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Mighty Mule VEHICLE SENSOR Installation Manual

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VEHICLE SENSOR
When a VEHICLE SENSOR is in use, the automatic gate opener could be activated by
a child on a bicycle, tricycle or other metal play equipment. This product is not recom-
mended for applications exposed to children.

Parts Identification:

Double Spade
Connectors (2)
Battery Connection
Wires (2)
GTO, Inc. • 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida 32303
1-800-543-GATE (4283) • Technical Support 1-800-543-1236
Installation Manual
WARNING
SENSOR with 50 feet
of Direct Burial Cable
Ty-Wraps (4)
www.mightymule.com
®
WARNING
!
WARNING
GATE OPENING SENSOR IN USE
The Automatic Gate Opener is activated when a
vehicle comes within range of the sensor buried
along side the driveway and could possibly be
activated by a child on a bicycle, tricycle or other
metal play equipment.
Warning Signs (2)
Wire Nuts (3)
Adjustment Board
Wire Clamp
Range
RWINSTMM
rev-5/18/07

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  • Page 1: Parts Identification

    Installation Manual WARNING When a VEHICLE SENSOR is in use, the automatic gate opener could be activated by a child on a bicycle, tricycle or other metal play equipment. This product is not recom- mended for applications exposed to children.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If a metal object is placed directly above the sensor (with little motion) it may cause the sensor to activate, thus opening your gate. For this reason we do not recommend the VEHICLE SENSOR in environments exposed to children.
  • Page 3 Conversion Chart Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find Symbol centimeters 0.3937 inches in. (or “) meters 3.2808 feet ft. (or ‘) kilograms 2.2046 pounds lb. (or #) Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find...

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    • The metal object must be in motion to disturb the MAGNETIC FIELD, thus activating the gate opener. How the VEHICLE SENSOR’s RANGE ADJUSTMENT works • The RANGE distance can be adjusted from a 3 to 12 foot* radius from the SENSOR.

  • Page 5: Installation Overview

    • The SENSOR comes with 50 feet of cable. A typi- cal installation will require about 5 feet of cable Driveway to come from the ground up and into the control box for connection to the power supply and control board.

  • Page 6: Installing The Vehicle Sensor

    Step 1: Determine the optimum location for the VEHICLE SENSOR using the information found in “Placement of the SENSOR” on page 2. Then dig a hole approximately 12 inches deep and 24 inches long within 2 feet and parallel to the edge of the driveway.

  • Page 7: Wiring The Sensor To The Mighty Mule Opener

    Wiring the SENSOR to Mighty Mule Gate Openers: IMPORTANT: power and dis- TURN OFF the connect the battery wires b efore you begin to connect the SENSOR wires to any gate opener. Bottom of Control Box Step 5: Run the cable from the SENSOR through a WIRE CLAMP into the control box.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Range Adjustment Control Board

    OR the slot at the bottom right. Both are ing hole beneath battery compartment. located beneath the circuit board. Mighty Mule FM500 & FM502 Control Box Mighty Mule FM700 & FM702 Control Box Power supply connection: Step 12: Connect the RED and BLACK control board wires from the opener to the DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTORS (provided) as shown on the next page.

  • Page 9: Powering Up The Sensor

    Powering Up the SENSOR: Double Spade Connectors IMPORTANT: When the SENSOR included with SENSOR RED Opener Battery Wire is first powered up it must be un- disturbed for 60 seconds to perform the self test and calibrations. Before powering the SENSOR make sure there are no moving metal objects or moving vehicles within range of the SENSOR.

  • Page 10: Installation On Other Brand Gate Openers

    For Installation on Other Brand Gate Openers ... If you are using the on any other automatic gate opener brand, use the informa- VEHICLE SENSOR tion below for wiring the system. If you do not understand the instructions below, please call GTO’s Technical Support at 1-800-543-1236.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: • Power supply: 8-26 Vac/dc. • Current consumption: 1.5 mA typical. • Relay rating: Latching relay. Nominal switching capacity (resistive load) 1 Amp 30 Vdc, 0.5 Amp 125 Vac Max. switching power (resistive load) 30 Watt, 62.5 V A Max.

  • Page 12: Other Gto Products

    (battery included) Key Chain Two Button Transmitter (FM134) The Key Chain Mini Transmitter is a miniature version of the Mighty Mule entry transmitter and has the same adjustable code settings. Used for remote control of multiple separate gate operators, and/or garage door operator(s). (battery included) Push Button (Doorbell) Control (FM132) Unlit doorbell button for remote entry or exit control.

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