Cartell CP-4 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CP-4 AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER*
1. SERIAL NUMBER
There is a barcode serial number on the boom
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
Aer pulling cable through plasc conduit,
insert conduit inside slip joint on “puck.”
DO NOT GLUE (to un-install later, if needed).
NOTE: IN MOST CASES SENSITIVITY
WILL NOT NEED TO BE ADJUSTED.
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. Connect wires as follows:
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 2-3’ away
1 & 2 in ON position
1 2
ON
1 2
ON
1 2
ON
6. BURY CONDUIT & “PUCK”
Test unit with gate by swinging steel over
puck (or driving vehicle by). If it opens the gate
correctly, nish installaon by burying conduit
and puck 3-5" below surface.
80' - 100'
12' Note: Dip switch
color may vary
• Trench 1/2" PVC pipe
to placement of CP-4
• Smooth out enre
length of cable before
pulling thru PVC pipe
• Gently pull cable thru
PVC pipe (may need
wire lubricant)
*Patent Pending

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 IP67
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
Weight 5 lbs. with 100 ft. cable
The CP-4 complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operaon is subject to the following two
condions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operaon.
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
• CP-4 may be installed above ground by
screwing “puck” directly to an immovable
post or building
• 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 trac
• 200 feet away from high power substaon
power lines
• 80-100 feet back from gate operator
RETURNING MERCHANDISE
CONSUMER: Contact your installer
INSTALLER: CALL BEFORE DIGGING UP
Call [phone], opon 1 to troubleshoot
and receive a Return Merchandise Authorizaon
(R.M.A.) number. Write R.M.A. number on return
shipping box and any correspondence included
with defecve product.
DISTRIBUTOR: Send installers directly to Cartell,
using 717-532-0033, opon 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 installaon, abuse,
re damage, electrical surges,
integrated system failures, improper lid/gasket
installaon, and damage to cable (if applicable)
caused by slicing, pulling, tangling, improper
splicing or not running in non-metalic conduit.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
TECH SUPPORT 717-532-0033, opon 1
RMA’s 717-532-0033, opon 1
SHIPPING 717-532-0033, opon 2
ACCOUNTING 717-532-0033, opon 3
INSIDE SALES 717-532-0033, opon 4
EMAIL [e-mail]
ORDERING
(Distributors only) order[email protected]
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Shippensburg, PA 17257
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