Auto Gate FAQ
Gate arm comes down on car
- Check detector
- If red light is on, reset detector with toggle on face. If red light comes back on check loop.
- Check loop with Ohm meter. If loop measures infinite, replace loop. If it measures low resistance, call factory.
- Check controller
- Look at what type of controller you have and call factory for details on testing controller.
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Gate arm goes up & down by itself
- Adjust limit switch cams by moving them toward limit switch. First the up then the down limit switch.
- Replace broken limit switch.
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Gate flange that holds gate arm is loose
- Replace flange pin.
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Gate arm won't go up
- Try to raise gate manually with auto/manual switch. If this fails, check:
- belt for slipping
- motor - is it turning?
- gear-reducer - internal gear might be broken
- call factory
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Gate has power but nothing happens
- Let motor cool down
- Reset motor overload located at bottom of motor. You should feel it click in.
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Gate arm is stuck in the air
- Check to see if detector is de-tuned. Reset detector with toggle switch on face.
- Take field wires off of vend contact to see if the card reader or loop for example are holding gate in the air.
- Check for limit switch failure
- Check what type of controller you have and call factory
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NOTE: Before calling factory/dealer have the following information available:
- How old is gate, look at model plate on face of gate above door
- What type of controller is in gate
- Location and customer name or name of dealer
