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LA500 & LA500-S
VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR
I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
Your model may look different than the model illustrated in this manual.
THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE
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UL325
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This model is intended for use in
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- Page 1 LA500 & LA500-S VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L Your model may look different than the model illustrated in this manual. THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PREPARATION LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY ........31 MOUNTING OPTIONS . -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY UL325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS UL325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. CLASS II –... -
Page 5: Safety Installation Information
SAFETY SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are 8. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least 6 feet (1.8 m) comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented component. -
Page 6: Gate Construction Information
SAFETY GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585 or www.astm.org. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1.3 A gap, measured in the horizontal plane parallel to the roadway, between a fixed stationary object nearest the roadway, (such as a gate support post) Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully open position or the... -
Page 7: Required Entrapment Protection Devices
SAFETY REQUIRED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES REQUIRED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and come near a moving gate. -
Page 8: Important Safety Information
SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLATION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Pinch points must be guarded at all times. Install enclosed-style gate tracks and • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may roller guards. -
Page 9: Important Safety Information Continued
• To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons use ONLY LiftMaster part • ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS 29-NP712 for replacement batteries. -
Page 10: Introduction
5.83" (14.8 cm) Gate Bracket Post Bracket Warning Signs (2) and Warranty Card Operator Model LA500 (1) Model LA500-S (2) 40.35" (102.5 cm) Key (2) Standard Control Box with Batteries 12 Vdc 7AH (2) Large Metal Control Box (XLM), MODEL LA500-S ONLY... -
Page 11: Features
INTRODUCTION FEATURES FEATURES OPERATOR FEATURES • Advanced “Centerpiece” Control Board • Programmable with up to 50 remote controls and 2 keyless entries. Compatible • 120 Vac Power Input (standard) with MyQ™ devices and Security✚ 2.0™ codes at either 310, 315, 390 MHz, or 433 MHz - Optional Input Selection: 120 Vac (factory setting) or 240 Vac (Field change, optional toroid kit with AC Surge Protection and EMI Filter Board. -
Page 12: Preparation
PREPARATION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation. SAFETY Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any entrapment or safety conditions encountered in your gate application (refer to page 5 for more details). Install warning signs on both sides of the gate. Warning Signs Entrapment Danger VEHICLE LOOPS... - Page 13 SITE PREPARATION INSTALLATION TYPES Identify your installation type. The installation steps in this manual will show a typical Pull-to-Open application. PUSH-TO-OPEN PULL-TO-OPEN Post Install Column Install Post Install Column Install Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Gate Hinge Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement (Not provided) Heavy Steel Plate...
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Page 14: Preparation
PREPARATION MOUNTING OPTIONS MOUNTING OPTIONS MOUNTING DO's Weld a horizontal bar across entire gate on any installation for strength. The operator can be mounted on top of the gate frame. Make sure that the operator is mounted level or it will not function properly. MOUNTING DON'Ts An off-level installation may cause the gate or operator to fail prematurely. -
Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION MANUAL RELEASE + DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE POST BRACKET MANUAL RELEASE Insert the key into the lock and turn it 180 degrees counterclockwise. Turn the release lever 180 degrees counterclockwise. The operator is now in manual mode. If this operator is a replacement for a Miracle-One™ operator, use the existing post bracket and gate bracket. Remove the Miracle-One™ operator from the brackets and proceed to page 15. -
Page 16: Determine The Position Of The Gate Bracket
INSTALLATION DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE GATE BRACKET + WELD THE BRACKETS DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE GATE BRACKET The gate bracket MUST be installed in an area that can withstand heavy forces. Additional reinforcement steel plates may be necessary for mounting. Outside Property 6-1/2"... -
Page 17: Attach The Operator To The Brackets
INSTALLATION ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE BRACKETS ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE BRACKETS Attach the operator to the post bracket with the bolt, mounting plate, and nut as shown. Attach the operator to the gate bracket with the bolt, washer, and nut as shown. Tighten the nut until it reaches the bottom of the gate bracket, then turn the nut a half turn, making sure not to overtighten. -
Page 18: Standard Control Box
INSTALLATION STANDARD CONTROL BOX For Large Metal Control Box installation, refer to the following page. STANDARD CONTROL BOX MOUNT THE CONTROL BOX Expansion Board The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception. Make sure the control box is level. -
Page 19: Large Metal Control Box (Xlm)
INSTALLATION LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLM) LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLM) MOUNT THE CONTROL BOX (XLM) The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception. Make sure the control box is level. -
Page 20: Wiring
WIRING WIRE THE ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES + EARTH GROUND ROD WIRE THE ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES Entrapment protection devices are required. Refer to page 5 for more information regarding application. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may •... -
Page 21: Wire The Operator Arm To The Control Board
WIRING WIRE THE OPERATOR TO THE CONTROL BOARD WIRE THE OPERATOR ARM TO THE CONTROL BOARD Insert the operator cable through the watertight connector (provided) as shown. Extend the operator cable and wires to the Gate 1 connector and connect as shown. -
Page 22: Dual Gates Only
WIRING DUAL GATES ONLY DUAL GATES ONLY INSTALL THE EXTENSION CABLE AND JUNCTION BOX Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. The following items are required to complete the junction box installation: • 4 x 4 Junction Box with 3/4" NPT threaded port holes •... -
Page 23: Dual Gates Only Continued
WIRING DUAL GATES ONLY DUAL GATES ONLY CONTINUED... WIRE THE EXTENSION CABLE TO THE CONTROL BOARD Choose a knockout in the bottom of the control box. Extension Cable Insert a watertight connector through the knockout and tighten with nut. Insert the extension cable through watertight connector. Extend the cable and wires to Gate 2 connector on the control board. -
Page 24: Power Wiring Introduction
WIRING POWER WIRING INTRODUCTION + POWER WIRING (STANDARD CONTROL BOX) POWER WIRING INTRODUCTION AMERICAN WIRE MAXIMUM WIRE MAXIMUM WIRE GAUGE (AWG) LENGTH (120 VAC) LENGTH (240 VAC) The standard control box can be wired for either 120 Vac or 240 Vac. Factory default is 120 Vac. -
Page 25: Power Wiring (Large Metal Control Box [Xlm])
WIRING POWER WIRING (LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX [XLM]) POWER WIRING (LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX [XLM]) NOTE: Wiring the Large Metal Control Box for 240 Vac will require the optional toroid transformer kit (refer to Accessories). Turn OFF AC power to the operator at the circuit breaker and unplug the transformer. -
Page 26: Power Wiring (Solar Panels)
• Two 33AH Batteries (Model A12330SGLPK) • Solar Battery Harness (Model LA500SLRHARN) • Battery Tray (Model K10-36183) We recommend LiftMaster low power draw accessories to minimize power draw, refer to accessory page. Disconnect the expansion board for solar applications. SET OPEN ET CLO E NOTE: Input solar power is 24 Vdc at 60 watts maximum. -
Page 27: Power Wiring (Solar Panels) Continued
WIRING POWER WIRING (SOLAR PANELS) POWER WIRING (SOLAR PANELS) CONTINUED... CONNECT BATTERIES Locate the Charge plug on the control board and remove the transformer wires from the inputs. Remove the electrical housing from the control box: Remove the wire ties from the electrical housing and remove the five screws securing the electrical housing to the control box. -
Page 28: Engage The Operator
WIRING ENGAGE THE OPERATOR ENGAGE THE OPERATOR Turn the release lever clockwise 180°. This engages the motor. Turn the key clockwise 180°. This locks the release lever. The operator is now engaged. -
Page 29: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small • NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking gate. children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a moving gate. -
Page 30: Obstruction Test
ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT + OBSTRUCTION TEST FINE TUNE THE FORCE The FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force in cases where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. TEST BUTTONS Based on the length and weight of the gate it may be necessary to make additional TWORK force adjustments. -
Page 31: Programming
PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) + ERASE ALL CODES REMOTE CONTROLS (NOT PROVIDED) A total of 50 Security✚ 2.0™ remote controls and 2 keyless entries (1 PIN for each LEARN keyless entry) can be programmed to the operator. When programming a third keyless entry to the operator, the first keyless entry will be erased to allow the third XMITTER keyless entry to be programmed. -
Page 32: Operation
OPERATION MANUAL RELEASE + RESET BUTTON + PARTY MODE + OPERATOR ALARM + REMOTE CONTROL MANUAL RELEASE In case of a power failure, the operator can be disengaged from the gate. With an operator, the release action may sometimes feel stiff/jerky, which is normal and has no effect on function. -
Page 33: Additional Features
Internet Gateway will pair to the operator if it is within range and the operator will beep if programming is successful. The status as shown by the LiftMaster Internet Gateway app will be either “open” or “closed”. The gate operator can then be controlled through the LiftMaster Internet... -
Page 34: Control Board Overview
ADDITIONAL FEATURES CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW SET OPEN Button: The SET OPEN button sets the OPEN limit. See Adjust Limits section. SET CLOSE Button: The SET CLOSE button sets the CLOSE limit. See Adjust Limits section. MOVE GATE Buttons: The MOVE GATE buttons will either open or close the gate when the operator is in Limit setting mode. See Adjust Limits section. The LOCK/BIPART DELAY switch is used only for dual gates. -
Page 35: Wiring Accessories To The Control Board
ADDITIONAL FEATURES WIRING ACCESSORIES TO THE CONTROL BOARD WIRING ACCESSORIES TO THE CONTROL BOARD Refer to the chart below and the corresponding image for a description of the control board inputs. Single Button Control, Gate command sequence - Open, Stop, Close, Stop, ... (right side of control board) Soft open (maintained switch does not override SBC (2 terminals) -
Page 36: Expansion Board Overview
ADDITIONAL FEATURES EXPANSION BOARD OVERVIEW EXPANSION BOARD OVERVIEW QUICK CLOSE Switch: OFF: No change to the gate's normal operation. To AVOID damaging the circuit board, relays or accessories, DO NOT connect ON: When CLOSE EYES/Interrupt loop is deactivated it causes an opening or a stopped more than 42 Vdc (32 Vac) to the AUX relay contact terminal blocks. -
Page 37: Wiring Accessories To The Expansion Board
ADDITIONAL FEATURES WIRING ACCESSORIES TO THE EXPANSION BOARD WIRING ACCESSORIES TO THE EXPANSION BOARD Refer to the chart below and the corresponding image for a description of the expansion board inputs. Open Input (& common) Open command - opens a closed gate. (3-Button Control Station, 4 terminals total) Soft open (maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition) If maintained, pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN limit. -
Page 38: Sams Wiring With Relays Not Energized
ADDITIONAL FEATURES SAMS WIRING WITH RELAYS NOT ENERGIZED SAMS WIRING WITH RELAYS NOT ENERGIZED Main Board Barrier Arm Operator SET OPEN SET CLOSE XMIT ER NETWORK RE E SE Exit Input TO EG N SECO DS) IM T SETUP MOVE GATE Auxiliary NPUT POWER... -
Page 39: Gate Operator Setup Examples
ADDITIONAL FEATURES GATE OPERATOR SETUP EXAMPLES GATE OPERATOR SETUP EXAMPLES The following are example setups for the gate operator. Your specific site requirements may be different. Always setup the operator system to the site requirements, including all necessary secondary entrapment protection systems. RESIDENTIAL SMALL One to four residential homes sharing a gated entrance/exit, allowing vehicle access trumps security concerns A residential community (more than four homes) having one or more gated entrances/exits, allowing vehicle access trumps security concerns... -
Page 40: Limit Setup With A Remote Control
ADDITIONAL FEATURES LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control, first you will need a 3-button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. Refer to the Programming section. -
Page 41: Maintenance
3 times with a command if the battery is low. Batteries do not perform well in extremely cold temperatures. For best performance, the batteries should be replaced every 3 years. Use only LiftMaster part 29-NP712 for replacement batteries. The standard control box comes with two 7AH batteries. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS CONTROL BOARD LEDS The control board is equipped with many LEDs that have a variety of functions. The control board LEDs indicate the status of the operator, assist with programming, and diagnose potential problems with the operator. NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 and Solar/Charger plug. -
Page 43: Control Board Leds Continued
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS CONTROL BOARD LEDS CONTINUED... DIAGNOSTIC CODES LEDS YELLOW DIAGNOSTIC LED RED DIAGNOSTIC LED # BLINKS MEANING CORRECTION BEFORE replacing the control board cycle the power first. If the problem persists, then proceed with the appropriate correction. 2 BLINKS ID resistor failure Check ID resistor wiring, clear limit settings and... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS Operator does not a) No power to control board a) Check AC and battery power run and diagnostic b) Open fuse b) Check fuses LED not on. c) If on battery power only, low or dead batteries c) Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d) Defective control board d) Replace defective control board... - Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS Gate opens, but will a) Check DIAGNOSTIC LEDs a) Use Diagnostic code to identify issue not close. b) Open control active b) Check all Open inputs for an active input c) Close Entrapment Protection Device active c) Check all Entrapment Protection Device inputs for an active sensor d) Vehicle loop detector active d) Check all vehicle detector inputs for an active detector...
- Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS Alarm sounds for 5 minutes a) Double entrapment occurred a) Check for cause of entrapment (obstruction) detection and correct. Press the or alarm sounds with a reset button to shut off alarm and reset the operator. command.
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Page 47: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS STANDARD CONTROL BOX GATE OPERATOR ARM ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION K74-34582-1 Standard Plastic Control Box Only LA500 Primary Arm K76-36296-1 Outlet KSWG-0623 Rear Connector with Pin K75-36635 Control Board Bracket 41ASWG-0119 Release Keys K1D7545CC Control Board Assembly Q230 Steel Bracket Mounting Plates... -
Page 48: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS STANDARD CONTROL BOX Field Wiring Field Wiring To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: Edge • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. - Page 49 WIRING DIAGRAMS LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLM) Field Wiring Field Wiring To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: Edge • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating.
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Page 50: Accessories
Can be mounted onto a gate or post. Can be REMOTE CONTROLS released in case of emergency. Chamberlain offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your application needs. Model GC824-12 (12/24 Vac/dc) Single-button to 4-button, visor or key chain. The following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by Chamberlain after 1993. -
Page 51: Warranty
WARRANTY LIFTMASTER 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first purchaser of this product, for the structure in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase [and that the LA500™ and LA500CONT™ are free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase]. - Page 52 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 01-36213F © 2012, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. – All Rights Reserved...
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