Linear Introduces "Plug and Play" APeX™ Module Deisgn
for OSCO Brand Gate Systems
New Easy-to-Install Operator
Controls To Be Introduced in Linear / OSCO
Residential/Commercial Slide and Swing Gate Operators
CARLSBAD, Calif. (December 4,
2007) - Linear LLC, an innovator in the access control security market, today announced
the release of the APeX™, its next-generation gate operator controller. The APeX™
is designed to work with all of Linear's OSCO brand gate operators, and to replace current
circuit boards with a new design that is simpler and sleeker, while also integrating
between the gate operator and the access control system.
The new APeX™ gate operator controller has been designed to operate with Linear's
OSCO brand of slide, swing gate operators and barrier gate operators. It features
on-board, low-voltage surge protection for lightning protection on all inputs. It also has
plug-in loop detector capability (open, shadow/reset, reversing), as well as pluggable,
European-style field wiring connectors. There are LED diagnostic lights and a built-in
MegaCode radio that can program up to 40 handheld transmitters and two MGT gate edge
transmitters, as well as an integrated three-button station (momentary contact: Open,
Close, Stop). To simplify dual gate installation and operation, the APeX™ is
networkable, and allows accessory devices to be wired to either machine in a dual gate
application. The APeX™ controller also features automatically resetting fuses, and
there are not dipswitches or potentiometers to set. It has a dual seven segment LED
display for programming and diagnostics. The APeX™ controller will also bring
soft-start/soft-stop capability to OSCO's line of commercial DC battery backup gate
operators. The APeX™ controller meets all UL 325 requirements and is CUL listed.
"The APeX™ controller puts Linear/OSCO gate operators ahead of the competition
in terms of diagnostics, aesthetics, and communications - features that offer a level of
installer convenience and flexibility unprecedented in the industry", said Randy
Baker, Linear's OSCO Product Line Manager "It easily integrates with both the gate
operators and the access control systems, and offers a new level of simplicity for
installers and users".
The APeX™ is currently available on the OSCO slide gate models (SLC, SLR and SLD) and
swing gate models (SWC, SWR and SWD). Throughout 2008, the APeX™ controller will be
introduced to the rest of the Linear/OSCO gate operator product line, including barrier
gates (BGU, BGU-D, BGUS and SG), variable speed industrial swing gate operators (VS-GSWG),
commercial/industrial slide gate operators (HSLG, GSLG-A), and variable speed industrial
slide gate operators (VS-GSLG).
About Linear LLC
Linear LLC is a pioneer in engineered radio frequency (RF) products and is a major
supplier of wireless residential security systems, access control, intercoms, garage door
operators, gate operators, short and long-range radio remote controls, and
medical/emergency reporting systems. In recent years the company, through acquisition, has
expanded into a wide range of consumer electronics, including whole house audio/video
distribution systems, central vacuum systems, music/communications systems, speaker
systems and structured wiring systems. For more information contact Linear LLC, 1950
Camino Vida Roble, Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 438-7000 or www.linearcorp.com.
Press Contacts
Larry
Foisie
Vice President of Sales
Linear LLC
800-421-1587 x7151
larryf@linearcorp.com
Tom
Woolf
Director of PR
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415-621-7575
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