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Why choose TOPENS?
Founded in 1998, TOPENS is one of the America's well-known and trusted consumer brands in gate automation industry. For years we are keeping on updating technology and developing new generation of automatic gate opener systems, in order to bring safe, intelligent and reliable products with long-lasting performance. Thousands of these units are in use over the nation today.
TOPENS is always committed to providing the high-quality products as well as helpful service. When you have our products, you also get the favorable 12-month war-ranty, life-time tech guidance, and outstanding system consultant service. We have a knowledgeable, talented team of technicians to assist you with all of your questions and troubleshooting. Get in touch with us, your exclusive customer support representative will help you get professional, customized and timely solution.
In the philosophy of "customer first", we will devote ourselves to making the automatic gate operators smarter, safer and easier to use, offering satisfied shopping experience to our dear customers.
TOPENS A8 Swing Gate Opener - Highlights
Durable & Reliable Single Swing Gate Opener
- TOPENS A8 Automatic Gate Opener features a 24VDC 80W motor with higher efficiency, lower power consumption, and greater safety.
- It is designed as the superior value kit for Heavy Duty single swing gates up to max 880lbs. in weight OR max 18ft. in length.
- This ultra-quiet electric gate motor will bring your family an easier and more comfortable life.
Battery Powered, Solar Capable
- A8 Gate Opener can be powered by 24V 12Ah Automotive / Marine type battery (NOT incl.). 2 pcs 12V batteries connected in series for 24V.
- You can use the adapter (incl.), or 24V 20W solar panel & solar controller (NOT incl.), or both at the same time to charge the battery.
- It is also designed to use 100-240VAC electricity as power source with the additional TOPENS DPS180-U AC-DC Power Supply that is sold separately.
Multiple Applications, Easy DIY Installation
- Suitable for all types of single swing gates, and ideal for driveway gates made of steel, wood, vinyl, and shaped as panel, tube, and chain-link.
- Typical application includes residential, courtyard, pasture, farm & ranch.
- The step-by-step instruction manual makes installing the opener fool-proof. The whole installation takes just a few hours.
Help
- Choose TOPENS gate opener, visit our website to download the user manual, watch the installation video and enjoy our consultant service directly.
- If you have any questions, get in touch with us. TOPENS experts will find you the solution.
A8 Features & Installation Modes
Smart Chip & Manual Release Key
- The “auto-close” function ultimately secures the property after you leave.
- Stops in case of obstruction during gate opening, and reverses in case of obstruction during gate closing. Adjust the stall force to get your desired open / close obstruction sensitivity. Higher stall force level, lower obstruction sensitivity.
- Soft start and soft stop ensure a long-lasting performance.
- The above modules can be adjusted on the smart control panel directly.
- Equipped with manual release key in case of power outage or when you lose your remote.
Gate Capability
- A8 gate opener works well for the heavy duty single swing gate up to a maximum of 18ft. in length (correspondingly 250lbs. in weight).
- Suitable for the swing gate up to 880lbs. in weight (correspondingly 4ft. in length).
- Kindly note that the max. gate length capability is inversely proportional to the gate weight.
Max. Opening Angle of the Gate in Pull-to-Open Installation Mode
- The gate is allowed to open inwards viewed from inside property with the pull-to-open mode. The related bracket is included.
- In this mode, the maximum opening angle of the gate varies from 68° - 120° depending on the installation of the bracket.
Max. Opening Angle of the Gate in Push-to-Open Installation Mode
- The gate is allowed to open outwards viewed from inside property with the push-to-open mode. The related bracket is included.
- In this mode, the maximum opening angle of the gate varies from 91° - 112° depending on the installation of the bracket.
A8 Specifications & Package Contents
TOPENS Remote Control
- Adopting advanced TOPENS code technology, the remote control prevents unwanted entry.
- For your gate safety, only TOPENS authorized remotes and wireless accessories are allowed to operate the TOPENS Gate Opener.
- Operation Range: 65ft. (20m)
- Max. # of Remote Control Supported: 8 pcs on its own, up to 250 with the TOPENS ERM12 External Receiver that is sold separately.
Specifications
- Product Model: A8 Gate Opener
- Motor Voltage: 24VDC
- Motor Power: 80W
- Rated Current: 3A
- Gate Opening / Closing Time: approx. 15 seconds (ideal condition)
- Max. Opening Angle: 68° - 120° depends on the installation mode
- Working Temperature: 0°F to 120°F (-20℃~ +50℃)
- Sound Level: < 50 dB
- Protection Class: IP44 Waterproof
Dimensions
- Dimension of the Arm (Actuator): 33.7 x 3.3 x 4.1” (855 x 84 x 104 mm)
- Dimension of the Control Box: 5.7 x 4.7 x 2.4” (145 x 120 x 60 mm)
Package
- Package Dimension: 35.4 x 8.7 x 7.9” (90 x 22 x 20 cm)
- Shipping Weight: 20.5lbs (9.3kg)
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Gate Opener Actuator (Arm), with a 5 feet 5-Conductor Cable
- 1 x Waterproof Control Box
- 2 x M12 Remote Control Transmitter
- 1 x TS24-U Adapter, with a 4 feet Cord (ONLY Used to Charge the Battery)
- 2 x Emergency Release Key
- 1 x Pull-to-Open Bracket (Used in Pull-to-Open Installation Mode for Opening Inwards)
- 1 x Push-to-Open Bracket (Used in Push-to-Open Installation Mode for Opening Outwards)
- 1 x Full Set of Required Installation Hardware
- 2 x Warning Sign
- 1 x Detailed Installation Manual
How to Power This Gate Opener? (NOTE: The tiny CR2025 3V button cell batteries that come with the package are ONLY for the remote control.)
Power Mode 1 (Default Mode) - By the Adapter and Batteries
- Batteries as main power source, use the adapter to charge the batteries.
- Recommended where AC electricity is accessible, but not stable.
- Requires additional 24V 12Ah Automotive / Marine type battery (NOT incl.).
- 2 pcs 12V batteries connected in series for 24V (Battery is NOT included).
Power Mode 2 – Use AC Electricity Only
- Use the AC electricity to power the system.
- Recommended where AC electricity is accessible and stable.
- DPS180-U AC-DC Power Supply is offered online.
- The Power Supply (NOT incl.) is plugged into an 100-240VAC 50Hz/60Hz outlet and delivers 24VDC to power the system directly.
- Release the clutch and open the gate manually in case of power outage.
- Note: DPS180-U can NOT connect with battery or solar panel.
Power Mode 3 – By Solar Panels and Batteries
- Batteries as main power source, use only solar panel and solar charge controller to charge the batteries.
- Recommended in remote location such as farm, ranch, pasture, etc.
- Requires additional 24V 12Ah Automotive / Marine type battery.
- TOPENS TSP30W 30-Watt 24V Solar Panel Charging Kit is available online.
Power Mode 4 – By the Adapter, Solar Panels and Batteries
- Batteries as main power source, use the adapter, solar panel and solar charge controller together to charge the batteries.
- Recommended where AC electricity is accessible, but not stable.
- Requires additional 24V 12Ah Automotive / Marine type battery.
- The battery and TSP30W Solar Panel Charging Kit are sold separately.
A wide range of optional accessories compatible, they are available online at TOPENS Store.
Access & Control
- TC196 Tuya WiFi Remote Control (ASIN: B0CGR6XX62): control the gate opener with your cellphone anytime and anywhere
- M12 Remote Control (ASIN: B075L4BN21): up to 8 remotes can be programmed to the gate opener directly
- ERM12 External Receiver (ASIN: B075KHPLHD): allows up to 250 remotes to be programed with the gate opener
- TC188 Universal Keypad (ASIN: B09VGTCCJQ): open the gate with a user defined password, use this keypad wirelessly, or wire it to the gate opener according to your needs
- TKP3 Wireless Keypad (ASIN: B075K783DS): open the gate with a user defined password
- TC175P Wired Keypad (ASIN: B07ZTB33JK): open the gate with a user defined password / ID card
- TEW3 Vehicle Sensor Exit Wand (ASIN: B07DF8ZQNB): opens the gate automatically when it senses an approaching car
- HLR01 Homelink Remote Control Kit (ASIN: B07CWNX1P8): links the gate opener with your car's HomeLink system
Push Buttons & Security
- TC148 Waterproof Wall Push Button (ASIN: B09VGKDNQL): open and close the gate simply by pressing the wired button, fully waterproof
- TC147 Wall Push Button (ASIN: B07ZTB2TQH): open and close the gate simply by pressing the wired button, not waterproof
- TC173 Wireless Push Button (ASIN: B07ZTC75CX): open and close the gate simply by pressing the wireless button
- TRF3 Reflection Photocell Sensor (ASIN: B07ZTCMWFT): prevents the gate from closing when obstructed, adds security with simple wire connection
- TC102 Photo Eye Beam Sensor (ASIN: B07ZTB4VML): prevents the gate from closing when obstructed, adds security
- JD24VY 24VDC Warning Light (ASIN: B07ZTB326B): flashing when the gate is moving, improving your gate safety
- ET24 Electric Gate Lock (ASIN: B07NKQH8H3): locks and unlocks the gate automatically
Power Supply & Cable
- TSP30W 30W Solar Panel Charging Kit (ASIN: B07ZTBRVXL): converts your gate opener to solar, including 3 x 10W solar panels and a solar charge controller
- TSQ20W 24V 20W Solar Panel Kit (ASIN: B09PH859S5): converts your gate opener to solar, including 2 x 10W solar panels
- TCS3 Solar Charge Controller (ASIN: B07ZTC6317): intelligent management of charging, provides protections for batteries
- UPS01 Uninterrupted Power Supply (ASIN: B093GF6DM7): directly offers power, efficiently charges battery, and securely regulates solar charging current
- DPS180-U AC-DC Power Supply (ASIN: B07DF8HQV3): plugged into a wall socket to power your gate opener directly by AC electricity
- 25FT Extension 5-Conductor Cable (ASIN: B07WCW6W8T): extension 5 core conductor cable for the arm (actuator)
Replacement Parts
- A8JB Arm Actuator (Asin: B07PMJ7NX3)
- EKPKMJ1B Control Panel (Asin: B078TCHMX3)
- ALS01 Limit Switch (ASIN: B078TBH86G)
- TS24-U Adapter (ASIN: B07CWNP9R6)
- MK01 Mounting Hardware Kit (ASIN: B07ZTC94Y7)
Marie Coutu
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2025
Excellent product - very reliable
japplew
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
Prospective buyers of the A8 Gate opener made by Topens need to know it is of excellent quality. My Topens was purchased in June of 2021 and works perfectly to this day. It's something I no longer think about because it is so reliable.I want everyone to know how satisfied I am with the Topens Gate Opener, and I will repeat my purchase when the timecomes.
Texas Yellow
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
I have bought TOPENS A8 auto gate opener, photo beam sensor TC102, exit wand car detector, touch panel wired keypad TC175P, and auto electric gate lock ET24. Two (2) 12VDC solar panels and two (2) 12 volt 12 AH F2 terminal rechargeable SLA AGM batteries are from Amazon other supplier. TOPENS provides a very good written User’s Manual that explains all products’ specs installation connection programming adjusting and setting. Very good tech support, answers questions quickly, and ships replacement promptly. I’ve designed and built a “Parcel Drop Here” container that works for not only holding parcels but also all electric components and wiring inside to protect them from exposing to sun shine and rain. The parcel drops in front and being taken out from back. The back wall is transparent plastic such that I can see from distance if there would be parcel dropped. I construct a 3’x6’ 3-inch thick concrete slab such that the container can sit on it. Furthermore, because of having concrete slab I use 4”x4” 6-feet post to support 16’ wide tube gate without worry its weight might bent the post. The wood frame structure is also needed to strengthen the post. Two (2) solar panels wired in series to charge two (2) connected in series 12V batteries that provide 24VDC to the entire auto gate system. Differentiating from a residential garage door opener, I install the Auto Close feature with a photocell beam sensor (PBS) and set it to 20 seconds to close the gate after being opened. Simply use a hang board, one can do Keep Open (block the PBS beam) and Auto Close (not block the PBS beam). The lawn mower guy finds this Keep Open is very useful when he is doing his lawn service. I have installed an exit wand such that our visiting guests can drive out the gate freely. All components in the system are under 24VDC operation. I love this off-grid system very much. It works great!
David S.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
This product is very difficult to set up the electrical. It’s also very slow and now after 30 days, it has just stopped not worth the money.
Kirkson Chong
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
I have installed the product but it stopped working within a few weeks - the customer service for Topens is EXCELLENT. Jessica walked me through every step and singled out the problem. Even though this was through Christmas and New Year holidays and I dragged it out it a few months due to personal reasons, she still maintained fantastic customer/technical support. After we discovered the issue, she sent the replacement ASAP (and I mean within 1-2 days) and I am up and running again. I now have had this arm running flawlessly for over 3 weeks. I do not foresee another issue, but I know Jessica will help me again. On another note, she also extended the warranty in case I run into another issue; just fantastic customer support!
B Ayres
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2024
No problem putting it altogether, I did order the power option along with the gate and it too was easy to install. Works great, even from in the house as I don't have the key pad hooked up as yet. Would recommend this opener.
westvandude
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2023
Overall it works decent enough. A8 seems fairly strong. Installed July 2021. Now May 2023 so almost 2 years of service. Fairly regularly open/closed. Gate is pretty heavy but brass bushings. It's making some crackly noises now so I'm not sure how long the actuator will last. I'll need to buy another one as a backup for when this one blows up. I'm using two 12v 7ah batteries to achieve 24v to power it. Using the adapter style PSU to power it. I have a cheap wifi pcb that works off smartphone app to open and close it remotely. That was like $10! It simulates a button push. Remotes are ok I guess but pricey for replacements. Overall it's ok but I don't think there is a stellar 5* setup anywhere.
BigDaddyJohnson
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2023
This was pretty easy to set up. Instructions were better than typical for a Chinese-translated manual, and everything works. Adjustments are easy. The only irritation I found so far is the generic fobs I bought (not Topens own brand), which are supposed to be compatible, would not pair with it. I returned the fobs and got different ones that did pair ok.My only suggestion to Topens is to make the accessories like pin pads and find more competitively priced. While the basic kit is a great deal, they get you on all the extras that you’ll likely need. My advice is download the manual and figure out the parts you need before you buy. It will make the install easier.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
Edit 3/28/24 It has been over 5 months and I have had no problems with this opener. The charger worked well with my 24 volt lithium ion battery. It does stall out while closing during a high wind and has to be cycled a second time. I cycled it dozens of times one day and the battery did not have a problem. The unlatch open key is directly on top and easily accessible. Since it is not a real key all would be the same which means that your key would open all gates. This could be problematic. I used it in conjunction with a latch that has a unique key to add to the security. I would buy this item again.I replaced a line of Mighty Mules 23 years long. I have gone through 7 mules. We are very lightning prone and there is no good way to ground these systems. I went with the Topens A8 because it looked like the mounting brackets were very similar to the Mules. Unfortunately there are slight differences and try as I might I was unable to use the Mule brackets on the Topens. If I had a fresh install, this opener would not have been any more difficult than the first Mule that I installed. With each Mule replacement, I just used the old brackets and control box and they were a breeze.Things I liked about the A8Soft start and stop. Once you open and close a couple of times, it knows where you are going and slows the speed to softly land without beating up the gate.The unlatch key if the gate stops functioning. This is probably the main reason I switched. My last opener quit and I jumped the fence just to land on my butt. It is a simple matter to release the opener and open the gate.Things I do not like.24 Volts. I could have mounted the A8 control box and a 12 Volt battery in the old Mule box. There is no battery box with the Topens. You need two 12 volt batteries in series to get the 24 volts. So you have to buy a separate box and run the wires to it. This is a messy install.The power supply to the board for charging the battery has a whopping 3 foot long cord. That is fine if you happen to have an outlet right at the gate but mine is about 10 foot away. The Mule has a transformer with screws on it so you can run as much wire as you need to the opener.The power supply is 36v to charge a 24 volt battery. There might be a charging circuit on the board to give the right voltage for the battery but I doubt it. I suspect the 36 volts will be dumped directly into the battery. I am using a 24 volt Lithium Ion battery so am not sure I trust that.I am just using the battery stand alone for now and will remove it when it needs charged and once charged put back in the battery box. Lithium Ion keeps voltage pretty flat so I think this will be fine for a while. I went a week and half with very little voltage drop.Several times I was tempted to return this but did not. Now that it is installed it looks good and I am happy, at least temporarily.
Daniel Vallee
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2022
Défectueux apres 6 mois d'utilisation
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