User Guide

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Connecting Additional Safety Devices
The GTO/PRO SW-2500 is equipped with built-in obstruction sensitivity. The opener is designed to stop and reverse the
gate within 2 seconds when it comes in contact with an obstruction. However, obstruction sensitivity, although functioning
properly, may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances. To augment your protection against
entrapment, GTO/PRO recommends using some form of additional safety device. When installed, contact sensors must be
mounted in compliance with UL 325, Underwriters Laboratories safety standard for gate openers. Review page 5 for infor-
mation about mounting requirements for safety edges ("contact sensors").
Refer to the sensor manufacturer’s instructions for information about installing these devices on a vehicular gate.
PLEASE NOTE:
Contact sensors are not included with the GTO/PRO SW-2500.
The GTO/PRO SW-2500 will ONLY accept accessory devices with normally open dry contact output.
Make sure the power switch to the opener is turned
off before connecting safety device wiring to the
terminal blocks. Unplugging the transformer does
not turn power to the opener OFF.
Contact Sensor Input Connection:
Connect one of the OPEN EDGE contact sensor wires to the
COMMON (COM) terminal and the other to the OPEN
EDGE terminal on the GTO/PRO SW-2500 control board.
Connect one of the CLOSE EDGE contact sensor wires to the
COMMON (COM) terminal and the other to the CLOSE
EDGE terminal on the GTO/PRO SW-2500 control board.
Activation of a contact sensor while the gate is in motion
will cause the gate to stop and reverse within two (2)
seconds.
Contact Sensors (safety edges)
If not installing a contact sensor skip to next section.
Although GTO/PRO strongly recommends the use of additional safety devices, we do not endorse
any specific brand names. Only use products that are certified and listed to be in compliance with any
applicable UL standards (United Laboratories) and national and regional safety codes.
Call GTO/PRO Sales at 1-800-543-4283 for information on compatible
products for your specific application.
Wire from Contact Sensor
(open safety edge)
Wire from Contact Sensor
(close safety edge)
RECEIVER
COM COM
CYCLE CLOSE SAFETY EXIT/ OPEN SHADOW LOOP CLOSE EDGE OPEN EDGE
BLKGRN RED
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