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LC-36A ADDENDUM

INSTALLING THE LC-36A LIGHT CURTAIN 

ON NON-MONITORED OPERATORS

APPLICATION

When specific power and terminal configurations exist and 
additional door protection is required, the LC-36A Light Curtain 
can be installed on non-monitored operators from manufacturers 
other than LiftMaster by following these instructions.

Although this procedure has been tested with some operators,  
LiftMaster does not guarantee this method will work with all 
operators.

• LiftMaster CPICARD

•   LiftMaster CPS-OPEN4 Photoelectric sensors 

For installs with existing photoelectric sensors, they MUST be 
replaced with LiftMaster CPS-OPEN4 photoelectric sensors. NO 
OTHER PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR 
THIS APPLICATION.

•   LiftMaster 100MAPS External Power Supply (Optional)

If power is not available from the operator, the 100MAPS can 
supply the required voltage to the CPICARD.

The operator must have the following functions:

•   24VAC or 24VDC power output terminals and at least 40mA of 

output available to operate the LC-36A Light Curtain in addition 
to the power required to operate the CPS-OPEN4 photoelectric 
sensors (see CPS-OPEN4 manual for more information). 

NOTE:

 The LiftMaster 100MAPS External Power Supply can be 

used to power the CPICARD instead of the 24VAC or 24VDC 
output terminals on the operator.

•  Non-monitored edge terminal and common terminal

Mount the LC-36A light curtain and CPS-OPEN4 photoelectric sensors as instructed in their respective manuals. Follow the wiring 
instructions on the next page.

REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a 
closing door:
•   Be sure to DISCONNECT POWER to the operator BEFORE 

installing the Light Curtain.

•   The door MUST be in the fully opened or closed position 

BEFORE installing the Light Curtain. 

•   Correctly connect and align the Light Curtain transmitter 

and receiver.

•   The Light Curtain is for use with LiftMaster

®

 Commercial 

Door Operators. Use with ANY other product voids the 
warranty.

•   DO NOT use this product for the protection of dangerous 

machinery or in explosive atmospheres or radioactive 
environments. Use ONLY specific and approved types of 
devices for such applications. 

•   The Light Curtain MUST be installed ONLY by authorized 

and fully trained personnel. 

•   Installing the Light Curtain according to these instructions 

does NOT make an operator UL 325 compliant.

To prevent possible product damage and incorrect operation:
•  NEVER scratch or paint the optical sensors. 
•  DO NOT drill any additional holes into the Light Curtain.
•   Correctly connect and align the Light Curtain transmitter 

and receiver.

•  DO NOT bend or twist the Light Curtain. 
•   Oil may damage the Light Curtain cable so contamination 

MUST be avoided at ALL times.

•   DO NOT mount the Light Curtain where sunlight or other 

external infrared light sources will shine directly into the 
optical sensors of the Light Curtain receiver. If necessary, 
switch the mounting side of the Light Curtain transmitter 
and receiver.

LiftMaster CPICARD

LiftMaster CPS-OPEN4

photoelectric sensors

LiftMaster 100MAPS

external power supply

(optional)

Installation and service information are available.

Call our TOLL FREE number:

1-800-528-2806

LiftMaster.com

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