D.A.C.E SOLO Operating instructions

SOLO and SPRINT
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INDEX
INTRODUCTION; RECOMMENDATIONS LEGAL REQUIREMENTS P3
RECOMMENDED TOOLS P4
GENERAL INFORMATION P5
GENERAL SITE LAYOUT P6
OPERATOR LAYOUT P7
SITE INFORMATION P8
GATE MASS, START UP RUNNING FORCE P9
REMOVING THE LID P10
MANUAL OVERRIDE P10
PC BOARD LAYOUT P11
ELECTRICAL WIRING (SOLO 500; CONDO) P12
ELECTRICAL WIRING CONDO AC/DC ONLY P13
ANCHORING THE OPERATOR P14
SECURING THE OPERATOR TO THE FOUNDATION PLATE P15
MOUNTING THE MAGNET P15
MOUNTING THE RACK P16
FILLING THE GEARBOX WITH OIL (CONDO CONDO AC/DC ONLY P17
SETTING THE MOTOR DIRECTION P17
PROGRAMMING THE OPERATOR P17
DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD P18
LCD SCREEN P18 - 19
LED INDICATIONS ON MAIN PC BOARD P20
SETTING PARTY MODE P21
SETTING OVERCURRENT SENSITIVITY P21
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL STATUS LED P22
WIRING INFRARED SAFETY BEAMS P22
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL RECEIVER P23
CONNECTING A VEHICLE DETECTOR P24
CONNECTING A SOLAR PANEL P25
DIPSWITCH SETTINGS P26
PROGRAMMING ERASING REMOTES P27
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS P28
WARRANTY P28
ADVERTORIAL P30 - 31

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Congratulations on your purchase of a D.A.C.E gate operator. D.A.C.E has proven to be a leader in
the automation field and strives to manufacture high quality products using the latest technology
available. D.A.C.E. is constantly working on upgrading their products to bring you, the customer, a
product of the highest quality. Other products manufactured by D.A.C.E. include:-
•Swing gate operators: DuraSwing
•Infra-red safety beams: DuraOptics
•Remotes and receivers : DuraTronic
•Slide gate operators: SOLO 500; CONDO CONDO AC/DC
•Vehicle detection loop: DuraLoop
It is recommended that an experienced gate installer is used to install your gate operator. If you intend
installing this operator yourself please read this manual carefully before any installation begins.
D.A.C.E has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that the gate operator is safe to install and use.
However it must be remembered that a gate is a heavy piece of moving equipment and may cause
serious damage or injury if the gate strikes an object or person. The gate operator has built in collision
sensing electronics. Having struck an object the gate will stop and reopen, however this does mean
that the gate will physically strike the object before it stops. It is therefore strongly recommended that
DuraOptics infrared safety beams are installed to reduce the risk of the gate striking an object.
Note: The installation of beams does not guarantee against the gate striking an object in its path.
Ensure the following items are checked before any installation is done:
• The rail is level – the gate must not move on its own at any stage.
• The wheels are turning freely and are not jammed.
• The gate is not bent or bowed in any way.
• The rail has sufficient end stops so that the gate can never run off the end of the rail.
• The portal is constructed in such a way that the gate can not fall over.
• The rollers are turning freely and are not jammed.
• The anti lift device is sufficient in order to stop the gate from being lifted off the rail.
• The gate mass or start-up force does not exceed the maximum as stated in the specifications.
• The gate does not jam in the catch bracket when closing or opening.
• Extreme care should be taken when automating a gate that is constructed out of any solid type
of material such as wood, as wind resistance can cause over current problems.
• The gate must not exceed the maximum number of operations stated in the specifications.
If any of the above points are not satisfactory do not install the operator until all the points are rectified.
Remember that if a gate causes damage or injury due to faulty installation then the installer of the
equipment will be held liable.
• It is recommended that your local E.C.A. (Electrical Contractors Association) is contacted in
order to obtain the legal wiring regulations pertaining to the area.
• Electrical Shock may occur while installing this equipment.
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• Injury or death by electrocution may lead to law suits against the installer/homeowner.
• If you intend to run 230V/AC directly from the Mains supply (house supply) to the transformer,
the wiring should be done by a qualified/registered electrician. This is a legal requirement and
failure to do so may lead to non-compliance of property or law suits against the property owner
in the event of an accident.
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• It is a legal requirement to run all cabling in conduit. The power supply must be run in a
separate conduit to ANY other cables.
• Mains supply may only be run in a guarded cable. Under no circumstances may 230V/AC be
run using Communication cable, Ripcord or Cabtyre.
• Ensure that all electrical power is switched off before any electrical connections are made.
• Do not open, tamper or modify any of the electrical components of this equipment in any way.
• Do not attempt to repair the equipment, this should only be done by a qualified D.A.C.E. tech-
nician.
• D.A.C.E will not be held liable for any accident / incident resulting in damage, injury or death
ensuing from the installation of the automatic gate operator.
• Although these operators have built-in collision sensing, substantial damage may still occur.
For this reason DuraOptics safety beams should be used on all installations.
• Do not allow children to play near or with any gate, gate operator or remote control.
• It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the gate is in good working condition before
automating the gate.
• D.A.C.E cannot be held responsible for any gates bumping the ends stops when a gate on a
slope is automated.
• It must be noted that an automatic gate is a heavy piece of equipment and injury, even death,
may occur due to incorrect installation or operation of the equipment. There are a number of
areas that may cause entrapment which could lead to injury.
• Do not operate the gate unless within direct sight.
INTRODUCTION, RECOMMENDATIONS & LEGAL REQUIREMENTS cont
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
● Drilling machine ● Steel masonry drill bits
● 8mm / 13mm / 17mm Spanners ● Assorted screwdrivers
● 13 / 17mm Socket ● Spirit level
● Spade ● Pick
● Multimeter ● Tape measure
• Wire cutters ● Angle grinder
● Hacksaw ● Hammer
Shaded areas show the possible entrapment areas of an automated gate.

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•Auto-close: allows the gate to close automatically after a selected period of time. If Auto-close is
selected, DuraOptics Infrared Safety Beams should be fitted.
• Multi-user mode: used in town house situation, allows the gate to open and will not accept any
other trigger while opening, thus preventing accidental closure on a vehicle/person.
•Pedestrian access: allows only partial opening of the gate and will auto-close after 6 seconds.
•Anti-lift device: stops the gate being lifted off the rail.
•Battery: the battery is used to drive the operator. (The CONDO AC/DC operator can operate with-
out a battery). The mains power supply is used to charge the battery only. I n the case of a mains
power failure, the battery will continue to operate the operator until it runs flat. This should be for ±
two days under normal conditions. The LCD will show “MA NS FA L” if the mains power has
failed and ”LOW BATT” if the battery is going flat.
•Battery Back-up: the CONDO AC/DC uses mains power to drive the operator, and the battery is
used in the case of mains power failure.
•Safety Beams: These reduce the risk of the gate closing on a vehicle. DuraOptics (DOPT01)
beams should always be used when auto-close is selected.
•Transformer: the transformer reduces the 230V mains power to 16 VAC.
•Charger module: the on-board charger receives 16 VAC from the transformer and then delivers a
trickle charge to maintain ± 13.4 VDC charge to the battery.
•Main PC board: this is the printed circuit board that contains all the electronic components that
operate the operator.
•Remote/Transmitter: this is usually a hand held device which transmits a radio signal to the re-
ceiver to trigger the gate (DuraTronic TM002,TM003, TM004, TM006)
•Receiver: the receiver triggers the operator after receiving a radio signal from the transmitter.
•Test button: this is a button on the main PC Board that can be used to activate the operator. This
is usually used during the programming of the operator.
•Rack: this is a length of toothed gear mounted on the gate.
•Pinion gear: this is the gear on the operator that meshes with the rack gear on the gate to move
the gate.
•Foundation plate: this is the steel plate that is mounted to a concrete plinth in the ground. The
operator is mounted onto the foundation plate using the three mounting bolts.
•Thumbwheel: this allows the operator to be put into Manual Override mode so that the gate can
be pushed open/closed by hand.
•Free exit vehicle loop detector: this allows the gate to automatically open when a vehicle drives
over a loop in the driveway.
•B A C mode: “Beams Auto Close”. This allows the gate to close as soon as a vehicle passes
through the Infrared Safety Beams. This prevents the gate going to the fully open position unnec-
essarily and remaining open awaiting the Auto-Close function to close the gate.
•Theft deterrent bracket: Deters the tampering or theft of an operator.
• Collision sensing/over current: When the gate is moving and it strikes an object, the software
will sense the obstruction due to the higher current draw, this will prompt the operator to stop. If
the over current is detected while the gate is closing, then the gate will stop and reopen at slow
speed. If the over current is detected while the gate is opening, the gate will stop and remain still.
The gate will close on the next trigger that it receives or after the auto-close time has expired. It
should be noted that D.A.C.E. recommends the use of DuraOptics safety beams on all installa-
tions to minimise the chance of the gate closing while there is an object in its path.
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• End stop: a physical stopper preventing the gate from running off the end of the rail and causing
injury or damage.
• Intercom: equipment that allows communication between the gate and the house.
• LCD Screen: indicates information regarding the operator status.
• Manual override: allows the gate to be moved manually.
• Party-mode: allows the gate to remain open even when auto-close is selected.
• Positive close: This means that the gate will close up against the end stop / gate post leaving no gap
between the gate and the stop. This ensures that any potential electrical contacts of an electric fence
make a solid connection when the gate is closed.
GENERAL INFORMATION cont
GENERAL SITE LAYOUT
1. End stop - minimum 70mm high
2. Anti-lift device / rollers
3. Rail
4. Gate operator.
5. Magnet
6. Rack
7. Goose neck with intercom gate station
8. Catch bracket
9. DuraOptics Infrared Safety Beams
10. 80mm wheels.
11. Conduit carrying electrical cables (max. 16volts only)
12. Pillar courtesy lights
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5
8
7
6
3
4
2
9
11
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OPERATOR LAYOUT
A. Conduit entry holes.
B. 4 Holes for bolting the plate to the concrete
plinth.
C. Jacking bolts to secure the operator to the
plate and for height adjustment.
C.
A.
B.
SOLO/SPRINT
FOUNDAT ON
PLATE
A. 12V 7AH Battery
B. LCD Screen
C. Main PC Board
D. 12V DC Electric Motor
E. Manual override access door
with lock
F. Override access key
G. Transformer
H. Cable risers
B. H.
C.
A.
D.
E.
F.
G
SOLO/SPRINT
OPERATOR

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SITE INFORMATION
The site should be evaluated before the installation begins. The following items should be checked.
• The operator should be installed above flood level to avoid any water damage to the operator.
• To avoid the operator from malfunctioning the rail should be level and above ground level.
This will help to keep debris out of the path of the wheels. Any debris lying on the rail may
cause the gate to jam or the PC Board to blow a fuse.
• The gate must not move on its own when left in any position along the rail, if this does occur,
the rail must be leveled before the gate is automated.
• Keep all trees, branches, bushes and other growth clear of the gate. Failure to do this may
lead to the gate jamming.
It is extremely important to evaluate the gate that is to be automated before any automation is done.
The following points must be checked. All of the points mentioned below are common causes of gate
problems if not checked.
Ensure that the end stops are secure.
Min. height 70mm.
It is recommended that 16mm round
bar is used to assist with the smooth
operation of the gate.
Recommended 80mm dia. wheels.

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Rollers must roll freely.
The roller mounting bracket can be
used as an anti-lift device.
All precautions must be taken to ensure that the
gate cannot run free of the rollers. A device can
be fabricated and fitted to prevent this
The gate must not jam in the catch brac et when
opening or closing as this may cause the opera-
tor to over current or the fuse to blow.
The catch bracket must be used
as an anti-lift device.
MAX GATE MASS, START UP FORCE & RUNNING FORCE
It is important to check the start up force of the gate before the operator is installed. Place the gate in
the fully closed position. Using a fishing scale, pull the gate open and check the kilogram force re-
quired to start the gate rolling. This is the start-up force.
At no stage while moving the gate must the reading exceed the force shown in the table below.
OPERATOR MAX GATE MASS MAX START UP
FORCE
MAX RUNNING
FORCE
SOLO 500 500kg 18kgF 12kgF
The D.A.C.E warranty will be void if the gate mass, start up force or running force
exceeds the specifications as per the table below

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REMOVING THE LID
Step 4: Before putting the gate back into operational mode, place the gate back in the position it was
in step 2.
Step 5: Turn the thumbwheel anti-clockwise to re-engage the operator. Move the gate until you hear a
click.
Step 6: The gate must always be operated at least three times after it has been placed back into op-
erational mode. This is called Calibration Mode as it recalibrates the gates end stoppers.
PLACING THE OPERATOR IN MANUAL OVERRIDE
STEP 2
Pull out the pin (the pin will move about 5 mm).
The lid can now be removed
STEP 1
Open the access door
SOLO/CONDO
OPERATORS
Step 1: Unlock and open the access door (as in step 1 above).
Step 2: To prevent the gate from knocking the end stoppers after reactivating the gate later, be sure to
take note of the current position of the gate before proceeding to step 3.
Step 3: Turn the thumbwheel clockwise until the gate is free to move.
Thumbwheel

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PC BOARD LAYOUT
The PC Board is a sensitive piece of electronic equipment and should be handled with care.
• Never connect or remove wires on a PC Board while there is power on the board as this may
lead to damage.
• Never touch the board with any metal object.
• Never allow the board to get water on it as this may lead to short circuiting and corrosion and
will lead to the board malfunctioning.
• No insecticide or other sprays should be used on a PC Board.
• Do not attempt to repair the PC Board. Any repairs must be carried out by an authorized
agent.
• Do not apply 230volts to the board (16 VAC and 12 VDC only).
• Never reverse the polarity of the battery wires as this will lead to extensive damage.
The charger circuit on the PC Board has a rectifier which converts AC voltage to DC voltage, this will
generate some heat on the rectifier heat sink. Care should be taken that no wires touch the heat sink
as this may cause the plastic insulation of the wire to melt and may lead to a short circuit.
Auxiliary
connectors
Open / close
LED
Dipswitches
Motor wire
connectors
20 amp
motor fuses
16 VAC connector
from transformer
Earth wire
Battery wires
(red black)
Pluggable
Charger
Test button
Remote
learn
Current
sensing pots
Rev Counter
Marker
Light/lock

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ELECTRICAL WIRING (SOLO & SPRINT OPERATORS ONLY)
• Ensure that ALL power is switched off or isolated before any connections are made.
• The transformer must be plugged into a normal plug socket in the house. 16 VAC is then run
directly to the PC board 16V AC connection
• Do not open or tamper with the transformer as this may cause electrical shock (this will also void
any warranty).
• The Earth wire on the PC Board must be connected from the E on the transformer. Alternatively the
Earth wire must be connected to an earth spike buried in the ground.
• The cable should be run in a 500mm deep trench in a water proof conduit and must be terminated
inside the operator.
• The conduit should have no sharp bends in it as this may cause problems in the future if the cable
needs to be pulled out and replaced.
• There must be no joins in the cable underground.
• The cable should be a three core 1.5mm cable.
• Do not use Communication cable as this will void any warranty and is illegal.
• Do not run 230V in the same conduit a 16 VAC.
SOLO
SPRINT
operator
Transformer
will be
damaged if
not wired
correctly.
Transformer Main PC Board
16 VAC
500
Recommended distance = 50
EARTH

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ANCHORING THE OPERATOR
It is very important that the operator is mounted on a firm foundation that can not move or become
loose over time. The foundation should be constructed from concrete. The size of the plinth should be
about 300 by 300 mm square and about 200mm deep. The foundation plate supplied with the operator
must be securely mounted to the concrete using coach screws and plugs. The foundation plate can
also be welded to the gate rail if need be. The concrete should be allowed sufficient time to set before
the operator is mounted onto the plate.
Allow concrete to set and then place the
foundation plate onto the concrete plinth
3
Foundation plate
Place concrete plinth here
GATE CLOSING TO THE LEFT
Place concrete plinth here
GATE CLOSING TO THE RIGHT
2
Place the conduit in the correct position before filling the
hole with concrete. Flexible conduit may also be used.
4
Trim the conduit and the cable to the correct length
before placing the operator onto the foundation
plate.
Use 8mm coach screws to
mount the foundation plate
to the concrete
Dig a hole about 300mm
1
Top view Gate
25mm
SOLO/SPRINT
Foundation Plate NOTE: measurement is
dependant on the type of
rac used.
Always pre-measure the rac
before fixing the foundation
plate.

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When anchoring the operator, it is important to ensure that the following points are checked:
• The electrical cable is in place.
• The concrete is fully set.
• The operator foundation mountings are secure and can not move or become loose.
• The operator should be set level and parallel to the gate.
• The operator must be set above the flood level or if this is not possible, a flood proof wall should
be constructed around the operator.
SECURING THE OPERATOR TO THE FOUNDATION PLATE
Conduit
Jack-up
nuts for
adjusting
the operator
height.
Concrete
plinth
8mm coach screws in plugs
S DE V EW
MOUNTING THE MAGNET
700 mm Magnet
After placing the operator onto the three jack-up
bolts, place the three clamping nuts and washers
over the bolts to clamp the operator in place.
TOP V EW
Anti-lift device
and rollers
PC
Gate in CLOSED position!
Place
washers
here if gap
is not
correct.
Maximum gap between the magnet
and the motor cover of 3 mm
Measure 700mm from the centre of the
pinion gear towards the closed end of
the gate. If it is not possible to mount the
magnet at 700mm, this distance may be
increased slightly. DO NOT invert the
magnet. If the magnet is moved for any
reason after the operator has been
programmed, then the motor will have to
be re-programmed.
The gap between the operator cover and the
magnet, when the magnet passes the motor,
must not exceed 3mm. To check this, manually
move the gate until the magnet is directly over
the pinion gear then measure between the mag-
net and the motor lid. If the gap is more than
3mm, place washers behind the magnet until the
correct gap is achieved
3mm
45mm
Ensure that the magnet is fixed to the rack 45mm
from the edge of the base to the centre of the
magnet.

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MOUNTING THE RACK
The rack is attached to the gate by means of self drilling TEK screws. These TEK screws have a built
in drill bit at the tip of the screw. The rack meshes with the pinion gear on the operator which then
drives the gate.
It is very important that the rack is mounted securely and that the rack meshes with the pinion gear for
the full length of the gate . Any section of rack that meshes to too tight or too loose will cause prob-
lems with the operation of the gate.
Step 1: ensure that the operator is at least 7 mm above the ground level and that the gate is in the
closed position. Fig A
Step 2: place a piece of the rack on the pinion of the operator, ensuring that the teeth of the rack and
the pinion mesh correctly.
Step 3: now fasten the rack to the gate using the TEK screws. The TEK screw should be placed in the
centre of the slot in the rack so as to allow for adjustment later. FIG B
Step 4: push the gate towards the open position continuing to secure the rack to the full length of the
gate. Ensure that the rack is securely meshed with the pinion at all times during this operation.
Repeat step 4 until the full length of rack is attached to the gate.
Step 5: using the jack-up bolts under the operator, drop the operator 2mm, this allows a slight gap
between the teeth of the rack and the pinion so as to prevent any binding or tight spots on the rack.
FIG C
Step 6: push the gate all the way open and closed to check that the rack is meshing with the pinion for
the complete length of the gate.
Check that the rack is not touching the operator while running and also check that the rack covers at
least three quarters of the pinion at all times when viewed from above.
Drop operator height by
2 mm when rack is
secured to gate.
Start with 7 mm space
5mm
2mm
C
Place the TEK screws as shown below
for the complete length of rack.
Place TEK screw here
B
7mm
A
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE RACK
IS MOUNTED AS SHOWN AND NOT
INVERTED , AS THIS MAY CAUSE
OBSTRUCTION SENSING PROBLEMS.

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VERY MPORTANT: GEARBOX MUST BE F LLED W TH THE SUPPL ED O L BEFORE
COMM SS ON NG THE OPERATOR.
FILLING THE GEARBOX OIL
The gearbox oil level needs to be topped up
periodically. Remove the oil level screw and
add oil until the oil just starts to run out of the
hole.
REPLACE THE SCREW!!!
Oil level screw
Use S A E 75W/90 oil to refill the gearbox
Fill the gearbox as shown bellow. The entire
bottle (70ml) needs to be emptied into the
gearbox.
SETTING THE MOTOR DIRECTION
When programming the operator the gate must always move to the closed position first. If the operator
opens first, reverse the motor direction by swopping the motors wires as per below and then
reprogram the operator.
PROGRAMMING THE OPERATOR
To program the operator follow the steps below.
1. Remove all power from the main PC Board.
2. Manually open the gate 1m -1.5m (this will be the pedestrian opening distance).
3. Engage the gearbox.
4. Switch dipswitch 1 on.
5. Apply battery power only. The Open, Close and Status LEDs will flash rapidly.
6. Press “TEST” button.
7. The gate MUST drive to the CLOSED end stopper and then drive to the OPEN end stopper
(the LEDs will remain flashing).
Swop the Blue/Black motor
wires to change the motor
direction.
Main
PC Board
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PROGRAMMING THE OPERATOR cont
8. Switch dipswitch 1 off.
Programming is now complete.
In step 5, the gate must close first. If the gate opens first, then the motor wires must be reversed. This
will change the operator direction. (See Setting the motor direction)
Do not connect any other auxiliary wires to the PC Board until the operator is fully programmed.
• Do not allow the infrared beams to be interrupted during the programming procedure.
• Before pressing the Test Button in step 6, ensure the gate is clear of any obstacles.
• Remove all power before connecting auxiliary equipment.
DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD (D B C)
The Digital Business Card (D.B.C) enables the installer to load his company details onto the operator
LCD. These details will constantly display on the LCD so that the installer can be called when techni-
cal assistance is required or a service is due.
For the installer to load his company details the following steps must be followed:
Step 1: Acquire a D.B.C.
Step 2: Installer details to be loaded onto D.B.C by dealer, merchant or agent of D.A.C.E products.
Step 3: Keep D.B.C at all times for future installations.
Step 4: When installation is complete remove all power from the operator (this includes mains power).
Step 5: Insert D.B.C on pins labelled DIGITAL B/CARD.
Step 6: Apply power to main PC Board.
Step 7: Remove D.B.C.
LCD SCREEN
The LCD is an easy to use screen that gives the owner / installer information regarding programming
and operator status. Whenever the operator is programmed or a fault occurs, refer to the screen for
diagnostic assistance. In certain cases the screen will give a message that reads “Call Technician’ this
means that the operator needs to be checked by an installer. The messages on the screen are gener-
ally self explanatory. However the following table gives a description of the messages and their mean-
ing.
Continued on pg. 19
Step 5: Insert
D.B.C into pins
labelled DIGITAL
B/CARD
Step 7:Remove
D.B.C
Step 6: Apply
power

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LCD SCREEN cont
MESSAGE MEAN NG / ACT ON
LOW BATTERY
THIS MESSAGE WILL SHOW AFTER INITIAL START UP, IF
THE LOW BATTERY MESSAGE REMAINS AFTER THE
OPERATOR IS TRIGGERED,CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE /
CHECK CHARGER VOLTAGE
MAINS FAIL CHECK THE MAINS POWER / CHECK TRANSFORMER /
CHECK CHARGER.
GATE CLOSED THE GATE IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
GATE OPEN THE GATE IS IN THE OPEN POSITION.
OBSTRUCTION
THE GATE HAS SENSED AN OBSTRUCTION. CHECK THE
WHEELS / ROLLERS/ RACK/ BRACKETS/ FUSES/ FORCE
SETTING POTS.
AUTO-CLOSE ACTIVE THE GATE IS SET TO AUTO CLOSE.
PARTY MODE THE GATE IS IN AUTO-CLOSE OVERRIDE .
PROGRAM MODE THE GATE IS IN PROGRAM MODE.
PROGRAMMING CLOSE POSTION THE GATE IS CLOSING WHILE PROGRAMMING.
BEAMS AC MODE THE BEAMS AUTO CLOSE MODE IS ACTIVE
PROGRAMMING OPEN POSITION THE GATE IS OPENING WHILE PROGRAMMING.
PROGRAMMING COMPLETE PUT
SWITCH 1 OFF THE PROGRAM IS COMPLETE.
SERVICE DUE THE OPERATOR REQUIRES A SERVICE.
NO REV PULSES FAULTY REV COUNTER, PC BOARD MOUNTING MAY BE
LOOSE, REV COUNTER MAGNET HOLDER IS BROKEN.
BEAMS BLOCKED THE INFRARED SAFETY BEAMS ARE BLOCKED /
FAULTY/ THE BEAMS DIPSWITCH IS OFF.
MARKER OK INDICATES WHEN THE MAGNET ON THE GATE IS
SENSED BY THE MARKER.
Some of the messages below have been shortened
to show the main message. Certain messages will
also show the action needed. LCD Screen

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LED INDICATIONS ON MAIN PC BOARD
STATUS LED .
ON: gate open or in motion.
OFF : mains power off
FLASH NG: this LED will flash once every 2 seconds when the gate is closed and the
mains power is on.
OPEN LED
ON: gate open.
CLOSED LED
ON: gate closed.
12V LED
ON: 12V output fuse ok.
OFF: 12V output fault.
NF LED
ON: infrared beams circuit is ok.
OFF: beams obstructed or faulty
TR G LED
This LED should be off at all times and will flash when receiving a trigger.
ON: permanent on indicates trigger fault
OFF: normal
PED LED
This LED should be off at all times and will flash when receiving a pedestrian trigger.
ON: permanent on indicates pedestrian trigger fault
OFF: normal
LOOP LED
ON: vehicle parked on ground loop
OFF: normal
REV
This LED will flash when receiving a pulse from the rev counter when gate is in
motion. If the LED does not flash when in motion this will indicate a faulty rev counter.
LOW BATT
This LED will flash indicating a low battery.
LED LAYOUT
CHARGE
TRIG
PED
LOOP
12/24V
INF
LED/STAT
OPEN
CLOSED
REV
LOW BATT

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SETTING PARTY MODE (AUTO-CLOSE OVERRIDE)
This function is normally used when the gate is required to stay open but Auto-close function is active.
• To set the party mode, push and hold the gate’s trigger button until the gate starts to open.
Release the trigger. The gate will now stay open until it is reset into normal operating mode.
• To reset the gate into normal operating mode, push the gate’s trigger button twice within three
seconds. The gate will now operate as normal.
SETTING OVERCURRENT SENSITIVITY
The PC Board is designed to detect overcurrents. This means that if the gate hits an object or is ob-
structed it will see an increase in the electrical current and the gates will stop driving.
The results of the detected overcurrent will be different depending on what the gate is doing at the
time of the overcurrent.
• If the gate is closing and an overcurrent is detected the gate will stop and then re-open.
• If the gate is opening and an overcurrent is detected, the gate will stop and will not move until it
receives another trigger; the auto-close time is reached or the obstruction has been removed.
Setting the overcurrent sensitivity:
The sensitivity can be adjusted dependent on gate’s requirements. It must be noted that if the sensitiv-
ity is set too low, the gate will drive harder when an obstruction is encountered increasing the risk of
injury or damage to a vehicle/object. Before adjusting the sensitivity check that the gate is operating
correctly i.e. dirt, branches or garden growth hindering operation etc.
There are two pots found on the PC Board. One pot is to set the open sensitivity and the other is to set
the close sensitivity.
• To decrease sensitivity (usually because a heavier gate is being automated or due to wear and
tear over time) use a small flathead screwdriver and turn the pot clockwise. The adjustment should
be done in very small increments, until the desired sensitivity is achieved. Use extreme caution
when setting the pots as this can cause severe injury or damage if the sensitivity is set too low.
• To increase sensitivity (usually because a very light gate is being automated) turn the pot anti-
clockwise. Take care not to set the pot too sensitive as this may cause the gate to overcurrent too
easily due to other external forces such as wind, small pebbles, leaves, sand etc.
CLOSED
POT
OPEN
POT
Flathead Screwdriver