Ghost Controls AXZL ZombieLock Automatic Gate Lock for Automatic Gate Openers
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No, I don't believe that is true. I tried once and only pushed hard enough (but not hard enough) to tell me that the gates would not open because of the gearing inside the operators. br>br>I have a Zombie Lock (dual wrought iron gates) installed, and I can tell you that if the lock is properly installed, it cannot be opened once closed, and there is no way to "monkey" with it. It does not allow the gate to be pushed open in any way.br> br>br>While it may not appear to be secure when it is not installed, it is extremely secure once it is. GHOST Controls has proven to be a good value for money, with excellent customer service.
The powered portion of the ZombieLock will be installed on the first operator side of the gate (gate operator with the shortest power/control cable and closest to the system control box), and the receiver portion of the ZombieLock will be installed on the second operator side of the gate (gate operator with the longest power/control cable and farthest from the system control box). br>br>Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Ghost Controls.
We're not sure how to qualify 'RIG it to GENERIC remote control system,' so we'll just describe how our lock works and what it needs. br>br>A 'GENERIC' system that meets the following specifications and requirements can be 'RIG' to: REQUIREMENT: br> br>REQUIREMENT: br> br>REQUIREMENT: br> REQUI DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ZombieLock in any system other than the Ghost Controls Gate Opener System Control Board if you are unfamiliar with the terms listed below.br> br>1. It is necessary to have a basic understanding of electronic principles.
2. ZombieLock is a 12Vdc Solenoid Lock in which the solenoid is pulled back (unlock position) when 12 Vdc is applied. It is NOT, however, a CONTINUOUS DUTY. 12Vdc can only be used at 20% duty cycle maximum.
3. Specifications for the Zombie Lock are as follows:
a. (Minimum) 12Vdc @ 3 Amps
b. 20% Duty Cycle with 10 seconds maximum ON TIME . Example: TIME TO TURN ON = 10 SECONDS (MAXIMUM); TIME TO TURN OFF = 50 SECONDS
c. When the solenoid is turned on (12V is applied or the key is pressed), For feedback control (when the switch is turned on), the Blue wire is shorted to the Red wire.
d. The warranty will be voided if these requirements/specifications are not met.
4. Minimum requirements for a 'generic' system are as follows:
a. Availability of electricity 12Vdc capable of delivering at least 5 amps
b. A timer-controlled normally open relay switch capable of switching at least 10 amps is required. The relay should be momentary or programmable/adjustable in terms of its ON time. br>br>We appreciate your interest in Ghost Controls and look forward to hearing from you.
Drilling is necessary. It's a great solution.br> When the gate is almost shut, the solenoid retracts the bolt to latch it and then releases it to close it. The bolt can only be accessed with the key provided, which can be used to manually open the bolt in the event of a power outage. The whole thing is very solid and cannot be "jimmied" open.
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I've been holding off on posting this until I'm certain. I've had the ZombieLock for about nine months. There are two issues with the product. 1. br>br> The lacks only remains open for a few seconds after unlocking. I don't see why it shouldn't be left open for ten seconds. What does it matter to me? My aluminum pipe gate is 15 feet long. You'd think the wind would just blow right through, but it collects enough to cause a northbound wind to want to open the gate and a southbound wind to want to close it. I'm either constantly adjusting the "jog" of the gate to compensate for the wind, or I'm constantly adjusting the "jog" of the gate to compensate for the wind. When the wind blows against the gate, even if I set it to close correctly, it won't close all the way. If I set it to simply push into the lock and the wind changes direction, the ZombieLock will open and close before the gate has moved far enough, and it will lock the gate closed again. This issue could be resolved by keeping the latch open for longer periods of time. That has no significant disadvantages in my opinion. 2. br>br>1. br>br>br>br>br>br The latch is attached to an insufficiently large bar. My fence posts sway a little bit as the weather gets colder or warmer. However, the angle created by that movement, when extended across a 15' gate, is sufficient to cause the two ZombieLock sections to no longer line up. It will either strike too high or too low, and the problem would be solved if the darn thing was just an inch or two longer. br>br>All right, let's get down to business. Do you want to know how incredible this product can be? Put a sensor in it that detects electricity. Trigger the latch to close when the ZombieLock's end touches metal (indicating that it is closed). You might be able to do away with the "Gate Jog" feature entirely. When you make contact, the gate closes. Please, please, please, please please please please please please please please please please please please please DO IT AND TAKE MY MONEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
If you live in a windy area, this is an excellent addition to a Ghost Control gate opener. It's built to last and connects to your gate opener with ease. The lock, however, will not open if it comes into contact with the metal housing that comes with it, which is a very annoying bug. Who in their right mind would think that was a good idea? It's entirely possible that the lock will be blown to the point where it touches the metal housing when the wind blows. You must exit your vehicle, manually push the gate open so that the lock does not come into contact with the housing, and then attempt to open it again. It's a real pain. Furthermore, for what it is, it is quite costly: a lock that is connected to an electrical cable br>br>If a competing product that worked with a Ghost Controls opener existed, I would buy it. However, because they have a monopoly on their own accessories, they have no incentive to offer a less expensive, bug-free product. br>br>Overall, this felt like a purchase I had to make (due to the wind blowing my gate), but I wish that wasn't the case.
The idea is fantastic, but the execution falls short.
1. It doesn't stay unlocked long enough to accept the pin's bounce back.
2. I'm having trouble getting the right amount of force for the lock to work and the gate to not open back up because the gate has a safety feature that stops or opens the gate when it detects resistance. br>br>At this time, I would not recommend this product for use with a rough iron gate. br>br>As of 9/2/19, I'm considering switching to a different product because, as you can see, the manufacturer has ignored all of the issues, one of which is as simple as extending the time the lock stays open. In addition, there is no customer service.
If you have met fencing and live in a climate with large temperature fluctuations, such as the high desert or northern Arizona, this lock is completely useless. Because the differences between the lock, pin box, and pin are so small, any expansion or contraction caused by hot or cold can cause the lock to jam and trip the opener's safety features. Extreme wind is also a major issue. A wire mesh gate without signs will not close properly due to wind resistance. If the gate is being pushed shut by the wind, the zombie latch will strike the gate too hard, causing the gate to reopen a few feet. If the wind pushes the gate open, it will not latch on the latch box when it is closed, resulting in the gate not being secured. This lock has been with me and our neighbors for a long time, and we only use it when there are strong winds or extreme temperature changes. I'm confident that at some point this will cause damage to the opener, and that we'll have to replace the entire system due to a zombie lock that isn't working.
I was able to program mine to always lock after it has reached the correct position, and it does so every time. Here's how I did it: br>br>The gate opener's instructions state that you should fully retract the opener before attaching it to the gate in the desired closing position. This is the source of the issue. br>br>There is about 1/8" of wiggle room in the gate opener. When it's fully retracted, you can still pull the shaft about 1/8" when it's fully retracted. If you have a long gate (like mine, which is 14'), the closing position will vary. So it closes perfectly some of the time and 1/2" ahead of the closing position on other occasions. This isn't a problem with my opener; I tried two different ones and they both have the same 1/8" shaft tolerance. How can this be resolved? br>br> br>That wiggle room must be completely eliminated. Retract the shaft to the closing position as directed, and then pull the shaft out as far as possible (without turning) to remove any remaining wiggle room. Connect the tube adapter to the gate in the closed position, with the zombie lock all the way in and touching the locking pin, with the shaft retracted and pulled out all the way. Make sure the tube adaptor is completely tight and does not move. If you overtighten lower-guage gates, the tubing will be crushed. br>br>Now, your lock should always close perfectly after you've completed the steps above.
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