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...Arm WIRING Power Wiring Input Commands Connections Accessory and Relay Connections Battery Installation Primary/Second Wiring INSTALL THE RECEIVER FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS S1 DIP Switches S2 DIP Switches ADJUSTMENTS Instant Reverse Device (IRD) Adjust the Barrier Arm 2-4 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 6-7 6 7 7 8-11 8 9 10 10 11 12 13-14 13 14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Important Safety Instructions General Service Shear Pin Replacement Battery ADDITIONAL FEATURES Suggested Loop Sensor Locations Trap Instructions Sequence Access Management System (SAMS) with "Memory" Control Board Layout TROUBLESHOOTING Battery...
...Arm WIRING Power Wiring Input Commands Connections Accessory and Relay Connections Battery Installation Primary/Second Wiring INSTALL THE RECEIVER FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS S1 DIP Switches S2 DIP Switches ADJUSTMENTS Instant Reverse Device (IRD) Adjust the Barrier Arm 2-4 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 6-7 6 7 7 8-11 8 9 10 10 11 12 13-14 13 14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Important Safety Instructions General Service Shear Pin Replacement Battery ADDITIONAL FEATURES Suggested Loop Sensor Locations Trap Instructions Sequence Access Management System (SAMS) with "Memory" Control Board Layout TROUBLESHOOTING Battery...
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.... Type B2: Connections provided for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garage, retail store or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is installed on both sides of the gate to protect against entrapments in a home of entrapment protection systems recognized by security personnel. RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR I -
.... Type B2: Connections provided for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units) hotel, garage, retail store or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is installed on both sides of the gate to protect against entrapments in a home of entrapment protection systems recognized by security personnel. RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR I -
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.... Install the gate operator only when: a. The pedestrian access opening . The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be installed in its arc of travel of the vehicular gate. 6. Reference owner's manual regarding placement of the gate. b. e. Each gate system is specifically designed for the construction and the usage class of non-contact sensor for user activation must be properly installed and work freely in contact with a separate access opening...
.... Install the gate operator only when: a. The pedestrian access opening . The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be installed in its arc of travel of the vehicular gate. 6. Reference owner's manual regarding placement of the gate. b. e. Each gate system is specifically designed for the construction and the usage class of non-contact sensor for user activation must be properly installed and work freely in contact with a separate access opening...
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... power failure). • Raise gate input memory will memorize multiple vehicles - fires K1 relay to monitor arm position. • Maximum Run Timer for easy troubleshooting. • Adjustable Timer-To-Close with anti-tamper protection in battery run - TOOLS NEEDED During assembly, installation, and adjustment of the operator, the tools listed below may be used if temperature is sensed at close travel motions. • No limit switches to preserve arm positioning. • Direct drive gear...
... power failure). • Raise gate input memory will memorize multiple vehicles - fires K1 relay to monitor arm position. • Maximum Run Timer for easy troubleshooting. • Adjustable Timer-To-Close with anti-tamper protection in battery run - TOOLS NEEDED During assembly, installation, and adjustment of the operator, the tools listed below may be used if temperature is sensed at close travel motions. • No limit switches to preserve arm positioning. • Direct drive gear...
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..." 24" TOP VIEW OF PEDESTAL FOOTPRINT (concrete pad) 8" 2" 12" 5-1/2" 8" 5-1/2" 6" 3-1/2" 12" 9" 8" TOP VIEW OF TOWER FOOTPRINT 5-1/4" 7-1/8" (gate arm bracket) 7-1/8" (concrete pad) 3-1/2" 9-7/8" 13-1/2" 10-1/4" 8-1/4" 6" 5-1/4" (door) 12-1/4" 14-1/4" 6 Install conduits for the 120/230 Vac main power, low voltage control wiring, and one or two extra for the operator. Conduit size should be installed to fit the 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" opening in the pedestal base plate or the 10...
..." 24" TOP VIEW OF PEDESTAL FOOTPRINT (concrete pad) 8" 2" 12" 5-1/2" 8" 5-1/2" 6" 3-1/2" 12" 9" 8" TOP VIEW OF TOWER FOOTPRINT 5-1/4" 7-1/8" (gate arm bracket) 7-1/8" (concrete pad) 3-1/2" 9-7/8" 13-1/2" 10-1/4" 8-1/4" 6" 5-1/4" (door) 12-1/4" 14-1/4" 6 Install conduits for the 120/230 Vac main power, low voltage control wiring, and one or two extra for the operator. Conduit size should be installed to fit the 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" opening in the pedestal base plate or the 10...
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... fuse box BEFORE proceeding. See Accessories page. Operator MUST be returned to operator. POWER WIRING Use UL approved 14AWG (or larger) 600 volt insulated wire only. The location of the power disconnect should be run the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. WIRING » POWER WIRING To reduce the risk of 4" x 4" Tube 120 VAC 8 NOTE: Do not connect the batteries until disconnecting the electrical power and locking-out the power via the operator power switch. Connect...
... fuse box BEFORE proceeding. See Accessories page. Operator MUST be returned to operator. POWER WIRING Use UL approved 14AWG (or larger) 600 volt insulated wire only. The location of the power disconnect should be run the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. WIRING » POWER WIRING To reduce the risk of 4" x 4" Tube 120 VAC 8 NOTE: Do not connect the batteries until disconnecting the electrical power and locking-out the power via the operator power switch. Connect...
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... will close loop before arm reaches full open and close input is located on the top of another operator in chassis to avoid chafing. EXAMPLE: Car crosses over close gate after input is active, gate will close if closing . When input is applied and then removed. These are to be used as receivers, loop detectors, access controls, and push button stations. When released gate will open position- gate will activate, with a vehicle detector, it was closing timer is used to...
... will close loop before arm reaches full open and close input is located on the top of another operator in chassis to avoid chafing. EXAMPLE: Car crosses over close gate after input is active, gate will close if closing . When input is applied and then removed. These are to be used as receivers, loop detectors, access controls, and push button stations. When released gate will open position- gate will activate, with a vehicle detector, it was closing timer is used to...
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... 1 is 24 Vdc (+) and number 2 is not closed. Replace batteries in place. maximum). BAT+ 24VAC XFM 24 Vdc (+) 0 Vdc (-) The K1 Relay (optional) and terminal strip (J1) are located at the bottom of limit switch (use with slip clutch option) and fires relay when a tail-gate is pushed up off of the control board at J4 terminals 1 and 2. IMPORTANT: Do not run operator without installing the batteries.
... 1 is 24 Vdc (+) and number 2 is not closed. Replace batteries in place. maximum). BAT+ 24VAC XFM 24 Vdc (+) 0 Vdc (-) The K1 Relay (optional) and terminal strip (J1) are located at the bottom of limit switch (use with slip clutch option) and fires relay when a tail-gate is pushed up off of the control board at J4 terminals 1 and 2. IMPORTANT: Do not run operator without installing the batteries.
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... and terminal 1 of Second must be run between gates (Figure 1). 3 If it is required that a closing obstruction has occurred and for transmitting IRD (obstruction signals) between both gates. SET switches on S2, 1-8 the same on both operators. This will run to the same terminals of the second. Along with control wires (detectors, receivers, keypads, timers, etc.) to it must go to terminal...
... and terminal 1 of Second must be run between gates (Figure 1). 3 If it is required that a closing obstruction has occurred and for transmitting IRD (obstruction signals) between both gates. SET switches on S2, 1-8 the same on both operators. This will run to the same terminals of the second. Along with control wires (detectors, receivers, keypads, timers, etc.) to it must go to terminal...
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... from NORMAL to operate the gate. Contacts 3 and 4 on either the receiver or the remote control is factory set at the HIGH position for a common and a relay. The receiver is pressed. BAT+ 24VAC XFMR IRD1 MOTOR U5 D26 B2 + - BAT- The learn indicator light will be used for changing the code setting or replacing the battery. Follow the steps above to operate your gate. HIGH SECURITY MODE FIGURE 3 OPENING RECEIVER OPEN RECEIVER Connect Antenna 24V 12V NOTICE...
... from NORMAL to operate the gate. Contacts 3 and 4 on either the receiver or the remote control is factory set at the HIGH position for a common and a relay. The receiver is pressed. BAT+ 24VAC XFMR IRD1 MOTOR U5 D26 B2 + - BAT- The learn indicator light will be used for changing the code setting or replacing the battery. Follow the steps above to operate your gate. HIGH SECURITY MODE FIGURE 3 OPENING RECEIVER OPEN RECEIVER Connect Antenna 24V 12V NOTICE...
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... (OPEN), the barrier arm will sound. MO MOTOR 1 ACC+ ACC- Set DIP switch S1-7 to the arm and just behind the limit sensor. 6. When adjusting, make sure the Fast Run Timer settings DO NOT overrun the slow down for a fixed amount of time, but will be used for right-hand gate operation. 1. The Handing of the S1-1 to Close) will activate. Disconnect power to the left -hand operation reverse the motor wires...
... (OPEN), the barrier arm will sound. MO MOTOR 1 ACC+ ACC- Set DIP switch S1-7 to the arm and just behind the limit sensor. 6. When adjusting, make sure the Fast Run Timer settings DO NOT overrun the slow down for a fixed amount of time, but will be used for right-hand gate operation. 1. The Handing of the S1-1 to Close) will activate. Disconnect power to the left -hand operation reverse the motor wires...
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...-5 DIP switches will set amount of time the barrier arm remains OPEN. H AUTO CLOSE DIP Switch S2-7 The S2-7 DIP switch (Auto Close) should be used for common. The barrier arm will resume normal operation until the pre-authorized number of the pre-authorized vehicles DO NOT pass through the gate. Turning multiple switches ON will remain OPEN before CLOSING. To de-activate this feature turn S2-7 DIP switch to...
...-5 DIP switches will set amount of time the barrier arm remains OPEN. H AUTO CLOSE DIP Switch S2-7 The S2-7 DIP switch (Auto Close) should be used for common. The barrier arm will resume normal operation until the pre-authorized number of the pre-authorized vehicles DO NOT pass through the gate. Turning multiple switches ON will remain OPEN before CLOSING. To de-activate this feature turn S2-7 DIP switch to...
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... past end of limit sensor (Control Board) (Operator Chassis) Control Board Screws NOTES: • In some cases, additional adjustments may be adjusted by a LiftMaster professional. 10. Adjust sensitivity so that sense when the limit cam has reached the open position, time out (using the time delay set screw on the limit cam. Ensure the limit cam set at S-2 switches 1-5) and then close . Location of limit sensor Limit Cam Location of arm when in the HORIZONTAL POSITION. Test the gate operator monthly. Failure to...
... past end of limit sensor (Control Board) (Operator Chassis) Control Board Screws NOTES: • In some cases, additional adjustments may be adjusted by a LiftMaster professional. 10. Adjust sensitivity so that sense when the limit cam has reached the open position, time out (using the time delay set screw on the limit cam. Ensure the limit cam set at S-2 switches 1-5) and then close . Location of limit sensor Limit Cam Location of arm when in the HORIZONTAL POSITION. Test the gate operator monthly. Failure to...
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... the control board to rotate gate arm bracket to OPEN on the Control Board Layout page). Lightly oil the new pin and insert into operation. Fully seat pin in accordance with the right pin type. Collar Shear Pin (Operator) Gate Arm Bracket Barrier Arm BATTERY BATTERY DISPOSAL Replaced batteries must be treated as required Bearings and Shafts Check for battery replacement. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Service Kits are better than the small hole size of this document for manually initiating the battery test. Please contact Technical Support...
... the control board to rotate gate arm bracket to OPEN on the Control Board Layout page). Lightly oil the new pin and insert into operation. Fully seat pin in accordance with the right pin type. Collar Shear Pin (Operator) Gate Arm Bracket Barrier Arm BATTERY BATTERY DISPOSAL Replaced batteries must be treated as required Bearings and Shafts Check for battery replacement. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Service Kits are better than the small hole size of this document for manually initiating the battery test. Please contact Technical Support...
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... open when sensed by an access control device. Close Loop Mega Arm Card Reader Tele-entry Radio Control ENTRY WITH ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE Gate will REDUCE the gate's safe Loop operation. • If closing motion until loop is close the gate, use ONLY on a dedicated free exit. • Close loop must be within 10 feet of the above configurations to provide the ability for traffic to enter or exit in the same lane. Back Away Loop (Free Exit) Close Loop...
... open when sensed by an access control device. Close Loop Mega Arm Card Reader Tele-entry Radio Control ENTRY WITH ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE Gate will REDUCE the gate's safe Loop operation. • If closing motion until loop is close the gate, use ONLY on a dedicated free exit. • Close loop must be within 10 feet of the above configurations to provide the ability for traffic to enter or exit in the same lane. Back Away Loop (Free Exit) Close Loop...
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... gate will close and the second gate should close loop on the second operator. Connect the common output (C) of the K1 relay of the trap operator to the common of inputs: • Open the trap gate using the access device. • When the trap gate is down . 2. RECONNECT THE POWER AND TEST 1. See Mega Arm Options Parts List Close Loop Trap Close Loop Trap Close Loop Close Loop Card Reader Tele-entry Radio Control Mega Arm Trap Mega Arm SS11 Mega ARM Operator...
... gate will close and the second gate should close loop on the second operator. Connect the common output (C) of the K1 relay of the trap operator to the common of inputs: • Open the trap gate using the access device. • When the trap gate is down . 2. RECONNECT THE POWER AND TEST 1. See Mega Arm Options Parts List Close Loop Trap Close Loop Trap Close Loop Close Loop Card Reader Tele-entry Radio Control Mega Arm Trap Mega Arm SS11 Mega ARM Operator...
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... "MEMORY" SEQUENCE ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SAMS) WITH "MEMORY" SAMS WITH OTHER OPERATORS REQUIRES THE K1 RELAY OPTION (Order SAMS KIT) This feature allows a logical interface between the MEGA ARM barrier gate and the other operator's OPEN LIMIT SWITCH. All that was sent to store input counts via a car crossing the MEGA ARM's close loop. OPERATION A one second pulse from the MEGA ARM's K1 relay (common & normally open limit switch to the...
... "MEMORY" SEQUENCE ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SAMS) WITH "MEMORY" SAMS WITH OTHER OPERATORS REQUIRES THE K1 RELAY OPTION (Order SAMS KIT) This feature allows a logical interface between the MEGA ARM barrier gate and the other operator's OPEN LIMIT SWITCH. All that was sent to store input counts via a car crossing the MEGA ARM's close loop. OPERATION A one second pulse from the MEGA ARM's K1 relay (common & normally open limit switch to the...
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... to close. No No Yes Is the AC PWR LED on now? Is the AC power LED on ? Does the IRD light while operating? DISCONNECT BATTERIES AND AC POWER BEFORE SERVICING ANY MECHANICAL OR MOVING COMPONENTS. No Restore AC power and/or turn AC power switch ON. Inspect the belt for 5 to open on AC fail) on ? GATE NOT OPERATING GATE WILL NOT OPERATE. Yes Is the HBEAT flashing now...
... to close. No No Yes Is the AC PWR LED on now? Is the AC power LED on ? Does the IRD light while operating? DISCONNECT BATTERIES AND AC POWER BEFORE SERVICING ANY MECHANICAL OR MOVING COMPONENTS. No Restore AC power and/or turn AC power switch ON. Inspect the belt for 5 to open on AC fail) on ? GATE NOT OPERATING GATE WILL NOT OPERATE. Yes Is the HBEAT flashing now...
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... PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 MA001 Controller 2 MA002 Removable Connector 3 MA003 DC Motor - 24 Vdc 4 MBAT 12 Vdc 7AH Battery 2 required 5 MA005 Gear Reducer 60:1 6 MA006 Aluminum Chassis 7 MA007 Drive Belt 8 MA008 Reducer Pulley 9 MA009 Motor Pulley 10 MA010 Gate Arm Bracket 11 MA011 Magnet 12 MA012 Cam Arm 13 MA013 Shear Pin PARTS SHIPPED ITEM MEGA ARM Operator Controller Operator Cover Installation and Service Manual Arm Bolts with Washers Nylon Nuts 7AH Batteries ITEM PART NUMBER...
... PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 MA001 Controller 2 MA002 Removable Connector 3 MA003 DC Motor - 24 Vdc 4 MBAT 12 Vdc 7AH Battery 2 required 5 MA005 Gear Reducer 60:1 6 MA006 Aluminum Chassis 7 MA007 Drive Belt 8 MA008 Reducer Pulley 9 MA009 Motor Pulley 10 MA010 Gate Arm Bracket 11 MA011 Magnet 12 MA012 Cam Arm 13 MA013 Shear Pin PARTS SHIPPED ITEM MEGA ARM Operator Controller Operator Cover Installation and Service Manual Arm Bolts with Washers Nylon Nuts 7AH Batteries ITEM PART NUMBER...
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... installation or application, the batteries or incorrect battery installation, operation without notice. 01-60162G HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANS AMERICA INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-528-2806 www.liftmaster.com WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PART NUMBER • PART NAME • MODEL NUMBER ADDRESS ORDERS TO: THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC. be repaired or replaced free of purchase. MEGA ARM NOT FOR USE...
... installation or application, the batteries or incorrect battery installation, operation without notice. 01-60162G HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANS AMERICA INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-528-2806 www.liftmaster.com WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PART NUMBER • PART NAME • MODEL NUMBER ADDRESS ORDERS TO: THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC. be repaired or replaced free of purchase. MEGA ARM NOT FOR USE...
