digi-tech digiGate User manual

digiGate
User Manual
This guide is for the digiGate control system and should be read
extensively before installation and usage of the digiGate system.
Please feel free to print this document.
English
V1.5

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IMPORTANT
Read the following to prevent injury or death from using digiGate.
1. You should
ONLY
operate digiGate when you have clear vision of the
automated device you are controlling (Electric Gates, Garage door etc.).
2. digiGate should
ONLY
be controlled by adults and
NOT
children.
3. You
MUST
ensure that there is nothing blocking the free movement of your
automated device when using digiGate. Operating your digiGate without
making sure it is clear can lead to damage of property and injury or even death.

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1 In the box .......................................................................................................................... 5
2 Technical specification ..................................................................................................... 6
3 digiGate system ................................................................................................................ 7
4 How it works ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Switch cables ............................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Electric Gate System ................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Electric Garage System ............................................................................................. 8
4.3.1 Single Garage .................................................................................................... 8
4.3.2 Single Garage (2 buttons) ................................................................................. 9
4.3.3 Double Garage .................................................................................................. 9
5 General installation .......................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Positioning ................................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Waterproofing .......................................................................................................... 9
5.2.1 Located outside near control unit .................................................................. 10
5.2.2 Located inside near switch/push button ........................................................ 10
5.3 Switch cabling ......................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Connecting power .................................................................................................. 12
5.4.1 5V Mains Plug (110/230v) .............................................................................. 12
5.4.2 Hardwire Kit (110-240v) ................................................................................. 12
5.4.3 POE Splitter ..................................................................................................... 14
6 Electric Gate installation ................................................................................................. 14
6.1 Automatic closing pre-requisite ............................................................................. 14
6.2 Connecting directly to gate control unit ................................................................. 15
6.3 Connecting to override switch/push button .......................................................... 16
7 Single Garage installation (1 button) .............................................................................. 17
7.1 Single Garage (1 button) pre-requisites ................................................................. 17
7.1.1 Connecting to garage controller directly ........................................................ 17
7.1.2 Connecting to push button ............................................................................. 18
8 Single Garage installation (2 buttons) ............................................................................ 19
8.1 Single Garage (2 buttons) pre-requisites ................................................................ 19
8.1.1 Connecting to garage controller directly ........................................................ 19
8.1.2 Connecting to push buttons ........................................................................... 20
9 Double Garage installation ............................................................................................. 21
9.1 Double Garage pre-requisites ................................................................................. 22
Table of contents

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9.1.1 Connecting to garage controllerS directly ...................................................... 22
9.1.2 Connecting to push buttons ........................................................................... 23
10 Mounting your digiGate ................................................................................................. 24
11 Network connections ..................................................................................................... 25
11.1 Ethernet (RJ45) ....................................................................................................... 25
11.2 WiFi connection ...................................................................................................... 25
12 GSM Call-To-Open Module ............................................................................................. 26
13 digiGate Mobile App ....................................................................................................... 27
14 digiGate Web Portal ....................................................................................................... 27
15 digiGate Card .................................................................................................................. 27
16 Factory reset digiGate .................................................................................................... 28
17 Changing WiFi connection .............................................................................................. 28
18 Useful links ..................................................................................................................... 28

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1 IN THE BOX
Standard Components
Optional Extras
1 x Power supply option
Garage systems come with mains plug as standard.
1 x digiGate control unit
1 x mounting bracket
1 x Standard USB WiFi antenna
Standard WiFi antenna can be upgraded to long range
waterproof antenna when ordering.
POE splitter power option does not come with WiFi antenna.
USB GSM ‘Call-To-Open’ Module
Appearance may vary
Documentation
1 x digiGate card

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2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
15cm
7cm
3.3cm
digiGate control unit
Power supply Weight
Input: 5v via plug or POE splitter 180g
Outputs
Gate system: 1 output (NO + COM)
Gate system with pedestrian control: 2 outputs (NO + COM x 2)
Single Garage system (1 button): 1 output (NO + COM)
Single Garage system (2 buttons): 2 outputs (NO + COM x 2)
Double Garage system (2 doors, 1 button per door): 2 outputs (NO + COM x 2)
Inputs
4 x USB ports
1 x Ethernet port
1 x Power

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3 DIGIGATE SYSTEM
Switch terminals
Power
Ethernet
4 x
USB ports
USB ports
Used for USB GSM ‘call to open’ module
and WiFi antenna (if used).
Ethernet network port
This is where an ethernet cable connects
to. The other end connects to your
router, network switch or ethernet-over-
power device to connect your digiGate to
the internet.
Switch terminals
These are where the switch cables that
connect to your gate/garage are inserted.
Output 1
1 - (NO) Normally Open
2 - (COM) Common
3 & 4 - unused
5 - (NC) Normal Closed
Output 2
6 - (NO) Normally Open
7 - (COM) Common
Only Gate with pedestrian function, Single
garage (2 buttons) and Double garage systems
have 2 outputs.

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4 HOW IT WORKS
4.1 SWITCH CABLES
This user manual refers to the cables used to connect digiGate to your gate/garage as
‘switch cables’. These cables can be any length and thickness should start from 0.2mm.
digiGate systems include a complimentary length of this cable to demonstrate what should
be used.
4.2 ELECTRIC GATE SYSTEM
Your electric gate system will have a control unit which is a circuit board where digiGate
connects. This control unit will either be positioned at the gate itself in a waterproof
enclosure (most common) or in a nearby building.
digiGate connects to this control unit via 2 switch cables. These cables can be any length
which means you can position digiGate either beside the control unit itself or inside a
nearby building (recommended). The connection points on the control unit are often
referred to as ‘dry contacts’.
You might also have an override switch or push button for the gate in the
house/office/outbuilding nearby which controls the gate. This situation is the simplest for
installation as digiGate can simply connect to this.
4.3 ELECTRIC GARAGE SYSTEM
The digiGate Garage system has 3 variants:
Single garage (1 button) – You have 1 push button that both opens and closes the door.
Single garage (2 buttons) – You have 2 push buttons: one for open and another for close.
Double garage – You have 2 garage doors, both of which are controlled by 1 push button
each.
4.3.1 SINGLE GARAGE
Your garage will have a motor with control unit which controls the movement of the door.
You will also most likely have a push button which connects to the control unit and controls
the door.
digiGate connects either directly to the motor, control unit or push button via 2 switch
cables of any length.

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4.3.2 SINGLE GARAGE (2 BUTTONS)
This connects the same way as the standard single garage system but with 4 switch cables of
any length. This is because you use 2 cables for the open connections and 2 cables for the
close connections on the garage motor/control unit/push button.
4.3.3 DOUBLE GARAGE
Your garage doors will have a motor for each with a control unit which controls each door.
You will also most likely have a push button which connects to each control unit and
controls the doors simultaneously.
digiGate has 1 output for each door and connects via 2 switch cables of any length to either
the motor, control unit or push button for the respective door.
5 GENERAL INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Your digiGate system and all ancillaries are not waterproof unless explicitly
specified. Any water damage will void the warranty across all components.
5.1 POSITIONING
We recommend, where possible, to install your digiGate inside the nearest building where
the Internet connection is. The switch cabling used to connect digiGate to the gate/garage
control board can be any length which gives flexibility to the installation location.
Should the digiGate unit require to be installed outside beside the control board, a
waterproof enclosure will be required to house the digiGate and all ancillaries.
5.2 WATERPROOFING
If you are positioning the digiGate outside, it will need to be installed in an IP rated
waterproof enclosure alongside all ancillaries. Only the optional upgraded 13dBi Waterproof
WiFi antenna can be installed outside with the USB cable routed into the waterproof
enclosure through the bottom of the enclosure via a secure duct.
An enclosure with minimum dimensions 30cm x 15cm x 10cm will be enough to fit the
digiGate, power supply, standard WiFi antenna and optional GSM ‘call to open’ module.

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5.2.1 LOCATED OUTSIDE NEAR CONTROL UNIT
Your digiGate system and all components must be installed within a waterproof enclosure.
Step 1: Install a waterproof enclosure at the gate. This waterproof enclosure will house the
digiGate, power supply, WiFi antenna (if selected) and call to open module (if selected).
Step 2: Install power supply by following steps at section 5.4.
Step 3: Mount the digiGate inside the enclosure using the provided mounting bracket. A din-
rail adapter or double-sided tape/velcro can be used here to fix the bracket.
Step 4: Network connection
Standard WiFi antenna: If you purchased a digiGate with the standard WiFi antenna,
insert this into any of the spare USB ports.
13dBi Waterproof WiFi antenna: If you purchased a digiGate with the upgraded
waterproof WiFi antenna, drill a small hole in the bottom of the waterproof
enclosure (if required) and feed the USB cable through this. Ensure the hole is
correctly ducted and sealed to ensure no water can enter.
Ethernet only: If you are using an Ethernet connection, insert the Ethernet cable into
the port on the digiGate. Do not insert any USB WiFi antennas into the digiGate if
ethernet is in use.
Step 5: If purchased, Insert GSM call-to-open module (with SIM inserted) into any spare USB
port. Full GSM call-to-open module instructions can be found at section 12.
Step 6: Connect digiGate to control board using switch cables by following the steps at
section 5.3.
5.2.2 LOCATED INSIDE NEAR SWITCH/PUSH BUTTON
If you are installing your digiGate inside a watertight location, you do not need to use a
waterproof enclosure.
Step 1: Position your digiGate mounting bracket on a wall
close to your control unit and mark the position with a pencil
by drawing through the 4 screw holes. This is where
your digiGate will be permanently situated.
Step 2: Drill into the wall where you marked the 4 holes and insert screw plugs.
Step 3: Position the digiGate bracket over these plugs and screw screws through the bracket
holes into the plugs so the bracket sits firmly on the wall. Orientation does not matter.