Description
Genius Falcon M20 C Sliding Gate Operator – 6110022
The Genius Falcon M20 C is a heavy-duty 230V electromechanical sliding gate operator designed for large commercial and industrial sliding gates weighing up to 2,000kg.
Part number 6110022 is the highest-capacity 230V model in the Falcon M range, featuring an 800W motor, 45Nm maximum torque, robust bronze and steel reduction gearbox, magnetic limit switches and an integrated Sprint 382 S electronic control board.
With a gate speed of approximately 10m/min and up to 1,500N of drive thrust, the Falcon M20 C provides a powerful automation solution for large and heavy sliding gates where substantial starting and operating force is required.
Genius Part Number: 6110022
🏭 Heavy-Duty Industrial Sliding Gate Automation
The Genius Falcon M20 C is designed specifically for demanding heavy sliding gate applications.
Genius specifies the Falcon M20 C for:
- Maximum gate weight: 2,000kg
- Maximum gate length: 15m
- Gate speed: 10m/min
- Maximum thrust: 1,500N
- Maximum torque: 45Nm
- Duty cycle: S3 – 40% at 20°C
Typical applications include:
- Industrial facilities
- Commercial properties
- Warehouses
- Factory entrances
- Distribution centres
- Large shared-access gates
- Heavy steel sliding gates
- Large residential gates requiring substantial drive capacity
🚪 Sliding Gates Up to 2,000kg
The Falcon M20 C is rated for sliding gate leaves weighing up to 2,000kg.
Its heavy-duty 230V motor and robust internal reduction system provide the drive force required for very large sliding gates.
Actual operator suitability also depends on:
- Gate construction
- Rolling resistance
- Track condition
- Wheel condition
- Gate alignment
- Wind loading
- Gate length
- Required operating frequency
The gate must roll freely and be mechanically sound before automation is installed.
⚡ Powerful 800W 230V Motor
The Falcon M20 C uses a powerful 230V electric motor designed for heavy industrial sliding gates.
Genius specifies:
- Power supply: 230V AC
- Motor voltage: 230V
- Rated power: 800W
- Current: 3.5A
- Maximum torque: 45Nm
- Maximum thrust: 150daN / approximately 1,500N
- Thermal protection: 140°C
- Capacitor: 20µF
The combination of 800W motor power and 45Nm maximum torque provides significantly greater drive capacity than the Falcon M14 C.
💪 1,500N Maximum Drive Thrust
The Genius Falcon M20 C produces up to:
- 150daN of thrust at the pinion
- Approximately 1,500N
This substantial drive force makes the M20 C suitable for very heavy sliding gates where a smaller residential or light-commercial operator would be unsuitable.
The Falcon M20 C also provides:
- Maximum torque: 45Nm
⚙️ Heavy-Duty Metal Transmission
The Falcon M20 C uses a robust internal transmission specifically designed for demanding gate applications.
The internal drive system incorporates:
- Bronze crown wheel
- Steel worm screw
- Metal transmission components
- Precision-supported main shaft
The combination of a bronze crown wheel and steel worm screw provides a durable transmission capable of handling the substantial loads associated with sliding gates weighing up to 2,000kg.
🏎️ 10 Metres Per Minute
The Genius Falcon M20 C provides a gate travel speed of approximately:
- 10 metres per minute
The operator uses a Z16 Module 4 drive pinion to transfer movement from the reduction gearbox to the gate rack.
The controlled operating speed is appropriate for large and heavy sliding gate leaves where high drive force and reliable movement are prioritised.
🔁 40% Duty Cycle
Genius specifies the Falcon M20 C for:
- S3 – 40% duty at 20°C
This makes the operator suitable for commercial and industrial entrances requiring moderate to frequent operation.
The Falcon M20 C is not a continuous-duty operator.
For applications experiencing extremely high traffic volumes or near-continuous operation, an operator specifically designed for continuous duty should be considered.
🧠 Integrated Sprint 382 S Control Board
The current Falcon M20 C incorporates the Genius Sprint 382 S electronic control board directly within the operator.
The integrated control board provides straightforward programming through an onboard display and external programming buttons.
Control functions include:
- Gate opening and closing
- Automatic closing
- Semi-automatic operation
- Programmable operating logic
- Electronic motor force adjustment
- Electronic clutch functionality
- Controlled slowdown
- Electronic braking
- Partial opening
- Safety device management
- Limit switch management
- Radio receiver connectivity
- Access control inputs
- Programmable operating parameters
The control board is housed within a protective transparent enclosure.
🔧 Rotating Control Board Support
The Falcon M20 C incorporates a rotating control board support.
This allows the electronic control assembly to be repositioned for easier access during:
- Installation
- Programming
- Wiring
- Diagnostics
- Servicing
This is particularly useful where the operator is installed close to walls, fences or other structures.
🧲 Magnetic Limit Switches
The Genius Falcon M20 C uses magnetic opening and closing limit switches.
Magnetic limit stops mounted to the gate rack communicate with the internal sensor to establish the required fully open and fully closed positions.
Benefits include:
- Contact-free operation
- No mechanical limit lever to strike
- Reliable gate position detection
- Reduced mechanical wear
- Simple adjustment
- Protected limit switch assembly
- Reliable operation in outdoor conditions
🛑 Optional Encoder
The Falcon M20 C allows the installation of an optional encoder for enhanced gate movement monitoring and obstacle detection.
When installed with the appropriate control configuration, encoder feedback can assist with:
- Obstacle detection
- Gate movement monitoring
- Electronic anti-crushing functionality
- Improved movement control
The encoder is an optional accessory and is not included with the standard operator unless specifically stated.
🔒 Non-Reversing Gearmotor
The Falcon M20 C uses a non-reversing electromechanical reduction gearbox.
When the operator is engaged and stationary, the internal gearbox mechanically resists movement of the sliding gate.
A separate electric lock is therefore generally not required for a standard sliding gate installation.
🔑 Key-Protected Manual Release
The Genius Falcon M20 C incorporates a rotary manual release system protected by a personalised key.
The release allows the internal gearbox to be disengaged so the sliding gate can be manually moved when required.
Manual release may be required during:
- Power failures
- System faults
- Servicing
- Maintenance
- Emergency situations
The release mechanism should remain readily accessible following installation.
⚙️ Z16 Module 4 Drive Pinion
The Falcon M20 C uses:
- Z16 drive pinion
- Module 4 rack profile
The pinion engages with compatible Module 4 steel gate rack installed along the sliding gate.
Due to the potential gate weight of up to 2,000kg, an appropriately rated steel gate rack should be used.
Correct rack alignment and pinion clearance are essential for reliable operation and long transmission life.
🏗️ Robust Operator Construction
The Falcon M20 C has been designed specifically for demanding gate environments.
Construction features include:
- Die-cast aluminium gearmotor body
- Polyester powder-coated finish
- Protective ABS outer housing
- Bronze crown wheel
- Steel worm screw
- Heavy-duty metal transmission
- Precision-supported main shaft
- Protected magnetic limit switch assembly
- Protected electronic control board
The complete operator weighs approximately 15kg.
🌦️ Outdoor Gate Automation
The Falcon M20 C is designed for external sliding gate installations.
Genius specifies:
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection rating: IP44
- Motor thermal protection: 140°C
The operator should be installed on an appropriate foundation with suitable drainage and electrical protection.
📐 Operator Dimensions
The Falcon M20 C shares the compact Falcon M housing design.
Approximate overall dimensions are:
- Length: 340mm
- Width: 225mm
- Height: 330mm
- Pinion height: approximately 91mm
Despite its 2,000kg gate capacity, the Falcon M20 C maintains a relatively compact footprint.
Adequate clearance should be allowed around the operator for installation, manual release access and future servicing.
📦 What’s Included
Genius part number 6110022 includes:
- 1 × Genius Falcon M20 C 230V Sliding Gate Operator
- 1 × Integrated Genius Sprint 382 S Electronic Control Board
- 1 × Z16 Module 4 Drive Pinion
- Magnetic Limit Switch System
- Key-Protected Manual Release System
Gate rack, foundation/mounting accessories, radio receiver, remote transmitters, photocells, flashing light, safety edges and other installation accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
Key Features
- Genuine Genius sliding gate operator
- Genius Part Number: 6110022
- Model: Falcon M20 C
- Heavy-duty industrial sliding gate operator
- 230V electromechanical operation
- Maximum gate weight of 2,000kg
- Maximum gate length of 15m
- 800W motor
- Maximum torque of 45Nm
- Maximum thrust of approximately 1,500N
- Gate speed of 10m/min
- S3 – 40% duty cycle at 20°C
- Integrated Sprint 382 S control board
- Onboard display programming
- Electronic clutch functionality
- Electronic braking
- Controlled slowdown
- Rotating control board support
- Magnetic opening and closing limit switches
- Optional encoder capability
- Bronze crown wheel
- Steel worm screw
- Heavy-duty metal transmission
- Non-reversing gearbox
- Key-protected rotary manual release
- Z16 Module 4 drive pinion
- Powder-coated aluminium gearmotor body
- Protective ABS housing
- IP44 protection
- Designed for heavy commercial and industrial sliding gates
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Genius
- Brand: Genius
- Model: Falcon M20 C
- Part Number: 6110022
- Product Type: Heavy-Duty Sliding Gate Operator
- Application: Commercial / Industrial
- Power Supply: 230V AC
- Motor Voltage: 230V
- Rated Power: 800W
- Current: 3.5A
- Thermal Protection: 140°C
- Capacitor: 20µF
- Maximum Torque: 45Nm
- Maximum Thrust: 150daN / Approx. 1,500N
- Maximum Gate Weight: 2,000kg
- Maximum Gate Length: 15m
- Gate Speed: 10m/min
- Duty Cycle: S3 – 40% at 20°C
- Drive Pinion: Z16 Module 4
- Limit Switches: Magnetic
- Encoder: Optional
- Control Board: Genius Sprint 382 S
- Manual Release: Rotary Key-Protected Release
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection Rating: IP44
- Operator Weight: Approx. 15kg
- Dimensions: Approx. 340 × 225 × 330mm
- Pinion Height: Approx. 91mm
Compatibility
Suitable for compatible sliding gate installations weighing up to 2,000kg.
Compatible with appropriate:
- Module 4 steel gate rack
- Genius radio receivers
- Genius remote transmitters
- Genius photocells
- Genius flashing lights
- Compatible safety edges
- Wired access control systems
- Optional Falcon encoder
🔄 Genius Falcon M14 C vs Falcon M20 C
Genius Falcon M14 C – 6110002:
- Maximum gate weight: 1,400kg
- Rated power: 650W
- Current: 2.8A
- Maximum torque: 35Nm
- Maximum thrust: 1,100N
- Capacitor: 16µF
- Gate speed: 10m/min
- Duty cycle: S3 – 40%
- Operator weight: approximately 14kg
Genius Falcon M20 C – 6110022:
- Maximum gate weight: 2,000kg
- Rated power: 800W
- Current: 3.5A
- Maximum torque: 45Nm
- Maximum thrust: 1,500N
- Capacitor: 20µF
- Gate speed: 10m/min
- Duty cycle: S3 – 40%
- Operator weight: approximately 15kg
- This product
Both operators use the same Z16 Module 4 drive pinion, 10m/min operating speed, magnetic limit switch system and Sprint 382 S control platform.
The Falcon M20 C provides a significantly larger 800W motor, increased torque and approximately 36% greater pinion thrust, increasing maximum gate capacity from 1,400kg to 2,000kg.
⚠️ Please Note
This listing is for Genius part number 6110022, the Genius Falcon M20 C 230V Sliding Gate Operator.
The current Falcon M20 C incorporates the Genius Sprint 382 S electronic control board.
The Falcon M20 C is designed for sliding gate leaves weighing up to 2,000kg and provides a gate speed of approximately 10m/min.
The operator is rated S3 – 40% duty at an ambient temperature of 20°C and is not a continuous-duty operator.
The optional encoder is not included unless specifically stated.
Due to the potential gate weight of up to 2,000kg, appropriate gate rack, safety devices, gate hardware and foundations must be selected for the individual installation.
Gate rack, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, flashing light, safety edges and other installation accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
The maximum 2,000kg gate weight is a manufacturer limit and does not automatically mean every gate below 2,000kg 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 Genius Falcon M20 C is suitable for your sliding gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
