Description
FAAC C721 Sliding Gate Motor – 109321
The FAAC C721 is a high-performance 24V sliding gate operator designed for residential, shared-access and light-commercial sliding gates weighing up to 800kg.
Featuring FAAC’s patented high-efficiency reduction system, adjustable gate speed up to 18m/min, continuous-duty operation, magnetic limit switches and an integrated E721 electronic control board, the C721 combines substantial gate capacity with fast, smooth and energy-efficient operation.
The C721 is the higher-capacity version of the C720 platform, increasing maximum gate weight from 400kg to 800kg together with greater motor power, torque and drive force while retaining the same compact operator dimensions.
FAAC Part Number: 109321
🚪 Sliding Gates Up to 800kg
The FAAC C721 is designed for sliding gate leaves weighing up to:
- Maximum gate weight: 800kg
- Maximum gate width: 15m
- Maximum gate speed: 18m/min
- Maximum expressed force: 530N
- Continuous-duty operation
This makes the C721 particularly suitable for:
- Residential driveway gates
- Large residential sliding gates
- Shared residential entrances
- Apartment and strata properties
- Commercial properties
- High-use sliding gates
- Light-industrial entrances
⚡ Powerful 24V Motor
The FAAC C721 uses a 24V brushed DC motor controlled by the incorporated E721 electronic control board.
FAAC specifies:
- Incoming power supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Electric motor: 24V brushed DC
- Maximum power: 290W
- Maximum torque: 30Nm
- Maximum expressed force: 530N
- Reduction ratio: 1:49
The low-voltage motor allows precise electronic management of gate speed, force and movement.
⚙️ Patented High-Efficiency Reduction System
The C721 uses FAAC’s patented mobile-axis reduction system.
Rather than relying on a conventional sliding gate worm-drive arrangement, the FAAC reduction system uses a balanced transmission configuration designed to significantly improve mechanical efficiency.
FAAC specifies mechanical efficiency greater than 80%.
Benefits include:
- Greater than 80% mechanical efficiency
- Reduced energy losses
- Reduced internal friction
- Reduced vibration
- Quiet operation
- Balanced transmission
- Multiple gear teeth engaged simultaneously
- Improved load distribution
- Reduced mechanical wear
- Efficient transfer of motor power
This allows the C721 to deliver substantial performance from a relatively compact 24V operator.
🏎️ Adjustable Speed Up to 18m/min
The FAAC C721 provides an electronically adjustable gate speed of up to:
- 18 metres per minute
Gate speed and motor operation are electronically controlled through the E721 control board.
The installer can therefore configure the gate movement according to the size, weight and operating requirements of the individual installation.
♾️ Continuous-Duty Operation
FAAC specifies the C721 for:
- 100% use frequency
- Continuous-duty operation
This makes the C721 particularly suitable for frequently operated entrances where a conventional percentage-duty residential sliding gate motor may not provide sufficient operating capacity.
Continuous-duty capability can be particularly beneficial for:
- Shared driveways
- Apartment complexes
- Strata properties
- Multi-residence entrances
- Commercial premises
- High-use residential gates
🧠 Integrated E721 Control Board
The FAAC C721 incorporates the E721 electronic control board directly within the operator.
This provides comprehensive electronic control of the 24V motor without requiring a separate external control enclosure for a standard installation.
The E721 provides functions including:
- Electronic motor control
- Adjustable gate speed
- Electronic force adjustment
- Soft start
- Controlled slowdown
- Partial opening
- Automatic closing
- Programmable operating logic
- Safety device management
- Encoder-based obstacle detection
- Automatic reversal when an obstacle is detected
- BUS accessory compatibility
- Conventional photocell compatibility
- Radio receiver connectivity
- Programmable operating parameters
Programming is performed through the onboard interface.
🛑 Electronic Encoder & Anti-Crushing Control
The C721 incorporates an electronic encoder which provides movement feedback to the E721 control board.
The encoder allows the control system to monitor movement of the gate and react when abnormal resistance or an obstacle is detected.
Encoder feedback assists with:
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Anti-crushing functionality
- Automatic reversal
- Gate movement monitoring
- Electronic force management
- Controlled acceleration
- Controlled deceleration
- Accurate slowdown
Appropriate external safety devices must still be installed according to the requirements of the complete automated gate system.
🧲 Magnetic Limit Switches
The FAAC C721 uses magnetic opening and closing limit switches.
Magnetic limit stops installed on the gate rack communicate with the internal sensor to establish the fully open and fully closed gate positions.
Benefits include:
- Contact-free position detection
- No mechanical limit lever to strike
- Reduced mechanical wear
- Reliable switching
- Simple adjustment during installation
🔑 Customisable Keyed Manual Release
The FAAC C721 incorporates a manual release lock with a customisable key.
The release allows the gearmotor to be disengaged so that the gate can be manually moved when required.
Manual release may be required during:
- Power failures
- System faults
- Servicing
- Maintenance
- Emergency situations
The release system should remain readily accessible following installation.
🔋 Optional XBAT Battery Backup
Because the C721 operates using a 24V motor, an optional FAAC emergency battery system can be added.
FAAC lists the XBAT 24 emergency battery kit as an accessory for the C721.
When appropriately configured, battery backup can allow the automated gate to continue operating for a limited period during a mains power failure.
The battery backup system is optional and is not included with the standard operator.
⚙️ Z28 Module 4 Drive Pinion
The FAAC C721 uses:
- Z28 drive pinion
- Module 4 rack profile
The pinion engages with compatible Module 4 gate rack installed along the sliding gate.
For an 800kg gate installation, the rack type must be selected appropriately for the weight, construction and operating requirements of the gate.
Correct rack alignment and pinion clearance are essential for reliable and quiet operation.
🔒 Non-Reversing Drive System
The C721 uses a non-reversing electromechanical reduction system.
When the operator is engaged and stationary, the internal transmission resists manual movement of the sliding gate.
A separate electric lock is therefore generally not required for a standard sliding gate installation.
🌱 High Mechanical Efficiency
The patented reduction system used by the C721 provides mechanical efficiency greater than 80%.
FAAC developed this system to reduce the energy losses normally associated with conventional reduction gearboxes.
The highly efficient transmission contributes to:
- Lower energy consumption
- Reduced internal friction
- Reduced operating noise
- Reduced vibration
- Efficient motor performance
The C721 forms part of FAAC’s SAFE & GREEN approach to efficient low-voltage gate automation.
🌦️ Designed for Outdoor Gate Automation
The FAAC C721 is designed for external sliding gate installations.
FAAC specifies:
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection rating: IP44
- Operator weight: approximately 8kg
- Dimensions: approximately 304 × 180 × 282mm
Correct foundation preparation, drainage and electrical installation are essential for reliable long-term operation.
📦 What’s Included
FAAC part number 109321 includes:
- 1 × FAAC C721 24V Sliding Gate Gearmotor
- 1 × Incorporated FAAC E721 Electronic Control Board
- 1 × Z28 Module 4 Drive Pinion
- 1 × Foundation Plate
- 1 × Release Key
- 1 × Customisable Keyed Release Lock
Gate rack, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, flashing light, battery backup and other installation accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
Key Features
- Genuine FAAC sliding gate operator
- FAAC Part Number: 109321
- Model: C721
- 24V electromechanical operation
- Maximum gate weight of 800kg
- Maximum gate width of 15m
- Adjustable gate speed up to 18m/min
- Continuous-duty operation
- 100% use frequency
- 290W maximum power
- 30Nm maximum torque
- 530N maximum expressed force
- Patented FAAC high-efficiency reduction system
- Greater than 80% mechanical efficiency
- Integrated FAAC E721 control board
- Electronic encoder
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Automatic reversal upon obstacle detection
- Electronic anti-crushing functionality
- Electronic force adjustment
- Adjustable gate speed
- Controlled slowdown
- Magnetic opening and closing limit switches
- Customisable keyed manual release
- Optional XBAT battery backup
- Z28 Module 4 drive pinion
- Foundation plate included
- Compact operator dimensions
- IP44 protection
- Suitable for high-use residential and light-commercial gates
Specifications
- Manufacturer: FAAC
- Brand: FAAC
- Model: C721
- Part Number: 109321
- Product Type: Sliding Gate Operator
- Application: Residential / Shared Access / Light Commercial
- Incoming Power Supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Electric Motor: 24V Brushed DC
- Maximum Power: 290W
- Maximum Torque: 30Nm
- Maximum Expressed Force: 530N
- Reduction Ratio: 1:49
- Maximum Gate Weight: 800kg
- Maximum Gate Width: 15m
- Maximum Gate Speed: 18m/min
- Speed Adjustment: Electronic
- Use Frequency: 100% / Continuous
- Limit Switches: Magnetic
- Encoder: Electronic
- Force Adjustment: Via Electronic Control Board
- Control Board: FAAC E721
- Drive Pinion: Z28 Module 4
- Manual Release: Customisable Keyed Release
- Battery Backup: Optional
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection Rating: IP44
- Operator Weight: Approx. 8kg
- Dimensions: 304 × 180 × 282mm
Compatibility
Suitable for compatible sliding gate installations weighing up to 800kg.
Compatible with appropriate:
- Module 4 steel gate rack
- Appropriate reinforced Module 4 rack where suitable for the gate load
- FAAC XF radio receivers
- FAAC remote transmitters
- FAAC BUS accessories
- Conventional photocells
- FAAC photocells
- FAAC flashing lights
- FAAC XBAT 24 emergency battery kit
- Compatible safety devices
- Wired access control systems
🔄 FAAC C720 vs C721
FAAC C720:
- Maximum gate weight: 400kg
- Maximum power: 170W
- Maximum torque: 18Nm
- Maximum expressed force: 320N
- Maximum gate width: 15m
- Maximum speed: 18m/min
- Reduction ratio: 1:49
- Continuous-duty operation
- E721 control board
- Z28 Module 4 pinion
- Weight: approximately 8kg
FAAC C721 – 109321:
- Maximum gate weight: 800kg
- Maximum power: 290W
- Maximum torque: 30Nm
- Maximum expressed force: 530N
- Maximum gate width: 15m
- Maximum speed: 18m/min
- Reduction ratio: 1:49
- Continuous-duty operation
- E721 control board
- Z28 Module 4 pinion
- Weight: approximately 8kg
- This product
The C721 effectively provides the same compact footprint, high-efficiency transmission, 18m/min maximum speed and continuous-duty capability as the C720 while doubling the maximum gate weight capacity from 400kg to 800kg.
⚠️ Please Note
This listing is for FAAC part number 109321, the FAAC C721 24V Sliding Gate Motor.
FAAC specifies the C721 for sliding gate leaves weighing up to 800kg, with a maximum gate width of 15m and electronically adjustable gate speed up to 18m/min.
The C721 incorporates the FAAC E721 electronic control board, electronic encoder and magnetic limit switch system.
FAAC part number 109321 also includes the foundation plate and customisable keyed manual release lock.
Gate rack, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, flashing light, XBAT battery backup and other installation accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
The maximum 800kg gate weight is a manufacturer limit and does not automatically mean every gate below 800kg is suitable. Gate construction, rolling resistance, track condition, wheels, alignment, wind loading, gate length and operating requirements must also be considered.
If you are unsure whether the FAAC C721 109321 is suitable for your sliding gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
