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Chamberlain LA500U User Manual

Chamberlain LA500U
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LiftMaster
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-1196
LA500U
LA400U
LA412U
CSW24U
CSL24U
RSL12U
RSW12U
CSW200U
SL3000U
SL585U
SL595U
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Models
for 2016 UL 325 Compliant Gate Operators
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Chamberlain LA500U Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSwing Gate Opener
Power Supply120V AC
Motor TypeDC Motor
Max Gate Length16 ft
Operating Temperature-4°F to 122°F
Remote ControlIncluded
Safety FeaturesSafety reversing, obstruction sensing

Summary

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

2016 UL 325 COMPLIANT GATE OPERATORS

New UL 325 standards for gate operators and required external sensors.

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

USING A MULTIMETER

Using a multimeter for continuity and voltage checks in gate operator diagnostics.

TRANSFORMER FUNCTION AND TYPES

Understanding transformer function, types, and calculating power draw for gate operators.

RELAY OPERATION AND SETTINGS

Explanation of relays, expansion board settings, and wiring for gate operators.

CAPACITOR TESTING (AC OPERATORS)

Troubleshooting symptoms and testing procedures for AC operator capacitors.

DC MOTOR DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnosing and testing DC motors that are not running in gate operators.

AC MOTOR DIAGNOSTICS

Troubleshooting AC motors, including resistance checks for various models.

MEMORY ERASURE PROCEDURES

Procedures for erasing remote controls, entrapment devices, limits, and handing.

DIAGNOSTIC CODES

VIEWING AND SCROLLING CODES

Instructions on how to view, scroll, and interpret diagnostic codes on the operator display.

RESETTING CODE HISTORY

Procedure for clearing the diagnostic code history on the operator.

SOLAR SYSTEMS

SOLAR TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing and resolving issues when the solar panel is not charging the battery.

SOLAR APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Information on solar zones and requirements for 12V and 24V applications.

POWER SYSTEMS

CSW200U/SL3000U POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power issues for CSW200U and SL3000U gate operator models.

SL585U/SL595U (SINGLE PHASE) POWER

Troubleshooting power issues for SL585U/SL595U (single phase) gate operators.

SL585U/SL595U (THREE PHASE) POWER

Troubleshooting power issues for SL585U/SL595U (three phase) gate operators.

LA412U POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power issues for the LA412U gate operator model.

LA400U POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power issues for the LA400U gate operator model.

LA500U POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power issues for the LA500U gate operator model.

CSL24U/CSW24U POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power issues for CSL24U and CSW24U gate operator models.

RSL12U/RSW12U POWER ISSUES

Troubleshooting power issues for RSL12U and RSW12U gate operator models.

MYQ® CONNECTIVITY

MYQ® FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common questions about activating and using the MyQ system and its components.

MYQ® CONNECTION TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing and resolving connection issues with the Internet Gateway and MyQ.

MYQ® ACCOUNT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

Issues with MyQ accounts, device registration, and common error code resolutions.

INCOMPATIBLE NETWORK HARDWARE

Lists of incompatible routers/switches and SonicWALL firewall config for MyQ.

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