Description
The FAAC 746 C Sliding Gate Operator is a robust 230V electromechanical operator designed for demanding residential, commercial and industrial sliding gate applications.
Built around FAAC’s proven oil-bath motor and gearbox technology, the 746 C combines high mechanical durability with modern electronic control through the integrated E781 control board and high-resolution magnetic encoder.
The 746 C Z16 is suitable for correctly installed sliding gates weighing up to 600kg and provides up to 830N of expressed force with a maximum gate speed of 9.6m/min.
Designed for intensive applications, the 746 C is an excellent choice for apartment complexes, commercial premises, industrial facilities and other sliding gate installations requiring a durable and dependable operator.
⚡ Heavy-Duty Sliding Gate Operator
The FAAC 746 C Z16 is designed for sliding gates weighing up to:
- Maximum Gate Weight: 600kg
- Maximum Gate Length: 40m
Its robust drive system makes it suitable for applications requiring greater durability and operating frequency than a typical residential sliding gate operator.
The gate must always be mechanically sound, correctly supported and move freely by hand before automation.
💪 830N Maximum Expressed Force
The FAAC 746 C Z16 provides:
- Maximum Expressed Force: 830N
This provides substantial drive force for compatible sliding gate installations.
The operator should never be used to compensate for a gate that is binding, dragging, incorrectly aligned or otherwise difficult to move manually.
🏎️ 9.6m/min Gate Speed
The 746 C Z16 provides a maximum gate leaf speed of:
- 9.6m/min
- Approximately 160mm/sec
This provides efficient opening and closing for residential, commercial and industrial vehicle entrances.
Actual operating performance will depend on the complete gate installation and control settings.
⚙️ Oil-Bath Motor & Gearbox
A key feature of the FAAC 746 C is its oil-bath transmission system.
The motor and reduction gearbox operate using oil lubrication, providing important benefits for demanding gate automation applications.
These include:
- Smooth mechanical operation
- Reduced gearbox friction
- Efficient heat dissipation
- Reduced transmission wear
- High operating frequency
- Long-term mechanical durability
This proven FAAC drive system is particularly well suited to gates that are operated frequently throughout the day.
🔄 Intensive & Continuous Use
The 746 C is designed for intensive sliding gate automation applications.
This makes it particularly suitable for:
- Apartment buildings
- Unit complexes
- Shared residential entrances
- Commercial properties
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Industrial facilities
- Car parks
- Business premises
- High-use driveway gates
Actual duty capability depends on gate weight, gate length, operating conditions and ambient temperature.
🧠 Integrated E781 Control Board
The FAAC 746 C incorporates the E781 electronic control board within the operator.
This provides advanced electronic management of the sliding gate system without requiring a separate external control enclosure for normal installations.
The E781 manages functions including:
- Gate movement
- Opening and closing
- Speed control
- Slowdown
- Safety devices
- Obstacle detection
- Operating logic
- Accessory inputs
- Programmable functions
The integrated control system provides extensive configuration options for professional gate automation installations.
🧲 High-Resolution Magnetic Encoder
The 746 C incorporates a high-resolution magnetic encoder.
The encoder continuously monitors movement of the operator, providing the control board with accurate information about gate travel.
This allows the system to provide more precise control over:
- Gate position
- Movement
- Acceleration
- Deceleration
- Obstacle detection
- Opening and closing operation
Encoder feedback contributes to smoother and more controlled gate movement.
🛡️ Electronic Obstacle Detection
The encoder system allows the E781 control board to monitor gate movement and detect abnormal resistance during operation.
This provides electronic obstacle detection as part of the complete gate safety system.
Obstacle detection does not eliminate the requirement for correctly installed safety devices.
The appropriate photocells, safety edges and other protective equipment should be selected according to the individual gate installation and applicable safety requirements.
🧲 Magnetic Limit Switches
The FAAC 746 C uses magnetic limit switches to establish the opening and closing positions of the sliding gate.
Magnetic limit switching provides a non-contact method of detecting the required gate positions.
Advantages include:
- No mechanical microswitch contact at the rack
- Reliable position detection
- Reduced mechanical wear
- Simple adjustment
- Suitable for demanding gate environments
Correct positioning of the magnetic limit components is essential during installation and commissioning.
🔓 Self-Locking Drive System
The 746 C uses a self-locking transmission.
When the operator is stationary, the gearbox mechanically resists movement of the gate without requiring a separate electric lock for many standard installations.
This provides a clean and straightforward sliding gate automation system.
Additional locking requirements should be assessed according to the size, construction and security requirements of the individual gate.
🔑 Manual Release
The operator incorporates a manual release system allowing the sliding gate to be disengaged from the drive mechanism when required.
This allows the gate to be manually operated in situations such as:
- Mains power failure
- Operator servicing
- Electrical fault
- Emergency access
The manual release should remain accessible to authorised users.
🔌 230V AC Power Supply
The FAAC 746 C operates from a standard 230V AC supply.
Published electrical specifications for the Z16 operator include:
- Power Supply: 220–240V AC
- Frequency: 50/60Hz
- Electric Motor: 230V AC
- Maximum Power: 400W
Electrical connection must be completed according to the applicable installation requirements.
⚙️ Module 4 Drive Pinion
The FAAC 746 C Z16 uses a:
- Z16 Drive Pinion
- Module 4
The drive pinion engages with compatible Module 4 gate rack installed along the sliding gate.
Correct rack alignment and pinion clearance are essential for smooth and reliable operation.
The rack should never place the full weight of the gate onto the operator pinion.
🌡️ Wide Operating Temperature Range
The 746 C is designed for outdoor gate automation environments.
Published operating temperature range:
- -20°C to +55°C
The operator should still be installed according to FAAC requirements and protected from inappropriate site conditions.
🌧️ IP44 Protection
The FAAC 746 C operator enclosure provides:
- Protection Rating: IP44
This provides protection suitable for its intended outdoor gate automation application when the operator is correctly installed.
Cable entries, enclosure seals and covers must remain correctly fitted to maintain the intended level of protection.
🚧 Up to 40m Gate Length
The 746 C supports sliding gate leaves up to:
- 40m Maximum Length
This allows the operator to be considered for long sliding gate applications as well as more conventional driveway gates.
Gate weight, operating resistance, wind loading, rack installation and overall mechanical design must also be considered when assessing a long gate.
🏭 Commercial & Industrial Applications
The 746 C is particularly well suited to applications where a robust 230V operator is required.
Typical installations include:
- Commercial sliding gates
- Industrial sliding gates
- Factory entrances
- Warehouse entrances
- Apartment complexes
- Shared driveways
- Commercial car parks
- Business premises
- Controlled vehicle entrances
- Large residential sliding gates
🔧 Professional Installation
The FAAC 746 C is a professional sliding gate automation system.
Correct installation requires assessment and adjustment of:
- Gate condition
- Gate weight
- Gate length
- Gate rollers
- Track alignment
- Rack alignment
- Pinion clearance
- Foundation position
- Opening and closing limits
- Operator force
- Encoder settings
- Safety devices
- Electrical supply
- Manual release
The gate should move freely and consistently by hand before the operator is installed.
⭐ Key Features
- Genuine FAAC sliding gate operator
- Current 746 C series
- Z16 configuration
- Suitable for gates up to 600kg
- Maximum gate length up to 40m
- Maximum expressed force of 830N
- Maximum gate speed of 9.6m/min
- Approximately 160mm/sec travel speed
- Heavy-duty 230V motor
- Oil-bath motor and gearbox
- Designed for intensive applications
- Integrated E781 control board
- High-resolution magnetic encoder
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Magnetic opening and closing limits
- Adjustable operating parameters
- Controlled acceleration and deceleration
- Self-locking transmission
- Manual release
- Z16 Module 4 drive pinion
- IP44 protection
- -20°C to +55°C operating temperature
- Suitable for residential applications
- Suitable for commercial applications
- Suitable for industrial applications
🔧 Specifications
- Brand: FAAC
- Model: 746 C
- Version: Z16
- Product Type: Sliding Gate Operator
- Power Supply: 220–240V AC
- Frequency: 50/60Hz
- Electric Motor: 230V AC
- Maximum Power: 400W
- Maximum Gate Weight: 600kg
- Maximum Gate Length: 40m
- Maximum Expressed Force: 830N
- Maximum Gate Speed: 9.6m/min
- Approximate Gate Speed: 160mm/sec
- Drive Pinion: Z16
- Rack Module: Module 4
- Control Board: FAAC E781
- Encoder: High-Resolution Magnetic Encoder
- Limit Switch Type: Magnetic
- Transmission: Oil-Bath Gearbox
- Drive Type: Self-Locking
- Manual Release: Yes
- Protection Rating: IP44
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Application: Residential / Commercial / Industrial Sliding Gates
🔗 Compatibility
The FAAC 746 C Z16 is designed for compatible sliding gates weighing up to 600kg.
The gate must:
- Be mechanically sound
- Move freely by hand
- Run correctly on its track
- Have correctly aligned rollers
- Remain within the operator’s weight and length limits
- Use correctly installed compatible Module 4 rack
- Have suitable opening and closing stops
- Incorporate the required safety devices
Compatible accessories can include selected:
- FAAC remote receivers
- FAAC transmitters
- FAAC photocells
- FAAC safety devices
- FAAC flashing lights
- Key switches
- Access-control equipment
- Intercom systems
- Safety edges
- External control devices
Accessory compatibility should always be confirmed against the E781 control system before installation.
⚠️ Please Note
This product is the FAAC 746 C Sliding Gate Operator.
The specifications above relate to the 746 C Z16 version for sliding gates up to 600kg.
Gate rack, foundation plate, receiver, remote controls, photocells and other accessories are not included unless specifically stated in the individual product package.
The maximum gate weight rating assumes a correctly constructed and freely moving sliding gate. The operator must not be used to overcome mechanical resistance caused by damaged rollers, poor track alignment or an incorrectly installed gate.
Appropriate safety devices must be selected according to the installation and applicable safety requirements.
The 746 C is a 230V operator. Electrical installation and servicing should be carried out by appropriately qualified personnel.
Always isolate the electrical supply before opening or servicing the operator.
If you are unsure whether the FAAC 746 C is suitable for your sliding gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066 for assistance.
