Automatic Technology GDO-11v1 Ero Quick start guide

GDO-11v1 Ero™
Overhead Garage Door Opener
Featuring TrioCode™Technology
Technical Document
Installation Manual
v1.04
14 Dec 2011
English
Part # 13246 (Manual)

2GDO-11v1 Ero® Owner Installation Instructions
WARNING: It is vital for the safety of persons to follow
all instructions. Failure to comply with the installation
instructions and the safety warnings may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
Please save these instructions for future reference.
Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd to the extent that such may be lawfully excluded hereby expressly disclaims all
conditions or warranties, statutory or otherwise which may be implied by laws as conditions or warranties of purchase of an
Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd Overhead Door Opener. Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd hereby further
expressly excludes all or any liability for any injury, damage, cost, expense or claim whatsoever suffered by any person as
a result whether directly or indirectly from failure to install the Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd Overhead Door
Opener in accordance with these installation instructions.

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GDO-11v1 Ero™
Overhead Garage Door Opener
Important Safety Instructions 4
Features 6
Operating Controls 8
Kit Contents 10
Installation 11
Knockdown C-Rail Assembly 11
C-Rail Attachment 13
Determine Door Type 14
Mounting - Track Type Door 15
Mounting - Spring Loaded Door 16
Mounting Door Bracket & Arms 17
Programming the Opener 18
Setting Travel Limits - Control Panel 18
Setting Travel Limits - Transmitter 19
Safety Obstruction Forces 20
Safety Obstruction Force Test 20
Adjusting Safety Obstruction Forces 21
Coding Transmitters 22
Door 22
Vacation Mode 22
Auxiliary Out Put 22
Pet Mode 23
Courtesy Light 23
Remotely Coding Transmitters 24
Erasing Transmitter Codes 24
Accessories 25
Photo Electric Beam Installation 25
Key switch 25
Auxiliary output 25
Battery Backup installation 26
SmartSolar™ Installation 27
Final Setup 28
Pet Mode Door Height 28
Wall Mounted Transmitters 28
Re-Initialising 28
Default Settings & Specifications 29
Parameters 30
Door Status Indicators 30
Button Functions 30
Troubleshooting Guide 31
Maintenance 32
Parts Listing 33
Warranty 34

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CAUTION: If your garage has no pedestrian entrance door, an emergency access device should be installed.
This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside in case of power failure.
For ADDITIONAL ENTRAPMENT protection we STRONGLY recommend the fitting of a Photo Electric
(PE) Beam. In most countries PE Beams are mandatory on all garage doors fitted with automatic
openers. For a small additional outlay Automatic Technology recommends that Photo Electric Beams
be installed with the automatic opener ensuring additional safety and peace of mind.
DO NOT operate the opener unless the garage door is in full view and free from objects such
as cars and children/people. Make sure that the door has finished moving before entering or
leaving the garage.
DO NOT operate the opener when children/people are near the door. Children must be
supervised at all times when the Ero™ is in use. Serious personal injury and/or property
damage can result from failure to follow this warning.
DO NOT allow children to operate the Ero™. Serious personal injury and/or
property damage can result from failure to follow this warning.
Regularly check to make sure that the Safety Obstruction Force is working
correctly, and is tested and set as per page 20 of this manual. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage. This test must be repeated at regular intervals and the
necessary adjustments made as required.
Doors requiring over 400N of force to move must have PE Beams
installed.
DO NOT disengage the door opener to manual operation with
children/people or any other objects including motor vehicles
within the doorway.
The door opener is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without adequate supervision. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the remote transmitters or the opener.
Keep hands and loose clothing clear of the door
and door opener at all times.
WARNING: It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all
instructions. Failure to comply with the following Safety
instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
Important Safety Instructions

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The unit should be installed so that it is protected from the elements. It should not be exposed to water or rain.
It is not to be immersed in water or sprayed directly by a hose or other device.
The garage door must be well balanced. Sticking or binding doors must be repaired by a qualified garage
door installer prior to installation of the opener.
Frequently examine the installation, in particular cables, springs and mountings for signs of wear, damage
or imbalance. DO NOT use if repair or adjustment is needed since a fault in the installation or an
incorrectly balanced door may cause injury. DO NOT attempt to repair the door yourself as hardware
is under extreme tension.
Remove or disengage all garage door locks and mechanisms prior to installation of the opener.
Connect the opener to a properly earthed general purpose 240V mains power outlet installed
by a qualified electrical contractor.
Disconnect the power cord from mains power before making any repairs or removing
covers. Only experienced service personnel should remove covers from the opener.
In order for the Ero™ to sense an object obstructing the door way, some force must
be exerted on the object. As a result the object, door and/or person may suffer
damage or injury.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an Automatic
Technology service agent or suitably qualified person.
Make sure that the door is fully open before driving in or out of the garage
and fully closed before leaving the driveway.
Make sure that remote controls are kept out of reach of children.
Install the (optional) wall switch or (optional) wall mounted
transmitter in a location where the garage door is visible, but
out of the reach of children at a height of at least 1.8 metres
from the floor.
Important Safety Instructions

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Operation
To open or close the door simply press a button on a TrioCode™ handheld
transmitter, or optional wall switch for two seconds. During open and close cycles
the door can be stopped by pressing the button again. The next actuation will
move the door in the opposite direction.
TrioCode™ Code Hopping Technology
Every time a TrioCode™ transmitter is used a new security code is randomly
generated from over 4.29 billion possibilities. This greatly enhances the security
of the system and makes “code grabbing” a thing of the past
These transmitters also overcome interference issues by simultaneously sending a
signal over three different frequencies. Even if two of the three signals are jammed,
the system will still work.
S-ALPS (Semi Automatic Limits Positioning System)
The S-ALPS system does away with manual adjustment of the door’s limits position
using mechanical parts, such as cams and microswitches. During installation the
handheld transmitter can be programmed to set the limits positions.
ISS (intelligent safety obstruction system)
While the door is performing a close cycle, should it hit an obstacle or be restricted in some
manner, it will automatically reverse. The amount of force the door should encounter before
reversing is automatically adjusted by the doors control system during the initial installation of the
automatic door opener. The door will also stop if restricted whilst opening. The Safety Obstruction
Force should be checked monthly.
Auto courtesy light
The courtesy light comes on automatically for three minutes whenever the door is activated. The light can also
be operated independently of the door by coding a dedicated button on a transmitter.
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Automatic Technology
GDO-11v1 Ero™ Overhead Garage Door Opener.
Designed to suit sectional overhead and one piece
tilt up doors, the components and materials used
ensure this opener will provide years of smart,
simple and secure operation. Listed below
are some of the many features:

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SmartSolar™ and Battery Backup Compatibility (optional)
The opener can be fitted with a SmartSolar™ or Battery Backup kit for operation in the
event of a power outage, or where mains power access is not available.
NOTE: If the door is the only entrance to the garage, and a battery backup kit is
not fitted, a keyed cable release should be fitted externally to the garage.
Vacation mode
A hand held transmitter can be programmed to lock and unlock all other
transmitters that have been programmed into the openers’ memory. The vacation
mode can be used when the door is left idle for long periods of time.
Pet/Pedestrian mode
The transmitter can be programmed to open the door to an adjustable partial
height so that the family pet can enter and exit the garage at any time. You may also
wish to open the door to a height suitable only for pedestrian access.
Photo Electric (PE) Beam (optional)
The opener has an input to connect a PE Beam for extra safety.
Manual operation
The opener is equipped with a unique manual disengaging device. If the power to the opener
is disrupted, the door can be put into manual mode by pulling down on the string handle on an
angle towards the door. This allows for manual operation of the door. To re-engage the opener, pull
the string handle away from the door.

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Operating Controls
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Terminal Block.
24V PWR is used to power photo electric beam.
PE (Input) for photo electric beam for safety.
PE (0v) is used to power photo electric beam.
GND is used with OSC input or AUX out put
O/S/C INPUT is used for the connection of a wired switch (momentary contact). This switch
can then be used to open, stop or close the door. Install the wall switch in a location where
the switch is out of reach of children and the garage door is visible.
AUX (output) can be used to control alarm system .
CODING LED (red) light flashes when a code is being stored or when a transmitter button is pressed.
DOOR CODE BUTTON is used for storing or erasing transmitter buttons for door operation
DOOR STATUS LED (Yellow)
SET button (Orange) is used during the installation phase together with the Open and MINUS (-) buttons
to set the door limit positions. The Set button is also used to re-initialize the Opener.
OPERATE button (Yellow) is used during installation to test the open, stop and close cycles for the
opener. The opener has to be initialised by the SET button to make the OPERATE button operable.
FORCE MARGIN SET Button: The obstruction force margin is set automatically during installation. The
margin can be adjusted manually using the Force Margin Set button (White). Holding the Force Margin Set
button and pressing PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) buttons will increase or decrease the amount of force. The Force
Margin Set should only be used if environmental factors (wind, etc.) affect the door’s operation.
OPEN LIMIT LED (green) the LED is very helpful during installation. It illuminates and flashes when the
door is opening and remains steady on when the open limit position has been reached.
PLUS (+) button (green) is used during installation to help set the open limit position. Pressing and holding
this button will move the door in the open direction, releasing stops the door.
NOTE: The safety obstruction detection is inoperable when the PLUS (+) button is used to move door.
CLOSE LIMIT LED (red) the LED is very helpful during installation. It illuminates and flashes when the
door is closing and remains steady on when the close limit position has been reached.
MINUS (-) button (red) is used during installation to help set the close limit position. Pressing and holding
this button will move the door in the close direction. Movement stops when the button is released.
NOTE: The safety obstruction detection is inoperable when the CLOSE button is used to move door.
DATUM ADJUST SCREW is used during limits set up to indicate the mid point of the door’s travel.
10A FUSE
PROG INPUT is used to connect the Automatic Technology Handheld Programmer “PG-3” for editing
control and receiver functions, accessing diagnostic tools, and activating special features and operating
modes.
JP1 SOLAR CONNECTOR the shunt must be fitted for solar operation.
COURTESY LIGHT 15 watts 24 volts festoon type globe is used for courtesy light.
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GDO-11v1 Multipiece C Rail And Accessory
1 x GDO-11v1 Ero™ drive unit (Fig. 2)
1 x TrioCode™ Transmitter pack (Fig. 2)
(Pack includes 1x four button keyring transmitter and
1x two button keyring transmitter with batteries)
2 x Door attachment arms (Fig. 2)
1 x Accessory and hardware pack (Fig. 2)
1 x Chain (Fig. 2)
1 x C rail track pack (Fig. 2)
(Pack includes two C rail sleeves and three C rail tracks)
1 x Shuttle assembly (Fig. 2)
1 x Installation Manual
Power Head And Accessory pack
1 x GDO-11v1 Ero™ drive unit (Fig. 3)
1 x TrioCode™ Transmitter pack (Fig. 3)
(Pack includes 1x four button keyring transmitter and
1x two button keyring transmitter with batteries)
2 x Door attachment arms (Fig. 3)
1 x Accessory and hardware pack (Fig. 3)
1 x Installation Manual
Pre-Assembled Single Piece C-Rail
Note: The chain in the single piece rail has been
tensioned by the factory.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If modification to the track length
is required, adjustment must be made to the drive end
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