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RF Remote Control 

Button 2

Button 1

Button 3

Button 4

 

Fig.2 Remote control 

 

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The  remote control works in a single channel mode. It has four buttons. The function of 

button 1, button 2, and button3 are the same. With each press of  the remote control 
button which has been programmed,  the gate will open, stop, close or stop cycle. Button 

4 is available to set pedestrian mode. Note: if you cancelled the pedestrian mode,  the 
function of button 4 is same as the  other three buttons. 

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Warning: Notify the users that  the  gate is never to be operated unless it is in full view. 

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Adding extra remote control (learning)

: Press  the  ‘LEARN’ button on  the control 

board.  The n  the ‘ LED2’ will flash and  turn off. Then press the transmitter button on the 
remote control which you want to use.  The ‘LED2’ will flash again and turn off. Press the 
same button again.  The   ‘LED2’ will continuously flash about 5 seconds at 1/2Hz 
frequency.   Wait until the ‘LED 2’ stops  flashing. This indicates that the learning process 
is complete. 

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If the remote control fails to set, the ‘LED2’  will turn off after lighting 1 second.  You 
should reset as above steps.  U p to 25 remote controls may be used.

 

Additional RF 

Remote controls can be obtained through your dealer. To find a dealer in, go to 
www.gatekeeperltd.com/dealers 

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Erase remote controls

: To erase existing remote controls , press and hold the ‘learn’  

button for  about 15 seconds until the ‘LED2’  turns off. 

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Verify open direction

: If the gate does not move in the desired direction, then you will 

need to reverse the motor operating direction. You can do this by exchanging wires ‘D’ 
and ‘D’, ‘OP’  and ‘CL’, then insert the wire connector terminal block. 

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Set auto-close function

 (This  feature can be selected to  make the gate stay open for 

some seconds before it automatically closes.   The  auto-close time can be adjusted to 
between 0 and 44 seconds.): Make  the first switch  of SW (DIP-switch) 

see Control Board 

Scheme

 to ON position (down), press remote control button (button 1, button 2 or button 

3) that has been programmed to open the  gate (see 

Verify open direction

 section). 

Stop the gate at any position  by pressing the  same button, wait  for some seconds as 
your requirements (1~44 sec.), this period of time is regarded as ‘auto-close time’. Close 
the gate by pressing  the same button. Press  the button again  to  stop the  gate or  the gate 
will stop at its closed position  automatically. After this setup is complete, make the first 
switch of SW (DIP -switch) to OFF position (up) immediately. Thus ‘the auto-close 
function’ has  been set. 

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Cancel auto-close function

: Make the first switch of SW (DIP-switch) to ON position 

(down), press remote control button  (button 1, button 2 or button 3) that has been 
programmed to open the gate (see 

Verify open direction

 section). Stop the gate at any 

position by pressing the same button , wait until the gate close automatically (45 sec.). 

Summary of Contents for SKC-500DC

Page 1: ...SKC 500DC SLIDING GATE OPENER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ns 4 Necessary Tools 5 Site Preparation 6 Mechanical Installation 7 Electrical Installation 8 Operation 9 Trouble Shooting 10 Warranty Gatekeeper Ltd P O Box 752 Laceys Spring AL 35754 http www gatekeeperltd com 2005 2007 GatekeeperLtd All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...hrough the gate To Avoid electric shock unplug unit before opening case Make sure the battery inside the operator is charged fully before using Before installation the clutch should be unlocked The auto reverse function must be checked during installation to ensure that the gate can auto reverse in the event of obstruction and it should be inspected regularly The automatic gate opener must be grou...

Page 4: ...occur We do not accept responsibility for damage or injury resulting from installing of this operator ...

Page 5: ... obstruction on closing and stop when it encounters an obstruction on opening as required by UL 325 safety standards Manual key release design for emergency purposes Self locking at any position Battery Backup for loss of power conditions Supports Keypad interface and Magnetic Loop Detectors simultaneously Specifications Transformer Output 16V AC 30 VA Motor Input 12V DC 100W Output Torque Max 7NM...

Page 6: ... least a 10A service Make sure your electrician takes into account the voltage drop involved in running many feet of wire to your installation location If an insufficient gauge of wire is used there will be insufficient power at the site to operatethe opener If you plan to use solar panels to power your gate verify that you have sufficient solar power to charge the battery and provide power for th...

Page 7: ...e pad should be approximately 24 600mm x 12 300mm x 18 460mm deep in order to provide for adequate operation The pad should be 3 70mm above finish grade Be sure to locate the pad so that it will not interfere with the gate In locations where ground freeze is possible extend the pad below the frost line Once the gate is mounted adequately electrical power is available and the concrete pad is poured...

Page 8: ...he cover and insert the manual release key and turn counter clockwise to disengage the clutch Remove the elastic band from the shaft and line up the key on the shaft with the sprocket at the chain box Insert the sprocket from the chain box into the operator shaft Place the operator on top of the base and use 4 5 8 15mm socket head cap screws to mount the chain box in to the base Opener Mount the g...

Page 9: ... shown Spring washer µ 8 Plain washer µ 8 L bracket Square bolt Nut M8 Chain bolt Master link Nut M6 Spring washer µ 6 Plain washer µ 6 Gate Square frame If the gate is of round frame style use theround bolts shown Round bolt L bracket Plain washer 8 Spring washer 8 Nut M8 Chain bolt Master link Nut M6 Spring washer 6 Plain washer 6 Gate Round frame ...

Page 10: ...olts at either end See illustration below Master link Chain bolt Chain Electrical Power The control box should be equipped with a single phase breaker 10A Make sure that the power is OFF before making any electrical connections Remove the cover of the control box perform the wiring and replace the cover again See Fig 3 and wiring notes for control board Connect the supplied transformer to the cont...

Page 11: ...e controls press and hold the learn button for about 15 seconds until the LED2 turns off l Verify open direction If the gate does not move in the desired direction then you will need to reverse the motor operating direction You can do this by exchanging wires D and D OP and CL then insert the wire connector terminal block l Set auto close function This feature can be selected to make the gate stay...

Page 12: ...at you have set the gate will close automatically l Cancel width auto close function of pedestrian mode Cancel width and auto close function of pedestrian mode factory preset Make the first switch of SW DIP switch to ON position down press button 4 to open the gate see Verify open direction section Wait for more than 15 sec Then press the same button to stop the gate wait until the gate close auto...

Page 13: ...ntrol JX2 DI Keypad signal input 12 0 Power supply output DC12V GND IR Infrared photocell input JX3 BI Open signal input JX4 Z Z Alarm lamp DC12V OP CO CL Limit switch open limit common close limit JX5 D D Motor 1 It is used to adjust the auto close time andpedestrian mode 2 No connection 3 No connection SW DIP switch 4 It is used for open and close limit adjustments LED1 Battery charge i ndicator...

Page 14: ...cam clicks the gate can move about 10cm Repeat this step until the gate is less than 10cm from the closed position Also the gate can be manually closed once released which will allow the movement of the gate closer to the fully closed position Adjust limit cam until limit switch is activated Open the gate until the closed limit has been cleared and re close the gate to check that the closed positi...

Page 15: ...er clockwise to disengage the clutch l Open and close the gate manually Safety Auto Reverse Obstruction Sensor The Obstruction Sensor continuously monitors the gate movement for any obstructions If any obstructions are detected when the gate is closing the gate will stop and reverse back to the open position If any obstructions are detected when opening the gate will stop The factory setting is se...

Page 16: ... single channel mode just likethe RF remote If the gate is closed then activating the keypad will open the gate if the gate is open then activating the keypad will close the gate if the gate is moving then activating the keypad will stop the gate If your keypad requires DC power then you can use the 12 or 5 terminals and the 0 terminal for ground as required by your device See Figure 4 for a diagr...

Page 17: ... issue Consult your manufacturer s documentation for details See Figure 4 for a diagram of external interface connections The infrared device can be obtained through your dealer To find a dealer go to www gatekeeperltd com dealers Maintenance Every six months check the following items for proper operation of the unit l Check the chain lubricant and add 1 grease regularly l Lubricate shafts and spr...

Page 18: ...section The limit switch wire connector terminal block becomes loose Check the limit switch mode see table 1 Dip switch Connecting wires or terminal blocks are too loose Check the connecting wires and terminal blocks The electric component on the control board such as Q2 Q91 or Q92 may be damaged Replace the electric component Q2 Q91 or Q92 BTA16 600 or replace the board The gate will not open or ...

Page 19: ...ed Gatekeeper Ltd specifically disclaims any and all implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose It is the purchaser s sole and exclusive responsibility to determine whether or not the equipment will be suitable for a particular purpose In no event shall Gatekeeper Ltd be held liable for direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages or loss of profits wh...

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Page 21: ...rltd com For updated versions of the manual see http www gatekeeperltd com For Additional Remotes Infrared Photo Cells or Parts please contact your dealer To locate a dealer please visit us at www gatekeeperltd com dealers 2005 2007 GatekeeperLtd All Rights Reserved ...

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