Power wiring (solar panels), Wiring – LiftMaster LA500 Residential / Light Commercial Swing Gate Operator User Manual
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POWER WIRING (SOLAR PANELS)
POWER WIRING (SOLAR PANELS)
WIRING
SOLAR PANELS ARE NOT PROVIDED. SEE ACCESSORIES.
Solar Application requirements:
•
Large Metal Control Box (XLM)
• A minimum of two 10W solar panels (Model SOLPNL10W12V) in series
• A maximum of six 10W solar panels (Model SOLPNL10W12V).
Configuration of three sets of two 10W paralleled panels put in series.
• 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.
NOTE: Input solar power is 24 Vdc at 60 watts maximum.
The solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear of obstructions and
shading for the entire day. The gate operator is not supported in northern
climates where temperatures reach below -4˚F. This is due to cold weather and
a reduced number of hours of sunlight during the winter months. Cycle rate
may vary from solar chart for areas that reach below 32˚F. Solar panels should
be cleaned on a regular basis for best performance to ensure proper operation.
WIRE THE SOLAR PANELS
1
Connect the red wire (+) from one solar panel to the black wire (-) of the
other solar panel.
2
Connect the shorter red wire (+) from the J15 plug (new wire harness)
labeled DC Power to the red wire on one solar panel.
3
Connect the shorter black wire (-) from the J15 plug (new wire harness)
labeled DC Power to the black wire from the other solar panel.
NOT AVAILABLE
NOT AVAILABLE
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
Single Gate
Two 33AH Batteries
required
ACCESSORY
POWER
DRAW (mA)
ZONE 1
(6 Hrs sunlight/
day)
ZONE 2
(4 Hrs Sunlight/
day)
ZONE 3
(2 Hrs Sunlight/
day)
20W SOLAR PANEL
0
118
66
43
50
71
25
N/A
100
30
N/A
N/A
40W SOLAR PANEL
0
283
166
112
50
227
116
66
100
174
69
25
200
76
N/A
N/A
60W SOLAR PANEL
0
300
270
185
50
300
215
134
100
300
162
86
300
116
N/A
N/A
Dual Gates
Two 33AH Batteries
required
ACCESSORY
POWER
DRAW (mA)
ZONE 1
(6 Hrs sunlight/
day)
ZONE 2
(4 Hrs Sunlight/
day)
ZONE 3
(2 Hrs Sunlight/
day)
20W SOLAR PANEL
0
51
28
18
50
31
11
N/A
100
13
N/A
N/A
40W SOLAR PANEL
0
122
71
48
50
98
50
28
100
75
30
11
200
32
N/A
N/A
60W SOLAR PANEL
0
195
116
79
50
169
92
57
100
143
69
37
300
50
N/A
N/A
NUMBER OF CYCLES PER DAY (SOLAR)
Swing Gate Installation (12 ft. 800 lb. gate)
SET OPEN
ET CLO E
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5
10
8
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ON
OPEN
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2
5
ID ES T
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J15
+ -
BATT
- +
DC
POWER
Red
Wire (+)
Red
Wire (+)
Red
Wire (+)
Black Wire (-)
Red Wire (+)
Black
Wire (-)
Black
Wire (-)
Black
Wire (-)
Solar Panels
J15 Plug
(new wire harness Model
LA500SLRHARN)
–
+
–
+
–
+
20W Solar panel
installation
40W Solar panel
installation
60W Solar panel
installation