FAAC 1550ETL-1K User Manual
Model 1550ETL–1K
Single Swing Gate Operator
Model 1650ETL-1K
Dual Swing Gate Operator
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Rev 1.0
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………………...II
APPLICATION ….……………………………………………………………………………………… III
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST …………………………………...…………………..…….….. IV
PART IDENTIFICATION ………………………………………...……………………………………….. V
Optional parts identification
1. OPERATOR INSTALLATION ………………………………………………………..………… 7
1.1 - Pivot Arm Installation (standard pull to open)
1.2 - Actuator Installation
1.3 - Control Box Installation
1.4 - Apollo 816-1K limit switch and smart sensor wiring
1.5 - Apollo actuator motor wiring and connection to the controller
1.6 - Actuator connection at the controller
1.7 - Gate Bracket Installation
1.8 - Limit Switch Adjustment
2. PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………...……..11
2.1 - PIVOT ARM(s) INSTALLATION
2.2 - REWIRING ACTUATOR TO PUSH OPEN
3. CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT ……………………………………………………………………....… 12
4. OUTPUTS & INPUTS ……………………..………………………………………………..………… 13
4.1 - Gate Operator Accessory Inputs
4.2 - Communication buses
4.2.1 - BLUEBUS ACCESSORIES
4.2.2 - Programming the plug-in receiver and remote controls
4.3.3 - OVIEW REMOTE CONTROL
5. WIRING AND CONNECTIONS ………………………………...…………………………….……...…. 16
6. OPTIONAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS ……………………………………………………………..….. 17
6.1 - Fire dept. connection
6.2 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram
6.3 - Guard station
6.4 - Magnetic lock connection
6.5 - Radio receiver connection (third party)
7. INSPECTION AND OPERATION …………………………………………………………………. 18
8. GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS ……………………………………………….... 19
9. ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS …………………………………………………………….…… 20
10. BOARD DIAGRAM …………………………………………………………………….…………... 21
11. PROGRAMMING BUTTONS …………………………………………………………..…….………. 22
11.1 - Force
11.2 - Speed
11.3 – Acceleration
11.4 - Delay
11.5 - Function
11.6 – Display
12. GLOSSARY …………………………………………………………………………..………..…… 28
13. EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS …………………………………………………………….…… 28
14. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - APOLLO GATE OPENER ……………………………..….. 29
15. APOLLO GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………….... 29
16. APOLLO 816-1K PROGRAMMING QUICK START ………………..………………..……… 30
17. PUTTING THE CONTROLLER INTO LEARNING MODE …………………..……….……. 30
18. INSTALLATION CHECKLIST …………………………………………………………….…… 31
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Table of contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death:
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Installation should be performed by a professional installer.
Required welding should be performed by a qualified welder.
Should electricity be required, use a certified electrician only.
Any device that requires 120 Volts AC should be U.L. approved.
Review with the owner all safety concerns including:
Do not operate the gate unless area around gate is in full view.
Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote
control away from children.
Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD
CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
Periodically test the obstruction sensitivity to assure safe and proper
operation. Do not test sensitivity by standing between the gate and the
hinge or stop post.
The “CAUTION AUTOMATIC GATE” signs should be clearly visible from
both sides of the gate.
Always insure that the gate has closed securely before leaving area.
Arrange with local fire and law enforcement for emergency access.
Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
A secondary entrapment device such as loop detectors, edge switches, and
beam detectors are highly recommended and required to meet the UL325
standard.
Install control devices such as keypads far enough away (5 feet or further)
from any moving parts of the operator and gate to prevent possible injury.
Do not install control box where the gate can come in contact with person using the push button on side of control box.
Always disconnect the battery or power source when making adjustments or
repairs to any part of the gate or operator.
All rollers should be covered to prevent injury.
KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owner’s manual. Have a
qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.
The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
Test the gate operator monthly. The gated entrance MUST reverse on contact
with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non contact sensors. After adjusting the force or limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust
and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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APPLICATIONS
The Apollo Model 1550ETL-1K/1650ETL-1K Swing Gate Operator is approved for Vehicular Class I & II usage under UL 325 Guidelines, and is designed to handle swing gates up to 16 feet in length and 600 pounds
each. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation. Apollo Gate
Operators are available only through qualified dealers with an outstanding reputation in the fence and gate
industry. These dealers will be able to recommend the proper equipment for particular applications. Apollo
Gate Operators are 12 Volt DC (Direct Current) powered. A 12 Volt sealed battery (33 ampere hour minimum)
with connecting posts located on the top is recommended. There are several advantages with 12 Volt DC
systems:
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Low voltage virtually eliminates risk of electrical shock.
Battery powered operators provide up to 200 operations in the event of power outages.
The battery may be recharged with a trickle charger or by solar energy (Electrical battery chargers
should have a class 2 transformer rating).
With Battery connected to trickle charger (use Part# 404 from page 6)
If a trickle charger is used and a standard electrical outlet is not readily available, a licensed electrician will be
required for proper electrical hook up.
The following table should be used as a guide for capacity of operation of operators only, additional options
may reduce the the daily usage. Please note that the charge capability of solar panels will vary with different
geographical locations, please reefer to Table 1 below.
1050 Gate Operator Solar Charge Controller (With Solar Panel)
The built-in solar charge controller provides maintenance-free protection for 12VDC batteries and solar panels
by preventing overcharging. Charging current is adjustable from 0.10 Amps to 1.50 Amps in 0.05 Amp increments, with adjustable cycle times and Auto Off/On. The battery charge profile may be manually adjusted to
match a particular battery’s specifications, or default settings can be used to maintain the majority of 12VDC
batteries on the market. The charging algorithm is temperature compensated using a built-in temp sensor to
further protect batteries against overheating and overcharging.
SpecificaƟons
Charging Current: .10 – 1.50A in .05A increments
Cycling On/Off: 4s – 30s in 1s increments
Auto: Off/On
Daily Cycles 1-10 1-20 1-40 1-60 1-80 80+
5 watt solar panel
10 watt solar panel
20 watt solar panel
40 watt solar panel
1.5 amp battery charger
10 amp battery charger
Table 1
Note: Double the amount of solar panels for Dual Gate Operators.
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Charging Methods for Average Daily Usage
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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
The following check list should be used before beginning installation:
Verify that the proper operator has been selected for this application.
Verify proper installation and operation of the gate.
1. Are the hinges servicable?
2. Does the gate swing free and level?
3. Will the gate require a locking device?
4. Is the hinge and stop posts sturdy enough to handle the gate & operator?
5. Does the gate meet U.L. construction?
Determine the general location of the operator, attachment points, and
solar panel (if used).
1. Is there a suitable location for the operator?
2. Can the solar panel (if used) be mounted in an unobstructed area facing
south (in the northern hemisphere)?
3. Will additional solar panel cable be required?
4. Is electricity available (if requred)?
Consider safety and access options. Recommend if needed.
1. Will there be children or animals in the area?
2. Are safety loops, edge switches, or photo beam detectors required?
3. How can the gate be opened in emergencies?
4. How will visitors enter and exit?
5. Will vehicles (and trailers) have sufficient room off roadway to operate any
control devices such as keypads?
IMPORTANT
Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the operator circuit board is powered. Doing so may damage the board beyond repair.
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Part# 11111B - CONTROL BOX
Part# 273 - CAUTION Sign
(2 each)
(4 each with 1650)
PART IDENTIFICATION
Part# 10025215
Gate Bracket
(2 with 1650)
Part# 1116
Pivot Arm
(2 with 1650)
Part# 816E
Actuator with 8’ cable
(816EX slave actuator with 38’ cable
supplied with 1650
Part# 1125
Hardware Kit
(2with 1650)
Part# 201
5 Watt Solar Panel &
Bracket
(2 required with 1650)
Part# FT210B
Part# OVIEW
Part# 404C
Automatic Battery Charger
OPTIONS
Part# 320N
Nice Transmitter
Part#: MOFB
Part# 446
Bolt On Pivot Arm
(2 required with 1650)
Part# MOTB
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OPERATOR INSTALLATION
1.1 - PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION (standard pull to open)
Location of Pivot Point.
Notes:
PULL TO OPEN pulls gate open (actuator is extended when gate is in the closed position).
PUSH TO OPEN pushes the gate open (actuator is retracted when gate is in the closed position).
For PUSH TO OPEN installations see page 11.
If a 400 Upgrade Kit is to be used, refer to the 400 instructions for pivot point location.
The following instructions provide up to 105
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of swing.
Left Hand Swing
Gate (closed)
13”
6”
Measurements are taken from the
center of the hinge.
Vertical position of
pivot arm
Direction of
opening
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Right Hand Swing
13”
6”
Top View
Figure 1: Arm Installaon Top View
Center Line of attachment
point for gate bracket
Pivot Arm Must be level
Front View
Hinge post
Figure 2: Arm Installaon Front View
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IMPORTANT
Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the operator circuit board is powered. Doing so may
damage the board beyond repair.
1.2 - Actuator Installation
1/2” x 3 1/2” Hex Bolt
1/2” Washer
Do not over tighten Nut and Bolt
1/2” Lock Nut
Figure 3: Actuator Installation
1.3 - Control Box Installation
Mount the control box within 4 feet of the pivot arm. Do not
mount the control box where the person using the push
button on side of the box can come in contact with the
gate. Use mounting hardware capable of supporting the
weight of the control box with the battery installed.
Mounting holes are not provided since mounting surfaces will
vary.
Set battery inside of control box with terminals toward the
front (Do not use any battery with side terminals).
1.4 - Apollo 816-1K limit switch and smart sensor wiring
Connect the Apollo 816-1K
actuator cable to the 5-pin
connector as shown in Figure
5. These connections enable
the Apollo 816-1K limit switch
and smart sensor inputs into
the gate controller.
Note: Connector is keyed.
Install connector in keyed
orientation
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Figure 4: Box Installation
blue
yellow
green
orange
white
white: close limit switch
orange: open limit switch
green: limit switch and motor encoder common
yellow: motor encoder signal
blue: motor encoder power (+12VDC)
Figure 5 - APOLLO 816-1K LIMIT SWITCH AND SMART SENSOR WIRING
Apollo 816-1K
operator
1.5 - Apollo actuator motor wiring and connection to the controller
Connect the Apollo 816-1K actua-
tor motor leads to the 3-pin con-
nector as shown in Figure 6.
Note: If the gate moves in the
opposite direction from what is
expected, reverse the actuator
wiring from what is shown in the
figure (Red to Pin 1, Black to Pin
3).
Note: Connector is keyed. Install
connector in keyed orientation
Figure 6 - APOLLO ACTUATOR MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM
1.6 - Actuator connection at the controller
Install the 5 and 3-pin connector into the
section labeled “Motor 1” on the controller
as shown in Figure 7. Install the 5 and 3-
pin and connector into the section labeled
“Motor 2” for a dual leaf swing gate installa-
tion.
Red
black
Note - If gate moves in opposite direction from what is expected, reverse the motor power lead wiring.
(Red to pin 3, Black to pin 1)
Apollo
816-1K
Red and Black
Connect Apollo 816-1K actuator motor power
and control wiring as shown above for Motor
1.
Repeat for Motor 2 in dual leaf installation.
Figure 7 - APOLLO 816-1K CONNECTION AT THE CONTROLLER
1.7 - GATE BRACKET INSTALLATION
Activate CLOSE button on the 1050 gate operator
board and extend the actuator until it stops (PULL TO
OPEN only, leave actuator retracted for PUSH TO
OPEN).
WARNING: Do not let extension tube rotate as it
extends. Do not insert fingers or tools in the hole
at the end of the extension tube
Align the hole in the end of the actuator extension
tube with the holes in the gate bracket and locate gate
bracket mounting position with the gate in the closed
position. Weld or bolt the gate bracket to the gate
using 3/8” bolts, lock washers, and nuts.
Tip: Tack weld or C clamp at first if uncertain about location. Run the unit through a complete cycle
to insure proper operation then mount permanently .Bolt the actuator to the gate bracket as shown.
Figure 8: Bracket Installation
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1.8 - Limit Switch Adjustment
1. Install all gate accessories such as Photo-Eye’s,
Sensors, Loops and other safety devices.
2. Apply battery power to the 1050 gate operator.
3. Remove the limit switch screw end caps from
the Apollo 816-1K Series actuator. See Figure
8 Apollo 816-1K Series Limit Screw Adjustment.
4. Test the motor direction by pressing CLOSE. If
the gate instead OPENS swap the RED and
BLACK motor leads shown in Figure 7 and retest to verify correct operation.
5. Adjust the Open limit by pressing the Open button on the gate controller until the gate is fully
open. Turn the Retract Limit Screw (see Figure
8 Apollo 816-1K Series Limit Screw Adjustment)
clockwise or counter-clockwise as necessary
until the Motor 1 LED turns GREEN.
6. Adjust the Close limit by pressing the Close button on the gate controller until the gate is fully
closed. Turn the Extend Limit Screw (see Figure 8 Apollo 816-1K Series Limit Screw Adjustment) clockwise or counter-clockwise as necessary until the Motor 1 LED turns RED.
7. Press the Open button on the gate controller
until the gate is 50% open.
8. Press FUNCTION -> LEARN ->SWING, then
press LIGHT, AVERAGE OR HEAVY according
to the size of the gate, then press ENTER. The
gate will open partially then stop. The gate will
then run to the closing limit, so that it can
properly sense the close limit trigger. The gate
will then fully open to test the open limit trigger
then fully close at high speed. The gate should
be fully learned by the gate operator at this
point.
9. Replace the Apollo 816-1K Series actuator limit
switch screw end caps.
10. The gate opener is now programmed for basic
usage
Tip: By welding stop tabs on the top and bottom of
the master side, the two gates may now be adjusted
so the slave gate will close against the stop tabs of
the master gate and create enough tension to
prevent gates from moving back and forth.
Remove limit switch end caps
Figure 9 - Apollo 816-1K Series Limit Screw
Adjustment
Extend Limit Screw
To Extend More
Turn Extend Limit
Screw CounterClockwise
To Extend Less
Turn Extend Limit
Screw Clockwise
Figure 10 - Apollo 816-1K Series Limit Screw Adjustment
To Retract More
Turn Retract Limit
Screw Clockwise
To Retract Less
Turn Retract Limit
Screw CounterClockwise
Retract Limit Screw
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