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Installing the gate post bracket
with the cardboard arm template
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Installing gate posts brackets and arms
for Push-to-Open or Pull-to-Open gates
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Connection of Power Source 240Vac or Solar ...................................................
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Control Panel - Model D1
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Setting the System
• Double Gates Operation ...........................................................................
• Single Gates Operation ...........................................................................
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Remote Controls
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Other Considerations ..........................................................................................
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External Light Connection & Trouble-shooting ..............................................
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D1 Board Diagram
• Transformer Power ....................................................................................
• Solar Power ...............................................................................................
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Important Information to be Read Carefully ....................................................
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Other Accessories Wiring
• Keypad .........................................................................................................
• External Receiver .....................................................................................
• Photocell/Safety beams .............................................................................
• Gate Lock ...................................................................................................
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Installer's Notes ..................................................................................................
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Owner's Notes .....................................................................................................
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Owner's Notes
12volt
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gate bracket
Installer's Notes
gate post bracket
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
control
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opened
and insects
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.
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• 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.
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Gate Lock
Single gate setup
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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
For 500mm Arm
J ~ 250 mm
K ~ 250 mm
This dimension is a good initial position to place the template.
J
Double gate setup
K
Using the “
The bracket installation guide is a template of the arms in Full-Open and FullClose 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
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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
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
Short length
Long length
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
J
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
K
IDENTIFYING APPROXIMATE
LOCATION FOR THE GATE POST
BRACKET USING THE
CARDBOARD TEMPLATE
SOLAR OPENER
Photocell Transmitter to D1 Control Board
Short
Template
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
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Accessories
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.
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.
Short Template. Gate in Fully Opened Position. Put a Sticker to Mark
the approximate location to mount the Gate Bracket
Step 3
CLOSE the gates to the gate stop.
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.
LONG TEMPLATE
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 1 2 3 4
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 1234 6 000 1
Remove a pin code
Press # (red light comes on)
Press 1 2 3 4
Press 8
Enter 3 digit user code
Press 1 2 3 4
Press #
Factory reseting your keypad – 2580
Press # (red light comes on)
Press 1 2 3 4
Press 0 (both red lights flash)
Press 1 2 3 4
LONG template. Gate Fully CLOSED
Ensure that the Mark on the Gate is Less
than the mark on the long template
Step 4
Ensure that there is sufficient angle (more than 5 degrees) / non-parallel,
between the template and the gate.
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.
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Installing Gate Stop
GATE TABS FOR DOUBLE GATES
FLOOR RUBBER STOPPER FOR DOUBLE GATES
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.
rubber gate
stop onto post
Actuator
arm on
same level
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.
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D1 Swing Gate Wiring Diagram for SOLAR
Check your J & K measurements from page 5
• Attach the retracted arms onto the gate post bracket assembly.
+ Red
For single
arm use only
Motor A and
DIP 5 ON
1 SIDE
COM
2 SIDE
Safety Beams
(Remove wire)
- Black
• 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.
PULL -TO-OPEN
MTA - RED/BLUE
MTB - RED/BLUE
• 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.
PUSH-TO-OPEN
MTA - BLUE/RED
MTB - BLUE/RED
MOTOR B
MOTOR A
ANTENNA
WHITE
(BROWN/
ORANGE)
CM (YELLOW)
(BROWN/
ORANGE)
V- (BLACK)
V+ (RED)
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]
TERMINALS
Light
sensor
• 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)
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D1 Swing Gate Wiring Diagram for TRANSFORMER
Do not adjust dial
at top of board is
for battery
charging voltage
BATTERY
PUSH-TO-OPEN
MTA - BLUE/RED
MTB - BLUE/RED
Safety Beams
(Remove wire)
- Black
Light
sensor
1 SIDE
0V AC
COM
2 SIDE
• 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
12v Lamp relay
For single
arm use only
Motor A and
DIP 5 ON
+ Red
Installing gate post brackets and the arms for Push-to-Open Gates
PULL -TO-OPEN
MTA - RED/BLUE
MTB - RED/BLUE
16V AC
12V Light
relay
AC 240V
MAIN SUPPLY to
transformer
MOTOR B
MOTOR A
PILLAR
LAMP
warranty voided if transformer is hardwired into
power supply. Must be connected to a physical power point.
= Small Reverse before Opening (for Solenoid Lock use)
[3] OFF & [4] OFF = Light ON (gate open) & cut off 1 min. after gate closed
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
[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
(BROWN/
ORANGE)
= Delay Close Motor A for 2 seconds
[2] ON
CM (YELLOW)
/
ORANGE
[1] ON
V- (BLACK)
Push-to-Open Gate (Fully Opened)
V+ (RED)
Push-to-Open Gate (Fully closed)
ANTENNA
WHITE
Setting the Dip Switch on the control board:
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]
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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.
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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
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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
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3.
Lamp
Photocell
Relay to
Lamp
Figure 1: Connection of 12Vdc Relay for 240V lights
= For single gate opener only - if double opener 5 is OFF
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Other Considerations
Set
power-up the D1 Board.
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the OPEN
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.
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 1.
6. 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:
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see diagram page 24
when you first
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Remote Control
1.
a. Do NOT connect the arms motor wire to [MT B]
Orange & Brown
2 x Yellow
Orange
moisture-free
/ white
/ white
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 1.
7. 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
moisture-free