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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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Auto-close. Allows the gate to close automatically after a selected time period. (see DuraOptics)
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Multi –user 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. This allows only partial opening of the gate and will auto-close after 6 seconds.
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Anti-lift device. Stops the gate being lifted off the rail.
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Battery. The battery is used to drive the motor. (The Condo AC/DC motor can operate without a
battery)
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Battery Back-up. The Condo AC/DC uses mains power to drive the motor, and the battery is used in
the case of mains power failure.
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DuraOptics. These are infra-red safety beams that reduce the risk of the gate closing on a vehicle.
DuraOptics should always be used when auto-close is selected.
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Transformer. The transformer reduces mains power (220 VAC) to 16 VAC. NOTE! The cable to be
used from the transformer to the Main P.C.Board must be a minimum of 1.5mm cable. Do not use
communications cable.
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Charger module. The on-board charger receivers 16 VAC from the transformer and then delivers a
trickle charge to maintain a constant 13.8 VDC charge to the battery.
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Main P.C.Board. The main P.C.Board is the printed circuit board that contains all the electronic
components that operate the motor. NOTE! always remove the power from the board before
connecting any out-put wires.
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Remote / transmitter. The transmitter transmits a radio signal to the receiver.
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Receiver. The receiver triggers the motor after receiving a radio signal from the transmitter.
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NOTE! If the range is not sufficient using the on-board receiver, an external receiver must be used.
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Test button. This is a button on the Main P.C.Board that can be used to activate the motor.
This button is used during 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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Thumbwheel. This allows the motor to be put into Manual Override mode so that the gate can be
operated by hand.
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Free exit vehicle loop detector. This is an optional extra that will allow the gate to automatically open
when a vehicle drives over a loop in the driveway.
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P.I.R.A.C. mode. This is “Passive Infra-Red Auto-Close”. This allows the gate to close as soon as a
vehicle passes through the Infra-Red safety beams. * Pending*
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Theft deterrent bracket. Deters anybody from opening the motor or trying to lift the lid.
