Mighty Mule R4222 User manual

PHOTO BEAM
R4222
THROUGH BEAM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Photoelectric Dual Beam Detector.................................... 3
Parts ............................................................... 3
Receiver Indicators.................................................... 3
Transmitter Indicators ................................................. 3
Mounting Cautions ................................................ 4
Mounting and Connections.......................................... 5
Wiring the R4222 Photo Eyes to Gate Operators............................. 7
Transmitter Terminal ................................................... 7
Receiver Terminal ..................................................... 7
Pole Mounting ....................................................... 8
Dip Setting ....................................................... 8
Beam Alignment .................................................. 9
Beam Interruption Time Adjustment .................................. 10
Verify Correct Operation ............................................ 10
Troubleshooting................................................... 11
Specications .................................................... 11

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PHOTOELECTRIC DUAL BEAM DETECTOR
Cover
Receiver Wiring Terminals Transmitter Wiring Terminals
Internal View
Wiring Knockout
Connection Terminals
Indicator
Lens
Vertical
Alignment
Screw
Signal Level Display
Cover Locking Screw
Tamper
Parts

POWER HEATER TAMPER COM
NC
ALARM
ALARM
NO 
POWER HEATER TAMPER
Receiver Indicators
• GOOD LED (Green). Use when adjusting
beam alignment. ON when beams are
aligned, OFF when beams are not aligned.
(Refer to operation instructions)
• LEVEL LED (Red). ON indicates received
signal. Brightness varies, depending on
incident level.
• ALARM LED (Red). ON indicates beam
blocked. Use when setting response time.
(Refer to operation instructions)
Transmitter Indicators
• POWER LED (green). ON when light
beam is transmitting.

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MOUNTING CAUTIONS
Do not mount the detector in the following conditions:
Where obstructions (plants,
fences, etc.) are between the
receiver and the sender.
Where sunlight and headlights
shine directly into the front of
the receiver.
Where the mounting
surface is unstable.

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MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS
1. Loosen the cover holding screw, and
remove the outer cover.
2. Remove the rubber knockout, and use the
screw holes to mount the unit.
3. Remove the rubber knock-out, and pull the
wire through.
Wiring
Back Cover
4. Mount the detector on the wall.

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5. Connect wires to the terminals:
See wiring diagram, next page.
• Wire with 22awg minimum
• 300 ft (91 .4m) max length
• Be sure to capture the wire ends under the
wire clamp plates.
• Avoid frayed ends on wires that might
produce a short circuit.
Correct Wrong Wrong

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
POWER HEATER TAMPER COM
COM
SAFETY
NC
ALARM
ALARM
NO

POWER HEATER TAMPER
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK
Wiring the R4222 Photo Eyes to Gate Operators
Compatible with Mighty Mule Gate Openers
1. Connect the () Terminals of the TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER to the POSITIVE terminal of
battery with wire.
2. Connect the () Terminals of the TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER to the NEGATIVE terminal of
battery with wire.
3. Connect the () Terminal of the RECEIVER to the COM/COMMON terminal of your gate
opener control board with wire.
4. Connect the () Terminal of the RECEIVER to the SAFETY terminal of your gate opener control
board with wire.
Transmitter Terminal
Receiver Terminal

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Pole Mounting
1. Break out the wire hole on the
bracket then pull out the wires.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Attach the base plate on the
bracket using the Regular Ring.
DIP SETTING
NOTE:
1. DIP 1 & 2 on Transmitter & Receiver must be on the same position (same channel).
2. Dial the PIN 5 at “ON” position on Receiver. STARTUP time is about 0.06 seconds.

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BEAM ALIGNMENT
1. Remove the cover, and turn ON
power.
2. Adjust the horizontal pivot, and the
vertical adjustment screw using the
built-in viewer.
3. Look through the peep hole on
either side and adjust to put the
opposite sensor in the middle of
the cross-hairs in the viewnder.

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BEAM INTERRUPTION TIME ADJUSTMENT
VERIFY CORRECT OPERATION
After installation, conrm correct operation by suitable walking.
Condition Indication
Transmitter Transmitting Greed LED is ON
Receiver
Beam Clear GOOD-LEVEL Indication
Beam Blocked Alarm indication lamp is ON