Motorized barrier operator system adaptable to different safety configurations and methods for programming the same
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1. A method for selecting a safety system used in conjunction with a motorized barrier operator, comprising:
- determining whether one type of a safety system is connected to the operator; and
selecting said one type of safety system if connected to the operator and selecting another type of said safety system if said one type of safety system is not connected to the operator.
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Abstract
A motorized barrier operator system is disclosed that is adaptable to different safety configurations. The system is provided with a default configuration that may be changed upon detection of an optional safety configuration by the operator system. The changeover may be accomplished by actuation of a program button upon system power-up or in conjunction with program button actuation and the presence or absence of a jumper associated with a controller of the operator system.
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1. A method for selecting a safety system used in conjunction with a motorized barrier operator, comprising:
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determining whether one type of a safety system is connected to the operator; and selecting said one type of safety system if connected to the operator and selecting another type of said safety system if said one type of safety system is not connected to the operator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for designating a safety system associated with a motorized barrier operator, comprising:
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providing a motorized barrier operator adaptable to different types of safety systems; providing said motorized barrier operator with a default safety system; providing said motorized operator with a boot-up sequence to allow for selection of one of said default safety system and an optional safety system. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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