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  • Page 1 E8 500 Swing Gate Opener Installation & User Manual EGA-04 Controller Scan the QR Codes below for further assistance Website Helpful support page Videos Page 1 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Control Board Specifications and Details ..........44 - 45 Other Considerations ................. 46 Troubleshooting ..................47 Usage Problems ..................48 Attaching Control Box Lid ................. 48 Other Information ..................49 Routine Maintenance ................50 Page 2 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3 OFF is the factory setting; meaning the gate will stay open until you press the transmitter (or keypad, etc.) again. You can adjust this in the menu settings. Page 3 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    In the event you sell the property with the gate operator or sell the gate operator, provide a copy of these safety instructions to the new owner. Page 4 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 Never supply mains power directly to the DC motor 10. Transformer MUST be connected to mains power via RCD (residual current device). 11. Do not install the operating system if in doubt. Page 5 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    250kgs (1.5mtr) dependant on gate length Max. Length of Gate: 4.2m per leaf (500mm) Safety Clutch: Electronic current sensing, high amp cut off Electronic Controller: Micro-processor based Remote Controller: 4 channel 433MHz Page 6 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7 *you will be supplied with 1 or 2 slim flat plates that can be used for gate tabs if requried PLEASE NOTE: POST BRACKET BOLTS AND CONTROL BOX MOUNTING BOLTS ARE NOT SUPPLIED Page 7 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 8: Kit Inclusions

    45watt Solar Panel Transformer (if Electric) (if Solar) (if Solar) Primary Secondary Gate Bracket Bracket Set Release Key Bracket Bracket Release Bolt Mounting Bolt Gate Bracket P & S Bracket Bolts Bolts Page 8 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Optional Extras

    Round Post Brackets Electric Gate Lock Adjustable Hinge Long Range Receiver Push to open Bracket Wireless Keypad Wired Keypad Keyed Push Button (wireless or Wired Eyebeams Push Button Warning LIght wired available) Page 9 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Example Setup Of Single Swing Gate

    Page 10 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 11: Example Setup Of Double Swing Gates

    Page 11 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Before You Begin (Power Options & Solar Panel)

    Tasmania 56° up to 80%. Adelaide 48° Darwin 14° Perth 43° 0° being flat and 90° vertical CORRECT INCORRECT Solar panel should be installed with junction box at the top Page 12 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Proper Gate Installation

    Installing a gate stop at the full open position will allow for a firm/solid push and prevent the gate from swaying or moving in moderately windy conditions. A - Level D - Secured Posts in Concrete B - Plumb E - Good Working Hinges C - Free Swinging Page 13 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Installation Pointers

    We recommend that the mounting points be lower then the control board, so that in the unlikely event that water seeps in, it will not flow onto the control board. Page 14 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Cardboard Template

    The screw represents the position of the secondary post bracket pivot. The outer lines marked on the guide represents the position of the gate bracket pivot. Short template – Arm fully retracted Long template – Arm fully extended Short Template LongTemplate Page 15 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Gate Opener

    For 500mm Arm J ~ 250 mm K ~ 250 mm This dimension is a good initial position to place the cardboard template. Please note the above measurements are for a guide only. Page 16 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Pull Or Push To Open Setup

    Actuator arm mounted on the PUSH TO inside of the property pushing OPEN the gate out towards the road to open. Actuator Go to page 26 for setup Inside property placement Page 17 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Installing The Gate Stop

    In the full-open position, the gates can either be hard stopped by a peg / stop- per, or be stopped by the internal built-in mechanism at the end of the retracted arm (Pull-to-Open gate) or fully extended arm (Push-to-Open gate). Page 18 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 19: Manually Opening And Closing Gate

    Placing the arm in a vertical position for a period of time may cause water to seep into the motor housing and eventually damage the motor. This will void your warranty. Page 19 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Pull-To-Open Setup

    See page 25 for pivot point measurements. Image A, shows the template setup with the LONG section where the gate is closed and the SHORT section where the gate will opens to. SHORT Image A Page 20 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21 If the tape falls outside the LONG cardboard template then your pivot point is not correct which will result in your gate not fully closing. Try adjusting your pivot point and start again. Image D Page 21 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 22: Installing Post Brackets

    Bracket Bracket (optional extra) Secondary Bracket Pivot point Pivot point Note: Bracket modifications may be required due to your post and hinge setup. Contact your dealer if you require further assistance. Page 22 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 If your setup doesn’t comply with these checks then you will need to adjust your pivot point at the secondary bracket and repeat the above process. Image A & B Image C correct setup incorrect setup Secondary bracket must be used Page 23 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Installing Gate Bracket

    Step 1. Place the actuator arm onto the gate bracket pin Step 2. Screw in the release bolt using the release allen key. How to clamp gate bracket Page 24 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 25 It is important that in both the full open and full close positions, the arms must not be parallel to the gate. A parallel arm will not result in a turning movement to the gate causing potential damage to both gate and actuator arm. Page 25 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 Rear cap actuator pins should NEVER bind onto the secondary bracket VERY IMPORTANT THE 2 PHOTOS BELOW ARE SHOWING AN INCORRECT SETUP WITH THE ARM RUNNING PARALLEL THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR GATE TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Page 26 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 27: Push-To-Open Setup

    Short Template retracted. The lines on the end of the template represents the gate bracket pin. Page 27 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 If the tape falls within the short cardboard template then your pivot point is not correct which will result in your gate not fully closing. Try adjusting your pivot point and start again. Image D Page 28 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: Installing Post Brackets

    Bracket Standard modified from the standard Secondary instructions due to your Pivot point Bracket post and hinge setup. Contact your dealer if you require further assistance. Page 29 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 If your setup doesn’t comply with these checks then you will need to adjust your pivot point at the secondary bracket and repeat the above process. Image A & B Image C correct setup incorrect setup Secondary bracket must be used Page 30 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 31: Installing Gate Bracket

    Step 1. Place the actuator arm onto the gate bracket pin Step 2. Screw in the release bolt using the release allen key. How to clamp the gate bracket Page 31 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32 Using standard gate bracket = 110mm Using standard gate bracket = 35mm Using round gate bracket = 122mm Using round gate bracket = 47mm Page 32 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 33 ARE SHOWING AN INCORRECT SETUP WITH THE ARM RUNNING PARALLEL THIS WILL CAUSE YOUR GATE TO NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY THIS PHOTO SHOWS THE ANGLE REQUIRED WHEN THE GATE IS FULLY OPENED AND CLOSED Page 33 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Transformer Info

    TRANSFORMER MUST PLUG INTO A 240VAC POWERPOINT DO NOT HARDWIRE OR THIS WILL VOID WARRANTY Refer to the separate coloured “Wiring Guide” for a step-by-step way to install the control box Page 34 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 35: Solar Panel Info

    FULL NORTH • Brisbane 38° • Sydney 45° • Melbourne 50° • Tasmania 56° • Adelaide 48° • Darwin 14° • Perth 43° 0° being flat and 90° vertical Page 35 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 36: Setting Up Your Control Board

    BEFORE LEARNING, ENUSRE NO ACCESSORIES HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE GATE OR THE CONTROL BOARD, SUCH AS ELECTRIC GATE LOCKS, HARD WIRED KEYPADS, SAFETY SENSORS ETC. AS THIS MAY INTERRUPT THE LEARNING PROCESS. Page 36 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 37: Auto Travel Function (Important)

    Check that your gates operate correctly. Check if your force settings need to be adjusted. If they require adjusting, please refer to the MENU settings to adjust P1 through to P4 as well as P5 and P6. Page 37 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 38 Check that your gate operates correctly. Check if your force settings need to be adjusted. If they require adjusting, please refer to the MENU settings to adjust P3, P4 and P6. Majority of gates won’t require any adjustments. Page 38 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: Remotes

    When you are ready to close the gate, press Button A on you remote or any triggering devices you might have e.g. push button or keypad. Your auto close function will be reactivated for the next time the gate is opened. Page 39 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 40 ORANGE colour when you press one of the 4 buttons on your remote for 2 seconds or until the light starts to flicker. Remote Storage – The on board receiver can store up to 120 remotes. Page 40 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 41: Menu Settings

    5-12 levels. 12 (Less Sensitive) Motor 2 close 1 (Most Sensitive) gate obstacle sensitivity Factory set 7 12 (Less Sensitive) Page 41 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 42 If lock output is set 1 to 6, the lock will activate first for 1 second before the gate starts, this is to allow time for the lock to activate. Page 42 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 43 This setting will put your control board back Nothing to factory settings and put your unit to Sin- gle swing gate. This would then need to be adjusted to suit a double swing gate. Factory reset Nothing Page 43 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 44: Control Board Specifications And Details

    AC Input Fuse Accessory power supply pins LEARN Battery Fuse Lock Lamp MOTOR1 MOTOR2 (MAIN) Tip: Green connector blocks on the main control board can be removed to help with wiring in cables Page 44 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 45 Off: The terminal is OFF Instructions for button used for lowering values FUNC used for entering the menu and storing the settings used for increasing values RF Learn used for learning or removing remotes Page 45 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Other Considerations

    Limit function: If the gate is encountering resistance in the end position, the motor will automatically stop running to achieve the limit. Stall force can be adjusted through P1 to P4. Page 46 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    • If the system is Solar Powered, charge the battery on a car battery charger for 2 hours (even if charger indicates the battery is charged) still charge for 2 hours. Page 47 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 48: Usage Problems

    5s, if it’s not then auto travel learning will fail Attaching Control Box Lid SCREW CONTROL BOX WASHER Install the screw and washer to secure the lid of the box Page 48 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 49: Other Information

    PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS WWW.BMGI.COM.AU Page 49 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 50: Routine Maintenance

    12vdc, replace your battery. Installer & Owner Notes Tip: Green connector blocks on the main control board can be removed to help with wiring in cables Page 50 Copyright © 2023 BMGi. All Rights Reserved.

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