Thank you for purchasing our premium SwingSmart
DC™ 20 swing gate operator. At HySecurity®
Gate, Inc., we pride ourselves on quality and a
number of unparalleled user benets:
Robust - An especially strong twin channel
steel chassis and adjustable taper clutch greatly
improves the ability for SwingSmart to resist
damage from vehicle hits on the gate. The
components on the Smart DC Controller are
protected by opto-isolators which shield them
from power surges and lightning strikes.
Power - A variable speed control board supplies
a powerful, continuous 24V DC motor which drives
a 600:1 gearbox providing variable speeds. The
electronics, motor and gear box are rated to
operate in very broad temperatures that range
from -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C). SwingSmart
DC is rated for gates up to 20 feet long and 1,300
pounds.
Finesse - A variable rate of gate acceleration and
deceleration, dependent upon gate weight and
length, assures very smooth handling.
Menus and User relays - The Smart DC Controller
has a multitude of menu items that allows
installer configuration of gate function and
two programmable user relays. Independent
adjustment for open and close gate speeds - An
easy-to-use menu allows the installer to vary the
open and close speed settings in a range between
10 and 15 seconds.
Intelligent Inherent Entrapment Sensor (IES)
- Any impediment to gate travel is sensed by
the system, stopping gate movement per UL
325 Standard of Safety. The intelligent system
monitors gate power then adapts the IES to trip
at an adjustable threshold above normal power.
Improved Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) - A
32-character LCD provides increased readability
for programming and troubleshooting.
USB communications port - A direct connect
provides accessibility to download system
diagnostics and upload system congurations
using the Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool
(S.T.A.R.T.) software.
Adaptable - The design incorporates a universal
gate arms to assure aesthetic functionality. An
articulating arm is an available option which also
provides adaptability to a variety of site situations.
UPS backup and Solar ready - Two 12V, 8 amp
hour (Ah) batteries will provide a fully functional
gate operator (up to 300 gate cycles) when AC
power is unavailable. Four user-selectable UPS
modes are available. 12VDC and 24VDC are
available to power access controls. The unit’s
design also incorporates space for optional 50Ah
batteries to support solar applications or usage
during extended power outages.
INTELLIGENT FEATURES: SMART DC
CONTROLLER
Automatic adjustment and synchronization
of bi-parting gates - The Smart DC Controller
automatically adjusts the gate speed to synchronize
the left and right gates so that they reach the open
and close positions at the same time. Independent
leaf delay adjustment for bi-parting gates is
selectable in ½ second increments.
TM
S.T.A.R.T. software and diagnostics - With
S.T.A.R.T. software loaded on a laptop computer,
you have an invaluable management tool for
all HySecurity operators. To download this free
software, visit the HySecurity website at www.
hysecurity.com.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support, call your installer or
authorized HySecurity distributor. Obtain the serial
number of your operator before calling. Refer to
"SwingSmart HD Components" on page 7. For the
name of a distributor near you, call HySecurity at
800-321-9947. For information about HySecurity
training for installers, maintenance personnel and
end users, refer to the company website at www.
hysecurity.com or call 800-321-9947.
The following list provides a high level overview of the tasks involved in installing the SwingSmart DC
gate operator. Take a moment to review the list and check off the items as you complete the install.
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Site Prep - concrete pad location/dimensions, distance from gate, chain height, and
mounting considerations: post or base extension, front or rear installation.
Make sure gate installation complies with ASTM F2200 Standard Specication for
Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. And, install the supplied WARNING signs
on both sides of the gate.
Check for compliance with local codes, site conditions, and NEC standards.
Install operator on concrete pad using four ½ - 13 x 3.5 inch long concrete wedge
anchors.
Temporarily attach gate bracket and linkage arm(s).
Adjust open and close limit switches through manual operation of the gate.
Complete gate arm installation (weld or drill and bolt).
Cut the excess off the over extension stop (angle iron) on the SwingSmart arm.
Hand-tighten the taper clamp to obtain a tight clutch setting.
Install the earth ground and AC wiring connections for AC power.
Connect battery wire to switch.
Complete Initial Setup Menu programming.
Review the connections on the Smart DC Controller.
Install Primary/Secondary operator connections, if the site is a bi-parting gate system.
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Attach accessory devices.
Congure the User and Installer Menu options. Program applicable settings dependent
on accessory devices installed.
Set the Close Timer (in the User Menu), if necessary.
Check the Smart DC Controller software version. If needed, upload the latest version
from www.hysecurity.com. See "Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool" on page 102..
Program changes through the Installer Menu depending on the accessory devices
that you have installed.
Give a copy of the operator instructions to the end user. Show the end user how to:
• Remove the operator cover. Turn the power off and on.
• Loosen the taper clamp and manually push the gate(s) open & close.
NOTE: Remember to re-tighten the taper clamp before turning the DC power
switch back on and replacing the covers.
• Test the red Emergency Stop Button located on the side of the control box. It can
be accessed through a hole in the cover. See Figure 1 on page 23.
Take photographs of the completed installation site and save it in your business les.
Install external entrapment devices as needed.
Hazards, associated with automatic gates, can be
reduced with proper site design, installation, and
use. Installers, maintenance crews, and
owners/users must read and follow the
safety requirements found in
HySecurity
Consult local government agencies for up-to-date
rules and regulations as certain municipalities
have established licensing, codes or regulations
that regulate automated gate system design and
installation.
SAFETY MESSAGES
The four safety messages shown below will inform
you about potential hazards that could injure you
or others. Safety messages specifi cally address
level of exposure to operator and are preceded
by one of four words:
CAUTION
SAFETY SYMBOLS
COMMON INDUSTRIAL SYMBOLS
The following international safety symbols may
appear on product or in its literature. The symbols
are used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
®
product manuals.
DANGER, WARNING,
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.
or NOTICE.
these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.
SymbolSafety Hazard
Attention -
Take Notice
Danger -
Keep Away
Entrapment Zone
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE INJURY.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal
injury. Indicates damage to equipment is
probable if the hazardous situation is not
avoided.
installers handle installation of
HySecurity Gate vehicular gate
operators.
one of the following:
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are
responsible for current safety standards and
regulations regarding gate operators and
automated gates. All aspects of gate installation
must comply with the appropriate safety standard.
For the most up-to-date ASTM F2200 Gate and
Fence Standards, refer to
325 Safety Standard, refer to
A moving gate or barrier arm can cause serious
injury or death. To reduce the risk of injury or
death:
1.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate
controls. Keep all remote controls, especially
radio transmitters, away from children. Do not
allow children to play on or around gate or
Test gate operator monthly. Gate MUST
reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop
when an object activates non-contact sensors.
After adjusting force or limit of travel, retest
gate operator. Perform routine tests of
entrapment protection sensors, such as photo
eyes and gate edges. Failure to adjust and
retest gate operator properly can increase risk
Use emergency release only when gate is not
Automated gate entry is for vehicle use only.
Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.
Make sure a separate walk-through entrance
is nearby. Make certain a clear pedestrian path
is designated and signs direct pedestrians to
walk-through gate. No one should cross path
A minimum of three years experience installing
similar equipment.
Proof of attending a HySecurity Technical
Training seminar within the past three years.
Significant manufacturer endorsements of
technical aptitude in gate operator installation
and operation.
A “qualifi ed” installer has
SAFETY INFORMATION
gate operators.
3. Always keep people and
objects away from gate. NO
ONE SHOULD CROSS THE
PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
Start gate operator only when a
gate’s travel path is clear.
4.
WARNING
A moving gate or barrier arm can cause serious
injury or death. Start gate operator only when
the gate's travel path is clear.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Read gate
operator’s product manual and
review all product labels and
literature prior to installing,
operating, or maintaining automatic
gate operator.
www.astm.org. For UL
www.ul.com.
of injury or death.
5. KEEP GATES PROPERLY
MAINTAINED. Read product
manuals. Have a qualified
service person make repairs
to gate hardware. Replace
batteries in accessory or
entrapment sensory devices.
path, make sure gate is installed in a location so
enough clearance is supplied between gate and
adjacent structures when opening or closing.
Minimize parallel gap between gate and fence.
Install the gate operator on the secure (nonpublic) side of the gate. Swing gates can not
Mount access control devices beyond gate
reach. Permanently mounted control devices
controls by reaching through or around gate
can be seriously injured or killed by moving
Incorporate a security feature to prevent
Gate operator must be properly grounded and
permanently wired to incoming power per local
codes. Input voltage must match junction box
HySecurity gate operators have terminals for
direct connection of up to three (3) external
entrapment protection sensors so pedestrians
are protected from entrapment in both directions
of gate travel and all hazard areas are fully
protected. On hydraulic gates, set pressure
relief valve at lowest allowable setting that
will reliably operate gate. Pressure relief valve
controls applied force of operator and sensitivity
of inherent entrapment sensor (IES). Note that
manual prior to installing,
operating, or maintaining gate
operator. Taking extra time to align
gate operator and verify a fully
functional installation reduces
maintenance, guarantees longest system life,
and ensures customer satisfaction.
Verify gate operator usage class
for the site. For all gate operators
other than Crash-rated, refer
to Identifying Gate Operator
Category and Usage Class in
product manual. Install operator
only when gate operator class is
correct for site, size, and type of gate.
Install an automatic operator only on gates
that comply with ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence
Standards. Screen or enclose openings in gate
per UL 325 Safety Standards include:
• All horizontal slide gates must guard or
screen openings from gate’s base support
to a minimum height of 6 feet (183 cm)
above ground. This must prevent a sphere of
2¼-inches (57 mm) in diameter from passing
through an opening in gate or adjacent fence
that is covered in gate’s open position.
• Physical stops must exist in gate construction
to prevent over-travel in both directions and
guard posts must be installed to prevent gate
from falling in event of a roller failure.
Before attaching operator to gate, move gate
or barrier arm in both directions. Make sure it
is level and travels freely. A gate or barrier arm
that moves easily reduces strain on operator
components. Gravity should play no part in gate
opening or closing.
Never over-tighten a clutch or pressure relief
valve to compensate for a stiff or damaged gate.
Make sure all exposed pinch points,
rollers and wheels are guarded.
• Located in a clear line of sight
to gate. Locate controls (Open,
Close, Stop/Reset) where a user
===
will have a clear view of gate.
Activation of stop/reset shall
not start the operator.
• Mounted beyond 6 feet (183cm)
of any moving part of the gate, to
prevent users from touching or
accessing gate while operating
controls.
• People attempting to access
gate.
•
unauthorized use.
voltage label.
no IES exists in barrier arm operators.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Install at least two (2) WARNING signs (two are
OWNER/USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
any time without warning; always keep people
Learn how to turn power on and off. Learn how
Supplied WARNING signs must remain installed
and clearly visible on both sides of gate. Signs
Never physically disable, disconnect, or cut
wires of Warn Before Operate buzzer. This
buzzer is required to function in an entrapment
event, regardless of UL 325 gate usage class
defi ned, and provides an alert that gate is about
to move.Disabling warning buzzer may increase
supplied), with one on the inside and one on
the outside of gate so they are clearly visible
from both sides of gate. Installing clearly visible
WARNING as you approach the gate from either
side is a requirement for UL 325 compliance.
Connect radio and other remote access controls
(non-resetting) to RADIO OPTIONS terminal.
Open and close gate to confi rm that it was
properly installed and to ensure reduced risk
of entrapment. Verify clearance between gate
and adjacent structures per UL 325 Safety
Standards. Have a qualifi ed gate technician test
gate monthly.
When you complete installation, show end user
how to:
• Remove cover. Turn power off and on to
demonstrate relearn limits after DC/AC cycles.
• Turn DC power switch off, which disengages
motor, and manually push gate.
• Use Emergency Stop Button located on
operator. For some operators, it can be
accessed through a hole in the cover.
Never disable the Warn Before Operate buzzer.
This buzzer provides an alert that gate is about
to move.
NOTICE
Save these instructions.Gate operator
instructions must be given to owner per UL
325 Safety Standards.
WARNING
A moving gate or barrier arm can cause serious
injury or death. Install an automatic operator
only on gates that comply with UL-325 Safety
Standards and ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence
Standards.
NOTICE
Ask for a copy of gate operator’s product
literature and review it. You are responsible for
educating all gate system users about proper
automated gate system use.
Automatic gates are for vehicular
use only; provide and maintain
walkways and signs to direct
pedestrians to a separate walkthrough entrance.
An automatic gate can start at
away from gate area.
Never let children operate or
play with gate controls. Keep all
remote controls, especially radio
transmitters, away from children.
Do not allow children to play on
or around gate or gate operators.
any accident due to equipment modifi cations.
Unauthorized equipment modifi cation will void
use accessories or attachments that are
not recommended by HySecurity for this
equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or
keep a phone on the job site.
Also, know the phone numbers of the nearest
This
information will be invaluable in the case of an
emergency or safety
These devices are intended for
operator safety. Disconnection of these devices
can cause severe injury, bodily harm or even
death. Disconnection of any of these devices
lubricate components or attempt
keep the machine in proper running
Fix damage to machine and replace any broken
store equipment properly when it is
not being used. Equipment should be stored in
a clean, dry location out of the reach of children
entrapment protection sensors. Gate must
reverse its direction of travel upon contact
with a rigid object and/or stop when an object
activates non-contact sensors. After adjusting
force or travel limit, retest gate operator. Failure
to adjust and test gate operator on a regularly
maintained schedule can increase risk of injury
or death.
Have a professional gate installer routinely test
entire gate operator and entrapment protection
sensors. Have a qualifi ed service person make
repairs to gate hardware to keep gate running
smoothly.
SAFETY INFORMATION
all warranties.
NEVER
injury to user may result.
ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest fi re extinguisher.
ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest fi rst aid kit.
ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest phone or
ambulance, doctor and fi re department.
NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing and other protective devices
required by the job or city and state regulations.
NEVER operate this equipment
when not feeling well due to fatigue,
illness or when under medication.
NEVER operate this equipment under the
infl uence of drugs or alcohol.
DO NOT use the equipment for any purpose
other than its intended purposes or applications.
Some HySecurity operators use sealed, state-ofthe-art Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries and
highly recommends replacing used batteries with
Observe polarity between batteries and
Never mix battery sizes, types, or brands.
Charging circuit on HySecurity DC operators is
designed for AGM-type batteries, not lead acidtype batteries. HySecurity strongly recommends
Always dispose of batteries properly. Do NOT
circuit breakers OFF before
performing maintenance on
the gate operator or making
contact with output receptacles.
NEVER insert any objects
into output receptacles during
operation. This is extremely
dangerous. The possibility
exists of electrical shock,
electrocution, or death.
NEVER let power wires lay in water.
NEVER use damaged or worn wire when
connecting equipment. Inspect for cuts in the
insulation.
NEVER grab or touch a live
power cord or cable with wet
hands. The possibility exists of
electrical shock, electrocution
or death.
Make sure power cables are securely connected
to the generator’s output receptacles. Incorrect
connections may cause electrical shock and
damage to the generator.
ALWAYS make certain that proper power has
been selected for the job. See Cable Selection
Chart in this manual.
ALWAYS make sure that
electrical circuits are properly
grounded to a suitable earth
ground (ground rod) per the
National Electrical Code (NEC)
and local codes. Severe injury or death by electrocution can result from
operating an ungrounded operator.
NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.
SAFETY INFORMATION
new AGM-type batteries.
CAUTION
Batteries used with HySecurity gate operator
contain materials considered hazardous
to environment. Proper battery disposal is
required by federal law. Refer to Hazardous Waste Regulations federal guidelines.
To reduce risk of fi re or injury to persons:
charging circuit.
that only sealed AGM style batteries be used.
Exercise care in handling
batteries. Be aware metal found
in rings, bracelets, and keys can
conduct electricity, short
batteries, and cause potential
injury.
Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Battery cells contain corrosive
materials which may cause burns
and other injuries. Material within
batteries is toxic.
place batteries in fi re. Battery cells
may explode. Follow federal
guidelines for proper disposal of
hazardous waste.
ALWAYS keep battery cables in
good working condition. Repair
or replace all worn cables.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS AND PROPER DISPOSAL
Decommissioning is a controlled
process used to safely retire a piece of
equipment that is no longer serviceable.
If the equipment poses an unacceptable
and unrepairable safety risk due to wear or damage
or is no longer cost effective to maintain (beyond
life-cycle reliability) and is to be decommissioned
(demolition and dismantlement),be sure to follow
rules below.
EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
Most HySecurity gate operators are equipped with
a Type A, Inherent Entrapment Sensor (IES). UL 325
Safety Standard compliance requires installation of
external entrapment protection sensors, number
of which, depends on entrapment hazards that
To comply with UL 325, the following external
Non-contact sensors, such as photoelectric eyes
Site designer or installer can choose either
photoelectric eyes, edge sensors, or a combination
of these devices. Whatever devices are used,
protection in both opening and closing directions
UL 325 Safety Standard for automatic sliding
gates specifically requires that edge sensors,
photoelectric eyes, or a combination of both
devices be installed to protect against pedestrian
entrapment in BOTH directions of gate travel and
One or more noncontact sensor (photoelectric eyes) shall be
located where entrapment risk or obstruction
exists, such as perimeter reachable by a moving
Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the
SAFETY INFORMATION
explode. If frozen, warm the battery to at least
61°F (16°C).
DO NOT pour waste or oil directly onto the
ground, down a drain or into any water source.
Contact your country's Department of Public
Works or recycling agency in your area and
arrange for proper disposal of any electrical
components, waste or oil associated with this
equipment.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over,
remove battery and bring to appropriate facility
for lead reclamation. Use safety precautions
when handling batteries that contain sulfuric
acid.
When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it
is recommended that the frame and all other
metal and plastic parts be sent to a recycling
center.
Metal and plastic recycling involves the collection
of metal and plastic from discarded products and
its transformation into raw materials to use in
manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the
process of recycling metal and plastic. Using
a metal and plastic recycling center promotes
energy cost savings.
SENSORS
exist at each particular installation.
sensors may be used:
Contact sensors, such as edge sensors
of gate travel must be provided.
wherever entrapment hazards exist.
PHOTOELECTRIC EYES:
gate.
sensor while the gate is moving.
CAUTION
A contact or non-contact sensor is also required
to protect against possible entrapment if gate
opens to a position less than 16 inches from
any object, such as a post or wall.
EDGE SENSORS: One or more contact sensors
(edge sensors) shall be located at leading edge,
trailing edge, and post-mounted, both inside
and outside of a sliding gate.
One or more contact sensors shall be located at
the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
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 4"(102mm) but less
than 16"(406mm) above the ground at any point
in its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors
shall be located on the bottom edge.
One or more contact sensors may be located
at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm).
SENSOR SECURITY:
sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged
so that communication between sensor and gate
is not subjected to mechanical damage.
SENSOR FUNCTION and COMMUNICATION:
A sensor that transmits its signal to gate operator
must be located so its signal is not impeded by
building structures or other obstructions. All
sensors must be installed so that they function as
Edge sensors and photo electric
eyes must be tested and labeled as “Recognized
Components” or otherwise certifi ed to UL 325
requirements in order to be deemed acceptable
Important Safety
and consider your specifi c installation
to determine where greatest entrapment risks
exist. Locate edge sensors and/or photoelectric
sensors accordingly. Be certain that a suffi cient
number of sensors are used so that pedestrians are
protected from entrapment in both directions of
gate travel and all hazard areas are fully protected.
HySecurity Gate operators require external
entrapment sensors that utilize Normally Closed
(NC) contact means of monitoring. Refer to UL
building such as factories or loading docks or other
locations not intended to service general public.
Class IV: Intended for use in guarded industrial
locations or buildings such as an airport security
area or other restricted access location, not servicing
general public, in which access is monitored by
security personnel or via closed circuitry.
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CHOOSING EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT
PROTECTION
The site designer or installer must determine
which external entrapment sensors will be
installed with HySecurity gate operators to meet
UL equirements. Type of entrapment sensor
device systems are described below. For a
complete listing of requirements, see UL 325
Safety Standards.
To comply with UL 325, refer to chart and take
following steps:
1.
2.
3.
To comply using B1 - install non-contact sensors
(photoelectric sensor or equivalent) according
To comply using B2 - install contact sensors
(edge sensor device or equivalent) according
To comply using D - install a Constant Hold device
requiring constant pressure to activate. This
CONSTANT HOLD device must be only device that
opens and closes gate. It can only be used where
gate and push button station will be monitored by
personnel 24 hours a day in full view of gate area.
An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop
sensor, or similar device) must not be employed. A
Warning placard stating, “WARNING - Moving Gate
has the Potential of Infl icting Injury or Death - Do
Not Start the Gate Unless the Path is Clear” must
Open and close gate to confi rm that it was
properly installed and to ensure reduced risk
of entrapment. Verify clearance between gate
and adjacent structures per UL 325 Safety
Standards. Have a qualifi ed gate technician test
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to instructions.
NOTICE
Most HySecurity gate operators are equipped
with a Type A, Inherent Entrapment Sensor (IES)
that complies with UL 325. Any impediment to
gate travel causes gate to stop and reverse.
Usage Class
Class I, II, IIIAB1, B2, or D
Class IVAB1, B2, or D
Select Usage Class according to gate’s locale
and purpose.
Required UL 325 inherent Type A sensor
is an integral part of most HySecurity gate
operators.
Based on gate’s usage class, choose External
Entrapment Sensors: B1, B2, or D.
Gate operator will not automatically cycle the
gate unless an indication that the appropriate
number of external entrapment protection
sensors are connected and operational.
The normally closed (NC) entrapment protection
sensors wired to the Controller’s SENSOR
inputs are monitored using HySecurity software.
Prompts appear on the display requesting specifi c
confi gurations based on the gate operator type.
The following sensors have been shown in
testing to provide the best performance when
installed with HySecurity operators. HySecurity
supports installers who install these sensors. Other
“Compatible Sensors” may meet UL 325 7th
edition requirements but have not been certifi ed
for use with HySecurity operators. Contact the
sensor manufacturer for specifi c recommendations
for use.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Photo Eyes (Retrorefl ective)
Photo Eyes (Thru-Beam)
Edge Sensors
Edge Sensor, Converters
(10K to NC Contact)
Edge, Wireless Kits
Multi-Input Module
Table 1. Sensors Tested for Use with HySecurity Operators
Mfg. Part #Mfg.DetailsHysecurity Part #
E3K-R10K4-NROmron40 ft max range limitMX000999
NIR-50-325EMX45 ft max range limit
IRB-RETEMX53 ft max range limit
E-931-S50RRGQSeco-Larm46 ft max range limit
IRB-MONEMX65 ft max range limitMX3990
E-960-D90GQSeco-Larm90 ft max range limit
Sentir SeriesASO Safety
CPT210-2U-#-T2Miller Edge
Hy2NCHySecurity
iGAZE RE Kit
WEL-200 (kit
with receiver and
transmitter)
The Solution –
MIM-62
CAUTION
External entrapment protection sensors must
have NC sensor outputs and be wired to the
SENSOR COM terminal for monitoring and
powering purposes. Depending on software
version, the sensor becomes powered when
the gate operator’s motor runs or is always
powered when the operator is connected to
AC power.
Channel mount, high
profi le
Channel mount, low
profi le
Round, wraparound
Square, wraparound
10k resistor termination
(replace # with length
requirement in feet)
Example wiring diagrams are shown below for a non-contact sensor (photo eye) and a contact sensor
(wireless edge sensor).
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CAUTION
All external entrapment protection sensors must be
NC sensor outputs and wired to the SENSOR COM
terminal for monitoring and powering purposes.
The sensor becomes actively powered when the
gate operator's motor runs.
CAUTION
Set DIP
Switches
1 = OFF
2 = OFF
3 = OFF
4 = ON
NOTE: DIP switches
mustbe set as shown
otherwise the photo
eye will not operate
correctly.
Jumper POWER INPUT
- 24V to COM in Receiver
CAUTION
DIP switches must be set as shown otherwise the photo eye will not operate correctly. If you receive an Alert,
"!ACTION BLOCKED" "Photo Eye Open" PEO or "Photo Eye Close" PEC, take steps to align the photo eye.
EMX IRB MON
Photo Eye
Receiver
RED
BLACK
WHITE
+24V
COMMON / NEG. to SENSOR COM
NC RELAY to SENSOR 1
CAUTION
Connect all contact and non-contact sensors to same power
source. Example, Do NOT connect photo eyes to +24VDC
and gate edges to +12VDC. Incompatible electricity flow. A
FAULT 2 will appear.
Wind load is always a factor when
considering appropriate gate
for a particular site. Solid gate
panels produce a larger wind
load than gates with slats or open
decorative features. If you are
installing a gate operator in high
wind areas, gate design will affect
load on gate operator. Because wind force acts
same as an obstruction, it is important that gates
be designed to present a relatively low surface
area for wind to push on gate panel.
If gate is heavy and near weight capacity of what
gate operator can handle (see specifi cations for
"OPERATOR"), make sure it has an open design
that allows wind to fl ow through it. A solid or
semi-solid gate design under certain wind load
conditions may cause damage to gate operator
and is not covered by the HySecurity Limited
Warranty.
Several factors play into calculations of wind load
on a gate panel. To fi nd out maximum wind speed
in areas around the United States, search for US
government wind speed maps on the internet. If
you don’t know how to calculate for wind load,
ask a mechanical engineer or site architect for
assistance prior to installing gate operator and
When IES trips, it sends a signal to gate operator
to stop and reverse direction. This feature may be
falsely triggered in excessively windy conditions
because wind itself, acting over surface area of
gate panel, can provide necessary force to trigger
SAFETY INFORMATION
gate panels.
IES.
CAUTION
Do not adjust IES sensitivity to accommodate
for inappropriately designed gate panels.
Loss of IES sensitivity increases mechanical
wear on gate hardware and gate operator. It
may also pose a safety hazard. Compensating
for wind loads by adjusting IES may set IES
sensitivity to a level which, when encountering
an obstruction, ignores obstruction and fails to
reverse direction. For more information, refer
to Adjusting the IES Sensitivity.
An emergency stop button that is accessible from
the outside of the operator is a requirement for
compliance with UL325 Safety Standards. The
red emergency stop button on the SwingSmart
operator is located inside a hole cutout on the
cover.
Pressing the emergency stop button while the
gate is opening or closing disables the automatic
close timer and stops gate travel. The gate travel
remains stopped until the operator receives any
open or close signal.
Make sure all users of the gate know where the
emergency stop button is located.
A screwdriver or hex key can be used to press
lightly on the switch to activate it.
EMERGENCY RELEASE
Make sure to teach all users how to turn off
electric power and how to move the gate
manually. SwingSmart allows a gate to be pushed
manually when the taper clamp is loosened. It is
recommended that you turn off DC power which
disengages the motor allowing you to easily move
the gate.
When you turn DC power off, the following occurs:
z The motor disengages which keeps it from
running should any relay or open/close leaf
functions be set.
z The GATE NO LOAD (FAULT 4) may appear on
the display.
To manually open the gate(s), take the following
steps:
1. Remove the covers and turn off.
2. Extend the taper handle and loosen the clamp
by turning the handle counter-clockwise. Refer
to Figure XXX.
Figure 1. Emergency Stop Button
3. Swing the gate(s) open or close.
To return SwingSmart to automatic operation, take
the following steps:
1. Make sure the gate(s) is not moving.
2. Tighten the taper clamp until no slippage
occurs when you simulate a gate strike. Refer
to "Setting the Taper Clamp" on page 37.
Approximately 10 to 15 seconds
Variable speed, open/close
separately
1,300lbs @ 12ft leaf
(590kg @ 4m leaf)
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INSTALLATION
Conduit Area
36.8 x 40.6cm
PAD CONDITION
Pouring the Concrete
1. Follow the local building codes to identify the
frost line and determine the required depth
of the concrete pad. HySecurity recommends
a minimum 16-inch (40.6cm) depth with a
minimum 2-inch (51cm) extension above
ground level. Refer to Figure 3.
2. Before pouring the pad, consider conduit
placement so it ts within the connes of the
cutout in the SwingSmart base plate as shown
in Figure 3. Run separate conduits for:
z high voltage swiring (115/230V supply power)
including equipment ground
z low voltage wiring (12V and 24V accessory
power) including:
• vehicle loop control wiring
• primary/secondary connections
30.2"
76.7cm
Earth ground
Ground level
High voltage
23” (58.4 cm)
minimum
26.8"
(68cm)
9.6" (24cm)
control box
height
10.5” (26.7 cm)
5.7” (14.5 cm)
10.5”
(26.7 cm)
(13.4 cm)
21” (53.3 cm)
minimum
5.3”
Stub out conduit
4-inches (102mm)
above ground
level
2-inch (51cm)
height above pad.
Vehicle Loop
control wires
Primary/Secondary
wires - optional
Low voltage/
Communication
wires
Output Shaft Center
Drill 4 holes for
½" x 3 ½" concrete
anchors
14”
(35.6 cm)
z earth ground (NEC/NFPA)
NOTICE
SwingSmart provides a 6 x 7-inch (15.2 x
17.7cm) cutout in its chassis base for conduit.
Refer to Figure 3. The design also provides a
9.6-inch (24.4cm) height between the control
box and chassis base for pulling and placement
of wires.
3. Extend conduit height 2-inches (51mm) above
the pad (4-inches/102mm above ground level).
Make sure the concrete forms are square with
the gate and the pad is level. Refer to Figure
3 for minimum pad dimensions.
CAUTION
Be sure to restrict conduit to the 6 x 7-inch
(15.2 x 17.7cm) cutout in the chassis base if
you plan to use the extended battery backup
kit. The area designed for the optional dual
50Ah batteries may be obstructed if conduit
is routed elsewhere.
In many applications, SwingSmart may be a
replacement operator for an existing gate system.
Make sure the pad is level and inspect the pad for:
z Compliance with local building codes.z Appropriate distance from the gate. Refer to
Figure 3.
z Appropriate dimensions for SwingSmart
installation.
z Durability.
To use an existing pad, take the following steps:
1. Remove any existing equipment from the pad.
2. Measure the pad to ensure it is sized properly
for SwingSmart.
3. Mark the center shaft location.
4. Follow the steps in Mounting the Operator.
CAUTION
Consider positioning the operator so existing
conduit exits through the cutout in the
SwingSmart base plate. Cutting small holes
in the base plate for pre-existing conduit is
permissible, but not recommended because
it can impair the strength of the chassis and
void the Limited Warranty.
UNPACKING THE OPERATOR
Prepare the gate operator for installation. See
Figure 4.
1
4
2
3
Rear Cover
6
Figure 4. Unpacking the Operator
1. Remove the top cap by unscrewing the knob.
2. Unfasten the side cover latches.
3. Remove the front cover.
4. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the
two screws that secure the top of the rear cover.
Set the screws aside.
5
Front Cover
5. Remove the two wing nuts that secure the rear
cover to the base plate and set the rear cover
aside. Set the wing nuts aside.
NOTICE
Do not lose the Phillips-head screws or wing
nuts as they are used to secure the rear cover
when the installation is complete.
6. Remove the four lag bolts and separate the
operator from the shipping boards.
Install the operator, by taking the following steps:
1. Assess any limitations in the surrounding area
such as curbs, walls, or bushes.
2. Before placing the operator on the pad,
measure and mark the output shaft center
on the concrete pad by selecting the X and Y
dimensions. Refer to Figure 5.
a. For short gates up to 10 feet (3m): If X
= 10.5", Set Y dimension at 14, 18, or 20".
(35.6, 45.7, or 50.8cm)
b. For medium gates up to 13 feet (3.9m):
If X = 12", Set Y dimension at 22, 24, or 28".
(55.9, 61, or 71cm)
c. For long gates up to 20 feet (6.1m): If
X = 15", Set Y dimension at 30, 35, or 40".
(76, 89, or 102cm)
3. Set the operator base on the concrete pad and
use it as a template. Position the operator base
so the center mark on the pad aligns with the
small hole in the base plate. Mark the fastener
and conduit cutouts. Remove the operator
from the concrete pad and drill the holes for
the concrete anchors.
Hinge Center
Output Shaft Center
Potential entrapment area.
Minimum 16" (40.6cm) clearance
required. If less than 16", install a
photo-eye or edge sensor.
X
Y
Photo Eye
Photo Eye
4. Mount the operator with four ½ x 3½-inch
concrete anchors as shown in Figure 5.
Consider positioning the operator so existing
conduit exits through the cutout in the
SwingSmart base plate. Cutting small holes
in the base plate for pre-existing conduit is
permissible, but not recommended because
it can impair the strength of the chassis and
void the Limited Warranty.
2. Determine the proper position of the gate
bracket. Use Figure 6 and Table 2 for reference.
Hint: Determine if you have a short, medium,
or long gate. If the X and Y dimensions in the
chart are the same as your install, set the gate
bracket at the Xg dimension. If your install does
not t to the chart specs, use the Custom Gate
Installation formula to determine the proper
gate bracket placement.
3. Measure and position the gate bracket so it is
level with the arm on the operator. Clamp the
gate bracket to the horizontal cross member.
Table 2. Gate Bracket Installation
Dimensions
Short Gate Installation:
For gates up to 10 feet (3 meters)
1. Attach the swivel eye bolt to the gate bracket
using the fasteners provided.
2. Remove the fasteners from the taper clamp
assembly.
1
3. Align the stub arm and secure it to the taper
clamp assembly using the fasteners removed
in step 2.
4. Pull the taper handle to lengthen it. Adjust the
handle so the ball detent ts into its cutout and
secures the handle length. Turn the handle
counterclockwise to loosen the taper clamp.
Figure 7.
SwingSmart operators ship with separately
packaged linkage arms. The linkage arms have
a universal elbow joint and can be used on
either an operator with right handing or lefthanding by simply ipping the linkage arms.
Xg
Linkage Arms
B
A
X
Y
Table 3. Gate Linkage Arms Installation
Dimensions
Short Gate Installation:
For gates up to 10 feet (3 meters)
XYXgAB
10.5"
(27cm)
14"
(36cm)
18"
(46cm)
20"
(51cm)
23.5"
(60cm)
27.5"
(70cm)
29.5"
(75cm)
15.5"
(39cm)
17.5"
(44cm)
19"
(48cm)
Medium Gate Installation:
For gates up to 13 feet (4 meters)
XYXgAB
12"
(31cm)
22"
(56cm)
24"
(61cm)
33"
(84cm)
35"
(89cm)
21"
(53cm)
22"
(56cm)
21.5"
(55cm)
24.5"
(62cm)
26"
(66cm)
29"
(74cm)
30.5"
(78cm)
Operator Center
A slight bend in the elbow joint can
minimize damage to the operator in
event of light gate strike.
NOTE: At secure sites, a straight
arm lowers the chance of someone
manually pushing the gate open.
NOTE: Maximum measurement for A = 38 inches (97cm)
Maximum measurement for B = 47.5 inches (121cm)
Figure 8. Installing Linkage Arms
28"
(71cm)
39"
(99cm)
24"
(61cm)
Long Gate Installation:
For gates up to 20 feet (6 meters)
1. Slide the linkage tubes on the appropriate stub
arms and use the tapped holes for adjustment
purposes. Tighten the hex-head bolts to hold
the arms in place. Refer to Figure 10.
2. Verify the A and B dimensions on the arm
linkage tubes. For short gate applications,
the linkage arms must be cut to achieve the
required lengths. See Figure 8. If your operator
position does not t the chart specs, use the
Custom Gate Installation formula to determine
the proper length.
Table 4. Operator Placement & Gate Arm
Geometry for 100° through 130° opening
XYXgAB
100°
110°
120°
20"
(51cm)
26"
(66cm)
32"
(81cm)
24"
(61cm)
24"
(61cm)
20"
(51cm)
36"
(91cm)
39"
(99cm)
41"
(104cm)
24"
(61cm)
28"
(71cm)
31.5"
(80cm)
36"
(91cm)
40.5"
(103cm)
44"
(112cm)
3. To verify appropriate arm length, manually push
the gate to the full open and close positions.
Maximum torque is accomplished in the open
position when the B-arm is approximately 90°
with the gate. See Figure 9.
CORRECT
alignment with
gate in the open
position.
B + 3”
B + 7.6 cm
130°
38"
(97cm)
18"
(46cm)
44"
(112cm)
36"
(91cm)
47.5"
(121cm)
NOTE: Maximum A = 38" (97cm)
NOTE: Maximum B = 47.5" (121cm)
NOTICE
The linkage tubes used for the arm can be
drilled and bolted or welded together. Do
the nishing work AFTER the arm and gate
adjustments are complete. See "Completing
Gate Arm Installation" on page 35.
INCORRECT
alignment.
Linkage arm (B)
needs to be
shortened.
binding. At the full open position, linkage arms
must not scissor or bind.
z See Figure 10 and make adjustments to arm
lengths by:
• loosening the set screws
• telescoping the arms
• retightening the set screws
INSTALLATION
Tapped hole used for
linkage arm adjustments.
Pivot bolt must run
parallel with the vertical
axis of the operator.
Pivot bolt must run
parallel with the vertical
axis of the operator.
Left and Right
set screw holes
allow arm to lock
straight for maximum
security.
Note: The elbow pivot bolt must be parallel with the vertical axis of the operator. If the pivot
bolt is not vertical, binding of the arm assembly may occur during operation.
Middle set screw
hole allows arm to
slightly bend.
Set screw
The set screw serves as a physical stop
when the gate is closed.
Middle set screw hole allows a slight bend
in the arm.
Outer set screw hole, furthest from gate,
allows the arm to lock straight for maximum
security.
1. Determine whether the gate operator is a
right-hand operator (Figure 11) or left-hand
operator (Figure 12). Stand on the secure side
of the gate. If the gate opens to the right, it is
a right-hand operator.
PUBLIC SIDE
Right Hand OPEN
SECURE SIDE
2. To adjust the limit cams, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver and loosen the fastener that
secures each limit cam to the limit plate.
3. Manually, open and close the gate. Move
the limit cams so they trip the appropriate
limit switch at the full OPEN and full CLOSE
positions.
4. Secure the limit cams by retightening the two
Phillipshead screws.
A n on the limit plate ts into the taper clamp.
This feature ensures the limits always track the
gate arm position even if the gate is struck and
the taper clamp slips.
NOTICE
When reassembling the taper clamp, make
sure the limit plate n is seated into the slot
on the taper clamp.
Figure 11. Right Hand Dual Gate Opening
SECURE SIDE
Figure 12. Left Hand Dual Gate Opening
NOTICE
For a right-hand operator, the OPEN switch is
the left limit switch as shown in Figure 13. The
opposite occurs in a left-hand operator; the
OPEN switch becomes the right limit switch.
1. To determine whether you should drill & bolt
or weld the linkage arms, you should take into
consideration site planning and future impact
to gate arm installation. Check whether re
bans exist at your site. Fire bans do not permit
outdoor welding.
2. Paint exposed areas to prevent rusting.
1A: DRILL & BOLT: If you plan to use fasteners,
drill holes through the linkage arms. Refer to
Figure 14.
1B: WELD: If you plan to weld the linkage arms,
weld a 1/8-inch llet around the tubing joint.
Only weld at sites where outdoor welding is
permitted.
CAUTION
For sites where incident of gate strikes are
high, HySecurity recommends setting the
elbow with a slight offset at the full close
position. Use the supplied set screw in middle
position to prevent the arm from locking. The
intent of the offset is that, upon gate strike,
the elbow will bend and the taper clamp will
slip, minimizing damage to the gearbox and
operator. Be aware if the elbow is set straight
and a gate strike does occur, the full force of
the impact will be transferred through the
linkage arms and into the gearbox causing
possible damage to the gearbox and operator.
To weld the linkage arms:
Weld a 1/8-inch fillet
around the tubing joint.
1A
1/8”
DRILL & BOLT (2x)
To use fasteners: Drill holes with a
17/64-inch drill bit and connect
arms with 1/4 - 20 UNC fasteners.
Articulating Arm Option is only available on
the old style two cover swing arm shown here.
The articulating arm assembly uses a spherical
rod end at the elbow and at the bracket mount.
Situations where you might use this option include:
z The operator pad or gate is not level. The
spherical rod ends on the articulating arm
forgive minor discrepancies where the hardware
may not be perfectly plumb.
z The gate arm is not horizontal.
By ordering the articulating arm assembly for use
in these situations, the binding stress between the
operator and gate hardware is reduced.
NOTICE
Gate attachment
bracket
Spherical rod end
Cover and fastener
Elbow joint
Spherical rod end
z A gate must be neutrally balanced. To comply
with ASTM F2200 General Requirements, a gate
must be designed, constructed and installed in
such a way that its movement is not initiated by
gravity when the gate operator is disconnected
or loses power.
z The over-extension stop on the standard
HySecurity gate arm does not exist on the
articulating arm. To avoid hyperextension,
mount the arm so a slight bend at the elbow
joint is maintained in the gate closed position.
This slight bend may prevent damage to the
operator during a gate strike because it allows
the elbow to bend properly and permits the
taper clutch to slip thereby reducing the impact
to the operator.
z Due to the exibility in the elbow joint, only one
pinch protection cover is used.
Although some sites necessitate fastening a
gate arm to the gate at an angle, HySecurity
does not recommend it. The preferred method
is an installation where the gate arm remains
horizontal throughout gate travel.
When installing an articulating arm assembly, be
sure to take into account the following guidelines:
If the gate arm is mounted at a slight angle,
test the operation of the gate several times. Be
sure to check for clearance issues. If possible
pinch points exist, make sure to adjust the
gate arm and eliminate any clearance issues
or pinch points.
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SETTING THE TAPER CLAMP
Loosen
Taper
handle
Tighten
Retract
INSTALLATION
45° angle
Simulate a gate strike
with ~ 100 lbs. of
force.
Figure 16. Setting the Taper Clamp
NOTICE
Setting the taper clamp with the gate closed
impedes trafc ow. If vehicles need to pass
through the gate area, delay setting the
taper clamp until after the operator has been
congured to run. Refer to "Conguring the
Setup Menu" on page 55.
The taper clamp is made of two pieces: a coneshaped hub ts into a taper clamp assembly. The
more you turn the taper handle clockwise the
harder it becomes to slip the clutch. In certain
situations, such as secure military facilities,
consider straightening the gate arm instead of
over-tightening the taper clamp. Refer to "Locking
the Gate Arm at Secure Facilities" on page 38.
1. To loosen and release the taper clamp,
extend the taper handle and turn the handle
counterclockwise. See Figure 16.
2. Manually, swing the gate half way between
the open and closed position (approximate
45° angle).
3. To tighten the assembly, turn the taper
clamp handle clockwise in 1/8-inch (3.2mm)
increments. A large amount of torque is not
required in order to obtain a tight clutch
setting.
4. Push the gate end with approximately 100
pounds of force to simulate a gate strike. If
the taper clamp slips, use the taper handle to
further tighten the assembly.
5. Continue to adjust the taper clamp until no
slippage occurs.
The purpose in leaving the gate arm with a slight
bend in it (i.e. turning the set screw to offset the
over travel stop) is to lessen the transference of
energy along the gate arm during gate strikes.
With the gate arm bent at a slight angle, it can
absorb more of the impact and possibly cause
less damage to the gear box in the SwingSmartDC
operator.
At facilities that require higher security, you may
want to consider straightening the gate arm
to “lock” it in place so pushing the gate open
becomes much more difcult.
Some aspects to consider, if you want to limit
opportunities to force the gate open:
z Turn ON the Force Open Alert in the User Menu
by setting the menu item FA to 1. When set to 1
and the gate is forced open, a 3-second buzzer
alerts the surrounding area that the gate is being
forced off its closed limits. The gate operator
attempts to close the gate, but if the gate does
not begin to fully close within 4 seconds, the
motor turns off and the buzzer continues for
another 30 seconds. ALERT 1 - FORCED OPEN
appears on the display. (An OPEN or CLOSE
command clears the alert and resets the display.)
NOTICE
Keep the taper clamp tight as explained in
the procedures on the previous page. Do not
overtighten the taper clamp. Overtightening
the taper clamp may cause excessive wear to
the clutch mechanism or damage to the taper
clamp causing it to stick during normal gate
operation.
z Fully straighten the gate arm, so it is in a straight
“locked” position. Throughout the instructions
found in this manual, it states that a bend in the
gate arm is critical to offset the damage that
may be inicted to the gate operator during a
gate strike. If the purpose is to use excessive
measures to keep the gate closed, consider fully
straightening the gate arm during installation.
Straightening the gate arm after installation will
require loosening the set screw and moving the
gate bracket or other gate hardware.
An earth ground refers to the grounding rod and
accompanying equipment ground which need
to be installed to safeguard against potential
electrical shock and damage to personnel and
equipment.
DANGER
The potential for lightning discharge exists with
all gates, fences and gate operators. National
Electric Code (NEC) - Article 250 requires
a separate earth ground in addition to the
required equipment ground.
HySecurity recommends grounding the operator
with a separate earth ground rod (or a similar
device in the case of crash products) to shield
the operator against electromagnetism and other
electrical signals that may cause, erratic operation
with, or damage to, the Smart DC Controller and
other electrical parts.
Take the following steps to comply with NEC and
NFPA 780 standards:
1. Install a grounding rod per local building
codes. See Figure 17.
2. Attach a large earth ground wire (6AWG) from
the grounding rod to the lug nut on the base
of the chassis.
z New site: Run the 6AWG wire through the
concrete base and into the cutout on the chassis
base.
z Existing site: Run the 6AWG wire beneath the
rear cover. Make sure the covers align and side
latches lock properly.
Properly grounding the gate operator is critical
to gate operator performance and the life of its
electrical components. Use sufcient wire size
during installation. Refer to "Wiring 115VAC
Power" and "Wiring 208/230VAC Power".
Lug Nut
For earth grounding requirements in the U.S.A.,
refer to the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 780 - Standard for the Installation of
Lightning Protection Systems. Highlights of the
standard include:
NOTICE
Properly grounding the gate operator is critical
to gate operator performance and the life of
its electrical components. Use sufcient wire
size during installation. If you do not ground
the operator with a separate earth ground, you
risk voiding the HySecurity Warranty.
Turn off AC power at the source (circuit breaker
panel) before accessing the wires in the
SwingSmart DC junction box. Follow facility
Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Make sure both
the DC and AC power switches, on the side of
the SwingSmart DC control box are in the off
position.
Place power switches
in OFF position.
WARNING
115VAC service outlet to 208 or
230VAC power supply wires! To
use the 115VAC service outlet on
a 208 or 230VAC installation, the
electrician needs to run an extra
neutral wire to the operator from
the power source and wire the
service outlet per code.
DO NOT connect the
CAUTION
Wiring of gate operators must conform to the
NEC standards and comply with all local codes.
If you plan to connect to 208/230VAC power,
read the WARNING in the illustration below.
The voltage selector switch on the AC Power
board must be moved to the 230V position or
damage to the operator will occur and void
the Limited Warranty.
Service outlet
High voltage
protection cover
Voltage selector
switch is factory
set to 115V.
If power input is 208/230V,
move the switch so 230V
Junction box
cover and label
(12V & 24V accessory power wires) run through
two separate conduits. The higher voltage from
the AC power supply may cause interference
and anomalies in SwingSmart DC operation
if the high and low voltage wires are routed
through the same conduit.
z Maximum gate operator current draw is 3 Amps
on a dedicated 115VAC circuit (20A dedicated
circuit is recommended).
z Make sure proper wiring is being used. The
following table shows the maximum allowable
wire run from the power source to the operator
for various wire sizes.
Table 5. Wire Gauge versus Run
AC
Power
One
operator
115V
Two
operators
115V
NOTICE
Table 5 assumes a dedicated circuit with an
accessory power load up to 2A. Additional
loads require that the wire size be increased
or the distance of the run be decreased.
14 gauge
wire
730 ft
(223 m)
460 ft
(140 m)
12 gauge
wire
1200 ft
(366 m)
750 ft
(228 m)
10 gauge
wire
1900 ft
(579 m)
1160 ft
(354 m)
To connect to 115VAC power, take the following
steps:
1. Make sure the AC power is turned off at its
source and the DC and AC power switches on
the operator are in the off position.
2. Access the input power wires and service outlet
wires by removing the two Phillips-head screws
that secure the high voltage junction box cover.
See Figure 18.
NOTICE
The service outlet wires are solid copper and
are labeled and bound together to keep them
separate from the AC power switch wires.
3. Wire nut or crimp bond the power supply wires
to the black and white lead wires coming from
the AC power switch (no label).
4. Wire nut or crimp bond the equipment ground
wire to the green ground wire in the junction
box.
5. To activate the 115VAC service outlet, include
the black and white outlet lead wires and the
green ground wire in the connections made
above.
6. Neatly organize all wire connections and
replace the high voltage junction box cover.
Secure it with the two Phillips-head screws.
(12V & 24V accessory power wires) run through
two separate conduits as discussed in Wiring
115VAC Power.
z Maximum gate operator current draw is 1.5
Amps on a dedicated 208/230VAC circuit (20A
dedicated circuit is recommended).
z Make sure proper wiring is being used. Refer to
the following table:
Table 6. Wire Gauge versus Run
AC
Power
One
operator
208/230V
Two
operators
208/230V
14 gauge
wire
2095 ft
(639 m)
1465 ft
(446 m)
12 gauge
wire
3350 ft
(1021 m)
2350 ft
(716 m)
10 gauge
wire
5300 ft
(1615 m)
3750 ft
(1143 m)
4. Access the input power wires by removing the
two Phillipshead screws that secure the High
Voltage Protection Cover.
5. Wire nut or crimp bond the power supply wires
to the black, red, and white lead wires coming
from the AC power switch (no label).
6. Wire nut or crimp bond the equipment ground
wire to the green ground wire in the junction
box.
DANGER
To use the service outlet with 208/230VAC, a
separate neutral wire (white) must be run from
the power source. Make sure the incoming
power wires are sized appropriately to support
the load expected on the service outlet. Follow
guidelines per the National Electrical Code
Article 250.
7. Neatly organize all wire connections and
secure the High Voltage Protection Cover with
the two Phillips-head screws.
NOTICE
Table 6 assumes a dedicated circuit. Additional
loads require that the wire size be increased or
the distance of the run be decreased.
To connect to 208/230VAC power, take the
following steps:
1. Make sure the AC power is turned off at its
source and the DC and AC power switches on
the operator are in the off position.
2. Remove the High Voltage Protection cover by
unscrewing the two Phillips-head screws that
secure it.
3. Toggle the voltage selector switch from 115V
to 230V. Replace the High Voltage Protection
cover and secure it.
8. Place the 208V or 230V 1Ø label on the High
Voltage Protection Cover over the 115V 1Ø
label.
For extended battery backup installation, refer
to the "Installing the Extended Battery Backup
Kit" on page 50 instructions.
USING A SOLAR POWERED OPERATOR
HySecurity offers a solar version of the SwingSmart
operator: SwingSmart DCS20. The solar model
has different internal wiring and includes software
programmed for solar use. The Smart DC
Controller has a built-in charger which allows a 24V
solar panel (or two 12V panels) a direct connection
to the SwingSmart operator with no additional
electronic devices required.
NOTICE
Solar panels are NOT included in the purchase
of the SwingSmart DCS 20 Solar operator. Also,
adapting a standard SwingSmart DC operator
to a solar application is not recommended. For
ease of installation and proper functionality,
be sure to order a SwingSmart DCS 20 for a
solar-powered site.
To plan a solar-powered site, read through this
entire section. Keep in mind that the SwingSmart
DCS 20 operator does not have the following
components:
Figure 20. Connecting DC Power
z Transformerz AC power supply boardz AC service outletz Various wiring adaptations that are standard in
Two standard 8Ah batteries are supplied with
SwingSmart DCS 20 and nominally support up to
100 cycles per day based on the following:
z Battery storage capacity based on 5 solar hours
per day.
z 20WATT solar panel system (minimum
requirement).
z A gate weight of 750lbs (340kg) and gate length
of 12ft (3.7m)
z Connection to two HY-5B and one multi-code
radio receiver. Note that if connected properly,
photo eyes are not considered in the power load
because the Smart DC Controller only powers
the photo eyes when the motor engages.
NOTICE
The available 50Ah battery option supports
more peripheral connections because of its
higher storage capacity. A higher energy
storage capacity provides a higher sustained
current draw. If the solar operator will be
opening and closing more often at night or in
low solar hour conditions, consider using the
50Ah option and two 20WATT panels (for a
total capacity of 40 WATTS).
The design of the solar-powered site is important
in maintaining the highest gate cycle capacity
and extending the life of the batteries. The
construction of a solar-powered gate and its cycle
capacity is signicantly affected by the following:
z Energy demand of the peripheral devices. The
more energy efcient the device the less power
draw occurs to the batteries.
z Solar hours at the site. “Solar hours” relate to
the amount of energy delivered by the sun and
absorbed by the solar panels. It is NOT the same
as the number of daylight hours available at the
site. See Figure 23.
z Design considerations must use calculations
that are gured for the darkest months of the
year (typically December/January). Higher
wattage panels may be required.
z Impediments to the sun’s rays reaching the
solar panels. Elements such as, shade, improper
alignment, or dirty panels will reduce the
amount of power available.
NOTICE
Solar panels must not be shaded (not
even partially) or the output power will be
signicantly reduced. Panels must be kept
clean as small areas of sunlight blockage cause
a large reduction in output power. Alignment is
also critical because the rated wattage output
is based on the solar panels being mounted
perpendicular to the angle of the sun’s rays
midday on winter solstice (December 21st).
z Extreme temperatures affect battery life. Keep
the batteries away from temperatures above
90°F (32°C). See "Important Considerations for
DC-Powered Operators" on page 49.
z Good gate hardware and smooth, unobstructed
gate travel lowers the operator’s power draw
and serves to extend battery life.
NOTICE
Any solar systems that are designed close to
the minimum margins will stress and shorten
the battery life and risk unreliable operation,
especially in periods of inclement weather.
1. Use 14 gauge wire or larger to connect the
solar panel(s) within 100ft (30.5m) of the
operator. Check NEC and local regulations if
other distances apply.
2. Use one 24VDC solar panel or two 12VDC
solar panels in series with a total capacity of
at least 20W. Mount them according to the
manufacturer's installation instructions.\
3. Make sure both DC power switches on the
SwingSmart control box are in the OFF
position, and then remove the two Phillips
head screws that secure the 24VDC cover to
the junction box.
4. Wire nut or crimp bond the solar panel wires
to the black and red input wires. See Figure 21.
5. Wire nut or crimp bond the equipment ground
wire to the green ground wire in the junction
box.
NOTICE
For extended battery backup installation
instructions, refer to Installing the Extended
Battery Backup Kit.
6. Slide the plastic cover off the control box and
attach the red spade connector to the battery
terminal on the upper DC power switch. See
Figure 21.
7. Turn both DC power switches ON and program
the Smart DC Controller. See "Conguring the
Setup Menu" on page 55.
To connect any peripheral devices to a solar
operator, use the 24VDC or 12VDC terminals.
Because a solar operator gets its energy from the
sun and stores the energy produced by the solar
panels in batteries that are constantly discharging,
it is important to use peripheral devices that draw
and consume as little power as possible.
For example, the Smart DC Controller has specic
connections for photo eyes. When you attach
photo eyes for entrapment protection, wire the
photo eyes to the EYE COM and +24VDC. When
wired to these connections, the photo eyes only
draw power when the motor engages, thereby
extending battery life. The same can be said for
HY-5B vehicle detectors which draw a minimal
0.005A per detector; compared to box detectors
which usually draw, at minimum, 0.009A. .
Understanding Gate Activity based on
Solar Zones
Use the solar maps to determine the number
of solar hours per day that can be reasonably
expected in a particular zone. The number of solar
hours per day affects the amount of gate travel
powered by the SwingSmart solar operator.
NOTICE
Remember, the sun is the only source of
energy. If you need to increase the number
of gate cycles per day, additional solar panels
may be required. Also, the greater the battery
capacity, the longer the operator can cycle
the gate on cloudy days without the recharge
provided by the solar panels. Sites requiring
more cycles per day or those sites located
in less sunny climes, need larger capacity
batteries. HySecurity offers a 50Ah battery
option which provides six times the storage
capacity of the standard 8Ah batteries.
batteries, control of the load is important. Gates
that move easily and do not bind will drain less
energy from the battery, preserving capacity for
more cycles during a power failure.
z Be certain to observe polarity when connecting
the batteries or adding accessories. Reversed
polarity may result in a non-functional operator
or damage to a component. Red (+) is positive
and black (-) is negative. If shorted, the batteries
will generate a very high current. The batteries
are connected in a series circuit: Join the positive
(+) terminal from one battery to the negative (-)
terminal of the next battery.
z Batteries have a nite life and age more quickly
when exposed to temperatures above 80°F
(27°C). Battery temperatures above 104°F (40°C)
are damaging and signicantly shorten battery
life.
z As the batteries age, they will progressively lose
their capacity to store energy. If the total amount
of back up capacity is critical, plan to replace the
batteries after two years of use especially in hot
climates. Properly discard used batteries. Refer
to page 15.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Acid in your
eyes, on your skin, or on your clothing can
cause injury and severe burns. If batteries
are dropped or damaged dispose of them
properly.
z Batteries are rated to perform to capacity at
certain temperatures. Variations in temperature
affect performance of the batteries. An example
of amp hour performance is shown in Table 7.
HySecurity mounts the battery pack near the
transformer to provide residual heat around the
batteries which guards against amp hour loss in
colder climates.
Table 7. Amp Hour - Example of Battery
Performance
TemperatureCapacity
77°F (25°C)100
32°F (0°C)80
-22°F (-27°C)50
z HySecurity uses a permanently sealed AGM-
type battery which last much longer than wet
cell batteries and needs no maintenance over
its life span. Batteries are protected from over
discharge by a low voltage sensing circuit. The
charger circuit regulates to allow high charger
output when the battery is partially discharged.
The charger circuit automatically reduces the
output to near zero as the batteries become
fully charged.
NOTICE
The SwingSmart operator stores all User and
Installer Menu settings in non-volatile memory
(EEPROM). Configurations are saved if a
power loss occurs and reinstated once power
is restored.
HySecurity offers extended DC power back
up option with two 50Ah batteries. Contact
HySecurity parts department to order extended
battery backup kit (P/N MX001810).
To install the extended battery backup kit:
1. Turn off the DC and AC power switches.
2. Unlock side latches to remove the SwingSmart
front cover. Remove the two Phillips-head
screws and the two wing nuts that secure the
rear cover. Set the covers aside.
3. Cut the two black zip ties which secure the 8Ah
batteries to the tray.
4. To access the 8Ah batteries and disconnect
its wires, remove the two screws closest to the
motor and loosen the other two screws that
secure the support tray as shown in Figure 24.
5. Carefully rotate the support tray to access the
battery wires. Lift the 8Ah batteries from the
support tray. Disconnect the black and blue
wires and set the 8Ah batteries aside.
6. Return the support tray to it’s original position
and secure it properly.
7. Place the 50Ah battery tray between the
chassis posts and secure it using the four
fasteners provided in the kit. See Figure 25.
Accessory Tray
Accessory Tray
DC power switch
in the off position
AC power switch
in the off position
Loosen tray
screws (2x)
Remove tray screws (2x) and
rotate the tray down to remove
the batteries.
Figure 25. 50 Amp Battery Harness Installation
8. Situate the two 50Ah batteries on the tray.
Attach the blue wire from the red terminal on
one 50Ah battery to the black terminal on other
50Ah battery.
9. Run the 8Ah wire harness through hole in the
8Ah battery support tray.
10. Using the wires attached in the 50Ah battery
kit, attach the red wire to the red positive
terminal on the 50Ah battery. Connect its
opposite end to the red lead exiting the
support tray. Connect the black wire to the
black negative terminal on the 50Ah battery.
Connect its opposite end to the black lead
exiting the support tray.
11. Access the Installer Menu on the Smart DC
Controller.
When you rst apply power to the operator, it is
locked in Menu mode and prompts appear on the
display. The gate will not move and the controls
will not function until the prompts have been
answered. The prompts include:
z Usage Class settingz Gate Handingz Three external entrapment protection SENSOR
assignments
Once you’ve completed the installation of the
SwingSmart operator and attached the wired
accessories, you’re ready to program the operator.
Two different approaches exist:
z Connect a laptop computer to the USB or serial
(RS-232) port and upload the gate settings and
set the operator menu congurations via the
S.T.A.R.T. software.
NOTICE
Use a laptop computer at your place of
business to conveniently download the free
S.T.A.R.T. software from www.hysecurity.com
before heading out into the eld. A S.T.A.R.T.
User Guide is also available online.
Five buttons on the display keypad provide
operational controls. Refer to Figure 30 for more
information. To answer the initial prompts, use the
Previous, Next, and Select buttons as described
in the chart below:
UC 2
USAGE CLASS
OPEN
PREV
Table 8. Menu Mode Navigational Buttons
CLOSE
NEXT
Figure 27. UC2 Usage Class
Two top characters blink.
STOP
SELECT
To edit the Menu
Press SELECT.
MENU
RESET
z Manually navigate through the User and Installer
Menus using the buttons located on the Smart
DC Controller.
If you are unsure of the usage classication, refer
to page 17. It explains the different usage site
classications for UL 325.
CAUTION
Smart DC Controller can be powered when
either switch is turned on. The operator is a
DC-powered unit and runs on its batteries.
If DC power switch is off, operator will not
function (even though AC power switch is on).
When the operator is connected to AC power
and the unit is turned on, the charge level of
the battery is being monitored and maintained.
On a solar-powered operator, the AC power
switch connects and disconnects the DC power
from the solar panels.
The handing is determined by the position of
the operator and which way the gate opens. See
Figure 28. To determine handing, look at the gate
from the secure, operator side, choose:
z R - If the operator is on your rightz L - If the operation is on your left
Left Handing
Figure 28. Gate Handing
Right Handing
TURNING BOTH POWER SWITCHES ON
One AC and one DC rocker power switch are
located on the outside edge of the control box.
The ashing red indicator light next to the OPEN
button on the Smart DC Controller is considered
the heart beat of the system. It indicates that the
electronics board is receiving power. When AC
power is lost, the rate of ashing slows down.
Another indicator light, above the display, is multicolored and corresponds to the action that the
operator is performing:
z Green - AC power and Run modez Yellow - Menu modez Red - indicates the operator has experienced
an Alert, Fault, or Error.
z Not lit - AC power is lost. Pressing the SHOW
LEDs button indicates which inputs, if any, are
active.
Multi-colored
LED indicates
power and gate
status.
1. Turn both power switches ON. An audible
beep occurs and a red light pulsates next to
the OPEN button on the Smart DC Controller
which indicates the system is functioning.
NOTICE
If AC power is lost, the rate of ashing slows
down. Other indicator lights are described
below.
2. The software version briey appears on the
LCD display and the display settles on one of
the following modes:
z Gate status - indicates the operator is in Run
Mode. Refer to Run Mode.
z Usage class - indicates that the Setup Menu,
which consists of four sequential displays, needs
to be programmed. Refer to Conguring the
Setup Menu.
z Error message - indicates a problem exists with
the operator which needs to be resolved before
the operator can function properly.
USING THE SMART DC CONTROLLER
BUTTONS IN MENU MODE
Smart DC Controller buttons let you navigate,
change, or clear the information in the display
menus. Refer to Figure 30.
The buttons with text above and below have two
functions. Use these buttons to enter operating
commands or navigate through the User and
Installer Menus. The singular use of these keys is
dependent on the operator mode. Three different
modes exist:
Two blinking characters
indicate that the display
will accept changes.
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
z Run Mode - gate is operational awaiting
commands. Refer to "Run Mode" on page 56.
z Menu Mode - motor disengages and operator
commands are ignored. Data entry, menu
navigation, and menu selection can be
accomplished via the Controller buttons or
through a START software connection using
the USB port.
z Fault Mode - alerts, faults or errors appear
on the display. Some errors or faults can be
reset with the STOP button while more serious
faults require the RESET button or cycling
power. Faults indicate a need for diagnosis
and resolution. Refer to "Smart DC Controller
Troubleshooting" on page 123.
Pressing PREV
moves to the previous
menu selection.
Pressing NEXT
advances through
the next available
menu selections.
Figure 30. Function of the Smart DC Controller Buttons in Menu Mode
OPEN
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
Pressing SELECT
causes the upper two characters to blink,
which indicates the display is ready to
accept changes to a menu setting.
Pressing SELECT a second time accepts
what appears on the display. The entry
mode is complete when the two characters
stop blinking.
STOP
SELECT
MENU
RESET
Pressing MENU
returns to Run Mode and
a gate status display appears.
The MENU button does not
function while the selection is
still blinking.
Pressing RESET
clears faults and
returns to Run
Mode. A gate
status display
appears.
The USAGE CLASS display appears the rst time
power is supplied. See Figure 31.
NOTICE
If a gate status display appears, the Setup
Menu has already been congured. Refer to
"Viewing Operator Status Displays" on page
56.
Seven sequential displays present information
which must be congured before SwingSmart DC
will function. Once the conguration is complete,
the information is retained even when a power
loss occurs.
NOTICE
Programming the Setup Menu is usually a onetime occurrence unless factory defaults are
reinstated through the Installer Menu. Refer to
"Reinstating Factory Defaults" on page 82.
To navigate within the Setup Menu, use the
SELECT, NEXT, and PREV buttons. All menu
options cycle, so you eventually return to the rst
menu option by continually pressing the NEXT
or PREV key.
UC 0
USAGE CLASS
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
SH 0
GATE HANDING
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
WT 0
GATE WEIGHT (LB)
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
MENU
RESET
Selections:
1. Garages or parking areas with
residences of 1 to 4 units.
2. Commercial location or
multi- family housing (hotels,
garages, etc.)
3. Industrial use, not accessible by
or intended to serve general public.
4. Guarded industrial location or
facility, not servicing general public.
Selections:
0 - No Handing set. Gate will not
move until handing is set.
R - Right-hand gate opening.
Looking at the gate from the
RESET
operator side, it opens to the right.
L - Left-hand gate opening.
Looking at the gate from the
operator side, it opens to the left.
Selections:
0 - not set
1 - Gate weight: 0 to 300lbs.
2 - Gate weight: 301 to 600lbs.
3 - Gate weight: 601 to 800lbs.
RESET
4 - Gate weight: 801 to 1300lbs.
Set Sensors 1, 2 and 3 as needed.
From the USAGE CLASS display, take the following
steps:
1. Press SELECT. The two top characters blink.
2. Press NEXT. Continue to press NEXT to view
all the selections.
3. When the desired selection appears, press
SELECT. The blinking characters become
LN 0
GATE LENGTH (FT)
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
STOP
SELECT
MENU
Selections:
0 - not set
1 - Gate length: 0 to 8ft.
2 - Gate length: 8 to 12ft.
3 - Gate length: 12 to 16ft.
NOTE: The GATE CLOSED
display is an example.
Any one of three gate status
displays could appear depending
on the gate operating mode. Refer
RESET
to Run Mode.
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status displays and accesses the User Menu.
DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS
RUN MODE
The Run Mode displays appear static when the
operator is ready and waiting for a run command.
When the display is ashing “GATE OPENING”
or “GATE CLOSING”, a command has been
received and the gate is in motion. The command
may come from a variety of sources: a card reader,
push-button remote, or recognition of a vehicle
passing over a loop detector. In all cases, the
operator “runs” the motor when it receives an
operational command.
NOTICE
To access the User or Installer menus, the
motor cannot be engaged and the gate cannot
be moving.
Three displays indicate the position or status of the
gate. The keypad entry used to access the User or
Installer menus, begins at one of these Run Mode
displays. See Figure 32.
VIEWING OPERATOR STATUS DISPLAYS
Press the MENU button once and the operator
status displays appear in two second intervals.
Pertinent information appears to provide a quick
overview of the operator’s status or congurations.
See Figure 33.The type of information that may
scroll across the display includes: software version,
operator type (OT), gate handing (LEFT HAND
or RIGHT HAND), buss voltage, and life cycle
counter.
BUILD YEAR
POST - 2016
OPEN
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
LEFT HAND
STOP
SELECT
MENU
RESET
HYSECURITY
GATE OPEN
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
Pressing Open, Close, or Stop causes the
gate to perform the command.
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
Pressing Reset clears alerts or faults and
returns to Run Mode.
NOTE: Press Reset at any Run mode
status display to view the software version.
For example: h5.57
HYSECURITY
GATE STOPPED
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
Pressing Menu scrolls through operator
Note: Pressing the MENU button twice,
bypasses the operator status displays.
A lower case “h”
appears in front of
the software version
number.
Dual Gate or
Sequenced Gate
Operator Type (OT)
Set Handing (SH)
Usage Class (UC)
DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS
Table 9. Viewing Operator Status Displays
All gate operators manufactured
Indicates whether the gate operator
was manufactured before (pre-2016)
or after UL 325 - 2016 Standard
of Safety changes that require
monitoring of external entrapment
sensors.
Software version and revision number
are hard-coded in Smart DC Controller.
PRIMARY or SECONDARY
(Display only appears when operator
is used in bi-parting gate systems.)
OT 12 = SwingSmart DC or DCSIndicates and identies the operator.
LEFT or RIGHT
1, 2, 3, or 4
in 2016 or later will show Build
Year - Post 2016 because it
contains software version h5.50
or later. If you plan to upload 5.50
software (or later) into your gate
operator, you will need to set the
appropriate build year according
to the date of manufacture.
Displays software version when you
press RESET or cycle power. You will
need software version when calling
Technical Support.
Indicates, in a dual gate setting,
whether operator is set to Primary
or Secondary. Setting is assigned in
Installer Menu.
Designates which way a gate opens
viewed from operator. If it slides
left, it is a left-hand gate. Gate
handing is established in the initial
Setup Menu.
Displays operator’s Usage Class
designation per UL 325 standards.
Three stages of charging:
Indicates the state of charging
that the AGM battery is currently
handling.
Input voltage (DC Buss voltage)
to the Smart DC is shown. Helps
to determine proper power
connections.
Conrms operator’s battery type. If
you use larger capacity batteries you
must configure operator through
Installer Menu. See BT - BATTERY
TYPE.
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DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS
Table 9. Viewing Operator Status Displays
DisplayVariablesDescription
D <32>.0 VDC
BATTERY VOLTAGE
Cycle Count (CC)
Close Timer (CT)
Number varies depending on voltage
that charger is providing.
One cycle equals a full open and
close sequence. Partial cycles are not
counted.
The rst menu item in the User Menu.
See "User Menu" on page 59.
Displays actual charging voltage.
Displays number of cycles gate
operator has incurred. Similar to
an odometer, it resets to zero after
999,999 cycles.
NOTE: You can also access Installer
Menu from this display. See "Installer
Menu" on page 67. Displays
number of seconds before open gate
initiates closure
The User Menu consists of several items which
can be modied using the Smart DC Controller
buttons. Refer to "Using the Smart DC Controller
Buttons In Menu Mode" on page 54.
To access the User Menu, take the following steps:
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU
button. The operator status displays scroll past
and the CLOSE TIMER display appears.
NOTICE
To access the User Menu, the operator must be
in Run Mode. The motor cannot be engaged
and the gate cannot be moving.
2. Press the NEXT button to cycle through the
available menu items.
Use the navigational buttons, Select, Next, and
Previous to change or view the menu functions.
Table 11 describes the User Menu items and
supplies the factory defaults. (Factory default
settings shown in bold.) In the pages that follow, a
detailed view of the more commonly used menus
is provided:
z Adjusting the Close Timerz Setting the Time & Datez Setting the AC Power Loss Gate Function
ADJUSTING THE CLOSE TIMER
The close timer assigns how many seconds will
pass before the operator initiates automatic
closure of a fully opened gate after all open
commands and reversing sensor inputs have
ceased. Every gate operator should have the close
timer set to a specic number of seconds unless
a hard-wired closing device is connected to the
unit such as a push button station.
To adjust the time (1 to 99 seconds) it takes
before the operator initiates gate closure, take
the following steps and see Figure 34:
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU
button twice. This accesses the User Menu and
the CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Use the SELECT, and then NEXT or PREV
buttons to navigate and change the number
on the display.
NOTICE
Keep the close timer at zero if gate personnel
operate the gate or the owner plans to use a
remote control.
3. To exit the User Menu, press the MENU
button. The gate status appears in the display
indicating you have returned to Run Mode.
z Adjusting the Display Contrast
For information on how the menu buttons
function, review "Using the Smart DC Controller
A feature of the Smart DC Controller is its 24-hour,
365 day clock. Make sure it is set to the appropriate
time zone. An accurate time and date allows the
diagnostic log to date stamp operational data
which indicates when Alerts, Faults and Errors
occur. The log helps in troubleshooting and
can be viewed via a laptop connected to the
USB or RS232 port, or on the LCD directly. For
more information, refer to "Smart DC Controller
Troubleshooting" on page 123.
To set or adjust the time or date, take the following
steps and see Figure 35:
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU
button twice. This accesses the User Menu and
the CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Press NEXT or PREV until the SET CLOCK
display appears.
3. Press SELECT. CL blinks.
4. Press NEXT or PREV to change the number
to 1.
5. Press SELECT to accept the display.
6. The date and time display appears. Use the
SELECT and NEXT buttons in the same manner
as before to adjust the date and time.
NOTICE
A lithium coin battery, on the Smart DC
Controller board, supports the clock so the
date and time is retained even when the main
power is turned off. Replace the battery every
ve years with a DL 2025, DL 2032 or CR 2025
or CR 2032 battery. Refer to "Clock Battery Replacement" on page 103.
1. Start at a gate
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
OPEN
PREV
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
CLOSE
OPEN
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
RESET
RESET
status display.
2. To access the
User Menu,
press the MENU
button twice.
NOTICE
A date or time eld must have the blinking
arrows below it before it can be changed.
7. To accept what appears on the date and time
display, press SELECT.
OPEN
PREV
CL 1
SET CLOCK
CLOSE
STOP
SELECT
NEXT
MENU
RESET
3. Press NEXT until
the SET CLOCK
display appears.
Use the
navigational
buttons to select
1.
8. To exit the User Menu, press the MENU button.
A gate status appears in the display indicating
you have returned to Run Mode.
The setting in the AC LOSS display determines what action the operator performs during an AC power
loss. The settings help reduce drain on the battery. You can choose between four settings depending
on customer preferences.
Table 10. AC Power Loss Menu
Menu SettingDescription
Normal gate functions continue until system detects battery voltage drop
below 21V. DEAD BATTERY appears on display and gate automatically opens.
Any pushbutton CLOSE command will close gate and any OPEN command
will re-open gate. If battery continues to diminish and system detects 18V
or less, system initiates an automatic open cycle. Any new open or close
command is ignored and LCD appears blank. System remains in this disabled
state until reset or battery recovers to 24V.
Normal gate functions continue until system detects a battery voltage drop
below 21V. DEAD BATTERY appears on display and gate automatically closes.
Gate can be opened by a special sequence of a STOP input followed by an
OPEN push-button or directly opened with Fire Department Open command.
Any push-button CLOSE command closes gate. If battery continues to
diminish and system detects 18V or less, system initiates an automatic open
cycle if not already on a limit. Any new open or close command is ignored
and LCD appears blank. System remains in this disabled state until reset or
battery recovers to 24V.
Operator automatically opens gate five seconds after AC power loss
AP 2 AC LOSS
AUTO OPEN
detected. Gate remains open until AC power is restored. Any push-button
CLOSE command will close gate and any open command will open gate.
When battery voltage drops below 21V or less, system initiates an automatic
open cycle. Gate will remain open until battery recovers to 24V.
Operator initially does nothing after it detects AC power loss until it receives
an open command. Once an open command is received, operator opens
AP 3 AC LOSS
NO CLOSE TIMER
and remains in that state. Any push-button CLOSE command will close gate
and any open command will open gate. When battery voltage drops below
21V or less, system initiates an automatic open cycle. Gate will remain open
until battery recovers to 24V.
To designate what you want operator to do during
an AC power loss, access User Menu (see "User
Menu" on page 59 and Figure 36) and scroll
through items until AP (AC LOSS) display appears:
AP 0 (AC LOSS)
UPS FAIL OPEN
1. Use SELECT and NEXT buttons to navigate
and change number on display. Review "Using
the Smart DC Controller Buttons In Menu
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
MENU
RESET
Mode" on page 54.
2. To exit User Menu, press MENU button. A gate
PREV
status appears in display indicating you have
returned to Run Mode.
The display contrast can be adjusted from 1 to 9
to increase visibility and ease of use. It is set at the
factory to level 5. The text becomes darker as you
go up the scale.
NOTICE
If extremely low temperatures are expected,
set the contrast to a higher number.
To adjust the contrast (1 to 9), take the following
steps and see Figure 37:
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU
button twice. This accesses the User Menu and
the CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Press NEXT until the LCD CONTRAST display
appears.
3. Use the SELECT and NEXT buttons to navigate
and change the number on the display.
DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS
4. To exit the User Menu, press the MENU
button. A gate status appears in the display
indicating you have returned to Run Mode.
Table 11. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
CT 0 (OFF)
Close Timer
HC 0 (OFF
Hold to Close
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = Timer
disabled
1 second to 99
seconds
0 = off
1 = on
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Assign how many seconds before open
gate initiates automatic closure. Keep
setting at 0 if a hard-wired, push-button
control device is being used.
NOTE: CLOSE TIMER display does not
appear when HOLD TO CLOSE is set to 1.
Set to 0 produces a gate closure when a
momentary signal is transmitted. Set to
1 if a constant hold to close signal, such
as a push button control, is being used.
A setting of 1 also deactivates automatic
close timer and causes its menu to
disappear. You must set HC to 1 to comply
with UL 325 Type D protection. Refer to
Table Notes.
Similar to HOLD TO CLOSE, but congures
OPEN push button for a constant-hold
function.
Associated
DC Controller
Connections
Not applicable
(N/A)
COM
CLOSE
HO 0 (OFF)
Hold to Open
AP 0 AC LOSS
UPS FAIL OPEN
RO 0 (OFF)
Radio Open/Close
0 = off
1 = on
0 = UPS Fail
Open
1 = UPS Fail
Close
2 = Auto Open
3 = No Close
Timer
0 = off
1 = on
0 = Momentary open signal
1 = Constant hold open push button
required. You must set HO to 1 to comply
with UL 325 Type D protection. Refer to
Table Notes
Setting designates what action gate
performs during an AC power loss. Refer
to "Setting AC Power Loss Gate Function"
on page 61.
Congures radio input for open only (0). If
changed to setting 1 then adds capability
for radio input to close gate, but only when
gate is fully open.
Table 11. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
BF 2 (On 2 SEC)
Warn Before Operate
FA 0 (OFF)
Forced Open Alert
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = off
1 = on
2 = on
0 = off
1 = on
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Controls warn-before-operate buzzer and
can be congured three ways
Set to 0: Buzzer is disabled. Set at 0, buzzer
will still beep when alerts, faults, errors, or
entrapment are detected.
Set to 1: Buzzer beeps for 3 seconds
before gate motion begins and continues
through entire gate travel.
Set to 2: Buzzer beeps for 3 seconds
before gate motion begins and continues
for 2 seconds of gate travel.
Intended for highly secure facilities.
Set to 1, the operator sounds the
3-second “warn before operate” buzzer
alarm and initiates a closure if the gate
is forced open and the closed limit
switch disengages. The motor starts to
secure the gate. If the gate does not
fully close within 4s, the motor turns off
and the buzzer sounds for 30 seconds.
The display shows ALERT 1 - FORCED
OPEN.
Associated
DC Controller
Connections
(N/A)
WARNING:
Do NOT cut
wires to buzzer
or unplug it
as operator
will not be in
compliance
with UL 325.
Failure to
comply may
result in
serious injury
or death.
N/A
Set to 1, the operator sounds the
3-second “warn before operate” buzzer
alarm and initiates an open command
if the gate is forced, or drifts, off the
open limit switch. The motor starts to
reopen the gate. The motor runs for a
maximum of 4s and, if the gate is not
N/A
DA 0 (OFF)
Drift Close Alert
0 = off
(standard)
1 = on (detailed)
fully open at the end of this period, the
buzzer sounds for 10s. The display shows
ALERT 2 - DRIFT CLOSED.
Table 11. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
PE 0 (OFF)
Photo Eye Alignment
CL 0
Set Clock
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = off
1 = on
0 = Display
1 = Set Clock
Menu Tasks and Explanations
When set to 1, operator serves as an aide
in photo-eye emitter/receiver alignment.
Buzzer chirps once when emitter and
receiver are not aligned. When emitter
and receiver are aligned, buzzer chirps
twice. If they go out of alignment again,
buzzer will chirp once. Alignment Mode is
reset with a limit input or reset input.
To set or adjust minute, hour, day, month
or year, select 1. Once clock is set,
display automatically returns to 0 setting.
Signicant gate events are logged and
stamped with time and date. This feature
is useful to read historical operation data,
which can be accessed with a computer
via USB or RS232 port or the LG setting
in User Menu. See "Setting the Time and
Date" on page 60.
Associated
DC Controller
Connections
Sensor
Common,
Sensor 1,
Sensor 2,
Sensor 3
(N/A)
LD 5
LCD Contrast
LG 0
VIEW EVENT LOG
DS 0 (OFF)
DIAGNOSTIC LOGS
5
0 through 9
0 = off
1 = on
0 = off
(standard)
1 = on (detailed)
Under some extreme high or low
temperature conditions, it may be
necessary to adjust LCD contrast. Display
is adjustable from 0-9 with a factory default
setting of 5.
With v5.53 (or later) software, you can set
LG to 1 and view abbreviated event logs
on the display. These messages are helpful
for diagnostic purposes and reviewing the
gate operator’s event history. Over 300
events can be logged before the software
begins overwriting the existing history.
Set this item to 1 to record all gate
operator open and close events, in
addition to normal alert, fault and error
logs. This parameter automatically resets
to the default 0 (off ) after 24 hours, which
is useful when experiencing intermittent
problems. Set to 0, DC Controller logs
pertinent gate operator events such as
faults, errors, or menu manipulation.
(N/A)
(N/A)
USB or
RS232 cable
and laptop
computer with
HySecurity’s
free START
software is
required to
read log le.
Table 11. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Associated
DC Controller
Connections
Table Notes:
The following conditions apply to the indicated reference-numbered menu selections:
Table Note 1:
For gate operators using Type D entrapment protection, an automatic closing device (such as a
timer, loop sensor, or similiar device) shall not be employed.
Table Note 2:
WARNING: Do NOT cut the wires to the buzzer or unplug it as the operator will not be in
compliance with UL 325. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.
The Installer Menu consists of several functions
which can be modified using the Smart DC
Controller buttons or congured through the use
of a laptop computer and the START software
available from the HySecurity website.
The Installer Menu options provide more advanced
configurations for the SwingSmart operator.
Access to the Installer Menu is through the User
Menu. The navigational buttons are the same
in both menu modes. To review how to use the
navigational buttons on the Smart DC Controller,
refer to "Using the Smart DC Controller Buttons
In Menu Mode" on page 54.
NOTICE
To access the User or Installer Menus, the
operator must be in Run Mode with a gate
status showing on the display. The motor
cannot be engaged and the gate cannot be
moving.
2. To access the Installer Menu simultaneously
press OPEN and RESET. See Figure 39
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
OPEN
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
RESET
Figure 39. Close Timer
NOTICE
The CLOSE TIMER display appears indicating
you have accessed the User Menu.
3. Release the buttons and the Usage Class
display appears indicating entrance to the
Installer Menu. The USAGE CLASS display is
the rst item in the Installer Menu. See Figure
40.
To access the Installer Menu, take the following
steps:
NOTICE
The menu items, Usage Class, Gate Handing,
Gate Weight, and Gate Length, as well as
sensor 1, 2, and 3, must be congured before
the operator will function. Refer to "Conguring
the Setup Menu" on page 55.
1. Start at a gate status display. To bypass the
Operator Status Displays, press the MENU
button twice. See Figure 38.
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
OT 0
Set Operator Type
MN 0
Model Number
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = operator type
12 = SwingSmart
DC 20 & DCS 20
Solar
14 =
StrongArmPark DC
10 & DC14 DCS
10 Solar & DCS 14
Solar
15 = SlideSmart DC
15 & DCS 15 Solar
16 = SlideSmart
DC 10F & DCS 10F
Solar
0 = model type
unknown
1 = Model <x>
2 = Model <x>
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Select the appropriate number for the
operator. NOTE: This menu item only
appears if the Smart DC Controller is
being replaced.
CAUTION: If you are replacing an
SDC board, remember to transfer
the operator’s menu settings
from the existing board to the
replacement board. Refer to
the installation instructions that
accompany the replacement SDC
board.
Select the type of gate operator
model used at the site. NOTE: This
menu item only appears, if applicable,
when you set the OT (operator type).
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
Not applicable
(N/A)
(N/A)
LL 0 (OFF)
Learn Limit
UC 0
Usage Class
SH 0
Gate Handing
0 = Normal
operation
1 = Reset limits
0 = Gate disabled
1 = Residential 1 to
4 units
2 = Comm./public
access
3 = Light industria
4 = Industrial secure
0 = Gate disabled
R = Right hand
L = Left hand
A setting of 1 places operator into
its learn limits mode which allows
you to reset gate’s open and close
positions. Only appears in SlideSmart,
StrongArmPark, and WedgeSmart
Assign operator’s Usage Class
designation per UL 325 standards. See
"Safety Information" on page 17.
The installer must designate a usage
class before operator will function. See
"Conguring the Setup Menu" on page
55.
The handing determines which way the
gate opens as you view it from the secure
side. The installer must designate a left
or right handing before the operator will
function. See Programming the Initial
Setup Menu.
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
WT 0
Gate Weight (LB)
LN 0
GATE LENGTH (FT)
OS 5
OPEN SPEED
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = Gate disabled
1, 2, 3, or 4 Gate
weight selections
appear in pounds.
0 = gate disabled
1 = 0 to 8 feet
2 = 8 to 12 feet
3 = 12 to 16 feet
4 = 16 to 20 feet
5
1 through 10
1 = slowest speed
10 = fastest speed
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Select gate's weight range in pounds.
Correct gate weight allows operator to
determine appropriate acceleration and
deceleration rates.
Select the gate’s length in feet. The
installer must designate the gate’s
length before the operator will function.
"Configuring the Setup Menu" on
page 55. Designating the correct
gate length allows the operator to
determine the appropriate acceleration
and deceleration rates.
The range 1 through 10 varies the speed
of the motor and the gate opening
speed increases as you go up the
number scale. A setting of 1 slows the
gate travel to approximately 15 seconds.
A setting of 10 speeds up gate travel
to approximately 10 seconds. Refer to
"Adjusting the Gate Speed" on page
78.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
(N/A)
(N/A)
(N/A)
CS 5
CLOSE SPEED
FD 0 (OFF)
Load Factory Defaults
5
1 through 10
1 = slowest speed
10 = fastest speed
0 = custom user
settings
1 = reload factory
default settings
The range 1 through 10 varies the speed
of the motor and the gate opening
speed increases as you go up the
number scale. A setting of 1 slows the
gate travel to approximately 15 seconds.
A setting of 10 speeds up gate travel
to approximately 10 seconds. Refer to
"Adjusting the Gate Speed" on page
78.
Globally restores all menu settings
back to new operator status. Select
setting 1 to return operator to factory
defaults.
NOTE: If factory defaults are restored,
the UL usage class, handing, gate
weight, and any other modied
menu settings will need to be
reprogrammed.
Congures gate operator as a Primary
or as a Secondary in a dual-gate
installation. When you assign one unit
as Primary, you must congure other as
Secondary through Installer Menu. This
menu is also used to congure a Sally
Port system by setting one operator to
Sally Port A and the other to Sally Port B.
Establishes communication after wiring
two or more gate operators as sequential
gates. This SG menu item only appears
if the Dual Gate menu item (DG) is set
to 0 (solo operator).
NOTE: After selecting SG settings,
consider accessing the User Menu in
each gate operator to address the Close
Timer (CT) setting.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
3-wire
shielded cable
to DUAL
GATE input
terminals.
Connect Dual
Gate COM
(Gate 1) to
Dual Gate
COM (Gate 2).
Pair wires:
A - A, COM
- COM, and
B - B
3-wire
shielded cable
to DUAL
GATE input
terminals
on both
operators. Pair
wires: A - A,
COM - COM,
and B - B
CH 0 (AC)
Charger Type
0 = AC powered
1 = Solar powered
Assigns charger type usually set at
factory. If set to solar at factory then this
menu item is hidden.
(N/A)
Extended
(50Ah)
batteries
Assign battery type used by operator.
NOTE: Smaller batteries are charged
with less current to avoid overheating
and larger batteries are charged with
more current to supply a more rapid
charge.
require wire
extensions.
Maximum
(110Ah)
batteries
require
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
FO 0 (OFF)
Fire Dept Open
SE 2
IES Sensitivity
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = disabled
1 = enabled
0 = maximum
sensitivity
2 = default
Setting
9 = least sensitivity
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Enables Fire Department Open input.
When set to 1, signal received through
this input overrides all photoelectric
eyes and edge sensors and opens gate.
Pressing RESET button (or the OPEN
push button) is required before gate
can be closed.
Adjusts sensitivity of internal inherent
entrapment sensor (IES). Available
settings are 0 to 9 with 9 being
least sensitive. HySecurity strongly
recommends that you avoid setting IES
sensitivity higher than 6.
NOTE: Before changing IES sensitivity,
make sure that gate rolls smoothly
without obstruction. Fix any issues with
gate hardware.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
+24V DC
EMERG OPEN
See Note.
SS 0 (OFF)
IES STOP ONLY
LC 0 (0.0 SECS)
Leaf Delay Close
LO 0 (0.0 SECS)
Leaf Delay Open
0 = stop, reverse
for 2s
1 = stop only
0 = no delay
1 through 20 in ½
second increments
For example:
1 = ½ second
10 = 5 seconds
20 = 10 seconds
0 = no delay
1 through 20 in ½
second increments
For example:
1 = ½ second
10 = 5 seconds
In a Usage Class 4 environment,
operator can be set to stop gate and
not reverse gate travel after an IES
trip.
Only appears if gate operator is set up
as a Primary or a Secondary. Available
settings are 1 through 20. Each
increment adds ½ second time delay
following a command to close before
operator begins closing. Provides up
to a 10 second time delay.
Only appears if gate operator is set up
as a Primary or a Secondary. Available
settings are 1 through 20. Each increment
adds ½ second time delay following a
command to open before operator
activates. Provides up to a 10 second
time delay.
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
RT 0 (30 SECS)
MAXIMUM RUN
TIMER
PO (OFF)
Partial Open
EC 0 STOP ONLY
Eye Close Logic
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = 30 Seconds
max run,
1 = 300 Seconds
max run
0 = OFF
7 = 7 ft, 8 = 8ft,
through 32 = 32 ft
0 = Close eye
stops only
1 = 2s reverse to
open
2 = Full Open
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Assigns a motor run time of 30 or 300
seconds. If the gate opening or closure
takes longer than 30 seconds, you’ll
need to set the run timer to 1.
Sets distance (from closed gate position)
where gate stops if the partial open
input is activated.When a number is
entered in PO display, open partial input
becomes operational. Only available on
slide gate operators.
Default setting is non-reversal if close
photo eye is triggered while closing.
A setting of 1 causes gate to reverse
toward open for two seconds if triggered
while closing. A setting of 2 reverses the
gate to full open.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
(N/A)
OPEN
PARTIAL
COM
Sensor
Common
Sensor Input
EO 0 (STOP ONLY)
EYE OPEN LOGIC
GC 0 NO CONTACT
Gate Edge Output
GR 0 (FULL OPEN)
GATE EDGE LOGIC
SR 1 REVERSE 2S
IES Sensor Logic
0 = Open eye
stops only
1 = 2s reverse to
close
0 = Normally Open
Edge
1 = Normally Closed
0 = Edge reverses
full open
1 = 2s reversal only
0 = IES reverses full
open
1 = 2 second
reversal only
Default setting is non-reversal if open
photo eye is triggered while opening. A
setting of 1 causes gate to reverse travel
and close for two seconds if triggered
while opening.
This menu item only appears when UC
is set to 4. Default setting is edge sensor
with Normally Closed (NC) output.
Optional setting of 0 requires an (NO)
output.
Default setting is a full-open reversal if
gate edge is triggered while closing.
Optional setting of 1 causes gate to
reverse for two seconds if triggered
while closing.
Default setting is a two-second duration
reversal if inherent sensor is triggered.
Optional setting of 0 will cause gate to
reopen fully if triggered while closing.
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
PC 1 NO CONTACT
PHOTO EYE
OUTPUT
GC 0 NO CONTACT
GATE EYE OUTPUT
S1 0
Sensor #1 Type
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = Normally Open
PE output
1 = Normally
Closed
(supervised)
0 = Normally
Open Edge
1 = Normally
Closed
0 - disabled
1 - (NOT USED)
2 - (EYE CLOSE)
3 - (EDGE CLOSE
4 - (EYE OPEN)
5 - (EDGE OPEN)
6 - (EDGE BOTH)
Menu Tasks and Explanations
This menu item only appears when UC
is set to 4. Default setting is photo eyes
with Normally Close outputs. Optional
setting 0 requires a Normally Open (NO)
output. When set for NC, connection is
monitored and any short circuit fault will
generate a FAULT 2 alert which requires
a STOP or RESET button press to reenable gate operation.
This menu item only appears when UC
is set to 4. Default setting is edge sensor
with Normally Closed (NC) output.
Optional setting of 0 requires an (NO)
output.
UL 325 - 2018 sensor input setting for
external entrapment protection sensor
monitoring. All three sensor types must
be congured to a non-zero number
before the gate operator will move the
gate. Edge Both is only available in
Swing Gate operator types. Eye Both
is only available in Slide Gate operator
types.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
Photo eye
connections:
Sensor
Common
Sensor Input
+24V
Sensor
Common
Sensor Input
7 - (EYE BOTH)
S2 0
Sensor #2 Type
S3 0
Sensor #3 Type
Same as Sensor 1Same as Sensor 1
Same as Sensor 1Same as Sensor 1
Congures BLOCK EXIT input to
disable either Free Exit Detector
function or, alternately, Close Timer
function. Default setting disables free
exit detector.
NOTE: Free exit is disabled when
gate is at its closed limit. If closed limit
BLOCK EXIT
COM
DT 0 FREE EXIT
DISABLE FUNCTION
0 = Disable Free
Exit
1 = Disable Close
Timer
is not tripped, free exit continues to
work normally.
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
OR 1 REVERSE
OUTSIDE OBS LOOP
IR 1 REVERSE
INSIDE OBS LOOP
HD 1 HOLD OPEN
CENTER LOOP
HOLD
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = Pause closing
only
1 = Enable reverse
to open
0 = Pause closing
only
1 = Enable
reversing to open
0 = Hold open only
1 = Hold close and
hold open
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Default is for full reversal when
Outside Obstruction Loop is triggered
while closing. A setting of 0 causes
gate to only pause when triggered.
Gate closure ontinues as soon as loop
is clear again.
Default is for full reversal when Inside
Obstruction Loop is triggered while
closing. A setting of 0 causes gate to
only pause when triggered. Closure
begins as soon as loop is clear again.
Congures the function of the Center
Loop (Shadow Loop) when triggered:
Setting 1 - prevents opening and closing
of the gate when the Center Loop is
tripped if the gate is on either (opened
or closed) limit switches.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
OUTSIDE OBS
LOOP COM or
HY-5B
INSIDE OBS
LOOP COM
or HY-5B
CENTER
LOOP
COM
DL 1 STANDARD
Detector Logic
1 = Standard
2 = Quick closed
3 = Forced Time out
4 = Full anti-tailgate
Setting 0 - prevents closing when on the
open limit switch.
This selection determines whether
close timer begins to count down after
vehicles have departed detector loops
or whether close timer will count down
while the loops are occupied. Gate can
only close when all loop detectors are
clear.
Default settings causes Close Timer to
start when all loops are clear. A setting of
2 causes Close Timer to start when open
limit is reached. A setting of 3 forces
the Close Timer to 0 when the OOLD
and IOLD are tripped simultaneously. A
setting of 4 stops the gate when OOLD
and IOLD are tripped simultaneously
and closes from that point when the
loops clear.
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
RL 1 0 DISABLED
Relay 1 Logic
RL 2 1 CLOSE LIMIT
RELAY 2 LOGIC
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = default
1 to 45 available
0 = default
1 to 45 available
Menu Tasks and Explanations
Congures function of the user 1 output
relay, which is an electromechanical
relay. It has capacity to switch, both
AC and DC and can be used for high
voltage and/or high current loads.
Connect devices directly to the top of
relay: COM plus NO and NC contacts.
Up to 45 optional relay functions exist.
See "Figure 68. Setting the User Relay
Function in the Installer Menu" on page
110.
Congures function of user output relay,
which is an electronic relay with capacity
for switching a DC load only. The User
2 Relay is limited to 48 Volts DC and 4A
maximum load. Up to 45 optional relay
functions exist.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
User 1 Relay
User 2 Relay
RL 3-10 0 CLOSE
LIMIT
Relay 3-10 Logic
TL 2 (45 SECS)
OPEN TIME ALERT
0 = Disabled
Up to 45
0 = 0 seconds
1 = 15 seconds
2 = 45 seconds
3 = 75 seconds
4 = 105 seconds
5 = 135 seconds
See "Figure 68. Setting the User Relay
Function in the Installer Menu" on page
110.
Similar to Relay 1 Logic.
NOTE: The Hy8Relay™ module option
can be purchased for eight additional
NO relay outputs. Relay #39 set aside
for Factory Use.
Adjusts time delay before activating
a user relay. Maximum time setting is
135 seconds. See "Figure 68. Setting
the User Relay Function in the Installer
Menu" on page 110.
NOTE: This menu controls a user relay
set to Function No. 8
Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions
User Menu
Display
LT 3 (75 SECS)
LOITERING ALERT
SA 0 (OFF)
SDC Address
Setting Options
(Bold = Factory
Settings)
0 = 0s delay
1 = 15s
2 = 45s
3 = 75 second
delay
4 = 105s
5 = 135s
0 = No network
1 to 99 Network
"drop" address
Menu Tasks and Explanations
This function monitors activation
of Outside Obstruction Loop when
the gate is closed and not running.
When adjustable period of time is
exceeded, User Relay No. 13 triggers
and reports loitering in diagnostics log.
Adjust time delay before activating
user relay.Maximum time setting is
135 seconds. See "Figure 68. Setting
the User Relay Function in the Installer
Menu" on page 110.
NOTE: This menu controls a user relay
set to Function No. 13
Set system address for network
communication:
0 = no network communication
1 - 99 sets individual polling
addresses. Use addresses 1-4 when
connecting to HyNet.
Associated
DC Controller
Display
Connections
User relays
RS-485
ELD0 RUN MODE
Exit Loop Set
ILD 0 (RUN MODE)
IN OBS LOOP SET
OLD 0 (RUN MODE)
OUT OBS LOOP SET
0 = Run mode
1 = Show frequency
2 = Show call level
0-7
3 = Set Frequency
0 = Run mode
1 = Show frequency
2 = Show call level
0-7
3 = Set Frequency
0 = Run mode
1 = Show frequency
2 = Show call level
0-7
3 = Set Frequency
Controls HY-5A or HY-5B Free Exit
detector. If an HY-5B is used, additional
settings of 4-8 are available.
Controls HY-5A or HY-5B Inside
Obstruction Loop detector. If an HY-5B
is used, additional settings of 4-8 are
available.
Controls HY-5A or HY-5B Outside
Obstruction Loop detector. If an HY-5B
is used, additional settings of 4-8 are
available.
The gate speed can be increased or decreased a
from the operator’s default speed.
NOTICE
Two options, one for OPEN SPEED the other
for CLOSE SPEED, appear in the Installer
Menu. The steps involved in changing the
open speed are shown below. The steps to set
the close speed are the same, you just need
to access the CLOSE SPEED option.
To adjust the gate speed, take the following steps
and see Figure 41:
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU button
twice. The CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Simultaneously, press the OPEN and RESET
buttons to enter the Installer Menu. Release
the buttons and the LEARN LIMITS display
appears. It is the rst item in the Installer Menu.
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
OPEN
PREV
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
1. Start at a gate
status display.
RESET
2. To access the
User Menu,
press the MENU
button twice.
RESET
3. Press NEXT until the OPEN SPEED (or CLOSE
SPEED) display appears. The factory default
setting is 5. A speed setting of 1 slows
the gate travel speed to open or close in
approximately 15 seconds. A speed setting of
10 increases gate travel and opens or closes in
approximately 10 seconds.
4. Use the SELECT and NEXT buttons to navigate
and change the speed setting on the display.
5. To exit the Installer Menu, press the MENU
button. The gate status appears in the display
indicating you have returned to Run Mode.
OPEN
PREV
OPEN
PREV
LL 0 (OFF)
LEARN LIMIT
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
OS 5
OPEN SPEED
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
RESET
RESET
3. Access the
simultaneously,
pressing the
OPEN and
RESET
buttons.
4. Use NEXT to
navigate to the
menu display.
Change the
setting using the
SELECT and
NEXT buttons.
Many counties and cities require a Fire Department
override system for gate operators. The fire
department’s alert system is a separate unit that
must be connected to the Smart DC Controller.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN option must be
properly congured through Installer Menu before
operator will recognize alert system.
To enable Fire Department Override, take
following steps and see Figure 42 and Figure 43:
1. Connect NO contact from alert system or
key switch to following Smart DC Controller
terminals: EMERG OPEN and +24V.
2. Congure Installer Menu. At a gate status
display, press MENU button twice. This
accesses User Menu and CLOSE TIMER display
appears.
3. Simultaneously, press OPEN and RESET
buttons to enter Installer Menu. Release
buttons and USAGE CLASS display appears.
It is rst item in Installer Menu.
4. Press NEXT until FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN
display appears. Factory default setting is 0.
5. Use NEXT button to change number on display
to 1 and then press SELECT.
6. To exit Installer Menu, press MENU button.
Gate status appears in display indicating you
have returned to Run Mode.
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
OPEN
PREV
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
LL 0 (OFF)
LEARN LIMIT
CLOSE
OPEN
PREV
NEXT
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
MENU
RESET
RESET
RESET
1. Start at a gate
status display.
2. To access the
User Menu,
press the MENU
button twice.
3. Access the
simultaneously,
pressing the
OPEN and
RESET
buttons.
4. Use NEXT to
navigate to the
menu display.
Change the
setting using the
SELECT and
NEXT buttons.
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ADJUSTING THE IES SENSITIVITY
DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS
SwingSmart uses a primary Type-A inherent
entrapment sensor (IES) per UL325 Safety
Standards. A solid immovable object blocking
the gate will trip the IES and cause the operator
to stop and reverse (for two seconds) and enter
safe mode.
The adaptive IES software monitors the average
running motor current while the gate is in motion
and reverses the gate when the current exceeds
an automatically self-adapting threshold.
The IES display, accessed through the Installer
Menu, allows you to input a number between 0 and
9. The settings (0 through 6) allow an increasingly
higher threshold (amount of headroom) above
the average current draw before tripping. For IES
settings 7 through 9, the current limit is a xed
relatively high current value before the IES will be
tripped. The factory setting is 2, which is adequate
for most sites. See Figure 44 and Figure 45
CAUTION
Avoid setting the IES sensitivity to a xed level
(7 - 9 setting). The high motor current required
for the IES to trip could cause severe injury or
death to people caught in the moving gate.
For IES settings (0 through 6), the motor current is
continually being measured and the IES threshold
automatically set to trip at peak motor current plus
the additional “headroom” provided by the IES
setting selected.
To prevent false IES trips, the software boosts the
IES current threshold for one gate cycle after an
IES event, then returns to the normal sensitivity
threshold.
Figure 45. IES Sensitivity Chart
Over time, degrading gate hardware and other
site issues, such as road settling or debris on the
gate rail (V-track) can occur. As the gate hardware
ages and becomes stiffer, the SwingSmart motor
current increases and this may create the need to
use a higher IES setting level. The higher settings
should only be used on a TEMPORARY basis until
NOTICE
When changing the IES setting, consider the
site design and vehicular gate traffic. It is
recommended that you use the most sensitive
setting while still allowing for reliable gate
operation.
the gate, gate track, or hinges are repaired so the
gates swingsmoothly with minimum resistance.
Examples of conditions which affect IES sensitivity
include:
Gate design - For long and/or solid gates in windy
environments, large variations in motor current
may occur. In these types of scenarios, you may
want to use a higher (less sensitive) IES setting.
Gate condition - If the gate environment is near
salty sea air, rusty hinges might impede gate travel
over time. Additionally, gates that are hit and bent
may have very stiff areas during travel that cause a
large variation in motor current. For these issues,
you may want to use a higher (less sensitive) IES
setting until repairs are made.
Gate maintenance - Gate hinges will deteriorate
and begin to fail over time. In poorly maintained
gate areas, the chance for false IES trips is higher.
To adjust the IES sensitivity, take the following
steps and see Figure 46:
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU button
twice. The CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Simultaneously, press the OPEN and RESET
buttons to enter the Installer Menu. Release
the buttons and the LEARN LIMITS display
appears.
3. Press NEXT until the IES SENSITIVITY display
appears. The factory default setting is 2.
CAUTION
Avoid setting the IES sensitivity to a xed level
(7 - 9 setting). The high motor current required
for the IES to trip could cause severe injury or
death to people caught in the moving gate.
If IES trips occur, SAFE MODE or ENTRAPMENT
MODE will appear on the display. For more
information about troubleshooting, refer to
"Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting" on page
124.
1. Start at a gate
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
OPEN
PREV
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
LL 0 (OFF)
LEARN LIMIT
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
MENU
RESET
RESET
RESET
status display.
2. To access the
User Menu,
press the MENU
button twice.
3. Access the
simultaneously,
pressing the
OPEN and
RESET
buttons.
4. Use the SELECT and NEXT buttons to navigate
and change the number on the display.
5. To exit the Installer Menu, press the MENU
button. The gate status appears in the display
indicating you have returned to Run Mode.
4. Use NEXT to
navigate to the
menu display.
Change the
setting using the
SELECT and
NEXT buttons.
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Installer Menu, by
DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS
REINSTATING FACTORY DEFAULTS
Thirteen menu congurations are available in the
User Menu. Several other items in the Installer
Menu let you customize the operator depending
on the number of attached accessories and your
customer’s needs.
CAUTION
Reinstating factory default clears ALL menu
settings stored in the operator and returns
them to factory defaults. It is recommended
that you save the menu settings before
reinstating factory defaults. You can write the
settings in a notebook or, if you have a laptop
computer, you can use HySecurity’s START
software and download the menu settings and
save them to a le to upload to the operator
at a later date.
To reinstate factory defaults, take the following
steps and see Figure 47:
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
OPEN
PREV
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
STOP
SELECT
MENU
MENU
1. Start at a gate
status display.
RESET
2. To access the
User Menu,
press the MENU
button twice.
RESET
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU
button twice. This accesses the User Menu and
the CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Simultaneously, press the OPEN and RESET
buttons to enter the Installer Menu. Release
the buttons and the LEARN LIMITS display
appears. It is the rst item in the Installer Menu.
3. Press NEXT until the FACTORY DEFAULTS
display appears. Factory default setting is 0.
4. Use the SELECT and NEXT buttons tonavigate
and change the number on the display to 1.
NOTICE
When you press SELECT to accept FD 1, the
factory settings are reinstated immediately
and the menu display returns to the initial
Setup Menu. The gate operator will not run
until the three menu parameters are entered:
Usage Class, Gate Handing, Gate Weight, and
Gate Length along with Sensor 1, 2, 3. Refer to
"Conguring the Setup Menu" on page 55.
LL 0 (OFF)
LEARN LIMIT
CLOSE
OPEN
SELECT
PREV
NEXT
FD 1 (ON)
FACTORY DEFAULTS
CLOSE
OPEN
SELECT
PREV
NEXT
STOP
STOP
MENU
MENU
RESET
RESET
3. Access the
simultaneously,
pressing the
OPEN and
RESET
buttons.
4. Use NEXT to
navigate to the
menu display.
Change the
setting using the
SELECT and
NEXT buttons.
This section provides information about the Smart
DC Controller board; its inputs for peripheral
connections and its monitoring capabilities. This
section explains how to:
z Make connection on the Smart DC Controllerz Integrate with Security Systemsz Adapt User Relays for your Gate Site
0.50A = Three photo eyes (for entrapment protection)
CONTROLLER
SMART DC CONTROLLER
The Smart DC Controller uses LED’s to indicate
active inputs when AC power is present. For
operators that use only DC power, you can push
a button to show the active inputs. This button is
at the bottom left corner near the EMERG OPEN
input.
24VDC
COM
24VDC
COM
COM
COMMON
TERMINALS
Press button to
light active inputs
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
STOP
OPEN
CLOSE
RADIO
OPEN
PARTIAL
SENSOR
SENSOR
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUT OBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
SENSOR
SENSOR
COM
+ 24 V
EMERG
OPEN
12VDC
12VDC
OPEN
2
3
USER RELAY 1
Electro-mechanical
1
USER2
S1
OPEN
+24V
SHOW
LEDs
COM
DUAL GATE
COM
B
A
RADIO
OPTIONS
COM
USER
RELAY
Solid state
On a new operator no active inputs should appear
until external accessories and wiring are attached.
If any inputs are active before connecting
external wiring, refer to "Smart DC Controller
Troubleshooting" on page 123.
Amp Draw on Power Supplies
Two power supplies are available:
24VDC and 12VDC
A maximum draw of 1A is available
for each power supply.
NOTE: The 24VDC power supply has
four terminals that can be used in any
combination to draw the available 1A
maximum.
All the control device inputs listed in Table 13 are shown as a single input. The second wire is connected
to a Common Terminal Bus (COM) on the Smart DC Controller. The Fire Department Open input is
an exception and requires a +24 Volt input as well as activation in the Installer Menu (item FO). For
convenience a +24V terminal is located next to the EMERG OPEN terminal.
Table 13. SDC Controller Inputs
Smart DC Terminal
UL 325 - 2016
COMCOM
StopStop *
OpenOpen *
CloseClose
Radio OpenRadio Open
Smart DC Terminal
pre-2016
Wire ConnectionsComonly used for...
All user inputs are
energized when
connected to common
except Emergency
Open.
Normally Closed
(N.C.). input. Jumper to
Common if not being
used.
Normally Open (N.O.)
input. DO NOT use for
radio or remote access
controls
N.O. input. DO NOT
use for radio or remote
access controls
N.O. input. For radio
/ remote open device:
Access RO in the User
Menu and set to 1.
Powering sensors and
accessories
Line of sight, external
stop button or 3-button
station
Line of sight, external
open button or
3-button station.
Line of sight, external
connection for a close
button or 3-button
station.
HySecurity gate operators provide a 2-wire, serial
interface (RS-485 connection) which allows remote
access to one or more operators. With software
protocols provided by HySecurity, bi-directional
status updates and control commands are easily
integrated with a central controller (computer or
server), which becomes the primary (master) to the
connected operators. Several physical operators
(1 to 99) can be polled from the central master
command station. Reset requests, gate control,
gate status, and gate faults can be monitored
and information can be retrieved from the central
command station.
SMART DC CONTROLLER
SA 0 (OFF)
STC ADDRESS
OPEN
PREV
CLOSE
NEXT
STOP
SELECT
Figure 50. SA Display in the Installer Menu
MENU
RESET
The RS-485 interface is also used to communicate
with the HyNet Gateway, a web-enabled interface.
For specic information regarding HyNet Gateway
SFP 4/1, go to www.hysecurity.com.
HySecurity gate operators provide a 2-wire, serial
interface (RS-485 connection) which allows remote
access to one or more operators. With software
protocols provided by HySecurity, bi-directional
status updates and control commands are easily
integrated with a central controller (computer or
server), which becomes the primary (master) to the
connected operators. Several physical operators
(1 to 99) can be polled from the central master
command station. Reset requests, gate control,
gate status, and gate faults can be monitored
and information can be retrieved from the central
command station.
The RS-485 interface is also used to communicate
with the HyNet Gateway, a web-enabled interface.
For specic information regarding HyNet Gateway
SFP 4/1, go to www.hysecurity.com.
Smart DC Controller
24VDC
COM
24VDC
COM
COM
COM
COMMON
COM
STOP
OPEN
CLOSE
OPEN
PARTIAL
SENSOR 2
SENSOR 3
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUT OBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
HySecurity recommends that vehicle detectors
be used for free exit and obstruction sensing
logic only. The exception is in parking or gate
applications where detectors may also be used
to close the gate. In applications employing
our swing, vertical lift, or sliding gate operators,
closing logic cannot be used except when the
anti-tailgate logic is employed.
Vehicle detector functions (OR, IR, HD, DL) are
congurable through the "Table 12. Smart DC
Controller - Installer Menu Functions" on page
68.
ANTI-TAILGATE MODE CLOSING LOGIC
The Detector Logic (DL) installer menu item lets
you set the anti-tailgate mode. This menu item
works in conjunction with the Close Timer (CT)
when the vehicle detector is triggered. If you plan
to use the antitailgate feature, check the time
delay aspect of the Close Timer (CL) setting.
The four selectable modes for DL are as follows:
Mode 1 (Default): An input from either the
Free Exit, Outside Obstruction Loop, Inside
Obstruction Loop, or the Center Loop will hold
the gate open, reset the close timer, and ignore
all close inputs. The close timer begins to count
down only after all vehicle detectors are clear and
no other open command is present.
Mode 2: The close timer does not wait for vehicle
detectors to clear, but instead it starts counting
down as soon as the open limit is reached.
Mode 3: When both inside and outside obstruction
loops are simultaneously active, the gate will close
immediately (unless another open command is
present) once all vehicle detectors are no longer
sensing active loops (i.e. vehicle loops are clear).
Mode 4: Full anti-tailgate logic includes Mode 3
functions. In addition, the gate will stop during
the opening cycle when both OOLD & IOLD are
tripped simultaneously. When the OOLD & IOLD
loops are cleared, the gate closes immediately.
The OOLD & IOLD can be individually set so that,
if tripped while closing, the gate may either, pause
only or reverse to reopen. The free exit detector
input is ignored while the gate is closing.
NOTICE
Using any vehicle detector logic mode other
than Mode 1 (default) requires that all the loops
be placed with the geometry and spacing
as shown in the loop layout drawings. The
detector Modes 3 and 4 require use of separate
inner and outer obstruction detectors. Mode 4
is not available in HydraWedge SM50 or gate
operators functioning with HydraSupply XL.
User Relay 11 is available for notication devices.
If a vehicle is tailgating, and a asher or audio
device is connected to User Relay 11, the relay
will be triggered by the tailgating vehicle crossing
the loops.
VEHICLE DETECTOR INSTALLATION HY-5B
The Smart DC Controller provides a feature-rich
interface to four different vehicle detector inputs.
NOTICE
Standard box type 11 pin (24 Volt DC or 24 Volt
AC) vehicle detectors may be connected in the
traditional manner as described in Installing
Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detectors.
HySecurity’s custom HY-5B mini-detector module
(Figure 52) plugs directly into the Smart DC
Controller board making eld installation much
faster plus providing a large performance benet.
The detector communicates with the Smart DC
Controller microprocessor to achieve the following
benets over common box type detectors:
z Loop frequency is automatically set and
monitored by the Smart DC Controller
z Very low power draw, which is important for
maximum UPS capability during a power failure
and for solar applications.
z Cross-talk between multiple loops is impossible.z Best operating frequency for each loop is
automatically selected.
z Loop frequency and call strength can be
reported on the Smart DC Controller display.
z Loop malfunctions are reported and stored by
the Smart DC Controller.
z Most detector or loop faults that can occur
are reported and presented on the Smart DC
Controller display.
It is not mandatory to use two separate detectors
for inner and outer obstruction detection, but the
benets inusing an additional detector provide
second vehicle tailgating detection, loitering alert,
and selectable nonreversing options.
Terminal Ground: Lightning protection
Optional connection:
Use where lightning strikes occur.
Metal Pins fit
into controller
board socket
Figure 52. Hy-5B Front and Rear Module
STANDOFF SUPPORTS
(INSERT INTO THE HOLES
IN THE CONTROL BOX)
There are four vehicle detector inputs available
on the Smart DC Controller:
z Free Exit Loop Detector - This opens a fully
closed gate or reopens a closing gate.
z Outside Obstruction Loop Detector (Out Obs
Loop) - Reversing loop on public side
z Inside Obstruction Loop Detector (In Obs Loop)
- Reversing loop on secure side
z Center Loop Detector - Not used for slide gates.
NOTICE
Standard box type 11 pin (24 Volt DC or 24 Volt
AC) vehicle detectors may be connected in the
traditional manner as described in "Installing
Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detectors"
on page 93.
CONNECTING HY-5B VEHICLE DETECTORS
Install the HY-5B Vehicle Detector modules
according to the following procedure:
1. Turn off both AC and DC power switches.
2. Insert the locking end of the two white plastic
standoffs into the mounting holes on the
detector.
3. Plug the detector into the appropriate
socket along the right edge of the Smart DC
Controller board. Be careful to align the six detector pins into the socket correctly (the
screws for tightening the terminals should face
toward the board), and then snap the standoffs
into the holes in the control box.
4. Route the loop wires through the holes
provided in the control box and connect the
loop leads to the two terminals on the HY-5B
detector. Tighten the terminal screws securely.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each HY-5B
detector.
6. To enable the detectors, turn on power. The
detectors will immediately tune if they are
connected to loops. Make sure no cars or other
metal objects are over the loops.
7. If the detector module is unplugged after it
is enabled, a communications alert (ALERT
10) will be triggered; if the fault continues an
error message, ERROR 3 “Detector Failed” is
displayed.
NOTICE
If there is any detector fault, the gate operator
functions as if the detector is triggered.
Pressing the RESET button:
z Clears any errorsz Tunes the detectors on connected loopsz Un-installs any detectors that have been
removed
8. The Smart DC Controller automatically governs
frequency selection for all HY-5B detector
modules. This simplifies installation and
guarantees that there is no cross-talk between
multiple loops. The frequency can also be
manually selected; if this is required, refer to
"Table 12. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu
Functions" on page 68.
9. Sensitivity adjustment is available for each HY5B in the installer menu. Generally, sensitivity
does not need to be increased unless the loop
is large or there are multiple loops connected
to one detector. The HY-5B sensitivity defaults
to automatic.
NOTICE
Do not exceed more than 200 square feet (61
square meters) of loop area to one detector.
If required, adjust the sensitivity by accessing the
ELD, OOLD, IOLD, or CLD menu items in the
installer menu.
z A = Automatic, z M = Motorcyclez 0 = Low with boost (See NOTE.)z 1 = Normal with boost (See NOTE.)z 2 = High with boost (See NOTE.)z 3 = X-High with boost (See NOTE.)z 4 = Low without boostz 5 = Normal without boostz 6 = High without boostz 7 = X-High without boost
3. Boost increases the sensitivity during a call
and is useful for maintaining continuous
detection if the signal becomes weak (such as
with tractor-trailer trucks). Sensitivity settings
4 through 7 are the same as 0 through 3, but
without the boost feature.
10. Vehicle detector functions are congurable
through the Installer Menu as described in
Table 14.
11. Set the vehicle detector logic (DL).
Installer Menu Setting Options
(Bold - Default)
0 = Pause closing only
1 = Enable reverse to full open.
IR 1Inside Obstruction loop detector function
DL 1Vehicle detector logic
0 = Pause closing only
1 = Enable reverse to full open.
1 = Standard (Close Timer does not begin
counting until all loops have cleared)
2 = Quick close (Close Timer can count to zero,
even while loops are active, so the gate will close
as soon as the loops are clear)
3 = Forced time out (Close Timer is forced to
zero when both the OOLD & IOLD are tripped
simultaneously. Additionally, all other close inputs
are memorized and the gate closes immediately
when all open commands and vehicle detector
inputs are clear.
4 = Full Anti-tailgate (In addition to the functions
of 3, the gate stops during the opening cycle when
both OOLD & IOLD are tripped simultaneously.).
When the OOLD and IOLD loops are cleared, the
gate closes immediately.
INSTALLING STANDARD 11-PIN BOX TYPE
VEHICLE DETECTORS
NOTICE
If photo eyes are used to monitor vehicle trafc
instead of loop detectors, connect the photos
eyes using the same steps described below.
If standard 11-pin box type vehicle detectors are
to be used, perform the following procedure.
If there is sufficient space, install the sockets
in the control box; if not, then install them in a
separate external housing. Carefully consider
your peripheral connections. Any peripheral
device required for safe gate operation should be
attached 24VDC in case of an AC power outage.
Figure 53 is for general reference only.
NOTICE
Box detectors with relays require ve times
more power than HY-5A detectors. One HY-5A
detector draws about 0.005A. Consider HY-5A
vehicle detectors for DC and Solar powered
sites.
1. Connect 24 Volt power to the detector.
Connect Pin No. 1 to a 24VDC terminal and
Pin No. 2 to Common.
2. Connect output Pin No. 6 to the Common
Bus and output Pin No. 5 to one of the four
detector terminal inputs (depending upon the
detector function required) on the Smart DC
Controller.
3. If multiple detectors are used, route the power
wires and common wire from socket to socket
(daisychaining) rather than individually running
each wire to the same location. See Figure
53. The only wires that are separate are the
output wire to the Smart DC Controller and
the detector loop input wires.
NOTICE
Always keep the detector loop wires well
twisted at all places beyond the area of the
loop. The lead in portion should be twisted
to the detector to help mitigate problems
associated with electrical noise getting into
the loop wires. The wires should then be
encapsulated in the saw cut with a exible loop
sealant. Refer to "Installing Vehicle Detectors
and Loops" on page 110.
PIN 2
PIN 1
24VAC or 24VDC
Connect detector to match
its voltage rating
The center loop serves no
gate function but the detector
can be used as an arming loop
when used in conjunction
with User
Relay 22.
Common
CENTER LOOP terminal
Free Exit
Loop Detector
LOOP
FREE EXIT LOOP terminal
Inside
Obstrucon
Loop Detector
Outside
Obstrucon
Loop Detector
LOOPLOOP
IN OBS LOOP terminal
Center
Loop Detector
LOOP
OUT OBS LOOP terminal
Figure 53. Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detector
The Hy8Relay (extended relay module) provides 8
numbered mechanical relays. R3, RELAY 3 LOGIC
through R10, RELAY 10 LOGIC can be accessed
through the Installer Menu. Set the number for the
relay based on the information found in Table 15.
Table 15. User-Programmable User Relays - Function Options
No.NameDescription
Creates an interlock signal to another operator's interlock input, or
1Close limit output
Close limit pulse
2
output
simply to indicate that gate is secure or not. Relay is released when
fully-closed limit switch is tripped. Relay is energized when fully-closed
limit is released. (Any open command energizes relay.)
Used in a sequenced system to command a second machine to close.
Generates a brief pulsed output that occurs when close limit is triggered.
Wire communication cable connections between
the DUAL GATE ports, at the base of the Smart
DC, and the extended-mechanical relay module.
Refer to illustration "Overview of the Smart DC
Controller" on page 84.
NOTICE
Several user relays are available for revenue
control. These types of relays start at number 29
and go through 38. Refer to the StrongArmPark
DC Programming and Operations Manual for
more information.
3Open limit output
Open limit pulse
4
output
Warn before/during
5
operate output
6Gate Lock output
Gate forced open
7
output
Gate open too long
8
output
Indicates gate is at full-open position. Output becomes active when an
open-limit is triggered and deactivates when open-limit is released or
a close command is received. Use this output for a trafc light.
Triggers a sequenced barrier arm gate operator to open. Generates a
brief pulsed-output when open-limit is triggered. An additional pulse is
also generated with any new open command even when gate is already
fully-opened.
Controls an external warning device. This output is active whenever
internal warn before operate buzzer is sounding but the relay output is
constant on. Activation timing of this relay is controlled by setting User
Menu for Warn Before Operate [bF].
Controls external solenoid locks or magnetic locks. In both directions of
travel, this output is activated about 7/10ths of a second before operator
starts moving the gate.
Activated if gate is forced off closed limit switch and operator is not able
to restore gate to full closed position within four seconds. The buzzer
resets itself in 30 seconds but relay stays active until gate receives a
run command.
Activates when gate is open longer than the user-selected period of
time. Adjustable from a 0 second to 135 seconds delay in 15-second
increments.
NOTE: TL - OPEN TIME ALERT adjustments can be made in Installer
Menu.
Table 15. User-Programmable User Relays - Function Options
No.NameDescription
Activated when system is in Safety Mode or Entrapment Mode. Safety
Safety Mode Alert
9
output
Entrapment Mode
10
Alert output
Unauthorized Vehicle
11
Entry output
Mode occurs upon an impact with an obstruction. Entrapment Mode
means gate is stopped and occurs if inherent entrapment sensor triggers
while system is in Safety Mode.
Activated only when system is in Entrapment Mode.
Activated when a second vehicle enters from outside without a valid
input from an access control device. The OOLD and IOLD loops must
be capable of being triggered at the same time for this relay to ever
activate. This output releases when an access control input signals open
or gate reaches the close limit position.
Outside Obstruction
12
Vehicle Detector
output
This output is active whenever Outside Obstruction Loop Detector is
tripped. Interlocks an entry device to prevent pedestrian use.
Indicates vehicle is loitering on Outside Obstruction Loop with the gate
closed. Adjustable from a 0 second to 135 second delay in 15-second
13Loitering Alert
intervals.
NOTE: LT - LOITERING ALERT adjustments can be made in Installer
Menu
Activated when gate is approaching full open or full closed. Relay
Gate nearing full travel
14
output
activates three feet from where software expects limit switch to be
triggered whether moving toward full open, full close, or in a reverse
travel mode.
15Gate Failure output
Activated to report occurence of problem. Indicates the system is in
an Error, Fault, Alert, or Entrapment Mode. If active, gate is disabled.
16Motor Running outputActive when motor is running and gate is in motion.
AC Power Failure
17
output
DC Power Failure
18
output
This relay is normally energized and drops with loss of AC power.
Activated when battery power is very low, but output ceases when
battery is dead (18 volts). Relay is triggered when battery is less than
21 volts.
Controls ashing lights to pulse once per second. Relay is constantly
19Flasher Relay
pulsing except when open limit switch is triggered. Recommended to
use User Relay 2 since it is an electronic switch
Free Exit Loop Vehicle
20
Detector output
Active whenever Exit Loop is tripped.
Inside Obstruction
21
Vehicle Detector
Active whenever Inside Obstruction Vehicle Detector is tripped
Active whenever Center (Shadow) loop detector is tripped.
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VEHICLE DETECTOR
Table 15. User-Programmable User Relays - Function Options
No.NameDescription
External Latching Gate
23
Lock Output
Gate at Partial Open
24
Position
25DC Power Alert
Free Exit Loop
26
Detector pulse
Not functional in SwingSmart DC operators.
Not functional in SwingSmart DC operators.
Active when on AC power or the battery voltage is above 21V. When
used with User Relay 2, this option can shed electrical loads to conserve
battery energy.
Outputs a 250ms pulse when the free exit vehicle detector is tripped.
Not Open (w/ AC
27
power)
Activated when gate is not on open limit and AC power is present.
Deactivated when AC power fails or gate is on open limit.
Output identical to relay #19 and pulses relay 500 ms/sec when gate not
28Flasher (w/ AC power)
on open limit and AC power is present. Deactivated when AC power
fails or gate is on open limit.
Arm Entry Ticket
29
Dispenser
Arm Exit Ticket
30
Dispenser
Resert Ticket Dispenser
31
Pulse
Not functional in SwingSmart DCt operator.
Not functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
Not functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
32Backoff PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
33Transient In PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
34Transient Out PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
35Tenant In PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
36Tenant Out PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
37Special In PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
38Special Out PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
39Unknown In PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
40Unknown Out PulseNot functional in SwingSmart DC operator.
41Test Open Pulse
Break-Away Switch
42
Output
Output pulses ve seconds after close limit is activated. Typically used
for cycle testing.
Pulses for 250ms when gate, commanded with Partial Open input,
reaches Partial Open Limit, or, gate is past Partial Open Limit and Partial
Open input is activated.
Activated when OOLD/OALD detector input tripped and gate closed.
Used for testing purposes.
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BI-PARTING/DUAL GATE SYSTEM
Configuring two operators to be a Primary
and Secondary pair is easy with the Smart DC
Controller. There is no need to order a special
model or any adapters. The area of the board
marked Dual Gate employs a 3-wire RS-485 serial
port for communication between primary and
secondary operators. See Figure 54.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
When installing a dual-operator system, the
following must be adhered to:
z An electrical conduit for interconnecting wires
must span between the two operators. The dual
gate communication wires and any low voltage
control wires must be installed in a conduit that
is separate from the high voltage power wires.
See Table 16 and Figure 54.
z Complete the installation of both operators as
separate machines and verify that their basic
functions are correct as solo operators before
interconnecting them.
z External control inputs, vehicle detectors
and entrapment protection sensors may be
connected to either gate operator without
regard to preference.
z Be sure both operators are running the same
software version. The software version is
available on the display by pressing the RESET
button on the operator. The software version
appears beneath the word HYSECURITY. Keep
the most current software loaded. It is available
at www.hysecurity.com. Make it part of your
maintenance routine to check for software
upgrades on a regular basis.
z Both operators can be connected to the same
20A circuit breaker in the main panel. The wire
size affects operator performance. Use the
following chart as a guideline to size wire for
the given distance from the power source to
BOTH operators.
Table 16. Power Requirements
AC Power14 gauge wire12 gauge wire10 gauge wire
Two operators 115V305 ft (95 meters)500 ft (150 meters)775 ft (240 meters)
Two operators 230V1220 ft (370 meters)1950 ft (590 meters)3100 ft (940 meters)
1. As shown in Figure 56, connect a two-pair,
twisted, shielded communications cable to
the DUAL GATE inputs in each unit. The inputs
are located near the base of the Smart DC
Controller. Be sure to connect the wires in pairs
to the same terminal ports (A-A, B-B, and COM
to COM) on both units. See Table 17.
Table 17. Primary-Secondary Wiring
PrimarySecondary
AA
COMCOM
BB
* Only ground to one unit. Do NOT attach the
shield wire to both units.
USER 1
2
C
D
R
SE
U
A
O
N
M
A
O
COM
OPEN
RADIO OPTIONS
S1
+24V
COM
DUAL GATE
C
B
2. Attach a ring terminal to the shield wire
and connect it to the Smart DC Controller’s
convenient ground screw. Refer to Figure 56.
NOTICE
Connect the ground shield wire to only one
operator, not both.
Determine which unit will be set up as the Primary.
The other unit will be set up as the Secondary. It
doesn’t matter which unit is which, but you must
identify the Primary and Secondary operators by
taking the following steps and Figure 57:
Start by conguring the PRIMARY unit.
1. At a gate status display, press the MENU
button twice. This accesses the User Menu and
the CLOSE TIMER display appears.
2. Simultaneously, press the OPEN and RESET
buttons to enter the Installer Menu. Release
the buttons and the LEARN LIMITS display
appears which is the rst item in the Installer
Menu.
3. Press NEXT until the DUAL GATE display
appears. The factory default setting is 0.
4. Use the SELECT and NEXT buttons to navigate
and change the setting to 2 PRIMARY.
z A diagnostics log is maintained in each unit, but
both units run and store the errors codes and
diagnostics pertinent to each other.
z The primary unit controls the close timer even if
the timer is set in the slave unit. If a close timer
is set in both units, the primary unit overrides
the secondary setting.
NOTICE
If the dual-gate communication stops for
whatever reason, (communication wire severed
or the power switch is turned off in one unit),
both operators cease to function and an
ERROR 4 (Primary/Secondary Communication
Error) appears in the display.
1. Start at a gate
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
CLOSE
OPEN
NEXT
PREV
STOP
SELECT
MENU
RESET
status display.
5. To exit the Installer Menu, press the MENU
button. A gate status appears in the display
indicating you have returned to Run Mode.
NOTICE
For proper operation, you must set the other
gate operator as SECONDARY.
6. Move to the other SlideSmart operator.
7. Using Smart DC Controller buttons, access
DUAL GATE display through the Installer
Menu.
8. Perform the same steps, 1 through 5, but
address the operator as SECONDARY, setting
1.
When SlideSmart operator has been designated as
the primary and the other as secondary, the dualgate operators will be in constant communication,
most often, in a peer-to-peer relationship. For
example,
z Any control input that is attached to secondary
unit will be recognized by primary once Installer
Menu is properly congured in both units.
2. To access the
RESET
RESET
RESET
User Menu,
press the MENU
button twice.
3. Access the
simultaneously,
pressing the
OPEN and
RESET
buttons.
4. Use NEXT to
navigate to the
menu display.
Change the
setting using the
SELECT and
NEXT buttons.