START GATES

Model PTG-1

Low cost hands-free start gate operation

Works with most plywood track gate designs

Solenoid operates latch when activated by the Light Tree

May also be activated by push button or GPRM software

Operate your Plywood Track gate by REMOTE CONTROL!

MODEL PTG-1 DESCRIPTION

This low cost solenoid start gate activator is specifically designed to start your plywood track races, using our Light Tree. When the light gets to green, the solenoid pulls the custom gate latch. It adds a touch of drama to see the race start with nobody near the gate.

The activator mounts to the track with a pair of screws. There is usually no modification needed to the track itself. The critical linkage between the solenoid and the latch are preassembled on a precision substrate. The PTG-1 comes with a hefty low-voltage power supply.

MOUNTING THE PTG-1

Locate strike plate on downhill edge of your peg bar, mark and drill pilot holes.

Mount strike plate with screws provided. The strike plate edge with diagonal notch is away from track bottom

Locate and mount substrate using two screws provided.

The latch tip engages the strike plate diagonal notch.

Install spring or rubberbands between the downhill edge of the peg bar and a point uphill from the pegs. Now, the gate "wants to open" and is held closed by the latch.

If your vertical support does not allow enough room to mount the latch, such as this Piantedosi Classic wood track, simply move the support a few inches down hill.

WANT THE START GATE REMOTE ACTIVATOR, BUT NOT THE LIGHT TREE?

The PTG-1 can be activated by two other methods:


The PTG-1 can be activated by a switch at the end of a cable. The switch is wired between the tip and ring of a standard 3.5mm stereo plug. If you don't want to do it yourself, we offer this hand-held push button starting cable. $19

GPI

It can also be activated by a mouse click when using GrandPrix Race Manager software, v. 7.0 or later. Simply insert the GPI in your serial communication cable, and plug the control cable into the PTG-1. The GPI also monitors your Com circuts (both directions) for test purposes.


$39

 

ORDERING  Note: The PTG-1 Remote Controlled Start Gate does not appear on the Order Form page. Email or telephone your order. We accept COD, money order, or credit or debit cards through Paypal.

The price for the Model PTG-1 Remote Controlled Start Gate activator is $99. Add S&H: $10.

We sell the 6" stainless steel spring pictured above for $5. So much better than rubberbands!