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3.
My gate opens/closes slowly:
NOTE:
When the gate is running slow the reason is low battery voltage. Two things need to be considered.
Battery condition (replace or charge) and what caused the battery to become discharged.
STEP 1 Determine which situation your operator falls into below:
Solar charged: ensure that you have a deep cycle battery installed and if accessories are connected
(keypads, loop detectors, any device powered by the battery) verify that the current draw needed to
power them does not exceed the charging power of the solar panel. Verify that solar panel leads
are connected to the battery correctly; panel is facing a Southwestern direction and is not located in
a completely shaded area. Inspect panel surface and wires for damage.
Test solar panel for correct voltage and current output. Disconnect panel wires from battery. Using
a DC voltmeter, measure the dc voltage (should measure about 22 volts) and the dc current (should
read about 250 ma) in the peak sun period. If either of these readings is incorrect the panel maybe
defective please call the factory.
If none of the above check bad, then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop.
Replace if bad.
AC charged; ensure that you have a deep cycle battery rated at a minimum of 35 amp-hour
installed. If accessories are connected (keypads, loop detectors, any device powered by the battery)
verify that the current draw needed to power them does not exceed the charging power of the
charger. Verify that charger leads are connected to the battery correctly; charger is connected to a
working approved 110 VAC receptacle. Inspect charger and wires for damage.
NOTE:
The USAutomatic multi stage charger does not output any voltage or current when disconnected
from the battery. You cannot check charger by disconnecting from battery and measuring voltage
output. To check charger output disconnect from battery, measure battery voltage and note voltage
reading. Reconnect charger and monitor battery voltage. It should rise above the battery voltage
noted above.
STEP 2 The charger has LED indicators (lights) on the faceplate, observe the charger LED’s that are on or
not and refer to the troubleshooting directions furnished with the charger for definitions of
different charger LED indicators.
STEP 3 If none of the above check bad then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop.
Replace if bad.
4.
My gate will not automatically close:
NOTE:
If DS1 switch 1 is on and switch 2 is off then the gate should automatically close from any
position. If switch 2 is also on the gate will only automatically close if the “Open Limit” LED
(both “open limit” LED’s for dual gate) is on.
STEP 1 Locate the “Open/Close Command “ push button. Press the button to verify that the gate will close.
If gate closes correctly then proceed to the steps below.
STEP 2 Verify that DS1 switch 1 is on. If not, turn it on and recheck gate operation. If gate remains open,
continue with step 3.
STEP 3 If your installation is a single gate, then only DS1 switch 3 or 4 can be on. If both are on the gate
will not automatically close. Turn off the one that is not being used and recheck gate operation.
STEP 4 Locate the “LED Indicator” push button and depress and hold. While pushing the button observe
the LED indicators located just below the X1, X2 (master, slave) actuator plugs. Note which
LED’s are on. Read note below.
