Product Overview
The PPLV1 is the visor-style version of LiftMaster's Passport Lite 1-button remote platform. It is used in commercial, community, and managed gate access systems where remotes are enrolled into a compatible LiftMaster access-control receiver or telephone entry system. The Passport Lite platform is different from a typical residential garage remote because the remote is often managed by facility code, receiver memory, or an access-control database. This makes it useful for communities, warehouses, employee parking, and gated entries where remote credentials must be issued, tracked, blocked, or replaced. PPLV1 remotes should be matched to the installed Passport-compatible receiver, not just to the gate operator brand. Residential garage door opener compatibility should not be assumed unless a compatible receiver has been added and configured for that use.
Compatible With
- LiftMaster PPWR Passport receiver applications
- LiftMaster CAPXL access control applications when configured for compatible Passport Lite credentials
- LiftMaster STAR1000 receiver applications
- LiftMaster 850LM and 860LM receiver applications where Passport Lite compatibility is supported
- Select LiftMaster Security+ 2.0 commercial gate access receiver setups
- Sentex / access control systems using compatible receiver and Wiegand-style integration
- Not for direct programming to most individual residential garage door openers without a compatible receiver
Compatibility note: Use the installed opener, receiver, access-control system, or replacement parts diagram as the final match. Similar LiftMaster part numbers can have different frequency, security technology, connector, cabinet, or generation requirements.
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | LiftMaster |
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| Product Type | 1-button visor remote control |
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| Part Number | PPLV1 |
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| Application | Credentialed commercial, community, and gate access receiver systems |
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| Security Technology | Passport Lite / Security+ 2.0 access-control platform |
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| Number Of Buttons | 1 |
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| Compatible Receiver Type | PPWR, STAR1000, 850LM, 860LM, CAPXL and compatible Passport receiver setups |
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| Notes | Bulk packs require site programming and credential management |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- PPLV1
- PPLV1-10PK
- PPLV1-100PK
- Passport Lite 1-button visor remote
- Passport 2.0 visor remote
- LiftMaster Passport Lite remote
- Security+ 2.0 gate access remote
Technician Note
Most ordering mistakes with this item happen when the part is matched only by appearance or brand name. Check the model number, learn button color, receiver model, system generation, and original part number before ordering.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Verify the exact manufacturer part number on the original part or parts diagram.
- Confirm the opener, receiver, keypad, gate operator, or access-control model.
- Check frequency, security technology, voltage, connector layout, and generation where applicable.
- Do not assume similar-looking LiftMaster parts are interchangeable.
- For safety devices and electrical parts, inspect the full system for wiring damage, moisture, corrosion, or unsafe operation.
Professional Advisory
Programming and compatibility depend on the installed opener, receiver, or access-control system. If the system has damaged wiring, poor range, intermittent operation, or unknown receiver technology, confirm the cause before replacing the remote or control.
Product Questions and Answers
Is the PPLV1 for residential garage door openers?
Generally no. PPLV1 is primarily for Passport Lite gate and commercial access-control receivers. It should not be ordered as a direct residential opener remote unless a compatible receiver has been installed.
What receivers commonly work with PPLV1?
Common receiver references include PPWR, STAR1000, 850LM, 860LM, and compatible CAPXL access-control configurations.
Are the 10-pack and 100-pack different remotes?
The remote platform is the same PPLV1 family, but bulk packs are intended for sites that need multiple credentials programmed into a compatible receiver or access-control system.
Can a PPLV1 be blocked if a tenant or employee leaves?
On properly configured Passport-compatible systems, credentials can often be removed, suspended, or replaced through the receiver or access-control management process.
What should be confirmed before ordering bulk PPLV1 remotes?
Confirm the installed receiver model, credential programming method, facility code requirements, and whether the property uses Passport Lite remotes rather than standard residential remotes.