GATOR LTE and GATOR WiFi with iO4R quick setup¶

Short wiring and Protegus2 programming steps to connect an iO4R expander to a GATOR LTE or GATOR WiFi gate controller. Use this alongside the full GATOR and GATOR WiFi manuals for all other installation and configuration settings.

The iO4R is used for advanced gate monitoring. It adds monitored guard inputs for gate safety sensors and allows an authorized temporary bypass when a sensor fault must be isolated until service can be performed. Protegus2 also counts full gate open/close cycles and alerts when maintenance is due, helping installers replace unplanned call-outs with scheduled service visits and recurring maintenance contracts.

1. Prerequisites¶

• GATOR LTE or GATOR WiFi gate controller available for setup. Keep power disconnected while wiring.
• iO4R expander serial number.
• Protegus2 company or installer account and the controller IMEI / Unique ID.
• Gate status sensor connected to the controller gate position input.
• Gate safety sensors connected through the iO4R expander, if they will be monitored or bypassed in Protegus2.

2. Wiring¶

Connect the iO4R expander to the controller RS485 bus and power terminals as shown below.

Use 3 I/O as the gate position input for cycle counting. A cycle is counted only after the gate fully opens and fully closes.

3. Add the controller and iO4R in Protegus2¶

Log in to Protegus2 with the company or installer account, then add the controller.

Step 1. Tap Add new system.

Step 2. Enter the controller IMEI, then tap Next.

Step 3. Select Advanced Gator Monitoring, then tap Next.

Step 4. Set the number of Cycles after which maintenance is required, then tap Next.

Step 5. Enable each iO4R output that is connected to a monitored safety sensor or status circuit.

Step 6. Enter the iO4R Serial number, then tap OK.

Step 7. For each enabled output, set the name and icon, leave the output Type as Guard, assign the matching iO4R input, and set the input Type to match the wiring. In the shown example, the input type is NO. Tap Next.

Step 8. Wait while Protegus2 writes the data.

Step 9. Tap Next.

Step 10. Enter the system Name, then tap Next.

Step 11. Tap Skip unless you want to add users now.

Step 12. Wait about 1 minute for completion.

4. Transfer the system to the user¶

After setup is complete, transfer the system to the user's Protegus2 account.

Step 13. Tap Menu.

Step 14. Tap Settings.

Step 15. Tap Transfer system.

Step 16. Enter the user's email address, then tap Transfer.

5. Check gate monitoring and control¶

The user must log in to Protegus2 with their account after the transfer.

Step 17. Tap Gate control to view the gate cycle counter.

Step 18. Review Total cycles and Cycles to maintenance. If an authorized installer needs to inspect safety sensor status, tap Input status.

Step 19. Use Input status / bypass only when a safety sensor has been checked and bypass is required temporarily.

Step 20. Tap the gate control icon to open the gate.

6. System check¶

1. Open and close the gate fully, then confirm that the cycle counter changes as expected.
2. Trigger each monitored iO4R input and confirm that the input status changes in Protegus2.
3. Test the gate control icon and confirm that the gate operator responds correctly.