The MARANTEC COMFORT 280 is a 24 V DC garage door opener for compatible sectional and overhead door installations. With a maximum push and pull force of 1000 N, it is specified for doors weighing up to 200 kg. For a villa or private garage, it brings convenient powered access while allowing the installation to be configured around the actual door and rail arrangement.
The Comfort 280 combines an integrated controller with LED illumination and compatible bi.linked radio control. The motor moves at up to 16 cm/s. This provides a measured basis for comparing openers, although real opening times depend on rail length, door height and programmed travel settings.
The published operating limits are 6 cycles per hour and 48 cycles per day. These figures should be considered alongside peak usage rather than just the number of people using the garage. Select the correct rail and door fittings, and confirm receiver and transmitter versions when replacing existing equipment.
Key Features
- 1000 N maximum push/pull force for correctly balanced doors.
- 200 kg stated maximum door weight.
- Integrated controller and 8-led module.
- 868 MHz bi.linked radio platform with compatible receiver and controls.
- Suitable for compatible sectional and overhead door arrangements.
Technical Specifications
- Model: MARANTEC COMFORT 280.
- Motor: 24 V DC; mains supply: 230 V single phase.
- Maximum force: 1000 N.
- Maximum speed: 16 cm/s.
- Maximum door weight: 200 kg.
- Maximum specified sectional door width: 6 m.
- Operating limit: 6 cycles/hour; 48 cycles/day.
- Lighting: 8-LED module.
- Radio system: 868 MHz bi.linked.
Garage Compatibility and Installation
For a garage in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or elsewhere in the UAE, begin with the actual door measurements and operating pattern. Check headroom, rail travel, mounting points and the condition of rollers, hinges and counterbalance hardware. A powered opener should be fitted to a door that already moves freely and remains correctly balanced.
During commissioning, the installer should set opening and closing travel, test force response and any connected safety sensors, and demonstrate the manual release. Confirm the supplied rail, remote controls and optional accessories before ordering so the installation matches the access requirements of the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is maximum door weight the only selection criterion?
No. The door width, balance, travel, track arrangement and required number of cycles all affect suitability. Have the complete door assessed before selecting the motor.
Will my older Marantec remote work?
Check both the radio frequency and the coding system. A remote operating at the same frequency may still use a different protocol and need replacement.
Is a rail supplied with the motor?
Rail length and package contents must be confirmed for the selected installation. Choose a rail with sufficient travel for the door height and available garage space.
