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1 Installing the gate post bracket with the cardboard arm template... Installing gate posts brackets and arms for Push-to-Open or Pull-to-Open gates... Connection of Power Source 240Vac or Solar... Control Panel - Model D1... Setting the System Double Gates Operation... Single Gates Operation... Remote Controls... Other Considerations... External Light Connection & Trouble-shooting... D1 Board Diagram Transformer Power... Solar Power... Important Information to be Read Carefully... Other Accessories Wiring Keypad... External Receiver... Photocell/Safety beams... Gate Lock... Installer's Notes... Owner's Notes

2 EA ARM SWING GATE MOTOR AND CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDE

3 Owner's Notes 12volt

4 gate post bracket gate bracket Installer's Notes Hint : It s best to locate the gate opener arms in approximately the middle between the top and bottom of the gate. This will prevent the gate from twisting or flexing and provide a more even pull and push over the entire gate. Gates up to 3.6mtrs - actuator arm can be mounted at either bottom or middle position Gates over 3.6 up to 4.2mtrs - MUST have actuator arm mounted in the middle position Pull-to-Open and Push-to-Open (terminology) extended opened and insects control Hint: We recommend that the mounting points be lower than the D1 control board, so that in the unlikely event that water seeps in, it will not flow onto the D1 board. n Before you install the automatic arms to your gate, ensure that the gate is properly constructed and must be leveled. The hinge bearings must be in good condition and gate swings smoothly for both opening and closing. Tight spots in opening and/or closing suggest that the hinge bearings are worn and need to be rectified before you install the automatic system. The gate must not hit or drag across the ground or be fitted with a wheel. A properly leveled gate (vertical and horizontal) will not have tendency to self-open or self-close and remain stationery. A self-opening or self-closing gate suggests that the gate is not leveled. This will cause accelerated wear to your automatic gate system. Level the gate properly before installing the automatic gate system. Double - close the gates to full-close position and install the gate stopper. Installing the gate stopper allows for the automatic arm to push the gate firmly against the ground stopper to ensure a solid close and proper alignment between the left and right leafs of the gate. Single - have the gate close onto the post or install the gate stop onto the post for the gate to strike against. You can install another gate stopper at the full-open position, or you may choose to let the gate swing till it is stopped by the internal built-in stop mechanism when the arm is fully retracted (pull-to-open position) or fully extended (push-to-open position). Installing a gate stop at the full-open position with a firm push will prevent the gate from swaying or moving in moderately windy condition.

Single gate setup Double gate setup Gate Lock INSTALLING THE GATE POST BRACKET WITH THE CARDBOARD ARMS TEMPLATE Gate Post Brackets The position of the is crucial to the success of your installation

Once you have determined the general desired height of the motor, position the bracket and take note of the dimensions.

5 Single gate setup Double gate setup Gate Lock INSTALLING THE GATE POST BRACKET WITH THE CARDBOARD ARMS TEMPLATE Gate Post Brackets The position of the is crucial to the success of your installation and attention needs to be paid to both its correct height and its position on the post in respect to the relationship between your hinge pivot point and the motor pivot point on the bracket. Once you have determined the general desired height of the motor, position the bracket and take note of the dimensions. In a standard installation the basic aim is to get the J and K dimensions to be as close as possible to equal but J can be greater allowing for a more positive push of the gate against gate stop. Hint: The dimension of BOTH J and K for a standard installation is approximately For 300mm Arm J ~ 150 mm - 170mm K ~ 150 mm - 170mm For 400mm Arm J ~ 200 mm K ~ 200 mm This dimension is a good initial position to place the template. J For 500mm Arm J ~ 250 mm K ~ 250 mm K Using the The bracket installation guide is a template of the arms in Full-Open and Full- Close positions, measured between the arm mounting pin centers. This is an easy way to determine the best position to drill your bracket mounting points and take the guess work out of installation. (Clamping your brackets first is always recommended) You may need to change the bracket or design a new one that best suits your automation application. The template is simply 2 x card board strips with a screw joining the 2 together. Each arm guide has a mark measured from the screw. The screw represents the position of the gate post bracket pivot. The outer line marked on the bracket guide represents the position of the gate bracket pivot. Short template Arm fully retracted Long template Arm fully extended

6 It is important not have the arm installed at the absolute maximum extended position (gate closed position) due to the need to create direct force against the gate stop in the center of the driveway. Note: The following installation is based on the gate being a "pull-to-open" setup. ONLY READ IF YOU HAVE A PUSH-TO-OPEN GATE For "push-to-open" setup you need to reverse the following instructions. You may also need a longer secondary bracket for push-to-open setup if the gate pillar dimension is too large. "Push-to-open" Position the template on the ground approximately where the arm is to be installed with the long length at the fully open position and the short length at the fully closed position. OPEN the gate to the fully open position and place a length of white tape to the gate roughly where the gate bracket maybe positioned. Close the gate to the gate stop and compare the short template mark with the mark on the white tape that was done in the open position. Check that the gate mark is about 10mm LESS then the mark on the template. This is to ensure the gate will have a solid push onto the gate stopper in the closed position Template for Arm Fully Retracted and Fully Extended Step 1 Position the template on the ground approximately where the arm is to be installed with the short length in the fully open position and the long length at the fully closed position. Hint: The pivot point of template for a standard gate should be approximately (200mm x 200mm for 400mm arm) and (250mm x 250mm for 500mm arm) from the gate hinge in both the J and K direction. Long Template IDENTIFYING APPROXIMATE LOCATION FOR THE GATE POST BRACKET USING THE CARDBOARD TEMPLATE Short length J Long length Short Template K External Receiver D1 Control Board [+PWR] IR Beam [COM] IR Beam [1 side] single gate or [2 side] double gates [COM] P.SW External Receiver 12v + Neg - Open/Close COM Photocells / Safety Beams ELECTRIC OPENER Photocell Transmitter to D1 Control Board POS + go to Power Cable from Board with Connector + NEG - go to Power Cable from Board with Connector - Photocell Receiver to D1 Control Board POS + go to Power Cable from Board with Connector + NEG - go to Power Cable from Board with Connector - NO no connection COM go to COM [IR BEAM] NC go to NC [IR BEAM] remove loop wire SOLAR OPENER Photocell Transmitter to D1 Control Board POS + go to Regulator #5 + NEG - go to Regulator #6 - Photocell Receiver to D1 Control Board POS + go to Regulator #5 + NEG - go to Regulator #6 - NO no connection COM go to COM [IR BEAM] NC go to NC [IR BEAM] remove loop wire

Accessories Keypad Please use Telecom wire and it s recommended to silicone between the back plate and the post to stop water entering the rear of the keypad.

Gate in Fully Opened Position. Put a Sticker to Mark the approximate location to mount the Gate Bracket Compare the Long Template Mark with the mark on the white tape that was done on Step #2.

7 Accessories Keypad Please use Telecom wire and it s recommended to silicone between the back plate and the post to stop water entering the rear of the keypad. Step 2 OPEN the gate to the fully open position and place a length of white tape to the gate roughly where the gate bracket maybe positioned. Step 3 CLOSE the gates to the gate stop. Short Template. Gate in Fully Opened Position. Put a Sticker to Mark the approximate location to mount the Gate Bracket Compare the Long Template Mark with the mark on the white tape that was done on Step #2. Check that the gate mark is at least 10mm LESS then the mark on the template. This is to ensure the gate will have a solid push onto the gate stopper in the close position. Wiring Instructions Keypad COM: direct to gate opener board (P.SW) COM Keypad NO: direct to gate opener board (P.SW) side1 if single or side 2 if double Keypad +12v: direct to gate opener board or solar regulator (5) Keypad GND: direct to gate opener board or solar regulator (6) Explaining the 3 digit user code and 4 digit pin code When entering a new pin code you will be asked to enter in a 3 digit user code along with your 4 digit pin code. If having more than 1 pin code, the 3 digit user code must be different for each 4 digit pin code entered. The 3 digit user code is important to take note of as this is what you will need to remember if and when you need to remove your 4 digit pin code assigned to it. (eg. user code 147 & pin code 3698) Enter a new pin code Press # (red light comes on) Press Press 7 Enter 3 digit user code Enter 4 digit pin code Press and hold # Now test your pin code Remove delay or Double gates setup Press # (red light comes on) Press Remove a pin code Press # (red light comes on) Press Press 8 Enter 3 digit user code Press Press # Factory reseting your keypad 2580 Press # (red light comes on) Press Press 0 (both red lights flash) Press Step 4 Ensure that there is sufficient angle between the template and the gate. LONG TEMPLATE LONG template. Gate Fully CLOSED Ensure that the Mark on the Gate is Less than the mark on the long template (more than 5 degrees) / non-parallel, It is important that in both the Full Open and Full Close positions, the arms must not be parallel to the gate. A parallel arm will not result in a turning moment to the gate causing potential damage to both gate and arms Gate should NOT be parallel with the arm You may have to move the template slightly to achieve the desired result. Hint: Open and close the gate and re check that the best position is obtained.

FLOOR RUBBER STOPPER FOR DOUBLE GATES rubber gate stop onto post GATE TABS FOR DOUBLE GATES Installing Gate Stop Double Gates Installing a floor gate stop is a good practice, to ensure proper

8 FLOOR RUBBER STOPPER FOR DOUBLE GATES rubber gate stop onto post GATE TABS FOR DOUBLE GATES Installing Gate Stop Double Gates Installing a floor gate stop is a good practice, to ensure proper alignment of the two leafs of the gate and for the gates to have a solid push onto the stopper in the full-closed position. Single Gates The gate should either stop onto a post in the closed position, or you can use the rubber stopper and place it onto the post allowing the gate to have a solid push in the closed position. If using the rubber stopper, make sure you place it on the same level as the actuator arm. Full-Close Position Each gate must have a positive and well secured Gate Stop. Failure to do so may result in misalignment, accelerated wear to the system and the gates hinges. Full-Open Position In full-open position, the gates can either be hard stopped by a peg / stopper, or be stopped by the internal built-in mechanism at the end of the retracted arm (Pull-to-Open gate) or fully extended arm (Push-to-Open gate). Installing gate post Brackets and the Arms for (Pull-to-Open) Assemble the gate post brackets (primary wall bracket and secondary wall bracket) by placing the secondary wall bracket between the middle gap of the primary wall bracket. Do not tighten the nylon nut yet. Actuator arm on same level PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9 D1 Swing Gate Wiring Diagram for SOLAR Check your J & K measurements from page5 Attach the retracted arms onto the gate post bracket assembly. + Red - Black For single arm use only Motor A and DIP 5 ON Safety Beams (Remove wire) 2 SIDE COM 1 SIDE Light sensor MOTOR B PULL -TO-OPEN MTA - RED/BLUE MTB - RED/BLUE PUSH-TO-OPEN MTA - BLUE/RED MTB - BLUE/RED Pivot the arms on the gate post brackets towards the gate. At the position in which the arms contact the gate, temporarily hold the gate bracket with a clamp. This marks the position of the gate bracket Extend the arms to close the gates. The arms should be at least 10mm from full extension when the gate completely closes against the floor rubber stopper. This is to ensure that when in operation, the arms will give a solid push to the gate onto the floor stopper, and yet not too tightly. MOTOR A TERMINALS V+ (RED) V- (BLACK) (BROWN/ ORANGE) CM (YELLOW) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER BOX To use both remote buttons to activate 2 gates, connect Brown & Orange together in the [2 SIDE] (BROWN/ ORANGE) ANTENNA WHITE For single gate connect the Brown & orange together in the [1 SIDE] If the gate does not fully close, even when the arms have fully extended, readjust the gate post brackets position. o A smaller [K] is necessary if gate does not fully close o A bigger [J] will allow for a more positive push of the gate towards the floor stopper Once the final position of the gate post has been determined, secure the gate post brackets onto the pillar(s) Repeat the same procedure for the second gate leaf (double)

D1 Swing Gate Wiring Diagram for TRANSFORMER BATTERY Do not adjust dial at top of board is for battery charging voltage PULL -TO-OPEN MTA - RED/BLUE MTB - RED/BLUE PUSH-TO-OPEN MTA -

retracted, the gates are in the closed position.

single arm use only Motor A and DIP 5 ON MOTOR B MOTOR A 12V Light relay PILLAR LAMP warranty voided if transformer is hardwired into power supply.

12v Lamp relay Safety Beams (Remove wire) 2 SIDE COM 1 SIDE Light sensor Push-to-Open Gate (Fully closed) Push-to-Open Gate (Fully Opened) Installing the gate post and gate bracket using the

Please refer back to page 5-8 for the template setup Setting the Dip Switch on the control board: [1] ON = Delay Close Motor A for 2 seconds [2] ON = Small Reverse before Opening (for

10 D1 Swing Gate Wiring Diagram for TRANSFORMER BATTERY Do not adjust dial at top of board is for battery charging voltage PULL -TO-OPEN MTA - RED/BLUE MTB - RED/BLUE PUSH-TO-OPEN MTA - BLUE/RED MTB - BLUE/RED Installing gate post brackets and the arms for Push-to-Open Gates Installation method for push-to-open gates is similar to pull-to-open except that when the arms are retracted, the gates are in the closed position. Note that for push-to-open gate, the gate post bracket arms pivot point is usually on the same plane as the gate hinge pivot 0V AC + Red - Black 16V AC AC 240V MAIN SUPPLY to transformer For single arm use only Motor A and DIP 5 ON MOTOR B MOTOR A 12V Light relay PILLAR LAMP warranty voided if transformer is hardwired into power supply. Must be connected to a physical power point. 12v Lamp relay Safety Beams (Remove wire) 2 SIDE COM 1 SIDE Light sensor Push-to-Open Gate (Fully closed) Push-to-Open Gate (Fully Opened) Installing the gate post and gate bracket using the cardboard arms template You can also use the arms template in determining the position of the gate post bracket and gate bracket. Please refer back to page 5-8 for the template setup Setting the Dip Switch on the control board: [1] ON = Delay Close Motor A for 2 seconds [2] ON = Small Reverse before Opening (for Solenoid Lock use) [3] OFF & [4] OFF = Light ON (gate open) & cut off 1 min. after gate closed [5] ON = Single Gate Operation (MT A) for external Push Switch [6] OFF = Not in use [7] & [8] OFF = Disable Auto Close [7] OFF & [8] ON = 30 Sec. Auto Close [7] ON & [8] OFF = 60 Sec. Auto Close [7] ON & [8] ON = 120 Sec. Auto Close V+ (RED) V- (BLACK) CM (YELLOW) / ORANGE (BROWN/ ORANGE) ANTENNA WHITE REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER BOX To use both remote buttons to activate 2 gates, connect Brown & Orange together in the [2 SIDE] For single gate connect the Brown & orange together in the [1 SIDE]

s Connection of Power Source (240Vac) 230Vac-16Vac Transformer Transformer can be relocated up to around 50m from the control box using a transformer kit or positioned inside the control box if mains

Always switch off mains power when any work is being carried out on or around gate installation. Always ensure that the transformer is properly protected from water and dampness.

11 s Connection of Power Source (240Vac) 230Vac-16Vac Transformer Transformer can be relocated up to around 50m from the control box using a transformer kit or positioned inside the control box if mains power is available at the gate. In either option you MUST install transformer via a RCD to avoid injury from shock as per local government electrical requirements. Always switch off mains power when any work is being carried out on or around gate installation. Always ensure that the transformer is properly protected from water and dampness. We recommend a minimum 2.5m x 2 core TPS cable. Connect the male plug of the transformer into the power socket and connect the output cable (16Vac) onto the D1 Board Electric Connection: Refer to the separate coloured "Wiring Guide" for the step-by-step optimum way to install the control box. Connection of Power Source (Solar) The system can be solar powered via an optional solar system with 12V voltage regulator connected directly to the battery. Do NOT use both solar and mains power at the same time. Solar panel must face FULL NORTH with the recommended tilt from your wiring diagram booklet and within 10m of battery. Have a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun exposure to be effective. Solar charger unit is not weatherproof and must be located in the control panel box to protect it. 20watt Solar Panel wire colour coding: BROWN or RED wire is Positive (+) BLUE or BLACK wire is Negative (-) Solar Power Connection: Refer to the separate coloured "Wiring Guide" for the step-by-step optimum way to install the components in the control box. Shown here is the completed setup of the Solar Powered System with a 12ah battery Brisbane 38 Sydney 45 Melbourne 50 Tasmania 56 Adelaide 48 Darwin 14 Perth 43 0 being the flat and 90 vertical Best solar panel angle for all year round - panel must face FULL NORTH

12 = For single gate opener only - if double opener 5 is OFF 3. Lamp Photocell Relay to Lamp Figure 1: Connection of 12Vdc Relay for 240V lights

13 Other Considerations THIS SIDE DOWN Hint: Check the LED lights above [MT A] and [MT B]. Green indicates an OPEN cycle and Red a CLOSE cycle. If the gate is physically closing when the motor LED shows open (green), then the polarity of the motor wire is reversed. To rectify, reverse the wire polarity at the control panel. see page 23 see diagram page 24 Set sthe OPEN when you first power-up the D1 Board. n 1. Unplug AC power and battery and make sure the gates are completely OPEN 2. After 30 seconds reconnect power to the system until short clicking from board can be heard 3. With the gates in the open position then power up the board 4. Press the remote once and then a second time and observe the RED Led indicating Close cycle on the D1 Board. Gates are running on slow speed. 5. If the physical gate is in closing movement but the [MT A] LED is showing Green (indicating an opening sequence), disconnect power then reverse arm wires in question and start setup again from step Board will auto cut off when high amp RED Led goes out 7. Press transmitter again and the gates will open, observe the GREEN Led indicating Opening cycle 8. Press the transmitter again. Observe the RED Led indicating closing cycle. 9. When the gate is stopped, the RED Led will go off. The system has now stored the range between opening and closing time. The microprocessor will automatically adjust the low speed and high speed opening/ closing of the system. Setup is now complete Test each cycle a few times to make sure the microprocessor has stored the correct range Please note: 4

If the physical gate is in closing movement but the [MT A] LED is showing Green (indicating an opening sequence), disconnect power then reverse arm wire in question and start setup again from step 1.

14 1. a. Do NOT connect the arms motor wire to [MT B] Orange & Brown 2 x Yellow Orange 4. Set the gate in the open position and then power up the board 5. Press the remote once and then a second time and observe the RED Led indicating Close cycle on the D1 Board. Gate is running on slow speed. 6. If the physical gate is in closing movement but the [MT A] LED is showing Green (indicating an opening sequence), disconnect power then reverse arm wire in question and start setup again from step Board will auto cut off when high amp RED Led goes out 8. Press transmitter again and the gate will open, observe the GREEN Led indicating Opening cycle 9. In the 1 arm operation, the gate when fully closed (at high speed) the first time may reopen. This is ok. 10. Press the transmitter again. Observe the RED Led indicating closing cycle. 11. When the gate is stopped, the RED Led will go off. The system has now stored the range between opening and closing time. The microprocessor will automatically adjust the low speed and high speed opening/ closing of the system. Setup is now complete Test each cycle a few times to make sure the microprocessor has stored the correct range Remote Control Orange moisture-free / white / white moisture-free

Installing the gate post bracket with the cardboard arm template

......... Installing the gate post bracket with the cardboard arm template... Installing gate posts brackets and arms for Push-to-Open or Pull-to-Open gates... Connection of Power Source 240Vac or Solar...