Ghost Controls Ghost Pro LDM2, Installation And Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...u to chemicals including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov A 12V BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO OPERATE OPENER AND IS NOT INCLUDED You must purchase a 12V Automotive or Deep Cycle Marine Battery before installing or purchase our optional Battery Box Kit ABBT2 for installing your operator ...

Page 2: ...ay through Friday 8 00 5 00 EST For installation assistance and technical support Call 850 898 1411 Monday through Friday 8 00 5 00 EST Product information technical article and installation videos can be found at ghostcontrols com pages technical support or ghostcontrols com pages installation video 2 L D M 2 D U A L K I T G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ...

Page 3: ... page 34 Setting the Closed Limit page 35 Powering the System AC page 36 Powering the System Solar page 37 Setting the Auto Close Feature page 38 PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION page 40 Control Box Installation page 45 Battery Installation page 46 Connecting Arm to Control Box page 47 Setup Gate System Controller page 48 Front Mount Gate Bracket Installation page 51 Installing the Positive Stop Plate pa...

Page 4: ...ther than 1 000 ft from an AC power source the Ghost Controls 10 Watt Solar Panel Kit AXDP or 30 Watt Solar Panel kit AX30 can be used to charge the battery Up to 30 Watts of solar power can be used CUSTOMIZING YOUR GATE Information on additional accessories shown below can be found on the accessory page 65 or visit www ghostcontrols com INCLUDED IN LSM1 and LSM2 KITS ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES 12V ba...

Page 5: ..._______________________________________ State _________________________ Zip _______________ Phone Number ___________________________________ Email Address _________________________________ Items Purchased LSM1 LDM2 Where did you buy your gate opener system please include a copy of your receipt Type of gate you are using Chainlink Ornamental Tube Approximate Gate Weight ___________________ pounds p...

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Page 7: ...ype 12V DC Deep Cycle Marine Battery Required not included or Battery Box Kit ABBT2 not included System Current 1 2 Amps is typical when active Standby is 20 milliamps Operator Arm Maximum Stroke Distance 23 Maximum Gate Length 20 Operator Opening Speed 90 degrees in approximately 15 seconds Maximum Operator Opening Range 110 degrees Linear Actuator Operating Temperature 5 F to 160 F SPECIFICATION...

Page 8: ...revent public access to it Most applications are installed in a pull to open configuration so that the gate opens into the property and away from any public roads IX The control board for the gate operator system should be protected from unauthorized access inside the control box to prevent tampering or adjustments to its setting once installed The control box is designed so that a padlock can be ...

Page 9: ...ush button or a wired keypad Note that wireless transmitters and wireless keypads cannot deactivate the alarm The gate operator system is powered off and then on again at the main power switch in the control box NOTE The alarm may also be used as audio feedback for other modes of operation under normal operation SWING GATE PROTECTION AND ENTRAPMENT ZONES As specified in Gate Operator Safety Standa...

Page 10: ...oint between opener and gate Keep hands feet and pets away from this area when gate is in motion Path of the moving gate All one zone Leading edge of gate and pinch point between gates in a dual gate installation The leading edge of the gate in motion can easily cause injury to people pets or livestock and will damage property including vehicles if it comes into contact with them ...

Page 11: ...GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Operator can be enhanced with additional GHOST CONTROLS accessories such as our remote transmitters keypads and all other accessories sold separately Accessories see Accessories on page 65 The GHOST CONTROLS technical support team is happy to assist in verifying compatibility of any products not offered by GHOST CONTROLS For additional assistance please contact GHOST ...

Page 12: ... operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death 13 SEPARATE PEDESTRIAN GATE IS REQUIRED 14 Single or dual gate operation based on the size of your opening gate specifications and operator system capacities A Dual gate operations require trenching across the driveway so that the power cable for the sec ondary gate operator can be buried shown in diagram below B The power cable should al...

Page 13: ...ely heavy gates that exceed 200 lbs in weight per leaf should be mounted with ball bearing hinges that include grease fittings 4 The gate should be mounted to a very stable post or column that is secured in the ground with concrete Securing the post with concrete reduces the twisting effect that the torque of the gate places on the mounting post column when moving through its range of motion Insta...

Page 14: ...r indoor use and must be protected in a weather resistant box that meets code in your area if it will be mounted outside 10 If choosing to use an AC transformer for the battery recharging power source you should consider the distance from an outlet to your battery box A No more than 1000 feet of low voltage wire may be used between the AC transformer and the gate operator system due to electrical ...

Page 15: ...ch will damage the system This mounting location may cause undesirable twisting or flexing of the gate while in motion OPERATOR REAR MOUNT INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The GHOST CONTROLS Automatic Gate Operator system is designed for installation on rectangular square or round posts for 3 or 4 round steel posts we offer the AX3R AND AX4R ROUND POST ADAPTER ACCESSORIES or columns The rear bracket mu...

Page 16: ... Metric Socket Set 5 16 Drill Bit 7 32 Drill Bit 7 16 Drill Bit longer than diameter or thickness of post Clamp MetricW Phillips Head Screwdriver Wire Strippers Cutters Wire Strippers Cutters Wire Strippers Cutters Standard or M Wire Strippers Cutters Standard or M Wire Strippers Cutters Standard or M Standard or M Standard or Metric etric Tape Measure TOOLS NEEDED ...

Page 17: ...ont Mounting Hardware Rear Mounting Hardware Control Box Gate Mounting Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Post and Rear Mount Hardware AC Transformer 1st Opener Arm Control Box Mounting 5 Button Remote 2 Estate Bracket Qty 1 PARTS FOR 1ST OPERATOR ...

Page 18: ...s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 INCLUDED PARTS IN KIT Front Mounting Hardware Rear Mounting Hardware Gate Mounting Hardware Gate and Front Mount Hardware Post and Rear Mount Hardware 2nd Opener Arm Estate Bracket Qty 1 PARTS FOR 2ND OPERATOR ...

Page 19: ...19 B L A N K P A G E G h o s t C o n t r o l s 2 0 2 0 ...

Page 20: ...ark the horizontal center lines of the gate and the post for proper alignment of gate brackets NOTE This center point will be used for mounting the post bracket in STEP 4 PULLTOOPENINSTALLATION OPERATOR ARM INSTALLATION PULL TO OPEN GATE SWINGS TO OPEN INSIDE PROPE The dimensions and step by step instructions that follow are for mounting the GHOST CONTROLS PULL TO OPEN installation system to a sta...

Page 21: ...cket as shown below Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt DO NOT overtighten the nut because the pivot bracket may need to be adjusted later An additional bolt will be added in Step 4 to lock the pivot brackets in place STEP 3 Clamp post bracket to post for alignment After the post bracket is pre assembled and the horizontal centerline has been marked on the post as referred t...

Page 22: ...oden post for proper installation of the post bracket Follow the diagram for proper notching of a round post NOTE For 3 and 4 round steel posts we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories sold separately See illustration using the round post adapter below 4 5 Height 4 3 8 Width 4 minimum Post Bracket AX3R or AX4R ...

Page 23: ...Once the clearances are correct place the secondary bolt into the post mount and pivot bracket as shown below Insert the M10x1 5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the post bracket hole then first pivot bracket pivot spacer second pivot bracket and exit out bottom hole of post bracket as shown below Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt Finish by tightening both bolts on post br...

Page 24: ...les are large enough and all aligned C Insert 1 M 10 175mm bolt and 1 flat washer through the rear post bracket hole on the post and secure on backside with 1 flat washer and 1 M10 locknut as shown and loosely tighten to secure the rear bracket to the post Repeat this 3 more times for the other bolts Once all 4 bolts are in place with the bracket aligned with the bolts in the center of the slots f...

Page 25: ... box a minimum of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box A Pre drill 4 holes 7 32 drill bit in backside of control and optional battery box and through the fencing where you will be securing the control and battery box to B Now use the 4 supplied phillips screws fo...

Page 26: ...ed black to black to the control board harness Strain Relief B Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery IMPORTANT YOU NEED A 12V DEEP CYCLE MARINE AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY OR THE ABBT2 BATTERY BOX KIT SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BATTERY INSTALLED AND CONNECTED AT ALL TIMES Connect the battery harness from the control box to the battery Make sure RED WIRE CONNECTS TO BATTERY ...

Page 27: ...d Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red black green and white wires left to right into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out C Make sure wires are not inserted too far into the terminal slots and that the wire insulation is not interfering with contact to the system control board D Tight...

Page 28: ...t few sections Because this control box may be mounted within reach of children or potential vandals we recommend a padlock to securely lock this box in the closed position to prevent tampering NOTE BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE THE ON OFF SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF CONTROL BOX IS IN THE OFF POSITION STEP 10 Check the system DIP switch settings and verify that they are in the correct positions as shown DIP...

Page 29: ...Right YOUR SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK IF SAFTEY MODE IS ON AND YOU DO NOT HAVE MONITORED EXTERNAL SAFETY DEVICES CONNECTED DIP Switch OFF Position FACTORY SETTING ON Position 3 Patent pending SafeForce Mode Factory Default Force output is limited to ensure safe operation as specified by Type C in UL325 requirement Monitored Safety Mode Monitored safety devices required Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety d...

Page 30: ...tons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections STEP 12 Use the remote transmitter that came in your kit and press first button to fully retract the arm The arm will stop on its own The arm in the fully retracted position will determine the OPEN position of the gate NOTE The arm has an internal limit switch that is fixed and is not adjustable ...

Page 31: ...t mount bracket to the operator The gate must remain in the desired open position OPEN THE GATE TO THE DESIRED OPEN POSITION A Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin 10mm I D nylon spacer and clevis hairpin through the gate bracket NOTE ALTERNATE TUBE GATE BRACKETS FOR MOUNTING TUBULAR GATES NOT FOR USE WITH FLAT PANEL GATES see below imag...

Page 32: ...ION this will be the position that your gate will always open to A Line up the pre assembled front mount gate bracket over the center most bar on your gate and mark the center location of the outermost hole on the gate WARNING DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CL Drill hole ...

Page 33: ...the estate and front mount bracket as show below Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN OPEN POSITION arm fully retracted C Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate D Assemble clevis pin front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss E Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the front mount bracket shown below NOTE It might ...

Page 34: ... below Make sure all parts installed during installation are tightened down STEP 15 IF ADDING A SECOND GATE OPERATOR REPEAT STEPS 1 14 SKIP STEPS 7 8 NOTE For second operator you will need to dig a trench and use pvc conduit to put second operator power cables thru to connect to the control box 2nd Operator Terminals on the opposite side of the driveway STEP 16 INSTALL THE POSITIVE STOP PLATE Use ...

Page 35: ... only if pressure is maintained Releasing the JOG button will stop the gate immediately Once the 2nd set is in the desired closed position then repeat for the 1st gate with the 1st SET limit settings JOG CLOSE button B Both JOG OPEN or JOG CLOSE buttons are needed to fine tune your desired CLOSED position STEP 19 Press and hold the 1st set limit button on the control panel until it beeps then rele...

Page 36: ...ALS which are located on the PWR INPUT section of the main control board Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out The transformer is not polarity sensitive so either wire can go to either transformer terminal Do not plug in the transformer during this step B Plug in the AC Transformer to outdoor outlet Make sure you connect AC Transformer wires to cont...

Page 37: ...perator Arm Connect the Solar Wire s to the control board Solar terminals Connect the red wire to the positive SOLAR terminal and the black wire connects to the negative Solar terminal on the control board B Turn the system on Check that green LED Power status on top center of control board is on This indicates that the battery is being charged C Check the chart shown for number of hours of direct...

Page 38: ...e gate has reached its open limit Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period Maximum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 6 Seconds 60 Minutes If longer time is needed you should enable PartyMode or Disable AUTOCLOSE A Press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until it beeps B Release the button and start counting the blinks or watching a clock until the desired AUTOCLOSE time has been reached the led will blink once a se...

Page 39: ...IME button The LED next to the AUTOCLOSE button will start blinking at the rate of 1 blink per second C Within 5 seconds press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until you hear a beep to disable the AUTOCLOSE feature D The AUTOCLOSE feature is now disabled until you enable it with a new setting IF THE AUTOCLOSE LED IS STILL ON THE AUTOCLOSE HAS NOT BEEN DISABLED REPEAT STEPS A B C AUTOCLOSE LE...

Page 40: ...nstalling FOR PULL TO OPEN APPLICATIONS PLEASE SEE PULL TO OPEN APPLICATION ON PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION ON PAGE 18 STEP 1 Establish and mark the horizontal center lines of the gate and the post for proper alignment of gate brackets NOTE This center point will be used for mounting the post bracket in STEP 4 PUSHTOOPENINSTALLATION OPERATOR ARM INSTALLATION NOTE Wheels cannot be used with any Ghost ...

Page 41: ...f post bracket as shown Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of the bolt DO NOT overtighten the nuts because the Push To Open brackets may need to be adjusted later PUSH TO OPEN BRACKET PUSH TO OPEN BRACKET NYLON PIVOT SPACER COMPLETED ASSEMBLY EXPLODED M10 X 1 5 X 75MM BOLT M10 WASHER M10 WASHER M10 LOCKNUT POST BRACKET STEP 3 Clamp post bracket to post for alignment After the post brac...

Page 42: ...n post for proper installation of the post bracket Follow the diagram below for proper notching of a round post 4 5 Height 4 3 8 Width 4 minimum NOTE For 3 and 4 round steel posts we offer the AX3R AND AX4R round post adapter accessories sold separately See illustration using the round post adapter below Post Bracket AX3R or AX4R ...

Page 43: ...ge needed to move the gate Once the clearances are correct place the secondary bolt into the post mount and push to open brackets as shown below Insert the M10x1 5x75mm bolt and M10 washer through the post bracket hole then first push to open bracket pivot spacer second push to open bracket and exit out bottom hole of post bracket as shown below Fasten a M10 washer and M10 locknut on the end of th...

Page 44: ...les are large enough and all aligned C Insert 1 M 10 175mm bolt and 1 flat washer through the rear post bracket hole on the post and secure on backside with 1 flat washer and 1 M10 locknut as shown and loosely tighten to secure the rear bracket to the post Repeat this 3 more times for the other bolts Once all 4 bolts are in place with the bracket aligned with the bolts in the center of the slots f...

Page 45: ...um of 3 feet above the ground to keep dirt and water from damaging the control board and within 4 feet of the operator arm in order for the operator cable to reach the control box A Pre drill 4 holes 7 32 drill bit in backside of control and optional battery box and through the fencing where you will be securing the control box and battery box B Now use the 4 supplied phillips screws for each box ...

Page 46: ... in control box and attach to the control board A Route the battery harness cable through the strain relief on the bottom of the control box and connect the bullet connectors red to red black to black to the control board harness Strain Relief B Connect the terminal leads of the battery harness to your battery Make sure RED WIRE CONNECTS TO BATTERY S TERMINAL CONNECT FIRST Make sure the BLACK WIRE...

Page 47: ...d Find the 1st operator screw terminal on control board and insert the red black green and white wires left to right into the matching color coded terminals and tighten each of the screws so that the wires do not come loose and fall out C Make sure wires are not inserted too far into the terminal slots and that the wire insulation is not interfering with contact to the system control board D Tight...

Page 48: ...ext few sections Because this control box may be mounted within reach of children or potential vandals we recommend a padlock to securely lock this box in the closed position to prevent tampering NOTE BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE THE ON OFF SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF CONTROL BOX IS IN THE OFF POSITION STEP 10 Check the system DIP switch settings verify that they are in the correct positions as shown DIP S...

Page 49: ...Right YOUR SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK IF SAFTEY MODE IS ON AND YOU DO NOT HAVE MONITORED EXTERNAL SAFETY DEVICES CONNECTED DIP Switch OFF Position FACTORYSETTING ON Position 3 Patent pending SafeForce Mode Factory Default Force output is limited to ensure safe opera tion as specified by Type C in UL325 requirement Monitored Safety Mode Monitored safety devices required Compatible GHOST CONTROLS safety d...

Page 50: ...ons at the top right of control box to test the arm and connections STEP 12 Use the remote transmitter that came in your kit and press first button to fully retract the arm The arm will stop on its own The arm in the fully retracted position will determine the CLOSED position of the gate NOTE The arm has an internal limit switch that is fixed and is not adjustable ...

Page 51: ...nt bracket to the operator The gate must remain in the desired closed position CLOSE THE GATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION A Temporarily assemble the front mount of the gate by inserting the supplied 10mm x 40mm clevis pin 10mm I D nylon spacer and clevis hairpin through the gate bracket NOTE ALTERNATE TUBE GATE BRACKETS FOR MOUNTING TUBULAR GATES NOT FOR USE WITH FLAT PANEL GATES see below imag...

Page 52: ...ATE TO THE DESIRED CLOSED POSITION this will be the position that your gate will close to A Line up the pre assembled front mount gate bracket over the center most bar on your gate and mark the center location of the outermost hole on the gate NOTE DO NOT SCREW THE OPERATOR ARM IN OR OUT TO ADJUST YOUR GATE POSITION DOING SO CAUSES THE SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CL Drill hole ...

Page 53: ...hrough gate and front mount bracket as show below Tighten to secure the brackets to the gate MAKE SURE GATE IS STILL IN CLOSED POSITION arm must be fully retracted C Disconnect operator from gate bracket and swing away from the gate D Assemble clevis pin front spacer and hair pin to operator to prevent loss E Now you can mark and drill the inner most hole on the front mount bracket shown below NOT...

Page 54: ...l parts installed during installation are tightened down STEP 15 IF ADDING A SECOND GATE OPERATOR REPEAT STEPS 1 14 SKIP STEPS 7 8 NOTE For second operator you will need to dig a trench and use pvc conduit to put second operator power cables thru to connect to the control box 2nd Operator Terminals on the opposite side of the driveway STEP 16 INSTALL THE POSITIVE STOP PLATE Use the supplied Positi...

Page 55: ... Releasing the JOG button will stop the gate immediately Once the 2nd set is in the desired closed position then repeat for the 1st gate with the 1st SET limit settings JOG CLOSE button B Both JOG OPEN or JOG CLOSE buttons are needed to fine tune your desired OPEN position STEP 19 Press and hold the 1st set limit button on the control panel until it beeps then release Then Press and hold the 2nd s...

Page 56: ... control board Once inserted then tighten each screw so that the wires do not come loose and fall out The transformer is not polarity sensitive so either wire can go to either transformer terminal Do not plug in the transformer during this step B Plug in the AC Transformer to outdoor outlet Make sure you connect AC Transformer wires to control board prior to plugging in AC Transformer into weather...

Page 57: ...tery Harness Operator Arm Connect the Solar Wire s to the control board Solar terminals Connect the red wire to the positive SOLAR terminal and the black wire connects to the negative Solar terminal on the control board B Turn the system on Check that green LED Power status on top center of control board is on This indicates that the battery is being charged C Check the chart shown for number of h...

Page 58: ...e gate has reached its open limit Minimum AUTOCLOSE Time Period Maximum AUTOCLOSE Time Period 6 Seconds 60 Minutes If longer time is needed you should enable PartyMode or Disable AUTOCLOSE A Press and hold the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until it beeps B Release the button and start counting the blinks or watching a clock until the desired AUTOCLOSE time has been reached the led will blink once a se...

Page 59: ...ME button The LED next to the AUTOCLOSE button will start blinking at the rate of 1 blink per second C Within 5 seconds press and release the SET AUTOCLOSE TIME button until you hear a beep to disable the AUTOCLOSE feature D The AUTOCLOSE feature is now disabled until you enable it with a new setting IF THE AUTOCLOSE LED IS STILL ON THE AUTOCLOSE HAS NOT BEEN DISABLED REPEAT STEPS A B C AUTOCLOSE ...

Page 60: ... using the remote or the 1st Set 2nd SET JOG CLOSE or JOG OPEN buttons The JOG buttons can be used as fine adjustment of the CLOSED limit 2 Press and hold the 1st SET 2nd SET button until the alarm sounds then release the button 3 Press the remote to run the gate s to the fully OPEN position Repeat Steps 1 3 if needed 4 The unit will beep once to indicate that the new CLOSED limit is learned and s...

Page 61: ...it beeps and release Activate the gate to open with the remote transmitter and gate the return to full open and beep one time It has learned its closed limit position SINGLE PUSH TO OPEN GATES Use a working remote to set your limit Activate the gate to open with the remote transmitter When the gate reaches the desired open position press and release the remote transmitter button This will stop the...

Page 62: ... accordingly Lock if present will be pulled unlocked for the first few seconds while opening If lock is not completely pulled the gate will not open to prevent damaging to the gate and lock Lock will also be pulled unlocked near the closed limit position as it is closing to ensure a smooth and soft operation CONNECTING HARDWIRED DEVICES Accepts DRY CONTACT input signals as control input DRY CONTAC...

Page 63: ...lose limit if it was OPENING MONITORED SAFETY DEVICES PHOTO EYES AXPE NOTE Please refer to manufacturers manual or website for more detailed instructions on how to connect and use accessories with your gate opener TERMINALS TO USE FOR REVERSE OPENING PWR Switched 12 Volts MS OP1 Photos beam s output for 1st arm open direction protection MS OP2 Photos beam s output for 2nd arm open direction protec...

Page 64: ... the key because removing power does not unlock this lock 1 Move the gate operator control box switch to the off position The gate operator is battery powered so unplugging the AC transformer does not turn the power to the operator off 2 Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin from the FRONT mount of the gate operator 3 Swing the operator out of the way of the gate 4 Swing the gate to the fully ope...

Page 65: ...d capabilities This outdoor keypad is more than just an access point for visitors to your home or property who do not have a remote transmitter because it also provides the ability for you to activate or deactivate additional features for your keypad such as VacationMode OUTDOOR MOUNTING PEDESTAL AXGN A simple and convenient solution for adding a Wireless Keypad or our Water Resistant Remote Trans...

Page 66: ...ground surface next to your driveway and takes 2 C batteries Does not connect into the control box PUSH BUTTON AXPB The standard push button will control a single or dual gate system up to 1 000 ft away with low voltage wire LOCKING CLEVIS PIN AXLC The GHOST CONTROLS Locking Clevis Pin allows you to easily secure the rear of the gate operator to the mounting brackets with a padlock by replacing th...

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