Linear 831-S, 831-J User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES

If you experience problems with the 831 Receiver, try some of
the suggestions listed below before calling the Factory
Technicians.

R

ECEIVER APPEARS DEAD; THERE IS NO RESPONSE

WHEN TRANSMITTER BUTTONS ARE PUSHED

Check the power connections to the receiver.
There must be at least 20 VAC at the receiver power
connections. (If a 24V system).
Review the code switch settings.
Any mismatch will prevent the receiver from working.
Try a different code switch setting.
Check the antenna installation.
Wait one minute for the receiver to “warm-up”.
Check battery in transmitter.

R

ECEIVER “CLICKS

BUTTON IS PUSHED, BUT NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS

Check the wire & connections in the STOP circuit. Refer
to Figure 3.
Check the OPEN & CLOSE connections.
The wire gage may be too small for the number of wall
stations used.
Check the power to the door operator.
Check the door operator’s control voltage.

S

HORT DISTANCE OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION

Relocate the antenna with a coaxial cable.
Metal objects too close to receiver, move to a better
location.
External interference (such as radio towers).
Change to a different frequency.
Stuck transmitter in building.
Change code switches from factory settings.
Check battery in transmitter.

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WHEN ANY TRANSMITTER

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LINEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Linear product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months.
This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from Linear or through Linear’s nor­mal distribution channels. Linear does not warrant this product to consumers. Consumers should inquire
from their selling dealer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any. There are no obligations or liabili­ties on the part of Linear LLC for consequential damages arising out of or in connection with use or per­formance of this product or other indirect damages with respect to loss of property, revenue, or profit, or
cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation. All implied warranties, including implied warranties for
merchantability and implied warranties for fitness, are valid only until the warranty expires. This Linear
LLC Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Con­tact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.

ONE

RECEIVER WORKS BUT THE OTHER IS DEAD

Relocate the antennas.
Receivers too close together (cross-talking); move to

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different locations.
Check code switch settings.

S

OME THINGS TO REMEMBER

Range is dependent on the installation, type of building,
type of door and the location of the transmitter. When
these conditions change so will the distance.
Any transmitter can interfere with operation. These
include cell phones, cordless phones, wireless systems and
CB and mobile transmitters. Other sources of interference
include computer equipment, industrial equipment,
electric motors, fluorescent lights, etc. The list is endless.
Do not lengthen or shorten the receiver antenna. It is set
to an optimal length based on the frequency of operation.
If the antenna is blocked or shielded (such as a car
traveling through a tunnel) the distance will decrease.
Always change the Factory set codes.

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USA & Canada

[phone] & [phone]

[phone]

Toll Free FAX [phone]

www.linearcorp.com

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831 COMMERCIAL RECEIVER INSTRUCTIONS

MODELS:

••••

831-S, 24 VAC & 115 VAC

••••

831-J, 24 VAC & 115 VAC

PRODUCT FEATURES

831 Commercial Receivers are designed to work with most commercial door operators. The 831 is connected to the commercial
operator in the same manner as a 3-button station and provides open, close and stop functions via radio control. The receiver
may be powered from the operator’s 24 VAC transformer or from a 115 VAC circuit. There is ample room in the 831 control
box to make the proper connections. The antenna is removable and may be moved (using coaxial cable) to a new location for
better RF reception.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES

WARNING

•

831 RECEIVERS ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH
COMMERCIAL DOOR OPERATORS ONLY. DO
NOT USE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. DO NOT
MODIFY IN ANY MANNER.

•

CHECK LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL
CODES FOR MANDATORY INSTALLATION AND
WIRING REQUIREMENTS.

•

CONNECT POWER CORDS ONLY TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET. IF
PERMANENT WIRING IS REQUIRED BY CODES,
DISCONNECT POWER AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT
BREAKER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY WIRING
CONNECTIONS.

•

DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE
CLOTHING WHILE INSTALLING OR SERVICING
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS. WEAR SAFETY
GOGGLES OR OTHER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.

•

AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ONE THAT STICKS
OR BINDS MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
ENSURE DOOR IS PROPERLY BALANCED AND
ELIMINATE ANY STICKING OR BINDING.

•

YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS A LARGE MOVING
OBJECT. THE SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS!

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE BEGINNING

MOUNTING HARDWARE UTILIZED TO BALANCE
ITS OPERATION ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION
AT ALL TIMES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN DEATH, IF
DISTURBED. ONLY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON SHOULD MOVE, LOOSEN OR ADJUST
DOOR SPRINGS OR HARDWARE.

•

LOCATE CONTROL PUSHBUTTONS WITHIN
SIGHT OF THE DOOR AND AWAY FROM THE
MOVING PARTS OF THE DOOR. INSTALL
ENTRAPMENT WARNING LABEL NEXT TO THE
CONTROL PUSHBUTTON IN A PROMINENT
LOCATION.

•

REMOVE ALL ROPES AND REMOVE OR MAKE
INOPERATIVE ALL LOCKS CONNECTED TO THE
GARAGE DOOR.

•

THE IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT
COVER ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND
SITUATIONS. IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT
COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE
EXERCISED BY THE PERSON(S) INSTALLING,
MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THIS
EQUIPMENT.

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INSTALLER: Leave this manual with your customer upon completion of the installation.

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831 COMMERCIAL RECEIVER WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

COMMERCIAL RECEIVER & TRANSMITTER CODING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

IMPROPER WIRING COULD CAUSE ELECTROCUTION OR DAMAGE TO CIRCUITRY.

FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES.

DISCONNECT POWER TO RECEIVER AND DOOR OPENER BEFORE WIRING

PERMANENTLY TO PREVENT ELECTROCUTION.

The 831 receiver functions as a 3-button station. Three sets of isolated contacts are provided; normally open contacts for the
OPEN PUSHBUTTON (terminals #3 & #4); normally open contacts for the CLOSE PUSHBUTTON (terminals #5 & #6);
normally closed contacts for the STOP PUSHBUTTON (terminals #7 & #8). For special STOP circuit applications,
normally open contacts (terminals #8 & #9)
are available. Refer to Figure 1.

Typical 4-wire 3-button stations are wired as
shown in Figure 2. Number 18 gauge wire or

105113

CAUTION
24 VOLTS
AC ONLY

RADIO RECEIVER TERMINAL STRIP

1 32 54 76 8 9

WALL PUSHBUTTON STATION

OPEN

heavier must be used for wiring the control
stations and the 831 receiver to the door

CLOSE

operator. Smaller gauge wire may cause
operational problems, especially when
multiple 3-button stations are used. For

OPEN CLOSE STOPPOWER

STOP

typical installations the 831 receiver is
mounted near the door operator, away from
any high voltage conduits or steel support beams.

Figure 2 Figure 1

For wiring, follow the steps below and refer to
Figure 3.

•

In the 831 receiver, connect STOP
terminal #7 to CLOSE terminal #6 and to
OPEN terminal #4. Use short lengths of
18 gauge wire.

•

In the door operator control panel, locate

STOP COM CLOSE

COMMERC IAL

OPERATOR RECEIVER

OPEN

1 2 3 4 5 876 9

831

WALL PUS H −

BUTTON S TATION

OPEN

CLOSE

STOP

the wire connecting the door operator to
the 3-button station COMMON. Note its
location and remove. Reconnect this wire
to terminal #8 in the 831 receiver.

•

In the 831 receiver connect terminal #7

105113

Figure 3

to the terminal in the door operator
control panel identified above.

•

In the 831 receiver connect terminal #5 to the CLOSE pushbutton terminal in the door operator control panel.

•

In the 831 receiver connect terminal #3 to the OPEN pushbutton terminal in the door operator control panel..

•

Finish the wiring by connecting the 24 VAC to terminals #1 and #2 in the 831 receiver.

FOR 115 VAC UNIT ONLY: If the 831 receiver was ordered for 115 VAC operation it has a transformer mounted on the
circuit board. Connect 115 VAC to terminals #1 and #2. High voltage wires must be routed in a separate conduit from the
low voltage wires.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER, CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS AND INSTALL THE ANTENNA.

The 831 receiver may be used with many different transmitters. The information below indicates how to set the coding
switches in the various transmitters and the 831 receiver.

IF

YOU ARE USING A

TRANSMITTER

:

8831

OCS-ECONOMY OR

831

STANDARD

Exactly match all 8 code switches in the transmitter and receiver. The code
switches may be set in any random pattern of +, - and 0.

IF

YOU ARE USING A

TRANSMITTER

:

8831C

OCS-ECONOMY OR

733

STANDARD

TRANSMITTER

A-B-C Selector

Switch Position

B 0

A +

C -

RECEIVER

Coding Switch

#6

These transmitters are used to control up to 3 different doors. This is accomplished by setting the selector switch on the
transmitter to either A, B & C and setting the #6 coding switch in the 831 receiver .

Start coding by exactly matching all 8 code switches in the transmitter and the receivers. The code switches may be set in any
random pattern of +, 0 and - positions. Next, in receiver A, set code switch #6 to the + position; In receiver B set code
switch # 6 to the 0 position; In receiver C set code switch # 6 to the - position. The table to the right shows the switch
positions.

IF

YOU ARE USING A

TRANSMITTER

TO OPERATOR

TERMINAL STRIP

This transmitter is used to control up to 9 different
doors. This is accomplished by setting the selector

:

639

STANDARD

switch on the transmitter to either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or
9 and setting the #7 and #8 coding switches in the 831
receiver.

Start coding by exactly matching all 8 code switches in
the transmitter and receivers. The code switches may be
set in any random pattern of +, 0 and - positions. Next,
in receiver 1, set code switch #7 to + and code switch #8
+; In receiver 2, set code switch #7 to + and code switch
#8 to 0. Continue setting the codes in the 831 receivers

TRANSMITTER

1 - 9 Selector

Switch Position

831 RECEIVER

Code Switch #7

831 RECEIVER

Code Switch #8

1 + +
2 + 0

3 + ­4 0 +
5 0 0
6 0 ­7 - +
8 - 0
9 - -

as shown in the table.

IF

YOU ARE USING A

535

STANDARD TRANSMITTER

:

This transmitter is used to control up to 27 different doors. This is accomplished by setting the selector switches to either A,
B or C and either 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 and setting the #6, #7 and #8 coding switches in the 831 receiver.

Start coding by exactly matching all 8 code switches in the transmitter and receiver. Next, in receiver A1, set code switch #6
to +, set code switch #7 to + and code switch #8 to +; In receiver A2, set code switch #6 to +, set code switch #7 to + and
code switch #8 to 0. Continue setting the codes in the 831 receivers, using both tables shown above.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

DO NOT USE RADIO CONTROLS ON COMMERCIAL DOOR OPERATORS UNLESS

PROPER ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES ARE INSTALLED. CONSULT THE

MANUFACTURER OF YOUR OPERATOR FOR MORE DETAILS.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

DISCONNECT POWER TO RECEIVER AND DOOR OPENER BEFORE WIRING

PERMANENTLY TO PREVENT ELECTROCUTION.

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