FAAC 3500ETL-1K User Manual
3500ETL-1K
3600ETL-1K (Dual)
Light Commercial Swing
Gate Operator
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Rev 1.0
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………………...II
APPLICATION ….……………………………………………………………………………………… III
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST …………………………………...…………………..…….….. IV
PART IDENTIFICATION ………………………………………...……………………………….……….. 6
Optional parts identification
1. POST LOCATION GUIDE …………...…………………………………………………..……….… 7
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2. OPERATOR INSTALLATION …………………………………………………………………...……... 8
2.1 - Post Installation
2.2 - Control Box Installation
2.3 - Control Arm Assembly & Installation
2.4 - Gate Bracket Installation
2.5 - Left Hand and Right Hand Operation Wiring
2.6 - Learning and Limit switch adjustment
3. CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT ……………………………………………………………………....… 16
4. OUTPUTS & INPUTS ……………………..………………………………………………..………… 17
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 ………………………………...…………………………….……...…. 20
6. OPTIONAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS ……………………………………………………………..….. 21
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 ……………………………………………………………….... 22
8. GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS ……………………………………………….... 23
9. ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS …………………………………………………………....…… 24
10. BOARD DIAGRAM …………………………………………………………………….…………... 25
11. PROGRAMMING BUTTONS …………………………………………………………..…….………. 26
11.1 - Force
11.2 - Speed
11.3 – Acceleration
11.4 - Delay
11.5 - Function
11.6 – Display
12. GLOSSARY …………………………………………………………………………..………..…… 31
13. EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS ………………………………………………………………… 32
14. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - APOLLO GATE OPENER ……………………………..….. 33
15. APOLLO GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………………………….... 32
16. APOLLO 3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K PROGRAMMING QUICK START ..………..……… 34
17. PUTTING THE CONTROLLER INTO LEARNING MODE …………………..……….……. 34
18. INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ……………………………………………………………….… 35
WARRANTY INFORMATION
3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K POST INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
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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
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 (8 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 Model 3500/3600 Swing Gate Operator is designed for residential and commercial applications.
The 3500/3600 is listed with ETL and complies with the UL 325 standard. The 3500/3600 will handle
swing gates up to 20 feet in length and 1,000 pounds each. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation. The Model 3500/3600 operator is 12 Volt DC (Direct Current)
powered. 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# 404C 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 Charging Method table below 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 refer 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 serviceable?
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 required)?
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 pow-
ered. Doing so may damage the board beyond repair and void your warranty.
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Part# A2058 Cable Harness for (8’)
Part# A2014 Cable Harness for (38’)
PART IDENTIFICATION
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Part# 11111B Control Box
Fasteners
Part# 273 - CAUTION Sign
(2 each)
Operator
Part# 10038315 Mounting Plate
Part# 10025215 Secondary Arm
OPTIONS
A) Part# 10045790 Insert Collar
B) Part# 10045990 Primary Arm
Part# 10031390 Secondary Arm
Part# 3500AAA Adjustable Arm
Part# 201
5 Watt Solar Panel &
Bracket
Part# FT210B
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Part# OVIEW
Part# 404C
Automatic Battery Charger
Part# 320N
Nice Transmitter
Part#: MOFB
Part# MOTB
POST LOCATION GUIDE
1 - 3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K POST INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
Determine the angle that the gate will open to (A). Select the post coordinates (B&C) as shown
on the chart below. Distances are from the hinge square to the center of the mounting post.
Longer gates should operate at the longer speeds.
Figure 1: Overview of Post Location
Table 1: Table 1: Optional Gate Opening Angles & Post/Arm Measurements
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Open Degrees B inches C inches D inches E inches
Approximate
Seconds to open
90º 10 31.2 46.3 40.6 15
90º 10 30 47.1 42 16
92º 15 30 42.1 34 15
97º 13.5 25.5 46.3 46.8 17
97º 15 25 45 47.1 16
100º 20 25 40 43.7 13
107º 20 20 42.4 53.5 17
110º 25 20 37.4 50.6 13
116º 25 15 39.3 58.4 16
117º 20 15 44.3 50.3 20
OPTIMUM
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OPERATOR INSTALLATION
2 - 3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K Operator Installation
2.1 - Post Installation
STEP 1: The 3500/3600 operator is designed for installation using a 4” x 4” square post (not
supplied) with 1/4” wall thickness.
1. Determine the height on the gate where the operator will attach to.
2. Install the post as per the diagram below. The top of the post should be 2” above the centerline of
the location where the gate bracket will be mounted on the gate. Gate bracket should be mounted
to a structural member on the gate. Do not attach the gate bracket to pickets.
3. Conduit should be considered at this time for cable routing from control box to operator.
Horizontal center line
of where gate bracket
is to be installed
Figure 2: Top of post to gate bracket horizontal center line dimension
IMPORTANT: The mounƟng post should be square to the gate in the closed posiƟon and level for proper
TOP VIEW
NOTE: Distances are
from the hinge to
the center of the
mounting post
Figure 3: Dimensions from gate hinge to mounting post - (Refer to Table 1. for dimension options)
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2 - 3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K Operator Installation (Continued)
2.2 - Control Box Installation
STEP 2. Mount the control box as close to
the operator as possible (recommended
within 5 feet). Use mounting hardware capable of supporting the weight of the control box with the battery installed.
Do not mount the control box where
the person using the push button on
the side of the box can come in contact with the gate.
Set the battery inside of the control box
with the terminals toward the front. (Do
not use batteries with side terminals.)
Figure 4: Example control box installation
2.3 - Control Arm Assembly & Installation
STEP 3: Weld the mounting
bracket on top of the mounting
post. The bracket should be
level and square to the post.
Tack welds may be made from
the top side of the bracket and
post. Bottom welds should be
made for permanent rigidity.
Figure 5: Mounting bracket to mounting post installation
STEP 4: Lay the operator chassis on it’s side. The two ears on the primary arm should
point toward the direction the gate will close. Install the primary arm to the main drive
shaft using the 1/4” key stock and tighten both set screws. The collar on the primary arm
should be installed on the shaft as far as possible.
Figure 6: Connecting the primary arm to the operator chassis
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2 - 3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K Operator Installation (Continued)
2.3 - Control Arm Assembly & Installation (Continued)
STEP 5: Install the drive unit on the
mounting bracket using (4) 1/2” x 3/4”
hex bolts and lock washers.
Figure 7: Installation of drive unit to mounting bracket
STEP 6. Install the secondary arm to the primary arm using a 1/2” x 2-1/4” hex bolt, brass
washers, and lock nut.
The stop tab should be positioned away from the gate.
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Figure 8: Installation of secondary arm to the primary arm
STEP 7: Install the adjustable arms to the secondary arm using the 1/2”
x 1-1/2” hex bolt and nut.
Use the middle hole in
the adjustable arm.
Figure 9: Connecting the adjustable arm to the secondary arm
2 - 3500ETL-1K/3600ETL-1K Operator Installation (Continued)
2.4 - Gate Bracket Installation
STEP 8: Install the gate
bracket to the adjustable
arm using the 1/2” x 2-1/2”
hex bolt, washers, and
lock nut.
Figure 10: Connection of the gate bracket to the adjustable arm
STEP 9. Push the arms assembly up against the gate in the closed position. Make sure that the
primary arm is locked into the stop tab on the secondary arm. Tack weld or c-clamp the gate
bracket to the gate. Permanent welds or bolt attachment should be completed once limits are
set.
Figure 11: Connection of the gate bracket to the gate
STEP 10. Wire the Harness to the
operator terminal block as shown
in Figure 12.
Harness to Control Board
Figure 12: 3500 Terminal Block Wiring
INTERNAL MOTOR WIRING
ORANGE (Open)
WHITE (Close)
GREEN (Common)
RED (Motor Lead)
Black (Motor Lead)
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