DoorKing 1601 Manuals & Support

DoorKing 1601

The DoorKing 1601 is a 1/2 HP, 115 VAC barrier gate operator for single-lane traffic. It raises a 14 ft arm in about 2.5 seconds and mounts on either side of the lane.

It is UL 325 Class II, III and IV. Arm kits include breakaway octagon and round arms, a folding arm and LED edges. Battery backup and a heater are options.

Identify your model

Models 1601-380, 381, 480 and 481 are 1/2 HP. The 381 and 481 have Convenience Open. Use the manual for circuit board 1601-010 Rev AK or higher.

The 1602 is the 1 HP version for longer arms.

Key specs

Class UL 325 Class II, III and IV
Motor 1/2 HP, 115 VAC, 5.7 A
Arm Up to 14 ft
Speed About 2.5 seconds
Board 1601-010 Rev AK or higher

Manuals and documents

Installation Manual

Quick Start

Parts List

Spec Sheet

Troubleshooting

Find which part has the problem first: the operator, the loop system or the keying devices. The input LEDs show which inputs are active.

Operator will not run, power LED off

  • Check that power to the operator is on.
  • Check for 115 VAC at board terminals 1 and 2. If it reads 0, check the supply. If it is good, replace the board.

Operator will not run, power LED on

  • On a 1/2 HP 1601, press the reset button on the bottom of the motor. The 1 HP motor has no reset button.
  • Jumper terminals 6 and 14 for a moment. If the input LED does not light, check the terminal strip or replace the board.
  • Test the motor as the manual shows. If it does not run both ways, check the motor, capacitor and wiring.

Arm goes up but will not come down

  • Check the LEDs on terminals 6, 7 and 9. Any that stay on hold the arm up.
  • Check the loop detector LEDs. Any that stay on hold the arm up.
  • If the auto timer is off, check that SW 1, switch 6 is ON. For the down loop, check that SW 1, switch 4 is ON.

Loop detector LED stays on

  • Press the reset button on the detector, or lower its sensitivity.
  • Check the loop wire to ground with a megohm meter. It should read 100 megohms or more. Under 50 megohms, replace the loop.
  • The lead-in must be twisted at least 6 turns per foot and all splices soldered.

Arm does not rise on power loss

  • Check that the backup toggle switch is ON and the batteries are charged.
  • Check the 1473-010 backup board settings in the manual.

Common questions

Up to 14 ft. For longer arms DoorKing makes the 1 HP 1602.

No. Protec lists the arm and breakaway bracket separately, for example the 1601-567 14 ft two-piece arm and 1601-242 hardware.

The 8080-057 photo eye comes standard. Protec notes pedestrian protection on the 1601 also needs the 9411-010 loop detector.

Replacement parts

Parts diagram: Buscador de piezas de repuesto para Doorking 1601

Placa de circuito de repuesto Doorking 1601-010
Placa de circuito de repuesto Doorking 1601-010
Doorking
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DKS 1601-567 14' Arm 2 pc
DKS 1601-567 14' Arm 2 pc
Doorking
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DoorKing 1601-242 Arm Hardware
DoorKing 1601-242 Arm Hardware
Doorking
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Placa de circuito de repuesto Doorking 4501-010 **REEMPLAZADA POR LA NUEVA PIEZA N.° 4502-009**
Placa de circuito de repuesto Doorking 4501-010 **REEMPLAZADA POR LA NUEVA PIEZA N.° 4502-009**
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Safety devices and accessories

DoorKing 1601-154 heater and fan kit
Calentador con ventilador Doorking 1601-154
Doorking
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DoorKing 2600-266 operator high voltage kit
Kit de alto voltaje para operador Doorking 2600-266
Doorking
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DoorKing 8080-057 retro-reflective photo eye
Doorking 8080-057 Retro-Reflective Photoeye
Doorking
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DoorKing 9411-010 single channel loop detector with aux relay
DoorKing 9411-010 single channel loop detector with aux relay - view 2
Detector de bucle de un solo canal Doorking 9411-010 con relé
Doorking
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DoorKing 9410-010 single channel plug-in loop detector
DoorKing 9410-010 single channel plug-in loop detector - view 2
Detector de bucle de un solo canal Doorking 9410-010
Doorking
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