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CM9-610

Calimet CM9-610 Installation guide

  • I have reviewed the installation manual for the CALIMET Solar Panel CM9-610. This document provides instructions on how to connect the solar panel to your gate opener, ensuring that the battery is correctly charged and the panel is optimally placed for sun exposure. I am ready to answer your questions about this device and its installation process.
  • How do I turn on the battery for the gate opener?
    What does the blue LED light on the circuit board indicate?
    What does a green LED light on the circuit board mean?
    What is the recommended orientation for the solar panel?
    How many solar panels are recommended for gate openers that use only solar panels for electricity?
1. Open the black cover of your gate opener.
On the back of the gate opener, make sure
the battery switch is turned on.
The battery is on when the switch is set to
reset - facing up.
2.
Take the red and black wire and connect it to the 24VDC SOLAR Input on the gate
operator circuit board - Figure A in the below image.
On the side of the circuit board should be a small circular hole that leads down to
the bottom of the gate opener. Move the red and black wire down this hole so it
leads to the bottom of the gate operator - Figure B in the below image.
Included with your solar panel is a red and black wire.
Solar Panel 20W 24V DC Installation Manual
CM9-610
3. Connect the red and black wire from the circuit board to the red and black wires on the
solar panel.
Then put the orange wire connector cap on top and turn to lock the wires together.
Multiple Solar Panels - If you have more than one solar panel, connect all red wires
together, and connect all black wires together.
Twist orange wire connector cap to close.
3.Using a screwdriver, unscrew the 4 screws on the panel of your gate opener.
5. Place your solar panel anywhere, typically on a pole or post, facing upwards
towards the sky at a 45 degree angle, preferably facing SOUTH.
Make sure the solar panel can receive direct sunlight. If a tree, or other forms of
shade blocks the solar panel, move the solar panel to a different location.
Note: TWO or more solar panels are recommended for gate openers that are only
using solar panels for electricity and does not have 110V direct power.
If needed, use screws or other adhesives to hold the solar panel in place.
4.Inside the panel you should see the blue battery and a small red circuit board.
Verify that there is a blue LED light on the circuit board. This means the solar
panel is charging the battery, and that it is was correctly set up.
If the light is green, it means the battery is not charging. This could be because
there is no sunlight (cloudy skies) or a tree is blocking the solar panel. If this is
the case, move the solar panel to a different location.
(Optional) Extending the length of the wires
If you need to place your solar panels further away but the wires are not long enough, you can
join(splice) a 20 gauge electrical wire to extend the length.
Mounting Pole/Post
The solar panel can be mounted on a pole or post (not included).
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