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2. Determine Location for Sensor and Transmitter Module
NOTE:
Install Transmitter Module and Sensor on the same side of the driveway as your automatic gate
opener/receiver.
Placement of SENSOR:
• No more than 2 ft. from edge of driveway.
• Same side of driveway as the gate opener control box.
• At least 25 ft. from leading edge of open gate, roadways, neighboring driveways, etc.
• Parallel to direction of the driveway.
Placement of TRANSMITTER MODULE:
• No more than 100 ft. from gate opener receiver.
• Within “line of sight” of the gate opener receiver.
• Away from lawn sprinklers (Transmitter Module is water resistant, not waterproof).
• Away from the driveway edge so that vehicles are unlikely to hit it.
For Optimum Performance:
• Install the Sensor as far away as possible from power transformers, power lines, underground gas lines and
telephone lines.
• Locate the Sensor away from general moving traffic to prevent unwanted activation (the Sensor detects magnetic
disturbances caused by a vehicle’s mass and velocity).
• It is recommended that you run the Sensor Cable inside PVC conduit to prevent damage.
• Do not run Sensor Cable in conduit with other wires such as AC power or other control wires.
• THE SENSOR CABLE MUST NOT BE SPLICED.
DRIVEWAY
ROADWAY
TRANSMITTER
MODULE
Sensor Range:
12' radius
SENSOR:
up to 2' (max.)
from driveway
25' (min.) from leading
edge of open gate
Sensor Cable
Gate Opener
Receiver
25' (min.)
from neighbor’s
driveway
Transmitter Signal
100' (max.)
Sensor Range distance is approximate and will vary
due to outside interference, vehicle mass, speed, etc.
