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SETTING PARTY MODE (AUTO-CLOSE OVERRIDE)
This function is normally used when the gate is required to stay open but Auto-close function is active.
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To set the party mode, push and hold the gate’s trigger button until the gate starts to open.
Release the trigger. The gate will now stay open until it is reset into normal operating mode.
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To reset the gate into normal operating mode, push the gate’s trigger button twice within three
seconds. The gate will now operate as normal.
SETTING OVERCURRENT SENSITIVITY
The PC Board is designed to detect overcurrents. This means that if the gate hits an object or is ob-
structed it will see an increase in the electrical current and the gates will stop driving.
The results of the detected overcurrent will be different depending on what the gate is doing at the
time of the overcurrent.
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If the gate is closing and an overcurrent is detected the gate will stop and then re-open.
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If the gate is opening and an overcurrent is detected, the gate will stop and will not move until it
receives another trigger; the auto-close time is reached or the obstruction has been removed.
Setting the overcurrent sensitivity:
The sensitivity can be adjusted dependent on gate’s requirements. It must be noted that if the sensitiv-
ity is set too low, the gate will drive harder when an obstruction is encountered increasing the risk of
injury or damage to a vehicle/object. Before adjusting the sensitivity check that the gate is operating
correctly i.e. dirt, branches or garden growth hindering operation etc.
There are two pots found on the PC Board. One pot is to set the open sensitivity and the other is to set
the close sensitivity.
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To decrease sensitivity (usually because a heavier gate is being automated or due to wear and
tear over time) use a small flathead screwdriver and turn the pot clockwise. The adjustment should
be done in very small increments, until the desired sensitivity is achieved. Use
extreme caution
when setting the pots as this can cause severe injury or damage if the sensitivity is set too low.
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To increase sensitivity (usually because a very light gate is being automated) turn the pot anti-
clockwise. Take care not to set the pot too sensitive as this may cause the gate to overcurrent too
easily due to other external forces such as wind, small pebbles, leaves, sand etc.
CLOSED
POT
OPEN
POT
Flathead Screwdriver
