Description
The e-Loop E-TX is a compact 4-button wireless key-fob transmitter designed for use with compatible e-Loop e-Trans transceivers and automatic gate access control systems.
Featuring four programmable buttons, secure 128-bit AES encrypted communication, 433MHz wireless operation and a robust IP64 housing, the E-TX provides a convenient handheld remote control solution for residential, commercial and shared-access automatic gates.
The E-TX can be programmed directly into compatible e-Trans transceivers, allowing individual buttons to operate available relay channels and gate functions according to the configuration of the connected automation system.
🎮 4-Button Remote Control
The E-TX incorporates four individually programmable buttons within a compact key-fob housing.
Depending on the e-Trans model and gate controller configuration, the buttons can be assigned to different access control functions.
Potential applications include:
- Main gate opening
- Pedestrian opening
- Second gate operation
- Boom gate operation
- Automatic door activation
- Auxiliary control functions
The available functions depend on the number of channels provided by the paired e-Trans transceiver and the inputs available on the connected automation controller.
📡 Designed for the e-Trans Range
The E-TX has been designed specifically for use with compatible e-Loop e-Trans transceivers.
Once programmed into the transceiver, pressing an assigned button sends an encrypted wireless command to the e-Trans.
The transceiver then activates the appropriate relay output connected to the automatic gate or access control system.
This provides a straightforward wireless control system for:
- Sliding gates
- Swing gates
- Boom gates
- Automatic barriers
- Automatic doors
- Residential gates
- Commercial gates
- Shared access systems
🔐 128-Bit AES Encryption
The E-TX uses secure 128-bit AES encrypted wireless communication.
This provides a high level of security between the handheld transmitter and compatible e-Trans transceiver.
Encrypted communication helps protect the access control system against unauthorised duplication and interception of conventional radio commands.
This makes the E-TX suitable for both residential and commercial automatic gate applications.
📻 433MHz Wireless Operation
The E-TX operates on the 433MHz wireless frequency used by compatible e-Loop transceiver equipment.
The transmitter sends its encrypted command wirelessly to the programmed e-Trans receiver.
Actual operating range depends on:
- e-Trans model
- Antenna configuration
- Transceiver position
- Buildings and structures
- Metal enclosures
- Electrical interference
- Radio interference
- Line of sight
- Installation environment
📶 Long-Range Gate Control Capability
One of the major advantages of the E-TX system is the ability to significantly increase remote-control range when paired with a compatible e-Trans and external antenna.
AES offers dedicated long-range gate opening configurations using the E-TX with compatible e-Trans transceivers and high-gain antennas.
Depending on the antenna configuration, line-of-sight operating ranges of approximately:
- Up to 350 metres with selected antenna configurations
- Up to 450–500 metres with higher-gain antenna configurations
can be achieved.
Actual operating range depends heavily on site conditions and antenna installation.
🏡 Ideal for Long Driveways
The long-range capability available through the e-Trans system makes the E-TX particularly useful for properties with long driveways.
Applications can include:
- Rural properties
- Acreage properties
- Large residential properties
- Commercial sites
- Industrial entrances
- Long private driveways
- Remote gate installations
A correctly configured external antenna can allow the gate to be activated from considerably further away than many conventional gate remote-control systems.
🔋 Replaceable CR2032 Battery
The E-TX is powered by a standard replaceable 3V CR2032 coin-cell battery.
CR2032 batteries are widely available and can be replaced without replacing the complete transmitter.
This provides a simple and cost-effective long-term power solution.
Battery life depends on:
- Frequency of use
- Storage conditions
- Environmental conditions
- Battery quality
🌧️ IP64 Robust Housing
The E-TX is housed within a robust IP64-rated enclosure.
The housing provides protection suitable for normal everyday use as a key-fob remote control.
Its compact construction makes it suitable for attaching to:
- Vehicle keys
- House keys
- Key rings
- Access control key sets
As with any handheld electronic transmitter, unnecessary exposure to water or harsh environmental conditions should be avoided.
🔑 Compact Key-Fob Design
The E-TX has been designed as a convenient everyday key-fob remote.
Its compact size allows it to be carried with vehicle or property keys while providing four separate programmable buttons.
This makes it suitable for users who need control of more than one gate or access function without carrying multiple transmitters.
🚪 Multiple Gate Functions
Where the connected e-Trans and automation controller support multiple channels or inputs, different E-TX buttons can be allocated to different functions.
For example, a multi-button configuration could potentially provide:
- Button 1 – Main gate
- Button 2 – Pedestrian opening
- Button 3 – Second gate
- Button 4 – Auxiliary function
The exact button allocation is determined by the e-Trans programming and connected automation system.
🏘️ Ideal for Shared Residential Access
The E-TX is particularly suitable for shared residential gate systems.
Applications can include:
- Apartment complexes
- Townhouse developments
- Gated communities
- Shared driveways
- Multi-residence properties
- Residential strata entrances
When paired with a higher-capacity e-Trans transceiver, multiple E-TX remotes can be programmed into the same gate system.
🏢 Commercial Access Control
The E-TX is equally suitable for commercial gate automation.
Typical commercial applications include:
- Business premises
- Staff entrances
- Commercial car parks
- Warehouses
- Industrial facilities
- Business parks
- Secure vehicle entrances
- Boom gates
Different transmitters can be issued to authorised users according to the requirements of the site.
🔢 Expandable Remote Capacity
The maximum number of E-TX transmitters that can be programmed into a system depends on the e-Trans transceiver being used.
Compatible e-Trans models provide different transmitter capacities to suit installations ranging from small residential gates through to larger commercial access control systems.
This allows the E-TX platform to scale according to the size of the installation.
📡 e-Trans 20 Compatibility
The E-TX can be used with the compact e-Trans 20 for smaller residential gate systems.
The e-Trans 20 supports up to 20 compatible e-TX remote controls.
This combination is well suited to:
- Private residential gates
- Small shared entrances
- Domestic sliding gates
- Domestic swing gates
- Low-user access systems
📡 e-Trans 50 Compatibility
The E-TX can be paired with the e-Trans 50 for systems requiring additional remote capacity.
The e-Trans 50 supports up to 50 compatible e-TX transmitters.
This makes it suitable for:
- Larger residential systems
- Small commercial properties
- Shared gates
- Staff access
- Small apartment complexes
📡 e-Trans 100 Compatibility
The E-TX can also be used with the dual-channel e-Trans 100.
The e-Trans 100 supports up to 100 compatible remote controls and provides two output channels.
This allows the four-button E-TX to form part of a more advanced access control installation where multiple gate functions are required.
📡 e-Trans 200 Compatibility
For larger access control systems, the E-TX can be paired with the e-Trans 200.
The e-Trans 200 provides higher transmitter capacity together with an LCD programming interface and advanced device management functionality.
This combination is particularly useful for:
- Apartment complexes
- Commercial sites
- Multi-user properties
- Gated communities
- Industrial entrances
- Large shared-access systems
🆔 Individual Remote Management
When used with compatible advanced e-Trans models, E-TX transmitters can be managed individually within the access control system.
This can make administration easier where a large number of transmitters are issued to residents, employees or authorised users.
Depending on the transceiver, individual remotes can be identified and removed from the system without needing to erase every programmed transmitter.
This is particularly useful if a remote is:
- Lost
- Stolen
- Returned
- Replaced
- No longer authorised
📡 External Antenna Options
Compatible e-Trans transceivers can be connected to external antennas to improve wireless reception.
This can significantly extend the useful operating range of the E-TX.
External antennas are particularly useful where:
- The gate is located a long distance from the property
- The transceiver is installed inside an enclosure
- Buildings obstruct the wireless signal
- The site requires long-range remote operation
- Standard receiver positioning provides insufficient range
Correct antenna selection and positioning are important for maximum performance.
🚗 Convenient Vehicle Access
The E-TX provides simple push-button vehicle access to an automatic gate.
Rather than entering a keypad code or using another access credential, the driver can activate the gate directly from inside the vehicle.
This is particularly convenient during:
- Rain
- Night-time arrivals
- Hot weather
- Cold weather
- Frequent daily gate operation
The gate can be activated before the vehicle reaches the entrance, subject to the available wireless range.
🔧 Compatible with Multiple Gate Automation Brands
The E-TX does not communicate directly with the gate operator.
Instead, it communicates with the compatible e-Trans transceiver.
The e-Trans then interfaces with the gate controller through its relay output.
This allows the E-TX system to be integrated with many gate automation brands where a suitable control input is available.
Potential applications include compatible:
- FAAC gate operators
- ATA gate operators
- B&D gate operators
- Centsys gate operators
- Sliding gate operators
- Swing gate operators
- Boom gates
- Automatic barriers
- Automatic doors
🔄 Simple Programming
The E-TX can be programmed into a compatible e-Trans using the transceiver’s coding procedure.
The selected E-TX button is assigned during programming and subsequently activates the associated transceiver function.
Programming procedures vary according to the e-Trans model.
Once programmed, the E-TX is ready for normal gate operation.
🧩 Part of the e-Loop Ecosystem
The E-TX forms part of the broader e-Loop wireless vehicle detection and access control ecosystem.
A single compatible e-Trans installation can potentially combine:
- E-TX remote controls
- e-Loop vehicle detectors
- Wireless access devices
- Gate automation
- Vehicle free-exit detection
- Vehicle presence detection
This allows remote gate access and wireless vehicle detection to be integrated into the same platform.
⭐ Key Features
- e-Loop E-TX transmitter
- Compact key-fob remote control
- 4 programmable buttons
- Compatible with e-Loop e-Trans transceivers
- Secure 128-bit AES encryption
- 433MHz wireless frequency
- Robust IP64 housing
- Replaceable 3V CR2032 battery
- Suitable for residential gates
- Suitable for commercial gates
- Suitable for sliding gates
- Suitable for swing gates
- Suitable for boom gates
- Suitable for automatic barriers
- Suitable for automatic doors
- Multiple programmable control functions
- Long-range operation available with compatible antenna systems
- Up to approximately 350m with selected antenna configurations
- Up to approximately 450–500m with selected long-range antenna configurations
- Suitable for long driveways
- Suitable for acreage properties
- Suitable for shared access systems
- Compatible with multi-user installations
- Compact key-ring design
- Easy transmitter programming
🔧 Specifications
- Manufacturer: AES Global / e-Loop
- Product: E-TX
- Product Type: Wireless Key-Fob Transmitter
- Buttons: 4
- Buttons Programmable: Yes
- Wireless Frequency: 433MHz
- Encryption: 128-Bit AES
- Battery: 1 x 3V CR2032 Coin Cell
- Battery Replaceable: Yes
- Housing Rating: IP64
- Key-Ring Format: Yes
- e-Trans Compatible: Yes
- Residential Use: Yes
- Commercial Use: Yes
- Long-Range Capability: Yes, with Compatible e-Trans & Antenna
- Suitable for Automatic Gates: Yes
- Suitable for Automatic Doors: Yes
- Suitable for Access Control: Yes
🔗 Compatibility
The e-Loop E-TX is designed for use with compatible e-Loop e-Trans transceivers.
Compatible applications include:
- e-Trans 20
- e-Trans 50
- e-Trans 100
- e-Trans 200
- Compatible e-Loop access control systems
- Sliding gate automation
- Swing gate automation
- Boom gates
- Automatic barriers
- Automatic doors
- Residential access control
- Commercial access control
The number of E-TX transmitters that can be stored and the number of available control functions depend on the e-Trans model being used.
⚠️ Please Note
The E-TX is a wireless transmitter and requires a compatible e-Trans transceiver to operate an automatic gate, door or access control system.
The E-TX does not connect directly to the gate operator.
Available button functions depend on the e-Trans model, number of available channels and the inputs provided by the connected automation controller.
Long-range figures require compatible external antenna equipment and suitable line-of-sight installation conditions.
Actual wireless range can vary significantly depending on buildings, structures, antenna position, transceiver location, electrical interference and the surrounding environment.
The transmitter uses a replaceable 3V CR2032 coin-cell battery.
When replacing the battery, use the correct battery type and observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
Confirm compatibility with the installed e-Trans system before ordering additional transmitters.
