Maximum Controls MAX F18 Installation instructions

MAX f 18
Installation and Owners Manual
www.max.us.com
4009963
Commercial/Industrial
UL 325 Class III & IV ONLY
FAST SLIDE - Up to 18 in/sec
Brushless DC Slide Gate Operator
NOT intended for residential use
Made in USA
CONFORMS TO UL STD 325
UL CLASS - III, IV
CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD
C22.2 NO. 247
SAFETY SENSORS REQUIRED
Version 5

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Table of contents
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components and specifications are subject to change without notice.
MAX F18 Specifications
Important Safety Information
UL 325 Model Classifications
UL 325 Required Entrapment Protection
UL 325 Compliant Installation Requirements
Intended Use of Slide Gate Operator
Installation
Operator in Front Mounting Position (Standard)
Connect Chain to Gate - Front Mounting Position
Operator in Rear Mounting Position (Alternate)
Connect Chain to Gate - Rear Mounting Position
Dual Gate Operators - Front Mounting Position
Optional Remote Power Supply Kit - MAX Magic Box
Solar -Optional
Install Warning Signs
Photocell Entrapment Protection
Sensing Edge Entrapment Protection
In-Ground Loops
Wiring operator
Gate Operator System Overview
Entrapment Protection Wiring
High Voltage Input AC Power
Low Voltage Remote Power Supply Kit -Optional
Solar Power Connection - Optional
Secondary Operator to Matrix 1
Turn ON / OFF Operator Power
matrix 1
Matrix 1 Overview
Wiring Overview
Primary Gate - Open Left / Open Right
Close Timer
Selectable Gate Speed Control
Battery Back-Up Mode
Anti-Tailgate
Single Pass Anti-Tailgate
Radio Receiver
Radio Safety Pause
Gate in Motion Alarms
OBD Port Black Box
Maglock
Loop Detectors
In-Ground Loop Connection
ID Plug
Gate Tamper
UL Entrapment LEDs
Emergency Vehicle / Max Open Inputs
Gate Disable
Partial Open
ULAlarm Warning Light Input
Gate Status Monitoring
OPEN / STOP / CLOSE Connection
CLOSING Photocell Connection
Motor Motion LEDs
Gate Operators Communication LEDs
24V Power for Matrix 1
Battery in Use LED
Gate Shut-Off Switch
External Open/Close Key Switch - Optional
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Adjustments
Open and Close Limits
Reverse Sensor (ERD)
Maintenance
Primary/Single and Secondary Operator Wiring Schematics
Qualified gate operator technician
End user/Home owner
Electronic Gate OPEN / CLOSE
Mechanical Gate Release (Manual Release)
Audible Alarm
Replacement Parts List
Warranty
options/unique features
Gate Tamper Feature
Magnetic Dynamic Brake System
Gear Reducer
Partial Open Feature
Gate Disable Feature
Event History Download
MAX Chain Release Mechanism - Optional
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UL 325Class of Operation - Class III, IV ONLY
Gate Type - Vehicular Slide Gate
Max Gate Length - 50 ft
Max Gate Weight - 1600 lbs Level Gate; 1000 lbs Uphill Gate - 5° Max
Opening Time - Selectable speed control (MAX - 18 inch per second)
Cycles per Hour AC Power - Continuous
Battery Back-Up Cycles (Batteries fully charged) - approximately 100 cycles
Input AC Power - Switchable: 115VAC or 230VAC single phase
Motor - 1 HP 24VDC Brushless (6 million cycles)
Chain Size - #40
Operating Temperature:-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Entrapment Protection:
- UL 325 Type A Inherent (ERD sensor)
- Inputs for NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)
UL 325 Type B1 (photo cell)
and Type B2 (sensing edge)
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.
3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the
non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the
gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
5.Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate
hardware.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAX F18 specifications
important safety information
NOTE: The number of gate cycles using ONLY battery back-up power will vary depending on the weight
of the gate, the gate length, the operating condition of the gate, temperature and the amount of charge
the batteries have at the beginning of the battery power only operation.
29”
14 1/2”19”
7 1/2”

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CLASS I
Residential Vehicular Gate Operator - A vehicular gate operator
(opener or system) intended for use in a home of one to four
single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated
therewith.
CLASS II
Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator - A
vehicular gate operator (opener or system) intended for use in
a commercial location or building such as a multi-family
housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garages,
retail store or other building servicing the general public.
CLASS III
Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator - A
vehicular gate operator (opener or system) intended for uses
in an industrial location, loading dock area or other location
not intended to service the general public.
CLASS IV
Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator - A vehicular gate
operator (opener or system) intended for use in a guarded
industrial location or buildings such as airport security area or
other restricted access locations not servicing the general
public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via
supervision by security personnel.
SECURITY
AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL
ONLY
ul 325 model classifications
ul 325 required entrapment protection
A- Inherent entrapment protection system.
B1 - Provision for connection of a non-contact sensor
(photoelectric sensor or the equivalent).
B2 - Provision for connection of a contact sensor
(edge device or the equivalent).
C- Inherent adjustable clutch or pressure relief device.
D- Provision for connection of an actuating device
requiring continuous pressure to maintain opening
or closing motion of the gate.
E- An audio alarm.
Gate Type Class I & II
Slide Gate A, B1*, B2*, D
Class III & IV
A, B1*, B2*, D, E
*B1 and B2 means of entrapment protection must be MONITORED.
This vehicular gate operator must be installed with at least two independent entrapment protection means as specified in the table above
and definitions below.
The same type of device shall not be used for both entrapment protection means. Use of a single device to cover both the opening and
closing directions is in accordance with the requirement, however, a single device is not required to cover both directions. This operator
has been provided with type A entrapment protection. The installer is required to install additional entrapment protection devices in each
entrapment area.

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AInstall the gate operator only when:
1The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate,
2All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 6 feet (1.83 m) above the
ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.2 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that
portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position,
3All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and
4Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
BThe 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 in contact with
the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
CThe 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. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
DThe gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. Do not over-tighten the
operator clutch or pressure relief valve to compensate for a damaged gate.
EFor gate operators utilizing Type D protection:
1The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate is moving,
2 A gate operator shall additionally be provided with a placard that is marked in letters at least 1/4-in (6.4-mm) high with the word
“WARNING” and the following statement or the equivalent: “Moving Gate Has Potential of Inflicting Injury or Death - Do Not Start
Gate Unless Path is Clear”.
3An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop sensor, or similar device) shall not be employed, and
4No other activation device shall be connected.
FControls 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.
G
The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not cause the operator to start.
HA minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate where easily visible.
IFor gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor:
1See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each Type of application,
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Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and
3One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable
by a moving gate or barrier.
JFor a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor:
1One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at the leading edge, trailing
edge, and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
3One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate.
4A 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.
5A wireless device 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 device shall function under the intended end-use conditions.
6One 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 6 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.
7One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm).
ul 325 compliant
installation requirements

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Moving Gate CanCause
Serious Injury or Death
KEEP CLEAR! Gate maymove at any time
without prior warning.
Do not let children operate the gate or play
in the gate area.
This entrance is for vehiclesonly.
Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
intended use of
slide gate operator
The operator is intended for use on a VEHICULAR slide gate ONLY. It is intended to be used WITH appropriate entrapment
protection safety devices and in-ground vehicle loop detection system. This operator has a inherent entrapment protection
system and requires additional external monitored entrapment protection devices (Non-contact Photocells or contact sensing
edges) for each entrapment area prior to gate operation.
Pedestrians MUST use a separate entrance.
The gate operator IS NOT intended to be used on a
PEDESTRIAN gate.
In-Ground Loops: Help
protect the gate operator
from accidentally opening
and/or closing on vehicles
in the gate’s path
Opening Direction Photocell: Helps
guard against the opening gate from
entrapment.
Physical Stops:
Install on both ends of gate
rail to limit the travel of
gate to the fully open and
fully closed positions.
Opening Direction 10K Sensing Edge: Helps guard against the opening gate from entrapment. (Wireless)
Opening Direction 10K Sensing Edge: Helps guard against the
opening gate from entrapment between wall and gate.
Closing Direction Photocell: Helps
protect the gate operator from
accidentally closing on vehicles in the
gate’s closing path.
Closing Direction 10K Sensing Edge: Helps protect the gate operator
from accidentally closing on vehicles in the gate’s closing path. (Wireless)
Wire Mesh: 2” x 2” at least 6 ft high. Installed on gate when the space between the gate pickets is MORE
than 2 1/4”. See “A2” on previous page for more information.
Gate Pickets: The space between the gate pickets should be LESS than 2 1/4” or wire mesh should be installed.
Guide Rollers: Must be installed for safety.
Warning Signs: Should be installed on both sides of gate area and easily visible.
Entrapment Area Entrapment Area
Physical Stop
NOTE: sensors MUST be MONITORED
and NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)

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V-Rail Physical Stop
Read and understand this entire manual before installation. Check with the local building department prior to installing this gate
operator to comply with local building code requirements. 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.
Concrete Pad
Operator Position on Concrete Pad
Operator in Front Position
Outside Property
Inside Property
Input Power
Positive Stop
Conduit Run
Operator MUST be level.
Concrete Pad
Check local building
codes in your area for
depth of concrete
before installation.
Install physical stops on BOTH
ends of rail to keep gate from
traveling off of rail.
Guide rollers MUST be Installed to keep gate upright.
6” above ground to avoid any flooding of the operator.
See page 7 for chain information.
24”
24”
Illustrations not to scale
Gate in Closed Position
4”
2” Gate Frame
10.5”
10.5”
6.2”
6.75”
7.5”7.5”
6.75” Cover
1.5”
4”5”
6.5”
installation
The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to installation of the gate operator.
operator in front mounting position (standard)
Concrete Depth Note: The heavier the gate, the deeper the concrete
pad should be. At least two feet recommended for heavier gate.
“Optional” Input Power Note:
24VDC low voltage power wires can be run
from a remote power supply (MAX Magic
Box) to power the gate operator if desired.
See page 11 for more information.
Secure gate operator to
concrete pad with four
(4) 1/2” x 3” (min)
sleeve anchors.
1/2
8.625”
12.75”
Conduit
Area •REQUIRED - AC input power wire.
•Entrapment protection photocell . See page 14.
•Entrapment protection sensing edge. See page 15.
•In-ground loop wires. See page 16.
Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions
ONE Entrapment protection sensor MUST installed or
operator will NOT function. It MUST be MONITORED
and NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)

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YES
YES
6”
13.5”13.5”
7.5”7.5”
Concrete Pad
Idler Wheels
Idler Wheel
Chain
Bracket
Side Chain Guide
Side Chain Guide
IMPORTANT: Operator and chain MUST be parallel to gate or the idler wheels could fail.
Use the “Fine Tune” adjustment on the gate bracket connection bolt and make sure the
chain runs through the idler wheels without binding on the side chain guides.
Minimum distance between the drive gear and gate is 4”.
Chain brackets MUST
remain same height as
idler wheels.
Operator is too far from gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
Operator is too close to gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
Operator is NOT parallel to gate.
Chain is NOT parallel to gate.
DO NOT mount chain bracket
too high or too low on gate.
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Drive
Gear
NOTE: The chain should
sag no more than one (1)
inch per 10 feet of travel.
Do not over tighten the
chain.
NOTE: 25 ft of #40 nickel plated chain included.
installation
connect chain to gate - front mounting position
4” Min4” Min
Top View of Operator
Back View of Operator
NO
NO
Gate Bracket
Fine Tune
Adjustment
4” Min4” Min
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Factory installed
position

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The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator.
The chain is not visible when looking from outside of the property.
Outside Property
Inside Property
Input Power
Physical Stop
Conduit
Run
Operator MUST be level.
Concrete Pad
Check local building
codes in your area for
depth of concrete
before installation.
Install positive stops on BOTH ends of rail
to keep gate from traveling off of rail.
Guide rollers MUST be Installed to keep gate upright.
6” above ground to avoid any flooding of the operator.
See page 9 for chain information.
Illustrations not to scale
Gate in Closed Position
Secure gate operator to
concrete pad with four
(4) 1/2” x 3” (min)
sleeve anchors.
24”
4”
V-Rail Physical Stop
2” Gate Frame
installation
operator in rear mounting position (alternate)
Operator in Rear Position
“Optional” Input Power Note:
24VDC low voltage power wires can be run
from a remote power supply (MAX Magic
Box) to power the gate operator if desired.
See page 11 for more information.
Concrete Depth Note: The heavier the gate, the deeper the concrete
pad should be. At least two feet recommended for heavier gate.
•REQUIRED - AC input power wire.
•Non-contact protection safety device wires (photocells). See page 14.
•Contact protection safety device wires (sensing edge). See page 15.
•In-ground loop wires. See page 16.
Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions
1/2
Operator Position on Concrete Pad
Concrete Pad
24”
10.5”
10.5”
6.2”
6.75”
7.5”7.5”
6.75” Cover
1.5”
4”5”
6.5”
8.625”
12.75”
Conduit
Area
ONE Entrapment protection sensor MUST installed or
operator will NOT function. It MUST be MONITORED
and NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)

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22.5”
16.5”
6”
10.5”
4.5”
Concrete Pad
Drive
Gear
Operator and chains
MUST remain
parallel to gate.
Upper and lower
chain MUST align
with each other.
Upper chain bracket
MUST remain same
height as drive gear.
Drill 2” dia. hole for
upper chain exit.
Lower chain Bracket
MUST remain same
height as pulley wheel.
Lower chain does NOT
align with upper chain.
DO NOT mount
chain brackets
too high or too
low on gate.
YES
YES
Pulley Wheel
(not supplied)
Same height as
idler wheel.
Approx.1.5”
Pulley Wheel
Safety Cover
Gate
YES
YES
Modify Cover for Rear Mounting Position
16.5”
Cut out cover
between new hole
and existing chain
exit slot.
Make sure cuts are
plumb with existing
chain exit slot.
Existing chain
exit slot.
Gate
NO
NO
IMPORTANT: Make sure that chain is
parallel to gate. Incorrect installation
will cause excessive noise, idler and
pulley wheel wear and chain stretching.
Limit sensors will need to be relocated
to align with rear chain configuration.
See page 36 for more information.
Drive
Gear
NO
NO
NOTE: The chain should sag
no more than one (1) inch per
10 feet of travel. Do not over
tighten the chain.
installation
connect chain to gate - rear mounting position
Top View
Back View
NOTE: 25 ft of #40 nickel plated chain included.
Move operator wheel
to lower hole position.
Idler
Wheel
Remove
Gate Bracket
Fine Tune
Adjustment
Chain
Bracket
Chain
Bracket
IMPORTANT:
Gray Limit sensor
MUST be in the
OPEN position.

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Outside Property
Inside
Property
Gates Full Closed Position
RS-485 Input
Power
Input
Power
Conduit RunsConduit Runs
Illustrations not to scale
Primary OperatorSecondary Operator
Has NO Matrix 1 Control Board
See page 7 for chain information.
installation
dual gate operators - front mounting position
The gates must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the dual gate operators.
See “Operator in Front Mounting Position” on page 6 for operator positions.
•REQUIRED - AC input power wire to EACH gate operator.
•REQUIRED - RS-485 wires CONNECT operators together.
•Entrapment protection photocell wired to EACH Corresponding OPERATOR. See below & page 14.
•Entrapment protection sensing edge wired to EACH Corresponding OPERATOR. See below & page 15.
•Normally open photocell safety protection wires to MATRIX 1 See below & page 14.
•In-ground loop wires to MATRIX 1. See page 16.
•Optional external OPEN/CLOSE key switch wires from EACH OPERATOR to key switch. See page 37.
Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions
ONE REQUIRED
Primary Operator
Matrix 1
Secondary Operator
NO Matrix 1
To MC-200 Edge 2 or Photo Cell Input
To MC-200 Edge 2 or Photo Cell Input
To MC-200 Edge 2 or Photo Cell Input
To MC-200 Edge 2 or Photo Cell Input To MC-200 Edge 2
or Photo Cell Inputs
To MC-200 Edge 2
or Photo Cell Inputs
To MC-200 EDGE 1 Input
OPENING direction
Sensing Edge
OPENING direction
Sensing Edge
OPENING/CLOSING
Sensing Edges
OPENING direction Sensing Edge OPENING direction Sensing Edge
OPENING
direction
Photocell
OPENING
direction
Photocell
Each entrapment protection device MUST be connected to corresponding gate operator.
See pages 14-15for installation instructions.
See pages 19-20 for wiring instructions.
Reflector
Dual Gates CLOSING direction Thru-Beam Photocell ONLY:
See separate wiring instruction sheet.

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Concrete Pad
At Gate Operator
A remote power supply is for installations where it is too costly or difficult to trench a 115/230 VAC power line to the operator
but instead run a low voltage power line to the operator. A MAX Magic Box Kit (sold separately) is required to remotely install a
MAX Toroid 15Amp Box.
Install MAX Magic Box near the 115 VAC or 230 VAC input AC power source. See tables for MAX distance away from operator.
See page 20 for MAX Magic Box wiring instructions.
NOTE: A MAX Magic Box kit is required for EACH gate operator when using dual gate operators.
At MAX Magic Box
24VDC Low Voltage Power
Distance - See tables above
Distance - See tables below
2-Wires, 24VDC Low Voltage Power
Conduit
Ground Level
optional remote power supply kit - max magic box
installation
230V
ACON
POWER
OFF
MAX PS-24
POWERSUPPLY
FUSE
7AMP
IN
MadeinUSA
Select Input Voltage:
115VACor 230VAC
disconnect
powerbefore
servicingunit
WARNING
WARNING
HIGH
HIGH
VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
!
warranty
VOIDED
if label is
REMOVED
Input Power
To Operator
24 VDC
Power/Solar In
Connector
Wire
Nuts
MAX
Magic
Box Kit
MAX Magic Box
Near Power Source
115/230 VAC Power Source
Input AC
Power
Conduit
not supplied
24VDC Low
Voltage
Power
Level Gate
Gate Weight Max Wire Distance - Wire Gauge
300 ft - 10AWG
1600 lbs 500 ft - 8AWG
Uphill Gate - 5° Max
Gate Weight Max Wire Distance - Wire Gauge
300 ft - 8AWG
1000 lbs MAX
Low
Voltage
High
Voltage
Remote Toroid
15Amp Box
230V
ACON
POWER
OFF
MAX PS-24
POWERSUPPLY
FUSE
7AMP
IN
MadeinUSA
Select Input Voltage:
115VAC or 230VAC
disconnect
power before
servicing unit
WARNING
WARNING
HIGH
HIGH
VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
!
warranty
VOIDED
if label is
REMOVED
Remote Toroid
15Amp Box
See page 20 for
MAX Magic Box
wiring instructions.
Cover
Cabinet
Sold Separately

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solar - Optional
Refer to Solar application guide.
Solar Panel Electronics Box
MAX Solar Power Kit: MUST be used
when using solar power, sold separately.
Solar Panel: must be mounted facing
south. It must get full sunlight throughout
the day, NO shadow obstructions.
installation
MAX Solar Kit
Solar Power
Conduit
Power/Solar In
Connector
Wire
Nuts
MAX
Solar
Power
Kit
Solar Panel
Electronics
Box
Solar Panel
24 Volt

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Moving Gate Can Cause
Serious Injury or Death
KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time
without prior warning.
Do not let children operate the gate or play
in the gate area.
This entrance is for vehicles only.
Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
Moving Gate Can Cause
Serious Injury or Death
KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time
without prior warning.
Do not let children operate the gate or play
in the gate area.
This entrance is for vehicles only.
Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
Moving Gate Can Cause
Serious Injury or Death
KEEP CLEAR!Gate may move at any time
without prior warning.
Do not let children operate the gate or play
in the gate area.
This entrance is for vehicles only.
Pedestrians mustuse separate entrance.
installation
A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed,
one on each side of the gate where easily visible.
install warning signs

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installation
photocell entrapment protection
Beam: 5” or LESS
from CLOSED gate.
Run conduit to operator
Photocell Beam Height
Gate
Wall
Install photocells on either side of gate, as close as
practical to the gate but no further away than 5”.
Beam Height:
21” for most
installations but No
higher than 27.5”
above ground.
5”
or
Less
5”
or
Less
Entrapment Area
Entrapment Area
Photo Beam
OPENING Direction
CLOSING Direction
Beam: 5” or LESS from OPEN gate.
Gate Closed
Wall
Wall
Run conduit to operator
Gate Closed
Illustrations not to scale
Outside Property
Inside Property
Outside Property
Outside Property
Inside Property
Inside Property
Install photocells to help protect against entrapment during cycling of the gate (entrapment protection).
ONE entrapment protection sensor MUST be installed and connected to “Edge 1 CLOSING direction” on MC-200 motor
controller or operator will NOT function. Entrapment protection sensors MUST be MONITORED and NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.).
OPENING direction photocell to
MC-200 motor controller, Monitored.
Normally CLOSED (N.C.)
CLOSING direction photocell to
MC-200 motor controller, Monitored.
Normally CLOSED (N.C.)
IMPORTANT: Entrapment Protection Photocells MUST
be Monitored Normally Closed Type. See page 20.
IMPORTANT: Photocells MUST
be in alignment or fault will occur.
IMPORTANT: Photocells MUST
be in alignment or fault will occur.
NOTE: Photo input on Matrix 1 is NOT
MONITORED (Normally OPEN) and is
NOT UL 325 entrapment protection.
See pages 19-20 for wiring instructions.

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installation
Sensing edge entrapment protection
Outside Property
Maximum Control recommends installing a Sensing edge in this area
to protect against entrapment between the OPENING gate and wall.
Wall
Wall
Entrapment Area
WIRELESS NOTE: Refer to the
instruction sheet that comes with the
wireless module for wiring and
mounting instructions when using
wireless option.
If a self-supporting post is being used, then sensing edges need to
be installed on EACH side of the post to protect against entrapment
in the OPENING and CLOSING direction of gate travel.
Gate Closed
Gate Closed
OPENING direction
Sensing Edge
OPENING direction
Sensing Edge
CLOSING direction
Sensing Edge
Illustrations not to scale
Sensing Edges
Wall
Wireless
Module
Outside Property
Inside Property
Inside Property
Install sensing edges to help protect against entrapment during cycling of the gate (entrapment protection).
ONE entrapment protection sensor MUST be installed and connected to “Edge 1 CLOSING direction” on MC-200 motor
controller or operator will NOT function. Entrapment protection sensors MUST be MONITORED 10K NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)
TYPE and a GEM-104 module MUST be installed.
OPENING direction
Sensing Edge
Self-Supporting Post
Gate Closed
OPENING direction
Sensing Edge
OPENING
direction
Sensing
Edge
CLOSING direction
Sensing Edge
CLOSING direction Sensing Edge
OPENING
direction
Sensing
Edge
Install along entire edge of
the gate to help protect
against entrapment or gate
hitting a vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Sensing edges MUST be Monitored 10K Normally
Closed Type and a GEM-104 module MUST be installed. See page 20.
See pages 19-20 for wiring instructions.
OPENING
direction
Sensing
Edge
(Wireless)
Entrapment Area
OPENING Direction
CLOSING Direction
Wireless
Module
Wireless
Module
Wireless
Module
Wireless
Module
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Safety
Loop
Safety
Loop
Exit
Loop
4 ft
4 ft min.
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft 4 ft
1 1/2”
Typical
1/4” Saw Cut
Saw Cut
Backer Rod
Loop Wire
Pavement
Sealant
Side View of
Saw Cut
Install in-ground loops to help protect vehicles from a moving gate. See pages 27 & 31 for wiring instructions.
Refer to loop maunufacturer’s
instructions to determine
specific loop dimensions.
It is recommended that
a licenced installer
perform this work.
in-ground loops
Illustration not to scale
Outside Property
Inside Property
Safety Loops
Are placed on each side of the gate
to prevent the gate from closing on
a vehicle in it’s path. They will stop
or reverse the cycling of the gate
while a vehicle is in or near the
gate’s pathway.
Exit Loop
Automatically opens the gate for
exiting vehicles without having to
use a radio transmitter (remote
control). The exit loop can be placed
a minimum of 4 feet away from the
safety loop or far enough away from
the gate so it has opened by the time
the vehicle approaches it.
Run in-ground
loops conduit to
Matrix 1.
Loop lead wires are twisted 6
twists per foot minimum inside
conduit.
24V GND
UL ALARM 12V
ALARM RET
RESET
GND
GATE
TAMPER
MAG
LOCK
OPEN
RIGHT
OPEN
LEFT
MAGLOCK
DELAY
PRIMARY
GATE
SAFETYCENTEREXIT
OPEN
ANTI
TAILGATE
CLOSE TIMER
ID
PLUG
AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE CONTROLS
BATTERY
BACK-UP MODE
MATRIX 1
PHOTOCELL
EDGE 1
EDGE 2
ID PLUG
ERROR
OPEN
COM
CLOSE
Tamper NO
COM
GND
Tamper IN
OFF
OFFON
EXIT
PARTIAL
OPEN
MOTOR MOTION
CENTER
MAX
12VDC
GND
24VDC
GND
MIN
OFF
SAFETY
LEAVE
OPEN
LEAVE
CLOSED
MADE in USA OPEN
1 TIME 2Sec1.5Sec
COM
NC
BATTERY
IN USE
POWER
GATE
STATUS
UL
ENTRAP
FIRE DEPT RADIO SIG. RADIO GND COM GATE DISABLE
SAFETY
AL
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GA
STAT
COM
G
ATE DI
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ABLE
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Lead Wires
EXIT
CENTER
SAFETY
SAFETY LOOP
Outside Property
Inside Property
SAFETY LOOP
EXIT LOOP
Matrix 1 Wiring
Safety loops need
to be wired in series.
Loop Detector Inputs
See page 31.

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Limit
Sensor
BLACK
Limit
Sensor
Plug
Plug Plug
AC
IN
FUSE
7Amp
POWER
On
Off
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115VAC or
230VAC
115V
disconnect
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servicing unit
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HIGH
VOLTAGE
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Error
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PhotoCell Edge
UL
Entrap
1
2
Limit SW
ON-LINE
MATRIX
JOGJOG
LEFTRIGHT
Jog LT
Jog RT
GND
Edge 1
Edge 2
Photo
Cell
ERD
Motor
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Motor Controller
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Edge
ERD
MOTOR Power In
PWR 24V -
GND-
RS-485 (-) -
RS-485 (+) -
MATRIX
BOARD
ALARM
BATTERY
PACK
LIMIT
SWITCH
MOTOR
INPUTS
24V
GND
UL ALARM 12V
ALARM RET
RESET
GND
GATE
TAMPER
MAG
LOCK
OPEN
RIGHT
OPEN
LEFT
MAGLOCK
DELAY
PRIMARY
GATE
SAFETY
CENTER
EXIT
OPEN
MAX
GATE SPEED
STOPCLOSE
ANTI
TAILGATE
CLOSETIMER
POSITION
RECORDER
ID
PLUG
AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE CONTROLS
BATTERY
BACK-UP MODE
MATRIX 1
PHOTOCELL
EDGE 1
EDGE2
ID PLUG
ERROR
OPEN
COM
CLOSE
Tamper NO
COM
GND
Tamper IN
OFF
OFF
ON
EXIT
PARTIAL
OPEN
OBD PORT
BLACK BOX
MOTOR MOTION
CENTER
REVERSE SENSITIVITY
MOTOR OVERLOAD
NO LIMIT SWITCH /
CLAMP SLIPPING
MIN
MAX
12VDC
GND
24VDC
GND
MAX
MIN
OFF
SAFETY
LEAVE
OPEN
LEAVE
CLOSED
MADE in USAOPEN
1 TIME2Sec
1.5Sec
COM
NC
BATTERY
IN USE
POWER
GATE
STATUS
MOTOR
ON-LINE
LIMIT
SWITCH
ON-LINE
(+)
GND
(-)
PRIMARY
GATE
(+)
GND
(-)
SEC
GATE
UL
ENTRAP
PHOTOCELL
GND
STRIKE
GND
KEYPAD / RDR
GND
FIRE DEPT
GND
MAX OPEN
GND
RADIO SIG.
RADIOGND
OPEN
STOP
CLOSE
COM
GATEDISABLE
Check with local building department prior to installing any permanent wiring on this gate operator. Make sure all wiring
complies with local code requirements.
Wiring operator
Gate Operator System Overview
Gate Shut-Off Switch: If turned ON, prevents any control devices
from operating gate when servicing operator. Only the Jog left, Jog
right buttons on MC-200 motor controller will operate gate. See
pages 34 and 41 for complete information about Gate Shut-Off
Switch functions.
Alarm Reset Button: Push to shut off alarm and/or reset Matrix 1.
See pages 33, 39 & 44.
Electronic Gate Open/Close: Electronically move the gate open or
closed by turning removable key. See page 43.
A
B
A
C
B
C
Matrix 1: Manages control panel operations. Manages
inputs/outputs, loops and reports problems with gate
operator. See Matrix 1 Section starting on page 26.
Audible Alarm: Sounds when there is a problem with
cycling the gate. Push the alarm reset button on the
operator to shut off alarm (see below). Alarm can sound
every time operator is cycled using ONLY battery back-up
power when turned ON, See page 44.
24VDC Brushless Motor (6 million cycles)
Gate Shut-Off / Alarm Reset / Electronic Gate Open/Close:
Located on front of operator cover. See A, B, C below.
MAX MC-200 Motor Controller: Manages UL entrapment
protection devices and operator motor reversing ERD
sensitivity adjustment. See pages 19, 20, 25, 27 & 37.
MAX Toroid 15Amp Box: AC power management for the AC
input power to the gate operator. See pages 21, 22 & 25.
MAX BC-7 Battery Module: Battery Back-Up and DC power
management for the gate operator. See page 28.
Limit Sensors: Communicates gate cycling positions with
Matrix 1. See pages 32, 38 & 43.
Limit Sensor Activators (Magnets): MUST be mounted on
chain in the desired OPEN and CLOSE gate positions to
activate the limit sensors. LED will light when activated.
See page 38.
AC Power Gang Box: Input AC power wire connection. See
page 21.
Additional Gang Box: Single gang box to wire a GFCI outlet
for additional power outlets if desired. See page 21.
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3
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Gate Shut-Off / Alarm Reset /
Electronic Gate Open/Close
Gate Operator
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Wiring operator
BATTERY
IN
POWER
IN
POWER/SOLAR
IN
BATTERY
IN
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PACK
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CONTROLLER
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/2
Battery Voltage
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Battery
ON/OFF
Battery
TEST
Battery
Battery IN
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Battery Module
E1/2
Battery Voltage
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Battery
ON/OFF
Battery
TEST
Battery
Battery IN
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Battery Module
MAX BC-7
Battery Module
POWER/SOLAR
IN
IMPORTANT
connect to
“BATTERY IN”
before use
PhotoCellEdge
UL
Entrap
1
2
Limit SW
ON-LINE
MATRIX
JOGJOG
LEFTRIGHT
Jog LT
Jog RT
GND
Edge 1
Edge 2
Photo
Cell
ERD
Motor
OverLoad
POWER
MC-200
MotorController
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45
MAX
LED ON
Sensitivity
Edge
ERD
MOTOR Power In
ALARM
BATTERY
PAC K
LIMIT
SWITCH
MOTOR
INPUTS
PWR 12V
-
GND
-
-
-
PWR 24V-
GND-
RS-485(-) -
RS-485 (+) -
MATRIX1
Edge 1
Monitored
Reversing
Edge
Monitored
Photo
Cell
OR
GND
Jog RT
JogLT
Entrapment Protection
Inputs:
MUST jumper
unused inputs
Entrapment Protection
Sensor Guidelines
1
-
-
-
CAUTION:
See installation instructions.
ATTENTION:
Voir la notice d’installation.
Edge 2
Photo Cell
MC-200 PWR12V MUST be used
ONLY power entrapment protection
sensors with MC-200 PWR 12V
2
3
•
A sensorMUST be wired to EDGE 1or
operator WILLNOTfunction.
•
Wire NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.)
MONITOREDsensors ONLY, to each
operator’sMC-200 when dual operators
are used.
•
ReversingEdge and/or Photo Cell can
be wired toANY of the 3Inputs.
•
MC-200 PWR12V MUST be used to
power
MONITORED sensors.
•
UNUSED inputs MUST remain
JUMPERED orfault will occur.
GND
1
2
3
GND
1
2
3
Inputs &MUST be “LEARNED”
to MONITOR sensors.
To LEARN inputs & :
1.
MONITORED SensorsMUST be
wiredto inputs BEFOREtheycanbe
learned. Anyunused inputs MUSTbe
jumpered.
2.ReversingEdge and/orPhoto Cell can
be wiredto either input 2or3.
3.
Press and HOLDthe OPEN & STOP
buttonsat the same time on Matrix 1
until
beep is heard, learn modebegins.
Learnmode lastsfor 5 min. indicated
by
beeping.
4.LEDs WILLbe ONfor each detected
sensor on MC-200. LEDs WILL be ON
for BOTHMC-200swhen dual
operators are used.
5.
Press STOPbuttonagain within 5 min.
to learnsensors and endlearn mode,
beeping stops.
Inputs are nowMONITORED.
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OPEN STOP
CLOSE
MOTOR MOTION
MC-200 Slide
Entrapment Protection Sensor Inputs
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2
BATTERY Plug: MUST be plugged into BATTERY IN port Before use.
POWER/SOLAR IN Port: MAX Toroid 15 Amp Box connection.
Battery Voltage LEDs: Show amount of battery power available.
LEDs are always ON when using AC power. Test battery button must be
pressed to show battery power when using battery power ONLY.
ON/OFF Battery Button:
IMPORTANT: Battery power automatically turns ON when
MAX Toroid 15 Amp Box AC POWER Switch is turned ON.
To turn OFF ALL POWER to operator:
1. Turn OFF AC POWER Switch on MAX Toroid 15 Amp Box.
Battery power remains ON.
2. WAIT for 15 seconds.
3. Press and HOLD (approx. 5 seconds) the RED ON/OFF BATTERY
button until MAX BC-7 LEDs turn ON, then release button.
LEDs will turn OFF.
Replace Battery LED: Replace battery when lit.
TEST Battery Button: Press to show amount of battery power available when
using battery power ONLY (Battery voltage LEDs will light respectively).
Battery IN Error LED: Lights when there is a battery connection problem.
Make sure battery plug #1 is plugged into BATTERY IN port or there are no
damaged or loose wires.
Gate Operator System Overview continued
MAX BC-7 Battery Module
MAX MC-200 Motor Controller
Continued on next 2 pages.
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MOTOR OVERLOAD LED: Excessive current being drawn by motor when lit.
ERD LED: ERD sensor has been activated when lit.
ERD Sensitivity Knob: 16 selectable sensitivity settings of ERD sensor.
ERD Sensitivity LED: MAX sensitivity reached when lit.
Jog LEFT/RIGHT Buttons:
Push and HOLD buttons accordingly to move the gate (release the button to
stop gate). WARNING: Avoid moving gate while using Jog buttons.
INPUTS:
Jog LT/RT inputs: Can connect to an External Open/Close Key switch.
Connect a single key switch to control dual gate operators, See page 37.
GND input: Low Voltage Common connection.
Edge 1-MONITORED CLOSING direction ONLY input: Connects to a
NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.) Sensing Edge or Photocell.
Closing direction activation: gate will reverse to full open position and
reset close timer.
Opening direction activation: gate will NOT be monitored during
opening cycle.
Edge 2-LEARNED MONITORED OPENING/CLOSING direction input:
Connects to a NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.) Sensing Edge or Photocell.
Input MUST be “LEARNED” before it can MONITOR a connected sensor
(see page 20).
Closing direction activation: gate will REVERSE to full open position but
will NOT reset close timer. Another command is required for gate to
resume operation.
Opening direction activation: gate will REVERSE 2 inches and STOP.
Another command is required for gate to resume operation.
Photo Cell-LEARNED MONITORED OPENING/CLOSING direction input:
Connects to a NORMALLY CLOSED (N.C.) Sensing Edge or Photocell.
Input MUST be “LEARNED” before it can MONITOR a connected sensor
(see page 20).
Closing direction activation: gate will STOP. Another command is
required for gate to resume operation.
Opening direction activation: gate will STOP. Another command is
required for gate to resume operation.
Matrix On Line LED: Gate operator is successfully communicating with
Matrix 1 when lit.
Limit SW On Line LED: Limit Switch Sensors are successfully
communicating with MC-200 Motor Controller when lit.
Edge 1 LED: Reversing Edge 1 input has been activated when lit.
Edge 2 LED: Reversing Edge 2 input has been activated when lit.
UL Entrap LED: Edge1/Edge2/Photocell input has been activated when lit.
Photocell LED: Photocell input has been activated when lit.
Power LED: Low voltage power is connected when lit.
RS-485Input: Factory wired for Primary operator.
Wire to Matrix 1 “SEC GATE” for Secondary operator ONLY.
24V Power Input: 24V Power for Matrix 1 ONLY.
12V Entrapment Protection Sensor Power Out: 12V Power that ALL
Entrapment protection sensors MUST use PWR 12V power.
DUAL GATE OPERATORS NOTE: Connect EACH photocell/sensing
edge to the corresponding gate operator’s MC-200. See page 10.
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