T HE 415 L LS OPERATOR AND
May, 2006
415 L LS Operator And
455 D Control Panel
Installation Manual
455 D C
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NSTALLATION MANUAL
ONTROL PANEL:
CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 2
Technical Data 4
Unpacking the Operator 5
The 415 L LS Operator General Characteristics 6
Installation Instructions 6
Prepare the Gate 6
Manual Release Mechanism 6
Install the Operator 7
Install the 455 D Control Panel 10
Exploded View, 415 L LS 12
415 L LS Parts List 13
The 455 D Control Panel General Description 14
Installing the 455 D Control Panel 14
Connect the Main Power Supply 14
Connect the Operator to the Control Panel 15
Check the Motor’s Direction of Rotation 15
Connect Other Devices 16
Set Other Operating Controls 18
Programming 20
Learning of Operating Times 22
Learning of Normal Times 22
Learning Times with Limit Switches 23
Automated Systems Test 23
Installation Instructions
The 455 D Control Panel
Maintenance 26
Safety in Gate Design 26
Troubleshooting 27
Limited Warranty 28
Logic Tables of 455 D Control Panel 24
FAAC International, Inc.
303 Lexington Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
www.faacusa.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of this
system need to read and understand this installation
manual and the safety instructions supplied with other
components of the gate system. This information
should be retained by the owner and/or operator of the
gate.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury or death
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate
controls. Keep the remote control away from
children.
3. Always keep people and objects away from
the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE
PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate
MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object
or stop when an object activates the noncontact sensors. After adjusting the force or
the limit of travel, retest the gate operator.
Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator
properly can increase the risk of injury or
death.
5. Use the emergency release only when the
gate is not moving.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read
the owner’s manual. Have a qualified service
person make repairs to gate hardware.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians
must use separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
When installing the photo-beams supplied with this
unit two things need to be considered.
1. Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips
the sensor while the gate is in motion.
2. One or more photobeams shall be located
where the risk of entrapment exists, such as
the perimeter reachable by the moving gate
leaf.
GATE DESIGN
1. A gate is a potential traffic hazard, so it is important that you locate the gate far enough away
from the road to eliminate the potential of traffic
getting backed up. This distance is affected by the
size of the gate, how often it is used, and how fast
the gate operates.
2. The operator you choose to install on your gate
must be designed for the type and size of your gate
and for the frequency with which you use the
operator.
3. Your gate must be properly installed and must work
freely in both directions before the automatic
operator is installed.
4. An automatic operator should be installed on the
inside of the property/fence line. Do not install the
operator on the public side of the property/fence
line.
5. Pedestrians should not use a vehicular gate system.
Prevent such inappropriate use by installing
separate gates for pedestrians.
6. Exposed, reachable pinch points on a gate are
potentially hazardous and must be eliminated or
guarded.
7. Outward swinging gates with automatic operators
should not open into a public area.
8. The operating controls for an automatic gate must
be secured to prevent the unauthorized use of those
controls.
9. The controls for an automatic gate should be
located far enough from the gate so that a user
cannot accidentally touch the gate when operating
the controls.
10. An automatic gate operator should not be installed
on a gate if people can reach or extend their arms
or legs through the gate. Such gates should be
guarded or screened to prevent such access.
INSTALLATION
1. If you have any question about the safety of the
gate operating system, do not install this operator.
Consult the operator manufacturer.
2. The condition of the gate structure itself directly
affects the reliability and safety of the gate
operator.
3. Only qualified personnel should install this
equipment. Failure to meet this requirement could
cause severe injury and/or death, for which the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
4. The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
5. Clearly indicate on the gate with the 2 warning signs
that are included (visible from either side of the
gate).
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6. It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged
gate by increasing hydraulic pressure.
7. Devices such as reversing edges and photobeams
must be installed to provide better protection for
personal property and pedestrians. Install reversing
devices that are appropriate to the gate design and
gate application.
8. Before applying electrical power, be sure that the
voltage requirements of the equipment correspond
to your supply voltage. Refer to the label on your
operator system.
USE
1. Use this equipment only in the capacity for which it
was designed. Any use other than that stated should
be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
2. When using any electrical equipment, observe some
fundamental rules:
• Do not touch the equipment with damp or
humid hands or feet.
• Do not install or operate the equipment
with bare feet.
• Do not allow small children or incapable
persons to use the equipment.
3. If a gate system component malfunctions, turn off
the main power before making any attempt to repair
it.
4. Do not attempt to impede the movement of the
gate. You may injure yourself as a result.
5. This equipment may reach high temperatures
during operation; therefore, use caution when
touching the external housing of the operator.
6. Learn to use the manual release mechanism
according to the procedures found in this installation manual.
7. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect the equipment from the
electrical supply.
8. To guarantee the efficiency of this equipment, the
manufacturer recommends that qualified personnel
periodically check and maintain the equipment.
U.L. CLASS AND FAAC OPERATOR
Model
Class I: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
400 620
402 640
412 750
415 760
422 885
Class II: Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator
400 640
620 885
Class III: Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
400 640
620 885
Class IV: Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
Duty Cycle Typical Use
• Home use
• Small apartment building, for
Limited duty
Continuous duty
Continuous duty
example, up to 4 units in a
building, with limited public
access
• Apartment buildings
• Very public access
• No public access
620 640
885
Continuous duty
• Prison rated security
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Voltage required, VAC 115Vac
Duty type Residential
Maximum duty cycle (cycles per hour) 25
Maximum leaf length, ft (m) 15 (4.5)
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TECHNICAL DATA
Parameter Measure
Maximum leaf swing, deg 110
Thrust and traction, ft-lb (Nm) 221 (300)
Stroke, in. (cm) 15 (38.1)
Rod speed
Operating Ambient Temperature
Deg F (Deg C)
Operator dimensions,
l ´ w ´ h, in. (mm)
Operator weight, lb (kg) 17.5
Current draw, (Amps) 2.5
Absorbed Power (Watts) 300
, in./sec (cm/sec) 3/4 (1.85)
-4 thru +131
(-20 thru +55)
37 x 4 x 6
(940 X 105 X 148)
(8)
Maximum amperage draw for accessories, mA
.800mA
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UNPACKING THE OPERATOR
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When you receive your 415 L LS Operator, complete the
following steps.
Inspect the shipping box for physical damage such as a
torn carton. Then inspect the operator after you remove
it from the box. Notify the carrier immediately if you
note any damage because the carrier must witness the
damage before you can file a claim.
As you unpack the box, insure that all the parts listed
below are included (See Figure 1).
(1) Control panel enclosure with control panel.
(1) 415 L LS Operator.
(1) 4 Conductor Electric Cable for Motor Connection
(1) 3 Conductor Electric Cable for Limit Switch
Connection
(1) Package of mounting hardware:
(1) Rear mounting brackets
(1) Rear mounting plates that attach to the gate post
(or column)
(1) Front mounting brackets that attach the operators
to the gate leaves
(1) Parts package:
(2) Manual Release keys
(4) Snap rings
(1) Long pins for rear mounting (each requires 2 snap
ring)
(1) Short pins for front mounting (each requires 2
snap rings)
(1) Cable Cover
(2) Cable Strain Reliefs
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Figure 1. Parts of the 415 L LS Operator
Number Description
1 415 Operator
2 Manual Release Location
3 Piston Rod
4 Front Mounting Bracket
5 Rear Mounting Bracket
6 Rear Fork
7 Long Rear Pin
8 Cable Cover
9 Short Rear Pin
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THE 415 COMPACT OPERATOR
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The FAAC 415 L LS Operator is an automatic gate
operator for a swinging gate leaf. The 415 L LS
Operator is useful in residential applications and can
accommodate a gate leaf up to 15 ft (4.5 m) long.
The self-contained 415 L LS Operator consists of an
electric motor that drives a worm screw housed in an
aluminum casing.
The locking the 415 L LS Operator provides in the fully
opened and fully closed positions is a service device
rather than a security device. Additional, external locks
are recommended under the following conditions:
∗ It is a solid-faced gate.
∗ The installation requires tight security.
∗ The site is subject to vandalism.
∗ The site is subject to strong or very gusty wind
In two-operator gate installations, both (master/slave)
operators are wired to one control panel.
The electronic control panel is a microprocessor-based
controller that accepts a wide range of product
accessories and reversing devices, thus allowing for
flexible gate system design.
Also for the protection and proper operation of the 415
L LS Operator, each operator has built in limit switches.
Built-in security and anti-crushing measures of the 415 L
LS Operator include a torque adjustment that controls
the force transmitted to the gate leaf through the 415 L
LS Operator.
The Manual Release mechanism is a key accessed
device that disengages (or engages) the cylinder on 415
L LS Operator. When the drive is disengaged, you can
open and close the gate leaf by hand. Such manual
operation of the gate is necessary during installation
and useful during prolonged power failures.
The torque of the 415 L LS Operator is set during Basic
Programming of the 455 D Control Panel. (see page 19
for Basic Programming).
Reversing devices (such as inductive loops and
photocells) should be installed to provide non-contact
reversing operation.
WARNING: To insure that the installation meets the UL
325 Standards. A set of photo beam (Part Number
785163) must be installed anywhere that an entrapment
with the gate leaf(s) could happen.
During prolonged power outages the manual release
may be used if needed.
NOTE: The limit switches can be used for two
options.
1) The limit switches can be used as positive
stops. (basic learning)
2) The limit switches can be used as the point
of slow down and positive stops are required.
(complete learning)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the 415 L LS Operator involves preparing the
gate, installing the operator(s), installing the control
panel, programming control panel, and connecting
other operational controls.
Note: The following installation instructions assume
you are fully capable of installing an electromechanical
operator on a gate. This manual does not instruct you
in designing a gate, installing a gate (whether on
masonry, wood, or metal posts), or basic electrical
wiring. The installation tasks discussed in this manual
are tasks particular to the 415 L LS Operator.
PREPARE THE GATE
Before you install the 415 L LS Operator, you need to
prepare the gate itself for the operator. Be sure to do
the following:
Make sure that the gate structure is solidly built. Add
reinforcing crosspieces if necessary to the gate leaves.
Make sure that the gate moves smoothly on its hinges
without excessive friction by swinging it opened and
closed by hand. If necessary, lubricate all the gate's
moving parts.
Positive stops are not needed with the 415 L LS
Operator due to built in limit switches.
MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM
To manual release the 415 L LS Operator perform the
following steps as shown in Figure 2.
1. Slide the key access cover toward the front of the
operator.
2. Insert the key and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
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3. Turn the manual release knob clockwise 1/2 turn.
4. To re-engage the operator, perform the procedure
in reverse.
Now the 415 L LS Operator is manual released. You can
move the gate freely.
Figure 2. Use the Manual Release key to disengage the
415 Operator from its motor so that you can move the
gate leaf open and/or closed by hand.
ATTACH THE ELECTRIC CABLES
Before mounting the operator to the gate panel you
must attach the two provided electric cables. See figure
3 & 4 for the detail sticker on the bottom of the
operator.
Figure 3. Electric Cable Detail Sticker
LIMIT SWITCH CABLE
Sticker Labeled Color Description
COM White Common Wire
FCC Red Closing Limit
FCA Black Opening Limit
OPERATOR MOTOR CABLE
Sticker Labeled Color Description
M White Common Wire
M Red Motor Directional
M Black Motor Directional
M Yellow/Green
(Green)
Earth Ground Only
After attaching the electric cables to the 415 L LS
Operator, you will need to thread the cables thru the
assembled cable/strain relief cover and tighten the
strain relief as shown in figure 5.
1
2
Figure 5. Assembling
the strain reliefs to the
cable cover
3
Slide the cable/strain relief cover up the cables until
flush with the 415 L LS Operator and secure the cover
with the four (4) screws provided as shown in figure 6.
Figure 6. Attach the electric cable cover with
two screws provided
NSTALLING THE OPERATOR
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Once you have prepared the gate, you are ready to
proceed with the installation of the operator.
Follow the instructions below to install your operator
whether in an inward or outward swinging
configuration.
Installing the operator consists of the following steps:
∗ Attaching the rear mounting bracket
∗ Attaching the operator to the rear mounting bracket
∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the
operator
∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the gate
leaf
∗ Installing the 455 D control panel
∗ Setting the operating controls
Figure 4. Electric Cable Wire Color Codes
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ATTACH THE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
Inward swinging gate:
You need to determine whether to attach the rear
mounting bracket directly to the post (or wall) or to
notch the post and install a recessed liner. Large pillars
require a recessed liner to house the rear mounting
bracket and part of the operator so that the pillar will
not interfere with the swing of the gate when it is fully
opened.
To determine whether you need a recessed liner,
measure the distances B and D (shown in Fig. 9) on your
gate. If your measure of B or D is greater than the
dimensions shown for your operator in Figure 9, notch
the post and construct a recessed liner for the post
mounting bracket (see Figure 7). The recessed liner
should be constructed of 3/16 or 1/4 in. steel with a
minimum interior height of 8in. (20.32 cm) so as to
allow you to meet the required dimensions shown in
Figure 9. Make sure the recessed liner is securely
embedded in the post (or wall).
There are two parts to the rear mounting bracket. The
horizontal bracket attaches to the operator, and the
drilled plate that can be bolted to the gate post. Weld
the two parts together and bolt the assembly to the gate
post or column. Note, though, that use of the vertical
rear mounting plate is optional.
Once you have positioned the rear mounting bracket,
attach the bracket to the post (or wall or recessed liner),
making sure the dimensions on your gate system match
those shown in Figure 9.
Outward swinging gate:
If you are installing the 415 L LS Operator to swing the
gate outward, construct a steel elbow of sufficient size
to attach to the gate pillar and rear mounting bracket
(see Figure 10 for elbow dimensions).
ATTACH THE FRONT MOUNTING
RACKET TO THE GATE LEAF
B
Disengage the operator’s manual release (see figure 2).
You should be able to lengthen or shorten the cylinder
by pulling or pushing the cylinder. Lengthen or shorten
the operator to the required distance for your gate
installation:
Inward swinging: Lengthen the piston rod until
the appropriate limit led (FCC or FCA) goes
out on the control panel.
Outward swinging: Shorten the piston rod until
the appropriate limit led (FCC or FCA) goes
out on the control panel.
With the gate in the fully closed position, temporarily
clamp the front mounting bracket (previously attached
to the operator) to the gate leaf and insure that the
cylinder is level.
Manually open the gate to ensure full swing of the
operator.
Remove the operator from the front mounting bracket
for welding.
With the operator detached from the front mounting
bracket, permanently attach (weld or bolt) the front
mounting bracket to the gate leaf (see Figure 8).
Once the front mounting bracket is welded or bolted in
place, you can reattach the operator to the bracket.
11 13/16 in.
(15.24 cm)
10 in
5 29/32 in.
(25.40 cm)
(15 cm)
8 in
(30 cm)
4 in.
(10 cm)
Figure 7. The
required dimensions
of the recessed liner
when notching the
gate post
Figure 8. Weld the front mounting bracket into position
after insuring the operator is level.
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ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE REAR
OUNTING BRACKET
M
Attach the rear fork to the 415 L LS operator with the
long steel pin and two “C” clips
Attach the operator to the rear mounting bracket with
the short brass bolt and self locking nut.
ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE FRONT
OUNTING BRACKET
M
Attach the operator to the front mounting bracket with
the short pin and one snap ring on the bottom and one
snap ring on the top.
Figure 9. Important mounting
dimensions for inward-swinging
Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A 7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
B 7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
C 50 3/4 in. (1290 mm)
D Maximum 5 in. (125 mm) 4 2/5 in. (110 mm)
E Less Than A
Less Than A
Figure 10. Important mounting
dimensions for outward-
swinging 415 L LS operators,
top view
Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A 7 5/8in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
B 7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
C 37 1/8 in. (943 mm)
D N/A N/A
E Less Than A
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