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- Page 3 © USAutomatic, LTD, 2008 rev. N/C A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . N o p a r t o f t h i s m a y b e r e p r o d u c e d b y a n y m e a n s w i t h o u t t h e e x p r e s s e d w r i t t e n c o n s e n t o f t h e p u b l i s h e r .
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Splicing for Ranger 500 S Linear Ac t u a to r Cab le if N e eded ..... . . -
Page 5: I Mp O R Tan C E O F A Pro P Er Ly D E Sig N Ed G A Te / G En Er A L R Eq U Ireme N T S
IMPORTANCE OF A PROPERLY DESIGNED GATE. USAutomatic, LTD is not responsible for any damage to a gate in which the gate operator is installed. A poorly installed or misadjusted gate could be damaged. It is the responsibility of the installer to verify proper gate installation prior to operator installation. -
Page 6: P Ar T S In Cluded
PARTS INCLUDED Ranger 500 S part number 020510 Ranger Actuator Ranger Actuator Gate Bracket Bracket Pro Support Bracket Pro Part # 610110 Part # 610420 Part # 610425 1 per 3/8 x 16 serrated hex nut 3/8 x 2 ½” shoulder bolt... -
Page 7: Gate Qualifications/Applications
The wireless keypad design allows for 2 to 5 digit access codes and memory is retained, if battery is removed. USAutomatic strongly recommends this package to reduce the possibility of premature battery drain that may be caused by other receiver packages. -
Page 8: M O U N T In G S It E Rev I Ew / R An G Er Ins Ta L L Ed Pho To
6 watt solar panel installation. If additional panels are installed additional cycles will be available. Model Type REGION 1 REGION 2 REGION 3 Ranger 500 S single gate 10 cycles per day 40 cycles per day 60 cycles per day Ranger 500 D dual gate... - Page 9 Installing Actuator Support Bracket & Actuator Bracket (Pull To Open) * Bo lt on b rack e ts shown op tion al The picture in figure 2 is a Pull to Open installation. When determining the location of the actuator pivot point all measurements should be made from the center of the hinge.
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Page 10: Preparing Ranger Control Box For Installation
Installing Gate Bracket to Linear Actuator Figure 4 See figure 4 Install manual release pin, gate bracket and manual release clip to linear actuator extension rod end. Installing Gate Bracket to Gate (Pull to Open Only) Important: The linear actuator was shipped from the factory set to the fully retracted position. To determine where the gate bracket will be installed follow the steps below: The linear actuator should be connected to the actuator bracket at this point. -
Page 11: Installing Ranger Control Box
Mounting Holes 4 Places Splicing for Ranger 500 S Linear Actuator Cable (if needed) The Ranger linear actuator comes with 8 feet of cable. Avoid splicing this cable if possible. If the control box must be located in such a way that splicing is required follow the guidelines below to avoid problems. -
Page 12: R An G Er B A T Te R Y In S Ta L L A Tio
Determining Charge Device Location (AC or Solar) The USAutomatic charge device being used is equipped with a DC plug for easy connection to the charge controller. Loosen cable gland nut and route the cable from the charge device into the control box (see figure 14). -
Page 13: Optimizing Solar Panel Location
Transformer Installation: (supplied with operator) The transformer supplied is a low voltage UL approved transformer for this type of application. If replacement becomes necessary replace with USAutomatic part # 520008 Failure to use the proper transformer can damage the charge controller. - Page 14 1. L.E.D. DISPLAY OTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS No Power on Charger – Check the transformer Supply Adaptor First 3 seconds upon Charger/Controller powered from Battery or Supplied Plug-in, or the Solar Panel for proper connection. Power Supply, the Battery Status Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) Flashes. 3.
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Page 15: Ranger Quick Connect Harness Final Installation
Linear Actuator Cable installation With the control box installed route the linear actuator cable into the bottom of the control box using the 1 ¼” hole in the rear bottom. Slide the hole plug that is installed on the linear actuator cable into the control box hole and snap in place (see page 10 figure 14). -
Page 16: Und Ers T An D In G Sen S I T Iv It Y Adj U S Tme N Ts And En Tra P Me N T A La
Understanding Sensitivity Adjustments and Entrapment Alarm Gate 1 and Gate 2 sensitivity adjustments are located on the left edge of the control Figure 20 board (see figure 20). Sensitivity is the primary safety control designed into the control board. The adjustment dials control the amount of pressure the gate can apply to an object, before the gate will stop and reverse direction. -
Page 17: Installing Safety Signs
Adjusting Close Limit Utilizing Nudge Technique Nudge adjustment: (on ly a pp lie s wh en a dju st ing c lo se lim it) 1. Turn on control dip switches 3 and 4 2. Connect linear actuator cable to Gate 1 on control board 3. -
Page 18: Ranger 500 D Gate 2 Kit Installation
Control Switches Functions Auto close enable – Turns on the auto close feature. Gate will close from any position. Switch 1 Do not turn this feature on unless safety devices are installed (see page 22) for details. Operating direction reverse – Turn “ON” for Push to Open installation only. Switch 2 Gate 1 enable –... -
Page 19: Op Era T Ing Ga T E 2 For The F Irs T T I Me A N D F In A L Adjustme N T
5. If installing conduit attach ½” adapter to junction box. If not, cut rubber knock out (supplied) to fit cable. 6. Install Gate 2 extension cable into the junction box (see figure 28). 7. Using supplied wire nuts connect the 5 wires matching the wire colors (see figure 29). 8. -
Page 20: P R O G R A M Min G Tr Ans Mi T T Er And Recei V
Programming Transmitter and Receiver (model 433DSR2LC): Operating frequency 433 MHz. Receiver can store up to 42 unique transmitter dipswitch code settings. Transmitter P1 Button P2 Button Battery Compartment Figure 32 Door Receiver Transmitter Setup: (It is recommended that the dipswitch code be changed from the default factory setting) Open the battery compartment door and locate the dipswitches. -
Page 21: P Ro G Ra Mmin G W Ir E L Es S K E Ypad
Erasing Single Transmitter from Receiver Memory: The dipswitch settings of the transmitter to be deleted must be known. If known follow the steps below. 1. Set the dipswitches in a transmitter to match the switch settings of the transmitter code to delete. 2. - Page 22 Changing Keypad Security Code: This keypad has a virtual dipswitch used to create your Security Code. The virtual dipswitch contains nine 3-position switches. To ensure neighboring keypads do not interfere with each other, the virtual switches should be positioned in a random pattern, using the following procedure. Example of random positioning of the virtual dipswitches to create a Security Code is shown below.
- Page 23 Accessory Information Garage Door Receiver Information: Part number 030214 The receiver provided with the Ranger gate operator operates at 433 MHZ and might or might not be compatible with your garage door. If receiver frequency is not compatible the optional “Garage Door Receiver kit”...
- Page 24 Photo Eye: (Send and receive) Part number 550010 The photo eye is a secondary safety device. It produces a beam between the 2 units. When the beam is broken it will keep the gate from closing. It requires wires to be connected to both units (20 gauge) for operation. Typically a swing gate needs two sets of photo eyes for the best area protection (see figure 33).
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Page 25: Sa F Ety Sec Tio N
SA F ETY SEC TIO N USAutomatic gate operators are certified to UL325 Vehicular Class I, II, III and IV swing gate standards. UL325 identifies four different classes of gate operators these classes are listed below: Class I: Residential vehicular gate operator- vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one to four single family dwellings or a garage or parking area associated therewith. -
Page 26: P Er Io D I C S Erv I
All safety features required by UL 325 are incorporated in the capabilities of all USAutomatic Control boards and should be utilized, including but not limited to, safety edges, photo electric eyes, reverse sensing. Cautions - Very Important Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving. Wait until the gate comes to a complete stop. -
Page 27: T Ro U B Le Sh O O T In G Gu Id
Troubleshooting Guide Outline NOTE: Gate 2 is defined as the gate on the other side of the drive from the control box. Gate 1 or Gate 2 will not operate. Single gate installation. Gate 1 or Gate 2 will not operate. Dual gate installation. Gate 1 and Gate 2 will not operate. - Page 28 If gate operates on the other connector that is acceptable. STEP 6 If gate still does not operate please call USAutomatic for more information. Gate 1 or Gate 2 will not operate. Dual gate Installation STEP 1 These instructions are for the failure of one gate to operate in a dual gate installation.
- Page 29 NOTE: The Ranger charge controller does not output any voltage or current when disconnected from the battery, you cannot check the charge controller by disconnecting from battery and measuring output voltage. To check charge controller output, disconnect from battery, measure battery voltage and note. Reconnect charger and monitor battery voltage it should rise above the battery voltage noted above.
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Page 30: Accessory Wiring Information
STEP 6 If click was not heard verify that receiver has power applied to it by pressing the P1 button on receiver and holding down until green light comes “ON” then release P1. If light comes “ON” then power to unit is correct. If light does not come “ON”... -
Page 31: Limited Warranty
Ranger 500 S and 500 D Limited Warranty USAutomatic, LTD warrants this product to be free of defects in materials for a period of 3 YEARS following purchase USAUTOMATIC, LTD will repair or replace the product free of charge, including parts, shop labor, return shipping and handling.
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