AS/NZS 60335.1 in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.2.103. Only Merlin genuine and approved accessories may be connected to the gate opener. Incorrect installation and/or failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious personal injury or damage to property.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During operation, the gate should not under any circumstances obstruct public path ways and roads (public area). When using tools and small parts to install or carry out repair work on a gate, exercise caution and do not wear rings, watches or loose clothing. To avoid serious personal injury due to entrapments, remove any locking device fitted to the gate in order to prevent damage to the gate.
SALES KIT INVENTORY - MGSK600 MAINS VOLTAGE 240V OR MGSK600-LV LOW VOLTAGE 24V Your gate opener is packed in separate cartons. The Slide 600 MGSK600 or MGSK600-LV opener sales kit contains the opener, its hardware, accessories, four metres of rack and a transformer MGTR1-96VA (only for the MGSK600-LV sales kit).
INTRODUCTION TOOLS NEEDED OVERVIEW OF THE GATE OPENER MGSK600 – MAINS VOLTAGE SLIDE GATE OPENER INSTALL OR MGSK600-LV – LOW VOLTAGE SLIDE GATE OPENER INSTALL Transformer Box mounted near 240V power supply (MGTR1-96VA) NOTE: Only required Gate Gate for MGSK600-LV Limit Switch Limit Switch Opener...
INTRODUCTION Before installing the gate opener, ensure that the gate is opening smoothly. Ensure that all the required cables (power cable, accessory cables etc) are prepared and laid correctly. NOTE: All crushing points must be secured by an entrapment protection according to AS/NZS 60335.1 in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.2.103.
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INTRODUCTION PLANNING CONTINUED GATE OPENER Maximum Gate Weight 600kg Maximum Gate Width Conduit and Concrete Pad Trench and install conduit. Before trenching, contact underground utility authorities. Conduit must be approved for low and mains voltage. Consider the opener placement BEFORE installing the pad or post.
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INTRODUCTION PLANNING CONTINUED Safety Safety entrapment protection devices are recommended to protect against any entrapment or safety conditions encountered in your gate application. Install the two warning signs provided on the inside and outside of the property, where easily visible. Safety Catch Rollers Install catch rollers with safety covers on the side of a post or wall with a minimal distance of approximately 1.2cm between the rollers and gate.
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INTRODUCTION PLANNING CONTINUED Base Mounting Plate Position Gate Rack Mounting plate Underneath the mounting plate is the concrete slab 270 mm Base Mounting Plate 90 - 100mm Rack Mounting plate Underneath the mounting plate is the concrete slab Rack Limit Switch Brackets one of the two limit switch brackets Rack...
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE BASE MOUNTING PLATE 1. Position the base mounting plate as required, referring to the planning section (figure 1). 2. Mark and drill the four masonry anchor holes (figure 2). NOTE: Position the power cord through the base mounting plate before mounting the base plate. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE OPENER ON THE BASE MOUNTING PLATE Remove the screws from the side of the housing (figure 1) and remove the cover. Once the base mounting plate is fixed, position the gate opener onto the base mounting plate ensuring that it is correctly to the gate and the rack.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE LIMIT SWITCH BRACKETS Position the limit switch brackets in the approximate open and close positions on the rack. Loosely attach the brackets to the rack. The magnets are marked "L" and "R". L positioned on the left of the rack, while R is positioned on the right of the rack when looking from inside the property.
INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL SAFETY To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • BEFORE installing the power wiring or control stations be sure to follow all specifications and warnings. Failure to do so may result in SEVERE INJURY to persons and/or damage to the opener. •...
WIRING ACCESS TO THE CONTROL BOARD AND MOTOR CONNECTION The control board Is already pre-installed and pre-wired to the motor terminal. No extra action Is required. To gain access to the control board remove the opener cover. The terminals for wiring accessories are directly accessible. To get access to the programming buttons remove the transparent plastic cover and place it back once programming is finalised.
INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM™ (IR BEAMS) (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Merlin strongly recommends that The Protector System™ (IR Beams) be installed on all gate openers. Compatible Protector System™ (IR Beams) are 772ANZ and GPS15 Monitored Safety Beams. The Protector System™ (IR Beams) can be configured to function differently when connected to IR1, IR2 or IR3 inputs.
PROGRAMMING LCD SCREEN MENU Programming buttons function (4 buttons): Button Function Program / delete remote controls and specific functions Enter programming mode, select function and save. NOTE long press of P button will save the setting and exit out to the menu screen.
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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW Legend Function Section Application Opener Motor Type Direction Motor 1 Direction Motor 1 Direction Motor 2 Direction Motor 2 Limit & Force Learn Learning Adjust the behaviour of remote controls Remote Control Behaviour IR1-Behaviour Adjust the behaviour of Protector System Safety IR Beams in input IR 1 IR2-Behaviour Adjust the behaviour of Protector System Safety IR Beams in input IR 2 IR3-Behaviour...
PROGRAMMING INITIAL SET-UP figure 1 Energise the opener. Release the opener manual release with the key, and move the gate(s) to a mid open position. Re-engage the manual release. CYCLES: 000, 000 MAIN MENU BEGIN SETUP SELECT APPLCATION The LCD screen will display the Cycle count. Press and hold the “P”...
BASIC SETTINGS LIMIT AND FORCE LEARNING figure 1 figure 2 Within the Basic Setting, navigate through the menu screen MAIN MENU LIMIT & FORCE LEARN until you find “MAIN MENU LIMIT & FORCE LEARN”. LIMIT & FORCE LEARN INTERRUPTED Press the “P” button to enter this setting (figure1). The menu screen will begin flashing “LIMIT &...
BASIC SETTINGS INPUT COMMAND Within the Basic Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU INPUT 1”. figure 1 Press the “P” button to enter this setting (figure 1). Press the “+” or “-“ buttons to navigate through the options. MAIN MENU You can select the following options: INPUT 1...
BASIC SETTINGS DELAY MOTOR 1 IN CLOSE DIRECTION Within the Basic Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU DELAY MOTOR 1 - CLOSE”. figure 1 Press the “P” button to enter this setting (figure 1). Press the “+” or “-“ buttons to navigate through the options. MAIN MENU You can have no delay, or select delays from 1 second to 20 seconds.
BASIC SETTINGS REVERSAL TIME Within the Basic Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU figure 2 figure 1 REVERSAL TIME”. MAIN MENU Press the “P” button to enter this setting 2 SECOND REVERSAL (figure 1). REVERSAL TIME Press the “+”...
BASIC SETTINGS RAM BLOW MOTOR 1 FOR E-LOCK Within the Basic Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU RAM-BLOW". figure 1 Press the “P” button to enter this setting (figure 1). Press the “+” or “-“ buttons to navigate through the options. MAIN MENU You can select the following options: RAM-BLOW...
BASIC SETTINGS SPECIAL CONTACT Within the Basic Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU SPECIAL CONTACT RELAY". Press the “P” button to enter this setting (figure 1). Press the “+” or “-“ buttons to navigate through the options. You can select the following options: figure 1 •...
ADVANCED SETTINGS If the Default speed and force values are changed in the Advanced Settings, the force reversal behaviour of the gate opener may be affected. Additional safety devices must be used for installations where the force measured on the leading edge of the gate in both the open and close direction is over 400N. Installers must ensure that the gates are installed in a compliant manner as per AS/NZS 60335.2.103.
ADVANCED SETTINGS PASSWORD ENTER PASSWORD figure 1 figure 2 Navigate the Menu screen till you get to “MAIN MENU PASSWORD” by pressing the SET PASSWORD “+” and or “-” buttons (figure 1). MAIN MENU ENTER PASSWORD Press the “P” button to enter this setting PASSWORD (figure 1).
ADVANCED SETTINGS SPEED MOTORS 1 AND 2 IN OPEN DIRECTION (PASSWORD PROTECTED) NOTE: To access this setting the password must be entered. figure 1 Within the Advance Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU SPEED-MOTOR 1 & 2 OPEN (PW)”. MAIN MENU SPEED-MOTOR 1 &...
FACTORY RESET FACTORY RESET Within the Advance Setting, navigate through the menu screen until you find “MAIN MENU FACTORY RESET”. Press the “P” button to enter this setting (figure 1). Press the “+” or “-“ buttons to navigate through the options. figure 1 You can select the following options: •...
WIRELESS PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING Activate the opener only when the gate is in full view, free of obstruction and properly adjusted. Do not allow children to operate push button(s) or transmitter(s). Do not allow children to play near the gate. NOTE: The transmitter(s) supplied with your opener are preprogrammed by the factory.
How To Connect The Merlin Gate Opener: Scenario 1: If the homeowner currently already has a Merlin gate opener or other device that is connected to the myQ App via a myQ® gateway accessory, the homeowner will need to: • Purchase a Merlin gate opener that is myQ compatible (the latest range of Merlin gate openers are all myQ compatible) •...
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B. Installation Process • Gate Opener: Install the Merlin Gate Opener to a fully functional gate using the installation instructions included in this manual. • Protector System (Safety IR Beams) 772ANZ or GPS15 Reflector Safety IR Beams: Install the Protector System (Safety IR Beams) 772ANZ supplied with the gate myQ Connectivity Kit or as an individual accessory.
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WIRELESS PROGRAMMING MYQ SETUP – MYQ GATEWAY INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) CONTINUED Step 2 – Register The myQ Gateway & Add Devices Once you have successfully created your myQ® account, you must add the myQ® Gateway to the account. It is easy to do from your Internet enabled smartphone or tablet.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ERROR CODES To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Disconnect ALL power BEFORE performing ANY maintenance. • ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a professional installer. • ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery. •...
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ERROR CODES Error Problem Action Required How to Clear ERR: • PCB has detected a • Power down the gate operator for 20 seconds. • Power down for 20 MOTOR1 motor failure seconds and power on • Once the gate has been powered up again, to reset.
PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART BASIC SETTINGS - PART 1 Main Menu 1st - Select 2nd - Direction 3rd - Direction 4th - Limit & Force 5th - Exit ( & Save) Motor/Application Motor 1 Motor 2 Learn Press & Hold '+' Press &...
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PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART BASIC SETTINGS - PART 2 Main Menu Pedestrian Delay Motor 2 Remote Control IR 1 / 2 / 3 Input 1 / 2 / 3 Opening - Open Behaviour Behaviour Behaviour Open - Close - Open - Close - Open 1.5 IR1/2/3 CLOSE No Delay...
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PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART BASIC SETTINGS - PART 3 Main Menu Delay Motor 1 Reversal TIme Timer -To-Close E - Lock Flashing Light - Close Open/Close 2 Second TTC Disabled No Delay Disabled Disabled Reversal 1 Second Setting TTC E-Lock, Reversal to Continuous Delay 10 Seconds...
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PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART BASIC SETTINGS - PART 4 Main Menu Special Contact Soft & Hard Start Maintenance Pre Flashing Relay Counter Setting Soft & Hard Start Disabled Disabled Disabled Setting Soft Start 15 Seconds 1 Second 1000 Cycles Enabled Hard Start 30 Seconds 2 Seconds 2000 Cycles...
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PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART ADVANCED SETTINGS Advance Settings - Fine tuning force, speed and delay settings. Note percent value is relative to learned value e.g. ‘increase 15%’ is a 15% increase over the learned setting. Main Menu Password Protected Speed-Motor Speed-Motor Soft Stop Force Motor Factory Default...
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WARRANTY DON’T FORGET Warranty Registration To validate your warranty you must complete the registration form online at: gomerlin.com.au/warranty gomerlin.co.nz/warranty Get Connected with Additional purchase of the myQ Connectivity Kit is required to enable myQ functionality. Visit www.gomerlin.com.au or www.gomerlin.co.nz for more details. Trademark of The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
6 problems caused by electrical faults or replacement of batteries or light bulbs, blown fuses, Chamberlain warrants to the original purchaser of the Merlin Slide Gate Opener (Unit) that all parts of electrical surges, power surges or power strikes, fire, flood, lightning or storms;...
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