Chamberlain ELITE R900 Instruction Manual

Chamberlain ELITE R900 Instruction Manual

Gate operator for single family homes

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E C O N T E N T S Role of Specifiers and Designers Role of Dealers, Installers and Trained Gate System Technicians Role of End Users / Home Owners Swing Gate Systems Warnings and Precautions Safely Operating Gate Configuration and Specifications Concrete Pad and Gate Attachment...
  • Page 4: Role Of Specifiers And Designers

    R O L E O F S P E C I F I E R S A N D D E S I G N E R S Specifiers and designers should design an automatic vehicular gate system to: • Utilize an operator suited for gate system type, size, frequency of use, location and user population.
  • Page 5: Role Of End Users / Home Owners

    R O L E O F E N D U S E R S / H O M E O W N E R End users should be made aware that they must: • Contact a trained gate systems technician to maintain and repair the gate system (End users should never attempt to repair the gate) •...
  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    W A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S IMPORTANT! Instructions regarding Robo Swing Installation. Install the gate operator only when all exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded.
  • Page 7 W A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor such as a photo beam: 1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensor for each type of application.
  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    W A R N I N G S A N D P R E C A U T I O N S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING Injury Death - To reduce the risk of READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.
  • Page 9: Safely Operating Gate

    S A F E L Y O P E R A T I N G G A T E The Robo Swing is for Single Home Applications DO NOT Use for Apartment or Condominium Applications. Property owners must never let pedestrians cross the path of a moving gate! Property owners must never mount any gate operating device accessible through the gate! Property owners must never let anyone hang or ride on the gate!
  • Page 10: Configuration And Specifications

    Solar Power – Optional (Part # SOLAR Be sure to read and follow all Chamberlain Elite's instructions before installing and operating any Chamberlain Elite product. Always disconnect the gate operator's power source before repairs are attempted. Chamberlain Elite Access Systems, Inc. is...
  • Page 11: Concrete Pad And Gate Attachment

    C O N C R E T E P A D A N D G A T E A T T A C H M E N T Concrete Fastener 1/2" x 3 1/2" Above 6" Ground Below 30" Ground Concrete Pad 28"...
  • Page 12: Standard Installation

    S T A N D A R D I N S T A L L A T I O N Sample Standard Installation is Shown on Previous Page. Hinge Center D minus 10" Long Arm 10" Short Arm Distance Distance Concrete Pad Dimension (A) thru (E) are from the center of one pivot point *Refer to Note...
  • Page 13: Compact Installation

    C O M P A C T I N S T A L L A T I O N Compact Installation Only! DO NOT Use These Measurements for a Standard Installation. It is necessary to protect against the entrapment that could occur with this type of installation.
  • Page 14: Gate Arm Installation

    G A T E A R M I N S T A L L A T I O N Incorrect Installation Correct Installation Once the gate arm measurements are calculated: weld the bracket on the gate. Weld the longer arm....then weld the shorter arm.
  • Page 15: Gate Movement Direction

    G A T E M O V E M E N T D I R E C T I O N Plug in the motor harness wires to the left (Socket 1) if your gate, from the inside of the property, opens to the left.
  • Page 16: Adjustment Of Output Shaft

    A D J U S T M E N T O U T P U T S H A F T Red handle Tighten the Nut must be in this position Fit Pin in Slot Tighten Handle Pull Pull the short arm away from the gate. slippage should occur .
  • Page 17: Earth Ground Rod

    Before digging more than 18" deep, contact local underground utility locating companies. Avoid damaging gas, power, or other underground utility lines. The earth ground rod must be located within 3 feet from the Chamberlain Elite gate operator . Use the proper type earth ground rod for your local area.
  • Page 18: Dc Power Supply Connection

    S U P P L Y C O N N E C T I O N Use Chamberlain Elite's optional 25 Vdc plug-in transformer (Part # A POW-1). Hook up the transformer to 120 Vac. Use two, low voltage, 14 gauge / 300watt direct burial, landscape lighting cables.
  • Page 19: Optional" Solar Panel

    Sunlight will energize the batteries through the solar panel. This solar panel will charge up to 1000 Mamp/Hr in optimum conditions & 300 Mamp/Hr in light overcast conditions. For further details about Chamberlain Elite's solar panel, consult the “Solar 3” Installation sheet that is included with the solar panel.
  • Page 20: Surge Suppressor Terminal Input Connections

    S U R G E S U P P R E S S O R T E R M I N A L C O N N E C T I O N S The radio receiver must be 12 Vdc only (Part # 1099-12V).
  • Page 21: Adjusting Gate Traveling Distance

    A D J U S T I N G G A T E T R A V E L I N G D I S T A N C E Release the red handle and open the gate to a distance desired. Loosen the screw. Turn limit cam until the half moon shape hits the limit switch and you hear the switch click.
  • Page 22: Reversing Sensor

    A D J U S T A B L E R E V E R S I N G S E N S O R Adjust the “Reverse Sensor” pot on the upper portion of the control board. Do Not Touch Alarm Sensor pot.
  • Page 23: Emergency Release

    E M E R G E N C Y R E L E A S E Unscrew Bolt Special tool required for the “optional” security bolt Lift Off Cover Loosen Red Handle Gate can now be manually moved Grab the Gate to Make Adjustments Tighten the Red Handle, Replace the Cover and Bolt when Finished Tighten the Red Handle, Replace the Cover and Bolt when Finished When the power is turned on again, the gate will readjust itself automatically.
  • Page 24: Safety Device Wiring

    S A F E T Y D E V I C E W I R I N G Sensing Edges ® ® P/N Q412 P/N Q412 ROBO SURGE SUPPRESSOR PATENT PENDING PATENT PENDING ACCE SS SYSTE MS INC ACCE SS SYSTE MS INC ACCE SS SYSTE MS INC –...
  • Page 25: Optional" Input Board

    I N P U T B O A R D The optional board allows extra control of the gate, is available only from Chamberlain Elite Access Systems. Installation is simple; just clip the optional board to the J2 slot on the top of the control board.
  • Page 26: Maglock Wiring Connection

    M A G L O C K W I R I N G C O N N E C T I O N The “Optional” input board MUST be used to perform this function. (Part# Q203) Part # A MG 1300 Custom Bracket Magnetic Lock Plate Magnetic Lock...
  • Page 27: Optional 12 Vdc Photo Beam Wiring

    O P T I O N A L 1 2 V D C P H O T O B E A M S A F E T Y W I R I N G ® P/N Q412 P/N Q412 ® ROBO SURGE SUPPRESSOR PATENT PENDING PATENT PENDING...
  • Page 28: 3-Push Button Wiring Connection

    3 – P U S H B U T T O N W I R I N G C O N N E C T I O N The “Optional” input board MUST be used to perform this function. (Part# Q203) Open-N.O.
  • Page 29: 3-Push Button Wiring Master / Second

    3 – P U S H B U T T O N W I R I N G M A S T E R / S E C O N D The “Optional” input board MUST be used on both operators to perform this function (Part# Q203).
  • Page 30: Single Operator Loop Size And Placement

    S I N G L E O P E R A T O R L O O P S I Z E A N D P L A C E M E N T It is VERY important to have enough separation between loops and gates to prevent false detection. “E”...
  • Page 31: Master / Second Loop Size And Placement

    M A S T E R / S E C O N D L O O P S I Z E A N D P L A C E M E N T It is VERY important to have enough separation between loops and gates to prevent false detection. “E”...
  • Page 32: Loop Installation And Number Of Wire Turns

    L O O P I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D N U M B E R O F W I R E T U R N S Loop Installation “Saw Cut” Type Mark the loop layout on the pavement.
  • Page 33: Wiring Loop Detector To Operator

    W I R I N G L O O P D E T E C T O R O P E R A T O R Velcro external loop detectors in place ® ® P/N Q412 P/N Q412 ROBO SURGE SUPPRESSOR PATENT PENDING PATENT PENDING ACCE SS SYSTE MS INC...
  • Page 34: Master And Second Operators With Timer

    M A S T E R A N D S E C O N D W I T H T I M E R To use the master/second option with Robo Swing, you must purchase the Optional Input Board (Part # Q203) and connect it to the J2 slot of each board. (Refer to page 23) Caution: 25 Vdc plug-in transformer , per gate operator required Master...
  • Page 35: Master And Second Operators Without Timer

    M A S T E R A N D S E C O N D W I T H O U T T I M E R To use the master/second option with Robo Swing, you must purchase the Optional Input Board (Part # Q203) and connect it to the J2 slot of each board.
  • Page 36: Control Board Functions

    C O N T R O L B O A R D F U N C T I O N S Power On LED 16 16 Timer Power LED Charge On LED 17 17 Timer-Up Indicator Low Battery Indicator LED 18 18 J2 Alternate Optional Output Heavy Gate Indicator LED...
  • Page 37: Control Board Led Descriptions

    C O N T R O L B O A R D L E D D E S C R I P T I O N LED Description LED On LED Off Power at all times when 1. No power source at all Power source OK and there is one or more board power fuse OK...
  • Page 38 C O N T R O L B O A R D L E D D E S C R I P T I O N LED Description LED On LED Off Reversing Sensor Sensor is detecting obstruction No obstruction is detected Acknowledgement of receiving open command from one of the...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G How to Reset the Breaker If all electronic sensors fail or are not adjusted properly due to heavy gates, off-track gate, or obstructed gate path, the breaker will kick-out. Reset the breaker by pressing the reset button located on the bottom left corner of the control board.
  • Page 40: Gate Will Not Close! / Gate Will Not Open

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G The Gate Will Not Close! Symptom: The radio receiver LED on the control board remains “ON” when using the remote control. Possible Solutions: Stuck remote control button.
  • Page 41: If You Hear A "Beep" Sound (Audio Alarm)

    A U D I O A L A R M If you hear a “BEEP” sound..The gate is TOO heavy . ALARM SENSOR The operator arm or gate is incorrectly installed. ALARM SENSOR Horizontal Gate Level line Incorrect Incorrect A foreign object is on the gate The gate is moving and a car pushes frame while the gate is moving.
  • Page 42: Robo Swing Parts Illustrations, Robo Swing Parts List

    R O B O S W I N G P A R T S Q084 Q118 Q063 Q206 Q268 Q062 Q214 Q060 Q412 Q412 T PENDI T PENDI PATEN PATEN PPR ESS E SU SU RG RO BO ® SYSTEMS SYSTEMS Q059 ACCESS...
  • Page 43: Maintenance

    P A R T S L I S T A BT 12 - 12 VDC, 7 amp. Battery Robo SW / SL Conversion Kit Q006 - PC Board Nuts (1 Set) Q206 - Control Board Q009 - Electronic Access Panel Q214 - Limit/Motor Harness Q205 Q022 - Electronic Box...
  • Page 44: Elite Robo Swing Accessories

    E L I T E R O B O S W I N G A C C E S S O R I E S 12 Vdc 12 Vdc Radio Receiver Transmitter Photo Beam (Part # 3089) (Part # A 1099 12V) (Part # A OMRON...
  • Page 45: Owners Checklist Of Installation

    O W N E R S C H E C K L I S T I N S T A L L A T I O N Owner and Installer must read all warnings and safety precautions and be aware of their roles and responsibilities.
  • Page 48 Use a warning sign on gate to prevent injury to children. To insure a strong gate installation, weld a horizontal bar across the entire gate. Then weld the arm attachment onto the bar. © 2008, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. – All Rights Reserved 01-50030B...

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