ChickenGuard celebrates our 10th Anniversary in 2023, and in that time we have sold various different models. In this help article, we will help you to determine which model your door opener is and which generation it belongs to.
All-in-One
All-in-One
The All-in-One model was released in Spring of 2023 in the UK, US and Canada. It was released in Europe and Australia in the late Summer.
The main features of the All-in-One are:
All-in-one design for minimal user setup
Automatic door calibration
Extension box, allowing the control panel to be mounted at a more accessible location (as of 2024, this is now an optional extra item, which you can purchase separately to the main product)
External power compatibility; information pertaining to the require DC power cable can be found in your user manual, or in our External Power Option help article.
Extreme weather resistance
Self-locking door*
*The All-in-One unit utilises a cog which is attached to the DC motor, and the cog turns the door using the notches/square holes cut into the sheet metal. A DC type motor essentially locks in place when not moving, meaning it locks the door in its closed position. It has been tested to ensure that a pest or predator can not lift it in the way that it would be able to lift a standard pop-hole door.
All-in-One Solar
All-in-One Solar
The All-in-One Solar model was released in early 2024.
The main features of the All-in-One Solar are:
All-in-one design for minimal user setup
Solar Kit for continuous, reliable power supply
Automatic door calibration
Extension box available as an optional extra item, allowing the control panel to be mounted at a more accessible location
Triple Power compatibility; can also be powered using batteries or a DC power cable
Extreme weather resistance
Self-locking door*
*The All-in-One unit utilises a cog which is attached to the DC motor, and the cog turns the door using the notches/square holes cut into the sheet metal. A DC type motor essentially locks in place when not moving, meaning it locks the door in its closed position. It has been tested to ensure that a pest or predator can not lift it in the way that it would be able to lift a standard pop-hole door.
Mark-5 models
Mark-5 models
The Mark-5 generation was released in 2022, and models in this generation are the Standard (S5), Premium (P5), Extreme (X5), and PRO. The P5 and X5 models were replaced by the PRO model in late 2023.
The main feature of the mark-5 is the tension-regulating mechanism inside, which stops tangles occurring in the string and allows for Automatic Calibration and higher sensitivity to obstructions.
The mark-5 generation is compatible with external power, utilising either the DC power input or the USB input. See our article on External Power Options for more information.
Standard (S5)
The S5 unit can open and close using only the timer. (The light sensor can be unlocked with a one-time payment.) It has a weight lift limit of 1kg.
The Standard can work at temperatures as low as -10°c/14°f.
Premium (P5)
The P5 unit can open and close the door using the timer, light sensor, or a combination of both. It has a weight lift limit of 1kg.
The Premium can work at temperatures as low as -10°c/14°f.
This model could also be purchased as a Combi pack with a Locking Door included.
Extreme (X5)
The X5 unit can open and close the door using the timer, light sensor, or a combination of both. It has a weight lift limit of 2kg.
The Extreme can work at temperatures as low as -20°c/-4°f.
This model could also be purchased as a Combi pack with a Locking Door included.
PRO
The PRO unit can open and close the door using the timer, light sensor, or a combination of both. It has a weight lift limit of 2kg.
The PRO can work at temperatures as low as -20°c/-4°f.
This model can also be purchased as a Combi pack with a Locking Door included.
Mark-4 models
Mark-4 models
The Mark-4 generation was released in 2017 and is no longer produced as of 2022, but is still available to purchase from some online stores. Models in this generation are the Standard, Premium, and Extreme.
The mark-4 generation is compatible with external power, using a power cable which can be purchased directly through Customer Support.
Standard
The Mark-4 Standard unit can open and close using only the timer. (The light sensor can be unlocked with a one-time payment.) It has a weight lift limit of 1kg as of Autumn 2022.
The Standard can work at temperatures as low as -10°c/14°f.
Premium
The Mark-4 Premium unit can open and close the door using the timer, light sensor, or a combination of both. It has a weight lift limit of 1kg as of Autumn 2022.
The Premium can work at temperatures as low as -10°c/14°f.
Extreme
The Mark-4 Extreme unit can open and close the door using the timer, light sensor, or a combination of both. It has a weight lift limit of 2kg as of Autumn 2022.
The Extreme can work at temperatures as low as -20°c/-4°f.
Old models
Old models
Prior to the new-look generation in 2017, there were various different designs; the mark-1, mark-2, and mark-3. All of these are referred to casually as old models.
Unfortunately, if you require a part for one of these models, we most likely no longer stock replacements. Contact the Customer Support team ([email protected]) with some photos of your unit for more information.
2013 model: mark-2
2015 model: mark-3
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