GTO 2002XLS - Before You Begin; Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer or Solar; Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart

2 GTO 2002XLS Instruction Manual © 01.12.12
Before You Begin...
1. Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME.
It will damage the control board.
IMPORTANT:
 •The2002XLS’12voltbatterymustbechargedbyeitherconnectingthetransformer(included)orsolar
panel kit
[FM122] to the control board.
 •Thetransformerisdesignedforindooruse.Ifthetransformercanbepluggedonlyintoanoutside
electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover/housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be
used.
 •Ifyourgateismorethan1000ft.fromanACpowersource,youwillneedtouseatleast5wattssolar
charging power to charge the battery
[FM122]. Refer to the Solar Panel and Gate Activity chart
below.
 •AlllowvoltagewireusedwiththeGTOGateOperatormustbe16gaugedualconductor,stranded,
direct burial wire
[RB509]. Do not run more than 1000 ft. of wire.
Winter Ratings for 12 V Single Gate Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
5 watts 4 8 13
10 watts 8 16 26
15 watts 11 20 30
20 watts 14 28 38
The table and map
illustrate the maximum
number of gate cycles
to expect per day in a
particular area when
using from 5 to 20 watts
of solar charging power.
The figures shown are
for winter (minimum
sunlight).
Accessories connected to your
system will draw additional power
from the battery.
10 Watt Solar Panel [FM123]
5 Watt Solar Panel [FM122]
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart