Description
FAAC 844 C Sliding Gate Operator – 109925
The FAAC 844 C is a heavy-duty 230V sliding gate operator designed for large commercial and industrial sliding gates weighing up to 1,800kg.
Part number 109925 is the FAAC 844 C Z16 version, combining FAAC’s proven oil-bath transmission technology with the current E781S LC electronic control board and high-resolution encoder feedback.
With a maximum gate speed of 9.6m/min, maximum expressed force of 1300N and continuous-duty operation, the 844 C is designed for demanding sliding gate installations requiring high force, frequent operation and long-term reliability.
FAAC Part Number: 109925
🏭 Heavy-Duty Sliding Gate Automation
The FAAC 844 C is designed for demanding sliding gate applications where a residential or light-commercial operator does not provide sufficient capacity.
FAAC specifies the 844 C Z16 for:
- Maximum gate weight: 1,800kg
- Maximum gate length: 40m
- Maximum gate speed: 9.6m/min
- Maximum expressed force: 1300N
- Continuous-duty operation
Typical applications include:
- Industrial facilities
- Commercial properties
- Warehouses
- Factory entrances
- Strata and apartment complexes
- Large residential entrances
- High-use shared access gates
- Heavy steel sliding gates
🛢️ Oil-Bath Transmission
A major feature of the FAAC 844 C is its oil-bath transmission system.
The internal transmission components operate within an oil bath, providing continuous lubrication and helping dissipate heat generated during frequent operation.
Benefits include:
- Continuous internal lubrication
- Reduced friction
- Reduced component wear
- Improved heat dissipation
- Smooth operation
- High operating frequency
- Long service life
This proven transmission design makes the 844 C particularly suitable for demanding commercial and industrial applications.
♾️ Continuous-Duty Operation
The FAAC 844 C is rated for continuous use.
This makes it particularly well suited to entrances experiencing frequent daily operation where a percentage-based residential duty cycle would be unsuitable.
Applications can include:
- Commercial car parks
- Apartment complexes
- Industrial facilities
- Distribution centres
- Warehouses
- Factory entrances
- Shared access roads
- High-traffic sliding gates
🚪 Sliding Gates Up to 1,800kg
The FAAC 844 C Z16 is designed for sliding gate leaves weighing up to 1,800kg.
FAAC also specifies a maximum gate leaf length of up to 40 metres.
Actual operator suitability depends on more than gate weight alone and must also consider:
- Gate construction
- Rolling resistance
- Track condition
- Wheel condition
- Gate alignment
- Wind loading
- Gate length
- Required operating frequency
💪 1300N Maximum Force
The FAAC 844 C Z16 provides up to 1300N of maximum expressed force.
FAAC specifies:
- Maximum starting force: 606N
- Maximum expressed force: 1300N
The combination of substantial drive force, Z16 pinion and electronic motor management makes the 844 C suitable for large and heavy sliding gate applications.
🏎️ 9.6 Metres Per Minute
Part number 109925 is fitted with a Z16 Module 4 drive pinion.
FAAC specifies a maximum gate travel speed of:
- 9.6 metres per minute
The E781S LC electronic control system provides adjustable speed management together with controlled acceleration and deceleration.
🧠 Integrated E781S LC Control Board
The current FAAC 844 C incorporates the FAAC E781S LC electronic control board directly within the operator.
The E781S LC works with the operator’s high-resolution encoder to provide precise electronic control and monitoring of gate movement.
Key functions include:
- Adjustable gate speed
- Controlled acceleration and deceleration
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Anti-crushing functionality
- Encoder-based movement monitoring
- Electronic force management
- Adjustable obstacle detection sensitivity
- Controlled slowdown
- Programmable operating logic
- Partial opening
- Safety device management
- Dedicated safety edge inputs
- BUS 2easy accessory compatibility
- FAAC Simply Connect compatibility
- FAAC FDS radio compatibility
- Diagnostic and programming functions
- Low-consumption standby functionality
🧲 High-Resolution Encoder
The FAAC 844 C incorporates a high-resolution encoder which continuously provides movement feedback to the E781S LC control board.
This allows the electronic control system to monitor gate movement and optimise motor performance throughout the operating cycle.
Encoder feedback assists with:
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Anti-crushing functionality
- Accurate gate movement monitoring
- Speed management
- Force optimisation
- Smooth acceleration
- Smooth deceleration
- Controlled slowdown
The updated feedback system is designed to provide smoother gate movement while optimising force and reducing unnecessary energy consumption.
🛑 Dedicated Safety Edge Inputs
The E781S LC provides two dedicated inputs for compatible safety edges.
The inputs can be configured for:
- Normally closed safety edges
- 8.2kΩ resistive safety edges
Separate opening and closing safety-edge functions allow additional protection to be incorporated into appropriate areas of the sliding gate system.
📡 BUS 2easy Compatible
The E781S LC supports FAAC BUS 2easy accessories.
Compatible BUS 2easy devices use FAAC’s two-wire connection system, simplifying the installation of supported safety and control accessories.
Compatible BUS 2easy devices can include appropriate:
- Photocells
- Safety devices
- Control accessories
📲 Simply Connect Compatible
The FAAC 844 C is compatible with the FAAC Simply Connect platform.
When fitted with an appropriate Simply Connect module, additional connectivity, programming and diagnostic functionality can be added to the automation system.
The Simply Connect module is a separate accessory.
📻 FAAC FDS Radio Compatible
The E781S LC supports FAAC’s current radio technology, including compatible FAAC FDS receiver modules.
Compatible FAAC XF radio modules can be connected directly to the dedicated control board connector.
The radio receiver and transmitters are separate unless specifically stated as included.
🌱 Low-Consumption Standby Mode
The E781S LC incorporates a Low Consumption standby function.
When enabled, the control system can automatically enter a reduced-power state following a period of inactivity.
FAAC specifies standby consumption of:
- Less than 0.5W in Low Consumption mode
- Approximately 2W when connected to Simply Connect
The low-consumption function can be enabled or disabled through the control board programming.
🧲 Magnetic Limit Switches
The FAAC 844 C uses magnetic opening and closing limit switching.
Magnetic limit stops mounted to the gate rack communicate with the internal sensor to establish the required opening and closing positions.
The contact-free magnetic system provides reliable gate position detection without relying on mechanically actuated limit switches.
🔒 Non-Reversing Gearmotor
The FAAC 844 C uses a non-reversing reduction gearbox.
When the motor is stationary, the gearbox resists manual movement of the sliding gate.
A separate electric lock is therefore generally not required for a standard installation.
🔓 Key-Protected Manual Release
The operator incorporates a manual release system allowing the gearmotor to be disengaged when required.
This allows the sliding gate to be manually moved during:
- Power failures
- System faults
- Servicing
- Maintenance
- Emergency situations
The release system is key protected to help prevent unauthorised disengagement.
⚙️ Z16 Module 4 Drive Pinion
Part number 109925 is the Z16 version of the FAAC 844 C.
The operator uses:
- Z16 drive pinion
- Module 4 rack profile
The pinion engages with compatible Module 4 gate rack installed along the sliding gate.
Correct rack alignment, gate geometry and pinion clearance are essential for reliable operation.
🌦️ Designed for Outdoor Gate Automation
The FAAC 844 C is designed for external sliding gate automation.
FAAC specifies:
- Protection rating: IP44
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Automatic-reset thermal protection: 120°C
- Sound pressure level: Less than 70dB(A)
Correct foundation preparation, drainage and electrical installation are essential for reliable long-term operation.
📦 What’s Included
This listing includes:
- 1 × FAAC 844 C Z16 Sliding Gate Operator – 109925
The operator incorporates:
- FAAC E781S LC electronic control board
- High-resolution encoder
- Z16 Module 4 drive pinion
- Magnetic limit switch system
- Manual release system
- Oil-bath transmission
Foundation plate, gate rack, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, flashing light, safety edges and other installation accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
Key Features
- Genuine FAAC sliding gate operator
- FAAC Part Number: 109925
- Model: 844 C Z16
- 230V electromechanical operation
- Heavy-duty oil-bath transmission
- Maximum gate weight of 1,800kg
- Maximum gate length of 40m
- Maximum gate speed of 9.6m/min
- Maximum expressed force of 1300N
- Continuous-duty operation
- Integrated FAAC E781S LC control board
- High-resolution encoder
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Electronic anti-crushing functionality
- Adjustable gate speed
- Controlled acceleration and deceleration
- Electronic force optimisation
- Adjustable obstacle sensitivity
- Controlled slowdown
- Magnetic opening and closing limits
- BUS 2easy compatible
- Simply Connect compatible
- FAAC FDS radio compatible
- Dedicated safety edge inputs
- Low-consumption standby functionality
- Non-reversing gearbox
- Key-protected manual release
- Z16 Module 4 drive pinion
- IP44 protection
- Designed for commercial and industrial sliding gates
Specifications
- Manufacturer: FAAC
- Brand: FAAC
- Model: 844 C Z16
- Part Number: 109925
- Product Type: Heavy-Duty Sliding Gate Operator
- Application: Commercial / Industrial / High-Use
- Power Supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Maximum Power: 680W
- Maximum Starting Force: 606N
- Maximum Expressed Force: 1300N
- Maximum Gate Weight: 1,800kg
- Maximum Gate Length: 40m
- Maximum Gate Speed: 9.6m/min
- Stopping Space: 30mm
- Use Frequency: Continuous
- Drive Pinion: Z16 Module 4
- Limit Switches: Magnetic
- Encoder: High-Resolution
- Electronic Control Board: FAAC E781S LC
- BUS 2easy: Yes
- Simply Connect: Compatible
- FDS Radio: Compatible
- Safety Edge Inputs: NC / 8.2kΩ Compatible
- Starting Capacitor: 18µF
- Thermal Protection: 120°C Automatic Reset
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection Rating: IP44
- Sound Pressure: Less than 70dB(A)
- Operator Weight: Approx. 16.9kg
Compatibility
Suitable for compatible sliding gate installations weighing up to 1,800kg.
Compatible with appropriate:
- Module 4 steel gate rack
- FAAC radio receivers
- FAAC FDS radio systems
- FAAC transmitters
- FAAC BUS 2easy accessories
- FAAC photocells
- FAAC flashing lights
- NC safety edges
- 8.2kΩ resistive safety edges
- FAAC Simply Connect modules
- Wired access control systems
🔄 FAAC 746 C vs FAAC 844 C
FAAC 746 C Z16 – 109745:
- Maximum gate weight: 600kg
- Maximum speed: 9.6m/min
- Maximum expressed force: 830N
- Maximum gate length: 40m
- Continuous-duty operation
- E781S LC control board
- Suited to lighter commercial and high-use gates
FAAC 844 C Z16 – 109925:
- Maximum gate weight: 1,800kg
- Maximum speed: 9.6m/min
- Maximum expressed force: 1300N
- Maximum gate length: 40m
- Continuous-duty operation
- E781S LC control board
- Heavy-duty commercial and industrial applications
- This product
Both operators use the current E781S LC control platform and provide continuous-duty operation, but the 844 C provides substantially greater gate weight capacity and drive force for heavier installations.
🔄 FAAC 844 C vs Previous 844 E R
The FAAC 844 C is the newer generation of FAAC’s long-established heavy-duty 844 sliding gate platform.
The current 844 C introduces updated electronic and movement-control technology including:
- FAAC E781S LC electronic control board
- High-resolution encoder feedback
- Adjustable gate speed
- Smoother acceleration and deceleration
- Improved electronic force management
- Adjustable obstacle detection sensitivity
- BUS 2easy compatibility
- Simply Connect compatibility
- FDS radio compatibility
- Dedicated safety edge inputs
- Low-consumption standby functionality
- Updated programming and diagnostic capabilities
The 844 C retains the heavy-duty oil-bath transmission technology associated with the FAAC 844 range while introducing a significantly updated electronic control system.
⚠️ Please Note
This listing is for FAAC part number 109925, the FAAC 844 C Z16 230V sliding gate operator.
The current operator incorporates the FAAC E781S LC electronic control board and high-resolution encoder.
FAAC specifies the 844 C Z16 for sliding gate leaves weighing up to 1,800kg, with a maximum gate speed of approximately 9.6m/min and continuous-duty operation.
Foundation plate, gate rack, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, flashing light, safety edges and other installation accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
The maximum 1,800kg gate weight is a manufacturer limit and does not automatically mean every gate below 1,800kg is suitable. Gate construction, rolling resistance, track condition, wheels, alignment, wind loading, gate length and required operating frequency must also be considered.
If you are unsure whether the FAAC 844 C 109925 is suitable for your sliding gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
