Description
The Genius Brain 20 24Vdc Control Unit (Part No. 6100362) is a genuine Genius electronic control system designed for compatible 24Vdc swing gate automation systems.
Designed to control one or two 24Vdc gate operators, the Brain 20 provides advanced management of motor operation, safety devices, access controls and compatible accessories within an automatic swing gate system.
The Brain 20 is the newer-generation replacement for the Genius Brain 15 (Part No. 6100263), providing an updated control platform with improved programming, motor management and accessory integration.
⚙️ 24Vdc Swing Gate Control Unit
The Genius Brain 20 is designed specifically for compatible 24Vdc swing gate automation systems.
The control unit acts as the central electronic controller of the automation system, processing commands from connected devices and controlling the movement of one or two gate motors.
It is suitable for both single-leaf and double-leaf swing gate installations.
🔄 Replacement for Genius Brain 15
The Genius Brain 20 – Part No. 6100362 supersedes the previous Genius Brain 15 – Part No. 6100263.
This makes the Brain 20 the replacement control unit for compatible installations originally fitted with the Brain 15.
When upgrading:
- Genius Brain 15 – Part No. 6100263
- Replaced by Genius Brain 20 – Part No. 6100362
Depending on the existing installation, additional mounting components or accessories may be required when upgrading from the Brain 15 to the Brain 20.
🚪 Control for One or Two Gate Motors
The Brain 20 can control one or two compatible 24Vdc swing gate operators.
It supports up to 170W per motor, with a combined maximum motor output of 340W.
This makes it suitable for a wide range of compatible Genius 24V swing gate automation systems, including both single and double gate applications.
🧠 Easy Programming & Configuration
The Genius Brain 20 incorporates an onboard display and programming buttons, allowing the installer to configure the control system according to the individual gate installation.
Adjustable parameters allow important operating characteristics to be configured, including:
- Motor force
- Operating speed
- Slowdown
- Operating logic
- Gate movement characteristics
- Safety and accessory functions
This provides greater flexibility when commissioning the automation system for the individual gate.
🎯 Virtual Encoder Motor Control
The Brain 20 incorporates virtual encoder motor control designed to optimise the force and speed of the connected gate motors.
The control system monitors motor operation to provide more precise movement management and adjustable obstacle detection sensitivity.
This allows the Brain 20 to provide controlled gate movement without necessarily requiring a conventional physical encoder for applicable installations.
🛡️ Obstacle Detection
The integrated motor control system allows the Brain 20 to monitor the movement of the connected gate operators and detect potential obstructions.
Obstacle detection sensitivity can be adjusted during commissioning according to the characteristics of the gate and automation system.
This works alongside correctly installed safety devices to provide a comprehensive automatic gate safety system.
🔗 G-Way BUS Accessory Support
The Genius Brain 20 supports the Genius G-Way BUS system for compatible safety and control accessories.
G-Way BUS provides a simplified method of connecting compatible devices to the control unit while allowing them to communicate directly with the Brain 20.
The control board provides up to 300mA for compatible G-Way BUS devices.
🔐 Electric Lock & Accessory Integration
The Brain 20 provides connections for a range of components commonly required in a complete automatic swing gate system.
Available connections include:
- Gate motors
- Flashing warning light
- Accessory power supply
- Electric gate lock
- Open A command
- Open B command
- Stop input
- BUS accessories
- Configurable output
This allows the Brain 20 to act as the central control system for a complete automatic gate installation.
📡 Genius Radio Compatibility
The Genius Brain 20 is designed to support compatible Genius radio control equipment.
The Genius Brain 20 version is intended for use with the appropriate Genius radio module, allowing compatible Genius remote controls to be incorporated into the gate automation system.
A separate external wired receiver may also be used where required for compatible third-party or alternative radio control systems.
⚡ Low Energy Consumption
The Brain 20 has been designed with improved energy efficiency in mind.
Standard standby consumption is approximately 4.4W.
When equipped with the optional XLC module, standby consumption can be reduced to approximately 0.5W after the system enters its low-power state.
This can help reduce the ongoing energy consumption of the automatic gate system.
💻 Firmware Update Capability
The Brain 20 supports the optional Genius XUSB device, allowing compatible firmware updates to be carried out using a USB drive.
This provides a convenient method of updating the electronic control system when supported firmware updates are required.
☀️ Alternative Power Compatibility
The Brain 20 platform is designed to support compatible alternative energy configurations, including appropriately designed solar-powered gate automation systems.
This provides additional flexibility for installations where conventional mains power arrangements may not be practical.
The complete power system must be correctly designed according to the requirements of the gate operators, control unit and accessories.
🔄 Multiple Operating Logics
The Genius Brain 20 provides multiple programmable operating logics, allowing the gate behaviour to be configured according to the requirements of the installation.
Available operating logics include:
- E
- EP
- A1
- A
- AP
- B
- C
The appropriate operating logic should be selected during commissioning according to the required gate behaviour and access control configuration.
🧰 Ideal for New Installations & Upgrades
The Genius Brain 20 can be used for compatible new 24Vdc swing gate installations as well as the upgrade or repair of existing Genius automation systems.
It is particularly suitable for:
- New Genius 24Vdc swing gate installations
- Single swing gate systems
- Double swing gate systems
- Replacement of a failed Brain 20
- Upgrading an existing Genius Brain 15
- Refurbishment of compatible Genius automation systems
- Residential and compatible access control applications
🔌 Professional Installation Recommended
The Genius Brain 20 requires connection to mains electricity as well as the gate motors, safety equipment and accessories forming part of the automation system.
The control unit must also be correctly programmed and commissioned according to the individual gate installation.
Installation should therefore be carried out by a suitably experienced gate automation technician.
🧰 Genuine Genius Control Unit
The Genius Brain 20 24Vdc Control Unit – Part No. 6100362 is a genuine Genius automation component.
Genius is part of the FAAC group, with the Brain 20 designed specifically for compatible Genius gate automation systems.
Using the correct genuine control equipment helps ensure compatibility with the intended gate operators, safety devices, radio equipment and accessories.
Key Features
- Genuine Genius 24Vdc control unit
- Part No. 6100362
- Brain 20 electronic control system
- Supersedes Genius Brain 15 – Part No. 6100263
- Designed for compatible 24Vdc swing gate operators
- Controls one or two gate motors
- Maximum motor output of 170W per motor
- Maximum combined motor output of 340W
- 220–240V AC mains supply
- Onboard display and programming buttons
- Adjustable motor force
- Adjustable operating speed
- Adjustable slowdown
- Virtual encoder motor control
- Adjustable obstacle detection sensitivity
- Multiple programmable operating logics
- Open A, Open B and Stop inputs
- Genius G-Way BUS accessory support
- Electric lock output
- Flashing light output
- Compatible Genius radio module connection
- Optional XLC low-energy module support
- Standby consumption as low as 0.5W with XLC
- XUSB firmware update compatibility
- Compatible with appropriately configured alternative power systems
- Suitable for single and double swing gate installations
- Genuine Genius automation component
Specifications
- Brand: Genius
- Model: Brain 20
- Part Number: 6100362
- Application: 24Vdc Swing Gate Automation
- Mains Supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Maximum Power: 350W
- Standby Consumption: 4.4W
- Standby with XLC Module: 0.5W
- Maximum Motor Voltage: 24V
- Maximum Motor Power: 340W total / 170W per motor
- Maximum Accessory Load: 24V – 500mA
- G-Way BUS Capacity: 300mA
- Flashing Light Output: 24V – 15W maximum
- Protection Fuse: F 2.0A – 250V
- Enclosure Protection: IP54
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +65°C
- Operating Logics: E, EP, A1, A, AP, B, C
- Inputs: Open A, Open B, Stop, BUS
- Outputs: Motors, Flashing Light, Accessory Power, Electric Lock & Configurable Output
- Compatible Modules: RQFZ, XLC & XUSB
Compatibility
Designed for compatible Genius 24Vdc swing gate automation systems.
The Brain 20 can be used with compatible 24V Genius gate operators and associated Genius safety, radio and access control equipment.
It also supersedes the:
- Genius Brain 15 – Part No. 6100263
Compatibility should always be confirmed against the existing gate operators and automation configuration before ordering.
⚠️ Please Note
This listing is for the Genius Brain 20 24Vdc Control Unit – Part No. 6100362.
The Brain 20 supersedes the previous Genius Brain 15 – Part No. 6100263.
When replacing a Genius Brain 15 with a Brain 20, the appropriate control board mounting arrangement may also be required depending on the existing installation.
Radio modules, remote controls, batteries, photocells and other external accessories are not included unless specifically stated.
The Brain 20 requires correct wiring, programming and commissioning after installation.
Please confirm compatibility with your existing Genius gate operators and automation system before ordering.
