CALIMET CM5 HD Sliding Gate Operator

Product Information

• Product Name: CM5 Sliding Gate Operator
• Manufacturer: Calimet
• Website: www.calimetco.com
• Address: 9949 Hayward Way South El Monte, CA, 91733
• Contact Number: 626-452-9009
• Version: 3.0
• Date: 2022-03-18

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Installation
3. Features
4. Accessory Wiring
5. Troubleshooting
6. Maintenance
7. Warranty
8. Notes

Gate Operator Overview

• Power Input: System Operating Voltage
• Maximum Output Current
• Dimensions
• Gate Type Application
• Maximum Gate Weight
• Maximum Gate Length
• Operating Temperature
• Maximum Gate Travel Speed
• Maximum Duty Cycle
• Inherent Entrapment Protection
• External Entrapment Protection
• Solar Ready
• Emergency Release
• UL Classes Warranty

GATE OPERATOR OVERVIEW

PARTS LIST
Calimet Gate Operator, 2 Remote Controls, 10 feet #40 Nickel Plated Gate Chain (x2), #40 Master Link (x2), Chain Bolt with Nuts, Chain Bracket, Photocell Sensor and Reflector, Photosensor Mount (x2), Warning Sign (x2), Warranty Card, Instruction Manual

• CM5-DCFP: Battery, Battery Circuit Board

Safety
Carefully read, follow, and accept all safety precautions and warnings. Incorrect installation can lead to severe injury or death.

• The gate operator must be installed by a trained gate technician; otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur.

• Installing a gate operator may require installation of standard 110V-120V AC electrical wiring. This work should only be performed by an experienced electrician. Miswiring could cause personal injury or DEATH.

• Never let children operate the gate or play around the gate. Keep the remote control away from children.

• Always keep people and objects away from the gate. Cars, people, and other objects should never enter when the gate is closing.

• Verify that this operator is proper for the type, weight, and size of the gate.

• Make sure the gate has been properly installed and slides freely in both directions with no resistance. Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation.

• Test gate operator monthly. The gate must reverse when it comes in contact with a solid object, or stop when an object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or travel limit, re-test the gate operator. Failure to maintain the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.

• Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.

• Keep the gate and gate operator properly maintained. Read the maintenance section of this manual and follow the maintenance schedule. Have a certified service technician make repairs or install gate operator hardware.

• Gate operators can use a huge amount of force to open and close a gate. Therefore, safety features must be taken into consideration when installing and using a gate operator. Specific safety features include: photoelectric sensors, edge sensors (contact), moving gate warning signs, guards for exposed rollers, screen mesh, vertical posts, and more.

• The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.

• Entrapment is defined as when a person, vehicle, or object is caught or held in a position that increases the risk of injury.

• Access controls intended for users must be located at least 6 feet (1.8m) away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around, or through the gate to operate the controls.

• A minimum of two (2) warning signs shall be installed, one on each side of the gate that is easily visible.

• The gate must have sufficient room when opening and closing. The gate must be properly installed and move freely in both directions.

• Inspect your gate to confirm: 1) The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage class of the gate, 2) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.15
  mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position, 3) All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and 4) Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.

• For gate operators utilizing Type D protection: 1) The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate is moving, 2) The placard shall be placed adjacent to the controls, 3) An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop sensor, or similar device) shall not be employed, and 4) No other activation device shall be connected.

• The gate operator is intended for installation only on vehicular gates. Pedestrians must access a separate entrance. The pedestrian entrance shall be designed for pedestrian usage. The gate must be installed in a location so that pedestrians will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

• For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor, see instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each Type of application, 2) Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and 3) One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

• For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor, one or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate. 2) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate. 3) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate. 4) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.

5. A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.

• Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after 2 sequential activations of the entrapment protection device or devices must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
• Gate designs shall be constructed and installed with designs such that the gate cannot fall over more than 45 degrees from the vertical plane if detached from the gates’ supporting hardware.
•  A gate latch shall not be installed on a automatically operated gate.
• The CM5 is powered by 110V-120V AC electricity. If you have not already done so, and you are not using solar, wire a waterproof outlet near the gate following proper safety standards for your area. If you are not experienced with this type of wiring or if your area requires it, hire a professional electrician to perform this as well as wire in the CM5 gate operator. Make sure your electrician takes into account the voltage drop involved in running many feet of wire to your installation location. If an insufficient gauge of wire is used, the gate operator may have insufficient power. The gate operator must be disconnected from the power source before the installation. This also includes gate operator access ories.
• Keep these instructions.

Property Types & Entrapment Protection

ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION TYPES

• A – Inherent (built-in) Entrapment protection System

• B1 – Non-contact sensor such as a photo-eye or equivalent

• B2 – Contact sensor such as edge sensor or equivalent

• C – Inherent adjustable clutch or pressure relief device

• D – Actuation device requiring continuous pressure to maintain gate motion

• E – Inherent Audio Alarm

• Class I – Residential
  Intended for use in a home of one to four single family dwellings, or garage or parking area associated therewith.

• Slide Gate Requirements: Primary

• Device: A | Secondary Device (one required): B1, B2, D

Class II – Commercial
Intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units, hotel, garages, retail store or other building servicing the general public.

• Slide Gate Requirements: Primary
• Device: A | Secondary Device (one required): B1, B2, D

Class III – Industrial
Intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the general public.

• Slide Gate Requirements: Primary
• Device: A, B1, B2 | Secondary Device (one required): A, B1, B2, D, E

Class IV- Restricted Acces s
Intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as a military base, hazardous chemical sites, or other restricted access location not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervisions by security personnel. Slide Gate Requirements: Primary Device: A, B1, B2, D | Secondary Device (one required): A, B1, B2, D, E

NOTE: A minimum of 2 independent entrapment protection devices are required for each direction of travel. The same type of device shall not be utilized for both the primary and secondary entrapment protection means. Use of a single device to cover both the opening and closing directions is in accordance with the requirement; however, a single device is not required to cover both directions.

Recommended Gate Structure

Gate Structure
Confirm that the gate operator being installed is appropriate for the gate type, weight and size. The gate should be mounted and moving freely. There should be little resistance in the movement of the gate. The gate and post must be suitable for being automated. Check that the structure is sufficiently strong and stable, and that its dimensions and weights conform to those listed in the specifications table of this document. Any worn or damaged gate hardware must be repaired or replaced before installing the gate operator.

Vehicular gates are to be constructed and installed in accordance with the ASTM F2200 construction standards.

Gate Posts and Guide Rollers

Warning: Important The gate travel distance may vary due to temperature and other environmental factors. We do not recommend the installation of a catch post. This can cause the gate to collide with the post. If using a catch post at the end of the gate, set the close limit position to allow 1/2″ to 3″ of space before the gate collides with the post or wall.

INSTALLATION

Step 1: Determine Location for the Gate Operator

Front Position
This is the standard position. We recommend installing the gate operator near the front. The gate operator should be installed near the front roller of the gate.

Rear Position
The gate operator should be installed near the back of the gate while it is open.
Note: An additional idler pulley is required in this position.

Install the operator INSIDE the property
Install the gate operator on the inside of the property and behind the gate. DO NOT install the operator on the outside of the gate where the public has access to it.

Step 2: Install the Concrete Pad
It is recommended to install a concrete pad in order to maintain proper stability.

1. 1. Lay out a concrete pad. Requires a minimum of 19″(length) x 27″(width) x 24″(20″ depth below ground, 4″ above ground).

2. Install the electrical conduit. One conduit is required for a single gate.
   For double gates, add another conduit. For underground loops, add another conduit.

3. Pour the concrete pad.

4. Use 4 Wedge Anchors 1/2″ to secure the gate operator to the concrete pad. Figure C

CAUTION: Call 811 for digging information or contact local underground utility locating companies before digging more than 12 inches deep to avoid damaging underground power, gas, or other utility lines.

Step 3: Install the Bracket and Chain

1. Position the chain through the operator. Figure A.
2. Open the gate and line up the front bracket so the chain is at the same level as the idler pulley and parallel to the ground. Weld the front bracket. Figure C
3. Close the gate and line up the rear bracket so the chain is at the same level as the idler pulley and parallel to the ground. Weld the rear bracket in this position. Figure C
4. Connect the chain to the brackets using the chain bolt and master links. Figure B, D, E
5. The chain should have no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of sag (bend) for every 10 feet (3m) of chain length, Figure F. Chain should not be too tight or too loose. If the chain is too long, adjust the chain bolt position on the bracket or remove links from the chain until you get your desired length, Figure E.

Figure B: Chain Setup

• Figure C: Weld the bracket to the end of the gate, near the bottom.
• Figure D: Use master links to connect the two chains and the chain to the chain bolt.
• Figure E: Chain bolt connected to the chain Bracket

Figure F
Chain Sag – allow 1 inch of sag (bend) for every 10 feet of chain.

Correct Chain Position

Rear Gate Installation
If installing from the rear position, follow these instructions. Move a idler pulley on the gate operator to the center. Route the chain and bracket like the image below. This requires an additional idler pulley to be installed near the gate.

Step 4: Connecting the Power

1. Use UL approved electrical wires, stranded copper, connected to 110-120V AC electricity. Electrical wires MUST have a minimum capacity for 15 Amp current. See Figure A below for the correct electrical wire gauge size. Wires must be placed in a PVC or other underground conduit.
2. Turn off the AC power from the main power source circuit breaker.
3. Connect the green wire to the green wire (GROUND) wire using a wire nut (Figure B).
   • a. Alternative: connect the green wire to the earth ground rod and AC ground wire nut. Note: The earth ground rod can be grounded to the chassis.
4. Connect the white wire to the white wire (NEUTRAL) using a wire nut.
5. Connect the black wire to the black wire (HOT/LINE) using a wire nut.
6. All operators MUST be properly grounded in order to prevent an electrical charge. Must use a dedicated circuit for power supply.
7. Turn ON AC power from the main power source.
8. Turn the power switch on the gate operator to the ON position. For DCFP model gate operators, turn the battery switch to the ON position, Figure C

Step 5: Open Direction

Determine which direction your gate opens when viewed from the inside (exit side).
Dip Switch #6 (Figure A) on the bottom of the gate operator circuit board controls the open direction.

• ON = opens to the right
• OFF = opens to the left

Figure B: Inside view, gate opens to the left

Figure C: Inside view, gate opens to the right

Step 6: Install the Photocell Sensor

The photocell sensor is a safety device that prevents the gate from hitting a vehicle or pedestrian when the gate is closing. The photocell sensor emits an invisible retroreflective infrared beam that detects when objects passes through.

1. Plug the photocell sensor cable to the back of the gate opener, behind the circuit board. You should see a green input with the label:
   “MON-OPEN, MON-CLOSE, COMMON, MON-24VDC”. Figure A

2. Press the reset button on the gate operator circuit board.

3. Use the two included mounting brackets to mount the photocell sensor on a post or wall INSIDE your gate, 21″ from the ground.

4. Press the orange button on the photo eye to turn on the align.

5. Mount the reflector to the opposite side. Make sure the red alignment laser hits inside the circle of the reflector. Figure B

6. Press the orange button on the photo eye to turn off the alignment laser.

Photocell Sensor Wiring

The sensor is already pre-wired. Use the below wiring diagrams only as a reference if you need to make changes. Some photocell sensors may have 3 or 4 wires.

Gray

| MON-CLOSE
Blue|

COMMON

Brown| MON-24VDC
4-Wire Wiring Diagram

Black                        MON-CLOSE
Blue and White      COMMON
Brown                      MON-24VDC

Photocell Sensor LED Indicators

LED INDICATORS

Yellow and Red On       Relay is energized and signal is aligned and stable
Yellow Off Red On       Relay is energized, reflector is on the edge of the

signal path

Yellow and Red Off     Beam is obstructed or sensor is not aligned with

the reflector

Notes

• The default photocell sensor range is 30′. For a longer range, upgrade to the CM9-487, which has a max range of 50′.
• The photocell sensor cannot be used for a detection area less than 0.5′.
• If you need to place the photocell sensor further away, extend the photocell sensor wires by joining (splicing) with another 20-22 AWG wire.

Installing a Secondary Photocell Sensor (Optional)

• A second photocell sensor can be installed to monitor the OPEN cycle. The second photocell sensor monitors the open cycle and prevents the rear of the gate from colliding with objects.  Alternatively, an edge sensor can be used instead of a secondary photocell sensor to monitor the open cycle.

Secondary Photocell Sensor Wiring

• Use the same green terminal block input as your primary photocell sensor. Each input can have more than 1 wire inserted.
• Different model photocell sensors contain 3 or 4 wires. Depending on how many your photocell sensor contains, follow the wiring diagram below.

4 Wires:

• Red/Brown > MON_24VDC
• Blue and White > COMMON
• Black > MON_OPEN

3 Wires:

• Red/Brown > MON_24VDC
• Blue > COMMON
• Gray > MON_OPEN

Step 7: Set the Gate Travel Limits

The limit switches control the position of where the gate opens and closes.

1. Push and hold the limit lock plate outwards.

2. Follow the instructions below based on which direction your gate opens when viewed from the inside. TIP: Use the OPEN, CLOSE, STOP buttons on the circuit board for efficient positioning. Press the STOP button before the gate hits the wall or post. The gate should not touch the wall or post. The gate’s close position should stop about 1/2″ to 3″ inches before it hits the wall or post.
   If your gate opens to left:

   • Open Limit Position: To make your gate position open further, turn Limit Nut A counterclockwise. To make the gate position open less, turn Limit Nut A clockwise.

   • Close Limit Position: To make your gate close further, turn limit Nut B counterclockwise. To make the gate close less, turn Limit Nut B clockwise.
     If your gate opens to Right:

   • Open Limit Position: To make your gate position open further, turn Limit Nut B counterclockwise. To make the gate position open less, turn Limit Nut B clockwise.

   • Close Limit Position: To make your gate close further, turn limit Nut A counterclockwise. To make the gate close less, turn Limit Nut A clockwise.

3. When finished, place the limit lock plate back into the grooves of both limit nuts.

Step 8: Force Adjustment

The Electronic Reversing Device (ERD) is a feature on the circuit board which detects when the gate comes in contact with an obstruction, causing the gate to reverse. These are the 2 blue knobs on the circuit board.
The open and close knobs determine the amount of force required to reverse the gate (figure A). We generally recommend leaving the knob at 50. You may adjust the positions based on your particular gate.
If the gate reverses without touching an obstruction, the ERD is set too low. If the gate does not reverse when it hits an obstruction, the ERD is set too high.

Test ERD every 6 months.

FIGURE A

• Normal = 50 is the default ERD force and is suitable for most gates
• Turn Left/Counter-Clockwise = Less force to stop the gate. Turn Right/Clockwise = More Force required to stop the gate.

Obstruction Test

1. Place a light object (ex. chair or trash can) between the open gate and the post.
2. Close the gate. The gate should stop and reverse when it touches the object. If the gate does not reverse when it touches the object, press the STOP button on the circuit board. Reduce the ERD force by turning the CLOSE ERD knob counter-clockwise.
3. Do the same test again for the open direction.
4. Test the gate operator after any adjustments are made.

WARNING

• Never increase force beyond the minimum amount required to move the gate. Too much force may seriously injure or kill people.
• Never use force adjustments to compensate for a improperly installed, improperly maintained, or a damaged gate. The gate must normally move freely with no obstructions.
• The ERD must be tested after making any changes. The gate must reverse when it comes in contact with an object.

Step 9: Install Warning Signs

• Warning signs are to alert people that a possible hazard exists with moving gates, so that appropriate action can be taken to avoid injury.
• Install the 2 supplied warning signs in locations where the signs are visible by people on both sides of the gate. They may be installed directly on the gate, or a nearby wall or post.
• Use screws (not supplied) to install the warning signs.

Finished: You are now finished installing your gate operator. See the next page for post-installation instructions.

After Installation

• Accessories
  • Additional accessories such as keypads, exit loops, and access controllers can be purchased and installed to your gate operator. Ask your installer for more information or visit calimetco.com/accessories to view all available accessories.
• Warranty
  • Register your warranty using the warranty card included in the box. This will require the serial number of the gate operator which is located underneath the black cover, outside the circuit board compartment. After you’re done, mail in your warranty to the address specific on the card.
  • Additionally, you may register your warranty online by visiting calimetco.com/gate-operator-warranty-registration.
• Auto-Close Timer
  • Most homeowners prefer the gate to close automatically after they drive through it. See the “Dip Switch Features” page, specifically the “2. Timer” section to set up the auto-close timer on your gate operator.
• Dual-Gate Installation
  • For double gates, visit the “Dual Gate Setup” page for more installation instructions.
• HomeLink / Car Setup
  • Most modern cars come with a feature called Homelink that lets you open your gate by pressing a button on your car. Calimet gate operators are compatible with HomeLink. Visit homelink.com/program/vehicle and enter your car model to view specific instructions. For older cars, or cars with software that isn’t Homelink, check your car’s manual for setup instructions.
• Safety
  • Read this instruction manual to learn the common features of a gate operator and their functions. Learn how to turn off the power and how to use the emergency release pedal in cases of a power outage. Keep your gate maintained by following the “maintenance” page instructions.
  • Read the “Safety” page to learn the dangers of a moving gate. Educate all individuals on the property of the dangers of a moving gate. Keep all children away from moving gates. Do not allow children to play on or near the gate or operate the remote controls.
• Installers
  • Fill out the “notes” page with the gate operator model and serial number and provide them with your contact information.
  • Leave instruction manual and product literature with the owner or end user.

FEATURES

Dual Gate Setup

This setup is for dual slide gates. A single button press of the remote control can open both gates. This requires 2 gate operators. One gate operator is the “Primary”, and the other is the “Secondary”.

1. On the Secondary gate operator circuit board, set dip switch #5 to ON (Figure 1).
2. Press the reset button on the Secondary gate operator circuit board.
3. A 18-22 gauge, 2 conductor, stranded, copper, electrical wire is required.
4. Locate the DATA- and DATA+ green terminal on the bottom left of the circuit board. (Figure 2). Use a flathead screwdriver to release the 2 locks on the top of the green terminal.
5. Using the electrical wire, connect the DATA+ on the primary gate opener, to the DATA+ on the secondary gate opener. Connect the DATA- on the primary gate opener to the DATA- on the secondary gate opener. The M/S link LED light should now be lit on both circuit boards.
6. Use the flathead screwdriver to close the two locks on the top of the green terminal.
7. Place the cable underground in an electrical conduit. This conduit must separate from the main 110-120V AC electricity conduit.
8. Make sure all remote controls, photocell sensors, loop detectors, and any other accessories are installed on the PRIMARY gate operator only. Only one photocell sensor is required. Finished.

Emergency Release

The emergency release foot pedal allows you to open the gate manually, such as in cases during a power outage and there is no electricity.

1. Step on the release pedal with your foot and move it down to the right until it is locked in. Figure C.
2. Push gate open using your hands.

When finished, step on the pedal and move it back to the top left. Figure B.

• Figure B: Normal Position – Left side. The emergency release is not being used. The gate is locked in this position.
• Figure C: Emergency Release – Right side. The emergency release is pressed down, allowing you to manually push open the gate.

PadLock
A padlock may be installed on the emergency foot pedal. There is a hole on the side of the pedal that allows a lock to be installed there to prevent unauthorized use of the foot pedal.

Dip Switch Features

Figure A: DIP switches
There are 6 dip switches located at the bottom of the circuit board, Figure A. Each switch controls a different feature of the gate operator.

1

|

CL-DELAY

| Gate Closing Delay – switch to ON position, turn timer to 1- 6 seconds. Figure C. Useful for dual gate operators with locks, requiring one gate to close first before the other, also known as “Bipart Delay”.
2| Timer| Auto-Close – automatically closes the gate after a timed delay. Set to ON and turn the blue TIMER knob anywhere from 1-60 seconds. Figure B.

3

|

OSC

| Mid-Stop – allows the remote control to stop the gate when opening or closing. Press once to stop the gate, and press the remote again to reverse the gate.

Automatic Close Override – Pressing the remote control will override the close timer before the timer ends, allowing the gate to close early.

4

|

1PASS

| Anti-Tailgating System – when ON, after a vehicle has cleared the safety loop, the gate will start to close immediately. If a second vehicle crosses the loop while the gate is closing, the gate will stop. The second vehicle must get off the loop before the gate closes completely.

5

|

SLAVE

| Dual Gate Installation – for the secondary gate operator only, set the

5 SLAVE switch to ON. If single gate installation, set to OFF.

6

| OPEN L/R| Gate Open Direction – set the direction of which the gate opens when viewed from inside the property: Left or Right.

Circuit Board Layout

This is a picture of the circuit board. Use this for reference.

1. Photocell Sensor Input
2. External Keypad Input
3. Remote Control Dip Switch Settings
4. Remote Control Learn (Study) Setup
5. Solar Panel Wire Input
6. Backup Battery Wire Input
7. Auto Close Timer Knob
8. Delay Timer Knob
9. Open and Close ERD Knob
10. Electric Lock Input
11. Loop Wire for Loop Detectors
12. Open/Close Limit Relay
13. Loop Detector Wire Relay Inputs
14. Common Global Input
15. Strobe Light Relay
16. Alarm Relay
17. Master/Slave Dual Gate Relay Inputs
18. Open/Close/Stop/Reset Buttons
19. Dip Switches
20. Status Light Indicator
21. Calimet Loop Detector Plugin Input

ACCESSORY WIRING

Remote Controls

• By default, the remote controls are already connected to the gate operator. You do not need to do any of the following steps unless you are adding more remote controls.
• This gate operator can add up to 50 different remote controls. To add more than 50 remote controls, add a receiver, which can add up to 100 additional remote controls. Calimet remote controls use 418 MHz frequency with a 300′ max distance.
• There are two ways to connect your remote control: Learn & Dip Switch.

Learn

• Connect using Learn On your gate operator circuit board, look for the study button. Press and hold the button on the remote control. Press and hold the study key until the flashing light turns solid, about 2 seconds. Then release both buttons immediately. Done, the remote is now connected to the gate opener.
• Removing all existing remote controls Press the STUDY key on the gate operator circuit board and hold for 8 seconds. Done. All remote controls are now removed.

Dip Switch
Only the CM9-509 red remote controls can be installed using the dip switch method.

• A. On your circuit board find the 1-8 Dip Switches, turn the nearby OFF/ON switch to ON.
• B. Unscrew the back of the remote control to gain access to the control board. You should see 1-8 dip switches. Each switch has 3 positions: up, middle, bottom. Flip these 1-8 switches to any random position you’d like, see Figure A.
• C. On the gate opener control board, set the same 1-8 dip switch combination on the as you did on the remote.
• D. Finished.

Exit Loops

• An exit loop is a device that opens the gate automatically when a car approaches the gate.
• A reverse loop is a loop that reverses the direction of a closing gate if a car drives over it. It will also hold a gate open if a vehicle stops over the loop. If the gate is fully closed and a vehicle drives over it, the gate will not open. A phantom loop is a reverse loop located inside the property.

Exit Loops

Loop wires are installed 1.5″ underground by cutting the concrete with a circular saw. The typical size loop is 8×4′. Common loop wires are size 16 or 18 AWG stranded copper XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) electrical wire. 3 layers of turns are required for a typical 4×8′ loop. For different size loops, use 4 turns for 10-20ft in perimeter, 3 turns for 20-32ft in perimeter, and 2 turns for 32-98ft in perimeter. Place a plastic foam or backer rods above the loop wire turns to hold it in place. Backer rods ensure that the wires are in place and do not vibrate. Any vibration of wire movement will cause a false detection. The wire ends must be twisted back into the gate operator with a minimum of 6 twists per foot. The twisted ends must be placed inside a PVC conduit. Use sealant to close the ground once finished.

Exit Loops

• If you purchased a Calimet Loop Detector Plugin, see the wiring diagram below to connect the loop detector to the gate operator circuit board. The loop lead-in wires will connect directly on the loop detector.
• For other brand exit loops or exit wands, use the Exit Loop relay, and the 24-VDC and 24V-COM if using the gate operator to power the device.
• For reverse loops located on the inside of the gate, use the PHANTOM relay. For reverse loops located on the outside of the gate, use the SAFETY relay.
• The exit loop relays are located on the bottom right of the gate operator circuit board.

Loop to Gate Operator Wiring Diagram

• Reverse Loop (outside) → SAFETY
• Reverse Loop (Phantom) (inside) → PHANTOM
• Exit Loop → EXIT LOOP

Accessory Wiring

• Most accessories can be wired into the relay input.
• Use Exit loop for Normal Open (N/O). Use Relay for Relay.
• Use the CL Input for Normal Close (N/C).
• If using the gate operator to power the accessory, use 24-VDC and the 24V-COM input.

Figure A: Exit Loop Terminals – Located on the right side of the circuit board

Commonly used for:

• Exit Loops / Reverse Loops
• Electric Locks
• Fire Access Box

Figure B: Relay Terminals
Located on the outside of the circuit board compartment, top left.

Commonly used for:

• Intercoms/Access Controllers
• Keypads

Figure C: Monitored Terminals
Located on the outside of the circuit board compartment, top left.

Commonly used for:

• Photocell Sensors
• Safety Edges

Accessory Wiring

• Electric Lock
  • Ver 4.0 Circuit Board: Use the MAGLOCK Input
  • Ver 3.0 and below Circuit Boards: Use the Motor2 and Motor1 terminal.
• MagLock
  • A separate transformer is required.
  • Ver 4.0 Circuit Board: Use the MAGLOCK input.
  • Ver 3.0 and below Circuit Boards: A separate relay output addon is required.
• Push To Exit Button
  • Normal Open (N/O) – Exit Loop
  • Normal Close (N/C) – CL

If using the gate operator to power the accessory, use 24-VDC and the 24V-COM input.

• Receiver
  • Relay/Normal Open – Relay
  • Common – 24V-COM
  • 12-24V DC – 24-VDC
• Photocell Sensor (Non-Calimet Brand)
  • Monitored CLOSE – MON-CLOSE
  • Monitored OPEN – MON-OPEN
  • Common – 24V-COM
  • 12-24VDC – 24-VDC

Fire Access Box
Use 14-20 gauge awg wire (not included) and splice (join) with the white and black wires.

• Common (White wire) – 24V-COM
• N/O (Black wire) – EXIT LOOP

Safety Edge / Edge Sensor

• The Calimet CM9-934 Safety Edge is wireless and requires no wiring.
• For other brand safety edges, use the MON-CLOSE or MON-OPEN input depending on if it’s monitoring the open or close cycle. Use COMMON and MON-24VDC if the safety edge requires electricity.

Keypad

• For the Calimet CM9-535 Wireless keypad, follow the separate keypad instruction manual for installation details.

For wired and non-Calimet brand keypads, use a 20 gauge stranded electrical wire and connect using the following:

• Normal Open/Relay – Relay
• Common – 24V-COM
• 12-24VDC – 24-VDC

Access Controllers/Intercoms
Use a 20 gauge stranded electrical wire and connect using the following:

• Normal Open/Relay – Relay
• Common – 24V-COM
• 12-24VDC – 24-VDC

If the intercom/access controller requires a dedicated Normal Open/Normal Close input, use the EXIT LOOP input on the bottom right of the circuit board for Normal Open, and the CL input for Normal Close. The 24-VDC and the 24V-COM can supply electricity to the intercom/access controller.

Accessories

Battery
24V Batteries are added to the battery compartment at the bottom of the gate operator. There is a separate battery circuit board that connects to the BAT input on the main gate operator circuit board.
Batteries degrade over time depending on usage. Battery performance may decrease in extremely cold temperatures – performance can be increased by adding insulation to the inside of the gate operator battery compartment or adding a heater. The batteries should be replaced every 3-4 years.

Gate Operator Model Battery Compatibility:

• CM5-DCNB – Not included, will require a battery and battery circuit board upgrade
• CM5-DCFB – Included, already installed

Solar Panel

• Solar Panels can be wired into the 24VDC SOLAR input on the gate operator circuit board.
• Multiple solar panels may be wired together to charge the battery faster. We recommend two 24VDC solar panels for optimal charging.
• Place solar panel at a 45 degree angle, facing SOUTH. Note: optimal angle and orientation may vary based on your location and season.
• Make sure the solar panel can receive direct sunlight. If a tree, or other forms of shade blocks the solar panel, move the solar panel to a different location.

Gate Operator Model Solar Compatibility:

• CM5-DCNB – not solar ready, will require a battery and battery circuit board upgrade
• CM5-DCFP – solar ready

Circuit Board Light Status Chart

foot pedal is pressed down.
SAFETY| ON when Stand By, OFF when SAFETY LOOP input is activated
PHANTOM| ON when incoming signal is detected from a reverse loop (phantom)
EXIT LOOP| ON when EXIT LOOP input is activated
LIMIT1| ON when limit nut has reached the limit 1 switch
LIMIT2| ON when limit nut has reached the limit 2 switch
RADIO| ON when the RADIO input is activated
RESET| ON when circuit board has been RESET
POWER| ON when the gate operator is on standby, blinks when motor is on
B.L- POWER| ON when back up battery is fully charged, blinks when low battery
M/S LINK| Blinks when master/slave communication is active
TIMER| Blinks when TIMER is counting down to close automatically
OPENING| ON when gate is in the open cycle
CLOSING| ON when gate is in the close cycle
MON- FAULT| ON when photo eye has malfunctioned
MON-OPEN| ON when photocell sensor is monitoring the open cycle
MON- CLOSE| ON when photocell sensor is monitoring the close cycle

Alarm
The alarm will sound in these following situations:

1. Photocell Sensor Obstruction or Misalignment – an object has crossed the photocell infrared beam when the gate was closing. If nothing interrupted the beam, the photocell sensor may be misaligned. Align photocell sensor with the reflector on the other side to fix the problem.
2. Impact Detection – The gate operator has a built-in impact sensor called the ERD. If the gate collided with an object, the alarm will sound. If there was no collision, the ERD force may be set too low. Increase the force to fix the issue. Another possible issue is that the chain may be bent or not correctly aligned to the sprocket.
3. Low Battery – Battery is low. Recharge using solar panel or AC electricity. DCFP models only.

Troubleshooting

B.  Circuit Breaker Tripped

C.  If using solar panel only (no AC electrical power), battery level may be depleted

D.  If using solar panel only, battery may need to be replaced

E.  Conduit and/or power cables are damaged or have corrosion

F.  Fuse Blown due to electrical overload or faulty wiring

G.  Circuit Board Malfunction

| A. Wait until the power comes back on

B.  Reset Circuit Breaker

C.  Recharge the battery by using solar or AC electricity.

D. Replace battery.

E.  Replace wiring.

F.  Replace fuse

G. Replace circuit board.

Gate operator does not open| A.  No Power

B.  Remote control has no battery

C.  Gate is damaged, misaligned, or obstructed

D.  Foot pedal is set to manual release

E.  Circuit board Malfunction

| A.  Check to make sure electricity is working. If using solar only, give the gate operator 2-3 days to recharge the battery.

B.  Replace battery.

C.  Check for any damages, obstruction, or misalignment on the gate.

D.  Step on the foot pedal and move it to the upper-left.

E.  Replace circuit board

Gate operator can open but does not close| A.  Photocell Sensor is not aligned

B.  Open direction is reversed

| A.  Align photocell sensor with the reflector on the other side.

B.  Dip Switch #6: OPEN-L/R on the circuit board – set to the opposite position.

B.  Chain too tight

C.  Gate Resistance

D.  Limit nuts damaged

| A.  Readjust limit position by turning the limit nuts

B.  Loosen chain by turning the chain bolt

C.  Lubricate gate. Replace worn or damaged wheels, bearings, or hinges.

D.  Replace limit nuts

Gate operator opens on its own| A. Radio frequency interference from another nearby gate operator or garage door operator

B. Loop detector may be too sensitive to environmental vibrations

| A.  Erase all remote controls on the system by holding the study button on the circuit board for 8 seconds. Manually re-add the remote controls back in by pressing the remote control and the study button until the flashing light turns solid (about 2 seconds)

B.  Downgrade sensitivity on the loop detector

Gate reverses when traveling| A.  Not enough force

B.  Low Battery

| A.  Increase force by turning the third (open) and fourth (close) blue knob labeled “ERD” slightly clockwise.

B.  Charge battery using solar panel or 110VAC electricity

Maintenance

wear, damage or misalignment.

Lubricate if necessary. There should be no squeaking.

| 1 month
Photocell Sensor check| Place your hand over the photoscell sensor infrared beam when the gate is closing. The gate must stop and reverse.| 1 month
Safety Edge| If using safety edges, check the battery. Replace batteries with 3V CR2450 coin batteries (2 quantities) every 3 years.| 1 month
Warning Signs| Two signs should be installed. One is visible to people on the outside of the gate, and one is visible to people on the inside of the gate.| 1 month
Emergency Release| Turn off power and step down on the foot pedal to move it to the right. Manually push the gate to ensure that it can fully open and close.| 2 months
Free Movement Check| Step on foot pedal and move it to the right. Manually push the gate with your hands. Gate should move freely and easily with little to no resistance. Gate should not collide with anything.| 2 months
Chain| Check to make sure chain is lubricated. Check to make sure it’s not too tight, and make sure there isn’t excessive slack. Check for wear or damage.| 6 months
Force| Gate should reverse when it comes in contact with object. Test both open and close ERD force.| 6 months
Accessories| Check all gate operator accessories including remotes, loop detectors, keypad, etc. to make sure they are all operating properly.| 1 year
Electrical| Check wiring connections to make sure none are loose or damaged.| 1 year
Chassis Sleeve Anchors| Check to make sure the anchors are not loose or damaged.| 1 year
Battery| Replace battery.| 4 years

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY

The warrantor, CALIMET CO., INC, warrants the gate operator(s) for a period of three (3) years in commercial installations and for a period of five (5) years in residential installation to be free from defects in motor, gearbox, circuitry, and workmanship. This warranty is limited to two (2) of any combination of repairs or replacement of parts. This warranty applies from the date of purchase to the original owner. Warrantor will repair or replace (at warrantor’s sole discretion) any part which it finds to require service, excepting that, this limited warranty does not cover the following: corrosion and, damage or failures resulting from environmental conditions, vandalism, water, lack of proper maintenance, accident, theft, fire, normal wear and tear, misuse, alteration, tampering, improper repair, improper installation, installation of non-CALIMET approved parts, accessories, or components. This device must be sent to the warrantor at the consumer’s expense to:

• CALIMET CO., INC.
• 9949 HAYWARD WAY
• SOUTHE EL MONTE, CA 91733

The warrantor will return the repaired or replaced unit to the customer at the consumer’s expense. This limited warranty does not cover labor fees for reinstalling a repaired or replaced unit or parts. These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties either expressed or implied, and CALIMET CO., INC shall not be liable for consequential damage. All implied warranties of merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed and excluded. This limitation is not valid in jurisdictions which do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation of warranty periods. Please complete the registration card and send it by mail within 30 days of purchasing from CALIMET CO., INC. or your INSTALLER. If not registered only a one year warranty on all parts will be provided.

The warranty card must be mailed to the address listed on the card. Alternatively, the warranty can be completed online at https://calimetco.com /gate-operator-warranty-registration

Notes

• Date Installed:—————————————
• Model Number:—————————————
• Serial Number:—————————————
• Installer Name:—————————————
• Installer Company:—————————————
• Installer Address : —————————————
• Installer Contact:—————————————

Contact

• Address: 9949 Hayward Way South El Monte, CA 91733
• Tel: 626-452-9009 Fax: 626-452-9010
• Email: info@calimetco.com
• www.calimetco.com

References

• CALIMET – ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
• Homelink
• CALIMET – ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS
• CALIMET – ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS

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