1.
Plug the photocell sensor cable to the back of the gate opener, behind the circuit board. You
should see a green input with the label: "MON-OPEN
,
MON-CLOSE, COMMON, MON-24VDC".
2.
Press the reset button on the gate operator control board.
3.
Use the two included mounting brackets to mount the photocell sensor on a post or wall OUTSIDE
your gate, 21" from the ground.
4.
Press the orange button on the photo eye to turn on the alignment laser.
5.
Mount the reflector to the opposite side. Make sure the alignment laser hits inside the circle of the
reflector. Figure A, Figure B
6.
Press the orange button on the photocell sensor to turn off the alignment laser. Important!
Al
ignment laser must be off. Figure C
Figure A
Reflector
Photosensor
Swing Gate
Swing Gate
Inside Property
Outside Property
The photocell sensor is a safety device that prevents the gate from
hitting a car when a gate is closing. The photocell sensor emits an
invisible infrared beam that detects when objects passes through.
Red laser inside
white circle
Figure B
Figure C
Step 6: Install the Photocell Sensor
Photocell
sensor
Reflector
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