DCMoto - Dated as back in late 90s. Made in Penang. Local product. Leading the pack of autogate system in terms of technology and features wise. Since the launch of GFM series back in 2006. I do admit there is been changes in model generation and batch. The reason behind it is thru R&D and feedback from dealers on how it should be improve and rectify. That's why spare parts and models has been change to improve reliability. GFM is considered the first in local autogate market to manufacture a system called "planetary gear system" consist of 22 gears from small to large size. The ratio is 1:10 and runs on 12-16V max. Wear and tear on gearbox is based on how well you maintain your iron gate rollers and bearing. Do not use grease. Just WD40 is sufficient. If you don't want your autogate to breakdown, do yourself a favor. Lubricate it.
GFM-925W is the current flagship model for DCMoto. Is been improved to use SMD circuit board to reduce power consumption even in standby mode with a relay to cut off AC power during sleep mode, relying on your backup battery which helps to discharge your battery rather than just charging it. It comes with fuzzy logic pre-program 3 Speed system to avoid the gate moving furiously. What you experience is smooth movement. 1st Speed Fast, 2nd speed medium, 3rd speed cushion mode. All is done by first start-up auto calibration mode.
It's the first model to come up with 10-channel remote control and WIRELESS KEYPAD for indoor house. FYI, DCmoto is the first to release a 2 wire keypad back in 2008. Ordinary autogate only provide PRESS or PRESS BELL switch. Those are old school. A keypad allows you to have more control and feature from your autogate system. Such as operating single leaf on either side, LOCK function which disable autogate system (child lock), operate your Lamp, setting auto-close & alarm.
Back in GFM 925W release the keypad in WIRELESS type. First to do so, it allows you to install the keypad where you want it to be positioned. Remember is wireless, runs on battery. So you have the freedom where to install it.
Extra provided accessories is the small electronic siren whereby you can trigger a PANIC mode. A good feature to scare thief off.
Noise level, bearable. Any mechanical movement with motor is there is sound.
Anyway this is just a review of stuff. Not to be BIAS about. I'm just sharing.
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I have installed DCMoto 925 in March 2013. It was working fine until three days ago when it started to have problems. For 3 days continuously, it refuses to work at about 7pm till the next morning. My remote control unit is not able to connect to the gate. At first I thought it is the battery that is weak. But then all my other remote control units also have the same problem. So it cannot not be the battery problem. The system will shut down until the next morning everyday. As I write this post now, the gate system has shut down since about 7pm and I am not able to open it as at now. It may probably work again in the morning. What could be the cause of this problem?