Grant's Automation SD series Installation Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
SD series 24V Sliding Gate Operators
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CONTENTS
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST . . . . . . 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MAXIMUM SIZE OF GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GATE OPERATOR FREQUENCY OF USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PREPARING THE GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GUIDE POST CLEARANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AUTOMATIC OPERATOR FITTING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ACCESSORIES THAT CAN BE ADDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAFETY PHOTOCELL 8
DIGITAL KEYPAD AND/OR INTERCOM 9
A GROUND LOOP VEHICLE DETECTOR 9
CABLING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BASIC CABLING GUIDE 10
FULL CABLING GUIDE 10
TYPE AND SIZE OF CABLE 11
HOW IT WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
STEP 1 - INSTALL CABLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TIPS FOR RUNNING LOW VOLTAGE CABLE YOURSELF. 14
STEP 2 - FIT THE OPERATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
POSITION OF THE OPERATOR 13
CHECK HEIGHT OF THE OPERATOR 15
RAISE THE HEIGHT OF THE OPERATOR IF NEEDED 15
FIX THE OPERATOR IN PLACE 16
MANUALLY RELEASE THE OPERATOR 16
STEP 3 - FIT THE RACK TO THE GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
STEP 4 - POWER OPERATOR UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR POWER CONNECTIONS 21
CHECKING THE GATE DIRECTION 22
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE BATTERY 23
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR A PHOTOCELL 24
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR DIGITAL KEYPAD OR PRESS BUTTON 24
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR AN INTERCOM 25
TERMINATING GROUND LOOP VEHICLE DETECTOR 24
TERMINATING A 7-DAY TIMER, DIGITAL KEYPAD OR KEYSWITCH 25
TERMINATING AN INTERCOM 25
STEP 5 - MOTOR SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ACTIVATING REMOTE CONTROLS 26
DEACTIVATING REMOTE CONTROLS 26
SETTING THE GATE OPEN AND CLOSE DISTANCE 26
AUTO-CLOSE DELAY 27
ADJUSTING FORCE SETTING FOR SAFETY REVERSE 27
SOFT START 27
SOFT STOP 27
MOTOR SPEED 27
PEDESTRIAN GATE OPENING 28
INSTALLING THE SOLAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS A POWER CUT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Power Supply SD-240, SD-LVC, SD-LVH: 240VAC 50Hz
Power Supply SD-SOL: Solar Panel
Electronic Controller: Micro-controller based
Gate Obstruction Detection: Over Current
Safety Barrier: Photocell
Operating distance of remote controls 50m or more
Remote control buttons: Open, Stop, Close, Ped open
Open and close limit type: Encoder and Magnetic SW
Auto-close time: 0 to 99 seconds
MECHANICAL
Max. gate weight: 800kg
Gate Operating Speed: 22cm/second
Packing Size: 40 x 30 x 18.5cm
Noise: less than 65db
IP Rating: IP57
Working Temperature: -15
O
C to 55OC
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MAXIMUM SIZE OF GATE FOR THE SD-240, SD-LVH AND SD-SOL OPERATORS
FOR SD-LVC REDUCE THIS BY 40%
to 20m Wide
2m High
to 6m Wide
1.8m High
300mm rise
For Aluminium Gates with vertical bars or Chain Link Gates:
to 10m Wide
2m High
to 6m Wide
1.8m High
200mm rise
For Galvanised Steel Gates with vertical bars, Aluminium Gates with Slats
or 16mm thick pine palings:
to 6m Wide
2m High
4m Wide
1.8m High
100mm rise
For Heavy Galvanised Steel Gates or Gates with Hardwood Cladding:
to 3m Wide
1.8m High
500mm rise
to 3m Wide
1.8m High
400mm rise
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GATE OPERATOR FREQUENCY OF USE
This Gate Operator is rated for RESIDENTIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE
ONLY, which is a maximum of Five Households or Ten Carpark spaces for a
commercial building. Any more than this and the life span of the operator can
be reduced.
The warrantee does not cover wear and tear due to average use of more
than 60 operations per day.
If higher frequency of use is required consider using an industrial sliding gate
operator rated for continuous use. Gates that have a lot of users are more likely
to be struck by a vehicle so need to be a robust industrial grade operator.
Battery Back Up System
If a Battery Back Up is used the 24V 7Ah battery takes over if the mains power
fails. It will provide up to 200 operations over a couple of days or last a week
or so if not used.
Battery Conditioning During Normal Use
During normal use when the motor starts up it draws power from the battery,
which keeps it conditioned for reliable operation as batteries need to be used
regularly for them to work properly.
Low Voltage Power Cable
The Battery Conditioning arrangment also allows the power transformer to be
away from the gate and Low Voltage Power Cable only run to the gate. This is
because any current that is too high for the low voltage cable is taken up by the
battery. This means that the operator must have a battery connected before
it will work properly with Low Voltage cabling.
Solar Powered
Run from the Battery during normal use, which is charged from a solar panel.
The 14Ah battery supplied will run for up to 12 to 24 operations per day depending on the weight of the gate for 10 cloudy days in a row. A 20Watt Solar panel
will charge the battery from flat in two days of full sun. If you are in an area that
doesn’t get a lot of sun you may need to add extra solar panels and batteries,
which are available as extra’s.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
CONSIDERING THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
When Installing an Automatic Gate that will be entered from a public road
way, make sure the Gate is placed far enough from the road to prevent trafc
congestion.
The Gate must be installed in a location that provides adequate clearance
between it and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce risk of
entrapment.
Install the Gate Operator on the inside of the property and fence line. DO NOT
install an opener on the outside of the gate where the public has access to it.
The Gate and Gate Operator must comply with any applicable local council
regulations.
CONSIDERING THE USERS:
If using the Auto-close feature it is highly recommended that a Point to Point
Photo Electric Safety Beam (Photocell) is installed to prevent the gate closing
on any vehicle using the gate.
It is also recommended that a seperate small side gate is used for pedestrians
particularly if there will be children, disabled or elderly people using the gate.
If push buttons, key switches or Digital Keypads are installed, they should be
within sight of the gate but not placed so the user will be tempted to reach
through the gate to activate the gate operator.
USER AWARENESS:
It is important to make sure everyone that will be using the gate is aware of the
following dangers associated with automatic Gates: do not contact any part of
the gate or walk in the path of the gate while it is moving. Never let children
play with the gate controls. Do not attempt to “beat the gate” while it is closing.
This is extremely dangerous.
In the event you sell the property, make sure the new owners have a copy of
these instructions. If you lose the instructions they can be downloaded from:
www.grantsautomation.com.au.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED
YOU MAY ALSO NEED THESE ITEMS BEFORE INSTALLATION
For Battery Powered Systems and systems with accessories added Low
Voltage Cable is required between the Transformer and the Gate operator
see “Cabling Requirements” for more information.
You may also need conduit, which is available from Electrical trade
suppliers and hardware stores.
For Mains Powered Systems you will need a mains power point mounted on a
free standing post in front of the gate next to the automatic operator. Check with
local regulations before installing a mains voltage power point yourself, you may
need a registered electrician to do this for you.
THE TOOLS YOU’LL NEED INCLUDE:
A basic set of hand tools will be needed including: side cutters, pliers, wire
strippers, a range of phillips head screw drivers, a small flat head screw driver
for terminal block screws and a socket set.
You’ll also need a tape measure, marking pen, an elecric drill with hammer
action and variable speed control, a 10mm hammer drill bit and socket bit for
10mm or 3/8” tek screws. An angle grinder is also handy although a hacksaw
will do if you don’t have one.
If you intend on doing you own low voltage cabling a pair of conduit cutters
are handy although a hacksaw can also be used. If you wish to run cabling
across the driveway you will need either a 230mm angle grinder with masonary
grinding disc or a hand held concrete cutter. You can hire these if necessary.
If you’ll be running cabling across a lawn or garden you’ll need a spade and
mattock for digging a low trench. If it’s a long run then a small trench digger can
be hired to do the job.
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Make sure that the gate has been properly installed, is straight and slides freely
throughout its entire length without any grabbing from the guides or track any
where along the gate. The GATE TRACK MUST BE IN A STRAIGHT LINE
any sudden dips or rises may prevent the gate operator from working properly.
Repair or replace all worn or damaged gate hardware prior to installation. Gate
posts less than 150mm wide should be made from steel not timber. Replace
posts where necessary. A freely moving gate will require less force to operate
and will enhance the performance of the operator and give a long working life.
The operator should be well drained and not be submersed in water or have
water running past it in heavy rain.
Keeper to be
aligned to the
gate correctly
Guide must
move easily for
entire length of
gate.
Gate Operator on a
level concrete pad
Gate Track must be Straight,
gate should NOT run or catch
on the track.
Power Point (if
used) on free
standing post in
front of the gate
Gate must be Straight
not twisted or bowed.
GUIDE POST CLEARANCE
Gate
Front
Fence or
Wall
Rear
Guide Post
if used
60mm
If using a guide post behind a gate
allow at least 60mm clearance for
the Rack. If the guide is fitted to the
front Fence or Wall the clearence
has no effect so long as the Gate
does not contact it at all.
Open
Hard Stop
required
to set gate
open limit
PREPARING THE GATE
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The Gate Operator requires a level concrete pad to mount on. Even if the driveway is sloping the
concrete pad for the Operator MUST BE LEVEL!. The concrete pad should be no less than 100mm
thick and after concrete is poured must be given a week or so to harden before the operator is
installed.
If the Gate Operator power is to be hard wired it’s a good idea to place a piece of conduit into the
concrete pad, during installation, for the power cabling later on.
AUTOMATIC OPERATOR FITTING REQUIREMENTS
DRIVEWAY
Gate
Operator
FRONT FENCE/WALL
CONCRETE FOOTING AND PAD
Concrete
Pad
400mm
Concrete Pad
400mm
GATE
Guide
Post if used
Conduit for Power Cable to
come out of concrete pad here
if Power is Hardwired.
250mm
200mm
Extra Gate Length
for Automatic
Operator
300mm
PLAN VIEW
LAWN OR GARDEN
DRIVEWAY
Extra Gate
Length for
Automatic
Operator
need only be the
bottom rail
Concrete Pad must be level
even if gate track isn’t
GATE
Gate track and footing must
be straight but can be on a
gentle slope
FRONT VIEW
DRIVEWAY
LAWN OR GARDEN
Concrete Pad must be well
drained and not ever be sitting
in water even after heavy rain
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SAFETY PHOTOCELL
Photocells are a safety device that prevent the gate from closing on a vehicle.
They are highly recommended if using the Auto-close feature, as the gate
may close at any time.
A Photocell consists of an Invisible Low Power Infrared point to point Beam
Transmitted from one side of a gate to the other. REFLECTOR BEAMS are
NOT recommended for outdoors.
A Photocell prevents a Gate from Closing on a car
If the Photocell’s beam is interrupted by a vehicle, the gate won’t close.
ACCESSORIES THAT CAN BE ADDED
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