Models & Variants
Push-Button Control Stations
| Model | Function | Rating / Construction | Typical Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATION020 (STATION084 = French tags) | Open / Close / Stop (2 NO + 1 NC) | NEMA 1, steel, UL listed; 2.38" × 5" × 1.81" | Interior walls in ordinary rooms |
| STATION078 (STATION078F = French tags) | Open / Close / Stop (2 NO + 1 NC) | IP66 / NEMA 4, 4X & 13, polycarbonate, UL + CSA; −25 °C to 70 °C; survives 70-bar washdown | Exterior walls, washdown rooms, loading docks |
| STATION088 | Green mushroom head, spring return (2 NO) | IP66 / NEMA 4, 4X & 13, polycarbonate, UL + CSA | Gate posts, drive lanes, glove-friendly single-button locations |
LED Traffic & Dock Lights
| Model | Supply | Features |
|---|---|---|
| TRAFFIC036A / TRAFFIC037A | 120 VAC / 24 VDC | Red-green LED, safety-yellow polypropylene casing; single or two-unit sets; −29 °C to 54 °C |
| TRAFFIC046A / TRAFFIC047A | 120 VAC / 24 VDC | Low-draw (30/70 mA), constant-brightness AC/DC input, sun visors, ultra-bright LEDs for direct sunlight |
Where Each Unit Belongs
Standard three-button stations (STATION020) belong on interior walls in dry, conditioned spaces. Any exterior wall, washdown room or loading dock exposed to hosedown requires the sealed polycarbonate STATION078 , a NEMA 1 steel box will rust and compromise the room's rating. The mushroom-head STATION088 suits gate posts and drive lanes where a gloved hand needs one large momentary button. Traffic lights (TRAFFIC036/037 or 046/047) mount at driver eye level on loading docks, parkade entries, car washes and drive-through lanes to give a clear go/no-go signal before a vehicle commits to the opening.
Wiring Modes & Safety Interaction
Stations wire in B2 or C2 mode: momentary contact to open/close, or momentary to open/stop with constant pressure to close. The chosen mode interacts directly with the door's entrapment protection, so swapping a station is not always the five-minute job it appears to be. On UL 325 monitored circuits, a failed safety device (photo eye, sensing edge) causes the operator to refuse to close , this is correct behaviour, not a malfunction. A door that suddenly won't close with no other symptom often points to a failed or misaligned safety device.
What Fails & How We Repair It
- Corroded NEMA 1 stations on exterior walls: We replace with STATION078 and reseal the mounting surface.
- Cracked or UV-damaged polycarbonate enclosures: Swap the station body; reuse existing wiring where possible.
Clean or replace the STATION088 actuator. - Traffic light LED modules dimmed by sun exposure or moisture ingress: Replace the module or upgrade to TRAFFIC046/047 with sun visors.
- Wiring mode mismatches after a station swap: We re-commission the station to match the operator's B2/C2 setting and verify safety-device monitoring.
Choosing Between Models
Environment dictates the station: dry interior → STATION020; washdown, exterior or corrosive → STATION078; single-button impulse → STATION088. For traffic lights, standard visibility needs are met by TRAFFIC036/037; direct-sunlight approaches call for TRAFFIC046/047 with visors and ultra-bright LEDs. We confirm supply voltage (120 VAC vs 24 VDC) on site before quoting.
Parts & Accessories
We stock replacement enclosures, button actuators, contact blocks, mounting hardware and traffic-light visors. Pricing is quoted per project based on the exact model mix and installation scope.
Getting Service in Metro Vancouver
Up and Down Garage Doors supplies, wires and commissions stations and traffic lights on new and existing Manaras installations across Metro Vancouver , Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Langley and the North Shore. We diagnose wiring-mode conflicts, safety-device faults and environmental damage on the spot.
Call 778-873-7282 for same-week service or a project quote.
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