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Les
March 21, 2025
solar does not provide power to the battery
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Mr. Anderson
March 21, 2025
The solar panel may not be providing power to the battery for the Nice HySecurity CBOX1050 due to the following reasons:
1. Incorrect Wiring – The red wire from the solar panel should be connected to the positive terminal of the battery regulator, and the black wire should be connected to the negative terminal. Improper connections may prevent power transfer.
2. Loose or Insecure Connections – Wire-to-wire connections should be secure using wire nuts, crimp caps, or butt connectors. Poor connections can disrupt power flow.
3. Damaged or Cut Wires – If the solar panel wires have been cut or damaged beyond the recommended 8” to 10”, the connection may be incomplete.
4. Regulator Malfunction – The SG-4 regulator is designed to prevent reverse current leakage, but if it is faulty, it may not allow proper charging.
5. Battery Issues – If the battery is not properly connected (red to positive, black to negative) or is defective, it may not accept a charge.
6. Environmental Factors – The SG-4 regulator should not be exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C) or excessive water accumulation inside the case, which may affect functionality.
7. Insufficient Sunlight – The solar panel requires adequate sunlight to generate power. Poor weather conditions or shading could reduce power output.
Checking these factors can help identify and resolve the issue.
Vehicular swing gate operator with smart dc controller (132 pages)
Summary of Contents for Nice HySecurity CBOX1050
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Installation and Programming Manual CBOX1050 Vehicular swing gate operator control box with 1050 control board CBOX with 1050 control board www.ApolloGateOpeners.com | (800) 878-7829 | Sales@ApolloGateOpeners.com...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL CONTENTS LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS ................2 SECTION 1: 1050 CONTROL BOX OVERVIEW..........3 1.1 1050 CONTROL BOARD FEATURES ...................3 SECTION 2: 1050 CONTROL BOX PARTS IDENTIFICATION......5 SECTION 3: SAFETY AND UL325 USAGE CLASSES........5 SECTION 4: 120VAC ELECTRICAL WIRING SAFETY........10 4.1 HIGH VOLTAGE WIRE GAUGE REQUIREMENTS.............11...
This manual covers ONLY the installation of the control box. Refer to appropriate manual for actuator installation. The CBOX1050 is used in the following Nice gate operator systems with associated gate actuators: • 1551 System with 816 LA actuator •...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 1050 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS OPEN/CLOSE TIME (TO 90°) 14 - 16 Seconds MAX. DEGREE OF OPENING Standard install = 105°, Special install = 120° SOLAR COMPATIBLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE -4º to 122º F (-20º to 50º C) BOX WEIGHT 19.75 lb (8.96 kg)
SECTION 2: 1050 CONTROL BOX PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1050 CONTROL BOX PARTS LIST NOTES: Some purchased PART# DESCRIPTION systems CBOX1050 Control Box with 1050 Control Board may include a minimum OXI/A Multi-Channel Plug-in Receiver specified 12V ABF/A Antenna for Multi-Channel Plug-in Receiver...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL UL325 USAGE CLASSES IMPORTANT! • The gate operator installation is NOT a “do-it-yourself” The UL325 standard covers gate operators. Within this safety project. Contract a qualified gate operator installation standard several Usage Classes are described that define...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC CONTACT SENSORS (EDGE) The operator is intended for installation on gates used for For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor (Edge): vehicles only. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate • One or more contact sensors shall be located where access opening.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL GENERAL GATE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: pGraDinG xistinG utomateD ates Any existing automated gate, when the operator requires ypes replacement, shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this specification in effect at that time.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL Class IV Gate Stops SAFETY DEVICE TESTING Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed Reconnect gate operator and perform the following tests: fully open and fully closed positions. These stops shall be...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL in both the open and close direction and reverses on contact with an obstruction. This IES system serves as one of the means of entrapment protection. External sensors must be used to protect against entrapment at each location where an entrapment zone exists. The minimum number of external sensors required to enable automatic operation of the swing gate is one sensor in the close direction (provided the gate in the open direction presents no risk of entrapment.)
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL • Disconnect power to the gate operator by manually CAUTION! opening its dedicated circuit breaker before making DO NOT WIRE AC POWER TO any mechanical or electrical adjustments. THE CONTROL BOARD! THE • Use a 20 amp dedicated circuit breaker for each CONTROL BOARD OPERATES ON installed gate operator.
Electrical conduits, grommets, asphalt patch, etc. as needed 6.1 CONTROL BOX POWER REQUIREMENTS The following are required to power the CBOX1050 control box: • 12VDC battery to power the control board • An AC-to-DC fully automatic charger, a 12-30 VDC power source, and/or solar panel to charge the battery.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL SECTION 7: 1050 CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION & SETUP MOUNT CONTROL BOX 1. Mount control box on same side as primary actuator (for dual gate systems, same side as the actuator with shorter harness) and at least six feet away from pivot arm (IMAGE 1-1).
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL WIRE ACTUATOR(S) TO CONTROL BOARD 1. Strip actuator wires back 1/4”-5/16” NOTE: Refer to separate actuator installation manual for specific instructions for wiring the actuator to the (7-8mm) and twist. 1050 control board. 2. Remove 5-pin and 3-pin connector from the MOTOR 1 section on control board.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL DETERMINE BLUEBUS PHOTO EYE LOCATIONS See below for suggestions of photo eye positioning for your gate configuration. NOTE: Name designations in IMAGE 3-1 (P1, P2, etc.) are arbitrary designations used to indicate jumper settings for each photo eye location. See INSTRUCTION 4 for jumper settings.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL IMPORTANT! The 1050 control board will not operate without at least one monitored and functioning safety device connected to the control board. Before power is connected to the control board, install either the BlueBUS through-beam photo eyes per the instructions below or an alternative photo eye, such as the reflective EMX NIR-50-325 photo eye (per the instructions provided separately) before attempting to apply power to the control board.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL INSTALL & WIRE BLUEBUS PHOTO EYES 1. Ensure alignment between receiver and transmitter brackets (H), then affix both to selected locations with included screws (I). IMPORTANT! If using the model EPMB/A non-adjustable photo eye (H), ensure the mounting...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL CONNECT BLUEBUS PHOTO EYES TO BOARD Install through beam photo eye bus wires (no polarity) into 2-pin BlueBUS connector on control board (IMAGE 6-1). If an alternative photo eye is used, follow installation instructions included in the kit.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL POWER OPTIONS AND WIRING There are four possible configurations available to power the 1050 control board: • 12 VDC battery charged by solar panel • 12 VDC battery charged by AC-DC charger applied to battery •...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL MAIN DC POWER - INPUT CONNECTIONS MAIN DC POWER INPUT CONNECTOR NOTE: This input should only used with a 10-35 VDC, (20A or larger) power supply. However, a battery is recommended as a backup. 1. To wire Main DC Power panel connector, remove it from board for wiring (IMAGE 9-1).
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOLAR PANEL CONNECTION - 10W TO 20W A 20 Watt, or smaller, solar panel may be installed to enable battery SOLAR PANEL charging through the 1050 control board’s integral regulator/ INPUT CONNECTOR conditioner as follows: 1.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL SOLAR PANEL CONNECTION - 30W AND ABOVE Solar panels of 30W and above must be connected to a regulator which, in turn, then connects to the battery to enable battery charging. Nice offers a regulator (P/N SG-4) for this purpose. For regulators sourced elsewhere, follow the manufacturers instructions when installing.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL POWER UP CONTROL BOARD After performing all necessary power connections per the instructions, press the power switch to ON (O) and the control board will power up as follows: 1. The display will show: a) the company name, followed by...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 7.2 GATE LIMIT LEARNING PROCEDURE NOTE: Until the control board has “LEARNED” the open/close limits, the OPEN and CLOSE buttons must be pressed and HELD DOWN to operate the gate(s). Once limits are learned by the control board, it will take only a single press (and release) to fully open or close the gate.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 12: GATE LIMIT LEARNING PROCEDURE (CONT.) 9. If dual gate system, unplug the first actuator, plug in the second actuator and repeat Steps 3-5. 10. If dual gate system, plug both actuator motor connectors into Control Board, ensuring that the second actuator with longer cable is plugged into MOTOR 2 connector.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL SELECT CONTROL BOARD STANDBY MODE IMPORTANT! NOTES: For SOLAR APPLICATIONS - Turn the Standby Mode ON. When display is OFF In S t a n d b y M o d e o n l y a STANDBY MODE puts the board into a “Low Power Consumption...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL BLUEBUS PHOTO EYE STATUS & TROUBLESHOOTING Once BlueBUS photo eyes are recognized by the control board, the photo eye LED behavior should be checked and adjustments made as follows: 1. After power up and all BlueBUS devices are recognized, observe LED behavior in each photo eye.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL BLUEBUS PHOTO EYE ALIGNMENT If adjustment of photo eye alignment is necessary, refer to the following instructions: NOTES: Photo eye testing is described in INSTRUCTION 16. Adjustment instructions apply only to EPMOB/A and EPLOB/A models. EPMB/A model is not adjustable, and must be adjusted using mechanical means left up to the installer.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL BLUEBUS PHOTO EYE TESTING Photo eyes must be tested after power is applied to the control board to ensure proper operation: 1. Apply power to control board and ensure BlueBUS devices are detected and functioning.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL INSTALLING THE AUDIO ALARM IMPORTANT! The installer MUST connect the included audio alarm per these instructions. Installing the audio alarm is REQUIRED for UL325 compliance. The audio alarm (siren) included in the kit must be connected to the 1050 control board to provide an audible alarm to indicate a hard shutdown of the system, which is triggered by two consecutive entrapment events.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL ASSIGNING NEW REMOTE CONTROL Procure a functioning Nice 2-button or 4-button remote control with a battery installed (IMAGE 19-1) and assign it to the Nice receiver as follows: OXI/A 1. Press and hold the program button on the side of the Nice...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL DELETING SINGLE REMOTE CONTROL A Nice remote control that has been programmed to control a Nice OXI/A receiver may be removed from the receiver memory without affecting other assigned remote controls as follows: 1. Press and hold the button on the side of the Nice receiver (on 1050 board) until the LED on the Nice receiver illuminates green and keep the button pressed.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL SECTION 8: PROGRAMMING AND CONTROLS Refer to IMAGE 22-1 and TABLE 22-1 for 1050 control board option controls. POWER SOLAR BATT. SUPPLY PANEL Incoming LED, MOTOR 1 LED, MOTOR 2 MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2 12-24...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL CONTROL BOARD MENU NAVIGATION Refer to FIGURE 22-1 on previous page for image of 1050 control board layout, LED indicators, and controls. Menus and parameters are accessed and selected by pressing the buttons on the 1050 control...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FORCE BUTTON FORCE BUTTON MENU: Amount of force needed to cause the gate to stop FORCE and reverse when hitting an obstacle. (min-max FORCE • STATIC: Set sensitivity to constant force on a sensitivity) 1.Static scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the most sensitive).
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL DELAY BUTTON DELAY 90 SEC. DELAY 1. Auto Close 0 SEC. Press 5 SEC. DELAY 2. Slave :0.0 0 SEC. 5 SEC. DELAY 3. Lamp :0.0 0 SEC. 5 SEC. DELAY 4. Lock :5.0 0 SEC.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON > Learn LEARN Average GATE WEIGHT TABLE Results in quicker acceleration/ LEARN LEARN Heavy Average deceleration, lower (more Light sensitive) FORCE settings, and higher LEARN LEARN SLOWDOWN Average Average speed. Recommended for best reliability...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON > Positions FUNCTIONS>POSITIONS MENU: Sets points in the gate open, close, and 100% partial cycles at which deceleration SlowDown Open 100% 1. Learn occurs. (see previous page) • SLOW DOWN - OPEN: Sets the...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON > Auxiliary IO (Cont.) FUNCTION>AUXILIARY OUTPUTS MENU: FUNCTION>AUXILIARY INPUTS MENU: Auxiliary outputs OUT1 (1,2,3,) and OUT2 (4,5,6,) can be The auxiliary inputs IN1(16) and IN2 (18) can be programmed with one of these options.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON > Radio Ch. CH2 - CH15 Togle&Latch Hold to open Step H Stop Cls&Unlock Partial 1 3. Auxiliary IO Radio Ch Opn&Unlock Partial (see previous page) Close&Lock Step Togler&Latch Close Open&Lock Open Unlock...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON > Timers Timer 2 Second Timer 2 Minute Timer 2 Timer 2 Timer 2 Hour 00:00:00 Hour Timer 1 Second 4. Radio Ch Timer 1 Minute (see previous page) FUNCTION Timer 1 Timer 1 5.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON / Events NOTE: See INSTRUCTIONS 23 and 24 (next page) for specific instructions for programming and suspending events. Wed-Sun TOGGLE Tue Off (blinking) ON/OFF TOGGLE Mon Off (blinking) ON/OFF Minute 0 (blinking) EV3-EV8...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 1050 EVENT PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS To PROGRAM weekly events EV1 through EV8, perform the following steps: 1. Ensure time and date are set correctly. See Function/Display Menu for how to set time/date. 2. Press FUNCTION > Events.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON / Charger 6. Events (see previous page) FUNCTION Charger Charger 7. Charger 1.5A Charger 8. Standby Max I = 1.50A (see below) 0.10A FUNCTION>CHARGER MENU: 30 Sec. Charger Built-in battery charger is for use with backup battery. Charger may be Cycling On : manually programmed for customized charge settings or set to “Auto”...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON / Adv. Settings 8. Standby (see previous page English Language Language English English (blink) English FUNCTION 9. Adv. Settings 24 Hour Clock Clock (blinking) 12 Hour 10. Default (see next page) 100% Contrast...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON / Adv. Settings (Cont.) From Inputs Analog (see previous page) Both UL Input Open Analog Analog Both (blinking) Close UL Input Digital NO (blink) UL Input Digital Digital NO (blinking) Digital Master/Slave Motor 1...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL FUNCTION BUTTON / Defaults 9. Adv. Settings (see previous page) System Set Default to Defaults FUNCTION 10. Default System Radio Chan. Set 11. Gate Sync Default to Defaults (see next page) Radio Ch FUNCTION>DEFAULT MENU:...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL DISPLAY BUTTON: For selecting certain information for viewing in the LCD display. Display PRESS DISPLAY 1. ESC DISPLAY Nice/Apollo DISPLAY BUTTON MENU: 2. Info Board 1050 Info: Displays the manufacturer name, prod- uct name/model, software versions, and serial number.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL DISPLAY BUTTON (CONT.): Continued from last page DISPLAY SUN VOLT DISPLAY BUTTON MENU (CONT.): 6. Sun Volt 24.6V Sun Volt: Displays the solar panel input voltage in volts DC. Motor Volt: Displays the voltage at the motor in volts DC.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL CONTROL BOARD ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY REASON POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Actuator connected to Motor 1 has a brief current Check for obstruction in gate path or degraded Dynamic M1 spike and tripped Type A sensor.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL SECTION 9: 1050 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS This section describes the accessory functions, connections, and wiring for the 1050 control board. 9.1 OUTPUT CONNECTORS OUT 1 / OUT 2 (1-6): Individual, isolated relays provide dry contacts for switching accessories based on programming of the “Auxiliary IO”...
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL LAMP (12-13): • Provides fused power (1.85A max) to drive a flashing warning lamp to indicate gate operation. • This output is active when the gate is operating (Opening and Closing). • Lamp Delay sets the amount of time the lamp accessory output is activated prior to gate movement. Settings from 0 to 5 seconds with a step of 0.5 seconds.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 9.2 INPUT CONNECTORS AUXILIARY INPUTS 1 & 2 (16-19): • These digital inputs may be connected to the digital outputs of accessories and programmed to activate or control the gate operator in a number of different modes.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL EDGE INPUT (28-29): • The EDGE input may be configured as a monitored ANALOG input, or DIGITAL (NC or NO) input. • The EDGE sensor input is intended for ANSI/UL 325 listed gate edge sensors to protect against entrapment and hazardous pinch points along the moving edge of the closing gate.
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CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL GUARD STATION INPUT (34-37): • With the Guard Station switches installed, the user can operate the gate by pushing the respective buttons for the command that is desired. • Gate Open and Close are controlled by NORMALLY OPEN (NO) and Stop is controlled by NORMALLY CLOSED (NC) momentary switches.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 9.3 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow access to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions. Read all the following information. Make sure that your gate operating system is compliant with all local codes and regulations and that access for emergency vehicles is assured.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 9.4 COMMUNICATIONS BUSES The 1050 control board communication bus is described in this section. OVIEW CONTROLLER: • The Oview controller is an optional programming and diagnostic tool, which plugs directly into the 1050 control board using an RJ45 network cable and is part of the Nice “Opera”...
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 10.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Component Maintenance Action Annually Months Activate the primary (inherent) reverse system by blocking the gate with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop. ALARM Restart the gate and block again with a solid object.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 10.3 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution • Check the UL/Edge input on the gate controller. Gate opens a short • Ensure limit LEDs are functioning properly. distance, then stops and • Check for obstructions.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 10.4 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST • The installer and customer must each ensure that all of the following actions have been completed. • Left box is for installer check off and the right box is for customer check off.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 10.5 PART DRAWINGS Box, Control, CBOX or 11111B Board, Control, 1050 Lid, CBOX or 11111B Switch, Push Button, Control Box Tab, 11111B, 11111C KeySwitch, Receiver, OXI/A, Single Pole Multi-channel This drawing is a representation and should be used for parts reference only.
CBOX1050 INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING MANUAL 6705 S 209 St, Ste 101 Kent, WA 98032 10.6 WARRANTY 800-321-9947 www.hysecurity.com LIMITED WARRANTY—NICE-BRANDED PRODUCTS 1. Warranty. These warranties extend to HySecurity’s Distributors, to the Dealer/Installer, and to Hy-Security Gate, Inc. (“HySecurity”) warrants that at the time of sale, each the first End User of the product following installation.
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solar does not provide power to the battery
The solar panel may not be providing power to the battery for the Nice HySecurity CBOX1050 due to the following reasons:
1. Incorrect Wiring – The red wire from the solar panel should be connected to the positive terminal of the battery regulator, and the black wire should be connected to the negative terminal. Improper connections may prevent power transfer.
2. Loose or Insecure Connections – Wire-to-wire connections should be secure using wire nuts, crimp caps, or butt connectors. Poor connections can disrupt power flow.
3. Damaged or Cut Wires – If the solar panel wires have been cut or damaged beyond the recommended 8” to 10”, the connection may be incomplete.
4. Regulator Malfunction – The SG-4 regulator is designed to prevent reverse current leakage, but if it is faulty, it may not allow proper charging.
5. Battery Issues – If the battery is not properly connected (red to positive, black to negative) or is defective, it may not accept a charge.
6. Environmental Factors – The SG-4 regulator should not be exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C) or excessive water accumulation inside the case, which may affect functionality.
7. Insufficient Sunlight – The solar panel requires adequate sunlight to generate power. Poor weather conditions or shading could reduce power output.
Checking these factors can help identify and resolve the issue.
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