The Door MAN SDO1-By Door TEC is an automatic garage door opener designed for residential use. It is a robust system that automates the opening and closing of garage doors, enhancing convenience and security for homeowners. The device is designed for single-door automation and is intended for indoor use, excluding carports or outdoor installations. It is not suitable for high-traffic applications such as multi-apartment parking garages.
Function Description:
The Door MAN SDO1 operates by driving a trolley along a rail, which in turn moves the garage door. The system includes a motor, a control panel, and a rail assembly. Users can control the opener using remote transmitters, and the system can be programmed to set open and close limits, adjust force, and enable an auto-close function. It also supports optional accessories like photo beams for enhanced safety and wall buttons for fixed control. The opener features a courtesy light that illuminates during operation and for a set period afterward.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Power Input: 220VAC ±10% 50~60Hz, ensuring compatibility with standard household power supplies.
- Motor: 24VDC, providing reliable power for door operation.
- Working Temperature: Designed to operate within a range of >-20℃ to 50℃, making it suitable for various climates.
- Relative Humidity: Operates effectively in humidity levels ≤90%.
- Open and Close Force: 800N, indicating a strong enough force to handle most residential garage doors.
- Reception Frequency: 433.92MHz, for secure and consistent communication with remote transmitters.
- Decoding: Utilizes Rolling Code technology, which enhances security by changing the code each time the transmitter is used, preventing code grabbing.
- Transmitter Power: 27A 12V Battery, a common battery type for remote controls.
- Globe (Light Bulb): 24V 5W, providing adequate illumination for the garage area.
- Courtesy Light Time: Stays on for 3 minutes after activation, offering convenience and safety when entering or exiting the garage.
Usage Features:
- Easy Programming: The control panel, featuring SET, UP, DOWN, and CODE buttons, along with an LED screen, allows for straightforward programming of various functions.
- Limit Setting: Users can easily set the open and close limits of the door, ensuring precise operation and preventing over-travel. The LED screen guides the user through the process, displaying "1" for open limit setting and "2" for close limit setting.
- Force Adjustment: The opener allows for adjustment of the operating force, ranging from "1" (minimum) to "9" (maximum), with a default setting of "5". This feature is crucial for adapting the opener to different door weights and ensuring safe operation. After adjustment, it is vital to check the force settings for safety.
- Transmitter Learning: Up to 20 different transmitters can be programmed to control the opener. The system uses a "Self Learning Transmitter" function, where users press the CODE button and then a button on the transmitter to pair them. The LED screen displays "F" when the memory is full (20 codes stored) and "C" when all remotes are deleted.
- Holiday Lockout (Not Recommended): While available, this function is not recommended. When enabled, the door cannot be opened once it reaches the closed position until the lockout is disabled. This feature is intended for use with uncovered transmitters to prevent unauthorized access.
- Photo Beam Support (Optional): The system supports an optional photo beam device for enhanced safety. When enabled, the photo beam detects obstructions in the door's path, preventing it from closing on people or objects. The LED screen displays "H" when enabled and "II" when disabled. It is crucial to disable this function if a photo beam device is not installed.
- Auto-Close Function: The auto-close feature allows the door to automatically close after a set period (in minutes) once it reaches the fully open position. The time can be adjusted from "0" (off) to "9" minutes. The default setting is "0", which means auto-close is off.
- Safety Warnings: The manual emphasizes the importance of following installation instructions and safety warnings to prevent serious personal injury, property damage, and damage to the opener and door. It advises against standing or walking under a moving door and keeping transmitters out of reach of children.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive guide helps users diagnose and resolve common issues, such as a noisy chain, motor not opening/closing, or transmitter not working.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Checks: It is recommended to check the door's balance and all working parts at least twice a year.
- Chain Tension Adjustment: Users should adjust the tension of the chain as needed to ensure smooth operation.
- Lubrication: Suitable lubrication should be added to the chain system periodically to maintain performance and extend the lifespan of the opener.
- Troubleshooting for Common Issues:
- Noisy Chain: Indicates the chain is too loose and requires adjustment of nut-M8 (referring to section 3.2.C).
- Motor Not Opening/Closing: Often due to unset limits, requiring users to check and set the limit settings.
- Motor Not Working After Setting Limits: Could be caused by loose screws of the Hall encoder or a faulty Hall encoder, requiring tightening or replacement.
- Motor Not Closing (Photo Beam): If the motor doesn't close, and a photo beam is installed, it might be enabled. Users should cancel the photo beam function if it's not needed or if it's causing issues.
- Wall Button Works, Transmitter Doesn't: This suggests the transmitter program is lost or its battery is flat. The solution is to re-code the transmitter or replace its battery.
- Short Transmitter Distance: Indicates the transmitter battery is nearly flat and needs to be changed.
The Door MAN opener comes with a 12-month factory warranty from the date of invoice. Faulty openers will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of AUTOMATION AFRICA. However, labor costs for repairs or replacements and transport costs to and from AUTOMATION AFRICA are the customer's responsibility. The warranty requires the original invoice for all claims. It does not cover non-defect damage from unreasonable use, wrongly installed components, lightning, insect, or water damage, acts of God, or improper installation. Remote controls, bulbs, and backup batteries are also excluded from the warranty.
Warranty Disqualifications:
The warranty is void under several conditions:
- Using the opener to automate more than one door simultaneously.
- Using the opener outdoors, including carports.
- Using the opener in excessive traffic applications like multi-apartment parking garages.
- If the opener is not installed by a QUALIFIED installer.
- Any unauthorized non-manufacturer modifications to the opener or its components.