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Merlin MGL400-24 Owner's Manual

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WingMate
MGL400-24 & MGL400-24S
S W I N G G A T E O P E N E R
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
The MGL400-24 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates.
For residential applications only (refer to page 2 for more details).
D E S I G N E D F O R P R O F E S S I O N A L I N S T A L L A T I O N
Serial # Primary Arm
Serial # Secondary Arm
Serial # Control Box
Installation Date
NB: Some references/drawings in this manual relate to international markets

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  • Page 1 S W I N G G A T E O P E N E R O W N E R ' S M A N U A L The MGL400-24 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. For residential applications only (refer to page 2 for more details).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ADJUSTMENT 26-30 Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review Set DIP Switch Installation Classifications Limits 27-29 Safety Installation Information Force Adjustment Gate Construction Information Timer-to-Close Important Safety Information PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION Remote Controls Operator Specifications Keyless Entry Carton Inventory Erase All Codes Additional Items Needed for Installation Test...

  • Page 4: Installation Classifications

    SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION Merlin gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to protect ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS people from motorized gate systems. Below are the types of entrapment protection systems for use on this operator.

  • Page 5: Safety Installation Information

    SAFETY » SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor: component. Each gate system is specifically designed for an individual a.

  • Page 6: Gate Construction Information

    SAFETY » GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with local standards. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1.3 A gap, measured in the horizontal plane parallel to the roadway, between a Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the fixed stationary object nearest the roadway, (such as a gate support post) appropriate gate type listed.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    SEVERE INJURY to persons and/or damage to operator. To AVOID damaging plug-in transformer, it MUST be enclosed in a suitable To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons use only Merlin replacement weatherproof enclosure and provided with proper weatherproof fixtures.
  • Page 8 INJURY or DEATH. To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons use only Merlin replacement To avoid SERIOUS personal INJURY or DEATH from electrocution, DISCONNECT batteries.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORY OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Operating Cycles: 100 per day Main Supply (Motor): 24 Vdc Current Consumption: Power Consumption: 48 Watts 14" (35.6 cm) Battery Charger Supply: 26 Vac, 29VA or 36 Vdc, 40VA Maximum Gate Width: 4.9 m Maximum Gate Weight: 249.5 kg...

  • Page 10: Additional Items Needed For Installation

    INTRODUCTION » ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION + TOOLS NEEDED ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION PERMANENT FASTENERS FOR WARNING SIGN EARTH GROUND ROD (OPTIONAL) POWER SUPPLY: * Mains powered - If the opener is to be mains-powered, then the 3-pin power plug should be shielded from the effects of weather. If the plug is cut off for hard- wiring, then the safety of the unit becomes the responsibility of the installing electrician.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION LEFT-HAND GATE Warning Sign Antenna Hinge Control Box with Batteries Post Bracket Gate Bracket Operator PVC Conduit (not Operator Cable provided) to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers. gauge wire NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION DUAL GATE Junction Box Extension Cable Warning Sign Photoelectric Sensors Gate 2 Hinge Antenna Post Bracket Gate Bracket Gate 1 Operator Cable Control Box with Batteries PVC Conduit (not provided) to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers.

  • Page 13: Check Your Gate

    INSTALLATION » CHECK YOUR GATE + MOUNTING OPTIONS CHECK YOUR GATE Gate MUST be level. Gate and gate post MUST be plumb. Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of gate. Gate MUST NOT hit or drag across ground. Gate MUST swing freely and be supported entirely by its hinges. MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of your gate.

  • Page 14: Manual Release

    INSTALLATION » MANUAL RELEASE + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE PULL-TO-OPEN BRACKET MANUAL RELEASE Release Lever Insert the key into the lock and turn it 180° counterclockwise. Turn the release lever 180° counterclockwise. The operator is now in manual mode. DETERMINE POSITION OF THE PULL-TO-OPEN BRACKET The Pull-to-Open bracket can be assembled to work on a Left-Hand or a LEFT-HAND GATE Right-Hand gate.

  • Page 15: Assemble Gate Post Bracket (Pull-To-Open)

    INSTALLATION » ASSEMBLE GATE POST BRACKET (PULL-TO-OPEN) + ATTACH BRACKETS TO GATE OPERATOR All the illustrations on the following pages display a typical Left-Hand Gate installation. ASSEMBLE GATE POST BRACKET (PULL-TO-OPEN) Hex Bolt 3/8" Pull-to-open Assemble gate post bracket by placing Pull-to-Open bracket on top of post Bracket bracket.

  • Page 16: Determine Mounting Location

    (19.7 cm) INSTALLATION » DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION + MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION Gate Post Gate Post Gate Post The gate post bracket assembly can be mounted at several places on the gate post. Gate Hinge Point Gate Hinge Point Gate Hinge Point Refer to the illustrations on page 11 for the ideal mounting location.

  • Page 17: Position Gate Operator On Gate

    INSTALLATION » POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can be mounted at several places on the gate post. Refer to page 11 for mounting options. Open the gate to desired open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator against gate.

  • Page 18: Test Gate Travel

    INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL + SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST TEST GATE TRAVEL NOTE: If gate does not open and close completely adjust the position of the gate bracket and mark new mounting holes. Manually open and close the gate. Ensure that the operator does not bind against the Pull-to-Open bracket.

  • Page 19: Secure Gate Bracket To Gate

    INSTALLATION » SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE + WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT Angle Iron SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE The gate operator (arm) must be level. Reinforcement Area Wood Some installations may require additional reinforcement be installed on the gate. Drill holes in gate (or reinforcement, if necessary) that are large enough for the gate bracket mounting hardware.

  • Page 20: Standard Control Box

    INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOX MOUNT THE CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 1.5 m of the gate operator. Mount the Coaxial Connector control box as high as possible for best radio reception. Remove screws and open the control box. Disconnect the reset button, alarm, and coaxial connector.

  • Page 21: Installation

    INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOX INSTALL THE CONTROL BOARD NOTE: Make sure the battery leads are on the right side of the control box and not pinched. Attach the antenna. Ensure the connection to the control box is tight and a good water seal. Reinstall the batteries, control board, alarm and reset button.

  • Page 22: Wiring

    WIRING » CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 1) TO THE CONTROL BOX CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 1) TO THE CONTROL BOX Select hole in bottom of the control box to be used for the operator cable. Insert the watertight connector into the bottom of the control box and tighten with nut.

  • Page 23: Set The Bipart Delay (Model Mgl400-24S Only)

    WIRING » SET THE BIPART DELAY (MODEL MGL400-24S ONLY) SET THE BIPART DELAY (MODEL MGL400-24S ONLY) In some dual gate installations, one gate will need to open first and close second. This would happen if there was an ornamental overhang on one gate or if using a solenoid lock, for example.

  • Page 24: Connect The Gate Operator (Gate 2) To The Control Box (Model Mgl400-24S Only)

    WIRING » CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 2) TO THE CONTROL BOX (MODEL MGL400-24S ONLY) CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 2) TO THE CONTROL BOX (MODEL MGL400-24S ONLY) Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Trench across driveway to bury the extension cable. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables.

  • Page 25: Junction Box (Model Mgl400-24S Only)

    Cover WIRING » JUNCTION BOX (MODEL MGL400-24S ONLY) JUNCTION BOX Junction Box Cover The following items are required to complete the junction box installation: • 4 x 4 Junction Box with 3/4" NPT threaded port holes • Screws • PVC Conduit Junction Box Screws (4) Open the junction box by removing screws (4) and set aside.

  • Page 26: Junction Box (Model Mgl400-24S Only)

    WIRING » JUNCTION BOX (MODEL MGL400-24S ONLY) Insert wires from extension cable and operator cable into terminal block connector. Special Terminal Block Connector Connector Brown Brown Brown Brown Green Green Green Green White White White White Operator Cable Operator Cable Extension Cable Extension Cable Mounting Slot...

  • Page 27: Earth Ground Rod Installation (Optional)

    WIRING » EARTH GROUND ROD INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) EARTH GROUND ROD INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) NOTE: For proper operation, do not connect the earth 24 VAC/ ground rod to the green screw on the outlet plate. SOLAR INPUT Install earth ground rod within 900 mm of the operator. Disconnect and remove the green/yellow ground wire connected to the screw ALARM MAGLOCK...

  • Page 28: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT » DIP SWITCH SETTINGS DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The Save switch must be in the OFF position prior to adjusting the switches. After the adjustments are made switch the Save Switch to SAVE the ON position in order for the changes to be MAGLOCK SINGLE DUAL...

  • Page 29: Limits

    ADJUSTMENT » LIMITS LIMITS The limits are internal settings that indicate when the gates are in the fully open position and the fully closed position. For proper functionality, the limits must be programmed during the installation process. The programming uses a combination of buttons on the control board. The specific buttons used for programming depends on which side of the gate the control box is mounted and how many operators the installation includes.
  • Page 30 ADJUSTMENT » LIMITS LIMITS NOTES: • The gate with the longer travel span (opening) must be set as the primary gate (GATE 1). • If one gate is overlapping the other, the gate that is overlapping must be connected to GATE 1 so it will start moving before the other gate; GATE 2 may need to be closed first if there is overlap or a gate lock is being used.
  • Page 31 ADJUSTMENT » LIMITS LIMITS NOTES: • The gate with the longer travel span (opening) must be set as the primary gate (GATE 1). • If one gate is overlapping the other, the gate that is overlapping must be connected to GATE 1 so it will start moving before the other gate; GATE 2 may need to be closed first if there is overlap or a gate lock is being used.

  • Page 32: Force Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT » FORCE ADJUSTMENT + TIMER-TO-CLOSE (TTC) Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing gate. • Too much force on gate will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal •...

  • Page 33: Programming

    PROGRAMMING » REMOTE CONTROLS + KEYLESS ENTRY + ERASE ALL CODES + TEST R223 OPEN EDGE/ CLOSE EDGE ALARM R2Ø7 Z2 Ø LEARN R227 XMITTER MAGLOCK GATE 1 PHO TO R224 OPEN 10A 32V PHO TO GATE 1 D1Ø DIAGNOSTIC CLOSE PHO TO A combined total of 50 remote controls and keyless entry PIN can be programmed to...

  • Page 34: Additional Features

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES » CONTROL INPUTS CONTROL INPUTS WIRE STOP BUTTON (OPTIONAL) CONTROL INPUTS A jumper wire is factory installed between the stop and common input. OPEN Stop (N/C) - Stop only (does not reset alarm). SINGLE BUT T O N RESET NOTE: Stop jumper is required for normal operation S T O P...

  • Page 35: Loop Inputs

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES » LOOP INPUTS + PHOTO/EDGE INPUTS LOOP INPUTS OPEN INPUT AND EXIT LOOP These terminals are intended for use as a general open control. Accessories such as LOOP telephone entry systems, radio receivers (open only applications), exit loop INPUTS NORMALLY OPEN SHADOW LOOP detectors, keypads and 7-day timers may be wired to this input.

  • Page 36: Safety Accessories For Secondary Entrapment Protection

    » SAFETY ACCESSORIES FOR SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION SAFETY ACCESSORIES FOR SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION The following devices are acceptable for Safety Accessories for secondary entrapment protection. These devices have been tested with the MGL400-24 to meet local standards. PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROLS DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 37 Utilizing this feature maximizes battery performance and extends battery life. Accessories connected to the “Switched Accessory Power terminal” go into the sleep mode 60 seconds after the last operator command. When the MGL400-24 is in the “sleep” mode the stop LED will not be lit, only the power LED will be lit. The next run command will cancel the “sleep”...

  • Page 38: Operation And Maintenance

    INSTALLATION STEPS CONTINUED INSTALLATION TIPS CONTINUED Before powering up the MGL400-24. • Install gate and opener in the open position. • Disengage the opener (using the manual release) and operate gate manually to ensure gate opens and closes smoothly without any interference with mounting hardware.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE » MAINTENANCE + MANUAL RELEASE MAINTENANCE Disconnect power before servicing. CHECK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY DESCRIPTION TASK MONTH 6 MONTHS 3 YEARS External Entrapment Protection System Check and test for proper operation Manual Release Check and test for proper operation Gate Inspect for wear or damage Accessories...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING » BASIC CONTROL BOARD LAYOUT BASIC CONTROL BOARD LAYOUT R223 CLOSE EDGE Ø14GPØ89ØE ALARM Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE R2Ø7 Z2 Ø R227 MAGLOCK OPEN EDGE/ PHO TO R224 SAVE MAGLOCK LEARN SINGLE DUAL MODE OPEN XMITTER EDGE PHO TO 10A 32V PHOTO GATE 1 D1Ø...

  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    TROUBLESHOOTING » WIRING DIAGRAM + DIAGNOSTIC CODES To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. WIRING DIAGRAM 1.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Chart And Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING » TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE 1) No voltage to board. Battery must be >23 V, AC or needs to be connected. OPERATOR IS DEAD No LED lights are on. 2) Bad control board. Replace control board. 1) Low/disconnected battery. Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection.
  • Page 43 CLOSE MAGLOCK EDGE Ø14GPØ89ØE ALARM Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE R2Ø7 Z2 Ø R227 MAGLOCK OPEN EDGE/ PHO TO TROUBLESHOOTING R224 » TIPS SAVE MAGLOCK LEARN SINGLE DUAL MODE OPEN XMITTER EDGE PHO TO 10A 32V PHOTO GATE 1 1. Dip Switch Settings: The SAVE switch must be put to the ON position after any adjustments have been completed for proper operation. When additional adjustments are required the SAVE switch needs to be in the OFF position and then returned to the SAVE position when completed.

  • Page 44: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS » CONTROL BOX + GATE OPERATOR ARM CONTROL BOX Refer to the parts lists below for replacement parts available for your operator. If optional modifications and/or accessories are included with your operator, certain components may be added or removed from these lists. ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 45: Accessories

    7 AH/12 Vdc Gate Access System Battery: Includes visor clip. The gate access system battery is a replacement battery for the operator. The model MGL400-24 requires two batteries. Remote Antenna Mounting Kit: ANT4X-1LM Kit contains antenna bracket and 4.0 m of cable.

  • Page 46: Warranty Policy

    Batteries and globes are not covered under the Chamberlain Limited Warranty. It is a condition of this Chamberlain Limited Warranty that the Unit is sold, installed and serviced by a Professional Dealer appointed by Chamberlain. A Merlin® branded gate opener purchased over the internet and installed by a person other than a Professional Dealer will not be covered by this Chamberlain Limited Warranty.

  • Page 48: Template

    TEMPLATE FOR POST BRACKET MOUNTING © 2012, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 01-36600-B All Rights Reserved...

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