USAutomatic PHOTO EYE Installation Manual page 2

2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Wire size recommended 20 gauge stranded copper
NOTE: Identify the type of installation the photo eye is being used for.
A. Monitored Entrapment Device per UL325
B. Vehicular Safety Device
A. Wiring for Monitored Entrapment Device
installation Receiver
1. Photo eye "12" vdc connects to the Photo Eye power connection
on the gate operator control board.
2. Photo eye "0" ground connects to the common ground
connection on the gate operator control board.
3. Photo eye "C" common connects to the common ground
connection on the gate operator control board.
4. Photo eye "NC" normally closed connects to the control board
input for the direction of travel you are protecting.
Transmitter
NOTE: No wiring is required if the battery power option is being used, if
hard wired installation is being used wire as below.
1. Photo eye 12 vdc connects to the Photo Eye power connection
on the gate operator control board. See figure 3.
2. Photo Eye ground wires to the common ground connection on
the gate operator control board. See figure 3.
B. Wiring for Vehicular safety Device Installation Receiver
1. Photo eye "12" vdc connects to the Photo Eye power connection
on the gate operator control board.
2. Photo eye "0" ground connects to the common ground
connection on the gate operator control board.
3. Photo eye "C" common connects to the common ground
connection on the gate operator control board.
4. Photo eye "NO" normally open connects to the control board
"Safety Loop/Reversing Edge input"
Transmitter
NOTE: No wiring is required if the battery power option is being used,
if hard wired installation is being used wire as below.
1. Photo eye 12 vdc connects to the Photo Eye power connection
on the gate operator control board. See figure 3.
2. Photo Eye ground wires to the common ground connection on
the gate operator control board. See figure 3.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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3. ALIGNMENT
Alignment Chart
4. BATTERY INFORMATION
NOTE: Please dispose of the batteries properly as they are
Fig. 3
The RX / Receiver has a red LED which will illuminate when
power is applied to the RX / Receiver. When aligned with the
TX / Transmitter, the red LED will go OFF and the green LED
will come ON. When beam is broken, the red LED will come
ON and the green LED will go OFF.
A feature to assist in the
optimal alignment allows
for a voltmeter to be
connected to the TP- and
TP+ test points located on
the RX / Receiver. With
voltmeter attached use
alignment chart verify the
optimal alignment.
TP-/TP+ readings
Signal Strength
DCV
0 Vdc No Signal
3 Vdc Minimum useful signal
5 Vdc Maximum useful signal
Once alignment is complete, install the covers using the 4 black
screws. Install the hood onto each unit.
TX / Transmitter battery Requirement - Two 3.6 vdc lithium
batteries (model - ER14505) or equivalent. When installing
verify the correct polarity shown in figure 3.
hazardous waste.
WARRANTY
USAutomatic, LLC warrants this product to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for 1 YEAR. For a period of 1
YEAR following purchase USAutomatic, LLC. will repair or
replace the product free of charge, including parts, shop labor
and return to customer shipping and handling. This 1 YEAR
warranty does not cover the plastic case from normal wear or
damage due to misuse.
To have the product sent for warranty consideration, it must be
returned with the proof of purchase and a return authorization
number. To obtain a return authorization number please call
(800) 878-7829 for assistance. The return authorization number
must be clearly marked on the outside of the return package or
it may not be accepted.
USAutomatic LLC
Fig. 4
Red LED Grn LED
ON OFF
OFF ON
OFF ON