DACE DURASLIDE SOLO User manual

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INDEX
INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….P2
WARRANTY . …………………………………………………………….P2
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND WARNINGS. ………………………..P3
RECOMMENDED TOOLS. ……………………………………………..P3
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS. ……………………………………………P4
MOTOR LAYOUT. ………………………………………………………..P5
SITE EVALUATION. ……………………………………………………..P6
GATE EVALUATION. ……………………………………………………P7
START-UP FORCE……………………………………………………….P8
REMOVING THE LID. …………………………………………………...P9
ELECTRICAL WIRING. ………………………………………………….P10—12
ANCHORING THE MOTOR. ……………………………………………P13
SECURING THE MOTOR. ……………………………………………...P14
MOUNTING THE RACK. ………………………………………………..P15
FILLING THE GEARBOX OIL. …………………………………………P16
MOUNTING THE MAGNET. ……………………………………………P16
MAIN P.C.BOARD LAYOUT. …………………………………………..P17
L.C.D. SCREEN. …………………………………………………………P18
SETTING THE MOTOR DIRECTION. ………………………………...P19
PROGRAMMING THE MOTOR. ……………………………………….P20
SETTING THE OVER-CURRENT. …………………………………….P21
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTES. …………………………………...P21
SETTING AUTO-CLOSE TIME. ……………………………………….P22
SETTING PARTY MODE. ……………………………………………...P22
SETTING MULTI-USER MODE. ……………………………………….P22
CONNECTING INFRA-RED SAFETY BEAMS. ……………………...P23
CONNECTING AND INTERCOM. ……………………………………..P24
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL RECEIVER. ………………………...P25
CONNECTING A VEHICLE LOOP DETECTOR. ……………………P26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. ……………………………………...P27

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INTRODUCTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Congratulations on purchasing your DURASLIDE gate motor. 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:-
•DuraSwing - Swing gate operators
•DuarDoor - Garage door operators
•DuraOptic - Infra-red safety beams
•DuraTronic - Remotes and receivers
•DuraSlide - Condo AC / DC Motor - AC motor with battery back-up.
•DuraLoop - Vehicle detection loop.
It is recommended that an experienced gate installer is used to install your gate motor. If you intend to
install this motor yourself, please read this manual carefully before any installation begins.
It is strongly recommended that DuraOptic safety beams are used on all installations, as this reduces
the risk of the gate closing on a pedestrian or vehicle.
It is also recommended that a Theft Deterrent Bracket is installed to deter any tampering with the mo-
tor.
NOTE : D.A.C.E. supplies a free on-board receiver with every motor. D.A.C.E. cannot guarantee the
range of the receiver due to interference or obstacles in the path of the receiver. Should more range
be required, it is recommended that an external DuraTronic receiver is used.
This automatic gate operator is NOT a security device. It is designed to make access to a premise
undemanding.
D.A.C.E. offers a Factory Warranty on this equipment. The following terms and conditions apply to ALL
warranty claims.
D.A.C.E. warrants the original purchaser, at the point of sale, that the product is in good working order and
is free from any defect.
ANY warranty claim must be accompanied by the original invoice.
The original purchaser is responsible for checking that the equipment is free from any visible defect before
it leaves the point of sale.
The warranty period is 24 months from date of MANUFACTURE.
The warranty is a “walk in “ warranty. No warranty claim will be entered into “on site”.
The equipment must be returned to the factory with the original invoice for any repair or
replacement. The transport cost is for the end users account.
If the equipment was purchased at a dealer, merchant or agent of D.A.C.E. the claim must be directed to
said merchant, dealer etc.
The warranty will not cover any of the following circumstances in any way.
•Incorrect installation of the equipment.
•Incorrect wiring of the equipment.
•Lightning, flooding, power-surge, fire, insect infestation or any form of abnormal use of the
equipment.NOTE the transformer is not guarantied in any manner, due to power fluctuations.
Any warranty claim must be inspected and tested by a D.A.C.E. agent before any further claim is
entered into.
WARRANTY

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•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.
•Injury or death by electrocution may lead to law suits against the installer/homeowner.
•If you intend to run 220V/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.
•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 220V/AC be run
using Communication, Ripcord Cables or Cabtyre.
•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 motor.
•Although the DuraSlide has built-in collision sensing, substantial damage may occur. For this
reason safety beams should be used on all installations.
•Do not allow children to play near or with any gate, gate motor or remote control.
•It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the gate is in good working condition before
automating the gate.
•Assorted screw drivers – Phillips and flat
•17mm spanner
•17mm Socket
•Tape Measure
•Spade
•Pick
•Spirit Level
•Drilling Machine
•Steel Drill Bits
•Masonry Drill Bits
•Hammer
•Multi Meter
•Side Cutters
•Hacksaw
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND WARNINGS FOR INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED TOOLS

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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
•Auto-close. Allows the gate to close automatically after a selected time period. (see DuraOptics)
•Multi –user mode. This is a setting used in town house situations where there are multiple triggers.
This setting will avoid the motor getting multiple triggers at the same time.
•Pedestrian access. This 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 motor. (The Condo AC/DC motor can operate without a
battery)
•Battery Back-up. The Condo AC/DC uses mains power to drive the motor, and the battery is used in
the case of mains power failure.
•DuraOptics. These are infra-red safety beams that reduce the risk of the gate closing on a vehicle.
DuraOptics should always be used when auto-close is selected.
•Transformer. The transformer reduces mains power (220 VAC) to 16 VAC. NOTE! The cable to be
used from the transformer to the Main P.C.Board must be a minimum of 1.5mm cable. Do not use
communications cable.
•Charger module. The on-board charger receivers 16 VAC from the transformer and then delivers a
trickle charge to maintain a constant 13.8 VDC charge to the battery.
•Main P.C.Board. The main P.C.Board is the printed circuit board that contains all the electronic
components that operate the motor. NOTE! always remove the power from the board before
connecting any out-put wires.
•Remote / transmitter. The transmitter transmits a radio signal to the receiver.
•Receiver. The receiver triggers the motor after receiving a radio signal from the transmitter.
•NOTE! If the range is not sufficient using the on-board receiver, an external receiver must be used.
•Test button. This is a button on the Main P.C.Board that can be used to activate the motor.
This button is used during programming of the motor.
•Rack. This is a length of toothed gear mounted on the gate.
•Pinion gear. This is the gear that meshes with the rack in order to drive the gate. NOTE! This is a
serviceable part.
•Foundation plate. This is the steel plate that is mounted to a concrete plinth in the ground. The motor
is mounted onto the foundation plate using the three mounting bolts.
•Thumbwheel. This allows the motor to be put into Manual Override mode so that the gate can be
operated by hand.
•Free exit vehicle loop detector. This is an optional extra that will allow the gate to automatically open
when a vehicle drives over a loop in the driveway.
•P.I.R.A.C. mode. This is “Passive Infra-Red Auto-Close”. This allows the gate to close as soon as a
vehicle passes through the Infra-Red safety beams. * Pending*
•Theft deterrent bracket. Deters anybody from opening the motor or trying to lift the lid.

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MOTOR LAY-OUT
4 HOLES TO PEG OR BOLT THE PLATE
CONDUIT ENTRY HOLES
FOUNDATION PLATE
12VOLT DC
ELECTRIC
MOTOR
MAIN P.C. BOARD
CABLE RISERS
12 VOLT BATTERY
TRANSFORMER
ACCESS DOOR WITH LOCK
L.C.D. SCREEN

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SITE EVALUATION
Mount the motor above the flood level or a flood proof wall must be built in order to retain any water from
entering the motor
Ensure that the rail is kept clear of all debris,
The site should be evaluated before the installation begins. The following items should be checked.
•Flood level. The motor should be above flood level to avoid any damage to the motor.
•The rail must be level and should be above ground level, this will assist with keeping debris out of
the path of the wheels. Any debris lying on the rail may cause the motor to over current.
•Trees and bushes must be cleared to allow for smooth operation. .
The rail should be above ground level
It is important to ensure that the rail is above the ground level, as this
reduces the chances of stones and other debris blocking the track and
jamming the wheels of the gate.
Keep all trees, bushes and other growth
clear of the gate. Failure to do this may lead
to the gate jamming.

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GATE EVALUATION
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 problems if
not checked.
The gate must not move on its own when left in any position on the rail.
Ensure that the end stops are secure.
Recommended 70mm high
Ensure that the wheels are turning freely.
Recommended 80mm wheels
It is recommended that 16mm round bar is used to assist
with the smooth operation of the gate
Ensure that the gate is level
Rollers must roll freely.
The roller mounting can be used as an anti-lift device,
.
The gate must not bind in any way on
the bracket when opening or closing
In the case of the rollers coming off the
mounting, the gate must remain in an upright
position.
A device must be fabricated to allow for this.
If the gate has a full portal, the portal will pro-
vide for this
The catch bracket can also be used
as an Anti-Lift Device

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It is important to check the start-up force of the gate before the motor is installed. Place the gate in the fully
closed position. Using a fishing scale, pull the gate open and check the kilogram force required 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.
Start up force table
SOLO = MAX START FORCE UP 10 KG
CONODO = MAX START UP FORCE 15 KG
CONDO AC/DC = MAX START UP FORCE 15 KG
NOTE. A good standard household type gate of 100kg should have a start up force of 1,5 kg—2,5 kg
START UP FORCE

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To remove the lid.
Step 1 Step 2
Open the access door Pull the pin out, the pin will move about 5 mm
The lid can now be removed
To place the motor in manual over-ride
Open the door as in step 1 above. Turn the thumb-wheel CLOCKWISE until the gate moves freely.
To place the motor in normal operation mode
Turn the thumb-wheel ANTI-CLOCKWISE. Move the gate by hand until it locks into place.
REMOVING THE LID AND PLACING THE MOTOR IN MANUAL OVER-RIDE
The front cover can be removed for
ease of operation, as shown bellow.

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16 VOLTS AC
EARTH to green wire
220 VOLTS AC From mains supply
ELECTRICAL WIRING (SOLO AND CONDO )
•The transformer must be plugged into a normal plug socket in the house. 16 Volts AC is then run directly
to the P.C.Board 16 Volts AC connection. The distance between the transformer and the motor should
not exceed 50 meters.
•Take care that the wires are connected the correct way. AC TO AC and EARTH TO EARTH
•The cable should be run in a 300 mm deep trench in a water proof conduit and must be terminated
inside the motor .
•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
NOTE the transformer must not be opened in any way as this may cause electrical shock
Connect from the transformer 16volts AC to the 16v AC on the main P.C. board.
Connect from the ETH (earth) on the transformer to the GREEN wire on the main P.C.Board
WIRING DIAGRAM FROM TRANSFORMER TO CHARGER (SOLO AND CONDO)
The following section explains how the wiring should be done for the CONDO and SOLO motors only.
For the wiring of the CONDO AC / DC motor see “AC / DC wiring” section.

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AC/DC WIRING. (CONDO AC/DC ONLY)
500mm
Max 1.5m 220 v AC PLUG
Water-proof box
The motor must be plugged into
a water-proof box no more than
1,5m away from the motor.
500mm
The following section explains the wiring for the CONDO AC/DC motor. This motor is designed to be used
in townhouse type installations or where the traffic volume is above normal. Caution must be taken when
wiring the motor as this uses 220v A/C .
DO NOT RUN OTHER CABLES IN THE SAME CONDUIT AS THE MAINS POWER CABLES.
AC/DC SWITCHER UNIT
TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER

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DANGER!!!!!
220 VOLT AC
Primary transformer
wires
TRANSFORMER
AC/DC SWITCHER SA109. USED ON AC/DC MOTOR ONLY
!!!!!!!! CAUTION !!!!!! HIGH VOLTAGE
DANGER !!!!!
220 VOLT AC INPUT
From mains supply.
Remove in case of emergency
EARTH
LIVE
NEUTRAL
16 VOLT AC
SECONDARY TRANSFORMER
RED WIRES
ORANGE
WIRE
Fuse
2 amp
RED WIRE
BLACK WIRE
To battery

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ANCHORING THE MOTOR
It is very important that the motor 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 motor 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 motor is mounted onto
the plate.
Allow concrete to set and then place the
foundation plate onto the concrete plinth
3Foundation plate
Place concrete plinth here Place concrete plinth here
For a gate closing to the right For a gate closing to the left
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 motor onto the foundation plate.
Use 8mm coach screws to
mount the foundation plate
to the concrete
Dig a hole about 300mm square
1
Top view
Foundation
Gate
Side view
Foundation
35mm

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When anchoring the motor it is important to ensure that the following points are checked.
•The electrical cable is in position.
•The concrete is fully set.
•The motor foundation mountings are secure and can not move or become loose.
•The motor should be set level and parallel to the gate.
•The motor must be set above the flood level or if this is not possible, a flood proof wall should
be constructed around the motor.
After placing the motor onto
the three jack-up bolts, place
the three clamping nuts and
washers over the bolts to
clamp the motor in place.
Top view
Gate in fully closed position
Anti-lift device and
Rollers
P.C.B.
Concrete
plinth
coach screws in plugs
P.C. Board
Jack-up nuts for
adjusting the mo-
tor height.
Side view
Ensure that the motor is mounted level
SECURING THE MOTOR TO THE FOUNDATION PLATE

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MOUNTING THE RACK
The rack is a length of steel that has nylon teeth attached to it. The rack is attached to the gate by means
of TEK screws. The rack meshes with the pinion gear on the motor 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 is too tight or too loose will cause problems with the
operation of the gate.
Step 1 ensure that the motor is at least 7 mm above the ground level.And the gate is in the closed
position. Fig A
Step 2 place a piece of rack on the pinion of the motor, ensuring that the teeth of the rack and the pinion
mesh correctly.
Step 3 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 securing the rack 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 motor, drop the motor 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 motor while running and also check that the rack covers at least
three quarters of the pinion at all times when viewed from above.
7mm
Start with 7 mm space
Drop motor by 2 mm when
rack is secured to gate.
Place the tek screws as shown bellow for the complete
length of rack.
A
5mm 2mm
Place tek screw here
CB
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE RACK IS MOUNTED
AS SHOWN AND NOT
INVERTED , AS THIS MAY CAUSE OBSTRUCTION
SENSING PROBLEMS

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It is extremely important that the gearbox is filled with the oil supplied before the motor is operated.
FILLING THE GEARBOX OIL
As shown above, with the gate in the closed position, the magnet must be mounted 700 mm from the
centre of the motor.
Measure 700mm towards the closed end. If it is not possible to mount the magnet at 700mm, this distance
may be extended slightly. The magnet must not be inverted. If the magnet is moved for any reason after
the motor has been programmed, then the motor will have to be re-programmed.
MOUNTING THE MAGNET
The gap between the motor 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 be-
tween the magnet and the motor lid. If the gap is more than 3mm, place washers behind the magnet until
the correct gap is achieved
700 mm
Magnet
Place washers here if gap
is not correct
Maximum gap between the magnet and the motor
3 mm
Fill the gearbox oil as shown bellow, the complete
bottle needs to be emptied into the gearbox. The gearbox oil level needs to be checked
periodically. To check the oil level, remove
the oil level screw . Oil should be added until
the oil starts to run out of the hole.
Oil level screw
Use S.A.E.75W/90 oil to refill the gearbox.

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The main P.C.CBOARD is the main electronic control board, this is a very sensitive piece of equipment and
must be handled with extreme care. The electronic components that are found on the board are sensitive to
static electricity and should not be handled or tampered with unless by an authorized D.A.C.E. agent. It is safe
to connect electrical wiring to the wiring connectors on the board, but this must be done according to the in-
structions in this manual. It is very important to remember to disconnect ALL power before connecting or dis-
connecting any wiring.
MAIN P.C.BOARD LAY-OUT
L.E.D. extension connector
Rev Counter connector
Marker connector
Current Sensing pots
Auxiliary connectors
Infra Red jumper
Program jumper
Open /Close / Status L.E.D.
Learn / Erase remote jumpers
Test button
Motor wire connectors
20 amp motor fuse x 2
16 Volt AC connector
from transformer
Earth wire
Green and Yellow
Battery wires
Red and Black
Light / Lock connector
Dipswitches
L.C.D. screen connector
On board receiver

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L.C.D. SCREEN
The L.C.D. offers an easy to use screen that gives the owner / installer information regarding programming
and fault analysis. Whenever the motor 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 gate technician’ this means that
the motor needs to be checked by an installer. The messages on the screen are generally self explanatory.
However the following table gives a description of the messages and their meaning.
MESSAGE MEANING / ACTION
LOW BATTERY THIS MESSAGE WILL SHOW AFTER INITIAL START UP, IF
THE LOW BATTERY MESSAGE REMAINS AFTER THE
MOTOR 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 POSI-
TION THE GATE IS CLOSING WHILE PROGRAMMING.
MARKER OK THIS MESSAGE WILL SHOW WHEN THE MAGNET PASSES
THE MARKER. THIS INDICATES THAT THE MARKER IS IN
WORKING ORDER.
PROGRAMMING OPEN POSITION THE GATE IS OPENING WHILE PROGRAMMING.
PROGRAM COMPLETED
REMOVE LINK THE PROGRAM IS COMPLETE. REMOVE THE PROGRAM LINK.
SERVICE DUE THE MOTOR REQUIRES A SERVICE.
CALL TECHNICIAN THE MOTOR HAS EXPERIENCED A FAULT AND A TECHNI-
CIAN NEEDS TO INSPECT THE MOTOR.
BEAMS BLOCKED THE INFRA-RED SAFETY BEAMS ARE BLOCKED / FAULTY/
THE BEAMS LINK HAS BEEN REMOVED.
L.C.D. SCREENSome of the messages below have been shortened to
show the main message. Certain messages will also
show the action needed.

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SETTING THE MOTOR DIRECTION
FOR A GATE CLOSING TO THE LEFT FOR A GATE CLOSING TO THE RIGHT
BLUE WIRE
BLACK WIRE BLUE WIRE BLACK WIRE
It is important to set the motor direction,as this will influence the programming of the motor and the
security of the motor. The motor is set to automatically close whenever the power is applied and the test
button is pressed for the first time. If the gate runs open when the test button is pressed during program-
ming this means that the motor wires are incorrect. The motor wires are the two wires that protrude from
the electric motor and are connected to the main P.C.Board.
The other reason that the setting of the motor direction is important, is that the motor will automatically drive
to the closed position after a prolonged power failure, thus ensuring the gate will not stay in the open posi-
tion.
The following diagrams show the correct wiring of the electric motor to the main P.C.Board. The motor wires
are found protruding from the motor, there are two wires, one wire is blue the other wire is black.
Closing direction Closing direction

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PROGRAMMING THE MOTOR
The motor must be programmed to the gate in order to operate correctly. Once the motor has been pro-
grammed to the gate, the program is held in the memory on the microchip, there is no need to re-program
the motor after the initial program.
It is important to note that the following points should be checked before the gate is programmed.
•Gear box is filled with the gearbox oil.
•Motor is level.
•Rack is secure to the gate and engaged with the pinion gear.
•The gate has adequate end stops. (DO NOT automate a gate without end stops.)
•The gate runs freely and does not jam at ANY part of travel.
•The magnet is mounted correctly.
TO PROGRAM THE MOTOR. Ensure that all power is removed from the board.
The L.C.D. screen is designed to assist with the programming of the motor.
Step 1. Manually open the gate 1m -1.5m This will be the pedestrian opening distance.
Step 2. Lock the gate in place. (Operational mode.)
Step 3. Insert the program jumper (link) over the two pins on the P.C. Board labeled “prog”.
Step 4. Apply the battery power. The three L.E.D. will flash rapidly. And the L.C.D. will say -
“ PROGRAM MODE PRESS TEST BUTTON”
Step 5. Apply the 16v AC from the transformer.
Step 6. Press the trigger button. on the P.C.BOARD. The gate will automatically do the following
A) Close slowly until the end stop is struck.
B) Open slowly until the end stop is struck.
Step 7. When the motor is fully open. Remove the jumper (link) from the prog motor pins.
The motor is now fully programmed and ready for normal use.
In Step (6 A) the gate must close first. If the gate opens first, then the motor wires must be reversed.
This will change the motor direction. {See Setting the motor direction}
Do not connect any other trigger wires to the board until the motor is fully programmed.