Genie Intelligent Wall Console User manual

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Features
•Capable of operating 3 garage door openers and
3 door opener work lights.
•Time & Date are continuously displayed on the
LCD screen. Time can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour s.
Date can be displayed with DD/MM/YYYY
or MM/DD/YYYY.
•Status messages are stored in a “histor e” that
maintains the 10 most recent operations of the opener.
•Safe-T-Beam® system is continuously monitored—
if their beam is obstructed, the Intelligent Wall Console
(IWC) will display the message—“CHECK BEAMS.”
•Includes the SureLock™ security control—
When activated, this prevents any remote or keypad
operation of the opener. A great safety feature to have
for peace of mind at night or while on vacation.
•Can be used to enable or disable the motion sensor on
the opener’s powerhead (if so equipped). The motion
sensor will detect movement inside the garage and
turn on the opener’s work light.
•The name & phone number of your installer or local
service company can be entered into the IWC. If a
critical fault occurs during operation—a “call service”
message will appear along with the name & number
you have entered.
•Text can be displayed in English, Spanish or French.
•LCD display back light “ON” time can be set to
come on for a sp period
during use.
•The opener’s work light “ON” time can be set to stay
on for a sp period of time following the use
of the work light button.
•Opener speed & force settings can be retrieved to
c values during troubleshootiing or when
determining if you want to make a change.
•A “Service Recommended” message will appear after
a preset number of cycles. The number of recommended
cycles can be adjusted by the installer.

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Each opener that you wish to operate must be
equipped with a Network Adapter in order to receive
signals from the Intelligent Wall Console.
In order to use the Intelligent Wall Console and
Network Adapter equipment—your opener’s powerhead
must wear this type of label—
and must have a Network Adapter connection port
(shown below). If you opener does not meet these
criteria, you cannot use the Intelligent Wall Console.
If you do not have a Network Adapter or need
additional Adapters—contact your local Genie® Dealer.
ATTENTION:Your garage door opener must have a Serial
10 or higher.
Number sticker that looks like this, in which the first two numbers are
Door
LEFT
SIDE
NETWORK BBU
NETWORK
ADAPTER PORT
(must remove rubber cover)
WARNING
Moving Door can cause serious injury
or death.
• Wall Console must be mounted in sight
of door, at least 5 feet above floor and
clear of moving door parts.
• Keep people clear of opening while door
is moving
•
If Safety Reverse does not work properly:
o NOT allow children to play with Remote or door opener.
fI safety reverse does not work properly:
• Close door then disconnect opener using the manual
release handle.
• D
D
o NOT use remote or door opener .
• Refer to door & door opener owner manuals before trying
any repairs.
NOTE: If, at any time during programming, you receive
the message ”NO NETWORK” on the display, check
the following:
•Are power wires properly connected to terminals
5 & 6 on powerhead?
•Is the Adapter fully inserted and Green Light ON?
•Have you linked the IWC with the Adapter?(see pg. 8)

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STB
1234 5 6
BWC IWC
1 Remove the Network Adapter from its packaging
and insert it into the “NETWORK” port on the powerhead
of your opener with the antenna wire facing down.
2 Straighten the antenna wire if needed so that it is
CONNECTION
PINS
ANTENNA
WIRE
THE NETWORK ADAPTER
The Intelligent Wall Console receives its power
through an opener powerhead (powered from only
one opener for a group of up to three).
1 Using standard 2 conductor“bell wire,” Attach
one end to the desired powerhead at terminals 5 & 6,
as shown.
NOTE: The IWC can be used in place of the basic wall
console.
TERMINALS LOCATED INSIDE LIGHT LENS
Safe-T-Beam® Standard Wall Console
INTELLIGENT
WALL CONSOLE
THE INTELLIGENT WALL CONSOLE
NETWORK BBU
GREEN LIGHT
SHOULD TURN ON
INSTALLATION (if needed)
•Are power wires p
roperly connected to terminals
5 & 6 on powerhead?
WARNING
Do NOT place fingers, pliers, screw driveror any
other device into the powerhead.

2 Route the wire from the chosen opener
powerhead (only one is required to be physically wired to
the Console, for a group of up to 3 openers*) to the desired
mounting location for the Console, being sure to keep it
clear of any moving parts or equipment.
Be sure to fasten it securely in place. If using insulated
staples, be careful not to pinch or sever the wire. Make
the staples only snug enough to hold the wire .
3 Mount the Console using the screws provided:
A Unlatch and remove mounting backet.
MOUNTING
BRACKET
LATCH
B Remove the screws held in the back of
the Console.
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*In order to operate 2 or 3 garage door openers, you
only need one IWC that is wired to the opener of your
choice for power. (However, each opener MUST have its
own Network Adapter.)

WALL
C Attach the mounting bracket to the
garage wall.
D Attach wires to terminals on the back of
the Console:
E Attach the Console to the mounting bracket by
sliding it down over the upper edge of the
bracket and swinging it against the bracket
until the latch engages.
MOUNTING
BRACKET
WALL
IWC
1 2 3
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OPENER CONTROL BUTTONS
WORK LIGHT CONTROL BUTTONS*
SURELOCK™
ICON/
INDICATOR SCROLL
BUTTON
SELECT
BUTTON
FAMILIARIZATION
MENU
ICON
TIME
LCD
DISPLAY
WINDOW
DATE
POWER
LED
WIRE CHANNEL
WIRE CHANNEL
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* The Work Light Control buttons can be used to operate
the opener’s Work Light, independently of operating the
door opener. Work Lights can also be disabled during
programming. See page 14.
** Sure-Lock™ can be activated by pressing and holding
the Sure-Lock™ Icon/Indicator for 5 seconds, until the
message “DOOR LOCKED” appears in the display window.
To turn o Sure-Lock™, press and release the Icon.

“NO NETWORK” will appear on the display if the
unit is not correctly paired or wired with the
Network Adapter.
BLUE
FLASHING
BLUE
ON
GREEN
ON
GREEN
ON
BLUE
OFF GREEN ON
1 PRESS & RELEASE the button on the end of the
Network Adapter. The GREEN LED will stay on while the
BLUE LED ashes on and o.
2 PRESS & RELEASE one of the Opener Control
buttons on the IWC. The BLUE LED on the Network
Adapter will go steady ON.
3 PRESS & RELEASE the same Opener Control
button again. The BLUE LED on the Network Adapter will
turn OFF.
4 PRESS & RELEASE the same Opener Control
button again and the opener will run—moving the door.
LEARNING TO THE OPENER(S)
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REPEAT THESE SAME STEPS in order to program one of the
other buttons to an additional opener.
REMINDER: Additional openers must be equipped with a Network Adapter.

MENU
ICON
BACK
BUTTON
SCROLL
BUTTON
SCROLL
BUTTON
SELECT
BUTTON
PROGRAMMING THE IWC
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Main Display & Menu
1 The main display will appear like this:
To begin settings, press the MENU ICON.
2 Next display is the Console Setup Menu:
Pressing either SCROLL button will cycle
through the following categories:
Scroll back to“SETTINGS” from the Console
Setup Menu.
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Pressing SELECT button for “SETTINGS” will
allow
you to SCROLL through the following choices:
continue on for details
of each.
SETTINGS
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assuming DD/MM/YY
1 Pressing the SELECT button to choose
“LANGUAGE”will present the following choices:
2 ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or
ESPANOL. SCROLL to the
desired language &
press SELECT.
The display will ash
“LANGUAGE SET” and
return to the
“SETTINGS” menu.
1 Pressing the SELECT button to choose
“SET DATE”will present the following display (this will
be dependent on which fomat you have programmed):
2 DAY ashing. Use SCROLL
to change the DAY & press
SELECT. MONTH will start
ashing. SCROLL to the desired MONTH & press
SELECT. YEAR will begin ashing. SCROLL to the
desired YEAR, press SELECT. The display will ash
“DATE SET” and return to the SETTINGS” menu.
1 Pressing the SELECT button to choose
“TIME FORMAT” will present the following choices:
2 12 HOUR format or
24 HOUR format
. SCROLL
to choose and
press SELECT.
The display will ash
“TIME SET” and
return to the
“SETTINGS” menu.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
SETTING THE FORMAT OF THE DATE
SETTING THE DATE
SETTING THE FORMAT OF THE TIME
1 Pressing the SELECT button to choose
“DATE FORMAT” will present the following choices:
2 MONTH FIRST or
DAY FIRST. SCROLL to the
desired format &
press SELECT.
The display will ash
“FORMAT SET” and
return to the
“SETTINGS” menu.
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