Solar Panel Instructions; Connecting Additional Devices - Nortek Security & Control Mighty Mule HD272 Installation Manual

Solar Panel Instructions

NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME!
It will damage the control board!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LOW VOLTAGE WIRE:
• The only wire acceptable for use with NSC products is 16 gauge multi-stranded, low voltage, PVC sheathed wire.
This particular gauge enables the solar panel to provide an adequate charge through the control board to the battery at
distances up to 250'.
• DO NOT use telephone wire or solid core wire. Unlike multi-stranded wire, these types of wire are inadequate for use
with your gate opener system.
Step 1
Make sure the power switch is OFF.
Step 2
Strip 3/16" off the ends of the low voltage wire and twist tightly. Attach
these ends to the 16VDC OR SOLAR terminals located on the terminal
block. Be certain not to let the exposed wires touch each other!
BATT + Step 2
WHT K3
GRN
Insert one solar panel wire into a 16VDC OR
RED
K4
BLK
SOLAR terminal. Insert the other solar panel
CHARGE
wire into the remaining 16VDC OR SOLAR
OR
SOLA
Low Voltage Wire
terminal. The wires can be connected to the
VAR6
from Transformer
or Solar Panel
ON OFF
16VDC OR SOLAR terminals regardless of
color/polarity.
Step 3
Tighten set screws against exposed end of wires. A dab of household
petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion.
NOTE: For multiple panels wire the panels in parallel as shown in this diagram.
After connecting the solar panel(s) connect the battery
as shown on page 17.
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ON/OFF
Switch
ON/OFF
STATUS
1st OPR.
OPEN < JOG > CLOSE
2nd OPR. MIN 120
MAX OFF
SEC.
STALL FORCE AUTO CLOSE
SET
PWR.
LIMIT
REMOVE JUMPER FOR
PUSH TO OPEN OPTION
SFTY.
≤JP1
EXIT VAR1
VAR2
CYCLE
VAR3
EDGE
VAR4
SENSOR
COMMON
VAR5
LOCK+
LOCK– PF1
K1
WHT
GRN
K2
RED
BLK
BATT +
BATT –
WHT K3
GRN
RED K4
BLK
CHARGE
OR
SOLA
VAR6
ON OFF
Low Voltage Wire from
Transformer or Solar
Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL
RED
RED
BLACK
BLACK

Connecting Additional Devices

Mighty Mule strongly recommends the use of additional obstruction detection devices however we do not endorse
any specific brand names. Only use products that are listed to be in compliance with any applicable UL safety
standards and national and regional codes.
PLEASE NOTE: Contact sensors, non-contact sensors, shadow loops, etc. are not included with the Mighty Mule.
Refer to the sensor manufacturer's instructions for information about installing accessory devices.
The Mighty Mule ONLY accepts accessory devices with normally open dry contact outputs.
WARNING
Make sure the operator power switch is turned OFF before connecting ANY
device wiring to the terminals of the controller. Unplugging the transformer
does not turn power to the operator off.
Step 1
Turn control box OFF before connecting safety device wires to the control board. (Unplugging the transformer does not turn power to
the opener OFF.)
Step 2
Run wires from safety devices and other accessories through the strain relief openings in the bottom of the control box.
Step 3:
Follow directions in Accessory Installation Manuals.
STATUS
1st OPR.
OPEN < JOG > CLOSE
2nd OPR.
MIN MAX OFF 120
SEC.
STALL FORCE AUTO CLOSE
SET
PWR.
LIMIT
REMOVE JUMPER FOR
PUSH TO OPEN OPTION
SFTY.
≤JP1
VAR1
EXIT
VAR2
CYCLE
VAR3
EDGE
VAR4
SENSOR
COMMON
VAR5
LOCK+
LOCK– PF1
K1
WHT
GRN
K2
RED
BLK
BATT +
BATT –
WHT K3
GRN
RED
K4
BLK
14 VAC
OR
SOLAR
VAR6
ON OFF
Accessory Wire
FIRST OPR.
7 8
2 3 4 5 6
8
7
2
According to
Application
Automatic Gate Lock
6
NO
COM
NC
5
V +
V –
LOOP
LOOP
6
Loop Detector
Edge Sensor
LOOP
6
2
4 6
Push Button Control
Photo Beams
Blue
3
Black
6
Red
+
Yellow
Shield
1 2 3
ABC DEF 6
4 5 6
GHI JKL MNO
7 8 9
PRS TUV WXY
Gate Opening Sensor
0
Refer to Sensor manual for
4
additional information if needed.
Digital Keypad
NOTE: Connections are for typical applications. For additional connection options not
illustrated here refer to the accessory manual for details.
HD272 Installation Instructions
SECOND OPR.
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