The following instructions are intended to assist the user in replacing the Smart DC Controller (SDC) in HySecurity
electromechanical gate operators. Please read all assembly instructions before installing the kit.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Phillips head screwdriver Needle nose pliers
Always ensure operator rmware is updated to
latest available version. The latest available version
is at www.hysecurity.com/contact-us/technical-
support/operator-software/ or by naviagting the
HySecurity website by clicking:
TechSupport Resources Operator Software
Current Operator Software Versions
UL 325 - 2018 requires that gate operators monitor
external entrapment protection sensors. Affects
all HySecurity gate operators manufactured
beginning in 2016.
CAUTION
Remember the operator may have unique user
& installer menu settings on the existing board.
Prior to replacing the SDC board, compare
the programmed settings that appear in the
existing board’s display to the default settings
shown in the "Smart DC Controller Worksheet"
on page 2 and note any changes. If you have
a bi-parting gate system, be sure the software
version in both operators is identical.
COPY USER & INSTALLER MENU SETTINGS
Examples of the settings that need to be
reprogrammed when you replace an SDC board
include: Build Year, Operator Type, Usage Class,
Gate Handing and Learn Limits. Other settings
may include Gate Weight, Close Timer, and
accessory congurations. The operator can be
reprogrammed on site by entering the User or
Installer Menu via the Menu buttons or using
S.T.A.R.T. software and a laptop PC to save/load
existing settings. If you need more information,
see "Technical Support" on page 1.
Create a backup copy of the gate operator
congurations, using one of two methods:
z Use a PC laptop and S.T.A.R.T. with a USB cable
(Type A to Type B).
z Use the "Smart DC Controller Worksheet" on
page 2. Go through each menu item and
write the number that appears in the display
into the chart’s column titled, “Display Setting.”
TWO METHODS TO RECORD USER &
INSTALLER MENU SETTINGS
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support, call your installer or
authorized HySecurity distributor. Obtain the serial
number of your operator before calling. For the
name of a distributor near you, contact HySecurity
at 800-321-9947.
For more information regarding how HySecurity
is handling monitoring of external entrapment
protection sensors, go online to:
*NOTE: The items shown in the user & installer menu charts may or may not appear on
your operator’s display. The menu items that appear are dependent on the operator type
Installer Menu Item* Default Setting Display Setting
OT _ Select Operator Type0
MN _ Model Number0
LL _ Learn Limits0
UC _ Usage Class0
SH _ Gate Handing0
WT _ Gate Weight (lbs)0
LN _ Gate Length (Feet)0
OS _ Open Speed5
CS _ Close Speed5
FD _ Load Factory Defaults 0
DG _ Dual Gate0
SG _ Sequenced Gate0
CH _ Charger Type0
FO _ Fire Dept. Open0
Smart DC Controller Worksheet
(write it down here)
(write it down here)
Notes:
SE _ IES Sensitivity2
SS _ Inherent sensor Stop0
LC _ Leaf Delay Close0.0 Secs
LO_ Leaf Delay Open 0.0 Secs
RT _ Maximum Run Timer 30 Secs
PO _ Partial Open distance0
EC _ Eye Close Logic 0
EO _ Eye Open Logic0
GR _ Gate Edge Logic0
SR _ IES Sensor Logic1
PC _ Photo Eye Contact NC 0
GC _ Gate Edge Output NC0
DT _ Disable Free Exit0
OR _ Outside Obstr Loop1
IR _ Inside Obstr Loop1
HD _ Center Loop Hold1
DL _ Detector Logic1
CR _ RLD Reverse Open0
CB _ RLD Disables ELD0
CP _ Counts PBO0
EB _ ELD Back off - Detector 0
R1 _ Relay 1 Logic - disabled 0
R2 _ Relay 2 Logic - Close Limit 1
TL _ Gate Open alert2
LT _ Loitering alert3
SA _ STC Address0
ELD _ Exit Loop Set0
ILD _ Inside Obstr. Loop Set 0
OLD _ Outside Obstr. Loop Set 0
CLD _ Center Loop Set0
Installer Menu Item* Default Setting Display Setting
(write it down here)
Notes:
Page 2
SMART DC CONTROLLER WORKSHEET
Table 1. User Menu
User Menu Item*
Default
Setting
CT _ Close Timer0
HC _ Hold to Close0
HO _ Hold to Open0
AP _ AC Loss function0
RO_ Radio Open/Close0
BF _ Warn Before Operate2
FA _ Forced Open Alert0
DA _ Drift Close Alert0
PE _ Photo Eye Alignment0
CL_ Set Clock (24 hour)0
LD_ LCD Contrast setting5
US_ Clear count0
CA_ Close Limit Adjustment0
AL_ Flash on Close Limit1
DS_ Diagnostic Log0
PD_ Set password0
NOTE: Available menu items are dependent on operator type
and programming congurations or options.
Table 2. Installer Menu
Installer Menu Item*
BY _ Build Year
OT _ Select Operator Type0
MN _ Model Number0
S1_ Sensor 1 Type
S2_ Sensor 2 Type
S3_ Sensor 3 Type
LL _ Learn Limits0
UC _ Usage Class0
SH _ Gate Handing0
WT _ Gate Weight (lbs)0
LN _ Gate Length (Feet)0
OS _ Open Speed5
CS _ Close Speed5
FD _ Load Factory Defaults0
DG _ Dual Gate0
1
See "Setting the Build Year" and Table 3 on page 5
2
Setting dependent on BY. S1, S2, S3 appear if BY is set to 2 or
higher.NOTE: Available menu items are dependent on operator type
and programming congurations or options.
1
1
1
1
Default
Setting
Display
Setting
Display
Setting
0
0
0
0
Table 2. Installer Menu
Installer Menu Item*
Default
Setting
SG _ Sequenced Gate0
CH _ Charger Type0
OC_Emergency Close0
BT_ Battery type0
FO _ Fire Dept. Open0
DR_ Reversing Sensor0
SE _ IES Sensitivity2
SS _ Inherent sensor Stop0
LC _ Leaf Delay Close0.0 Secs
LO_ Leaf Delay Open0.0 Secs
RT _ Maximum Run Timer30 Secs
PO _ Partial Open distance0
EC _ Eye Close Logic0
EO _ Eye Open Logic0
GR _ Gate Edge Logic0
SR _ IES Sensor Logic1
PC _ Photo Eye Contact NC
GC _ Gate Edge Output NC
2
2
0
0
DT _ Disable Free Exit0
OR _ Outside Obstr Loop1
IR _ Inside Obstr Loop1
HD _ Center Loop Hold1
DL _ Detector Logic1
CR _ RLD Reverse Open0
CB _ RLD Disables ELD0
CP _ Counts PBO0
EB _ ELD Back off - Detector0
R1 _ Relay 1 Logic - disabled0
R2 _ Relay 2 Logic - Close Limit1
R3 -R10 Multiple Relay Logic0
TL _ Gate Open alert2
LT _ Loitering alert3
BA_ Break Away (Arm only)0
SA _ SDC Address0
NE_ Network Address0
ELD _ Exit Loop Set0
ILD _ Inside Obstr. Loop Set0
OLD _ Outside Obstr. Loop Set0
CLD _ Center Loop Set0
1
See "Setting the Build Year" and Table 3 on page 5
2
Setting dependent on BY. S1, S2, S3 appear if BY is set to 2 or
higher.NOTE: Available menu items are dependent on operator type
1. Back up (make a copy) of the existing board’s menu
settings. See "www.hysecurity.com/gatesafety" on
page 1 and "Smart DC Controller Worksheet"
on page 2.
2. Turn OFF power to the Control Box (both AC & DC
switches).See Figure 3.
3. Use tape to identify the various accessory
connections and then disconnect all accessory
cables attached to the board. See Figure 4.
4. Disconnect all harness connectors and any
HY-5A or HY-5B vehicle loop detectors. Use
needle nose pliers to crimp the HY-5A or HY-5B
standoffs and then push the standoff through
the mounting hole. See Figure 4.
5. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
seven screws from the board and three screws
at the top of the control box. Set the Smart
DC Controller board and the ten screws aside.
See Figure 4.
6. Note the orientation of the replacement
board and align the holes with the mounting
standoffs. Secure the board using the screws
removed in Step 5.
NOTICE
Tighten the three screws on top of the control
box rst, then tighten the remaining screws
that secure the board.
7. Reattach all accessories, harness connectors,
and HY-5A or HY-5B vehicle detectors to their
proper locations on the replacement Smart
DC Controller board. Make sure all jumpers
are wired correctly. See Figure 4.
DC POWER
I/O
AC POWER
I/O
Figure 3. Turn AC and DC Power On
P THREE
CONTROL BOX
Phillips Head
Screws (7x)
CUT-AWAY
VIEW
MOUNTING STANDOFF
SDC BOARD
HY-5A or HY-5B
HY-5A or HY-5B
MOUNTING ST
HY-5A or HY-5B
HY-5A or HY-5B
MOUNTING
STANDOFF
8. Turn ON the Control Box AC & DC power switches
(Figure 3), and then set the operator type and other
parameters by following "Setting the Operator
Type" on page 4.
Figure 4. Control Box - Cut-away view of the SDC
Board in a SwingSmart DC Operator
DANGER
Failure to select the correct operator type
(OT) can result in gate operator malfunction
which has the potential to cause serious injury
or death due to the improper operation of
the gate.
After replacing an SDC board and supplying
power, the display prompts you to address the
operator type. Depending on what operator
type you have, several other prompts need to
be addressed before the operator will enter Run
Mode.
1. Press SELECT. Display characters blink which
indicates that the menu item can be addressed.
2. Use the NEXT and PREV buttons to scroll
through the options and display the appropriate
data for entry before pressing Select again to
lock-in the selection.
NOTICE
Make sure you designate the correct operator
type! Refer to Table 3.
3. The display prompts you to complete the
standard setup. A sequence of menus, such
as build year, usage class, gate handing, or
model number need to be addressed before
the operator will work properly. Pressing
NEXT allows you to ow through the set up.
If necessary, review the operator’s product
manual.
4. When the last menu item in the series is
addressed, the operator enters Run Mode and
a gate status appears on the display.
NOTICE
If you make a mistake and need to redene the
operator type, use a PC and S.T.A.R.T. software
version 3.00 or higher to reset the operator
type. If necessary, contact HySecurity Technical
Support at 800-321-9947.
Load operator’s custom settings that you saved
in the S.T.A.R.T. backup copy or wrote on the
worksheet on "Smart DC Controller Worksheet"
on page 2. This reprograms the replacement
SDC board with the same settings and operator
functionality as the old board.
Three inputs are available on the Controller
for monitoring external entrapment protection
sensors. Set Build Year according to your gate
manufacturing date. See "Setting the Build Year"
on page 6.
opening
2016 COMPLIANCE
Review your gate installation. Entrapment
zones should be kept to a minimum.
6 ft (1.8 m) minimum
WARNING
ENTRAPMENT
Photo eye thru-beam
protecting Trailing End
(EYE OPEN)
Figure 5. Site Overview
ZONE
Photo eye
thru-beam
protecting
Leading End
(EYE CLOSE)
WHEN BY ≥ 2, INSTALL NC
2
for all entrapment zones. HySecurity gates monitor
normally closed (NC) sensors. Wire your NC
sensors to SENSOR input terminals (SENSOR 1,
SENSOR 2, or SENSOR 3) on Smart DC Controllers.
SENSORS.
Install contact and/or non-contact
sensors (edge sensors and photo eyes)
CAUTION
Table 3. Menu Mode Navigation
Change
Displayed
Data
Press
Select.
Two left
characters
blink.
Labels are
available and
may be overlaid
to cover the silk
screened text
on the controller
inputs.
EYE
OPEN
EYE
CLOSE
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUT OBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
EDGE
EYE
COM
Pre-2016
Build Year (BY 1)
MX3978-02
Figure 6. SDC Board BY-Lable Changes
3
Navigate
Selections
Press Next
or Previous.
Continue
pressing
Next to
view all
selections.
COMMON
TERMINALS
SENSOR 2
SENSOR 3
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUT OBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
SENSOR 1
SENSOR
COM
Post 2016 Label
Build Year (BY 2)
MX3978-01
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
STOP
OPEN
CLOSE
OPEN
PARTIAL
SENSOR 2
SENSOR 3
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUT OBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
SENSOR 1
SENSOR
COM
+ 24 V
EMERG
OPEN
24VDC
24VDC
12VDC
12VDC
RADIO
OPEN
SHOW
LEDs
Choose
Displayed
Data
Press
Select.
Blinking
characters
become
static.
USER RELAY 1
Electro-mechanical
2
+
N
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P
O
M
O
C
A
B
M
OP
O
C
O
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AD
R
E
T
A
G
L
A
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TURN POWER ON.
See Figure 3.
Navigate
Menu Items
Press Next
to Advance
Press
Previous to
Previous.
SMART DC
DISPLAY
KEYPAD
5
-48
S
R
B
S
U
C
2
D
R
E
S
U
1
O
S
N
V
4
M
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ON
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All external entrapment protection sensors
must be wired to the SENSOR COM terminal
for power and monitoring purposes. The
three SENSOR inputs are interchangeable and
congurable. For example, it doesn’t matter
whether you wire a normally closed photo
eye sensor or edge sensor to the SENSOR
1, 2, or 3 input. However, due to monitoring
requirements, each SENSOR input (1, 2, and
3) can only accept one NC sensor output
4
based on the date the gate was manufactured.
Each SENSOR input whether or not it has
a sensor wired to it, must be programmed
before the gate will move.
ANSWER INITIAL SETUP PROMPTS.
Answer the prompts. When you enter
Operator Type, access the next prompt
by pressing Next. Enter the Build Year
Set the Build Year to 1 for HySecurity gate operator’s manufactured prior to 2016. Set the Build Year to
2 for gate operators manufacutured between 1/1/2016 and 7/31/2018. Set the Build Year to for gate
operators manufactured after 7/31/2018.
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CAUTION
When Build Year is set to 2 or 3, the gate operator will not automatically cycle unless an indication
is received that the appropriate number of external entrapment protection sensors are connected
and operational. See Table 4 for SENSOR settings. At minimum, external entrapment protection
sensors must be used to protect both open and close directions of gate travel. If you choose not
to use the monitoring capabilities of the gate operator, your site may not be in compliance with
UL 325-2016 Standard of Safety.
Table 4. Installer Menu Settings for SENSOR Inputs
Build
UL 325 HySecurity
Gate Operator
SlideDriver
(xed speed)
SlideDriver VFD2 or 3
SlideSmart DC 152 or 3
SlideSmart DC 102 or 3
SlideSmartDC HD
25
SlideSmartDC HD
30
SwingRiser2 or 3
SwingSmart DC2 or 3
HydraSwing2 or 3
HydraLift2 or 3
NOTE: HySecurity does not update software for SlideWinder models.
UL 325 Entrapment Protection Device Monitoring Required
Normally Closed (NC) sensors tested & approved.*
Three SENSOR Inputs On Controller.
Installer Menu congurable.*
Build Year (BY) factory-set to post-2018.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
HySecurity Gate Operator
(includes Modular, Correctional, and UPS
models)
SlideDriver 15, 40, 30F, 80, 2002 or 3
SlideDriver 50VF series2 or 3
SlideSmart DC 15 & DCS 152 or 3
SlideSmart DC 10F & DCS 10F2 or 3
SlideSmartDC HD 25 & HD 302 or 3
SwingRiser 14, 14-Twin, 19, 19-Twin, 30,
30-Twin
SwingSmart DC 20 & DCS 202 or 3
HydraSwing2 or 3
HydraLift 10, 10F, 20, 20F2 or 3
Build Year
post-2016
(set at the
factory)
2 or 3
Table 6 indicates those HySecurity gate operators that may be within the exception parameters of UL
325 or comply with standards other than UL 325, but continue to maintain object detection capabilities.
HySecurity strongly recommends that you assess every site for entrapment zones and provide the
necessary protection to guard against entrapment.
HySecurity Gate Operator with
Obstruction Protection (Object
Detection)
StrongArm (HTG)2 or 3
StrongArmCRASH (M30/M50)2 or 3
StrongArmPark DC 10 & DCS 10
StrongArmPark DC 14 & DCS 14
WedgeSmart DC 10 & 10 DCS
WedgeSmart DC 14 & 14 DCS
HydraWedge SM502 or 3
NOTE: For more information, refer to the Quick Start Supplement describing changes to HySecurity software due to UL
325 - 2016 Standard of Safety updates. Review the information regarding monitoring of external entrapment protection
sensors online at www.hysecurity.com/gatesafety
Build Year
2018
2 or 3
2 or 3
Sensor Inputs automatically set to "NOT USED"
Installer has option to change settings as site design dictates.