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Electric gates - disable automatic open

  • 19-12-2021 5:18pm
    #1
    Dutch Roll
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭


    Hello. Is it possible to easily disable the automatic vehicle opening function on my electric gates with the Proteco Q60A/R controller fitted? I can access the controller board inside the control box.

    The gate is opening when the kids ride their bikes up to it which I want to avoid. Thanks.



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  • #2
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭meercat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058223539/electric-gates-disable-automatic-open

    what are you using to open the gate automatically. Just disconnect the power to the photocells/ underground loop


    dont disconnect in the controller. Disconnect at the sensor itself



  • #3
    Dutch Roll
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭Dutch Roll


    Thanks. I'm guessing it's something underground as there is a rectangular mark in the tarmac. There is a photocell/beam to keep the gate open, and I also don't want to lose the normal keypad entry method if possible. Just not sure what to disconnect, was hoping someone here would know.



  • #4
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭meercat


    Impossible to tell from here but it’ll be a wire connected to terminals 1 or 7. Most likely number 1. I don’t advise anyone that’s not competent disconnecting from the panel though as I’d be concerned that something else would also be connected to the same terminal. ie a keypad at gate or an intercom push button in the house. So in effect there could be 3 cables connected (one of which is the underground loop)

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  • #5
    Dutch Roll
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭Dutch Roll


    Ok lovely stuff thanks. I seem to remember a mess of wires connected into the controller board at different points, that must be what you said with multiple things connected to a single terminal.

    I'll disconnect each one in turn and identify it that way. Thanks.



  • #6
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭meercat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118348300#Comment_118348300

    Take a photo before you start.(to help identify cables in case you run into difficulties)



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  • #7
    Dutch Roll
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭Dutch Roll


    You should have seen the rats nest of wires that greeted me upon opening the weatherproof box...whoever did the original install should be ashamed...

    Anyway, got this sorted today, thanks for the advice!



  • #8
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭meercat


    great stuff


    Yeah that’s why I’d never advise anyone to open it up

    one pull of a wrong cable makes it a nightmare to sort out


    did you sort it yourself btw



  • #9
    Dutch Roll
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭Dutch Roll


    Yea just plugged out wires from position 1 till I found the correct one. Got it on the 2nd go, I got the intercom first.

    Hopefully never have to open that box again!



  • #10
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭meercat


    Great stuff. You can reconnect it when the kids get bigger



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