Connecting Directly To Gate Control Unit - DigiTech digiGate User Manual

6.2 CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO GATE CONTROL UNIT

Note: This section assumes you do not have an accessible override switch for your electric gate and wish to
connect your digiGate directly onto the gate control module itself.
Step 1: IMPORTANT
Step 2: Access the main gate control board by either removing the front cover or opening
the casing. Be careful when removing the front cover in case there are any cables attached
to it.
Step 3: Locate the NO (Normally Open/Start/Open) and COM (earth/ground/negative)
terminals on the unit, this is where the digiGate cables will connect to. If you have an
override switch or other accessories, the cables from this will most likely already be plugged
into these terminals. It is fine to install multiple cables in a single terminal.
Note: If you do not know which terminals the NO and COM are for your unit, please contact us at
info@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 terminals on
the gate unit.
Step 4: Connect a switch cable to the NO (Normally Open/Start/Open) terminal on the gate
control unit with the other end into digiGate terminal 1. Some gate control boards will label
this terminal as 'ORO'.
Step 5: Connect a second switch cable to the COM (earth/ground/negative) terminal on the
gate control unit with the other end into digiGate terminal 2.
Note: Terminal number 5 on the digiGate is a NC (Normally Closed) contact if required. This terminal is used to
open a contact when the internal relay triggers.
Step 6: Mount your digiGate on the wall bracket by following steps at section 10.
Step 7: Connect power as described in section 5.4, WiFi antenna if used and GSM call-to-
open module if purchased.
Ensure you have switched off all mains power for the gate control unit.
digiGate.co.uk
15