Performax V2B User manual

SMART GARAGE DOOR
CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDE
performaxopeners.com
1-800-495-9278
Model V2B
Installation requires no special tools — you’ll just
need a screwdriver, stepladder and smartphone!
(Tools and smartphone not included.)

Controller Power
adapter
Wireless door
sensor
Opener
cable
Thank you for purchasing the Performax Smart
Garage Door Controller!
Please read and follow all installation instructions. Homeowners
should retain this guide for reference.

Garage door opener system must be installed and operational
before beam Home can be installed.
Download the app & begin setup
• While inside your home, download* the “beam Home”
app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
• Open the app, and select “Setup Your beam.”
• Follow prompts within the app to verify the WiFi network you’d like
your controller to connect to, and enter your network password.
TIP: Make sure you do not select a 5G network for setup (beam
only connects to 2.4GHz networks).
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*Standard data and messaging rates may apply.

Bottom Side
Power up the controller
• Locate the controller and power adapter
. Plug the adapter
into the DC IN port on the controller and a nearby power source.
• The controller’s WiFi status light will blink orange to indicate it’s
ready for setup.
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Setup Port
Power Indicator
Top Side
Power Indicator
WiFi Status
DC IN Port
Controller
Opener Port

Point screen at
sensor now!
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DC IN Port
Controller
Program the controller
• Follow prompts within the app, and when directed, press your
phone screen tightly (taking care not to damage your phone)
against the bottom setup port.
TIP: It may be helpful to dim the lights or cup your hand over your
phone during programming to minimize light interference.
• If successful, the controller will beep and the WiFi status light
will blink green. You’ll then be prompted to create an account.
(If not successful, the WiFi status light will blink red and you will be
guided through setup again.)
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Scan the wireless door sensor code
• Locate the wireless door sensor and follow prompts within the
app to scan the code (found on the back of the sensor).
• Enter a name to identify your door.
• Unplug the controller and head out to the garage!
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Wireless Door
Sensor

Mount the wireless door sensor
• Clean and wipe dry an area at the top of your garage door’s
interior panel.
• Remove the battery tab from the back of the wireless door
sensor and mount to the cleaned area of the garage door
using the adhesive Velcro strip.
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Mounting location
(top of interior panel)
Wireless
Door
Sensor

Mount the controller
• Unplug your opener.
• Locate the controller and power adapter
, and grab your
stepladder.
• Clean and wipe dry your selected mounting location, either on
the garage door opener or a nearby surface. Mount using the
adhesive strip on the back of the controller.
TIP: The controller should be mounted within 3 feet of the garage
door opener and within 6 feet of a power source.
The use of an
extension cord is not recommended.
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Mounting location
options
Opener

Connect the opener cable to the controller
• Make sure opener is unplugged.
• Locate the opener cable .
• Plug the black connector into the opener port on the top side of
the controller.
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WiFi Status
Power Indicator
DC IN Port
Opener Port
Opener Cable
Controller

• Make sure opener is unplugged.
• Using a small screwdriver, connect the other end of the opener
cable to your garage door opener push button terminals. If
there are already other wires present, they can be spliced together
with the opener cable to share the same terminals.
8Connect the controller to the garage
door opener
PUSH BUTTON