FAAC I8 User Manual

VIKING

installation instructions

and safety information

VIKING BLUE ENABLED

SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERATION

class I, class II, class III, and class IV

residential and commercial vehicular swing gate operator

The answer for an elegant solution for access control is fullled with the i-8 gate

operator. The discreteness of the installation, the exibility of operation, the efciency

of automation, and the adaptability of integration makes the i-8 gate operator

a perfect solution in situations where aesthetics are required to satisfy the most

exquisite taste.

the viking i-8™underground gate operation

I-8 Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision B3 • November 2009

PARTS DIAGRAMPARTS DIAGRAM

9

1

2

4

5

8

(4)

(

2)

(4)
(4)

1

2

7

3

11

6

10

13

29

9.375"

2.56"

13.46"

8.31"

6.61"

2.24"

Approx.

0.59" Gap

16.61"

1.375" Electrical
Knock-out (2) places
both sides

Drain Opening

24

25

23

14

21

17

18

30

16

13

22

261527

19

20

28

WARNING - For Installation
By Qualified Personnel Only.

Item Description

Part No.

1 Cover I8CV

Gate Attachment I8GATT

2
3 Intermediate Drive Arm I8IDRAM
4 Manual Release Mechanism I8LCKMN
5 Manual Release Key I8MNRKY
6 Secondary Drive Arm I8SDA

Primary Drive Arm with Hardware I8PDRARM

7
8 Gearmotor Assembly I8GMA
9 Casing with Hardware I8CH

10

Ball Bearing I8BB
11 Plastic Gap Filler I8PGF
12 I8 Cover Holder Hardware I8CVHW
13 I8 Positive Stop Hardware Open I8PSHO
14 I8 Positive Stop Hardware Close I8PSHC
15

Optional Stainless Steel Casing and Cover

I8CSSH
13 ECU Box VA-ECUBB
14

Control Board (Single/Master-Slave) DUPCB10-I8/DUMSCB10-I8

15

Mounting Plate (Single/Master-Slave)

ECUMPS10 / ECUMPMS10
16 Toroid Transformer, 10 awg DUTT10
17 EMI Board DUEMI10
18 Battery DUBA12
19 Battery Fuse Holder VABFH
20 Motor Harness
21 Power Harness DUPHC
22 Alarm DUAL10
23 ECU Access Key ECUKEY
24 ECU Key Cylinder ECUKEYC
25 Reset Switch ECURW
26 Fuse Kit DUFSK10
27 Radio Antenna Kit VARAK
28 Strain Relief
29 Warning Placard DUWPA
30 7-Conductor Cable, 16 ga. VA-CB16

ECUMTHRN

DH3/4NMCC

Overall Dimensions

i

Weight 65 lb.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

Parts Diagram/Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Important Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Maintenance/General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Manual Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Warning Placard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Important Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Plan of Installation – Open Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Plan of Installation – Open Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Gate Operator Installation

Step 1 through 7 – Operator Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Step 8 through 9 – Limit Switch Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Opening/Closing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Reference Wiring Diagram; Limit Switch Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Control Box Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Electrical Installation

Electrical Installation (120/220 VAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Single Unit Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Master/Slave Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Vehicular Loop Detector Installation

Loop Layout Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Accessory Connections

Open Commands; Safety Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Radio Receiver; Hold Open Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Viking Electromagnetic Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Magnetic Lock; Solenoid Connection; Guard Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Special Features

Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Gate Overlap Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Auto-Open Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Optional VikingBlue Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Optional Solar Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe 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.

THE MOVING GATE

4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate
an object activates the non-contact 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 manual 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.

The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.

7.

8.

Every gate operator installation
against entrapment, such as edge sensors and photo beams mor
in places where the risk of entrapment is more likely to occur.

9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

.

MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or when

T

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have secondary protection devices

NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF

e in particularly

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the gate operator only when:

1.
a) The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate

(refer to page 5),

b) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate

to a minimum of 4 feet (1.22 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.2 mm)
diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that
portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position,

c)

ALL EXPOSED PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED OR GUARDED, AND

d) GUARDING IS SUPPLIED FOR EXPOSED ROLLERS.
The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. P

2.
supplied with a separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the
vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

3. The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate
and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging
gates shall not open into public access areas.

The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation

4.
of the gate operator. Do not over-tighten the operator clutch or pressure
relief valve to compensate for a damaged gate.

5. The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view
of the gate area when the gate is moving AND AWAY FROM THE GATE
PATH PERIMETER,

edestrians must be

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued

6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov­ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or
through the gate to operate the controls. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a secu­rity feature to prevent unauthorized use.

7. The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the
reset control shall not cause the operator to start.

8. All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the area of the gate. A minimum
of two placards shall be installed. A placard is to be installed in the area of each side of the
gate and be visible to persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed.

9.

For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor (Photo beam or like) in
accordance with section 31.1.1 of the UL325 standard:

a) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each Type of

application (refer to page 6),

b) Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when

a vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and

c) One or mor

or obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or
barrier (refer to page 6).

d) Use only Omron E3K-R10K4 photoelectric eye to comply with UL325

e non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment

10.

For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor (Edge sensor or like) in
accordance with section 31.1.1 of the UL325 standard:

a) One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or

obstruction exists, such as at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted
both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate (r

b) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular

vertical lift gate.

c) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular

vertical pivot gate.

d) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the

communication
mechanical damage.

e) A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF)

signals to the gate operator for entrapment pr
located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded
by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless
contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.

f) One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading

edge of a swing gate. Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater
than 6 inches (152 mm) above the gr
or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge (refer to page 7).

between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to

otection functions shall be

ound at any point in its ar

g) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom

edge of a vertical barrier (arm).

h) Use only Miller Edge Model MGR20 or MGS20 edge sensor

to comply with UL325

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efer to page 7).

c of travel, one

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 17)

• Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant.

• Check that all mounting hardware of the gate operator is properly tighten.

• Ensure that the gate moves freely.

• Check for corroded parts and replace if necessary.

• Check the battery for the following:
Battery connections must be free of corrosion.
Battery voltage must be 26 VDC (fully charged battery).

Reconnect the Power Harness for the Control Board (refer to page 17)

• Check and confirm the proper operation of all safety devices (photoelectric eye, edge sensors or like).

• Check and confirm the operation of all installed accessories.

• Check and confirm the operation of all special features such as the Intelligent Obstruction Sensor, Hold

Open Timer (refer to page 20 to 27)

• Check and confirm the operation of the manual release (refer to page 7)

• Verify battery backup functionally by turning off the power source (120 VAC and 220 VAC). DO NOT

FORGET TO TURN ON THE POWER SOURCE AFTER VERIFICATION.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions are an integral and essential part of the product and must be supplied to the user.
Read them carefully as they contain important indications for the safe installation, use and maintenance.

• These instruction must be kept and forwarded to all possible future users of the system.

• This product must be used only for that which it has been expressly designed.

• Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.

• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for possible damage caused by improper, erroneous or

unreasonable use.

• Avoid operating in the proximity of the hinges or moving mechanical parts.

• Do not enter the path of the moving gate while in motion.

• Do not obstruct the motion of the gate as this may cause a situation of danger.

• Do not allow children to play or stay within the the path of the moving gate.

• Keep remote control or any other control devices out of the reach of children, in order to avoid possible

involuntary activation of the gate operator.
In case of break down or malfunctioning of the product, disconnect from the main power source. Do not

•

attempt to repair or intervene directly

• Failure to comply with the above may create a situation of danger.

All cleaning, maintenance or repair work must be carried out by qualified personnel.

•

• In order to guarantee that the system works efficiently and correctly it is important to have the manufacturer’s

instructions on maintenance of the gate and operator carried out by qualified personnel.

• In particular, regular checks are recommended in order to verify that the safety devices are operating correctly.

All installation, maintenance and repair work must be documented and made available to the user.

, contact only qualified personnel for repair.

Installer:

_____________________________________________________ ____________

Signature Date

Contact: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons

a) Use only the following type and size of battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12

b) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible dis-

posal instructions.

c) Do not open or mutalate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the

eyes or skin. It may be toxic fi swallowed.

d) Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conductying materials such as

rings, bracelets and keys.

e) Change the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the

instructions and limitations specified in this manual.

f) Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery(ies) and charging circuit.

g) Do not mix batteries of different sizes or from different manufacturers in this product (applies to products

employing more than one user replaceable secondary battery).

h) A battery-operated product employing a secondary battery supply intended to be charged within the

product shall contain specific instructions concerning the proper method of charging.

UL325 Gate Operator Classification

GLOSSARY

RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GA
CLASS I

in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or
parking area associated therewith.

COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
CLASS II

in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family hous­ing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail
store, or other building servicing the general public.

INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED A
CLASS III

use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or
loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the
general public.

RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
CLASS IV

use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an air
port security area or other restricted access locations not servic­ing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented
via supervision by security personnel.

– A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use

– A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use

– A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for

– A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for

TE OPERATOR

CCESS VEHICULAR GA

TE OPERA

TOR

-

Install the gate operator only when:

The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate
and the Usage Class of the gate.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Gate in Open Position

Photo Beam Unit Reflector

Potential Entrapment

Area (Shaded)

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

Fail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

11

(C1)(C1)

33

(NC1)(NC1)

24VDC24VDC

1

(C1)3(NC1)

24VDC

Turn Switch 
to 'Light On' 
Position

24 VDC Power Connections

24 VDC Power Connections

Omron 
Model
E3K-R10
Shown

Connection '3' (NC1)

Connection '1' (C1)

WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

NOTE - This type of installation DOES NOT reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo-beam

is obstructed. This installation is only to protect against entrapment and to comply with UL325.

Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation

Secondary Entrapment Protection

Photo beams or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment.

Use only Omron E3K-R10K4 photoelectric eye to comply with UL325

Make the electrical connections of the photoelectric sensor as described here in this page.

Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a
vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and

One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapmentor

obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or
obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

Consult the installation manual for the UL325 device (photo
beam or like) for detail information about the usage,
installation and maintenance

6

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

30

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

3-Sided Edge Sensor

3-Sided Edge Sensor

WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation

Secondary Entrapment Protection

Edge sensor or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment.

Use only Miller Edge 3-sided activation type MGR20 or MDS20 to comply with UL325

One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge
of a swing gate. Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than 6
inches (152 mm) above the ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more
contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.

1. A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the
communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to
mechanical damage.

2. A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals
to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where
the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building
structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor
shall function under the intended end-use conditions.

Manual Release

When manual operation is required:
Insert Key provided and rotate 180°.

At end of operations, lock the geared motor again
by rotating the Key 180° in the opposite direction.

Attention: Lock and release operations MUST
be performed with motor NOT RUNNING.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Manual Stop

Button

5'

Minimum

S

TOP

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Overlap Delay

Close Open

Obstruction

Sensor

min. MAX

Overlap

Delay

1.5

0

3

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Stop

Open

GND

Close

Stop

Open

Gnd

Fire

Gnd

Strike

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Close

Open

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

COM

N.O.

STOP

WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons.

Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation

Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm

UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events
detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).

The audible alarm will continue to sound for 5 minutes or until a stop command
gets actuated.

The Stop command can be actuated in two different forms

1. Using the Built in Stop switch on the Control Box or

2. Using an External Stop button within the sight of the gate, away from moving
parts of the gate and out of reach of children.

3. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away
from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching
over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls. Outdoor or easily
accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.

4. The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate.
Activation of the reset control shall not cause the operator to start.

placards shall be installed. A placard is

Warning Placard Installation

All Warning Signs and Placards must be installed where visible in the area
of the gate. A minimum of two
to be installed in the area of each side of the gate and be visible.

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

650 lb.

MAX.

12'-0"

C

LOSE

S

TOP

OPEN

CAUTION -

FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 12 FT IN LENGTH AND 650 LBS. IN WEIGHT.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS:

This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator

Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates

12’ maximum gate length

650 pounds maximum gate weight

Specifications

Maximum Gate Length: 12 feet
Maximum Gate Weight: 650 lbs.
Maximum Aperture Angle: 110 deg.
Power Requirements: 120 VAC Single Phase at 2 Amps

Locate Control Buttons:

1. Within sight of the gate,

2. At a minimum height of 5 feet so
small children are not able to
reach it, and

3. Away from all moving parts of
the gate.

Or
220 VAC Single Phase at 1 Amp

Maximum Operating Temperature: -20°C (-4°F) to

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70°C (158°F)

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PLAN OF INSTALLATIONPLAN OF INSTALLATION

2.56"

Hinge

Foundation
Casing Hinge

Approx.

0.20"

Inside

Outside

Gate in

Closed

Position

11 0°

Maximum

Gate in

Open Position

G

ate Support

Column

2.56"

13.46"

16.61"

G

ate in

Closed

Position

11 0°

Maximum

Gate in

Open Position

Gate Support

Column

2

.56"

13.46"

16.61"

The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied
between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the
risk of entrapment.

Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.

Gate Operator Opens RightGate Operator Opens Left

STEP 1

Ensure the center of the Upper Hinge is 2.56”
from mounting surface. Weld in place.

If the hinge center is less than 2.56” form the
surface, clearance will have to cut into the lower
mounting surface to allow the center of the
articulation point to align to the hinge used.

STEP 2

Use a Plumb Bob and mark a center ref
the Articulation Point of the Gate Operator. This will
show appro
be work

STEP 3

Mark the area to be work

STEP 4

ximately how much area will need to

ed to inground the unit.

ed.

Remove the dirt or concrete and prepare the
surface area for the Gate Operator
operator will sit level and that the Articulation
Point will be aligned with the Upper Hinge.

10

erence for

. Ensure the

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INSTALLATION DETAILSINSTALLATION DETAILS

Positive

Drainage

Electrical

Conduit

Electrical

Junction Box

Upper Hinge

Must Line Up

with Hinge in

Foundation

Casing

Foundation

Casing Must
Be Set Level In
Both Directions

16.60"

6.60"

2.25"

5" (minimum)

Approx.

0.60" Gap

Lower Hinge
(optional)

STEP 5

Prepare for the wiring using
conduit suited for underground
application. Route the the conduit
to an above ground junction box.

STEP 6

Run a flexible drain pipe from the
Gate Operator to an area drain.
Ensure that the pipe has proper
slope to prevent any water
accumulation in the operator or
adjacent area.

STEP 7

Ensure the Gate Operator is level in
both directions and that the
Articulation Point is properly
aligned. Fill the area with concrete
and level off approximately 0.200”
below the top of the Operator
Casing. Before the concrete is fully
cured, check for level and
alignment again.

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Note: Once the concrete is set you

will not be able to change the
level or alignment of the Gate
Operator.

STEP 8

An additional (lower) hinge can be
installed. This hinge must be
precisely aligned between the
Upper Hinge and the Articulation
Point in the Gate Operator.

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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATIONGATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION

Opens

Right

Opens

Left

STEP 9

Mount the Gearmotor on the chassis and
secure it using the provided hardware.

Verify the proper direction of the Gearhead
depending on the opening direction.

STEP 10

Install the Primary Drive Arm,
lining up its slot with the flats
on the Gearhead.

STEP 11

Insert the Ball Bearing into the
Intermediate Drive Arm,
lubricating it with silicone-based
grease. Install the arm onto the
Articulation Point of the Gate
Operator

STEP 12

Install the Secondary Drive
Arm onto the Primary Drive
Arm and the Intermediate
Drive Arm as shown.

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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATIONGATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION

STEP 13

Install the Gate Attachment to the Intermediate Drive Arm. Mount the gate on the
hinge(s) and verify its alignment with the hinge(s) and Articulation Point. Weld the
gate to the Gate Attachment.

STEP 14

Lock the Manual Release Mechanism (so that
the gate is engaged with the Gate Operator).

STEP 15

Route the wires for the Gearmotor through
the conduit already in place. Connect the
two wires to the wires coming from the
Control Board.

The Wires are color coded:

Black to Black
Blue to Blue

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Primary

Drive Arm

Closed Position

Adjustment Bolt

Secondary

Drive Arm

Open Position

Stop

(rotate to adjust)

Open Position

Adjustment Bolt

GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATIONGATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION

Limit Setup Procedure

STEP 16

To adjust the closed position stop:
Loosen both nuts on the Closed Position
Adjustment Bolt.

Adjust the Bolt to stop the gate’s closing at
the proper position:

• Turning the Bolt clockwise allows the gate
to close later.

• Turning the bolt counterclockwise causes
the gate to close earlier.

Upon obtaining the desired closed position,
tighten both nuts securely against the
Primary Drive Arm.

STEP 17

To adjust the open position stop:
Loosen the Open Position Adjustment Bolt.

Rotate the Open Position Stop so that it
bumps against the Secondary Drive Arm at
the desired position:

• Rotating the Stop to minimum position
allows the gate to open further.

• Rotating the Stop to maximum position
causes the gate to open less.

Upon obtaining the desired open position,
tighten Open Position Adjustment Bolt
against the Open Position Stop.

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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATIONGATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION

Fast

Slow

Slow

Opening/Closing Setup:

To have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching its limits use the following steps:

1. Setup the positive stops manually to obtain the desired open and closed positions.

2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open
and close cycle (from stop to stop) without
interruption.

3. Allow a complete cycle from limit to limit so
the operator recognizes the limit settings.

STEP 18

After final installation and adjustment, put
the Aluminum Cover in place and secure
with screw provided.

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CONTROL BOX INSTALLATIONCONTROL BOX INSTALLATION

17"

Depth: 6.5"

16"

Mounting Surface

Control Box

Sealed Washer

(Supplied with Unit)

Mounting Fastener

(Customer Supplied)

WARNING - If the control box is not mounted properly it may fall, causing damage

and/or injury. The control box weight is approximately 40 lbs. Be sure that the
substrate being mounted to and the fasteners being used are appropriate to
support the weight of the control box.

1. Remove the control board mounting plate.
The plate is held in the box by four
screws.

2. Position the control box in the desired
place and mark the mounting holes.
Prepare the holes to receive the
anchors/fasteners.

3. Position the control box and secure it to

Note: Depending on type of anchor used, it

the mounting surface using the sealed
washers provided (place the rubber side
of the washers against the inside of the
control box).

may be necessary to enlarge the
mounting holes in the control box.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Ground Rod

Earth Ground

N

e

u

t

r

a

l

H

o

t

P

o

w

e

r

G

r

o

u

n

d

E

a

r

t

h

G

r

o

u

n

d

To
Transformer

EMI
Board

3A FUSE

Part # VAEMI

24V BAT 24VAC

Black

Red

Green

White

Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board
until the installation is ready for verification.

The X-9 Gate Operator requires a single phase
AC line to operate and charge the batteries.

1. Turn off the main switch or breaker for
the power line being used.

2. Move the selector switch on the Incoming
Voltage Selector to the proper position
(115 for 110 to 120VAC, 230 for 200 to 240VAC).

3. Connect the incoming power wires to the
terminals as shown in the illustration.

4. Turn on the main switch or breaker once
the installation is ready for performance
check and adjustments.

5. Verify that the green ‘Charger’ LED on
the main circuit board is illuminated. If
not, see page 29 for troubleshooting.

Tips for proper ground installation

A good ground in a gate operator
installation will minimize or prevent damage
to the operator cause by natural events such
as lightning strikes.

Power Harness

uxiliary Power Connection.

A

See page 29 for further details.

The following will provide a guideline for
proper grounding:

1. Use a ground rod to provide a ground
reference.

2. Consult your city code and be aware of
under-ground services in the site of the
gate operator to prevent inconveniences.

3. Use always a single bonding point for
grounding.

4. All ground wires must be as short and as
thick as possible.

5. Prevent unnecessary turns or loops in all
ground wires.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNITELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT

Match

Colors

Radio

OPEN RIGHT

OPEN LEFT

Charger

Charger

Radio

Radio

UL

OPEN RIGHT

OPEN LEFT

Charger

Charger

Radio

UL

Single Unit Connections

Connect the wires from the motor unit to
the terminal block mounted next to the
control board. Match wire colors to the
terminal block.

Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN
RIGHT” connector if the gate opens towards
the right side. Connect the wire harness to
the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens
towards the left side.

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OPEN RIGHT

OPEN LEFT

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVEELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE

M

aster

M

aster Open

S

lave Open

Inside Outside Inside Outside

Black

Blue

Free

Free

Free

Free

Free

Master/Slave Connections

A Master/Slave control board is available,
when required, to run two gate operators in
synchronous mode.

Using the connectors provided insert the
wires from the motor units as shown in the
diagram below. Insert the connectors in the
proper receptacles (Master or Slave, Open
Inside or Outside).

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Inside

Outside

Exit Loop

Inside Re-open Loop

Center Loop

Outside

Re-open Loop

Inside

Outside

5'

5' 5'

AA

5'

Gate in Open Position

Inside

Re-open

Loop

Center

Loop

Outside

Re-open

Loop

Exit

Loop

Make Even

with Open Gate

VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATIONVEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION

Note: Not all loops may be necessary

for every installation. Check local
regulations and accepted best­practice design requirements.

Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator

6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator

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VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATIONVEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION

Twist Wire Outside the
Loop 6 Twists/Foot
Until Its Connection
to the Loop Detector

1/8" to 1/4" Saw Slot

Provide Additional Saw Cuts
to Eliminate Sharp Corners

Continuously Wind Wire
in Loop Slot for the
Required Number of Loops
(2 Loops Shown)

1" Min.

Backer-Rod

Vehicular Loop 

Detector Wire 

(3 Turns Shown)

Sealant

Saw Cut

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vveehhiiccuullaarr lloooopp ddeetteeccttoorr mmaannuuffaaccttuurreerr.

.

Guidelines for Vehicular Loop Detector Installation

1. Prevent sharp corners in the geometry of the loop sensor.

2. Install the appropriate number of turns for your loop geometry based on the loop perimeter. Use
Table C (below) as a guide.

3. Use XLP (cross-linked-polyethylene) type of wire. This wire reduces the effects of moisture and
other environmental events in altering the functionality of the vehicular loop detector.

4. Twist the lead wire at least 6 turns per foot.

5. Use BACKER-ROD to minimize damage to the loop detector wire prior to using the sealant.

6. Place the loop detector wire and adjust the sensitivity of the vehicular loop detector unit in a
way to minimize the effects of the gate over the loop detector wire.

IMPORT

ANT – Some of the following parameters may affect the proper functionality of the

vehicular loop detector (consult the installation manual and the manufacturer of the
vehicular loop detector).

• Gate size,

• Number of turns in the loop sensor wire;

• Distance from the loop sensor wire to the gate either at the open or close position.

e

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Table C – Recommended Number of Turns

Perimeter in Feet Number of Turns

10 5
20 4

30-40 3

50-100 2

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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONSACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Overlap Delay

Obstruction

Sensor

min. MAX

Overlap

Delay

1.5

0

3

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Stop

Open

Gnd

Fire

Gnd

Strike

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

Fail

S

afe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Open

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Exit

Loop

Detector

Fire

Override

Keypad

FIRE

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Timer

Sensor

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Timer

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Center
Loop
Detector

Reopen

Loop
Detector

Photo
Beam

Edge Sensor

1

2

Open Commands

Connection Locations

(Single Unit Board shown)

Vehicle loop detectors must be installed to
decrease the possibility of vehicle
entrapment on the gate (see page 20).

The SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
like the edge sensor and the photoelectric
beam MUST BE PART OF EVERY SINGLE
INSTALLATION to prevent pedestrian or
animal entrapment (see pages 6 and 7).

The edge sensor and/or the photoelectric
beam must be UL325 compliant devices.

1

Safety Connections

2

22

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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONSACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Loop

External

Accessories

COM

NO

Gnd

+24VDC

Mag.

Lock

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 2 4VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Hold Open

Timer

Obstruction

Sensor

min. MAX

Overlap

Delay

1.5

0

3

Mag.

Lock

Fail

Safe/Secure

N.C.

COM

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Hold Open

Timer

Open

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

2

1

Radio Receiver

Note: All controls are normally open.

When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections.
The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the

maximum voltage of the battery, which is about 28 volts.
In the event of an electrical short the board will protect itself by shutting down and

will remain shut down until the short is corrected.

The control board provides two modes of
operation that a radio receiver can control
the gate:

Open-Stop-Close

1

1. By having the radio receiver connected as
illustrated and with the Hold Open Timer
OFF (see below):

Every command of the radio transmitter
will control the gate as follow:
a) First command opens the gate,
b) Second command stops the gate and
c) Third command closes the gate
d) Any subsequent commands will continue

in the same order to control the gate.

This type of configuration is not
recommended for a commercial
installations.

Open Only

2. By having the radio receiver connected as

Connection Locations

(Single Unit Board shown)

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2

illustrated and with the Hold Open Timer
ON (see below):

Each command of the radio transmitter is
ALWAYS AN OPEN COMMAND to the gate.

Hold Open Timer

The Hold Open Timer function holds the gate at
the open position for a predetermined amount
of time, prior to closing automatically.
Set the Timer to the desired time, from 1 to
60 seconds.

If this feature is not needed, turn the Trim
Pot clockwise to the “off” position.

Note: The Hold Open Timer affects the “radio
receiver command” and the sequence of
operation for the gate.

23

Mounting Plate/Juction Box

(

Weld to Post)

Mounting Plate

(

Weld to Gate)

Set Screw

(Locks Floating Plate

Mounting Screw)

Floating Plate

Mounting Screw

24 Volt DC Transformer

(Supplied with Lock Kit)

C

over

Plate

C

over Plate
Mounting
Screw (4)

M

agnetic Lock

M

ounting Screw (4)

Mounting Screw

W

eather Cover (4)

Flexible Washer

S

pacer (0 to 3)
Use to adjust

gap between

Floating Plate and

Magnetic Lock

G

uide Pin (2)

Use long or short pin

d

epending on number

of spacers used

F

loating Plate

3.000" to

3.125"

(example)

10.625"

7.5"

2.100"

Mounting Plate/
J

uction Box

M

ounting Plate

Magnetic Lock

Floating Plate

M--

Radio Station

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio Station

Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station

Master/Slave

Close

Stop

Open

GND

Close

Stop

Open

Gnd

Fire

Gnd

Strike

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag. Lock

N.C.

COM

N.O.

60secoff

1sec

Hold Open

30

60

Off

1

Green

Black

White

Red

24VDC Transformer
(Supplied with Lock Kit)

24VDC

Magnetic

Lock

4-wire Cable

(Supplied with

Lock Kit)

M

2

2

VIKING ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKVIKING ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCK

™

Standard Features

Mounting base with electrical box

•

• 24VDC Plug-in transformer

• 12VDC or 24VDC operation

• 500mA at 12VDC operation

• 250mA at 24VDC operation
1300 pounds of holding force

•

External supply for the magnetic
lock must be provided. This will
prevent rapid drainage of the bat-

This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESSORY available
from Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-

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tery in the event of power failure.

Relay Contact 10A-250VAC

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Connection Location

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Overlap Delay

Close Open

Obstruction

Sensor

min. MAX

Overlap

Delay

1.5

0

3

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Stop

Open

GND

Close

Stop

Open

Gnd

Fire

Gnd

Strike

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Close

Open

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

N.O.

N.O.

N.O.

COM

CLOSE

STOP

OPEN

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONSACCESSORY CONNECTIONS

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Mag.

Lock

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Mag.

Lock

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

2 1

Magnetic Lock

External supply for the magnetic lock must
be provided. This will prevent rapid drainage
of the battery in the event of power failure.

Relay Contact 10A-250VAC

Connection Locations

(Single Unit Board shown)

Solenoid Connection

External supply for the solenoid connection
must be provided. This will prevent rapid
drainage of the battery in the event of
power failure.

Relay Contact 10A-250VAC

Guard Station

1

1

The guard station provides control of the
gate operator to open, stop and close the
gate.

All three switches must be Normally Open
type of switch, and can share the same
common (ground).

Place the control switch box within sight of
the gate, away from moving parts of the
gate and out of reach of children.

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2

2624

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Obstruction

Sensor

min. MAX

Delay

1.5

0

3

F

ail

Safe/Secure

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

SPECIAL FEATURESSPECIAL FEATURES

Intelligent Obstruction Sensor

Trim Pot Location

(Single Unit Board shown)

The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions
in the path of the traveling gate. The Trim
Pot for the Obstruction Sensor adjusts the
sensitivity level that triggers the Sensor.

When the Obstruction Sensor detects an
obstruction it will:

(Primary Entrapment Protection)

Turning the Trim Pot clockwise
increases the sensitivity.

Turning the Trim Pot counter­clockwise decreases the sensitivity

.

1. Stop the gate’s movement and reverse it
momentarily.

2. Bring the gate to a resting position.

Disable the Hold Open Timer feature until the

3.
Gate Operator receives a new command.

If another obstruction is detected before the
gate reaches either limit it will:

1. Stop the gate’s movement.

2. Bring the gate to a resting position.

3. Disable the Gate Operator.

UL325 standard requires an audio alarm to
go off after two consecutive entrapment
events
Protection of the Gate Operator.

The audio alarm will sound for a period of 5
minutes or until the “Stop” Button is
pressed (see page 8 for remote installation
of a “Stop” Button).

sensed by the Inherent Entrapment

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SPECIAL FEATURESSPECIAL FEATURES

Inside

Outside

Opens First

Slave UnitMaster Unit

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

Safety

Loop

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Slave

Limit Open

Limit Close

Slave

Limit Open

Limit Close

Obstruction

Sensor

Overlap Delay

1.5

Center

Loop

Hold Open

03

Gate Overlap Setting

Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to
open and close at the same time

A Master/Slave control board is required to
operate two gates with a single controller.

Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to any value
other than zero will cause the master unit to
delay in opening.

The time delay can be set for up to 3 seconds.

Trim Pot Location

(Master/Slave Unit Board shown)

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SPECIAL FEATURESSPECIAL FEATURES

Mag.

Lock

Radio

Rec.

UL

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

Charger

Power

Overlap Delay

Sensor

Delay

1.5

Fail

S

afe/Secure

Charger

Power

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Reopen

Loop

Center

Loop

JP3

C35 C36

Auto-Open Feature

The Auto-Open feature in Viking Gate Operators enables the following functionality in
the event of power failure:

a) Open the gate in case of power failure (120 or 220 VAC).

b) Keep the gate at the open position as long as the there is no power.

c) Resume to normal operation when the power has been restored.

The Auto-Open feature allows proper operation while opening in case of power failure
for the following devices:

• All accessories,

• All safety devices,

• All entrapment protections.

The only operation that can not be executed while opening in case of power failure is to
CLOSE the gate.

To enable the Auto-Open feature : Use the
“jumper” provided and place it on the pin­header of JP3, on the terminals close to C35 as
the illustration indicates.

Once you put the “jumper” on the control
board the “Check Motor” light will come on
indicating that the Auto-Open feature has been
enabled.

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OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATIONOPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION

OPEN RIGHT

24V BAT 24VAC

OPEN LEFT

Charger

Power

Charger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Rec.

Radio Station

Open Comma

nds

Guard Station

Master/Slave

Obstruction

Sensor

.

m

in

.

.

MA

X

Overlap

Delay

1.5

1.5

0

3

3

Radio Station

Loop

Connec

t

or

Open Comma

nds

Guard Station

Master/Slave

GN

D

Clo

se

Sto

p

Op

en

GN

D

Clo

se

Sto

p

Op

en

Gn

d

Fire

Gn

d

Strike

Gn

d

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Gn

d

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ter

Gn

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UL

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.

Hold Open

T

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Stop

Stop

Close

Open

Open

30

60

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ff

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Reopen

Cent

er

Loop

B

ra

k

e

Si

ren

JP3

C3

5

C3

6

JP2

Match upMatch up

White DotsWhite Dots

Match up

White Dots

InstallInstall

JumperJumper

Install

Jumper

JP3JP3JP3

JP2JP2JP2

1. Insert CD into host computer

2. Install MS ActiveSync (check your

computer, it may already be installed to

communicate with a PDA or smart phone.

3. Install Viking Blue software
Select Install Viking-Blue for PC (to have the
computer to communicate with the Operator)

Select Install Viking-Blue for PDA (to have

the PDA to communicate with the Operator)

WARNING: If this PDA is a new device, turn off

all options when syncing with the computer.
For either installation, follow the steps in the

user manual.

4. Plug the Viking Blue Module into the Viking
Gate Operator Control Board.

WARNING: Connecting the plug backwards can

result in damage to the Control Board and
will render the Viking Blue Module useless.

Use care in connecting the plug to the Control
Board. The pins are small and easily bent.
Match the white dot on the plug to the white
dot on the control board (near the JP2 legend
as depicted).

5. Install the Jumper (near the JP3 legend

If you are using the computer:

• Hold the computer near the Gate
Operator.

• Run the application by clicking the
icon on the desktop.

• Select “Setting” in the top right of the
screen.

If you are using a PDA:

• Hold the PDA near the Gate Operator.

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depicted). Viking-Blue requires this jumper
to operate. The “Low Battery” LED will turn
ON, indicating the Control Board is ready for
use with the Viking-Blue Module.

6. Open Viking Blue software on the chosen
device.

• Select “Start” and “Programs”.

• Click the Viking-Blue Application.

• Select “Connection” on the toolbar.

• Click “Search” (looking for available
Viking devices).

• Select the Operator you want to
communicate with.

• Click “Connect” to start communication.
The Light on the Viking-Blue module

will turn green upon connection to the
Computer or PDA.

Follow the steps in the user manual.

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OPTIONALSOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONOPTIONAL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Brake

UL

Siren

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OP EN RIGHT

24V BAT 24 VAC

OP EN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

S

ensor

C

harger

P

ower

L

ow Battery

M

otor Sensor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Overlap Delay

Close Open

Obstruction

Sensor

min. MAX

Overlap

Delay

1.5

0

3

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

GND

Close

Stop

Open

GND

Close

Stop

Open

Gnd

Fire

Gnd

Strike

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

C

harger

P

ower

L

ow Battery

C

heck Motor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Close

Open

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Reopen

Loop

Center

Loop

Brake

Siren

J

P3

C

35 C36

+

–+ –+ –

+

–

+

–

S

olar Input Battery Input Load Input

For Viking Vehicular Gate Operators

Connect the Solar Panel
Controller as shown.

Remove the existing
Power Harness and
use the power
harness provided.

Remove existing batteries. Use new
external batteries of 35 AHr or
greater and connect them in series to
provide a 24V system.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884

SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONSOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION

Radio Station

Mag.

Lock

Mag. Lock

Safety ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

Brake

UL

Siren

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sensor

OP EN RIGHT

24V BAT 24 VAC

OP EN LEFT

Safety

Loop

Center

Loop

Obstruction

Sensor

C

harger

Power

Low Battery

Motor Sensor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Overlap Delay

Close Open

Obstruction

Sensor

m

in. MAX

Overlap

Delay

1.5

0

3

Radio StationLoop ConnectorOpen CommandsGuard StationMaster/Slave

GND

Close

Stop

Open

GND

Close

Stop

Open

Gnd

Fire

Gnd

Strike

Gnd

Exit

Gnd

Center

Gnd

Reopen

Gnd

UL

Gnd

+28v

Gnd

Radio

Gnd

+28v

+28v

Mag.

Lock

F

ail

Safe/Secure

MAG. LOCK

N.C.

COM

N.O.

C

harger

Power

Low Battery

Check Motor

Hold Open

Timer

Stop

Close

Open

30

60

Off

1

Radio

Rec.

UL

Sens

Reopen

Loop

Center

Loop

Brake

Siren

J

P3

C

35 C36

Connect Leads from
Solar Panel(s), Polarity 
is not important

Cut the Leads

to the Toroidal

Transformer

+

–

+

+
–

–

Reuse Existing
Battery Fuse Holder

Connect New
Batteries to
Existing Leads
Observing Polarity

Red Wire

Black Wire

+
–

+
–

Connect To Gate

Operator Input Block

24 VDC

Panel

12 VDC

Panels

2

*With a 80 Watt (24VDC) Panel System.

5

8

10

12

14

Number of

Cycles per Day*

January July

For Viking Vehicular Gate Operators

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2

STEP 1

Use a 24V solar panel or two solar panels of 12V
in series with a total capacity of 80 Watts..

STEP 2

Connect the solar panel cables to the power
harness as shown. Make sure you cut the wires
coming from the toroidal transformer.

STEP 3

Replace the existing batteries with a battery pack
of 35AHr or greater.

STEP 4

Refer to the maps provided to get an idea about the
number of cycles the gate will be operated per day.
This figure is for a single gate operator with just:

a) One Radio reiver,
b) One low voltage low current loop detector and
c) One low voltage, low current photo cell

1.

The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days.

2. If more specific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems.
For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON

Check all motor connections to
be fully engaged. Refer to page
18 and 19.

Check the 15 Amp fuse in the
control board

Ensure that the motor
connections are:

a) Properly connected;
b) Tight enough and;
c) Match color code.
Refer to page 13.

Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator is OFF

Check all motor connections to
be fully engaged. Refer to 1, 15
and 19.

Check that the UL command
(photo beam and/or edge
sensor) is not active. Refer to
page 6, 7 and 22.

Ensure that you external acces­sories are working properly.

Check that the stop command
is not active. Refer to page 8
and 25.

Check that the vehicular loop
detectors are working properly.
Refer to page 20, 21 and 22.

Check the 4 Amps fuse in the
control board

Check that all motor cable
connections, junctions and
extensions are properly
connected and color-coded.

Refer to page 13.

Check that the radio command
is not active. Refer to page 23.

Ensure that you power cables are
adequate in voltage and properly
connected. Refer to page 17.

Gate does not run – Power failure

Check the 15 Amp battery fuse.
Refer to page 16.

Check the battery connections
and cables.

Check the voltage of the
battery.

Gate does not run – Obstruction sensor ON and audio alarm is SOUNDING

Ensure that the gate path is
clear of obstructions.

Note: T
use the stop command. Refer
to page 8 and 25.

o stop the audio alarm,

Gate runs, stops and reverse momentarily – Obstruction sensor ON and audio alarm OFF

Ensure that the gate path is
clear of obstructions.

Check for proper functionality
and lubrication of the gate and
hardware (hinges and the like).

Adjust the trim pot of the
obstruction sensor. Refer to
page 26.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884

TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

Gate does not open or close

Check all motor connections to
be fully engaged. Refer to page
13, 18 and 19.

Check that the UL command
(photo beam and/or edge
sensor) is not active. Refer to
page 6, 7 and 22.

Ensure that you external
accessories are working
properly

Check that the stop command
is not active. Refer to page 8
and 25.

Check that the vehicular loop
detectors are working properly.
Refer to page 20, 21 and 22.

Automatic close does not function

Check that the trim pot of the
hold open timer is set to the
proper time delay. Refer to
page 23.

Note: Hold open timer closes
the gate automatically once the
gate reaches the limit open.

The time delay to close is set
by the trim pot.

To turn this system off turn the
trim pot all the way clockwise

Gate opens in the opposite desired direction

Check that the radio command
is not active. Refer to page 23.

Verify your motor cable is
connected to the proper
connector
and 19.

. Refer to page 18

Check that all motor cable
connections, junctions and
extensions are properly
connected and color-coded.

Refer to page 13, 18 and 19.

Gate does not open but after few seconds

Set the overlap delay trim pot
to 0. Refer to page 27.

Note: Overlap trim pot is
normally recommended to use
in overlapping gates. Refer to
page 27.

Gate opens. Closes or stops on its own

Check that your external
devices are working properly

Check that your wires from
your accessories are:

a) Not shorting together
b) Not shorting a power line
c) Not shorting to metal or

earth ground.

Green ‘Charger’ LED not illuminated

Check power supply

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Check that there is A
Check Fuse on EMI board.
Check for proper power selection

(120/220 VAC) on EMI board.
Check power harness plug on

control board.

C power

.

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our continuous commitment to excellence

Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products

that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we

have developed a completely efcient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the

changing demands. These machines offer; full UL325 and UL991 compliance, soft-start

and soft-stop, intelligent obstruction sensors, continuous operation (100% duty cycle)

and extreme power efciency. Innovative features include; adaptive and self-learning

algorithms, redundancy design in both hardware and software to ensure operation and

functionality, protection from lightning, short circuit and power surges, and our exclusive

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line is continually modied and improved based on the latest technology and our

customer’s valuable feedback. The results are products that offer accuracy, efciency,

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We pledge to continue establishing ourself as the leader in high quality, innovative gate

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and convenience with innovative solutions for every security gate need.

VIKING

standard features

and operator specications

UL325 and UL991 Listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) • Convenient manual

release • Standard Auto Open feature • No limit switches necessary • Elegant design,

appealing to any architectural project • Opening up to 110° • Operation speed of

13 to 15 seconds per 90° • 100% duty cycle under very wide temperature range •

400 cycles of operation on backup battery (500 lb. gate and 12' length) • Intelligent

speed control with smooth start and stop, self-adjust system • Modulated speed

regulator prevents exceeding operating speed that may reduce the service life of the

gate operator and/or installation • Intelligent obstruction detection with adjustable

sensitivity • Overlap delay that holds one gate momentarily by an adjustable time

while the other gate is operating (Master/Slave installation with overlap gates) •

Built-in protection against lightning strikes or similar electrical surges • Inherent

overload protection in the regulated power supply for external accessories with

multiple devices of protection

Viking Access Systems
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
631 Wald Irvine, CA 92618

www.vikingaccess.com