Ghost Controls AXWV User manual

AXWV WIRELESS VEHICLE SENSOR
OVERVIEW
Sensor Probe
Control Board
Minimum of 20 Feet
Maximum of 100 Feet from
Operator Control Board
sensor cable
WARNING: This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead, which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer.
For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE WITH LIVESTOCK OR OTHER ANIMALS.
NOTE: THIS VEHICLE SENSOR ONLY WORKS WITH GHOST CONTROLS OPENER SYSTEMS.
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THIS ITEM PRIOR TO INSTALLING.
IMPORTANT ITEMS REQUIRED
Two (2) C Alkaline Batteries are required and not included. One (1) Ghost Controls Transmitter that already operates the gate.
KIT CONTENTS:
■1 – Control Board Cover with control board (to be installed above ground)
■1 – Sensor Probe with 10 foot cable (to be buried below ground)
■1 – 12"PVC Pipe
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION:
■Must be located at least 20 feet beyond the path of the moving gate.
■Must be located where the driver of the approaching vehicle has clear view of the gate.
■Bury Sensor Probe approximately 12"deep and as close to the driveway as possible for maximum detection
of moving vehicles.
■The Control Board must be at least 6"above ground.
■The Control Board also should be with 100 feet of the Ghost Controls receiver/control box.
NOTE
The operating distance may vary depending on Radio Frequency interference at each installation site. Avoid installing the sensor near
power lines, transformers or running motors.
PVC Pipe Control Board
Sensor Probe
Control Board Cover

1. SETTING UP YOUR WIRELESS VEHICLE CONTROL BOARD*:
BEFORE CONTINUING MAKE SURE YOUR GATE IS CLOSED. TURN THE GATE OFF BY TURNING THE
SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTROL BOX.
*The following steps can be performed indoors BEFORE digging and burying the Sensor Probe.
A. Remove the cover on Control Board by sliding the outer black cover upward to access the Control Board and battery holder.
Shown below in Step 1A.
B. Insert/Install two C batteries (not included) into the battery holder with correct polarity aligned.
Shown below in Step 1B.
2. TEACHING THE TRANSMITTER TO THE WIRELESS VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT BOARD:
BEFORE CONTINUING, MAKE SURE YOUR TRANSMITTER IS ALREADY CAPABLE OF OPENING THE GATE.
A. On Control Board, press and hold the button below the “LEARN” LED light until the RED “LEARN” LED light is on.
(Example 2A)
B. Release the button, the RED “LEARN” LED should remain ON indicating it is in “LEARNING” mode and waiting for the signal from
the transmitter.
NOTE
The Control Unit will automatically exit “LEARNING MODE” after 60 seconds if no valid signal from Remote Transmitter is detected.
PRESS and HOLD Learn button on Control
Board until RED LED light turns on and
remains solid on.
Step 1A Step 1B
Step 2A &
Step 2B
Slide Cover Up
to Remove
"LEARN" LED
"LEARN" Button

C. Place the transmitter next to Control Board on left side with the remote transmitter LEARN button located closest to the left side of
the Control Board. (Shown below, Step 2C)
D. On the transmitter, PRESS and HOLD DOWN the button on remote transmitter (typically the large button with the single GC logo)
that controls the gate. (Shown below, Step 2D)
E. The RED “LEARN” LED on the Control Board should go OFF indicating the signal is “LEARNED”.
3. TESTING THE SENSOR PROBE:
A. Move some type of steel object like a large screw driver along the vehicle sensor (as shown below in Step 3A).
RED LED light on
Control Board should
go OFF. Now you can
OPEN your gate with
vehicle sensor.
Step 2C
Step 2D
Sensor Probe
Step 3A
Screwdriver or other metal object
Move screwdriver this way
This remote transmitter
button currently opens
the gate. Press and
HOLD this button until
RED LED on Control
Board goes out.
Learn button on remote
transmitter closest to left
edge of Control Board.
DO NOT press this
“LEARN” button.
“LEARN”
LED ON

B. Observe that the yellow “DETECT” LED turns ON and the green “XMIT” LED is blinking for 1 second. (Shown in Step 3B.) This LED
sequence indicates that the Vehicle Sensor has detected the metal and is transmitting.
4. INSTALLING YOUR WIRELESS VEHICLE SENSOR PROBE AND CONTROL BOARD
(REMOVE THE (2) C SIZE BATTERIES FOR THIS STEP):
PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR THE BEST RADIO FREQUENCY RANGE
A. Make sure your gate is in the CLOSED POSITION and opener is OFF to avoid accidental opening of the gate.
B. Complete steps 1–3 as shown previously.
C. Measure and lay the sensor probe on the ground, next to driveway, and at least 20 feet from the open edge of the gate. We recommend
placing sensor probe closest to side of driveway that vehicle exits. Prop up the PVC Pipe that holds the Control Board at least 6"
above ground.
D. INSTALL C BATTERIES INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE CONTROL BOARD and wait for the LEDs to stop blinking before continuing.
E. Make sure there are no vehicles or steel or metal objects near the sensor probe. Turn the gate opener system on.
F. Move a steel object over the sensor probe (repeating Step 3A) OR press and quickly release the push button on the Vehicle Sensor
Control Board to send the “OPEN” signal to the gate.
G. The green “XMIT” LED on the Vehicle Control Board will start blinking rapidly and the yellow “DETECT” LED will stay lit for 1 second to
indicate that the “OPEN” signal is being sent.
H. The gate should open when it receives the signal from the wireless vehicle sensor.
I. Once the desired location is located, REMOVE THE BATTERIES FROM THE BACKSIDE OF THE CONTROL BOARD
BEFORE PROCEEDING.
DIG A TRENCH FOR THE SENSOR PROBE AND WIRE:
A. Dig a trench approximately 12"deep to bury the Sensor Probe. In most cases, the sensor should lie in trench horizontally and parallel to
the driveway.
B. Dig a trench to bury the wire between the Sensor Probe and the PVC Pipe that holds the Control Board and Batteries.
Detect LED
Step 3B
XMIT LED
Dig trench
approximately
12 inches deep and
parallel to ground
surface
Parallel to driveway

DIG A HOLE FOR THE PVC PIPE THAT HOLDS THE CONTROL BOARD AND BATTERIES:
A. Dig a hole 5"–6"deep for the PVC Pipe.
B. Optional: Rebar can be used as additional stability and support for the PVC Pipe and Control Unit.
NOTE
Gate should be closed before proceeding to Step 5. If not, close the gate before continuing.
5. MAKE SURE GATE IS TURNED ON AND TEST THE SENSOR BY DRIVING YOUR
VEHICLE DOWN THE DRIVEWAY:
A. INSTALL THE C-SIZED BATTERIES BACKSIDE OF THE CONTROL BOARD and observe that ALL LED’s turn ON for 1 second then
turn o.
B. Once sensor calibrates for 3 minutes then slowly drive past the Sensor Probe and verify that the Wireless Vehicle Sensor opens the gate.
C. Reinstall the cover for the Control Board.
6. FILL IN THE TRENCH AND HOLE:
A. After verifying that the vehicle sensor is functioning properly, TURN OFF the gate opener because a moving shovel can trip
the sensor and open your gate.
B. Fill in the trenches and the hole with dirt.
C. Turn on the gate opener. Operate the gate normally.
D. Check condition of batteries several times throughout the year and replace batteries as needed.
GUIDE TO LEDS
XMIT
(Green Led)
DETECT
(Yellow Led)
LEARN
(Red Led) MODE DESCRIPTION
ON ON ON POWER ON RESET All LEDs will be ON for 1 second when batteries are inserted.
OFF ON OFF CALIBRATING Yellow and RED LEDs will be alternating (Yellow=ON,
Red=OFF or Yellow=OFF, Red=ON) while unit is calibrating.
OFF ON
OFF OFF ON LEARN
TRANSMITTER
Red LED is ON when LEARN button is pressed for 3
seconds. Unit is in LEARN TRANSMITTER mode and
awaiting transmitter signal. Red LED will turn o once the
transmitter signal is learned or 60 seconds has elapsed.
OFF ON OFF DETECTED Yellow LED is ON for ~3 seconds when “moving vehicle”
is detected. Transmitting to follow. NOTE: Pressing and
releasing the LEARN button will simulate vehicle detection.
BLINKING ON OFF TRANSMITTING Green LED is blinking for ~3 seconds when unit is
transmitting OPEN command to Ghost Controls receiver.
Approximately 5–6 inches deep
Slide Cover Down
to Install for Use
XMIT=GREEN LED
DETECT=YELLOW LED
LEARN=RED LED

■This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
■This device may not cause harmful interference
■This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING G
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC ID: 2AGMZGC433WV1
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
WARRANTY:
GHOST CONTROLS®Wireless Vehicle Sensors are warrantied for 18 months with proof of purchase. An additional 6 month warranty is available at
NO COST if you register your product within 30 days of purchase on ghostcontrols.com/register. See warranty terms on ghostcontrols.com/warranty.
For more information on GHOST CONTROLS® Automatic Gate Openers and Accessories please visit our website at ghostcontrols.com.
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