Electric Gate Wiring Question?

[spagettilegs]

I have a 455D FAAC gate and associated control panel. I need the gate to stay open on command and not close after a pre-determined time but to do this, according to page 5 on the manual (link here), I must do the following:

"OPEN/HOLD OPEN DEVICE: To open and hold open the gate, simply maintain a contact across terminals 9 and 14. (“A” Mode only) "

My question, what does "maintain a contact across terminals 9 and 14" mean. Do I need a wire to run a permanent wire between the two terminals? At the moment there isn't one connecting the two. (see image)

Thanks!

 

[Flanders]

You need to put a latching switch across 9 and 14 . 14 is the open comand, turn the switch on gate opens and stays open turn switch off and gate will close after the hold time, only works in mode A though .

 

[spagettilegs]

You need to put a latching switch across 9 and 14 . 14 is the open comand, turn the switch on gate opens and stays open turn switch off and gate will close after the hold time, only works in mode A though .

Sounds like you may have the answer. what is a "latching switch"? Is it a cable from 9 to 14?

 

[Flanders]

A latching switch is a switch that stays on like a light switch , a non latching switch will be like a door bell.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I hope you are a registered gate installer..

 

[Flanders]

I hope you are a registered gate installer..

It does not look like it was installed by a gate installer, as they have used twisted pair for the control circuits.

 

[spagettilegs]

A latching switch is a switch that stays on like a light switch , a non latching switch will be like a door bell.

Ahhh ok. So if I run a cable from 9 to 14 I'm sorted? Thanks

 

[telectrix]

song.

"Oh Danny Boy, the gates, the gates are calling,
Down by the Glen and valleys down below,
We open up as when you are calling,
but shut before you get the carriage through"

 

[Flanders]

Ahhh ok. So if I run a cable from 9 to 14 I'm sorted? Thanks

no not just a cable between 9 an 14
You need to fit a switch across 9 and 14 if your not getting this i would advise employing the services of a gate installer .

 

[Deuce]

Ahhh ok. So if I run a cable from 9 to 14 I'm sorted? Thanks

A cable, is not a switch. If someone says install a latching switch, it's not very polite to ask them to confirm that you just need to common the two contacts in question.

I can't help but think your best 'sorted' by replacing the cover, and politely excusing yourself from this job.

If you don't know what a latching switch is, it's probably best not to attempt installing one. I'm not entirely certain what a heart splint is, but if any of my older relatives ever need one fitting, I'll stick to my own advice and let someone who does know do the job

 

[Midwest]

I hope you are a registered gate installer..

A registered gate installer? Do you have to be a registered drawbridge installer as well to do such work.

 

[Flanders]

A cable, is not a switch. If someone says install a latching switch, it's not very polite to ask them to confirm that you just need to common the two contacts in question.

Thanks Deuce . It felt like I was banging my head up a brick wall

 

[mydigitalhome]

Remember as you are working on the gates that you will need to do a risk assessment on the gate controls to make sure they are still compliant. Revision of Standards for Powered Doors, Gates and Barriers - http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/revision-standards-powered-doors.htm
and Gate Safe Home | Automated & Manual Gate Safety - https://gate-safe.org/

 

[static zap]

.. My other favourite strategy ... ,
wheelie bin in front of the sensor ... Less issues with water n wiring.
Left in the middle it prevents other vehicles taking that security "opportunity".

 

[telectrix]

A registered gate installer? Do you have to be a registered drawbridge installer as well to do such work.