Security Systems - Electric Gates, Barrier, Access Control

Automatic Gate Fault, BFT Deimos 240v Gate Motor - Warning Display "PHOT"

Symptoms
- Gate may open slowly than normal
- Gate will not open, or will stay in the open position an not close.
- Objects in the way of the photobeams such as boxes, plants, vehicles.

Diagnostics tips
- Check LCD display for code like PHOT to indicate photocells
- Link out Common and PHOTO on the control panel with a side link wire (see if the gate operates now as normal)
- Check lights on the photocell for power, test supply voltage, check all connections at photocell and panel.

Repair solution used to get the gate working:
- Replaced Photocells.

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BFT DEIMOS Manual - http://www.bft-automation.com/fileadmin/user_upload/commercial_download/DEIMOS_BT_UL_-_24V_-_SLIDING_OPERATOR_-_MANUAL_-_QUICK_REFERENCE_01.pdf