Mighty Mule VEHICLE SENSOR - User Manual

GTO, Inc. • 3121 Hartsfield Road • Tallahassee, Florida 32303
1-800-543-GATE (4283) • Technical Support 1-800-543-1236
www.mightymule.com
When a VEHICLE SENSOR is in use, the automatic gate opener could be activated by
a child on a bicycle, tricycle or other metal play equipment. This product is not recom-
mended for applications exposed to children.
WARNING
WARNING
!
SENSOR with 50 feet
of Direct Burial Cable
Range
Adjustment Board
Warning Signs (2)
Wire Nuts (3)
Battery Connection
Wires (2)
Double Spade
Connectors (2)
Ty-Wraps (4)
Wire Clamp
!
WARNING
GATE OPENING SENSOR IN USE
The Automatic Gate Opener is activated when a
vehicle comes within range of the sensor buried
along side the driveway and could possibly be
activated by a child on a bicycle, tricycle or other
metal play equipment.
Parts Identification:
WARNING
RWINSTMM
rev-5/18/07
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VEHICLE SENSOR
Installation Manual

Summary

Getting Started

Key Terms and Definitions

Defines key terms like Metal Object, Sensor, Magnetic Field, Range, and Range Adjustment for clarity.

Vehicle Sensor Operation

Explains the sensor's mechanism of detecting moving metal objects to activate the gate opener.

Sensor Range Adjustment

Details how the sensor's sensitivity range is adjustable from 3 to 12 feet for optimal performance.

Sensor Placement Guidelines

Provides guidelines for selecting the optimal location for the sensor installation relative to driveway and gate.

Overall Installation Process

Outlines the general process of installing the sensor, including burying the sensor and wiring components.

Conversion Chart

GTO Limited One Year Warranty

Vehicle Sensor Installation

Sensor Location and Digging

Guides the user through digging the hole and trench for the sensor and cable according to specifications.

Wire Clamp Installation

Explains the process of securing the sensor cable entry into the gate opener's control box for protection.

Wiring to Mighty Mule Openers

Range Control Board Connection

Power Supply Wiring

Details the connection of power supply wires to the control board and battery terminals for operation.

Powering Up and Calibration

Sensor Range Calibration

Guides on testing and adjusting the sensor's sensitivity range using the potentiometer for optimal detection.

Gate Warning Sign Placement

Instructs to place warning signs on the gate using included Ty-wraps for hazard awareness and compliance.

Other Brand Gate Opener Installation

Product Technical Specifications

Sensor Troubleshooting Guide

Related GTO Products

Mighty Mule VEHICLE SENSOR Specifications

General

Compatibility	Mighty Mule Gate Openers
Wire Length	50 feet
Type	Vehicle detection sensor
Power Supply	Powered by gate opener
Installation	Underground
Wiring	Direct wire to gate opener control board
Detection Method	Magnetic
Function	Detects vehicles to open gate
Operating Voltage	12-24 V AC/DC