Maximum Controls MAX-RHINO-5500 Slide Gate Operator

Overview

The Maximum Controls MAX-RHINO-5500 is a high-traffic, heavy-duty industrial brushless 24V DC slide gate operator engineered for Class III and IV applications. Rated for maximum gate weights of 5,500 lbs, it delivers continuous duty performance with a fail-secure design — upon complete power loss, the operator cannot be back-driven. The Matrix-III board is included, making the MAX-RHINO-5500 solar ready. Lockable steel covers limit unauthorized program changes, and a patented chain drop can trigger a wireless, silent alarm if unauthorized push-back entry is attempted. Must be installed by a professional gate installer; warranty and tech support apply only when installed by industry professionals.

Key Features

• Continuous duty, brushless DC motor equivalent to 2½ HP AC motor
• Fail secure — cannot be back-driven upon complete power loss
• 24VDC battery backup system with two 7-Ah AGM (Yuasa) 12V batteries included
• Up to 200 full cycles on battery backup
• Operator does not rely on batteries when AC power is present
• On-board diagnostic log stores 8,000 past events with large LCD display showing current and past errors
• Independent open and closing speed control, adjustable from 8" to 12" per second
• Dynamic braking system for incline applications
• Audible alarm and relay output triggered on unauthorized push-back entry
• Programmable virtual limit standard; optional magnetic limit sensors available
• Gate status outputs for gate monitoring (open or closed)
• Direct drive gearbox in oil bath — fewer moving parts, quieter operation
• Advanced lightning strike protection up to 20,000 Volts / 10,000 amps
• Jog key feature for emergency opening or closing; jog input can be connected to a latched relay on a keypad for emergency opening due to UL 2018 open device failure
• Lockable steel covers to prevent unauthorized program changes
• Patented chain drop can trigger a wireless, silent alarm on unauthorized entry
• Solar panel compatible (24V DC); solar combiner supports up to 4 Solar Power Packs with 200W solar panels wired together as a single 24VDC supply source
• Includes 30 ft #50 nickel-plated chain
• Chain tray compatible
• Motor overcurrent safety shutoff
• Hall Effect sensing — Note: referenced in source context; verify presence in spec sheet before publishing
• Additional entrapment prevention devices required
• UL 325/991 compliant — Class III and IV; CSA approved
• 5-year limited manufacturer warranty (3-year on operator per secondary source; 1-year battery warranty)

Specifications

• Gate Capacity: 5,500 lbs maximum
• Operational Voltage: 24V DC
• Power Input: 115V/230V AC single phase or 24V DC solar
• Motor Type: Brushless DC, continuous duty
• Gate Speed: 8" to 12" per second (adjustable)
• Battery Backup: Two 7-Ah AGM 12V Yuasa batteries; up to 200 full cycles
• Chain: #50 nickel-plated, 30 ft included
• Dimensions: 14.5" W x 19.625" D x 29" H
• Weight: 225 lbs
• Operational Temperature Range: -4°F to 165°F (-20°C to +74°C), including battery performance
• Lightning Protection: Up to 20,000 Volts / 10,000 amps
• Safety Input Types: Normally closed or 10K
• Control Board: Matrix-III PRO Series
• Compliance: UL 325/991 Class III and IV; CSA approved
• Application Class: Class III and IV only

Compatibility

• Compatible with Maximum Controls Solar Power Pack (24V DC solar input)
• Compatible with Maximum Controls Solar Combiner (up to 4 Solar Power Packs with 200W solar panels)
• Chain tray compatible

The Maximum Controls MAX-RHINO-5500 is built to handle the toughest commercial slide gate demands — combining fail-secure operation, solar-ready technology, and continuous duty performance in a single industrial-grade package.