Controlled Products Systems Group PAT1AC - Manual (Page 31)

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and turn switch 3 off and switch 4 on. Then repeat step 2 and 3 again using X2 connector on control
board in place of X1.
STEP 4 If a problem is observed in steps 2 or 3 above most likely it was when the slave actuator (located the
greatest distance from control box) was being tested. If this is correct check wiring splices for
moisture, correct wiring etc. If the wiring is not in watertight conduit, this is most likely the problem.
Tape is not watertight.
3. My gate opens/closes slowly:
NOTE: When the gate is running slow the reason is low battery voltage. Two things need to be considered.
Battery condition (replace or charge) and what caused the battery to become discharged.
STEP 1 Determine which situation your operator falls into below:
Solar charged: ensure that you have a 33 amp hour minimum maintenance free battery lead acid,
GEL or AGM installed and if accessories are connected (keypads, loop detectors, any device powered
by the battery) verify that the current draw needed to power them does not exceed the charging power
of the solar panel. Verify that charge controller leads are connected to the battery correctly; panel is
facing a Southwestern direction and is not located in a completely shaded area. Inspect panel surface
and wires for damage.
Test solar panel for correct voltage and current output. Disconnect charge controller wires from
battery. Using a DC voltmeter, measure the dc voltage (should measure about 22 volts) and the dc
current (should read about 225 ma or more) in the peak sun period. If either of these readings is
incorrect the panel may be defective please call the factory. Reconnect panel to charge controller.
If none of the above check bad, replace all ring terminals connected to the battery that are possibly
corroded. If problem persists then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop. Replace if
bad.
AC charged; ensure that you have a 33 amp hour maintenance free lead acid, GEL or AGM battery. If
accessories are connected (keypads, loop detectors, any device powered by the battery) verify that the
current draw needed to power them does not exceed the charging power of the charger. Verify that
charger leads are connected to the battery correctly; charger is connected to a working approved 110
VAC receptacle. Inspect charger and wires for damage.
NOTE: The USAutomatic multi stage charger does not output any voltage or current when disconnected from
the battery. You cannot check charger by disconnecting from battery and measuring voltage output.
To check charger output disconnect from battery, measure battery voltage and note voltage reading.
Reconnect charger and monitor battery voltage. It should rise above the battery voltage noted above.
STEP 2 The charger has LED indicators (lights) on the faceplate, observe the charger LED’s that are on or not
and refer to the troubleshooting directions furnished with the charger for definitions of different
charger LED indicators.
STEP 3 If none of the above check bad then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop. Replace
if bad.
4. My gate will not automatically close:
NOTE: If DS1 switch 1 is on and switch 2 is off then the gate should automatically close from any position.
If switch 2 is also on the gate will only automatically close if the “Open Limit” LED (both “open
limit” LED’s for dual gate) is on.
STEP 1 Locate the “Open/Close Command” push button. Press the button to verify that the gate will close. If
gate closes correctly, then proceed to the steps below.