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Chamberlain CSW24VDC Installation Manual

Vehicular swing gate operator
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUAL DISCONNECT ...............28 SAFETY RESET SWITCH ...................28 SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ........1 OPERATOR ALARM ................28 USAGE CLASS ..................2 REMOTE CONTROL ................28 UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ......2 SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION ..........3 ACCESSORY WIRING GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION ..........4 EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICES ............29 VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICES ............29 INTRODUCTION...

  • 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 and hardware bag Arm Assembly Warning Signs (2) and Warranty Card Operator Cover Battery 12 Vdc 7AH (2) Key (2)

  • Page 7: Specifications

    INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS This model is intended for use in vehicular swing gate applications: Usage Classification Class I, II, III, & IV Main AC Supply 120 Vac, 4 Amps (10 Amps including Accessory Outlets) 240 Vac, 2 Amps System Operating Voltage 24 Vdc Transformer Run / Battery Backup Accessory Power 24 Vdc, 500mA max.

  • Page 8: Site Preparation

    INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. GATE CONDUIT & CONCRETE PAD Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 Trench and install conduit. Before trenching, contact underground standards (refer to page 4). Gate must fit specifications of operator utility locating companies.

  • 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). SINGLE GATE NOTE: One or more non-contact Warning Sign sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction.

  • 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 INSTALLATION STEP 1 continued... DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR CHART INSTALLATION Refer to the illustration to determine the measurements and location of the concrete pad. Gate Hinge Center 4" (10.2 cm) maximum NOTE: There should only be a maximum of 4"...

  • Page 12: Concrete Pad And Operator Attachment

    INSTALLATION STEP 2 CONCRETE PAD AND OPERATOR CONDUIT LOCATION MOUNTING FOOTPRINT ATTACHMENT 5.5" 1" 4.5" CHECK the national and local building codes before installation. NOTE: 13.6" When lifting the operator use the handle to avoid damaging the operator. 6.5" 4" 12.2"...

  • Page 13: Position The Gate Bracket

    INSTALLATION STEP 3 POSITION THE GATE BRACKET NOTE: It may be necessary to attach horizontal reinforcement to the gate before attaching the gate bracket. 1. Position the operator arm onto the output shaft so that the pin slides into the slot. 2.

  • Page 14: Secure The Operator Arm

    INSTALLATION STEP 5 SECURE THE OPERATOR ARM Once the operator arm measurements are verified: 1. Weld the gate bracket to the gate. 2. Weld the short arm section. 3. Weld the long arm section. 4. Remove the set screws from the arm. NOTE: Completely weld around the outer tubing and bracket.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Earth Ground Rod

    INSTALLATION STEP 6 continued... INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices depending on the specific device and how the device will function. Refer to the wiring diagram or the specific entrapment protection device manual Close Photoelectric Sensors for more information.

  • Page 17: Power Wiring

    INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual. • ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power (AC •...

  • Page 18: Ac Power Switch

    INSTALLATION STEP 8 continued... AC POWER SWITCH The AC Power switch on the operator will turn the incoming 120/240 Vac power ON or OFF. The operator's AC Power switch ONLY turns off AC power to the control board and DOES NOT turn off battery power. AC Power Switch STEP 9 CONNECT BATTERIES...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION STEP 9 continued... CONNECT BATTERIES 33AH BATTERIES The batteries are charged in the circuit by the integrated transformer. The batteries are for battery backup or solar installation. The 33AH application requires the 33AH wire harness (Model K94-37236) and an additional battery tray (Model K10-36183) to allow more space in the enclosure.

  • Page 20: Dual Gates Only

    INSTALLATION STEP 10 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 21 INSTALLATION STEP 10 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 22: Install The Cover

    INSTALLATION STEP 11 INSTALL THE COVER The operator cover consists of two pieces: a rear cover and a front cover. The front cover can easily be removed to access the electrical box. To access the reset switch slide the access door up. The front cover and access door can be locked with the key. 1.

  • Page 23: 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 24 ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued... FINE TUNE THE FORCE The REVERSAL 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 25: 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 26: Liftmaster Internet Gateway(Not Provided)

    PROGRAMMING LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ERASE ALL CODES (NOT PROVIDED) 1. Press and release the LEARN button (operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will light). To program the operator to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway: 2. Press and hold the LEARN button again until the green XMITTER LED USING THE LEARN BUTTON ON THE OPERATOR’S flashes and then release the button (approximately 6 seconds).

  • Page 27: Operation

    OPERATION GATE OPERATOR SETUP EXAMPLES The following are example setups for the gate operator. Your specific site requirements may be different. Always setup the operator system to the site requirements, including all necessary entrapment protection devices. RESIDENTIAL: One to four residential homes sharing a gated entrance/exit, allowing vehicle access trumps security concerns COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS: A residential community (more than four homes) having one or more gated entrances/exits, allowing vehicle access trumps security concerns COMMERCIAL: Business site where security (gate closed) is important...

  • Page 28: Control Board Overview

    Error Code Display: The error code display will show the operator type, firmware version, and error codes. The operator type will display as "SG" followed by a "24" which indicates the operator type as CSW24VDC. The firmware version will show after the operator type, example "1.2".

  • Page 29: Manual Disconnect

    OPERATION MANUAL DISCONNECT Manual Disconnect Handle Press the reset switch to RESET/DISCONNECT. Release the handle on the operator arm to allow the gate to be opened and closed manually. On a dual gate application the handle must be released on both operators. To NORMAL OPERATION resume normal function tighten the handle by pushing it down.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Expansion Board

    EXPANSION BOARD To AVOID damaging the circuit board, relays or accessories, DO NOT connect more than 42 Vdc (32 Vac) to the AUX relay contact terminal blocks. EXPANSION BOARD OVERVIEW 1 QUICK CLOSE Switch: EYE/EDGE Switches: Set the EYE/EDGE switches as needed to obtain the desired OPEN or CLOSE functionality.

  • Page 33: Auxiliary Relays

    EXPANSION BOARD AUXILIARY RELAYS AUX RELAY 1 Normally - open and normally - closed relay contacts to control external devices, function of relay contact activation determined by AUX Relay 1 option switch settings. (For connection of Class 2, low voltage (42 Vdc [34 Vac] max 5 Amps, power sources only.) AUX RELAY 2 Normally-open and normally-closed relay contacts to control external devices, function of relay contact activation determined by AUX Relay 2 option switch settings.

  • Page 34: Wiring Accessories To The Expansion Board

    EXPANSION BOARD WIRING ACCESSORIES TO THE EXPANSION BOARD Refer to the chart below and the corresponding image for a description of the expansion board inputs. Entrapment Protection Device Inputs EYES ONLY Input: Open or Close Direction Photoelectric Sensors, Close: reverses fully, Open: reverses (4 terminals total), Open or Close 4 seconds Direction based on switch setting next...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the non- •...

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 Control board has experienced an internal failure.
  • Page 38 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Exit loop activation a) Exit vehicle detector setup incorrectly a) Review Exit loop detector settings. Adjust settings as needed. does not cause gate b) Defective Exit loop detector b) Replace defective Exit loop detector. to open.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Solenoid lock not working a) Solenoid wired incorrectly a) Check that Solenoid is wired to N.O. and COM terminals. Check that correctly. Solenoid has power (do not power solenoid from control board accessory power terminals).

  • Page 43: Appendix

    APPENDIX INSTALLATION TYPES STANDARD INSTALLATION The illustration is an example of a standard installation. (Inside Property) COMPACT INSTALLATION The illustration is an example of a compact installation. If the operator arm will hit an obstruction when the gate is in the open position follow the directions for Compact Installation.

  • Page 44: Determine Location For Concrete Pad And Operator

    APPENDIX TOP VIEW OF OPERATOR AND GATE STEP 1 NOTE: There should only be a maximum of 4" (10.2 cm) from the center of the DETERMINE LOCATION FOR CONCRETE hinge to the edge of the post or column. PAD AND OPERATOR If the distance is greater than 4"...

  • Page 45: Shorten The Operator Arm

    APPENDIX STEP 3 SHORTEN THE OPERATOR ARM COMPACT INSTALLATION ONLY For a compact installation the operator arm will have to be shortened. 1. Take the operator arm apart and remove the inner sleeves from the long arm section outer tubing. 2.

  • Page 46: Solar Panels

    32˚F. Solar panels should be cleaned on a regular basis for best performance to ensure proper operation. SOLAR USAGE GUIDE The CSW24VDC 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) 2.7 mA...
  • Page 47 APPENDIX STEP 8 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) SOLAR USAGE GUIDE SOLAR ZONES NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE SOLAR GATE CYCLES PER DAY BATTERY CURRENT ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 DRAW (mA) (6 Hrs sunlight/day) (4 Hrs Sunlight/day) (2 Hrs Sunlight/day) 7AH batteries 33AH batteries 7AH batteries 33AH batteries...
  • Page 48 APPENDIX STEP 8 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 49 APPENDIX STEP 8 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). Mounting Surface 3. Slide bolts in track away from bolt hole and align both bolts. 4.

  • Page 50: Sams Wiring With Relays Not Energized

    APPENDIX SAMS WIRING WITH RELAYS NOT ENERGIZED Main Board Barrier Arm Operator Exit Input Auxiliary Command AC & BATT FAIL BACKDRIVE Access Device Shadow Input Expansion Board POWER DEVICE INPUTS ONLY EYE/ EDGE EYE/ EDGE SHADOW INTERUPT EXIT Dipswitch settings for AUX Relay 1: 1-OFF, 2-OFF, 3-ON AUX Relay 1 DUAL GATE SETTINGS...

  • Page 51: 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. To reduce the risk of INJURY keep clear of moving arm while setting Refer to the Programming section.

  • Page 52: 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. Field Wiring Field Wiring Edge Edge Black White White Purple...

  • Page 53: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS INDIVIDUAL PARTS ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NOT SHOWN K13-36117-1 Cludge Cover K94-36540 Wiring Harness with product ID assembly K77-37181 Operator Cover with labels, keys, and lock assembly K94-37205 Battery Harness (for 7AH batteries) K73-36109 Chassis Q103 Swivel Arm Assembly K76-34644 APS Encoder with cable K80-36544...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS...

  • Page 55: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES MISCELLANEOUS POST-MOUNTING PLATE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS (MONITORED, For post-mounting model CSW24VDC commercial NON-CONTACT) swing operator (also CSW200 commercial swing The photoelectric sensors are designed to detect an operator). Posts not included. obstacle in the path of the electronic beam and Model MPEL stop the operator.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    LiftMaster (“Seller”) 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 7 year residential/ 5 year commercial from the date of purchase [and that the CSW24VDC is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 7 year residential/ 5 year commercial from the date of purchase].

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