GTO 3000XLS - Pre-Installation Decisions; Battery Charging Options Selection; Transformer & Solar Panel Conflict Warning; Solar Panel & Gate Activity Data

2 GTO 3000XLS/3200XLS Instruction Manual © 01.10.12
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3000XLS/3200XLS’12voltbatterymustbechargedbyeitherconnectingthetransformer
(included) or solar panel kit
[FM123] 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10watts
solar charging power to charge the battery
[FM123]. 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
10 watts 4 8 13
15 watts 7 13 20
20 watts 10 18 27
25 watts 13 23 34
30 watts 16 28 41
The table and map
illustrate the maximum
number of gate cycles
to expect per day in a
particular area when
using from 10 to 30
watts of solar charging
power. The gures
shown are for winter
(minimum sunlight).
Accessories connected to your system
will draw additional power from the
battery.
NOTE: A minimum of 10 watts solar
charging power is needed to charge the
batteries. Adding a second battery
[RB500] will improve the number of gate
cycles.
10 Watt Solar Panel [FM123]
5 Watt Solar Panel [FM122]
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart