Linear Garage Door and Gate Operator Radio Controls User manual

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P/N 190-111676 REV B
After installing your receiver and transmitter, check the
operation of your radio controls by moving
approximately 45 feet back from the garage door, then
press the transmitter button. Operation at this distance
should be reliable. However, environmental conditions
and the location of the transmitter and receiver will
affect distance.
• Ifthetransmitterdoesn’t activatetheoperatorcheck the
codingonboththetransmitterandreceiver. Thecode
settingmustmatchexactly. Thismaynecessitatea
reprogrammingofthetransmitterandreceiver.
• If thedistanceisinadequatecheckthebatteryand
replaceif necessary.
• Tomaximizetheoperatingdistancemovethe
transmittertodifferent locationsinthe caruntil a
satisfactorydistanceisachieved. Vanitymirrors on sun
visors willaffectperformance.
• If the receiver isintheproximity ofa metalbeamor
other obstructionitmay be necessarytorelocatethe
receivertoincreasetheoperating range.
• If multiple receivers aremounted closerthan15 feet,
blockingandinterferencemayoccur. Movethe
receiversfurtherapart.
• If system does notworkatanydistance,check that the
receiverterminals areconnected totheproper operator
terminals.
• If theHomeLink® transmitterdoesnotactivatethe
operator or distance isinadequate,verifyproper
operationusingthehand-held transmitter. Contact your
HomeLink®systemproviderforhelpwith
configuringtheHomeLink®transmitter andtoresolve
distanceproblems whenusingtheHomeLink®system.
Operational Check
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Unexpecteddooroperations cancause personalinjury orpropertydamage.
LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the consumer against defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to first
retail buyers of new devices. Warrantor will repair, or at its option, replace, any device
it finds that requires service under this warranty, and will return the repaired or
replaced device to the consumer at the warrantor’s cost. For warrant service and
shipping instructions contact warrantor at the address shown below. Devices must be
sent to warrantor for service at owner’s expense. The remedies provided by this
warranty are exclusive. Implied warranties under state law are to the one year period
of this written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In order to be protected
by this warranty, save your proof of purchase and send copy with equipment should
repair be required. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
For warranty service and shipping instructions contact Linear at the phone number
shown below. In order to be protected by this warranty, save your proof of purchase
and send a copy with equipment should repair be required. All products returned for
warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact
Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.
MVP Radio Controls are compatible with HomeLink®.
Homelink® is a registered trade mark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Installation on Operators that Provide
Power for Receivers
Some operators can provide power for an
external receiver. Disconnect power to the
operator before installing receiver. Connect
terminals 1, 2 & 3 of the receiver to terminals
1, 2 & 3 on the operator.
3
2
1
3
2
1
3 2 1
P B
Disconnect power to operator
before any installation or repair.
Follow all instructions provided by
the manufacturer of your operator.
WARNING
Two and Three Door Installations
The receiver is installed on the left side of a
two-door and in the center of a three-door
(outside facing into the garage). Connect the
receiver per instructions above (operators with
or without receiver power). The additional wire
leads are connected to terminals 1 & 2 or P & B
of the second or second & third operator.
Garage Door and Gate Operator Radio Controls
MVP Receiver and Transmitters
Product Features
These controls are designed to remotely operate
garage door and gate openers. The MVP
receiver is compatible with Classic, MVP and
Original Allstar, Allister and Pulsar type dip-
switch transmitters. The MVP receiver is
available in one and three-door versions and
may be used as shown below.The radio
frequency of the remote controls is fixed and
tuned at the factory. RF adjustments are not
required and should not be attempted by the
end user. There are no user serviceable parts in
the radio controls.
Receiver Installation
First, determine the type of operator (with or
without receiver power). Refer to the operator
manual or contact the operator manufacturer as
needed. Next, attach the receiver to the operator
according to the appropriate installation
instructions. For two and three door
installations connect the wire leads from the
receiver to the second or second and third
operator. Next, set the transmitter codes
according to the instructions provided with the
transmitter. To finish, program the receiver
with the transmitter codes.
One-Door Installation Two-Door Installation Three-Door Installation
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Installation on Operator Without
Power for Receivers
Some operators do not provide power for an
external receiver. An optional transformer and
wire kit is required. Disconnect power to the
operator before installing receiver. Connect
terminals 1 & 3 of the receiver to the
transformer. Connect terminals 1 & 2 on the
receiver to terminals P & B on the operator.
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Programming Original Dip-Switch Transmitters
The coding switch in these products consist of nine or eight small switches, each of which can be
placed in a different position. Use a small screwdriver to set the switches to a new positions.
NOTE: Change switch settings from factory settings.
Programming Quik-Code Transmitters
Programming the Classic or MVP Quik-Code
transmitter is done as follows:
1. Put the transmitter in program mode.
2. Select the button you wish to use.
3. Enter your 9 digit code.
After your code is confirmed, repeat the
procedure for the remaining buttons.
PuttheTransmitterinProgramMode
Step 1: First,pressand holdthe + button. The Red
LED will turn on. Next, while continuing to hold the
+ button, press and hold the - button. Continue to
hold both buttons until the LED starts to blink
(approximately 5 seconds). Release both buttons
while the LED is blinking. TheLEDwillblink two
times and then remain on to confirm you are in
programming mode.
SelecttheButtonYouWishtoUse
Step 2: While the LED is on, press the button you
wish to use. The LED will blink off once and then
remain on.
ENTERYOUR9DIGITCODE
Step 3: Enter the 9-digit code from the table by
pressing the buttons that correspond with theentries in
thetable.
CONFIRMENTRY
After the 9-digit code is entered, the LED will blink
twicetoconfirma validcodeand remainoff.
PROGRAMREMAININGBUTTONS
Repeatthe procedurefor theremainingbuttons.
ExpressCoding
Expresscodingwillprogram all3buttonsatone time.
To use Express Code to program all the buttons at the
sametimeselectthe "+" buttoninStep 2andendthe
9digitcode entryinStep3witha "+". Thiswillcode
allthreebuttonsinoneprogrammingstep.
Keep transmitters and remote controls out of the reach of children.
Do not let children play with or use the transmitter or remote controls.
Unexpecteddoor operationscan causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
Donotplacetransmitterwherethebuttons canbeaccidentallyor
unintentionallyactivated.
WARNING
NOTE: The table below has a row for each one of the
three buttons on the Quik-Code transmitter since it is
possibletosetauniquecodeforeachbutton.
*If theLEDgoesouttheprogramming modehas
timedoutandyouwillneed tostartover.
1
11
1 2
22
2 3
33
3 4
44
4 5
55
5 6
66
6 7
77
7 8
88
8 9
99
9
+
++
+
0
0 0
0
-
--
-
Refer to individual manuals for
transmitter and keypad installation,
coding and user instructions.
Important
WARNING
Radio Controls are prohibited from providing constant contact
closure when installed on the push button inputs of residential garage
door openers that are provided with monitored safety systems.
Learning Transmitter Codes
The MVP receiver is capable of learning up to
8 different transmitter codes. The transmitters
may be any combination of MVP, Classic or
Original dip-switch type transmitters.
Learn/Erase Button
Indicator LED
Programming One Door Receivers
Step 1: Momentarily press and release the
Learn button. The LED will turn on.
Step 2: Using a programmed transmitter, press
the desired transmitter button. When the
receiver learns the transmitter code, the LED
will turn off.
Step 3: Repeat to add additional transmitters
with different codes.
Note: When using two or three-button
transmitters, the button used in step 3 will
activate the receiver.
Three Door Receivers
NOTE: When using MVP or Classic
transmitters, use the Express-Code method for
the MVP or Classic transmitters.
Step 1: Momentarily press and release the
Learn button. The LED will turn on.
Step 2: Press any one of the transmitters
buttons. When the receiver learns the
transmitter code, the LED will turn off.
Step 3: Repeat to add additional transmitters
with different codes.
Note: When using a one button 9931 type
transmitter the transmitter will activate the door
based on the last digit of the code. If the last
digit of the code is a +, door 1 will be
activated. If the last digit of the code is a 0,
door 2 will be activated. If the last digit of the
code is a -, door 3 will be activated.
When using two button 8832 type transmitters,
the left button will activate door 1 and the right
button will activate door 2.
When using a three button 8833 type or Classic
transmitter, the left button will activate door 1,
the middle button will activate door 2 and the
right button will activate door 3.
Erasing the Receiver’s Memory
Step 1: Press and HOLD the Learn button. The
indicator LED will turn on.
Step 2: When the LED turns off (after
approximately 5 seconds), release the Learn
button.
Programming the MVP Wireless
Keyless Entry
When set to learn mode, the receiver
memorizes a PIN and door number entered
from the keypad. Once learned, this PIN and
door number combination activates the
receiver.
Step 1: The red Keypad lighting should be
Off. If it is on, wait until it turns off
(approximately 20 seconds).
Step 2: Momentarily press and release the
Learn button. The LED will turn on. You have
approximately 20 seconds to enter the keypad
PIN and door code.
Step 3: Press ON/RESET to turn on the
keypad. The red lighting on the keypad will
turn on.
Step 4: Enter your Four Digit PIN. Every time
you press a key the keypad lighting system will
blink off and on to verify a key has been
pressed.
Step 5: Press the *
* *
* key.
Step 6: Enter a Door Number.
Step 7: The LED on the receiver will turn off
when a valid PIN and door number has been
learned.
+ 0
- 0 +