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TROUBLESHOOTING

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OPERATOR IS DEAD 

No LED lights are on.

OPERATOR DOES NOT RUN 

Operator does not respond 

to any commands.

 

MOTOR DOES NOT RUN 

Relays “click” when radio 

or SBC signal is given, but 

the operator does not 

move.

 

GATE STOPS AND
REVERSES
(Force Reversal)
 

RPM REVERSAL

 

 

GATE STOPS
Gate starts to run, then 

stops and does not reverse.

GATE OPENS BUT DOES
NOT CLOSE

Alarm LED flashes (3 times) 

when command is given.
 

GATE’S DO NOT OPEN/

CLOSE IN SYNC

GATE DOES NOT 

AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE
Auto Close Timer not closing 

gate.

ACCESSORY DEVICE NOT 

WORKING PROPERLY

1) No voltage to board. 

Battery must be >23 V, AC or needs to be connected.

2) Bad control board. 

Replace control board.

1) Low/disconnected battery. 

Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection.

2) Remote not programmed. 

See Programming Remote instructions.

3) STOP connection loose/disconnected.  

Check STOP connections.

4) Constant Open Command (Check LED’s). 

Clear all Open/Safety devices from obstruction.

5) Limits not programmed correctly. 

See Programming Limits instructions.

6) Bad control board. 

Replace control board.

1) Low Battery. 

Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection.

2)  Cable wiring between control box and  

Check wiring on control board to arm, replace wire if needed. 

operator arm disconnected or loose. 

3) Batteries not connected. 

Connect batteries.

4) Bad motor. 

Replace motor.

5) Bad control board. 

Replace control board.

1) Low battery. 

Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection.

2) Gate met an obstruction. 

 Clear gate from obstruction.

1) Constant Open Command (Check LED’s). 

Clear all Open/Safety devices from obstruction.

2) Timer-to-Close not set. 

See Timer-to-Close section for adjustment instructions.

3)  Accessory device wired to Open Only  

Rewire desired accessory device to Single Button Input. 

command.

FAULT 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

FIX

1) Obstructed Arm (bottoms out). 

Check for obstruction on arm, verify arm is not bottomed out.

2) Bad RPM Sensor. 

 Replace arm.

3) Too much mA pulled off board. 

 Move accessories to separate power source. Use reference chart on next page to 

determine max mA draw for circuit board.

1) Battery Low >23.5 V 

Operator will resume normal operation once battery voltage reaches 24 V.

1) Bipart Delay not set. 

See Bipart Delay section for adjustment instructions.

2) Limits not programmed correctly. 

See Programming Limits section for instructions.

3) Incorrect Arm Installation 

 See Installation section for instructions.

1) Timer-to-Close not turned on.  

See Timer-to-Close section for instructions.

2) Gate has opened on Obstruction Reversal. 

 Check DIAG code, clear obstruction.

3) Operator in “Party Mode”. 

 Use remote control/SBC to resume normal operation.

4) Constant Open Command (Check LED’s). 

 Clear all Open/Safety devices from obstruction.

1) Gate met an obstruction. 

Clear gate from obstruction.

2) Force set too low. 

 See Force Adjustment section.

3) Bad gate hardware. 

 Service/replace gate hardware.

4) Incorrect Arm installation. 

 See Installation section of operator arm.

1) Not installed properly. 

Check for proper installation of accessory.

2) Enabling Switch not turned on.  

Turn applicable switches on.

3) Loose/disconnected wires.  

Check proper installation of wires.

4) Bad accessory device  

Replace accessory device.

Summary of Contents for MGL400-24

Page 1: ...ial Secondary Arm Serial Control Box Installation Date The MGL400 24 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates For residential applications only refer to page 2 for more details DESIGNED FOR PROF...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...view of Typical Installation 9 10 Check Your Gate 11 Mounting Options 11 Manual Release 12 Determine Position of the Pull to Open Bracket 12 Assemble Gate Post Bracket Pull to Open 13 Attach Brackets...

Page 4: ...ing As your primary type of entrapment protection you must provide Type A inherent built into the operator entrapment sensing and we highly recommend at least one of the following as your secondary en...

Page 5: ...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 9 The Stop and or Reset if provided separa...

Page 6: ...sured in the horizontal plane parallel to the roadway between a fixed stationary object nearest the roadway such as a gate support post and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully open pos...

Page 7: ...should be on a separate fused line of adequate capacity ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual DO NOT install ANY wiring or attempt to run the operator without consulting th...

Page 8: ...ONLY when the gate is not moving KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Read the owner s manual Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware The entrance is for vehicles ONLY Pedestrians MUST...

Page 9: ...s Protection Fuse Battery ATC 20A RESET 10 25 4 cm 14 35 6 cm 6 15 2 cm 36 3 92 1 cm 475 DIA 1 2 cm DIA 4 5 11 2 cm 25 0 635 cm 37 4 95 cm 53 5 136 cm 4 10 2 cm Standard Control Box 433 MHz 1 Antenna...

Page 10: ...e house with appropriate wiring to the gate controller and battery some distance away Follow the tables for minimum recommended conductor sizes for different distances Cable length Conductor size mm2...

Page 11: ...th Batteries Antenna PVC Conduit not provided to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers Hinge Earth Ground Installation Optional Photoelectric Sensors Operator Cable Operato...

Page 12: ...wn mowers and string trimmers Photoelectric Sensors Extension Cable Photoelectric Sensors Junction Box Gate 2 NOTE One or more non contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obst...

Page 13: ...ON CHECK YOUR GATE MOUNTING OPTIONS CHECK YOUR GATE MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of your gate Minimum distance from the ground should not be less than 10 2 cm f...

Page 14: ...is now in manual mode MANUAL RELEASE 1 2 Key Release Lever 1 2 The Pull to Open bracket can be assembled to work on a Left Hand or a Right Hand gate Review the gate types and select the type of insta...

Page 15: ...st bracket ASSEMBLE GATE POST BRACKET PULL TO OPEN Insert the bolt through both brackets and secure with washer lock washer and nut 1 2 Lock Washer Nut Hex Bolt 3 8 Pull to open Bracket Post Bracket W...

Page 16: ...8 cm Operator Hinge Point 7 18 cm X X Close the gate Close the gate Place the template provided on the back page of this manual under the center of the gate hinge point Place the measuring tape under...

Page 17: ...sition Temporarily secure gate post bracket with clamp The gate operator arm must be level 2 1 2 4 INSTALLATION POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE 5 Hex Bolt 3 8 Lock Washer Nut Washer Align the Pull to O...

Page 18: ...e the gate 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 1 2 1 3 cm Do not allow piston to fully extend or fully retract 3 SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST The gate operator arm must be level Drill adequate holes in the gate post...

Page 19: ...a Angle Iron Wood Flat Bar WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT Moving Gate Can Cause Injury or Death KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time without prior warning Do not let children operate the gate or play in the g...

Page 20: ...nd coaxial connector Select mounting holes and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer Remove screws and open the control box Loosen screws to remove the control board and mounting bracket 1 3 4 5 2...

Page 21: ...de of the control box and not pinched Attach the antenna Ensure the connection to the control box is tight and a good water seal Reinstall the batteries control board alarm and reset button NOTE do no...

Page 22: ...tom of the control box Select hole in bottom of the control box to be used for the operator cable CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR GATE 1 TO THE CONTROL BOX Insert the watertight connector into the bottom of...

Page 23: ...n 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 NOTE The gate wit...

Page 24: ...s with the table shown on page 8 cable that is too thin can cause gate to be inoperable P1 F2 F6 U4 MAX C13 C4 GATE 2 GATE 1 GRN WHT YEL BLU RED BRN GRN WHT YEL BLU RED BRN D15 C2 R4 R9 R196 24 VAC SO...

Page 25: ...r ate the gate or play in the gate area This entra nce is for vehic les only Pede stria ns mus t use sepa rate entra nce Gate Operator Gate 2 Extension Cable Within 5 1 5 m Junction Box Screws 4 WIRIN...

Page 26: ...hite Yellow Blue Red Special Connector Terminal Block Connector Extension Cable Operator Cable Brown Brown Green Green White White Yellow Yellow Blue Blue Red Red 24 Insert wires from extension cable...

Page 27: ...CESSORY POWER MAGLOCK ALARM GATE 1 J4 D15 C2 MOV2 C2 R4 24 VAC SOLAR INPUT J4 Ground Screw Control Box 12 Gauge Wire Earth Ground Installation Optional 3 0 9 m 8 2 4 m WIRING EARTH GROUND ROD INSTALLA...

Page 28: ...eyes EDGE INPUT Set switch S1 4 to the following settings N O Edge Active Close 8 2K 10K Edge N O dry contact edge N C Edge Active Open N C dry contact edge NOTE Monitored Edges should be set in the N...

Page 29: ...LOSE LIMIT LEARN LIMITS DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 SET CLOSE DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 SET CLOSE DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 FORCE GATE 2 SET CLOSE LIMIT LE LIMIT FORCE GATE 2 SET CLOSE LIMIT LE LIMIT SET OPEN LIMIT N T SET OPE...

Page 30: ...s to blink repeat programming If the problem continues see Troubleshooting section Test the limits by pressing the SBC to open and close the gate DUAL GATE LEFT SIDE PRIMARY OPERATOR Press the GATE 2...

Page 31: ...S button 4 5 6 7 8 9 DUAL GATE RIGHT SIDE PRIMARY OPERATOR The control board beeps and the SET OPEN LIMIT and SET CLOSE LIMIT LEDs stop blinking programming is now complete If the SET OPEN LIMIT LED c...

Page 32: ...ontrol SBC button on the control board open and then close the gate If the gate stops or reverses before reaching the fully open or closed position increase the force by turning the force control slig...

Page 33: ...s All previous codes are now erased Remote Control LEARN XMITTER Button PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS KEYLESS ENTRY ERASE ALL CODES TEST 2 1 1 2 1 K5 LEARN XMITTER R1 R1 1 2 Remote Control LEARN XMITTER...

Page 34: ...rd goes into Sleep Mode Remove only if remotely mounted Stop button is added OPEN Opens only or reverses a closing gate SBC SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL INPUT This input will command the gate to OPEN STOP CL...

Page 35: ...ber MGL400 BOX to enclose safety electronics OPEN SAFETY EDGE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR ENTRAPMENT If an Open Edge device or a Retro Reflective Photoelectric Sensor has been connected to Terminal P8 then t...

Page 36: ...4V MAGLOCK C NC NO MAGLOCK C NC NO SAFETY ACCESSORIES FOR SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION The following devices are acceptable for Safety Accessories for secondary entrapment protection These devices...

Page 37: ...is supply connection draws power from the unit continuously and only devices that require power to operate the unit should be drawn from this area Z22 R91 CLOSE EDGE R94 R92 R93 L1 R1 R2 Z1 K5 14GP 89...

Page 38: ...00 24 Install gate and opener in the open position Disengage the opener using the manual release and operate gate manually to ensure gate opens and closes smoothly without any interference with mounti...

Page 39: ...per operation X Manual Release Check and test for proper operation X Gate Inspect for wear or damage X Accessories Check all for proper operation X Electrical Inspect all wire connections X Mounting H...

Page 40: ...K MODE EDGE PHOTO OFF OFF SINGLE NO NO ON ON DUAL NC NC LEARN XMITTER S8 1 2 3 4 5 O N 2 1 14 13 12 20 11 10 2 3 5 4 6 22 7 8 18 17 26 19 1 9 23 24 25 15 16 21 ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 1 Connector P1...

Page 41: ...LEARN LIMITS DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 J4 S AVE MAGLOCK MODE EDGE PHO TO OFF OFF SINGLE NO NO ON ON DUAL NC NC LEARN XMITTER S8 1 2 3 4 5 O N 2 1 ANTENNA CONNECTION YELLOW GREEN OR OPTIONAL EARTH GROUND WIRE...

Page 42: ...from obstruction 1 Constant Open Command Check LED s Clear all Open Safety devices from obstruction 2 Timer to Close not set See Timer to Close section for adjustment instructions 3 Accessory device...

Page 43: ...w approximately 6 35 mm 1 4 of additional travel in both directions Z22 R91 CLOSE EDGE R94 R92 R93 L1 R1 R2 Z1 K5 14GP 89 E 14LG 89 E 14SK 89 E K6 K2 F3 10A 32V D1 OPEN EDGE PHO TO OPEN PHO TO CLOSE P...

Page 44: ...442SA Release Lever 1 2 41ASWG 438SA Motor with Limit 1 Switch Harness 3 41ASWG 0014SA Rear Connector 1 4 41ASWG 489 Cable 24 V with Connector 1 Not Shown 41ASWG 0119 Release Key 1 K77 19130 Hardware...

Page 45: ...With key ring and fastening strip LOCK LIGHT LOCK LIGHT ANT4X 1LM Remote Antenna Mounting Kit Kit contains antenna bracket and 4 0 m of cable Recommended for increasing the effective range of remote c...

Page 46: ...ted Warranty we may subject to your other rights and remedies as a consumer charge you a fee to repair replace and or return the Unit to you This Chamberlain Limited Warranty does not cover any failur...

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Page 48: ...2012 The Chamberlain Group Inc 01 36600 B All Rights Reserved 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 TEMPLATE FOR POST BRACKET MOUNTING 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19...

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