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- Page 1 User’s Manual English V1.4 This guide is for the digiGate control system and should be read extensively before installation and usage of the digiGate system. Please feel free to print this document. digiGate.co.uk...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Read the following to prevent injury or death from using digiGate. 1. You should ONLY operate digiGate when you have clear vision of the automated device you are controlling (Electric Gates, Garage door etc.). 2. digiGate should ONLY be controlled by adults and NOT children.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: In The Box
1 IN THE BOX Standard components 1 x digiGate unit 1 x power supply 1 x ethernet network cable digiGate switch cables 1 x WiFi wireless adapter Optional extras GSM dongle Documentation 1 x secret digiGate card Items may look different to above. -
Page 6: Technical Specification
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 15cm 3 .3cm Power Supply Weight Input: 5V 2A via adapter 180g Output Input 1 x Output if Gate system 4 x USB ports 1 x Output if Single Garage 1 x Ethernet port 2 x Output if Single Garage with 1 x Power separate open &... -
Page 7: Digigate Device
This is where the GSM dongle and 1 - (NO) Normally Open wireless adapters are plugged in. 2 - (COM) Common 3 & 4 - digiGate factory reset 5 - (NC) Normal Closed Ethernet Network Port 6 - (NO) Normally Open - Only... -
Page 8: How It Works
Your digiGate will need to be positioned close enough for the switch cables to reach the control unit/ switch. 4.3 Double Garage digiGate connects to your double garage with the 4 provided switch cables. 2 cables connect to each garage door. You can connect to each garage door directly at the control units (boxes containing electrics and circuitboards) or to the switches used to open/close them, if available. -
Page 9: General Installation
2 power sockets (one for powering digiGate and the other for achieving an Internet connection via an ethernet-over-power device - sold elsewhere). The power supply should be taken directly from your electric gates. The box will need water tight holes for the switch cables to go through to reach the gates control unit. 2. Ensure the box is very close to the gates control unit as this is what your digiGate will connect to with the switch cables. Instructions continue on the next page... -
Page 10: Switch Cabling
2. Ensure the cable is stripped with the metal inside exposed and push in the switch cable. Once inside the terminal, ensure no metal from the cable is exposed on the outside of the digiGate. 3. Finally, tighten the screw again so the cable sits firmly in place without falling out. Note: If you purchased a miscellaneous (switchable device) digiGate (not Gate or Garage) - it is VERY important you do not leave any cable exposed when controlling mains voltage devices to avoid serious injury. We recommend contacting a qualified... -
Page 11: Gate System Installation
6.2 Connecting to your gates Note: These are generic instructions and your gate system may differ. If you have trouble installing, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your gate system and we will get back to you with instructions on how to install your digiGate to your specific device. 1. IMPORTANT - Turn off the mains power to your gate system. 2. Ensure you have connected your two switch cables to your digiGate, as described in section 5.2. These should be connected to terminals 1 and 2 of your digiGate. -
Page 12: Connecting To Gate Control Unit Directly
Note: If you do not know which terminals the NO and earth/ground are for your unit, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your gate switch and we will get back to you with instructions on which terminals to connect to. You must NOT connect digiGate to live power teminals on the gate unit. 4. Connect the other end of cable 1 to the NO (Normally Open) terminal and the other end of cable 2 to the earth/ground (Negative) terminal as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 13: Single Garage System Installation
7.2 Connecting to your garage Note: These are generic instructions and your Garage switch may differ. If you have trouble installing, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your garage switch and we will get back to you with instructions on how to install your digiGate to your specific device. 1. IMPORTANT Isolate garage control unit power. This can be achieved by locating the fuse box that the garage unit is connected to and switching off the relevant connections. 2. Ensure you have connected your two switch cables to your digiGate as described in section 5.2. These should be connected to terminals 1 and 2 of your digiGate. -
Page 14: Connecting To Garage Control Unit Directly
Note: If you do not know which terminals the NO and earth/ground are for your unit, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your gate switch and we will get back to you with instructions on which terminals to connect to. You must not connect digiGate to live power teminals on the garage unit. 4. Connect the other end of cable 1 to the NO (Normally Open) terminal and the other end of cable 2 to the earth/ground terminal (negative) as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 15: Single Garage Multi-Button System Installation
8.2 Connecting to your garage Note: These are generic instructions and your garage switch may differ. If you have trouble installing, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your garage switch and we will get back to you with instructions on how to install your digiGate to your specific device. 1. IMPORTANT Isolate garage control unit power. This can be achieved by locating the fuse box that the garage unit is connected to and switching off the relevant connections. 2. Ensure you have connected the 4 switch cables to your digiGate as described in section 5.2. These should be connected to terminals 1, 2, 6 and 7 of your digiGate. 8.2.1 Connecting to push button Note: This section is for connecting to your garage push button switch. -
Page 16: Connecting To Garage Control Unit Directly
Note: If you do not know which terminals the open, stop (earth/ground) or close are for your unit, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your gate switch and we will get back to you with instructions on which terminals to connect to. You must not connect digiGate to live power teminals on the garage unit. 4. Connect the other end of cable 1 to the Open terminal with cable 2 going to the stop (earth/ground) terminal. -
Page 17: Double Garage System Installation
9.2 Connecting to your garage Note: These are generic instructions and your garage switch may differ. If you have trouble installing, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model number of your garage switch and we will get back to you with instructions on how to install your digiGate to your specific device. 1. IMPORTANT Isolate garage control unit power. This can be achieved by locating the fuse box that the garage unit is connected to and switching off the relevant connections. 2. Ensure you have connected your four switch cables to your digiGate as described in section 5.2. These should be connected to terminals 1 & 2 and 6 & 7 of your digiGate. -
Page 18: Connecting To Garage Control Unit Directly
2. Locate the two terminals connected to the reverse of the garage button and connect cable 1 and 2 from the digiGate to these as shown in the diagram below. Do the same for the second garage switch with cables 6 and 7. It does not matter which cable in the pairs connects to which terminal as long as they are not both connected to the same. 3. Re-assemble the override switch again with the front fixed back in place. Ensure no metal from the cables is exposed. 4. With the cables connected, you now need to mount your digiGate on the mount you put on the wall earlier. Please skip to section 11 to see how this is done. 9.2.2 Connecting to garage control unit directly Note: This section assumes you do not have/do not want to connect to a push button switch for your garage and wish to connect your digiGate directly onto the garage control module itself. -
Page 19: Miscellaneous System Installation
10.2 Connecting to your device Note: These are generic instructions and the device you are switching with digiGate may differ. If you have trouble installing, please contact us at installation@digiGate.co.uk with a photo and make/model of the device you will be switching and we will get back to you with instructions on how to install your digiGate to your specific device. IMPORTANT: Isolate the device you are switching from any mains power. -
Page 20: Mounting Your Digigate
11 MOUNTING YOUR DIGIGATE If you are mounting your digiGate onto a wall near your control unit and have already installed the mount on the wall as demonstrated in section 5.1.1, please follow the instructions below. 1. Position your digiGate to the left of the mount. 2. Slide the digiGate to the right on top of the mount until you feel it click into place. 3. Ensure the digiGate is firmly in place and will not easily slide off the mount. 4. If you are switching mains power with a digiGate switchable/miscellaneous device (not gate or garage), please ensure the mount is covering the bottom of the screw terminals so they cannot be touched. Please continue to section 12... -
Page 21: Network, Gsm And Power Connections
1. Plug one end of the provided Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the digiGate as shown below. 2. Plug the other end directly into your router, access point or ethernet-over-power (powerline) device. Note: If you are installing your digiGate directly at your electric gates or if you do not have physical access to your router or an access point, you will need to purchase an ethernet-over-power adapter to receive an Internet connection there. The ethernet- over-power adapters allow you to extend your network (Internet connection) via the power cables on your property. You will... -
Page 22: Gsm Dongle
12.2 GSM Dongle These instructions only apply if you purchased the optional GSM USB dongle. Note: The following must be considered when using a GSM module: 1. Check the SIM does NOT have voicemail enabled. This is very important as it will not work properly with digiGate if it has a voicemail. 2. SIM card must be activated and topped up with credit if on Pay As You Go. -
Page 23: Digigate Mobile App Setup
The icon for the app looks like the following: 13.2 Configuring the digiGate app The digiGate app will take you step by step through the setup process. We have YouTube tutorials on this should you need them. These tutorials can be found by searching for ‘digiGate’... -
Page 24: Resetting Digigate To Factory Settings
This is not necessary for gate or garage devices. 4. Insert the spare switch cable into terminals 3 and 4, as shown in the diagram below. 5. Switch on your digiGate with the reset cable connected and the reset process will begin. Please wait approximately 1 minute with the cable connected for the process to complete. You will hear the digiGate beep 5 times once the process has completed. The digiGate will then bootup and you will hear the bootup... -
Page 25: Warranty & Returns
16 WARRANTY & RETURNS Information about warranty and returns can be found at the following web address: digiGate .co .uk/warranty 17 CONTACT US For any questions about installing your digiGate please contact us at the following email address: installation@digiGate.co.uk End of instructions...