Controlled Products Systems Group RANGER User Manual

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NOTE: The Ranger charge controller does not output any voltage or current when disconnected from the battery, you

cannot check the charge controller by disconnecting from battery and measuring output voltage. To check charge
controller output, disconnect from battery, measure battery voltage and note. Reconnect charger and monitor
battery voltage it should rise above the battery voltage noted above.

STEP 2 The charge controller has LED indicators (lights) on the faceplate, observe the LED’s that are on or not and refer

to the troubleshooting directions for charge controller on page 12.

STEP 3 If none of the above check bad then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop. Replace if bad.

Single or Dual gate installation will not automatically close

NOTE: If control switch number 1 is turned “ON” then the gate will only auto close from the fully open position.

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. If gate will not close go to step 5.

STEP 2 Verify that control switch number 1 is turned “ON”. Gate must be cycled once switch is turned “ON” for control

board to recognize switch setting.

STEP 3 If your installation is a single gate verify which linear actuator connector (Gate 1 or Gate 2) on control board you

are using. Then verify that the control switch for that Gate is turned “ON” and the other is turned “OFF”.

STEP 4 If photo eye or other safety accessory is connected to J2 then we need to verify correct operation of the accessory.

To determine if this might be the problem disconnect the wire that is connected to J2 pin 11 and cycle gate to see
if problem persists. If gate auto closes, accessory disconnected is holding gate open verify wiring and operation of
device.

STEP 5 The receiver P2 relay could be set for latch open mode verify as follows:

Press the transmitter button 2 one time, then press the transmitter button 1 one time and see if gate closes. If gate

closes then the hold open mode was enabled. To understand this feature see page 18.

Single or dual gate installation gate auto opens instead of auto closing

STEP 1 In this condition the open time can be controlled by adjusting the auto close timer adjustment.

STEP 2 If installed in the pull to open configuration then control switch number 2 should be turned “OFF” verify it is. If

installed in the push to open configuration verify switch is turned “ON”.

STEP 3 Gate is trying to close too far. Readjust close limit adjust for gate 1 or gate 2 to the correct stop position.

STEP 4 If time before auto opening cannot be adjusted and occurs in a couple of seconds after closing then the close limit

adjustment of one or both gates is misadjusted. The feature that is causing the gate to open is the current sense
circuit on the control board. The gate is trying to close farther than possible and it has traveled to the full extent of
the linear actuator. Verify that linear actuator harness has no cuts or nicks.

STEP 5 Verify correct installation of the universal actuator bracket. Possible cause is incorrect installation of the gate

bracket or linear actuator bracket. Verify and correct as required.

Gate begins to open or close and stops and reverses after a couple of seconds

STEP 1 This occurs when the sensitivity circuit on the control board senses an obstruction. Verify that the gate is not

obstructed by some object at the point where it reverses. Could also be due to hinges binding or gate contacting
ground.

STEP 2 This is an adjustable feature and the cause could simply be an adjustment of the Gate 1 or Gate 2 sensitivity. Turn

the sensitivity adjustment toward a minimum setting and always set the Gate 1 and Gate 2 adjustment to the same
setting on a single gate installation. In dual gate installation adjust both as necessary.

Transmitter (remote control) will not operate the gate

STEP 1 Remove the J1 connector from the control board and then reconnect, press transmitter button to verify operation.

STEP 2 Open the control box and press the transmitter button to operate the gate, listen closely for a clicking sound

coming from the receiver. Click should be heard when the transmitter button is pressed if transmitter and receiver
programming is correct and they are working correctly a sound should be heard.

STEP 3 If click was not heard verify that “Programming transmitter and Receiver” steps on page 18 have been completed.

STEP 4 If clicking sound was not heard, verify that transmitter battery is good, replace if necessary.

STEP 5 If click was not heard verify that transmitter dip switches were not changed after initial programming on page 18,

if so then reprogram transmitter to receiver following steps on page 18 or set back to original setting recorded on
page 18.

This manual is related to the following products:

RANGERACT