Amazing Gates AG900HD User manual

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AG 900 HD
Amazing Gates
Swing Opener AG900HD
Installation Manual

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Amazing Gates
Swing Gate Opener Manual
AG900HD
Contact Information:
Amazing Gates of America, LLC
8617 Paseo Alameda NE
Albuquerque NM 87113
Website: www.amazinggates.com
Customer Service 800-234-3952
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MST
Technical Support 505-404-2219
Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MST
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND USE OF OPERATOR.
This gate operator produces a high level of force. Stay clear of the unit
while it is operating and exercise caution at all times. All automatic gate
operators are intended for use on vehicular gates only. This equipment is
similar to other gate or door equipment and meets or exceeds
Underwriters Laboratory Standard 325 (UL 325). However, gate
equipment has hazards associated with its use and therefore by installing
this product the installer and user accept full responsibility for following
and noting the installation and safety instructions. Failure to follow
installation and safety instructions can result in hazards developing due to
improper assembly. You agree to properly install this product and that if
you fail to do so Amazing Gates of America, LLC (“AGA”) shall in no
event be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential
damages or loss of profits whether based in contract tort or any other legal
theory during the course of the warranty or at any time thereafter. The
installer and/or user agree to assume responsibility for all liability and use
of this product releasing Amazing Gates of America, LLC (“AGA”) from
any and all liability. If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or
do not feel capable of properly following all installation and safety
instructions you may return this product for full replacement value.

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WARNINGS!
*A wired photo eye sensor must be installed for this gate operator to
function properly (UL325-2016)
*Make sure that the gates are level and swing freely. Keep your
hinges greased.
*Do not let children operate or play with the automatic gate system.
*Do not cross the path of the gate when operating. Automatic gates are not for
pedestrian traffic.
*Please keep remote transmitters away from children to prevent the
automatic gate system from being activated accidentally.
*Do not make any modifications to any components unless shown in this manual.
*Do not try to manually open or close the gate without pulling up the release lever.
*If there is a failure that cannot be solved and is not mentioned
in this manual, please contact qualified installation personnel.
*Test the automatic gate system weekly and have qualified
installation personnel check and maintain the system at least every 6
months.
*Install warning signs on the both sides of the gate to warn
people in the area of potential hazards.
⚠WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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THE AMAZING GATES AG900HD
AUTOMATIC SWING GATE SYSTEM
Product Description and Applications
This system is for residential or light commercial automation of a swinging gate.
Technical Specifications:
Motor: 24Vdc motor with mechanical release
Gear type: worm gear
Max absorbed power: 144W
Peak thrust: 3500N
Nominal thrust: 3000N
Duty cycle: 20%
Stroke length: 12 inches
Power supply: 110V AC converted to 24Vdc with built in transformer
Nominal input power: 2A
Maximum operating current: 5.5A for maximum 10 seconds
Maximum gate weight: 500 lbs
Maximum gate length: 14 feet
Control Panel Voltage: 24V AC, available for 24Vdc backup battery
Suitable for single or dual swing gate opener
Radio Controls: 433 MHz customized rolling code
Support remote control: Can memorize 120 transmitters at most
Actuators: 24Vdc Actuator x2

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This diagram shows a typical installation including some optional accessories:
Installation
Make sure the gate is level and swings freely. The gate must not have a wheel.
Determine if it will be a Pull-To-Open (swing in) or a Push-To-Open (swing out) setup.
Typically, the gate will swing in toward the house, which is a pull-to-open setup.
Sometimes the gate must swing out towards the street, for example when the driveway
slopes up to the house, which is a push-to-open setup.
A special post bracket is needed for a push-to-open setup.
The gate operator arm mounts on the inside of the gate in either setup.

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Posts, Columns and Walls
It is recommended to mount the post bracket on a steel post, which is at least 3” wide.
If a wood post is used, it should be pressure treated, plumb and square, and at least 6” wide. It is
recommended to re-tighten your bolts occasionally because wood tends to shrink and expand.
The hinges cannot be mounted in the center of a column. The angle will be too wide.
If you mount on a column, make sure that the gate hinges are within 4” of the back of the column.
If the hinges are in the center of a column, you could notch the column to accommodate the operator,
or you could re-mount the gate hinges on a post behind the column.
You could consider swinging the gate out, in which case you could put your operator post bracket on
the same face as the hinges.
Here is an example of a push-to-open setup where the bracket is mounted on the same pillar face as
the gate hinges:
Be sure to leave enough space when the gate is opening. Here is a picture of a pull-to-open setup
where the post bracket is mounted on the back of the column, next to a wall. Allow at least 6”
between the gate and the wall or the operator will bind, and the gate won’t be able to open all the way.
Note that the maximum distance from the pivot point of the hinge to the back of the pillar is 6”.

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PULL-To-Open Installation Steps
This is for a gate that will swing in towards the house. The operator is mounted on the inside and pulls
the gate open.
NOTE: The operator shaft will be fully extended when the gate is closed and fully retracted when the
gate is open.
Note that there is not a limit setting on the control board. Simply manually adjust the operator brackets
until the gate opens and closes to the correct position.
Steps:
Start with the gate panels in the closed position
Assemble the post bracket, but hand tighten the bolts for now to allow adjustment to be made
Open the gear motor cover and take out the mounting pin
Attach the post bracket to the operator arm
Attach the gate bracket to the operator arm
Tighten the bolt all the way, then loosen it ½ turn so that it has tension but it can still turn
Turn the key and lift the release lever, then extend the arm all the way out (The arm will be in this
completely extended position when the gate is closed)

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Determine where you will mount the operator -- It is better to be near the center of the gate than at
the top or bottom
Using a level, hold the arm up to the gate and post
Use a marker to mark the position of the post bracket and the gate bracket. Ensure the arm is level.
Remove the brackets from the operator arm. This makes it easier to mount the brackets.
Using a clamp, mount the post bracket onto the post. Do not drill and bolt yet.
Using a clamp, mount the gate bracket onto the gate. Do not drill and bolt yet.
Attach the operator arm to the brackets again.
With the release lever up, move the gates manually open and closed and adjust the brackets until the
gate opens and closes in the correct position. This cannot be changed once finally drilled and bolted.
Be sure the actuator is level and the gates are in the desired position. The post bracket will self-adjust
to the correct position and can then be tightened securely. (Remember, you had left it hand tight.)
Move the gate bracket as needed.
Test the bracket positions a few times and when satisfied they are in the proper position, tighten the
bracket bolts.
Mount the post bracket onto the post with bolts.
-Place the post bracket on the post and mark the drilling points. Making sure the bracket is level, drill
four 3/8 holes through the hinge post and fasten the bracket with nuts and washers.
-Note: Drilling and bolting all the way through the post is the strongest method, but if it is not
possible to drill through the post, you could use quarter inch self-tapping screws. If that is necessary,
regularly check that the screws are tight.
Drill and bolt the gate attach bracket permanently. There are no limits to set, so at
this point the actuator is ready to be powered up and used.

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PUSH-To-Open Installation Steps
NOTE: This is for a gate that will swing out towards the street. The operator is mounted on the inside
and pushes the gate open.
The operator shaft will be fully extended when the gate is open and fully retracted when the gate is
closed.
Note that there are no “Limit Settings” via the control board. You will manually adjust the operator
brackets until they are in the desired position.
Start with the gate panels in the closed position.
Open the gear motor cover and take out the mounting pin
Attach the Post Push Bracket to the operator arm
Attach the Gate Bracket to the operator arm.
First, tighten the bolt all the way, and then loosen it ½ turn so there is tension, but it can still turn.
Turn the key and lift the release lever, ensure the operator arm is in the completely retracted position.
Note: The operator arm will be in this completely retracted position when the gate is closed. The arm
will be completely extended when the gate is open.
Determine where the operator will be mounted -- It is better to place it near the center of the gate
than at the top or bottom

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Using a level, hold the arm up to the gate and post and use a marker to show the position of both the
post bracket and the gate bracket. Ensure the arm is level.
Remove the brackets from the operator arm. This makes it easier to mount the brackets.
Using a clamp, mount the post bracket onto the post. Do not drill and bolt yet.
Using a clamp, mount the gate bracket onto the gate. Do not drill and bolt yet.
Attach the operator arm to the brackets again
With the release lever up, move the gates manually open and closed until they are in the desired
position
Adjust the position of the brackets as needed. This cannot be changed once finally drilled and bolted.
Be sure the actuator is level and the gates are in the desired position.
When the gate opens and closes to the proper position, mount the post bracket onto the post with bolts.
-Place the post bracket on the post and mark the drilling points. Make sure the bracket is level. Then
drill four 3/8 holes through the hinge post and fasten the bracket with nuts and washers.
-Note: Drilling and bolting all the way through the post is the strongest method, but if it is not possible
to drill through the post, you could use quarter inch self-tapping screws. If that is necessary, regularly
check that the screws are tight.
Drill and bolt the gate bracket permanently
Close and lock the release lever
There are no limits to set, so at this point the actuator is ready to be powered up and used.

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POWER
Note: In case of a power failure, the operators may be opened and closed
manually by unlocking and lifting the release lever on top of the operator
arm. Keep the button under the lever lubricated with a silicone spray
lubricant.
The recommended power for this gate operator system is 110-120V AC. The
integrated transformer steps the power down to 24Vdc to operate the control panel
and operator arms. Please make sure to shut off the power before installation or
maintenance. The installation of the 110V AC power supply cable to the Control
Box should be done by a qualified professional electrician.
The 110V AC power cable is already attached and the cable “pigtail” extends out
of the bottom of the control box. Connection should be made in a weather tight
junction box. All high voltage wiring must be in conduit.
The cables for the safety photo beam, exit wand, wired keypad and wired
intercom are not required to be placed in conduit but it is highly
recommended to do so in order to protect them and to be able to more
easily replace them.
It is highly recommended to ground the system with a grounding rod.
Attach the grounding wire to the GND connection.

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SOLAR POWER
Alternatively, this system can be powered by batteries charged with a solar panel via a
charge controller. Two 12Vdc batteries must be wired IN SERIES to provide 24Vdc. (See
wiring diagram.)
Important: Connect the charge controller to the batteries FIRST, and then
connect the solar panel to the charge controller. This tells the charge
controller that the voltage is 24Vdc.
Check the batteries regularly to see if they are holding a full charge. If not, remove them
and put them on an automotive or motorcycle battery charger. This is especially important
in the beginning of fall and again at the beginning of winter when the days are short and
there could be more cloudy weather. Important: When you replace the batteries, be sure to
disconnect the solar panel from the charge controller and then connect the batteries, and
then re-connect the solar panel. This tells the charge controller that the voltage is 24Vdc.
Solar Charge Controller
The Charge Controller stops charging the batteries when they exceed a set high voltage
level and re-enable charging when battery voltage drops back below that level (28.5 volts.)
Press left/menu button to step through the settings.
The main display shows the current level of the battery in Volts.
Press the left/menu button once to see the Float or CV voltage.
Press and hold the left menu button until the display flashes, and then press the right + or –
buttons until it shows 28.5 V.
Press and hold the left/menu button to save the setting.

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Battery backup
Battery backup is not required. In the event of a power failure there is a manual
release lever on the top of each operator arm which allows the gates to be opened
manually. Turn the key and lift the lever to move the gate manually.
Battery backup may be added by installing two 12v 7ah batteries, wired in series to
produce 24Vdc. (See wiring diagram.)
Connecting the Operator Control Cable
The operator arm is not pre-wired. Remove the rear cover on the operator arm.
Use 2 conductor 14-gauge stranded wire and feed it up through the strain relief nut.
Next, securely fasten the red (+) wire to the positive (+) “white” terminal block
and fasten the black (-) wire to the negative (-) “yellow” terminal block.
Close the gear motor cover and tighten the two screws.
Mount the Control Box
Locate and mount the control box somewhere close to the primary operator arm.
Also mount a weatherproof junction box underneath the control box for 110V AC.
Run the Operator Arm Cables to the Control Box
Run the two-conductor cable from the operator arms to the control box. Only two conductors are
needed for each arm.
It is recommended to use a 3/4” conduit (PVC tube) under the driveway, attached
neatly to the control box or to a watertight junction box (and from there to the control
box.)
You will have to punch out the existing knockouts at the bottom of the control box for
the secondary wires and any additional accessory wires.

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Connect the Operator Arm Cables to the Control Board
WIRING Bi-Parting (Double) Gate PULL TO OPEN:
(Swings IN Towards the House)
Connect cable from the Primary operator arm on the near side of the driveway:
Connect the Black – wire to 22 “MOTOR2” -
Connect the Red + wire to 21 “MOTOR2” +
Connect cable from Secondary operator arm on the far side of the driveway
Connect the Red + wire to 20 “MOTOR1” +
Connect the Black – wire to 19 “MOTOR1” –
(Black Red Red Black)
WIRING Bi-Parting (Double) Gate PUSH TO OPEN:
(Swings OUT Towards the Street)
Connect cable from the Primary operator arm on the near side of the driveway:
Connect the Red + wire to 22 “MOTOR2” –
Connect the Black – wire to 21 “MOTOR2” +
Connect cable from Secondary operator arm on the far side of the driveway
Connect the Black – wire to 20 “MOTOR1” +
Connect the Red + wire to 19 “MOTOR1” –
(Red Black Black Red)
WIRING SINGLE SWING Gate, PULL TO OPEN:
(Swings IN Towards the house)
Connect the Black – wire to 22 “MOTOR2” -
Connect the Red + wire to 21 “MOTOR2” +
(from the right: Black Red)
WIRING SINGLE SWING Gate, PUSH TO OPEN:
(Swings OUT Towards the street)
Connect the Red + wire to 22 “MOTOR2” +
Connect the Black – wire to 21 “MOTOR2” –
(Wired opposite of Pull to Open)
(from the right: Red Black)

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Program Remote Transmitters
Note: The top right button on the remote opens both panels of a double (bi-parting) gate. The top left
button opens a single swing gate or only one panel of a double gate.
TO PROGRAM A REMOTE TRANSMITTER:
Press the LEARN button on the Control Board for about 1 second, the indicator LED will turn off when
the board is in learn mode.
Press any button of the remote transmitter for about 2 seconds. If the programming is successful, the
indicator LED on the board will flash four times and the buzzer will sound once.
Note: After you press the LEARN button, if you don’t press a button on the remote
within 5 seconds, the indicator LED will turn on and the Control Board will exit the
learn mode.
Be careful not to hold the LEARN button down or it will reset all the remotes.
IMPORTANT - Test the Operator Arms: To keep things simple, at this point it is recommended to test the
operator arms before installing other accessories such as a photo eye, exit sensor or keypad. This will prevent
installation problems by keeping the setup simple.
This is also a good tip whenever you are troubleshooting: Disconnect the accessories such as the photo eye and
exit sensor, make sure the gates are working, then connect the accessories again one at a time and test.
Installing the Amazing Gates Wireless Keypad
**NOTE: Have the keypad in hand at the gate control box when programming. Do not mount keypad
on gooseneck mounting post yet.
Open the keypad with the included wrench and install the batteries. The alarm will sound. Replace the
cover on the keypad and the alarm will stop. If the keypad alarm does not stop, open the keypad again
and bend up the lever slightly.
RESET Switch: When you have the keypad open, notice there is a small hole where you could insert a
paper clip. This is the reset switch. If you are having trouble programming, insert a paper clip for 5
seconds and then start over.
Step 1: Connect the keypad to the gate operator control board
Enter 0000* to enter programming mode.
(Expect one long beep)
(Note: 0000 is the default code for programming)
(Note: The blue backlight will light when in programming mode)
Press 55#; keypad will beep once to confirm

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This sends a signal to the receiver on the operator control board.
For a single gate press 01#
For a double gate press 02#
Press and release the red Learn button on the operator control board.
The control board will beep, and the digital display will show a number.
Be careful not to hold the LEARN button down or it will reset all the remotes.
Step 2: Test using the default code
For a single gate press 1111# to activate the gate.
For a double gate press 2222# to activate the gates.
Step 3: Add a keypad code
Enter 0000* to enter programming mode (expect one long beep)
For a single gate press 01# (expect one beep)
For a double gate press 02# (expect two beeps)
Enter the new 4-digit pin followed by the # key; for example 2020#
(expect one long beep and one short beep to confirm)
Keypad will automatically exit programming mode
If the code does not work, start over, and if it still does not work, reset the keypad. You may add a total
of three keypad codes
How to change the master programming code:
Enter the current installer code, for example 0000 (expect one long beep)
Press 69# (expect one short beep)
Key in new 4-digit installer code followed by the # key for example 4640#
(expect one long beep and one short beep)
Keypad will automatically exit programming mode
Note: The keypad will fit better on the goose neck mounting post if you use a 4" x 5" piece of
Trex material as an adapter between the mounting plate and the keypad
Installing a Safety Photo Eye
There are two types of photo eyes: REFLECTIVE or THROUGH-BEAM. A reflective photo
eye has a wired transmitter/receiver on one side of the driveway and a simple reflector on the
other side. A through-beam photo eye is wired to both sides of the driveway.
Photo eyes may be mounted on brackets mounted to the gate posts, or on short posts on each
side of the driveway. Set them about 16-18” above grade so they don’t shoot under a pickup
truck.
For a double gate, photo eyes are mounted to shoot the beam directly across the driveway. For
a single swing gate, the photo eyes can be mounted directly across the driveway, or they can be
mounted at an angle across the driveway as in this diagram.

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One set of photo eyes is typical for a residential setup, but two sets of photo eyes will provide
more protection, especially for a busy gate or a gate that swings out towards the road.
WIRING THE AMAZING GATES GM PHOTO EYE:
BROWN --- POSITIVE 12V + (7)
BLUE & YELLOW --- “COM” (5) or (2)
BLACK (“NORMALLY OPEN”/NO) --- IR (6)
Test the photo eye by activating the gate and then blocking the beam. The gate will reverse.
The gate will stay open as long as the beam is blocked.
As soon as the beam is no longer blocked, the gate will begin closing in 2 seconds.
Wiring another brand of Photo Eye:
If the photo eye has a “jumper”, set the jumper to NO (Normally Open.)
Connect OUT on the photo eye to IR (6) on the control board.
Connect Power + on the photo eye to 12v (7) on the control board.
Connect Negative – on the photo eye to COM (5) on the control board.
Connect Common on the photo eye to COM (5) on the control board.
(All Commons and Negatives from all photo eyes connect to the same terminal COM
(5) on the control board.)
Test the photo eye by activating the gate and then blocking the beam. The gate will
reverse.
The gate will stay open as long as the beam is blocked.
As soon as the beam is no longer blocked, the gate will begin closing in 2 seconds.

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Installing an automatic exit sensor
(Also known as an Exit Wand or Exit Probe)
An automatic exit sensor is buried alongside the driveway and uses the earth’s
magnetic field to detect moving metal. When the field is disturbed the gate is
triggered to open.
Dig a shallow trench and bury the exit sensor. It is not necessary to use a PVC
conduit, but it is a good idea in order to protect the cable and to make it easier to
replace.
NOTE:
-Connect exit sensor with Power OFF
-When you Power ON, the exit sensor will calibrate and signal the gate to open
-Wire this last after everything else is working
Wiring Instructions for Exit Sensors:
Amazing Gates GM Exit Probe
Blue --- “SWIPE” (4)
Green --- “COM” (5)
Red --- “24Vdc” (10)
Black--- “GND” (11)
Yellow (not used)
Cartel Exit Probe
Blue --- “SWIPE” (4)
Black --- “COM” (5)
Red --- “12V” (7)
White --- “COM” (5)
Shield/bare wire --- COM (5)
Yellow --- Not Used
Green --- Not Used
There is a Blue Sensitivity Control inside the device with two switches and three options:
High = 12-14’ radius, Med = 6-8’, Low = 2-3’
EMX Exit Probe
Brown --- “SWIPE” (4)
Black & Green--- “COM” (5)
Red --- “12V” (7)
White (not used)
Note: Programming P6 controls the auto close time seconds after SWIPE; changing it to “0” turns off
auto close.
NOTE: Troubleshooting Exit Probe: Sometimes it helps to turn off the power to
the control board for 5 minutes. When you turn it back on, wait a bit and let the exit
probe “recalibrate” itself. Sometimes it helps to put an exit probe in a piece of
conduit. Sometimes it helps to put an exit probe in sand instead of dirt.

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Wiring an external timer
N.O. --- “SWIPE” (4)
Com --- “COM” (5)
12V timer:
Power + --- “12V” (7)
Power - --- “COM” (5)
24V timer:
Power + --- “24Vdc” (10)
Power - --- “GND” (11)
Note: Programming P6 controls auto close time seconds after SWIPE; changing it to
“0” turns off auto close.
Installing a Wired Keypad or Intercom
A wired keypad or an intercom can activate the gate by a relay which is two wires
completing a circuit. They can get their power from their own transformer plugged
into a 110V AC power source or they can get their power from the operator control
board.
EMX KPX 100 Keypad Wiring Guide:
For a Double gate:
Output 1 N.O. --- “SIDE2” (1)
Output 1 COM --- “COM” (5)
Positive + --- “24Vdc” (10)
Negative - --- “GND” (11)
For a Single gate:
Output 1 N.O. --- “SIDE1” (3)
Output 1 COM --- “COM” (5)
Positive + --- “24Vdc” (10)
Negative - --- “GND” (11)
(Could also use “SWIPE” but then you can’t close the gate by keying in the code again.)