User's Manual

2 GTO 4000XLS 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4000XLS’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
8 16 26
15 watts 11 20 30
20 watts 14 28 38
25 watts
17 36 46
30 watts 20 44 54
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