Installing the Vehicle Sensor
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1. e WIRE CLAMP a device which provides a secure and weatherproof opening for the cable from the SENSOR to be brought into a control box see Parts Identification on cover e DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTOR a wire connector which allows the connection of two wires to be connect ed to a single terminal see Parts Identification on cover How the VEHICLE SENSOR works e When a metal object such as a car truck or motorcycle in motion disturbs the MAGNETIC FIELD around the SENSOR a signal is sent to the automatic gate opener s control board signaling it to open the gate e The metal object must be in motion to disturb the MAGNETIC FIELD thus activating the gate opener How the VEHICLE SENSOR s RANGE ADJUSTMENT works e The RANGE distance can be adjusted from a 3 to 12 foot radius from the SENSOR e The potentiometer varies the sensitivity range of the SENSOR to avoid unwanted moving metal objects from activating the gate opener such as other moving gates metal play equipment garage doors other vehicular traffic etc e With the RANGE adjusted to the maximum of 12 feet a large metal object moving slowly will be detected 12 feet from the SENSOR while a small metal object moving slowly might not be detected at the same distance As you move closer toward the SENSOR the small moving metal object will at some point cause a DISTURBANCE in the MAGNETIC FIELD and activate the gate opener Placement of the SENSOR Range distance is appro2. YELLOW BLACK RED and BLUE wires in the SEN SOR CABLE lt PVC Conduit SHIELD NOTE The SHIELD is the braided metal RED wire wrapped around the insulated leads BLACK inside the SENSOR CABLE T PRO 1000 PRO SL1000 and Old Mighty Mule Control Boards Mighty Mule 350 Control Board J E ALARM ACCESSORY z amp 2 Connect the BLUE wire from Connect the BLACK wire from Connect the BLACK wire Connect BLUE wire from the the SENSOR CABLE to the the SENSOR CABLE to one of from the SENSOR CABLE to SENSOR CABLE tothe i i x EXIT terminal on the opener the COMMON terminals on the the GRN terminal on the BLU terminal on the opener control board opener control board opener control board control board BLACK BLUE Mighty Mule 500 amp 502 GEN 3 Blue Control Boards Control Boards 100000 m e CONTROL INPUTS CHED RECEIVER DS OSYPSO OSO COM COM yu ae GRN BLK RED l E l RECEIVER z Connect the BLACK Connect the BLUE wire from GTO RCWR wire from the SENSOR the SENSOR CABLE to the i Connect the BLACK wire from Connect the BLUE wire from CABLE to one of the EXIT OPEN terminal on the the SENSOR CABLE to one the SENSOR CABLE to the COMMON terminals on opener control board of the COMMON terminals on EXIT terminal on the opener the opener control boar
3. Step 17 Place the WARNING SIGNS on both sides of the gate using Ty wraps included GATE OPENING SENSOR IN USE The Automatic Gate Opener is activated when a vehicle comes within range of the sensor buried along side the driveway and could possibly be activated by a child on a bicycle tricycle or other metal play equipment REWWARNO1 For Installation on Other Brand Gate Openers If you are using the VEHICLE SENSOR on any other automatic gate opener brand use the informa tion below for wiring the system If you do not understand the instructions below please call GTO s Technical Support at 1 800 543 1236 Typical Gate Wiring Connection e Reference Leads o RED gt Input Voltage o SHIELD gt Ground Common o BLACK gt Relay s Common o BLUE gt Relay s Normally Open o YELLOW gt Remote SENSOR Range adjustment potentiometer POT e Terminology Definitions o FREE EXIT ENTRY is defined as input terminals 2 that upon activation momentarily connected together will cause the gate to run in the open direction only Note In most gate openers one of the two terminals is the COM MON GND e Power supply connection o DC power supply 11 36 Vdc E Connect the positive lead of the power supply to the RED wire Connect the negative lead of the power supply to the SHIELD wire o AC power supply 8 26 Vac Connect the power supply to the RED amp SHIELD wires There is n
4. CONTROL BOARD inside the gate opener control box The control box has slots on both sides of the top battery compartment for extra control boards or you can use the optional mounting hole IMPORTANT DO NOT let exposed wiring or components on the control board make contact with other exposed wiring or components The Range Adjustment Control Board can be mounted in slots on either side of top battery compartment OR the mount ing hole beneath battery compartment The Range Adjustment Control Board can be mounted in the slot at the bottom OR the slot at the bottom right Both are located beneath the circuit board Mighty Mule FM500 amp FM502 Control Box Mighty Mule FM700 amp FM702 Control Box Power supply connection Step 12 Connect the RED and BLACK control board wires from the opener to the DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTORS provided as shown on the next page Step 13 Using a WIRE NUT connect the SHIELD wire from the SENSOR CABLE along with the BLACK wire from the Range Adjustment board to the BLACK BATTERY CONNECTION wire provided Using the remaining WIRE NUT connect the RED wire from the SENSOR CABLE to the RED BATTERY CONNECTION wire provided Step 14 Connect these wires to the DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTORS as shown IMPORTANT Be sure to connect both RED leads to the same DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTOR and both BLACK leads to the other DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTOR You will connect the DOUBLE SPADE CONNECTORS to the battery i
5. Installing the VEHICLE SENSOR Determining SENSOR Location Installing The WIRE CLAMP Wiring the SENSOR to the Mighty Mule Opener Accessory Terminal Connection Connecting the Range Adjustment Control Board Power Supply Connection Powering up the SENSOR Adjusting the Range Safety Precautions Installation on other Brand Gate Openers Technical Specifications Trouble Shooting Other GTO Products Metric Conversion Chart amp Warranty Conversion Chart Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find centimeters 0 3937 inches meters 3 2808 feet kilograms 2 2046 pounds Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents When You Know Multiply By To Find inches 2 5400 centimeters feet 0 3048 meters pounds 0 4535 kilograms Converting Temperature deg Celsius C x 1 8 32 deg Fahrenheit deg Fahrenheit F 32 1 8 deg Celsius a This product and any accessory you purchase should only be installed on a gate opener that meets the current safety standard UL325 4th Edition If you have a gate opener that is not listed with the current standard please contact the GTO sales department for consultation on a gate opener that can meet your specific needs GTO Limited One Year Warranty GTO Inc gate openers and accessories are warranted by the manufacturer against defects in materials and manufacturer workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase provided the recommended inst
6. Mienry pg MULE VEHICLE SENSOR on Manual A WARNING A When a VEHICLE SENSOR is in use the automatic gate opener could be activated by a child on a bicycle tricycle or other metal play equipment This product is not recom mended for applications exposed to children Parts Identification GATE OPENING SENSOR IN USE The Automatic Gate Opener is activated when a vehicle comes within range of the sensor buried along side the driveway and could possibly be activated by a child on a bicycle tricycle or other metal play equipment SENSOR with 50 feet Warnina Si A arning Signs 2 of Direct Burial Cable g Signs 2 Double Spade Connectors 2 SS EIS E Battery Connection Wires 2 ange Ty Wraps 4 Wire Nuts 3 Adjustment Board GTO Inc 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida 32303 1 800 543 GATE 4283 Technical Support 1 800 543 1236 www mightymule com RWINSTMM rev 5 18 07 Thank You for purchasing the hands free VEHICLE SENSOR This product requires no maintenance and will give you years of enjoyment by providing hands free operation of your gate GTO Inc has been designing and manufac turing reliable high quality products since 1987 Our corporate headquarters and state of the art manufacturing facility is located in Tallahassee Florida One of our highest priorities is to provide outstanding technical service to our customers Therefore if you have any questions or req
7. SENSOR using the information found in Placement of the SENSOR on page 2 Then dig a hole approximately 12 inches deep and 24 inches long within 2 feet and parallel to the edge of the driveway Next dig a trench approximately 12 inches deep from this hole to a spot un der the gate opener control box to run the cable from the SENSOR to the control board Keep the SENSOR and the cable uncovered at this time but out of direct sunlight We recommend that the cable be run in PVC conduit to the control box to prevent damage to the cable from lawn mowers weed eaters and grazing animals Gate opener control box Open gate outside sensor range lt 4 Minimum of 25 feet __ TUUUUUUooooo Oooo ooo U ooo 12 Driveway p SENSOR 2 feet from driveway Piard PVC conduit in ground and edge and 1 foot in ground 24 up to control box recommended Installing The WIRE CLAMP The WIRE CLAMP includ Winen Mule ioi Dia ed is used to secure the sensor cable where it enters the control box to Control Box prevent it from being accidently pulled out Step 2 If you are installing the SENSOR on a Mighty Mule FM700 FM500 and the FM502 gate openers use a screwdriver or steel punch to carefully remove the thin plastic knockout d
8. allation procedures have been followed In the case of product failure due to defective material or manufacturer workmanship within the one 1 year warranty period the product will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option at no charge to the customer if returned freight prepaid to GTO Inc 3121 Hartsfield Road Tallahassee Florida USA 32303 IMPORTANT Call 800 543 1236 for a Return Goods Authorization RGA num ber before returning accessory to factory Products received at the factory without an RGA number will not be accepted Replacement or repaired parts are covered by this warranty for the remainder of the one 1 year warranty period or six 6 months whichever is greater GTO Inc will pay the shipping charges equal to United Parcel Service GROUND rate for return to the owner of items repaired under warranty The manufacturer will not be responsible for any charges or damages incurred in the removal of the defective parts for repair or for the reinstallation of those parts after repair This warranty shall be considered void if damage to the product s was due to improper installation or use connection to an improper power source or if damage was caused by lightning wind fire flood insects or other natural agent After the one 1 year warranty period GTO Inc will make any necessary repairs for a nominal fee Call GTO at 800 543 1236 for more information This warranty gives you specific legal rights an
9. ase call 1 800 543 GATE 4283 or visit www mightymule com 9
10. d BLUE the opener control board control board un zwu Bo Go Sa Bo ga om BLUE GTO PRO DC Powered PRO SW3000 GTO PRO GP SL100 and GP SW100 and PRO SW4000 Control Boards Control Boards 100000 J11 J8 12 mm Z p lis E e fe Neco La aAa aAa AAR SSESOVOSOSOD DSOSVUPSVUGASYV Connect the BLUE wire Connect the BLACK wire from Connect the BLACK Connect the BLUE wire from from the SENSOR CABLE the SENSOR CABLE to one wire from the SENSOR the SENSOR CABLE to the to the OPEN terminal on of the COMMON terminals on CABLE to one of the EXIT OPEN terminal on the the opener control board the opener control board COMMON terminals on opener control board the opener control board BLUE com com Connecting the Range Adjustment Control Board Step 9 Connect the YELLOW wire from the SENSOR CABLE to the YELLOW wire from the Range Adjustment control board using one of the WIRE NUTS provided Step 10 Connect the BLACK wire from the Range Adjustment control board to the BLACK BATTERY CONNECTOR wire provided along with the SHIELD wire from the SENSOR CABLE see Step 13 below Optional Mounting Hole Range Adjustment Control Board Potentiometer POT Wire Nut Wire Nut Shield Wire a BLACK BATTERY YELLOW YELLOW wire CONNECTORwire provided from SENSOR Cable Step 11 Secure the RANGE ADJUSTMENT
11. d you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied NOTE Verification of the warranty period requires copies of receipts or other proof of purchase Please retain these records Before You Start Please read the instructions completely before you begin the installation Terms and Definitions e METAL OBJECT anything that is made of iron based metal from a child s toy to a car or truck e SENSOR the magnetic device inside the waterproof tube that detects METAL OBJECTS in motion e MAGNETIC FIELD an area around the SENSOR where metal in motion can be detected e MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE a change in the MAGNETIC FIELD which lets the SENSOR know that it needs to send a signal to the gate opener to open the gate e RANGE the distance from the SENSOR in which a MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE can be detected in the MAGNETIC FIELD e RANGE ADJUSTMENT the RANGE is adjustable from a 3 to 12 foot radius by tuning the ADJUSTMENT POTENTIOMETER POT on the RANGE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL BOARD shown on page 5 Within this RANGE the closer you get to the SENSOR the less metal and motion an object needs to cause a DIS TURBANCE in the MAGNETIC FIELD CAUTION This principle explains why a child s tricycle bicycle and other metal objects moving close to the SENSOR may have the same DISTURBANCE as a car or truck at a greater distance and can cause the gate to open
12. ge with crystal clear two way communication up to 500 ft 152 4m wireless or 1 000 ft 304 8m wired and can support up to three additional base stations to allow access from multiple rooms Pin Lock FM133 The pin lock substitutes for the clevis pin at the front of the opener Helps prevent theft of the opener from the gate while allowing quick release of the opener 5 Watt Solar Panel FM121 If your gate application is far away from an AC power outlet or greater than 1 000 ft 304 8m you can choose to power your Mighty Mule gate operator system with these high output Mighty Mule solar panels Each solar panel comes with tubular steel support mounting clips wire connectors and 8 ft of Low Voltage Wire RB509 Entry Transmitter FM135 The Mighty Mule entry transmitter includes a visor clip and has adjustable code settings This is the standard transmitter included in every Mighty Mule gate opener kit battery included Key Chain Two Button Transmitter FM134 The Key Chain Mini Transmitter is a miniature version of the Mighty Mule entry transmitter and has the same adjustable code settings Used for remote control of multiple separate gate operators and or garage door operator s battery included Push Button Doorbell Control FM132 Unlit doorbell button for remote entry or exit control Connects directly to the control board and uses 16 gauge multi stranded low voltage wire not included For your nearest dealer ple
13. isk see illustra tions at right at the bottom of the control box If you have a FM702 dual gate opener system drill a 7 8 diameter hole at the bottom of the control box and install the WIRE CLAMP pril ee aon WIRE CLAMP for System Opener Power Cord Step 3 Use a sharp knife or deburring tool to clean the rough edges Mighty Mule FM500 amp FM502 from the hole Control Box Be careful with tools to avoid contact or damage to the control board Step 4 Unscrew and remove the lock nut from the WIRE CLAMP hub included with hardware From the outside of the control box insert the WIRE CLAMP hub and sealing nut see illustration right into the new WIRE CLAMP hole Finger tighten the lock nut onto the threaded end of the WIRE CLAMP hub from inside the box Knockout Disk Wire Clamp WIRE CLAMP for Opener Power Cord oS lt Sealing Nut Wiring the SENSOR to Mighty Mule Gate Openers IMPORTANT TURN OFF the power and dis connect the battery wires before you begin to connect the SENSOR wires to any gate opener Bottom of Control Box Step 5 Run the cable from the SENSOR through a WIRE CLAMP into the control box Pull about 8 10 inches of cable into the control box to reach the AC CESSORY TERMINAL BLOCK and BATTERY TER MINALS in the control box Now tighten the WIRE CLAMP nut to secure the cable in the WIRE CLAMP CABLE from Step 6 Strip about 3 8 of an inch of insulation from the the Opening Sensor
14. ment is set at maximum range 2 Disconnect the power battery to the SENSOR 3 Reconnect the power to the SENSOR and make sure that no metal object or vehicle is moving around the SENSOR for 60 seconds while it is calibrating 4 Test the SENSOR to verify that it is working properly 5 Check that push pull DIP switches on Control Board are set correctly Other GTO Products for Your Safety and Convenience SS EL Automatic Gate Lock FM143 A MUST for securing the gate against forced entry or exit Solenoid driven plated steel bolt lock with a zinc plated steel housing Used with Mighty Mule systems for maximum stability and security Comes with a keyed manual release Recommended for gates over 8 ft 2 4m long Ideal for animal enclosures or high wind areas Not compatible with FM250 MM SL1000B MM SL2000B Digital Keypad FM137 This 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 This used in combination with the Mighty Mule automatic gate lock see automatic gate lock adds an additional layer of security for your property Wireless Intercom Keypad FM136 This versatile digital intercom with keypad system is ideal for any residential application alerting you of visitors and allowing gate operator activation from the safety of inside your home The intercom provides superior ran
15. n the next step Powering Up the SENSOR Double Spade Connectors IMPORTANT When the SENSOR ae a SE is first powered up it must be un disturbed for 60 seconds to perform the self test and calibrations Before RED Opener Battery Wire powering the SENSOR make sure there are no moving metal objects or IPN moving vehicles within range of the lt a SENSOR BLACK Opener Battery Wire BLACK wire from Range Adjustment control board SHIELD from SENSOR Cable Step 15 Connect the DOUBLE SPADE CON NECTORS to the battery terminals RED WIRES to POSITIVE battery terminal and BLACK WIRES to NEGATIVE battery terminal Wait 60 seconds BLACK BATTERY CONNECTION Wire with Spade Connector included with SENSOR Turn the opener on and test the SENSOR RED BATTERY CONNECTION Wire with Spade Connector included with SENSOR RED wire from SENSOR Cable NOTE If you have other accessories connected to your battery with double spade connectors you may need to connect a double spade connector to a double spade connector in order to connect all the acces LZP sories Adjusting the Range Step 16 Test the SENSOR to see if it is working properly and if the RANGE needs adjusting for optimum performance e Turn the potentiometer POT clockwise to increase range e Turn the potentiometer POT counter clockwise to decrease range Replace the control box cover and cover the SENSOR and cable Safety Precautions
16. o polarity for AC power supply e Relay output connection o Connect the BLUE wire from the SENSOR to the FREE EXIT ENTRY of the gate opener o Connect the BLACK wire from the SENSOR to the COMMON GND of the gate opener e Range POT board connection o Connect the YELLOW wire from the SENSOR to the YELLOW wire from the Range Adjustment Board o Connect the BLACK wire from the Range Adjustment Board to a negative input voltage o Turn the POT clockwise to increase range o Turn the POT counter clockwise to decrease range z Pae Input Voltage Generic Wiring Diagram it 36 Vdc or 8 26 Vac Input Voltage Input SHIELD Voltage Relay Output Common Free Exit Entry Connections Relay Output Normally Open Range YELLOW Adjustment YELLOW Range SENSOR Adjustment Board TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS e Power supply 8 26 Vac dc e Current consumption 1 5 mA typical e Relay rating Latching relay Nominal switching capacity resistive load 1 ae 30 Th 2 5 Amp 125 Vac Max switching voltage U Vdc Vac Relay Trip Time 2 seconds Operating Temperature 25 F 14 C to 125 F 69 C Dimensions 1 3 4 44 5 mm diameter x 16 5 42 cm long Adjustable range 3 12 feet typical installation Very low power consumption ideal for battery application Troubleshooting Make sure all connections are correct If the SENSOR is not working 1 Make sure the Range Adjust
17. uire any technical assistance visit www mighty mule com or call our toll free line 800 543 1236 for technical support The VEHICLE SENSOR you have purchased is designed with some of the most advanced technology available In layman s terms the sensor detects a change in the earths magnetic field caused by a mass of metal in motion and automatically opens your gate The range adjustment potentiometer POT that connects to the control box provides you with the ability to increase or decrease the sensor s sensitivity range If a metal object is placed directly above the sensor with little motion it may cause the sensor to activate thus opening your gate For this reason we do not recommend the VEHICLE SENSOR in environments exposed to children Prior to installing your Sensor please read the manual thoroughly There are important safety recommendations of which you should be aware This product and any accessory you purchase should only be installed on a gate opener that meets the current safety standard UL325 If you have a gate opener that is not listed with the current standards please contact the GTO sales department at 800 543 4283 or 850 575 0176 for consultation on a gate opener that can meet your specific needs Joe Kelley President of GTO Inc Contents Before You Start Terms and Definitions How the VEHICLE SENSOR works How the Vehicle SENSOR s RANGE ADJUSTMENT works Placement of the SENSOR Installation Overview
18. ximate and will vary due to outside interference type of soil vehicle mass speed etc 1 The SENSOR comes with 50 feet of cable A typi cal installation will require about 5 feet of cable to come from the ground up and into the control box for connection to the power supply and control board Check your specific installation for exact dimensions From the point on the ground where you will run the Sensor cable into the control box lay the cable out on a path as far as you can from the control box The SENSOR should be no more than 2 feet from the edge of the driveway and no closer than 25 feet Driveway SENSOR 2 feet from driveway max and 12 deep RANGE 12 ft radius max from the end of the open gate 25 ft from e The SENSOR s RANGE can be adjusted to a gate min maximum of 12 feet The movement of a gate in the open position could cause a DISTURBANCE in the MAGNETIC FIELD of the SENSOR if it comes within the RANGE of the SENSOR Make sure the end of the open gate is a minimum of 25 feet from the SENSOR If you have a situation where the SENSOR has to be buried closer than 25 feet you will need to adjust the RANGE of the SENSOR to compensate for the closeness 45 ft of Cable max Open Gate Outside Sensor Range e The SENSOR must be buried 12 in soil to prevent direct sunlight from causing overheating This also prevents large animals from activating the sensor due to ph
19. ysical vibrations Gate Opener Control Box Allow 5 ft for wiring to Control Box Installation Overview e Once the best location for the SENSOR is determined you are ready to bury the SENSOR and run the cable underground to the control box Connect the SENSOR wires and the RANGE ADJUSTMENT CONTROL BOARD to the gate opener control board and power supply Adjust the RANGE if necessary Finally place the WARNING signs on the gate That s it For Optimum Performance e Locate the SENSOR as far as possible away from power transformers power lines underground gas line and telephone lines Locate the SENSOR away from general moving traffic to prevent unwanted activation Remember that the SENSOR detects MAGNETIC DISTURBANCES caused by a vehicle s mass and velocity It is recommended that you run the Sensor cable inside PVC conduit Do not run Sensor cable in conduit with other wires such as AC power or other control wires The Sensor cable CANNOT be spliced If you need more wire contact the GTO Sales Department at 1 800 543 GATE 4283 Range distance is approximate and will vary due to outside interference type of soil vehicle mass speed etc 2 Installing the Vehicle Sensor Determining SENSOR Location IMPORTANT Clear an area 20 feet in all directions of metal tools toys and automobiles to prevent magnetic disturbance during testing and installation Step 1 Determine the optimum location for the VEHICLE
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