153ir issue with Gateman

RixTrack: Have you made adjustments to the timing of the 153ir?

RixTrack: Does this diagram correspond with your hookup? The white wire from the plug-and-play cable should not be involved when using the 153ir.

Thank you for your post.

Yes the diagram matches my connections. The very first time a train passes after power is applied it works.  Then gateman appears not to be getting enough power to push out of the door.  If I power down and power back up it works one time.  This is a command/LionChief layout powered by a GW-180. I should add that the 153ir worked perfectly on a Banjo Signal and Station orders building.

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RixTrack: Could you explain the power connections again? Please include information about the plug-play cable and track used for the plug in side. Also, what is the switch setting that you are using (Track/Aux Power)?

@Consolidated Leo posted:

RixTrack: Could you explain the power connections again? Please include information about the plug-play cable and track used for the plug in side. Also, what is the switch setting that you are using (Track/Aux Power)?

I put the pigtail adapter on the gateman.  This converts the plug to three wires.  One red, one black, and one white.   The 153ir is connected to the fastrack by the connectors provided. The gateman is connected to the fastrack with the red going to hot, the black going to ground and the white to the NO.  It works but, only once.   Attempts at repeating the correct operation fail as there doesn’t seem to be enough power to push the door open.  If I shut down the track power and then turn it back on, the gateman will work once.  

RixTrack: I would try switching the red and black wires from the adapter cable to the ACC PWR and ACC GND connections on the 153ir. Just reverse them so that the red goes to ACC GND and the black goes to ACC PWR. I think that will fix your problem.

@RixTrack posted:

I put the pigtail adapter on the gateman.  This converts the plug to three wires.  One red, one black, and one white.   The 153ir is connected to the fastrack by the connectors provided. The gateman is connected to the fastrack with the red going to hot, the black going to ground and the white to the NO.  It works but, only once.   Attempts at repeating the correct operation fail as there doesn’t seem to be enough power to push the door open.  If I shut down the track power and then turn it back on, the gateman will work once.  

I’ll try that. Thank you.