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- Page 1 www.max.us.com CONFORMS TO UL STD 325 UL CLASS - I, II, III, IV CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 247 High Traffic Commercial Brushless DC High Profile Swing Gate Operator 4009963 Made in USA MAX mega tron 2500 Installation and Owners Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Optional External Open/Close Key Switch Adjustments Open and Close Limits Release Handle Clamp Reverse Sensor (ERD) © 2014 Maximum Controls LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this Maintenance manual may be reproduced in any Qualified gate operator technician means: graphics, electronics or... -
Page 4: Magatron 2500 Specifications
megatron 2500 specifications UL 325 Class of Operation - Class I, II, II, IV Gate Type - Vehicular Swing Gate Max Gate Weight / Length - 2500lbs/15 ft or 2000 lbs/20 ft 90° Opening Time - 16 selectable speeds from approximately 11.5 sec to 20 sec depending on the weight and length of gate. Cycles per Hour AC Input Power - Continuous Battery Back-Up Cycles - 400 continuous cycles for a 2500 lbs gate Input AC Power - Switchable: 115VAC or 230VAC single phase... -
Page 5: Ul 325 Model Classifications
ul 325 model classifications AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY CLASS I CLASS III Residential Vehicular Gate Operator - A vehicular gate operator Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator - A (opener or system) intended for use in a home of one to four vehicular gate operator (opener or system) intended for uses single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated in an industrial location, loading dock area or other location... -
Page 6: Ul 325 Compliant Installation Requirements
ul 325 compliant installation requirements Install the gate operator only when: The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate, All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. -
Page 7: Intended Use Of Swing Gate Operator
intended use of swing gate operator The operator is intended for use on a VEHICULAR swing gate ONLY. It is intended to be used WITH appropriate entrapment protection safety devices and in-ground vehicle loop detection system. Closing Gate Protection Photocell: Helps protect the gate operator from accidentally closing on vehicles in the gate’s closing path. -
Page 8: Installation
installation Read and understand this entire manual before installation. Check with the local building department prior to installing this gate operator to comply with local building code requirements. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. -
Page 9: Single Gate Operator
installation single Gate Operator The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. See “Gate Operator Position” on page 6 for operator position. Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions • REQUIRED - AC input power wire to the GATE OPERATOR. •... -
Page 10: Dual Gate Operators
installation dual Gate Operators The gates must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the dual gate operators. See “Gate Operator Position” on page 6 for operator positions. Conduit Guidelines and Suggestions • REQUIRED - Run AC input power wire to EACH gate operator. -
Page 11: Arm Position Options
installation arm position options High Traffic Arm Option Retro-Fit Arm Option Gates in Closed Position When replacing an existing gate operator, the arm may not be able to conform to the preferred arm position (90° from gate in open position). The positions illustrated below can be acceptable as long Arms are NOT installed in LOCKED position. -
Page 12: Optional Remote Power Supply Kit - Max Magic Box
installation optional remote power supply kit - max magic box A remote power supply is for installations where it is too costly or difficult to trench a 115/230 VAC power line to the operator but instead run a low voltage power line to the operator. A MAX Magic Box Kit (sold separately) is required to remotely install the MAX PS-24 power supply. -
Page 13: Solar
installation solar Refer to Solar application guide. MAX Solar Panel Approx. 45°... -
Page 14: Install Warning Signs
installation install w arning signs A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate where easily visible. r i o w ith C LE t pr io r th e t le w ar at e t ch... -
Page 15: Entrapment Protection
installation entrapment protection Install photocells to help protect against entrapment during the OPENING cycle of the gate (secondary entrapment protection). Install photocells to help protect vehicles during the CLOSING cycle of the gate. Install sensing edge to help protect vehicles from a moving gate. See pages 16 & 23 for wiring instructions. Top View Outside Property Photocell (CLOSING Cycle) -
Page 16: In-Ground Loops
installation in-ground loops Install in-ground loops to help protect vehicles from a moving gate. See pages 23 & 27 for wiring instructions. Refer to loop maunufacturer’s instructions to determine specific loop dimensions. It is recommended that a Safety licenced installer perform 4 ft 4 ft Loop... -
Page 17: Wiring Operator
Wiring operator Check with local building department prior to installing any permanent wiring on this gate operator. Make sure all wiring complies with local code requirements. Gate Operator System Overview Gate Operator MAX PS-24 Power Supply: AC power management for the AC input power to the gate operator. - Page 18 Wiring operator Gate Operator System Overview continued MAX BC-7 Battery Module BATTERY Plug: MUST be plugged into BATTERY IN port Before use. POWER/SOLAR IN Port: MAX PS-24 Power Supply connection. Battery Voltage LEDs: Show amount of battery power available. LEDs are always ON when using AC power. Test battery button must be pressed to show battery power when using battery power ONLY.
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Page 19: Input Ac Power
Wiring operator input ac power Remove and wire input AC power wire to the MAX PS-24 power supply as shown. Choose either 115V or 230V setting on input AC power selector switch. NOTE: AC power wire is required for EACH gate operator when using dual gate operators. -
Page 20: Optional Remote Power Supply Kit - Max Magic Box
Wiring operator optional remote power supply kit - max magic box A MAX Magic Box Kit (sold separately) is required to remotely install the MAX PS-24 Power Supply. Remove MAX PS-24 power supply from gate operator and install in MAX Magic Box, plug in power supply to PS-24 connector. Wire input AC power to the MAX PS-24 Power Supply. -
Page 21: Solar Power
Wiring operator solar power Refer to Solar application guide. Max Solar Panel C - 7 t t e C - 7 d u l t t e t t e E r r t t e t t e l t a E r r p l a t t e... -
Page 22: Secondary Operator To Matrix 1
Wiring operator secondary operator to matrix 1 Primary/Single Unscrew MAX MC-100 motor Gate Operator controller from secondary operator Matrix 1 to gain access to RS-485 connector. Schematics on page 37 MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED DELAY MADE in USA LEAVE... -
Page 23: Turn On/Off Operator Power
Wiring operator turn on/off operator power Operator should have Input AC power wired to PS-24. TURN POWER ON. Certain LEDs should normally turn ON accordingly: Turn AC Power Switch ON DO NOT CYCLE GATE OPERATOR AT THIS TIME Battery power automatically turns ON. MAX PS-24 Power Supply AC IN LED: S - 2... -
Page 24: Matrix 1 Overview
matrix 1 matrix 1 Overview Battery Back-Up Mode - Page 24 Primary Gate - Page 24 MATRIX 1 Maglock - Page 27 Gate Tamper - Page 28 MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE In-Ground Loop Connection - Page 27 LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED... -
Page 25: Wiring Overview
matrix 1 wiring Overview T e l: 4 8 0 .9 6 8 .6 4 0 7 ti m 8 0 0 = In cr e e cr a se Plug-In n s. n s. D IN D IC n s. Maglock Connection: F re q u e... -
Page 26: Primary Gate - Open Left / Open Right
matrix 1 primary gate - open left / open right Set the Primary/single gate operator with Primary Gate setting. Secondary operator will MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE ACK-UP MODE GATE LEAVE LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED CLOSED DELAY MADE in USA MADE in USA LEAVE LEAVE... -
Page 27: Anti-Tailgate
matrix 1 MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE anti tailgate LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED DELAY OPEN OPEN MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN OPEN 1 TIME LEFT RIGHT 1.5Sec 2Sec LOCK AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE CONTROLS Turned OFF - Close timer will close the gate. If an in-ground safety or exit loop ANTI Tamper NO GATE... -
Page 28: Radio Receiver
matrix 1 MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE radio receiver LEAVE MAGLOCK Removable CLOSED DELAY OPEN OPEN MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN Choose 12 VDC OPEN 1 TIME LEFT RIGHT 1.5Sec 2Sec LOCK Terminal OR 24 VDC AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE CONTROLS Connect a 3-wire or 4-wire radio receiver to Matrix 1. -
Page 29: Maglock
matrix 1 maglock MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE MAGLOCK MAGLOCK LEAVE Connect a maglock into the Normally Closed/Com relay. CLOSED CLOSED DELAY DELAY LEAVE LEAVE OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN MADE in USA LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OPEN OPEN 1 TIME... -
Page 30: Id Plug
matrix 1 MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED ID PLUG DELAY OPEN OPEN MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN OPEN 1 TIME LEFT RIGHT 1.5Sec 2Sec LOCK id plug ERROR AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE CONTROLS Tamper NO ANTI ANTI GATE TAILGATE TAILGATE... -
Page 31: Gate Disable
matrix 1 gate disable An ON/OFF switch or timer can be connected to the GATE DISABLE input that MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED DELAY MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN OPEN OPEN will DISABLE all opening devices such as remotes, keypad, exit loop etc. OPEN 1 TIME LEFT... -
Page 32: Ul Alarm / Alarm Reset Button
matrix 1 UL alarm / Alarm Reset button MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE A UL ALARM (strobe light) can be connected. It will turn ON LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED DELAY MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN OPEN OPEN LEFT RIGHT OPEN 1 TIME 1.5Sec... -
Page 33: Gate Operators Communication Leds
matrix 1 gate operators communication leds MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE PRIMARY/SINGLE operator’s MC-100 has been wired to LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED LIMIT DELAY MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN 1 TIME LEFT RIGHT 1.5Sec 2Sec LOCK SWITCH the PRIMARY GATE (Factory Wired). -
Page 34: Optional External Open/Close Key Switch
matrix 1 optional external Open/Close key switch An Optional External Open/Close Key Switch can be connected that allows dual gate operators to be electronically moved open or closed at the same time by wiring both operators to the external key switch. Connect (3) three wires from each MAX MC-100 Motor Controllers to an External Open/Close Key Switch depending on your specific installation, see below. -
Page 35: Adjustments
Adjustments Approximate OPEN and CLOSED open and close limits limit tab positions. The limit tabs need to be set BEFORE the gate can be cycled or DAMAGE could occur. CLOSED LED IMPORTANT: Manually Release arm and move CLOSED Tab the gate to the desired OPEN and CLOSED Activated positions to adjust the limit tabs. -
Page 36: Release Handle Clamp
Adjustments release handle clamp Adjustment: factory set bolt DO NOT adjust Tighten the Adjustment bolt until desired result is achieved. The release handle clamp has been factory adjusted and SHOULD NOT need any adjustment. IMPORTANT: The red handle MUST BE FIRMLY secure in the HORIZONTAL position. -
Page 37: Reverse Sensor (Erd)
Adjustments reverse sensor (erd) The Megatron 2500 is equipped with an ERD Sensor - Electronic Reversing Device (Type A) that functions as the primary entrapment protection according to UL 325 standards. The gate will reverse direction after encountering an obstruction in either the OPEN or CLOSE gate cycle. -
Page 38: Maintenance
maintenance qualified gate operator technician Maintenance and repair of the gate operator must be preformed by a qualified professional gate operator technician. The following services need to be periodically performed: • Check and adjust the gate operator’s force, speed, and sensitivity. •... -
Page 39: Megatron 2500 Wiring Schematics
Maintenance megatron 2500 wiring schematic “Optional” MAX Solar Panel MATRIX 1 BATTERY PRIMARY BACK-UP MODE GATE LEAVE MAGLOCK CLOSED DELAY OPEN OPEN MADE in USA LEAVE OPEN LEFT RIGHT OPEN 1 TIME 1.5Sec 2Sec LOCK AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE CONTROLS ANTI Tamper NO TAILGATE EXIT CENTER... -
Page 40: Manual Release
maintenance manual gate release Removable Key Make sure ALL power is OFF to operator. Factory Installed Lock Optional Non-Lockable Latch Unlock or unlatch hood and remove it. WARNING WARNING Pinch Point NEVER grasp the arm to move gate! Pull red handle up and move gate. -
Page 41: Audible Alarm
maintenance audible alarm If the Alarm Sounds During Normal Gate Operation: When the gate encounters TWO consecutive obstructions before completing a gate cycle, the alarm will sound and the gate will PAUSE in the position where the second obstruction occurred. CHECK THE GATE AREA FOR ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE pressing the alarm reset button on the control box to shut off the alarm and reset the gate. -
Page 42: Replacement Parts List
maintenance replacement parts list Item Description Camlock Assembly with cover and key Plastic Hood Hood Latch Bracket Output Clamp Assembly Operator cover with nameplate Swing arm T-Bar Output collar and rings Output Shaft 7Ahr Battery Module Limit Switch Assembly Power Supply Assembly 900:1 Double Gear Box DC Brushless Motor Motor Controller Assembly... -
Page 43: Warranty
2500 w arranty Maximum Controls LLC (“Manufacture”) warrants the original purchaser of this product, for the purpose to which this product is originally installed, that the product is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 8 years for the Brushless DC Motor and cover, 5 years for everything else with the exception of the batteries which are limited to a 1 year warranty. - Page 44 UL CLASS - I, II, III, IV CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 NO. 247 High Traffic Commercial Brushless DC High Profile Swing Gate Operator 4009963 Made in USA Maximum Controls LLC. 27211 Burbank Foothill Ranch, Ca 92610 Tel: (949) 699-0220 Max Megatron 2500 Version 1.7.14...
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