate position control. The operator features an aluminium base, large internal wiring space, and an integrated electronic control board for setup and operating logic adjustment. Its irreversible motor design supports secure gate locking, while compatibility with steel and nylon racks makes it suitable for professional sliding gate installations.
Key Features and Technical Specifications
- Brand: GENIUS, a FAAC Group brand
- Model: Blizzard 500 / Blizzard 500 C
- Product type: Electromechanical sliding gate operator
- Maximum gate weight: 500kg
- Power supply: 230V AC
- Motor type: Asynchronous single-phase motor
- Maximum thrust: 390N
- Travel speed: 12m/min
- Limit switches: Magnetic limit switches
- Encoder: Magnetic encoder / obstacle detection encoder, depending on version
- Drive system: Rack-driven sliding gate automation
- Rack compatibility: Steel and nylon racks
- Gear pinion: Z16, module 4
- Use frequency: S3 30% at 20°C
- Protection rating: IP44
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Base material: Aluminium base
- Control board: Built-in electronic control board
- Manual release: Not specified by manufacturer
- Product code: Not specified by manufacturer for the supplied rough data
Use Cases
- Residential sliding gates
- Villa gate automation
- Small commercial entrances
- Parking entrance gates
- Apartment and compound gate access
- Light-duty access control systems
- Sliding gates using steel or nylon rack
Compatibility and Installation Notes
Genius Blizzard 500 is compatible with sliding gates up to 500kg when the gate runs smoothly on a level track and uses a correctly aligned rack system. Installation requires secure motor fixing, accurate rack-to-pinion spacing, correct magnetic limit switch positioning, photocell wiring, receiver setup, and control board programming. Professional installation is recommended to ensure safe force adjustment, correct obstacle detection, reliable closing logic, and compliance with gate automation safety practices. For technical setup and wiring guidance, refer to the official GENIUS Blizzard installation instructions.
Packing Includes
- 1 × Genius Blizzard motor with built-in control panel
- 1 × Pair of VEGA photocells
- 1 × Single-channel radio receiver
- 2 × KILO 868MHz transmitters
- 4 × Nylon rack, 1m each
- 1 × Push button
Why Buy from POWERgate Abu Dhabi
POWERgate Abu Dhabi supplies reliable sliding gate automation products with local support for residential and light commercial customers. We help buyers select the correct motor, understand compatibility, and get dependable support for smooth gate automation performance.
Buy Genius Blizzard 500 today from POWERgate Abu Dhabi. Call/WhatsApp: +971 50 884 4933 or email us: sales@powergatead.com.




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