Solar Gate Access System Daily Cycle Chart Manual
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.... 800 lb. LA500 Solar Gate Access System Daily Cycle Chart The LA500 Solar Gate Access System utilizes an Solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear LAipnon4wo1ve2ar twiSvheoePnloanwereeGrdMeadatnmeaogAsetcmfocerneot spSeysrsatSteinmygstaotegdaemtleivewDrhaileily Cycle Chart of obstructions and shading for the entire day. and charge rate. NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY (SOLAR-DUAL SWING GATE) Swing Gate ACCESSORY ZONE... PANEL 50 169 92 57 NOTE: 100 143 69 37 Must Use 24V Panel 300 50 Solar panels should be cleaned regularly to ensure proper operation.
.... 800 lb. LA500 Solar Gate Access System Daily Cycle Chart The LA500 Solar Gate Access System utilizes an Solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear LAipnon4wo1ve2ar twiSvheoePnloanwereeGrdMeadatnmeaogAsetcmfocerneot spSeysrsatSteinmygstaotegdaemtleivewDrhaileily Cycle Chart of obstructions and shading for the entire day. and charge rate. NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY (SOLAR-DUAL SWING GATE) Swing Gate ACCESSORY ZONE... PANEL 50 169 92 57 NOTE: 100 143 69 37 Must Use 24V Panel 300 50 Solar panels should be cleaned regularly to ensure proper operation.
LA500 Manual
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...Wire the Entrapment Protection Devices 18 Earth Ground Rod 18 Wire the Operator Arm to the Control Board 19 Dual Gates Only 20-21 Power Wiring 22-23 Connect Batteries 23-24 Engage the Operator 24 ADJUSTMENT 25-26 Limit and Force Adjustment 25-26 Obstruction Test... 29 Maintenance Chart 29 Batteries 29 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 29-35 LiftMaster Internet Gateway 29 Control Board Overview 30 Accessory Features on Control Board 31 Expansion Board Overview 32 Accessory Features on Expansion Board 33 Gate Operator Setup Examples 34 Limit Setup with a Remote Control 35 ...
...Wire the Entrapment Protection Devices 18 Earth Ground Rod 18 Wire the Operator Arm to the Control Board 19 Dual Gates Only 20-21 Power Wiring 22-23 Connect Batteries 23-24 Engage the Operator 24 ADJUSTMENT 25-26 Limit and Force Adjustment 25-26 Obstruction Test... 29 Maintenance Chart 29 Batteries 29 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 29-35 LiftMaster Internet Gateway 29 Control Board Overview 30 Accessory Features on Control Board 31 Expansion Board Overview 32 Accessory Features on Expansion Board 33 Gate Operator Setup Examples 34 Limit Setup with a Remote Control 35 ...
LA500 Manual
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... • Single Button Control (SBC) accessory connection • 3-Button station accessory connection • AUX Relays (2) each independently selectable operation: - EXIT, SHADOW, or INTERRUPT LOOP: accessory connection EXPANSION BOARD FEATURES • Plug-in Loop Detector Connectors (Model LOOPDETLM Loop ...8226; Adjustable reversal force • Adjustable Timer-to-Close (TTC) • Maximum Run Timer • Bipart Delay switch (dual gate applications) • Feedback and Diagnostic LEDs • Integrated Radio Receiver, Single Button Control (SBC) and 3-Button Station control, ...
... • Single Button Control (SBC) accessory connection • 3-Button station accessory connection • AUX Relays (2) each independently selectable operation: - EXIT, SHADOW, or INTERRUPT LOOP: accessory connection EXPANSION BOARD FEATURES • Plug-in Loop Detector Connectors (Model LOOPDETLM Loop ...8226; Adjustable reversal force • Adjustable Timer-to-Close (TTC) • Maximum Run Timer • Bipart Delay switch (dual gate applications) • Feedback and Diagnostic LEDs • Integrated Radio Receiver, Single Button Control (SBC) and 3-Button Station control, ...
LA500 Manual
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... Steel Plates for Reinforcement (Not provided) Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement (Not provided) Back Steel Bracket (Reinforce if necessary) Gate Hinge Gate Hinge NOTE: Weld Re Bar Behind Gate Hinges for Maximum Strength. DUAL GATE Secondary Operator Junction Box ! Water Tight Conduit (Not provided) Earth Ground Rod 11 Shielded low voltage wires. PULL-TO-OPEN Column...
... Steel Plates for Reinforcement (Not provided) Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement (Not provided) Back Steel Bracket (Reinforce if necessary) Gate Hinge Gate Hinge NOTE: Weld Re Bar Behind Gate Hinges for Maximum Strength. DUAL GATE Secondary Operator Junction Box ! Water Tight Conduit (Not provided) Earth Ground Rod 11 Shielded low voltage wires. PULL-TO-OPEN Column...
LA500 Manual
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... the fully open or fully closed position. Post Bracket ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE BRACKETS Gate Bracket For dual gate applications, repeat the previous installation steps to the gate bracket with the bolt, mounting plate, and nut as shown. 2 Attach the operator to install the second operator. 15 Tighten the nut until it reaches the bottom of...
... the fully open or fully closed position. Post Bracket ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE BRACKETS Gate Bracket For dual gate applications, repeat the previous installation steps to the gate bracket with the bolt, mounting plate, and nut as shown. 2 Attach the operator to install the second operator. 15 Tighten the nut until it reaches the bottom of...
LA500 Manual
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... (not provided). 6 Feed extension cable through PVC conduit and secure with watertight connector nut. 4 Reinstall cover. Extension Cable ! Terminal Block Connector Extension Cable Operator Cable 20 WIRING DUAL GATES ONLY INSTALL THE EXTENSION CABLE AND JUNCTION BOX Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Within 3 feet WIRE THE EXTENSION CABLE TO THE...
... (not provided). 6 Feed extension cable through PVC conduit and secure with watertight connector nut. 4 Reinstall cover. Extension Cable ! Terminal Block Connector Extension Cable Operator Cable 20 WIRING DUAL GATES ONLY INSTALL THE EXTENSION CABLE AND JUNCTION BOX Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Within 3 feet WIRE THE EXTENSION CABLE TO THE...
LA500 Manual
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... ornamental overhang on the control board. WIRING DUAL GATES ONLY DUAL GATES ONLY WIRE THE EXTENSION CABLE TO THE CONTROL BOARD 1 Choose a knockout in dual gate installations, one gate or if using a solenoid lock, for the control box, then mount the control box on the opposite side, but connect the operator closest to the control box to the...
... ornamental overhang on the control board. WIRING DUAL GATES ONLY DUAL GATES ONLY WIRE THE EXTENSION CABLE TO THE CONTROL BOARD 1 Choose a knockout in dual gate installations, one gate or if using a solenoid lock, for the control box, then mount the control box on the opposite side, but connect the operator closest to the control box to the...
LA500 Manual
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...; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SINGLE GATE DUAL GATE 7AH 33AH Batteries 7AH 33AH Batteries Batteries (optional for Batteries (optional for more information. NOTE: The operator can be connected to HOT using an external receiver use shielded wire for either 120 Vac (standard...VAC 1 Turn off the AC power from the operator to your application. WIRING POWER WIRING This operator can also be run in separate conduits. NOTE: If using a wire nut. 7 Replace the junction box cover. For dual gate applications, power will have to be wired for the...
...; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SINGLE GATE DUAL GATE 7AH 33AH Batteries 7AH 33AH Batteries Batteries (optional for Batteries (optional for more information. NOTE: The operator can be connected to HOT using an external receiver use shielded wire for either 120 Vac (standard...VAC 1 Turn off the AC power from the operator to your application. WIRING POWER WIRING This operator can also be run in separate conduits. NOTE: If using a wire nut. 7 Replace the junction box cover. For dual gate applications, power will have to be wired for the...
LA500 Manual
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The gate operator is not supported in northern climates where temperatures reach below 32˚F. For solar applications, a minimum of sunlight during the winter months. We recommend LiftMaster low power draw accessories to minimize power draw, refer to the operator. 23 Battery Connector J15 Plug POWER WIRING + CONNECT BATTERIES NUMBER OF CYCLES PER ... 54 154 199 98 125 42 51 148 193 92 119 37 45 145 190 90 117 35 43 135 179 80 106 25 33 Dual Gates 20W SOLAR PANEL NOTE: 20W would be two 10W (12V) panels in series. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 54 69 34 43 15...
The gate operator is not supported in northern climates where temperatures reach below 32˚F. For solar applications, a minimum of sunlight during the winter months. We recommend LiftMaster low power draw accessories to minimize power draw, refer to the operator. 23 Battery Connector J15 Plug POWER WIRING + CONNECT BATTERIES NUMBER OF CYCLES PER ... 54 154 199 98 125 42 51 148 193 92 119 37 45 145 190 90 117 35 43 135 179 80 106 25 33 Dual Gates 20W SOLAR PANEL NOTE: 20W would be two 10W (12V) panels in series. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 54 69 34 43 15...
LA500 Manual
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...MODE Limits are set properly the operator will not work until the limits have to make travel limits) is being set. Gate MUST reverse on the control board will automatically exit limit setting mode. ! INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will stop ... PRESS & RELEASE TO BEG OFF 6 P REL TO BE LIMIT SETUP 1 5 2 GAT INPU DUAL GATES: Set the GATE switch to OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. The force is adjusted automatically when you to compensate for each operator. SET OPEN SET CLOSE XM T ER NE WOR OPEN CLOSE STOP MOVE...
...MODE Limits are set properly the operator will not work until the limits have to make travel limits) is being set. Gate MUST reverse on the control board will automatically exit limit setting mode. ! INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will stop ... PRESS & RELEASE TO BEG OFF 6 P REL TO BE LIMIT SETUP 1 5 2 GAT INPU DUAL GATES: Set the GATE switch to OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. The force is adjusted automatically when you to compensate for each operator. SET OPEN SET CLOSE XM T ER NE WOR OPEN CLOSE STOP MOVE...
LA500 Manual
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...) dial can be set to the TTC expiring will either open until the operator receives another command from the open controls, loops, close edges, and close the gate when the operator is used only for the operator. If the TTC is set to the desired setting. The range is factory...Safety H Comm Link I Mag and J Solenoid Lock Acc. Rotate the TIMER-TO-CLOSE dial to OFF. The STATUS LEDs are diagnostic codes for dual gates. The SET CLOSE button sets the CLOSE limit. See Adjust Limits section. The TEST BUTTONS will remain open or close photoelectric sensors (IR's). Power K...
...) dial can be set to the TTC expiring will either open until the operator receives another command from the open controls, loops, close edges, and close the gate when the operator is used only for the operator. If the TTC is set to the desired setting. The range is factory...Safety H Comm Link I Mag and J Solenoid Lock Acc. Rotate the TIMER-TO-CLOSE dial to OFF. The STATUS LEDs are diagnostic codes for dual gates. The SET CLOSE button sets the CLOSE limit. See Adjust Limits section. The TEST BUTTONS will remain open or close photoelectric sensors (IR's). Power K...
LA500 Manual
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...RESIDENTIAL LARGE Normally set to OFF. Typically not required. For DUAL-GATE site, set to ON for gate that delays upon opening 1) Use with by being pushed off of close limit Use during servicing only to determine operator cycles Connect emergency access system (Knox box switch, SOS ... switch setting Normally set to determine operator cycles Typically not required. 34 If powered from battery and battery is charging batteries (i.e. Normally set to BATT. For DUAL-GATE site, set to BATT. In attempt to know when system is low, gate stays open . light) Attach alert...
...RESIDENTIAL LARGE Normally set to OFF. Typically not required. For DUAL-GATE site, set to ON for gate that delays upon opening 1) Use with by being pushed off of close limit Use during servicing only to determine operator cycles Connect emergency access system (Knox box switch, SOS ... switch setting Normally set to determine operator cycles Typically not required. 34 If powered from battery and battery is charging batteries (i.e. Normally set to BATT. For DUAL-GATE site, set to BATT. In attempt to know when system is low, gate stays open . light) Attach alert...
LA500 Manual
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... Once the gate is set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode. NC NO + ON + W XP INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will have already been set the limits using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control. 3 3 Once the gate is in ...forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control. 3 Once the gate is in the desired close . The gate can be set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode. The gate MUST be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote...
... Once the gate is set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode. NC NO + ON + W XP INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will have already been set the limits using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control. 3 3 Once the gate is in ...forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control. 3 Once the gate is in the desired close . The gate can be set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode. The gate MUST be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote...
LA500 Manual
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On dual-gate system, one operator to -Operator wireless learning a) Incorrect Bipart switch setting Expansion board function not controlling gate. Alarm beeps when running on expansion board. a) Main control board is wired to N.C. Retest that obstructing photoelectric sensor causes moving gate to stop and reverse direction. a) Check for 5 minutes or alarm sounds with a command. a) Change setting of...
On dual-gate system, one operator to -Operator wireless learning a) Incorrect Bipart switch setting Expansion board function not controlling gate. Alarm beeps when running on expansion board. a) Main control board is wired to N.C. Retest that obstructing photoelectric sensor causes moving gate to stop and reverse direction. a) Check for 5 minutes or alarm sounds with a command. a) Change setting of...