Issue with IOLink & Genie Powermax 1500

[Jimbo.Automates]

I have the Garage door kit installed, but I'm not able to get the IOLink to trigger the opener.

 

In the manual it says:

Wall consoles from other manufacturers may not work with openers

of these serial number groups. Use only the wall console provided with

this unit. Each wall console has three buttons.

http://www.manualowl.com/m/Genie/PowerM ... 933?page=8

 

The wiring diagram seems pretty standard:

http://www.manualowl.com/m/Genie/PowerM ... 33?page=20

 

Anyone have a clue why this would not work?

 

Thanks,

Jim

[Brian H]

Probably a intelligent controller that sends data on the wiring.

A simple closure like a standard push button switch will not work.

Also some openers have a LCD display and other features on their controls.

The I/OLinc also shorts them out and they reset.

 

Some have had success with wiring the I/OLincs relay physically across the controllers internal push button. To simulate the controller opening and closing the door.

[Jimbo.Automates]

I was wondering about that, but there are 2 connections available on the unit one is "Wall Console" and the other is "Intelligent Wall Console" so I was hoping the first one would work, but it wouldn't. I'll try your suggestion.

 

Thanks,

- Jim

[Jimbo.Automates]

Just in case anyone else has this issue, I emailed Genie and they responded with:

If you are connecting a non-series III device to the unit it will need to be connected to the BWC using a dry contact kit part number 38013r. Please contact our office with any questions at 800-354-3643.

 

Also, I found this post on how to connect it to the wall button:

http://www.perceptiveautomation.com/use ... 64&p=57237

 

I've ordered the part because I'd rather not run the wire to the wall switch.

 

- Jim

[Brian H]

Nice to know they do make a dry contact interface.

This may assist others in the future.

[Jimbo.Automates]

I finally received it and had time to hook it up. The only problem is that it only responds to on commands, which will both open and close the door. It took a while to figure out how to get it working. Finally got it working both on its own by pushing the the button on the iolink, and with a KPL. But, can't get mobilinc working properly, it seems to always send on/off, ignoring how the iolink is configured. Guess I'll post something in the end mobilinc forum now.

 

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