NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 - control unit for 24V swing gate operators in the Wingo range
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Description of NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 - control unit for 24V swing gate operators in the Wingo range
Control unit NICE MC424LR10 is replaced by a fully compatible newer model NICE MC424LR30.
NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 is a control unit for automating single-leaf, or double-leaf gates. Operators compatible with it must have a 24Vdc.
- The control unit synchronously opens and closes (and stops) a double-leaf gate; it can also operate a single-leaf gate motor.
- Suitable for gates that open inwards or outwards.
- Wireless remote control remote control (with antenna up to 150–200 m).
- The gate can also be operated by wire using a push button, video intercom, or a host of other accessories (discover all the ways to open your gate).
- Safe operation thanks to:
- the option to connect photocells that protect the passage with an infrared beam. If the beam is interrupted, the gate stops and starts opening (or closing, or stops),
- as well as built-in sensitivity to mechanical obstacles: if the gate hits an object or person, the motors stop pushing and reverse direction,
- and, last but not least, the safe, low-voltage 24 V supply for the motors and accessories.
- With a connected backup battery the gate can complete up to 10 cycles during a power outage.
- With a connected electric lock the gate is automatically locked in the closed position, preventing the leaves from flexing—especially useful for leaves longer than 3 m.
- At the press of a button, the control unit moves the motors between the fully open and fully closed positions and stores the end positions in memory.
- Option to reset to factory settings (remote controls are erased separately).
Compatible only with the specifically listed swing gate operators:
The MC424LR10 control unit includes MCA2R10 control board, which is housed in a standard plastic enclosure Moonclever. It has a built-in radio receiver and also includes an SM connector for connecting an additional radio receiver (SMXI, OXI, ...) from remote controls (Flor, Era Flor, Era One, Era Inti, ...).
Thanks to 24V it is also suitable for the NICE Solemyo solar system, which provides power in locations without access to an electricity supply. It is also possible to power the control unit using a NICE PS124 backup battery, which allows several gate opening and closing cycles for a few hours after a power outage. When standby mode is enabled, the control unit with a connected radio receiver uses just 2 W (when powered by a PS124 battery, or the Solemyo solar system, consumption is just 0.1 W).
Diagnostics using a diagnostic LED.
After automatically assessing the gate leaf length, the acceleration and deceleration intervals for opening and closing are set. It is also possible to set force, speed, pedestrian opening etc. see programming the drive control unit. Obstacle detection throughout the gate leaf's movement ensures safe motor operation.
NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit is suitable for the climate conditions in Slovakia and meets all European safety standards.
Accessories compatible with the NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit
We recommend purchasing compatible optional accessories for the control unit:
| What | Why | Type |
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| Flashing light | The flashing light signals gate movement by flashing, making it suitable for exits with limited visibility. It also has a built-in antenna for a longer remote-control range. | - Era Light (EL24, ELDC) - Lucy (LUCY24) - Moonlight (ML24T) |
| Photocells | When the gate is closing, they detect an obstacle and stop its movement, preventing the gate from hitting a car or anyone. | - Era Photocell (EPS, EPM, EPL) - BF - Moon (MOF, MOFO) |
| Transmitter |
For remote control of the gate. |
- FloR (Flo2R-s, Flo4R-s) |
| Receiver | It is not required for remote control of the gate, since the control unit NICE-MCA2R10 already has a receiver built in. | - OXI - SMXI |
| Antenna | For improved remote-control range. | - built into the flashing light ML24T, EL24, ELDC - ABFKIT antenna only, or ABF |
| Keypad | If you forget your remote, if many vehicles or people need access, or if you don't want to give everyone a remote or open the gate manually. | - EDSWG |
Manual for the NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit
The manual for the NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit is currently available for download in English only:
Manual for the NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit
Installing the NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit
Installing the control unit in a standard mounting box Moonclever is installed using four screws:
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| 1. Unscrew the plastic cover screws | 2. Fasten the control unit box using four wall plugs |
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Typical (optional) wiring configuration for the drive control unit and accessories is as follows:
List of accessories
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Note on photocells:
| 5. | PHOTO | The photocells have no effect while the gate is opening. When the gate is closing, interrupting the photocell beam reverses the gate and opens it. |
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| 6. | PHOTO1 | The photocells stop the gate while it is opening or closing. |
| 7. | PHOTO2 | The photocells have no effect while the gate is closing. When the gate is opening, interrupting the photocell beam reverses the gate and closes it. |
Wiring the NICE Moonclever MC424LR10 control unit
Before connecting, disconnecting or changing any wiring, remember to operator disconnect the power supply to both the mains and accessories at the circuit breaker, by removing the power supply fuse, or disconnecting the backup battery. Wait until all the LEDs have gone out.
...to the mains
For the gate operator to work, simply connect the power supply to the gate operator control unit .
- Unscrew the cable clamp C
- Connect the live wire to terminal block A to the terminal marked L
- Connect the neutral wire to terminal block A, to the terminal marked N
- Screw the earth wire to point B marked T
...to the accessories
The control unit can be connected to the following accessories:
| A. | 24V power connector 24V power supply |
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| B. | Connector for connecting the NICE PS124 backup battery, or the NICE Solemyo solar system. |
| C. | Fuse for the F 2A control unit |
| D. | NICE SM connector NICE SM for radio receiver (e.g. SMXI, OXI) |
| E. | Connection of the primary M1 motor (starts first during closing; if it is not connected, the control unit automatically identifies the gate as a single-leaf) |
| F. | Connection of the secondary M2 motor (starts first during opening) |
| G. | Output for the warning light |
| H. | Output for the gate status indicator, or the electric lock (depending on the setting in programming) |
| I. | 24Vdc power supply for accessories, Standby mode and PHOTOTEST |
| L9...L13. | Input LEDs |
| OK | "OK" LED |
| L1..L8 | Programming LEDs |
| LR | Remote control programming LED |
| M. | Inputs for connected devices, photocells, buttons, etc. |
| N. | Antenna input (e.g. ABF, ABFKIT, or built-in in the ML24T flashing light) |
| O. | Motor model selection switches |
| Q. | IBT4N connector for diagnostics and programming (for professional use) |
| R. | Power supply fuse |
| S. | Power supply terminal block (L = live, N = neutral) |
| T. | Earth connection |
| U. | Power cable holder |
| P1, P2, P3 | Programming buttons |
| P4. | Remote control programming button |
Standard wiring diagrams:
The wiring to the control unit terminal blocks can be configured in three main ways:
| With standby mode | Without standby mode | |
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| Without PHOTOTEST | With PHOTOTEST | |
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| One minute after the last operation, the control unit switches to energy-saving mode and turns off all inputs and outputs. Activation of standby mode is indicated by the OK LED (LED P1), which flashes more slowly (once every 4 seconds) than usual (once per second). Standby mode is required when connecting the NICE Solemyo solar system and also when connecting the NICE PS124 backup battery. | Wiring without standby mode and without PHOTOTEST. The device draws the standard amount of power, and an operation will start even if one of the safety photocells fails. | PHOTOTEST checks that the FOTO, FOTO1 and FOTO2 photocells are working correctly before an operation starts (i.e. each photocell is powered separately). If any photocell is not working properly, the operation will not start. If any of the photocells are not used, the terminal must be connected to input no. 8 (common input). |
Wiring with standby mode is standard; it is disabled only when wiring with PHOTOTEST. Either standby mode or PHOTOTEST can be enabled, or neither.
Wiring to the individual terminals
NICE MCA2 control unit control centre NICE Moonclever MC424L provides the following inputs and outputs for accessories:
| Input | Function | Description | Cable type |
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| L-N-I | Power supply | Main power supply. | 3×1.5mm2 |
| 1-3 | Motor M1 | Power supply of the primary motor M1. | 3×1.5mm2 |
| 1-3 | Motor M2 | Power supply of the secondary motor M2 (if it is not connected, the control unit will automatically identify the gate as a single-leaf gate). | 3×1.5mm2 |
| 4-5 | Flashing light | Output for one warning light NICE LUCY24 (or NICE ML24T) with one 24V 25W bulb. | 2×1mm2 |
| 6-7 | Gate status indicator S.C.A., or electric lock |
Connection to the S.C.A. open-gate indicator 24 Vdc, maximum 5W or electric lock 12Vac, maximum 25VA. |
S.C.A.: 2×0.5mm2 Electric lock: 2×1mm2 |
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+24 Vdc (positive +) |
Two mutually exclusive uses: If neither standby mode nor PHOTOTEST is used, this terminal is not used; terminal no. 11 is used instead. |
1×0.5mm2 |
| 9 | 0 Vdc (minus -) |
0 Vdc power supply (minus) for accessories | 1×0.5mm2 |
| 10 |
24 Vdc (plus +) |
Used as the power supply for accessories (24 Vdc, max. 200mA) when standby mode is not in use. If standby mode is used, this terminal is not used; terminal no. 8 is used instead. +24 Vdc power supply, max. 100mA, for RX photocells (receiver) when using PHOTOTEST; if PHOTOTEST is not used, it powers all photocells. |
1×0.5mm2 |
| 11 | Common terminal | Common terminal for accessories (+24 Vdc); used when standby mode is not in use. | 1×0.5mm2 |
| 12 | STOP |
Input for devices that stop gate movement. The following devices can be connected:
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1×0.5mm2 |
| 13 | PHOTO | Input for safety devices, e.g. photocells, safety edges. An interruption during operation will reverse the movement or stop the gate leaf. Normally closed devices are connected here. | 1×0.5mm2 |
| 14 | PHOTO1 | Input for safety devices, e.g. photocells, safety edges. An interruption during operation will reverse the movement or stop the gate leaf. Normally closed devices are connected here. | 1×0.5mm2 |
| 15 | Step-by-step | Input for devices that control gate movement step by step (see Step-by-step gate movement). Normally open (NO) devices can be connected. | 1×0.5mm2 |
| 16 | AUX | Auxiliary input. | 1×0.5mm2 |
| 17-18 | Antenna | Radio receiver antenna input. The antenna is usually built into the warning light, e.g. NICE ML24T, or a separate external antenna can be used NICE ABFKIT. | Shielded coaxial cable: RG58 |
Key switch wiring
Control unit NICE Moonclever MC424L is compatible with all key switches in our range. Wiring can be carried out in at least two standard ways:
| STOP and Step-by-step | Step-by-step and auxiliary input |
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| Turning the key to the left immediately stops gate movement. Turning it to the right steps through gate movement. Note: if you want to enable standby mode, connect ALT to terminal no. 8 instead of terminal no. 11. |
Turning the key to the left executes the command programmed for the auxiliary input (partial opening of one gate leaf, partial opening of both gate leaves, open, close, execution PHOTO2). Turning it to the right steps through gate movement. |
STOP input wiring
Control unit NICE Moonclever MC424L can be programmed to recognize the STOP input in two ways:
- Normally closed contacts (NC) - devices that open the contact when triggered, thereby instructing the control unit to stop the gate
- Devices with a constant resistance of 8.2 kΩ? (e.g. safety edges) - the control unit monitors the resistance and stops the gate if the resistance deviates from the standard value. In this way, normally closed contacts (NC), normally open contacts (NO), and devices with a constant resistance of 8.2 kΩ? can be combined (e.g. safety edges) as shown in the following table:
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S.C.A. input wiring – open gate indicator or electric lock
For this input, two options can be programmed for its behavior:
| 1. Open gate indicator | 2. Electric lock |
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| The bulb connected to the S.C.A. input flashes slowly while the gate is opening and quickly while it is closing. The bulb stays on while the gate is open and turns off when the gate is closed. The behavior can be set. | At the same time, each time the gate opens, a signal is sent for three seconds to the electric lock to release it. |
Control unit fuses
The drive contains two fuses: one for the power supply (type: T 1A 250V) and one for the control unit (type F 2A 250V).
Drive photocells
Coming soon.
Starting up the control unit
After connecting the control unit to the mains, all the LEDs should flash quickly for a few seconds, after which the following state should be reached:
- Voltage approx. 30 Vdc (when using the backup battery 24 Vdc) at inputs 9-10.
- P1 LED flashes at one-second intervals. If an input has changed, the LED will flash quickly twice in succession.
- The LEDs for normally closed contacts (NC) will be on, and those for normally open contacts will be off; see the illustration:
The LEDs will light according to the following key:
Input Input type LED status STOP STOP NC L1 on Constant resistance 8.2 kΩ? L1 on PHOTO NC L2 on PHOTO1 NC L3 on Step-by-step NO L4 offon AUX NO - Partial opening I. L5 offon NO - Partial opening II. L5 offon NO - Open L5 offon NO - Close L5 offon NC - PHOTO2 active L5 on - The individual LEDs should turn on and off as the status of the devices connected to them changes.
- After pressing the P2 button both motors should perform a short opening movement, with the primary leaf moving first. Press the P2 button again to stop the movement. If the leaves do not start opening but remain stationary or start closing, the motor polarity must be reversed. If the secondary leaf moves first, set the jumper as shown in the illustration:
Primary leaf, motor M2 Primary leaf, motor M1 
Gate leaf travel assessment
For the gate to operate correctly (specifically, to calculate the acceleration and deceleration travel distances and partial opening), the control unit must determine the length of the gate leaves’ opening arc itself. During this operation, the actuators move the gates from stop to stop and determine the length of the gate opening travel.
Note: If you have already completed the gate leaf travel assessment, you must clear the control unit’s memory.
Before assessing gate leaf travel, check that the devices connected to the inputs STOP, PHOTO and PHOTO1 are working correctly and connected properly. If any of them is activated during the assessment, the process must be repeated. Ideally, the gate leaves should be about halfway open. To achieve this, disengage the actuators, move the leaves manually to a half-open position, then re-engage the actuators. After engaging the motor, always move the leaf slightly by hand so the motor engages fully. In principle, however, it does not matter what position the leaves are in before the assessment.
Initial start-up of the control unit (or assessment after a reset)
- Set/check the actuator model selector switches according to Table 2.6 in the control unit manual.
Note: i.e. motor WG2024: 1-up, 2-down, 3-up, 4-up; WG3524: 1-down, 2-down, 3-up, 4-up; TOO3024: 1-up, 2-down, 3-down, 4-up; TOO4524: 1-down, 2-down, 3-down, 4-up; unspecified model: 1-down, 2-up, 3-up, 4-up - Manually disengage the leaves and move them to an intermediate position (open to approx. 45°), re-engage the actuators, and pull the leaves slightly so the motors engage.
- On the control unit, press and hold the second (STOP/SET) and third (CLOSE) buttons simultaneously; release them when the leaves start moving.
- The leaves will perform the following sequence (the leaf travel assessment can be interrupted at any time by pressing the STOP button):
- Both leaves open slightly.
Note: If they move in the opposite direction, i.e. close slightly, interrupt the manoeuvre by pressing STOP, disconnect the control unit from the power supply, and reverse the polarity on both motors. If one leaf starts opening and the other closing, reverse the polarity only on the motor that started closing. Reversing the polarity means swapping the wires between the + (positive) and - (negative) terminals in the three-terminal motor connection for that motor. - The lower leaf closes fully.
Note: If the wrong leaf starts moving (i.e. the upper one), interrupt the manoeuvre by pressing STOP, disconnect the control unit from the power supply, and swap the complete M1 and M2 motor terminal blocks. - The upper leaf closes fully.
- The upper leaf starts opening, followed shortly by the lower leaf.
Note: If the delay is too short, it can be changed in the programming settings; see Chapter 5.2.2, LED L6 “Leaf delay”. - Both leaves open fully.
- The lower leaf starts closing, followed shortly by the upper leaf.
- The leaves close fully, and the control unit stores their end positions in memory.
- Done.
All the phases listed above must run one after another without any intervention from you. If any phase does not proceed correctly, stop it by pressing button P1 and, if necessary, adjust the settings and repeat the process.
Programming the actuator control unit
Control unit MC424L allows you to program several functions, either by enabling/disabling a function using Level I programming, or by setting a preset parameter using Level II programming.
Programming may look a little awkward and confusing at first, but once you understand two basic principles, you’ll quickly find your way around the menu with a little imagination.
The basic idea is to understand that programming is done using three buttons (buttons P1, P2 and P3) and their corresponding LEDs (LEDs P1, P2 and P3), as well as the indicator LEDs L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5.
The functions of the individual buttons and the LED indicators depend on the programming level you are in.
MCA2 control unit has three buttons for operating and programming the actuator:
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| P2 | |
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The control unit allows you to program 1 direct function and 10 functions that can be enabled or disabled and 5 adjustable functions (of which the AUX auxiliary input has 5 additional functions that can be enabled or disabled):
Direct function
There is one direct function, namely setting the gate travel speed which is switched in normal operating mode (i.e. not in programming mode) by pressing button P3:
| Function | On (P3 LED lit) | Off (P3 LED unlit) |
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| Travel speed | fast speed (default) | slow speed |
Functions that can be enabled
There are 10 functions that can be enabled, and they are set in Level I programming. (default values are shown in bold):
| Function | On (LED lit) | Off (LED unlit) |
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| Automatic closing | After the set pause duration the gate starts closing automatically. | The gate moves only when a command is given by remote control, by key switch, button, etc. |
| Condominium | This is useful when several users operate the actuator and their commands could conflict; for example, one person starts opening the gate while another also wants to open it, but because the gate is already opening, it starts closing, and so on. So, after the first open command, all other commands are ignored until the gate is fully open. | Gate operation is controlled in step-by-step mode: Open > Stop > Close > Stop > Open |
| Pre-flashing | The warning light flashes for 3 seconds before the gate starts moving. | The gate starts moving immediately, at the same time as the warning light starts flashing. |
| Close after photocell interruption | This is useful only when automatic closing. After passing through the photocells (i.e. the photocell beam is interrupted and then restored), the gate starts closing after just 4 seconds, for example after a vehicle has passed through. | The gate starts closing only after the set pause duration automatic closing. |
| Secondary leaf delay | Sets whether the secondary leaf starts moving with a delay. This is useful when one leaf could scrape against the other while moving. Also when using an electric lock. The delay can be set as a percentage in Level II programming. | Both leaves start moving at the same time. |
| Standby mode/Phototest |
Activates the output on terminal no. 8: enabled standby mode, or enabled phototest. Only one function can be active at a time. Select which one to use by following the appropriate wiring diagram. |
Deactivates the output on terminal no. 8: standby mode disabled and phototest disabled. |
| Gate-open indicator/Electric lock | The output on terminals 6–7 will operate as an electric lock, meaning the lock will release during the first three seconds of gate opening. | The output on terminals 6–7 will operate as a gate-open indicator. The flashing mode can be set; see Level I programming. Gate-open indicator flashing pattern |
| Resistive STOP input | The connection between the Common input and the STOP input will be set to a fixed resistance of 8.2 kΩ (±25%) for, e.g., safety edges. For more information, see STOP input. | You can connect to the STOP input normally closed (NC) devices that immediately stop the gate when the circuit opens. |
| Heavy gate | The operators will treat the gate as heavy, meaning the control unit will adjust acceleration and deceleration accordingly. | The control unit will treat the gate as light. |
| Gate-open indicator flashing pattern | The bulb connected to the S.C.A. input flashes irregularly as the gate opens: the closer the gate is to fully open, the faster it flashes; the closer it is to closed, the slower it flashes. | The bulb connected to the S.C.A. input flashes slowly while the gate opens and quickly while it closes. The bulb is lit when the gate is open and off when the gate is closed. |
Adjustable functions
There are 5 adjustable functions (the default values are shown in bold):
| L1 on | L2 on | L3 on | L4 on | L5 on | none on |
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| Pause time – Sets how long the gate stays open before closing. Only relevant when automatic closing. | |||||
| 5 seconds | 10 seconds | 20 seconds | 40 seconds | 80 seconds | – |
| AUX input – Enables or disables 5 additional functions. | |||||
| Partial opening I – opens the primary leaf fully on its own | Partial opening II – opens both leaves halfway | Open only – cycles through the commands Open > Stop > Open | Close only – cycles through the commands Close > Stop > Close | FOTO2 photocells – activates the photocell function FOTO2 | The AUX input (terminal no. 16) is not used |
| Motor cut-off after closing – After reaching the closed end stop, the motor continues pushing briefly to ensure the gate closes fully. This function sets the reverse-run time so the motor does not keep pushing against the leaves while the gate is closed. | |||||
| no cut-off | 0.3 seconds | 0.7 seconds | 1.3 seconds | 2 seconds | – |
| Motor force – The motors are sensitive to friction, wind and fluctuations in the mains supply. As a result, these factors can cause them to detect an obstacle when there isn't one. Increasing the force setting eliminates this risk. | |||||
| Low force | Lower force | Medium force | Higher force | High force | Maximum force |
| Second leaf delay – Sets the secondary leaf delay as a percentage. The percentage is calculated from the leaf's standard travel distance. | |||||
| 5% | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | – |
Level I programming.
The control unit must be in normal mode. Check this by confirming that the P1 LED flashes slowly and LED P3 is off.
You can then access Level I programming by pressing and holding by pressing and holding buttons P1+P2 for 3 seconds until all the LEDs flash. LED P1 stops flashing and stays lit. Congratulations, you are now in Level I programming. on the “Screen I". ”. To access “Screen II”, press button P3 to return to “ Screen I”". . You can tell which “screen” you are on by the status of LED P3, see the table.
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| L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
| Automatic closing | Condominium | Pre-flashing | Close after photocell interruption | Secondary leaf delay |
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| LED P1 is lit, and LED P3 is lit too | ||||
| L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
| Standby mode/Phototest | Open gate indicator/Electric lock | Resistive STOP input | Heavy gate | Open gate indicator flashing interval |
By pressing button P1 you move along the LEDs toward the right. When you reach the fifth LED L5, you start again from the first LED L1, i.e. you cycle through the selections. The currently lit LED will flash. If the flashing is short, the function is inactive, if the flashing is longer , the function is active. To switch between short and long flashes, press once button P2.
Once you have set all the values to the desired flashing pattern (and thus activated or deactivated the function), pressing and holding buttons P1+P2 for 3 seconds saves the programming and returns you to normal mode.
Alternatively, if you are satisfied with everything and do not want to change anything, or are returning from Level II programming, or simply want to exit programming without saving, simply press and hold button P1 for 3 seconds.
You can also enter Level II programming. by pressing and holding button P2 for 3 seconds. First, however, you must select the function whose parameter you want to change.
Programming Level II.
The prerequisite is that the control unit is in Level I programming on “Screen I”, which you can verify by checking that LED P1 is lit and LED P3 is off.
Select the function you want to change:
| L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
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| Pause duration | AUX input | Motor shutdown after closing | Motor force | Second leaf delay |
Move to the desired LED by repeatedly pressing once button P1, as in Level I programming. You can then access Level II programming by pressing and holding by pressing and holding button P2 for 3 seconds. LED P1 stops lighting up and starts flashing rapidly. Hooray, you're in Level II programming.
By repeatedly pressing button P2 once, you can select the parameter value you want to set, then press button P1 once to return to Level I programming.
To save, you must also press and hold the buttons P1+P2 for 3 seconds (while in Level I programming).).
To exit without saving, press and hold 3 seconds, but only button P1.
It's not that complicated, is it? The key is to understand that although you are still looking at 5 LEDs and 3 buttons, the LED indicators P1 and P2 tell you where you currently are. The table below may help show the possible states:
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| On | Flashing | Flashing rapidly | ||
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Off | Level I programming. "Screen I" |
Normal mode |
Level II programming. |
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Level I programming. |
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For reference, here's the complete programming diagram (Click to open full size):
If you need help, feel free to contact our technical support for NICE drives.
Connecting additional external devices to the drive
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If you need to connect additional devices to the drive that require an external power supply (e.g. indicator lighting, key switch, card readers, etc.), connect the device as shown in the information alongside. The supplied voltage is 30 Vdc -30% to +50% (when using a backup battery 24Vdc) with a maximum current of 200mA. |
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Special functions of the control unit
Clearing the memory (resetting) the NICE MC424LR10 control unit
Note: This procedure clears only the control unit's memory; the remote controls stored in it will remain saved.
- Press and hold the first (OPEN) and second (CLOSE) buttons simultaneously
- When all the L1..L8 LEDs start flashing (after approx. 3-4 seconds), release them
- Wait 5 seconds; the control unit will then be restored to factory settings.
To check that the memory has been cleared correctly, disconnect the control unit from the mains (or remove the F1 power fuse) and wait until all the LEDs go out. After reconnecting it to the mains, if the memory has been completely cleared, all the LEDs should flash for approximately six seconds. If the LEDs flashed for only three seconds, the memory probably was not cleared successfully and the procedure must be repeated.
Troubleshooting the drive
If anything is unclear or you have any other problem, feel free to contact our technical support for NICE drives.
Depending on the nature of the problem
During installation (or if the drive malfunctions), you may encounter one of the following problems:
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No LED is lit |
Check whether the control unit is receiving power. You can check this by measuring the voltage at inputs 9-10 on the terminal block; it should be approx. 30Vdc, or 24Vdc when powered by a battery. Check both fuses and, if necessary, replace them with new ones of the same rating. |
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LED P1 flashes regularly, but the status of LEDs L1 to L5 does not match the connected devices |
Disconnect the control unit from the mains briefly (or remove the F1 power fuse) and wait until all the LEDs go out; you may be stuck in programming mode. Then check all device connections at inputs 11 to 16. You can disconnect them all and reconnect them one by one to identify the issue. |
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LED P1 flashes every 4 seconds |
The control unit is in standby mode |
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The gate leaf movement learning phase will not start |
The gate leaf movement learning phase starts only if it has not already been completed, or if the memory has been cleared. If the gate movement has been learned incorrectly, you will first need to erase the memory. |
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The leaf movement learning has never been carried out and yet it will not start, or it behaves abnormally |
First, check that all connected devices and safety devices are working correctly. Make sure that no device is activated while the gate leaf movement is being learned. Before starting the learning procedure, the contact LEDs must be lit correctly and the P1 LED must flash once per second. |
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The leaf movement learning was completed correctly, but the manoeuvre does not start |
Check that the safety device LEDs FOTO, FOTO1 and possibly FOTO2 (if connected), as well as the LEDs for the Step-by-step and AUX auxiliary input devices are on while a movement command is active. If the FOTOTEST function is enabled but the photocells are not working correctly, the diagnostic LED will flash 4 times. |
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The gate moves, but stops while moving and starts moving in the opposite direction |
I. The photocells are being triggered. There are several possibilities:
Check the photocell wiring and the corresponding LEDs. II. The second possibility is that the gate is too heavy for the operator, or that it is being obstructed by strong wind. In this case, the operator detects increased current draw and interprets the situation as an obstruction (the gate can also be stopped by hand). The diagnostic LED flashes once if motor M1 detected the obstruction, and twice if motor M2 detected it. There are two solutions: 1. Enable the heavy gate setting: First level (P1 LED lit): second part (P3 LED lit)
Activate LED L4 Heavy gates
2. Set the ammeter-based sensitivity (i.e. motor force) to minimum sensitivity (i.e. maximum force):
Second level
For the parameter Current sensitivity (motor force) set it to All LEDs off: level 6 (maximum current sensitivity)
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Diagnostics using the P2 LED
Coming soon.
Installing the backup battery in the NICE MC424L control unit
NICE PS124 backup battery is not included as standard with the operator, but it can be ordered separately. It is used in the event of a power outage, when it will power the gate operator. The battery is continuously recharged from the mains.
| 1. Unclip the control unit retaining latch 2. Lift the control unit holder |
3. Open the control unit 4. Slide the battery under the control unit 5. Close the control unit retaining latch |
6. Pry out the plastic connector cover |
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Technical specifications of the NICE Moonclever MC424L control unit
| Model | NICE Moonclever MC424L | ||||||||||||||||
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| Type description | Electrical control unit for the automatic operation of swing gates. Supplied with NICE MCA2 control unit, but without radio receiver. | ||||||||||||||||
| Power supply | 230V (+10% -10%) 50/60Hz | ||||||||||||||||
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Power consumption |
170W | ||||||||||||||||
| Backup power supply | available to purchase and install NICE PS124 backup battery | ||||||||||||||||
| Flashing light output | for one flashing light 24Vdc with a bulb rated up to 25W (e.g. NICE Lucy LUCY24, NICE Moonlight ML24T) | ||||||||||||||||
| Indicator output (S.C.A.) | - for one 24Vdc bulb, max. 5W (output voltage +50% -30%); can control a small relay - or for one 12Vac bulb, max. 25W electric lock |
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| FOTOTEST output | 24Vdc max. 100mA | ||||||||||||||||
| Accessory output | 24Vdc max 200mA | ||||||||||||||||
| STOP input | for normally closed contacts and devices with a constant resistance of 8.2KΩ | ||||||||||||||||
| Radio receiver | without a receiver, "SM" connector for receivers NICE SMXI, NICE OXI etc. | ||||||||||||||||
| Antenna input | 50Ω for RG-58 coaxial cable (or similar) | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating time | automatic calibration | ||||||||||||||||
| Pause duration | programmable to 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 seconds | ||||||||||||||||
| Motor shutoff after closing | programmable to 0; 0.3; 0.7; 1.3; 2 seconds | ||||||||||||||||
| Leaf delay during opening | programmable to 5, 10, 20, 30, 40% of operating time | ||||||||||||||||
| Leaf delay during closing | automatic calibration | ||||||||||||||||
| Motor M1 output | for Wingo WG2024, WG3524, WG4024, WG5024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Motor M2 output | for Wingo WG2024, WG3524, WG4024, WG5024 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Operating temperature | -20°C to +50°C | ||||||||||||||||
| Use in salty, acidic and potentially explosive environments | no | ||||||||||||||||
| Protection rating | IP54 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 232×310×122 (W×L×H) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 4.1kg |
Warning! Available replacement - new MCA2R30 control unit
The new MCA2R30 control unit replaces the MCA2R10, which was preceded by the MCA2. Control unit NICE MC424LR30 is equipped with the NICE MCA2R30 control unit with a built-in radio receiver. It is compatible with Nice motors: WG2024, WG3524, WG4024, WG5024, TOO3024, TOO4524 and XME2024.
Changes to the NICE MCA2R30 control unit compared with the MCA2R10
- New output sequence; the outputs themselves are unchanged.
- New connector for connecting the backup battery, using the new cable CABLA11. A new PSS124 backup power supply is being added.
- Improved diagnostics.
- Lower power consumption in standby mode.
WARNING
All programming procedures remain unchanged from the previous MCA2R10 control unit.
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