I would like to connect this to my gate without an AC connection can I bypass the transformer and connect directly to available 12v terminals in gate
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Apu - I do not think so. The manual says to only use the original power supply and to only mount it indoors. I have mine mounted on the ceiling next to my garage door opener, so it is a bit inconvenient for me to check the output voltage from the transformer. I am not at all certain it is twelve volts. I believe it is more likely five volts. Someone who has mounted it closer to the button that opens the garage would be able to check more easily what the output voltage is (as indicated on the transformer).
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I am not sure but I doubt it. I don't think the 12V is enough to drive the wifi receiver.
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No; find no battery well in the unit; uses step-down transformer for 120V to 9VDC 2.5A minimum
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It does not require a transformer since it is intended for 110 Volts of AC current
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The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other... » Read More The unit is supplied with a transformer that has an output of 12 volts DC. It does not come packaged with a power adapter for direct 12 volt DC hookup, but you could easily make one. The plug would be the same as the one on the transformer output with the other end being a cigarette lighter automobile type connection or whatever other connection to the 12 volt source you would be using. I do not see any reference to a 12 volt connection in the owners manual, but I see no reason why it could not be done. Just be sure you connect it with the correct 12 volt DC polarity. Or do what the other commentor said. Get an inverter. « Show Less
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Agree - is a multi voltage input adapter - so no need for a transformer when traveling outside US.
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Short answer is "no". There are two wires coming out of the unit that you can basically connect to the terminals of a 12V battery (I used a car battery). You'd need to get a 12V power supply that plugs into the wall and hook it up to that if you wanted non-battery power.
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Not directly, but (just as Ron Coleman suggested) you can using something like this: Schumacher PC-6 120AC to 6A 12V DC Power Converter
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I would not use it without a transformer. Using it without a transformer would most likely burn up the motor.
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This Inverter only has a GFCI outlet and not a block panel. If I connected it to the "box" via a double male extention cord it pops the GFCI immediately. What I ended up doing is using a 2 prong adapter, and thus eliminated the ground fault connection to the inverter, but I used the Ground fault built into the panel side. So I am still able to use grounded appliances, and they are safe, but the GFCI part of the inverter has been bypassed. So Can you - yes, but you need to think it through, and actually not allow the ground on the panel to interact with the ground on the inverter. This Inverter only has a GFCI outlet and not a block panel. If I connected it to the "box" via a double male extention cord it pops the GFCI immediately. What I ended up doing is using a 2 prong adapter, and thus eliminated the ground fault connection to the inverter, but I used the Ground fault built into the panel side. So I am still able to use grounded appliances, and they are safe, but the GFCI part of the inverter has been bypassed. So Can you - yes, but you need to think it through, and actually not allow the ground on the panel to interact with the ground on... » Read More This Inverter only has a GFCI outlet and not a block panel. If I connected it to the "box" via a double male extention cord it pops the GFCI immediately. What I ended up doing is using a 2 prong adapter, and thus eliminated the ground fault connection to the inverter, but I used the Ground fault built into the panel side. So I am still able to use grounded appliances, and they are safe, but the GFCI part of the inverter has been bypassed. So Can you - yes, but you need to think it through, and actually not allow the ground on the panel to interact with the ground on the inverter. « Show Less
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How do you know the transformer is okay? That is about all this unit is. A transformer and probably a capacitor or 2. The leads that connect the outputs to the transformer are internal, and unless your fence was hit by lightning, there would be no reason for them to be broken. Either that or in the process of connecting your fence, you twisted the terminals in the Fi shox box and therefore twisted the wires off internally. Without having the unit in my hands to test and check, that is all I can tell you.
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It has a 2 prong ac plug! No transformer, you shoulg be able to cut off the plug and wire to a switch, but I am not an electrian or know the codes in your area!
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The one I bought is connected to regular 110v Electrical source, but always you have a 12 vdc supply you can connect it directly just taking care of polarity at connector, you can check this out in transformer upon arrival. Also check signal strenght in your area since this device works with 2G nets only you can also ask cell phone provider for 2G availability in your area this may give problem in remote areas. I solved poor signal stenght by installing the antenna outside the Automation Cabinet to 3m high. After 4 months the opener is working perfect and very practical for family and visitors. Hope this helps. The one I bought is connected to regular 110v Electrical source, but always you have a 12 vdc supply you can connect it directly just taking care of polarity at connector, you can check this out in transformer upon arrival. Also check signal strenght in your area since this device works with 2G nets only you can also ask cell phone provider for 2G availability in your area this may give problem in remote areas. I solved poor signal stenght by installing the antenna outside the Automation Cabinet to 3m high. After 4 months the opener is working perfect and very practical for family and... » Read More The one I bought is connected to regular 110v Electrical source, but always you have a 12 vdc supply you can connect it directly just taking care of polarity at connector, you can check this out in transformer upon arrival. Also check signal strenght in your area since this device works with 2G nets only you can also ask cell phone provider for 2G availability in your area this may give problem in remote areas. I solved poor signal stenght by installing the antenna outside the Automation Cabinet to 3m high. After 4 months the opener is working perfect and very practical for family and visitors. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes, you can plug the leads from the panel directly into the control board Power Inputs in place of the transformer. Cold temps will actually make a solar panel produce more power. I would monitor the battery voltage the first few weeks after installation to make sure that it is being charged. I have an FM500 opener with dual batteries and this solar panel has been working great for close to a year now with an average of two gate cycles a day.
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You can connect 110V directly to it or 24V. Both will work and both build in.
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I used these on a car ( 12v ) and you do not need a transformer. Just direct wire them.
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Nope! I went ahead and took the pig tails from the ac adapter and exposed the bare wire and made my own adapters. Or I supposed you could also do a terminal block and wire it all in that way.
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Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, my seller is not shipping me the Japanese transformer as it is designed for 100V AC not our 120V AC. It probably isn't a problem, but I need to supply my own transformer and while I know the voltage and amperage out, I don't know the diameters of the power connector that plugs into the unit. There are a series of different sized power connectors, and it would be nice to get the correct one the first time.