AutoGate VPG-24 (LM), Installation & Operation Manual

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1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support
JULY 2016
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TROUBLESHOOTING & CHECKING CONTROL BOARD
Checking Batteries & Charging
Note:
When the batteries become weak the gate can begin to run erratically or stay open.
 Turn off the AC power and put an Volt meter across the battery terminals to measure voltage.
Cycle gate for five (5) to ten (10) cycles while observing voltage and low battery indicator LED D12.
If LED 12 comes ON, the batteries are too weak to function properly. Correct voltage across the
batteries is a minimum of 23.5 to 25 VDC.
 If LED D12 does light, gate will default open indicating LOW batteries. In this test or in a real power
loss, even if
Switch 8 on S2 is off (refer to switch settings on pg. 20). Return of AC power will trickle
charge the batteries. You may have to re-charge the batteries as they may be too weak for the
board to re-charge quickly. If the batteries won’t charge, remove and LOAD test and replace if bad.
 Correct charge voltage is 27.0—27.5 VDC with batteries not connected (adjustment is at R63).
Gate Will Not Close
 Check for any active inputs on terminal inputs D15-D24, AC power loss, AC power switch is off or
weak batteries.
 Check that batteries are connected properly. Is switch S3 in “ON” position (this is manual open
switch). Check if S2 switch number 8 is in “ON” position and if AC power is lost, See LED D14.
 Check LED D12, if lit and AC power is off, then batteries need to be charged or replaced.
Gate Will Not Open
 Check for AC power loss at D14 (check AC power switch) and that batteries are fully charged.
 Check fuses and if inputs are wired correctly, test S3 manual open switch.
Gate Dead—No Operation
1. Make sure both DC Power Toggle Switch and A/C Power switch are on. If no LED lights are “lit” on
the board proceed to #2. If LED lights are “lit” verify HBEAT (D11) is flashing? If flashing proceed
and D12 BAT LOW LED is off proceed to #2 . If HBEAT (D11) is not flashing and other LED’s are
“lit” the control board is bad (contact AutoGate for replacement).
2. Check A/C indicator light on cabinet, is it on? Yes, go to step #3; No, check 3 amp fuse on battery
tray, if good, go to step #3, if bad replace and check again. If No A/C, source external power
problem back to fuse box.
3. Check F3 & F4 fuses on control board. If bad, replace. If they continue to blow the control board is
bad.
4. If D14 (AC) & D5 (BRAKE) are on, then gate has repeatedly sensed obstructions. Clear obstruction,
turn off AC and DC power. Now turn AC and DC power back on and test system.
5. If steps above do not restore operation contact AutoGate Tech Support at 1.800.944.4283.
WARNING!
WARNING : DISCONNECT BATTERIES AND AC POWER BEFORE SERVICING ANY MECHANICAL OR MOVING
COMPONENTS!
WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, ONLY REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF
FUSE.