An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a
motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a
barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from
a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry
device and/or a portable remote transmitter device. The multi-function
wall station provides for selective concealment of certain switches or
buttons which are not commonly used in the day-to-day operation of a wall
station. For example, the up/down switch may be actuated by a hinged
cover which conceals other selected operational buttons and wherein those
operational buttons are only accessed upon opening of the hinged cover.
The wall station also provides a periodic lighting element so as to
easily direct the user to push the hinge cover to initiate up/down
movement of the barrier. The multi-function wall station also provides
for an operational selection wherein the door may be closed in a normal
manner; by an auto-close feature, wherein the door closes after a
predetermined period of time; or a RF block mode, wherein the station
prevents transmission of any remote radio frequency signals to the
operating system. The auto-close feature may only be enabled upon
actuation of a keyless entry device so as to allow the user to re-enter
the garage in the unfortunate circumstance of being locked out of the
garage.