Chamberlain LA500 Technical Information

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The LA500 Solar Gate Access System utilizes an
innovative Power Management System to deliver
LA412 Solar Gate Access System Daily Cycle Chart
power when needed most for operating a gate while
minimizing power consumption at all other times.
The LA412 Solar Gate Access System utilizes the innovative EverCharge
Power is provided to the gate operator via batteries.
when needed most for operating a gate while minimizing power consumption at all other times. Power is provided to the
The batteries are charged from a solar panel(s)
gate operator via batteries. The batteries are charged from a solar panel(s) connected to the operator control board. The
connected to the operator control board. The number
number of solar panels required is determined by whether the application is for a single or dual gate, daily cycle rate,
of solar panels required is determined by whether the
number of accessories and region of the country.
application is for a single or dual gate, daily cycle rate,
The map and daily cycle rate shown are approximations based upon the average solar radiation and the temperature
number of accessories and region of the country.
effects on batteries in the given regions. Local geography and weather conditions may require additional solar panels.
The map and daily cycle rate shown are
Low power draw or Wireless Accessories are recommended in order to minimize power draw, as added accessories draw
approximations based upon the average solar radiation
power and affect the daily cycle rate.
and the temperature effects on batteries in the given
Solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear of obstructions and shading for the entire day. Snow, heavy fog or
regions. Local geography and weather conditions
heavy rain affect solar panel performance and charge rate. The LA412 is not supported in climates where temperatures
may require additional solar panels. Low Power Draw
reach below -4°F. This is due to the affect of cold weather on batteries and a reduced number of hours of sunlight during
or Wireless Accessories are recommended in order
the winter months. Cycle rate may vary from solar chart for areas that reach below 32°F. Optional external power reserve
to minimize power draw, as added accessories draw
model BIGBTYKIT (80Ah battery not included) or extra large control box model LA412CONTXLM (with 33Ah battery)
power and affect the daily cycle rate.
recommended for applications that reach below 32°F (and above -4°F) for more than 2 consecutive weeks during the
winter months. Solar panels should be cleaned regularly to ensure proper operation.
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NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY (SOLAR-SINGLE SWING GATE)
Swing Gate ACCESSORY
Installation
POWER
(12 ft. 800 lb. gate)
DRAW ( mA )
20W SOLAR PANEL 0
NOTE: 20W would be two
50
10W (12V) panels in series.
100
0
40W SOLAR PANEL
50
NOTE: 40W would be two
100
20W (12V) panels in series.
200
0
60W SOLAR PANEL
50
NOTE:
100
Must Use 24V Panel
300
Number identifies zone. LA500 not supported/available in Zone 4.
3
1
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3
(6 Hrs (4 Hrs (2 Hrs
sunlight/day) sunlight/day) sunlight/day)
(2) 33AH (2) 33AH (2) 33AH
batteries required batteries required batteries required
118 66 43
71 25
30
283 166 112
227 116 66
174 69 25
76
300 270 185
300 215 134
300 162 86
116
Solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear
of obstructions and shading for the entire day. Snow,
heavy fog or heavy rain affect solar panel performance
and charge rate. The LA500 is not supported in
Power Management System to deliver power
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climates where temperatures reach below -4°F. This
is due to the effect of cold weather on batteries and a
reduced number of hours of sunlight during the winter
months. Solar panels should be cleaned regularly to
ensure proper operation.
Expansion board and LiftMaster
not recommended for solar applications. These
features will substantially decrease the cycle rate
and standby time.
4
3
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1
2
NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY (SOLAR-DUAL SWING GATE)
Swing Gate ACCESSORY
Installation
(12 ft. 800 lb. gate)
DRAW ( mA )
20W SOLAR PANEL
NOTE: 20W would be two
10W (12V) panels in series.
40W SOLAR PANEL
NOTE: 40W would be two
20W (12V) panels in series.
60W SOLAR PANEL
NOTE:
Must Use 24V Panel
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4
1
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
POWER
(6 Hrs (4 Hrs
sunlight/day) sunlight/day)
(2) 33AH (2) 33AH
batteries required batteries required
0 51 28
50 31 11
100 13
0 122 71
50 98 50
100 75 30
200 32
0 195 116
50 169 92
100 143 69
300 50
ZONE 3
(2 Hrs
sunlight/day)
(2) 33AH
batteries required
18
48
28
11
79
57
37