MERCURY 310 Controller
User Guide
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MX5096 Rev. C ©2022
AC Power Electrical power (Alternating Current) from a common mains power source.
Controller The electronic device in the control box used to control the gate functions.
Control Box
The xed enclosure where the control board, power connections, and actuator electrical
connections are located.
Close-Direction The direction the gate moves when it is closing.
Close Limit The gate position where the gate is programmed to stop after a CLOSE command.
DC Power Electrical power (Direct Current) from a battery or solar panel.
Dual Gate A gate system with two gates operating together.
Edge Sensor
A external entrapment device, which utilizes a pressure sensitive strip, placed along a
gate or fence edge to sense when the gate contacts an object.
Entrapment
Zone
Any area where the gate comes within 16” of an immovable object thus presenting a
possible entrapment hazard to people and animals.
Linear Actuator The motor driven device attached to the gate, which mechanically moves the gate.
Loop Sensor
A loop of wire buried in the ground which senses the presence of metal objects (i.e.
Vehicles).
Open-Direction The direction the gate moves when it is opening.
Open Limit The gate position where the gate is programmed to stop after an OPEN command.
Photo Eye
A safety device, which uses the interruption of a beam of light to indicate the presence of
an object in an entrapment zone.
Secure Side The side of the gate installation inside the gated property. Same as “Private Side”.
Single Gate A gate system with only one gate.
Solar Power DC power (Direct Current) from a solar panel.
Street Side The side of the gate installation outside the gated property. Same as “Public Side”.
2. DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
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