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Connecting Solar Panel(s)
IMPORTANT: Never connect the transformer and a solar panel to the opener control board at the same time. It will damage the control board.
If you are using the transformer included with the Mighty Mule 350 to charge the opener battery, skip this section and go to | ||
"CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS" below. | 4 | LOCK/BEACON |
Strip 3/16" off the ends of the low voltage wire from the solar panel and twist tightly. Attach the RED solar panel wire to the SOLAR terminal marked (+) and the BLACK solar panel wire to the SOLAR terminal marked
Tighten set screws against exposed end of wires. A dab of household petroleum jelly on each terminal will help prevent corrosion.
NOTE: For multiple panels wire the panels in parallel as shown in this diagram.
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Solar Panels connect in PARALLEL | Low Voltage Wire |
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REDRED
BLACKBLACK
attach BLACK to negative
CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS
DIP Switches
Main DIP Switch Settings (MODES)
DIP Switch #1 - Push/Pull-to-Open
If your gate opens into the property the DIP Switch is set to OFF (factory). If your gate opens out from the property the DIP Switch must be set to the ON position. NOTE: if you have a
DIP Switch #4 - Lock/Beacon
This DIP selects the mode of operation of the "AUX OUT" terminal.
OFF 120
CLOSE TIME
SET LEARN
LIMIT REMOTE
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AUX OUT | 18VAC |
| EXIT | SAFETY | EDGE | CYCLE | COMMON | GRN | RCVRBLK | RED |
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The OFF (factory) setting is selected when the Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Lock is used with the Mighty
Mule 350. The RED wire from the lock control board is connected to the "AUX OUT +" terminal and the BLACK wire from the lock control board is connected to the "AUX OUT
The ON setting is selected when a beacon or light is used with the Mighty Mule 350. One wire from the low voltage beacon or lighst is connected to the "AUX OUT +" terminal and the other to the "AUX OUT
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