Why Does My Gate Keeps Falling Unexpectedly

1. Wildlife Interference (Most Common Cause)

• Animals like raccoons and squirrels can trigger the gate
• They may run across the ledge and step on the trigger plate
• This causes the gate to drop even when you didn’t activate it

2. Signal Interference

• If the gate keeps falling at the same time every day, it may be caused by outside signals
• Nearby sources like:
  • Pipelines
  • Airports
• These can send out signals that interfere with your system

3. Other Trail Cameras

• Some cellular trail cameras (especially Cuddeback models)
• May operate on a similar frequency
• This can accidentally trigger your gate to drop

4. Daily Status Report Timing

• Some gate drops happen around midnight
• This is when cameras often send a daily status report
• Fix: Change the report time to early morning to reduce interference

5. Gate Setup Issues

• If the gate isn’t set correctly, it can fall too easily
• Even a small bump on the panel can trigger it
• Make sure:
  • The locking mechanism is fully engaged
  • The gate is set securely

How to Troubleshoot a Fallen Gate

Step 1: Reset the Receiver

• Hold the Pair/Transmit button for 6–8 seconds on the control box

Step 2: Re-sync Your Equipment

• Re-sync:
  • Your camera
  • Your on-site remote

Step 3: Test for Wildlife Interference

• Turn off power to the control box for a few days
• If the gate stops falling, wildlife is likely the cause

Step 4: Check for External Signal Issues

• Reset the receiver
• Do NOT re-sync the camera right away
• If the gate keeps falling, an outside signal may be causing it

Step 5: Swap Cameras (If Applicable)

• If you have multiple M.I.N.E.® cameras and the gate keeps falling:
  • Swap them out
  • This helps identify if a specific camera is causing interference

Still Having Issues?

• If the problem continues after all steps
• Contact JAGER PRO customer support for further troubleshooting