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TDS2 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL
This kit is for dual gates with a gate opening of up to 24 feet.
A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS NOT INCLUDED!
You must purchase a 12V Automotive / Deep Cycle Marine Battery before installing
or purchase our optional Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) for installing your operator.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Made in China, 03-2021 | TDS2IM
©Ghost Controls
2021
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  • Page 1 TDS2 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL This kit is for dual gates with a gate opening of up to 24 feet. A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS NOT INCLUDED! You must purchase a 12V Automotive / Deep Cycle Marine Battery before installing or purchase our optional Battery Box Kit (ABBT2) for installing your operator.
  • Page 2 T D S 2 D U A L K I T CONTACT US: 1572 Capital Circle NW, Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.ghostcontrols.com For sales, product information, or to locate a retailer near you: Call: 850-846-6400 Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:00 EST For installation assistance and technical support: Call: 850-898-1411 Monday through Friday: 8:00–5:00 EST Product information, technical article, and installation videos can be found at:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S CONTENTS Installation and Owners Manual Warranty Registration page 5 Operator Specifications page 6 System Safety page 7 System Overview page 10 Installation Planning page 12 Tools Needed page 15 Included Parts page 16 PULL-TO-OPEN INSTALLATION page 18 Control Box Installation...
  • Page 4 Up to 1,000 ft. of wire can be used. ■ For installations farther than 1,000 ft. from an AC power source, the Ghost Controls 10 Watt Solar Panel Kit (AXDP) or 30 Watt Solar Panel Kit (AX30W) can be used to charge the battery.

  • Page 5: Warranty Registration

    WARRANTY REGISTER ONLINE WWW.GHOSTCONTROLS.COM NOTE If you’re unable to access the internet please fill out the warranty form below and mail in to us at Ghost Controls 3166 Hartsfield Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 First Name: _______________________________________________________ Last Name: Street:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City : ________________________________________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: _____________________...

  • Page 6: Operator Specifications

    ■ Operator Opening Speed: 90 degrees in approximately 15 seconds ■ Maximum Operator Opening Range: 110 degrees ■ Linear Actuator Operating Temperature: -5°F to 160°F 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20' 1000 lbs. Maximum Gate 900 lbs. TDS2 800 lbs. Length and TDS2 700 lbs. TDS2 Weight 600 lbs.

  • Page 7: System Safety

    GHOST CONTROLS Technical Support for ® If you are unsure of any of these steps, please con- replacement signs if yours become damaged. tact GHOST CONTROLS Technical ® Support at 850-898-1411 or online at XII . While the gate is moving do not drive into the gate ghostcontrols.com/pages/technical-support...
  • Page 8 Proper installation of these safety instructions . sensors is critical to avoid false tripping while gate is in © GHOST CONTROLS 2016 motion and to reduce potential entrapment. ALARM CAUTION Extreme caution must be exercised when automatic...
  • Page 9 S Y S T E M S A F E T Y ENTRAPMENT AREA NOTES Between gate and post Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion. Pinch point between opener and gate Keep hands, feet, and pets away from this area when gate is in motion. Path of the moving gate All one zone Leading edge of gate and pinch point...

  • Page 10: System Overview

    S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W SYSTEM OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for choosing a GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Opener system, the most innovative gate opener systems ® available for residential applications on the market today. This manual will guide you through the proper installation and main- tenance methods.
  • Page 11 S Y S T E M O V E R V I E W . When planning a system that will allow entry from a . Swing direction of gate(s). The image (shown in dia- busy road or highway, make sure the system is placed gram below) indicates the more common “Pull-to- far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion.

  • Page 12: Installation Planning

    P L A N N I N G INSTALLATION PLANNING SITE PLANNING SITE INSTALLATION VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT ghostcontrols.com/pages/installation-video PREPARE THE GATE Proper installation, care, and ongoing maintenance of the gate is critical to increased usage life of the automatic gate operator system.
  • Page 13 P L A N N I N G NOTE Push-to-Open installations REQUIRE the Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). For dual kits you will need 2 sets of these. Mounting location on gate and support post, column, or wall. A. Wooden posts should be at least 6"x6" in size and set in concrete. B.
  • Page 14 OPERATOR REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Operator system is designed ® for installation on rectangular, square, or round posts (for 3" or 4" round steel posts, we offer the AX3R AND AX4R ROUND POST ADAPTER ACCESSORIES) or columns.

  • Page 15: Tools Needed

    T O O L S N E E D E D TOOLS NEEDED Corded/Cordless Drill 5/16" Drill Bit Standard or 7/32" Drill Bit Metric Wrenches 7/16" Drill Bit (longer than diameter or thickness of post) Clamp Wire Strippers/Cutters Level Standard or Metric Socket Set Phillips Head Tape Measure...

  • Page 16: Included Parts

    Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware: Front Mounting Hardware: Rear Mounting Hardware: Control Box Control Box Mounting AC Transformer in TDS2 Kit: 1st Opener Arm: 3 Button Remote: 10W Solar Panel TDS2XP Kit:...
  • Page 17 T O O L S N E E D E D INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT PARTS FOR 2ND OPERATOR Post and Rear Mount Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware: Front Mounting Hardware: Rear Mounting Hardware: Positive Stop Gate Bracket: (Qty 1) 2nd Opener Arm: 3 Button Remote:...

  • Page 18: Pull-To-Open Installation

    Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. PULL-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator in ® a PULL-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural gate that swings into property.
  • Page 19 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown below. Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt.
  • Page 20 P U L L - T O - O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8"...
  • Page 21 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ Gate Clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance. Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the pivot bracket as shown.
  • Page 22 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 13/32˝...

  • Page 23: Control Box Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX FOR YOUR PULL-TO- OPEN SYSTEM STEP 7. Determine the mounting location of the control box and install. NOTE Mount the control box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box.

  • Page 24: Battery Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS STEP 8. Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board. A . Route the battery harness cable through the strain relief on the bottom of the control box and connect the bullet connectors (red to red, black to black) to the control board harness.

  • Page 25: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U L L - T O - O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the same strain relief as the battery harness cable and into the control box.

  • Page 26: Setup System Controller

    P U L L - T O - O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 27 DIP Switch # OFF Position (FACTORY SETTING) ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Mode Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / (Factory Default): Force output is Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. ® limited to ensure safe operation as Monitored safety devices must be present and operate prop- specified by Type C in UL325 erly as specified by Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 28 P U L L - T O - O P E N TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. ARM EXTENDED OUT 3-4 INCHES WARNING: Step 12 needs to be...

  • Page 29: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U L L - T O - O P E N TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13A. FOR TUBE GATES ONLY attach the front mount using the tube gate brackets. A . Before assembling gate bracket make sure the (2) tube clamp brackets fit over the tubular gate bar. If not they will need to be flared before continuing on to next step.
  • Page 30 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 14A. FOR TUBE GATES attach the tube gate bracket to the gate. The gate must remain in the desired open position. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION A .
  • Page 31 P U L L - T O - O P E N STEP 14B. FOR FLAT PANEL GATES gate must remain in the desired open position when attaching the front mount to the gate. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION A .
  • Page 32 P U L L - T O - O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate.
  • Page 33 P U L L - T O - O P E N G. Align and attach arm of operator to the secured front mount bracket, as shown below. Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down. STEP 15. REPEAT STEPS 1 –...

  • Page 34: Setting The Closed Limit

    P U L L - T O - O P E N PROGRAMMING THE CLOSED LIMIT: PULL-TO-OPEN This is the most common installation. The CLOSED limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’...

  • Page 35: Powering The System Ac

    P U L L - T O - O P E N POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH THE AC TRANSFORMER *You will need 16 gauge stranded low voltage, two-conductor wire to connect the transformer to the control board. NOTE DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! STEP 21.

  • Page 36: Powering The System Solar

    A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR NO MORE THAN 30-WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 1 ®...
  • Page 37 P U L L - T O - O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 38 P U L L - T O - O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 39: Push-To-Open Installation

    Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. PUSH-TO-OPEN: GATE SWINGS TO OPEN OUTSIDE PROPERTY The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator ® PUSH-TO-OPEN installation system to a standard metal tubular-style agricultural fence that swings into property. You will need to make sure you purchase the Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (AXPO) before you start installing.
  • Page 40 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THE PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET KIT (AXPO) BEFORE YOU START THIS STEP Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the hole that is closest to the post on the post bracket. Bolt should then go through first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit bottom hole of post bracket as shown.
  • Page 41 P U S H - T O - O P E N NOTE For round wooden post installations we recommend notching the wooden post for proper installation of the post bracket. Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post. 4-3/8"...
  • Page 42 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 4. Verifying minimum of 4˝ gate clearance and finishing rear post mount bracket assembly. If the clearance is less than 4˝, you will need to adjust the pivot brackets so that you have at least 4˝ of clearance. Once the clearances are correct, place the secondary bolt into the post bracket as shown.
  • Page 43 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 5. Drilling rear post bracket holes and bolting. A . With the post bracket still clamped to post, mark the center of the bracket slots. Remove the bracket. You will need a 13/32˝...

  • Page 44: Control Box Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX FOR YOUR PUSH-TO- OPEN SYSTEM STEP 7. Determine the mounting location of the control box and install. NOTE Mount the control box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box.

  • Page 45: Battery Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N CONNECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY HARNESS STEP 8. Insert battery harness through strain relief in control box and attach to the control board. A . Route the battery harness cable through the strain relief on the bottom of the control box and connect the bullet connectors (red to red, black to black) to the control board harness.

  • Page 46: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    P U S H - T O - O P E N CONNECTING OPERATOR ARM TO CONTROL BOX STEP 9. Insert the operator cable into the control box. A . Route the operator cable through the same strain relief as the battery harness cable and into the control box.

  • Page 47: Setup System Controller

    P U S H - T O - O P E N PREPARING THE GATE SYSTEM CONTROLLER The gate system control board provides one convenient place to make all of your system connections and to change any settings that you desire to personalize how your automatic gate opener system operates at your home or property. This main board (shown below) is located inside of the control box of your system and will be referred to in detail through the next few sections.
  • Page 48 DIP Switch # OFF Position (FACTORY SETTING) ON Position Patent-pending SafeForce® Mode Monitored Safety Mode: Monitored safety devices required / (Factory Default): Force output Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety devices only. ® is limited to ensure safe opera- Monitored safety devices must be present and operate prop- tion as specified by Type C in UL325 erly as specified by Type B1 or B2 in UL325 requirement.
  • Page 49 P U S H - T O - O P E N TURN CONTROL BOX ON. YOU SHOULD HEAR A SERIES OF BEEPS AS THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON STEP 11. Locate the jog buttons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections. ARM EXTENDED OUT 3-4 INCHES STEP 12.

  • Page 50: Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation

    P U S H - T O - O P E N TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13A. FOR TUBE GATES ONLY attach the front mount using the tube gate brackets. A . Before assembling gate bracket make sure the (2) tube clamp brackets fit over the tubular gate bar. If not they will need to be flared before continuing on to next step.
  • Page 51 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 14A. FOR TUBE GATES attach the tube gate bracket to the gate. The gate must remain in the desired closed position. CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION A .
  • Page 52 P U S H - T O - O P E N STEP 14B. FOR FLAT PANEL GATES attach the front mount bracket to the gate. The gate must remain in the desired closed position. CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION A .
  • Page 53 P U S H - T O - O P E N B. Install the front mount gate bracket on the gate by aligning the outermost hole and inserting (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through gate and front mount bracket, as show below. Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate.
  • Page 54 P U S H - T O - O P E N G. Align and attach arm of operator to the secured front mount bracket, as shown below. Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down. STEP 15. REPEAT STEPS 1 –...

  • Page 55: Setting The Open Limit

    P U S H - T O - O P E N PROGRAMMING THE OPEN LIMIT: PUSH-TO-OPEN The OPEN limit is when the operator is extended and the gate is in the closed position. IMPORTANT ONLY THE OPERATOR ARMS’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD.

  • Page 56: Powering The System Ac

    P U S H - T O - O P E N POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH THE AC TRANSFORMER *You will need 16 gauge stranded low voltage, two-conductor wire to connect the transformer to the control board. NOTE DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! STEP 21.

  • Page 57: Powering The System Solar

    A MAXIMUM OF 3 AXDP 10-WATT SOLAR PANELS OR NO MORE THAN 30-WATTS OF SOLAR POWER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 1 ®...
  • Page 58 P U S H - T O - O P E N SETTING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE The AUTOCLOSE TIME setting determines how long the gate will remain open each time it operates before automatically closing. The factory default setting is off which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 59 P U S H - T O - O P E N CANCELLING AUTOCLOSE TIME ON YOUR GATE NOTE Canceling AUTOCLOSE can only be performed when the gate opener is idle. Cancelling AUTOCLOSE will remove your previous duration setting and force you to pick a new duration the next time you enable AUTOCLOSE.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR HELPFUL VIDEOS VISIT: GHOSTCONTROLS.COM/PAGES/INSTALLATION-VIDEO FOR MORE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS VISIT: GHOSTCONTROLS.COM/PAGES/QUICK-TROUBLESHOOTING LEARN NEW REMOTE 2018-08 DO NOT USE this procedure if you already have a remote that operates the gate and just want to add an additional remote. If you want to add an additional remote, please refer to the remote manual for adding additional remote for your system.

  • Page 61: Connecting Optional Hardwired Accessories

    CONNECTING TO CONTROL BOARD NOTE Please refer to the manufacturer’s manual or website for more detailed instructions on how to connect and use accessories from other manufacturer’s with your Ghost Controls gate opener. ® PREPARING CONTROL BOX FOR ACCESSORY WIRING Make sure the power is turned off which is located on bottom of the control board before wiring.
  • Page 62 INACTIVE — Opens circuit or has no connection. ACTIVE — Input is shorted to COM or BATTERY NEGATIVE. CYCLE INPUT (CYC): Use this terminal for Ghost Controls Push Button (AXPB). ■ Active — Signal must go from INACTIVE then ACTIVE for the system to recognize the input and respond accordingly.EX: OPEN >...

  • Page 63: Manual Gate Operation

    M A N U A L MANUAL GATE OPERATION EVERY USER MUST KNOW THESE STEPS The gate can be opened or closed manually by releasing the front mount from the gate. You must disconnect the operator only after the operator power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving. If you have the accessory ZombieLock installed, this lock should be manually disengaged with the key because removing power does not ®...

  • Page 64: Accessories

    ® a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included. STANDARD REMOTE TRANSMITTER | AXS1 The standard remote transmitter will control up to two separate GHOST CONTROLS gate systems ® (single or dual) and it can be learned as a new remote to an existing system. CR2032 Battery Included.
  • Page 65 , or any other device that needs to be attached to tubes. ® WIRED VEHICLE SENSOR | AXXV The GHOST CONTROLS Vehicle Sensor is the easiest way to trigger your gate to open when a vehicle ® is trying to exit your property. This sensor is buried beneath the ground surface next to your driveway and connects into your gate controller box.

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