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Configuring UniFi Access Gate Hub Terminals

This article explains how to configure terminal settings in the Access application after wiring a gate and pedestrian side door to your Gate Hub (UA-Hub-Gate) for optimal performance and customization. For more general information on a hub's input/output terminals, click here. For an introduction to the Gate Hub, click here.

Gate Closing Action Settings

After wiring the gate and gate operator to the hub, configure the terminals for your gate closing action by navigating to Access application > Devices > select a Gate Hub > Settings > Terminal Manager > Gate

Single Driveway: Automatic Gate Closing via Connected Gate Operator 

  1. Gate Closing Action: Select Gates Closed by a Gate Operator.
  2. Driveway: Select Single

Double Driveway: Automatic Gate Closing via Connected Gate Operator 

  1. Gate Closing Action: Select Gates Closed by a Gate Operator.
  2. Driveway: Select Double
  3. Set Gate Operator 1 as the gate for entry or exit; Gate Operator 2 will automatically switch to the opposite function.

Automatic Gate Closing by Gate Hub's Auto-Close Timer

  1. Gate Closing Action: Select Gates Closed by the Gate Hub.
  2. Auto-Close Timer: Set the interval before the gate closes automatically after it fully opens.
  3. Set Gate Operator 1's action as Full Open or Full Close; Gate Operator 2 will automatically switch to the opposite function.

Manual Gate Closing

  1. Gate Closing Action: Select Manually.

Other Gate Settings

After configuring the gate closing action terminals, proceed to configuring other gate terminals. 

  1. Navigate to Gate
  2. Gate Opener Activation Duration: Specify how long the gate stays open after access is granted. 
  3. Gate Exit Request: Set the trigger level based on your wiring to allow gate opening using a request-to-exit device.
  4. Gate Position: Set the trigger level to Open Active (NC) for most scenarios to allow the gate's open/closed status detection.
  5. License Plate Detection Cool Down: Specify a cooldown interval to ignore repeat detections, ensuring each vehicle is recorded only once. This prevents duplicates and enhances License Plate Unlock accuracy.

Side Door and Other Settings

  • Side Door Exit Request: See here for details.
  • Side Door Position: See here for details.
  • Side Door Lock: See here for details. 
  • Siren: See here for details. 
  • Emergency: See here for details. 
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