Xceltronix autoCLOSER Series Guide

autoCLOSER
U. S. Patent 7,024,819 B1
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AND USER'S GUIDE
Revision 5.10

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NOTE: Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto complywith the limitsfor a Class
B digitalde\'icc, pursuantto part 15of the FCCRules. These limitsarcdesignedto pro
videreasonable protectionagainstharmfulinterference ina residentbl installation. This
equipment generates, uses andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed
and usedinaccordancewdhthe instructions, maycauseharmfulinterference to radio
communications.
However, there isno guaranteethat interference will notoccurina
partkubr installation. Ifthis equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortel
evisionreception,whichcanbe determinedbyturningtheequipmentofTandon, the
user isencouraged to try to correctthe interference by oneor moreof the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocatethe receiving antenna.
Increase theseparationbetweenthe equipmentandreceiver.
Connect theequ^ment intoan outleton a circuitdifferentfromthat to whichthe
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CALTION: Anymodifications madeto the Autocbser without e.xpress approvalby
Xcehronix, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate said equipntent.

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of an Autocloser automatic garage door closer.
We are certain that this liWeblack box willgive you peace of mind knowing that your
garage or shop door will dose If you inadvertently leave it open. The Autodoser
works with your existing garage door opener and incorporates the latest micro
controller technology, infrared light sensor, the optional l-Opener system, and
advanced software algorithms to deliver a safe and reliable product.
The
Autodoser functions by continuously monitoring the garage door position.
When the device senses that the garage door is open, the device starts asoftware
timer. When the timer completes it's count, the Autodoser warns of the impending
garage door dosure then shuts the garage door. The operation ofthe garage door is
achieved by connecting the device to the garage door opener wall button terminals.
This enables the device to simulate the depression of the garage door opener wall
button. The dosing sequence can be cancelled by pressing the disable button
(before the audible waming Is given), or by pressing the disable button twice if the
audible warning Is sounding.
An optional subsystem, the l-Opener system, allows the Autocloser to open and
dose agarage door froma remote, secure ternrsnal utilizing an electronic key. Each
electronic key has a unique code that is permanently stored in the key. Each key
provides
one of 281,474,976,710,656 possible access combinations. Thafs 281
trillion possible numbers. If a thief wanted to circumvent the system by inputting
every possible number, itwould take 8,925,513 years because the l-Opener system
reads only one key code per second. 1^e l-Opener system is highly secure, easy to
install and easy to operate.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK UST
1. Verify that your garage door opener complies with the iatest govern
ment safety requirements. The Consumer Products Safety Commis
sion (http://www.cpsc.gov) has information on the latest garage door
opener requirements mandated by Congress. Garage door openers in
stalled after1991 are required to have a properly working reversing mech-
anisra Ifthis feature does not work on your system, your door could dose
on an object such as a child or car and cause severe injury or damage.
Garage door openers installed after 1993 are required to have a photo
eye mechanism. Unlike the reversing mechanism attached to the door,
nothing
has to physicallytouch the door before itreverses. Once the invis
ible beam from the photo eye Is broken, the door reverses automatically.
Ifyour garage door does not have tfrese government required safety fea
tures, replace or update your garage door opener with a compliant model
before installing the Autodoser. The Autodoser
has both an audible beep
er and visible door nwvement alarm to indicate that the door is about to

close. While this is intended to increase the safety of the system, these
features are not intended to nor do they replace the auto reversing safety
features that are required on all garage door openers.
2. Xceltronix, Inc. urges you to re-read your garage door opener instal
lation and maintenance manual. Perform routine maintenance and a
safety inspection based on the recommendations of the garage door
opener manufacturer. Test the auto-reversing and photo eye safety fea
tures.
3. You need a 110 Volt power outlet available. The outlet should be no
more
than four feet from the garage door opener power head.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD! Extension cords can cause
dangerous overheating norxJitions and are a fire hazardi
4. Instruct all family members, especially children, about the potential
dangers of a garage door opener. A garage door is the largest mov
ing object in your house.
All family members should be instructed to use
caution around it. Never stand or play under the door, and never race un
derneath the door as it closes. Keep all body parts away from the garage
door opener track and drive mechanisms.
TOOLS RECOMMENDED
Adjustable wrench
Phillips screwdnver
Standard screwdriver
Ladder Wire cutter/stripper

PARTS LIST
Item Description
1) 1 terminal wire 2fL
2) 1 Disable wire 25 ft
3) 1 Disable button
4) Velcro®fasteners, 2each-hook and loop strips
5) 1 Reflector assembly
6) 1 Nut
7) 1 Bolt
8) 1 Lock
washer
9) 2 Disable button wood screws
10) 1 Power adaptor
11) 1 l-Openerterminal assembly (optional)
12) 2 l-Openerterminal plate wood screws (optional)
13) 1 l-Opener electronic key (optional)
14) 1 Autocloser control unit
15) Conspicuity tape
Note: Items (1) and (2) maybe supplied as a single spool
of wire. Cut the required length of wireforitem (1) from the
spool of wire.

PARTS [DENTinCATlON

INSTALLATION OF Autodoser HARDWARE
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
Read all instructionsbefore installing.
I. Install reflector assembly.
la. OPEN YOUR GARAGE DOOR AND UNPLUG THE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER BEFORE BEGINNING THIS STEP !!! BoH the reflectorassembly. Item
(5), to the garage dooropener Jbrace (Fig. 1-1).
Attach reflector using an existing
^ hole in the J brace.
Fig. 1-1
Nut, lock washer,
brace, reflector, bolt
TIP:In steps3 and 4.the Aulocloser controlunit willbeinstalledunderthegarage
door openerpowerhead
assembly. Theinfraredsensorwillbelinedup with there
flector
(Fig. 1-2)Install the re/lectorlowenoughontheJ bracesothat theinfrared
sensoron theAulocloser can be lined up with the reflectw.

Garage door opener
power head assembiy
The reflector should be
as low as the bottom of ^
the garage door opener ^'9
power head assembly
1-2
lb. Attach reflectiveconspicuity tape to reflector plate. Peel off adhesive backing from
the conspicuity tape andaffixto sideof reflectorplate facingthe Autocloserunit. Topeshould
bealignedto covermostof therectangular portionof reflectorplate(Fig. 1-3).
NOTE: Conspicuity tapeisa special form of reflective tape which will improve the reflective
characteristics of theplate. Theapplicationof thistape willsimplifythe instalbtionanden
hance the performance of the unit.
Reflector
Conspicuity Tape
Fig. 1-3

2. Connect power to the Autocloser. The Autocloser uses a 110 Volt AC ' DC power
adapter. The .\utoc)oser is shipped with the power adapter already connected to the
und (Fig. 2-1). No additional connections are required.
Fig 2-1
Plugthe Autocloserpower adapterintoa 110volt ACreceptacle(Fig. 2-2).
Plug lllC
Ault)Cl0SLT
ptnvcr adapter
into a 110 volt
AC outlet.
Fig. 2-2
Bundle
wires with
twist tie.

THE PO\)t^R ADAPTER MUST BE COMPLETELY PLUGGED IN TO INSURE
THAT IT STAYS IN THE OUTLET AND PROVIDES UNINTERRUPTED POWER
TO THE AUTOCLOSER.
Bundle excess wire in a roll and apply a twist tie. to prevent it from hanging down and be
coming an obstruction.
3. Determine the Aulocloser mounting location. The Autocloser uses an infrared
emitter/detector to determine the position ofthegarage door. Notethe position (Fig.
3-1) of the infrared sensors. To ensurecorrectoperation,the Autocloser unit must
benomore than 36 inches fromthe reflector plate when thedooris fully open.
Fig. 3-1
Infrared
Sensors