Posted by Bridget on Friday, April 29, 2022,
Centurion Gate Motors not only install new
Centurion gate motors, we also offer Centurion gate motor service to your existing gate motor. These
could be older Centurion models such as the D5 EVO or D10 Industrial sliding gate
operator. We also do offer upgrades to the new generation Centurion SMART gate
motor range.
Fortunately, with these well manufactured gate
motors they do not need too much maintenance. but it’s still important to periodically give your gate automation
some TLC to ens...
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Why is my Centurion gate motor beeping
Posted by Bridget on Friday, March 11, 2022,
Why is my centurion gate motor beeping
A customer recently logged a call as
her Centurion sliding gate motor was not working. The symptom she gave was when the power
was off caused the centurion gate motor
beeping two times every couple of seconds. When the power was turned on,
the gate motor was no longer beeping but would not respond to being opened or closed
via the remote control.Ssecurity was a serious concern for
this customer, and leaving the gate on manual override over night would...
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Avoid a driveway robbery - trust your instinct
Posted by bridget on Wednesday, December 15, 2021,
Did you know that 80% hijackings
in Johannesburg take place in the driveway? These may be an opportunistic driveway
robbery or pre-planned attack. This may include the theft of your phone, purse,
jewellery and/car. The worst case scenario is criminals using this modus
operandi to gain access to your house and steal electronic devices inside.
Here are some tips to stay safe over the
holiday period:
1)
Remove the opportunity! When out and
about in shopping centres or restaurants, do not wea...
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How a fast gate motor can prevent a driveway robbery
Posted by Bridget on Thursday, September 30, 2021,
Be one step ahead with a fast gate motor to avoid a Driveway robbery.
Unfortunately driveway hold ups are a reality in Johannesburg. There are two modus operandi that criminals use. The first is opportunistic – whilst a gang
cruise the streets identifying a soft target for their car or belongings such
as cell phones, wallet and jewellery.
The second is more intentional. This is where a shopper’s jewellery or
car gets targeted at a shopping centre and they get followed home.
Both way...
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Sliding or Swing Gate automation - your top 3 burning questions
Posted by bridget on Tuesday, August 24, 2021,
Driveway Gates come in thousands of designs and many materials but only
in two common configurations. These are either sliding or swing gate.
Sliding gates consist of one leaf gate.
Swing gates consist of two leaf gates.
But there can always be exceptions.
A single leaf gate can be automated to swing and two swing gates can be
joined to slide with a gate motor.
If you have never automated your driveway gate and budget is limited,
then you do not have much choice in the gate configuration...
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The importance of matching driveway gate weight and motor size
Posted by Bridget on Tuesday, July 20, 2021,
It is very exciting to
have a new driveway gate manufactured. Many choices of materials, designs and opening
styles can be daunting. The weight of the gate is a fundamental consideration
to make.
Just as exciting, is then
having your driveway gate automated for your security and convenience. There are many brands on the market and each
brand offers its own range. So where do you begin?
Each motor operates
within certain parameters of weight so knowing these metrics are fundamental.
Do not...
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Best Choice of Driveway Gate
Posted by Bridget on Wednesday, June 23, 2021,
When it comes to the
manufacturing of a new gate for your house or office, there are several
considerations to bear in mind before choosing. The type of material is a
critical choice.
Stainless steel, aluminium and
wrought iron are the options when it comes to metal driveway gates. Which is
best?
Stainless
steel gates
Stainless steel is an alloy of
iron and chromium. It is heavy, robust and strong. It does not corrode, rust,
or stain with water like ordinary steel does. It therefore ...
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GSM technology and Centurion products
Posted by Bridget on Thursday, June 3, 2021,
C Centurion has embraced the benefits of mobile technology
and have included this in their products.
1) Intercoms
- G-SPEAK ULTRA enables you to answer your intercom from
anywhere. The G- ULTRA is a remote
monitoring and control system which is GSM enabled.
2) Gate
motors - Intelligent monitoring of CENTURION gate motor status. The G-ULTRA
integrates seamlessly with the new D5 SMART sliding gate motor.
C Centurion offer free activations and notifications
for life...
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Centurion D5 SMART wireless technology explained
Posted by Bridget on Thursday, April 29, 2021,
Centurion D5 SMART wireless technology
There is only one constant in this world and
that is change. We see this most in the field of technology, and more recently wireless
technology. What we could only dream of a few years and decades ago is now our day
to day reality in our daily experience. Technology affords concepts to become
tangibles. Technology turns dreams into reality. Technology turns the present
into the future. This is the 4th Industrial Revolution – the Age of
AI.
Growth i...
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The Centurion sliding gate motor gets more juice
Posted by Bridget on Tuesday, March 23, 2021,
Simon explains why the new
generation Centurion D5 SMART sliding gate motor battery is better than its predecessor,
the Centurion Evo.
Interview on MixFM radio
station with Simon Gore, Marketing Manager at www.centuriongatemotors.co.za
Al your Pal:
“Talking security in your home, and the first point of security
that anybody really looks at is your entrance when you coming in or going out
of your home."
"You're going to be sharing with us new technology you use and
new technology that...
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House Security in Johannesburg – The Many Layers
Posted by bridget on Tuesday, February 23, 2021,
When we consider security for our home, the onion layers approach is
best.
Regarding crime in South Africa these layers include a perimeter wall,
electric fence, automated driveway gate, automated garage door, house alarm and
burglar bars.
Domestic Staff
Have you ever considered your staff to be another layer of security to
your home?
This does become a complicated issue as staff can either strengthen your
defence or become the weakest link to the security of your house. We entrust our ...
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Sliding Gate Motor Upgrade
Posted by Bridget on Thursday, January 14, 2021,
Interview on MixFM with Mark, Marketing Manager at Centsys,
the manufacturers of Centurion D5 SMART sliding gate motor.
MixFM:
“So tell us about this new gate motor that Centurion has developed.”
Mark:
“We have just launched our new flagship gate motor, which
is called the D5 SMART. It is the
evolution of the D5 EVO, which is probably the best known sliding gate motor in
South African. Centsys are market
leaders in gate motor manufacturing. We have innovation at the heart of th...
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5 tips to improve your home’s security
Posted by bridget on Wednesday, December 9, 2020,
A layered approach to your house and
property security is strongly recommended by Gate Repair Services. It
begins at your perimeter wall. Make
sure your wall is sturdy with no loose bricks or gaps for someone to
squeeze through. Install an electric
fence on the top of your perimeter wall. On the inside install security beams.
Your driveway gate poses as a break on this security so make sure it is strong
and that it has an anti-... | | |
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Centurion D5 Smart sliding Gate Motor
Posted by Bridget on Wednesday, November 18, 2020,
The brainy option when it comes to your driveway
gate automation
In March 2020 Centurion (local South African brand)
launched its new state of the art sliding gate motor. The Centsys team, who
were responsible for the conceptualization of the new generation sliding gate
motor, brags of design technology that beats their previous motor designs.
Convenience, safety and customer experience were at the top of the team’s list
when involved in this new invention.
Centsys has been designing dri...
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