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SMART SYSTEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL

NOTE:

 Double-mode DIP switch settings will not be used 

with a single gate and should always remain in the 

OFF position. 

NOTE:

 Your Zareba Automatic Gate Opener receiver is 

compatible with built-in vehicle transmitter systems,  

such as HomeLink. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual 

for instruction on how to program.

 

CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS

You have several optional gate opener settings that are 
controlled via the DIP switches located inside the con-
trol box.

DIP Switch Settings and Descriptions 

(fig. 33)

DIP Switch 1 – Soft Start/Stop

The soft start and stop function slowly starts the gate as 
it begins to move, and slowly stops the gate as it begins 
to stop. If in extended mode, this feature may prolong 
the life of your gate opener system, due to less wear on 
the actuator (opener). 

DIP Switch 2 – Warning Buzzer

The warning buzzer provides several different alarms. 
When the gate begins to move, the warning buzzer will 
sound an alarm for two seconds. It also sounds an alarm 
when an obstruction occurs twice in any given cycle. 
The obstruction alarm cannot be disabled by turning 
this DIP switch to the OFF position.

DIP Switch 3 – Automatic Close

When this DIP switch is in the ON position, the gate will 
automatically close after a period of time. The length of 
time is determined by DIP switches 6 and 7. When this 
DIP switch is OFF, the gate will stay open until a signal 
is sent to close the gate. The signal can come from a 
transmitter, keypad, or push button control.

DIP Switch 4 – Push- or Pull-to-Open

This switch is defaulted to the OFF position as that is the 
setting for Pull-to-Open. Pull-to-Open is where the gate 
swings into the property. When the switch is in the ON 
position, the system will work in Push-to-Open applica-
tions or when the gate swings out from the property.

DIP Switch 5 – Momentary or Constant Pressure

The default position is OFF. This switch should be left in 
the OFF position unless a constant pressure push button 
device is being used. This is typically done when a gate 
attendant or guard is operating the gate. The gate then 
can only be opened when constant pressure is applied 
to a push button device.

DIP Switch 6 and 7 – Delay Time for Automatic 
Close

Setting these two switches in a specific configuration 
will determine the delay time before the gate will auto-
matically close. DIP switch 3 must be in the ON position 
for these two switches to be in effect. See the accompa-
nying table for settings. 

DIP Switch 8 – Not Used

CONTROL BOX SETTING

NOTE: 

When adjusting a DIP switch, the unit must be 

powered off momentarily to accept the change.

DIP#6 DIP#7

Delay Time for 

Auto-close

ON

ON

15 seconds

ON

OFF

30 seconds

OFF

ON

60 seconds

OFF*

OFF* 120 seconds

DIP#1

 

ON* – Soft start extended 
OFF – Soft start normal 

DIP#2

 

ON* – Gate moving audible warning enabled 
OFF – Gate moving audible warning disabled  
          (

NOTE: obstruction alarm cannot be disabled 

          by putting DIP switch in OFF position

)

DIP#3

 

ON – Auto-close enabled 
OFF* – Auto-close disabled (requires a signal to close)

DIP#4

 

ON – Push-to-open operation 
OFF* – Pull-to-open operation

DIP#5

 

ON – D1 mode, constant pressure to operate gate 
OFF* – B2 mode, momentary contact to operate gate

DIP#8

 

Not used

 

*Default factory setting

(Note: DIP switch 6 and 7 settings are  
only in effect when DIP switch 3 is in 
ON position.)

Figure 33

Summary of Contents for G550

Page 1: ...SMART SYSTEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER INSTALLATION MANUAL Model G550 For Single Gates Part 7001623 001 Rev 2...

Page 2: ...dock area or other locations not intended to service the gen eral public Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class IV A vehicular gate opener or system intended for use in a guarded industrial lo...

Page 3: ...rchaser s installation and use of the Product The Zareba Automatic Gate Opener is for use on vehicular fence gates only The Product meets or exceeds the requirements of UL 325 the standard that regula...

Page 4: ...e 16 Installation of Gate Opener Actuator page 22 Installation of the Control Box page 22 Power Connection Between Control Box and Opener Actuator page 23 Push to Open Installation page 26 Brick Mason...

Page 5: ...e gate can also be closed with the hardwired button or keypad In addition it can be closed automatically using a time delay that is set in the control box Your Zareba Automatic Gate Opener is designed...

Page 6: ...the risk of injury or death KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Read the own er s manual Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware if needed The operator is intended for installation on...

Page 7: ...Between the gate and the gate post Entrapment Area 3 The path of the gate Entrapment Area 4 The space between the gate in the open position and any object such as a wall fence tree etc Entrapment Are...

Page 8: ...s designed to stop and reverse direction within two seconds of sensing an obstruction In addition the Zareba opener activates an audible alarm if the unit incurs an obstruction twice while opening or...

Page 9: ...gate within two seconds of contact with an obstruction However the gate opener s built in obstruction settings even when properly adjusted may not be sensitive enough to prevent injury in some cir cum...

Page 10: ...he SAFETY contact sensor wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the SAFETY terminal on the gate opener control board Non Contact Sensors photoelectric beams Non contact sensors also called...

Page 11: ...ss member or mounting plate A horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be necessary on some types of gates This would mount the front of the opener and gate bracket to the gate Tools and Parts Li...

Page 12: ...01220 001 5 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt 1 7001222 001 3 8 x 2 Bolt 1 7001221 001 3 8 Lock washer 10 7001227 001 Gate opener actuator with 10 power cable 1 7001618 001 Gate bracket 1 7001215 001 Post bracket 2 700...

Page 13: ...13 SMART SYSTEMS FOR ACCESS CONTROL Transformer Gate opener actuator Control box Closed position stop plate Gate bracket Post bracket Installed Gate Opener Overview...

Page 14: ...llation Manual 14 G550 Circuit Board Layout 4 8 6 1 5 7 3 2 LED s Status Charging 1 3 2 Potientiometers Stall Force Adjustment Buttons Learn Code Set Limit 4 6 5 Fuses 15 Amp Fuse Connectors Buzzer Co...

Page 15: ...etracted is 32 5 inches Adjustable auto close timer OFF to 120 seconds and obstruction sensitivity Provisions made for digital keypads push buttons contact safety edge sensors and non contact pho toel...

Page 16: ...gate opener The distance between the gate opener actuator and the gate is also determined by the proper position of the mounting brackets NOTE Ensure a minimum 2 space exists between the gate and the...

Page 17: ...e direction a gate opens and closes is deter mined by standing inside the gated property and facing towards the gate Step 1 fig 12 Assemble the post mount bracket assembly by placing the pivot bracket...

Page 18: ...te Position the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assem bly so that the gate opener actuator is level with the horizontal cross member of the gate Tip Locate the gate opener actuator in approxim...

Page 19: ...NOTE Ensure the gate opener actuator and the pivot bracket do not bind in the gate open and gate closed positions If the proper clearance cannot be achieved turn over the pivot bracket and try a diff...

Page 20: ...he post bracket assembly Marking the bolt hole locations in the middle of each bolt slot permits slight adjustments to the mounting brackets Once you have marked the bolt hole locations on the gate an...

Page 21: ...or lag screws For tube or chain gates use U bolts Step 9 fig 19 With the gate in the desired closed position loosely fasten the gate stop plate to the middle of the gate between the top and bottom at...

Page 22: ...ctuator is level and securely mounted NOTE Zareba does not recommend mounting the actu ator in any way inconsistent with the illustration shown Use mounting holes and screws included to mount control...

Page 23: ...nitial installation the battery may not be charged adequately To ensure proper operation allow the battery to charge prior to operation The battery can be charged in one of two ways 1 Disconnect the b...

Page 24: ...h in the OFF position connect the battery wire harness to the battery by con necting the RED wire to the RED terminal on the battery and connecting the BLACK wire to the BLACK terminal on the battery...

Page 25: ...ER 1 SINGLE BLU terminal Connect the Gate Opener actuator to the Control Box CAUTION Ensure that the control box power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the control box to the gate opene...

Page 26: ...is in the closed position and the gate opens out from the property NOTE The optional push to open bracket is longer than the pivot bracket included with this kit and is required for this installation...

Page 27: ...inimum 2 clearance is maintained in the gate closed position remove the clev is pin from the gate bracket while holding the gate opener actuator and then close the gate Move the gate opener actuator s...

Page 28: ...to ensure proper spacing between the column and the opener If the proper spacing cannot be achieved using the push to open bracket in a pull to open installation the gate opener actuator must be insta...

Page 29: ...ulted to the OFF position as that is the setting for Pull to Open Pull to Open is where the gate swings into the property When the switch is in the ON position the system will work in Push to Open app...

Page 30: ...If the gate does not move repeat the process starting with Step 4 Step 8 Replace the control box cover NOTE The control box circuit board can learn and hold up to 10 different codes To clear all codes...

Page 31: ...switch in OFF position Step 2 To set the timer to close automatically after the gate has been opened set the DIP switches according to the table on page 29 Setting The Gate s Closed Limit Position Ne...

Page 32: ...ometer on the circuit board con trols the obstruction sensitivity or the amount of force the opener will apply to an obstruction before it auto matically stops and reverses direction of the gate after...

Page 33: ...Accessories connected to your system will draw additional power from the battery If using an accessory brand other than Zareba please refer to the manufacturer s manual If technical support is require...

Page 34: ...l codes If AC power is unavailable use a Zareba Solar Powered Battery Charger See Gate Opener Accessories on page 40 Step 1 Turn off power switch and unplug transformer Step 2 fig 39 Run the 16 gauge...

Page 35: ...self corrected the gate will complete the function of the last input received It is important that you allow the gate to self correct and do not press any input devices until the process is complete I...

Page 36: ...e gate opener actuator is disconnected from the control box your unit will automatically sound an alarm notifying you of unau thorized removal of the actuator A warning label on the gate opener actuat...

Page 37: ...If steps 1 3 do not reveal an existing problem please contact customer service The gate stops without reaching the fully closed position 1 Verify the gate frame is not experiencing an obstruc tion and...

Page 38: ...the gate to a fully closed position b Open the gate again to determine if the problem still exists c If the gate stops again before fully opening pro ceed to step 4 4 Follow the instructions for setti...

Page 39: ...ng an implied war ranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State PARTS AND SER...

Page 40: ...authorized guests informed of your pre set code Entering the correct code causes the gate to open or close The access code is easily modified In Ground Vehicle Sensor GS1 The sensor is buried near the...

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