Chamberlain RSL12VDC Installation Manual

Chamberlain RSL12VDC Installation Manual

Residental dc vehicular slide gate operator

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADJUSTMENT WIRING DIAGRAM LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT ............18 REPAIR PARTS PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) ..........20 ACCESSORIES LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY (NOT PROVIDED) .................21 WARRANTY ERASE ALL CODES ................21 ERASE LIMITS ..................21 TO REMOVE AND ERASE MONITORED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES ....................21 OPERATION CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW .............22...
  • Page 3: Usage Class

    SAFETY USAGE CLASS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families. CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings...
  • Page 4: Safety Installation Information

    SAFETY SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not operator is only one component.
  • Page 5: Gate Construction Information

    SAFETY GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 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.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION CARTON INVENTORY NOT SHOWN: Documentation Packet, Chain #41 - 30 feet, Eye Bolt Kit Cover Warning Signs (2) and Warranty Card Operator Battery 12 Vdc 7AH...
  • Page 7: Operator Specifications

    INTRODUCTION OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS This model is intended for use in vehicular slide gate applications: Usage Classification Class I & II Main AC Supply 120 Vac, .5 Amps (6.5 Amps including Accessory Outlets) System Operating Voltage 12 Vdc Battery Run / Battery Backup Accessory Power 12 Vdc, 500mA max.
  • Page 8: Site Preparation

    INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. CONDUIT & CONCRETE PAD SAFETY Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any Conduit must be UL approved for low and high voltage. Consider entrapment or safety conditions encountered in your gate the operator placement BEFORE installing the pad or post.
  • Page 9: Overview Of Typical Installation

    INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION Identify your installation type (refer to the Appendix in the back of the manual for more information). NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving.
  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Pinch points MUST be guarded at ALL times. Install enclosed-style • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone gate tracks and roller guards. who may come near a moving gate.
  • Page 11: Concrete Pad And Operator Attachment

    INSTALLATION STEP 2 CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR ATTACHMENT Check the national and local building codes before installation. 1. Install the electrical conduit. 2. Pour a concrete pad (reinforced concrete is recommended). The concrete pad should be 6 inches above the ground and deeper than the frost line.
  • Page 12: Install Entrapment Protection

    INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving who may come near a moving gate. gate and RIGID objects, such as posts or walls. •...
  • Page 13: Earth Ground Rod

    INSTALLATION STEP 4 continued... INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices Close Photoelectric Sensors depending on the specific device and how the device will function. Refer to the wiring diagram or the specific entrapment protection device manual for more information.
  • Page 14: Power Wiring

    INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator • ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual. MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power (AC •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION STEP 6 continued... POWER WIRING 7AH BATTERY 1. Unplug the transformer. 2. Unplug the J15 plug labeled BATT on the control board by squeezing the plug and pulling it from the control board. This disconnects the ac/dc power to the control board. 3.
  • Page 16: Dual Gates Only

    INSTALLATION STEP 7 DUAL GATES ONLY There are two options for dual gate communication: wired or wireless. Follow the directions according to your application. Do not use wired and wireless communication simultaneously. Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. WIRELESS DUAL GATES TO ACTIVATE THE WIRELESS FEATURE: 1.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION STEP 7 continued... DUAL GATES ONLY WIRED DUAL GATES Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. Disconnect ALL power to the operator and unplug the J15 plug from the DUAL GATE WIRE TYPE (SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR CABLE) control board.
  • Page 18: Install The Cover

    INSTALLATION STEP 8 INSTALL THE COVER 1. Slide the cover over the operator. 2. Align the hole in the cover with the threaded hole in the operator's chassis and secure the cover with the provided 5/16-18 screw. 5/16-18 Screw The basic installation is complete.
  • Page 19: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons • NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or sticking gate.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued... FINE TUNE THE FORCE The FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force in cases where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. Based on the length and weight of the gate it may be necessary to make additional force adjustments.
  • Page 21: Programming

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) A total of 50 Security✚ 2.0™ remote controls and 2 keyless entries (1 LEARN PIN for each keyless entry) can be programmed to the operator. When programming a third keyless entry to the operator, the first keyless entry XMITTER will be erased to allow the third keyless entry to be programmed.
  • Page 22: Liftmaster Internet Gateway (Not Provided)

    The status as shown by the LiftMaster Internet Gateway app will be either “open” or “closed”. The gate operator can then be controlled through the...
  • Page 23: Operation

    Error Code Display: The error code display will show the operator type, firmware version, and error codes. The operator type will display as "SL" followed by a "12" which indicates the operator type as RSL12VDC. The firmware version will show after the operator type, example "1.2".
  • Page 24: Reset Switch

    OPERATION RESET SWITCH The reset switch is located on the front of the operator and serves several functions. NORMAL OPERATION Toggling the reset switch will stop a moving gate during a normal open/ close cycle, like a stop button. The operator does not need to be reset after doing this.
  • Page 25: Accessory Wiring

    ACCESSORY WIRING EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICES EXIT (2 Terminals) This input is a soft open command (maintained switch does not override (control board) external safeties and does not reset alarm condition). Used for exit probe, Exit telephone entry, external exit loop detector, or any device that would command the gate to open.
  • Page 26: Locks

    ACCESSORY WIRING LOCKS (control board) MAGLOCK (2 Terminals, N.C. and COM) Maglock 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. NOTE: For AC power install a Siemens S10K30 MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) or equivalent.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    NOTE: The operator should be on a separate fused line of adequate capacity. • ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a LiftMaster professional. • NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the •...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. servicing operator. ERROR CODES NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug. TO VIEW THE ERROR CODES OPEN, CLOSE, &...
  • Page 29 Loop Error - Failure or missing exit loop (SHORT Check loop wiring throughout connection. May be a short in the loop, or OPEN - LiftMaster Plug-in Loop Detector only) or an open connection in the loop. Loop Error - Failure or missing shadow loop Check loop wiring throughout connection.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES continued... Some errors are saved in the error code history and some are not. If an error is not saved it will briefly appear on the error code display as it occurs, then disappear. Error Code Meaning Solution Saved OPEN EYE/EDGE held more than 3 minutes...
  • Page 31: Control Board Leds

    TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS STATUS LEDS INPUT LEDS INPUT OFF state SBC INPUT Input inactive POWER AC charger or Solar power Input active available BLINK Input active on other operator BATT Not charging FIRE DEPT Input inactive CHARGING Three stage battery charging INPUT Input active TIMER...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator does not a) No power to control board a) Check AC and battery power run and error code b) Open fuse b) Check fuses display not on. c) If on battery power only, low or dead batteries c) Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d) Defective control board d) Replace defective control board...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Obstruction in a) Force adjustment needed a) Refer to the Adjustment section to conduct the obstruction test and perform gate's path does not the proper force adjustment that is needed. cause gate to stop and reverse Photoelectric a) Incorrect photoelectric sensor wiring...
  • Page 34 Insufficient panel wattage a) Add more solar panels enough cycles per day b) Excessive accessory power draw b) Reduce the accessory power draw by using LiftMaster low power accessories c) Old batteries c) Replace batteries d) Solar panels are not getting enough...
  • Page 35: Appendix

    APPENDIX TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS STANDARD INSTALLATION The illustration is an example of a standard installation. Gate Rail Stop (Inside Property) Gate Rail Stop REAR INSTALLATION The illustration is an example of a rear installation. Gate Rail Stop (Inside Property) Gate Rail Stop...
  • Page 36: Determine Location For Concrete Pad And Operator

    APPENDIX STEP 1 REAR INSTALLATION DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR REAR INSTALLATION ONLY 4" (10 cm) 1. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate or near the back of the gate (in the OPEN position). The space between the gate and the output sprocket must be a minimum of 4 24"...
  • Page 37 32˚F. Solar panels should be cleaned on a regular basis for best performance to ensure proper operation. SOLAR USAGE GUIDE The RSL12VDC has best in class solar performance due to highly efficient electronics that draw very little power while the gate is not in use (standby). Typical System Standby Battery System Configuration Current Consumption (mA) 4.2 mA...
  • Page 38 APPENDIX STEP 6 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) SOLAR USAGE GUIDE SOLAR ZONES NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE SOLAR GATE CYCLES PER DAY BATTERY ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 CURRENT DRAW (6 Hrs sunlight/day) (4 Hrs Sunlight/day) (2 Hrs Sunlight/day) (mA) 7AH battery Two 7AH 33AH battery 7AH battery...
  • Page 39 APPENDIX STEP 6 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket facing due south. Use a compass to determine direction. The solar panel(s) should be mounted in an area clear of all obstructions and shading from buildings and trees.
  • Page 40 APPENDIX STEP 6 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) INSTALL THE SOLAR PANEL 1. Position solar bracket 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. Mounting Surface 4.
  • Page 41: Dual Gate Settings

    Bi-Part Delay Bi-Part Delay: ON (will Bi-Part Delay: OFF (will Switch open last and close first) open first and close last) LiftMaster Program to primary Internet Gateway operator. Tandem Mode: OFF Tandem Mode: OFF Garage and Gate Program to primary...
  • Page 42: Limit Setup With A Remote Control

    APPENDIX LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control, first you will need a 3-button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. Refer to the Programming section. INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT ADJUST THE LIMITS For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting...
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. operator. Antenna ector Diagnostics LOOPDETLM ) Coaxial Antenna Cable EXPLANATION CONTROL BOARD Normal Operation...
  • Page 44: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS INDIVIDUAL PARTS ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NOT SHOWN K73-37060 Chassis 29-NP712 Battery, 7AH, 12 Vdc K13-37061 Operator Cover with labels K74-30762 Two 7AH batteries K76-34697-3 APS Encoder, 12V K94-37267 Battery Harness (for 7AH batteries) K16-GT2-9 Timing Belt, 3M K94-37236 Battery Harness (for 33AH batteries) K17-37318...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 46: Accessories

    REMOTE CONTROLS The vehicle sensing probe is buried in the ground LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your and can detect a car as it approaches and will then application needs. Single-button to 4-button, visor or key chain. The open the gate.
  • Page 47 ACCESSORIES MISCELLANEOUS BATTERIES Gate access system batteries replace or upgrade the gate operator LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ® batteries. One 12 Vdc battery is required for each gate operator. Do not Internet enabled accessory which connects to the mix 7AH and 33AH batteries within a gate operator.
  • Page 48: Warranty

    THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LiftMaster warrants to the first purchaser of this product, for the structure in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of THREE years from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing.

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