LiftMaster LA500UL Installation Manual
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- LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 1
model is intended for use in Class I, II, III and IV vehicular swing gate applications. • Visit LiftMaster.com to locate a professional installing dealer in your area. • This gate operator is compatible with myQ® and Security+ 2.0® accessories. Access installation and technical support guides - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 2
25 Remote Controls (Not Provided 25 LiftMaster Internet Gateway (Not Provided 26 Erase All Codes 26 Erase Limits 26 To Remove and Erase Monitored Entrapment Protection Devices...........26 OPERATION 27 Gate Operator Setup Examples 27 Control Board Overview 28 Manual Release 29 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 3
AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. l NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. l ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. l Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 4
closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas. 7. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. 8. Permanently mounted access controls intended for users to activate, must be - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 5
not to create an entrapment area between the gate and the supporting gate is detached from the supporting hardware. structure or other fixed object when the gate moves toward the fully open position, subject to the provisions in 3.1.1.1 and 3.1.1.2 1.3 Gates shall have smooth bottom edges, with - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 6
bag Optional Accessories (not provided) Large Metal Control Box (Model LA500CONTXLMUL) Ideal for installations that require additional room in the control box (batteries not included). Large Metal Control Box for Solar Applications (Model XLSOLARCONTUL) Required for solar installations (batteries - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 7
up to 2 close entrapment protection devices and 1 open entrapment protection device. Expansion board - up to 3 entrapment protection devices configurable to either close or open direction and up to 4 edge sensors using wireless edge sensor kit model LMWEKITU. *Travel time and range are affected by - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 8
stay open when vehicles are obstructing the gate path. Suggested for vehicles 14 feet (4.27 m) or longer. Vehicle loops are not required but are recommended. Before installing your Access Control Device(s) be sure to complete a site survey and determine the best device for your site needs. Safety - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 9
to sprinklers or any area that may expose the bottom of operator to water. l DO NOT install on uphill or downhill gates. l DO NOT install on ANY pedestrian passageways, doorways, or gates. l DO NOT over-bend the operator cable. Doing this will cause the wires to eventually break. l DO NOT weld the - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 10
than 18" (45.7 cm). DIMENSION CHART If your application is Push-to-Open, refer to the illustrations in the Appendix. The measurements shown below are typical this area is required. l While the gate is in the fully open position, the operator needs a clearance of 11-1/4" (28.6 cm) as shown (Figure - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 11
180 degrees counterclockwise. The operator is now in manual mode. 2. Position the operator on the brackets and make sure the operator bottom of the gate bracket, then turn the nut a half turn, making sure not to overtighten. Make sure the trolley does not reach the fully open or fully closed - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 12
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. NOTE: The expansion board DOES NOT need to be removed for a wall or column mount installation. 1. Remove the screws and open the control box. 2. Disconnect the - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 13
level. NOTE: The Large Metal Solar Control Box (Model XLSOLARCONTUL) does not have the electrical outlets or the expansion board shown in the images. Wall or Column Mount Wall or Column Mount 1. Open the control box. The control box door may be removed by opening the door 90°. Lift the door from - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 14
cleared and secured, at that time the unit may be returned to service. l ALL power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well white, red to red, etc.). 6. Plug the connector into the GATE 1 terminal on the control board as shown. 7. Tighten the connector nut. If installing one operator, - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 15
gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. Wireless dual gates will require the installation of two control operator. The yellow NETWORK LED will light. 4. Press and release the OPEN test button to assign this operator as network primary. 5. Press and - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 16
, contact local underground utility locating companies. 1. Trench across driveway to bury the extension cable. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. 2. Open the junction box by removing screws (4) and set aside. 3. Select holes to be used for mounting and knock out using a screwdriver and - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 17
white, red to red, etc.). 6. Plug the connector into the GATE 2 terminal on the control board as shown. 7. Tighten the connector nut. Set the bipart delay (single control box): Occasionally in dual gate installations, one gate will need to open first and close second. This would happen if there was - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 18
the open and close gate cycles. l LiftMaster monitored external entrapment protection devices MUST be used with LiftMaster operators to meet UL325 requirements, see Accessories. l Test ALL entrapment protection devices after completing installation of the operator. For testing instructions, refer - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 19
entrapment protection device manual for more board. Control Board CLOSES EYES/INTERRUPT (2 Terminals) The CLOSE EYES/INTERRUPT input is for photoelectric sensor entrapment protection for the close direction. When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will open to the full open - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 20
HOT using a wire nut. 8. Replace the toroid assembly and tighten the four screws. Ensure the wires are not pinched. 9. Plug the J15 plug into the control board. The control board will power up. NOTE: You may see a small spark when plugging the J15 plug into the - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 21
panels with the Large Metal Control Box (Model XLSOLARCONTUL) skip the steps below and refer to the Solar Panels section in the Appendix. 1. Unplug the J15 plug labeled BATT(-)(+) DC(-)(+) on the control board by squeezing the plug and pulling it from the control board. 2. Turn off the AC power - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 22
where the gate will stop in the open and close position. The electronic controls sense the amount of force required to open and close the gate. The force is adjusted automatically when you program the limits but should be fine tuned using the REVERSAL FORCE dial on the control board (refer to - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 23
mode.* 7. Cycle the gate open and close using the TEST BUTTONS. This automatically sets the force. 8. For dual gates set the Gate switch to the 2 exit limit setting mode. * Dual Gates ONLY: When the limits are set on the secondary gate first the control board will not exit the limit setting mode - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 24
DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. The Open and close the gate with the TEST BUTTONS, ensuring that the gate is stopping at the proper open and close limit positions. 2. Place an object between the open gate - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 25
Single button as OPEN only Program a single button on the remote control for open only. The Timer-to-Close can be set to close the gate. 1. Press and energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 26
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 Gateway app. Erase All Codes 1. Press and release the LEARN button (operator - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 27
to OFF. Normal gate Normally set to OFF. Normal gate Normally set to OFF. Normal gate Set to ON, so that gate closes close (timer or control). close (timer or control). close (timer or control). immediately after vehicle passes CLOSE EYES/Interrupt loop. AC Fail Open switch setting Normally - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 28
to 180 seconds, 0 seconds is OFF. NOTE: Any radio command, single button control, or CLOSE command on the control board prior to the TTC expiring will close the gate. The TTC is reset by any signals from the open controls, loops, close edges, and close photoelectric sensors (IR's). 8 REVERSAL FORCE - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 29
Operator is in manual mode and the gate can be opened and closed manually. The lock relay gate is in open position to disable the Timer-to-Close. The gate will stay in the open position. To restart the Timer-to-Close either press the reset button or activate the gate with a programmed remote control - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 30
button will open the gate. During the open cycle another activation of the remote control will stop the gate and the next activation of the remote control will close the gate. When the gate is in the open position, activation of the remote control button will close the gate. If the remote control is - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 31
External control devices EXIT (2 Terminals) This input is a soft open gate to open. l Opens a closing gate and holds open an open gate, if maintained, pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN gate. l Holds open gate at open limit l Stops and reverses a closing gate to open limit l Pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 32
activation and during motor run. Relay is off when motor is off. Miscellaneous wiring Single button control (SBC) (2 Terminals) Gate command sequence - Open, Stop, Close, Stop,... Soft open (maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition). Fire department - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 33
will flash in sequence until 3. EXIT FAIL switch: the main control board firmware revision is displayed. When the When set to OPEN, if the EXIT plug-in loop detector (Model LOOPDETLM) detects a fault, then the gate will open and remain open until fault is cleared. When set to CLOSE, then plug-in - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 34
gate is manually tampered with by being pushed off of close limit. For an additional audible or visual display, connect an external buzzer or light (low voltage). The 1, 2, and 3 LEDs will blink out the cycle count (cycle count is stored on the control board cycles. After servicing, set Aux Relay - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 35
does not reset alarm condition) If maintained, pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN limit. Opens a closing gate and holds open an open gate. 5 Close Input (& common) (3-Button Close command - closes an open gate. Control Station, 4 terminals total) Soft close (maintained switch does not override external - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 36
off AC power to the control board and DOES NOT turn off battery power. ALWAYS disconnect the batteries to service the operator. DESCRIPTION TASK CHECK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY Entrapment Protection Devices Warning Signs Manual Release Gate Accessories Electrical Mounting Hardware Operator Batteries - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 37
power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. Diagnostic Codes NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 38
re-learn the second operator. Review monitored entrapment protection device connections. This swing gate operator will operate only after installation of a minimum of one external safety device in either the open or close direction. Check wired input on main control board; check for alignment or - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 39
TROUBLESHOOTING Code 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 80 81 82 83 84 91 92 93 94 99 Meaning Wireless edge triggered CLOSE EYE/INTERRUPT triggered, causing reversal, preventing close, or resetting TTC CLOSE EDGE triggered, causing reversal, NO preventing close, or canceling TTC OPEN on main control board IF an - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 40
TROUBLESHOOTING Control Board LEDs INPUT POWER BATT CHARGING TIMER STATUS LEDS OFF FASTEST BLINK (8 The timer is canceled blinks per second) GATE MOVING OFF ON MEDIUM BLINK (1 blink per second) The gate is stopped The gate is opening or closing Operator is in E1 (single entrapment) FASTEST - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 41
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM Operator does not run and diagnostic display not on. Control board powers up, but motor does not run. Arm moves, but cannot set correct limits. POSSIBLE CAUSES a. No power to control board b. Open fuse c. If on battery power only, low or dead - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 42
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Gate opens, but will not close with transmitter or Timer-to-Close. Gate closes, but will not open. Exit loop activation does not cause gate to open. Interrupt loop does not cause gate to stop and reverse. Shadow loop does not keep gate at open limit. Obstruction in gate's - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 43
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Expansion board function not controlling gate. Maglock not working correctly. POSSIBLE CAUSES a. Defective main board to expansionboard wiring b. Incorrect input wiring to expansion board c. Defective expansion board or defective main board a. Maglock wired incorrectly - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 44
Installation Types APPENDIX Step 1 Position the Brackets If your application is Push-to-Open, refer to the illustrations for the correct dimensions for step 1. 44 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 45
Model A12330SGLPK) l Solar Battery Harness (Model K94-37236) l Battery Tray (Model K10-36183) 7AH Battery Requirements: l Standard Control Box for Solar Applications (Model require additional solar panels. Solar powered gate operator installations are not supported in northern climates due to cold - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 46
APPENDIX Solar usage guide Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) System voltage Main board with no radios programmed One or more LiftMaster® remote controls programmed myQ® device or wireless dual gate programmed Expansion board Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 47
sits lower in the sky. Installation Solar panel(s) MUST be installed facing south. Use a compass to determine direction. Below are general instructions for installing the solar panel(s). Your installation may vary slightly depending on the solar panel purchased. 1. Position the mounting bracket on - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 48
APPENDIX Wire the Batteries Solar panel applications require the Solar Harness Kit model K94-37236 (see Accessories). Wire the solar panels 48 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 49
CLOSE button on the remote control again to set the close limit. 8. Cycle the gate open and close. This automatically sets the force. When limits are set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode. Refer to the Adjustment section and follow the instructions for Fine Tune the - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 50
relays used to determine the order in which more than one control device operates across an opening. For example, where a swing gate and a barrier gate are both used, the swing gate may be set to open all the way before the barrier gate activates. An example of SAMS wiring is shown below. 50 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 51
Transformer 10 29-NP712 Single Battery NOT SHOWN K77-36541 Antenna LA500CONTUL Standard Plastic Control Box (with control board) K94-36274-2 J15 Harness K94-36274-2 Wire harness between main control board and expansion board XLSOLARCONTUL Solar box for LA412U, LA400, LA500U LARGE METAL - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 52
Standard Control Box To protect against fire and electrocution: l DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. WIRING DIAGRAM 52 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 53
WIRING DIAGRAM Large Metal Control Box To protect against fire and electrocution: l DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. 53 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 54
monitored edge (82 ft. roll) Model L50 Large profile ends kit (10 pair) Model L50E Small profile monitored edge (82 ft. roll) Model S50 Small profile ends kit (10 pair) Model S50E Remote controls LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your application needs. Single - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 55
into existing control board. Model LOOPDETLM Warning sign Model 40-39235 Loop Detector Low power loop detectors mounted and wired separately inside control box. LiftMaster low power accessory. Model LD7LP PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET Used to allow the gate operator to push the gate open. Model 50-19503 - LiftMaster LA500UL | Installation Manual - Page 56
this product. Then send this product, pre-paid and insured, to our service center for warranty repair. You will be advised of shipping instructions when you call. Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof-of-purchase receipt with any product returned for warranty repair
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