Quick answer
An ANPR camera can open an automatic gate as well as a barrier. When it reads a registered plate, its relay output triggers the gate motor's controller, just like a remote. The gate opens without anyone pressing a button, and each entry is logged with a photo.
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- ANPR triggers the gate motor like a remote.
- No more remotes to lose or clone.
- Visitors still use the intercom or guard.
- Works best with a straight, slow approach.
- Keep safety beams so the gate never closes on a car.
01How it connects
ANPR camera reads plateRelay outputGate motor controllerGate opensEntry logged
The camera needs power and a network link, and is mounted so it sees plates straight on as cars approach the gate.
02Who it suits
- Homes with several drivers
- Offices and compounds with staff parking
- Small estates without a full barrier system
- Sites where remotes keep getting lost
Works with sliding and swing gate motors; see automatic gates and remotes, GSM and access integration.
03Frequently asked questions
Can ANPR open my existing gate motor?
In most cases yes, through the motor controller's trigger input, the same one a remote or keypad uses.
What about visitors?
Visitors use the intercom or guard as before, or you can add their plate for a set time.
Does it work at night?
Yes, ANPR cameras use infrared lighting to read plates in the dark.
