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Doc 6001343 (01-20299) 

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THE LIFTMASTER MODEL BG 3100-X1 

The LiftMaster model BG 3100-X1 Barrier Gate Operator is a full featured commercial gate operator with 
a master/slave wiring capability.  The BG 3100-X1 contains the following standard features: 

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Dynamic motor braking

 limits gate overtravel. 

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Alternate action OPEN/CLOSE inputs.

 

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Manual switch inputs

 override other commands. 

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Programmable reclose timer.

 

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Gate lock relay

 can be used for electromagnetic lock sand CCTV cameras or lights. 

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Master-slave operation

 for two operators on bi-part gates and vehicle trap gates. 

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Selectable anti-tailgate function

 prevents two cars from entering on one open command. 

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Open Motor detection 

 indicates when the motor is not drawing any current. 

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Senses obstructions

 through adjustable Peak motor current senses. 

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Two separate peak motor current sense adjustments;

 one for upward motion and the other for 

downward motion of the arm. 

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Initial inrush current sense adjustment 

offsets initial inrush current to the motor. 

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Automatic OPEN/CLOSE and Alert Call schedules 

 include holidays. 

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Cycle counter

 is able to initiate a service request call at a predetermined number. 

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Event recording memory

 keeps track of all commands and actions.  Data is maintained even during 

power interruptions.  This is very helpful in troubleshooting the system.  Can be retrieved via modem 
into your personal computer. 

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Automatic service request call

 is activated in the event of a fault or warning condition.  A call can 

be made to any modem or pager and will include system ID number and fault condition code. 

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12-button keypad and 7-segment display

 to facilitate programming, service and operation. 

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Relay output 

can be programmed to operate on a variety of conditions including gate moving, 

service requested, and system failure. 

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Automatic fault Re-Try

 causes the gate operator to retry an operation twice following a fault 

condition.  The retry can include a timed reversal of direction to release or move an obstacle. 

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Selectable Automatic Gate Closure feature

 closes the gate when power is restored after an 

outage unless gate is at the open limit. 

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Two 115 VAC accessory plugs

 provided. 

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24 BAC accessory power

 provided. 

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60:1 worm gear reduction.

 

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Opens any gate weighing up to 32 pounds

 and up to 24 feet in length in 14 seconds. 

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Diagnostic LEDs 

on controller board indicate gate operator actions and assist in troubleshooting. 

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Power Fail Operation option

 automatically open (Fail Safe) or closes (Fail Secure) the gate (user’s 

choice) if AC power fails. 

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Optional Loop detector add-on boards 

plug into controller board for Interrupts, shadow and exit 

loops. 

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Remote Telephone interface 

permitting gate operator programming and diagnostics. 

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Inside and outside Interrupt Loops

 enhance gate control and distinguish between entering and 

exiting traffic. 

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Optional extension arm 

for safe and long service life. 

DIMENSIONS 

  WEIGHT 

  ELECTRICAL 

Height   

44” 

 

325 Lbs. 

 

 

115 VAC, Single Phase, 60 HZ., 8 amp 

Width   

17” 

 

(340 Lbs. With Power  

(A separate 20 AMP circuit is 

Depth   

17” 

 

Fail Operation options) 

Required by most codes. 

Summary of Contents for BG 3100-X1

Page 1: ...S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE FOR THE MODEL MODEL MODEL MODEL BG 3100 BG 3100 BG 310...

Page 2: ...9 G GATE ARM INSTALLATION 9 H GATE ARM ADJUSTMENT FOR TYPICAL INSTALLATION 11 I LIMIT CAMS 11 J GATE SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS 11 K POWER FAIL OPERATION OPTION CONNECTION 13 L CONNECTING INPUT WIRING 1...

Page 3: ...Figure 5 Gate Direction Power Fail Option Switch Location 8 Figure 6 Manual Controls Location and Use 9 Figure 7 Extension Arm Fabrication 9 Figure 8 Gate Arm Installation 10 Figure 9 Gate Arm Adjustm...

Page 4: ...in the event of a fault or warning condition A call can be made to any modem or pager and will include system ID number and fault condition code 12 button keypad and 7 segment display to facilitate p...

Page 5: ...area of gate movement Gate operators and associated control equipment should be installed by qualified professional installers who should observe the following safe installation procedures 1 Power sho...

Page 6: ...hould try to discharge any static before handling the circuit boards WARNING Damage caused by static discharge and lightning is not covered by warranty 4 PROVIDE POWER FROM A DEDICATED SOURCE The outl...

Page 7: ...rap and Tandem gates see Installation and Operation of the SL 1000 SW 2000 BG 3000 and BG 3100 X1 Master Slave Configurations Document Number 6001376 1 Always install the gate operator on the inside o...

Page 8: ...8 in diameter L bolts X 6 are recommended 3 The pad should be level and about 4 above grade to prevent water entrance Allow concrete to set at least two days before installing gate 4 Be sure to provid...

Page 9: ...n Option is about 12 x 6 x 32 4 Wiring should be 16 24 AWG stranded or 18 24 AWG solid NOTE Optional LiftMaster supplied loop detector add on boards are available both pre installed and for installati...

Page 10: ...quare and that the gate operator access door faces away from the driveway see Figure 1 2 Slightly loosen the mounting screws of the control box clear plastic cover Slide the cover out 3 Swing the cont...

Page 11: ...s off set switch S1 to the left if the cabinet access door faces away from the driveway typical installation or to the right if the access door faces the driveway restricted installation If the system...

Page 12: ...rminal the gate is prevented from moving and no command will affect the gate G GATE ARM INSTALLATION A sixteen foot wishbone arm is supplied with every BG 3100 X1 If a longer arm is desired an extensi...

Page 13: ...and arm clamps to the hub flanges using hardware provided Figure 8 2 Bolt counterweights to ends of arm clamps using hardware provided Figure 8 3 If extension arm is required sandwich the extension ar...

Page 14: ...eak motor current When the gate encounters an obstruction the gate operator sense the change in motor current and stops or reverses the gate Three sensitivity adjustments are factory set for most inst...

Page 15: ...Wait 1 to 2 seconds then lightly tug against the edge of the gate to simulate an obstacle 3 If the gate does not stop or back up reclose the gate and adjust the pot slightly counterclockwise 4 Repeat...

Page 16: ...ption Because the battery may not be fully charged at the time of the test we strongly suggest moving the gate only one foot when performing the power fail test 1 Set Power Fail switch S2 to the same...

Page 17: ...the next page 1 Wire all external control devices to their connections on the control board as shown See Appendix A for details on how each control input affects the gate operator 2 Master Slave Inst...

Page 18: ...either directly or by telephone For complete programming instructions refer to the enclosed manual SL 1000 SW 2000 BG 3000 and BG 3100 X1 Programming 73 Bd Doc No 6001312 To access programming mode en...

Page 19: ...no belt slippage when the gate moves or stops 4 Master Slave system only Both gates open and close at the same time Bi Parting gates only 4 Gate Sensitivity 1 Left Right Reverse sensitivity Apply a bu...

Page 20: ...he vehicle drives off the Interrupt Loop set Gate Type Swing and disable the ATG 2 If you want the gate to stop when a vehicle drives onto the Interrupt Loop and to close when the vehicle drives off t...

Page 21: ...ure with two wing nuts 2 Swing hinged control box into cabinet and secure in place with hardware provided 3 Install clear cover on control box and secure with the four screws provided 4 Make sure that...

Page 22: ...until AC power is restored When AC power is restored the battery is charged up to its full potential then is continuously trickle charged Recharging takes from one to five hours depending on the weig...

Page 23: ...and 3 white wire on the Control Board must measure 100 VAC to 130 VAC CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE Measure with care Fault Causes Refer to the end of troubleshooting section 1 OPERATOR IS DEAD When the unit p...

Page 24: ...STOPS WHILE OPENING OR REVERSES WHILE CLOSING A Fault has occurred 8 OPENING GATE STOPS WHEN A VEHICLE APPROACHES THE GATE Gate Type is set to Swing causing the Interrupt loop to stop the gate 9 GATE...

Page 25: ...nuously activated stuck 2 The gate was not on the open limit switch when the power went out 3 Reclose Timer is disabled 18 GATE DOES NOT MOVE AFTER POWER OUTAGE 1 Bad Power Fail Option battery 2 Miswi...

Page 26: ...ate Type and ATG settings 2 Bad loop sensor or loop detector 3 Bad connection between the loop sensor loop detector and the Control Board 25 MAGLOCK DOES NOT WORK 1 Bad connection between Maglock its...

Page 27: ...me by the following if Max Retry Count is set to 0 Fire command Manual commands Open Close Stop All other commands must wait 60 seconds to clear these faults Faults 4 5 and 6 may be cleared at any tim...

Page 28: ...ance is essential PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TASKS 1 Gate must swing freely without any impediment Tighten set screws if loose Check hub grease if necessary 2 Limit switches contacts must bounce back rapi...

Page 29: ...a record of the maintenance schedule Write the inspection date in the left hand box and check the boxes across as you perform you maintenance procedures MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE Date Gate Arm Limit...

Page 30: ...efully 1 REPLACING AND ADJUSTING LIMIT CAMS IN A TYPICAL INSTALLATION Figure 13 Setting Limit Cams for Typical Installation 1 Make sure that switch S1 is set to the Left position 2 Turn on gate operat...

Page 31: ...ose loosen the locking screw on the right limit cam and turn the cam clockwise until it just barely closes the limit switch 5 Tighten the right limit cam locking screw 6 Using manual OPEN and STOP mov...

Page 32: ...PERATION REFERENCE CONTROLS INDICATORS INPUTS AND ADJUSTMENTS For control and indicator locations refer to the figure below For detailed explanations of the Gate Operator s various controls indicators...

Page 33: ...using the phone line TIMER Indicates the Reclose Timer is running Timer is set at pot R94 FAULT Indicates a fault in the system See Fault List in Part 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance MAX RUN TIME I...

Page 34: ...hen Fire is deactivated gate closes immediately If Reclose Timer is enabled when Fire is deactivated the Reclose Timer starts Fire overrides all commands but Manual Stop EXIT LOOP SHADOW LOOP DETECTOR...

Page 35: ...n tries to resume The gate will retry up to twice before faulting out WARNING TB8 WARNING OUT Relay contacts close depending on the programmed setting of the warning PHONE LINE J9 PHONE LINE Terminals...

Page 36: ...Rev B Doc 6001343 01 20299 33 of 40 NC and COM inputs close a circuit security camera camcorder light etc when the Close Limit switch is deactivated when gate is not fully closed...

Page 37: ...sense adjustments left and right where other gate operators have only one This allows greater flexibility of installation For instance you can install a gate on an incline and not worry about sacrifi...

Page 38: ...Failure to observe this will damage both controller board 2 Do not parallel wire the MAGLOCK terminals Auxiliary device circuits may be damaged if separate auxiliary devices are used with each board...

Page 39: ...36 of 40 Doc 6001343 01 20299 Rev B APPENDIX C MODEL BG 3100 X1 PARTS LIST 1343F9 1 2 4 28 30 14 8 15 29 28 4 29 30 17 9 16 11 27 10 31 7 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5b 5a 6 13 12 3...

Page 40: ...embly Controls lever arm limits 15 Limit Switch Cable Assembly Connects limit switch to control board 16 Limit Switch Stops motor when gate reaches limit 17 Limit Cam Activates limit switch 18 Limit S...

Page 41: ...s the gate has reached its open or close limit causing the gate to stop There are two limit switches open and close Limit cam The excursion of this object corresponds to the gate traveling distance an...

Page 42: ...customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative de...

Page 43: ...aster The software and firmware included in the LiftMaster product as they relate to this documentation are also protected by copyright and contain information proprietary to LiftMaster FOR TECHNICAL...

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