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Instructions for PY300DCL WARNING Instructions must be read before installation. Please follow these instructions carefully, incorrect installation could affect gate operation. When mounting and positioning this product please ensure the power cable is unplugged. The motor cover will need to be removed to mount the motor to the mounting plate or directly to the concrete footing.
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Instructions for PY300DCL Default Setting Instruction The gate opener will open the gate to the right-hand side as its default setting. By default, the opener mounts on the right-hand side. (Figure 1) Gate in closed position Gate in open position...
Instructions for PY300DCL Safety Instruction Warning: Incorrect or improper use of this product can cause damage to persons, animals or properties. · Please ensure that the input voltage used matches with the supply voltage of gate opener. · All modifications to wiring or electrics, and any adjustment or maintenance to input voltage must be done by a qualified electrician.
Instructions for PY300DCL Parts List Parts List (standard configuration) Picture Name Quantity Motor Manual Release Keys Manual Release Bar Remote Controls Mounting Accessories Box Sprocket Cover Chain(Including 2 Chain Links) Tie Rod Square Screw Round Screw Door Connecting Plate Horizontal Mounting Plate...
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Instructions for PY300DCL Picture Name Quantity Vertical Mounting Plate Anchor Bolts M8 5-10 Inner Hexagon Head Bolt M6X20 5-11 Hexagon Head Bolt M8X40 Nut M6 5-12 Nut M8 Flat Washer φ6 5-13 Flat Washer φ8 Spring Washers φ6 5-14 Spring Washers φ8 Note: Extra flat washers and spring washers are spare parts.
Before You Start · PY300DCL Sliding Gate Automation Kit is suitable for powering the opening and closing motion of gates up to 300kg in weight, up to a length of 12m. (Standard kit contains a 6m chain, if the gate length is over 5.5m, please consider to extend the length of the chain.) ·...
Instructions for PY300DCL Example Sliding Gate Gate Track and Track Wheels Gate End Catch Gate Guide Rollers Gate Stop Figure 4 Please ensure that the gate opener power cable is not plugged in at any stage before Step 7. Step 1 - Gate Preparation ·...
Instructions for PY300DCL open the manual release bar To make the motor into manual mode, insert the key In manual mode, the sprocket can turn and open the manual release bar as shown. freely and the gate can be operated by hand.
Instructions for PY300DCL Step 4 - Motor Pad Footing · The motor pad concrete footing requires an area of no less than 500mm long x 350mm wide and a minimum depth of 200mm (Standard requirement). · Ensure surface is level and parallel to the driveway.
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Instructions for PY300DCL Spring Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer Figure 11 Fitting Motor · Fit motor and mounting base on the concrete footing. · Ensure the motor output sprocket and chain are correctly aligned. Sprocket and chain should be centered as much as possible.
Instructions for PY300DCL Figure 12 Step 6 - Sprocket and Chain & Motor Alignment · Ensure output sprocket and chain are correctly aligned. Under no circumstances should the gate opener output sprocket carry any weight of the gate. It is the task of the gate castors or wheels to carry the weight of the gate.
Instructions for PY300DCL Sprocket Chain Figure 14 Cover Sprocket Chain Open Position Step 7 - Powering on · Ensure that the outer cover has been fitted and fastened back onto the motor base. · Before powering up the gate opener make sure the gate can travel by hand in manual mode (key unlocked).
Instructions for PY300DCL Figure 15 Step 8 - Testing Travel and Limit Stops · Ensure gate opener is installed as per step 5, 6 and the sliding gate is in the middle position. · Please refer to control board setting(page 15) to set the open limit stop position and closed limit stop position.
Instructions for PY300DCL Programming and Wiring Any works to the 110V/220V AC must only be performed by a licensed electrician. Ensure power is off before any modifications are made. J3 Terminal J4 Terminal J2 Terminal Transformer Secondary (AC24V/3.3A) DC Motor...
Instructions for PY300DCL Terminal Instructions All changes to these settings below must be completed by licensed electrician. J4 Terminal: Terminal LAMP+: Alarm Lamp +24VDC Terminal LAMP-: Alarm Lamp -24VDC J3 Terminal: Terminal GND: Common Terminal for Photocell Terminal PE: Photocell Input (N.C.).
Instructions for PY300DCL Wiring to the Terminal Insert the wire into the Using a screwdriver to Tighten with a screwdriver number on the terminal that loosen the screw on the to secure the wire in place. you are looking to connect to.
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Instructions for PY300DCL Setting the Open and Closed Position 1. Press and hold SET until digital dispalys “1”. 2. Press and hold OPEN until gate opens to a proper open position(The open position will be determined by customer themselves. Note: Press OPEN, the gate will open, if it’s not opening, please change the motor wire “T1”...
Instructions for PY300DCL Figure 20 Setting the Reverse Function After Meeting Obstacles If the sliding gate meets an obstacle during closing, it will stop and reverse 15-20cm. 1. Press and hold SET until digital dispalys “3”. 2. Press OPEN to increase the sensitivity of meeting obstacles, the strogest level is 9, press CLOSE to decrease the sensitivity, 1 is the lowest level.
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Instructions for PY300DCL Figure 22 Photocell Function: While closing, if the ray of the Infrared Photocell is blocked, the gate will stop and reverse immediately, to protect user and property security. To install photocells, connect wiring as per Figure 23.
Instructions for PY300DCL Remote Control Operation Single button mode remote control: OPEN/CLOSE/STOP of motor are controlled by one button circularly on the remote control. The forth button on remote control is Pedestrian Mode--press the forth button while the gate is closed, the gate will open 1m wide to allow pedestrian access.
Instructions for PY300DCL Clearing Remote Controls To delete all paired remote controls, press and hold the button “CODE” till digital displays “C”, all previously paired remote controls will be deleted. Figure 26 Connecting Storage Battery Storage Battery Control Board Figure 27...
Instructions for PY300DCL Connecting Solar Panel Solar Solar charger charger Solar Solar panel panel Storage Storage battery battery CHARGE CHARGE LOAD LOAD BATTERY BATTERY - + + - + - + - - + + SOLAR SOLAR BAT BAT -+ RECHG RECHG BAT BAT -...
Instructions for PY300DCL Troubleshooting Any troubleshooting work below done to the motor must be completed by a licensed electrician and only whilst the power is off and the motor is unplugged! Problems Possible Reasons Solutions 1.Switch on the power supply.
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