DKS 6500 Series User Manual (English)

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Amber ShahAug 18, 2025
Why DKS 6500 operator will not run, but the power LED is ON?
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  lambertcharlesAug 19, 2025
  If the DKS Gate Opener operator doesn't run but the power LED is ON, ensure at least one external entrapment protection device is connected in each entrapment area, and the UL 325 DIP-switches are ON. Test by pushing the test button or momentarily jumpering terminal 1 to terminal 2 (or 1 to 5). If the input LED doesn't light up, check the terminal strip or replace the circuit board. If the LED lights up, check the motor by removing the circuit board and, with power ON, momentarily jumpering terminal 19 to terminal 18, and then terminal 19 to terminal 17 using a 14 AWG insulated jumper wire (CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE). If the motor runs in both directions, replace the control board. If it doesn't run, the issue could be a bad motor, motor capacitor, wiring, or a bad control board.
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Teresa CooperAug 21, 2025
What to do if DKS 6500 Gate Opener alarm sounds for 5 minutes?
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  Brian CooperAug 21, 2025
  If the DKS Gate Opener's alarm sounds for 5 minutes and then beeps every 5 seconds, and the operator won't run, it's in a “hard shutdown” condition. You must activate the reset switch to return the operator to normal operation.
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Aaron GarciaAug 23, 2025
What to do if DKS gate starts to close, then reverses to open?
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  Tammy FarmerAug 23, 2025
  If your DKS gate starts to close and then reverses to open, check that the reverse sensitivity is properly adjusted. Also, disconnect the gate from the operator and make sure the gate operates freely without any binding. Check the loop detector LEDs and input LEDs; any flashing ON will cause the gate to reverse. If a shadow loop is used, check for proper wiring, as a mis-wired shadow loop detector will cause the gate to reverse.
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Jennifer RyanAug 26, 2025
Why DKS Gate Opener operator will not run and the power LED is OFF?
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  Kenneth ChaneyAug 26, 2025
  If the DKS Gate Opener operator will not run and the power LED is OFF, verify that the power to the operator is turned ON. The transformer may be overheated; turn the power off, allow the board to cool for several minutes, and then retest. Check for low 115 VAC power and low voltage shorts. Verify 115 VAC at terminals 19 and 20; if the voltage measures OK, check the terminal strip or replace the circuit board.
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karina18Aug 30, 2025
What to do if DKS gate opens but will not close?
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  Amy NelsonAug 30, 2025
  If the DKS gate opens but will not close, check the input LEDs. Any that are ON will hold the gate open, indicating a problem with a keying device. Also, check the secondary safety devices; if any are activated, they will hold the gate open, indicating a problem with the safety device. Check the loop detectors as well; if any are activated, they can hold the gate open, indicating a problem with the loop detector or ground loop. The operator may be in a “soft shutdown;” activate any keying device to determine if the operator returns to normal operation. If automatic close is desired, be sure SW-1, switch 4 is ON.
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Chad WarnerSep 1, 2025
What to do if DKS gate closes and then re-opens?
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  wellsjacquelineSep 1, 2025
  If your DKS gate closes and then re-opens, check for any input or loop detector LEDs that are ON. Also, verify that the operator is running in the proper direction.
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joe75Sep 4, 2025
Why DKS 6500 operator has intermittent functionality problems?
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  jennifer48Sep 4, 2025
  If the DKS Gate Opener operator has intermittent functionality problems, the main terminal #3 250 mA power may have been exceeded. Check the total amp draw of the connected device(s).
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mark68Sep 6, 2025
What to do if DKS gate opens a short distance, then stops and reverses?
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  Brittany KrauseSep 6, 2025
  If your DKS gate opens a short distance, then stops and reverses, check the reversing sensitivity. Disconnect the gate from the gate operator and check that the gate swings freely without any binding.
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Lacey GarciaSep 8, 2025
What to do if DKS gate will not reverse when obstruction is encountered?
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  Juan KeySep 8, 2025
  If the DKS gate will not reverse when an obstruction is encountered, check the ERD setting. Make sure the operator hub does not slip when the gate encounters an obstruction.
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pagewilliamSep 12, 2025
Why DKS 6500 secondary operator motor will not run?
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  Lisa SchwartzSep 12, 2025
  If the DKS Gate Opener secondary operator motor will not run, first check that SW-1, switch 6 is ON. Then, remove the circuit board and momentarily jumper terminal 19 to the primary/secondary connection terminal block terminal 1, then to terminal 2, using a 14 AWG insulated jumper wire (CAUTION – HIGH VOLTAGE). The secondary motor should run one way, then the other way as power is applied to each terminal. If the secondary motor runs in both directions, replace the control board. If the secondary motor does not run, or runs in only one direction, the problem may be in the wiring from the primary to secondary operator, a bad secondary motor, or a motor capacitor.