Trikdis GATOR WiFi Installation Manual

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Gate controller GATOR WiFi
Installation manual
March, 2025
www.trikdis.com
UAB Trikdis
Draugystės str. 17, LT-51229 Kaunas, Lithuania
+370 37 408 040
info@trikdis.lt

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  • Page 1 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Installation manual March, 2025     www.trikdis.com UAB Trikdis Draugystės str. 17, LT-51229 Kaunas, Lithuania +370 37 408 040 info@trikdis.lt...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    URPOSE OF TERMINALS ............................... 6 INDICATION OF OPERATION GATOR W ........................6 ONTROLLER I STANDARD PACKING LIST 2 WIRING SCHEMATICS FOR THE CONTROLLER GATOR WIFI ....................6 ..................................6 ASTENING ........................7 CHEMATIC FOR CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY RFID 26/34) ....................7...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Gate controller GATOR WiFi Safety precautions The controller should only be installed and maintained by qualified personnel. Please read this manual carefully prior to installation in order to avoid mistakes that can lead to malfunction or even damage to the equipment.
  • Page 4: Description

    GATOR WiFi can be controlled with Protegus2 app. The controller can enter 1000 users (you need to specify the user's e-mail). The GATOR WiFi controller can be used to set the user control schedule, set the counter, how many times the user can control the system.
  • Page 5: Controller Elements

    Gate controller GATOR WiFi Parameter Description Security mode WPA, WPA2, WPA mixed Network configuration type DHCP or manual network configuration (using phone or laptop) Unsent events memory Up to 60 events Event log memory Up to 5000 events Users who have permission to...
  • Page 6: Led Indication Of Operation

    5 red blinks Unable to connect to both receiver channels 6 red blinks Internal clock of the GATOR WiFi is not set 7 red blinks Low power supply voltage If the LED indication is not working, check the power supply and connections.
  • Page 7: Schematic For Connecting The Power Supply

    Gate controller GATOR WiFi Schematic for connecting the power supply Using wires, connect the GATOR WiFi controller according to the schematic shown below. Schematic for connecting the RFID reader (Wiegand 26/34) Configuring controller with an RFID reader is described in chapter 5.3. „„IN/OUT” window”. Only output 5 OUT can be controlled with an RFID reader.
  • Page 8: Schematic For Connecting Of The Io-Lora Expander With Rfid Reader

    Firmware version of the GATOR WiFi controller from 1.21. Connect the RF-LORA transceiver to the GATOR WiFi controller. After that, you can use the iO-LORA expander, to which the RFID reader (Wiegand 26/34) is connected. The RFID reader controls the PGM output of the iO-LORA expander, to which it is connected.
  • Page 9 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Launch TrikdisConfig. Connect GATOR WiFi via USB Mini-B cable to the computer or remotely. Press the Read [F4] button and the TrikdisConfig program will display the current controller settings. If requested, enter the Administrator or Installer 6-digit code in the pop-up window.
  • Page 10: Schematics For Connecting Inputs

    Schematics for connecting inputs The GATOR WiFi has four universal I/O (Inputs/Outputs) terminal, which can operate either as inputs or outputs. These inputs can operate in NC, NO, EOL modes. Connect the inputs according to the set input type (NC, NO, EOL) as is shown in the...
  • Page 11 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Choose “Add new system”. Enter the controller “Unique ID (IMEI)” number found on the product or on the packaging sticker. Press “Next”. www.trikdis.com March, 2025...
  • Page 12 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Press "Start WiFi configuration WP17". Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the cover of the GATOR WiFi. Press and hold the “PAIR” button for 3 seconds. The “NETWORK” indicator will start to flash green and yellow rapidly. Release the button.
  • Page 13 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Wait until the GATOR WiFi (WP17) controller is found. Click "OK". Select the WiFi network to which the GATOR WiFi controller will be connected. Enter the WiFi network password. Click "OK". www.trikdis.com March, 2025...
  • Page 14 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Click "Connect". Wait until the controller connects. Enter the system name. Press "Next". www.trikdis.com March, 2025...
  • Page 15 Gate controller GATOR WiFi Press „Skip“. Wait 1 minute. The GATOR WiFi controller will exit the pairing mode on its own after a few minutes (or press and hold the “PAIR” button for 3 seconds until the “NETWORK” indicator stops flashing green and yellow rapidly).
  • Page 16: Adding A Widget On Your Phone

    Gate controller GATOR WiFi Adding a Widget on your phone The gate control Widget can be placed on your phone‘s home screen. The controller must be registered to Protegus2 cloud. Log in to Protegus2 app on your phone. Close the Protegus2 window.
  • Page 17 Gate controller GATOR WiFi 4. Select “WP17 Output5” controller output. 5. Click on “ADD WIDGET”. 6. An icon will appear on the phone‘s screen. 7. Return to the home screen. Press the icon. A circle that shows when the PGM is turned on will appear on the screen.
  • Page 18: Setting Parameters Using Trikdisconfig Software

    4. Launch the configuration software TrikdisConfig. The program will automatically recognize the connected device and will automatically open the GATOR WiFi configuration window. 5. Click Read [F4] to see current GATOR WiFi parameters. If prompted, enter administrator’s code in the pop-up window. Note: The button Read [F4] will make the program read and show the settings currently saved on the device.
  • Page 19: System Options" Windows

    Type of connection with the software (with USB or remote) When the button Read [F4] is clicked, the program will read and show the settings currently saved on the GATOR WiFi. With TrikdisConfig, adjust the required settings according to the program window descriptions below.
  • Page 20: In/Out" Windows

    Settings group „Tag reader settings“  Wiegand reader mode – tick the box if an RFID reader (Wiegand 26/34) will be connected to the GATOR WiFi controller.  Entry/Exit event with output - tick the box and input / output events will be sent when controlling the output through Protegus.
  • Page 21 Gate controller GATOR WiFi „Scheduler“ tab Outputs can be controlled automatically according to a set schedule. The OUT output can be activated according to a set schedule. It is necessary to specify the time and days of the week, enable the schedule, and assign the schedule to the Output.
  • Page 22: Modules" Window

    Serial No. – enter the module serial number (6 digits), which is indicated on stickers on the module’s case and packaging. „IP reporting“ windows Settings group „Primary channel“ Messages from the GATOR WiFi controller can be sent to the CMS. This requires setting up communication channels with the CMS receiver. ...
  • Page 23: „User List" Window

    Settings group „Cloud application“  Enable cloud service – enable Protegus2service, the GATOR WiFi will be able to exchange data with the Protegus2app and also remote configuration with TrikdisConfig will be possible. ...
  • Page 24: Rfid Pendant (Card) Registration

    Gate controller GATOR WiFi User settings (numbers from 11 to 1010)  Enabled – boxed is ticked, user is allowed to control outputs OUT.  Name – specify user’s name.  E-mail address – specify user’s e-mail address.  RFID code – when an RFID reader with...
  • Page 25 Gate controller GATOR WiFi The RFID pendants (cards) registration window will open. Attach the RFID pendant (card) to the RFID reader. A new window will open when the reader scans the pendant (card). In it, “Enter user name” and select the “User can control PGM Output 5”. Press the “ADD”...
  • Page 26 „Black list“ tab The “Black list” contains e-mail addresses of users, ID numbers of RFID cards who are banned from controlling the GATOR WiFi. It is convenient to add users to the „Black List“ directly from the „Events Log“. In the „Events Log“, right-click on the „Name“ or ID number of the RFID card and choose „Add to Black List“.
  • Page 27: „Event Log" Window

    Restore default settings Connect GATOR WiFi to your computer using a USB Mini-B cable. To restore the default settings of the GATOR WiFi controller you need to click the “Restore” button in the TrikdisConfig program window.
  • Page 28: Testing Of Controller Gator Wifi

    When writing manually, the firmware can be changed to an older or a newer version. Follow these steps: 1. Launch TrikdisConfig. 2. Connect the GATOR WiFi to a computer using a USB Mini-B cable or connect to the GATOR WiFi remotely. If a newer version of firmware is available, the program will offer to install it.

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