Reporter Oracle 3000 User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Reporter Oracle gate system.
This product has been designed and manufactured in the USA,
utilizing the highest quality standards available.
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he Oracle Gate System is designed to be
the wire-free solution to enhance the
operation of accessory-ready Automatic
Gate Openers. With up to Two years o
f
battery life, the Gate Access Panel and
Oracle System Accessories can be used to
remotely activate up to two Gate Control
Modules.
Features Include
• Controls up to Two Different Gate
Openers or other accessories
• Proximity Detector with Backlit
key-pad after dark
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Up to 2 years between changing
batteries
• Digitally Secure Intercom Link.
• Up to 5 PIN access numbers
CONTENTS
New Features and version info Addendum
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Installation and Set-up
Initializing a new Master PIN code 1
Activating the Gate Access Unit 1
Activating Oracle Accessories
Activating a new Gate Control Unit 1
Activating Key-fob Remotes 1
Activating Intercoms and Accessories 1
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Gate Control Unit (GCU) Installation
Basic Gate Controller Installation 2
Setting the Gate Controller ID (1-2) 2
General Operation
Intercom Function 2
Opening and Closing a Gate
Oracle System Intercom Settings
Intercom Gate Status Display 3
Flush-Mount Intercom Settings 3
Portable Intercom Settings 3
PIN Codes•
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User-level PIN codes 3
Removing User-Level PIN Codes 3
Changing the Master PIN Code 3
Batteries 4
Gate Panel Settings
Speaker Volume & Mic. Sensitivity 4
Keypad Illumination Brightness 4
Alternate Channel Group Selection 4
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Operating Modes
Power-Save Mode 5
Appendix-A, Keypad commands 5
Appendix-B, Gate Controller Configurations 6
FAQ and Troubleshooting 8
Product Support &Warranty 8
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with FCC part 15 rules. It may not cause harmful interference with other devices, and must accept interference from other devices.
FCC ID: JLFTRX

INSTALLATION and SET-UP
The Oracle Gate Access System has been designed
specifically for easy installation. After determining
where you want the Gate Access Panel (GAP) to be
mounted, just fasten the back panel to a post or
solid surface that is within easy reach of a user.
Place four ‘C’ batteries in the GAP’s battery pack.
You will hear a periodic low-volume beep,
indicating that the unit is operational and ready to
be programmed with your secure master PIN
number.
Clip the Panel onto the already installed back
plate, by placing the grooved bottom under the
mounting plate and push the Gate Access Panel up,
on to the mounting plate.
Initializing a New Master PIN code
While the GAP is prompting you to enter a new Master
PIN code, on the keypad, press ###, and your four
digit Master PIN Code. A tone indicates that the unit
has accepted your Master PIN code. ∗ Is a ‘Cancel’
button to cancel any call or key sequence. Up to 50
additional PIN numbers can be added later, for other
users.
Example: Enter ###M M M M (### enters
‘Initialize Master PIN’ mode, MMMM is the
sample Master PIN).
ACTIVATING ORACLE ACCESSORIES
The Gate Access Panel has the Master Code that
other Oracle accessory units (like Intercoms) learn
when they form a Wirefree Oracle system Network.
Activating a new Gate Control Unit (GCU)
Open the GCU by pulling the plastic shell off and
insert 4 ‘AA’ batteries into the battery holder.
When you are ready to activate the gate Control
unit, press the LEARN button on the GCU, for one
second. Within 20 seconds, enter your Master PIN
on the Gate Access Panel, followed by the Gate
Controller’s ID (1-2, as set by dipswitch in the
GCU). The Gate Access panel will give a double-
beep. If you only have one Gate Controller, enter
an ID of 1. Repeat the process for any additional
Gate Controllers, setting their ID as above.
Example: Enter M M M M 1 (MMMM is the
sample Master PIN, 1 selects the #1 Gate
Controller).
Activating Key-Fob Remotes
Each numbered button on a remote must be
activated separately, to control one of four Gate
Controllers. Enter your master PIN number on the
Gate Access Panel, followed by 8,
then the gate controller ID (1-4).
After the Gate Access Panel
beeps, press and hold the remote
button you wish to use for that
Gate Controller. The Gate Access
Unit will respond with a double-
beep.
The GAP can retain a maximum of
two separate remote buttons in
its memory.
Example: Enter M M M M 8 1 (1) (MMMM is
the Master PIN, 8 enters ‘Activate
Remote’ mode, and 1 selects the #1 Gate
Controller, the last digit is the #1 button
on the remote).
Activating Intercoms and other Accessory Units
rOn the Gate Access Panel, enter the Master PIN numbe
followed by 0 5 to place the panel in Learn mode for
one minute. After you hear the double-beep, press the
CALL button on the Gate Access Panel. Within 20
seconds, place an Intercom or other accessory in Learn
Mode (usually by pressing and releasing the LEARN
button on the accessory). You should hear a beep
within ten seconds, as the accessory mates with Gate
System Network.
Enter M M M M 0 5 [LEARN] (MMMMExample:
is the Master PIN, 05 places the panel in
‘Learn Mode’, is the CALL button, [LEARN]
is the LEARN button.
NOTE: For a Wall Flush mount Intercom, enter Learn
After teaching an Intercom to the Gate Access Panel,
mode by holding down both buttons of the
Intercom for 3 seconds then release them.
to add more Intercoms to the system network, they
may either be taught directly to the GAP or to the
networked Intercom by pressing and releasing the
LEARN buttons on the new and an already networked
Intercom at the same time.
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GATE CONTROL UNIT (GCU)
INSTALLATION
Basic Gate Control Unit (GCU) Installation
Mount the Oracle Gate Controller near your
Automatic Gate Opener’s control panel or motor.
Most gate motors have simple relay connections
(often labeled COMMON and CYCLE) that connect
to the two large OPEN/CLOSE relay outputs on the
Oracle Gate Controller.
Setting the Gate Controller ID (1-2)
If you are using more then one Gate Controller, the
additional units must have their ID set. The Gate
Controller ID is set by
changing dipswitches
#1&2 in the Gate Control
Unit (see picture below).
Example: The dipswitches for GCU #2 would look
like this:
GENERAL OPERATION
Intercom Function
When pressing the CALL button on the Gate Access
Panel, Intercom units will beep and the TALK/REMOTE
buttons or ACTIVE light will illuminate. The intercom
will continue to beep for 40 seconds. During this
time, the Intercom will ONLY connect to that Gate
Access Panel.
Hold down the TALK button to speak to the visitor.
Release the TALK button to hear the response. This will
be a secure conversation and other Intercoms will be
locked-out.
Opening and Closing a Gate
To open a gate from the Gate Access panel, enter any
valid PIN number. With multiple Gate Openers, follow
the PIN number with the Gate Controller ID (1-2).
For a key-fob remote, hold down the numbered button
for 5 seconds (within 75 feet of the Gate Access Panel).
On an Intercom unit, press the REMOTE button while
talking to a visitor. At other times, hold the Intercom’s
REMOTE button for 10 seconds, to activate the Primary
(#1) Gate Controller.
GCU ID SW1 SW2
1 off off
2 On off
Dipswitch
Block
Learn
Button
Relay
Contacts
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ORACLE INTERCOM SETTINGS
Intercom Gate Status Display
If the Intercom’s Gate Status Display
feature is enabled, after pressing the
REMOTE button for three seconds,
the Channel lights will display the
Gate’s status. All four channel lights
will illuminate when the gate is
closed. The #1 and #4 lights are
illuminated, to show that the gate is
open. If no channel numbers are lit,
there is no link to the Gate Controller
or the Gate Status Check is disabled.
To enable the Gate Status display:
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On a Wall Mount Intercom, place Dipswitch
#4 in the UP position.
On a Portable Intercom, switch Dipswitch
#1 to the UP position.
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Flush-Mount Intercom Settings
The Flush–Mount Intercom can be
set to control any one of four gate
controllers. The default setting is
ON (towards the circuit board).
sw1&2 select which gate controller the Intercom will
activate. Default is ID #1 (both switches ON).
sw3 is ON for secure mode, OFF for intercom
conference mode.
sw4 is ON to disable Gate Status Checking and ON,
to display Gate Status.
Portable Intercom Settings
Portable Intercom units are intended to be an add-on
accessory with limited function and can only control
the Primary Gate Controller (#1). The default setting is
ON (towards the circuit board).
sw1 is ON to disable Gate Status Checking and OFF to
display Gate Status.
sw2 is ON for secure mode, OFF for intercom
conference mode (see the Portable Intercom manual
for details).
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MiniGate Settings
When used with a Gate Access Panel, the MiniGate unit
must be placed in Multi-GAP mode and will become an
accessory with limited function (See Multi-GAP Mode).
sw1 is ON for Master Mode (used by itself, with no
GAP) and OFF to be used with a Gate Access Panel.
sw2 in Multi-GAP mode, the ON position will activate
Gate Controller #2 and OFF activates GCU #3 (See
Multi-GAP Mode).
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PIN CODES
User-Level PIN Codes
The gate system can support up to 50 PIN numbers,
for other users. To add an additional PIN, enter
your Master PIN followed by 9. You will then hear
a tone, prompting you to enter a new user-level
PIN number. To limit the new PIN to a single Gate
Controller, enter the PIN followed by the Gate
Controller ID (1-4) that it will access, resulting in a
five digit PIN. The Gate Access Panel will give a
single beep as the new PIN code is accepted.
Example: Enter M M M M 9 U U U U 2
(MMMM is the Master PIN, 9 enters ‘Add
New PIN’ mode, UUUU is the PIN for the
new user, that will ONLY open gate #2).
Removing a User-level PIN Code
Enter your Master PIN followed by 7. You will then
hear a tone, prompting you to enter ## #
followed by the four-digit PIN number that you
wish to remove. The Gate Access Panel will give a
double-beep in response. A wrong PIN gives a
triple-beep. You may not delete the Master PIN.
Example: Enter M M M M 7 ###U U U
U (MMMM is the Master PIN, 7 enters
‘Remove PIN’ mode, ### prompts you to
enter a PIN, UUUU is the PIN to be
removed).
Changing the Master PIN Code
To Cancel the existing Master PIN code and teach the
Gate Access Panel to use a new Master PIN code, Enter
your Master PIN, followed by 0 9, then enter # ##,
followed by the NEW Master PIN code. The Gate Access
Panel will give a single beep.
Example: Enter M M M M 0 9 ###N N N N
(MMMM is the Master PIN, 09 enters ‘Change
Master PIN’ mode, ### prompts you to
enter a new Master PIN, NNNN is the new
Master PIN).
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Gate Panel Settings
GAP Speaker Volume
The volume of the speaker in the Gate Access Unit
can be set to three different volume levels. Enter
the Master PIN followed by 0 6, then enter 1,2,
or 3 to change the volume to be louder or softer.
The Gate Access Panel will give a single beep.
Example: Enter M M M M 0 6 3(MMMM is the
sample Master PIN, 06 enters ‘Volume’
mode, 3 sets it to High Volume).
GAP Microphone Sensitivity
The Microphone Sensitivity in the Gate Access Unit
can be set to three different sensitivity levels.
Enter the Master PIN followed by 0 7, then enter
1,2, or 3 to raise or lower the microphone’s
sensitivity. The Gate Access Panel will give a single
beep.
Example: Enter M M M M 0 7 1(MMMM is the
sample Master PIN, 07 enters
‘Microphone’ mode, 1 sets it to low
sensitivity).
GAP Keypad Illumination
When it is dark out, the Gate Access Unit uses an
Infrared proximity sensor to illuminate the keypad
when you come within five feet of it or when a
button is pressed. This feature is disabled in Power
Save Mode (see Power-save Mode). The brightness
of the keypad illumination has three levels of
brightness, which can be set by entering your
Master PIN followed by 0 8, then enter 1,2, or 3
to brighten or dim the illumination. The Gate
Access Panel will give a single beep. The default
level is 2.
Alternate Channel Group Selection
The GAP can be set to one of three alternate operating
channel groups, to overcome range-reducing
interference from conflicting radio transmitters. Any
accessories that had been taught to the slaved GAP will
have to have their memory cleared and be re-taught to
the system as if they where newly installed units. Enter
the Master PIN followed by 5 5, then enter 1,2, or 3
to select the new operating channel group. The Gate
Access Panel will give a single beep. Channel group 1 is
the default setting.
Example: Enter M M M M 5 5 3(MMMM is the
sample Master PIN, 55 enters ‘Channel Set’
mode, 3 sets the GAP to Alternate Channel
Set #2).
Operating Modes
Power-Save Mode
Power-Save Mode will increase battery life by reducing
power consumption and limiting some features. In
Power-Save mode, the keypad will only light up when
a key is pressed. Power-Save mode is enabled by
entering your Master PIN on the Gate Access Panel
followed by 03. The Gate Access Panel will give a
single beep. Power-Save mode can be disabled by
entering your Master PIN followed by 04.
Example: Enter M M M M 0 3 (MMMM is the sample
Master PIN, 03 enters ‘Power Save’ Mode).
Batteries
The Gate Controller uses four ‘AA’ batteries. If an
Intercom system gives a triple-beep immediately
after activating, the ‘AA’ batteries in the Gate
Controller are getting low. The average life of the
Gate Controller’s batteries is a year-and-a-half,
depending on use.
The Gate Access Unit uses four ‘C’ batteries. The
Intercom units will emit a triple-beep every ten
minutes, to indicate low batteries in the Gate Access
Unit. The average life of the Gate Access Unit’s
batteries is a year-and-a-half with all functions
enabled. Not activating remotes and enabling Power-
save Mode can extend the battery life up to two
years.
NOTE: If used in location that will be below -
10°C (20°F) and/or for longer battery
life, Lithium batteries are
recommended.
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APPENDIX A – Keypad Commands
Note: P P P P represents any 4-digit PIN,
M M M M represents the Master PIN,
nrepresents the ID of one of up to
four gate openers.
Gate Access Panel Settings
M M M M 0 6 1-3
M M M M 0 7 1-3
M M M M 0 8 1-3
MMMM is the Master PIN, 06
enters ‘Volume Mode’.
07 enters ‘Microphone sensitivity’
mode.
08 enters ‘Keypad Brightness’
mode.
1is the lowest setting, 3is the highest.
Power Saving Mode
M M M M 0 3
M M M M 0 4
MMMM is the Master PIN, 03 enters
‘Power Save’ mode
MMMM is the Master PIN, 04 exits
‘Power Save’ mode
Alternate Channel Set
M M M M 5 5 1-3
MMMM is the Master PIN, 55 places
a GAP in ‘Channel Set’ mode. 1-3
are the three alternate sets of
operating channels.
Enable LEARN Mode
M M M M 0 5
MMMM is the Master PIN, 05
enters LEARN mode for one
minute, to activate a new
Intercom or other accessory.
Activating a Key-Fob Remote
M M M M 8 1-2
(1-4) [LEARN]
MMMM is the Master PIN, 8
enters ‘Activate Remote’ mode,
and 1 selects the #1 Gate
Controller, the last digit is the
#1 button on the emote).
Adding Additional USER level PIN Codes
M M M M 9
P P P P n
MMMM is the Master PIN, 9
enters ‘Adding a New PIN’
mode, PPPP is the PIN code for
the new user; n(optional)
assigns that PIN to ONLY
activate one of your Gate
Controllers
Removing PIN Codes
M M M M 7
P P P P n
MMMM is the Master PIN, 9
enters ‘Adding a New PIN’
mode, PPPP is the PIN code for
the new user; n(optional)
assigns that PIN to ONLY
activate one of your Gate
Controllers
Changing the Master PIN
M M M M 0 9
# # # M M M M
MMMM is the Master PIN, 09
enters ‘Change Master PIIN’
mode, ### Prompts you to
enter a new Master PIN code,
MMMM is the new Master PIN
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APPENDIX B – Advanced Gate Controller Configurations
From left to right, Gate Controller Terminals are:
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Optional power input. +9Vto +24VDC. Make sure that
your gate’s DC power supply “Ground” is wired to
terminal 2.
Ground or Common terminal.
Limit switch input A. Wire such that when the limit
switch is closed, terminal 4 is shorted to terminal 3.
Limit switch input B. Wire such that when the limit
switch is closed, terminal 4 is shorted to terminal 3.
Secondary Relay Contact A. Up to 120VAC LOW
CURRENT contact. Max ½ amp. Typically wired to
optional “Close Gate” input on Automatic Gate Opener.
Secondary Relay Contact B. Up to 120VAC LOW
CURRENT contact. Max ½ amp. Typically wired to
optional “Close Gate” input on Automatic Gate Opener.
Primary Relay Contact A. Up to 120VAC. Max 10 amps.
Typically wired to “Open Gate”, “Open/Close” or
“Remote” input on Automatic Gate Opener.
Primary Relay Contact B. Up to 120VAC. Max 10 amps.
Typically wired to “Open Gate”, “Open/Close” or
“Remote” input on Automatic Gate Opener.
Selecting Gate Controller “ON” Time
For most connections to an Automatic Gate Opener, the
default setting of ½ second is best. However, for
connection to yard lights, cameras, etc., you may wish
to adjust how long the connected device stays on.
Gate Controller
“ON” Time
Dipswitch
#3
Dipswitch
#4
½ second –
No Limit Switch
OFF OFF
½ second –
Using a Limit Switch
ON OFF
10 seconds OFF ON
30 seconds ON ON
NOTE: For most gate system wiring,
dipswitch #4 should be left “OFF.” If
you wire your gate controller to a
limit switch, dipswitch #3 should be
turned “ON”.
Enabling the Auto-Close Feature
Auto-Close Feature Dipswitch #6
OFF (disabled) OFF
ON (enabled) ON
By enabling the Auto-Close feature, the Gate Controller
will attempt to close the gate 45 seconds after it is
opened. This feature will work better if your
configuration has at least one of the following elements:
Separate Open / Close Terminals,
A “Gate Closed” Sensor or limit switch, or
A “Gate Open” Sensor or limit switch
Otherwise, the Gate Controller must assume that the
gate has not opened or closed for any other device.
Warning: Please remember safety! Do not enable
auto-close where it might pose a risk
of entrapment, causing injury, death,
or damage to vehicles.
Using Additional Contact / Clearance Sensors
NOTE: To power an additional contact sensor that is
NOT already connected to your gate system,
short terminal #3 to ground, connects the
switch across terminals 3 and 4, and turn
dipswitch #8 ON.
Open/Closed Contact
Sensors
Dipswitch
#3
Dipswitch
#7
Dipswitch
#8
No contact sensors
used
OFF OFF OFF
“Closed” limit switch
wired to terminals #3
and #4
ON OFF OFF
“Open” limit switch
wired to terminals #3
and #4
ON ON OFF
Additional “Closed”
limit switch or sensor
wired to terminals #3
and #4
ON OFF ON
Additional “Open”
limit switch or sensor
wired to terminals #3
and #4
ON ON ON
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Sample Configuration 1:
Open Gate Only
Use this configuration when you wish to use the
Reporter Gate System as an open-only system, which
automatically closes, based on a timer or a magnetic
loop.
Enable the Auto-close feature on your Automatic Gate
Opener. Connect the Reporter Gate Controller as
shown in the Basic Gate Controller Installation
diagram. Please refer to your product-specific manual
for wiring information. On the Reporter Intercom,
disable gate status checking (as described above).
Sample Configuration 2:
Wiring to separate OPEN and CLOSE terminals
Use this configuration when you wish to use the
Reporter Gate System to open and close your gate and
check the gate’s last known status, without connecting
to a limit switch or external gate status indicator.
Disable the Auto-close feature on your Automatic Gate
Opener.
Connect Contact 2 to Ground, COM, or (-) on your
Automatic Gate Opener.
Connect Reporter Gate Controller Contacts 7 and 8 to
“Strike Open”, “Open Only”, “Remote” or a similarly
named contact pair on your Automatic Gate Opener.
Please refer to your product-specific manual for wiring
information.
If your Automatic Gate Opener has a “Close” or “Close
Only” contact pair (e.g. connecting like a 3-button
station), connect Contacts 5 and 6 to the “Close”
contacts
Slide Gate Controller Dipswitch #5 to the UP position.
If desired, enable Auto-close on the Gate Controller by
flipping Gate Controller Dipswitch #6 to the UP position.
Sample Configuration 3:
Open, Close Gate and Verify Gate Status
Use this configuration when you wish to use the
Reporter Gate System to open and close your gate and
check the gate’s actual status, connecting the Gate
Controller to a limit switch or external gate status
indicator.
Enable or disable the Auto-close feature on your
Automatic Gate Opener.
Connect Reporter Gate Controller Contacts 7 and 8 to
“Strike Open”, “Open Only”, “Remote” or a similarly
named contact pair on your Automatic Gate Opener.
Please refer to your product-specific manual for wiring
information.
Connect Contact 2 to Ground, COM, or (-) on your
Automatic Gate Opener.
Flip Gate Controller Dipswitch #3 to the UP position to
enable status checking.
If your Automatic Gate Opener has a “Close” or “Close
Only” contact pair (e.g. connecting like a 3-button
station), connect Contacts 5 and 6 to the “Close”
contacts and flip Gate Controller Dipswitch #5 to the UP
position.
If desired, enable Auto-close on the Gate Controller by
flipping Gate Controller Dipswitch #6 to the UP position.
If you use this feature, disable auto-close on your
Automatic Gate Opener.
Connect terminals #3 and #4 across the “Gate Closed”
limit switch. Polarity does not matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting
Why won’t the Gate Access Panel accept a PIN code?
The Gate Access Unit will not learn a PIN # if it is the same number as the factory’s reset code.
Why can’t I teach an intercom?
The Gate Access Unit has an automatic ‘Lock-Out’ feature. Enter the Master PIN number followed by 0 5 to enter
Learn Mode for one minute. After you hear the double-beep, press the CALL button on the Gate Access Panel.
Within 20 seconds, hold down both buttons on a Wall Mount Intercom or the LEARN button on a Portable
Intercom for one second. You should hear a beep within ten seconds, as the Intercom learns system’s network
code.
Why won’t my new gate controller work?
Make sure that it was taught to the Gate Control panel (see Activating a new Gate Controller). If you hear a
four-beep error tone, the Gate Access Panel did not mate with the Gate Controller. If the Gate Controller is
#2, make sure that the corresponding ID is set with dipswitches 1&2, in the Gate Controller (See Basic Gate
Control Unit Installation)
I need the Manufacturer’s Reset Code; to reset my Gate Access Panel and Clear it’s Memory
The Gate Access Panel’s serial number is printed on the inside of the Gate Access Unit’s mounting plate. Call
our Product Support staff at 888.679.7994, for the reset code. You MUST have the Gate Access Unit’s serial
number handy, to receive the reset code. Simply enter the reset code on the Gate Access Panel’s keypad and
after one minute, the unit will clear its memory and you may re-teach the Gate System.
Why do I hear a warbling two-tone error sound when I activate a Gate Controller?
The Gate Access Panel (GAP) or MiniGate unit is not communicating with the GCU. The GCU may be out of range. If the
units work properly when close together, the GCU may need to be mounted higher off the ground or on a different
surface. Metal, trees, or masonry cause the most interference.
If the units do not work when close together, the GAP or MiniGate has not mated with that GCU. Double-check the GCU’s
ID (as set with dipswitches 1 & 2, and re-teach it.
My Oracle System Network has very short range
Short transmission range is usually related to interference. If there is a conflicting 900-MHz radio transmitter near-by,
you may need to have the Oracle Gate Panel use an alternate group of channels. See: Alternate Channel Group
Selection.
Technical Support and Warranty Service
If you have installation or operation questions or are in need of warranty service, please contact our Product Support department by
email at [email protected]om or call 360-254-1564 Tuesday-Friday 7-5 Pacific Time. If the issue is not resolvable, a
manufacturer’s warranty repair order may be issued. To have the product(s) sent for warranty service. A Return Authorization
number will be issued for warranty service, which must be put on the outside of the package, to be received and handled properly.
Packages for warranty service may be sent to the following address. Packages with no RA# may not be accepted.
IEI
5913C NE 127th AVE, Suite 800
Vancouver, WA 98682
Warranty: This product is warranted to be free of defects for the period of One Year from the date of purchase. The warranty covers parts, labor, and return shipping to you, but not all accessories.
IEI will repair or replace any defective product at our discretion. Warranty does not cover misuse or damage other than due to normal operating conditions. If you need to send the system to IEI for repair,
contact IEI for a Return Authorization number via email: [email protected]. Packages without a Return Authorization number will be rejected.
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