Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL Apollo 310 Solar Swing Gate Opener Bundle Details
The Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL is a single solar swing gate opener bundle built around the Apollo 816-1 linear actuator arm and the Mercury 310 UL 325 residential smart control board platform. It is commonly used for one compatible swing gate leaf on residential, farm, ranch, estate, and select light commercial gate applications where AC power is not practical or where a solar-charged gate operator layout is preferred.
This bundle is commonly listed with the 816-1 actuator arm, 10-watt solar panel with mounting bracket, OXIBD/A 4-channel 433 MHz plug-in receiver, ON2E/A Era One 2-channel transmitter with visor clip, Mercury 310 control board, and SolarBOX310 black powder-coated steel controller box with lid. Always verify current package contents before publishing or ordering because battery, charger, transformer, keypad, exit device, antenna, additional photo eyes, safety edges, and mounting accessories may vary by supplier package.
What This Bundle Does
The O-A310-SLR-BL automates one compatible swing gate leaf using the 816-1 linear actuator. The actuator provides the push-pull gate movement, while the Mercury 310 controller manages system logic, receiver input, monitored safety-device handling, BlueBUS accessories, battery health monitoring, solar charging behavior, and single-gate operation when installed and programmed correctly.
- Automates one compatible single swing gate leaf.
- Uses the Nice Apollo 816-1 primary linear actuator arm.
- Uses the Mercury 310 UL 325 residential smart control board platform.
- Commonly includes a 10-watt solar panel with mounting bracket.
- Commonly includes the SolarBOX310 black powder-coated controller box with lid.
- Commonly includes an OXIBD/A 4-channel 433 MHz plug-in receiver.
- Commonly includes one ON2E/A Era One 2-channel transmitter with visor clip.
- Supports BlueBUS and compatible 10K monitored external entrapment protection devices.
- Commonly listed for gates up to 16 ft and up to 800 lb when properly installed and free swinging; verify final rating before publishing.
Compatible With
The Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL may be used with select single swing gate installations that match the 816-1 actuator geometry, Mercury 310 control platform, solar power plan, gate condition, and safety-device requirements. Confirm the full site layout before ordering.
- Select residential single swing gates.
- Select farm and ranch swing gate entrances.
- Select estate and private driveway swing gate applications.
- Select light commercial swing gate applications within the operator rating.
- Single swing gate leaves up to 16 ft when properly built, hinged, and installed.
- Single swing gate leaves up to 800 lb in current O-A310-SLR-BL listing references, when properly installed and free swinging.
- Push-to-open or pull-to-open layouts when the correct bracket geometry is used.
- Nice Apollo 816-1 primary actuator applications.
- Mercury 310 controller applications using compatible BlueBUS and 10K monitored safety devices.
- Nice OXIBD/A receiver and ON2E/A transmitter setups when included with the current package.
- Solar-charged gate operator installations where the battery, solar panel, accessory load, and daily cycle count are properly sized.
Important Compatibility Warning
Do not select the O-A310-SLR-BL by gate length or weight alone. The gate must swing freely by hand, have sound hinges, proper stops, a solid post structure, and correct actuator geometry. A gate that drags, sags, binds, flexes, or hits a hard stop can overload the actuator and damage the system.
This is a single swing gate solar bundle. It should not be treated as a complete dual gate system. Dual swing gate applications require the correct dual bundle, secondary actuator, longer secondary cable, wiring layout, programming, battery sizing, and monitored safety-device layout.
Confirm the power package before sale. This bundle commonly includes a 10-watt solar panel with mounting bracket, but do not assume the battery, battery box accessories, AC charger, transformer, or upgraded solar equipment are included unless current stock confirms them. Solar installations must be sized around cycle count, shade, accessory load, battery capacity, and local sunlight.
Rating Note for Apollo 816 Solar Bundles
Current O-A310-SLR-BL listing data commonly references up to 16 ft and up to 800 lb, while some related Apollo 816 bundle references use a 600 lb maximum gate weight. Treat this as a rating item to verify before publishing. For customer-facing safety, confirm the exact current Nice documentation, the actuator package, and the site conditions before making a final capacity claim.
Comparison With Similar Nice Apollo Products
- O-A310-SLR-BL: Single solar swing gate opener bundle with 816-1 actuator, Mercury 310 controller, SolarBOX310 control box, 10-watt solar panel, receiver, and transmitter commonly listed.
- O-A310-BL: Single swing gate opener bundle without the solar panel wording. Package contents and power package should be verified separately.
- O-A310-AC-BL: AC-charged version of the Apollo 310 / 816-1 bundle. Not the same power package as the solar bundle.
- O-A310-BL-DUAL: Dual swing gate version with primary and secondary actuator configuration. Not the same as this single bundle.
- O-816-1: Complete primary actuator arm kit only. Not the same as the full Apollo 310 solar opener bundle.
- O-816: Primary actuator arm with 12 ft cable. Some listings may not include mounting hardware.
- O-1551: Single swing gate operator package using the 1050US control platform, not the Mercury 310 platform.
Similar Parts That Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
- Nice Apollo O-A310-BL non-solar single swing gate bundle.
- Nice Apollo O-A310-AC-BL AC swing gate bundle.
- Nice Apollo O-A310-BL-DUAL dual swing gate bundle.
- Nice Apollo 816-2 secondary actuator with longer cable.
- Nice Apollo O-816 actuator-only replacement.
- Nice Apollo O-816-1 complete primary actuator kit.
- Nice Apollo O-1551 or O-1500 single swing operator packages.
- Nice Apollo O-3501 Vanguard articulating arm swing gate operator.
- Nice Apollo slide gate operators such as O-7251 and O-7351.
- Mercury 310 control board only.
- Solar panel, battery, charger, receiver, transmitter, keypad, exit device, or photo eye accessories sold separately.
Not Intended For
- Dual swing gates unless the correct dual-gate bundle or verified secondary actuator setup is selected.
- Slide gates, barrier gates, overhead doors, or garage doors.
- Gates longer than 16 ft unless the current Nice documentation and site conditions support the application.
- Gates heavier than the verified rating for the exact current bundle and site conditions.
- Gates that drag, bind, sag, hit hard stops, or have poor hinge geometry.
- Solar sites with heavy shade, high accessory draw, or high cycle counts unless battery and solar capacity are properly upgraded.
- High-cycle commercial or industrial gate applications beyond the Usage Class I and II rating.
- Replacing only a failed actuator, controller, receiver, battery, charger, or safety device without diagnosing the failed component.
- Bypassing photo eyes, safety edges, emergency access, fire access, or UL 325 entrapment protection devices.
Features and Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Nice Apollo |
| Part Number |
O-A310-SLR-BL |
| Product Type |
Single solar swing gate opener bundle |
| Operator Style |
Linear actuator swing gate opener |
| Primary Actuator |
Apollo 816-1 primary actuator arm |
| Controller |
Mercury 310 UL 325 residential smart control board |
| Control Box |
SolarBOX310 black powder-coated steel controller box with lid, commonly listed |
| Solar Panel |
10-watt solar panel with mounting bracket, commonly listed |
| Receiver |
OXIBD/A 4-channel 433 MHz plug-in receiver, commonly listed |
| Transmitter |
ON2E/A Era One 2-channel transmitter with visor clip, commonly listed |
| Gate Type |
Single vehicular swing gate leaf |
| Common Application |
Residential, farm, ranch, estate, and select light commercial solar swing gate automation |
| Maximum Gate Length Reference |
Up to 16 ft when the gate is properly built, hinged, and installed |
| Maximum Gate Weight Reference |
Current O-A310-SLR-BL listings commonly show up to 800 lb; verify exact current Nice documentation because related 816 bundles may use 600 lb references |
| Actuator Voltage |
12VDC |
| Input Voltage Reference |
18VDC to 24VDC reference range; verify current manual and charging setup before wiring |
| Idle Current |
10 mA commonly listed |
| Open / Close Time |
Approximately 14 to 16 seconds, depending on gate weight, length, and setup |
| Actuator Dimensions |
Approximately 42.2 in retracted and 66 in extended |
| Control Box Dimensions |
18 in W x 18 in H x 8 in D commonly listed for the SolarBOX310 style enclosure |
| Control Board Dimensions |
7.3 in W x 7.2 in H x 1.2 in D commonly listed |
| Communication / Accessories |
BlueBUS, USB, OXI receiver support, and compatible monitored accessory inputs depending on setup |
| External Entrapment Sensor Support |
BlueBUS and 10K monitored sensors commonly referenced |
| Usage Class |
ETL listed to UL 325 Usage Class I and II when installed correctly with required safety devices |
| Solar Compatibility |
Solar operational bundle; final performance depends on battery capacity, solar exposure, cycle count, and accessory load |
| Operating Temperature |
-4 degrees F to 122 degrees F commonly referenced |
| Warranty Reference |
Three-year manufacturer's limited warranty commonly listed; verify current warranty terms |
| Package Contents Caution |
Battery, charger, transformer, keypad, exit device, additional safety devices, antenna, and mounting accessories must be verified separately |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- O-A310-SLR-BL
- NICE-O-A310-SLR-BL
- Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL
- Apollo 310 solar swing gate opener bundle
- Nice Apollo 310 solar single swing gate opener bundle
- Mercury 310 solar swing gate opener bundle
- 816-1 primary actuator arm
- SolarBOX310 control box
- Mercury 310 control board
- 10-watt solar panel with mounting bracket
- OXIBD/A receiver
- ON2E/A transmitter
- O-A310-BL - related single bundle without solar wording
- O-A310-AC-BL - related AC-charged bundle
- O-A310-BL-DUAL - related dual swing gate bundle, not the same package
- O-816-1 - related complete primary actuator kit
- O-816 - related primary actuator arm
Related Parts and Service Checks
- Confirm the gate leaf is within the verified length and weight rating for the exact current bundle.
- Inspect hinges, posts, frame, gate stops, and swing path before installing the operator.
- Confirm pull-to-open or push-to-open layout before setting actuator brackets.
- Confirm whether the job needs a single O-A310-SLR-BL bundle or a related dual bundle.
- Confirm battery size, solar panel placement, solar exposure, cycle count, and accessory load before ordering.
- Confirm whether a battery, charger, transformer, or upgraded solar panel must be ordered separately.
- Confirm OXIBD/A receiver and ON2E/A transmitter inclusion before promising radio accessories.
- Confirm BlueBUS photo eyes, monitored safety edges, warning signs, and required entrapment protection devices are included or ordered separately.
- Confirm exit loop, free exit probe, keypad, intercom, telephone entry, or access-control interface needs.
- Confirm wind load, gate slope, hinge-post strength, and bracket geometry before installation.
- Confirm all wiring, grounding, surge protection, and local code requirements before installation.
Technician Note
The O-A310-SLR-BL is the solar version of the Apollo 310 single swing gate opener bundle using the 816-1 actuator and Mercury 310 control board. It should not be confused with an actuator-only replacement or the non-solar O-A310-BL bundle.
The most important field check is the power plan. A 10-watt panel may be appropriate for some light-duty residential or farm gate layouts, but heavy use, shade, long accessory standby loads, keypads, intercoms, loop detectors, and winter sunlight conditions can require a larger battery or different charging setup. Confirm the full site load before selling the kit.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the exact product needed is Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL.
- Confirm the job is for one swing gate leaf, not a dual swing gate.
- Confirm the gate is no more than the verified length and weight rating for this exact bundle.
- Confirm the gate opens and closes freely by hand without dragging, binding, or hitting hard stops.
- Confirm pull-to-open or push-to-open installation requirements.
- Confirm the package includes the 816-1 actuator, Mercury 310 control board, SolarBOX310, 10-watt solar panel, OXIBD/A receiver, and ON2E/A transmitter.
- Confirm whether battery, charger, transformer, keypad, antenna, exit device, and safety devices are included or must be ordered separately.
- Confirm solar exposure, shade, daily cycle count, battery capacity, and accessory load.
- Confirm all UL 325 monitored safety devices, photo eyes, safety edges, warning signs, and emergency access requirements.
- Confirm receiver frequency and transmitter compatibility if matching existing remotes.
- Confirm local code, fire access, emergency release, and property access-control requirements.
Installation and Service Notes
The Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL should be installed by a qualified gate operator technician. Proper actuator geometry, bracket placement, gate stops, wiring, battery and solar charging setup, monitored safety input wiring, BlueBUS device setup, and Mercury 310 programming are critical for safe operation. Do not bypass monitored safety inputs, photo eyes, safety edges, emergency access, or fire access devices to make the gate run.
For South Florida customers, Gate Openers Unlimited may be able to assist with availability and Hialeah Gardens local pickup when appropriate. Bring the gate size, gate weight estimate, hinge-post photos, control-box location, sunlight exposure details, accessory list, and existing operator model information if matching a replacement system locally.
Professional Advisory
Swing gate operators involve moving-gate hazards, battery power, solar charging, low-voltage controls, accessory wiring, monitored safety devices, and required entrapment protection. If the site has unsafe wiring, unclear Mercury 310 faults, missing safety devices, a dragging gate, storm damage, lightning damage, heavy shade, or an unknown previous installation, have the system inspected by a qualified gate technician before installation or replacement.
Product Questions & Answers
What is the Nice Apollo O-A310-SLR-BL?
The O-A310-SLR-BL is a Nice Apollo single solar swing gate opener bundle using the 816-1 primary actuator arm and Mercury 310 residential smart control board platform.
What is included with the O-A310-SLR-BL bundle?
Common listings show the 816-1 actuator arm, 10-watt solar panel with mounting bracket, OXIBD/A 4-channel 433 MHz plug-in receiver, ON2E/A Era One transmitter, Mercury 310 control board, and SolarBOX310 control box. Confirm current package contents before ordering.
What size gate can the O-A310-SLR-BL operate?
Current O-A310-SLR-BL listings commonly reference single swing gates up to 16 ft and up to 800 lb when the gate is properly built, hinged, balanced, and installed with correct actuator geometry. Verify the final rating against current Nice documentation before publishing.
Is the O-A310-SLR-BL for single or dual swing gates?
The O-A310-SLR-BL is the single swing gate solar bundle. Dual swing gate applications require the correct dual bundle or a verified secondary actuator, wiring, programming, and safety-device layout.
Does the O-A310-SLR-BL include a battery?
Do not assume a battery is included. The bundle is commonly listed with a 10-watt solar panel and SolarBOX310 control box, but the battery and charging accessories must be confirmed with current supplier stock.
Is the O-A310-SLR-BL the same as the O-A310-BL?
No. O-A310-SLR-BL is the solar bundle commonly listed with a 10-watt solar panel. O-A310-BL is a related Apollo 310 single swing bundle without the same solar package wording.
Can this bundle be used for push-to-open and pull-to-open gates?
Yes, the 816-1 actuator system may be used in push-to-open or pull-to-open applications when the correct brackets, actuator geometry, gate stops, and programming are used.
What should be checked before ordering the O-A310-SLR-BL?
Check gate length, gate weight, hinge condition, swing path, push-to-open or pull-to-open layout, solar exposure, battery needs, accessory load, receiver accessories, monitored safety devices, and local code requirements before ordering.
