SkyLink G5VC Visor Clip Remote User manual
SkyLink G5VC is a universal garage door remote control that allows you to operate your existing garage door opener with a new transmitter. It is compatible with a wide range of garage door opener brands and models, and it is easy to program. With SkyLink G5VC, you can control your garage door from anywhere within range, and you can also program multiple transmitters to operate the same door.
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Universal Garage Door
Remote Control
1. INTRODUCTION
Model G5V
Thank you for your purchase of the Skylink garage door remote control,
Model G5V. There are 3 different steps you need to set-up in order to use this universal garage door remote control to operate your existing garage door opener. These 3 steps are:
1) Frequency switch – select the correct frequency according to the brand of your existing garage door opener.
2) Brand jumpers – place the brand jumpers at the correct position according to the brand of your existing garage door opener.
3) Code setting – Set the jumper connectors on the Model G5V so that they match the code setting of your existing garage door opener.
In this package, you should find a garage door remote control with 12V alkaline battery and a clip.
Garage Door
Remote Control
(Battery inside)
Clip
Please follow the detailed instructions below in order to setup the
Skylink Model G5V to work with your existing opener.
2. PROGRAMMING YOUR NEW TRANSMITTER
1. SET FREQUENCY SWITCH
1a. Locate frequency switch on the top of the transmitter. (See diagram A)
A B C D
Diagram A
1b. Determine the brand of your garage door opener and set the frequency switch to the corresponding position.
(See chart 1)
Brand of your opener
Chamberlain ®
Lift-Master ®
Sears ®
Wayne Dalton ®
Master Mechanic ®
Genie ®
Overhead ® 390MHz only
Linear ®
M-O-M ®
Stanley ®
Multi-Code ®
Martec/Teckey ®
Skylink ® UR-100
Pulsar ® /Allstar ® /Allister ®
Linear ® MegaCode TM
Skylink ® 18 series
USA
Set switch to position Frequency
A or B
A or B
A or B
D or A
A
A
A
C
C
C
D or C
D
A
N/A
N/A
N/A
390 or 315
390 or 315
390 or 315
300 or 390
390
390
390
310
310
310
300 or 310
300
390
Chart 1
A
USA 390
CANADA 390
B C
315 310
318 315
D
300
310
CANADA
Set switch to position Frequency
A
D
D
D
D
C or A
C or A
C or A
C or A
C or A
C or A
315 or 390
315 or 390
315 or 390
315 or 390
315 or 390
315 or 390
390
310
310
310
310
N/A
A
B
B
B
390
318
318
318
2. SET BRAND JUMPER
2a. To set the brand jumpers, open the case with a coin (see diagram B).
Diagram B
2b. The Model G5V contains 2 brand jumpers and 12 code connectors
(see diagram C). The brand jumpers are located just above the battery with markings “A” and “B”. There are 2 connectors, one is placed on the “A” column, the other one is placed on the “B” column.
For each column, there is a connector. If the connector is placed on the top and middle post of that column, that column is set on “+”. If the connector is
Code connector Location placed on the middle and bottom posts, that column is set on “-“. If the connector is removed completely, that column is set on “0”
(see diagram C). In order for the Model G5V to work with your existing garage door opener
(motor), you need to set the brand jumpers based on the brand of your existing garage door opener. Please set these 2 brand jumpers
“A” and “B” based on the brand jump ers setting on chart 2. Please identify the group number on chart 2 in order to determine which is the next step to proceed.
Brand
Jumper
BATTERY
A = “+” B = “-”
REMOVE JUMPER = “0”
Diagram C
2. PROGRAMMING YOUR NEW TRANSMITTER (CONT)
For garage door openers belonging to groups 1 to 5, please follow step 3 of the procedures, this will complete the setup. No need to proceed to step 4.
For garage door openers belonging to groups 6 to 0, you can proceed directly to “Step 4 – Set Code Connector” after you have successfully set the brand jumpers. Please skip step 3 below.
Group Brand Brand jumpers setting Proceed to
A B
1
2
3*
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Chamberlain
®
, Sears
®
, Lift-Master
®
(without DIP switches but with red, orange or purple
learn button)
Chamberlain
®
, Lift-Master
®
, Sears
®
, Wayne Dalton
®
,
Master Mechanic ® (without DIP switches but with
yellow, white, gray or green learn button)
Genie
®
Intellicode T M * (without DIP switches)
Overhead Code Dodger T M * (without DIP switches)
Linear
®
MegaCode T M
(Canada only)
Skylink
®
18 series (Canada only)
Genie ® (with DIP switches), Overhead ®
Chamberlain
®
, Lift-Master
®
, Sears
®
, Wayne Dalton
®
,
Master Mechanic
®
(with DIP switches)
Stanley ® , Multi-Code ® , Martec ®
Linear
®
, Moore-O-Matic
®
Pulsar
®
/ Allstar
®
/ Allister
® (Canada only)
+ -
- 0
+
0
0
+
-
-
0
0
+
-
0
0
+
-
+
-
Proceed to Step 3.
Proceed to Step 4, skip Step 3.
Chart 2
* Note:
For Genie ® Intellicode TM & Overhead Code Dodger TM , if the brand jumper for group 3 cannot operate your garage door opener properly, please use setting A “-”, B “+”.
3. LEARN CODE
Note:
Proceed to this step only if the brand of your garage door opener belongs to either group 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 on chart 2. Otherwise, proceed to Step 4 - Set code connector.
3a. If your existing garage door opener belongs to any brand from group
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 then you should find a “learn” button from the garage door opener (the unit with the motor located on the ceiling of your garage, see diagram D). Press this learn button for approximately 2 seconds.
The LED light beside the learn button will go on and then press the button on the Model G5V to activate it. The LED light on the garage door opener will flash then go off.
The Model G5V is now programmed Garage Door
Opener (GDO) to your existing garage door opener and will operate your garage door.
Programming is now completed and please refer to the “Battery”
‘Learn’ Button section of this manual for battery maintenance.
4. SET CODE CONNECTORS
Diagram D
Note:
Proceed to this step only if the brand of your garage door opener belongs to either group 6, 7, 8, 9 or 0 on chart 2. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3 - Learn code.
4a. If the brand of your garage door opener belongs to groups 6 to 0, that means you need to program the correct code setting in order for the Model G5V to work with your existing garage door opener. There are 12 code connectors on 12 columns from 1 to 12 (see diagram E). Each column has one connector. (see diagram F)
Diagram E
Diagram F
4b. Set the connectors numbered 1 through 12 to match the code setting of your existing transmitter or receiver. There are 2 places you can find out the code setting from a column of small switches of your existing garage door opener.
1) your existing transmitter (the unit you currently use to open your garage).
2) the receiver of your garage door opener (the unit with the motor mounted on the ceiling of your garage).
2. PROGRAMMING YOUR NEW TRANSMITTER (CONT)
4c. If the connector is placed on the top and middle posts, that column is set on “ + ” or “ON” or “CLOSE”. If the connector is placed on the middle and bottom posts, that column is set on “ - ” or “OFF” or
“OPEN”. If the connector is removed completely, (not placed on any posts), it is set to “ 0 ” or the neutral position. (see diagram G for examples of how to set a column to the three different positions).
When removing a connector to set a column to the neutral position, save the connector in case you change the code at a later date.
‘-’ or ‘OFF’ or ‘OPEN’
‘+’ or ‘ON’ or CLOSE ‘0’ = BLANK
Diagram G
4d. To move the connectors, slide an opened paper clip into the side of a connector and lift. (see diagram H) When repositioning connectors, place a connector on the two chosen posts, then push down on the connector with your finger.
Diagram H
Code connector setting to match your opener/motor
Linear
M-O-M
Stanley (310) Canada
Stanley (300)
Position 1 to 8
Position 1 to 8
Position 1 to 10
Position 1 to 10
+ OR -
+ OR -
+ OR - 11,12 set to ‘+’ or ‘-’
+ OR - 11,12 set to ‘+’ or ‘-’
Multi-Code
Chamberlain
Lift-Master
Sears
Wayne Dalton
Master Mechanic
Position 1 to 10
Position 1 to 9
Position 1 to 9
Position 1 to 9
Position 1 to 9
Position 1 to 9
+ OR - 11,12 set to ‘+’ or ‘-’
+, 0 (blank), OR -
+, 0 (blank), OR -
+, 0 (blank), OR -
+, 0 (blank), OR -
+, 0 (blank), OR -
Genie (9 positions)
Genie (12 positions)
Overhead
Martec/Teckey
Pulsar/Allister/Allstar
Position 1 to 9
Position 1 to 12
Position 1 to 9
Position 1 to 10
Position 1 to 9
+ OR -
+ OR -
+, 0 (blank), OR -
+ OR -
+, 0 (blank), OR -
11,12 set to ‘+’
Set the connectors numbered 1 through 12 to match the switches of your existing transmitter or receiver. If your garage door opener is manufactured by (Stanley
®
, Genie
®
, Multi-Code
®
, Linear
®
, Moore-O-
Matic
®
) these switches may only have two positions, ( “ + , ON, CLOSED” and “ - , OFF, OPEN”). (see diagram I) Set the connectors on the model
G5V to “ + ” if your existing switches are either “ +, ON, CLOSE ” and set to “ - ” if your existing switches are either “ -, OFF, OPEN”. Do not use the blank position “0”.
Existing
Transmitter
Examples of how to set Model G5V
Model G5V
Diagram I
If your existing transmitter has fewer than 12 switches, match only the first corresponding connectors. Leave the remaining posts blank
(remove the connectors). Press the button on the transmitter.
If the garage door does not open, reverse all of the connectors on the model G5V. The “ + ” will be changed to the “ - ” position and the “ -
” position will be changed to the “ + ” position.
(see diagram J)
Original Position
Reversed Position
Diagram J
If your garage door opener is manufactured by (Chamb erlain ® ,Sears ®
, Lift-
Master
®
, Wayne Dalton
®
or Master Mechanic
®
) the switches will have 3 positions, (“ + , 0, - ”). Set the connectors on the model G5V to match their corresponding positions. If your opener is a Sears
®
, Chamberlain
®
or Lift-
Master
® and the existing transmitter has three buttons, (see diagram K), the first connector in the model #G5V may need to be changed to another position. If your Chamberlain
®
,Sears
®
, Lift-Master
®
has 9 DIP switches, match them to the first 9 connectors on the model G5V and remove the last 3 connectors (connectors 10, 11, 12). If there are only 8 DIP switches on your Chamberlain
®
,Sears
®
, Lift-Master
®
, match them to the 2-9 position on the model G5V and remove the last 3 connectors (connectors 10, 11, 12).
2. PROGRAMMING YOUR NEW TRANSMITTER (CONT)
Now you may have to change the positioning of the #1 connector on the model G5V. If the large button of Diagram K is used to open the garage door, set the #1 connector to “ - ” position. If the middle button is used, set the #1 connector to the
“ 0 ” or “blank” position. If the smaller button on the left is used, s et the #1 connector to the “ + ” position.
12 volt alkaline battery (size 23A) included.
3. OPERATION
To operate the model G5V with your GDO properly, please press the button on the model G5V.
NOTE:
Transmission range may be reduced with use on a metal garage door.
4. BATTERY
Diagram K
5. WARNING
If this transmitter triggers other garage doors in your neighborhood, change all your transmitters and receiver to a new code setting.
DO NOT let children use the garage door transmitter without adult supervision.
Children can injure themselves or others by the garage door.
6. FCC
The Universal Garage Door Remote Control is approved by the FCC and it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions :
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible of compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
7. WARRANTY
If, within one year from date of purchase, this product should become defective
(except battery), due to faulty workmanship or materials, it will be repaired or replaced, without charge. Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required.
8. CUSTOMER SERVICE
If your Skylink Universal Remote Control does not activate your Garage Door
Opener, the reason may be that your GDO age or manufacturer is not listed on the compatibility chart.
The solution is the Skylink SG-18R Universal Receiver.
I f you would like to order Skylink’s product or have difficulty getting your Skylink’s remote control to work, please :
1. visit our FAQ section at www.skylinkhome.com , or
2. email us at [email protected] , or
3. call our toll free at 1-800-304-1187 from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Fax (800) 286-1320
CUSTOMER SERVICE
17 Sheard Avenue, Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6Y 1J3
Email:[email protected]
http://www.skylinkhome.com
P/N. 101A398-001
US Patent. D377458, 5680134, 5841390, 6005508, 6956460
Patent Pending
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Key features
- Compatible with most garage door opener brands and models
- Easy to program
- Operates from anywhere within range
- Can be programmed with multiple transmitters