Autotech R-2010 control board for roller shutter or sliding garage door mechanisms 230 VAC
- Single-phase motor (230 VAC)
- Operating frequency: 433.92 MHz
- Compatible remote control encoding: 12 bit fixed code, 24 bit Autotech, 64 bit Keeloq
- Country of origin: Greece
- Board dimensions: 100×88 mm
- Box dimensions: 150x98x40 mm (without flange which can be easily removed: 134x98x40 mm)
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Autotech R-2010 control panel - Detailed features
The Autotech R-2010 control panel is housed in a plastic box and can be used with 230 VAC roller mechanisms that have limit switches. Detailed features:
- The control panel works with mechanisms that have limit switches. These switches cut off power when the roller reaches the open or closed position. The panel detects this, cuts off power, and executes the opposite movement on the next command.
- Adjustable for automatic closing.
- 230 VAC output for lighting or safety beacon.
- 24 V AC output for powering accessories (e.g., safety beacon, safety photocells).
- Has an input for safety photocells.
- Has an input for a command button.
- Easy and simple remote control registration procedure via the AUTO LEARN button. The remote controls supported by the panel are at a frequency of 433.92 MHz and 12-bit fixed code, Autotech 24-bit, or KeeLoq rolling code encoding.
- LED indicator lights which are particularly useful during both installation and operation of the control panel.
- SMD technology.
- CE Declaration of Conformity
- Box dimensions with flange 150x98x40 mm
- Box dimensions without flange 134x98x40 mm (the flange can be easily removed)
- Board dimensions 100×88 mm
The above control panel has been tested in several installations without displaying malfunctions or problems. In combination with the above features, it is an excellent solution for roller mechanisms that have limit switches.
Autotech R-2010 control panel layout
In the upper left part of the control panel is the transformer. Below the transformer, a 6A fuse and 3 relays are placed in series.
At the bottom of the board, 2 terminals are located:
- On the left is the high-current terminal. We connect in series the power supply, the warning beacon, and the two windings of the mechanism. All these contacts require attention during work as they involve 230 V AC voltage.
- On the right is the terminal for control, monitoring, and safety devices. Here, in order, there are contacts that provide 24 V AC voltage for powering accessories, the contacts of the opening and closing limit switches, the contacts for connecting photocells and buttons, and the contact for the remote control receiver antenna. The antenna is usually a single-strand wire approximately 0.17m long. If the antenna is removed, the range of the remote control receiver will be zero.
LED indicators of Autotech R-2010 control panel
The Autotech R-2010 control panel has three LED lights.
- L1 & L2 are located above the control, monitoring, and safety device terminal. Each LED light corresponds to a switch (contact). When the LED is lit, it indicates that the contact is closed.
- L1 (PHOTO position) indicates the status of the safety photocells. When lit, it means that the photocell switch is closed, so the safety photocell does not detect an obstruction. When off, it means that the safety photocell detects an obstruction. It is an NC switch and remains lit in its normal state.
- L2 (BUTTON position) indicates the status of the button. When lit (button switch closed), it means that the button is pressed. Conversely, when off, the button is not pressed. It is an NO switch and remains off in its normal state.
- L3 is located above the Auto Learn remote control learning button. It is used for storing new remote controls in the control panel and also indicates any motor overload.
Storing remote controls in the Autotech R-2010 control panel
The process for storing remote controls in the Autotech R-2010 control panel is as follows: Press the LEARN button once. The LED light turns on for 10 seconds. During this time, press the desired button on the remote control. The control panel stores it.If the control panel's capacity is exceeded, then when the next remote control (beyond the 200) is registered, it will take the place of the first remote control (the one that was stored first chronologically).
After 10 seconds, the light turns off and the control panel returns to its normal operation.
If we want to delete all remote controls from the control panel, press and hold the LEARN button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the control panel's memory is cleared.
Autotech R-2010 control panel high current terminal
- The GND contact is suitable for grounding the power supply. The power supply ground must be connected to both the AUTOTECH R-2010 panel and the mechanism or the body of the mechanism. The next two contacts (marked POWER 230V) are where we connect the mains power. We connect the phase to the L contact (first from the left) and the neutral to the N contact (next). (To find the phase, use a test screwdriver)
- We can connect a lighting lamp or a warning beacon to the two contacts marked LAMP. Microswitch 1 regulates the operation of this contact. The warning beacon is not essential for the mechanism's operation, but in many cases it can alert passers-by to the mechanism's operation and prevent accidents.
- The next contacts (OPEN, COM and CLOSE) are for connecting the mechanism.
- The CLOSE and OPEN contacts correspond to the two windings of the mechanism that, respectively, open and close the roller. Each winding receives power from one of these two contacts and the COM contact. Note also that the motor's capacitor is connected between OPEN and CLOSE. Since in almost all roller motors, the capacitor is already integrated into the motor and connected, no special action is required.
- The neutral for the motor windings is connected to the COM contact.
Connections to the control and safety devices terminal
- The first two contacts (~24V and COMMON) are used to power devices such as safety photocells with low voltage alternating current 24 VAC.
- The PHOTO contact is used for connecting safety photocells. Safety photocells detect any obstruction and open a switch which is connected between this contact and the following COMMON contact and is of the type:
- If microswitch #2 is in the ON position, it is of the NC (Normally-Closed) type. If safety photocells are not used and microswitch #2 is in the ON position, then the PHOTO contact must be bridged with the next COMMON contact.
- If microswitch #2 is in the OFF position, it is of the NO (Normally-Open) type. If safety photocells are not used and microswitch #2 is in the OFF position, the PHOTO contact should not be bridged with the next COMMON contact.
- The control button is connected to the contact labeled BUTTON. It is a Normally-Open (NO) type switch and the control button is connected between this contact and the next COMMON contact.
- The next COMMON contact is another neutral for connecting the command button and the command switch from the safety photocells.
- The last contact marked ANTENNA is suitable for the remote control receiver antenna. The antenna is usually a single-strand cable about 0.17m long. If the antenna is removed, the range of the remote control receiver will be zero.
Autotech R-2010 control panel programming microswitches
(Dip-switches)
In the upper right part of the Autotech R-2010 control panel, 4 programming microswitches (dip-switches) are installed, which are in the normal (OFF) position.
First microswitch
The OFF position of the first microswitch is suitable for connecting a lighting lamp. The lamp operates as long as the mechanism operates and remains open for an additional 60 seconds. 
The ON position of the first microswitch is suitable for connecting a safety beacon. A continuous operation beacon must be connected, and the flashing is done by the control panel. It operates as long as the mechanism operates.
Second microswitch
The second microswitch controls the operation of the photocells
The safety photocells control an NO (Normally-Open) type switch.
The safety photocells control an NC (Normally-Closed) type switch.
Third microswitch
In the OFF position of the third microswitch, automatic closing does not operate.
In the ON position, automatic closing is activated. Via the AUTO CLOSE potentiometer, we adjust how long the roller will remain open and then close automatically. Fourth microswitch
The microswitch must be in the OFF position if we connect a button panel or if we don't want to connect anything to the BUTTON contact. The command from a button is of N.O. (Normally Open) contact type and the sequence of movements is OPEN-STOP-CLOSE-STOP-OPEN-…
The ON position of the fourth microswitch is used for Emergency Open operation, where, for example, a signal from a fire detection system or a "mushroom" type switch can be connected as a manual safety device. The command from a button is of N.C. (Normally Closed) contact type, and if the contact opens, the panel performs an OPEN.Automatic closing - Autotech R-2010 control panel
The automatic closing of the roller can be set from 5 seconds after the door opens up to 120 seconds. The user can adjust the time as desired via the AUTO CLOSE potentiometer. For the roller to operate with automatic closing, microswitch #3 must be in the ON position.Autotech R-2010 control panel remote control receiver
Remote control registration on the Autotech R-2010 control panel
The process of storing remote controls in the Autotech R-2010 control panel is as follows: Press the AUTO LEARN button once. The LED light turns on for 10 seconds. During this time, press the button on the remote control that you want to store. The control panel stores it.
If the control panel's capacity is exceeded, then when the next remote control (beyond the 200) is registered, it will take the place of the first remote control. (the one that was stored first chronologically)
After 10 seconds, the light turns off and the control panel returns to its normal operation.
If we want to delete all remote controls from the control panel, press and hold the AUTO LEARN button for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the control panel's memory is cleared.
Connecting the Autotech R-2010 control panel to the electrical network
The connection of the Autotech R-2010 control panel to the electrical network is done according to the following diagram:
- First, using a test screwdriver, locate and connect the phase and neutral to the correct contacts.
- Connect the ground, which has also been connected to the mechanism. Ensure that the ground connection is made correctly.
- Check if the opening and closing of the roller are in the correct directions. If not, swap the OPEN & CLOSE cables. (and not the phase and neutral).
The first time the panel is connected to power (or after a power outage), the first movement it makes is opening. This way, we check if the opening-closing direction is correct.
Setting the opening-closing direction of the Autotech R-2010 control panel
Roller shutter mechanisms usually have two windings. When electric current flows through each of them, it gives the mechanism a specific rotation direction. One winding works when the roller shutter opens and the other when it closes.
The control panel is usually connected to the mechanism with a 4X1.5 mm² cable. A typical connection (colors are indicative) is shown in the side figure.
Central roller shutter mechanisms have extra limit switches that are not connected to the control panel. They operate independently and cut off movement at the fully open and fully closed positions.
If the mechanism does not operate in the correct direction but moves in reverse (closing instead of opening and vice versa), then we switch the cables at the OPEN and CLOSE contacts as shown in the figures below.
Connecting a lighting lamp or warning light to the Autotech R-2010 control panel
On the R-2010 control panel, we must choose whether to connect a lighting lamp or a warning light. It is not possible to connect both automatisms simultaneously, and we define with microswitch #1 whether we have a lamp or a warning light. They must be continuously operational and operate with a supply voltage of 230 V AC.
The connection method is shown in the figure below:
Connecting a command button to the Autotech R-2010 control panel
The command button is connected via the BUTTON and COMMON contacts as shown in the adjacent figure. For the command button to operate, microswitch #4 must be in the OFF position. Control buttons are essentially NO (Normally-Open) switches.
Connecting safety photocells to the Autotech R-2010 control panel
Safety photocells are essentially an NC (Normally-Closed) switch that opens when an obstacle is detected. They consist of 2 parts, the transmitter and the receiver. The transmitter emits a light beam and the receiver receives it. When there is an obstacle, communication between the transmitter and receiver is interrupted. The Autotech R-2010 control panel only works with photocells that protect during the closing of the roller shutter.
The connection of the safety photocells is as shown in the figure above. Specifically:
- We use the two contacts ~24V and COMMON for powering the photocells.
- And for the NC switch provided by the safety photocells, the PHOTO and COMMON contacts.
After installing the photocells, we perform the necessary checks for proper operation. We give the command for the roller shutter to close and carefully (with great caution) insert an obstacle that interrupts the light beam between the transmitter and the receiver. Then the roller shutter should stop and start opening. If this does not happen, we first check the photocells to see if the LED they usually have changes and if a discreet sound is heard when we insert the obstacle. We also check on the panel if the L2-PHOTO LED turns off when we insert the obstacle.
Connecting multiple switches to the Autotech R-2010 control panel
NC switches: follow a series connection as shown in the side figure.
NO switches: follow a parallel connection as shown in the side figure.