JOYTECH SL500DC User manual

SL500DC/SL800DC
Sliding Gate Opener
User Manual

Table of Contents:
1. Safety Instruction………………………………………………………………………………………………1
2. Packing List…………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
3. Technical Parameters……………………………………………………………………….…………………3
4. Installation………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
4.1 Installation Drawing…………………………………………….…………………………………………4
4.2 Size of Main Machine and Accessories…………………………………………………………………5
4.2.1 Size of Main Machine………………………………………………………………………………5
4.2.2 Size of Mounting Plate…………………………………………………………………………..…5
4.3 Installation Procedures……………………………………………………………………………………6
4.3.1 Preparation Work before Installation……………………………………………..………………6
4.3.2 Main Machine
Installation……………………………………………………………………….....7
4.3.3 Gear Rack
Installation……………………………………………………………………………...7
4.3.4 Magnet Installation…………………………………………………………………………………9
4.3.5 Direction Sensor……………………………………………………………………………………9
5. Control Board Connection and Adjustment. ……………………………………………………………….11
5.1 Wiring Instruction…………………………………………………………………………………………11
5.2 Operation Interface Instruction…………………………………………………………………………12
5.3 Travel Limit Position Setting…………………………………………………………………………….12
5.3.1 Operation Instruction for Travel Limit Position Setting………………………………………...13
5.3.2 Travel Setting Tips………………………………………………………………………………...14
5.4 Remote Control Management…………………………………………………………………………..15
5.4.1 Single Button Mode Learning (L1) ……………………………………………………………...16
5.4.2 Three Button Mode Learning (L2) ………………………………………………………………17
5.4.3 Pedestrian Mode Function on Remote Control (L3) ………………………………………….18
5.4.4 Remote Control Delete (L4) ……………………………………………………………………..19
5.4.5 Remote Control Intelligent Learning…………………………………………………………….20
5.5 Basic Menu Setting………………………………………………………………………………………21
5.5.1 Running Speed Setting
(L1) ……………………………………………………………………..22
5.5.2 Slow Stop Speed Setting
(L2) …………………………………………………………………...23
5.5.3 Auto-reverse When Meeting Obstacles Setting (L3) ………………………………………….24
5.5.4 Slow Stop Distance Setting
(L4) ………………………………………………………………...25
5.5.5 Auto-close Function Setting (L5) ………………………………………………………………..26
5.6 Advanced Menu Setting…………………………………………………………………………………27
5.6.1 Working Mode Setting (L1) ………………………………………………………………………28
5.6.2 Acceleration Setting (L2) ………………………………………………………………………...29
5.6.3 Start-up Delay Setting (L3) ………………………………………………………………………30
5.7 Manual Control Mode……………………………………………………………………………………31
5.8 Battery Level Checking………………………………………………………………………………….32

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5.9 Restore Factory Setting…………………………………………………………………………………33
6. Others………………………………………………………………………………………………………….34
6.1 Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………...34
6.2 Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………………….34

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Dear users,
Thank you for choosing this product. Please read this manual carefully before installation and use.
Please do not forget to include this manual if you send the product to a third party.
1. Safety Instruction
Please read this manual carefully before installation, in which involves with important information about
installation、using、maintenance and safety.
Any undefined operations under this manual is not allowed, incorrect using may damage the product
even causing the injuries or property losses.
To consider the possible danger during the installation or using process of sliding gate opener, installation
must strictly comply with the construction standard and electrical operating procedure, especially the
following:
Before installation, please make sure that the power voltage being used matches with the supply
voltage of this product. Please check if the leakage protection switch is installed and the grounding
system is correct.
Please check if additional equipments or materials are required to meet the specific requirements.
The disposal of packaging material must comply with the local regulation.
Please do not change any parts except for those defined under this manual. Any undefined changes
may cause the malfunction. Any damages to the product arising therefrom shall be beyond the
liability of the company.
Please do not leak water or any liquid into the controller or any other open devices. Please
disconnect the power immediately if any mentioned cases happened.
Please keep this product away from heat and open fire. Or it may damage the components; cause
the failure or other hazards.
Please make sure there is no vehicles、passengers or objects passing through while the sliding gate
is moving.
Anti-clip equipment like infrared protection switch must be installed to avoid injuries to person and
property losses. The company shall not be liable for any damage or accident arising therefrom.
The installation、using and maintenance of this product must be carried out by professionals.
Children are not allowed be touch the control devices or play with remote controls.

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A warning sign must be placed somewhere on the sliding gate according to the national standard.
Please keep this instruction properly for future reference.
2. Packing List (standard)
No.
Picture
Name
Quantity
1
Main machine
1
2
Mounting plate
1
3
Manual release key
2
4
Remote control
2
5
Accessories box
1
5-1
Magnet and bracket
1
5-2
Magnetic block mounting
screw M6x10
2
5-3
Hexagon head bolt M8x60
4
5-4
Nut M8
8

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No.
Picture
Name
Quantity
5-5
Flat washer Ø8
8
5-6
Spring washer Ø8
4
2. Packing List (optional)
No.
Picture
Name
Quantity
1
Steel gear rack
1m/pc
2
Nylon gear rack
1m/pc
3
Infrared sensor
1
4
0
8
5 6
97
4
1 2 3
Wireless keypad
1
5
Alarm lamp
1
3. Technical Parameters
Model
SL500DC
SL800DC
Power supply
220V/50Hz;110V/60Hz
220V/50Hz;110V/60Hz
Motor power
150W
180W
Gate moving speed
16-18m/min
16-18m/min
Maximum weight of gate
500Kg
800Kg
Remote control distance
≥30m
≥30m
Remote control mode
Single button mode /
Three button mode
Single button mode /
Three button mode

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Limit switch
Electronic limit switch
Electronic limit switch
Noise
≤60dB
≤60dB
Working duty
S2, 20min
S2, 20min
Recording of up remote controls
100
100
Frequency
433.92 MHz
433.92 MHz
Working temperature
-20°C ~ +70°C
-20°C ~ +70°C
Package weight
10Kg
11Kg
Battery Specification
12V/9Ah
12V/9Ah
4. Installation
SL500DC/SL800DC sliding gate opener is applicable to the type of sliding gate which weight is less
than 500kg/800kg, length less than 12m. The drive mode adopts the rack and gear transmission.
This gate opener must be installed inside the enclosure or yard for protection.
4.1 Installation Drawing
⑤
④
③
②
0
8
5 6
97
4
1 2 3
⑨
①
⑦
⑥
⑧
Figure 1
①Gate opener; ②Wireless keypad (optional); ③Gate; ④Infrared sensor (optional);
⑤Alarm lamp (optional); ⑥Safety stop block; ⑦Gear rack; ⑧Magnet; ⑨Remote control;

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4.2 Size of Main Machine and Accessories
4.2.1 Size of Main Machine
261
280
211
166
Figure 2
4.2.2 Size of Mounting Plate
260
24
165
9.5
226
130
90±0.2
228±0.2
4×M8
Figure 3

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4.3Installation Procedures
4.3.1 Preparation Work before Installation
Please make sure that the sliding gate is correctly installed, the gate rail is in horizontal, and the gate
can be manually moved smoothly before installing the gate opener.
Cable installation
In order to guarantee the normal operation of the gate opener and protect the cables from damages,
please bury the motor power cable and controlling cable separately with two PVC tubes.
Concrete pedestal
Please precast a concrete pedestal with the size of 500mm x 300mm, depth 250mm in advance, so
as to firmly install SL500DC/SL800DC gate opener. Please make sure the distance between
the gate and gate opener is appropriate before casting the pedestal.
Embedded screws
Concrete
Power line
Mounting plate
Foundation bolt
Figure 4
Concrete
Power line
Mounting plate
Figure 5

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4.3.2 Main Machine Installation
a) Dismantle the plastic housing of the main machine before installation, keep the relevant fasteners
properly;
b) Please prepare the power cable for connecting the main machine to power supply (the number of
power supply cable cores should not be less than 3 PCS, the sectional area of cable core should be
over 1.5mm² and the length should be determined by users according to the situation of the
installation spot.)
c) Please unlock the main machine before installation, the unlock method is: take out the key cover,
insert the key to open the manual release bar till it opens to 90° as shown in Figure 5. Then rotate
the output gear and the gear can be rotated easily.
Turn on 90°
Figure 6
4.3.3 Gear Rack Installation
Fix the mounting screws to the gear rack.
Put the gear rack on the output gear of the main machine; make the rack engage with the output
gear then weld the mounting screws to the gate (each screw marks with a solder joints in
advance).
Manually move the gate (gate should be moved smoothly after machine unlocked) to check
whether there is a fit clearance between gear rack and output gear, as shown in Figure 7.
Weld all the mounting screws to the gate firmly.
Make sure that all racks are on the same straight line.
Pull the gate after gear rack installed, make sure the entire trip is flexible without any stuck.

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Figure 7
The fit clearance of output gear and rack is shown in Figure 7 below:
1-21-2
GearGear rackrack
OutputOutput geargear
mmmm
Figure 8
Warnings
To ensure safety, install safety stop blocks on both ends of the rail to prevent the gate from
running out of the rail. Before installing the main machine, make sure that the safety stop blocks
are installed in place, and check whether it has the function of preventing the gate from running
out of the rail or safety range.
Please make sure that the main machine and its components have good mechanical properties,
and the gate can be operated flexibly when manually moved before installing the main machine.
Please note that for this product, one control can only drive one main machine, otherwise, the
control system will be damaged.

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Earth leakage circuit breaker must be installed in where the gate movement can be seen, and
the minimum mounting height is 1.5m to avoid being touched by children.
After installation, please check whether the mechanical property is good or not, whether gate
movement after manual unlocking is flexible or not, whether the installation for infrared sensor
(optional) is correct and effective.
4.3.4 Magnet Installation
The installation position of magnet is shown in Figure 8:
OutputOutput geargear
GateGate
GearGear rackrack
MagnetMagnet stopstop blockblock
DirectionDirection sensorsensor
≤10mm
MotorMotor covercover
MagnetMagnet MagnetMagnet
Figure 9
The installation position of magnet should be on the gear rack near the middle of the door. It cannot
be moved or removed after opening travel limit position and closing travel limit position are settled.
4.3.5 Direction Sensor
Take right side installation as example (factory default setting)
Working Principle:
The direction sensor is a gadget installed inside the machine, which will be mutually inductive with
the magnet installed outside. When the gate is closed, the sensor rod inside the direction sensor is
right-biased; when the gate is opened, the sensor rod inside the direction sensor is left-biased. After

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power failure recovery, the control board can judge the state of the gate through detecting the angle
of the direction sensor, when the magnet moves to the position that triggers the direction sensor, the
travel limit switch position will be automatically restored.
Function Illustration:
1. Direction sensor effectively solves the problem that the gate is offset from its original position
after powering off and manual released.
2. Direction sensor can be used as reference point during the opening/closing travel, which can
effectively correct the position offset problem during the opening/closing process.
Gate in Closed Position
Magnet
Gate Opener Inside Diagram
Direction Sensor
Closing Direction
Direction Sensor Working Diagram
Right-biased
Magnet
Figure 10
Gate in Open Position
Magnet
Gate Opener Inside Diagram
Direction Sensor
Opening Direction
Direction Sensor Working Diagram
Left-biased
Magnet
Figure 11
Note: Magnet must be installed when installing the gate opener.

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5. Control Board Connection and Adjustment
5.1 Wiring Instruction
L0 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
PROG SET
SOL BAT POWER
+ - + -
V+V-
V+
V- NO COM NC
Infrared receiver Infrared emitter
LAMP 12V GND IR
+ -
OSC PED STP COM GND ANT
Solar panel 17V/20W
Battery 12V/9AH Alarm lamp 12/24VDC
Antenna
PedestrianPedestrian ButtonButton
O/S/CO/S/C buttonbutton
StopStop buttonbutton
Hall sensor
Motor 24VDC
Transformer
output: 22VAC
Fuse：5A
Power supply
SL500DC Control Board
Direction sensor
input:220VAC / 110VAC
Figure 12
1. Power supply port (P7) (Transformer Output)
Transformer specification: 240VAC/22VAC or 120VAC/22VAC
Rated power: 120W
2. Battery and solar panel ports (P5)
Battery specification: 12V/9AH Solar panel specification: 17V/20W
3. Direction sensor port (P3)
4. Motor port (P8)
5. Hall sensor port (P6)
6. Alarm lamp and infrared sensor ports (P4)
Alarm lamp type: LED Voltage: 12/24VDC Infrared sensor: NC
7. External button and antenna ports (P1)
External button: NO

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5.2 Operation Interface Instruction
Figure 13
Indicator Lights:
L0 (Green): Indicating the control board working status and menu status.
L1-L5 (Red): Indicating the settings, parameters, errors and battery level.
Setup Buttons
PROG: Enter into or exit the setting menu.
- and +: Function select and parameter adjust.
SET: Enter into the selection, save the setting.
Note:
Press the setting button for a short while (within 1 sec.) or long press the button (over 3 sec.) will be
for different functions.
5.3 Travel Limit Position Setting
Precondition:
1. Before setting the limit position, please make sure that the gate is fully opened.
2. Please install the magnet on the middle of the gate, which should not be moved or removed
thereafter.

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Note:
The travel limit position must be settled according to the gate travel length after the first installation
of the gate opener.
5.3.1 Operation Instruction for Travel Limit Position Setting:
A. Operation Instruction
1. Enter into Setting Mode:
a. Press “-” button for 3 sec. to enter into travel limit position setting. All indicator lights L1-L5
will flicker simultaneously.
b. Press “SET” button once to confirm to reset the travel limit position. The indicator lights will
be on in sequence from L5 to L1.
2. Gate Closing Limit Position Setting:
c. Press and hold “-” button to enable the gate to run to its appropriate closing limit position. Then
release the “-” button to stop running. Through pressing the “-” or “+” button, the closing limit position
can be adjusted accurately. (If the gate runs to its opening direction after pressing the “-”
button, please press “PROG” button to exit the travel limit position setting first, then
exchange the motor wires and re-start to set the limit position)
d. Press “SET” button to confirm the closing limit position. The indicator lights will be on in
sequence from L1 to L5.
3. Gate Opening Limit Position Setting:
e. Press and hold “+” button to enable the gate to run to its appropriate opening limit position, then
release the “+” button to stop running. Through pressing the “-” or “+” button, the opening limit
position can be adjusted accurately
f. Press “SET” button to save the settings and exit automatically. The indicator lights L1-L5 will
be on for one sec.
B. Operation Graphic Illustration
1. Enter into Setting Mode:

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LED
L1-L5 flicker simultaneously
SET
Press "SET" button once
LED
sequence from L5 to L1
Indicator lights will be on in
Press "—" button for 3 sec
2. Gate Closing Limit Position Setting:
Press “—” button to close
LED
at the closing limit position
Release "—" button after arriving SET
Press “SET” button once
LED
in sequence from L1 to L5
Indicator lights will be on
3. Gate Opening Limit Position Setting:
Press “＋” button to open
SET
Press “SET” button once
LED
L1-L5 will be on for 1 sec
Release “＋” button after reaching
the opening limit position Save and exit automatically
Figure 14
5.3.2 Travel Setting Tips:
During the travel setting process, users can check the travel limit position settings though the
indicator lights status. (Table 1 Travel Setting Tips)

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L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Indicator light status：
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Off On Flicker Status Instruction
Travel for closing is too long（≥12m）
Travel for closing is too short（≤0.5m）
Travel for opening is too long（≥12m）
Travel for opening is too short（≤0.5m）
Magnet is not detected
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
STOP button is pressed, travel setting is interrupted
Hall sensor signal is not detected
Press “PROG”to exit the travel setting
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 Travel limit position setting successfully，all on for 1 sec, then off
Table 1 Travel Setting Tips
Note:
1. If there is no operation under the limit switch position setting status, system will automatically exit
after 20 sec.
2. If need to exit in the process of travel limit position setting, please press “PROG” once to directly
exit.
5.4 Remote Control Management
Operation Instruction:
1. Press “+” button for 3 sec. to enter into the first function of remote control management under the
control board standby mode.
2. Different functions can be selected through “+” and “-” buttons.
3. Press “SET” button to enter into the corresponding selection to set the parameters.
Running Speed Setting
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Slow Stop Speed Setting
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Auto-reverse When Meeting
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Slow Stop Distance Setting
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Standby Mode
Press and hold “+”button for 3 sec.
Basic Menu Setting
Auto-close Function Setting
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5
Obstacles Setting
Figure 15

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Remote Control Mode Instruction:
There are two modes available for remote control under the control board for this product. Users
may pair the remote control to their requirement under the corresponding mode.
1. Single button mode: Open-stop-close of the gate opener is controlled by only one button on the
remote control.
2. Three button mode: Open-stop-close of the gate opener is controlled by three different buttons
on the remote control.
5.4.1 Single Button Mode Learning (L1)
Under this mode, one of the remote control buttons that is paired to gate opener can individually
control the operation of one opener. The rest buttons on this remote control can be used to pair to
other openers. (Please refer to instruction 5.4.3 for the usage for the forth button on the remote
control)
Gate One Gate Two
Gate Three Gate Four/Pedestrian Mode
Figure 16
A. Operation Instruction
1. Press “+” button for 3 sec. to enter into remote control management mode. Indicator light L1
will be always on.
2. Press “SET” button once to enter into single button learning mode. Indicator lights L1 and L5
will flicker alternately. (If an alarm lamp is connected, it’ll flash at the same time)
3. Press the button which is to be learned on the remote control. Indicator lights L1-L5 will be on
for 1 sec. (If an alarm lamp is connected, it’ll be on for one sec.) Learning is complete thereafter.
4. The control board will stay in learning mode after remote control learning successfully, the
learning of the remain remote controls can be done by repeating the 3rd step; Press “PROG” button
to exit the learning mode.

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B. Operation Graphic Illustration
Press "+" button for 3 sec
SET
Press "SET" button once
LED
L1 will be on
LED
L1 and L5 will Press the button which is to be
learned on the remote control
Press "PROG" button
PROG
Save and automatically exit
LED
L1-L5 will be on for 1 sec
flicker alternately
Figure 17
5.4.2 Three-Button Mode Learning (L2)
Under this mode, all buttons on the remote control that are paired to gate opener will be separately
used for gate opening、closing and stop. (Please refer to instruction 5.4.3 for the usage for the forth
button on the remote control)
Opening Button Closing Button
Stop Button Pedestrian Mode Button
Figure 18
A. Operation Instruction
1. Press and hold “+” button for 3 sec. to enter into remote control management mode.Indicator
light L1 will be always on.
2. Press “+” button once to select three button learning mode option. Indicator light L2 will be
always on.