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Instructions for SL500DCW 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 SL500DCW 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 SL500DCW 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 SL500DCW Parts List Parts List (standard configuration) Picture Name Quantity Note Motor Manual Release Keys Remote Controls Magnetic/Spring Limit Switch Accessories Box Anchor Bolt M8 Nuts M8 Flat Washers φ8 Spring Washers φ8 Lithium Battery 24V/2Ah Spring Limit Switch Stop...
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Instructions for SL500DCW Picture Name Quantity Note Magnet Limit Switch Stop Magnet Limit Switch Stop Mounting Screws M6X18 For motor with magnetic limit Nuts M8 switch Flat Washers φ8 Spring Washers φ8 Note: Extra flat washers and spring washers are spare parts.
Installation Before You Start · SL500DCW Sliding Gate Automation Kit is suitable for powering the opening and closing motion of gates up to 500kg in weight, up to a length of 12m. · Gate motion is achieved by the rotating output gear of the gate opener driving the gear rack (sold separately) fitted to the moving gate.
Instructions for SL500DCW 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 8. Step 1 - Gate Preparation ·...
Instructions for SL500DCW Turn 90° To make the motor into manual mode, insert the In manual mode, the gear key and open the manual release bar till it rotates can turn freely and the gate by 90°. can be operated by hand.
Instructions for SL500DCW Step 4 - Motor Pad Footing · The motor pad concrete footing requires an area of no less than 450mm long x 300mm wide and a minimum depth of 200mm (Standard requirement). · Ensure surface is level and parallel to the driveway.
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Instructions for SL500DCW Spring Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer The bolts and flat washer between mounting plate and motor base are used for adjusting the height of the motor. Figure 10 With Mounting Plate · Pre embed the anchor bolts as per Φ10 holes in Figure 8 before concreting, after concrete hardening, place the mounting plate, fit and tighten anchor bolts.(as per figure 11).
Instructions for SL500DCW Fitting Motor · Fit motor and mounting plate(if with) on the concrete footing. · Ensure the motor output gear and gear rack are correctly aligned. Gear and gear rack should be centered as much as possible. ·...
Instructions for SL500DCW Figure 14 Output Gear Figure 15 Step 7 - Limit Switch Stops a. Spring Limit Switch Setting Included in your gate opener kit are two limit switch stops which must be fitted to the gear Limit travel stop racks on your gate to ensure safe operation.
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Instructions for SL500DCW your gate. These limit switch stops are designed to come into contact with the spring/magnetic limit switch. It is extremely dangerous that without or incorrect installation of the limit switch stops can cause crash of gate, damage of internal structure of the motor, moreover, the gate may slide off the guide rail.
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Instructions for SL500DCW Spring limit switch Open Position Limit Switch Stop Closed Position Limit Switch Stop The installation of spring limit switch stops is shown in figure above. b. Magnetic Limit Switch Setting Included in your gate opener kit are two magnet limit switch stops with two different polarities: stop in black color(N), stop in blue color(S).
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Instructions for SL500DCW Left-hand installed Right-hand installed Blue magnet (S) Black magnet (N) Blue magnet (S) Black magnet (N) Figure 16 Closed Position · Position gate 150-200mm back from the gate end catch closed position. This will help in making sure you do not slam the gate into the end stop/catch when setting the closed position under power.
Instructions for SL500DCW Magnetic limit switch Test the spring/magnetic limit switch stops by moving the gate manually until you hear a click, making sure contact is made with the spring/magnetic limit switch on the motor. To Reset: Turning the power off will reset the limit switch stop memory. Power on the gate opener again, pressing remote control or external push button switch to open and then close the gate once, then new limit switch stop setting is completed.
Instructions for SL500DCW Step 9 - Testing Travel and Limit Stop Position Ensure gate opener is installed as per step 4, 5 and 6 and the sliding gate is in the middle position. Limit switch stops are correctly installed and well contacted with Spring/Magnetic limit switch.
Instructions for SL500DCW 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. Operation Display Remote Control Learning Setting Buttons Indicator Light Figure 19...
Instructions for SL500DCW Terminal Instructions All changes to these settings below must be completed by licensed electrician. JP7 Terminal: Power Supply Input AC24VIN: AC 24V Power Supply Input JP10 Terminal: Hall Sensor Wire GND: Black Thin Wire HA1: Blue Thin Wire...
Instructions for SL500DCW Operation Interface Instruction Indicator Lights: AN/REMOTE: Remote control learning +/UP: Flip up button/Open of travel learning -/DOWN: Flip down button/Close of travel learning OK: Confirm/Enter ESC: Cancel/Exit Initial Interface Indicates the motor running status , the State: OK...
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Instructions for SL500DCW Limit Set Reset Limit? Confirm Return Confirm the door opening direction by +/UP button or external input button OPEN before selection, press OK, the direction is forward; press ESC, the direction is reverse. Press Open Check Direction...
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Instructions for SL500DCW If the following interface is displayed during travel setup Set Limit Fall Limit Reverse Gate open coordinate is smaller than close coordinate: Please make sure the selection of open direction is correct, and then adjust the 2.Encoder Direct option under 3.Motor Select menu.
Instructions for SL500DCW Parameter Setting In the parameter selection interface select 2.Parameter to enter the interface, the following parameter selection specifications Parameter: Flip up/down Select OK Enter ESC Exit Motor speed during fast running 1-100% adjustment Default 1.High Speed 100%...
Instructions for SL500DCW meeting obstacles. 2.Sample Time - Current Saltatory Current Detection Duration Sample Time Default 0.45 seconds 3.Salta Up - Open Door Default 0.8A Saltatory Trigger Value When the door opens with a change of 0.01-2.50A 0.8A, it is considered meeting obstacles.
Instructions for SL500DCW Output Selection Select 4.Relay Set in the parameter selection interface to enter the interface. Flip up/down Select OK Enter ESC Relay Set: Exit 1.Out1 Output 1 2.Out2 Output 2 Select to enter the OUT1 menu Flip up/down Select OK Enter ESC...
Instructions for SL500DCW Corresponding to the relavant signal input in this interface, the display status will change when the signal is input. Open key input——O0 to O1 Close key input——C0 to C1 Stop key input——S0 to S1 Infrared signal short NC——I1 Infrared signal disconnect NO——I0...
Instructions for SL500DCW Connecting Infrared Photocells The below steps must be completed by licensed electrician. Highly recommend the use of infrared photocells as an additional safety feature. While closing, if the ray of the Infrared Photocell is blocked, the gate will stop and open immediately, to protect user and property security.
Instructions for SL500DCW Connecting WIFI Modules POWER wire to 220VAC. Outper wire to KEY and GND on JP3 terminal. Position & Feedback wire to OUT1 and OUT2 on JP6 terminal. Please note OUT1 and OUT2 should be set to Arrival Close(refer to page 24 output selection - relay output setting).
Instructions for SL500DCW Remote Control Management Remote Control Learning Press the button ‘AN’ on the control board, until the LED light on the receiver turns on, then release the button. While the light is on, press the button intended to be paired on the remote control twice, the LED light will flash repeatedly for six times and then turn off when remote control is paired.
Instructions for SL500DCW 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! Possible Error Code Description Solution Action Reason 1. Check whether...
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Instructions for SL500DCW flashes to show the abnormality. Reset after the power supply voltage is higher than 12V. After triggering, the motor stops, the screen returns Supply Input power Check power to the main page and VOLTAGE voltage too supply voltage is...
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