Automation Installation - Tools For the Job : Automation Product Support

Typical Installation Tools

RJ45 Cable Checker

Network cable (26/8 flat wire) continuity checker

	Flashing numbers indicate a "network" cable does have twisted pairs. This is 100% ok for our flatwires
GOOD Cable 1:1 - 8:8		Flashing is OK too!

BAD - Reversed 1-8, 2-7, 3-6...8-1	BAD - 1 & 2 Open	BAD - Really bad!

A simple network wire tester is an invaluable tool when running flat wire to accessories or to the controller. It detects continuity, opens, shorts and crossed RJ45 conductors. Available at Home Depot and Amazon for about $80 and $45 respectively.
Both testers include at least one remote module enabling the user to test cabling in the wall without an assistant.
The "Klein Scout Pro 2" includes 5 additional modules with unique numeric ID's for network, and coaxial cable testing. The Scout Jr. only supports RJ45 network testing and 1 remote module.
Both testers are available as regularly stocked items at local Home Depots and Amazon.com.

Klein Scout Pro 2	Klein Scout Jr.
ID multiple wires with 5 remotes For Network, Telephone & Coax	Single remote for 1 wire ID at a time Tests Network Only

IDEC FC4A-PH1 (For G1 and G1D Only)

Used to change G1x controller parameters for special installations

Cordless drill / driver

Motor, return pulley, hole cutting etc.

3/8" & 7/16" Open End Wrenches

Turnbuckle belt tension adjustments

Drill bit kit, Paddle Spade Bit Kit

Drilling pilot holes, wire runs, etc

Chisel (for metal)

Used when installing an "inverted" motor kit.
Reference

1/8" shim spacers

Motor shimming & Alignment

Extended Phillips Screwdriver Bit

Motor Mount

Useful when driving home the 4 motor mount screws if space is limited

Tape measure

Used during controller initialization / setup

G2 controller requires doors opened to 2-4' during initialization.

6' Jamb Level

For installation & mechanical verification

Allen Wrench Set

For motor encoder use 3/32"

500 Series Motor Encoder screws: 3/32" Alan wrench

Ladders

Head track hardware

RJ45 Crimper / Stripper

Controller wiring uses RJ45 26/8 telephone grade flat wire

Strips, cuts and terminates RJ45 connectors to 26/8 telephone flat wires

Wire Cutter/Stripper/Crimper

General wiring

2 1/8" & 1" Hole Saws

Cutting holes for drive belt routing

Pulley Jig

INMOTION tool for cutting head track when using 1/2" return pulley

Used in the head track to cut out the center walls of track 1 & 2 for one-way door installation. The provided guide holes align with the 1/2" return pulley. Call service to purchase. Pulley Jig