Description
The ATA ATS-1 Garage Door Operator Bundle provides a complete automation solution for residential sectional garage doors, combining the compact ATS-1 opener with a smooth and quiet belt-drive rail system and ATA’s secure remote control technology.
Designed for domestic single and double sectional garage doors, the ATS-1 delivers up to 700N short-term peak force and can operate correctly balanced doors weighing up to 140kg with a maximum door area of 16.5m².
With soft start and stop technology, automatic obstruction detection, LED courtesy lighting and a compact rail requiring only 57mm minimum headroom, the ATS-1 provides reliable everyday garage door automation in a simple and cost-effective package.
📦 Complete ATA ATS-1 Operator Bundle
The ATA ATS-1 Garage Door Operator Bundle provides the major components required to automate a compatible residential sectional garage door.
At the centre of the system is the ATA ATS-1 opener, combined with ATA’s belt-driven C-Rail system for smooth and quiet operation.
Depending on the selected bundle configuration, components can include:
- ATA ATS-1 Sectional Door Opener
- Compatible ATA Belt C-Rail
- ATA PTX Series Remote Controls
- ATA Wireless Wall Control
- Compatible accessories as selected
This provides a convenient complete package for new garage door installations or replacement of an existing sectional door opener.
⚙️ ATA ATS-1 Sectional Door Opener
The ATS-1 is a compact residential sectional garage door opener designed by Automatic Technology Australia for reliable everyday operation.
Its DC motor produces up to 700N short-term peak force while electronic control provides smooth acceleration, deceleration and safety monitoring throughout the door’s travel.
The ATS-1 provides:
- 700N short-term peak force
- 400N rated load
- 200N maximum lifting force under spring tension
- Up to 140kg maximum gross door weight
- Up to 16.5m² maximum door area
- Up to 180mm/sec door travel speed
- Soft start and soft stop
- Automatic obstruction detection
- LED courtesy lighting
- Multi-frequency UHF FM receiver
- Up to 64 four-button transmitters
- Only 57mm minimum headroom
💪 700N Peak Force
The ATS-1 develops up to 700N of short-term peak force, providing dependable operation for correctly balanced residential sectional garage doors.
The opener has a rated load of 400N and a maximum lifting force under spring tension of 200N.
Garage door openers are designed to move a correctly balanced door rather than lift the entire dead weight of the door. The garage door springs must therefore be correctly selected, adjusted and maintained for reliable operator performance.
🚪 Suitable for Doors up to 140kg
The ATA ATS-1 is suitable for correctly balanced sectional garage doors with a maximum gross door weight of up to 140kg, including the door’s fittings.
The opener supports a maximum door area of up to 16.5m², making it suitable for many residential single and double sectional garage doors.
Door weight and area are not the only factors that determine operator suitability. The door must also move freely, be correctly balanced and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
🤫 Quiet Belt-Drive Rail
The ATS-1 is designed to operate with ATA’s belt-driven C-Rail system.
The belt drive provides smooth and exceptionally quiet movement compared with many traditional chain-drive systems, making it particularly suitable for residential garages attached to the home.
Quiet operation can be especially beneficial where bedrooms or living areas are positioned above or adjacent to the garage.
🚀 Fast 180mm/sec Door Travel
The ATS-1 provides door travel speeds of up to 180mm per second.
This allows the garage door to open efficiently when entering or leaving the property while maintaining controlled movement throughout the operating cycle.
Actual operating speed can vary according to the door size, balance, installation and programmed settings.
🔄 Soft Start & Soft Stop
ATA’s soft start and stop technology gradually accelerates and decelerates the garage door at the beginning and end of each operating cycle.
Rather than immediately applying full speed or abruptly stopping the door, the ATS-1 provides smoother movement.
This helps:
- Reduce mechanical shock
- Reduce stress on the garage door
- Reduce stress on the operator and rail
- Provide quieter operation
- Produce smoother door movement
- Reduce abrupt stopping at the travel limits
This is particularly beneficial on larger residential sectional garage doors.
🛡️ Automatic Obstruction Detection
The ATS-1 incorporates automatic safety obstruction detection.
During operation, the opener electronically monitors the load being placed on the drive system.
If the garage door encounters an obstruction during closing, the opener can stop and reverse the door according to its programmed safety operation.
Correct door balance is essential for reliable obstruction detection, as excessive resistance from an incorrectly adjusted or poorly maintained door can affect the force required from the operator.
🔐 Resistance Against Forced Opening
The ATS-1 continuously monitors the garage door and can detect attempts to force the door open when the opener is engaged.
The drive system resists unauthorised movement of the door, providing an additional level of security compared with a manually operated garage door.
The opener should remain correctly engaged with the rail carriage whenever automatic operation is required.
📡 ATA Remote Control Technology
The ATS-1 incorporates a multi-frequency UHF FM radio receiver designed for use with compatible ATA remote controls.
The receiver can store up to 64 four-button transmitters, providing substantial capacity for residential properties requiring multiple authorised users.
Compatible remotes can be used for:
- Household vehicles
- Family members
- Property managers
- Additional authorised users
- Spare remote controls
ATA’s coded transmitter technology provides secure wireless communication between compatible transmitters and the garage door opener.
🏖️ Vacation Mode
Vacation Mode provides additional security when the property will be unattended for an extended period.
When Vacation Mode is activated, normal remote control operation can be disabled until the system is unlocked using the designated master remote.
This helps prevent stored secondary remotes from being used to operate the garage door while Vacation Mode is active.
💡 LED Courtesy Lighting
The ATS-1 incorporates LED courtesy lighting to illuminate the garage when the opener is operated.
The courtesy light automatically provides additional visibility when entering or leaving the garage at night.
LED technology provides bright illumination with low power consumption and long operating life compared with traditional incandescent lighting.
📏 Only 57mm Minimum Headroom
The compact ATS-1 and C-Rail arrangement requires only 57mm minimum headroom between the ceiling and the highest point of garage door travel.
This makes the ATS-1 particularly useful where available ceiling clearance is limited.
Correct rail positioning and garage door clearance must still be confirmed before installation.
🚨 Service Reminder
Regular servicing is important for maintaining both the garage door and automatic opener.
The ATS-1 incorporates service reminder functionality to help indicate when routine maintenance may be required.
Garage door servicing should include inspection of components such as:
- Springs
- Cables
- Hinges
- Rollers
- Tracks
- Fasteners
- Door balance
- Operator safety systems
A correctly maintained and balanced garage door places significantly less load on the automatic opener.
🔓 Manual Door Operation
The ATA rail system incorporates a manual disengagement mechanism that allows the garage door to be disconnected from the opener when required.
This allows the door to be manually operated in situations such as a power failure or operator fault.
After manual operation, the opener should be correctly re-engaged before returning the garage door to automatic operation.
🏠 Designed for Residential Sectional Doors
The ATS-1 is specifically designed for domestic sectional garage doors.
Typical applications include:
- Single residential sectional doors
- Double residential sectional doors
- Steel sectional doors
- Aluminium sectional doors
- Custom sectional garage doors
- Replacement garage door automation
- New residential garage door installations
The door must be correctly balanced and capable of smooth manual operation before the ATS-1 is installed.
📐 Correct Door Balance Is Essential
An automatic garage door opener should not be used to compensate for an incorrectly balanced or poorly operating garage door.
Before installation, the garage door should:
- Move freely throughout its travel
- Remain correctly aligned within the tracks
- Have correctly adjusted spring tension
- Have serviceable rollers and hinges
- Have correctly tensioned lifting cables
- Be capable of manual operation
- Be correctly balanced
Excessive door resistance can reduce operator performance and may cause the safety obstruction system to activate.
⭐ Key Features
- Genuine ATA sectional garage door opener
- Designed for residential sectional garage doors
- Suitable for single and double sectional doors
- 700N short-term peak force
- 400N rated load
- Up to 140kg maximum gross door weight
- Up to 16.5m² maximum door area
- Up to 180mm/sec door travel speed
- Smooth belt-driven C-Rail
- Quiet operation
- Soft start and soft stop technology
- Automatic obstruction detection
- Auto-reverse safety functionality
- Resistance against forced door opening
- Multi-frequency UHF FM receiver
- Stores up to 64 four-button transmitters
- Vacation Mode
- LED courtesy lighting
- Service reminder functionality
- Only 57mm minimum headroom
- Manual disengagement for manual door operation
- Compact residential design
🔧 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Automatic Technology Australia
- Brand: ATA
- Model: ATS-1
- Application: Residential Sectional Garage Doors
- Power Supply: 230–240V AC
- Frequency: 50Hz
- Rated Power Input: 195W
- Short-Term Peak Force: 700N
- Rated Load: 400N
- Maximum Lifting Under Spring Tension: 200N (20kg)
- Maximum Gross Door Weight: 140kg
- Maximum Door Area: 16.5m²
- Door Travel Speed: Up to 180mm/sec
- Minimum Headroom: 57mm
- Rated Operating Time: 4 minutes
- Rated Operating Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
- Receiver Type: Multi-frequency UHF FM
- Receiver Capacity: Up to 64 four-button transmitters
- Transmitter Battery: CR2032 3V
- Courtesy Light: LED
- Drive System: Belt C-Rail
- Soft Start / Stop: Yes
- Automatic Obstruction Detection: Yes
- Manual Disengagement: Yes
🔗 Compatibility
The ATA ATS-1 is designed for compatible residential sectional garage doors.
It can be used with:
- Single sectional garage doors
- Double sectional garage doors
- Compatible ATA belt C-Rail systems
- Compatible ATA remote controls
- Compatible ATA wireless wall controls
- Compatible ATA safety accessories
The garage door must be correctly installed, properly balanced and capable of smooth manual operation before the automatic opener is installed.
⚠️ Please Note
The ATA ATS-1 is designed for residential sectional garage doors and must be correctly matched to the size, weight, balance and operating characteristics of the door.
The maximum 140kg specification refers to gross door weight including fittings. The garage door must be correctly spring balanced so the operator is not required to lift the entire dead weight of the door.
The maximum door area is 16.5m².
Strong wind loading against a garage door can increase resistance during operation and may cause the opener’s safety obstruction detection system to activate.
Bundle contents may vary according to the options selected. Please check the selected rail length, remote controls and accessories before adding the product to your cart.
For safety, correct operation and warranty requirements, installation should be carried out in accordance with ATA’s installation instructions and applicable Australian standards.
