Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some expert help to connect my Konnected GDO BlaQ to my Grifco e-Drive garage door opener using its Security+ 2.0 protocol. I’m located in Queensland, Australia.
My Setup:
- Opener: Grifco e-Drive, Model: ML6103R. (States MyQ ready, Security+ 2.0 printed on the wall controller).
- Wall Controller: Grifco C10A-8 (Model: C10A-8, Wall Control myQ). This unit connects to the main motor control board via an 8-core cable, which appears to be a standard RJ45 network-style cable.
- (I’ve attached an image of the C10A-8 nameplate: PXL_20250516_045530502.jpg)
- Smart Controller: Konnected GDO BlaQ.
- Safety Beams: Installed and functioning correctly.
The Goal: True Security+ 2.0 Connection
I want to wire the Konnected GDO BlaQ’s Security+ 2.0 data wires to the corresponding Security+ 2.0 data lines used by my Grifco ML6103R system. I’d strongly prefer this over using a basic dry contact "toggle mode. (which i tested by wiring into the openers TOGGLE INPUT terminals & setting the GDO BlaQ to toggle mode but couldn’t get it to work either).
My idea is to identify the specific pins within the 8-core RJ45 cable (between the C10A-8 and the motor unit) that carry the Security+ 2.0 Data signal(s) and the necessary Ground/Common reference. If I can identify these, I’m considering using an RJ45 splitter (double adapter) at the motor PCB. I would then terminate the Konnected GDO BlaQ’s S+2.0 wires into a new RJ45 plug and connect it via the splitter. This would hopefully allow both the original C10A-8 wall controller and the Konnected GDO BlaQ to communicate with the motor unit.
What I’ve Investigated:
I’ve looked at the PCB inside my C10A-8 wall controller (see attached image of PCB: PXL_20250516_053849948.jpg). Based on the image, the visible solder pads that seem intended for external button inputs are:
- OPN (Open)
- CLS (Close)
- STP (Stop)
- ESTP (Emergency Stop)
- COM (Common – this appears to be the shared reference for OPN, CLS, STP, ESTP)
- AUTO (Unsure what this does)
While these identified input terminals (OPN, CLS, STP, ESTP, AUTO using COM) would be suitable for dry contact/toggle control, they don’t appear to be the direct lines for Security+ 2.0 data communication.
Using the Grifco schematics, identifying the exact S+2.0 data lines from these PCB pads seems speculative and risky.
My Key Questions for the Community:
- Has anyone successfully identified the Security+ 2.0 Data and Ground/Common pins within the 8-core RJ45 cable used by Grifco e-Drive systems (specifically model ML6103R or similar) with controllers like the C10A-8? A pinout diagram for the RJ45 carrying S+2.0 would be incredibly helpful!
- Are there known, dedicated screw terminals on the main Grifco e-Drive ML6103R motor unit’s control board for Security+ 2.0 accessories (equivalent to the Red/White terminals the BlaQ expects)? If so, where should I be looking? (A photo of your motor unit’s terminal block would be very helpful if you have one!)
- If using an RJ45 splitter at the motor unit, is the Grifco system likely to support two Security+ 2.0 control devices (the C10A-8 and the GDO BlaQ) operating in parallel?
- Any general advice or success stories with integrating Konnected GDO BlaQ (or similar third-party S+2.0 devices) with Australian Grifco e-Drive openers, particularly the ML6103R, would be highly valued.
I’m comfortable making up an RJ45 plug if I can get reliable pinout information. I’m trying to get the best possible integration and avoid any damage to my equipment.
Thanks heaps for any insights!
