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Accessory Wiring
Before wiring accessories to the Patriot control board remove the actuator connector plug from the control
board. This will disconnect power from the unit while wiring. Refer to the installation instructions provided
with the accessory being installed.
Typically, the accessory will have 4 wires that we need to be concerned with (this can vary depending on the
manufacturer). These 4 wires can be divided into 2 groups.
First group of 2 wires are the power wires – voltage connection and ground
Second group of 2 wires are the control wires- N/O connection and common ground or ground
The power connection should be made at J2 pin 1on the Patriot control board. This output is protected with an
auto resetting 1.5-amp fuse. If the total current draw of all accessories exceeds 1.5 amps, it will be necessary to
connect directly to the battery for additional current.
The common, common ground or ground connection should be made at J2 pin 2 or 7 on the Patriot control
board. in addition the J1pin 2 and J4 pin 2 terminals located beside the J2 connector each have a ground
connection. These are clearly marked on the control board. The battery ground or – post can also be used if
needed.
The N/O connection should be made at J2 pin? (Identify desired function- see page 19) on the Patriot control
board. For example, if installing a device with the desired function of opening the gate when the accessory is
activated then it connects to J2 pin 9. If the desired function is to reverse a gate that is closing when activated
then J2 pin 11. Refer to page 19 of this manual to understand J2 inputs and pin connections.
The Patriot control board has 3 outputs that can be used to perform multiple functions. They are the- “Security
Shunt,” “Solenoid Lock” and the “Magnetic Lock” outputs. For any of these to operate, the appropriate DS2
dipswitch must be turned on (see page 21).
Security Shunt
– This a dry contact switch that is closed anytime the gate is not closed. A proximity switch
such as the type installed in a security system to activate an alarm if the contact is broken could be wired here.
If the gate is opened by an intended signal the security shunt switch closes and prevents the alarm system from
activating. If the gate were forced open then the alarm would be activated. Security shunt can also be used to
power +12 vdc equipment. If the desired function is to have something turned on when the gate is not closed for
example, a gate open indicator light. The security shunt would be wired as below.
The light’s ground connection can be made directly to the battery ground or negative post. Light will come on
when the gate is not closed. This can in most cases be used to power a Photo Eye in solar applications to reduce
battery drain as shown on next page.
J2 connector (green)
1
2
11
3
4
5
9
6
7
8
10
12
To Accessory N.O connection
To Accessory Common or Ground
To Accessory Ground
To Accessory Power
+12 vdc power (Battery Positive Post)
To light positive connection
Security shunt terminal on
Patriot control board
