Cartell CP-4 User manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CP-4 AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER
1. SERIAL NUMBER
There is a barcode serial number on the boom
of “puck” and on the product box. When calling to
talk about your product, please have this number
handy.
PRODUCT
CODE
YEAR
MADE
SERIAL
NUMBER
2. TRENCH PIPE & CABLE
NOTE:
Warranty
void if
cable not
run in
conduit
3. CONDUIT & SLIP JOINT
Aer pulling cable through plasc conduit, insert
conduit inside slip joint on “puck.”
DO NOT GLUE (to un-install later, if needed).
NOTE: IN MOST CASES DO NOT
ADJUST SENSITIVITY OR REMOVE LID.
5. TEST SENSITIVITY
4. CONNECT TO GATE
RED
BLACK
POWER +
WHITE COMMON
YELLOW EXIT N.C.
BLUE EXIT N.O.
POWER ─
DUAL EXIT TERMINAL SINGLE EXIT TERMINAL
RED POWER +
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE FREE EXIT
or OPEN
TERMINAL
GND or COM
CP-4 works with all gate operators―powered or
solar, single or dual free exit terminals.
VOLTAGE CURRENT
8-24 VAC
8-30 VDC
Standby: 30-70 µA
Alarm: 40-60 mA
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
HIGH (Default)
Detects vehicle going
5 MPH 12-14’ away
1 & 2 in OFF position
MEDIUM
Detects vehicle going
5 MPH 6-8’ away
1 ON & 2 OFF position
LOW
Detects vehicle going
5 MPH 2-4’ away
1 & 2 in ON position
1 2
ON
1 2
ON
1 2
ON
6. BURY CONDUIT & “PUCK”
Trigger gate by swinging steel over puck (or
driving by). If gate opens correctly, bury conduit
and puck at least 5" - 8" below surface.
80' - 100'
12'
NOTE: DIP SWITCH
COLOR MAY VARY
• Trench 1/2" PVC pipe
to placement of CP-4
• Smooth out enre
length of cable before
pulling thru PVC pipe
• Gently pull cable thru
PVC pipe (may need
wire lubricant)
NOTE: HIGHEST SENSITIVITY
IS WITH DIP SWITCHES IN
THE OFF POSITION
IF ANIMALS TRAMPLING ON TOP OF BURIED
PUCK OPEN THE GATE, BURY PUCK DEEPER, PACK
DIRT AROUND IT, AND MAKE IT IMMOVABLE.
Technical Specifications
Power Required 8–24 VAC or 8–30 VDC
Stand-By Current 30–70 Microamps (μA)
Alarm Current 30–40 Milliamps (mA)
Relay Time 2–3 seconds
Relay Contacts SPDT, floating, N.O. or N.C. (Form C)
Relay Contact
Rating
1 amp/24 VDC
(1 mA at 5 VDC min. load)
Enclosure Rating IP68
Strength Rating 9.53 ton-force
8646 kgf
Temperature Range -25° F. – +140° F.
-32° C. – 60° C.
Dimensions 4.5 in. dia. x 2.5 in. high
11.43 cm dia. x 6.35 cm high
Weight 5 lbs. (2.7 KG) with 100 ft. cable
The CP-4 complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: CP-4 IS NOT A SAFETY. YOU MUST
ADD EXTERNAL SAFETY WHEN USING CP-4.
• CP-4 may be installed above ground by screwing
“puck” directly to an immovable object.
• If installed above ground, use conduit to
mechanically protect cable (animals will eat).
• Car should be going at least 5 MPH at sensor
to be detected.
Install CP-4 at least:
• 6-10 feet away from buried power, telephone,
or invisible dog fence
• 10 feet away from natural gas lines
• 20 feet away from power pole with a
transformer
• 100 feet back from railroad trac
• 200 feet away from high power substaon
power lines
• 80-100 feet back from gate operator
RETURNING MERCHANDISE
CONSUMER: Contact your installer
INSTALLER: CALL BEFORE DIGGING UP
Call (717) 532-0033, opon 1 to troubleshoot
and receive a Return Merchandise Authorizaon
(R.M.A.) number. Write R.M.A. number on return
shipping box and any correspondence included
with defecve product.
DISTRIBUTOR: Send installers directly to Cartell,
cing 717-532-0033( opon 1) as phone number.
5 YEAR WARRANTY
All Cartell products are warranted
against defects in material and
workmanship for ve years. This
warranty does not cover defects
caused by, but not limited to: acts
of God, improper installaon,
abuse, re damage, electrical
surges, integrated system failures,
improper lid/gasket installaon, overghtening
screws, stripping screw holes, and damage to
cable caused by slicing, pulling, tangling, improper
splicing, and failure to run cable in non-metallic
conduit.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
TECH SUPPORT 717-532-0033, opon 1
RMAs 717-532-0033, opon 1
SHIPPING 717-532-0033, opon 2
ACCOUNTING 717-532-0033, opon 3
INSIDE SALES 717-532-0033, opon 4
EMAIL inf[email protected]om
ORDERING
(Distributors only) orders@cartell.com
ADDRESS 510 West King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
WEBSITE www.cartell.com
Copyright © 2020 by Cartell
WARNING: This product can expose
you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile,
which is know to the State of California
to cause cancer. For more information,
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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