Introduction
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the GALO DC24V Swing Gate Control Board. Designed for both double and single DC 24V swing gate openers, this control board offers advanced features including remote control functionality and compatibility with backup battery or solar systems. Please read this manual carefully before installation and use to ensure proper function and safety.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 24V (supports 24V backup battery) |
| Application | Double or single DC 24V swing gate opener |
| Transmitter Encoder | Factory rolling code |
| Max Transmitters Quantity | Up to 120 PCS |
| Security Mode | Fail Secure with Signal |
| Certification | CE |
| Origin | Mainland China |
| Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 20 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm |
| Package Weight | 0.75 kg |
Components Overview
The GALO DC24V Swing Gate Control Board features various terminals and indicators for comprehensive gate control. Refer to the diagram below for a visual representation of the board's components.
Here is a detailed description of each numbered component:
- MOTOR 1: Master gate connection. Connects the 1st red wire (from left to right). This motor closes first and opens last.
- MOTOR 2 (DELAY): Slave gate connection. Connects the 1st blue wire (from left to right). This motor opens first and closes last. Note: If you only have a single gate, the motor must be connected to the Motor 2 Delay terminal.
- 2 SIDE: Terminal for connecting to any external device that operates a double gate.
- COM: Common ground terminal for external devices.
- 1 SIDE: Terminal for connecting to any external device that operates a single gate.
- Swipe Card: Terminal for connecting to external devices that trigger gate opening via swipe card.
- COM: Common ground terminal for the swipe card external device.
- IR: Infrared terminal for connecting to a safety beam.
- 12V: Output for connecting to a photocell sensor (continuous output current <=200mA).
- 24V battery +: Terminal for connecting the positive (+) lead of a 24V backup battery.
- 24V battery -: Terminal for connecting the negative (-) lead of a 24V backup battery.
- 24V: 24V DC output for connecting to an external device (e.g., photocell sensor, max current output 1A).
- GND: Ground terminal for an external device.
- 24V LAMP +: Positive (+) terminal for connecting to a flash light.
- 24V LAMP -: Negative (-) terminal for connecting to a flash light.
- LOCK (NF): Normally Closed (NF) terminal for connecting to an electric lock.
- COM (24V): Common ground terminal for the lock.
- LOCK (NA): Normally Open (NA) terminal for connecting to a magnetic lock.
- GND: Ground terminal for the alarm system.
- SP: 24V DC output for connecting with the alarm system.
- AC 24V: Terminal for connecting with the transformer.
- Digital display: Displays setting data and status.
- INC+: Button for increasing numerical values during data setting.
- FUN: Button to enter menu settings and confirm data.
- DEC-: Button for decreasing numerical values during data setting.
- Learning button: Used for programming or erasing remote controls.
- ANT and GND: Terminals for connecting an antenna.
Setup and Installation
Proper installation is crucial for the safe and effective operation of your gate system. Please follow these steps carefully.
1. Power Supply Connection
Connect the AC 24V transformer to the AC 24V (21) terminals on the control board. If using a 24V backup battery, connect its positive lead to 24V battery + (10) and its negative lead to 24V battery - (11).
Video: Power Supply Connection Demonstration
2. Motor Connection
- For a double gate system, connect the master gate motor to MOTOR 1 (1) and the slave gate motor to MOTOR 2 (DELAY) (2).
- For a single gate system, connect the motor ONLY to the MOTOR 2 (DELAY) (2) terminal.
3. External Device Connections
Connect external devices to the appropriate terminals as described below:
- Push Button for Double Gates: Connect the push button to terminals 2SIDE (3) and COM (4).
- Swipe Card Device: Use terminals SWIPEN CARD (6) and COM (7) for control. Supply power to the swipe card device using terminals 12V (9) and COM (4).
- Safety Beam (Photocell Sensor): Connect the photocell sensor to terminals IR (8) and 12V (9). Connect the 12V terminal to the '+' of the photocell sensor RX and TX devices. Connect the COM terminal to the '-' of the photocell sensor RX and TX devices. Connect IR with the photocell sensor 'OUT' and COM with the photocell sensor 'COM'.
- Flash Lamp Device: Connect the flash lamp to terminals 24V LAMP + (14) and 24V LAMP - (15).
- Electric Lock Device: For an electric lock, connect to LOCK (NF) (16) and COM (24V) (17). For a magnetic lock, connect to LOCK (NA) (18) and COM (24V) (17).
- Alarm System: Connect the alarm system to terminals GND (19) and SP (20).
- Antenna: Connect the antenna to terminals ANT (27) and GND (4).
Remote Control Programming
The control board uses a factory rolling code for its transmitters. Up to 120 remote controls can be programmed.
Programming a New Remote Control
- Press the LEARN button (26) on the control board for approximately 1 second. The indicator LED will turn off, indicating that the board has entered programming mode.
- Within 5 seconds, press any button on the new remote control for about 2 seconds.
- The digital display will show the remote's number, and the board's indicator LED will flash four times with a buzzer sound. This confirms successful programming.
- Note: If the board does not receive a new remote signal within 5 seconds after pressing the LEARN button, the indicator LED will turn on, and the board will exit programming mode.
Removing a Remote Control
To remove all programmed remote controls:
- Press and hold the LEARN button (26) for about 5 seconds. A single buzzer sound and the indicator LED turning on signifies that all remotes have been successfully removed.
Remote Control Button Functions
- Button “1”: Operates a single gate (Motor 2).
- Button “2”: Operates a double gate (Motor 1 and Motor 2).
- Button “3”: Activates the alarm output.
| Value | Button | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | All buttons are disabled | Forbidden to use remote |
| 1 | Button 1/3 is valid | Only control single gate (motor 2) |
| 2 | Button 2/3 is valid | Only control double gates |
| 3 | Button 1/2/3 is valid | Control single gate or double gates |
Operating Instructions
Motor Direction Identification
When the motor is running, observe the motor direction LED indicator:
- If the LED indicator is blue, the motor is in the "opening" operation.
- If the LED indicator is red, the motor is in the "closing" operation.
NOTE! If the gate opens and closes in the wrong direction when you control the gate operator, please cut off the power, swap the wires of the affected motor, and reconnect them to the Motor port. Then power on again.
Digital Display Menu Settings
The digital display allows for customization of various operational parameters.
- Press and hold the FUN button (24) for 5 seconds. The digital display will indicate "P0", signifying entry into the menu setting.
- Use the INC+ (23) and DEC- (25) buttons to increase or decrease the displayed number or value.
- After adjusting the value, press the FUN button (24) to store the data. A buzzer will beep one time to confirm the store.
- After the menu setting is finished, press the LEARN button (26) to exit the menu setting and close the display.
Factory Reset: When the digital display indicates Po, setting the gate opener to rest. After entering the Po setting, press the FUN button to store, and then the reset will successfully apply.
PA Value of Lamp / Alarm Output
| Value | Alarms output | Lamp output |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Momentary Output | Mode 0 |
| 1 | Momentary Output | Mode 1 |
| 2 | Continuous Output | Mode 0 |
| 3 | Continuous Output | Mode 1 |
Function Description of the Control Board
| Function | State |
|---|---|
| Power On | The digital display will self-check from 00-99 with a buzzer sound. If the indicator LED light on, and the buzzer stop sound, means the system is working well. |
| Auto-closing timer for swipe card terminal triggering to open the gate | Connect the external swipe card reader, trigger the swipe card terminal to open double gates automatically. If the gate system is setting the single gate mode, the user swipes the card and only operates the single gate. The indicator LED will flash every second. Setting from 0-99 seconds, factory defaults 10 seconds, set 0 means No auto-closing for swipe card terminal triggering. |
| Auto closing timer (Non-swipe card terminal triggering) | While the gate is opening and detecting the overcurrent, it will trigger the auto closing timer and the indicator will flash at 1s interval. Auto closing timer is setting from 0-99 seconds, 0 means No auto-closing. The last manual door opening is a single door (or double door), then the automatic door closing is a single door (or double door). |
| Setting motor 1 and motor 2 in the soft start, slow stop, slow speed and high speed running time | The motor 1 and motor 2 running time can be set through the digital display menu. Used for setting the high speed running time of Motor 1 and Motor 2, gate will run in high speed within this setting, then change to slow speed with its rest travel. High speed running time is setting from 0-33 seconds, the factory defaults 5 seconds, 0 is No high speed running. Soft start running time is setting from 0-6s, the factory default is 2s, 0 is No soft start running. The Motor's overcurrent value can be set from 0- 20 levers. NOTE: While the motor is running, if manually control it stopping or trigger the safety beam terminal, after the motor runs again, can not trigger the high-speed running. |
| Overcurrent | Realize automatic stop when the motor is fully opened or closed. The motor will auto stopping when it is running, meeting a obstacle and detecting the overcurrent. The motor's overcurrent value in slow and high speed set through the digital display menu. |
| Safety beam | While the gate is closing, if trigger the IR terminal, the gate will rebound to fully open. If you set the auto-closing timer after fully opened, the gate will trigger the auto-closing when the safety beam signal disappear. If not, it would not trigger auto-closing until the safety beam signal disappear. |
| Time delay with 2 gates for opening and closing | This setting is only enabled for double gates mode. When user control double gates to close, Motor 1 will close in advance, then Motor 2 will close later depends on how much delay time set. The setting is 0-10 seconds. Setting 0 is no time delaying with 2 gates for opening and closing. |
| Control single gate | Remote control button 1 and 1SIDE terminal used for opening and closing the single gate (Motor 2). |
| Motor overload protection | As soon as the motor runs continuously more than the 60s, the motor will automatically stop working to protect the motor. |
| Flash lamp mode | Setting flash lamp mode by the digital display menu PA, factory default is mode 0. Mode 0 and 1: Alarm output is Momentary Output situation (press the remote button 3, alarm will work. Release the button 3, alarm stop working) Mode 2 and 3: Alarm output is Continuous Output situation (press the remote button 3, alarm will work. Press the button 3 again, alarm stop working) Remote control button 3 is used for controlling alarm output. Connect with the door sensor alarm device also can activate the alarm output, press the remote control button 3 to achieve it. |
| Alarm output | Digital Display can set Pb for controlling lock output mode, factory default is 2 Mode. 0 mode: no output. 1 mode: lock output 1s. 2 mode: lock output 5s. Note: The gate open time will delay 0.5s to help the electric lock to unlock first. |
| Electric lock time setting | Setting gate mode by the digital display PE for controlling single gate or double gates. If the system set single gate motor work mode, all operations only apply in Motor 2. If the gate system is active in the single gate work mode, the double gate open mode of the remote control and control board will be adjusted to only for a single gate. |
| Gate mode | Setting gate mode by the digital display PE for controlling single gate or double gates. If the system set single gate motor work mode, all operations only apply in Motor 2. If the gate system is active in the single gate work mode, the double gate open mode of the remote control and control board will be adjusted to only for a single gate. |
| Factory Reset | The factory reset needs to be performed at the factory to restore parameters to the default state; see the table above. |
Troubleshooting
- Gate operates in the wrong direction: If the gate opens when it should close, or vice-versa, cut power to the board. Swap the motor wires for the affected motor and reconnect them. Restore power.
- Motor stops unexpectedly: Check for obstacles in the gate's path. The overcurrent protection feature will stop the motor if an obstruction is detected. Refer to the "Overcurrent" function description for details.
- Gate does not auto-close: Ensure the safety beam (photocell sensor) is correctly aligned and not obstructed. If the auto-closing timer is set, verify its value in the digital display menu. If the safety beam signal is continuously present, auto-closing will not activate.
- Remote control not working: Verify that the remote control is properly programmed. If not, follow the "Programming a New Remote Control" steps. Ensure the remote's battery is functional.
- No power to the board: Check the AC 24V power supply connection and ensure the transformer is functioning. If using a backup battery, check its charge and connections.
- Digital display shows error or unexpected behavior: Perform a factory reset by setting the 'Po' parameter to 0 in the digital display menu.
Maintenance
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your GALO DC24V Swing Gate Control Board, regular maintenance is recommended:
- Regular Inspection: Periodically inspect all wiring connections for tightness and signs of wear or damage.
- Cleanliness: Keep the control board clean and free from dust, debris, and moisture. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
- Battery Check: If a backup battery is installed, check its terminals for corrosion and ensure it is adequately charged, especially after power outages.
- Safety Beam: Regularly clean the lenses of any installed photocell sensors to ensure clear signal transmission.
User Tips
- Power Compatibility: This control board is designed for DC 24V motors and requires an AC 24V power supply. It is NOT compatible with AC 120V or AC 230V motors directly. Ensure your gate motors are DC 24V.
- Single Gate Setup: Remember that for single gate installations, the motor MUST be connected to the 'MOTOR 2 (DELAY)' terminal for correct operation.
- Remote Control Range: For optimal remote control performance, ensure the antenna is properly connected to the ANT and GND terminals.
- Safety First: Always ensure the gate area is clear of people and obstructions before operating the gate. The safety beam is a critical component for preventing accidents.
Warranty and Support
This product is CE certified, indicating compliance with European safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty inquiries, please contact your vendor or the GALO Official Store directly. Provide your product model (PKM) and a detailed description of the issue for efficient support.
