BFT ECOSOL Installation Manual

COMPATIBLE WITH:

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COMPATIBLE WITH:

ECOSOL BOOK 2 OF 2

IGEA BTPHOBOS BT

LIBRA UL-R PRE-WIRED ENCLOSURE

INSTALLATION MANUAL

VERSION 101116

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ACCESSORIES

T-BOX WIRELESS KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD. Self-contained, standalone access

keypad. 10 channels, 100 codes capacity.
Compatible with the ECOSOL built-in radio
receiver. Part no. P121019

SOLAR PANEL. 10 watts, 24v. Up to 3 can be
installed to the system for increased charging
capacity. Part no. N999471

RB WIRELESS WALLMOUNT CONTROL
STATION. Up to 4 systems can be controlled

with this sleek 4 button station. For indoor or
outdoor use. Part no. P121016

HIGH CAPACITY BATTERIES. 12V, 9 Ah. To
replace or add to existing system. Up to 4
batteries can be installed in the enclosure.
They must be added in pairs. Part no.

KBAT12V9AH

STAINLESS STEEL POST MOUNT BRACKET.

For solar panel. Easy installation to post 2” to
4” in diameter. Part no. N999473

SECURITY BOLTS. To be used on solar panel
bracket. Once fixed and secured, makes the
removal of the bolts virtually impossible. Great
for theft prevention. Part no. N999475

SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS 3

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READ BEFORE INSTALLING

PRODUCT PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION

This product is intended to only be installed by a qualified professional technician. The warranty on the

equipment may be voided if not properly installed. Warranty claims should be directed to the company or

entity that sold the equipment. Purchasing non-installed equipment may later hinder any warranty claim

because of conflict between the equipment provider and the installer entity. It is highly recommended for the

system to be supplied and installed by a single entity.

SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS

The ECOSOL solar powered system is intended for residential applications and light commercial gate

operation with limited cycles per day. While our system can operate over 300 cycles and/or provide over 2

weeks of standby time on fully charged batteries, it needs enough standby time to fully recharge the

batteries or it will eventually run out of charge to operate the system. We highly recommend to keep the

system as simple as possible and avoid adding accessories that draw current from the batteries. The ECOSOL

interface board manages energy consumption and powers down all components, accessories and peripherals

that are not required to operate while the gate is fully closed or after 5 minutes of inactivity. For optimum

performance, we recommend the following setup:

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One or two actuators (Phobos BT or Igea BT) connected to the ECOSOL system.

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Two sets of photo-beam obstruction sensors.

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BFT radio transmitters and/or wireless keypads programmed to the ECOSOL's built-in low consumption

receiver.

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Automatic closing timer enabled.

Anytime, additional accessories are added, it is suggested to increase the systems charging capacity by

adding a solar panel. See page 15 for further information.

EXISTING GATE CONDITION

Automation should be installed on a gate which is moving freely. Any issue with the smooth opening or

closing of a gate will not be corrected by adding automation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS4

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ACCESSORIES

SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

UL325 INSTALLATION RECOMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION SAFETY

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

THE SYSTEM

INSTALLING THE ENCLOSURE

POSITIONING THE SOLAR PANEL

MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANEL

WIRING THE SOLAR PANEL

ADDING SOLAR PANELS

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

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MOTOR CONNECTIONS

SAFETY DEVICES

OPENING DEVICES

CONTROL WIRING

ECOSOL SETTINGS

LIBRA UL-R PROGRAMMING

MAIN MENU

PARAMETERS SUB-MENU

LOGIC SUB-MENU

INITIAL PROGRAMMING

COMMON OPTIONS

RADIO TRANSMITTERS

MAINTENACE

TROUBLESHOOTING

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DISPLAY GLOSSARY

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 5

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 CAREFULLY READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. Pages 6 - 9

 Install the gate operator(s) according to the installation manual (Book 1 of 2).

 Determine the best location for your solar panel. Page 12

 Secure ECOSOL enclosure to wall, column or post. Page 11.

 Determine the orientation and inclination of the solar panel and install it. Pages 12 & 13.

 Wire solar panel or panels to the ECOSOL system Pages 14 & 15.

 Install batteries. Page 16.

 Connect motor wires to the ECOSOL system. Page 23.

 Connect obstruction sensing devices. Page 18.

 Connect opening devices (if applicable). Page 19.

 Connect other control devices (if applicable) Page 20.

 Set the controller to SINGLE GATE OPERATION if needed. Page 26.

 Perform the AUTOSET. Page 26.

 Set other features if needed. Page 27.

 Adjust parameters if needed. Page 24.

 Program remote controls and/or wireless keypad(s). Page 28.

 Test all safety devices and features.

GATE AUTOMATION INSTALLATION SAFETY

While the manufacturer has designed the system under strict safety standards, it is ultimately the installers

responsibility to follow and comply with national and local laws, codes and safety standards that apply to the

mechanical, electrical and operational aspects of the gate automation system. These include but are not limited to:

safety standards established by entities like Underwriters Laboratory (UL), NFPA 70, or codes and laws stated by

corresponding state, county or municipality.

While it may not be compulsory, we highly recommend following UL 325 safety standards.

UL 325 VEHICULAR GATE AUTOMATION CLASSIFICATION

This system can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications.

• CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for

use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.

• CLASS II – COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR - A vehicular gate operator (or

system) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or

more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public.

• CLASS III – INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR - A vehicular gate operator (or

system) intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or

other locations not intended to service the general public.

• CLASS IV – RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR - A vehicular gate operator (or system)

intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other

restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented

via supervision by security personnel.

UL 325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

For all installation classes, it is required to properly adjust the inherent obstruction sensing system (AUTOSET, page

26) and install warning signs on both sides of the gate, warning pedestrians of the dangers of the automated gate

system. For Class I and Class II installations, it is required to add a non-contact device, such as

a photoelectric eye OR a contact device such as a gate edge. For Class III installations it is required to add a non-

contact device, such as a photoelectric eye, AND a contact device such as a gate edge OR an audio alarm such as a

siren, horn or buzzer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION6

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1. Install the gate operator only when:

a. The operator is appropriate for the construction and the usage class of the gate.

b. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a

minimum of 4' (1.2 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4" (6 cm) diameter sphere from passing
through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate
covers in the open position.

c. All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.

2. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with
a separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage.
Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of
travel of the vehicular gate.

3. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and
adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not
open into public access areas.

4. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate
operator.

5. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6') away from any moving part of the
gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the
controls. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.

6. The Stop and/or Reset (if provided separately) must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of
the reset control shall not cause the operator to start.

7. A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS (supplied with the gate operator) shall be installed, one on each side
of the gate where easily visible.

8. For a gate operator utilizing a non-contact sensor:

a. Reference owner’s manual regarding placement of non-contact sensor for each type of application.

b. Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor

while the gate is still moving.

c. One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists,

such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

9. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as an edge sensor:

a. One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such

as at the leading edge, trailing edge and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal
slide gate.

b. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.

c. A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so the communication between the

sensor and the gate operator is not subject to mechanical damage.

d. A wireless contact sensor such as the one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate

operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are
not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless
contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.

e. One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge of a swing gate.

Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than 6" (152 mm) above the ground at any
point in its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.

f. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm).

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GENERAL SAFETY

WARNING! An incorrect installation or improper use of the product can cause damage to persons, animals or

property.

• Automation should be installed on a gate which is moving freely. Any issue with the smooth opening of closing of a
gate will not be corrected by adding automation.

• Scrap packing materials (plastic, cardboard, polystyrene etc) according to the provisions set out by current
standards. Keep nylon or polystyrene bags out of children’s reach.

• Keep this instruction manual for future reference.

• This product was exclusively designed and manufactured for the use specified in the present documentation. Any
other use not specified in this documentation could damage the product and be dangerous.

• The Company declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from improper use of the product, or use
which is different from that expected and specified in the present documentation.

• Do not install the product in explosive atmosphere.

• The Company declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting from failure to observe Good Technical
Practice when constructing closing structures (door, gates etc.), as well as from any deformation which might occur
during use.

• Follow and comply with national and/or local electrical codes when performing any electrical installation.

• Disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out any work on the installation. Also disconnect any buffer
batteries, if fitted.

• Fit all the safety devices (photocells, electric edges etc.) which are needed to protect the area from any danger
caused by squashing, conveying and shearing, according to and in compliance with the applicable directives and
technical standards.

• It is recommended to position at least one luminous signal indication device (blinker) where it can be easily seen
for additional safety

• The Company declines all responsibility with respect to the automation safety and correct operation when other
manufacturer’s components are used.

• Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation.

• Do not modify the automation components, unless explicitly authorized In writing by the Company.

• Instruct the product user about the control systems provided and the manual opening operation in case of
emergency.

• Anything which is not expressly provided for in the present instructions, is not allowed.

• Installation must be carried out using the safety devices and controls prescribed by the UL 325 Standard.

CHECKING INSTALLATION

Before the automated device is finally put into operation, perform the following checks meticulously:

• Make sure all components are fastened securely.

• Check that all safety devices (photocells, pneumatic safety edge, etc.) are working properly.

• Check the emergency operation control device.

• Check opening and closing operations with the control devices applied.

• Check the electronic logic for normal (or personalized) operation in the control panel.

ADJUSTING OPERATING FORCE

WARNING: Operating force is adjusted with extreme precision by means of the control unit’s electronic control.

Operation at the end of travel is adjusted electronically in the control panel. To provide good anti-crush safety, the
operating force must be slightly greater than that required to move the leaf both to close and to open it.

CONTROL

There are various options when it comes to the control system (manual, remote control, access control with
magnetic badge, etc.) depending on the installation’s needs and characteristics. See the relevant instructions for
the various control system options. People due to use the automated device must be instructed how to control and
use it.

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INSTALLATION SAFETY

The installer is responsible for communicating the following information to the end-user:

This product has been designed and built solely for the purpose indicated herein. Uses not contemplated herein

might result in the product being damaged and could be a source of danger.

The Firm disclaims all responsibility resulting from improper use or any use other than that for which the product

has been designed, as indicated herein, as well as for failure to apply Good Practice in the construction of entry

systems (doors, gates, etc.) and for deformation that could occur during use. If installed and used correctly, the

automated system will meet the required level of safety. Nonetheless, it is advisable to observe certain rules

of behavior so that accidental problems can be avoided:

• Keep adults, children and property out of range of the automated system, especially while it is operating.

• Operate the system when the full path of the gate is within sight.

• It is essential to frequently check that all safety devices are in good working condition.

• This application is not meant for use by people (including children) with impaired mental, physical or

sensory capacities, or people who do not have suitable knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been

instructed by people who are responsible for their safety.

• Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the system. Keep remote controls or other

control devices out of reach of children in order to avoid the automated system being operated

inadvertently.

• Check the system frequently, especially hinges, cables, springs or supports, to detect any loss of balance

and signs of wear or damage.

• When cleaning the outside or performing other maintenance work, always cut off mains power.

• Keep the photocells’ optics and illuminating indicator devices clean. Check that no branches or shrubs

interfere with the safety devices (photocells).

• Do not use the automated system if it is in need of repair. In the event of a malfunction, cut off the power,

activate the emergency release to allow access and call in qualified technical personnel (professional

installer).

• If the automated system requires work of any kind, employ the services of qualified personnel (professional

installer).

• Anything that is not explicitly provided for in these instructions is not allowed.

• The operator’s proper operation can only be guaranteed if the information given herein is complied with.

The Firm shall not be answerable for damage caused by failure to comply with the installation rules and

instructions featured herein.

• Have the complete system checked including all safety devices by a qualified professional technician at

least once a year.

Descriptions and illustrations herein are not binding. While we will not alter the product’s essential features, the

Firm reserves the right, at any time, to make those changes deemed necessary to improve the product from a

technical, design or commercial point of view, and will not be required to update this publication accordingly.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

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THE SYSTEM10

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ECOSOL INTERFACE BOARD

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Regulates the power from the solar panel(s)

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Monitors battery charge

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Charges batteries

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Manages power. Shuts down all components not needed

when system is not in use

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Processes starting commands. Powers up the system and

relays signals once system is operational

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Receives radio commands. Has a built-in low power
consumption radio receiver with a 64 transmitters capacity,
eliminating the need for external receivers

LIBRA UL-R CONTROLLER

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Controls (2) Phobos BT or Igea BT operators.

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Self learning torque settings.

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Adjustable independent gate leaf delay

THREADED HOLES

For the installation of (2)
Diablo Controls DSP-6LP
or DSP-7LP

TEST BUTTON

Triggers the START
input for the
installer's and
service technician's
convenience.

TERMINAL BLOCKS

Clearly labeled, easy
access terminal block
connections

(2) 12V, 9 Ah batteries

30% more capacity than standard 7 Ah batteries