## Page 1
# Solar Gate Cycles Per Day
Reference Guide
LiftMaster Solar Gate Operators feature a best-in-class power management system that delivers power when needed most to operate the gate while minimizing power consumption at all other times. Power is provided to the gate operator via batteries. The batteries are charged from a solar panel(s) connected to the operator. The number of solar panels required is determined by whether the application is for a single or dual-gate, daily cycle rate, control board current consumption by feature and accessory, and region of the country.
Solar panel(s) must be located in an open area clear of obstructions and shading for the entire day. Snow, heavy fog or heavy rain affect solar panel performance and charge rate. Solar panels should be cleaned regularly to ensure proper operation. LiftMaster Gate Operators utilizing the solar option in cold weather climates where temperatures reach below -32°F (0°C) for more than 2 consecutive weeks require 33Ah batteries in lieu of standard 7Ah batteries. This is due to the effect of cold weather on batteries and a reduced number of hours of sunlight during the winter months. (see back page for details)
> Figure: Cover-page product photographs. LiftMaster solar gate operator models shown and labeled: HCTDCUL; LA500PKGUL; LA412PKGUL, shown with a solar panel; LA400PKGUL; CSW24UL; CSL24UL; RSW12UL; RSL12UL; HDSL24UL; HDSW24UL; INSL24UL; IHSL24UL. LiftMaster logo with “POWERED BY myQ.”
## Page 2
# LA500PKGUL / LA400PKGUL
> Figure: Product photographs of LA500PKGUL and LA400PKGUL gate operators.
Current consumption by control board feature 24V (LA500PKGUL, LA400PKGUL) configurations. Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw.
| Control Board Feature | Current Draw (mA) |
|---|---:|
| Main board with no radios learned | 2.7 |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls learned | +1 |
| MyQ® device or wireless dual-gate learned | +2.4 |
| Expansion board | +11.1 |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +3.8 |
| Monitored Wireless Edge Kit (Model LMWEKITU receiver accepts up to (4) edge transmitters and each transmitter accepts up to (2) wired edges for a total system of (8) Monitored LiftMaster Edges, (1) receiver per gate operator.) | +5.8 |
Note: If the additional features on the expansion board are not used, it may be unplugged to conserve additional power draw (11mA)
### LA500PKGUL — Single Gate Solar Cycles Per Day / Dual-Gate Solar Cycles Per Day
Columns: Zone 1 (6 Hrs Sunlight/Day), Zone 2 (4 Hrs Sunlight/Day), Zone 3 (2 Hrs Sunlight/Day); each zone lists 7Ah batteries / 33Ah batteries.
| Solar Panel | mA | Single Z1 | Single Z2 | Single Z3 | Dual Z1 | Dual Z2 | Dual Z3 |
|---|---:|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10W* | 5 | 52 / 56 | 30 / 33 | 11 / 12 | 22 / 24 | 13 / 14 | 5 / 5 |
| | 15 | 43 / 47 | 23 / 25 | 5 / 6 | 19 / 20 | 10 / 11 | 2 / 3 |
| | 20 | 39 / 43 | 19 / 21 | 3 / 3 | 17 / 19 | 8 / 9 | 1 / 1 |
| | 40 | 24 / 27 | 6 / 8 | [blank] | 10 / 12 | 3 / 3 | [blank] |
| | 60 | 10 / 13 | [blank] | [blank] | 4 / 6 | [blank] | [blank] |
| 20W | 5 | 113 / 132 | 67 / 79 | 27 / 32 | 48 / 57 | 29 / 34 | 12 / 14 |
| | 15 | 103 / 122 | 59 / 70 | 20 / 24 | 44 / 52 | 25 / 30 | 8 / 10 |
| | 20 | 98 / 117 | 54 / 65 | 16 / 21 | 42 / 50 | 23 / 28 | 7 / 9 |
| | 50 | 71 / 88 | 30 / 40 | [blank] / 2 | 30 / 38 | 13 / 17 | [blank] / 1 |
| | 100 | 29 / 45 | [blank] / 5 | [blank] | 13 / 19 | [blank] / 2 | [blank] |
| 40W | 5 | 212 / 299 | 128 / 181 | 53 / 75 | 91 / 129 | 55 / 78 | 23 / 32 |
| | 15 | 201 / 288 | 118 / 170 | 44 / 66 | 86 / 124 | 51 / 73 | 19 / 29 |
| | 20 | 196 / 282 | 113 / 165 | 40 / 62 | 84 / 121 | 49 / 71 | 17 / 27 |
| | 100 | 114 / 194 | 41 / 86 | [blank] / 3 | 49 / 83 | 18 / 37 | [blank] / 1 |
| | 200 | 27 / 93 | [blank] / 7 | [blank] | 11 / 40 | [blank] / 3 | [blank] |
| 60W | 5 | 263 / 300 | 159 / 286 | 66 / 120 | 113 / 203 | 68 / 123 | 28 / 52 |
| | 15 | 252 / 300 | 149 / 275 | 57 / 111 | 108 / 197 | 64 / 118 | 25 / 48 |
| | 20 | 246 / 300 | 143 / 269 | 53 / 106 | 106 / 195 | 62 / 115 | 23 / 45 |
| | 100 | 160 / 300 | 67 / 181 | [blank] / 35 | 69 / 153 | 29 / 78 | [blank] / 15 |
| | 250 | 24 / 187 | [blank] / 39 | [blank] | 10 / 80 | [blank] / 17 | [blank] |
- 10W* Solar Panel — Note: Must use 24V Solar Panel
- 20W Solar Panel — Note: 20W would be (2) 10W 12V panels in series
- 40W Solar Panel — Note: 40W would be (2) 20W 12V panels or (4) 10W 12V panels in series
- 60W Solar Panel — Note: 60W would be (6) 10W 12V panels or (2) 20W 12V & (2) 10W 12V in series
### LA400PKGUL — Single Gate Solar Cycles Per Day / Dual-Gate Solar Cycles Per Day
| Solar Panel | mA | Single Z1 | Single Z2 | Single Z3 | Dual Z1 | Dual Z2 | Dual Z3 |
|---|---:|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10W* | 5 | 81 / 87 | 47 / 51 | 18 / 19 | 35 / 37 | 20 / 22 | 8 / 8 |
| | 15 | 68 / 74 | 36 / 39 | 8 / 10 | 29 / 32 | 15 / 17 | 4 / 4 |
| | 20 | 61 / 68 | 30 / 34 | 4 / 5 | 26 / 29 | 13 / 14 | 2 / 2 |
| | 40 | 37 / 43 | 10 / 13 | [blank] | 16 / 18 | 4 / 5 | [blank] |
| | 60 | 16 / 21 | [blank] | [blank] | 7 / 9 | [blank] | [blank] |
| 20W | 5 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 42 / 50 | 76 / 89 | 45 / 53 | 18 / 21 |
| | 15 | 100 / 100 | 92 / 100 | 31 / 38 | 69 / 82 | 39 / 47 | 13 / 16 |
| | 20 | 100 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 25 / 33 | 66 / 79 | 36 / 44 | 11 / 14 |
| | 50 | 100 / 100 | 47 / 63 | [blank] / 3 | 48 / 59 | 20 / 27 | [blank] / 1 |
| | 100 | 46 / 70 | [blank] / 8 | [blank] | 20 / 30 | [blank] / 3 | [blank] |
| 40W | 5 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 83 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 86 / 100 | 35 / 51 |
| | 15 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 79 / 100 | 30 / 45 |
| | 20 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 63 / 97 | 100 / 100 | 76 / 100 | 27 / 42 |
| | 100 | 100 / 100 | 65 / 100 | [blank] / 5 | 77 / 100 | 28 / 58 | [blank] / 2 |
| | 200 | 42 / 100 | [blank] / 11 | [blank] | 18 / 63 | [blank] / 5 | [blank] |
| 60W | 5 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 44 / 81 |
| | 15 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 38 / 74 |
| | 20 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 83 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 36 / 71 |
| | 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | [blank] / 55 | 100 / 100 | 45 / 100 | [blank] / 24 |
| | 250 | 37 / 100 | [blank] / 61 | [blank] | 16 / 100 | [blank] / 26 | [blank] |
\* Not currently offered in accessory line
\** Numbers above for solar daily cycles are representative of wired dual-gate installation. If your installation is a wireless dual-gate setup use single gate cycle estimate and add in power draw for wireless dual-gate feature.
\*** When installing LMRRUL/LMTBUL heater option refer to install manual for cycles and standby time.
## Page 3
# LA412PKGUL
> Figure: Product photograph of an LA412PKGUL gate operator with solar panel.
Current consumption by control board feature 12V (LA412PKGUL) configurations. Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw.
| Control Board Feature | Current Draw (mA) |
|---|---:|
| Main board with no radios learned | 4.2 |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls learned | +1.5 |
| MyQ® device or wireless dual-gate learned | +3.9 |
| Expansion board | +18.5 |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +6.6 |
| Monitored Wireless Edge Kit (Model LMWEKITU receiver accepts up to (4) edge transmitters and each transmitter accepts up to (2) wired edges for a total system of (8) Monitored LiftMaster Edges, (1) receiver per gate operator.) | +11 |
Note: If the additional features on the expansion board are not used, it may be unplugged to conserve additional power draw (11mA)
### LA412PKGUL — Single Gate Solar Cycles Per Day / Dual-Gate Solar Cycles Per Day
Columns: Zone 1 (6 Hrs Sunlight/Day), Zone 2 (4 Hrs Sunlight/Day), Zone 3 (2 Hrs Sunlight/Day); each zone lists 7Ah batteries / 33Ah battery.
| Solar Panel | mA | Single Z1 | Single Z2 | Single Z3 | Dual Z1 | Dual Z2 | Dual Z3 |
|---|---:|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10W | 6 | 100 / 100 | 82 / 86 | 32 / 34 | 59 / 62 | 35 / 37 | 14 / 15 |
| | 25 | 100 / 100 | 63 / 67 | 17 / 19 | 50 / 53 | 27 / 29 | 7 / 8 |
| | 30 | 100 / 100 | 58 / 63 | 14 / 15 | 48 / 51 | 25 / 27 | 6 / 7 |
| | 50 | 91 / 98 | 40 / 44 | 1 / 2 | 39 / 42 | 17 / 19 | 1 / 1 |
| | 100 | 43 / 49 | 3 / 5 | [blank] | 19 / 21 | 1 / 2 | [blank] |
| 20W | 6 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 73 / 82 | 100 / 100 | 76 / 85 | 31 / 35 |
| | 25 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 55 / 64 | 100 / 100 | 67 / 76 | 24 / 27 |
| | 30 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 51 / 59 | 100 / 100 | 65 / 73 | 22 / 25 |
| | 100 | 100 / 100 | 77 / 95 | [blank] / 3 | 78 / 92 | 33 / 41 | [blank] / 1 |
| | 200 | 75 / 100 | [blank] / 7 | [blank] | 32 / 44 | [blank] / 3 | [blank] |
| 30W | 6 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 47 / 57 |
| | 25 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 39 / 48 |
| | 30 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 37 / 46 |
| | 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 22 / 39 | 100 / 100 | 66 / 86 | 9 / 17 |
| | 200 | 100 / 100 | 51 / 91 | [blank] | 83 / 100 | 22 / 39 | [blank] |
- 20W Solar Panel — Note: (2) 10W 12V panels in parallel or (1) 20W 12V panel
- 30W Solar Panel — Note: 30W would be (3) 10W 12V panels in parallel or (1) 10W & (1) 20W 12V panel in parallel
\* When installing LMRRUL/LMTBUL heater option refer to install manual for cycles and standby time.
The map and daily cycle rate shown are approximations based upon the average solar radiation and the temperature effects on batteries in the given regions. Local geography and weather conditions may require additional solar panels. Solar optimized or wireless accessories are recommended in order to minimize power draw, as added accessories draw power and affect the daily cycle rate. For full details please reference the manual.
> Figure: Map of North America divided into solar zones. Legend: “ZONE 1 (6 HRS/DAY)” in yellow; “ZONE 2 (4 HRS/DAY)” in orange-yellow; “ZONE 3 (2 HRS/DAY)” in orange; “NOT RECOMMENDED” in light blue. Southern U.S. is Zone 1, much of central/northern U.S. and southern Canada is Zone 3, and much of Canada is marked Not Recommended.
## Page 4
# RSW12UL / RSL12UL
> Figure: Product photographs of RSW12UL and RSL12UL gate operators.
Current consumption by control board feature 12V (RSW12UL, RSL12UL) configurations. Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw.
| Control Board Feature | Current Draw (mA) |
|---|---:|
| Main board with no radios learned | 4.2 |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls learned | +1.5 |
| MyQ® device or wireless dual-gate learned | +3.9 |
| Expansion board | +18.5 |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +6.6 |
| Monitored Wireless Edge Kit (Model LMWEKITU receiver accepts up to (4) edge transmitters and each transmitter accepts up to (2) wired edges for a total system of (8) Monitored LiftMaster Edges, (1) receiver per gate operator.) | +11 |
Note: If the additional features on the expansion board are not used, it may be unplugged to conserve additional power draw (11mA)
### RSL12UL — Gate Solar Cycles Per Day
Columns: Zone 1 (6 Hrs Sunlight/Day), Zone 2 (4 Hrs Sunlight/Day), Zone 3 (2 Hrs Sunlight/Day); each zone lists 7Ah battery / Two 7Ah batteries / 33Ah battery.
| Solar Panel | mA | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 10W | 6 | 33 / 36 / 38 | 19 / 22 / 23 | 8 / 9 / 9 |
| | 25 | 27 / 31 / 33 | 15 / 17 / 18 | 4 / 5 / 5 |
| | 30 | 26 / 29 / 31 | 13 / 15 / 17 | 3 / 4 / 4 |
| | 50 | 21 / 24 / 26 | 9 / 11 / 12 | [blank] / 0 / 1 |
| | 100 | 9 / 11 / 13 | [blank] / 1 / 1 | [blank] |
| 20W | 6 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 37 / 47 / 50 | 15 / 19 / 22 |
| | 25 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 32 / 41 / 47 | 11 / 15 / 17 |
| | 30 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 30 / 40 / 45 | 9 / 13 / 16 |
| | 100 | 33 / 48 / 50 | 12 / 20 / 25 | [blank] / [blank] / 1 |
| | 200 | 8 / 20 / 27 | [blank] / [blank] / 2 | [blank] |
| 30W | 6 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 46 / 50 / 50 | 19 / 29 / 35 |
| | 25 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 40 / 50 / 50 | 14 / 24 / 30 |
| | 30 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 39 / 50 / 50 | 13 / 23 / 28 |
| | 100 | 47 / 50 / 50 | 20 / 41 / 50 | [blank] / 6 / 10 |
| | 200 | 19 / 50 / 50 | [blank] / 14 / 24 | [blank] |
- 20W Solar Panel — Note: (2) 10W 12V panels or (1) 20W panel in parallel
- 30W Solar Panel — Note: 30W would be (3) 10W 12V panels in parallel or (1) 10W & (1) 20W 12V panel in parallel
### RSW12UL — Gate Solar Cycles Per Day
| Solar Panel | mA | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 |
|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 10W | 6 | 41 / 46 / 48 | 24 / 27 / 29 | 10 / 11 / 11 |
| | 25 | 34 / 39 / 41 | 18 / 21 / 22 | 5 / 6 / 6 |
| | 30 | 33 / 37 / 39 | 17 / 19 / 21 | 4 / 5 / 5 |
| | 50 | 26 / 30 / 32 | 11 / 13 / 15 | [blank] / 0 / 1 |
| | 100 | 11 / 14 / 16 | [blank] / 1 / 2 | [blank] |
| 20W | 6 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 47 / 50 / 50 | 19 / 24 / 27 |
| | 25 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 40 / 50 / 50 | 13 / 18 / 21 |
| | 30 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 38 / 50 / 50 | 12 / 17 / 20 |
| | 100 | 42 / 50 / 50 | 15 / 26 / 32 | [blank] / [blank] / 1 |
| | 200 | 10 / 25 / 34 | [blank] / [blank] / 2 | [blank] |
| 30W | 6 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 24 / 37 / 44 |
| | 25 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 18 / 30 / 37 |
| | 30 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 49 / 50 / 50 | 16 / 28 / 35 |
| | 100 | 50 / 50 / 50 | 25 / 50 / 50 | [blank] / 7 / 13 |
| | 200 | 24 / 50 / 50 | [blank] / 17 / 30 | [blank] |
- 20W Solar Panel — Note: (2) 10W 12V panels or (1) 20W panel in parallel
- 30W Solar Panel — Note: 30W would be (3) 10W 12V panels in parallel or (1) 10W & (1) 20W 12V panel in parallel
\* When installing LMRRUL/LMTBUL heater option refer to install manual for cycles and standby time.
## Page 5
# CSW24UL / CSL24UL
> Figure: Two black LiftMaster gate operators, one swing-style and one slide-style, shown at upper right. LiftMaster labels are visible.
Current consumption by control board feature 24V (CSW24UL, CSL24UL) configurations. Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw.
| Control Board Feature | Current Draw (mA) |
|---|---:|
| Main board with no radios learned | 2.7 |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls learned | +1 |
| MyQ® device or wireless dual-gate learned | +2.4 |
| Expansion board | +11.1 |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +3.8 |
| Monitored Wireless Edge Kit (Model LMWEKITU receiver accepts up to (4) edge transmitters and each transmitter accepts up to (2) wired edges for a total system of (8) Monitored LiftMaster Edges, (1) receiver per gate operator.) | +5.8 |
Note: If the additional features on the expansion board are not used, it may be unplugged to conserve additional power draw (11mA)
### CSW24UL — GATE SOLAR CYCLES PER DAY
| Solar Panel | Total System Current Draw (mA) | Zone 1 (6 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7Ah batteries | Zone 1 33Ah batteries | Zone 2 (4 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7Ah batteries | Zone 2 33Ah batteries | Zone 3 (2 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7Ah batteries | Zone 3 33Ah batteries |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 10W* Solar Panel<br>Note: Must use 24V Solar Panel | 5 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 12 | — | — |
| | 15 | 16 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| | 20 | 14 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| | 40 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20W Solar Panel<br>Note: 20W would be (2) 10W 12V panels or (1) 20W 12V panel in series | 5 | 41 | 48 | 25 | 29 | — | 12 |
| | 15 | 38 | 45 | 21 | 26 | — | — |
| | 20 | 36 | 43 | 20 | 24 | — | — |
| | 50 | 26 | 32 | 11 | 15 | — | — |
| | 100 | 11 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel<br>Note: 40W would be (4) 10W 12V or (2) 20W 12V panels in series | 5 | 78 | 110 | 47 | 66 | 19 | 28 |
| | 15 | 74 | 106 | 43 | 63 | 16 | 24 |
| | 20 | 72 | 104 | 41 | 61 | 15 | 23 |
| | 100 | 42 | 71 | 15 | 32 | — | — |
| | 200 | — | 34 | — | — | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel<br>Note: (6) 10W 12V or (2) 20W & (2) 10W 12V panels in series | 5 | 97 | 173 | 58 | 105 | 24 | 44 |
| | 15 | 92 | 169 | 54 | 101 | 21 | 41 |
| | 20 | 90 | 166 | 53 | 99 | 19 | 39 |
| | 100 | 59 | 131 | 25 | 67 | — | 13 |
| | 250 | — | 68 | — | 14 | — | — |
### CSL24UL — GATE SOLAR CYCLES PER DAY
| Solar Panel | Total System Current Draw (mA) | Zone 1 (6 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7Ah batteries | Zone 1 33Ah batteries | Zone 2 (4 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7Ah batteries | Zone 2 33Ah batteries | Zone 3 (2 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7Ah batteries | Zone 3 33Ah batteries |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 10W* Solar Panel<br>Note: Must use 24V Solar Panel | 5 | 26 | 28 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| | 15 | 22 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| | 20 | 20 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| | 40 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 4 | — | — |
| | 60 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| 20W Solar Panel<br>Note: 20W would be (2) 10W 12V panels or (1) 20W 12V panel in series | 5 | 57 | 67 | 34 | 40 | 14 | 16 |
| | 15 | 52 | 62 | 30 | 36 | 10 | 12 |
| | 20 | 50 | 60 | 28 | 33 | 8 | 11 |
| | 50 | 36 | 45 | 15 | 20 | — | 1 |
| | 100 | 15 | 23 | — | 3 | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel<br>Note: 40W would be (4) 10W 12V or (2) 20W 12V panels in series | 5 | 108 | 152 | 65 | 92 | 27 | 38 |
| | 15 | 103 | 147 | 60 | 87 | 23 | 34 |
| | 20 | 100 | 144 | 58 | 84 | 21 | 32 |
| | 100 | 58 | 99 | 21 | 44 | — | — |
| | 200 | 14 | 47 | — | 3 | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel<br>Note: (6) 10W 12V or (2) 20W & (2) 10W 12V panels in series | 5 | 134 | 240 | 81 | 146 | 34 | 61 |
| | 15 | 128 | 234 | 76 | 140 | 29 | 56 |
| | 20 | 125 | 231 | 73 | 137 | 27 | 54 |
| | 100 | 82 | 181 | 34 | 92 | — | 18 |
| | 250 | 12 | 95 | — | 20 | — | — |
\* When installing LMRRUL/LMTBUL heater option refer to install manual for cycles and standby time.
## Page 6
# HDSL24UL/HDSW24UL
> Figure: Two black LiftMaster gate operators, one slide-style and one swing-style, shown at upper right. LiftMaster labels are visible.
Current consumption by control board feature 24V (HDSL24UL, HDSW24UL) configurations. Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw.
| Control Board Feature | Current Draw (mA) |
|---|---:|
| Main board with no radios learned | 4.2 |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls learned | +1.5 |
| myQ® device or wireless dual-gate learned | +3.9 |
| Expansion board | +8.7 |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +3.8 |
| Monitored Wireless Edge Kit (Model LMWEKITU receiver accepts up to (4) edge transmitters and each transmitter accepts up to (2) wired edges for a total system of (8) Monitored LiftMaster Edges, (1) receiver per gate operator.) | +5.8 |
| Auxiliary relay board | +11 |
Note: If the additional features on the expansion board and/or auxiliary relay board are not used, they may be unplugged to conserve additional power draw.
### HDSL24UL — GATE SOLAR CYCLES PER DAY
| Solar Panel | Battery current draw (mA) | Zone 1 7Ah | Zone 1 33Ah | Zone 2 7Ah | Zone 2 33Ah | Zone 3 7Ah | Zone 3 33Ah |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 20W Solar Panel | 5 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
| | 20 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
| | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel | 5 | 23 | 32 | 14 | 20 | — | — |
| | 15 | 22 | 31 | 13 | 18 | — | — |
| | 20 | 21 | 31 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| | 100 | 12 | 21 | — | — | — | — |
| | 200 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel | 5 | 28 | 51 | 17 | 31 | — | 13 |
| | 15 | 27 | 50 | 16 | 30 | — | 12 |
| | 20 | 27 | 49 | 16 | 29 | — | 11 |
| | 100 | 17 | 39 | — | 20 | — | — |
| | 250 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — |
### HDSW24UL — GATE SOLAR CYCLES PER DAY
| Solar Panel | Battery current draw (mA) | Zone 1 7Ah | Zone 1 33Ah | Zone 2 7Ah | Zone 2 33Ah | Zone 3 7Ah | Zone 3 33Ah |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 20W Solar Panel | 5 | 14 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| | 15 | 12 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| | 20 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| | 50 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel | 5 | 25 | 36 | 15 | 22 | — | — |
| | 15 | 24 | 35 | 14 | 20 | — | — |
| | 20 | 24 | 34 | 14 | 20 | — | — |
| | 100 | 14 | 23 | — | 10 | — | — |
| | 200 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel | 5 | 32 | 57 | 19 | 34 | — | 14 |
| | 15 | 30 | 55 | 18 | 33 | — | 13 |
| | 20 | 30 | 54 | 17 | 32 | — | 13 |
| | 100 | 19 | 43 | — | 22 | — | — |
| | 250 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — |
## Page 7
# INSL24UL/IHSL24UL
> Figure: Two black LiftMaster control enclosures shown at upper right. LiftMaster labels are visible.
Current consumption by control board feature 24V (IHSL24UL, INSL24UL) configurations. Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw.
All performance metrics are estimates and are subject to change at any time. Actual results will vary due to variables specific to the site.
**Note:** For additional details and specifications on solar usage, please refer to LiftMaster.com
| Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) | |
|---|---:|
| System Voltage | 24V |
| Control board with no radios programmed | 2.7mA |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls programmed | +1 mA |
| myQ® device or wireless dual gate programmed | +2.4 mA |
| Expansion board | +11.1 mA |
| Relay adapter board | +11.1 mA |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +3.8 mA |
| Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total current draw | |
**NOTE:** The use of photoelectric sensor heaters (models LMRRUL and LMTBUL) is **NOT** recommended in solar applications.
### INSL24UL Solar Gate Cycles Per Day — 1,000 lb. gate 20 ft. travel
| Solar Panel | Battery Current Draw (mA) | Zone 1 7Ah | Zone 1 33Ah | Zone 2 7Ah | Zone 2 33Ah | Zone 3 7Ah | Zone 3 33Ah |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 20W Solar Panel | 5 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| | 15 | 18 | 22 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| | 20 | 18 | 21 | — | 12 | — | — |
| | 50 | 13 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel | 5 | 38 | 53 | 23 | 32 | — | 13 |
| | 15 | 36 | 51 | 21 | 30 | — | 12 |
| | 20 | 35 | 50 | 20 | 29 | — | 11 |
| | 100 | 20 | 34 | — | 15 | — | — |
| | 200 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel | 5 | 47 | 84 | 28 | 51 | 12 | 21 |
| | 15 | 45 | 82 | 26 | 49 | 10 | 20 |
| | 20 | 44 | 81 | 26 | 48 | — | 19 |
| | 100 | 29 | 63 | 12 | 32 | — | — |
| | 250 | — | 33 | — | — | — | — |
### IHSL24UL Solar Gate Cycles Per Day — 3,000 lb. gate 20 ft. travel
| Solar Panel | Battery Current Draw (mA) | Zone 1 7Ah | Zone 1 33Ah | Zone 2 7Ah | Zone 2 33Ah | Zone 3 7Ah | Zone 3 33Ah |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 20W Solar Panel | 5 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| | 15 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel | 5 | 18 | 25 | 11 | 15 | — | — |
| | 15 | 17 | 24 | — | 14 | — | — |
| | 20 | 16 | 23 | — | 14 | — | — |
| | 100 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel | 5 | 22 | 39 | 28 | 24 | — | — |
| | 15 | 21 | 38 | 26 | 23 | — | — |
| | 20 | 20 | 38 | 26 | 22 | — | — |
| | 100 | 13 | 30 | 12 | 15 | — | — |
| | 250 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — |
## Page 8
# HCTDCUL
> Figure: Red LiftMaster control enclosure shown at upper right. LiftMaster label is visible.
Add up current draw by feature and accessory to determine total battery current draw.
| CONTROL BOARD FEATURE | CURRENT DRAW (mA) |
|---|---:|
| Main board with no radios learned | 2.7 |
| One or more LiftMaster® remote controls learned | +1 |
| MyQ® device or wireless dual-gate learned | +2.4 |
| Expansion board | +11.1 |
| Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged in to the expansion board) | +3.8 |
### HCTDCUL — SOLAR CYCLES PER DAY
| Solar Panel | Battery Current Draw (mA) | Zone 1 (6 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7 AH Batteries | Zone 2 (4 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7 AH Batteries | Zone 3 (2 Hrs Sunlight/Day) 7 AH Batteries |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 10W* Solar Panel<br>Note: Must Use 24V Solar Panel | 5 | 13 | — | — |
| | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| | 20 | — | — | — |
| | 40 | — | — | — |
| | 60 | — | — | — |
| 20W Solar Panel<br>Note: 20W would be (2) 10W 12V panels in series or (1) 20W 12V Panel | 5 | 29 | 17 | — |
| | 15 | 26 | 15 | — |
| | 20 | 25 | 14 | — |
| | 50 | 18 | — | — |
| | 100 | — | — | — |
| 40W Solar Panel<br>Note: (4) 10W 12V or (2) 20W panels in series | 5 | 56 | 34 | 14 |
| | 15 | 54 | 31 | 12 |
| | 20 | 52 | 30 | 11 |
| | 100 | 32 | 12 | — |
| | 200 | — | — | — |
| 60W Solar Panel<br>Note: (6) 10W 12V or (2) 20W 12V & (2) 10W 12V Panels in series | 5 | 74 | 45 | 19 |
| | 15 | 72 | 42 | 17 |
| | 20 | 70 | 41 | 15 |
| | 100 | 48 | 22 | — |
| | 200 | 13 | — | — |
## Page 9
LiftMaster Solar Gate Operators are engineered to have low idle current draw including radio receiver to maximize battery life and solar performance. It is important to note, the following environmental factors can adversely affect battery performance in solar applications.
- Cold temperature (below 32°F (0°C))
- Snow cover on solar panel
- Reduced hours of sunlight in winter months
In geographic areas that experience cold temperatures below 32°F (0°C) for more than two weeks in addition to any of the factors listed above, the following steps can be taken to ensure best performance:
- Replace the standard 7Ah batteries with 33Ah batteries. (For linear actuators, use the optional XL control box model XLSOLARCONTUL)
- In states adjacent to Canada and Canadian provinces, increase the angle of the solar panels by an additional 15 degrees (60 degrees total). This will optimize the solar panels for the winter months and reduce the buildup of snow and ice on the panels.
Important note: Daily cycle rate and standby time will be reduced by at least 50% when temperatures reach extreme cold temperatures below -4°F (or -20°C) for periods of more than two weeks.
For best performance during the winter months, snow and ice should be removed from the solar panel, moving parts on the gate and gate operator. In addition all snow should be removed from the path of the gate to prevent nuisance reversals.
**Optional Power Supply for Cold Weather Applications**
| Gate Operator | Optional Power Supply |
|---|---|
| LA500PKGUL, LA412PKGUL, LA400PKGUL | XLSOLARCONTUL (2) 33Ah batteries not included) |
| CSW24UL, CSL24UL, HDSL24UL<br>HDSW24UL, IHSL24UL, INSL24UL | (2) 33Ah batteries recommended in lieu of standard 7Ah batteries |
| RSW12UL, RSL12UL | (1) 33Ah batteries recommended in lieu of standard 7Ah batteries |
If heavy amounts of snow are expected over several days, the manual disconnect may be engaged and the gate left open to allow access and snow removal. Once the snow is removed, simply reengage the manual disconnect to resume normal operation.
## Page 10
# Wiring
## Wire the solar panels - 12V Applications
Models: LA412CONTU, LA412VDC, RSL12VDC, RSL12U, RSW12VDC, RSW12U
> Figure: Five 12V solar-panel wiring diagrams. Each shows a control-board terminal area labeled “BATT” and “DC POWER,” an upward arrow from a wiring connector to the control board, black and red wires, wire connectors, plus and minus polarity symbols, and a label “(To Battery(ies)” beside the battery wires.
>
> **10W APPLICATION (IN PARALLEL):** One solar panel labeled “10W.” Black and red leads connect through orange wire connectors to the wiring connector.
>
> **20W APPLICATION (IN PARALLEL):** Two diagrams: one with two solar panels, each labeled “10W”; and one with one solar panel labeled “20W.”
>
> **30W APPLICATION (IN PARALLEL):** Two diagrams: one with three solar panels, each labeled “10W”; and one with one “10W” solar panel and one “20W” solar panel. All solar-panel leads are shown connected in parallel through orange wire connectors.
## Wire the solar panels - 24V Applications
Models: LA400CONTU, LA400VDC, LA500CONTU, LA500VDC, LA500, CSL24VDC, CSL24U, CSW24VDC, CSW24U, HDSL24UL, HDSW24UL, IHSL24UL, INSL24UL (for models CSL24V and CSW24V refer to the wiring instructions provided with the Solar Harness Kit [Model K94-36596]).
Note: refer to installation manual for proper wiring to control board.
> Figure: Four 24V solar-panel wiring diagrams. Each shows a control-board terminal area labeled “BATT” and “DC POWER,” an upward arrow from a wiring connector to the control board, black and red wires, orange wire connectors, plus and minus polarity symbols, and “(To Battery(ies)” beside battery wires. Solar panels are connected in series.
>
> **20W APPLICATION (IN SERIES):** Two solar panels, each labeled “10W,” connected in series.
>
> **40W APPLICATION (IN SERIES):** Two alternative diagrams: four solar panels, each labeled “10W,” connected in series; and two solar panels, each labeled “20W,” connected in series.
>
> **60W APPLICATION (IN SERIES):** Two alternative diagrams: six solar panels, each labeled “10W,” connected in series; and two solar panels labeled “20W” plus two solar panels labeled “10W,” connected in series.
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