Sun-Power Autogates XP Series User manual

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Smart & Green Auto Gate Operators
Australian made XP Series Automatic Gate Operators
Installation Guide & Owner’s Manual – V10 ©
Protect Your Warranty
•Read this manual before you begin installation
•Follow these instructions carefully.
•Refer to manual during installation.
•Refer to this manual before doing any maintenance.
Take your time - Follow this manual - Get it right - Enjoy the benefits
This Instruction Booklet/Owner’s Manual
should be retained by Gate owner for future reference.
This Manual is available on our web site
www.sungateaustralia.net
129 Gladstone Street, Fyshwick, ACT 2609
Ph: 02-6280 4655 Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Index
Dear Installer/Owner/Introduction 3-4
Essential Info –Do’s & Don’ts –Maintenance 5
Important Safety Warnings 6
Installation
Standard Installation 7
Installation Procedure - 10
Install Radio receiver & Antenna 8-9
When to connect power 9
Adjusting Micro/Limit Switches 11
Side Mount Installation / Out-swing / Restricted side room 11 - 13
Control Board & Settings:
General Programming etc 14-20
SOLAR wiring detail 22
Options:
Electric Lock[EL] 20
Photoelectric Safety [PE] 21
Troubleshooting/Radio Receiver/Transmitters
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Trouble Shooting 25
Radio Receiver 22
Radio Transmitters [Remote Controls] 24
Programming Radio Transmitters 24
Specifications/Freight Dimensions 26
Warranty/Purchase Details 26
Sun -Power Auto Gates reserves the right to make upgrades & alterations without notice

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Dear Installer/Owner
Congratulationsonyourpurchaseofan XP Series AustralianMade AutomaticGateOperator. TheXPSeries
gateoperatorisabreezetoinstall, it is designedandmanufactured tobea strong & reliable operator
that requires little maintenance. To save you time and make installation easier the XPSerieshas a pre-
wired control circuitboard [PCB] which is located under the steel weatherproof cover together with
themotor & gearsetc.
The XP SeriesOperator ElectricorSolaristheHeartofthecompletekit which includes
One Armassembly &gate bracket One RadioReceivercircuitboard+Antenna
Three RemoteControls[RadioTransmitters] One Releasetool
One Battery One Installation/Owners Manual
A BonusPackisalsosupplied withyourXPSeriesGateOperator Kit
ThisBonusvaluedat$400Plusincludes
1Extraremotecontrols 1 Steelmountingplate
2WirelessKey Pads or 2WirelessPush Buttons
Note: ContentsofthisBONUSPACKmay alter.
Circuitry for most options is already included. You simply connect up the external devices with no extra
boxesorcablesrequired.Thedesign featuresintheXPSeriesgateoperatorwillsaveyouhoursonsitekeeping
the installation neat and tidy. Apart from the physical attributes the control circuit has some powerful
operatingfeatures. Thesecanbeadjustedon-site without modification to suit a range of situations.
Thismanual should answer most of your questionsregarding theinstallation andoperatingoftheXP Seriesgate
operator. Iffurtherinformationisrequired, please contactus.
Note the Sun-Power XP Series gate operator can be purchased as a single gate operator (Primary) which comes
completewiththeLogicControlCircuitBoardand canbeinstalledoneithertheleft-orright-handside.
Thedualsetincludes theaboveaswellasaSecondary(Slave)operatorthatdoesnothavethe Logic Control
The buyer also has the option of Electric, SOLAR or 12V AC/DC versions.
For all its sophistication the XP Series gate operator is extremely reliable and its robust construction
ensuresalongtrouble-freelife. Please ensure you read these instructions carefully and
any other instructions supplied then simply follow the step by step instructions.

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Introduction
TheSun-Power XP Series AutomaticGateOperatorisan Australian Madeelectronically
controlled automatic gate operator for swing gates. The XP Series has a range of features that
are builtinandsome options available andcan be used in a variety of situations/
•SolarPower / 240VoltAC / 12Volt AC/DC
•Inward or Outward swinging gates
•Restrictedside room applications
•Singlegate or gate pair
•Whereagateisrequiredtoswing 90° andupto130°
A powerful control system gives the flexibility to change some important characteristics of the
operation which include
AutomaticClose / Signal to Close
Sensitivity toobstacles
Multi-user function
The control system also allows for the addition of the following options
Electric locks
Photoelectric cells (12V DC)
Palgate GSM System
Palgate & Omgate Bluetooth System
Operation witha wide range of devices

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Essential Information for Dealers/Resellers & End Users
Approved Dealers/Resellers:
It is essential that you make yourself and your staff fully aware of these instructions It is
essential after installing that you/your staff conduct a ‘Handover process’ during which you
will need to demonstrate in detail all the features of the Gate Operator to the client
Carrying a select range of Spare Parts is highly recommended, this will reduce time & cost
involved in repairs etc.
End Users:
We strongly recommend that, before you begin installation, you carefully read this manual
and becoming familiar with it’s various components & features
The Do’s & Don’t’s section is particularly important
it is recommended that basic information/training is given to other members of your family
and /or organization who may use the equipment
Maintenance:
XP Series Auto Gate Operators are low maintenance units, however that does not mean
maintenance free.
The following is strongly recommended 3 Monthly routine
a. Clean Solar Panel
b. Check that Solar Panel is in clear sunlight, shade of any kind is to be avoided
c. Remove Cover from Gate Operator and check for Spiders/Ants/Frogs & other pests
Mothballs are a strong deterrent for most pests, change as necessary DO NOT place on
circuit boards.
d. Do not apply moisture onto any circuit board.
e. Circuit boards must be kept DRY & CLEAR of foreign material
f. Apply grease to gears as necessary

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IMPORTANT - SAFETY WARNINGS
Please read these important safety warnings before
installing or using this product
● Never let children operate or play with the controls.
● Keep the transmitter/remote control away from the children.
● Do not operate the swing gate unless the gate is in full view and free from
objects such as cars, children or people.
● Always keep the moving gate insight and away from any objects until it’s
completely opened/closed.
● No one should go into the path a moving gate.
● Do not disengage the swing gate motors to manual operation with anyone
or any other objects, including motor vehicles, within the gateway.
● The swing gate must be well hinged & balanced.
Sticking or binding gates canfalsely trigger the obstruction sensing of the
unit.
● All maintenance should be carried out by qualified personnel.
● Regularly test the swing gate operator to ensure that the obstruction sensor
unit is operating properly.
● The swing gate operator has an electronic obstruction system that provides
safe and reliable operation. It’s however a legal requirement in some
countries to also install a photo-electric sensor across the gate way
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Standard Installation (PULL)
Installation:
1. Ensure that the gates swing freely to ‘Open’ & to ‘Close’ and that all existing
Latches/Pad bolts/Chains etc are disabled or removed from the gate & Gate posts
2. When using a 240v Unit [XP 100 or XP 100/300] the Master operator [the one containing the
circuit Board] should be fitted to the Gate Post nearest the Power Supply.
3. Fit the XP/MP Mounting plate complete with Bolts/Nyloc Nuts & Washers
some typical examples below
Note re Figure 1 above: If the Space between Hinge centre
and edge of mounting post/pillar/wall exceeds 200mm it may
be necessary to extend the Secondary arm.
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XPV2-MP
4. Remove the metal cover from the XP Operator [taking care that you DO NOT expose circuit
boards to any moisture] to access the slotted fixing holes cut in the rear of the Chassis. Bend
the tabs out and bend them back against the rear of the chassis, in this position they act as
spacers allowing clearance for the cover[s]
NOTE: If you are using the optional XPV2-MP Mounting Plate you may not need to fold the Tabs back
simply remove them.
5. Position Gate Operator[s] on Mounting Plate[s] & secure with Washers & Nyloc Nuts
1. Position each unit on the gate post(s) approximately 50mm from the edge of the
pier/post.Theverticalpositionisfoundbylocating thegatebracket. Thegatebracket
isbest placed where thereis adequate fixing on the gate and the movement of the
arms is unrestricted (See Figure 2). The gate operator may now bebolted in place.
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2. If you have a pair of gates connect the SLAVE tothe MASTER unit with2core
Flex/Cable(Max load 8Ampat 12 Volts).
DO NOT alter any pre-wiring except Brown & Blue. Altering pre-wiring (except motor polarity
Brown & Blue) will compromise your warranty.
The XP Series Gate Operators are set in the factory for a “standard installation”
with the MASTER [SolarorElectric]placed on theleft-handside (inside lookingout). Ifthe
master has to be located on the right then the motor wires need to be reversed. To
accomplish this, locate the connection blocks for each motor on the Circuit Board.
Swapthe BROWN and BLUE wiresfor Motor 1 and 2
(See figure 3 “Master-Slave connections)

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Figure 3 Master-Slave connections
5.
The gate bracket should be positioned so the arms are ALMOST in astraightlinewhenthegates
areclosed(seefigure4). Tocheck thelocationofthegatebracketsfirstdisengagetheMainarm
from thedriveshaft(usingthespannerprovidedunscrewtheboltuntil the arm swings freely)
then clamp the gate bracket in position. Open andclosethegatetoensure the gate bracketis
appropriately located.
Connect power (12-volt 24 volt or solar) to the primary operator and connect thebattery.
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1. Thelimit switches may now be adjusted(seefigure 5) Eachof the MasterandSlave
operators has its own pair of cams, one to set the open position and one to set the
closed position. Firstly, mark the position of each cam as a reference point before
you loosen the screw holding the cams. Operate the LI-2B operator with the
transmitter and note which cam controls opening and which operates the closing
motion(thecamloveactivatesalimitswitch to turn off themotor).
Reposition each cam and operate the LI-2B again. Repeat until the gates open and close to the
required positions.
Side Mount Installation
TheLI-2Boperatormaybemountedsideways,withthelongside againstthepier/postforextra
flexibility.Thisfeatureisveryuseful for situations where (refer to figure 6)
• The gate must swing further than 90 degrees
•The gate swingsoutwards
•The gate swings outward and it is positioned at least 400mm forward of the back of
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See also section on out swing installation
EachXP operatorshould befittedtothepier/postwithitsoutput shaft close to the gate
hinge. With this in mind the standard installation instructions may now be followed.
Specialcoversare supplied to suit this type of installation.
Restricted Side Room Installations
This term is applied to the situation where the movement of the standard arms cannot
be accommodated within the sideroom available. In most situations this problem can
be overcomeby cuttingdown thesecondary arm(the linkjoining thegateto the primary
arm). This new length can be approximated by the following procedure:
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Move the primary arm to a position suitable for the closed gate,rememberingthatin
theclosedpositiontheprimaryand secondary armsmust stop short ofastraight-line
alignment (see figure7)
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1. Mark a point on the gate suitable for the gate bracket. Holding the gate bracket in position,
measurethedistancebetweenthe holecentresonthegatebracketandprimaryarm. Movethe
primary arm to its maximum open position. Open the gate and measure the distance again
(Seefigure8). Ofthelengthhas changedthenthegatebracketmustberepositionedandthe
same process repeated until the dimensions remain the same forbothpositions. Be careful that
the secondary arm does not conflict with the drive shaft of the primary arm.
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Once the dimensions are consistent a new hole can be drilled in thesecondary armand the arm trimmed to
suit. The gate bracket and secondary arm should nowbe fitted.
Out-Swing Installation (PUSH)
In this type of installation, the gate swings outward away from the XPSeriesoperator to the
open position.
Several factors must be considered to determine the most suitable arm length. These
include
•The drive through width required
•The placement of the gate operator
•The location of the gate on the pier/post
For assistance (if required) please provide a drawing (mud map) of your situation showing all
possible measurements.
Possible measurements include width between piers/posts, size of piers/posts,singleordouble
gates,positionofhingesonpiers/postsetc.
Note:thepolarityofthemotorconnectionsmayneedtobereversedfor out-swinginstallation. See
overload section

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Figure 9 Gate Operator Control Board Normal Operation

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RESET. This button needs to be pushed after changing dip switches
DIP SWITCHES The dipswitches areused toswitch between the modes:
1
OFF
ON
Auto Close
2
OFF
ON
Auto Close with Security
Close
3
MA
G N. C
EL
E N. O
ElectronicLose(on)/
MagneticLock (on)
4
OF F
ON
Pedestrian Auto Close
Electronic Lock NO/NC Dip switch is sued to choose between electronic lock
NO [Normally Open] or NC [Normally Closed]
Pedestrian Auto Close A DIP switch will select whether the leaf will stay open even if the system is in
auto or security close modes
MIN MAX
Secu
rity
Dela
y
Aut
o
Del
ay
Court
esy
Time
Mot
or 1
Dela
y
Fla
sh
Tim
e
Moto
r 1
Curr
ent
Moto
r 2
Curr
ent
Motor
1
Speed
Motor 2
Speed
TRIMPOTS
Motor 1 – Speed Potentiometerwillsetthemaximum speedformotor 1
Motor 2 – Speed Potentiometerwillsetthemaximum speedformotor 2
Motor 1 – Max Current Potentiometer will set the maximum current for motor 1,
used to detect obstruction
Motor 2 – Max Current Potentiometer will set the maximum current for motor 2,
used to detect obstruction

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Flashing Time: Potentiometer will set the time before auto/security close activation
for the flashing light to be activated
Motor 1 – Close Delay Potentiometer will set the time delayfor motor1
to close fromactivation
Auto Close Delay: Potentiometer will set the time delay for door to close inautomode.
Thiswillalsoactasthetimeout in security closemode
Security Close Delay Potentiometer will set the time delay for door to close in security mode
Courtesy Light Time Potentiometer will set he activation time for the
courtesy light to remain on
Standard Operation
Oninputfromeitherremotecontrol / pushbutton/keypadonegatebeginstoopen. Thelockoutputis
alsoactivatedfor3seconds. Ifyouhaveapairofgatesthen after 2 seconds the second gate begins to
open.
Gates will fully open unless they meet an obstruction in which case the gate(s) will stopandwaitfor
furthersignal. Ifclosing gate(s) meetanobstructiontheywill reverse to the open position.
Auto Close Mode
Gates will automatically close after selected delay time has been reached
Security Close Mode (Multi User Function)
This function is for when the LI-2B gate operator is installed for multi-users (eg flats, apartments
etc). In this mode the gate operator will ignore close signals and continue to open (auto-
close/security close mode only).
Pedestrian Mode
Select this mode for limited Pedestrian opening
Settings
Overloads –the overloadsare pre-setto maximum sensitivity (eg slight pressure will causethe
operatortoSTOPifitisopeningorSTOP&OPENifitisclosing. Noteif thesefunctions arereversed
(the gate STOPS when closing andSTOPS andREVERSES when opening then the polarity of the motor
connections MUST be reversed and the limit switch camsadjusted.
ThereisONEoverloadforeachgateasindicatedonthemaincircuitboard(Refer Figure9).To
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direction. BE CAREFUL largereductionsinsensitivitymayallow thegate(s)toexertexcessive
pressureonpeopleorvehiclestrappedinthepathof the gate(s).
Motor 1 Delay –Turning the dials/trimpots anti-clockwise gives the minimum delay. Turning
the dials/trimpots clockwise will give the maximum delay.
Auto Close –the operator control board is supplied with a dip-switch installed on the Board. This
allows the gate to automatically close after a specific period .
This period is adjustable (refer figure 9).
•Turn“auto delay” dial (trimpot)clockwisetoincreasetheholdopentime delay
before gate closes automatically
•Turn/dial trimpot anti-clockwise to shorten the hold open time delay before
gate closesautomatically
Push-button/Key-Padetc–avarietyofwireless& hard-wiredinputdevicescanbeusedto
operatethe XP Seriesoperator. InputshouldbeintheformofaMOMENTARY CLOSED CIRCUIT.
WARNING! Voltage must not be applied to these terminals. Damage to thecircuitrywillresultif
voltageisapplied. Devicesthatsend aVoltagePulse(as some intercoms do) must be
connected tothe circuitboard througha relay.

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Auto
Close
Auto
Delay

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Push-button/Key-Padetc–avarietyofhard-wiredinputdevicescanbeusedto operatethe
XPSeries operator. InputshouldbeintheformofaMOMENTARYCLOSED CIRCUIT.
WARNING! Voltage must not be applied to these terminals. Damage to thecircuitrywillresultif
voltageisapplied. Devicesthatsend aVoltagePulse(as some intercoms do) must be
connected tothe circuitboardthrough a relay.
PUSH Button