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DTP1 GATE OPENER INSTALLATION AND OWNERS MANUAL
A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS INCLUDED!
*If using solar you will need to add another 12V Battery to your Battery Box Kit.
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
©Ghost Controls
2020
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  • Page 1 *If using solar you will need to add another 12V Battery to your Battery Box Kit. 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 ©Ghost Controls 2020 ®...
  • Page 2 D T P 1 S I N G L E 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...

  • 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 page 17 Control Box Installation page 22...
  • Page 4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN: The Ghost Controls ABBT Battery Box with one 12V Battery is required to power the operator and is included with your kit. If your adding solar to this gate opener you will need to add another 12V battery to the battery box. The battery box will hold up to two 12V batteries.
  • Page 5 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 1572 Capital Circle NW, Tallahassee, FL 32303 rst Name:__________________________________________ Last Name: _________________________________ Street:___________________________________________________________ Apt. #: ___________________________...
  • Page 6 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS DTP1 GATE OPERATOR KIT SPECIFICATIONS Compliance: The operator is system certified to be in compliance with UL325 Standard, 7th Edition System Operating Voltage: 12 VDC System Battery Type: Battery Box Kit (ABBT) 1 battery is included System Current: 1-2 Amps is typical when active.

  • Page 7: C O N T E N T S

    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/help...
  • Page 8 .s n 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 Your GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator system ®...
  • 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- Open”...

  • 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/Support/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 an accessory Push-to-Open bracket kit (AXPO). 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 flexing of the gate while in motion. OPERATOR REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Operator system is designed for installation on rectangular, square, or round ® AX3R AND AX4R ROUND POST ADAPTER ACCESSORIES) or posts (for 3"...

  • 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

    Estate Bracket (Qty 1) Control Box Control Box Mounting AC Transformer in DTP1 Kit: Opener Arm: 5 Button Remote: 10W Solar Panel DTP1XP Kit: © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...
  • Page 17 Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS sions and step-by-step instructions that fo fo f llow are fo fo f r mount Gate Operator in ®...
  • Page 18 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 19 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" Width (4" minimum) 4.5" Height NOTE AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories (sold separately). See illustration using the round post adapter below.
  • Page 20 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. Insert the M10x1.5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the post bracket hole, then first pivot bracket, pivot spacer, second pivot bracket, and exit out bottom hole of post bracket as shown below.
  • Page 21 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 7/16˝ drill bit to drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are large enough and all aligned.
  • Page 22 INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX FOR STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control and battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then install. NOTE Mount the control and battery 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 23 Strain Relief B. Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery. IMPORTANT SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. IF USING SOLAR YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE TWO 12V BATTERIES IN BATTERY BOX. Connect the battery harness from the control box to the battery.

  • Page 24: Connecting Arm To Control Box

    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. B. Connect the operator wires to the control board. Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red, black, green and white wires (left to right) into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out.
  • Page 25 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 26 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...
  • Page 27 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 and press the job open button to test the arm and connections. WARNING: Step 12 needs to be ARM EXTENDED completed.
  • Page 28 TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13. Attach the front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired open position. OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION A . Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin, 10mm I.D.
  • Page 29 WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION. DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Mark center Center-punch location of location for drilling outermost hole outermost hole Outermost hole has been drilled B.
  • Page 30 C. Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate. Remove the clevis pin, hair pin, and front spacer. D. Assemble clevis pin, front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss. Temporarily assemble cotter pin, hair pin, and front spacer into front mount E.
  • Page 31 F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE. G.
  • Page 32 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’ EXTENDED LIMIT IS ADJUSTABLE AND CAN BE SET WITH THE CONTROL BOARD. THE ARMS’ RETRACTED POSITION IS FIXED AND IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE. THE OPEN POSITION IS SET BY HARDWARE MOUNTING ONLY.
  • Page 33 POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH THE AC TRANSFORMER NOTE DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE STEP 18. Route the AC transformer wires into the control box. (See note above) A . When wiring the AC Transformer you will need to insert the AC wires into the 18VAC TRSFMR SCREW TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board.
  • Page 34 D. Determine the number of expected winter cycles for a single gate using solar power by reviewing the map and chart shown. CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...
  • Page 35 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 which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 36 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. You can use PartyMode to temporarily disable AUTOCLOSE and the system will retain your ®...
  • Page 37 Operator is not for use on solid panel privacy gates. The dimensions and step-by-step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS Gate Operator ® PUSH-TO-OPEN installation system to a decorative metal gate that swings into property. You will need to make sure you purchase the Push-To-Open Bracket Kit (AXPO) before you start installing.
  • Page 38 STEP 2. Post bracket pre-assembly. 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 39 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" Width (4" minimum) 4.5" Height NOTE AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories (sold separately). See illustration using the round post adapter below.
  • Page 40 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. Insert the M10x1.5x 75mm bolt and M10 washer through the post bracket hole, then first push-to-open bracket, pivot spacer, second push-to-open bracket, and exit out bottom hole of post bracket as shown below.
  • Page 41 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 7/16˝ drill bit to drill the (4) holes to mount the rear post bracket to the post. TIP: Drill each hole one at a time and insert a bolt through to ensure that the holes are large enough and all aligned.
  • Page 42 INSTALLING THE CONTROL BOX AND BATTERY BOX FOR STEP 7. Determine the mounting location for the control and battery box. The battery and control box must be located within 4 feet of each other. Then 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 43 Strain Relief B. Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery. IMPORTANT SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES. IF USING SOLAR YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE TWO 12V BATTERIES IN BATTERY BOX. Connect the battery harness from the control box to the battery.
  • Page 44 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. B. Connect the operator wires to the control board. Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red, black, green and white wires (left to right) into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out.
  • Page 45 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 46 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...
  • Page 47 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 and press the job open button to test the arm and connections. ARM EXTENDED OUT 3-4 INCHES STEP 12.
  • Page 48 TURN THE CONTROL BOX OFF STEP 13. Attach front mount bracket to the operator. The gate must remain in the desired closed position. CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION A . Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin, 10mm I.D.
  • Page 49 STEP 14. Attach the FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET to gate. The gate must remain in the desired closed position CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION A . Line up the pre-assembled front mount gate bracket over the center-most bar on your gate and mark the center location of the outermost hole on the gate.
  • Page 50 B. Install the front mount gate bracket and estate 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. MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN CLOSED POSITION (arm must be fully retracted).
  • Page 51 F. Align the innermost hole of the estate and front mount brackets and insert (1) M8 x 65mm flat washer, and (1) M8 nylon locknut through both holes and tighten to secure the bracket to the gate. YOUR FRONT MOUNT AND ESTATE BRACKET SHOULD NOW BE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE GATE. G.
  • Page 52 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. THE ARMS’ RETRACTED POSITION IS FIXED AND IS NOT ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE. THE CLOSED POSITION IS SET BY HARDWARE MOUNTING ONLY.
  • Page 53 POWERING THE SYSTEM WITH THE AC TRANSFORMER NOTE DO NOT USE THE AC TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR POWER AT THE SAME TIME! NOTE STEP 18. Route the AC transformer wires into the control box. (See note above) A . When wiring the AC Transformer you will need to insert the AC wires into the 18VAC TRSFMR SCREW TERMINALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board.
  • Page 54 D. Determine the number of expected winter cycles for a single gate using solar power by reviewing the map and chart shown. CONNECTED TO ANY GHOST CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD. © G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ®...
  • Page 55 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 which requires the user to push either a remote transmitter button, keypad code, or push-button to close the gate.
  • Page 56 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. You can use PartyMode to temporarily disable AUTOCLOSE and the system will retain your ®...

  • Page 57: Setting The Closed Limit

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR HELPFUL VIDEOS VISIT: FOR MORE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS VISIT: 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 58: Connecting Optional 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...
  • Page 59 INACTIVE — Opens circuit or has no connection. ACTIVE — Input is shorted to COM or BATTERY NEGATIVE. 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 , 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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