DoorKing 1603 AutoSpikes Manuals & Support

The DoorKing 1603 is a barrier gate operator with an automatic traffic spike system. The arm and spikes work together to control a single exit or entry lane.

It has a 1/2 HP, 115 VAC motor and uses the 1601-010 control board. It is UL 325 Class II, III and IV and is for cars and light trucks only.

Identify your model

Models 1603-380 and 1603-381 are 1/2 HP. The 381 has Convenience Open. Use the 1603 manual for circuit board 1601-010 Rev AK or higher.

For stand-alone spikes without an arm see the 1610.

Key specs

Class	UL 325 Class II, III and IV
Motor	1/2 HP, 115 VAC, 5.7 A
Arm speed	90 degrees in about 2.5 seconds
Traffic	Automotive traffic only, no bicycles or motorcycles
Board	1601-010 Rev AK or higher

Manuals and documents

Installation Manual

1603 AutoSpikes Installation and Owner's Manual
1603-065-V-9-26 · 46 pages View PDF: 1603 AutoSpikes Installation and Owner's Manual (opens in a new tab)
1601-610 Round Folding Arm Kit (1601, 1603)
1601-265-L-3-26 · 3 pages View PDF: 1601-610 Round Folding Arm Kit (1601, 1603) (opens in a new tab)
1473-010 Circuit Board Manual (UL 325)
1473-065-H-5-19 · 18 pages View PDF: 1473-010 Circuit Board Manual (UL 325) (opens in a new tab)

Quick Start

1603 AutoSpikes Quick Start and Connections
1603-066-R-2-25 · 2 pages View PDF: 1603 AutoSpikes Quick Start and Connections (opens in a new tab)

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.