Xceltronix Autocloser Guide

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
AND USER’S GUIDE
Revision 5.8
Patent Pending

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Autocloser is designed and manufactured by
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Any modifications made to the Autocloser without express approval by
Xceltronix, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate said equipment.

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of an Autocloser automatic garage door closer.
We are certain that this little black box will give you peace of mind knowing that your
garage or shop door will close if you inadvertently leave it open. The Autocloser
works with your existing garage door opener and incorporates the latest micro-
controller technology, infrared light sensor, the optional I-Opener system, and
advanced software algorithms to deliver a safe and reliable product.
The Autocloser functions by continuously monitoring the garage door position.
When the device senses that the garage door is open, the device starts a software
timer. When the timer completes it’s count, the Autocloser warns of the impending
garage door closure then shuts the garage door. The operation of the 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 closing sequence can be cancelled by pressing the disable button
(before the audible warning is given), or by pressing the disable button twice if the
audible warning is sounding.
An optional subsystem, the I-Opener system, allows the Autocloser to open and
close a garage door from a remote, secure terminal 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. That’s 281
trillion possible numbers. If a thief wanted to circumvent the system by inputting
every possible number, it would take 8,925,513 years because the I-Opener system
reads only one key code per second. The I-Opener system is highly secure, easy to
install and easy to operate.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
1. Verify that your garage door opener complies with the latest govern-
ment safety requirements. The Consumer Products Safety Commission
(http://www.cpsc.gov) has information on the latest garage door opener
requirements mandated by Congress. Garage door openers installed after
1991 are required to have a properly working reversing mechanism. If this
feature does not work on your system, your door could close 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
physically touch the door before it reverses. Once the invisible beam from
the photo eye is broken, the door reverses automatically. If your garage
door does not have these government required safety features, replace or
update your garage door opener with a compliant model before installing
the Autocloser. The Autocloser has both an audible beeper and visible
door movement alarm to indicate that the door is about to close. While

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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.
!!! WARNING !!!
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD! Extension cords can cause
dangerous overheating conditions and are a fire hazard!
4. Instruct all family members, especially children, about the potential
dangers of a garage door opener. A garage door is the largest moving
object in your house. All family members should be instructed to use cau-
tion around it. Never stand or play under the door, and never race under-
neath the door as it closes. Keep all body parts away from the garage
door opener track and drive mechanisms.
TOOLS RECOMMENDED
Phillips screwdriver
Standard screwdriver
Drill
Ladder Wire cutter/stripper
Adjustable wrench
Pencil
7/16 & 1/8 drill bit
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TOOLS RECOMMENDED
PARTS LIST
Item Description
1) 1 terminal wire 2ft.
2) 1 Disable wire 25 ft.
3) 1 Disable button
4) Velcro® fasteners, 2 each- 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 I-Opener terminal assembly (optional)
12) 2 I-Opener terminal plate wood screws (optional)
13) 1 I-Opener electronic key (optional)
14) 1 Autocloser control unit
15) Conspicuity tape
Note: Items (1) and (2) may be supplied as a single spool
of wire. Cut the required length of wire for item (1) from the
spool of wire.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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INSTALLATION OF Autocloser HARDWARE
RNING !!!
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
Read all instructions before installing.
1. Install reflector assembly.
!!! WARNING !!!
1a. OPEN YOUR GARAGE DOOR AND UNPLUG THE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER BEFORE BEGINNING THIS STEP !!! Bolt the reflector assembly, Item
(5), to the garage door opener J brace (Fig. 1-1).
TIP: In steps 3 and 4, the Autocloser control unit will be installed under the garage
door opener power head assembly. The infrared sensor will be lined up with the re-
flector (Fig. 1-2) Install the reflector low enough on the J brace so that the infrared
sensor on the Autocloser can be lined up with the reflector .
Attach reflector using an existing
hole in the J brace.
Fig. 1-1
Nut, lock washer,
J brace, reflector, bolt
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1b. Attach reflective conspicuity tape to reflector plate. Peel off adhesive backing from the
conspicuity tape and affix to side of reflector plate facing the Autocloser unit. Tape should be
aligned to cover most of the rectangular portion of reflector plate (Fig. 1-3).
NOTE: Conspicuity tape is a special form of reflective tape which will improve the reflective
characteristics of the plate. The application of this tape will simplify the installation and en-
hance the performance of the unit.
Fig. 1-3
Conspicuity Tape
Reflector
Fig. 1-2
The reflector should be
as low as the bottom of
the garage door opener
power head assembly
Garage door opener
power head assembly

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2. Connect power to the Autocloser. The Autocloser uses a 110 Volt AC / DC power
adapter. Attach each power wire to one of the screw terminals on the power adapter
(Fig. 2-1). Either wire may be attached to either terminal.
Unscrew the center screw on the plate of the household receptacle that you will be using
to power the Autocloser. With the plate held in position, plug the Autocloser power
adapter into the receptacle. Use the receptacle plate screw to screw down the adapter tab
(Fig. 2-2) .
Fig. 2-2
Screw down
the adaptor
tab with the
receptable
plate center
screw.
Bundle
wires with
twist tie.

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!!! WARNING !!!
THE POWER ADAPTER MUST BE SCREWED DOWN TO PREVENT THE
ADAPTER FROM BEING ACCIDENTALLY UNPLUGGED. THIS ADAPTER IS
HEAVY AND CAN CAUSE BODILY INJURY IF IT HITS SOMEONE!!! Bundle ex-
cess wire in a roll and apply a twist tie, to prevent it from hanging down and becoming an
obstruction.
3. Determine the Autocloser mounting location. The Autocloser uses an infrared
emitter/detector to determine the position of the garage door. Note the position (Fig.
3-1) of the infrared sensors. To ensure correct operation, the Autocloser unit must
be no more than 36 inches from the reflector plate when the door is fully open.
!!!!!!WARNING!!!!!!
Fig. 3-1
Infrared
Sensors
Vent
Hole

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The Autocloser must be mounted in a position with the infrared sensors aimed straight to-
ward the reflector (Fig. 3-2). In order to accomplish this on all of the different shaped ga-
rage door openers available, the Autocloser box will always be mounted to the power
head assembly.
TIP: The Autocloser will need to be mounted at least 2 inches left or right of the center of
the garage door opener to facilitate lining up the box and reflector.
Switch the Autocloser to setup mode using the ON/OFF/SETUP switch on the back of the
Autocloser unit (Fig. 3-3).
Fig. 3-2
The infrared
sensor should
be in line with
the reflector.
Position the Autocloser on
the garage door opener
motor housing with the label
side down.
Fig. 3-3

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Determine your mounting location by holding the Autocloser unit against the garage door
opener power head assembly with the infrared sensor facing the reflector. While the
Autocloser is in setup mode, it will emit a continuous audible alarm when the infrared
sensor is within range and lined up with the reflector. Adjust the unit until it emits the
continuous audible alarm. Mark the position of the unit by outlining it with a pencil (Fig.
3-4).
4. Apply Velcro to the Autocloser unit and the garage door opener power head
assembly (Fig. 4-1). TIP: Apply two parallel strips at the front and back of the outline
and the unit. The industrial strength, temperature resistant adhesive on the Velcro strap
is pressure activated. Use your finger to apply pressure and remove air bubbles. The ad-
hesive is 80% cured in 1 hour and 100% cured in 24 hours. The Autocloser unit can be
mounted before the adhesive is cured, but care should be exercised not to apply any pres-
sure on the unit that will disturb the adhesive. Attach the Autocloser to the Velcro 
strapping on the garage door opener. As in step 3, verify that the reflector and system are
aligned.
Fig. 3-4
Fig. 4-1

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5. Wire the Autocloser to the garage door opener. Read your garage door opener
manual to determine where the wall button terminals are located on the power head.
Strip the wires on one end of Item (1). Attach one of the wires of Item (1) to each of
the screw terminals taking care not to disconnect the wall button wires already at-
tached to the terminals. (Fig. 5-1) Approximate the length of the wire needed to con-
nect to the Autocloser unit. Add a little extra length to this approximation and cut
the wire. Strip the wires on this end of Item (1) and attach one of the wires to each of
the screw terminals labeled ‘NO’ on the Autocloser unit (Fig. 5-2).
NOTE: Read carefully and then remove the brightly colored warning label on
the side of the Autocloser unit. The ‘NO’ terminals are under the warning label.
Wall button terminals
identified in your garage
door opener owners
manual. Attach new wires
without disconnecting
existing wires.
Terminals are ususally
located under the
light cover.
Fig. 5-1
Fig. 5-2
Attach other end
of wires to screw
terminals labeled
NO.

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6. Wire the disable button to the Autocloser. Locate the disable button next to the ga-
rage door opener wall button. Attach one end of each wire, Item (2) to the disable
button terminals, Item (3). Attach the disable button to the wall using the provided
screws. Run the wire from the disable button to the Autocloser unit, attaching the
wire to the wall and ceiling using insulated staples (not included) (Fig. 6-1).
TIP: Route the wires through the notch in the disable button case so that it will
fit snugly against the wall.
Approximate the length of the wire needed to connect to the Autocloser unit. Add one
foot to this approximation and cut the wire. Strip the wires on this end of Item (2) and
attach one of the wires to each of the screw terminals labeled ‘Disable +/-’ on the
Autocloser unit. (Either wire can be connected to either terminal) (Fig. 6-2).
Fig. 6-1
Locate disable next
to existing wall button.
Fig 6-2

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7. Test the Autocloser system. Plug in the garage door opener.
A. Switch the system to on. Close then reopen the garage door. As soon as the
door is open, the system will start a software timer. The default door closer
delay time is 5 minutes. When the timer completes this five-minute count, the
system will begin to emit an audible beep. Thirty seconds after the beeping
begins, the door will partially close, then reopen. After a brief period of time,
the door will close.
B. Reopen the door. Press the disable button and then release. The Autocloser
will beep twice to indicate that the unit has been placed into ‘temporary dis-
able’. The red disable LED will begin to blink. The door will not automati-
cally close until the system is taken out of disable mode by closing the door.
The disable button is not a safety feature. The disable button will not re-
verse a door that is moving. If the door is closing and needs to be
stopped, the garage door opener button should be pushed! The disable
button is intended to temporarily disable the system so that the garage
door can be left open. If the power goes out while the unit is in disable
mode, the unit will restart in disable mode once the power is restored.
To permanently disable the system, turn off the Autocloser using the on/
off switch.
TIP- The disable button can be pressed during the audible alarm to reset
the timer in order to give additional time before the unit auto closes the
garage door. To put the unit in disable mode, press the disable button
again.
C. Press the disable button again. The Autocloser will beep twice while the but-
ton is in and six times when it is released in order to indicate that the unit has
already been placed in temporary disable. The unit can only be re-enabled by
closing the garage door. Press the garage door opener wall button. The Auto-
closer will beep twice once the door begins to close and the disable light will
stop blinking. This indicates that the Autocloser is no longer in ‘temporary
disable’. Once the door is closed, press the disable button again. The unit will
beep twice while the button is in and six times when it is released to indicate
that the door is closed and cannot be placed in ‘temporary disable’ mode.
D. Open the door. Simulate an obstruction in the doorway by placing a 2X4
across the middle of the door threshold.
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!!!WARNIN
STAY AWAY FROM THE DOOR WHILE IT IS CLOSING - THE GA-
RAGE DOOR CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY!!!
When the timer finishes it’s count, the system will perform the door closing
procedure. When the door hits the obstruction, it should return to the open po-
sition. The Autocloser will attempt to close the door twice. When the Auto-
closer has finished its closing cycle, it will sense that the door has not closed
and transition to ‘malfunction disable’ mode. Note: the red disable LED will
begin to blink and the unit will beep once every 20 seconds. Press the disable
button to exit malfunction disable. The Autocloser will beep three times to
indicate that it is leaving the malfunction disable mode and returning to nor-
mal operational mode.
TIP: To minimize the time required to test, set the Autocloser delay time to
two minutes. (see Operation and Programming Item (4).)
E. Open the door. Simulate an obstruction in the doorway by placing a piece of
masking tape (non-clear) over one of the photo eye lenses.
!!!WARNING!!!
STAY AWAY FROM THE DOOR WHILE IT IS CLOSING - THE GA-
RAGE DOOR CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY!!!
When the timer finishes its count, the system will perform the door closing
procedure. The photo eye system should allow the door to move only slightly.
When the Autocloser has finished it’s closing cycle, it will sense that the door
has not closed and transition to malfunction disable mode. Note: the red dis-
able LED will begin to blink and the unit will beep once every 20 seconds.
Remove the tape from the photo eye. Press the disable button to exit malfunc-
tion disable mode. The Autocloser will beep three times to indicate that it is
leaving the malfunction disable mode and returning to normal operational
mode
F. Test for false reflections.Shut the garage door and switch the unit to ‘Set Up’
mode. Verify that the beeper does not make any noise. If the beeper is
sounding, make sure there is nothing in front of the Autocloser unit causing
false reflections.
G. Installation of your Autocloser unit is complete. If you purchased an optional
I-Opener, proceed to the I-Opener installation instructions. If you did not
purchase an I-Opener, proceed to the Operation and Programming instruc-
tions. If you did not purchase an I-Opener, one can be purchased and added
at any time by visiting our website: www.autocloser.com, or by calling 1-
877-SHUT DOOR (1-877-748-8366) or 972-690-5255.
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Fig. 8
INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL I-opener subsystem
HARDWARE
The I-opener subsystem can be installed anytime after the Autocloser-GA has been in-
stalled.
!!! WARNING !!!
OPEN YOUR GARAGE DOOR AND UNPLUG THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER
BEFORE BEGINNING THIS INSTALLATION !!!
Determine I-opener terminal mounting location. The weather resistant I-opener ter-
minal, item 11, can be mounted anywhere on the outside of your garage where a drill hole
can be made. The system cannot be installed on the garage door itself. We suggest using
the garage doorframe. This location will provide limited shelter and the typical wooden
frame will be easier to drill. Using the I-opener terminal plate as a template,
INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL I-Opener subsystem
HARDWARE
The I-Opener subsystem can be installed anytime after the Autocloser has been installed.
!!! WARNING !!!
OPEN YOUR GARAGE DOOR AND UNPLUG THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER BEFORE BEGIN-
NING THIS INSTALLATION !!!
8. Determine I-Opener terminal mounting location. The weather resistant I-
Opener terminal, Item (11), can be mounted anywhere on the outside of your ga-
rage where a drill hole can be made. The system cannot be installed on the garage
door itself. We suggest using the garage doorframe. This location will provide
limited shelter and the typical wooden frame will be easy to drill. Using the I-
Opener terminal plate as a template, sketch the approximate position of the termi-
nal (Fig. 8).
9. Drill holes for the I-Opener wire harness. Visually inspect the opposite side
of the doorframe for wires and other objects that may be damaged by the drill.
Estimate the center of the sketch. Using a 7/16-inch drill, make a 7/16-inch
hole through the center of the sketch. Feed all of the I-Opener terminal wire
through the hole (Fig. 9).
Fig. 8
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10. Drill holes for the I-Opener terminal plate. Position the back of the terminal
in the hole. Mark the terminal plate holes with a pencil. Remove the terminal
plate and drill the plate holes with a 1/8-inch drill.
11. Fasten the terminal plate to the doorframe. Reposition the terminal plate
with terminal in the hole. Use 1 inch #8 wood screws, Item (12), to fasten the
plate to the doorframe (Fig. 11).
Fig. 9
Fig. 11

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12. Wire the I-Opener terminal to the Autocloser. Run the wire from the I-Opener
terminal to the Autocloser unit attaching the wire to the wall and ceiling using in-
sulated staples (not included) (Fig. 12-1).
Approximate the length of the wire needed to connect to the Autocloser. Add one
foot to this approximation and cut the wire. Strip the wires on this end of Item (11).
Attach the colored or striped wire to the screw terminal labeled GA + on the Auto-
closer box. Attach the white wire to the screw terminal labeled GA - on the Auto-
closer unit. (Fig. 12-2).
Fig. 12-1

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13. Insure that nobody is standing under the garage door. Plug the garage door
opener back into its 110 Volt household receptacle.
14. Program your I-Opener electronic key. Your I-Opener system will remember
up to nine electronic key codes at a given time. Have all of the keys present when
programming the system. Switch the Autocloser to setup mode. Press each key
into the I-Opener terminal for 2 seconds. The Autocloser will beep 3 times after
each key is read. When all of the keys have been read, switch the Autocloser to
on mode. Test each key by pressing it into the I-Opener terminal. (Remember:
Whenever one key is programmed, all keys must be reprogrammed.) To erase all
key codes from the Autocloser, press the disable button while the unit is in setup
mode.
Fig 12-2
Attach white wire
to GA- and colored
or striped wire
to GA+