Description
FAAC 400 SBS Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator – 104203
The FAAC 400 SBS is a heavy-duty 230V hydraulic swing gate operator designed for large residential, commercial and industrial swing gates requiring powerful, smooth and reliable automation.
Part number 104203 is the non-locking SBS version of the FAAC 400, featuring a 1 L/min hydraulic pump, maximum expressed force of 6200N and a maximum rod speed of 10mm/sec.
Designed for individual swing gate leaves up to 7 metres long when used with an electric lock, the 400 SBS is particularly suited to large and heavy gates where a powerful hydraulic operator and high operating frequency are required.
FAAC Part Number: 104203
💧 Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Technology
The FAAC 400 uses a self-contained hydraulic system combining an electric motor, hydraulic pump and hydraulic piston to move the gate leaf.
Hydraulic technology provides exceptionally smooth and quiet gate movement while the hydraulic oil continuously lubricates the internal components.
The 400 SBS incorporates:
- Hydraulic motor-pump unit
- Hydraulic piston
- Gerotor pump
- Adjustable hydraulic bypass valves
- Manual hydraulic release
- FAAC HP hydraulic oil
🔓 SBS Non-Locking Configuration
Part number 104203 is the SBS version of the FAAC 400.
The SBS configuration does not incorporate hydraulic locking.
This allows the operator to be used with larger and heavier gate leaves where a separate electric lock provides the mechanical locking of the gate.
An electric lock should therefore be incorporated into the installation to securely hold the gate in the closed position.
🚪 Gate Leaves Up to 7 Metres
One of the major advantages of the FAAC 400 SBS is its ability to automate very large swing gate leaves.
FAAC specifies a maximum individual gate leaf width of:
- Up to 7 metres with electric lock
This makes the 400 SBS suitable for applications including:
- Large residential driveway gates
- Commercial entrances
- Industrial entrances
- Large architectural gates
- Shared access gates
- Wide single swing gates
- Heavy double swing gate systems
Actual operator suitability also depends on gate construction, weight, wind loading, hinge condition and installation geometry.
💪 6200N Maximum Force
The FAAC 400 SBS provides a maximum expressed force of approximately 6200N.
This high-force hydraulic configuration allows the operator to control substantial gate leaves while maintaining smooth and controlled movement.
Hydraulic bypass valves allow the operating force to be adjusted during installation according to the requirements of the gate and complete safety system.
⚙️ 1 L/min Hydraulic Pump
The 104203 uses a 1 L/min hydraulic motor-pump unit.
FAAC specifies:
- Pump capacity: 1 L/min
- Maximum rod speed: 10mm/sec
- Maximum expressed force: 6200N
This provides a balance between substantial hydraulic force and operating speed for larger swing gate applications.
↔️ 270mm Rod Travel
The standard FAAC 400 SBS provides 270mm of rod travel.
Correct front and rear mounting geometry is essential to ensure the hydraulic piston remains within its designed travel throughout the complete opening and closing cycle.
For installations requiring additional stroke due to large pillars or difficult mounting geometry, FAAC also produces the 400 SBS L long version.
📐 Up to 125° Gate Opening
FAAC specifies a maximum gate leaf opening angle of approximately 125°.
The actual achievable opening angle depends on:
- Gate hinge position
- Pillar dimensions
- Rear operator mounting position
- Front operator mounting position
- Required operator geometry
Correct mounting dimensions must be established during installation.
🔐 Electric Lock Required
Because the FAAC 400 SBS does not incorporate hydraulic locking, an electric lock should be installed to mechanically secure the gate.
This is particularly important on the large gate leaves for which the SBS is designed.
The electric lock is a separate component and is not included with the individual 104203 operator.
🔧 Adjustable Hydraulic Bypass Valves
The FAAC 400 incorporates adjustable hydraulic bypass valves which limit the maximum hydraulic force transmitted to the gate.
These allow the installer to correctly configure the operating force according to the characteristics of the individual gate.
Appropriate safety devices must still be installed according to the requirements of the complete gate automation system.
🔁 Up to 70 Cycles Per Hour
FAAC rates the 400 SBS at up to approximately 70 cycles per hour.
This high operating frequency makes the operator particularly well suited to entrances experiencing frequent daily traffic.
Typical applications include:
- Commercial properties
- Industrial facilities
- Strata entrances
- Apartment complexes
- Shared residential entrances
- Large private properties
- Frequently operated driveway gates
🔓 Key-Protected Manual Release
The FAAC 400 incorporates a key-protected manual release system.
In the event of a power failure, system fault or servicing requirement, the hydraulic operator can be released to allow the gate leaf to be moved manually.
The protected release arrangement helps prevent unauthorised access to the release mechanism.
⚡ 230V Hydraulic Operator
The FAAC 400 SBS uses a single-phase asynchronous electric motor.
FAAC specifies:
- Power supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Motor type: Single-phase asynchronous
- Maximum power: 220W
- Motor thermal protection: 120°C
Compatible external electronic control equipment is required to operate the gate automation system.
🌦️ Designed for Outdoor Automation
The FAAC 400 is designed for external swing gate automation and carries an IP55 protection rating.
FAAC specifies:
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection rating: IP55
- Hydraulic oil: FAAC HP Oil
- Operator weight: approximately 8.6kg
The hydraulic system provides smooth and extremely quiet operation while offering the durability required for demanding outdoor installations.
🧠 Optional SAFEcoder
A FAAC SAFEcoder BUS magnetic absolute encoder can be incorporated into compatible FAAC 400 installations.
When paired with compatible FAAC electronic control equipment, the SAFEcoder can provide enhanced:
- Gate movement monitoring
- Position control
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Anti-crushing functionality
The SAFEcoder and compatible control equipment are separate accessories.
🛑 Optional Mechanical Stops
FAAC offers an optional positive stop kit which allows opening and closing mechanical stops to be integrated into compatible FAAC 400 operators.
This can simplify the installation where dedicated mechanical stopping points are required.
The mechanical stop kit is sold separately.
📦 What’s Included
This listing includes:
- 1 × FAAC 400 SBS Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator – 104203
- Installation accessories
- Release key
- 8µF 400V thrust capacitor
FAAC Part Number: 104203
Electronic control equipment, electric lock, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, optional SAFEcoder and other system accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
Key Features
- Genuine FAAC hydraulic swing gate operator
- FAAC Part Number: 104203
- Model: 400 SBS
- 230V hydraulic operation
- Non-locking hydraulic configuration
- Designed for large and heavy gate leaves
- Maximum individual gate leaf length of 7m with electric lock
- 1 L/min hydraulic pump
- Maximum expressed force of 6200N
- Maximum rod speed of 10mm/sec
- 270mm rod travel
- Maximum opening angle of 125°
- Up to 70 cycles per hour
- Adjustable hydraulic bypass valves
- Extremely quiet hydraulic operation
- Key-protected manual release
- Optional SAFEcoder capability
- Optional integrated mechanical stops
- IP55 protection
- FAAC HP hydraulic oil
- Suitable for demanding residential, commercial and industrial gates
Specifications
- Manufacturer: FAAC
- Brand: FAAC
- Model: 400 SBS
- Part Number: 104203
- Product Type: Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator
- Power Supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Motor Type: Single-Phase Asynchronous
- Maximum Power: 220W
- Motor-Pump Capacity: 1 L/min
- Maximum Expressed Force: 6200N
- Maximum Rod Speed: 10mm/sec
- Rod Travel: 270mm
- Maximum Opening Angle: 125°
- Maximum Gate Leaf Length: 7m with electric lock
- Hydraulic Locking: None
- Electric Lock Required: Yes
- Use Frequency: 70 cycles/hour
- Motor Thermal Protection: 120°C
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection Rating: IP55
- Hydraulic Oil: FAAC HP Oil
- Operator Weight: Approx. 8.6kg
- Dimensions: Approx. 1034 × 85 × 119mm
- Electronic Control Equipment: Not Included
Compatibility
Suitable for compatible FAAC 230V swing gate automation systems.
Typical applications include:
- Single swing gates
- Double swing gates
- Large residential driveway gates
- Strata and apartment entrances
- Commercial swing gates
- Industrial swing gates
- Large architectural gates
- High-use entrances
- Individual gate leaves up to 7m with electric lock
Compatible FAAC control equipment includes:
- FAAC E045S
- FAAC E145S
Compatible accessories include:
- FAAC SAFEcoder BUS Magnetic Absolute Encoder – 404040
- FAAC Positive Stop Mechanical Stop Kit – 490042
- FAAC Rear Screwable Bracket Kit – 490349
Compatible electronic control equipment, electric lock and safety accessories should be selected according to the requirements of the complete gate automation system.
🔄 FAAC 400 SB vs 400 SBS
FAAC 400 SB – 104206:
- Non-locking
- 0.75 L/min hydraulic pump
- 7.5mm/sec maximum rod speed
- 7750N maximum force
- 270mm rod travel
- Maximum gate leaf length 4m with electric lock
- 60 cycles/hour
FAAC 400 SBS – 104203:
- Non-locking
- 1 L/min hydraulic pump
- 10mm/sec maximum rod speed
- 6200N maximum force
- 270mm rod travel
- Maximum gate leaf length 7m with electric lock
- 70 cycles/hour
- This product
The 400 SB develops greater maximum force but operates more slowly, while the 400 SBS provides faster movement and is specified by FAAC for significantly longer gate leaves.
🔄 FAAC 400 SBS vs 400 SBS L
FAAC 400 SBS – 104203:
- Standard-length operator
- 270mm rod travel
- 1 L/min pump
- 10mm/sec maximum rod speed
- 6200N maximum force
- Maximum leaf length 7m with electric lock
- Approx. 1034mm overall length
- Approx. 8.6kg
- This product
FAAC 400 SBS L – 104220:
- Long-body operator
- 390mm rod travel
- Extended operator body
- Maximum leaf length 7m with electric lock
- Designed particularly for installations involving large pillars
The SBS L is primarily intended to provide additional stroke and mounting flexibility rather than simply increasing the maximum gate leaf length.
⚠️ Please Note
This listing is for FAAC part number 104203, the FAAC 400 SBS hydraulic swing gate operator.
The SBS version does not incorporate hydraulic locking. An electric lock should be installed to mechanically secure the gate.
Current FAAC specifications for 104203 are a 1 L/min hydraulic pump, 10mm/sec maximum rod speed, 6200N maximum expressed force and 270mm rod travel.
FAAC specifies a maximum individual gate leaf width of up to 7 metres when used with an electric lock.
The electronic control board is not incorporated into the operator and must be selected separately.
Electronic control equipment, electric lock, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, optional SAFEcoder and other system accessories are separate unless specifically stated as included.
Maximum gate dimensions are manufacturer limits and do not automatically mean every gate within those dimensions is suitable. Gate construction, weight, wind loading, hinge condition, mounting geometry and operating frequency must also be considered.
If you are unsure whether the FAAC 400 SBS 104203 is suitable for your gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
