Chamberlain garage door opener sensor wiring diagram

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

This wiring modifi cation is available to models DJ and DH/J

Standard-Duty operators with 24Vac control circuits and "D1"

type wiring.

NOTE: If C2 or B2 wiring is desired refer to conversion

instructions on pages 2 and 3.

FUNCTIONS

This modifi cation stops the operator when extra tension is

sensed on the door from the mechanical door lock, obstruction

or extensive binding.

OPERATION

When the operator senses extra tension when closing, the Lock

Sensor will stop the operator. Press close button and run until

the operator shuts off (to unlock door when load removed).

FINE ADJUSTMENT

• To increase opening force, tighten wing nut.

• To decrease opening force, loosen wing nut.

COURSE ADJUSTMENT (if required)

1. Release spring pressure on pivot arm.

2. Loosen but do not remove mounting screws (2).

3. Fully tension fi nal reduction chain and rotate Lock Sensor

until switch is in activation mode.

4. Tighten mounting screws (2) to secure Lock Sensor position.

5. Repeat fi ne adjustments.

Chain Idler Sprocket

FIGURE 1

must engage top side

of reduction chain

Final Reduction

Chain

LOCK SENSOR (D1 WIRING)

WIRING DIAGRAM & INSTRUCTIONS

ADJUSTMENT

To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from

electrocution, disconnect electric power to operator BEFORE

adjusting Lock Sensor.

Mounting

Screws

Model: DH, DJ and DH/J

Lock Sensor

Assembly

Lock Sensor Switch

(held to normally closed)

To adjust opening force

tighten or loosen wing

nut accordingly

3

Run Safety Sensor Wire to Motor Unit and Secure

with Insulated Staples

4

Strip All Safety Sensor

Wires

Strip

7/16" (11 mm)

Insulation

7

Connect Safety Sensors to Motor Unit

Locate the quick connect terminals

on your garage door opener, they are

located on back panel.

Insert the two white wires into the white

quick connect terminal and insert the

two black/white wires into the grey quick

connect terminal

KG

KG

WIRE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR

C1

Safety Sensor Wire

Insulated Staple

C1

Insulated Staple

Safety Reversing Sensor

Sensor

5

Separate the Black/White

and the White Wires

Wire

Black/White

Wire

White

Black/White

Wires

Wires

Screwdriver

White

Terminal

Safety Sensor Wire

C1

Insulated Staple

Safety Reversing Sensor

Sensor

White

Wire

Grey

Terminal

C1

To release or insert wire,

push in tab with screwdriver.

19

Do NOT strip any

insulation from

the staples

6

Twist Like Colored Wires

Together

Black/White

Wires

ALL HARDWARE SHOWN

ACTUAL SIZE

Staples

White

Wires

Chamberlain/Liftmaster Garage Door Openers

The example photos below show how to connect the GarageMate receiver to your Chamberlain/Liftmaster garage door opener. For your reference we have also included links to some Chamberlain/Liftmaster user manuals. Note if you can’t immediately find your wiring terminals, sometimes they are behind the translucent lightbulb cover.

Even if your exact model isn’t referenced on this page, GarageMate will work as a remote control for most residential Chamberlain/Liftmaster garage door openers. You simply connect the GarageMate wires in parallel to your wall switch. GarageMate will work fine even if you reverse the wires. We color code the wires simply for convention but they are electrically equivalent.

We have many customers that own a LiftMaster/Chamberlain garage door opener as the vast majority are compatible with GarageMate. But some models made after 2011 are not. Newer Liftmaster/Chamberlain models have the manufacturing date clearly printed on the garage door opener. If it is manufactured in 2011 or later (or if you are uncertain of the manufacture date), you can determine compatibility by the color of the "learn" button near the wiring terminals. If it is yellow it is NOT compatible. But if it is any other color like red, blue, purple, etc, it is compatible. See the photo below.

Chamberlain garage door opener sensor wiring diagram

Some Incompatible Chamberlain/Liftmaster Models

Chamberlain HD220,and 45DCBR5 are not compatible with aftermarket accessories like GarageMate.

Liftmaster 41D767, and 8075 are not compatible with aftermarket accessories like GarageMate.

Chamberlain/Liftmaster Wiring Diagrams

Keep in mind the vast majority of Chamberlain/Liftmaster were made prior to 2011 and will be compatible with GarageMate. See the wiring diagrams below. We have marked the images below with a red and white arrow that indicate where to wire GarageMate"s RED and WHITE wires.

Chamberlain garage door opener sensor wiring diagram

Chamberlain garage door opener sensor wiring diagram

Search for Chamberlain/Liftmaster Garage Door opener manuals here
Chamberlain 1156, 1155, 1146, 1145, 1140 user manual
Chamberlain Model 1245GM, 1255GM

Additional wiring examples

Below are some random wiring examples that maybe helpful. Note the photo show the terminals before the wires from GarageMate are connected. Those terminals are designed to hold multiple wires so please leave your existing wires in place so that your existing wall button/console will continue to work just fine. Most garage door openers have similar terminals.

Chamberlain garage door opener sensor wiring diagram

GarageMate is the best selling Android and iPhone remote control App for Chamberlain/Liftmaster garage door openers. GarageMate uses Bluetooth®4.0 technology making it more reliable, more secure, and faster than SMS(text message) or Wifi/Internet based remote controls.

Questions? e-mail

How do you wire a Chamberlain garage door opener sensor?

Strip 7/16-inch of insulation from each solid-white and white-with-black-stripe wire on both sensors. Twist together the two white-with-black-stripe wires from both sensors. Twist together the two solid-white wires from both sensors. Connect the two white-with-black-stripe wires to screw terminal 3 on the motor unit.

How do you test a garage door sensor wiring?

To test your garage door sensor, you will need a common everyday object like a cardboard box. Place the box in the line of the sensors and try to close the garage door. If the door reverses after sensing an obstruction, your door is functioning correctly.

How do you bypass the Chamberlain garage door sensors?

So, all you need to do is hold the wall button down ( do not press and release). You must hold the wall button all the way down until the garage door hits the floor then release. If you let go of the button before the door hits the ground the sensors will kick back in to action and the door will reverse.