PULSE 200 Series

Light doors. Heavy duty.

The Essential Operator for Sectional & Rolling Steel Doors

The PULSE 200 Series commercial door operator builds on the economy and performance of the PULSE 100 Series, adding a floor-level LCD for easy setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting, a more powerful included battery backup, and door lock activation for 12V third-party devices. Smooth, powerful, and quiet, the PULSE 200 Series is an efficient step up for balanced sectional and rolling steel doors up to 395 lb^*. *Based on counterbalanced standard lift sectional door drum capacities.

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Features

Floor-Level LCD Control Panel

The PULSE 200 is operated through a floor-level control panel housed in a NEMA 4 enclosure. Most wiring connections can be completed at ground level, making installation, programming and troubleshooting significantly more convenient. The LCD display uses plain, intuitive language, no abstract codes to decipher.

Floor-Level LCD Control Panel

Built-in 24V Battery Backup

In the event of an outage, the included batteries provide power for multiple door cycles. Built on a separate circuit, the PULSE battery backup will work even if a board has been damaged, setting it apart from all other systems that rely on the full functionality of their printed circuit board. A built-in trickle charger ensures that the batteries are always charged and ready.

Note: No chain hoist is required with the built-in battery backup, though a chain hoist can still be added as an option if you want a manual backup.

Built-in 24V Battery Backup

Note: No chain hoist is required with the built-in battery backup, though a chain hoist can still be added as an option if you want a manual backup.

Adjustable Soft Start/Soft Stop

This feature offers smooth, controlled acceleration and deceleration of the door, and helps prolong the life of its mechanical parts. It also aids in the prevention of cable throw. The distance of both the acceleration and deceleration can be programmed to match the door requirements as needed.

Adjustable Soft Start/Soft Stop

Programmable Open & Close Speeds

The PULSE 200 door operators are built to achieve opening speeds as high as 24” per second and closing speeds of up to 16” per second, however, can be adjusted to best suit the application. Simple menu settings allow for selecting speeds from 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

Programmable Open & Close Speeds

Intelligent Force Monitoring

Should the door hit an obstruction or become jammed, the system will sense the change in force and stop the open operation or reverse the close operation to avoid further damage. This integrated feature virtually eliminates the need for third-party safety edges.

Watch how instantly intelligent force monitoring reacts in our blog's video demonstration.

Intelligent Force Monitoring

Watch how instantly intelligent force monitoring reacts in our blog's video demonstration.

Door Lock Activation

Third party door locks can be connected with ease. Once installed and selected, the operator activates the unlock function prior to opening and the lock function at full close. Settings for this feature include an adjustable door motion delay from 50 to 500ms to ensure optimal functionality and performance. Compatible with most 12V automatic locking systems.

Door Lock Activation

Chain Hoist Option

The PULSE chain hoist adds enhanced reliability by ensuring manual operation during extended power outages. Simple to use, it engages with a red cord and disengages with a green cord. It prevents downtime, protects operations, and delivers peace of mind for businesses needing uninterrupted performance.

A 26-foot chain is supplied for a 12.5-foot high standard lift door, with 13 feet of rope provided to engage and disengage the chain hoist. If more chain and rope are required, additional 26-foot kits are available to order.

Please contact us to order an extra chain kit or for any other custom accommodations. To order, add the "-CH" suffix to the door operator model number.

Learn more in the PULSE chain hoist installation guide.

Chain Hoist Option

Please contact us to order an extra chain kit or for any other custom accommodations. To order, add the "-CH" suffix to the door operator model number.

Learn more in the PULSE chain hoist installation guide.

Door Balance Check

PULSE 200 door operators feature a balance check menu option. Once selected, the door automatically moves through one complete cycle and reports on the LCD panel the difference in force required to open the door versus closing it. Use this data to verify proper door balance without needing to remove the operator, and take the guesswork out of door balancing. A properly balanced door will extend the life of the door springs and maximize battery backup performance.

Door Balance Check

Programmable Closing Timer

Set your door to automatically close after a selectable 1 - 99 seconds open delay or keep it off.

Programmable Closing Timer

Set your door to automatically close after a selectable 1 - 99 seconds open delay or keep it off.

Weather-Protect Upgrade

iControls recommends an available upgrade for all weather-resistant applications. Standard PULSE operator motors are rated IP44, and could be vulnerable to water ingress. Furthermore, reflective photo-eye sensors can be affected by condensation on the reflector, preventing reliable operation in such conditions.

To ensure uninterrupted performance, our cost-effective weather‑resistant upgrade seals ingress points on the motor junction box and includes a NEMA 4X through-beam sensor in place of a reflective photo-eye.

To order the weather-protect option, add the suffix "-WP" to the door operator model number.

Weather-Protect Upgrade

To order the weather-protect option, add the suffix "-WP" to the door operator model number.

Reliable & Precise Encoder

Mounted on the top of the gearbox, the encoder allows for easy, fool-proof limit setup, and easy left or right side mounting of the operator. It also facilitates advanced functionality of the door including soft start/soft stop, dual open limits and motion monitoring - if the door stops moving during its cycle, the encoder senses the lack of motion and halts operation to avoid any added damage to the operator and/or door. The encoder will also monitor the position of the door when the operator is being used in battery backup mode - no need to reset the encoder when the power returns.

Reliable & Precise Encoder

Choose Your Cable Length

The motor on the PULSE 200 comes equipped with a pre-wired length of a 5 conductor cable for easy connection to the control panel. Select the length of cable that you require from your choice of 10, 15, 20, or 25 ft. and insert this length into the door operator part number, replacing “YY”.

Specifications

Power

90V DC motors available in 3/8 and 1/2 HP

Input Voltage

110–130Vac, 1 Phase

Safety Standards

UL 325 Listed for residential and commercial applications – File E516991

Compatible Door Types

Balanced sectional
Balanced rolling steel and grilles

Duty Cycle

Maximum 120 cycles/hour

Mounting

Left, right hand, or mid-shaft

Options

Weather-protect upgrade

Warranty

2-year or 250,000-cycle warranty against manufacturing defects

Model Selection Chart

All maximum door weights below are based on counterbalanced standard lift sectional door drum capacities.

Information in metric system available on request.
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Model No.	Motor (HP)	Gearbox			Max Door Weight (lb.)	Max Door Size (ft²)
Model No.	Motor (HP)	Shaft Size (in.)	Gearbox Size	Gearbox Ratio	Max Door Weight (lb.)	Max Door Size (ft²)
PDC-238-1-30/50-YY	3/8	1	50	30:1	295	100
PDC-238-1-40/50-YY	3/8	1	50	40:1	295	100
PDC-238-1-50/50-YY	3/8	1	50	50:1	295	100
PDC-238-1.25-30/75-YY	3/8	1 1/4	75	30:1	295	100
PDC-238-1.25-40/75-YY	3/8	1 1/4	75	40:1	295	100
PDC-238-1.25-50/75-YY	3/8	1 1/4	75	50:1	295	100
PDC-250-1-30/50-YY	1/2	1	50	30:1	395	150
PDC-250-1-40/50-YY	1/2	1	50	40:1	395	150
PDC-250-1-50/50-YY	1/2	1	50	50:1	395	150
PDC-250-1.25-30/75-YY	1/2	1 1/4	75	30:1	395	150
PDC-250-1.25-40/75-YY	1/2	1 1/4	75	40:1	395	150
PDC-250-1.25-50/75-YY	1/2	1 1/4	75	50:1	395	150