FAAC VS-GSLG-111 User Manual
VS-GSLG
Slide Gate Operator
Installation Guide
Operator models contained in this manual
conform to UL325 standard for use in
Class I, II, III, and IV applications
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123
(760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340
www.linearcorp.com
Table of Contents
Pre-installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before You Begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Always Check the Gate’s Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Gate Operator Classifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Regulatory Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wiring Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DC Control and Accessory Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting Pad Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gate Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mounting Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operator Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Vent Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Gate Bracket and Chain Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Chain Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Controller Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Manual Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Open and Close Limit Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Speeds using LSO-2 & LSC-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Torque Limiter Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Controller Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Indicator Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Terminal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operator Accessory Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basic Controller Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Programming Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Entering Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Exiting Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Programming Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Left or Right Hand Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Dual Gate Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Close Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maximum Open Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maximum Close Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Advanced Controller Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Entering Advanced Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maximum Run Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Single Button Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Stagger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stagger Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Auxiliary Relay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Reverse Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Brake Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Constant Pressure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Shadow Loop Open Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Reset Cycle Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance Alert Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mid-travel Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Anti-tailgate Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Radio Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Radio Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Radio Transmitter Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Motor Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Reset Controller to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Loop Layout Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Edge Layout Illustration #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Edge Layout Illustration #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Photoeye Installation Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Picket Gate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Track Gate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Dual Gate Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Optional In-Cabinet Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Gate Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Open Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Single Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Fire Department Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Open Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Open Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Close Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Reverse Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Open Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Reverse Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Shadow/Reset Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Operation Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Power-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Idle Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Last Gate Position/Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pre-start Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Reverse Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Run Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Entrapment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
COMM LINK Connection Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Maximum Run Time Exceeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Operator fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Motor operates, but gate does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Motor sounds like it is working harder than normal . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Limit switch getting out of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Gate stopping part way open or closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Gate staying open with automatic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Model VS-GSLG Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Controller Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6-Month Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Variable Speed Drive Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Programming the Hitachi Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Gate Operator Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
WARNING
ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS
SHOULD WORK ON
LINEAR SLIDE GATE
OPERATORS
WARNING
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.
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Pre-installation Information
Before You Begin...
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
you fi nd damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can check your
accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your
convenience. Claims for shortages will be honored for only
30 days from the date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to
ensure all requirements for proper installation are present. Verify
that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator.
If you have any questions about the requirements for proper
installation of this gate operator contact technical support at
800-421-1587.
Always Check the Gate’s Action
It’s very important before installing the gate operator to
make sure the gate slides is free and level throughout
the entire opening distance. If the gate does not seem to
operate properly, it may affect the operator performance
or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate should
also be designed so that airfl ow is ample to prevent
wind resistance and drag.
Gate Operator Classifi cations
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifi cations, depending on their design and usage. Install
this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for
the construction and usage class as defi ned below:
• Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
associated with these dwellings.
• Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or
building such as a multi-family housing unit of fi ve or more single family
units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
• Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or
building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not
intended to service the general public.
• Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices
The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
devices have been approved for use with this slide gate
operator as part of a UL325 compliant installation:
• Contact Edges
Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
• Photoeyes
MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)
MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)
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Safety Information and Warnings
THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION
This type of warning note is used to
indicate the possibility of damage to the
gate or gate operator.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to
indicate possible mechanical hazards that
may cause serious injuries or death.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to indicate
possible electrical shock hazards that may
cause serious injuries or death.
Regulatory Warnings
Read the following before beginning to install this slide gate
operator:
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
TO PERSONS, REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the
packet of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable,
or you do not have the safety instructions, please call Linear at
1-800-421-1587 to request additional copies.
3. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
4. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located near the
operator so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
5. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A
minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each
side of the gate where easily visible.
6. Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the
gate.
7. Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the
side of the gate operator.
8. Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too
high. It should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely
triggering the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to
operate. DO NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
9. You must install all required safety equipment.
10. UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
11. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be 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 into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path
of travel of the vehicular gate.
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Wiring Specifi cations
Refer to the following steps for details on power and
accessory wiring for the operator.
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!
AC Power Wiring
1. Find the listing on this page corresponding to the model, voltage and
horsepower rating of your operator.
2. The distance shown in the table is measured in feet from the
operator to the power source. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DISTANCE. These calculations have been based on standard 115 V
and 230 V supplies with a 10% drop allowable. If your supply is under
the standard rating, the runs listed may be longer than what your
application will handle, and you should not run wire too near the
maximum distance for the gauge of wire you are using.
3. When large-gauge wire is used, a separate junction box (not
supplied) may be needed for the operator power connection.
4. Wire length calculations are based on the National Electrical Code,
Article 430 and have been carefully determined based on motor
inrush, brake solenoids, and operator requirements.
5. Connect power in accordance with local codes. The green ground
wire must be properly connected.
6. Wire insulation must be suitable to the application.
7. Electrical outlets are supplied in all 115 VAC models for convenience
with occasional use or low power consumption devices only. If
you choose to run dedicated equipment from these devices, it will
decrease the distance for maximum length and the charts will no
longer be accurate.
DC Control and Accessory Wiring
1. All control devices are now 24 VDC, which can be run up to 2000
feet with 14 AWG wire.
2. Control wiring must be run in a separate conduit from power wiring.
Running them together may cause interference and faulty signals in
some accessories.
3. A three-wire shielded conductor cable is required to connect two
operators together for dual operation. You must use Belden 8760
Twisted Pair Shielded Cable (or equivalent) only – P/N 2500-1982,
per foot). See Page 24 for details of this connection. Note: The shield
wire should be connected in both the operators.
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MODEL VS-GSLG SINGLE PHASE POWER WIRING
VOLTS & HP
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
115 VOLTS
3/4-HP
115 VOLTS
1-HP
208 VOLTS
1/2-HP
208 VOLTS
3/4-HP
208 VOLTS
1-HP
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
230 VOLTS
3/4-HP
230 VOLTS
1-HP
MODEL VS-GSLG THREE PHASE POWER WIRING
VOLTS & HP
208 VOLTS
1/2-HP
208 VOLTS
3/4-HP
208 VOLTS
1-HP
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
230 VOLTS
3/4-HP
230 VOLTS
1-HP
460 VOLTS
1/2-HP
460 VOLTS
3/4-HP
460 VOLTS
1-HP
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MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
SINGLE DUAL
222 111 12
354 177 10
566 283 8
900 450 6
1430 715 4
178 89 12
282 141 10
450 255 8
716 358 6
1140 570 4
160 80 12
254 127 10
406 203 8
646 323 6
1026 513 4
760 380 12
1200 600 10
1924 962 8
3060 1830 6
4864 2432 4
604 302 12
958 478 10
1526 763 8
2424 1212 6
3856 1928 4
544 272 12
864 432 10
1374 686 8
2184 1092 6
3476 1738 4
894 447 12
1422 711 10
2264 1132 8
3600 1800 6
5724 2862 4
710 355 12
1128 564 10
1796 898 8
2852 1426 6
4538 2269 4
640 320 12
1016 508 10
1616 808 8
2570 1285 6
4090 2045 4
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
SINGLE DUAL
1142 571 12
1816 908 10
2890 1445 8
920 460 12
1464 732 10
2330 1165 8
714 357 12
1136 568 10
1804 902 8
1344 672 12
2137 1069 10
3400 1700 8
1084 542 12
1723 862 10
2741 1371 8
840 420 12
1336 668 10
2124 1062 8
3841 1921 12
6106 3053 10
9712 4856 8
3279 1640 12
5212 2606 10
8291 4146 8
2689 1345 12
4274 2437 10
6798 3399 8
WIRE GAUGE
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Mounting Pad Installation
The gate operator mounts bolted to posts secured in
concrete footings. The posts support the operator and
prevent it from moving during operation. For optional pad
mounting instructions, see Linear drawing #2700-360.
Gate Preparation
Before installing, make sure the gate rolls or slides freely,
and that all exposed rollers are properly covered. The gate
must be covered with fabric with openings no larger than
2-1/4” in size, to a minimum height of 72” above ground
level. On picket-style gates, if pickets are spaced less than
2-1/4” apart, mesh is optional.
Mounting Specifi cations
Use two 3 - 3-1/2” OD galvanized posts and secure with
concrete footings as shown, length to be determined by
local codes, frost line depth and soil conditions.
Attach the operator with the U-bolts, side plates and
hardware provided. Four 3/16” side plates go on the outside
top and bottom, two 1/2” side plates go on the inside top,
and two 3/16” side plates go on the inside bottom (see the
illustration at right).
To assemble the drive chain and gate brackets, refer to
Page 4. Make sure that the chain sag does not exceed
recommended sizes and that the chain does not come into
contact with the moving parts of the gate or ground.
WARNING
The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be 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 into contact with the vehicular gate during the
entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
WARNING
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.
Figure 1. Side
Plate Installation
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Figure 2. Post Mounting Specifi cations
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Operator Preparation
Vent Plug Installation
In order to keep gear oil from spilling out during shipping,
gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid
plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory.
For operators with a solid plug, replace the solid plug with
the vent plug provided (see Figure 3).
With the vent plug installed, remove the vent plug’s breather
pin to allow the gear box to vent (see Figure 3).
Gate Bracket and Chain Assembly
✓ NOTE: The item numbers shown in these illustrations
are for reference only. For the actual part numbers, refer
to the parts lists in the rear of this manual.
Assemble a gate bracket (1) to the front edge of the gate,
using two U-bolts (2), and mounting hardware (3). Before
tightening down completely, be sure the bracket is parallel
to the gate. Tighten the U-bolt hardware the rest of the way,
then screw the square head bolts (4) into the threaded
holes in the gate plate until they bottom out against the gate.
These will help keep the bracket from twisting on the pipe.
Additional mounting holes have been provided in the gate
bracket for installer convenience.
Slide a threaded chain pin (5) through the bracket as shown,
with spring (6), fl at washer (10), and two hex nuts (7). Attach
one end of the drive chain (8) to the chain pin using master
link (9) and begin unrolling the chain toward the operator.
Remove the rain cover from the back of the slide gate
operator. Carefully thread the drive chain under the fi rst
idler, over the drive sprocket, and then under the last idler.
Make sure you feed most of the chain through the idlers and
sprocket before attaching the chain to the back end of the
gate.
Assemble the other gate bracket on the rear edge of the
gate, using the same process as the front gate bracket.
Once this is done, take the other chain pin, spring and jam
nuts and assemble with the end of drive chain and the other
master link.
At this point you should be able to adjust the chain tension
by tightening the jam nuts on each end. Approximately
1/4” to 3/8” of slack per foot of drive chain is acceptable.
Make sure the chain does not drag on the ground, across
the gate rollers or the idler frame of the operator.
GEAR
REDUCER
REMOVE THE
SOLID PLUG
WITH AN ALLEN
WRENCH
INSTALL THE VENT PLUG
(IF NOT ALREADY INSTALLED)
REMOVE THE
BREATHER PIN
Figure 3. Vent Plug Installation
2
4
GATE PIPE SHOWN
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Figure 4. Mounting Gate Bracket to Gate
9
5
6
7
10
Figure 5. Chain Pin and Chain Assembly
1
3
8
Chain Supports
When necessary, due to the length of the gate and chain,
chain supports should be added to the gate at equally
spaced distances to allow the chain to sag as little as
possible. A bolt located one inch below the chain line should
be adequate.
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DRIVE SPROCKET
IDLER WHEEL
CHAIN
PATH
NOTE: IDLER CONFIGURATION
MAY APPEAR DIFFERENT DEPENDING
ON THE SLIDE OPERATOR MODEL
IDLER WHEEL
CHAIN
PATH
DRIVE
SPROCKET
IDLER
WHEEL
Figure 6. Chain Path
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Operator Setup
Controller Access
The Controller is protected by a plastic dust cover. To
remove the dust cover, loosen the cover’s wing-screw and
lift the cover off (see Figure 7).
Manual Disconnect
The manual disconnect shifter lever and the locking lever is
illustrated in Figure 8. They can be found at the center and
to the left inside the operator cabinet. (The handle of each
has been fi nished in easy to spot red fi rm-grip coating.)
To disconnect the unit for manual operation, grasp the
handle of the spring-loaded shifter lever and pull it directly
toward you until the spring-loaded locking lever snaps into
place behind it. This action disengages the pinned shifter
block from the drive mechanism and holds the block in the
disengaged position.
To re-engage the operator, move the locking lever to the
right, releasing the spring-loaded shifter lever to snap back
into the engaged position.
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND
MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES
AC Power Connection
All Linear gate operators are supplied with a power
disconnect switch to turn on and off the power available
to the operator. Following wiring specifi cations on Page 2,
incoming power should be brought into the operator and
connected to the labeled pigtails from the disconnect box.
A wiring connections print can also be found on the label
inside the cover of the operator.
Proper thermal protection is supplied with the operator. The
motor contains a thermal overload protector to guard from
overheating the motor due to overload or high-frequency
operation. This overload protector will reset automatically
after the motor cools down.
LOOSEN KNOB
TO REMOVE
CONTROLLER
COVER
Figure 7. Controller Access
MANUAL DISCONNECT
SHIFTER LEVER
PULL TO DISENGAGE
LOCKING LEVER
PUSH TO RIGHT TO
RE-ENGAGE OPERATOR
TO MANUALLY MOVE THE GATE,
PULL SHIFTER LEVER TO
DISENGAGE THE DRIVE TRAIN
GATE LIMIT SETTINGS WILL
NOT BE AFFECTED WHEN
GATE IS MANUALLY MOVED
Figure 8. Manual Disconnect Lever
PULL
PUSH
Earth Ground
Install a ground rod and connect it to the operator’s frame
in every gate operator installation. A good earth ground
is necessary to allow the Controller’s built-in surge and
lightning protection circuitry to work effectively. The physical
bolting of the operator to the mounting posts is not suffi cient
for a good earth ground.
✓ NOTE: Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid
copper 12 AWG wire between the ground rod and the operator.
1. Install an 8-foot long copper ground rod next to the operator mounting
pad within three feet of the operator.
2. Use a clamp to connect a solid copper 12 AWG ground wire to the
ground rod.
3. Route the ground wire to the operator.
4. Connect the ground wire to the operator’s frame.
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110 VOLT
OPERATOR
POWER
DISCONNECT
BOX
220 VOLT
OPERATOR
POWER
DISCONNECT
BOX
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
HOT
NEUTRAL
GROUND
HOT
HOT
GROUND
Figure 9. Power Disconnect Box Wiring
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Operator Setup (cont.)
Open and Close Limit Adjustment
The limit nuts are not preset at the factory and must be adjusted
for the gate in each installation. The limit switches are activated
by two threaded nylon rotary limit nuts which are attached to
a threaded limit shaft driven by a chain and sprockets from
the main drive shaft. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FILLER
BEFORE ADJUSTING THE LIMIT NUTS.
The Controller is factory setup for right-hand installations.
The OPEN limit switches are the ones closer to the front
of the operator. In left-hand installations, the CLOSE limit
switches are the ones closer to the front of the operator (see
Figures 10 & 11).
CAUTION
If the operator is installed in a left-hand installation. Set the
Controller to left-hand operation BEFORE running the operator
for the fi ne setting of the limit cams. Failure to do so will result
in over-shooting the limit switches, and may cause damage to
the operator and/or gate. Refer to programming on Page 12.
Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment
Before running the operator, set the limit nuts as follows:
1. With the gate connected to the gate operator in a mid-travel position,
turn the power disconnect switch OFF.
2. To adjust the limit nuts, press down on the detent plate and rotate the
limit nut along the threaded shaft (see Figure 12).
3. Adjust the OPEN limit nut until it is about 1/2” from activating the
LSO-2 OPEN limit switch.
4. Adjust the CLOSE limit nut until it is about 1/2” from activating the
LSC-2 CLOSE limit switch.
Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment
After fi nishing the rough limit nut adjustments, run the
operator to set the fi ne limit adjustment.
1. Turn the power disconnect switch ON.
2. Stand clear of any moving parts and press the OPEN button.
3. After the gate opens, press the CLOSE button.
4. Observe the gate in both directions as it runs through each complete
cycle. Adjust the open or close limit nuts again if necessary. Fine
levels of adjustment can be made by adjusting a few teeth on the
nut at a time. If the gate stops during travel, you may need to adjust
the Open or Close Current Setting or the Maximum Run Timer (see
Pages 13-14).
RIGHT-HAND
INSTALLATION
CLOSE LIMIT NUT
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-1)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-2)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-1)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-2)
LSC-1 & LSO-1
CONTROL GATE
FULL OPEN AND CLOSE
OPEN LIMIT NUT
FRONT OF
OPERATOR
LIMIT
SHAFT
LSC-2 & LSO-2
CONTROL MOTOR
SPEED RAMP UP & DOWN
Figure 10. Limit Box Assembly (Right-hand Installation)
LEFT-HAND
INSTALLATION
OPEN LIMIT NUT
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-1)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-2)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-1)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-2)
LSO-1 & LSC-1
CONTROL GATE
FULL OPEN AND CLOSE
CLOSE LIMIT NUT
FRONT OF
OPERATOR
LIMIT
SHAFT
LSO-2 & LSC-2
CONTROL MOTOR
SPEED RAMP UP & DOWN
Figure 11. Limit Box Assembly (Left-hand Installation)
PRESS DETENT
PLATE DOWN
Setting Speeds using LSO-2 & LSC-2
Limit switches LSO-2 and LSC-2 control when the operator
accelerates to maximum speed and decelerates to
minimum speed. It is recommended that LSO-2 and LSC-2
are adjusted fi rst so the gate slows to near stop before
hitting LSO-1 or LSC-1 as these will apply the brake upon
activation.
Adjust LSO-2 and LSC-2 by slightly loosening the two
screws which hold them in place and sliding toward or away
from the center of the limit box. Care must be taken not to
adjust too close to the center as the limit nut may travel past
the switch and start accelerating at the end of the cycle.
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ROTATE
LIMIT NUT
Figure 12. Setting the Limits
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Operator Setup (Cont.)
Torque Limiter Adjustment
Before adjusting the torque limiter, make sure the gate
is in good working condition. With the gate disconnected
from the gate arm, one person should be able to move the
gate by hand. Be certain the gate moves freely and without
binding throughout its travel.
Torque limiters are set light at the factory. They must be
adjusted during installation, preferably after limit cams have
been manually set. With the gate arm and gate attached,
adjust the torque limiter tight enough to keep it from slipping
during normal operation. The inherent entrapment protection
(current sensing) feature must activate prior to any slipping
of the torque limiter.
✓ NOTE: The open and close current sensing may need to be
adjusted before performing the following two steps. See Page 13.
To adjust the torque limiter in a Model VS-GSLG:
1. Loosen the set screw on the adjustment nut.
2. Cycle the gate open and closed while observing the torque limiter
action. TURN THE OPERATOR POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH
OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
To increase the torque, turn the adjustment nut clockwise one fl at, or
1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
To reduce the torque, turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise one
fl at, or 1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
3. When fi nished, tighten the set screw to lock the adjustment nut in
place.
MORE
TIGHTEN SET SCREW
DURING TESTING
AND WHEN FINISHED !!!
Figure 13. Torque Limiter Adjustment
LESS
LOOSEN SET SCREW ON
THE ADJUSTMENT NUT
ADJUSTMENT NUT
TO INCREASE TORQUE
TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
CLOCKWISE ONE FLAT
THEN RE-TEST
TO DECREASE TORQUE
TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
ONE FLAT THEN RE-TEST
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Controller Features
WHIP
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
DISPLAY
PROGRAMMING
INPUT
POWER
TERMINALS
ACCESSORY
TERMINALS
RESET
BUTTON
TERMINALS
PRIMARY/
SECONDARY
COMM LINK
TERMINALS
SINGLE
INPUT
TERMINALS
BUTTONS
POWER
POWER
INDICATORS
OPERATION
BUTTONS
OPERATION AND
PROGRAMMING
INDICATORS
SOLAR
PANEL
TERMINALS
MOTOR
BOARD
COVER
BATTERY
TERMINALS
PLUG-IN
LOOP
DETECTOR
CONNECTORS
FIRE DEPT
INPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN INPUT
TERMINALS
3-BUTTON
STATION
TERMINALS
OPEN AND CLOSE
OBSTRUCTION
INPUT TERMINALS
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REVERSE
INPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET
REVERSE LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
LIMIT SWITCH
INPUT TERMINALS
Figure 14. Controller Features
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AUXILIARY
RELAY
TERMINALS
ALARM
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
AC MOTOR
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Indicator Descriptions
INDICATOR DEFINITION
OPERATION PROGRAMMING
24 VOLT INPUT
POWER
24 VOLT DC
ACCY POWER
LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER IS PRESENT
LOW VOLTAGE DC POWER IS PRESENT
INDICATION WHEN LIT
DURING NORMAL OPERATION
INDICATION WHEN LIT
DURING PROGRAMMING
OPEN SIGNAL PRESENT FROM THE INTERNAL
OPEN
RECEIVER OR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
CONNECTED TO THE OPEN INPUT TERMINAL
CLOSE
STOP
CLOSE SIGNAL IS PRESENT FROM A DEVICE
CONNECTED TO THE CLOSE INPUT TERMINAL
STOP INPUT TERMINAL IS OPEN AND
NOT CONNECTED TO COMMON
PROGRAM CONTROLLER IS IN PROGRAMMING MODE
REVERSE DELAY SET SIGNAL FROM REVERSING DEVICE IS PRESENT SET REVERSE DELAY TIME
LOCKOUT ALARM SET
RADIO LEARN
OPEN CURRENT SET
CONTROLS AND OPERATOR ARE LOCKED OUT
BECAUSE OF EXISTING TROUBLE CONDITION
BUILT-IN RECEIVER IS DETECTING A RADIO
SIGNAL FROM A REMOTE CONTROL
MOTOR CURRENT HAS EXCEEDED THE
OPEN CURRENT SETTING WHILE OPENING
SET RUN ALARM AND PRE-START ALARM
TRANSMITTERS CAN BE ENTERED INTO
MEMORY (UP TO 40 TRANSMITTERS)
SET MAXIMUM OPEN CURRENT
OPEN OBSTRUCTION TERMINAL CONNECTED
OPEN OBSTR MGT 2 SET
TO COMMON BY BEAM OR SAFETY EDGE, OR
SET MGT #2 FUNCTION
SIGNAL FROM MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER
OPEN RELAY LH/RH SET OPEN RELAY IS ACTIVATED SET LEFT-HAND RIGHT-HAND OPERATION
OPEN LIMIT BRAKE DELAY OPEN LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED
CLOSE CURRENT SET
MOTOR CURRENT HAS EXCEEDED THE
CLOSE CURRENT SETTING WHILE CLOSING
SET MAXIMUM CLOSE CURRENT
CLOSE OBSTRUCTION TERMINAL CONNECTED
CLOSE OBSTR MGT 1 SET
TO COMMON BY BEAM OR SAFETY EDGE, OR
SET MGT #1 FUNCTION
SIGNAL FROM MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER
CLOSE RELAY AUTO CLOSE SET CLOSE RELAY IS ACTIVATED SET AUTO-CLOSE TIME
CLOSE LIMIT AC DC SET CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED SET MOTOR TYPE
SINGLE SET
SINGLE TERMINAL CONNECTED TO COMMON
BY AN EXTERNAL PUSHBUTTON OR RADIO
SET SINGLE BUTTON INPUT FUNCTION
MAX RUN SET MAXIMUM RUN TIMER HAS BEEN EXCEEDED SET MAXIMUM RUN TIME
COMM LINK SET
DUAL OPERATOR CONNECTION DETECTED,
BLINKS IF CONNECTION HAS FAILED
MAINT ALERT SET MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED ON OPERATOR SET MAINTENANCE ALERT CYCLE COUNT
LEFT OR RIGHT
"RL"
HAND OPERATION
SINGLE OR
"PM"
DUAL GATE
AUTO CLOSE
"AC"
TIMER
RUN ALARM
"RP"
PRE-START ALARM
MAXIMUM OPEN
"OC"
CURRENT
MAXIMUM CLOSE
"CC"
CURRENT
ADVANCED
"AD"
PROGRAMMING
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APEX FUNCTION DISPLAY INDICATIONS
"RT"
"SB"
"SM"
"ST"
"AR"
"RD"
"BD"
MAXIMUM
RUN TIMER
SINGLE BUTTON
INPUT SETUP
STAGGER
MODE
STAGGER
TIME
AUXILIARY
RELAY MODE
REVERSE
DELAY TIME
BRAKE
DELAY TIME
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CONSTANT
"CP"
PRESSURE MODE
SHADOW LOOP
"SP"
OPEN INHIBIT
RESET CYCLE
"CT"
COUNT
MAINTENANCE ALERT
"MA"
TRIGGER
MID-TRAVEL
"MT"
STOP POSITION
ANTI-TAILGATE
"AT"
ENABLE
RADIO
"RA"
ENABLE
"TL"
"TD"
"ML"
"MD"
"MO"
"CL"
LEARN
TRANSMITTERS
DELETE
TRANSMITTERS
LEARN MGT
TRANSMITTERS
ERASE MGT
TRANSMITTERS
MOTOR TYPE
SELECTION
RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULTS
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