SL-2000B Instruction Manual 04.26.12 1
Winter Ratings Watts Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
SL-2000B 10 4 8 13
SL-2000B 20 8 16 26
Dual SL-2200B 20 4 8 13
Estimated Maximum Number of Cycles Per Day
Before You Begin...
1. Determine Charging Option for Battery: Transformer OR Solar
NEVER USE TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL(S) AT THE SAME TIME.
It will damage the control board.
IMPORTANT:
• TheSL-2000B12voltbatterymustbechargedbyeitherconnectingthetransformer(included)or
solar panel kit [FM123] to the control board.
• Thetransformerisdesignedforindooruse.Ifthetransformercanbepluggedonlyintoanoutside
electrical outlet, a weatherproof cover/housing (available at local electrical supply stores) must be
used.
•Ifyourgateismorethan1000ft.fromanACpowersource,youwillneedtouseatleast10watts
solar charging power to charge the battery [FM123]. Refer to the Solar Panel and Gate Activity
chart below.
• AlllowvoltagewireusedwiththeGTOGateOperatormustbe16gaugedualconductor,stranded,
direct burial wire [RB509]. Do not run more than 1000 ft. of wire.
The table and map
illustrate the maximum
number of gate cycles
to expect per day in a
particular area when
using from 10 to 20
watts of solar charging
power. The gures
shown are for winter
(minimum sunlight).
Accessories connected to your system
will draw additional power from the
battery.
NOTE: A minimum of 10 watts solar
charging power is needed to charge the
batteries.
10 Watt Solar Panel [FM123]
5 Watt Solar Panel [FM122]
Solar Panel and Gate Activity Chart
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