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SAFETY

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review ...................................................2

Usage Class ..............................................................................................3

UL325 Entrapment Protection Requirements ...........................................3

Safety Installation Information ..................................................................4

Gate Construction Information ..................................................................5

INTRODUCTION

Carton Inventory .......................................................................................6

Operator Specifications .............................................................................7

Site Preparation ........................................................................................8

Check your gate ........................................................................................8

INSTALLATION 9

Installation Tips ........................................................................................9

Step 1 Position the Brackets ...................................................................10

Step 2 Attach the Brackets ......................................................................11

Step 3 Install the Control Box .................................................................12

Step 4 Earth Ground Rod ........................................................................14

Step 5 Wire the Operator Arm to the Control Board ...............................14

Step 6 Dual Gate Setup ...........................................................................15

Step 7 Install Entrapment Protection ......................................................18

Wire Entrapment Protection Devices ......................................................19

Step 8 Power Wiring ...............................................................................20

Step 9 Finish Installation ........................................................................22

ADJUSTMENT 22

Limit and Force Adjustment ....................................................................22

Obstruction Test .....................................................................................24

PROGRAMMING 25

Remote Controls (Not Provided) ............................................................25

LiftMaster Internet Gateway (Not Provided) ...........................................26

Erase All Codes .......................................................................................26

Erase Limits ............................................................................................26

To Remove and Erase Monitored Entrapment Protection Devices ..........26

OPERATION 27

Gate Operator Setup Examples ...............................................................27

Control Board Overview ..........................................................................28

Manual Release .......................................................................................29

Reset Button ...........................................................................................29

Party Mode .............................................................................................29

Operator Alarm .......................................................................................30

Remote Control .......................................................................................30

ACCESSORY WIRING

External Control Devices .........................................................................31

Maglock ..................................................................................................32

Miscellaneous Wiring ..............................................................................32

EXPANSION BOARD

Expansion Board Overview .....................................................................33

Auxiliary Relays 1 and 2 .........................................................................34

Wiring Accessories to the Expansion Board ...........................................35

MAINTENANCE 36

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................36

Maintenance Chart ..................................................................................36

Batteries ..................................................................................................36

TROUBLESHOOTING 37

Diagnostic Codes ....................................................................................37

Diagnostic Codes Table ..........................................................................38

Control Board LEDs ................................................................................40

Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................41

APPENDIX 44

Installation Types ....................................................................................44

Step 1 Position the Brackets ...................................................................44

Step 8 Solar Panels ................................................................................45

Limit Setup with a Remote Control .........................................................49

SAMS Wiring with the Relays Not Energized ..........................................50

REPAIR PARTS

Standard Control Box ..............................................................................51

Large Metal Control Box .........................................................................51

Gate Operator Arm ..................................................................................51

WIRING DIAGRAM

Standard Control Box ..............................................................................52

Large Metal Control Box .........................................................................53

ACCESSORIES

WARRANTY

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert

you to the possibility of

Serious Injury or Death

if you do not comply with the warnings that

accompany them. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock.

Read the warnings carefully.
When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of

damage to your gate and/or the gate operator if you do not comply with the cautionary

statements that accompany it. Read them carefully.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and fully

understand this manual and follow all safety instructions.

• DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate operator unless you are an Authorized

Service Technician.

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SAFETY

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL

WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more

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Summary of Contents for LA500UL

Page 1: ...For more information www devancocanada com or call toll free at 855 931 3334 ...

Page 2: ...OTING 37 Diagnostic Codes 37 Diagnostic Codes Table 38 Control Board LEDs 40 Troubleshooting Chart 41 APPENDIX 44 Installation Types 44 Step 1 Position the Brackets 44 Step 8 Solar Panels 45 Limit Setup with a Remote Control 49 SAMS Wiring with the Relays Not Energized 50 REPAIR PARTS 51 Standard Control Box 51 Large Metal Control Box 51 Gate Operator Arm 51 WIRING DIAGRAM 52 Standard Control Box ...

Page 3: ...ehicular swing gate operator will operate only after installation of a minimum of two independent monitored entrapment protection devices in either the open or close direction If no entrapment zone exists in the other direction of gate travel then the inherent built into the operator is all that is required in that direction l Entrapment protection device types include inherent built into the oper...

Page 4: ...from reaching over under around or through the gate to operate the controls Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use Exception Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel e g fire police may be placed at any location in the line of sight of the gate 9 The Stop and or Reset if provided separately must be located in the lin...

Page 5: ...ct with a moving vehicular access gate A pedestrian gate shall not be incorporated into an automated vehicular gate panel 2 Specific Applications 2 1 Any non automated gate that is to be automated shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions of this specification 2 2 This specification shall not apply to gates generally used for pedestrian access and to vehicular gates not to be automated 2 3 Wh...

Page 6: ...l LA500CONTXLMUL Ideal for installations that require additional room in the control box batteries not included Large Metal Control Box for Solar Applications Model XLSOLARCONTUL Required for solar installations batteries not included Requires two 33AH batteries battery tray and solar battery harness see Accessories INTRODUCTION ...

Page 7: ... Time 15 18 seconds Maximum Travel Range 115 degrees Maximum Daily Cycle Rate 300 cycles day Maximum Duty Cycle Continuous Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Expansion Board Provided External Entrapment Protection Device Inputs non contact and or contact Main board up to 2 close entrapment protection devices and 1 open entrapment protection device Expansion board up to 3 entrapment p...

Page 8: ...ermine the best device for your site needs Safety Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any entrapment or safety conditions encountered in your gate application Install a warning sign two provided on the inside and outside of the property where easily visible Gate Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 standards refer to page 4 Gate must fit specific...

Page 9: ...vel or it will not function properly l Make sure there is slack in the operator cable l The operator can be mounted on top of the gate frame l The operator must be installed at least 12 30 cm from the ground Don ts l DO NOT install upside down l DO NOT install next to sprinklers or any area that may expose the bottom of operator to water l DO NOT install on uphill or downhill gates l DO NOT instal...

Page 10: ... the second measurement Figure 1 6 Align the post bracket as close as possible above the screwdriver or dowel rod and tack weld the post bracket in the desired vertical position 7 Position a level on the post bracket and measure 35 1 2 90 2 cm over from the center hole of the post bracket and mark the location on the gate Figure 2 8 Measure 2 1 4 6 4 cm down from the previous mark and center the b...

Page 11: ...kets may need additional reinforcement by welding flat stock as shown 5 Attach the operator to the post bracket with the bolt mounting plate and nut as shown 6 Attach gate bracket to operator with the bolt washer and nut as shown Tighten the nut until it reaches the bottom of the gate bracket then turn the nut a half turn making sure not to overtighten Make sure the trolley does not reach the full...

Page 12: ...ard connector from the expansion board 3 Remove the expansion board by removing the screws 4 Select the mounting holes according to your application and remove the knockouts using a screwdriver and hammer 5 Secure the control box to mounting surface A Wall or Column Use the provided screws 4 B Post Use U bolts and rubber washers not provided to ensure a watertight seal Make sure the U bolts do not...

Page 13: ...orners of the control box and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer 4 Secure the control box to mounting surface using the provided screws 4 Post Mount NOTE The post mount option is not recommended for the 33AH battery application 1 Open the control box The control box door may be removed by opening the door 90 Lift the door from the hinges and set aside until the installation is complete 2 The...

Page 14: ...und Rod Use the proper earth ground rod for your local area The ground wire must be a single whole piece of wire Never splice two wires for the ground wire If you should cut the ground wire too short break it or destroy its integrity replace it with a single wire length 1 Install the earth ground rod within 3 feet 9 m of the operator 2 Run wire from the earth ground rod to the control box NOTE If ...

Page 15: ...ER LED will light NOTE The operator will time out of programming mode after 180 seconds 3 Press and release the LEARN button again on the primary operator The yellow NETWORK LED will light 4 Press and release the OPEN test button to assign this operator as network primary 5 Press and release the LEARN button on the second operator The green XMITTER LED will light 6 Press and release the LEARN butt...

Page 16: ...l two holes in the junction box large enough for the watertight connectors 4 Mount the junction box within 3 feet 0 9 m of second operator 5 Route operator cable and extension cable through watertight connector nut and watertight connector 6 Insert the cables and watertight connectors into the holes in the junction box 7 Slide the connector nut onto the operator cable and extension cable 8 Connect...

Page 17: ... same side as this gate If there is no appropriate location on that side for the control box then mount the control box on the opposite side but connect the operator closest to the control box to the Gate 2 connector and the operator on the opposite side to the Gate 1 connector 1 The BIPART DELAY switch on the control board needs to be set to the ON position The illustration shows a dual gate conf...

Page 18: ...rapment protection devices MUST be used with LiftMaster operators to meet UL325 requirements see Accessories l Test ALL entrapment protection devices after completing installation of the operator For testing instructions refer to the manual provided with your entrapment protection device Definitions ENTRAPMENT The condition when a person is caught or held in a position that increases the risk of i...

Page 19: ...ut is for edge sensor entrapment protection for the close direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will reverse to the full open position disengaging the Timer to Close This input will be disregarded during gate opening OPEN EYES EDGE 2 Terminals The OPEN EYES EDGE input is for photoelectric sensor or edge sensor entrapment protection for the open direction When an obst...

Page 20: ... m Wire Gauge 12 1 850 feet 564 m Wire Gauge 10 2 950 feet 899 m NOTE Use copper conductors ONLY Standard Control Box 1 Turn off the AC power from the main power source circuit breaker 2 Run the AC power wires to the control box 3 Remove the toroid assembly from the control box by loosening the four screws and lifting the assembly up and out 4 Ensure the 120 240 plug is connected to either the 120...

Page 21: ...ect the white wire from the toroid assembly to NEUTRAL using a wire nut 8 Connect the black wire from the toroid assembly to HOT using a wire nut 9 Replace the toroid assembly and tighten the screws Ensure the wires are not pinched 10 Connect a jumper between the positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the other battery 11 Connect the red wire from the J15 plug labeled BATT to...

Page 22: ...h electronic controls to make travel limit and force adjustments easy The adjustments allow you to program where the gate will stop in the open and close position The electronic controls sense the amount of force required to open and close the gate The force is adjusted automatically when you program the limits but should be fine tuned using the REVERSAL FORCE dial on the control board refer to Fi...

Page 23: ... release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set 5 Press and hold the MOVE GATE button to move the gate to the other limit 6 Press and release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set The operator will exit limit setting mode 7 Cycle the gate open and close using the TEST BUTTONS This automatically sets the force 8 For dual gates set the...

Page 24: ...an be adjusted independently from the other by following steps 1 3 of the Initial Limit and Force Adjustment section Obstruction Test The operator is equipped with an inherent built in to the operator obstruction sensing device If the gate encounters an obstruction during motion the operator will reverse direction of the gate and then stop The following procedure will test ONLY the inherent built ...

Page 25: ...ton depending on the desired function 3 Press the remote control button that you would like to program The operator will automatically exit learn mode operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will go out if programming is successful To program additional Security 2 0 remote controls or remote control buttons repeat the programming steps above NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rul...

Page 26: ... the open limit press and release the reset button 3 times on primary gate to put primary operator into High Band Learn Mode the operator will beep as it enters learn mode The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will pair to the operator if it is within range and the operator will beep if programming is successful The status as shown by the LiftMaster Internet Gateway app will be either open or closed The...

Page 27: ...gating CLOSE EYES Interrupt loop pauses a closing gate Set to ON In attempt to prevent vehicle tail gating CLOSE EYES Interrupt loop pauses a closing gate Bipart Delay switch setting For DUAL GATE site set to ON for gate that delays upon opening For DUAL GATE site set to ON for gate that delays upon opening For DUAL GATE site set to ON for gate that delays upon opening For DUAL GATE site set to ON...

Page 28: ...ARN Button The LEARN button is for programming remote controls and the network 7 TIMER TO CLOSE dial The TIMER TO CLOSE TTC dial can be set to automatically close the gate after a specified time period The TTC is factory set to OFF If the TTC is set to the OFF position then the gate will remain open until the operator receives another command from a control Rotate the TIMER TO CLOSE dial to the de...

Page 29: ...the control box and serves several functions l Press the reset button to stop a moving gate during a normal open close cycle like a stop button l Press the reset button once while the gate is in open position to disable the Timer to Close The gate will stay in the open position To restart the Timer to Close either press the reset button or activate the gate with a programmed remote control l Press...

Page 30: ...or bent in an awkward position Remove any obstructions Press the reset button to shut off the alarm and reset the operator After the operator is reset normal functions will resume The operator alarm will beep 3 times with a command if the battery is low Remote control Single Button Control SBC Functionality Once the remote control has been programmed the operator will operate as follows When gate ...

Page 31: ...s a closing gate and holds open an open gate if maintained pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit SHADOW 2 Terminals This input is used for external shadow loop detector when loop is positioned under the swing of the gate l Holds open gate at open limit l Only active when the gate is at the OPEN limit disregarded at all other times l Pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit INTERRUPT 2 Terminals This inpu...

Page 32: ...afeties and does not reset alarm condition Fire department open input 2 Terminals Acts as hard open Maintained input overrides ignores external safeties photoelectric sensor and edge pauses Timer to Close momentary input logic as single button control and safeties remain active re enables Timer to Close Accessory power 24 VDC MAX 500 mA 4 Terminals l SWITCHED Switched ON with gate motion and at th...

Page 33: ...is activated it causes a closing gate to pause Once the vehicle is clear the gate will continue to close 5 AUX RELAY switches Set the AUX RELAY switches as needed to obtain the desired function as shown on the following page 6 EYE EDGE switches Set the EYE EDGE switches as needed to obtain the desired OPEN or CLOSE functionality 7 1 2 and 3 LEDs LEDs indicating the status of the EYE EDGE inputs Al...

Page 34: ...y being pushed off of close limit For an additional audible or visual display connect an external buzzer or light low voltage Cycle Quantity Feedback ON ON ON The 1 2 and 3 LEDs will blink out the cycle count cycle count is stored on the control board See below Not used Cycle count First note the current Aux Relay switch positions To determine the actual cycles that the gate operator has run in th...

Page 35: ...t common 3 Button Control Station 4 terminals total Close command closes an open gate Soft close maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition 6 Stop Input common 3 PB station 4 terminals total Stop command stops a moving gate Hard stop maintained switch overrides Open and Close commands and resets alarm condition If maintained pauses Timer to Close at OP...

Page 36: ...t batteries l SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS l ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment Maintenance Chart Disconnect all power AC solar battery to the operator before servicing The operator s AC Power switch ONLY turns off AC power to the control board and DOES NOT turn off battery power ALWAYS disconnect the batteries to service...

Page 37: ... show the code sequence number followed by the code number To Scroll Through the Saved Codes The operator will only keep track of up to 20 codes then will start saving over the oldest codes as new codes occur To Exit Press and release the STOP button to exit The display will also time out after two minutes of inactivity To Reset the Code History 1 Press and hold the STOP button for six seconds The...

Page 38: ...20V on a 24V system or less than 10V on a 12V system Make sure there is NOT a single 12V battery on a 24V system YES 43 Exit Loop Error Failure or missing loop SHORT or OPEN LiftMaster Plug in Loop Detector only Check loop wiring throughout connection May be a short in the loop or an open connection in the loop YES 44 Shadow Loop Error 45 Interrupt Loop Error 46 Wireless edge battery low Replace b...

Page 39: ...s and communication method between operators either wired bus or radio Ensure operator is powered May have to erase the wireless communication and reprogram the two operators YES 81 Open input EYE EDGE communication fault from other operator 82 Close input EYE EDGE communication fault expansion board Check the connections between the main board and the expansion board YES 83 Open input EYE EDGE co...

Page 40: ... error ON Battery low MEDIUM BLINK 1 blink per second Battery critically low ACC PWR OVLD OFF OFF state ON Accessory overload protector opened INPUT LEDS SBC INPUT OFF Input inactive ON Input active BLINK Input active on other operator FIRE DEPT INPUT OFF Input inactive ON Input active BLINK Input active on other operator EXIT OFF Input inactive ON Input active BLINK Input active on other operator...

Page 41: ...unting bracket c Gate is too difficult to move a Disengage the arm and ensure arm moves freely b Examine the hinge point where the arm mounts to the gate post Make sure that the arm housing does not hit or interfere with the gate post or mounting bracket Correct as necessary c Remove arm from gate and move gate manually Gate must move easily and freely through its entire range limit to limit Repai...

Page 42: ...le loop detector a Review Shadow loop detector settings Adjust settings as needed b Replace defective Shadow loop detector Obstruction in gate s path does not cause gate to stop and reverse a Force adjustment needed a Refer to the Adjustment section to conduct the obstruction test and perform the proper force adjustment that is needed Photoelectric sensor does not stop or reverse gate a Incorrect ...

Page 43: ... Disconnect all accessory powered devices and measure accessory power voltage should be 23 30 Vdc If voltage is correct connect accessories one at a time measuring accessory voltage after every new connection b Replace defective control board Quick Close not working correctly a Quick Close setting incorrect b Interrupt loop detector c Defective Expansion board a Check that Quick Close setting is O...

Page 44: ...44 Installation Types Step 1 Position the Brackets If your application is Push to Open refer to the illustrations for the correct dimensions for step 1 APPENDIX ...

Page 45: ...12V l A maximum of six 10W solar panels Model SP10W12V Configuration of three sets of two 10W paralleled panels put in series l Two 7AH batteries 29 NP712 l Solar Battery Harness Model K94 37236 Solar Zones Solar panel recommendations are based upon the average solar radiation and the temperature effects on batteries in the given zones as shown on the map below Local geography and weather conditio...

Page 46: ... 27 32 15 103 122 59 70 20 24 20 98 117 54 65 16 21 50 71 88 30 40 100 29 45 40W SOLAR PANEL Two 20W 12V panels in series 5 212 299 128 181 53 75 15 201 288 118 170 44 66 20 196 282 113 165 40 62 100 114 194 41 86 200 27 93 60W SOLAR PANEL Must use 24V solar panel 5 263 300 159 286 66 120 15 252 300 149 275 57 111 20 246 300 143 269 53 106 100 160 300 67 181 35 250 24 187 39 SOLAR GATE CYCLES PER ...

Page 47: ...solar panel s in the summer could shade the solar panel s during the winter months when the sun sits lower in the sky Installation Solar panel s MUST be installed facing south Use a compass to determine direction Below are general instructions for installing the solar panel s Your installation may vary slightly depending on the solar panel purchased 1 Position the mounting bracket on the mounting ...

Page 48: ...48 Wire the Batteries Solar panel applications require the Solar Harness Kit model K94 37236 see Accessories Wire the solar panels APPENDIX ...

Page 49: ...re set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode Refer to the Adjustment section and follow the instructions for Fine Tune the Force and Obstruction Test Perform the Obstruction Test after every limit and force setting adjustment Adjust the limits If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting mode after resetting each limit Set the Close Limit ...

Page 50: ...mmable relays used to determine the order in which more than one control device operates across an opening For example where a swing gate and a barrier gate are both used the swing gate may be set to open all the way before the barrier gate activates An example of SAMS wiring is shown below APPENDIX ...

Page 51: ...K94 36274 2 J15 Harness K94 36274 2 Wire harness between main control board and expansion board XLSOLARCONTUL Solar box for LA412U LA400 LA500U LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX NOT SHOWN K74 39309 1 Large Metal Control Box Only LA500HDTKITXLM Toroidal Transformer K76 34771 Outlet K94 37236 Solar 33AH Battery Harness K94 36274 1 7AH Battery Harness K10 36183 33AH Battery Tray APOW3 Transformer GATE OPERATOR...

Page 52: ...To protect against fire and electrocution l DISCONNECT power AC or solar and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator For continued protection against fire l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 53: ... To protect against fire and electrocution l DISCONNECT power AC or solar and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator For continued protection against fire l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 54: ... Model L504AL L505AL L506AL Edge cutting tool Model ETOOL Remote controls LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your application needs Single button to 4 button visor or key chain The following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by LiftMaster after 1993 Contact your authorized LiftMaster dealer for additional details and options 3 button remot...

Page 55: ...Model APOW3 Wireless commercial keypad Durable wireless keypad with blue LED backlight metal keypad zinc alloy metal front cover and 5 year 9V lithium battery Security 2 0 compatible Model KPW250 LiftMaster Cloud connected access protocol high capacity Model CAPXL Warning sign Model 40 39235 PUSH TO OPEN BRACKET Used to allow the gate operator to push the gate open Model 50 19503 Batteries Gate ac...

Page 56: ...Limited Warranty LiftMaster Seller warrants to the first purchaser of this product for the structure in which this product is originally installed that it is free from defect in materials and or workmanship for a period of 2 Year from the date of purchase and that the LA500UL is free from defect in materials and or workmanship for a period of 2 Year from the date of purchase The proper operation o...

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