The Mighty Mule FM500 Single Opener can be used in most residential applications including automating gates made of tubing steel, aluminum, wood, and chain link, along with many other gate types. This opener can be set on the left or right and is used in the standard pull-to-open operation. By using the push-to-open bracket accessory the Mighty Mule FM500 can be used to push the gate open away from the property with the arms still mounted on the inside.

The Mighty Mule FM500 Single Opener is a low voltage system, eliminating the need to run 110 AC to your gate. Simply run 16-gauge low voltage to a household outlet within 1000’ of the operator or use a Gate Crafters solar panel. With the Mighty Mule FM500 oversized control box you can house a 2) 7 amp/hour batteries to accommodate higher opening cycle situations and extra storage for solar. (Second battery is not included) With the one provided battery the Mighty Mule FM500 can achieve 95 cycles/day and with an optional second battery the Mighty Mule FM500 can achieve 150 cycles/day. Each cycle is a full open and close and takes approximately 28 seconds each direction.

The Mighty Mule FM500 Single Opener features:

• Soft Start/Soft Stop – Soft start/soft stop is a feature in which the control board, during the easy set up process, learns where your opening and closing points are for the swing of the gate. Then during normal operation the gate operator automatically slows the motion of the gate to smoothly meet with the gates destination point. This feature can also be turned off.
• Closing Timer – Set your gate to close between 0 and 100 seconds after reaching the full open position or turn this option off to leave it open until an entry device actives motion.
• Learn Mode – With the Mighty Mule FM500 the learning process the end points are determined by the user via remote. A simple press of the transmitter tells the opener where to stop and when the opener is set to the desired points easily save the settings on the board.
• Oversized Control Box Housing – The Mighty Mule FM500 oversized boxes can house 2) 7 amp/hour batteries are rated for outdoor use and are resistant to high winds, sand, dust, rain, snow, sleet, and freezing water; protecting your valuable control board from the elements and your battery from corrosion.

“The Mighty Mule FM500 is a part of the latest releases from GTO inc. GTO inc. has once again taken residential gate operation to a new level of convenience and style. GTO inc.’s Mighty Mule FM700 has been widely used for over a decade with a dedication to dependability and quality. Now they are reflecting that same commitment a new DIY opener.