Merlin E8003 - User Manual

INSTALLATION
The receiver and antenna use TV Type F coaxial connectors. The
antenna can be connected directly to the receiver or it can be
installed remotely using a coaxial cable extension kit (Model
86LM, 5m).
1 Select a location for the receiver which allows access to the
terminals and space for the antenna. Ensure antenna does not
touch metal surfaces. DO NOT bend or fold the antenna.
2 Fasten the receiver securely with the hook and loop fasteners
(provided) or screws (not provided).
3 After installation is complete, connect power. You may use
85LM plug-in or 95LM wired-in transformer, or power provided
from your operator (9-30 V AC, 9-34 Vdc or see power ratings
on next page).
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:
• BesurepowerisNOTconnectedBEFOREinstallingthereceiver.
TopreventpossibleSERIOUSINJURYorDEATHfromamovinggateor
garagedoor:
• ALWAYSkeepremotecontrolsoutofreachofchildren.NEVERpermit
childrentooperate,orplaywithremotecontroltransmitters.
• ActivategateordoorONLYwhenitcanbeseenclearly,isproperly
adjusted,andtherearenoobstructionstodoortravel.
• ALWAYSkeepgateorgaragedoorinsightuntilcompletelyclosed.
NEVERpermitanyonetocrosspathofmovinggateordoor.
TopreventpossibleSERIOUSINJURYorDEATH,theuseofCONSTANT
OPERATIONonresidentialopenersisPROHIBITED.
Whenareceiverisusedtoactivateacommercialdooropener,areversing
edgeMUSTbeinstalledonthebottomofthedoor.Failuretoinstalla
reversingedgeunderthesecircumstancesmayresultinSERIOUSINJURY
orDEATHtopersonstrappedbeneaththedoor.
3-CHANNEL UNIVERSAL RECEIVER
MODEL E8003
APPLICATION
The receiver can be used as a single or three channel receiver to
control up to 3 gates, commercial operators or residential door
openers. The receiver can also be used with a 3-button remote
control to operate the OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP feature on a
commercial door operator. The receiver is not for use with MyQ™
enabled garage door openers or devices.
Each channel is compatible with a specified number of remote
controls and keypads. Refer to the list below:
• CH1:50remotecontrolsand2keypads
• CH2:20remotecontrolsand2keypads
• CH3:20remotecontrolsand2keypads
When the channel has reached full capacity for remote controls,
all LEDs will blink 3 times. When the channel has reached full
capacity for keypads, all LEDs will blink 4 times. Additional
accessories can be programmed, however, the newly
programmed accessory will replace the first programmed
accessory.
WIRING
Refer to your commercial door operator or gate operator owner
manual or wiring diagrams for specific wiring information.
SINGLECHANNEL
THREECHANNEL
Receiver
SingleOperator(s)
Receiver
Operator1
Operator2
Operator3
CH1
CH2
CH3
LEDs
NOTE: The receiver will only allow you to program a button on the remote
control to one channel at a time. For example, if the button on the remote
control is already programmed to channel 1 and then is programmed to
channel 3, the button will be erased from channel 1 and will only work on
channel 3.
Security
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Summary

Receiver Application

Safety Warnings

Electrical and Mechanical Hazards

Precautions against electrocution, moving gate/door hazards, and child safety with remotes.

Residential Opener Restrictions

Prohibits constant operation on residential openers and mandates reversing edges on commercial doors.

Installation and Wiring

Wiring Connection Overview

Guidance on connecting the receiver to operators, referencing external diagrams for specific information.

Physical Installation Steps

Steps for selecting location, fastening receiver, and connecting power using specified transformers.

Programming Instructions

Program Single Button Remote

Procedure to program a single button on a remote control to a specific channel on the receiver.

Program 3-Button Remote

Procedure to program OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP functions using a 3-button remote control.

Erase Memory

Instructions to erase programmed remote control data from a specific channel on the receiver.

Technical Specifications

Product Specifications

Details on contact rating, power requirements, and RF frequency for the receiver.

Compatible Accessories

List of compatible remote controls, keypads, and antenna extension kits for the receiver.

Merlin E8003 Specifications

General

Brand	Merlin
Model	E8003
Category	Receiver
Language	English