E13
Cardale Accessory Bus Overload or Short Circuit

Opener shows E13 and will not operate; often after connecting new accessories (keypad, extra photocells, etc.).

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Possible Causes

Shorted accessory wiring on 24 V output, Incompatible third‑party accessory drawing too much current, Reversed polarity on keypad or photocell connections, Internal short in accessory device

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off mains power before disconnecting or reconnecting any accessory wiring.

  • Disconnect all accessories: Remove all low‑voltage accessory connections from the Cardale control board (keypad, photocells, wall station, safety edge interface).
  • Restore power and test: If E13 clears with all accessories removed, the fault lies in one of the accessories or its wiring.
  • Reconnect one by one: With power OFF, reconnect accessories one at a time, restoring power and testing after each. When E13 reappears, the last connected accessory is suspect.
  • Check polarity and wiring: Verify that + and – terminals are correctly wired for each device and that no strands of wire are bridging adjacent terminals.
  • Replace faulty accessory: Replace the offending device with a Cardale‑approved accessory or correct model keypad/photocell.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Cardale External Keypad / Accessory (varies)
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