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LA500PKGU

Single Arm Package

LA500DC

Primary 24 VDC Actuator Arm for single
swing gate applications

LA500DCS

Secondary 24 VDC Actuator Arm for dual
swing gate applications

LIGHT COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL DC

VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR

Model

LA500

INSTALLATION MANUAL

LiftMaster
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-1196

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THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY.

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This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on pedestrian passage gates.

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This model is intended for use in Class I, II, III and IV vehicular swing gate applications.

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Visit LiftMaster.com to locate a professional installing dealer in your area.

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This gate operator is compatible with MyQ

and S 2.0

accessories.

Summary of Contents for Liftmaster Elite LA500

Page 1: ...ter 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst IL 60126 1196 THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on pedestrian passage gates This model is intended for use in Class I II III and IV vehicular swing gate applications Visit LiftMaster com to locate a professional installing dealer in your ...

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Page 3: ... 9 POSITION THE BRACKETS 10 ATTACH THE BRACKETS 11 INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX 12 EARTH GROUND ROD 14 WIRE THE OPERATOR ARM TO THE CONTROL BOARD 14 DUAL GATES ONLY 15 INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION 18 INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION 19 POWER WIRING 20 FINISH INSTALL 22 ADJUSTMENT 22 LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT 22 OBSTRUCTION TEST 24 PROGRAMMING 25 REMOTE CONTROLS NOT PROVIDED 25 LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWA...

Page 4: ...ator is provided with Type A The installer is required to install additional entrapment protection devices in each entrapment zone HORIZONTAL SLIDE AND SWING GATE OPERATOR GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION TYPES Type A Inherent built into the operator entrapment protection system Type B1 Non contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors Type B2 Contact sensors such as edge sensors This vehicular...

Page 5: ...er activation must be located at least 6 feet 1 8 m away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching 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 Exception Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel e g fire police may be placed ...

Page 6: ...w astm org 3 1 2 All openings shall be designed guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 72 in 1 83 m above grade whichever is less to prevent a 2 1 4 in 57 mm diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position The gate panel shall include the entire...

Page 7: ...al Control Box for Solar Applications Model XLSOLARCONTU Required for solar installations batteries not included Requires two 33AH batteries battery tray and solar battery harness refer to accessories Post Bracket Gate Bracket MODEL LA500DCS ONLY Terminal Block Connector Junction Box Extension Cable Watertight Connector 2 INTRODUCTION Gate Operator Gate Operator Key 2 Post Bracket Gate Bracket OPT...

Page 8: ...er 24 Vdc 500mA max for ON SW switched Solar Power Max 24 Vdc at 60 watts max Maximum Gate Weight Length 1600 lbs 725 7kg 8 ft 2 4 m 800 lbs 362 9 kg 16 ft 4 9 m 600 lbs 272 2 kg 18 ft 5 5 m 90 Degree Travel Time 15 18 seconds Maximum Travel Range 115 degrees Maximum Daily Cycle Rate 300 cycles day Maximum Duty Cycle Continuous Operating Temperature 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Expansion Board Provi...

Page 9: ...ils Install warning signs on both sides of the gate Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 standards refer to page 4 Gate must fit specifications of operator refer to specifications Inside Property Entrapment Danger Warning Signs SAFETY GATE SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation Trench and install conduit Before trenching contact u...

Page 10: ...ight Conduit Not provided NOTE Power and control wiring MUST be run in separate conduits DUAL GATE Earth Ground Rod Check national and local codes for proper depth Warning Sign Photoelectric Sensors Earth Ground Rod Check national and local codes for proper depth Photoelectric Sensors Warning Sign Warning Sign NOTE One or more non contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or ob...

Page 11: ...TION TIPS Weld a horizontal bar across entire gate on any installation for strength Make sure that the operator is mounted level or it will not function properly Make sure there is slack in the operator cable DO s DON Ts DO NOT install upside down DO NOT install next to sprinklers or any area that may expose the bottom of operator to water DO NOT install on uphill or downhill gates DO NOT install ...

Page 12: ...l rod and tack weld the post bracket in the desired vertical position 7 Position a level on the post bracket and measure 35 1 2 inches 90 2 cm over from the center hole of the post bracket and mark the location on the gate Figure 2 8 Measure 2 1 4 inches 6 4 cm down from the previous mark and center the bracket on this mark Figure 3 Tack weld the gate bracket in this position NOTES There should on...

Page 13: ...need additional reinforcement by welding flat stock as shown 5 Attach the operator to the post bracket with the bolt mounting plate and nut as shown 6 Attach gate bracket to operator with the bolt washer and nut as shown Tighten the nut until it reaches the bottom of the gate bracket then turn the nut a half turn making sure not to overtighten Make sure the trolley does not reach the fully open or...

Page 14: ...box 2 Disconnect the Main Board connector from the expansion board 3 Remove the expansion board by removing the screws 4 Select the mounting holes according to your application and remove the knockouts using a screwdriver and hammer 5 Secure the control box to mounting surface A Wall or Column Use the provided screws 4 B Post Use U bolts and rubber washers not provided to ensure a watertight seal ...

Page 15: ...P 3 continued INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet 1 52 m of the gate operator Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception Make sure the control box is level NOTE The Large Metal Solar Control Box Model XLSOLARCONTU does not have the electrical outlets or the expansion board shown in the images WALL OR COLUMN MOUNT 1 O...

Page 16: ... connected in a later step NOTE If the operator is not grounded properly the range of the remote controls will be reduced Operator Cable Control Box 12 Gauge Wire Earth Ground Rod Within 3 0 9 m of control box Check national and local codes for proper depth Watertight Connector control board Connector Connector Nut To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH ANY maintenance to the operator or in ...

Page 17: ... release the LEARN button again on the secondary control board The yellow NETWORK LED will light 7 Press and release the CLOSE test button to assign this operator as network secondary Both operators will beep and the yellow NETWORK LEDs will turn off indicating programming is successful STEP 6 DUAL GATES ONLY There are two options for dual gate communication wired or wireless Follow the directions...

Page 18: ... screws 4 and set aside 3 Select holes to be used for mounting and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer Drill two holes in the junction box large enough for the watertight connectors 4 Mount the junction box within 3 feet 0 9 m of second operator 5 Route operator cable and extension cable through watertight connector nut and watertight connector 6 Insert the cables and watertight connectors in...

Page 19: ...used in applications where a mag lock solenoid lock or decorative overlay would require one gate to close before the other The control box with the LOCK BIPART DELAY switch ON will delay from the close limit when opening and be the first to close from the open limit SYNCHRONIZED CLOSE The BIPART DELAY is also used in applications where one gate travels a longer distance than the other To synchroni...

Page 20: ...lumns NON CONTACT SENSORS If the photoelectric sensor beam gets blocked while the gate is moving the gate will stop and reverse The gate will not be able to travel in that direction until the obstruction is cleared Monitored photoelectric sensors MUST be used If a monitored photoelectric sensor is not working or loses power or the beam is blocked then ALL gate operation in that direction will stop...

Page 21: ...is for photoelectric sensor or edge sensor entrapment protection for the open direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate opening the gate will reverse for 4 seconds then stop This input will be disregarded during gate closing EXPANSION BOARD NOT PROVIDED EYE ONLY and COM Open or Close Direction Photoelectric Sensors the functionality is based on the switch settings located next to the ter...

Page 22: ...ut 4 Ensure the 120 240 plug is connected to either the 120 or 240 Vac connector on the EMI board depending on your application Factory default is 120 Vac 5 Connect the ground wire to the ground screw on the back of the toroid assembly 6 Connect the white wire from the toroid assembly to NEUTRAL using a wire nut 7 Connect the black wire from the toroid assembly to HOT using a wire nut 8 Replace th...

Page 23: ... the toroid assembly 7 Connect the white wire from the toroid assembly to NEUTRAL using a wire nut 8 Connect the black wire from the toroid assembly to HOT using a wire nut 9 Replace the toroid assembly and tighten the screws Ensure the wires are not pinched 10 Connect a jumper between the positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the other battery 11 Connect the red wire from t...

Page 24: ... adjustment After ANY adjustments are made the safety reversal system MUST be tested Gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT INTRODUCTION Your operator is designed with electronic controls to make travel limit and force adjustments easy The adjustments allow you to program where the gate will stop in the open and close position The electronic controls sense the ...

Page 25: ... mode 3 Press and hold the MOVE GATE buttons to move the gate to the open or close limit 4 Press and release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set 5 Press and hold the MOVE GATE button to move the gate to the other limit 6 Press and release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set The operator will exit limit setting mode 7 Cycle the g...

Page 26: ...lly reverse direction of the gate for a short time and then stop the gate After any adjustments are made test the operator 1 Open and close the gate with the test buttons ensuring that the gate is stopping at the proper open and close limit positions 2 Place a solid object between the open gate and a rigid structure Ensure that the gate the solid object and the rigid structure can withstand the fo...

Page 27: ...in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which...

Page 28: ...ateway 3 Create an online account by visiting www myliftmaster com 4 Register the LiftMaster Internet Gateway 5 Use an internet enabled computer or smartphone to add devices The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will stay in learn mode for three minutes 6 Press the Learn button twice on the primary operator the operator will beep as it enters learn mode The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will pair to the o...

Page 29: ...ning For DUAL GATE site set to ON for gate that delays upon opening For DUAL GATE site set to ON for gate that delays upon opening Aux Relay Out Open Limit Switch Typically not required Use with SAMS Sequence Access Management System 1 Use with SAMS Sequence Access Management System 2 Connect Gate Open indicator e g light 1 Use with SAMS Sequence Access Management System 2 Connect Gate Open indica...

Page 30: ...RN button is for programming remote controls and the network 7 TIMER TO CLOSE dial The TIMER TO CLOSE TTC dial can be set to automatically close the gate after a specified time period The TTC is factory set to OFF If the TTC is set to the OFF position then the gate will remain open until the operator receives another command from a control Rotate the TIMER TO CLOSE dial to the desired setting The ...

Page 31: ...the release lever 3 Remove the key and store in a safe place The operator is now engaged RESET BUTTON The reset button is located on the side of the control box and serves several functions Press the reset button to stop a moving gate during a normal open close cycle like a stop button Press the reset button once while the gate is in open position to disable the Timer to Close The gate will stay i...

Page 32: ...bent in an awkward position Remove any obstructions Press the reset button to shut off the alarm and reset the operator After the operator is reset normal functions will resume The operator alarm will beep 3 times with a command if the battery is low REMOTE CONTROL SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL SBC FUNCTIONALITY Once the remote control has been programmed the operator will operate as follows When gate is ...

Page 33: ...al shadow loop detector when loop is positioned under the swing of the gate Holds open gate at open limit Only active when the gate is at the OPEN limit disregarded at all other times Pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit INTERRUPT 2 Terminals This input is used for photoelectric sensors and external interrupt loop detector when loop is on the outside of the gate Holds open gate at open limit Stops ...

Page 34: ...TCHED 24 Vdc voltage out to power accessories always ON MAGLOCK 2 Terminals N C and COM Relay contact output Normally closed N C output for maglocks Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run Relay is off when motor is off SOLENOID 2 Terminals N O and COM Normally open N O output for solenoid locks Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run Relay is off when...

Page 35: ...LAY switches as needed to obtain the desired function as shown on the following page 6 EYE EDGE Switches Set the EYE EDGE switches as needed to obtain the desired OPEN or CLOSE functionality 7 1 2 and 3 LEDs LEDs indicating the status of the EYE EDGE inputs Also used to check the firmware version of the expansion board 1 Locate the 1 2 and 3 LEDs on the expansion board 2 Disconnect AC DC power to ...

Page 36: ...or light low voltage Pre Motion Delay ON OFF OFF Energizes 3 seconds before gate motion and remains energized during gate motion The onboard alarm will sound For an additional audible or visual display connect an external buzzer or light low voltage Energizes 3 seconds before gate motion and remains energized during gate motion For an additional audible or visual display connect an external buzzer...

Page 37: ... 4 terminals total Stop command stops a moving gate Hard stop maintained switch overrides Open and Close commands and resets alarm condition If maintained pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit Overrides an Open or Close command F Exit Loop Input 2 terminals Loop wire connection for plug in loop detector when loop is inside secured area near gate Open command opens a closed gate Soft open maintained ...

Page 38: ...erly MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power AC or solar and battery and locking out the power via the operator power switch Upon completion of maintenance the area MUST be cleared and secured ...

Page 39: ...e following page for an explanation of each code CODE SEQUENCE NUMBER The first number shown is the most recent code example 01 The display will show the sequence of codes that occurred starting with 01 and going up to code 20 TO EXIT Press and release the STOP button to exit The display will also time out after two minutes of inactivity TO RESET THE CODE HISTORY 1 Press and hold the STOP button f...

Page 40: ...Too much voltage on the battery Check harness Make sure there is NOT a 24V battery on a 12V system YES 41 Battery overcurrent Possible short of the battery charge harness Check harness Make sure you do NOT have a 12V battery on a 24V system YES 42 No battery at boot up Check battery connections and installation Replace batteries if depleted to less than 20V on a 24V system or less than 10V on a 12...

Page 41: ...or canceling TTC 72 OPEN EYE EDGE triggered causing reversal or preventing opening 73 CLOSE EYE INTERRUPT triggered causing reversal preventing close or resetting TTC IF an obstruction occurred no action required If an obstruction did NOT occur check alignment inputs and wiring on expansion board NO 74 CLOSE EYE EDGE triggered causing reversal and preventing close or canceling TTC 75 OPEN EYE EDGE...

Page 42: ...ve BLINK Input active on other operator LOCK OFF Maglock relay inactive ON Maglock relay active STATUS LEDS INPUT POWER OFF OFF state ON AC charger or Solar power available BATT CHARGING OFF Not charging ON Three stage battery charging TIMER OFF The timer is disabled ON The timer is enabled MEDIUM BLINK 1 blink per second The timer is running FAST BLINK 2 blinks per second The timer is paused FAST...

Page 43: ...air gate as needed Operator does not respond to a wired control command example Open Close SBC etc a Check Open and Close command input LEDs b Stop button is active c Reset button is stuck d If on battery power only low or dead batteries e Entrapment Protection Device active f Vehicle loop detector or vehicle probe active a Check all Open and Close inputs for a stuck on input b Check Stop button i...

Page 44: ...nsor causes moving gate to stop and may reverse direction b Replace defective photoelectric sensor Retest that obstructing photoelectric sensor causes moving gate to stop and may reverse direction Edge Sensor does not stop or reverse gate a Incorrect edge sensor wiring b Defective edge sensor a Check edge sensor wiring Retest that activating edge sensor causes moving gate to stop and reverse direc...

Page 45: ...ction b Replace defective control board Quick Close not working correctly a Quick Close setting incorrect b Interrupt loop detector c Defective Expansion board a Check that Quick Close setting is ON b Check operation of Interrupt Loop detector c Replace defective Expansion board Anti Tailgating not working correctly a Anti Tail setting incorrect b Interrupt loop detector c Defective Expansion boar...

Page 46: ...p View Closed Gate Open Gate PUSH TO OPEN Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement Not provided Back Steel Bracket Reinforce if necessary Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement Not provided Post Install Column Install NOTE Weld Rebar Behind Gate Hinges for Maximum Strength PULL TO OPEN Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Top View Top View Back Steel Plates for Reinforcement N...

Page 47: ...etal Control Box for Solar Applications Model XLSOLARCONTU A minimum of two 10W solar panels in series Model SOLPNL10W12V A maximum of six 10W solar panels Model SOLPNL10W12V Configuration of three sets of two 10W paralleled panels put in series Two 33AH Batteries Model A12330SGLPK Solar Battery Harness Model K94 37236 Battery Tray Model K10 36183 7AH Battery Requirements Standard Control Box for ...

Page 48: ... CYCLES PER DAY DUAL GATE 10W SOLAR PANEL Must use 24V solar panel 5 22 24 13 14 15 19 20 11 20 17 19 40 10 12 60 20W SOLAR PANEL Two 10W 12V panels in series 5 48 57 29 34 12 14 15 44 52 25 30 10 20 42 50 23 28 50 30 38 13 17 100 13 19 40W SOLAR PANEL Two 20W 12V panels in series 5 91 129 55 78 23 32 15 86 124 51 73 19 29 20 84 121 49 71 17 27 100 49 83 18 37 200 11 40 60W SOLAR PANEL Must use 24...

Page 49: ...PS Tall trees or buildings that do not shade the solar panel s in the summer could shade the solar panel s during the winter months when the sun sits lower in the sky The area around the solar panel s should be clear of shadows or obstructions to the sun for a 180 arc east to west Wire runs should be kept as short as possible The solar panel s can be located up to 100 feet 30 48 m from the operato...

Page 50: ...acket on mounting surface Mark and drill holes 2 Insert two bolts into the track located on the back of the solar panel s 3 Slide bolts in track away from bolt hole and align both bolts 4 Secure solar panel s to solar bracket using two washered nuts 5 Secure solar panel s assembly to mounting surface using appropriate hardware Mounting Surface Mounting Surface Mounted Panel Must Face South DIAGNOS...

Page 51: ...ess to the positive terminal of one battery Connect the longer black wire from the J15 plug new wire harness to the negative terminal of the other battery 4 Apply power by plugging the J15 plug new solar wire harness into the J15 input on the control board NOTE You may see a small spark when plugging the J15 plug into the board J15 BATT DC POWER J15 BATT DC POWER Red Wire Black Wire J15 Plug new w...

Page 52: ... Cycle the gate open and close This automatically sets the force When limits are set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode ADJUST THE LIMITS If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting mode after resetting each limit Set the Close Limit Only 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode ...

Page 53: ...gement System SAMS are programmable relays used to determine the order in which more than one control device operates across an opening For example where a swing gate and a barrier gate are both used the swing gate may be set to open all the way before the barrier gate activates An example of SAMS wiring is shown below Dipswitch settings for AUX Relay 1 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 ON Main Board Expansion Board ...

Page 54: ...94 34778 Wire harness between main control board and expansion board GATE OPERATOR ARM ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 11 LA500DC Primary Arm 12 KSWG 0623 Rear Connector with Pin 13 41ASWG 0119 Release Keys 14 Q230 Steel Bracket Mounting Plates 15 Q232 Bottom Washer and Nut 16 K94 36591 Junction Box with Cable NOT SHOWN K77 36389 Hardware Bag NOT SHOWN K74 34696 3 Large Metal Control Box Only K74 368...

Page 55: ...er Run Kit Black Black Red White Ground Primary Operator Secondary Operator Black Red Transformer Optional Piezo Alarm White White Purple Reset Switch Red Black Loop Detector Attach to Outlet Metal Chassis With a Single Screw Attach to Outlet Metal Chassis With a Single Screw EXPANSION BOARD Field Wiring Wire Loop Wire Loop Wire Loop Field Wiring EDGE OR EYE EDGE OR EYE EYE Field Wiring Photoelect...

Page 56: ...eld Wiring Wire Loop Wire Loop Wire Loop Brown Purple Transformer 200 VA Bridge Rectiﬁer Wire Nut Gray Blue Primary Operator Secondary Operator Black Red Yellow White Red Orange Black Red Input Power Connection with transformer kit EMI FILTER SURGE PROTECTION BOARD Switch 5A Breaker Black Black Red White Ground Transformer EXPANSION BOARD Yellow Blue Black Red Field Wiring EDGE OR EYE EDGE OR EYE ...

Page 57: ...ROUND MONITORED EDGE 4 FT Model WR4 WRAPAROUND ROUND MONITORED EDGE 5 FT Model WR5 WRAPAROUND ROUND MONITORED EDGE 6 FT Model WR6 Available November 2015 Available early 2016 REMOTE CONTROLS LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your application needs Single button to 4 button visor or key chain The following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured...

Page 58: ...20W12V 20 Watt 12V MAGNETIC GATE LOCK Outdoor magnetic lock transformer junction box mounting plate and hardware Not for use with Solar Applications Must be powered separately Model MG1300 12 24 Vdc TRANSFORMER Model APOW3 WIRELESS COMMERCIAL KEYPAD Durable wireless keypad with blue LED backlight metal keypad zinc alloy metal front cover and 5 year 9V lithium battery Security 2 0 compatible Model ...

Page 59: ...ON TO THE 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE EXCEPT THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE LA500DC WHICH IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD FOR THE LA500DC AND NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES WILL EXIST OR APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you THIS LIMITED WARRA...

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