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  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 1
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  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 3
    . IMPORTANT NOTE: • BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and fully understand this manual and follow all safety instructions. • DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate operator unless you are an Authorized Service Technician. 1 MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL
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    the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH. • Use the emergency release ONLY when the gate is not moving. • KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner's manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 5
    • Photoelectric Sensors • Screen Mesh • Vertical Posts • Instructional and Precautionary Signage 4. Install the gate operator only when: a. The operator is appropriate for the construction and the usage class of the gate. b. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 6
    83 m) above grade. 1.5 An existing gate latch shall be disabled when a manually operated gate is retrofitted with a powered gate operator. 1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate. 1.7 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 for Exceptions
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 7
    (2) MODEL LA500DCS ONLY Key (2) Key (2) Post Bracket Gate Bracket Junction Box Terminal Block Connector Gate Operator Watertight Connector (2) Extension Cable Connector OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (ORDERED SEPARATELY) Large Metal Control Box (Model LA500CONTXLMDC) Ideal for installations that
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 8
    * 115 degrees Maximum Daily Cycle Rate 300 cycles / day Maximum Duty Cycle Continuous Operating Temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Expansion Board Provided Inherent Entrapment Protection (Type A) Dual - RPM and Current Sense External Entrapment Protection (Type B1 and/or Type B2
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    sides of the gate. (Inside Property) GATE Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 standards (refer to page 4). Gate must fit specifications of operator (refer to specifications). Entrapment Danger Warning Signs CHECK YOUR GATE Gate MUST be level. Gate and gate post MUST be
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 10
    in the back of the manual for more information). All the illustrations on the following pages display a typical Left-Hand Gate installation with a pull-to-open bracket. For Push-to-Open applications refer to the Appendix. SINGLE GATE Control Box Warning Sign Operator Edge Sensors NOTE: One or
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 11
    contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors MUST be mounted across the gate opening and operate during BOTH the open and close cycles. • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may come near a moving gate. • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 12
    (10.2 cm) entrapment protection for this area is required. • While the gate is in the fully open position, the operator needs a clearance of 11-1/4" (28.6 cm) as shown (Figure 2). NOTE: The ideal installation measurements are A = 7-3/4" (19.7 cm) and B = 8-1/2" (21.6 cm). If different measurements
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 13
    . Make sure the trolley does not reach the fully open or fully closed position. NOTE: Extra force may be needed to move the trolley back and forth. Post Bracket Key Release Lever Gate Bracket For dual gate applications, repeat the previous installation steps to install the second operator. 11
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 14
    5 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
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    continued... INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate operator. Mount 1. Open the control box. The control box door may be removed by opening the door 90°. Lift the door from the hinges and set aside until the installation is
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 16
    the unit may be returned to service. • Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding. Operator MUST be properly grounded and connected the GATE 1 terminal on the control board as shown. 7. Tighten the connector nut. If installing one operator, proceed to page 18. If installing two operators, go
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 17
    dual gates will require the installation of two control boxes, one for each operator arm. WIRELESS DUAL GATES INSTALL A SECOND OPERATOR ARM AND CONTROL BOX Install a second operator arm and control box by following installation release the OPEN test button to assign this operator as network
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 18
    STEP 6 continued... DUAL GATES ONLY WIRED DUAL GATES INSTALLATION INSTALL A SECOND OPERATOR ARM Install a second operator arm by following installation steps 1-2. INSTALL THE EXTENSION CABLE AND JUNCTION BOX Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. 1. Trench across
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 19
    Connector Extension Cable Connector Nut Connector Extension Cable (from secondary operator) Primary Operator Secondary Operator 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 LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 20
    gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may come near a moving gate. • Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close gate gate operation in that direction will stop. Sensors for Open Cycle NOTE: If the distance between the open gate
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 21
    entrapment protection for the close direction. When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will open to the full open position and resets the Timer-to-Close. This input will be disregarded during gate opening. CLOSE EDGE (2 Terminals) The CLOSE EDGE input is for edge sensor entrapment
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 22
    INSTALLATION STEP 8 POWER WIRING The standard control box can be wired external receiver use shielded wire for the connections or mount the receiver away from the operator to avoid interference with the operator. OPERATOR POWER SOURCE 120 VAC Wire Gauge 14 350 feet (107 m) Wire Gauge 12 525
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 23
    INSTALLATION in the Appendix, pages 45-49. 1. Turn OFF AC power to the operator at the circuit breaker and unplug the transformer. 2. Run the AC power wires the wires are not pinched. 8. Unplug the J15 plug labeled BATT(-)(+) DC(-)(+) on the control board by squeezing the plug and pulling it from the
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 24
    The operator is now engaged. 3. Fasten warning signs to the gate with cable ties. Warning signs MUST be installed on both sides of the gate and in the limits with a remote control requires a 3-button remote control programmed to OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP. NOTE: The Test Buttons on the control board will
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 25
    Press and release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set. The operator will exit limit setting 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 position and repeat steps
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    any adjustments are made, test the operator: 1. 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 a solid object between the open gate and a rigid structure. Ensure that the gate, the solid object, and the rigid
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    erased before programming any additional remote controls. NOTE: If installing an 86LM to extend the range of the remote controls open only. The Timer-to-Close can be set to close the gate. 1. Press and release the LEARN button (operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will light). 2. Press the OPEN
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    enters learn mode). The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will pair to the operator if it is within range and 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
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 29
    alert system) to indicate if gate is manually tampered with by being pushed off of close limit. Cycle Quantity Feedback Use during servicing only to determine operator cycles. Use during servicing only to determine operator cycles. Fire Dept Open input Typically not required. Connect emergency
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    gate (OPEN, STOP and CLOSE). 10 STATUS LEDs: The STATUS LEDs are diagnostic codes for the operator. See Status LED Chart in the Troubleshooting section. 11 Error Code Display: The error code display will show the operator type, firmware version, and error codes. The operator type will display as "LA
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 31
    the key into the lock. 2. Turn the key counter-clockwise 180°. 3. Turn the release lever counter-clockwise 180°. Operator is in manual mode and the gate can be opened and closed manually. ENGAGE 1. Turn the release lever clockwise 180°. This engages the motor. 2. Turn the key clockwise 180°. This
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    the alarm will sound (up to 5 minutes) and the operator will need to be reset: A. The operator arm or gate is incorrectly installed. B. The gate does not meet specifications. A C. Gate hinges are too tight or broken and the gate is not moving freely. D. The gate is moving and a car pushes the
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 33
    gate to open. • Opens a closing gate and holds open an open gate, if maintained, pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN devices (refer to step 7 of Installation). The vehicle detection devices may be pulsed signal to the operator so the operator is aware of the device. If the operator does not receive the
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 34
    Relay is off when motor is off. NOTE: For AC power install a Siemens S10K30 MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) or equivalent. For DC power install a 1N4005 diode or equivalent. SOLENOID (2 Terminals, N.O. and COM) Normally - open (N.O.) output for solenoid locks Relay activates prior to motor activation and
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    to-Close). BATT: With loss of AC power, gate will remain in present position and operator is powered from batteries. 3 EXIT LOOP FAIL Switch: • When set to OPEN, if the EXIT plug-in loop detector detects a fault, then the gate will open and remain open until fault is cleared. When set to CLOSE, then
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    gate is manually tampered with by being pushed off of Energizes if gate is manually determine the actual cycles that the gate operator has run (in thousands), 000 and 9,999,000 cycles. After servicing, set Aux Relay switches back to turn off. SHADOW INTERUPT EXIT OPEN CLOSE POWER 1 EYE ONLY 2
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    switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition) If maintained, pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN limit. Opens a closing gate and holds open an open gate. G Shadow Loop Input (2 terminals) Loop wire connection for plug-in loop detector when loop is positioned under the
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    , retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH. • Use the manual disconnect release ONLY when the gate is not moving. • KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner's manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 39
    TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. ERROR CODES NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc)
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 40
    open connection in the loop. Loop Error - Failure or missing interrupt loop (SHORT or OPEN - LiftMaster operation. Brownout occurred AC/DC board supply dipped below allowable level. Review power operator. Minimum number of monitored entrapment protection devices (one) not installed. Review
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    TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES continued... Some errors are saved in the error code history and some are not. If an error is not saved it will briefly appear on the error code display as it occurs, then disappear. Code Error 66 67 68 69 Meaning OPEN , check that the operator arm is engaged and
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 42
    TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS STATUS LEDS INPUT OFF POWER ON OFF state blinks per second) GATE OFF MOVING ON The gate is stopped The gate is opening or closing MEDIUM BLINK (1 Operator is in E1 (single blink per second) entrapment) FASTEST BLINK (8 The operator is in E2 (double
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 43
    as necessary. c) Remove arm from gate and move gate manually. Gate must move easily and freely through its entire range, limit-to-limit. Repair gate as needed. Operator does not respond to a wired control/command (example: Open, Close, SBC, etc.) a) Check Open and Close command input LEDs a) Check
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 44
    or replace batteries a) Review Exit loop detector settings. operator. a) Check if AC power is available. If no AC power, then running on batteries and battery voltage must be 23.0 Vdc or higher. Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries On dual-gate system, incorrect gate opens
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 45
    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Relay wiring incorrect c) Defective Expansion board Solar operator not getting enough cycles per day a) Insufficient panel solar panels b) Reduce the accessory power draw by using LiftMaster low power accessories c) Replace batteries d) Relocate the solar
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 46
    TYPES PULL-TO-OPEN Post Install Gate Hinge APPENDIX PUSH-TO-OPEN Column Install Gate Hinge Post Install Gate Hinge Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement (Not provided) Back Steel Plates for Reinforcement (Not provided) Gate Hinge Top View Heavy Steel Plate for Reinforcement (Not provided
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 47
    in an open area clear of obstructions and shading for the entire day. The gate operator is not supported in northern GATE CYCLES ON BATTERY 7AH batteries 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 33AH batteries 2781 2781 2781 2780 2780 2779 2779 2778 2776 2772 2761 2751 2731 DUAL GATE
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    (S) SOLAR USAGE GUIDE APPENDIX SOLAR ZONES 3 NOT AVAILABLE 2 1 3 2 1 NOT AVAILABLE 1 SOLAR GATE CYCLES PER DAY (SINGLE GATE) BATTERY CURRENT 187 159 286 149 275 143 269 67 181 n/a 39 SOLAR GATE CYCLES PER DAY (DUAL GATE) BATTERY CURRENT DRAW (mA) ZONE 1 (6 Hrs sunlight/day)
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 49
    kept as short as possible. The solar panel(s) can be located up to 100 feet (30.48 m) from the operator using #16 AWG wire in any direction, including elevating it. • DO NOT install solar panel near potential shading or obstructions that will block the panel during any part of the day. • To
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 50
    20W Solar panel installation 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
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 51
    small spark when plugging the J15 plug into the board. Large Metal Control Box for Solar Applications (Model XLSOLARCONTDC) J15 Input J15 + BATT - + DC POWER J15 + BATT - + DC POWER Battery Tray J15 Input J15 Plug (new wire harness Model K94-37236) Red Wire (+) - + Black Wire (-) -+ 49
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 52
    . INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each operator. The gate MUST be attached to the operator before setting the limits and force. Ensure the gate is closed. 1. Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 53
    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. Main Board
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 54
    K76-34771 K94-37236 K94-36274-1 K10-36183 APOW3 Outlet Solar 33AH Battery Harness 7AH Battery Harness 33AH Battery Tray Transformer GATE OPERATOR ARM ITEM PART NUMBER 11 LA500 12 KSWG-0623 13 41ASWG-0119 14 Q230 15 Q232 16 K94-36591 NOT SHOWN K77-36389 DESCRIPTION Primary Arm Rear
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 55
    and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY Attach to Outlet Metal Chassis With a Single Screw EXPANSION BOARD POWER TO MAIN BOARD OPEN CLOSE 1 EYE ONLY 2 EYE/ EDGE 3 EYE/ EDGE COM SBC OPN
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    Field Wiring EXPANSION BOARD POWER TO MAIN BOARD OPEN CLOSE 1 EYE ONLY 2 EYE/ EDGE 3 EYE/ EDGE COM SBC OPN CLS STP COM To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: • Replace ONLY
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 57
    box. LiftMaster low power accessory. Model LD7LP VEHICLE SENSING PROBE The vehicle sensing probe is buried in the ground and can detect a car as it approaches and will then open the gate. Model CP3 SOLAR PANEL KIT - 10 WATT This kit is to replace or add a solar panel to the operator application
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 58
    . Two identical 12 Vdc batteries are required for each gate operator. Do not mix 7AH and 33AH batteries within a gate operator. 7AH BATTERIES Standard 7 AMP-Hour Battery, 12 Vdc, to replace original batteries provided with operator. Reuse existing harnesses. Model 29-NP712 33AH BATTERIES Upgrade
  • LiftMaster LA500DC | LA500DC Owner's Manual - Page 59
    of purchase [and that the LA500DC is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase]. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing. Failure to
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