A gray RMZ Commercial Operator is mounted on a vertical metal surface, with a rotating shaft extending from the right side and a visible warning label below.

RMZ Commercial Door Operator

Signature® Carriage

Model Z Series

Our commercial operators are manufactured to meet the performance requirements of our commercial and industrial doors.

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Overview

The new Z Series RMZ Hoist is designed for high or full-lift sectional and rolling doors that have a limited duty cycle requirement. Advanced features and robust mechanical design combine to provide a mediumduty operator that is the new standard in the industry.

Commercial Garage Door Openers

Overhead Door® ​​Commercial door operators, provide an integrated door system that comes with our guarantee for reliable performance when you need it most — every day. Built with convenience in mind, our automatic door operators also make it safer and easier to perform daily job duties so you can improve efficiency and close the door on your competition.

​​Overhead Door® automatic door operators are manufactured to meet the performance requirements of our commercial and industrial doors, offering precise control of y​our door system for years of trouble-free operation. To improve safety and enhance the life of your door and motor, the industry’s guidelines for quality assurance recommend a single manufacturer for both door and operator. We are the only manufacturer that offers a full line of commercial and industrial doors and operators specifically designed for integral applications. We offer the industry’s broadest line of electric, automatic door operators to suit new construction and retrofit applications, as well as unusual or special requirements. Overhead Door® commercial operators are UL 325 2010 compliant.​​​​ 

 

Our Commercial Operator classification specifications are listed out below:

  • Heavy Duty Operators: Our RHX operators are heavy duty and operate up to 60 cycles per hour under a large constant load.
  • Standard Duty Operators: Our RSX operators are standard duty and operate up to 60 cycles per hour during peak usage periods only.
  • Medium Duty Operators: Our RMZ operators are medium duty and operate at 15 cycles per hour.
  • Light Duty Operators: Our CDX operators are light duty and operate at 4 cycles per hour.

Features

  • LimitLock® electro-mechanical limits.
  • Max run timer automatically adjusts to up and down run time.
  • SuperBelt® self-tensioning primary drive reduction
  • Delay on reverse.
  • 16-character LCD display.
  • UL 325 Listed.
  • 3-button control station.
  • 2-year/20,000-cycle warranty.
  • Programmable mid-stop.
  • Right or left hand emergency hoist models available for manual operation.
  • Built-in cycle count and trouble-shooting assistance via LCD display.

Product Specifications

Motor1/2 HP, 120 VAC capacitor start/run motor. Motor replaceable without changing limits. Thermally protected.
Brake24 VDC disc brake.
Drive
  • Primary — SuperBelt® auto tensioning poly-V J belt.
  • Secondary — chain and sprocket reduction.
Friction ClutchAdjustable clutch to help protect against door and operator damage.
Emergency Hoist Manual OperationPull cord release with manual chain hoist.
Pre-wired to Accept
  • Monitored entrapment devices
  • Single or 3-button control stations.
  • External interlock switches.
Emergency Hoist Manual OperationPull cord release with manual chain hoist.
Max Door Height16′
Max Door Weight620 lbs Sectional / 580 lbs Rolling Steel
Max Speed11.5 in/sec
Drive TypePrimary — SuperBelt® auto tensioning poly-V J belt. Secondary — chain and sprocket reduction.

Support

Accessories & Options

Timer Close Module

Timer close set via the LCD display from 2 seconds up to 5 minutes. Includes pre-close warning contacts, timer hold input, auxiliary open input, normally closed safety input, and T3 monitored edge input. (P/N: OPABTCX.S)

Auxiliary Output Module

Provides relay contacts at the open, close, and mid-stop limits. Contacts for 5-minute lamp, and “ADA” contacts set via LCD display to warn during opening, closing or both. (P/N: OPABIOX.S)

Edge Sensing Module

Input allows connection of a T3 monitored safety edge. When advanced timer close features are required, use the Timer Close Module. (P/N: OPABESX.S)

Friction ClutchUL 325 Approved Reversing Devices

The installation of a monitored external entrapment device is required for momentary contact close operation on all commercial door operators. Only the following devices, when purchased through Overhead Door Corporation, are UL approved for use to meet this requirement:

  • Safe-T-Beam® Photocell kit with adjustable bracket P/N: 38176R.S 1
  • Impact-protected Commercial Photocell Kit P/N: OPAKPE2.S
  • NEMA 4X Photocells P/N: OPAKRPEN4GX.S
  • Retro Reflective NEMA 4X Photocells P/N:OPRAKRPEN4X.S
  • Monitored Light Curtains – 3’ P/N: OPAKMLC3.S 6’ P/N: OPAKMLC6.S
  • Light curtain mounting brackets (6 total) P/N: 112809.0001.S
  • MillerEdge ME/MT/CPT (DC or T3) 2-wire edge sensor. Must be used with TCM (OPABTCX.S), ESM (OPABESX.S), or Interface Module (OPAKMEIX.S).

Documents

Explore the full specifications of our products. Our technical data sheets provide comprehensive information on dimensions, assembly methods, and construction requirements. Make well-informed decisions by planning your investment down to the last detail.

Product Literature

RMZ Trolley Operator - Brochure

RMZ Hoist Operator - Brochure

RMZ Jackshaft Operator - Brochure

Instructional Manuals

RMZ RS Jackshaft Hoist - Installation Manual

RMZ SECT Trolley - Installation Manual

RMZ SECT Hoist - Installation Manual

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