SWING GATE

AUTOMATION
USER GUIDE

Latest Revision: 08.11.2006

Document Ref.: 1068.D.01.0054_6
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Company Profile
CENTURION SYSTEMS is a manufacturing company committed to providing
reliable, cost effective solutions in the field of access automation. In particular it has
been manufacturing automatic gate systems since 1987.

CENTURION strives to give service and backup second to none. Our engineers are
available to give sales support, installation training, and answers to technical or
installation problems.

The equipment is installed worldwide and is available through a network of

distributors.

CENTURION is an ISO 9001 registered company, continually looking at updating its

products in line with world trends to ensure that its products will provide customer
satisfaction.

Further information is available on our web site www.centsys.co.za

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Product Guarantee
All CENTURION products are manufactured with extreme care, thoroughly inspected and tested. The
products are only guaranteed against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from
the invoice date of the product or 14 months from the manufacturing date (as shown on the serial
number label of the operator), whichever expires first.

The guarantee will cover the repair or replacement at our discretion of such faulty materials or parts
free of charge provided that the equipment is returned to our workshop.

This guarantee will not apply to any equipment which:

a. Has been subject to misuse or which has been used for any purpose other than
designed for by the manufacturers.
b. Has not been installed in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
c. Has damage caused as a result of handling during transit, atmospheric conditions,
insect infestation, power surges or other forces outside our control.
d. Has been repaired by any workshop and/ or person NOT previously authorized by
CENTURION SYSTEMS.
e. Has been repaired with components not previously tested, passed or authorized by
CENTURION SYSTEMS.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MODES OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STANDARD MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Radio Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Intercom Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pedestrian Keyswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPTIONAL MODES OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONDOMINIUM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PIRAC (Passive Infra Red Auto-close) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ANTI-CRUSHING DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AUTOMATIC CLOSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GATE STATUS INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BATTERY LOW PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SECURITY (COURTESY) LIGHT TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SOLAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PROTECTION BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HOLIDAY LOCKOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BASIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BATTERY CHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SOLAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MANUAL RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Introduction
A CENTURION GATE AUTOMATION system is a quality product designed to give
many years of trouble free use, provided it is correctly installed and maintained.

This guide highlights the features and operation of the CENTURION AUTOMATIC
SWING GATE system to ensure that, YOU, the user get the most from your system.

This guide covers the models shown below. Where features or functions differ from
model to model, these differences will be highlighted.

AUTO-MATE - DOMESTIC ROTARY SWING GATE OPERATOR

MAXI-MATE - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ROTARY SWING GATE OPERATOR
LEVER - DOMESTIC LINEAR SWING GATE OPERATOR

Lever

Auto-Mate / Maxi-Mate

Principles of Operation
The CENTURION range of automatic operators is powered by 12V DC motors using
a maintenance free, lead acid battery as the primary power source. The battery is
charged via a 220V mains supply or a solar panel. The major benefit of this
philosophy is uninterrupted operation of the gates even in the event of a mains
power failure.

The following types of gate operators are available:

The CENTURION AUTO-MATE and MAXI-MATE units have been designed to
operate swing gates. Each leaf of the gate is operated by an independent motor
drive unit. Both single and double leaf systems are available. An electronic
controller housed in a separate enclosure co-ordinates the operations of the drive
units. The high torque geared DC motors inside each drive unit are self locking, thus
preventing the gates from being forced open. Each gate is linked to the drive unit by
an articulated drive arm and secured by a padlock. The drive units have internally
mounted limit switches that set the "open" and "close" positions of the gate.

The LEVER range of swing gate operators are linear actuators normally used on
gates where space is at a premium.
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Modes of Operation
There are three different modes of operation that can be selected (subject to
controller model used):

STANDARD (with selectable auto close feature - described later)

CONDOMINIUM (compulsory auto close - CP77 only)
PIRAC (compulsory auto close - CP77 only)

Standard mode is the most common. The other modes are usually used for
specialist applications.

STANDARD MODE OF OPERATION

The gates are opened in the following way:

Radio Transmitter

RADIO
RECEIVER

Hand-held transmitter sends coded signal to receiver to open or close gate.

A hand held radio transmitter, carried in the motor vehicle, sends a coded signal to
the receiver mounted in the control enclosure to open or close the gate.

! Press once for approximately 1 second to get the gate into motion.

If the transmitter is pressed while the gate is either opening or closing the gate will
immediately stop. Pressing the button again will cause the gate to reverse.

If the automatic closing facility has been selected and the gate is closing
automatically when the transmitter is pressed, the gate will stop and stay in that
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position. Pressing the button again will cause the gate to reopen. If the gate is
opening with the automatic closing facility selected, and the transmitter is then
pressed, the gate will stop. The gate will close automatically after the autoclose
delay time.

Visitor outside gate Gate opened from intercom

requests entrance pushbutton indoors.
Intercom Push button (Optional)
A visitor outside the gate requests entrance. The gate may be opened from the
intercom pushbutton located indoors.

Most automatic gate installations are fitted with an intercom which provides for
communication between the house and the gate. The intercom handset is usually
provided with a GATE or DOOR RELEASE pushbutton which, when pressed, sends
a signal to the gate controller to open the gate.

The sequence of operation of this pushbutton is identical to the radio transmitter

described under the section RADIO TRANSMITTER

Pedestrian Keyswitch (Optional)

The pedestrian keyswitch is fitted to the gate pillar. Its purpose is to open the gate a
limited amount for pedestrians.

! Fit key into keyswitch and turn key clockwise as though starting a motor car.

! Let the key spring back to rest position and remove key immediately.
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RELEASE To allow time for removal of the key,

there will be a 3 second delay before the
TURN gate begins to open. If the
pillar/courtesy light is connected to the
control card it will flash three times,
indicating that the signal has been
received. The gate will open
approximately 1m and then stop. If there
are two gates, only one of the gates will
Fit key into keyswitch and turn key open.
clockwise. Let key spring back to rest
position and remove key.
After approximately 5 seconds the gate
will automatically close. The gate can be
held open by keeping the key turned in the keyswitch. As soon as the key is returned
to the central position the gate will close after 5 seconds delay.

If a protection beam has been fitted (refer to section PROTECTION BEAM) and the
beam is broken while the gate is closing, the gate will stop. The gate will remain in
that position while the beam is broken and only close 5 seconds after the beam has
been cleared.

Optional Modes of Operation Applicable to the CP77

controller only

CONDOMINIUM MODE
The system can be set for CONDOMINIUM operation. This mode of operation will
override the normal mode of operation described under the section STANDARD
MODE OF OPERATION. This facility is designed for greater safety and security, in
applications where there will be a number of users, such as the entrance to a
townhouse estate, factory or office park.

In CONDOMINIUM mode the gate is opened by pressing the pushbutton on the

remote transmitter or intercom. If the intercom pushbutton, or transmitter, is pressed
while the gate is opening the gate will continue to open. The gate closes
automatically as per the AUTO-CLOSE facility described earlier. In
CONDOMINIUM mode the AUTO-CLOSE cannot be overridden. If the remote

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transmitter or intercom pushbutton is pressed while the gate is closing the gate will
reopen. The gate cannot be stopped in a midway position and will therefore always
close.

NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A PROTECTION BEAM BE USED

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS FACILITY TO PREVENT THE AUTO-CLOSE
FROM CLOSING THE GATE ONTO A VEHICLE PASSING THROUGH.

PIRAC (PASSIVE INFRA RED AUTO-CLOSE)

This facility is an extension of the CONDOMINIUM facility described above. It is
designed for applications requiring greater security as the gate closes immediately
behind the vehicle or person passing through.

PIRAC will operate only if a protection beam or other type of vehicle detection
system (e.g. inductive loop) has been fitted.

The remote transmitter or intercom pushbutton will only open the gate. As a vehicle
drives through the entrance it activates the protection beam and as soon as the
vehicle clears the beam the gates will close immediately, even before it is fully open.
If the gate reaches the fully open position without the beam being activated the gate
will immediately start closing.

Features & Functions

INTRODUCTION
The CENTURION automatic gate system is fitted with either the CP77 or CP87
controller. The controller synchronizes the functions of the gate operator. The CP87
will operate a single swing gate system and offer basic functions.

The CP77 will control a double swing gate installation with additional functionality.
The difference between the two controllers will be highlighted in this section.

ANTI-CRUSHING DEVICE
Note: If a gate, operated by a Maxi-Mate or Auto-Mate operator, is obstructed
repeatedly 4 times while either opening or closing, the gate will stop and remain
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stationary for 1 minute. After this the gate can be restarted. However, this function is
a warning to the user that the obstruction must be removed. Gates controlled by
linear operators will stop completely when obstructed and will not automatically
reopen.

Gates Closing:

Gates closing onto object. Both gates automatically re-open.

Gates Opening:

Gate strikes an object. Obstructed gate stops. Unobstructed

gate opens fully.

AUTOMATIC CLOSING
Systems fitted with either the CP77 or CP87 controllers have the facility to
automatically close the gate after it has been opened. The time that the gate remains
open is adjustable between approximately 5 and 45 seconds. (CP87 - Time is not
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adjustable; it has a fixed open time of 15 seconds).

The auto-close function can be temporarily overridden by holding down the remote
control push-button, or intercom gate release button, when opening the gate, until
the gate stops. (Approximately 4 seconds). This confirms that the auto-close has
been overridden. On releasing the button the gate will continue to open fully and
remain open as long as required. Closing the gate by using either the transmitter or
intercom gate release button resets the system back to auto-close.

If the system is fitted with a CP77 controller and if the status LED is connected, an
additional confirmation of the functioning of the override is provided. The status LED
will stop flashing and remain ON when the auto-close has been overridden.

(Additional Option - CP77 only)

An auto-close ON/OFF toggle switch can be mounted inside the house allowing
easy selection of either manual or automatic operation of the auto-close feature.

GATE STATUS INDICATION

(Optional on systems fitted with the CP77 controller only)
The controller can provide visual indication inside the house of the position of the
gate and the condition of the battery and power supply. A LED is typically mounted
on the intercom inside the house. The different signals of the LED are described
below:
LED Status Indication
Slow regular flash Gate is opening
Quick regular flash Gate is closing
On Gate is open
Off Gate is closed
2 flashes every 2 seconds Mains supply failure to gate system
3 flashes every 2 seconds Battery low condition (refer to Battery
Low Protection)
4 flashes every 2 seconds Repeated obstruction of the gate.

BATTERY LOW PROTECTION

The controller has circuitry that monitors the state of the battery. During a power
failure energy is drawn from the battery, but not replaced. To prevent the battery from

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being run totally flat, and being damaged, the protection circuitry shuts off the gate
system when the battery voltage drops below 10.6 volts.

Indication that the battery low protection has been triggered is provided by the small
red LED mounted on the intercom inside the house, which will flash three times
every two seconds (CP77 controller only). The gate system is shut off for at least one
minute. After this time the gate system can be reactivated but will shut off
immediately again if a battery low condition persists.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL GATE AUTOMATION SPECIALIST OR CENTURION

SYSTEMS IF YOU DISCOVER THAT THE BATT LOW SIGNAL GIVEN BY THE
LED INSIDE THE HOUSE CONTINUES TO RE-OCCUR.

If the gate status indicator has not been fitted, there is an equivalent LED mounted
on both the CP77 and CP87 controllers marked STATUS, which can be used as a
fault finding aid.

NOTE: THE CONTROLLER'S BATTERY LOW PROTECTION WILL ENSURE

THAT ONLY THE MOTORS ARE PREVENTED FROM DRAWING CURRENT
FROM THE BATTERY. ITEMS SUCH AS THE RADIO RECEIVER, BEAMS ETC
CONTINUE TO FLATTEN THE BATTERY. AN OPTIONAL BATTERY LOW CUT-
OUT SWITCH (PRODUCT CODE CP107) IS AVAILABLE WHICH WILL TOTALLY
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL INSTALLER OR
CENTURION SYSTEMS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

SECURITY (COURTESY) LIGHT TIMER

(Optional on systems fitted with the CP77 controller only)
If a 220V power supply is available at the gate, timed security lights can be
connected through the controller. Each time the gate is given a signal to operate, the
lights will switch on for approximately two minutes and automatically switch off.

If security lights are fitted to the controller, and the pedestrian keyswitch is operated,
the security lights will flash three times before the gate opens.

A low voltage ON/OFF switch can be connected to the CP77 controller which will
allow the pillar/courtesy lights to be switched from inside the house without having to
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operate the gate.

Low wattage 12V DC light fittings are also readily available and can be connected to
the system, drawing power directly from the battery.

LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Both the CP77 and CP87 controllers have on-board lightning protection. The
protection circuitry was designed in conjunction with the CSIR. It is however
important to realise that the controller's protection only functions correctly if an
adequate lightning earth is fitted during installation. Lightning damage is not
covered under the normal guarantee of the equipment.

Ancillary Equipment
SOLAR PANEL (Optional)
The battery may be charged using a
solar panel in place of the conventional
charging circuit. A 20 Watt panel will
provide on average 10-12 operations of
an average gate without causing the
battery to discharge over a period of
time. (The allowable number of
operations will be reduced if 12V DC
security lights are fitted). It is necessary
to have at least a 35A/h deep cycle low
The battery may be charged using a solar
panel in place of a conventional charging maintenance battery fitted, in order to
circuit. provide sufficient back-up capacity
during days of poor weather.

PROTECTION BEAM
(Optional on systems fitted with the CP77 controller only) An infra red beam, or
underground loop, across the gate entrance may be connected to the controller as
an additional safety feature. When a motor vehicle activates the loop or beam the
following occurs:

! If the gate is closing, it will immediately stop and re-open.

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! If the gate is open, and the beam is broken, a trigger signal trying to close
the gate will be ignored.
! If the AUTO-CLOSE feature is selected, the gate will remain open while the
beam is broken or loop is activated. If the beam or loop is cleared the gate
will only close again after the normal auto-close time has expired.

HOLIDAY LOCK OUT

(Optional on systems fitted with the CP77 controllers only)
An ON/OFF keyswitch can be connected to the gate system that will allow the
system to be totally immobilised. The keyswitch is mounted with access from the
outside of the property. When the keyswitch is ON, the gate system will shut down
and it will not be possible to operate the gate. When the keyswitch is OFF, the gate
system will operate normally.

This is an added security feature should the property be unattended for an extended
length of time.

Basic Maintenance
The CENTURION system is designed to be maintenance free. However, there are
some basic checks that should be carried out regularly (every six months) which will
increase the long term reliability of the system, and obviate false triggering of the
protection systems leading to erratic operation of the gate.

IMPORTANT: ISOLATE MAINS SUPPLY TO SYSTEM BEFORE CLEANING OR

WORKING ON THE EQUIPMENT.

1 Remove all shrubs and vegetation

which may interfere with the
motors or linkages.

2 Keep the inside of the motors and

control housings clear of insects
and dirt.

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4 Check that the manual release

padlocks can be opened. Apply oil or
grease to the padlocks particularly

3 Grease the gate hinges to ensure

that the gate swings freely.
during the rainy seasons.

BATTERY
All CENTURION systems are fitted with a maintenance free lead acid battery that
should provide at least three years of uninterrupted operation.

In the case of a 35A/h battery ensure that the level of liquid (electrolyte level) is
correct.

Check for corrosion of the battery terminals. Clean and apply grease as necessary.

BATTERY CHARGER
Both the CP77 and CP87 controllers have a built in battery charger which will switch
off when the battery is fully charged. The regulator heatsink on the controllers can
get very hot when the charger is in operation. This is quite normal and is no cause for
concern.

The small green light (LED) on the controllers marked CHARGER ON should be
illuminated at all times. This light indicates that the electricity supply from the charger
transformer (CP13E) is on.

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CHARGER ON (GREEN LED) ALUMINIUM

HEATSINK
STATUS
(RED LED)
12 3 4

CP77 AND CP87

LED STATE CONDITION
LED OFF GATE CLOSED
LED ON GATE OPEN
FAST FLASH CLOSING
SLOW FLASH OPENING
2 FLASH/2 SECS MAINS FAILURE CP77
3 FLASH/2 SECS BATTERY LOW CONTROLLER CARD
4 FLASH/2 SECS COLLISION
DETECTION
15 16
NOTE: MAINS FAILURE DOES NOT
APPLY TO CP87 CONTROL CARD.

16V AC CHARGE VOLTAGE

CHARGER ON (GREEN LED)

220V AC
MAINS INPUT

L NE

CP13E
CONTROLLER

8 9

CHARGER
TRANSFORMER
CARD
CP87
STATUS (RED LED)

SOLAR PANEL
Ensure that the panel is cleaned regularly; excess dirt, dust and leaves collecting on
top of the panel will reduce it's efficiency. Cut back any vegetation or trees that are
shielding the panel from the sun.

Manual Release
All gate operators have a means of manually operating the gate in the event of a total
malfunction of the equipment.

AUTO-MATE AND MAXI-MATE - SWING TYPE OPERATOR

! Release the padlock that secures the connecting arm to the gate bracket.
! Unhook the connecting arm from the gate bracket and swing it into the side of the
motor / gearbox.
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Release the padlock that secures the Unhook the connecting arm from the
connecting arm to the gate bracket. gate bracket and swing it into
the side of the motor / gearbox.

LEVER - LINEAR OPERATOR

! Insert the key into the socket provided and turn it clockwise or counter clockwise to
select manual or automatic operation.
! Turning the key clockwise locks or engages automatic operation.

LOCK/ UNLOCK/
AUTOMATIC MANUAL

Turn the key clockwise to LOCK or Turn key counter clockwise to UNLOCK
engage AUTOMATIC operation. or engage MANUAL operation.

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Specifications
The specifications shown below are typical. Certain figures will change depending
on size of gate.
All systems operate at 12V DC and with battery backup.

AUTO-MATE
! Gates are self locked.
! Manual release is standard.
! Gate opening time +/- 14 seconds.
! In the event of a mains failure the gate can be opened and closed 15
times using a 7 A/H battery.
! Rated output drive torque - 120Nm
! Maximum gate mass - 250kg
! Maximum gate leaf size - 3m
MAXI-MATE
! Gates are self locked.
! Manual release is standard.
! Gate opening time +/- 16 seconds.
! In the event of a mains failure the gate can be opened and closed 100 times
using a 7 A/H battery.
! Rated output drive torque - 250Nm
! Maximum gate mass - 500kg
! Maximum gate leaf size - 4,5m

LEVER 4 (or 5)

! Gates are self locked.

! Manual release is standard.
! 20 second average opening time for Lever 4, 27 seconds for Lever 5.
! Recommended maximum size of gate leaf - 2,6m for Lever 4, 3,2m for
Lever 5.
! Recommended maximum mass of gate - 150kg.
! Actuator push force - 2000N maximum.
! In the event of a mains failure the gate can be opened and closed 8 times
using a 7 A/H battery.
! Stroke - Lever 4 = 400mm, Lever 5 = 500mm.
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Troubleshooting Guide
This is a basic checklist for your gate automation system. Should you experience a
fault with the system, see if the symptom corresponds to any given in the list below.
For each symptom listed, the probable cause and action to be taken is given. In the
event of the symptom not being listed, consult your installer for assistance.

CAUTION: PRIOR TO WORKING INSIDE THE CONTROL CARD ENCLOSURE,

ENSURE THAT THE MAINS SUPPLY TO THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN ISOLATED.

Symptom Cause Action

! Gate does not open or ! There is an object ! Clear any obstructions

close fully or gate obstructing the from the gate.
moves a short distance movement of the gate.
and stops.
! Anti-crushing device ! Consult your installer.
setting is too sensitive.

! Battery voltage is low ! Check that the battery

and the battery low is charging.
protection is being ! Check that the mains
activated. supply to the system is
connected and
switched on. The gate
status LED either on
the CP77 controller or
inside the house will
flash twice every 2
seconds if the mains
supply is not present.
! Touch the heatsink on
the card. The heatsink
should be hot for the
battery to be charging.
(N.B. Be careful not to
burn your finger.)
! Check battery
connections are tight
and that there is no
corrosion.
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Symptom Cause Action

! Limit switch is mal- ! C h e c k t h a t t h e

a d j u s t e d o r f a u l t y. activation spring of the
(Auto-Mate or Maxi- limit switch mechanism
Mate only) can move freely and
centralises properly
after being activated.
Check that there is no
moisture on the micro
switch mechanism.
! Consult your installer
should there be a
problem.

! Gate does not operate. ! Motor fuse(s) blown on ! Replace blown fuse(s).
CP77 controller. Auto-Mate = 8A Slow
Blow. Maxi-Mate =
16A/20A Slow Blow
(Size: 5 x 20mm)

! Battery voltage is low. ! See actions for "Battery

voltage is low and the
battery low protection
is being activated."

! Radio transmitter has ! Transmitter battery flat. ! Change transmitter

poor range. battery.

! Radio receiver cannot ! R e m o t e c o n t r o l

receive transmitter receiver must be
signal properly. mounted in an elevated
position, housed inside
a non-ferrous
enclosure. Consult
your installer.
! Have the transmitter
and receiver returned
to the manufacturer.
! Consult your installer.

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Symptom Cause Action

! Gate does not auto- ! Auto-close facility is not ! The auto-close facility
close activated. on the CP77 card is
activated by setting the
left hand side switch of
the dip switch selector
(SW1) on the control
card to ON.
! Where the CP87 card is
used, make sure the
auto-close jumper if
fitted.

! Infra red beam (if fitted) ! Check that beam is

is faulty. correctly aligned. It
should be possible to
hear the relay "click" as
the beam is broken and
cleared.

! External gate light ! Light fuse blown. ! Replace fuse - 220V 3A

timer does not operate. Fast Blow.
! Check that the lamp
load does not exceed

! Light bulb blown. ! Check that bulb is

good and making
good electrical contact
in its holder.

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SOUTH AFRICA
EAST RAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (011) 397-6401
DURBAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (031) 701-9583
NELSPRUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (013) 752-8074/5
PRETORIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (012) 349-1745
CAPE TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (021) 447-1295
PORT ELIZABETH. . . . . . . . . . . (041) 581-6994/5
EAST LONDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (043) 743-4923
BLOEMFONTEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . (051) 448-1714
KIMBERLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (053) 832-3231
VEREENIGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (016) 422-5667

AFRICA
ECHO-LINE, NAMIBIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (61) 220-8309
MOLECULAR CONSULTANTS, NIGERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 803-3123182
SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS, ZIMBABWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (4) 795-873
SEKANYOLYA TIMBER WORKS, UGANDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (41) 231-40

EUROPE
AUTOMATISME BATIMENT, FRANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (1) 697-93120
CROWN AXXESS LTD U.K. UNITED KINGDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (1483) 450-011
NESTOR, BELGIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (9) 380-4020

NORTH AMERICA
BILLY GATES, CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (250) 334-1553

AUSTRALASIA
ABA GATES, WESTERN AUSTRALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (8) 933-03061
DOMINATOR SYSTEMS, NEW ZEALAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (3) 384-5145
ICBT, VICTORIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (3) 933-54213
ROTECH, QUEENSLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (7) 326-47330
SA GATES, SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (8) 826-64235
SECURITE DU PACIFIQUE, NEW CALEDONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 283-760

INDIAN OCEAN
SECULOGIX LTD, MAURITIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 467-8509
SECURITE AUTOMATISMES REUNION, REUNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 280-368

ASIA & PACIFIC

VAST VIDEO, MALAYSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (3) 214-34931
BLT ASSOCIATES, THAILAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: (2) 691-6793