Why Vehicle Gate Barriers from FAAC?
Combining high performance and reliability, FAAC vehicle barriers offer the highest level of security and safety for facilities. With in-built access control systems, adjustable closing-speeds, oil-bathed mechanical components, and European safety standard, FAAC’s barrier range offer long operational life and efficient operations.
Being a world leader in vehicle traffic management solutions, FAAC manufactures a wide range of barriers, turnstiles and bollard solutions.
Here’s your guide to choosing the right FAAC barrier and a glance into the main components plus accessories.
(Take a look at our generic but detailed Gate Barrier Buyer’s Guide here)
Application Scenario
Selecting a barrier gate for your facility depends on many factors, and the most important of all is to decide the application – commercial or residential or industrial. Residential units usually require a moderate number of opening and closing cycles per day and are only busy during the peak hours in the morning and evenings.
FAAC usually categorises its boom barriers in terms of application, commercial or industrial barriers warrants 100% duty cycle and residential needs up to 70% duty cycles.
It is very important to decide the purpose and frequency of use required before you choose FAAC gate barriers. Once you decide the purpose of use, you can pick a FAAC boom barrier model and required beam length, and the type of power unit you are going to deploy.
Installation area
Installation area or environment decides many aspects of barrier gates, for underground parking areas you need foldable or short arm barriers that operate faster. Look for arm articulation options for barrier arms if you are installing gates to parking spaces with limited overhead space or low ceiling underground parking lot.
Barrier Operator
Barrier operator is the engine that runs an automatic gate barrier. FAAC automatic gate operators come in a wide range of options that are suitable for both traffic access and parking solutions.
FAAC barrier operators manage beam lengths from 2 meters up to 8.3 meters and offer opening speed ranging from 1.5 seconds.
FAAC operators are powered by either electromechanical or hydraulic motors and are suitable for controlling residential, commercial and industrial applications at small and medium private areas or much larger industrial areas. Barriers usually come with battery back up in case of power loss.
In essence, there is a FAAC vehicle barrier operator for every use case that you may come across.
Let’s take a look at the various Gate Barrier Operators from FAAC.
Available products with the main features
| Models | Use Cycles | Max Beam Lenght | Opening Times (s) |
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| B614 | Use continuous | 5 | < 2 |
| FAAC 615 BPR Standard | 50% | 5 | 6 |
| FAAC 615 BPR Rapid | 40%> | 2,5 | 3 |
| FAAC 620 Standard | 70% | 5 | from 3,5 to 4,5 |
| FAAC 620 Rapid | Use continuous | 4 | from 2 to 3 |
| FAAC 640 | Use continuous | 7 | from 4 to 8 |
| FAAC B680H | Use continuous | 8,3 | from 1,5 to 6 |
Product vs Use Case
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FAAC 614
| Model | B614 |
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| Power supply voltage | 220-240V ~ 50/60 Hz |
| Motor | With brushes 24V |
| Max. power | 165 W |
| Max. torque | 300 Nm |
| Material type | Steel |
| Type of treatment | Pre-hot dip galvanized, 20μm thick + polyester powder coated |
| Encoder | Incremental integrated in the motor |
| Type of deceleration | Electronic + mechanic |
| Type of beam | Rectangular and round |
| Operating ambient temperature | -20°C ÷ +55°C |
| Protection class | IP55 (Electronic control unit) – IP44 |
| Weight | 40 Kg |
| Dimensions | (LxDxH) 360 x 250 x 1163 mm ( installation base 305 x 230 mm) |
| Beam max length | 5 m |
| Opening time | < 2 s (80°- 3m) |
| Use frequency | Continuous use |
| Electronic equipment | E614 |
FAAC 615 BPR Standard & 615 BPR Rapid
| Model | 615BPR Standard | 615BPR Rapid |
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| Power supply voltage | 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz | |
| Motor | Asynchronous single phase | |
| Motor rotation speed | 1.400 rpm (*) | 2.800 rpm (*) |
| Max. power | 220 W | |
| Max. torque | 0 ÷ 400 Nm (*) | 0 ÷ 300 Nm (*) |
| Motor-pump unit capacity | 1,5 lpm (*) | 3 lpm (*) |
| Material type | Steel | |
| Type of treatment | 100 micron protective primer + polyester painting RAL 2004 – RAL 9006 |
100 micron zinc epoxy galvanisation + polyester painting RAL 2004 |
| Encoder | No – anti-crushing hydraulic safety device | |
| Type of deceleration | Electronic – Adjustable | |
| Type of beam | Rectangular – Rectangular with skirt – Articulated – Round with lights |
Rectangular – Rectangular with skirt – Rectangular articulated – Round |
| Operating ambient temperature | -20°C ÷ +55°C | |
| Thermal protection | 120°C | |
| Protection class | IP44 | |
| Weight | 34 Kg | |
| Type of oil | FAAC HP OIL | |
| Dimensions | 270 x 140 x 1015 mm | |
| Beam max length | 5 m | 2.5 m |
| Opening time | 5,7 s (90°) | 3 s (90°) |
| Use frequency | 50% | 40% |
| Electronic equipment | 615BPR incorporated | |
FAAC 620 Standard & 620 Rapid
| Model | 620 Standard | 620 Rapid |
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| Power supply voltage | 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz | |
| Motor | Asynchronous single phase | |
| Motor rotation speed | 1.400 rpm (*) | 1.400 – 2.800 rpm (*) |
| Max. power | 220 W | |
| Max. torque | 0 ÷ 220 / 0 ÷ 180 Nm (*) | 0 ÷ 150 / 0 ÷ 140 Nm (* |
| Motor-pump unit capacity | 0,75-1 lpm (*) | 1,5 – 2 lpm (*) |
| Material type | Steel | |
| Type of treatment | 100 micron protective primer + polyester painting RAL 2004 | 100 micron protective primer + polyester painting RAL 2004 |
| Encoder | No – anti-crushing hydraulic safety device | |
| Type of deceleration | Electronic – Adjustable with cams | |
| Type of beam | Rectangular – Rectangular with skirt – Articulated – Round – Round pivoting | Rectangular – Articulated – Round – Pivoting round |
| Operating ambient temperature | -20°C ÷ +55°C | |
| Thermal protection | 120°C | |
| Cooling | – | With forced air |
| Protection class | IP44 | |
| Weight | 73 Kg | |
| Type of oil | FAAC HP OIL | |
| Dimensions | 350 x 170 x 1080 mm | |
| Beam max length | 5 m | 3.8 m |
| Opening time | 3,5 s (90° – 3 m) – 4,5 s (90° – 4 m) | 2 s (90° – 3 m) – 3 s (90° – 4 m) |
| Use frequency | 70% | 100% |
| Electronic equipment | 624BLD incorporated | |
FAAC 640
| Model | 640 | |
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| Power supply voltage | 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz | |
| Motor | Asynchronous single phase | |
| Motor rotation speed | 1.400 – 2.800 rpm (*) | |
| Max. power | 220 W | |
| Max. torque | 0 ÷ 470 Nm / 0 ÷ 340 Nm / 0 ÷ 250 Nm / 0 ÷ 210 Nm (*) | |
| Motor-pump unit capacity | 0,75 – 1 – 1,5 – 2 lpm (*) | |
| Material type | Steel | |
| Type of treatment | 100 micron protective primer + polyester painting RAL 2004 | |
| Encoder | No – anti-crushing hydraulic safety device | |
| Type of deceleration | Electronic – Adjustable with cams | |
| Type of beam | Rectangular – Rectangular with skirt | |
| Operating ambient temperature | -20°C ÷ +55°C | |
| Thermal protection | 120°C | |
| Cooling | With forced air | |
| Protection class | IP44 | |
| Weight | 84 Kg | |
| Type of oil | FAAC HP OIL | |
| Dimensions | 380 x 200 x 1080 mm | |
| Beam max length | 7 m | |
| Opening time | 4 s (90° – 5 m) | |
| Use frequency | 100% | |
| Electronic equipment | 624BLD incorporated | |
FAAC B680H
| Model | B680H | |
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| Power supply voltage | Switching: 100 ÷ 240V~ 50/60 Hz | |
| Motor | Brushless 36V | |
| Motor rotation speed | 1000 ÷ 6000 rpm | |
| Max. power | 240 W | |
| Motor-pump unit capacity | 3.2 lpm | |
| Material type | Steel | |
| Type of treatment | 100 micron protective primer + polyester painting or stainless steel cabinet | |
| Encoder | Magnetic absolute encoder | |
| Type of deceleration | Electronic – via encoder | |
| Type of beam | Round | |
| Operating ambient temperature | -20°C ÷ +55°C | |
| Protection class | IP56 (TÜV certified) | |
| Weight | 85 Kg (65 Kg pillar + 20 Kg cabinet) | |
| Type of oil | FAAC HP OIL | |
| Dimensions | 469 x 279 x 1100 mm | |
| Beam max length | 2 ÷ 8 m | |
| Opening time | 1,5 s (90° – 2m) – 6 s (90° – 8m) | |
| Use frequency | 100% | |
| Electronic equipment | E680 | |
Control functions
Most boom barriers offered by FAAC come with remote controller/receiver proximity reading or push-button operation, or biometrics integration. They can also be integrated with electronic gate systems preloaded with sensors and detectors to open/close gates at appropriate times and detect tailing vehicles etc.
Common Access Control Methods
Remote Controller
/Receiver
Push Button
Biometric
Proximity Readers
Additional Features
Operating temperature and IP rating
Most of the barriers from FAAC have safe temperatures range from sub zero to 51 degree celsius. Making sure you choose the right barrier for the local climate and operational environment is important. IP rating (Ingress Protection) or International Protection ratings used to define the levels of safety of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies such as dirt and moisture. Most of the barriers and gates have IP54, IP56, or IP57 protection ratings.
Energy efficiency
The barriers from FAAC also save energy savings while opening and closing thanks to SAFE&GREEN.
Opening and closing speed
Most conventional barrier gates provide running speed from <1.5 seconds to 6 seconds. Speed faster than 1.5 seconds belongs to a fast speed gate. From 2 seconds to 4 seconds speed is the medium speed gate. Speed more than 4 seconds slow gates.
FAAC B680H Min/Max Speed vs Beam length
2.3-meter boom in less than 1.5 seconds
8.3-meter boom in less than 6 seconds
Safety features
FAAC gate barriers feature safety components like sensors for automatic detection of approaching vehicles, anti-crushing sensors that reverses on impact if the barrier boom automatically closes on the vehicle.
Support for modular beam/boom
FAAC barrier operators support modular beams which are fixed with metal brackets. The modular beams make the B680H a product which is easy to manage and handle.
FAAC Gate Barrier Color Options
5 colours are available in the B680H model: Aluminium Grey(RAL 9006), Pure White (RAL 9010), Flame Red(RAL 3020), Steel Blue(RAL 5011), Stainless Steel.
B 614 is available in Red color only
B615 is available in Red and Grey
FAAC Beam Length and Balancing Springs
Pocket and Balancing Spring S is used with Whole Beams S and Modular Beams S
Pocket and Balancing Spring L is used with Whole Beams L and Modular Beams L
Best Selling Gate Barrier Solutions From FAAC
The FAAC B614 barrier is an electromechanical unit integrated with all required electronic parts and is ideal for residential and commercial parking zones.
FAAC B680H
The FAAC B680H is a hybrid barrier powered with a hydraulic pump and is suitable for industrial heavy-duty usage. The barrier also comes with an optional battery back up ensuring continuous operation even during a power loss.
FAAC B680H and B614 – What are the major differences?
Both B680H and B614 barriers are high-performance boom barriers offering easy installation and enable the integration of accessories for RFID reading or automatic vehicle detection and other accessories.
The major difference between these barriers is that – B680H is an automatic hydraulic motor operated unit while B614 is operated with a 24V electromechanical motor. The 680H hydraulic barrier is heavy duty and can lift barrier beams of up to 8m, which makes it an ideal solution for industrial sites and high-security areas. The B614 lifts beam up to 5m.
The B680H hybrid hydraulic barrier comes with an everlasting spring that offers two million cycles while B614 is designed to offer up to one million operating cycles. According to FAAC, B680H is around 20 to 30 per cent costlier than B614 barrier.
FAAC B680H barrier components
B680H Barrier (104680)
The B680H automatic hybrid vehicle barrier from FAAC is a hybrid solution with everlasting springs that allows it to exceed 2,000,000 cycles of continuous use and hydraulic motors that offer total safety through reverse on contact feature. B680H features an opening/closing time of fewer than 6 seconds.
Complete Cover B680h Red Ral 3020 (416016):
FAAC’s barrier cover comes all-weather painted stainless steel cabinet RED RAL 3020 bonnet for b680h automatic barrier.
B680H Foundation Plate (490139):
The 680 barrier is fixed to a foundation plate installed on the floor with 4 bolts.
Spring And Fixing Brackets B680H (428436):
The barrier comes with two springs for sectional beams measuring 2 to 8 m, right or left version and for different speeds.
Beam:
The barrier supports beams measuring 2 to 8 m, right or left version and for different speeds.
Kit 6 Adhesive Reflectors (490117):
Adhesive reflectors are stuck to the barrier body and beam to make them more visible to approaching vehicles.
B680H Integrated Lamp(410022):
The integrated flashing light is supplied with the barrier for managing entry point traffic.
Barrier B680H Articulation Kit S (428444):
The beam articulation kit comes for various beam lengths. The standard version comes with an articulation kit for 3.3m.
FAAC B614 barrier components
B614 Barrier (104614):
FAAC B614 automatic vehicle barrier is a versatile solution available in different configurations, which makes it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial use. With a barrier boom lengths up to 5m and fast opening and closing time of minimum 2seconds(for 3m boom) FAAC B614 barrier features anti-crushing safety.
Integrated flashing light (410032):
The integrated flashing light is supplied with the barrier for managing entry points and warns approaching vehicles.
XLED flashing light (410029):
The integrated XLED antenna, it is compatible with 433 Mhz and 868 Mhz frequency receivers.
Key operated button XK10 B (401304):
The IP54 protection rated wall mounted key switch is integrated with the barrier gates for manual opening of the gate.
Pair of photocells XP 30 785105:
The compact XP30 features 30 metres range and a depth of 21 millimetres and is mounted on the wall or the barrier body. The photocells detect approaching vehicles to open the gate arms automatically.
Lock with key (71275101):
The release lock key is used to open the barrier in case of power loss.
Accessories
New Transmitter XT4 433 RC (787456):
The FAAC XT4 433 RC gate remote control keyfob transmitters feature 433.92Mhz rolling code keyfob, and operate as remote for barrier gates.
XP20 D Directional Photocell Relay 20M (785102):
With a 20m relay range that is adjustable, the photocells are installed on the wall.
Safebeam Column (401039):
With a maximum height of 628mm, the FAAC column for Safebeam sensors are built with aluminium and installed next to barrier gates. The column is suitable for SAFEBEAM / XP 15 B / XP 15 W PHOTOCELLS.
Stud Bolt Foundation Plate (737637):
A stud bolt is a threaded rod with two heavy hexagon nuts, and heads are both sided.
Light Connection Kit (390992):
LED lights connection kit for FAAC S or L round beams, it is suitable for in B-680 and B-650 Barriers and usually installed on the beams.
12 MT. Luminous Cord Pack (390993):
The 11m LED luminous cord is installed to the beams to improve visibility for the approaching vehicles.
FAAC Switch (401002):
The FAAC two button switch comes with a stop and open button, and is suitable for indoor use.
XBAT Emergency Battery Kit (390923):
The kit battery of emergency battery of FAAC automatic gates, the Xbat 24 is an additional lithium battery that works with both sliding, swing, and barrier motors.
B680H Battery Backup Connection Kit (390080):
The battery back-up with 24v power is capable of providing up to 20 operations and consists of a single 1.8Ah battery.
Adjustable Support Fork (428806):
The adjustable support fork is installed as support for the barrier beam when it closes.
Stud Bolt Foundation Plate (737621):
A stud bolt is a threaded rod with two heavy hexagon nuts, and heads are both sided, the foundation plate suits FAAC Operators.
Beam bracket for rectangular beam (428342):
The beam metal bracket, all comes with a plastic cover.
Rectangular standard beam – Length 4,815 mm (428091):
FAAC standard rectangular beams come in five different lengths from length 1,815 mm to length 4,815 mm.
Integrated flashing light (410032):
The integrated flashing light is supplied with the barrier for managing entry points and warns approaching vehicles.
XLED flashing light (410029):
The integrated XLED antenna, it is compatible with 433 Mhz and 868 Mhz frequency receivers.
Key operated button XK10 B (401304):
The IP54 protection rated wall mounted key switch is integrated with the barrier gates for manual opening of the gate.
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