BFT LUX User Manual

LUX

D811035 02-10-00 Vers. 02

LUX

	Thank you for buying this product. Our company is sure that you will be								Automation reliability and safety are directly influenced by the condition of the
	more than satisfied with the product’s performance.								gate’s structure.
	Carefully read the “WARNINGS” pamphlet and the “INSTRUCTION								4.2) Installation values
	BOOKLET” which are supplied together with this product, since they								The values to be known for installation can be found in the table related to the
	provide important information regarding the safety, installation, use and								model being installed (fig. 3-4), with reference also to the diagram in fig. 5.
	maintenance of the product. This product complies with recognised technical								The diagram in fig. 5 uses the following legend:
	standards and safety regulations. We declare that this product is in								P	Gate-post fastening rear bracket
	conformity with the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/								F	Leaf fastening front fork
	EEC (amended by RL 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC), (amended								a-b “P” bracket installation values
	by RL 96/68/EEC).								C	Distance between fixing points (see fig. 2)
									D	Gate length
	1) GENERAL OUTLINE								X	Distance from gate axis to the edge of the post
	A compact, sturdy oleodynamic piston, available in a wide range of models								Z	always over 45 mm (b - X)
	to fit any need and field of operation. It is available in versions both with or								kg	max. weight of leaf (Table 1)
	without (reversible) hydraulic lock, that need to be equipped with an electric								a°	leaf opening in degrees
	lock to hold the gate both closed and open.								4.3) How to read the installation dimensions (fig- 3-4)
	The emergency release is obtained with the special key provided.								From the tables (fig. 3-4), select “a” and “b” according to the angle in
	The adjustment of the pushing force is extremely precise and is performed								degrees a° that the gate has to open. Each table shows the ideal value for
	by means of two by-pass valves that act as an antisquash safety. The								“a” and “b” for an opening of a°= 90° at constant speed.
	operation at the end of the stroke is controlled electronically by a timer in								In this condition, the sum of “a” plus “b” gives the value of the working stroke
	the control panel.								“Cu” (fig. 2).
	The LUX series includes special versions with slowdown in the closing								If there is too large a difference between “a” and “b”, the leaf will not travel
	phase (LUX R) while the LUX FC series is especially suited to areas prone								smoothly and the pushing or pulling force will fluctuate during its stroke.
	to heavy snowfalls or where the central gate stop cannot be provided (see								When “a” and “b” are at their maximum, the piston develops the maximum
	specific instruction manual).								force. This condition is particularly useful for heavy gates or gates with very
											long leaves.
	TABLE 1
											WARNING! The LUX models having a rod with
	Mod.	Type of lock	Pump	Working		Max. wing		Stroke		Manoeuvres
											adjustmentballjointenabletherodtobelengthened
				time		lenght / weight		working / tot		24h
											or shortened by about 6 mm., but only if it is set in
			l/min	(s)		(m)	(kg)	(mm)	(mm)
											the position shown in fig. 9 before being installed.
	LUX	electric lock	1,2	17		2	300	270	290	500
											When installed, this adjustment will allow for
	LUX B	hydraulic closing	1,2	17		2	300	270	290	500
											correcting the stroke of the rod. Fig. 11 shows the
	LUX 2B	hydraulic clos. - open. 1,2		17		2	300	270	290	500
											oscillation to which the LUX models with front and
	LUX L	electric lock	0,6	33		2-4	300/500	270	290	350
											rear joint are subject with respect to the horizontal
	LUX G	electric lock	0,6	48		5-2	300/800	390	410	250
											axis.
	LUX GV	electric lock	1,2	28		3,5	300	390	410	500
											4.4) Off-standard installations
											Fig. 6 - need for a recess to house the controller
	2) THE MAIN PARTS IN THE AUTOMATION (fig. 1)
									when the leaf is completely opened;
184	M) Single phase 2 pole motor protected by thermal circuit breaker								Fig. 6 gives the size of the recess for the different LUX models.
	P) Hydraulic lobe pump								Fig. 7 - if the “a” value is higher than the values listed in the installation
	D) Fluid distributor with adjustment valves								tables, the leaf’s hinge pivot should be shifted, or a recess be made in the
	C) Cylinder with piston								gate-post (fig. 8).
	Standard components:
	- gate post and gate brackets - release key and bypass adjustment								4.5) Mounting the brackets to the gate-post and to the gate-leaf.
	- drive capacitor - instruction booklet.								Fix the bracket “P” (fig. 10) to the gate-post with a good welding.
									The fork “F” should be welded in the same way to the gate leaf along the
	3) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS								distance “C” as shown in fig. 5, taking care that the actuator is perfectly
	Power supply		:230V~±10% - 50 Hz (*)						horizontal (level “L” fig. 10) to the line of travel of the gate.
	Motor		:2800 min-1						- If the gate-post is in brick, the plate “PF” must be welded to a metal base
	Power absorption		:250W						(mod. PLE) and set soundly into the post using adequately sized cramps
	Capacitor		:6.3 µF						“Z” welded to the back of the plate (fig. 12).
	Current absorption		:1.4A						- If the gate-post is in stone, the plate “PF” welded to a metal base (mod.
	Max. pressure		:30 bar						PLE) can be fixed with four metal expansion plugs “T” (fig. 13). If a larger
	Pump delivery		:See Table 1						gate is being installed it would be better to weld the plate “PF” to an angular
	Pushing force		:3000N						base (fig. 14).
	Pulling force		:2600 N						5) GROUND GATE STOPS
	Working stroke		:See Table 1
	Impact reaction		:hydraulic		clutch				For the controller to operate correctly the gate stops “F” must be used both
	Manual manoeuvres		:by release key						in opening and closing, as shown in fig. 15.
	Max. no. manoeuvres in 24h		:See table 1						The gate stops should prevent the rod of the actuator from reaching its end
	Thermal protection		:160° C						of stroke . Fig. 16 gives the values which ensure a perfect installation when
	Ambient temperature		:-10° C ÷		60° C				the actuator is performing the pushing or pulling function. They must be
	Protection		:IP 57						placed so that about a 5-10 mm margin of travel is maintained in the rod.
	Controller weight		:8.7 kg						This margin prevents any malfunctions.
	Dimensions		:see fig. 2						6) FITTING THE ELECTRIC LOCK
	Circuit oilI		:idrolux
	(*) Special voltages on request								This is only necessary on models without a hydraulic lock at closing
									end of stroke.
	4) INSTALLATION OF THE ACTUATOR								The electric lock mod. EBP (fig. 17) consists of a continuous electromagnet
	4.1) Preliminary checks								with ground catch. As long as the gearmotor is operating, this device
	Check:								features a non-stop excitation and maintains the bolt “D” lifted until it
	- that the structure of the gate is rigid and strong enough. In any case, the								reaches the closing end of stroke without creating any friction. This
	actuator must push against a reinforced point in the leaf								characteristic enables the pushing force to be reduced in closing which will
	- that the leaves move manually without excessive effort for the whole of								improve the antisquash safety level.
	their stroke
	- that the door stops are mounted on the leaves								7) MOUNTING THE CABLE-CLAMP (fig. 18)
	- If the gate being installed is not new, check whether its components								WARNING! Fix the board “B” to the base “F” with the screws “V” provided.
	are worn.								Place the rubber “G” in its seat in the board “B”. Slide the nut “D” onto the
	Repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.								power cable and pass the cable over board “B” as shown in the picture Tighten

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