Merlin XLR8 MGS524 Installation Manual

Sliding gate opener

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MGS524
24 Volt DC
SLIDING GATE OPENER
INSTALLATION MANUAL
For Professional Installation ONLY
For level gradient installations ONLY
Chamberlain Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 1446
Lane Cove NSW 1595
Phone toll free: 1800 638 234
Chamberlain New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 100-221
North Shore 0745
Phone toll free: 0800 653 667
www.go-merlin.com
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  • Page 1 For Professional Installation ONLY For level gradient installations ONLY Chamberlain Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 1446 Lane Cove NSW 1595 Phone toll free: 1800 638 234 Chamberlain New Zealand Ltd PO Box 100-221 North Shore 0745 Phone toll free: 0800 653 667 www.go-merlin.com...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    WARNING / ATTENTION IMPORTANT FITTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES This safety alert symbol means "Caution" - failure to comply with such an instruction involves risk of personal injury or damage to property. Please read these warnings carefully. This gate drive mechanism is designed and tested to offer appropriately safe service provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Control unit: The control unit was developed specifically with safety aspects in mind. It is located in the motor housing. • PE safety beams (1 set) MGS524 Carton contents • Hardware bag • Merlin C945 Mini remotes x 2 • Motor with housing • PCB CB202 logic board • Limit magnets (1&2) and mounting accessories •...
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Positioning the motor and plinth. Before preparing the plinth for use ensure that you have the correct orientation and location for the motor. No part of the motor or pinion should extend past the gate. The motor plinth and all electronics should be located within the propertyʼs boundaries.
  • Page 5 Mounting the Motor Hand tighten one of the nuts provided onto each of the four posts (tighten to about 15mm from the base of the plate) then place a washer (provided) onto each post. Remove the cover from the motor and fit the motor onto the threaded posts.
  • Page 6 Installing the Limit Magnets Caution: The magnet limit switches are polarity sensitive and can be installed in either of the positions as marked above. NOTE: Motor Wiring does NOT need to be reversed for left and right hand opening. Caution: You must have rack installed along the entire length of its travel including the start and stop limits PVC NYLON RACK HEAVY DUTY STEEL RACK 320003 (2 x 1m)
  • Page 7: Typical Configuration

    TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF A SLIDING GATE UNIT 1. Drive with control board The drive is located on a height-adjustable mounting plate. 2. Photocell min. 150- max200 mm (optional) First photocell. Detects low objects. 3. Photocell max. 700 mm (optional) Second photocell. Detects vehicles and higher objects.
  • Page 8: Wiring Of Control Board

    WIRING OF CONTROL BOARD NOTE: MGS524 is factory terminated (ie. power cord is wired into CB202 controller). Consult a qualified electrician if your product requires alternative The cables for the power supply and the connected equipment can iinstallation. be routed from below into the sliding gate operator through the rubber seal at the bottom of the control box.
  • Page 9 WIRING DIAGRAM Radio 433MHz 230V~ +/- 10% 50Hz Ω PHO1 closing beam Grey Model CM475 (enclosure required) Jumper OFF PHO2 closing beam Jumper ON closing beam opening beam TECHNICAL DATA OF CONTROL BOARD The motor control unit is a highly modern electronic unit controlled by Voltage: 230 V~ ±10% 50 Hz a microprocessor.
  • Page 10 DESCRIPTION OF TERMINALS DESCRIPTION OF LED´S (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE) Description Function DESCRIPTION COLOUR STATUS 230 VAC STOP / 8.2 kOhms green Stop Switch 50 Hz ON: Stop Active POWER SUPPLY connector OFF: OK (Requires wire bridge if no TRANSF IN 230 V to transformer switch is connected) INPUT 24 V...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES (also refer to wiring diagram) ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) MODEL: ANT4X-1LM The control board is supplied with a wire antenna as standard. An external antenna (accessory) can be connected to terminals as shown. A larger range (radio) can thus be achieved. For best range results mount antenna as high as possible. BACKUP BATTERY (OPTIONAL) MODEL: CM475 (24V/DC) The terminals serve to reload an externally installed storage battery.
  • Page 12 RADIO AND RADIO PROGRAMMING Insert radio module on designated pins, if not pre-installed. PROGRAM / DELETE REMOTE CONTROLS The receiver has two channels CH1 and CH2. The respective LEDs CH1 and CH2 are assigned to these two channels. Receiving a signal from a programmed remote control button, CH1 fully opens the gate.
  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    JUMPER SETTINGS RADIO The radio jumper is required to program remote controls. For programming procedure please refer to page 12, section “radio” FREE: No programming of remote controls possible PLUGGED: Programming of remote controls possible Important: Keep jumper “RADIO” disconnected (removed) if not in use! STOP/8,2 KOhm Defines whether the terminal STOP/8,2KOhm is used for an...
  • Page 14: Initial Operation/Basic

    INITIAL OPERATION / BASIC SETTING Proceed step by step. When in doubt, start again at the beginning. Take sufficient time to make these settings. 1. Are all components required for operation connected? Motor, photocells, safety contact strip, stop switch. 2. Limit switches are fixed to the rack? 3.
  • Page 15: Programming The Travel Distance And Operator Force

    PROGRAMMIING THE TRAVEL DISTANCE AND OPERATOR FORCE Below are two methods of configuring the opener’s travel 1. Basic Default Setup - Slowest travel 2. Installer setup - Faster travel (optional soft start/soft stop) 1. BASIC DEFAULT FORCE SETTING (Default speed - fast start then slows down) 1.
  • Page 16: Completion Of Installation/ Programming

    COMPLETION OF INSTALLATION / PROGRAMMING Once the travel distances are programmed, the remote controls can be programmed as well. (Refer to “Radio and Radio Programming”) 1. You can now let the gate run 2 complete cycles by pressing a key on the remote or a connected switch and observe the process.
  • Page 17: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS MGS500 Motor Assembly 041ASLG-0375SA 041ASLG-0353 Worm Gear 041ASLG-0310SA Transformer 041ASLG-0374 Replacement Housing 041ASLG-0198 PCB Housing 041ASLG-1078 Logic Board CB202 Limit Reader 041ASLG-0383SA Key for Release Base Housing Mechanism 041ASLG-1150SA Gear Assembly 041ASLG-0054 041ASLG-1004SA Release Mechanism 041ASLG-0185SA Magnets 041ASLG-0053M...
  • Page 18: Diagnosis Led

    DIAGNOSIS LED The LED diagnostics always shows the latest upcoming issue. If several issues are existing the LED diagnostics does not show them. Example: The gates’ guiding rail is soiled and the drive performs a safety reversal due to too high force. After that the photocell beam got interrupted.
  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQs Jumper “RADIO” must be removed. Pressing P1, P2 and P3 does not show any reaction Check whether the radio module is seated correctly. The gate opener doesn’t respond at all; no LED is Possibly power failure. 1. Check conductor and zero conductor. 2.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Unit or its supply are excluded to the extent that Chamberlain Chamberlain’s warranty can lawfully exclude them; and Chamberlain warrants to the original purchaser of the Merlin® Sliding 2 under no circumstances will Chamberlain be liable for Gate Opener (Unit) that all parts of the Unit, other than remote...

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