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> Figure: Mighty Mule logo with mule illustration. Title: **EXIT WAND** — **Installation Manual**. Drawing shows a driveway gate, gate opener control box, buried wand sensor with concentric detection-range rings, cable leading to the control box, and a vehicle approaching the sensor.
> Figure: Warning box with warning icons.
> **WARNING**
> When an EXIT WAND is in use, the automatic gate opener could be activated by a child on a bicycle or other metal play equipment. This Product is not recommended for applications exposed to children.
### Parts Identification:
> Figure: Parts illustration showing:
> - SENSOR with 50, 100 or 150 feet of Direct Burial Cable
> - Warning Signs (2), reading:
> **WARNING**
> **GATE OPENING SENSOR IN USE**
> The Automatic Gate Opener is activated when a vehicle comes within range of the sensor buried along side the driveway and could possibly be activated by a child on a bicycle, tricycle or other metal play equipment.
> - Wire Clamp
> - Wire Nuts (2)
> - Ty-Wraps (4)
> - Battery Connection Wires (2)
> - Double Spade Connectors (2)
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# INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
> Figure: Side-view driveway and gate installation diagram. Labels and dimensions:
> - Gate Opener Control Box
> - Open Gate Outside Sensor Range
> - Minimum of 25 feet
> - PVC conduit in ground and up to control box recommended
> - SENSOR: 2 feet from driveway edge and 1 foot in ground
> - 12”
> - 24”
> - Sensor cable runs underground from sensor to control box.
- The SENSOR is designed to detect iron-based metal **in motion**.
- The SENSOR’s ability to detect iron-based metal objects is based on the mass, velocity and proximity of the object to the sensor.
**EXAMPLE** - A child’s bicycle moving at 2 mph @ 1’ from the sensor has a similar effect as a car moving at 2 mph @ 6’ from the sensor.
- The SENSOR must be stationary to function properly.
> Figure: Top-view driveway installation diagram. Labels and dimensions:
> - RANGE: 12 ft. radius (max)
> - SENSOR: 2 ft. from Driveway (max) and 12 in. deep
> - 25 ft. from gate (min)
> - Open Gate Outside Sensor Range
> - Driveway
> - Gate Opener Control Box
> - (allow 5 ft. for wiring to Control Box)
> - Concentric circles indicate sensor range; arrows indicate sensor placement and distance from gate.
# WIRING THE WAND
1. Obtain the instruction manual for the gate opener.
2. Locate the control terminals (2) that will **ONLY OPEN** the gate.
3. Verify that the above inputs when shorted (a small wire connecting the 2 terminals) will do all of the following:
- **OPEN** the gate if the gate is idle.
- **STOP** and then **OPEN** the gate if gate is closing.
- **DO NOTHING** if the gate is opening.
> Figure: Wand wiring diagram. A cable contains:
> - BLACK and BLUE wires: **RELAY OUTPUT**, connected to **TO OPEN ONLY INPUT OF GATE OPENER CONTROL**
> - RED wire: positive (+) **POWER INPUT = 11-30 Vdc or 8-26 Vac**
> - YELLOW wire and Braided Ground: negative (–) power input
>
> Text: “Normally open relay contacts, closes for 2 seconds when moving vehicle is detected.”
> Figure: Important warning box with warning icon.
> **IMPORTANT**
> DO NOT CONNECT THE POWER INPUT WIRES TO THE POWER SOURCE (i.e. 12 V battery) UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
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# TURN GATE OPENER OFF
4. Connect the **BLACK** to the terminal labeled **COMMON**, and the **BLUE** wire to terminal in **STEP 3** to open gate. See wiring diagrams to the right for guidance on wiring the sensor to your gate opener’s control board.
5. Connect the **POWER INPUT** wires from the Exit Wand Sensor (if **not** already connected to a terminal on the board).
- Connect the **YELLOW** and **BRAIDED GROUND** wires to the **(–) NEGATIVE** side of power source (i.e. battery).
- Connect the **RED** wire to the **(+) POSITIVE** side of power source (i.e. battery).
> Figure: Battery connection diagram. Labels:
> - Battery Cable RED (+)
> - Battery Cable BLACK (–)
> - Double Spade Connectors included with SENSOR
> - RED wire from SENSOR Cable
> - YELLOW wire from SENSOR CABLE
> - BRAIDED GROUND from SENSOR Cable
> - RED BATTERY CONNECTION WIRE with Spade Connector included with SENSOR
> - BLACK BATTERY CONNECTION WIRE with Spade Connector included with SENSOR
>
> Arrows show RED sensor wire connected to the RED battery connection wire and positive battery cable; YELLOW and BRAIDED GROUND sensor wires connected to the BLACK battery connection wire and negative battery cable.
> Figure: Important warning box with warning icon.
> **IMPORTANT**
> WHEN THE WAND IS FIRST POWERED UP IT MUST BE UNDISTURBED FOR 60 SECONDS TO PERFORM THE SELF TEST AND CALIBRATIONS. BEFORE POWERING THE WAND MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO MOVING METAL OBJECTS OR MOVING VEHICLES WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE WAND
6. Turn opener **ON** and **TEST**.
# WIRING DIAGRAM EXAMPLES
**NOTE: Power Input Connections Not Shown.**
(See gate instruction manual for complete instructions)
> Figure: Control-board wiring example with terminals labeled AUX V+, AUX V–, CHGR, NO, NC, LOCK+, LOCK–, COM, COMMON, CYCLE, SAFETY, EXIT, SHADOW, CLOSE EDGE, OPEN EDGE. Instructions:
> - Connect the **RED** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **AUX V+** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **YELLOW** wire and **BRAIDED GROUND** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **AUX V–** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **BLACK** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to one of the **COMMON** terminals on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **BLUE** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **EXIT** terminal on the opener control board.
> Figure: Control-board wiring example with terminal labels H AUX OUT, L AUX OUT, 18VAC/SOLAR, RECEIVER, ALM, RCVR., COM, GRN, BLK, RED, CYCLE, SAFETY, EXIT, SHADOW, COM, OPEN EDGE, CLOSE EDGE, CONTROL INPUTS. Instructions:
> - Connect the **RED** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **H AUX OUT** terminal on the opener board.
> - Connect the **BLUE** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **EXIT** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **BLACK** wire, **YELLOW** wire and **BRAIDED GROUND** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to one of the **COMMON** terminals on the opener control board.
> Figure: Control-board wiring example with terminals labeled SFTY., EXIT, CYCLE, EDGE, SENSOR, COMMON, LOCK+, LOCK–, WHT, GRN, RED, BLK, FIRST OPR., SECOND OPR., 14 VAC OR SOLAR. Instructions:
> - Connect the **BLUE** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **EXIT** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **RED** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **LOCK+** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **BLACK** wire, **YELLOW** wire and **BRAIDED GROUND** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to one of the **COMMON** terminals on the opener control board.
> Figure: Control-board wiring example with terminals labeled CONTROL INPUTS, COM, COM, CYCL, SAFETY, EXIT, OPEN/CLOSE EDGE, SHADOW, AUX PWR., GRN, BLK, RED, RECEIVER, ALM. Instructions:
> - Connect the **BLUE** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **EXIT** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **BLACK** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to one of the **COMMON** terminals on the opener control board.
> - See the diagram to the left for battery connection instructions for the RED, YELLOW AND BRAIDED GROUND wires.
> Figure: Control-board wiring example with terminals labeled POWER, CHGR, CHGR, COM, SAFETY, EXIT, CYCLE, EDGE, COM, LOCK+, LOCK–. Instructions:
> - Connect the **BLUE** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **EXIT** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **RED** wire from the **SENSOR CABLE** to the **LOCK+** terminal on the opener control board.
> - Connect the **BLACK** wire, **YELLOW** wire and **BRAIDED GROUND** wire to one of the **COMMON** terminals on the opener control board.
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# TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Power Supply: 8-26 Vac - 11-30 Vdc
- Current consumption 3 mA. typical
- Relay rating: 1 amp max, 30 Vdc
- Relay Pulse Time: 2 seconds
- Operating Temperature: 25°F (-4°C) to 125°F (69°C), or battery operating temperature
- Dimensions: 1¾” (44.5 mm) diameter x 16½” (42cm) long
# TROUBLESHOOTING: *Make sure all connections are correct*
- Disconnect the power (battery) to the WAND.
- Reconnect the power to the WAND and make sure that no metal object or vehicle is moving around the WAND for 60 seconds while it is calibrating.
- Test the WAND to verify that it is working properly.
> Figure: Warning icon beside text:
> This product and any accessory you purchase should only be installed on a gate opener that meets the current safety standard, UL325. If you have a gate opener that is not listed with the current standard please contact NSC sales department for consultation on a gate opener that can meet your specific needs.
# Conversion Chart
### Converting Metric Units to English Equivalents
| When You Know | Multiply by | To Find | Symbol |
|---|---:|---|---|
| Centimeters | 0.3937 | Inches | in. ( “) |
| Meters | 3.2808 | Feet | ft. ( ‘) |
| Kilograms | 2.2046 | Pounds | lb. (#) |
### Converting English Units to Metric Equivalents
| When You Know | Multiply by | To Find | Symbol |
|---|---:|---|---|
| Inches | 2.5400 | Centimeters | cm |
| Feet | 0.3048 | Meters | m |
| Pounds | 0.4535 | Kilograms | kg |
### Converting Temperature
| When You Know | Multiply by | To Find | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| deg. Celsius | (ºC x 1.8) + 32 | deg. Fahrenheit | ºF |
| deg. Fahrenheit | (ºF-32) ÷ 1.8 | deg. Celsius | ºC |
# LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Nortek Security & Control, LLC (NSC), accessories are warranted by the manufacturer against defects in materials and manufacturer workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase, provided the recommended installation procedures have been followed.
In the case of product failure due to defective material or manufacturer workmanship within the one (1) year warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced (at the manufacturer’s option) at no charge to the customer, if returned freight prepaid to NSC, 5919 Sea Otter Place, Carlsbad, CA. 92010. IMPORTANT: Call (800) 543-1236 for a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number before returning accessory to factory. Products received at the factory without an RGA number will not be accepted. Replacement or repaired parts are covered by this warranty for the remainder of the one (1) year warranty period or six (6) months, whichever is greater.
NSC will pay the shipping charges (equal to United Parcel Service GROUND rate) for return to the owner of items repaired under warranty.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any charges or damages incurred in the removal of the defective parts for repair, or for the reinstallation of those parts after repair. This warranty shall be considered void if damage to the product(s) was due to improper installation or use, connection to an improper power source, or if damage was caused by electrical power surge or lightning, wind, fire, flood, insects or other natural agent.
After the one (1) year warranty period, NSC will make any necessary repairs for a nominal fee. Call NSC at (800) 543-1236 for more information. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. **NOTE: Verification of the warranty period requires copies of receipts or other proof of purchase. Please retain these records.**
> Figure: Mighty Mule logo with mule illustration; Nortek Control logo.
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5919 Sea Otter Place, Carlsbad, CA, 92010
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