Linear LRA User manual

LRA
Linear Residential Actuator
Installation Guide
PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
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Table of Contents
Pre-installation Information ..................................1
BeforeYouBegin... ......................................1
AlwaysChecktheGate’sAction............................1
GateOperatorClassifications..............................1
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Information and Warnings..............................1
Regulatory Warnings .....................................1
Linear Actuator Operator Overview............................2
Wiring Specifications .......................................2
ACPowerWiring........................................2
DC Control and Accessory Wiring...........................2
Control Box Mounting.......................................2
Gate Layout Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mounting Bracket Installation ................................4
PostBracketInstallation ..................................4
Gate Bracket Installation ..................................4
Operator Setup ............................................5
OperatorMounting ......................................5
ControllerConnection....................................5
AC Power Connection ....................................5
Earth Ground...........................................5
LimitSwitchAdjustment ..................................6
ManualDisconnect......................................6
Controller Features .........................................7
Indicator Descriptions.......................................8
Terminal Descriptions .......................................9
Operator Accessory Connections ............................10
Basic Controller Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Programming Overview ..................................11
EnteringProgrammingMode .............................11
Exiting Programming Mode ...............................11
ProgrammingKeystrokes ................................11
Left or Right Hand Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DualGateEnable ......................................11
Auto Close Timer .......................................11
Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm............................12
Maximum Open Direction Current Setting....................12
Maximum Close Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Advanced Controller Programming ...........................13
Entering Advanced Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
MaximumRunTime ....................................13
SingleButtonInputSetup................................13
StaggerMode.........................................13
Stagger Delay Time .....................................13
Auxiliary Relay Mode....................................14
ReverseDelayTime ....................................14
Low Power Mode.......................................14
Power Failure Mode.....................................14
SoftStart/StopDuration .................................15
ResetCycleCount .....................................15
Maintenance Alert Trigger ................................15
Mid-travel Stop Position..................................15
Motor Type Selection ....................................15
Radio Enable..........................................16
Antenna Installation.....................................16
RadioTransmitterLearn .................................16
Radio Transmitter Delete .................................16
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete ..........................16
Reset Controller to Factory Defaults ........................16
Loop Layout Illustration ....................................17
Safety Edge Layout Illustration ..............................18
Photoeye Installation Illustration .............................19
Dual Gate Installations .....................................20
Gate Operation............................................20
OpenButton ..........................................20
CloseButton..........................................20
StopButton...........................................20
Single Input ...........................................20
Fire Department Input ...................................20
Open Input............................................20
OpenObstruction ......................................20
CloseObstruction......................................20
ReverseInput .........................................20
Open Loop............................................20
ReverseLoop .........................................20
Shadow/ResetLoop ....................................20
Operation Indications ......................................21
Power-up Display.......................................21
IdleCondition .........................................21
Last Gate Position/Condition ..............................21
Pre-startDelay ........................................21
Reverse Delay .........................................21
RunTimer............................................21
Error Indications ..........................................21
Entrapment...........................................21
COMM LINK Connection Failure ...........................21
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maximum Run Time Exceeded ............................21
Troubleshooting...........................................22
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Operator fails to start....................................22
Motor operates, but gate does not move.....................22
Motor sounds like it is working harder than normal .............22
Gate stopping part way open or closed (but no visible obstruction) 22
Gate staying open with automatic system....................22
How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Model LRA Replacement Parts ..............................23
Preventative Maintenance ..................................24
General..............................................24
Lubrication............................................24
6-Month Preventative Maintenance.........................24
Battery Maintenance ....................................24
FCC Notice ...............................................24
Gate Operator Installation Checklist ..........................26
ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS
SHOULD WORK ON
LINEAR RESIDENTIAL
ACTUATORS
WARNING
WARNING
CONTROLS INTENDED FOR USER ACTIVATION MUST BE
LOCATED AT LEAST SIX FEET (6') AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
PART OF THE GATE AND WHERE THE USER IS PREVENTED
FROM REACHING OVER, UNDER, AROUND OR THROUGH THE
GATE TO OPERATE THE CONTROLS. OUTDOOR OR EASILY
ACCESSIBLE CONTROLS SHALL HAVE A SECURITY FEATURE
TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.

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Pre-installation Information
Before You Begin...
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
you find damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can check your
accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your
convenience. Claims for shortages will be honored for only
30 days from the date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to
ensure all requirements for proper installation are present.Verify
that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator.
If you have any questions about the requirements for proper
installation of this gate operator contact technical support at
800-421-1587.
Always Check the Gate’s Action
It’s very important before installing the gate operator to
make sure the gate’s swing is free and level throughout
the entire swing path. If the gate does not seem to
operate properly, it may affect the operator performance
or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate should
also be designed so that airflow is ample to prevent
wind resistance and drag.
Gate Operator Classifications
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifications, depending on their design and usage. Install
this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for
the construction and usage class as defined below:
Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
associated with these dwellings.
Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or
building such as a multi-family housing unit of five or more single family
units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or
building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not
intended to service the general public.
Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices
The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
devices have been approved for use with Linear’s Residential
Actuators as part of a UL325 compliant installation:
Contact Edges•
Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
Photoeyes•
MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)
MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)
Safety Information and Warnings
Regulatory Warnings
Read the following before beginning to install Linear’s
Residential Actuators:
THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to
indicate possible mechanical hazards that
may cause serious injuries or death.
CAUTION
This type of warning note is used to
indicate the possibility of damage to the
gate or gate operator.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to indicate
possible electrical shock hazards that may
cause serious injuries or death.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
TO PERSONS, REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the
packet of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable,
or you do not have the safety instructions, please call Linear at
1‑800‑421‑1587 to request additional copies.
3. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
4. A separate power‑disconnect switch should be located near the
operator so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
5. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A
minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each
side of the gate where easily visible.
6. Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the
gate.
7. Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the
side of the gate operator.
8. Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too
high. It should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely
triggering the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to
operate. DO NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
9. You must install all required safety equipment.
10. UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
controls on all automatic or remotely‑controlled gate operators.
11. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will
not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path
of travel of the vehicular gate.

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Linear Actuator Operator Overview
The Model LRA Residential Linear Actuator is designed
to open and close a light-duty residential swing gate. The
operator can be used in left-hand or right-hand swing gate
installations on gates weighing up to 600 pounds.
The operator is connected by a cable to an APeX electronic
controller, which provides all connections for input and
entrapment detection devices. The Controller is housed in a
separate enclosure and contains a built-in radio receiver for
wireless activation by remote control transmitters.
Brackets attached to the gate and gate hinge post are for
mounting the operator and to provide a mechanism to move
the gate.
When the operator activates, the worm drive in the linear
actuator changes the fixed distance between the two
brackets that the operator is mounted on. When the operator
pulls the two brackets closer together, the gate opens. When
the operator pushes the two brackets farther apart, the gate
closes (see Figure 1).
Adjustable magnetic limit switches in the operator detect the
open and closed positions of the gate.
Wiring Specifications
Refer to the following steps for details on power and
accessory wiring for the operator.
AC Power Wiring
MODEL LRA POWER WIRING
SUPPLY VOLTS MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET) WIRE GAUGE
SINGLE DUAL
115 VOLTS 3288 1644 14
5224 2612 12
The distance shown in the table above is measured in feet from the1.
operator to the power source. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DISTANCE. These calculations have been based on a standard
115 V supply with a 10% drop allowable. If your supply is under
the standard rating, the runs listed may be longer than what your
application will handle, and you should not run wire too near the
maximum distance for the gauge of wire you are using.
When large-gauge wire is used, a separate junction box (not supplied)2.
may be needed for the operator power connection.
Wire length calculations are based on the National Electrical Code,3.
Article 430 and have been carefully determined based on motor
inrush and operator requirements.
Connect power in accordance with local codes.4. The green ground
wire must be properly connected.
Wire insulation must be suitable to the application.5.
DC Control and Accessory Wiring
All control devices are now 24 VDC, which can be run up to 20001.
feet with 14 AWG wire.
Control wiring must be run in a separate conduit from power wiring.2.
Running them together may cause interference and faulty signals in
some accessories.
A three-wire shielded conductor cable is required to connect two3.
operators together for dual operation. You must use Belden 8760
Twisted Pair Shielded Cable (or equivalent) only – P/N 2500-1982,
per foot). See Page 20 for details of this connection. Note:The shield
wire should be connected in both the Controllers.
Control Box Mounting
Locate the control box in the vicinity of the operator. The
APeX Controller mounts inside the control box.The operator
connects to the Controller via a 6-foot cable.
Mount the control box firmly to a non-movable object.
Knockouts are provided for conduits. Do not mount the
control box where a lawn sprinkler may spray water on it.
✓NOTE: When installing the cable connecting the operator to the
control box, be sure to leave some slack to allow for the swing of the
gate. Water tight connectors are highly recommended.
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES
USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!
WARNING
This operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons
will not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the
entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
GATE POST GATE
ACTUATOR
GATE CLOSED
GATE OPEN
THE ACTUATOR PULLS THE
GATE BRACKET TOWARDS THE POST
BRACKET TO OPEN THE GATE
GATE BRACKET
POST BRACKET
Figure 1. Linear Actuator Operation

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Gate Layout Illustration
ENTRY
GATE FULLY CLOSED
GATE FULLY OPEN
LEAVE SLACK IN CABLE TO ALLOW FOR GATE SWING
1/2 GATE
HEIGHT
CONTROL
BOX
CONTROL
BOX
GATE TOP VIEW
GATE BACK SIDE VIEW
36"
RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM BACKSPACE
8" FROM CENTER OF
GATE HINGE
ROADWAY
POST OR
PILLAR
POST OR
PILLAR
EXIT
GATE HINGE
LRA ACTUATOR
LRA ACTUATOR IN CLOSED POSITION
LRA ACTUATOR IN OPEN POSITION
LEFT HAND
GATE OPERATION
SHOWN

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Mounting Bracket Installation
Examine Figure 2 for details of the required mounting locations
for the two brackets. The brackets must be mounted at the
correct locations to allow the operator to open the gate at a 90
degree angle and to ensure the operator functions smoothly.
The brackets must also be mounted level in respect to each
other so the operator’s front and rear mounting points are
vertical and not offset at an angle.
Measure approximately halfway up the gate height and determine1.
good strong spots located in the required areas to mount the brackets
on the post and gate.
Using Figure 2 as a guide, mark the locations on the post or pillar and2.
the gate for the two mounting brackets.
✓NOTE: Depending on the gate design, an additional reinforcing
plate welded to the gate may be required to provide a good spot to
mount the gate bracket.
Post Bracket Installation
✓NOTE: When installing the post bracket on a round post or masonry
pillar, use improvised methods (additional plate with lag bolts and
anchors, concrete wedge anchors, U-bolts, etc.) to securely fasten
the bracket.
For square gate posts:
Tack weld the post bracket to the post at the marked spot and1.
double-check its level and height.
Finish welding the post bracket to the gate post.2.
After the welding is completed and the post bracket has cooled,3.
install the post bracket pin as shown in Figure 3.
Gate Bracket Installation
Before welding the gate bracket, be sure the centers of the
operator mounting holes on the brackets will end up 29-1/2”
apart when the gate is fully closed.
Tack weld the gate bracket to the gate at the marked spot and1.
double-check its level and height.
Finish welding the gate bracket to the gate.2.
After the welding is completed and the gate bracket has cooled,3.
snap the limit switch magnet assembly onto the gate bracket (see
Figure 4).
From the top side of the gate bracket, slide the load bushing into the4.
bracket hole.
Alternate method to locate the gate bracket:
1. Hold the gate bracket with the magnets installed onto the LRA
traveler.
2. Run the unit to the full open position.
3. Place the rear of the arm onto the post bracket.
4. Manually fully open the gate.
5. Position the gate bracket in the required position.
6. Remove the magnet assembly and bolt or weld the bracket in place.
Figure 2. Required Bracket Locations
Figure 4. Gate Bracket Installation
WELD GATE
BRACKET
TO GATE
SNAP MAGNET
ASSEMBLY ONTO
GATE BRACKET
AFTER WELDING
USE A
LEVEL
29-1/2"
6"
5-1/2"
LOCATE POST BRACKET AT THESE
DIMENSIONS FROM THE GATE
CENTERLINE AND HINGE POINT
SETTING THE BRACKETS AT THIS
DISTANCE WILL CAUSE THE GATE
TO OPEN AT 90 DEGREES (DEPENDING
ON THE LIMIT SWITCH SETTINGS)
NOTE: THE 5-1/2" AND
6" DIMENSIONS ARE
CRITICAL FOR PROPER
GATE OPERATION
WELD POST BRACKET
TO POST
ASSEMBLE POST
BRACKET PIN
Figure 3. Post Bracket Installation
WARNING
The gate must be installed in a location so that enough
clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures
when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
Swing gates shall not open into public areas.

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Operator Setup
Operator Mounting
The operator mounts on the post bracket pin and into the
gate bracket bushing. Refer to Figure 5.
With the gate closed, carefully position the operator over the mounting1.
brackets.
Lower the operator onto the post bracket pin while guiding the2.
operator’s worm drive traveler shaft into the gate bracket bushing.
Install the washer and clip-ring on the post bracket pin.3.
Install the washer and clip-ring on the traveler shaft.4.
Controller Connection
The Controller is mounted in a locked enclosure. Open the
cover for installation access. The operator’s interface cable
plugs into the Controller and connects to the operator’s
5-position terminal block.
Remove the operator’s wiring access plate (see Figure 6).1.
Connect the interface cable to Terminals 1-5 on the Controller (see2.
wire colors and terminal numbers in Figure 6).
Route the interface cable through a wiring knockout in the control3.
box and towards the operator. Be sure to leave enough slack in the
interface cable to allow for the gate swing.
Slide the O-ring over the end of the interface cable.4.
Connect the interface cable to the operator’s terminal block matching5.
the same colors and terminal numbers used in Step 2 (see Figure 6).
Replace the operator’s wiring access plate being careful to align the6.
O-ring below the cable clamp. The O-ring helps keep out moisture.
AC Power Connection
The control box contains a power disconnect switch to turn
on and off the power available to the operator. Following
wiring specifications on Page 2, incoming power should be
brought into the control box and connected to the labeled
pigtails from the disconnect box. A wiring connections print
can be found on the label inside the cover of the operator.
See Figure 7 for power option examples.
Earth Ground
Install a ground rod and connect it to the control box in every
installation. A good earth ground is necessary to allow the
Controller’s built-in surge and lightning protection circuitry
to work effectively.
✓NOTE: Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid
copper 12 AWG wire between the ground rod and the control box.
Install an 8-foot long copper ground rod within three feet of the control1.
box.
Use a clamp to connect a solid copper 12 AWG ground wire to the2.
ground rod.
Route the ground wire to the control box through a wiring knockout.3.
Connect the ground wire to the control box.4.
TRAVELER
SHAFT
GATE BRACKET
BUSHING
WASHER
AND CLIP-RING
Figure 5. Mounting the Operator
Figure 6. Interface Cable Connection
1 2 3 4 5
5 - OPEN LIMIT
4 - COMMON (LIMIT)
3 - CLOSE LIMIT
2 - MOTOR
1 - MOTOR
MATCH TERMINAL NUMBERS
ON OPERATOR & CONTROLLER
PUT O-RING ON CABLE TO
SEAL OUT MOISTURE
O-RING
FITS
IN SLOT
CONTROL BOX
TERMINAL STRIP
CONNECTION
24 VOLTS AC/DC
- +
GROUND
NEUTRAL
HOT
115V POWER
RECEPTACLE
BRING 115V HOT, NEUTRAL, AND
GROUND INTO CONTROL BOX AND
CONNECT TO POWER RECEPTACLE
PLUG TRANSFORMER INTO THE AC
RECEPTACLE, TRANSFORMER OUTPUT
CONNECTS TO THE TERMINAL STRIP
CONTROL BOX
TERMINAL STRIP
CONNECTION
24 VOLTS AC/DC
- +
PLUG-IN
TRANSFORMER
CONNECT TRANSFORMER
TO 115 VAC POWER SOURCE
POWER OPTION #1
(BRING 115V INTO CONTROL BOX)
POWER OPTION #2
(REMOTE LOCATED POWER SUPPLY)
IF BEYOND 500 FT. USE BRIDGE RECTIFIER
TO CONVERT 24 VAC TO 24 VDC AT
PLUG-IN TRANSFORMER LOCATION
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
500 FT. 12 GA. WIRE
Figure 7. Power and Ground Connections
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.

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Operator Setup (Continued)
Limit Switch Adjustment
The open and close limit switches are adjustable by sliding
them on the operator’s frame. Sliding either switch closer to
the center of the operator decreases the gate travel.
To limit the1. opening travel of the gate for setup, loosen the locking
screw on the open limit switch, slide the switch towards the center of
the operator (see Figure 8).
With the gate closed, apply power to the Controller,2. STAY CLEAR
OF THE GATE and press the OPEN button.
Observe the gate as it opens, and watch the point where it stops.3.
To limit the4. closing travel of the gate for setup, loosen the locking
screw on the close limit switch, remove the wire holding plugs from
the wire slot in the channel, slide the switch towards the center of the
operator (see Figure 9).
Be sure to5. STAY CLEAR OF THE GATE and press the CLOSE
button.
Observe the gate as it closes, and watch the point where it stops.6.
Adjust the two limit switches until the open and close stopping points7.
are set correctly for the gate. TIGHTEN THE LOCKING SCREWS
ON THE LIMIT SWITCHES.
Push any extra limit wire back into the motor housing. Replace the8.
limit switch wire holding plugs to retain the limit switch wire.
Manual Disconnect
In case of a power failure or other condition, the gate can be manually
moved without action from the operator by using the manual disconnect
switch (see Figure 11).
To activate the manual disconnect switch:
Open the cover on the switch.1.
Insert the disconnect key (supplied with operator).2.
Turn the key clockwise 90˚.3.
Reverse the steps to re-engage the operator.4.
SLIDE OPEN LIMIT SWITCH
TO ADJUST OPEN LIMIT
LIMIT SWITCH LOCKING SCREW
OPEN LIMIT SWITCH
Figure 8. Open Limit Switch
Figure 9. Close Limit Switch
SLIDE CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH
TO ADJUST CLOSE LIMIT
LIMIT SWITCH
LOCKING SCREW
CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH
REMOVE AND REPLACE
LIMIT WIRE PLUG DURING
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the limit switch wires while adjusting
the limit switches. Gently pull the limit switch wire while
tightening the limit switch locking screw (see Figure 10).
DISCONNECT
(UNLOCK)
CONNECT
(LOCK)
MANUAL DISCONNECT
CAN BE USED TO
DISENGAGE
OPERATOR
Figure 11. Manual Disconnect
AVOID PINCHING THE LIMIT SWITCH
WIRE BY GENTLY PULLING IT WHILE
TIGHTENING THE LIMIT SWITCH
Figure 10. Limit Switch Wire

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Controller Features
SHADOW/RESET
PROGRAMMING
BUTTONS
POWER
INDICATORS
DISPLAY
WHIP
ANTENNA
OPERATION
BUTTONS
OPERATION AND
PROGRAMMING
INDICATORS
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
MOTOR
BOARD
COVER
INPUT
POWER
TERMINALS
ACCESSORY
POWER
TERMINALS
RESET
BUTTON
TERMINALS
SOLAR
PANEL
TERMINALS
BATTERY
TERMINALS
PLUG-IN
LOOP
DETECTOR
CONNECTORS
PRIMARY/
SECONDARY
COMM LINK
TERMINALS
SINGLE
INPUT
TERMINALS
FIRE DEPT
INPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN INPUT
TERMINALS
3-BUTTON
STATION
TERMINALS
OPEN AND CLOSE
OBSTRUCTION
INPUT TERMINALS REVERSE
INPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
REVERSE LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
LIMIT SWITCH
INPUT TERMINALS
ALARM
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
AC MOTOR
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
AUXILIARY
RELAY
TERMINALS
Figure 12. Controller Features

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Indicator Descriptions
INDICATOR DEFINITION INDICATION WHEN LIT
DURING NORMAL OPERATION
INDICATION WHEN LIT
DURING PROGRAMMING
OPERATION PROGRAMMING
24 VOLT INPUT
POWER LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER IS PRESENT
24 VOLT DC
ACCY POWER LOW VOLTAGE DC POWER IS PRESENT
OPEN
OPEN SIGNAL PRESENT FROM THE INTERNAL
RECEIVER OR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
CONNECTED TO THE OPEN INPUT TERMINAL
CLOSE CLOSE SIGNAL IS PRESENT FROM A DEVICE
CONNECTED TO THE CLOSE INPUT TERMINAL
STOP STOP INPUT TERMINAL IS OPEN AND
NOT CONNECTED TO COMMON
PROGRAM CONTROLLER IS IN PROGRAMMING MODE
REVERSE DELAY SET SIGNAL FROM REVERSING DEVICE IS PRESENT SET REVERSE DELAY TIME
LOCKOUT ALARM SET CONTROLS AND OPERATOR ARE LOCKED OUT
BECAUSE OF EXISTING TROUBLE CONDITION SET RUN ALARM AND PRE-START ALARM
RADIO LEARN BUILT-IN RECEIVER IS DETECTING A RADIO
SIGNAL FROM A REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTERS CAN BE ENTERED INTO
MEMORY (UP TO 40 TRANSMITTERS)
OPEN CURRENT SET MOTOR CURRENT HAS EXCEEDED THE
OPEN CURRENT SETTING WHILE OPENING SET MAXIMUM OPEN CURRENT
OPEN OBSTR MGT 2 SET
OPEN OBSTRUCTION TERMINAL CONNECTED
TO COMMON BY BEAM OR SAFETY EDGE, OR
SIGNAL FROM MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER
SET MGT #2 FUNCTION
OPEN RELAY OPEN RELAY IS ACTIVATED
OPEN LIMIT BRAKE DELAY OPEN LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED
CLOSE CURRENT SET MOTOR CURRENT HAS EXCEEDED THE
CLOSE CURRENT SETTING WHILE CLOSING SET MAXIMUM CLOSE CURRENT
CLOSE OBSTR MGT 1 SET
CLOSE OBSTRUCTION TERMINAL CONNECTED
TO COMMON BY BEAM OR SAFETY EDGE, OR
SIGNAL FROM MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER
SET MGT #1 FUNCTION
CLOSE RELAY AUTO CLOSE SET CLOSE RELAY IS ACTIVATED SET AUTO-CLOSE TIME
CLOSE LIMIT CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED
SINGLE SET SINGLE TERMINAL CONNECTED TO COMMON
BY AN EXTERNAL PUSHBUTTON OR RADIO SET SINGLE BUTTON INPUT FUNCTION
MAX RUN SET MAXIMUM RUN TIMER HAS BEEN EXCEEDED SET MAXIMUM RUN TIME
COMM LINK SET DUAL OPERATOR CONNECTION DETECTED,
BLINKS IF CONNECTION HAS FAILED
MAINT ALERT SET MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED ON OPERATOR SET MAINTENANCE ALERT CYCLE COUNT
"RL"
LEFT OR RIGHT
HAND OPERATION
"PM"
SINGLE OR
DUAL GATE
"AC"
AUTO CLOSE
TIMER
"RP"
RUN ALARM
PRE-START ALARM
"OC"
MAXIMUM OPEN
CURRENT
"CC"
MAXIMUM CLOSE
CURRENT
"AD"
ADVANCED
PROGRAMMING
"RT"
MAXIMUM
RUN TIMER
"SB"
SINGLE BUTTON
INPUT SETUP
"SM"
STAGGER
MODE
"ST"
STAGGER
TIME
"AR"
AUXILIARY
RELAY MODE
"RD"
REVERSE
DELAY TIME
"LP"
LOW POWER
MODE
POWER
FAILURE MODE
"FS"
"SS"
SOFT START/STOP
DURATION
"CT"
RESET CYCLE
COUNT
"MA"
MAINTENANCE ALERT
TRIGGER
"MT"
MID-TRAVEL
STOP POSITION
"RA"
RADIO
ENABLE
"TL"
LEARN
TRANSMITTERS
"TD"
DELETE
TRANSMITTERS
"ML"
LEARN MGT
TRANSMITTERS
"MD"
ERASE MGT
TRANSMITTERS
"CL"
RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULTS
APEX FUNCTION DISPLAY INDICATIONS
MOTOR TYPE
SELECTION
"MO"

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Terminal Descriptions
TERMINAL GROUP FUNCTION
AC N
24 VOLT INPUT FACTORY CONNECTED TO 24 VAC FROM TRANSFORMER OR
24 VDC FROM CONTINUOUS DUTY DC SUPPLY.
AC
DC -ACCESSORY POWER PROVIDES 24 VOLT DC POWER FOR ACCESSORIES. (.5A MAX)
DC +
RESET
RESET BUTTON FACTORY CONNECTED TO THE CONTROLLER’S RESET BUTTON.
COMMON
C
COMM LINK FOR 3-WIRE NETWORK CONNECTION TO SECOND OPERATOR IN DUAL GATE INSTALLATIONS.B
A
COMMON
SINGLE BUTTON INPUT CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH FOR SINGLE BUTTON OPERATION. ALTERNATES
BETWEEN OPEN-CLOSE OR OPEN-STOP-CLOSE DEPENDING ON PROGRAMMING.
SINGLE
COMMON
FIRE BOX INPUT CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH IN FIRE BOX FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS.
FIRE DEPT
COMMON
OPEN INPUT
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES (KEYPAD, CARD READER, KEYSWITCH,
TELEPHONE ENTRY SYSTEM) TO OPEN THE GATE. A CONSTANT OPEN INPUT WILL
OVERRIDE THE MID-TRAVEL STOP AND HALT THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER UNTIL RELEASED.
OPEN
OPEN
3-BUTTON
STATION INPUT
CONNECT TO 3-BUTTON STATION FOR OPEN-CLOSE-STOP CONTROL. A CONSTANT OPEN INPUT
WILL OVERRIDE THE MID-TRAVEL STOP AND HALT THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER UNTIL RELEASED.
CLOSE
COMMON
STOP
COM
OBSTRUCTION INPUTS
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES (GATE EDGE, PHOTO BEAM) TO DETECT AN
OBSTRUCTION DURING OPENING. WHILE GATE IS IN MOTION, ANY OPEN OBSTRUCTION
SIGNAL WILL CAUSE THE GATE TO STOP, REVERSE A SHORT DISTANCE, AND THEN
STOP AGAIN. AT THIS TIME THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER IS DISABLED, AND A RENEWED
INPUT WILL BE REQUIRED TO START THE GATE AGAIN. SHOULD THE GATE BE
RESTARTED AND THE OBSTACLE SIGNAL OCCUR AGAIN PRIOR TO REACHING A LIMIT,
THE GATE WILL STOP AGAIN, LOCKOUT, AND SOUND THE EMERGENCY ALARM.
O-OBS
C-OBS
FUNCTIONS THE SAME AS THE OPEN OBSTRUCTION, EXCEPT IN THE CLOSING DIRECTION.
COM
COM
REVERSE CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES TO CAUSE A REVERSAL WHEN THE GATE IS
TRAVELING CLOSED. THE GATE WILL REVERSE TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION.
REV
OPEN LOOP
OPEN LOOP
CONNECT TO OPEN LOOP/FREE EXIT LOOP. THE GATE WILL OPEN
WHEN THE LOOP IS TRIGGERED, AND REMAIN OPEN AS LONG AS
THE LOOP IS TRIGGERED. REQUIRES LOOP DETECTOR
OPEN LOOP
REVERSE LOOP
REVERSE LOOP
CONNECT TO REVERSE LOOP. TRIGGERING THE LOOP WILL CAUSE A
REVERSAL WHEN THE GATE IS TRAVELING CLOSED. THE GATE WILL REVERSE
TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION.. REQUIRES LOOP DETECTOR
REVERSE LOOP
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
CONNECT TO SHADOW/RESET LOOP TO KEEP THE GATE IN ITS FULLY OPEN
POSITION AS LONG AS THE SIGNAL IS PRESENT. USED TO KEEP GATE OPEN
WHILE VEHICLE IS PASSING THROUGH.. REQUIRES LOOP DETECTOR
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
-ALARM FACTORY CONNECTED TO THE ALARM BEEPER.
+
N.O.
AUX RELAY FOR CONNECTION TO AUXILIARY DEVICES (MAGNETIC LOCK, SOLENOID LOCK,
STROBE LIGHT) FOR ACTIVATION (OR DEACTIVATION) DURING GATE OPERATION.
COM
N.C.
+24 VOLT SOLAR PANEL FOR CONNECTION TO 24 VOLT SOLAR PANEL FOR BATTERY CHARGING.
-
+24 VOLT BATTERY FACTORY CONNECTED TO BATTERIES IN DC MODEL OPERATORS.
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Operator Accessory Connections
3-BUTTON STATION
KEYSWITCH
FIRE ACCESS SWITCH
SINGLE-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER
WIRELESS GATE EDGE SENSOR
MGT
TRANSMITTER
PHOTOEYE FOR REVERSE
PHOTOEYE FOR OPEN OBSTRUCTION
TELEPHONE ENTRY
KEYPAD
EXTERNAL POWER
SOLENOID LOCK
MAGLOCK
WARNING STROBE OR AUDIBLE SOUNDER
GATE EDGE SENSOR FOR REVERSE
CHANNEL #1
OPEN/CLOSE
TWO-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER
PHOTOEYE FOR CLOSE OBSTRUCTION
Figure 13. Operator Accessory Connections

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Basic Controller Programming
Programming Overview
The Controller can be programmed with various options for the operator.
The programming fields are defined as “functions” that have “options”.
To make setup easier for the installer, the Controller’s programming is
divided into two groups: basic and advanced. The basic programming
group contains the functions commonly used in most swing gate
installations. The advanced programming group contains functions less
commonly used (i.e. dual gate stagger delay, maximum run timer, etc.).
Entering Programming Mode
Enter programming mode by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons
together for one second. While in programming mode the PROGRAM
indicator will light.
Exiting Programming Mode
Exit programming mode at any time by pressing the UP and DOWN
buttons together. The Controller will automatically exit programming
mode after three minutes of inactivity.
Programming Keystrokes
(Typical Programming Method)
While in programming mode, press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll
through the programming functions. When the desired function is
displayed press the ENTER button to display the currently set option for
the function. When an option is displayed, the decimal points are lit.
To change the option, press and hold the ENTER button for 1 second. To
indicate that an option is ready to be changed, the display will flash.While
the display is flashing, press the UP or DOWN button to display the other
options available for that function.
When the desired option is displayed, press the ENTER button to store it
into memory. To select another function, press ENTER, UP, or DOWN.
Left or Right Hand Operation
In typical installations, the LRA pulls the gate to open it inward. Set the
Controller for right hand operation regardless if the installation is a
left hand or right hand gate. This will make the open limit switch on the
motor end of the operator.
In some installations, the LRA pushes the gate to open it outward. Set
the Controller for left hand operation regardless if the installation is
a left hand or right hand gate. This will make the close limit switch on
the motor end of the operator.
Dual Gate Enable
The factory default is for single gate operation. For dual gate operation,
wire the two gate controllers together through the COMM LINK terminals
(see Page 20) and enable dual gate operation with this programming
step. It is suggested that each controller be programmed separately, then
connected to the COM-LINK.
✓NOTE: The Mid-travel Stop feature is disabled when dual gate
operation is enabled for paired units.
Auto Close Timer
The factory default turns off the Auto Close Timer. The timer can be set
from 1 to 59 seconds and from 1 to 9 minutes. When the Auto Close
Timer is set, after opening, the gate will wait for the length of the Auto
Close Timer then close automatically.
PRESS DOWN AND UP
BUTTONS TOGETHER
FOR ONE SECOND
PROGRAM INDICATOR
WILL LIGHT WHEN SYSTEM
IS IN PROGRAM MODE
PROGRAM
INDICATOR
AND
DOWN UP
ENTERING
PROGRAMMING
FUNCTION
LEFT HAND
RIGHT HAND
"RL"
FOR PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATIONS
LEAVE THE CONTROLLER SET FOR
RIGHT HAND OPERATION
FOR PUSH-TO-OPEN INSTALLATIONS
SET THE CONTROLLER FOR LEFT
HAND OPERATION
LEFT HAND LIMITS FOR
PUSH-TO-OPEN INSTALLATIONS
(GATE SWINGS OUT TO OPEN)
RIGHT HAND LIMITS FOR
PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATIONS
(GATE SWINGS IN TO OPEN)
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
FUNCTION
DUAL GATE INSTALLATION
SINGLE GATE INSTALLATION
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
SINGLE GATE
DUAL GATE
"PM"
PRESS UP OR DOWN
TO SCROLL DISPLAY
THROUGH FUNCTIONS
PRESS ENTER FOR
ONE SECOND TO
SELECT OPTION
(THE DISPLAY
WILL FLASH)
PRESS UP
OR DOWN
TO CHANGE
OPTION
ENTER
PROGRAMMING
KEYSTROKES
SELECT
FUNCTION
CURRENTLY
SET OPTION
OPTION READY
TO CHANGE
PRESS ENTER TO
DISPLAY CURRENTLY
SET OPTION
CHOOSE
OPTION
OR
UP
DOWN
OR
UP
DOWN
OPTION
STORED
PRESS ENTER
TO STORE
OPTION
SELECT
FUNCTION
ENTERENTERENTER
OR
UP
DOWN
OR
PRESS UP, DOWN
OR ENTER SELECT
NEXT FUNCTION
FUNCTION
SET TIMER VALUE
1 TO 59 SECONDS
AUTO CLOSE TIMER DISABLED
SET TIMER VALUE
1 TO 9 MINUTES
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
AUTO CLOSE
TIMER
"AC"

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Basic Controller Programming (Cont.)
Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm
The factory default is Run Alarm on and a 3-second Pre-start Alarm. The
operator’s beeper will sound 3 seconds before the operator starts. The
options are:
Run Alarm Off and Pre-start Alarm Off•
Run Alarm On and Pre-start Alarm Off•
Run Alarm On and Pre-start Alarm On for 3-9 Seconds•
Maximum Open Direction Current Setting
To detect obstacles or mechanical problems with the gate, the operator
monitors its motor current. If the open current load exceeds the
programmed maximum load range number, the operator will stop, reverse
a short distance, then stop again. The Auto Close Timer will be disabled,
and another open request will be required to start the operator again. If
after restart, the overload or an open obstacle happens again before the
open limit is reached, the operator will lockout and sound the alarm.
To measure the motor load used during opening, while this function is
being displayed, push and hold the OPEN button to fully open the gate.
During movement, the motor current will be displayed as a load number
from 0 to 99. This number is useful for troubleshooting but not for setting
the motor current. At the end of travel, a different number will flash. This
number indicates the range above and below the average motor current
during the run. Using the + and - buttons, set the programmed range
number above the indicated range number, so that a minimal force (30-
40 lbs. at 10-feet) will activate a reversal should an obstruction occur, but
high enough to keep the gate moving under normal conditions without
interruption.
Maximum Close Direction Current Setting
To detect obstacles or mechanical problems with the gate, the operator
monitors its motor current. If the close current load exceeds the
programmed maximum load range number, the operator will stop, reverse
a short distance, then stop again. Another close request will be required
to start the operator again. If after restart, the overload or a close obstacle
happens again before the close limit is reached, the operator will lockout
and sound the alarm.
To measure the motor load used during closing, while this function is
being displayed, push and hold the CLOSE button to close the gate.
During movement, the motor current will be displayed as a load number
from 0 to 99. This number is useful for troubleshooting but not used for
setting the motor current. At the end of travel, a different number will flash.
This number indicates the range above and below the average motor
current during the run. Using the + and - buttons, set the programmed
range number above the measured flashing range number, so that a
minimal force (50-75 lbs.) will activate a reversal should an obstruction
occur, but high enough to keep the gate moving under normal conditions
without interruption.
FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER FOR 1 SECOND
WHILE DISPLAY IS FLASHING, PRESS
UP TO SET A RANGE NUMBER ABOVE
THE MEASURED RANGE NUMBER
OPTIONS
MAX CLOSE
CURRENT
PRESS AND HOLD THE CLOSE BUTTON TO
CYCLE THE OPERATOR CLOSED, THE
DISPLAY WILL SHOW THE MEASURED
LOAD NUMBER
ENTER
ENTER
PRESS ENTER TO STORE THE VALUE
"CC"
FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER FOR 1 SECOND
WHILE DISPLAY IS FLASHING, PRESS
UP TO SET A RANGE NUMBER ABOVE
THE MEASURED LOAD NUMBER
OPTIONS
MAX OPEN
CURRENT
PRESS AND HOLD THE OPEN BUTTON TO
CYCLE THE OPERATOR OPEN, THE DISPLAY
WILL SHOW THE MEASURED LOAD NUMBER
ENTER
ENTER
PRESS ENTER TO STORE THE VALUE
"OC"
FUNCTION
RUN ALARM ON
PRE-START ALARM OFF
RUN ALARM ON
PRE-START ALARM ON FOR 3 - 9 SECONDS
OPTIONS
RUN ALARM
PRE-START ALARM
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
RUN ALARM OFF
PRE-START ALARM OFF
"RP"

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Advanced Controller Programming
Entering Advanced Programming Mode
To access and program the Advanced Programming functions, for each
programming session, Advanced Programming must be enabled.
After exiting programming, the Advanced Programming functions
will be available on the programming display during the next
programming session unless the operator has run 50 or more
cycles. After that, Advanced Programming must be enabled again.
Maximum Run Time
The factory default for the Maximum Run Time is 99 seconds. When the
operator starts, a timer will begin counting. If a open or close limit is not
reached or an obstacle or reversing input is not received before the timer
expires, the operator will stop, the unit locks out and the alarm sounds.
The timer can be set for 10 to 99 seconds, but should be left at 99 in most
applications. Setting it too close to the actual run time may cause the time
to expire with changing ambient temperature, gate conditions, etc…
Single Button Input Setup
This function is used for selecting the operation for single button controls
and radio receivers.
The factory default sets the SINGLE input terminal so successive inputs
will cycle the operator in OPEN-STOP-CLOSE-STOP order.
Alternately, the SINGLE input can be set to cause the gate to OPEN
unless the gate is fully open. If the gate is fully open, the input will cause
the gate to CLOSE.
Stagger Mode
This function is used in dual gate installations only. The factory
default sets the Stagger Mode to OFF. In dual gate installations the
two operators communicate through the 3-wire COMM LINK interface.
When using the Stagger Mode, set one operator for delayed opening and
the other operator for delayed closing. The Stagger Time programming
function (see below) sets the length of the delay.
✓NOTE: This function will only be displayed if dual gate operation is
selected.
Stagger Delay Time
This function is used in dual gate installations only. The factory
default sets the Stagger Time to 0 seconds (OFF). The Stagger Time
sets the delay for the Stagger Mode. The Stagger Delay Time can be set
from 1-99 seconds.
✓NOTE: This function will only be displayed if dual gate operation is
selected.
FUNCTION
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS
WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
ADVANCED
PROGRAMMING
"AD"
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
WILL BE DISPLAYED
NOTE: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
WILL STAY ENABLED AFTER
EXITING PROGRAMMING UNTIL
THE GATE CYCLES 50 TIMES
FUNCTION
SINGLE INPUT WILL OPEN OPERATOR,
IF OPERATOR IS ALREADY OPEN, SINGLE
INPUT WILL CLOSE OPERATOR
SINGLE INPUT WILL CYCLE OPERATOR
IN ORDER OF OPEN-STOP-CLOSE-STOP
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
SINGLE BUTTON
INPUT SETUP
"SB"
FUNCTION
SETS THIS OPERATOR FOR
DELAYED OPEN
DISABLES STAGGER FUNCTION
SETS THIS OPERATOR FOR
DELAYED CLOSE
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
STAGGER
MODE
"SM"
DUAL GATES
ONLY
FUNCTION
SET STAGGER DELAY VALUE
1 TO 99 SECONDS
STAGGER TIMER DISABLED
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
STAGGER
DELAY TIME
"ST"
DUAL GATES
ONLY
FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER FOR 1 SECOND
WHILE DISPLAY IS FLASHING, PRESS
UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE THE
MAXIMUM RUN TIME (10-99 SECONDS)
OPTIONS
MAXIMUM RUN
TIMER
DISPLAY SHOWS CURRENT
MAXIMUM RUN TIME SETTING
ENTER
ENTER
PRESS ENTER TO STORE THE VALUE
"RT"

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Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.)
Auxiliary Relay Mode
The Auxiliary Relay has normally open and normally closed contacts.
The factory setting disables the Auxiliary Relay. The relay can be set for:
Maglock:• The relay will energize during any pending or actual gate
motion (open only), to deactivate a magnetic or solenoid gate lock.
Ticket Dispenser:• The relay will energize while the gate is moving
in the open direction and at the full open limit, or in an entrapment
condition.
Strobe:• The relay will energize during any pending or actual gate
motion (either open or close), to activate a warning strobe light.
Alarm:• The relay will energize if the gate is manually forced open
from the full closed position.
Reverse Delay Time
The factory default sets the Reverse Delay to 1 second. The operator
will wait the length of the delay before reversing direction. This feature
will not change the reversal time when the operator is responding to an
entrapment condition from an obstruction input or inherent entrapment
protection sensor. The Reverse Delay can be set from 1 to 9 seconds.
Heaver gates require a longer delay to allow time for the gate to stop.
Low Power Mode
This function is only used with DC battery backup. The factory default
disables the Low Power Mode.When Low Power Mode is enabled, and AC
power fails, the controller will assume Low Power Mode after 60 seconds
of gate inactivity. Low power mode turns off all accessory power and
indicators. Only inputs from the radio receiver, reverse loop, or restoring
AC power will wake the Controller from Low Power Mode. Programming
Mode can still be accessed while the Controller is in Low Power Mode.
Power Failure Mode
This function is only used with DC battery backup. The factory default
is set for Fail Safe, alternately the Controller can be set for Fail Secure,
Open Immediate, or Close Immediate.
Fail Safe:• If the AC power fails and the battery voltage drops below
approximately 22 Volts, 5 seconds later the operator will cycle open
if not already open. When AC power is restored, or the battery gets
charged by solar panels, the operator will resume normal operation
and auto-close if programmed to do so.
Fail Secure:• If the AC power fails and the battery voltage drops
below approximately 22 Volts, 5 seconds later the operator will
cycle closed if not already closed. When AC power is restored, or
the battery gets charged by solar panels, the operator will resume
normal operation.
✓NOTE: Fail Safe and Fail Secure are disabled if Stagger Mode is
enabled.
Open Immediate:• If the AC power fails, the operator will cycle
open if not already open and cease operation. When AC power is
restored, the operator will resume normal operation and auto-close
if programmed to do so.
Close Immediate:• If the AC power fails, the operator will cycle
closed if not already closed and cease operation.When AC power is
restored, the operator will resume normal operation.
FUNCTION
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
MAGLOCK CONTROL
AUXILIARY RELAY DISABLED
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
TICKET DISPENSER CONTROL
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
AUXILIARY
RELAY MODE
"AR"
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
WARNING STROBE LIGHT
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
CONNECTION TO ALARM DEVICE
FUNCTION
LOW POWER MODE DISABLED
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
LOW POWER
MODE
"LP"
LOW POWER MODE ENABLED
DC MODELS
ONLY
FUNCTION
SET TO FAIL SAFE MODE
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
POWER
FAILURE MODE
"FS"
SET TO FAIL SECURE MODE
DC MODELS
ONLY
SET TO OPEN IMMEDIATE MODE
SET TO CLOSE
IMMEDIATE MODE
FUNCTION
SET TIMER VALUE
1 TO 9 SECONDS
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
REVERSE
DELAY TIME
"RD"

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Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.)
Soft Start/Stop Duration
This function causes the operator to start and stop the DC motor slowly
reducing gate wear and tear (at the full open or closed positions only).
The factory default sets the Soft Start/Stop Duration to 3 seconds. The
Soft Start/Stop Duration can be set from 1 to 10 seconds.
✓NOTE: Changing the Soft Start/Stop Duration will reset the open and
close current setting value to zero. It will be necessary to reprogram
maximum open and close current settings.
Reset Cycle Count
The Controller counts of the number of times the operator has been
activated and can display the count rounded off to the nearest 1000. To
reset the Cycle Count, press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds
while the Cycle Count is displayed.
If the Maintenance Alert has been triggered, resetting the Cycle Count
will also reset the Maintenance Alert indicator.
Maintenance Alert Trigger
The Controller has a MAINT ALERT indicator that can be programmed to
light when the number of activations exceeds a set number of cycles.
The factory default sets the Maintenance Alert Trigger to 10,000 cycles.
The Maintenance Alert Trigger can be programmed for 5, 10, 15, or 25
thousand cycles.
The Maintenance Cycle Count can be reset independently from the
operator’s absolute Cycle Count.
Mid-travel Stop Position
The Controller can be programmed so the gate will stop at a mid-travel
point instead of fully opening. This can be useful in installations where a
large gate, that takes a long time to open and close fully, only needs to
be opened partway to allow traffic to pass.
The factory default sets the Controller for full open operation. Alternately,
the Controller can be programmed to open for 1 to 99 seconds then stop,
before reaching the open limit.
When a Mid-travel Stop Position time has been programmed, the gate
will still fully open if the Fire Department input is triggered, if the OPEN
button is held down beyond the Mid-travel Stop Position, or a close
obstruction or reverse loop input is triggered.
✓NOTE: The Mid-travel Stop feature is disabled when dual gate
operation is enabled for paired units.
Motor Type Selection
The factory sets the default for the Controller to match the type of motor in
the operator. When the Controller is used with the Model LRA Linear
Residential Actuator leave this setting at the factory default.
FUNCTION
SETS THIS MAINTENANCE ALERT TRIGGER
FOR 5, 10, 15, OR 25 THOUSAND CYCLES
DISABLES THE MAINENANCE ALERT
FUNCTION
RESETS THE MAINTENANCE ALERT
INDICATOR AND SETS THE MAINTENANCE
ALERT COUNT TO ZERO
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
MAINTENANCE
ALERT TRIGGER
"MA"
FUNCTION
SET LENGTH OF OPENING TIME
FROM 1 TO 99 SECONDS
MID-TRAVEL STOP DISABLED
(GATE RUNS FULL TRAVEL)
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
MID-TRAVEL
STOP POSITION
"MT"
FUNCTION
DISPLAY SHOWS NUMBER OF OPERATION
CYCLES (OPEN OR CLOSE) ROUNDED TO
THE NEAREST 1000
OPTIONS
NOTE: PRESS ENTER FOR 2 SECONDS
WHILE THE "CT" FUNCTION IS DISPLAYED
TO RESET CYCLE TIMER TO ZERO
RESET CYCLE
COUNT
"CT"
FUNCTION
MOTOR TYPE
SELECTION
"MO"
LEAVE THE CONTROLLER SET FOR
DC MOTOR OPERATION WITH
SOFT START/STOP FOR
ALL MODEL LRA INSTALLATIONS
FUNCTION
SET SOFT START DURATION TIME
FROM 1 TO 10 SECONDS
SOFT START DISABLED
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
SOFT START/STOP
DURATION
"SS"
DC MODELS
ONLY

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Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.)
Radio Enable
The Controller contains a built-in MegaCode®radio receiver to allow
activation from up to 40 access control transmitters and two Model MGT
(gate edge) transmitters. The factory default enables the internal radio
receiver. Alternately, the internal receiver can be disabled.
Antenna Installation
The Controller is supplied with a local whip antenna installed. If using a
remote antenna, remove the whip antenna and connect coax cable from
the antenna to the ANTENNA connector.
Radio Transmitter Learn
The Controller’s built-in MegaCode®radio receiver can store the IDs of up to
40 transmitters. Refer to the figure for the steps required to learn transmitters.
✓NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if the transmitter memory
is full, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
Radio Transmitter Delete
Transmitters can be deleted from the Controller’s memory either
individually, or all at the same time. Refer to the figure for the steps
required to delete transmitters.
✓NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if no transmitters are
stored in memory, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn
The Controller supports one or two Model MGT Obstacle Transmitters.
The transmitters can be programmed to function as Open Obstruction,
Close Obstruction, Reverse, or Stop. Refer to the figure for the steps
required to learn MGT transmitters.
✓NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if two MGT transmitters
are already stored in memory, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete
MGT transmitters can be deleted from the Controller’s memory either
individually, or all at the same time. Refer to the figure for the steps
required to delete MGT transmitters.
✓NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if no MGT transmitters are
stored in memory, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
Reset Controller to Factory Defaults
The Controller can be reset with this function. ALL PROGRAMMED
DATA WILL BE LOST, and the factory defaults will be loaded. This
function will not erase radio transmitters. Transmitters must be deleted
with the two functions above.
FUNCTION
TO DELETE ALL MGT TRANSMITTERS, PRESS ENTER FOR
2 SECONDS, (TO EXIT WITHOUT DELETING ANY, QUICKLY
PRESS ENTER)
ERASE MGT
TRANSMITTERS
"MD" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE THE CONTROLLER
IS READY TO DELETE ALL MGT TRANSMITTERS
"MD"
ENTER
PRESS ENTER
ENTER
THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW "DELETE ALL" AND THE
CONTROLLER RETURNS TO PROGRAMMING MODE
FUNCTION
INTERNAL RADIO RECEIVER DISABLED
OPTIONS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
RADIO
ENABLE
"RA"
INTERNAL RADIO RECEIVER ENABLED
FUNCTION
TO DELETE ALL TRANSMITTERS, PRESS ENTER FOR
2 SECONDS, OR TO PICK TRANSMITTERS GO TO NEXT STEP
DELETE
TRANSMITTERS
"TD" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE THE CONTROLLER
IS READY TO DELETE ONE OR MORE TRANSMITTERS,
(TO EXIT WITHOUT DELETING ANY, PRESS ENTER)
"TD"
ENTER
PRESS ENTER
ENTER
OR
UP DOWN
ENTER
PRESS UP OR DOWN TO SCROLL THROUGH THE LIST
OF TRANSMITTER ID NUMBERS
THE TRANSMITTER ID NUMBER IS DISPLAYED
(TO EXIT WITHOUT DELETING, PRESS ENTER)
(TO PICK A DIFFERENT TRANSMITTER ID, PRESS UP OR DOWN)
PRESS ENTER FOR 2 SECONDS TO DELETE THE
TRANSMITTER DISPLAYED
FUNCTION
ACTIVATE THE MGT TRANSMITTER, THE DISPLAY WILL
FLASH "rE" - IF THE TRANSMITTER IS ALREADY ENTERED,
"DU" WILL BE DISPLAYED, IF DECODE IS BAD "ERROR" WILL
BE DISPLAYED
LEARN MGT
TRANSMITTERS
PRESS ENTER, "ML" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE
THE CONTROLLER IS READY TO LEARN AN MGT
TRANSMITTER
"ML"
ENTER
OR
UP DOWN
ENTER
DISPLAY WILL SHOW "--" FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN SHOW THE
TRANSMITTER'S ID NUMBER - REPEAT STEPS FOR
SECOND MGT TRANSMITTER IF USED
PRESS ENTER TO ACCEPT THE SELECTION
PRESS UP OR DOWN TO SELECT THE MGT FUNCTION:
"rE" = REVERSE "St" = STOP
"OP" = OPEN OBSTRUCTION "CL" = CLOSE OBSTRUCTION
FUNCTION
ACTIVATE THE TRANSMITTER
DISPLAY WILL SHOW "- -" THEN THE
TRANSMITTER ID NUMBER - IF TRANSMITTER
IS ALREADY ENTERED, "dU" WILL BE DISPLAYED,
IF DECODE IS BAD "ERROR" WILL BE DISPLAYED
LEARN
TRANSMITTERS
"TL" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE
THE CONTROLLER IS READY TO
LEARN A TRANSMITTER
"TL"
ENTER
PRESS ENTER (ONCE FOR EACH TRANSMITTER,
UP TO 40 TRANSMITTERS TOTAL)
FUNCTION
RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULTS
"CL"
ENTER
WHILE "CL" IS DISPLAYED, PRESS ENTER
ALL PROGRAMMED DATA WILL BE CLEARED
AND THE FACTORY DEFAULTS WILL BE
STORED IN MEMORY.
NOTE: THIS FUNCTION WILL NOT ERASE
TRANSMITTERS
THIS WILL RESET THE MOTOR TYPE TO
AC - CHANGE TO D2 AFTER RESETTING

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Loop Layout Illustration
2"
3/8"
4 FT.
MINIMUM
USE RELIEF CUTS
AT CORNERS
TWIST WIRE FROM END OF
LOOPS BACK TO OPERATOR
AT LEAST SIX TIMES PER
FOOT
2" MAX.
LOOP SEALANT
MULTIPLE TURNS
REFER TO LOOP
INSTALLATION NOTES
FOR DETAILS
OPEN
GATE
PARTIALLY
SHOWN
NOTE: POSITION SHADOW LOOP APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY BETWEEN ENTRY AND EXIT REVERSING LOOPS. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SHADOW LOOP AND EXIT/REVERSING LOOPS SHOULD NEVER EXCEED THE LENGTH OF THE SHORTEST VEHICLE TYPE WHICH IS EXPECTED TO USE THIS GATE.
WALL PARTIALLY
SHOWN FOR CLARITY
SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN GATE REQUIRED 7 FT. MINIMUM DISTANCE AWAY FROM GATE
6 FT.
NOTE: POSITION SHADOW LOOP WITH A MINIMUM OF 4' CLEARANCE FROM GATE'S FULLY OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION

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Safety Edge Layout Illustration
RECEIVER FOR GATE EDGE TRANSMITTER BUILT INTO CONTROLLER
GATE EDGE TRANSMITTER #1
SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN GATE REQUIRED 7FT. MINIMUM DISTANCE AWAY FROM GATE
EDGE MOUNTED ON LEADING OUTSIDE EDGE OF GATE
EDGES MOUNTED ACROSS BOTTOM OF GATE
WIRE EDGES SHOWN TO THE CLOSE OBSTRUCTION INPUT ONLY OR TO WIRELESS GATE EDGE TRANSMITTERS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 GATE (REFERENCE ONLY) 2 EDGE 3 EDGE EXTRUSION 4 SPACERS (3) 5 8-32 X 1" SCREWS (3) 6 RETAINING BRACKET
REVERSING EDGE ASSEMBLY CLOSE-UP
5
1
2
34
6
GATE EDGE TRANSMITTER #2
WARNING
One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge of a swing gate. Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than six inches (152 mm) above the ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge. A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage. A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.