Description
The e-Loop e-Trans 50 V4.0 is a single-channel wireless transceiver designed to connect compatible e-Loop vehicle detectors and e-TX remote controls to automatic gate, door and access control systems.
Designed for small-to-medium commercial applications, the e-Trans 50 provides greater device capacity than the e-Trans 20, supporting up to 4 compatible e-Loops and up to 50 e-TX remote controls.
The transceiver receives wireless commands from paired e-Loop vehicle detectors and converts them into a conventional Normally Open relay output for connection to the automatic gate controller.
With a wide 10–36V DC operating range, low current consumption, external antenna compatibility and support for multiple relay operating modes, the e-Trans 50 provides a flexible interface between the e-Loop wireless ecosystem and a wide range of gate automation systems.
📡 e-Loop Wireless Transceiver
The e-Trans 50 provides the connection between compatible wireless e-Loop devices and the automatic gate or access control controller.
When a paired e-Loop detects a vehicle, the detector transmits the command wirelessly to the e-Trans 50.
The e-Trans 50 then activates its relay output, allowing the connected automation controller to perform the required function.
Typical applications include:
- Automatic sliding gates
- Automatic swing gates
- Boom gates
- Automatic barriers
- Commercial entrances
- Residential gates
- Vehicle free-exit systems
- Vehicle presence detection
- Automatic doors
- Access control systems
🏢 Designed for Small-to-Medium Commercial Systems
The e-Trans 50 is designed as the intermediary transceiver within the e-Trans range.
It provides additional capacity over the residential-focused e-Trans 20 without requiring the more advanced multi-channel functionality of the larger e-Trans models.
This makes it particularly suitable for:
- Commercial automatic gates
- Apartment complexes
- Shared residential entrances
- Business premises
- Staff car parks
- Small industrial sites
- Commercial boom gates
- Multi-detector installations
- Higher-use residential gates
🚗 Supports up to 4 e-Loops
The e-Trans 50 can store and communicate with up to 4 compatible e-Loop vehicle detectors.
This allows multiple vehicle detection points to be incorporated into a single gate or access control installation.
Multiple e-Loops can be useful for applications such as:
- Multiple vehicle detection locations
- Free-exit detection
- Vehicle presence detection
- Separate driveway detection points
- Entry and exit monitoring
- Longer driveway layouts
- Multiple vehicle trigger zones
The exact operation depends on the e-Loop models being used and the required gate control logic.
🎛️ Supports up to 50 e-TX Remotes
In addition to vehicle detectors, the e-Trans 50 can store up to 50 compatible e-TX remote controls.
This allows the same transceiver to handle both wireless vehicle detection and conventional remote gate activation.
For smaller commercial or shared residential installations, this can reduce the need for separate vehicle detection and remote-control receivers.
1️⃣ Single-Channel Relay Output
The e-Trans 50 provides a single relay output channel.
The relay includes:
- Common connection
- Normally Open connection
These contacts can be connected directly to a suitable control input on the automatic gate, door or access control controller.
For a typical vehicle free-exit installation, the relay is connected to the dedicated opening input on the gate controller.
When the paired e-Loop detects a vehicle, the e-Trans 50 activates the relay and commands the gate to open.
🔄 Pulse, Latch & Hold Modes
The e-Trans 50 provides multiple relay operating modes to suit different access control applications.
Available modes include:
- Pulse
- Latch
- Hold
Pulse Mode can be used where a momentary activation is required, such as triggering an automatic gate opening input.
Latch and Hold functionality provide additional flexibility for applications requiring the relay output to operate differently.
The correct mode should be selected according to the connected controller and required system operation.
⚡ Wide 10–36V DC Power Supply
The e-Trans 50 operates from a wide 10–36V DC supply.
This allows it to be powered from many different automatic gate and access control systems.
Where a suitable DC accessory output is available, the transceiver can normally be powered directly from the automation controller.
The available accessory voltage and current capacity should always be confirmed before connection.
⚠️ DC Power Only
The e-Trans 50 requires a DC power supply.
It must not be connected directly to an AC accessory output.
If the gate controller provides AC accessory power, a suitable AC-to-DC converter is required.
Microtech Designs offers a compatible AC-DC Converter specifically for applications where an e-Trans 20 or e-Trans 50 needs to be installed on a system with an AC power supply.
Correct polarity must also be observed when connecting the transceiver.
🔋 Extremely Low Power Consumption
The e-Trans 50 has been designed for very low power consumption.
Typical current draw is approximately:
- Standby: 4.5mA
- Active: 30mA
The low standby current makes the e-Trans 50 particularly suitable for gate automation applications where accessory power consumption needs to be minimised.
This can also be beneficial for compatible:
- Solar gate systems
- Battery-backed gate operators
- Low-power access control installations
📻 433.39MHz Wireless Operation
The e-Trans 50 operates on a 433.39MHz wireless frequency.
Compatible e-Loop vehicle detectors and e-TX remote controls communicate wirelessly with the transceiver.
This allows the vehicle detector to be installed away from the gate controller without requiring a detection signal cable to be installed across the driveway.
📡 External Antenna Connection
The e-Trans 50 supports external antenna connection for installations requiring improved wireless reception.
Compatible Microtech Designs antenna options can be used to increase operating range or improve communication where the transceiver is installed in a location that restricts radio signals.
External antenna options are particularly useful when:
- The gate operator has a metal enclosure
- The transceiver is installed inside a cabinet
- The vehicle detector is positioned further away
- Buildings obstruct the wireless signal
- Additional wireless range is required
- Site conditions reduce reception
📶 Extended Range Capability
When paired with a suitable external antenna, the e-Trans 50 can provide extended wireless transmission and reception capability.
This makes the e-Trans 50 more flexible for larger driveways and commercial sites where the vehicle detector may be located further from the gate controller.
Actual wireless performance depends on:
- e-Loop model
- Antenna selection
- Antenna position
- Transceiver position
- Buildings and structures
- Metal enclosures
- Electrical interference
- Radio interference
- Site conditions
🚪 Automatic Free-Exit Applications
One of the most common applications for the e-Trans 50 is automatic vehicle free exit.
A compatible e-Loop is installed inside the property before the automatic gate.
When a vehicle approaches:
- The e-Loop detects the vehicle.
- The e-Loop transmits the detection signal wirelessly.
- The e-Trans 50 receives the signal.
- The e-Trans 50 activates its Normally Open relay.
- The gate controller receives the opening command.
- The automatic gate opens for the vehicle.
This allows vehicles to exit without requiring the driver to use a remote control, keypad or other access credential.
🅿️ Vehicle Presence Applications
When used with a compatible Presence Mode e-Loop, the e-Trans 50 can also provide the interface required for vehicle presence applications.
Depending on the e-Loop and gate controller configuration, this can be used for:
- Holding a gate open
- Holding a boom gate open
- Vehicle presence monitoring
- Commercial access control
- Vehicle detection zones
The connected controller must have an appropriate input and operating logic for the required presence function.
Vehicle presence detection should not be treated as a substitute for required personal safety devices.
🔌 Simple Gate Controller Connection
Connecting the e-Trans 50 to a compatible gate controller is straightforward.
The transceiver requires:
- 10–36V DC power
- DC negative
- Normally Open relay connection
- Common relay connection
The Normally Open and Common relay contacts can then be connected to the appropriate control input on the gate controller.
For vehicle free-exit applications, this will normally be a dedicated opening input.
⚙️ 1-Amp Relay Contact Rating
The e-Trans 50 incorporates a single relay with a 1-amp contact rating.
The relay provides Common and Normally Open connections for interfacing with compatible automation and access control equipment.
The relay should be used as a control contact and connected according to the requirements of the equipment being controlled.
🔗 Part of the e-Loop Ecosystem
The e-Trans 50 forms an important part of the e-Loop wireless vehicle detection and access control ecosystem.
It can communicate with compatible:
- e-Loop vehicle detectors
- e-TX remote controls
- e-Loop accessories
This allows vehicle detection and conventional wireless gate activation to be incorporated into the same system.
🚙 Compatible with the e-Loop Range
The e-Trans 50 is designed to work with compatible e-Loop vehicle detectors.
It is particularly suited to the:
- e-Loop Commercial
- e-Loop In-Ground
- e-Loop Mini
The e-Trans 50 is commonly included with these e-Loop kits, providing the interface required to connect the wireless vehicle detector to the automatic gate controller.
It can support up to 4 compatible e-Loops simultaneously.
🧲 e-Loop Commercial Applications
When paired with the e-Loop Commercial, the e-Trans 50 provides a robust wireless vehicle detection interface for commercial and industrial automatic gates.
This combination is suitable for applications where reliable wireless vehicle detection and increased detector capacity are required.
🕳️ e-Loop In-Ground Applications
The e-Trans 50 can also be paired with the e-Loop In-Ground.
This provides a discreet vehicle detection system where the detector sits flush with the driveway while communicating wirelessly with the gate controller through the e-Trans 50.
🏡 e-Loop Mini Applications
For residential and light-duty applications, the e-Trans 50 can be paired with the e-Loop Mini.
This provides additional device capacity compared with the e-Trans 20 and can be useful for larger residential properties, apartment complexes and shared access systems.
🔧 Compatible with Multiple Gate Automation Brands
The e-Trans 50 interfaces with the gate controller through a conventional dry-contact relay output.
This means it can be integrated with many different 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
- Access control systems
Compatibility should always be confirmed according to the specific controller and required operating function.
🌦️ Installation in a Protected Enclosure
The e-Trans 50 should be installed in a suitable protected location.
For optimum reliability and service life, installation within a weatherproof plastic enclosure is recommended.
A plastic enclosure can provide environmental protection without significantly restricting wireless communication.
If the transceiver must be installed within a metal enclosure, an appropriate external antenna should be considered to avoid significantly reducing wireless reception.
🧰 Easy Device Pairing
Compatible wireless devices can be coded into the e-Trans 50 using its programming controls.
Once paired, the transceiver recognises commands from the programmed e-Loops and remote controls.
The e-Trans 50 can store:
- Up to 4 e-Loops
- Up to 50 e-TX remote controls
This provides sufficient capacity for many residential, shared access and small-to-medium commercial gate installations.
📈 Step Up from the e-Trans 20
The e-Trans 50 provides increased device capacity compared with the residential-focused e-Trans 20.
The e-Trans 50 is the better option where the installation requires:
- Up to 4 e-Loops
- Up to 50 remote controls
- Small-to-medium commercial use
- Wider DC input voltage
- External antenna capability
- Greater system expansion potential
For larger systems requiring multiple output channels and more advanced programming, the higher-capacity e-Trans range should be considered.
⭐ Key Features
- e-Loop e-Trans 50 V4.0
- Single-channel wireless transceiver
- Designed for small-to-medium commercial applications
- Supports up to 4 compatible e-Loops
- Supports up to 50 e-TX remote controls
- Single Normally Open relay output
- 1-amp relay contact rating
- Pulse operating mode
- Latch operating mode
- Hold operating mode
- Wide 10–36V DC operating range
- Approximately 4.5mA standby current
- Approximately 30mA active current
- 433.39MHz wireless operation
- External antenna compatibility
- Extended range capability with suitable antenna
- Suitable for automatic gate systems
- Suitable for vehicle free-exit systems
- Suitable for vehicle presence applications
- Suitable for automatic doors
- Suitable for access control
- Commonly supplied with e-Loop Commercial
- Commonly supplied with e-Loop In-Ground
- Commonly supplied with e-Loop Mini
- Compatible with multiple gate automation brands
- Compact installation
- Low power consumption
🔧 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microtech Designs
- Product: e-Trans 50
- Model: E-TRANS 50 V4.0
- Product Type: Wireless Access Control Transceiver
- Recommended Application: Small-to-Medium Commercial
- Channels: 1
- e-Loop Capacity: Up to 4
- e-TX Remote Capacity: Up to 50
- Power Supply: 10–36V DC
- AC Power: Not Directly Compatible
- Standby Current: Approximately 4.5mA
- Active Current: Approximately 30mA
- Operating Frequency: 433.39MHz
- Relay Outputs: 1
- Relay Connections: Common & Normally Open
- Relay Contact Rating: 1 Amp
- Relay Modes: Pulse, Latch & Hold
- External Antenna Compatible: Yes
- Wireless Vehicle Detection Compatible: Yes
- Remote Control Compatible: Yes
- Suitable for Automatic Gates: Yes
- Suitable for Automatic Doors: Yes
- Suitable for Access Control: Yes
🔗 Compatibility
The e-Trans 50 V4.0 is designed for use with compatible e-Loop vehicle detectors and e-TX remote controls.
It supports up to:
- 4 compatible e-Loops
- 50 compatible e-TX remote controls
The e-Trans 50 is commonly used with:
- e-Loop Commercial
- e-Loop In-Ground
- e-Loop Mini
- Compatible e-TX remote controls
The single Normally Open relay allows the transceiver to interface with many automatic gate, door and access control systems.
The connected controller must provide a suitable control input and compatible DC power supply.
⚠️ Please Note
The e-Trans 50 is a transceiver and does not detect vehicles by itself.
A compatible e-Loop vehicle detector is required when the system is being used for vehicle detection.
The e-Trans 50 requires a 10–36V DC power supply and must not be connected directly to an AC supply.
If only AC accessory power is available from the gate controller, a suitable AC-to-DC converter is required.
Correct polarity must be observed when connecting power to the e-Trans 50.
The transceiver should preferably be installed within a suitable weatherproof plastic enclosure.
Metal enclosures can significantly reduce wireless performance. Where installation inside a metal enclosure is unavoidable, an appropriate external antenna should be considered.
Actual wireless range depends on the paired e-Loop, antenna configuration, surrounding structures, interference and site conditions.
The e-Trans 50 provides one output channel. Installations requiring multiple independent relay channels or more advanced system programming may require a higher-capacity e-Trans model.
Installation and commissioning should be completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of the connected gate, door or access control system.
