Nice FTA1 battery kit for FT210 / FT210B photocells

7Ah battery kit for FT210/FT210B transmitters for intensive use

NICE FTA1 7Ah Battery Kit — Reliable Power for FT210/FT210B Photocells

If you’re installing a gate or barrier automation system using the NICE FT210 or FT210B photocells, the FTA1 7 Ah Battery Kit is designed to ensure uninterrupted operation — even under intensive use conditions.

🔧 What is the FTA1 Battery Kit?

The FTA1 kit supplies power to the transmitter component of the FT210/FT210B photocell pair. These photocells are used as safety beams or presence sensors for automatic gates, providing obstacle detection and enhancing security. The photocell’s receiver is wired to the gate control system, while the transmitter — mounted on the moving leaf of a gate — relies on the battery kit.

✅ Why choose the 7 Ah version for intensive use

• Extended battery life: The 7 Ah capacity provides significantly longer runtime than the smaller 2 Ah option (FT A2/FTA2), which is crucial if the gate is used frequently (numerous opening/closing cycles per day).

• Ideal for high-traffic gates: Residential gates with frequent traffic, commercial sites, or automated entries benefit from the extra capacity — reducing the need for frequent battery maintenance or changes.

• Maintains safety compliance: When paired with the FT210/FT210B photocells, the FTA1 ensures reliable power to maintain compliant safety detection (per EN standards for gate automation) even under constant use.

⚠️ What to keep in mind

• This battery pack supplies only the transmitter of the photocell — the receiver still requires wired power (12–24 Vac/Vdc).

• As with any battery-powered device, regular checks are recommended. NICE recommends maintenance at intervals (every 6 months or more frequently for heavy use) to ensure safety and longevity.

• Because publicly available documentation is limited, if the installation site has very heavy duty usage (many open/close cycles) or extreme climate exposure, consider periodic inspections of the photocell housing and circuitry.

📦 Recommended Use Cases

• Sliding gates where one leaf moves and wiring the moving leaf is impractical.

• Commercial or communal gates that operate many times per day (apartments, gated communities, offices).

• Installations where minimal maintenance is preferred, but safety must be preserved.