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LPA 3000XLS/3200XLS Instruction Manual
Before You Begin...
1. Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME.
It will damage the control board.
IMPORTANT:
• The 3000XLS/3200XLS’ 12 volt battery must be charged by either connecting the transformer
(included) or solar panel kit
[FM123] to the control board.
• The transformer is designed for indoor use. If the transformer can be plugged only into an outside
electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover/housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be
used.
• If your gate is more than 1000 ft. from an AC power source, you will need to use at least 10 watts
solar charging power to charge the battery
[FM123]. Refer to the Solar Panel and Gate Activity
chart below.
• All low voltage wire used with the GTO Gate Operator must be 16 gauge dual conductor, stranded,
direct burial wire
[RB509].
Do not
run more than 1000 ft. of wire.
Winter Ratings for 12 V Single Gate
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
10 watts
4
8
13
15 watts
7
13
20
20 watts
10
18
27
25 watts
13
23
34
30 watts
16
28
41
The table and map
illustrate the maximum
number of gate cycles
to expect per day in a
particular area when
using from 10 to 30
watts of solar charging
power. The figures
shown are for winter
(minimum sunlight).
Accessories connected to your system
will draw additional power from the
battery.
NOTE: A minimum of 10 watts solar
charging power is needed to charge the
batteries. Adding a second battery
[RB500] will improve the number of gate
cycles.
10 Watt Solar Panel [FM123]
5 Watt Solar Panel [FM122]
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart
