G-Force SL 2000 DC2 Manual

SL 2000 DC2 SLIDING GATE MOTOR KIT

Solar Powered and 12V Low Voltage

Installation and Set Up Instructions

Unit 27 / 49 Corporate Boulevard Bayswater Vic 3153 Phone 1800 111 930

Email info@gforceautogates.com.au Web www.gforceautogates.com.au

Important Safety Warnings

Please read these important safety warnings before attempting to install or use this product

Do not operate the gate motor unless the gates are in full view and free from objects such as

cars, children or people.

Children must be supervised near the gates at all times, especially when the gate motor is in

use.

Ensure that the obstruction sensing function of the gate motor is operational and adjusted

where necessary.

Keep hands and any loose clothing well clear of the gate(s) and gate motor at all times.

Disconnect the power from the mains before attempting to service the gate motor or removing

the cover.

Keep any gate controllers out of reach of children. Any wired or wireless controllers must be

installed away from any moving parts, and it must be at a minimum height of 1.5m from the

ground.

If the ‘Auto Close’ feature is enabled, then precautions should be taken to ensure the gate can

close without hitting any obstructions or suitable safety accessories are also installed.

This equipment is designed for use as a Sliding Gate Opening Device only. Do not attempt to

use for any other purpose as injury or property damage may occur.

Regularly check that all safety features and safety accessories are fully functioning.

Warning:

Failure to comply with these safety warnings or installation instructions may result in serious

personal injury and / or property damage.

Installation Checklist

Read all instructions and data sheets before installing the gate motor kit. Failure to follow the

instructions could void warranty.

The gate must to be in good operating condition. The gate needs to open and close freely for its

full length of travel and that it does not stick or bind on anything. The gate posts are correctly

and securely mounted

We recommend 1.5mm twin active lighting cable for power supply wiring and 1mm figure 8 wire

for wiring push buttons and other auxiliary items.

SL GATE MOTOR INSTALLATION

AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

SL DC2 GATE MOTOR

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Motor cover

Solar Regulator (Only

installed in solar

powered gate

motors)

Drive Gear Limit

Switch

Spring

Circuit Board

Manual release

mechanism

Limit Switch

Assembly

Remote Receiver

Baery

Motor

Gate motor mounng foot

SL DC2 Circuit Board

Data Sheet DIY Automatic Gate Kits

Solar & Low Voltage Specialists

PH 1800 111 930

info@gforceautogates.com.au

www.gforceautogates.com.au

Auto Close Time

set push button

Gate Direction LED’s

Open GREEN LED

Close RED LED

12 - 24VAC

Transformer Terminals

Wire in Receiver / Push

Button Trigger Terminals

Connect wires to OSC and

COM

PE Beam Terminals

Connect wires to PEB

and COM

Power Out Connection

Terminals “V+”

positive terminal / “0V”

Negative terminal

Motor Force

Trim Pot

PE Beam Jumper

(Remove Jumper

when connecting

Safety Beams)

Battery leads RED

Positive / BLACK

Negative

Motor 1 Wire

Terminals

Limit Switch

Terminals

DIP Switches 1

and 8 for the

Auto Close

function

CAUTION—DIP SWITCH 6 MUST

BE IN THE ‘ON’ POSITION

SL DC2 GATE MOTOR

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Mode of Gate Operation

The gate motor is supplied in MANUAL mode as standard.

Manual Release Mechanism

The manual release mechanism is located at the front of the motor. To access the manual

release mechanism you will need the key for the lock and the hex key that was supplied with the

SL gate motor kit to engage or release the clutch.

Manual Mode

Put the key in the keyhole and turn to the key in the “Open” direction as shown by the arrow on

the cover to open the hole for the hex key. Insert the hex key into the hole and turn it in the

“Open” direction until you can freely move the motor drive gear and / or gate freely by hand.

Automatic Mode

Insert the key in the keyhole and turn the key in the “Open” direction as shown by the arrow on

the cover to open the hole for the hex key. Insert the hex key into the hole and turn it in the

“Close” direction until it tightens and the motor drive gear is fully engaged and you can not rotate

the drive gear or move the gate freely by hand. Rock the drive gear or gate backwards and

forward the ensure the clutch is correctly engaged. Remove the hex key and turn the lock in the

“Close” direction and remove the lock key.

Manual Release

Mechanism

Lock

Keys Hex Key

Turn lock key to open / close

hole for hex key

Turn hex key open / close to

release / engage clutch

Pre Installation set up and testing

Handset remote

receiver trigger

wires

Motor wires

Battery

Wires

Battery connection for bench testing

and set up

Limit switch

wires

SL DC2 GATE MOTOR

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Black / Blue wire to

Black battery

terminal

Red wire to Red bat-

tery terminal

Handset remote

receiver power

wires

Gate Direction LED’s

Open GREEN LED

Close RED LED

12 v Transformer Wires

Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate battery connection

wires on the circuit board. Connect the battery wires to the battery terminals on the battery. Note the po-

larity (Red wire to Red battery terminal, Black / Blue wire to Black battery terminal). The board

should now be powered and great care should be taken to avoid shorting out or otherwise damaging the

circuit board. Green and Red gate direction LED”s will flash when power is connected.

Activate the gate motor using one of the handset remote. The remotes are coded to the gate motor dur-

ing assembly. Alternatively, refer to the “Handset Remote Programming” data sheet to code in the re-

motes. Press the remote again to stop the motor. Press the remote again to reverse the motor direction.

Disconnect the battery wires when finished.

We recommend the gate motor settings and direction of rotation be set up and tested prior to

installation.

Un pack the motor and remove the motor cover. Place the gate motor on a suitable work bench.

Visually inspect the motor to ensure nothing has moved during transit. Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit

Board” data sheet included with this manual and familiarise yourself with the layout and location of the

items and wiring terminals

Pre Installation set up and

testing (continued)

Setting Motor Direction

Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the direction

LED’s on the circuit board. The GREEN LED indicates opening direction and the RED LED

indicates closing direction.

Activate the gate motor using the handset remote and check the rotation of the drive gear is

turning in the correct direction for opening the gate and the GREEN LED light is on OR the

correct direction for closing the gate and the RED LED light is on.

If the motor is going in the wrong direction, disconnect all power. Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit

Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the ‘M1 Motor’ terminals. on the circuit

board. Swap the red and black motor wires connected to ‘M1 Motor terminals on the circuit

board. The red wire should be connected to the terminal that had the black wire connected to it

and the black wire should be connected to the terminal that had the red wire connected to it. This

will reverse the direction of the motor. Now locate the two RED limit switch wires and swap their

terminal positions around.

Activate the gate motor again using the handset remote and check the rotation of the drive gear

is turning in the correct direction for opening the gate and the GREEN LED light is on OR closing

the gate and the RED LED light is on.

RED Limit

Switch wires

Opening Direction

Green LED is on

Closing Direction

Red LED is on

Battery wires

M1 Motor terminals.

RED and Black wires.

Mounting the Gate Motor / Gear Rack:

The gate motor should be mounted to the side of the driveway to provide clear passage of travel for

vehicles. The gate motor should be securely bolted down to a solid concrete pad or steel base frame. The

gate motor should be parallel to the gate and there should be no contact between the gate motor and the

gate frame. Ensure there is adequate space for removal of the motor cover and clear access to the

internal components of the gate motor and clear access to the external manual release mechanism.

Mount the gear rack onto the gate at the required height to ensure correct engagement to the drive gear.

We suggest a gap of 2-3mm between rack and drive gear. Temporarily placing a 2-3 mm spacer under

the motor feet can help set the required height. Remove the spacer when finished.

To ensure smooth running of the gate, there should not be any space between the ends of each gear rack

section. Adjust the rack to the required height by running the gate back and forwards with the motor in

‘manual mode’. The gear rack can then be adjusted up or down as required to ensure the correct and

consistent gap. Ensure the rack does not hit, rub or contact any part of the motor cover or motor body.

2—3 mm Gap between

drive gear and gear rack

Limit Switch

Bracket

Gear Rack

Drive Gear

SL DC2 GATE MOTOR

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Gate Frame

Gate wheel Ground Track

Gear Rack

SL DC2 GATE MOTOR

INSTALLATION AND SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting the Gate Motor / Limit Switch Brackets:

The limit switch brackets are mounted at either end of the gear rack to set the open and close positions of

the gate.

Put the gate motor into ‘manual mode’. Manually slide the gate into the fully closed position and then

open the gate 15 —25mm. Attach one limit switch bracket onto the rack so the end of the bracket just

touches the limit switch spring. Manually slide the gate at the fully open position and then close the gate

15 —25mm. Attach one limit switch bracket onto the rack so the end of the bracket just touches the limit

switch spring. In these positions, when the gate motor is operating, the limit switch brackets should push

against the limit switch spring to click the limit switch off (an audible sound can be heard when the

switching occurs).

Put the gate motor into ‘automatic mode’ and activate the gate motor to open and close the gate several

times to ensure the limit switch brackets are correctly positioned. Adjust the bracket position as required.

The gate should stop in the open and closed positions before making contact any end stops Ensure the

brackets and bracket screws do not hit, rub or contact any part of the motor cover or motor body.

Limit Switch Bracket

Limit Switch spring

Gear Rack

Limit Switch

Bracket

Gear Rack

POWER WIRE ENTRY

Power Wire external

entry

Power Wire Internal entry.

Drill a hole in the plasc insect

shield for the cable

SL DC2 Circuit Board Adjustments

SL DC2 CONTROL BOARD

Motor Torque / Obstruction Sensing / Auto Reverse Adjustment

Refer to the “SL DC2 Circuit Board” data sheet included with this manual and locate the

‘FORCE’ trim pot on the circuit board.

This adjustment controls the motor torque and obstruction sensing of the gate motor. The motor

needs to have enough torque (force) to fully open and close the gate. However, the more torque

the motor has, the less obstruction sensitivity there is and therefore the gate may hit an obstruc-

tion more forcefully.

Usually the motor FORCE trim pot is set to the half way position however turn the FORCE trim

pot anti-clockwise (-) to increase sensitivity to an obstruction or turn the FORCE trim pot clock-

wise (+) to increase the motor torque (force) of the motor.

Motor Force Trim Pot

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