GTO SW-2500, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ility for all liability and use of this product releasing GTO Inc from any and all liability If you are not in agreement with this disclaimer or do not feel capable of properly following all installation and safety instructions you may return this product for full replacement value READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY before attempting to install and use this automatic gate opener This g...

Page 2: ...ons not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel The GTO PRO SW 2500 Gate Opener is intended for use with vehicular swing gates The opener can be used in Class I Class II Class III and Class IV applications FOR YOUR RECORDS Please record the product serial number located on the right hand side of the control box and the date and p...

Page 3: ...e 12 Mounting the Opener page 16 Installation of the Closed Position Stop page 16 Mounting the Control Box page 17 Connecting the Power Cable page 18 Powering the System page 19 Solar Chart page 19 Connecting the Transformer page 21 Control Board Settings page 22 DIP Switches page 22 Setting the Closed Position page 23 Stall Force page 24 Setting Your Personal Transmitter Code page 25 Installing t...

Page 4: ... it comes in contact with an obstruction MIN is the factory setting meaning the gate will exert the minimum force on an obstruction before it stops and reverses direction The GTO PRO SW2500 Operator also has an adjustable auto close feature After the gate reaches the fully open position it can be set to remain open up to 120 seconds before automatically closing Pressing the transmitter button at a...

Page 5: ...ts components serious injury or death Because GTO PRO automatic gate openers are only part of the total gate operating system it is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that the total system is safe for its intended use NOTE Substitute a Pin Lock for the clevis pin on the front mount of the gate opener to prevent unauthorized removal of the opener from the gate see Accessory Catalog Discon...

Page 6: ...ner is proper for the type and size of gate its frequency of use and the proper class rating 2 Make sure the gate has been properly installed and swings freely in both directions Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation A freely moving gate will require less force to operate and will enhance the performance of the opener and safety devices used with the system 3 Re...

Page 7: ...e pinched 3 Devices such as contact sensors safety edges and non contact sensors photo beams provide additional protection against entrapment 4 If push buttons or key switches are installed they should be within sight of the gate yet located at least 10 feet from any moving part of the gate see diagram below Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate to...

Page 8: ...d apply silicone spray to it at least once per month 7 Service the gate and gate opener regularly Grease hinges spray push pull tube with high quality silicone spray and replace the battery every 3 5 years 8 To operate this equipment safely YOU must know how to disconnect the opener for manual gate operation see page 1 If you have read the instructions and still do not understand how to disconnect...

Page 9: ...e operators utilize Type A an inherent i e built in entrapment sensing system as the primary type of entrapment protection Also the GTO PRO gate operator has provisions for the connection of Type B2 protection to be used as the secondary type of entrapment protection if desired 1 For gate openers utilizing a contact sensor e g safety edge sensor Type B2 in accordance with UL 325 51 8 4 i A One or ...

Page 10: ...arning signs alert people of automatic gate operation and are required when installing the GTO PRO gate operator Furthermore a walk through gate must be installed if pedestrian traffic is expected near the vehicular gate We recommend using the GTO PRO Bulldog Pedestrian Gate Lock Call the GTO PRO Sales Department for controlled access 1 KEEP CLEAR Gate may move at any time 2 Do not allow children ...

Page 11: ... mount DC 2500 Series GTO Inc Tallahassee Florida USA Disconnect operator ONLY when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving LISTED US C Warning signs 2 enclosed to be installed on each side of the gate 3 5 feet above the bottom of the gate Product identification and manual operation instruction label 1 installed on the right hand side of the control box Logo and warning labe...

Page 12: ... x 2 Bolt 1 3 8 x 3 Bolt 2 3 8 x 8 Bolt 4 8 Nylon Cable Tie 14 3 8 Washer 9 3 8 Lock Washer 7 5 16 Washer 1 3 8 Nut 7 5 16 Nut 1 Hardware Gate Opener Arm 1 w 6 Power Cable Gate Bracket 1 Post Pivot Bracket 1 3 8 Bushings 2 Customer Support Card 1 Post Bracket 2 Closed Position Stop Plate 1 2 Mounting Screw 5 E Z GATE OPENER ...

Page 13: ...ge 12 If your fence post is larger than 6 in diameter you will need threaded rods or carriage bolts longer than 8 See page 15 If you have thin walled tube or panel gates see Recommended Reinforcement Examples on page 12 Depending on the type of gate a horizontal cross member or mounting plate may be needed to mount the front of the opener and gate bracket to the gate See page 11 step 2 page 15 ste...

Page 14: ...ush pull tube fully retracted is 401 4 mounting point to mounting point Push pull tube extends 22 Adjustable auto close timer and obstruction sensitivity Power terminal block accommodates a transformer or solar panels DIP switches simplify setup of gate opener Accessory terminal lock is fully compatible with push button controls digital keypads safety loops etc Control board allows connection of s...

Page 15: ... shown below is an example of a pull to open installation on a chain link fence and single gate Mounting the opener on a masonry column requires special procedures see Column Installation Information on page 37 if you intend to mount the opener on a column Furthermore if you have a push to open gate you will need to purchase a push to open bracket see Accessory Catalog to properly configure your s...

Page 16: ...er or 6 square should be made of metal instead of wood so that it will remain stable while the opener is moving the gate On round posts of 6 diameter or larger the post pivot bracket may not be necessary for the installation In this instance the two post brackets are mounted by themselves Post Bracket Post Pivot Bracket Metal Plate Wooden Post Post Bracket Post Pivot Bracket Metal Plate Wooden Pos...

Page 17: ... post pivot bracket as shown Fasten a 3 8 lock washer 3 8 washer and 3 8 nut on the end of the bolt DO NOT overtighten the nut because the post pivot bracket will have to be adjusted later Step 4 Attach post bracket assembly and gate bracket to the opener with the clevis pins and bushings Secure the clevis pins with hairpin clips 3 8 x 2 Bolt 3 8 Nut Post Pivot Bracket Post Bracket Post Bracket 3 ...

Page 18: ...nd readjust the pivot bracket until you can achieve these important clearances With the post pivot bracket in the optimum position for clearance and freedom of movement reattach the opener to the gate bracket in the open position and recheck the gate opener level and make sure the brackets are clamped securely IMPORTANT While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly be su...

Page 19: ...ot supplied must be used Step 10 Mark reference points for bolt holes on the gate cross member through middle of gate bracket slots Drill 3 8 holes into the gate cross member as marked Mount gate bracket using 2 3 8 x 3 bolts washers lock washers and nuts provided Cut off excess bolt length extending beyond the tightened nuts Gate Bracket Mounting Examples Gate In Open Position LEVEL horizontal cr...

Page 20: ...he gate remember to support opener Fasten the closed position stop plate to the end of the gate frame on the gate centerline but do not tighten it completely Slide the stop plate toward the fence post until they touch see illustration Once you have moved the stop plate to the correct position tighten its hardware completely Use the appropriate hardware for your type of gate use U bolts if you have...

Page 21: ...R LEARN MAST LIMIT LEARN SLV LIMIT S3 S4 ALM S2 OFF SOFT START OFF WARNING OFF OPEN PULL SLV OPEN DLY MODE1 OFF MODE2 OFF ON ON PUSH SIMULT ON ON 120 MIN MAX CHARGING PWR IN GTO RCVR WHT BLU BRN ORG RED BLK GRN WHT BLU BRN ORG RED BLK GRN COM GRN BLK RED CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW OPEN EDGE COM GTO TRANSF LOCK PWR AUX RLY POWER INPUTS CONTROL OUTPUTS MASTER CABLE SLAVE CABLE CONTROL INPUTS AUTO CLOS...

Page 22: ...le Sealing Nut Hub Lock Nut Strain Relief Step 1 Make sure the control box power switch is in the OFF position The ON OFF Switch is located on the bottom of the control box Remove the control box cover and slide the battery into position with its terminals to the RIGHT see illustration Connect the BLACK battery wire to the NEGATIVE battery terminal Connect the RED battery wire to the POSITIVE term...

Page 23: ...this outlet to the control box following the path where the wire will be laid After you have measured how much wire is needed cut the wire to the appropriate length The table and map illustrate the maximum number of gate cycles to expect per day in a particular area when using from 5 to 30 watts of solar charging power see Accessory Catalog The figures shown are for winter minimum sunlight and do ...

Page 24: ...prevent corrosion Power Cable from Opener Arm WHT BLU BRN ORG RED BLK GRN WHT BLU BRN ORG RED BLK GRN COM POWER INPUT LOCK PWR AUX RLY CONTROL OUTPUTS MASTER CABLE SLAVE CABLE GTO 18VOLT TRANSFORMER OR SOLAR GTO LOCK AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RED BLACK RED BLACK Low Voltage Wire from AC Transformer or Solar Panel Low Voltage Wire from Transformer Power Cable from Opener Arm PVC Pipe 25 FUSE BATT BATT 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...ntrol box to discourage insects from entering it and damaging the control board Step 6 Strip 1 2 of insulation from the ends of the low voltage wire Attach these stripped ends to the transformer terminals A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion Make sure the exposed wires do not touch each other SURGE PROTECTOR Transformer ...

Page 26: ... system DIP Switch 2 Warning Buzzer ON Buzzer warning enabled factory preset OFF Buzzer warning disabled The Warning Buzzer alerts you when the gate opener is beginning to either open or close the gate It sounds for the first 2 seconds in each direction It also sounds a warning when the gate obstructs two times in one cycle Switching this to OFF only disables the open and close warning not the obs...

Page 27: ...achieved Once the desired CLOSED position has been achieved proceed to step 3 Step 3 With the gate in the desired closed position PRESS HOLD the LEARN MAST LIMIT button on the control board for 5 seconds or until buzzer sounds Step 4 Press the transmitter button and allow the gate to return to the fully open position YOUR GATE S CLOSED POSITION LIMIT IS NOW PROGRAMMED TESTING YOUR CLOSED LIMIT SET...

Page 28: ...om the factory set at MIN minimum In many gate in stallations this setting will need to be adjusted to overcome the weight and size of the gates The Stall Force potentiometer on the control board operates like a volume control on a radio It controls the obstruction sensitivity or the amount of force the opener will apply to an obstruction before it automatically stops and reverses direction for ap...

Page 29: ...battery and the DIP switches will be exposed To set a new code use a small screwdriver to move the switches All GTO transmitters are set to a standard code at the factory and are ready to operate your GTO PRO Gate Opener For your safety and security however we strongly recommend that you replace the factory setting with your own personal code Follow the directions below 3 Teach the New Code to Con...

Page 30: ...00 feet depending upon weather topography and external interference DO NOT mount upside down DO NOT mount on metal fence MOUNT so that you have line of sight between remote and antenna MOUNT 3 feet away from AC voltage MOUNT as high as possible for optimum range FCC Regulation This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause h...

Page 31: ... Connect one of the OPEN EDGE contact sensor wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the OPEN EDGE terminal on the GTO PRO SW 2500 control board Connect one of the CLOSE EDGE contact sensor wires to the COMMON COM terminal and the other to the CLOSE EDGE terminal on the GTO PRO SW 2500 control board Activation of a contact sensor while the gate is in motion will cause the gate to stop an...

Page 32: ...oto beam loop detector RECEIVER ALM GTO RCVR BLK COM GRN BLK RED CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW OPEN EDGE COM CONTROL INPUTS CLOSE EDGE Shadow Loop If not installing a shadow loop skip to next section Wire from Loop Detector RECEIVER ALM GTO RCVR BLK COM GRN BLK RED CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW OPEN EDGE COM CONTROL INPUTS CLOSE EDGE Refer to the sensor manufacturer s instructions for information about inst...

Page 33: ...ad etc RECEIVER ALM GTO RCVR BLK COM GRN BLK RED CYCLE SAFETY EXIT SHADOW OPEN EDGE COM CONTROL INPUTS CLOSE EDGE Free Exit Input The GTO PRO SW 2500 can accept NORMALLY OPEN DRY CONTACT free exit entry devices such as GTO Wand and Loop Detector Refer to the sensor manufacturer s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate Make sure the power to the opener is tu...

Page 34: ...nd void your warranty GTO Lock Connection Connect the red and black leads from the lock to the GTO LOCK terminal on the GTO PRO SW 2500 control board You do not use the lock s control board when using GTO s board Connecting GTO Automatic Gate Lock If not connecting gate lock skip to next section Aux These 2 terminals are normally open dry contact no voltage relay ouput These 2 terminals are ON sho...

Page 35: ...Bracket 3 8 Lock Washer Post Bracket Assembly 3 8 Washer Gate in the Closed Position Pinch Area gray Gate in the Open Position Pinch Area gray 2 minimum 2 minimum IMPORTANT While determining the mounting point for the post pivot bracket assembly be sure that the position allows for maximum clearance between the gate and the opener in both the open and closed positions as shown in the diagrams belo...

Page 36: ...ember In Closed Position POST PIVOT BRACKET level with the horizontal surface of the GATE BRACKET LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL Step 4 Make sure the control box power switch is OFF Use a small screwdriver to move the Number 3 DIP switch from the factory setting OFF Pull To Open to ON for Push To Open Turn power switch ON The control board is now configured to push the gate open ON OFF DIP 3 ON Push to open op...

Page 37: ...then press and hold the LEARN MAST LIMIT button for 5 seconds This will clear the memory for the open limit position Follow steps one 1 to four 4 again 1 2 3 4 ON DIP STATUS LEARN RMT LEARN MAST LIMIT LEARN SLV LIMIT S3 S4 S2 ART OFF G OFF PULL EN DLY OFF OFF ON ON PUSH SIMULT ON ON 120 MIN MAX CLOSE TIME STALL FORCE Learn Master Limit Button Setting the Open Position Limit Step 1 Confirm that the...

Page 38: ...beep then 2 beeps Master Motor Terminals Shorted Connections to Master Inputs Master Arm Power Cable Motor Circuit Board 1 beep then 3 beeps Slave Motor Terminals Shorted Connections to Master Inputs Master Arm Power Cable Motor Circuit Board 1 beep with 2 seconds off Master Arm Limit Switch Error Connections to Master Inputs Master Arm Power Cable Master Input ORG GRN BRN GRN voltage with wires d...

Page 39: ...remote If the remote works the problem is the accessory Status clear 6 blinks Open Edge Terminal Shorted Disconnect edge sensor photo beam or any other accessory wired to this terminal Try the remote If the remote works the problem is the accessory RF yellow Flickers Receiving 318 MHz RF Normal operation when remote or wireless keypad is used RF yellow OFFNo 318 MHz RF Received Battery in Remote P...

Page 40: ...t will assign a Return Goods Authorization RGA number to you for warranty repair 4 Securely pack the component s authorized for return to the factory Write the RGA number issued to you on the outside of the package in LARGE BOLD PRINT Ship the package s freight prepaid to GTO PRO 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 NOTE Products returned to GTO PRO without a Return Goods Authorizati...

Page 41: ...nd masonry surface for additional strength B If a push to open installation is impossible due to traffic hazards terrain etc another option is to re hang the gate You may hang it on a post either in the center of the column or at the back corner or move the gate to the back corner of the columns C The most difficult solution is to cut a notch in the column to accommodate the opener and power cable...

Page 42: ...ttings is standard equipment with all GTO PRO systems 12 Volt battery included Digital Keypad F310 The specially designed digital keypad can be easily installed as a wireless or wired keypad It can be programmed to use up to 25 different personal identification number PIN codes Each code is face programmable with additional security features built in Wired installations require 16 gauge low voltag...

Page 43: ...the GTO PRO 2500 GTO PRO 2000XL GTO PRO 3000 GTO PRO 4000 gate operator systems This is the only battery approved for use with the GTO PRO gate operator systems Life expectancy is 3 5 years Low Voltage Wire RB509 The 16 gauge multi stranded dual conductor Low Voltage Wire is for connecting the AC powered transformer or the Solar Panel to the control board Also used for the connection of accessorie...