Description
ATA NeoSlider NES-800 Sliding Gate Operator
The ATA NeoSlider NES-800 is a heavy-duty residential sliding gate operator designed for larger and heavier sliding gates weighing up to 800kg.
Featuring a powerful 24V DC motor with up to 700N of pulling force, the NES-800 provides substantially greater drive capacity than the smaller NES-500 while retaining the intelligent control, safety and convenience features of ATA’s NeoSlider platform.
With intelligent gate profiling, soft start and soft stop, TrioCode128 remote technology and compatibility with smartphone control, safety beams and battery backup, the NES-800 provides a powerful and flexible automation solution for larger residential sliding gates.
🚪 Designed for Sliding Gates up to 800kg
The NeoSlider NES-800 is designed for correctly installed and free-running residential sliding gates weighing up to 800kg.
Its increased drive capacity makes it particularly suitable for larger or heavier gates constructed from materials such as:
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Timber-look aluminium
- Privacy slats
- Battens
- Decorative cladding
- Solid or partially clad gate frames
The gate must still be mechanically sound and move freely by hand before an automatic operator is installed.
💪 Powerful 700N Pulling Force
One of the major differences between the NES-800 and NES-500 is the available drive force.
The NES-800 provides up to 700N of maximum pulling force, giving it considerably greater capacity for moving heavier residential sliding gates.
This makes the NES-800 particularly useful where the gate has:
- Greater overall weight
- Heavier framing
- Additional cladding
- Larger dimensions
- Increased rolling resistance
- Greater inertia during starting and stopping
The operator should not be used to compensate for a poorly constructed or difficult-to-move gate.
⚙️ 24V DC Motor
The NeoSlider NES-800 uses a powerful 24V DC permanent-magnet motor.
The low-voltage motor system allows the electronic controller to accurately manage gate acceleration, travel speed, deceleration and obstruction response.
The operator itself connects to a standard 230–240V AC mains supply, with the internal system providing the required low-voltage motor operation.
⚡ 230–240V Mains Supply
The NES-800 operates from a standard Australian 230–240V AC 50Hz electrical supply.
This makes it suitable for conventional residential gate installations where mains power is available at the gate operator position.
Compatible solar and battery systems can also be incorporated where required.
🧠 Intelligent Safety System
The NeoSlider incorporates ATA’s Intelligent Safety System.
The operator monitors the amount of force required to move the gate and can respond if abnormal resistance is detected during operation.
If the gate encounters an obstruction, the operator can stop or reverse according to the direction of travel and programmed configuration.
This provides an additional layer of protection for the gate, operator and surrounding area.
Appropriate safety devices should still be installed according to the individual gate installation.
📊 Intelligent Gate Profiling
Every sliding gate behaves differently depending on its weight, construction, wheels, track condition and installation.
The NeoSlider continually profiles the amount of force required to move the gate through different sections of the opening and closing cycle.
By learning the normal operating characteristics of the gate, the operator can use an appropriate amount of force while remaining responsive to abnormal resistance.
This contributes to smoother operation and more effective obstruction detection.
🔄 Soft Start & Soft Stop
The NeoSlider NES-800 incorporates soft start and soft stop technology.
Rather than immediately applying full operating speed, the controller progressively accelerates the gate after movement begins.
As the gate approaches the end of its travel, the operator reduces speed before stopping.
This provides:
- Smooth acceleration
- Controlled deceleration
- Reduced mechanical shock
- Reduced stress on the gate
- Reduced stress on the rack and pinion
- Quieter operation
- More controlled stopping
- Improved overall gate movement
This is particularly beneficial on heavier gates where abrupt starting and stopping can place substantial load on the gate structure and automation equipment.
📍 Robust Limit System
The NeoSlider incorporates a robust limit system for establishing the fully open and fully closed positions of the gate.
Correct limit setup allows the operator to accurately control the gate throughout its travel and stop at the required positions.
Physical gate stops should also be installed as required by the gate design and installation instructions.
📡 TrioCode128 Remote Technology
The NES-800 incorporates ATA’s TrioCode128 remote-control technology.
TrioCode128 uses secure hopping-code technology with multi-frequency transmission to provide reliable wireless operation while reducing interference from other radio devices.
Each compatible transmitter communicates securely with the operator, helping prevent simple code copying or replay.
Compatible ATA transmitters can also be used across other supported ATA garage door and gate automation products.
🚶 Pedestrian Access
The NeoSlider supports pedestrian opening functionality.
Instead of opening the entire sliding gate, pedestrian mode allows the operator to partially open the gate to provide access for a person.
This can be particularly useful where the driveway gate also serves as the main pedestrian entrance to the property.
The required pedestrian opening position can be configured during installation.
⏱️ Automatic Closing
The NeoSlider can be configured to automatically close the gate after a programmed period.
This can help prevent the gate from accidentally being left open after a vehicle or pedestrian enters the property.
Automatic closing can be useful for:
- Residential security
- Shared driveways
- Acreage entrances
- Controlled-access properties
- Gates regularly used by visitors
Appropriate safety equipment should be installed when automatic closing is enabled.
👁️ Safety Beam Compatible
Compatible ATA safety beams can be connected to the NeoSlider to provide non-contact obstruction detection across the gate opening.
Safety beams are particularly important where the gate operates around:
- Vehicles
- Children
- Pets
- Pedestrians
- Automatic closing systems
- Remote smartphone operation
The NeoSlider provides dedicated safety beam inputs for compatible safety equipment.
📱 Optional Smart Phone Control
The NeoSlider platform is compatible with ATA Smart Phone Control equipment.
When the appropriate equipment is installed, the gate can be connected to ATA’s smart-control system for convenient monitoring and operation from a compatible smartphone.
This can provide additional flexibility where users want to control the gate without relying solely on conventional remote transmitters.
Smart Phone Control equipment is available separately unless specifically included with the product.
🔋 Battery Backup Compatible
Compatible battery backup equipment can be incorporated into the NeoSlider installation.
Battery backup allows the gate operator to continue functioning during a mains power failure, subject to battery condition and system configuration.
This can be particularly valuable where the sliding gate is the primary vehicle entrance to the property.
☀️ Solar Power Options
The NeoSlider can also be configured with compatible ATA solar power equipment.
Solar operation can provide a practical solution for installations where running mains power to the gate is difficult or uneconomical.
Typical applications can include:
- Acreage properties
- Rural entrances
- Long driveways
- Remote gates
- Locations without convenient mains power
The solar system should be selected according to the gate operator, expected daily usage and installation conditions.
🔌 Access Control Integration
The NeoSlider provides inputs for connection to compatible external access-control devices.
Depending on the installation, the NES-800 can be integrated with:
- Intercom systems
- Digital keypads
- Key switches
- Push buttons
- Safety beams
- External receivers
- Smart Phone Control equipment
- Access-control systems
This allows the NeoSlider to be configured for anything from simple residential remote operation through to more comprehensive property access control.
🏖️ Vacation Mode
ATA’s NeoSlider platform includes Vacation Mode for additional security when the property is unattended.
When configured, the system can restrict normal remote operation so that unauthorised or unnecessary gate activation is prevented while the property owner is away.
This provides an additional security option for residential installations.
🔔 Service Reminder
Regular maintenance is important for both the sliding gate and automatic operator.
The NeoSlider incorporates a service reminder system designed to provide an audio and visual indication when servicing is required.
Regular servicing should include inspection of:
- Gate wheels
- Gate track
- Guide rollers
- Rack alignment
- Operator pinion
- Mounting hardware
- Safety devices
- Manual release
- Electrical connections
Maintaining the mechanical gate is just as important as maintaining the automatic operator.
🛠️ Manual Release
The NeoSlider includes a manual release system that allows the drive mechanism to be disengaged when required.
Once released, the sliding gate can be moved manually.
This is useful during:
- Extended power failures
- Operator servicing
- Electrical faults
- Gate maintenance
- Emergency access
The gate should move freely by hand when the operator is disengaged.
If substantial force is required to move the gate manually, the mechanical gate should be inspected before returning the operator to service.
🌦️ IP44 Weather Resistance
The NeoSlider NES-800 has an IP44 weather-resistance rating for outdoor gate automation installations.
The operator should be installed according to ATA’s requirements and should not be positioned where it can become submerged.
Good drainage around the operator mounting area is important to prevent standing water around the unit.
🔩 M4-T14 Drive Pinion
The NeoSlider uses an M4-T14 drive pinion to transfer movement from the operator to the gate rack.
As the pinion rotates, it engages with the rack installed along the sliding gate and moves the gate horizontally.
Correct rack installation is essential for reliable operation.
The rack should:
- Remain correctly aligned with the drive pinion
- Maintain appropriate engagement
- Be securely attached to the gate
- Follow the gate travel without binding
- Not place the physical weight of the gate onto the operator
⚖️ Correct Gate Setup is Essential
The NES-800 is designed to automate a correctly constructed and mechanically sound sliding gate.
Before installing the operator, the gate should:
- Move smoothly by hand
- Have correctly aligned wheels
- Have a straight and secure track
- Have suitable guide rollers
- Have appropriate physical end stops
- Remain stable throughout its travel
- Be free from excessive resistance
- Remain within the operator’s rated capacity
ATA documentation specifies that the gate should be capable of being moved manually with relatively little effort when the operator is disengaged.
An automatic operator should never be used as a solution for a gate that is mechanically difficult to move.
🌬️ Wind & Solid-Clad Gates
Wind loading should be considered when automating large or heavily clad sliding gates.
Solid gates can behave like a large sail during strong winds, substantially increasing the force required to move the gate.
This can affect:
- Operator load
- Obstruction detection
- Gate movement
- Rack and pinion loads
- Guide rollers
- Supporting structure
ATA notes that strong wind gusts can increase pressure on the gate and may cause the safety obstruction system to activate.
For large solid or heavily clad gates, gate weight alone should therefore not be used to determine operator suitability.
📦 What’s Included
The exact package contents can vary depending on whether the NES-800 is supplied as an operator-only package or complete gate automation kit.
A typical NeoSlider NES-800 operator package can include:
- 1 × ATA NeoSlider NES-800 Sliding Gate Operator
- Compatible ATA remote transmitters
- External antenna
- Mounting hardware
- Installation documentation
Some complete NES-800 kits are also supplied with gear rack.
Always refer to the selected product configuration for the exact components included with this listing.
Key Features
- Genuine ATA / Automatic Technology sliding gate operator
- Model NES-800
- Heavy-duty residential sliding gate automation
- Maximum gate weight up to 800kg
- Powerful 700N maximum pulling force
- 24V DC permanent-magnet motor
- 230–240V AC mains supply
- Intelligent Safety System
- Intelligent gate profiling
- Soft start and soft stop
- TrioCode128 remote-control technology
- Pedestrian opening mode
- Automatic closing capability
- Safety beam compatible
- Smart Phone Control compatible
- Battery backup compatible
- Solar power options available
- Vacation Mode
- Service reminder system
- External access-control integration
- Manual release
- IP44 weather resistance
- M4-T14 drive pinion
- Suitable for larger and heavier residential sliding gates
Specifications
- Manufacturer: ATA / Automatic Technology
- Model: NeoSlider NES-800
- Product Type: Sliding Gate Operator
- Application: Heavy-Duty Residential Sliding Gates
- Maximum Gate Weight: 800kg
- Input Voltage: 230–240V AC
- Mains Frequency: 50Hz
- Maximum Input Power: 200W
- Motor Type: 24V DC Permanent Magnet
- Maximum Pulling Force: 700N
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +50°C
- Dimensions: 275mm H × 250mm W × 170mm D
- Weather Resistance: IP44
- Drive Pinion: M4-T14
- Receiver: TrioCode128
- Transmitter Frequencies: 433.47 / 433.92 / 434.37MHz
- Coding Type: Hopping Code
- Safety Beam Inputs: 2
- Smart Phone Control: Compatible with appropriate ATA equipment
- Battery Backup: Optional
- Solar Power: Optional
- Manual Operation: Manual release
- Soft Start / Soft Stop: Yes
- Pedestrian Mode: Yes
- Auto-Close: Available when correctly configured
Compatibility
The ATA NeoSlider NES-800 is designed for compatible residential sliding gates weighing up to 800kg.
The NES-800 is particularly suited to applications where the additional drive capacity of the 700N operator is required.
Before selecting the operator, consider:
- Gate weight
- Gate width
- Gate construction
- Amount of solid cladding
- Wind exposure
- Gate track condition
- Wheel condition
- Required operating frequency
- Required safety equipment
- Access-control requirements
Compatible accessories can include:
- ATA TrioCode128 remote transmitters
- ATA safety beams
- ATA Smart Phone Control equipment
- Compatible battery backup equipment
- Compatible SmartSolar equipment
- Digital keypads
- Intercom systems
- External access-control devices
⚠️ Please Note
The ATA NeoSlider NES-800 is rated for residential sliding gates weighing up to 800kg.
The gate must be correctly constructed, mechanically sound and move freely throughout its entire travel before an automatic operator is installed.
The maximum gate rating should not be considered in isolation. Gate width, wind loading, solid cladding, track condition, wheel condition and overall mechanical resistance can substantially affect the load placed on the operator.
Additional safety equipment may be required depending on the installation, operating mode and method of gate activation.
Smart Phone Control, safety beams, battery backup, solar equipment and additional access-control accessories are not included unless specifically stated with the selected product configuration.
If you are unsure whether the ATA NeoSlider NES-800 is suitable for your sliding gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066 before ordering.
