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TABLE 3
SYMPTOM(S)
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Operator will not power
On.
Power LED is OFF
Check terminal Lock wiring for loose or broken wires
Check the fuse
Check wiring polarity
Gate opens a short dis-
tance, then stops and
reverses
Check the UL/Edge input on the gate controller
Adjust Force Settings
Check Motor 1 and Motor 2 encoder LEDs to verify the LEDs toggle when
the gate is moving
Gate opens but will not
close
Check the input LEDs. Any ON will hold the gate open and indicates a
problem with a keying device
Check the secondary safety devices. Any activated safety devices will
hold the gate open and indicates a problem with the safety device
Check the loop detectors. Any activated safety devices can hold the gate
open and indicates a problem with the loop detector or ground loop
Hard Shutdown (2 back
to back obstructions)
LED blinking, Buzzer
sounds for 5 minutes
Clear any obstructions from the path of the gate. Press RESET to clear (or
hard reset button)
Gate opens by itself
Check accessory inputs and clear them as necessary
15 - APOLLO GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE 2
COMPLETE BASIC
Alarm
Active the primary (inherent) reverse system by blocking the gate
with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop.
Restart the gate and Lock again with a solid object. The gate should
reverse momentarily, then stop, and go into hard shutdown with an
alarm
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Battery
Check the batteries for any leakage or loose connections. Batteries
should be replaced every two years
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Fire Dept
Check emergency vehicle access device for proper operation
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Gate
Inspect for damage
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Reverse Sys-
tem
Check that the gate reverses on contact with an object in both the
opening and closing cycles
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Loop(s)
Check vehicular reverse and shadow loops for proper operation
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Release
Check manual release for proper operation
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Complete
Overall Check: Complete check of gate and gate operating system
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Mounting Hard-
ware
Check screws and nuts
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