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RESIDENTIAL DC SOLAR VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION MANUAL Model LA412 LA412PKGU Single Arm Package LA412DC Primary 12 VDC Actuator Arm for single swing gate applications LA412DCS Secondary 12 VDC Actuator Arm for dual swing gate applications • THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY OPERATION SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ........1 CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW ..............31 USAGE CLASS ..................2 MANUAL RELEASE .................32 UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ......2 RESET BUTTON ..................32 SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION ...........3 PARTY MODE ..................32 GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION .............4 OPERATOR ALARM ................33 REMOTE CONTROL ................33 INTRODUCTION...
SAFETY USAGE CLASS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families. CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings...
SAFETY SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not operator is only one component.
SAFETY GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1.2 All openings shall be designed, guarded, or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 72 in.
INTRODUCTION CARTON INVENTORY LA412DCS ONLY NOT SHOWN: Documentation packet and hardware bag Pull-to-Open Bracket Watertight Connector (2) Post Bracket Pull-to-Open Bracket Wire Nuts (6) Post Bracket Gate Bracket Connector Standard Control Box Junction Box with 2 Batteries Gate Bracket 12V 10W Solar Panel Model SOLPNL10W12V (1) Gate Operator Extension Cable...
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS This model is intended for use in vehicular swing gate applications: Usage Classification Class I Main AC Supply N/A - Solar Only System Operating Voltage 12 Vdc Battery Run / Solar Charge Accessory Power 12 Vdc, 500mA max for ON + SW (switched) Solar Power Max 12 Vdc at 30 watts max.
INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. TRENCH LOOPS Trench and install conduit. Before trenching, contact underground Loops allow the gate to stay open when vehicles are obstructing the utility locating companies. Conduit must be UL approved for low gate path.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION Identify your installation type (refer to the Appendix in the back of the manual for more information). All the illustrations on the following pages display a typical Left-Hand Gate installation with a pull-to-open bracket. For Push-to-Open applications refer to the Appendix. SINGLE GATE NOTE: One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the...
INSTALLATION • To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, • ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging the battery or working around the battery compartment. more than 18 inches (46 cm) deep. INSTALLATION TIPS DO's •...
INSTALLATION STEP 1 ATTACH BRACKETS TO OPERATOR 1. Insert the key into the lock on the release lever and turn it 180° counterclockwise. 2. Turn the release lever 180° counterclockwise. The operator is now in manual mode. 3. Assemble gate post bracket by placing pull-to-open bracket on top of post bracket.
INSTALLATION STEP 2 DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET Before proceeding, begin with the gate in the fully closed position. There are two methods for determining the proper location of the post brackets: • Paper template (Located on the back page of this manual. Must be cut out.) •...
INSTALLATION STEP 3 POSITION THE OPERATOR NOTE: The post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on the gate post. 1. Open the gate to desired open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator against gate. 2. Place the operator arm against gate post at the desired position. Temporarily secure gate post bracket with clamp.
INSTALLATION STEP 4 SECURE THE BRACKETS POST BRACKET The gate operator (arm) must be level. 1. Mark holes for the post bracket. Remove the clamp and the operator, set aside. 2. Drill adequate holes in the gate post. 3. Secure the post bracket to the gate post using hardware. GATE BRACKET The gate operator (arm) must be level.
INSTALLATION STEP 5 INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX WALL OR COLUMN MOUNT For Large Metal Control Box installation, refer to the following page. STANDARD CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate 9 1/8" operator.
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 continued... INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX WALL OR COLUMN MOUNT LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLSOLARCONTU) The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception.
INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual. • ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator • DO NOT install ANY wiring or attempt to run the operator without MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power consulting the wiring diagram.
INSTALLATION STEP 8 DUAL GATES ONLY There are two options for dual gate communication: wired or wireless. Follow the directions according to your application. Do not use wired and wireless communication simultaneously. Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. Wireless dual gates will require the installation of two control boxes, one for each operator arm.
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INSTALLATION STEP 8 continued... DUAL GATES ONLY WIRED DUAL GATES INSTALL A SECOND OPERATOR ARM Extension Install a second operator arm by following installation steps 1-4. White Cable INSTALL THE EXTENSION CABLE AND JUNCTION Operator Yellow Cable Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. 1.
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INSTALLATION STEP 8 continued... DUAL GATES ONLY (Control Board) WIRED DUAL GATES Connector Watertight WIRE THE SECONDARY OPERATOR ARM TO THE Connector Connector Nut CONTROL BOARD Extension Cable 1. Choose a knockout in the bottom of the control box. 2. Insert the extension cable through the watertight connector. 3.
INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open • ALL gate operator systems REQUIRE two independent entrapment and close gate cycles. protection systems for each entrapment zone. •...
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INSTALLATION STEP 9 continued... INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices depending on the specific device and how the device will function. Refer to the specific entrapment protection device manual for more information. These entrapment protection device inputs are for monitored devices, which include pulsed photoelectric sensors, resistive edge sensors, and pulsed edge sensors.
INSTALLATION STEP 10 INSTALL SOLAR PANEL(S) SELECT SITE FOR SOLAR PANEL(S) The solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear of obstructions and shading for the entire day. The solar panel(s) comes with a 10 foot (3 m) cable. If a location near the control box cannot be found, an additional cable will be required. The LA412DC Solar Gate Operator is not supported in northern climates where temperatures reach below -4°...
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INSTALLATION STEP 10 continued... SOLAR PANEL(S) SOLAR USAGE GUIDE Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) System voltage Main board with no radios programmed 4.2 mA ® One or more LiftMaster remote controls programmed +1.5 mA ® device or wireless dual gate programmed +3.9 mA Expansion board +18.5 mA...
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INSTALLATION STEP 10 continued... INSTALL SOLAR PANEL(S) The location of the panel(s) is critical to the success of the installation. In general, the panel(s) should be mounted using the provided angle bracket facing due south. Use a compass to determine direction. The solar panel(s) should be mounted in an area clear of all obstructions and shading from buildings and trees.
INSTALLATION STEP 10 continued... INSTALL SOLAR PANEL(S) INSTALL THE SOLAR PANEL 1. Position solar bracket on mounting surface. Mark and drill holes. 2. Insert two bolts into the track located on the back of the solar Mounting Surface panel(s). 3. Slide bolts in track away from bolt hole and align both bolts. 4.
INSTALLATION STEP 12 FINISH INSTALL 1. Turn the release lever clockwise 180° back to the engaged position. This engages the motor. The illustration shows the release lever in the engaged position. 2. Turn the key clockwise 180°. This locks the release lever. The Release Lever operator is now engaged.
ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued... For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each operator. The gate MUST be attached to the operator before setting the limits and force. INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT If a mistake is made while programming the limits press the reset button TIMER to start over.
ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued... FINE TUNE THE FORCE The REVERSAL FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning TEST BUTTONS the force in cases where wind or environmental changes may affect the XMITTER gate travel. NETWORK RSAL Based on the length and weight of the gate it may be necessary to make...
PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) LEARN A total of 50 Security+ 2.0™ remote controls and 2 keyless entries (1 PIN XMITTER for each keyless entry) can be programmed to the operator. When NETWORK programming a third keyless entry to the operator, the first keyless entry TEST will be erased to allow the third keyless entry to be programmed.
PROGRAMMING LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ERASE ALL CODES (NOT PROVIDED) 1. Press and release the LEARN button (operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will light). To program the operator to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway: 2. Press and hold the LEARN button again until the green XMITTER LED USING THE LEARN BUTTON ON THE OPERATOR’S flashes and then release the button (approximately 6 seconds).
OPERATION CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW SET OPEN Button: The SET OPEN button sets the OPEN limit. See Adjust Limits section. SET CLOSE Button: The SET CLOSE button sets the CLOSE limit. See Adjust Limits section. MOVE GATE Buttons: The MOVE GATE buttons will either open or close the gate when the operator is in Limit setting mode. See Adjust Limits section. BATT FAIL: •...
OPERATION MANUAL RELEASE In case of a power failure, the operator can be disengaged from the gate. With an operator, the release action may sometimes feel stiff/jerky, which is normal and has no effect on function. NOTE: It is normal for the operator to run slow right after a disconnect or complete loss of AC/ battery power (the operator will need to run a complete open and close cycle).
OPERATION OPERATOR ALARM If a contact sensor detects an obstruction twice consecutively the alarm will sound (up to 5 minutes) and the operator will need to be reset. When the inherent force of the operator (RPM/current sensor) detects the following (twice consecutively) the alarm will sound (up to 5 minutes) and the operator will need to be reset: A.
ACCESSORY WIRING EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICES EXIT (2 Terminals) This input is a soft open command (maintained switch does not override (control board) external safeties and does not reset alarm condition). Used for exit probe, Exit telephone entry, external exit loop detector, or any device that would command the gate to open.
ACCESSORY WIRING (control board) LOCKS MAGLOCK (2 Terminals, N.C. and COM) Maglock Relay contact output, Normally - closed (N.C.) output for maglocks. Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run. Relay is off when motor is off. SOLENOID (2 Terminals, N.O.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the •...
TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire and electrocution: For continued protection against fire: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. servicing operator. DIAGNOSTIC CODES NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug. TO VIEW THE CODES OPEN, CLOSE, &...
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TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CODES continued... Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. Inherent Entrapment External Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
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TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC CODES continued... Some codes are saved in the code history and some are not. If a code is not saved it will briefly appear on the display as it occurs, then disappear. Inherent Entrapment External Entrapment LiftMaster System Installed System Informational Protection...
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS STATUS LEDS INPUT LEDS INPUT OFF state SBC INPUT Input inactive POWER AC charger or Solar power Input active available BLINK Input active on other operator BATT Not charging FIRE DEPT Input inactive CHARGING Three stage battery charging INPUT Input active TIMER...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator does not a) No power to control board a) Check AC and battery power run and error code b) Open fuse b) Check fuses display not on. c) If on battery power only, low or dead batteries c) Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d) Defective control board d) Replace defective control board...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Gate closes, but a) Vehicle loop detector active a) Check all vehicle detector inputs for an active detector will not open. b) Low battery with LOW BATT option set b) Check if AC power is available. If no AC power, then running on batteries and to CLOSE battery voltage must be 11.5 Vdc or higher.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued... SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Maglock not working a) Maglock wired incorrectly a) Check that Maglock is wired to N.C. and COM terminals. Check that correctly. Maglock has power (do not power maglock from control board accessory power terminals). If shorting lock’s NO and COM wires does not activate Maglock, then replace Maglock or Maglock wiring (refer to Wiring Diagrams).
APPENDIX LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control, first you will need a 3-button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. Refer to the Programming section. INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT ADJUST THE LIMITS For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting...
REPAIR PARTS CONTROL BOX ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION K74-36798-6 Standard Plastic Control Box Only K94-36408-3 Reset Switch with Product ID K94-36411 Piezo Alarm K75-36635 Control Board Bracket K1D8388-1CC Control Board 29-NP712 Battery SOLPNL10W12V Solar Panel NOT SHOWN K74-36806-5 Metal Control Box Only K94-36891 J15 Harness K77-36541...
WIRING DIAGRAM STANDARD CONTROL BOX LA412 WIRING DIAGRAM To protect against fire and electrocution: ECN: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or Reference: 06-37068 servicing operator. 11/22/13 For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating.
WIRING DIAGRAM LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. Antenna Coaxial Antenna Cable 12V 33AH Battery...
ACCESSORIES REMOTE CONTROLS ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your LIFTMASTER MONITORED THROUGH BEAM PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR application needs. Single-button to 4-button, visor or key chain. The Model LMTBU following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by LiftMaster after 1993.
ACCESSORIES MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMERCIAL KEYPAD MAGNETIC GATE LOCK Durable wireless keypad with blue LED backlight metal Outdoor magnetic lock, transformer, junction box, keypad, zinc-alloy metal front cover and 5 year 9V mounting plate and hardware. Not for use with lithium battery. Security+ 2.0™ compatible. Solar Applications.