Wiring for the NICE MC800 control unit

What types of cables should be used for each component in a gate operator system with a NICE control unit MC800 can be found in the following “shopping” list:

Minimum requirements:

  • Power supply to the control unit: 3×1,5 mm2. If the power supply cable is longer than 30 m, use a larger size, for example 3 x 2,5 mm2
  • Each motor: 4 ×1,5 mm2 (stranded)

Optional accessories:

  • Photocells with conventional wiring:
    • TX transmitter: 2×0,5 mm2
    • RX receiver: 4×0,5 mm2
  • BlueBus photocells:
    • TX transmitter: 2×0,5 mm2
    • RX receiver: 2×0,5 mm2
  • Alternatively, a two-core cable (2x0,5 mm2) if you want, for example, to open it with a standard switch.
  • Any other BlueBus accessory: 2×0,5 mm2. If the BlueBus cable is longer than 20m, use 2×1 mm2