FAAC HTG 320-2 ST User Manual

Installation and Reference Manual

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StrongArm

20, 28, 36, 14F

(HTG)

Hydraulic barrier gate operator with Smart Touch Controller

800-321-9947 • www.hysecurity.com

June 6, 2012

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Code

Error/Fault/Alert Description

Buzzer Chirp

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Possible Cause & Suggested Corrective Action

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StrongArm (HTG 320) Barrier Arm Gate

Operator – Quick Start Instructions

These instructions are provided as a quick reference guide to the experienced installer that is already familiar with all safety precautions and the installation of this gate operator. Do not attempt to install from this guide if you are inexperienced with this product.

1. Using four 1/2‖ x 4 1/2‖ anchor bolts mount the operator to a concrete slab which reaches below the local frost line. If necessary, use shims to level the base.

2. If installing the DC version of the operator, be careful to mount the battery power supply box very near the control enclosure because of the high current demand by the DC motor. Note: For the DC version, refer to Section 8 of the operator handbook.

3. Connect the electrical power to loose wires from the On/Off switch and a grounding wire to the lower left corner of the electrical panel. Be certain the labeled voltage and phase of the operator matches the available supply.

4. Turn on the power switch. The Smart Touch LCD display should show, after a 2-second delay, the characters [uC_0]. This is a setting for the UL user class that must be made before any function will be possible. Press the Select button, then the Next button and change the 0 to be class 1-4 as appropriate for the site. Press the Select button again to lock the setting.

5. Press the Menu button and the display will jump to the close timer setting [Ct_0]. If a close timer function is needed, set in the same manner as above. Press the Menu button again to exit to the Run Mode. The LCD display should now read StoP, CloS or OPEn.

6. If the operator contains more than four counterweights per side, the arm must be mounted before the gate operator can be allowed to function. Otherwise, test for normal operation of the gate.

7. Install the barrier arm and clamp securely. Single arms, up to 18’ maximum can be installed on either the left or right side of the operator. Arms longer than 26’ include anti-sway cable harnesses that must also be attached.

8. Run the operator and verify normal smooth operation. If the arm stops abruptly at the end of travel, it may be necessary to adjust either of the open or close brake valves and/or a limit switch setting. There are two brake valves on the pump manifold and the one closest to the motor controls the stopping of the arm in the closing direction. The open direction stop control is with the brake valve just to the left. If adjustment of either brake valve is necessary, loosen the 9/16‖ lock nut and turn the adjuster screw with an Allen wrench. A CCW adjustment will stop the arm more quickly. The limits must be set to trigger about 10 degrees of arc before the arm has reached full travel. If adjustment of the limit switches is necessary, slightly loosen the set screws on the cams at the top of the operator and set the limits to trip early enough to ensure a smooth stopping arm. For detailed instructions on barrier arm adjustments, review the page titled StrongArm (HTG 320) Adjustments in the handbook.

9. Connect any required accessory device wiring. Note that the various inputs are all one wire only to the main terminal strip while the other wire connects to the Common Buss on the nearby power supply board.

10. To access the User menu in the Smart Touch Controller, simply press the Menu button while there is no active Open or Close input. The display will scroll system values and stop at the [Ct__] close timer setting. There are 12 menu items in the User Menu. To reach the more detailed Installer menu, the system must be in the User Menu first, then simultaneously press Open and Reset. The display will go to [uC__] which is the first of 32 items in the Installer Menu. Read the instructions before attempting any adjustments!

Installation and Maintenance Manual

[Ct 0] Close timer setting

0 = Close timer off or 1 – 99 seconds

[hC 0] Momentary Close

0 = momentary, 1= Constant hold PB required to close gate

[ho 0] Momentary Open

0 = momentary, 1= Constant hold PB required to open gate

[AP 0] AC Power loss function

0 – 3 (0 =Type A, 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = D) See handbook

[ro 0] Radio control option

0 = Open only, 1 = Adds Close capability when fully open

[bF 2] Warn before operate

0 = none, 1 = Buzzer alerts 3 sec before & when in motion, 2 = Buzzer alerts 3 sec before + first 2 seconds in motion

[FA 0] Forced open Alert and automatic gate reposition

0 = disabled, 1 sound buzzer (2 pulses/sec) if forced open for more than four seconds, time out in 30 Sec

[dA 0] Drift Closed Alert and automatic gate reposition

0 = disabled, 1 sound buzzer (2 pulses/sec) if drift closed and cannot reopen within four seconds.

[PE 0] Photo Eye Align Mode

0= off, 1 = on (auto reset to 0 when close limit triggered)

U10

[CL 0] Clock set (24 hour type)

0= display, 1= set mins, 2= set hours, 3= set day, 4= month

U11

[Ld 5] LCD Contrast set

1 - 9 = Adjusts contrast of the display

U12

[dS 0] Data Log (New gen board only)

0 = Std. 1 = Extended (reset to 0 in 24 hr) (V4.xx software)

[uC 0] Set UL Usage Class

0 = Gate disabled, Set Class 1 through 4 use

I1a

[bu 0] Choose Buzzer

0 = Buzzer not set, 1 = Freq 1, 2 = Freq. 2

[Fd 0] Load Factory Defaults

0 = User Settings, 1 = Load defaults (resets entire menu)

[dg 0] Set Master/Slave type

0 = Solo operator, 1 = Slave unit, 2 = Master unit

[Ch 0] Set AC Charger or Solar

0 = DC + AC charger, 1 = DC + Solar charger

[Fo 0] Enable Fire Dept. Open

0 = input disabled, 1 = enabled

[oC 0] Enable Emergency close

0 = input disabled, 1 = enabled

[SE 3] Inherent Sensor sensitivity

1 = Maximum sensitivity, 9 = Lowest sensitivity

[SS 0] Inherent Sensor function

1 = stop only (note, functions in usage class 4 only)

[LC 0] Leaf delay Close

0 = none (1-7) ½ second steps (Master/Slave only)

I10

[Lo 0] Leaf delay Open

0 = none (1-7) ½ second steps (Master/Slave only)

I11

[rt 0] Maximum run timer

0 = 60 Seconds max run, 1 = 300 Seconds max run

I12

[EC 0] PEC reverse to open

0 = Close eye stops only, 1 = 2 sec reverse to open

I13

[PC 0] Set PEC output – NO/NC

0 = Normally Open PE output, 1 = N.C. (Supervised mode)

I14

[gC 0] Set Edge input – NO/NC

0 = Normally Open Edge output, 1 = Normally Closed

I15

[tC 1] Time clock/ Interlock input

0 = select Time Clock, 1 = select Open Interlock

I15a

[dt 0] Disable Free Exit/Close Timer

0 = disable Free Exit, 1 = disable Close Timer

I16

[or 1] OOLD detector function

0 = pause closing only, 1 = enable reversing to open

I17

[ir 1] IOLD detector function

0 = pause closing only, 1 = enable reversing to open

I18

[Cr 1] RLD -Reset detector function

0 = Reopen if tripped while closing, 1 = Pause only

I19

[Cb 0] RLD -Reset detector function

0 = One way, 1 = Bi-directional - disables ELD if tripped first

I20

[CP 0] RLD -Reset detector function

0 = Std. Close, 1 = Count opens & closes after equal reset

I21

[Eb 0] ELD –Exit detector function

0 = Off, 1 = Enable ELD back off auto close feature

I22

[r1 0] User relay 1 option

0 = disabled, 1 – 24 = see relay output options page 26

I23

[r2 0] User relay 2 option

0 = disabled, 1 – 24 = see relay output options page 26

I24

[r3 0] User relay 3 option

0 = disabled, 1 – 24 = see relay output options page 26

I25

[tL 0] Gate Open alert

0 = 0 sec, 1= 15s, 2= 45s, 3= 75s, 4= 105s, 5= 135s

I26

[Lt 0] Loitering alert

0 = 0 sec, 1= 15s, 2= 45s, 3= 75s, 4= 105s, 5= 135s

I26a

[SA 0] System Address

0 = no network, 1-99 network ―drop‖ address

I27

[ELd0] Test factory ELD

0=Run, 1=show freq, 2=show call level 0-7, 3= set Freq 1-4

I28

[iLd0] Test factory IOLD

0=Run, 1=show freq, 2=show call level 0-7, 3= set Freq 1-4

I29

[oLd0] Test factory OOLD

0=Run, 1=show freq, 2=show call level 0-7, 3= set Freq 1-4

I30

[rLd0] Test factory RLD

0=Run, 1=show freq, 2=show call level 0-7, 3= set Freq 1-4

Smart Touch Controller Menu Guide for StrongArm (HTG 320)

To gain access to the User Menu, press the Menu button when the gate is stopped. The LCD will scroll through key several items, then stop at the close timer setting [Ct ].

User Menu Options Default Description

Note for U6 – The Warn before operate buzzer is an accessory device for StrongArm (HTG 320) operator.

To access Installer Menu, press the Open & Reset buttons together while in the User Menu. Installer Menu Options Default Description

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HySecurity

Gate Operators

HYDRAULIC

BARRIER ARM GATE

Operators

With Smart Touch Controller

Installation and Maintenance Manual

Models: HTG 320-2, HTG 320-3

HTG 320-6, HTG 320-8

and

DC Battery UPS version

Phone: 800-321-9947 FAX: 888-321-9946

Internet: www.hysecurity.com Email: info@hysecurity.com

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Publication Information

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1

Warranty Registration ...................................................................................................... 2

Available Models and Features .................................................................................... 3-4

I. Safe Gate Design

Important Information for Gate System Installers, Owners & Users ....................... 5-6

Typical System Schematic for a Barrier Gate ................................................................ 7

Tools Required ................................................................................................................. 8

II. Installation

Installation Preparations and Installation ................................................................. 9-11

HTG 320 Components .................................................................................................... 12

HTG 320 Adjustments ................................ ................................ .................................... 13

Manual Operation ........................................................................................................... 14

Technical drawings ................................................................................................... 15-17

III. Smart Touch Set up

Basics of Using the Smart Touch Controller ............................................................... 18

Installation Configuration for Smart Touch Controller ............................................... 19

Wiring Control Inputs to the Smart Touch Controller ............................................ 20-21

Connecting a Master/Slave Pair .................................................................................... 22

Table of User and Installer Menu Functions ........................................................... 23-27

User Menu: Description Functions Available .............................................................. 25

Installer Menu: Description Functions Available ................................................... 26-27

Options for User Programmable Output Relays .......................................................... 28

Clock Functions ............................................................................................................. 29

IV. Entrapment Protection

Entrapment Protection Schematic ................................................................................ 30

UL 325 Standard Requirements for Entrapment Protection Devices ........................ 31

Placement and Use of Secondary Pedestrian Entrapment Sensors.......................... 32

Installing Gate Edge (Contact Type) Reversing Sensor ............................................. 32

Installing Photoelectric (Non-Contact) Sensor ....................................................... 33-34

Table of Contents, continued

V. Detectors and Loops

Loop & Detector Installation Guide ......................................................................... 35-37

Vehicle Detector Options ............................................................................................... 38

HySecurity Hy-5A Vehicle Detector Installation .......................................................... 39

Standard 11-Pin Vehicle Detector Installation ............................................................. 40

Detector & Loop Fault Diagnostics ............................................................................... 41

VI. Accessories

24 Hr / 7 Day Time Clock Option .................................................................................. 42

Connecting a Radio Receiver ........................................................................................ 42

VII. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 43-44

Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 45-46

VIII. Two part Operators (Battery types)

Important Notes about DC Powered Gates ................................................................. 47

DC Wiring & Control ..................................................................................................... 48

Battery Supply Diagrams ............................................................................................. 50

IX. Appendix

Wiring Size Schedules ............................................................................................. 51-52

Components & Replacement Parts ........................................................................ 53-59

Smart Touch Controller Connections ......................................................................... 60

StrongArm Brake Valve Adjustment Procedure......................................................... 61

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................... 63

Introduction

Welcome – We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for this purchase. HySecurity has manufactured the finest hydraulic gate operators available since the 1970s. Our commitment to quality and innovation will become evident as you become familiar with the features and performance of this expertly engineered machine. All HySecurity operators are equipped with the Smart Touch Controller, a digital electronic brain that offers unparalleled features.

Please take a few minutes to study the contents of this instruction manual. The benefits of taking a little extra time to align the gate operator properly and to verify a fully functional installation will ensure customer satisfaction and a longer life with minimal maintenance costs.

Installers and owners must be certain to thoroughly review and understand the Important Information regarding pedestrian entrapment protection contained within this manual. There are hazards associated with automatic gates that can be greatly reduced with proper design, installation use. When an automatic gate is first made functional, the installer must teach the owners and users how to operate this system correctly. When the installation is complete, leave this manual for the owner’s use and reference.

Please do not hesitate to give your HySecurity distributor a call if you experience any difficulties during the installation. They are experienced and trained to assist in resolving any problems.

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PRODUCT & WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Enter the following information to register your HySecurity product. Please write legibly. Today’s Date:_____________________

NOTE: To extend the operator warranty beyond 1 year, you must return this registration within 60 days of purchase. Refer to the Limited Warranty.

Installer Information

First/Last Name: _________________________________________ Company Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State/Province: __________ Country: _______________________ Postal Code: ____________ Daytime Phone: ___________________ Fax: __________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________

End-user Information

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E-mail: _________________________________________________

Product Information

Model name/number: ______________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________________ Purchase Date: __________________________________________ Purchase Price: __________________________________________

Distributor’s name: _______________________________________ Distributor’s City: ________________________________________

Country: ________________________________________________ Installation Date: _________________________________________

Who is completing this form?

Installer End User Distributor Maintenance Personnel Other ___________________

Additional Comments

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Yes No

How did you hear about HySecurity gate operators? (Check all that apply.)

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What factor(s) most influenced your purchase? (Check all that apply.)

Performance Price Power Reliability Brand Prior Experience Recommendation Warranty Product Weight

Fax or Mail this completed form to:

HySecurity, Inc Fax: 888-321-9946 6623 South 228th Street Email: info@hysecurity.com Kent, WA 98032

HySecurity provides product installation, maintenance and troubleshooting training. View opportunities online at the HySecurity website:

www.hysecurity.com/support. For Technical Support, call 800-321-9947.

HySecurity does not share this warranty registration information with third parties unless the requested services, transactions, or legal requirements necessitate it.

StrongArm Installation and Reference 2

Model

StrongArm 14F

StrongArm 20

StrongArm 28

StrongArm 36

Part #

HTG 320-2

HTG 320-3

HTG 320-6

HTG 320-8

Duty Cycle

2,000 cycles/day

Arm Speed

2-sec. to open; 3-sec. to close

3-sec. to open; 4-sec. to close

5-sec. to open; 6-sec. to close

8-sec. to open; 8-sec. to close

Horsepower

¾ ¾ ¾

Warranty

5 years

Soft Stop

Yes

Brake Valves

Yes

Soft Start

Yes

Arm Length

Up to 14'

Up to 20' (Side mount available for arms up to 18')

Up to 28'

Up to 36'

Arm Designs

Side mount aluminum or fiberglass (Wood up to 14')

Side or center yoke aluminum or fiberglass (Wood up to 14')

Center yoke aluminum or fiberglass

UL Class

1 - 4

Available Models and Features

Stopping the Gate

All models employ a time delay Soft Stop system. Additionally, brake valves (shown at right) are used to control the smooth stopping of the gate. These valves are exclusive to HySecurity’s operators. They are independently adjustable to allow the gate to stop predictably without banging.

Starting the Gate

When starting very heavy barrier arms, it is necessary to Soft Start the load gently, in addition to stopping it smoothly. HySecurity accomplishes Soft Start with another exclusive feature we call an AWOG, which diverts some of the start-up hydraulic flow and thereby allows the gate to gently accelerate. This is much like letting your foot slowly off a car clutch – no lurching when the gate starts. The AWOG improves the life and performance of a gate system and never needs adjustment.

NOTE: This feature is standard on StrongArm 36 (HTG 320-8) only.

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Counterweights required for arms over 18’

Heavy duty yoke mount for arms longer than 16’

Features:

 Simple & Reliable Hydraulic Design

No gearbox, belts, linkages or clutches to maintain

 Design Rate: 2000 cycles per day  5-year Limited Warranty  Heavy Duty Components

¾ HP motor handles arms up to 36’ in

length

 Anti-corrosion Finish

Entirely electroplated, then coated with a high gloss powder paint finish. The (-6 & -8 models are galvanized and include a stainless steel cover)

The Smart Touch Controller (Standard)

This is the brain of the all HySecurity’s automatic operators. Truly high technology, but is also very rugged to reliably serve in the harsh environments that exist in the real world. The Smart Touch Controller is also very smart and can quickly be configured by an installer or user to adapt to about any functional requirement of a specific site. All system settings are performed with the use of just five programming buttons and an LCD display. The Smart Touch Controller has no switches of any type to set. An RS232 port is for external communication is standard. The system also has a real time clock and an EEPROM to record system events. The log of events can be downloaded from the RS232 port with a PC and serial cable. Our optional vehicle detector modules set a new industry standard by communicating a host of valuable performance data to the microprocessor in the Smart Touch Controller via a serial data stream, providing user-friendly diagnostics.

DC 24-Volt UPS Operators (Optional)

These gate operators function from 24 Volts DC all of the time to achieve a true UPS system. Our Uninterruptible Power Supply is the most certain way to know that your gate will work when the AC power fails. This system features fully sealed maintenance free batteries in a separate insulated and ventilated enclosure. This two-battery system provides at least 1,000 full open & close operations in the event of AC power loss.

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Available Models and Features

-Danger-

Keep Away

Attention

-Take Note-

Entrapment

Zone

Possible

Pinch Point

Automatic gate operators provide convenience and security to users. However, because these machines can produce high levels of force it is important that all gate operator system designers, installers and end users be aware of the potential hazards associated with improperly designed, installed or maintained systems. Keep in mind that the gate operator is only one component of the total gate operating system. It is the joint responsibility of the specifier, designer, purchaser, installer and end user to verify that the total system is appropriately configured for its intended use. All parties should be informed that entrapment in a moving gate could cause serious injury or death.

Common Industry Symbols

Important Instructions for Gate System Designers & Installers:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, read and follow all instructions in the gate operator handbook and on the warning labels.

Install an Automatic Barrier Arm Gate Operator only When:

 Automatic gates are for vehicular use only! Provide walkways and signs to direct

pedestrians and bicycles to a separate walk-through entrance. Because an automatic gate can start at any time without warning, always keep people away from the area of the gate. The Warning labels that have been supplied with this operator must remain installed, in manner clearly visible, in the area of both sides of the gate.

 All exposed pinch points are to be guarded. To reduce the risk

of entrapment, the gate operator must also be installed so that at least two feet of clearance is provided between the operator, barrier arm and adjacent structures both when opening and closing.

 The barrier arm must not to be modified in any way that creates a risk of

entrapment or a possibility that some portion of the moving arm could snag onto the clothing of a pedestrian that happened to be nearby. Specifically prohibited are any chains or other material attached to the barrier arm that may create such a hazard.

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READ THIS FIRST!

Important Information – Review Before Installation

Install An Automatic Barrier Arm Gate Operator Only When:

 The operator will be properly electrically grounded and the intended supply voltage matches

the voltage label on the operator.

 The controls that operate the gate have been mounted far enough away from the moving

gate such that users cannot touch the gate while operating the controls. All easily accessible controls must have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.

 The operator controls will be located in a clear line-of-sight to the gate. Radio controls and

other remote access controls must be connected only to the Remote Open input.

 The required external entrapment sensors will also be installed. Be certain to carefully

review the instructions for placement, installation and adjustment of these external entrapment sensors. If edge (contact) sensors are used, they are to be mounted on the bottom edge, of the arm. If photo eyes or other non-contact sensors are used, they are to be mounted in locations most likely to guard against entrapment. A combination of contact and non-contact sensors may be used, but all must be recognized components under the UL 325 standard. See pages 34 and 35 for details on the requirements.

 If the Entrapment protection is provided by a continuous pressure actuation control, a

placard stating ―WARNING‖ – ―Moving Gate has the Potential of Inflicting Injury or Death -

Do Not Start Gate Unless Path is Clear.‖ Additionally, no other activation device shall be

connected and an automatic closing device of any kind shall not be used.

 The automatic operator is labeled as appropriate for both the type and UL usage class of

the gate. Class I: Intended to serve single to four family residential uses Class II: Multi-family use, or any application intended to serve the general public Class III: Commercial applications not intended to serve the general public Class IV: Highest security. Security personnel prevent unauthorized access

 The barrier arm must not be installed in a manner that will move toward a rigid object closer

than two feet.

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Important Information for Gate System Owners & Users

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, read and follow all instructions in the gate operator handbook and on the warning labels.

Save These Important Owner and User Instructions:

(Installers – be certain to instruct the owners and users about the following items)

 Automatic gates are for vehicular use only! Provide walkways and signs to direct

pedestrians and bicycles to a separate walk-through entrance. Because an automatic gate can start at any time without warning, ALWAYS KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE AREA OF THE GATE. The Warning labels that have been supplied with this operator must remain installed, in manner clearly visible, on both sides of the gate.

 Never allow children to use or play with controls that operate the gate. Keep all

remote controls, especially radio transmitters, away from children.

 Teach all users how to turn off the electric power and how to release and move the

gate manually. Use the manual release only when the gate is not moving.

 KEEP AUTOMATIC GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Have a professional gate

installer perform routine tests of the entrapment protection sensors, such as photo eyes and gate edges.

Typical System Schematic for a Barrier Gate

The following is a sample plan that incorporates the common elements of a typical bi-directional automatic barrier arm gate.

1. A Photo eye helps to protect pedestrians that may stray into the path of the barrier arm.

2. An in ground vehicle sensing loop (reset function) to control closure, so that arm closes immediately when a vehicle clears the barrier arm path.

3. An in ground vehicle sensing loop (free exit) activates the gate to open automatically from the inside.

4. Edge sensor to re-open the arm if an obstruction is encountered.

5. Gate entry device (card reader, telephone entry, keypad, etc) opens the gate after proper input from vehicle driver.

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5. Hammer

6. Screwdriver sets, Straight and Phillips

7. Wrench set, open end,

1/4" through 1"

8. Electric drill and bits,

1/8" through 3/8"

9. Roto-hammer and bits,

3/8" & 1/2"

10. Level—it doesn’t need to look like this one, but the installation needs to be level!

11. Two pair wide jaw vice

grip pliers, or two C clamps, 4" capacity

4. Allen wrench set

3. Concrete anchor

bolts, four 1/2" x 4"

2. Carpenters

pencil or crayon

1. Chalkline or other

builders string

Tools Required for an Efficient Installation

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Installation Preparation Checklist

1. Read all of the instructions, especially the Important Information in Section 1 at the beginning of this manual, before you attempt installation. This section is focused upon mechanical installation. For electrical setup, refer to Section 3, on system configuration and use of the Smart Touch Controller.

2. Pour a concrete mounting slab that is a minimum of 20‖ x 20‖ x 20‖ with the electrical conduits located correctly to enter the

chassis. Keep in mind that a space of 7 X 11‖

just inside of the operator door is where the conduits must enter into the operator. HySecurity recommends a slab reaches below the local frost line. See the footprint plan and elevation view on pages 13-15.

1. Drill four holes for concrete anchors

The operator must be mounted with four anchor bolts. These will be 12.5‖ on center with a square pattern to match the chassis base. Line up the operator so that the end of the barrier arm is in the intended position. Place the operator over the conduit and mark the mounting holes. Once marked, remove the operator and drill for ½‖ min. anchor bolts.

2. Line up the operator

Set the operator over the mounting bolts, align the operator and securely tighten the bolts.

3. Special two part operators

DC powered operators come with a separate power enclosure. This enclosure should be mounted within 20 feet of the operator. We recommend wall

mounting or using two 4‖ posts, with horizontal

mounting strut to create a support for this enclosure. See also step 6 and section 8 on two part operators.

Installation

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Installation

4. Electrical power Connection

This operator is intended for permanent installation, so all electrical conduits must be properly connected to the control box. The entry for the primary power is a ½ - ¾‖ knockout on the left side of our control box next to the onoff switch. This operator was built to run on a specific voltage and phase for line power. Make sure the available line voltage and phase matches the nameplate on this machine. Also be certain that the wire size of the branch circuit vs. the distance of the run from the main panel is large enough to avoid excess voltage drop. At a minimum, a 20 amp circuit (protected with a 20 Amp Inverse Time Breaker) should be provided. Also be sure the operator is electrically well grounded per NEC Article 250 and local codes. See the Appendix section for correct wire sizes and detailed electrical wiring information.

5. Primary tap of Control Transformer (not on DC battery powered operators)

Check to make sure that the primary tap on the control transformer matches the line voltage you have connected to the operator. Measure the line voltage carefully to distinguish between 208V and 230V branch circuits. A label on top of the transformer identifies the various taps.

6. Power Connection for Two Part Battery Operators

The primary AC power must be routed to the DC power supply enclosure, but there must conduits between the gate operator and the DC supply enclosure. Note: AC power is not needed in the gate operator enclosure, unless there is an optional heater. Three separate DC circuits are required between the battery supply and the gate operator. Heavy gage wires to supply the motor and two 14-gage circuits for the controls. The heavy gauge wire must be at least 6-gauge if the DC supply is within 20 feet of the operator, but must be increased to 2-gauge if the DC

supply is located farther from the operator. For full details, review the section titled ―Two Part

Operators‖.

7. Replace the Vent Plug!

Remove the ½‖ steel or plastic shipping plug on the pump manifold (left rear corner) and replace it with the supplied black breather cap.

8. Configuring the Smart Touch Controller

The operator controls will not allow the gate to function until the Smart Touch Controller has been configured. Wait to connect the external controls until you have reviewed the Smart Touch Controller instructions, and tested the basic functions of the operator. Review the Smart Touch Setup section.

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Installation

Attaching Barrier Arms to the Operator

1. Bolt arm(s) to operator. The maximum length for a single wood board is 14' length. Wood arms that are longer than 14' must be twin arms bolted together near the tip.

2. Counterweights must be used for all arms over 18' in length, to assure proper performance. Verify proper balance by following step #2 on StrongArm (HTG 320) adjustments page.

3. Tubular aluminum arms may be single side mounted up to 18’ in length. All arms over 18’ must be

mounted into a center yoke adapter. Arms longer than 24’ are aluminum/fiberglass and include

cables to make the arm more rigid, see the arm drawings for their proper location and installation.

Basic Testing

Test the operator for smooth control of the barrier arm. The arm should stop smoothly at each end of travel. If any adjustments are necessary, carefully review the StrongArm (HTG 320) adjustments page. Do not leave the job site without correcting an operator that is stopping abruptly on its limits or damage to the mechanical drive components may occur.

If your operator is equipped with vehicle detectors, be certain that they are either unplugged or connected to a loop so that they do not cause interference with the function of the machine. If the motor turns, but nothing moves, reverse two poles of a three-phase power source, and/or verify that the bypass valve is closed. To check the bypass valve, verify that the round black knob near the hydraulic hose connection point on the pump is not toggled to the bypass position. See drawing HTC35 ST on page 12.

Install Accessory Items

1. After all basic functions are verified, and adjustments made, connect any accessory or external

control wiring.

2. Vehicle detectors: If vehicle detectors are to be used, review the section pertaining to detector

loop sizing and layout.

3. Button station operation: Install the push button control within sight of the gate arm. Be certain the

opening is clear before closing gate. Mount a sign, which advises that the area be clear before operation, adjacent to button station.

4. Protection: Mount a photo eye below the arm and/or an edge sensor to the leading edge of gate

according to its manufacturers specifications.

Install Warning Signs And Safety Information Labels

1. Be sure to install all of the warning signs or labels that were supplied with this operator. If

these labels have been misplaced or lost, call your local distributor or the factory for replacements.

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C-CLIPS (above & below nuts)

LOCK WASHERS & NUTS

Components of the Barrier Arm Gate Operator

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StrongArm (HTG 320) Adjustments

The StrongArm (HTG 320) gate operator is pre-adjusted at the factory to perform correctly with the barrier arm shipped. If the arm length, or weight is changed, it may be necessary to re-adjust the gate operator to perform correctly. To properly adjust the StrongArm gate operator, perform all adjustments in the sequence listed. Be certain to disconnect the power before performing any adjustments!

Arm Leveling: To adjust the gate arm with the threaded eyebolt at the base of the hydraulic cylinder (see drawing HTC35 ST on page 12), take the following steps:

CAUTION: DO NOT remove the pin from the eyebolt. Neither the hydraulic cylinder nor the eye bolt needs to be removed to adjust the gate arm height.

1. With the gate in the closed position, use a needle-nose pliers to remove the top and bottom

safety C-clips from the eye bolt.

2. Use a 1½-inch wrench to loosen the top nut to release tension on the eye bolt.

3. Move the gate arm and stabilize it at a level position.

4. To maintain the level position, hand-adjust the bottom nut up or down. Note: You may initially need to unscrew the bottom nut to allow the gate arm to reach a level

position.

5. To lock the gate arm’s level position, tighten the top nut. Nut torque should be at least 100 ft-lbs

to prevent loosening during extended operation.

6. Re-insert the top and bottom safety C-clips so a gap (less than 1/8 inch) is

between the nut and C-clips.

7. Run a gate test by cycling the gate arm open and closed.

8. If the arm height needs further adjustment, repeat steps 1 through 7.

Balance: Before adjustments can be performed correctly, the operating weight of the arm must be verified to be within the proper range for this machine. NOTE: All arms longer than 18' require counterweight. If this is a new installation using a factory supplied arm, and no additional components have been added, this test is not required because the factory has already provided the correct counterweight for the arm as ordered. To determine the operating weight of the arm, first pull and twist release the manual bypass valve (see drawing HTC35 ST on page 12), then manually lift the arm from a position ten feet distant from the operator. The arm should appear to weigh forty pounds, or less, regardless of the length or actual weight of the arm. If the operating weight of the arm is heavier than our maximum specification, the operator is overloaded which adversely affects both automatic and manual operation. The only remedy for an arm that is too heavy is to reduce the length of the arm, or add additional counterweight.

Limit Switches: For the arm to stop smoothly, when opening or closing, the limit switches must trip approximately ten degrees before the arm achieves full travel. If adjustments are necessary, use an Allen wrench to adjust the cam collars on the drive shaft (see drawing HTC35 ST on page 12).

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