V2 CALYPSO 400 Swing Gate Motor

Yes — the V2 CALYPSO 400’s -30°C lower operating temperature ties with the RIB PRINCE 24V and SOMMER twist range as the coldest-rated motors in the POWERgate Abu Dhabi range, with most other motors rated to -20°C. For Abu Dhabi, -30°C has no practical relevance. However, a -30°C lower rating indicates that the CALYPSO 400’s lubricants, seals, and electronics are specified to cold-resistant standards — which also confirms reliable performance during Abu Dhabi’s night-time temperature drops and fully air-conditioned environments adjacent to the gate installation.

The V2 CALYPSO 400’s 2300N maximum thrust is a value unique in the POWERgate Abu Dhabi range, sitting between the FAAC 413’s 3000N and the CAME FERNI FE40230’s 540N at the lower end. For a 2.5m gate at 400kg, 2300N provides a comfortable force margin — the required thrust to move a well-balanced 400kg gate is significantly below 2300N. The higher thrust handles gates that are slightly stiff due to hinge friction, wind resistance, or a gate that approaches the maximum weight without the gate having to be perfectly friction-free.

The V2 CALYPSO 400 publishes two current values: 0.8A at idling speed (motor running with no gate resistance) and 1.2A under full load (motor driving the gate against its weight and hinge friction). The 0.5A difference between idle and full-load reflects the motor’s actual working range. For circuit breaker and cable sizing, the 1.2A full-load figure is the relevant value for two motors on a double-leaf gate: 2.4A total at 230V from the supply. For diagnostic purposes, a motor consistently drawing above 1.2A indicates hinge friction or gate imbalance.

V2 describes the CALYPSO 400 as suitable for right and left gate leaves with the same single motor model. Unlike motors requiring separate left-hand and right-hand variants (such as the CAME KRONO KR300D right gearmotor designation), the CALYPSO 400 can be installed on either leaf of a double gate without ordering a different model code. For Abu Dhabi gate fitters replacing a failed motor on a double gate, this means only one CALYPSO 400 model is needed regardless of which leaf requires replacement, simplifying stock and reducing the risk of ordering the wrong orientation.

The V2 CALYPSO 400 carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty. This listing provides one motor only — a complete installation requires a compatible 230V control unit, radio receiver, remote controls, safety photocells, and flashing light. V2 supplies compatible control units separately. The +50°C upper temperature limit is one of the lower ceilings among motors in this price range; Abu Dhabi pillar positions in full afternoon sun should be assessed. The IP44 rating requires sheltered mounting. Contact POWERgate Abu Dhabi on WhatsApp (+971 50 884 4933) or sales@powergatead.com.