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Connect Linear Actuator Cable to Control Board
The 8 pin plug on the linear actuator cable must connect to either the Gate 1 or Gate 2 connector on
the control board. Once cable is connected verify that the corresponding control switch for Gate 1 or
Gate 2 is turned ON. Gate 1 port is recommended for single gates or the closest gate in a dual gate
system.
Before connecting the actuator cable to the control board check the following:
- Verify that all previous steps were performed.
- Verify that the battery connections are correct red lead to positive and black lead to negative.
- Verify that nothing is in the path of the gate. If by chance it begins to move when power is applied,
be prepared to disconnect the actuator cable.
Ranger I (Single Gate)
- Locate the actuator cable and plug it into the Gate 1
actuator connector (see image) on the control board.
Ranger II (Dual Gates)
- Locate the closest gate’s actuator cable and plug it
into the Gate 1 actuator connector (see image) on the
control board.
- Locate the farthest gate’s actuator cable and plug it
into the Gate 2 actuator connector.
Ranger II (Dual Gates) with overlapping gates or electrical lock requiring gate delay. See section 19.
Operating Gate for the First time
Before operating the gate for the first time please verify the following items:
1.
Linear actuator is in the retracted position. If dual gate check both.
2.
Verify that DS1 switches on control board are set correctly for your installation
per the following chart:
Single Gate Systems
DS1 Switch 3 (Gate 1 enable) ON/Actuator plugged into Gate 1
Dual Gate Systems
Switch 3 & 4 ON
Locate the Open / Close command button on the Ranger control board. (see figure below) This button
will start the gate when pressed once; pressing it again will stop the gate.
Press and release the Open / Close button. The linear actuator should begin to extend.
Allow the gate to travel to the factory adjusted extend position. The gate should typically stop short of
the desired extended position.
Press and release the Open / Close button again. The linear actuator should begin to retract.
Allow the gate to travel to the factory adjusted retract position. The gate should typically be very close
to the desired retracted position.
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