D.A.C.E SPRINT, Manual

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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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Auto­close : allows the gate to close automatically after a selected time period.
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Multi­user mode : this is a setting used in town house situations where there are multiple triggers. This
setting will avoid the motor getting multiple triggers at the same time.
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Pedestrian access : allows only partial opening of the gate
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Anti­lift device : stops the gate being lifted off the rail.
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Battery : the battery is used to drive the motor.
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Safety Beams : These reduce the risk of the gate closing on a vehicle. Beams should always be used
when auto­close is selected.
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Transformer : the transformer reduces the mains power to 16 VAC. NOTE! The cable to be used from
the transformer to the main PC board must be a minimum of 1.5mm cable. DO NOT use
communications cable.
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Charger module : the on­board charger receives 16 VAC from the transformer and then delivers a
trickle charge to maintain ± 13.8 VDC charge to the battery.
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Main PC board : this is the printed circuit board that contains all the electronic components that oper­
ate the motor. NOTE! Always remove the power from the PC board before connecting any out­put
wires.
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Remote/Transmitter : this is usually a hand held product which transmits a radio signal to the
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ceiver.
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Receiver : the receiver triggers the motor after receiving a radio signal from the transmitter.
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Test button : this is a button on the main PC board that can be used to activate the motor. This is
usually used during the programming of the motor.
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Rack : this is a length of toothed gear mounted on the gate.
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Pinion gear : this is the gear that meshes with the rack in order to drive the gate. NOTE! This is a
serviceable part.
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Foundation plate : this is the steel plate that is mounted to a concrete plinth in the ground. The motor is
mounted onto the foundation plate using the three mounting bolts.
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Thumb wheel : this allows the motor to be put into Manual Override mode so that the gate can be
operated manually by hand.