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Installation Guide for max rhino 5500 MATRIX III Fail Secure Slide Gate Operator CONFORMS TO UL STD 325 SAFETY SENSORS REQUIRED UL CLASS - III, IV CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 247 RHINO Commercial/Industrial Brushless DC Slide Gate Operators...
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Exception : Les commandes d’accès d’urgence accessibles au personnel autorisé seulement (p. ex. pompier, policier, SMU) peuvent être placées à tout endroit dans le champ de visibilité de la barrière. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b Safety - 1 Safety - 1 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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7) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm). 7) Au moins un capteur de contact doit être situé sur le bord inférieur d’une barrière verticale (bras). UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b Safety - 2 Safety - 2 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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7. La voie d’accès est réservée aux véhicules seulement. Les piétons doivent utiliser une voie d’accès différente. 8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 8. CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b Safety - 3 Safety - 3...
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B1 and B2 means of entrapment protection must be MONITORED. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b...
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A minimum of TWO entrapment protection sensors MUST be installed, ONE in EACH direction of gate travel or operator will NOT function. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b Safety - 5 Safety - 5a UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.4D...
10K T ype UL 325 Type B1 (photo cell) and Type B2 (sensing edge) Metal Cover(Standard), Plastic Cover OPTIONAL Safety - 5b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.4D Safety - 6...
Concrete Depth Note: The heavier the gate, the deeper the concrete pad should be. At least two feet recommended for heavier gate. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Operator in Front Position (Standard) bracket too high on gate. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
At least two feet recommended for heavier gate. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Remove chain exit slot. Existing chain exit slot. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
LEDs should light up on operator. Battery power automatically turns ON. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
NOTE: PRIMARY board settings will override secondary operator. board settings if a conflict in settings occurs. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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NOTE: If STOP button is not pressed within 5 min. learn mode automatically end after 5 min. 10K Sensing Edges STOP OPEN CLOSE UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Virtual OPEN limit is programmed. Push CLOSE button and the operator will function normally. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
STOP BUTTON to shut-off alarm. STOP OPEN CLOSE MAXIMUM force before reversing direction. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
LINK SPEED” settings. preventing UNAUTHORIZED entry. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
If no “LEARNED” sensors are detected then factory default setting is restored (Inputs will NOT be Monitored). OPEN CLOSE Rev 08-23-2022 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
DO NOT turn ON DO NOT turn ON UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b...
LINK LINK UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b...
SECONDARY LINK GATE TAMPER Gate Tamper LEDs Alarm Reset Button UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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NOTE: The Alarm Shut-Off “STOP” button can be pressed on EITHER gate operator. STOP OPEN CLOSE UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
This “operator shut-off’ feature will temporarily disable the operator until the gate related issues UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b mentioned above are properly addressed. Once the gate...
SECONDARY LINK 1. Plug MAX USB flash drive into OBD port. OBD LED will flash while file is downloading. Remove flash drive after LED stops flashing (up to 5 minutes to download). 2. Plug flash drive into any computer USB port OR smart phone using a USB phone adapter.
Check if any loops are active, check SAFETY LOOP or EXIT LOOP LED is ON. • Check if any open command inputs are active (check if LED is ON on for: RADIO, FIRE DEPT, MAX OPEN, STRIKE, KEYPAD/RDR). Check device connected to the input that LED light is turned ON.
Program button has been pressed and programming mode is active. Press button again to leave programming mode. Table continued on next page UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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ONLY Maximum settings will turn LEDs ON. All other settings, LEDs remain OFF. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
U L 3 2 5 2 0 1 8 S t a n d a r d - M A X 1 2 0 0 F S P R O / 1 7 0 0 F S P R O M a t r i x I I I I n s t a l l V e r s i o n 2 b Rev 08-23-2022 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
DO NOT use 10K Resistor included with photocell. DO NOT use 10K Resistor included with photocell. Rev 09-28-2023 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
MUST be MONITORED Polarity does NOT matter by the gate operator. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
WIRE TO ‘NO’ OF RELAY CLOSE OPEN/CLS for power 12VDC OUT Rev 08-23-2022 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 F S PRO Matrix III Install Version UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Power down receiver. Hold channels 1 and 4 down simultaneously while powering receiver back up. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
PULSE ENERGIZED - VRX + - VTX + OPEN ONLY PHOTO CLS NC PHOTO CLS OPEN/CLS 12VDC OUT OPEN ONLY CLS ONLY OPEN/CLS 12VDC OUT UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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I n s OPEN ONLY PHOTO CLS NC PHOTO CLS OPEN/CLS 12VDC OUT 12VDC OUT Polarity does NOT matter OPEN ONLY CLS ONLY OPEN/CLS 12VDC OUT Rev 08-23-2022 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Non-Contact sensor entrapment protection device MUST be MONITORED by the gate operator. Rev 08-23-2022 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
MUST be MONITORED by the gate operator. Rev 08-23-2022 UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
3. When the chirping stops, release the program button. Wait ~10 seconds and you will hear 2 beeps. The receiver is now ready to be reprogrammed. UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Secondary Operator RS-485 Communication see page 17 Manually Releases Slide Gate UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2b UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
Compliant Compliant UL1741 Power IN/Solar IN Compliant on MATRIX III UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2c UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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DO NOT TURN ON THE SOLAR MODE SWITCH UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX 1200 FS PRO/1700 FS PRO Matrix III Install Version 2c UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
EXIT CENTER SAFETY UL 325 2018 Standard - Max Rhino 4400 FS UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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#NUM! NOTE: Must Use 24V 85 W #NUM! #NUM! #NUM! Solar Panel #NUM! 85 W #NUM! #NUM! #NUM! 120 W 120 W 200 W 200 W UL 325 2018 Standard - MAX Rhino 5500 - Matrix III -Install Version 1.5D...
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MATRIX III www.max.us.com CONFORMS TO UL STD 325 SAFETY SENSORS REQUIRED UL CLASS - III, IV CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 247 RHINO Commercial/Industrial Brushless DC Slide Gate Operators Made in USA 4009963 Maximum Controls LLC 10530 Lawson River Ave.
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