Linear LRA User Manual

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Linear Residential Actuator

Installation Guide

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Operator models contained in this manual conform to UL325 standard for use in Class I, II, III, and IV applications

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Table of Contents

Pre-installation Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.1		Operation Indications. . .									. . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.21
Before You Begin.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.1				Power-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		.21. . . . . . . . .
Always Check the Gate’s Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.1				Idle Condition					. . . . .	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.21
Gate Operator Classifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.1				Last Gate Position/Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		.21. . . . . . . . .
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.1				Pre-start Delay . . . . . .							. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.21
Safety Information and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						Reverse Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		. 21. . . . . . . . .
		.1. . . . . . . . . .																	21
Regulatory Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						Run Timer		. .		.	. . . . .	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.
		1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linear Actuator Operator Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				Error Indications.							. . . . .	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.21
		2. . . . . . . . . .																	21
Wiring Specifications		2				Entrapment			.	.	. . . . .	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.
						COMM LINK Connection Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .											.		.21. . . . . . . . .
AC Power Wiring		2
						MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble													21
DC Control and Accessory Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .																	.	.
		.2. . . . . . . . .															.	.	21. . . . . . . . . .
Control Box Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						Maximum Run Time Exceeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
		.2. . . . . . . . . . . . .									. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						.	.	22. . . . . . . . . .
Gate Layout Illustration		3		Troubleshooting.						.
						Contacting Technical Support													22
Mounting Bracket Installation		4															.	.
	.					Operator fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		.22. . . . . . . . .
Post Bracket Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	4				Motor operates, but gate does not move . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		.22. . . . . . .
Gate Bracket Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4. . .	. . . .Motor. . . sounds. .								like it is working harder than normal . . . . .. .						.	.	22. . . . .
Operator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	5				Gate stopping part way open or closed (but no visible obstruction).22
Operator Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	5				Gate staying open with automatic system . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		. 22. . . . . . .
Controller Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	5				How to Order Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .											.	.	.22
AC Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.5. . . Model. . . . LRA. . .Replacement. .											Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				.	.	.23
Earth Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .																	24
Limit Switch Adjustment		6		Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .													.	.
	.					General													24
Manual Disconnect		6					.	.		.	. . . . .	. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.
	.					Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		. 24. . . . . . . . .
Controller Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	7. . .		. . . 6. -Month. . . . Preventative. . .									Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				.	.	24. . . . . . . . .
Indicator Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .											.		.24. . . . . . . . .
		.8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terminal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				FCC Notice. .			.	.	.	.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .						.		. 24. . . . . . . . .
		.9. . . . . . . . . . .
				Gate Operator Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .													.		. 26. . . . . . . . .
Operator Accessory Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. . . . . . . . . .
Basic Controller Programming.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..	11
Programming Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11. . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Exiting Programming Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11. . . . . . . . . . .
Programming Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Left or Right Hand Operation.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..	11
Dual Gate Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Auto Close Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12. . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Open Direction Current Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. . . . . . .
Maximum Close Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Advanced Controller Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13. . . .				. . . . .
Entering Advanced Programming Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Maximum Run Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13														WARNING
Single Button Input Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Stagger Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Stagger Delay Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13. . . .			.	. . . . . . . .								ONLY QUALIFIED
Auxiliary Relay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14. . . .				. . . . . . . .
															SHOULD WORK ON
Reverse Delay Time	14
														LINEAR RESIDENTIAL
Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14. . . .				. . . . . . . . .
															ACTUATORS
Power Failure Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14. . . .			.	. . . . . . . .
Soft Start/Stop Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Reset Cycle Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Maintenance Alert Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15. . . .				. . . . . . .
Mid-travel Stop Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15. . . .			.	. . . . . . .
. .Motor Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15. . . .				.	. . . . . . .
Radio Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16. . . .				. . . . . . . . . .								WARNING
Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16. . . .			.	. . . . . . . .
Radio Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Radio Transmitter Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16. . . .				. . . . . . .												BE
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn	16				CONTROLS INTENDED FOR USER ACTIVATION MUST
					LOCATED AT LEAST SIX FEET (6') AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16. . . .
					. . . . .
Reset Controller to Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16. . .		.		.PART. . . OF THE GATE AND WHERE THE USER IS PREVENTED
Loop Layout Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17				FROM REACHING OVER, UNDER, AROUND OR THROUGH THE
Safety Edge Layout Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18				GATE TO OPERATE THE CONTROLS. OUTDOOR OR EASILY
Photoeye Installation Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19. . . .				ACCESSIBLE CONTROLS SHALL HAVE A SECURITY FEATURE
					. . . . . .
Dual Gate Installations	20				TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.
Gate Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20. . . .				. . . . . . . . . . .
Open Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Close Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stop Button	20
. .Single Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20. . . .			.	. . . . . . . . . .
Fire Department Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20. . . .				. . . . . . . .
Open Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20. . . .				. . . . . . . . . . .
Open Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Close Obstruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Reverse Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Open Loop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20. . . .				. . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Shadow/Reset Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
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	Pre-installation Information				Safety Information and Warnings
	Before You Begin...				THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
							IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
	Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage.. If
							CAUTION
	you find damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
	claim.. Inspect your package carefully.. You can check your						This type of warning note is used to
	accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your						indicate the possibility of damage to the
	convenience.. Claims for shortages will be honored for only						gate or gate operator.
	30 days from the date of shipment..
							WARNING
	Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to
							This type of warning note is used to
	ensure all requirements for proper installation are present..Verify
							indicate possible mechanical hazards that
	that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator..
							may cause serious injuries or
	If you have any questions about the requirements for proper
	installation of this gate operator contact technical support at						WARNING
	800-421-1587..
							This type of warning note is used to indicate
	Always Check the Gate’s Action						possible electrical shock hazards that may
	It’s very important before installing the gate operator to						cause serious injuries or death.
					Regulatory Warnings
	make sure the gate’s swing is free and level throughout
	the entire swing path. If the gate does not seem to				Read the following before beginning to			install Linear’s
	operate properly, it may affect the operator performance				Residential Actuators:
	or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate should
					IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
	also be designed so that airflow is ample to prevent
	wind resistance and drag.						WARNING
	Gate Operator Classifications
					TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
	All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
					TO PERSONS, REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
	classifications, depending on their design and usage.. Install
	this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for						STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
	the construction and usage class as defined below:				1.	READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
	• Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
					2.	Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the
		A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
						packet of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable,
		four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
						or you do not have the safety instructions, please call Linear at
		associated with these dwellings.				1 800 421-1587 to request additional copies.
	• Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator				3.	ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
		A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or				BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
						NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
		building such as a multi-family housing unit of five or more single family
					4.	A separate power-disconnect switch should be located near the
		units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
						operator so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
	• Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
					5.	Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A
		A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or				minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each
		building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not				side of the gate where easily visible.
		intended to service the general public.			6.	Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the
	• Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator					gate.
					7.	Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the
		A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
						side of the gate operator.
		location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
					8.	Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too
		access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
						high. It should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely
		access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
						triggering the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to
	Approved Obstruction Detection Devices					operate. DO NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
					9.	You must install all required safety equipment.
	The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
					10.	UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
	devices have been approved for use with Linear’s Residential					controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
	Actuators as part of a UL325 compliant installation:				11.	The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
	•	Contact Edges				vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a		separate access
						opening. The pedestrian access opening shall		be designed to
		Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
						promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will
	•	Photoeyes
						not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path
		MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)				of travel of the vehicular gate.
		MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)
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Linear Actuator Operator Overview

The Model LRA Residential Linear Actuator is designed to open and close a light-duty residential swing gate.. The operator can be used in left hand or right hand swing gate installations on gates weighing up to 600 pounds..

The operator is connected by a cable to an APeX electronic controller, which provides all connections for input and entrapment detection devices.. The Controller is housed in a separate enclosure and contains a built-in radio receiver for wireless activation by remote control transmitters..

Brackets attached to the gate and gate hinge post are for mounting the operator and to provide a mechanism to move the gate..

When the operator activates, the worm drive in the linear actuator changes the fixed distance between the two brackets that the operator is mounted on..When the operator pulls the two brackets closer together, the gate opens..When the operator pushes the two brackets farther apart, the gate closes (see Figure 1)..

Adjustable magnetic limit switches in the operator detect the open and closed positions of the gate..

  WARNING 

This operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

GATE POST	GATE CLOSED	GATE
		GATE BRACKET
POST BRACKET	ACTUATOR

GATE OPEN

THE ACTUATOR PULLS THE

GATE BRACKET TOWARDS THE POST

BRACKET TO OPEN THE GATE

Figure 1. Linear Actuator Operation

Wiring Specifications

Refer to the following steps for details on power and accessory the operator..

  WARNING

ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES

USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!

AC Power Wiring

		MODEL LRA POWER WIRING
	SUPPLY VOLTS	MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)		WIRE GAUGE
		SINGLE	DUAL
	115 VOLTS	3288	1644	14
		5224	2612	12

1.The distance shown in the table above is measured in feet from the operator to the power source. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE. These calculations have been based on a standard 115 V supply with a 10% drop allowable. If your supply is under the standard rating, the runs listed may be longer than what your application will handle, and you should not run wire too near the maximum distance for the gauge of wire you are using.

2.When large-gauge wire is used, a separate junction box (not supplied) may be needed for the operator power connection.

3.Wire length calculations are based on the National Electrical Code, Article 430 and have been carefully determined based on motor inrush and operator requirements.

4.Connect power in accordance with local codes. The green ground wire must be properly connected.

5.Wire insulation must be suitable to the application.

DC Control and Accessory Wiring

1.All control devices are now 24 VDC, which can be run up to 2000 feet with 14 AWG wire.

2.Control wiring must be run in a separate conduit from power wiring. Running them together may cause interference and faulty signals in some accessories.

3.A three-wire shielded conductor cable is required to connect two operators together for dual operation. You must use Belden 8760 Twisted Pair Shielded Cable (or equivalent) only – P/N 2500-1982, per foot). See Page 20 for details of this connection. Note:The shield wire should be connected in both the Controllers.

Control Box Mounting

Locate the control box in the vicinity of the operator.. The APeX Controller mounts inside the control box..The operator connects to the Controller via a 6 foot cable..

Mount the control box firmly to a non-movable object.. Knockouts are provided for conduits.. Do not mount the control box where a lawn sprinkler may spray water on it..

NOTE: When installing the cable connecting the operator to the control box, be sure to leave some slack to allow for the swing of the gate. Water tight connectors are highly recommended.

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	36"	POST OR	ENTRY
		PILLAR
			GATE HINGE
	RECOMMENDED			GATE FULLY CLOSED
Installation ActuatorResidentialLinearLRA			GATE TOP VIEW	IllustrationLayoutGate
	CONTROL		LRA ACTUATOR IN
	BOX
			CLOSED POSITION
	MINIMUM BACKSPACE		ROADWAY
Guide
	8" FROM CENTER OF
	GATE HINGE
			LRA ACTUATOR IN
	LEFT HAND		OPEN POSITION
			EXIT
	GATE OPERATION
3 -	SHOWN	GATE FULLY OPEN
-
	POST OR
	PILLAR		GATE BACK SIDE VIEW
	CONTROL
	BOX		LRA ACTUATOR
228158	1/2 GATE
	HEIGHT
Revision
	LEAVE SLACK
X13	IN CABLE TO
3-2	ALLOW FOR
-	GATE SWING
2009

Mounting Bracket Installation

Examine Figure 2 for details of the required mounting locations for the two brackets.. The brackets must be mounted at the correct locations to allow the operator to open the gate at a 90 degree angle and to ensure the operator functions smoothly..

The brackets must also be mounted level in respect to each other so the operator’s front and rear mounting points are vertical and not offset at an angle..

  WARNING 

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

1.Measure approximately halfway up the gate height and determine good strong spots located in the required areas to mount the brackets on the post and gate.

2.Using Figure 2 as a guide, mark the locations on the post or pillar and the gate for the two mounting brackets.

NOTE: Depending on the gate design, an additional reinforcing plate welded to the gate may be required to provide a good spot to mount the gate bracket.

Post Bracket Installation

NOTE: When installing the post bracket on a round post or masonry pillar, use improvised methods (additional plate with lag bolts and anchors, concrete wedge anchors, U-bolts, etc.) to securely fasten the bracket.

For square gate posts:

1.Tack weld the post bracket to the post at the marked spot and double check its level and height.

2.Finish welding the post bracket to the gate post.

3.After the welding is completed and the post bracket has cooled, install the post bracket pin as shown in Figure 3.

Gate Bracket Installation

Before welding the gate bracket, be sure the centers of the operator mounting holes on the brackets will end up 29-1/2” apart when the gate is fully closed..

1.Tack weld the gate bracket to the gate at the marked spot and double check its level and height.

2.Finish welding the gate bracket to the gate.

3.After the welding is completed and the gate bracket has cooled, snap the limit switch magnet assembly onto the gate bracket (see Figure 4).

4.From the top side of the gate bracket, slide the load bushing into the bracket hole.

Alternate method to locate the gate bracket:

1.Hold the gate bracket with the magnets installed onto the LRA traveler.

2.Run the unit to the full open position.

3.Place the rear of the arm onto the post bracket.

4.Manually fully open the gate.

5.Position the gate bracket in the required position.

6.Remove the magnet assembly and bolt or weld the bracket in place.

	LOCATE POST BRACKET AT THESE	NOTE: THE 5-1/2" AND
	DIMENSIONS FROM THE GATE
		6" DIMENSIONS ARE
	CENTERLINE AND HINGE POINT
		CRITICAL FOR PROPER
		GATE OPERATION

6"

5-1/2"

29-1/2"

SETTING THE BRACKETS AT THIS

DISTANCE WILL CAUSE THE GATE

TO OPEN AT 90 DEGREES (DEPENDING

ON THE LIMIT SWITCH SETTINGS)

Figure 2. Required Bracket Locations

WELD POST BRACKET

TO POST

ASSEMBLE POST

BRACKET PIN

Figure 3. Post Bracket Installation

WELD GATE

BRACKET

TO GATE

USE A

LEVEL

SNAP MAGNET

ASSEMBLY ONTO

GATE BRACKET

AFTER WELDING

Figure 4. Gate Bracket Installation

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Operator Setup

Operator Mounting

The operator mounts on the post bracket pin and into the gate bracket bushing.. Refer to Figure 5..

1.With the gate closed, carefully position the operator over the mounting brackets.

2.Lower the operator onto the post bracket pin while guiding the operator’s worm drive traveler shaft into the gate bracket bushing.

3.Install the washer and clip-ring on the post bracket pin.

4.Install the washer and clip-ring on the traveler shaft.

Controller Connection

The Controller is mounted in a locked enclosure.. Open the cover for installation access.. The operator’s interface cable plugs into the Controller and connects to the operator’s 5 position terminal block..

1.Remove the operator’s wiring access plate (see Figure 6).

2.Connect the interface cable to Terminals 1-5 on the Controller (see wire colors and terminal numbers in Figure 6).

3.Route the interface cable through a wiring knockout in the control box and towards the operator. Be sure to leave enough slack in the interface cable to allow for the gate swing.

4.Slide the O-ring over the end of the interface cable.

5.Connect the interface cable to the operator’s terminal block matching the same colors and terminal numbers used in Step 2 (see Figure 6).

6.Replace the operator’s wiring access plate being careful to align the O-ring below the cable clamp. The O-ring helps keep out moisture.

AC Power Connection

  WARNING 

ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.

The control box contains a power disconnect switch to turn on and off the power available to the operator.. Following wiring specifications on Page 2, incoming power should be brought into the control box and connected to the labeled pigtails from the disconnect box.. A wiring connections print can be found on the label inside the cover of the operator.. See Figure 7 for power option examples..

Earth Ground

Install a ground rod and connect it to the control box in every installation.. A good earth ground is necessary to allow the Controller’s built in surge and lightning protection circuitry to work effectively..

NOTE: Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid copper 12 AWG wire between the ground rod and the control box.

1.Install an 8-foot long copper ground rod within three feet of the control box.

2.Use a clamp to connect a solid copper 12 AWG ground wire to the ground rod.

3.Route the ground wire to the control box through a wiring knockout.

4.Connect the ground wire to the control box.

TRAVELER

SHAFT

GATE BRACKET

BUSHING

WASHER

AND CLIP-RING

Figure 5. Mounting the Operator

PUT O-RING ON CABLE TO

SEAL OUT MOISTURE

	5	5 - OPEN LIMIT
	4	4 - COMMON (LIMIT)
	3	3 - CLOSE LIMIT
	2	2 - MOTOR
	1	1 - MOTOR
	MATCH TERMINAL NUMBERS		O-RING
			FITS
	ON OPERATOR & CONTROLLER
			IN SLOT
		Figure 6. Interface Cable Connection
		POWER OPTION #1	POWER OPTION #2
	(BRING 115V INTO CONTROL BOX)		(REMOTE LOCATED POWER SUPPLY)

CONTROL BOX

TERMINAL STRIP

CONNECTION

24 VOLTS AC/DC

- +

GROUND

NEUTRAL

115V POWER HOT RECEPTACLE

BRING 115V HOT, NEUTRAL, AND GROUND INTO CONTROL BOX AND CONNECT TO POWER RECEPTACLE

PLUG TRANSFORMER INTO THE AC RECEPTACLE, TRANSFORMER OUTPUT CONNECTS TO THE TERMINAL STRIP

CONTROL BOX

TERMINAL STRIP

CONNECTION

24 VOLTS AC/DC

- +

PLUG-IN MAXIMUM DISTANCE TRANSFORMER 500 FT. 12 GA. WIRE

CONNECT TRANSFORMER TO 115 VAC POWER SOURCE

IF BEYOND 500 FT. USE BRIDGE RECTIFIER TO CONVERT 24 VAC TO 24 VDC AT PLUG-IN TRANSFORMER LOCATION

Figure 7. Power and Ground Connections

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Operator Setup (Continued)

Limit Switch Adjustment

The open and close limit switches are adjustable by sliding them on the operator’s frame.. Sliding either switch closer to the center of the operator decreases the gate travel..

1.To limit the opening travel of the gate for setup, loosen the locking screw on the open limit switch, slide the switch towards the center of the operator (see Figure 8).

2.With the gate closed, apply power to the Controller, STAY CLEAR OF THE GATE and press the OPEN button.

3.Observe the gate as it opens, and watch the point where it stops.

4.To limit the closing travel of the gate for setup, loosen the locking screw on the close limit switch, remove the wire holding plugs from the wire slot in the channel, slide the switch towards the center of the operator (see Figure 9).

5.Be sure to STAY CLEAR OF THE GATE and press the CLOSE button.

6.Observe the gate as it closes, and watch the point where it stops.

7.Adjust the two limit switches until the open and close stopping points are set correctly for the gate. TIGHTEN THE LOCKING SCREWS ON THE LIMIT SWITCHES.

  CAUTION 

Be careful not to damage the limit switch wires while adjusting the limit switches. Gently pull the limit switch wire while tightening the limit switch locking screw (see Figure 10).

8.Push any extra limit wire back into the motor housing. Replace the limit switch wire holding plugs to retain the limit switch wire.

Manual Disconnect

In case of a power failure or other condition, the gate can be manually moved without action from the operator by using the manual disconnect switch (see Figure 11).

To activate the manual disconnect switch:

1.Open the cover on the switch.

2.Insert the disconnect key (supplied with operator).

3.Turn the key clockwise 90˚.

4.Reverse the steps to re-engage the operator.

AVOID PINCHING THE LIMIT SWITCH

WIRE BY GENTLY PULLING IT WHILE

TIGHTENING THE LIMIT SWITCH

Figure 10. Limit Switch Wire

SLIDE OPEN LIMIT SWITCH

TO ADJUST OPEN LIMIT

OPEN LIMIT SWITCH

LIMIT SWITCH LOCKING SCREW

Figure 8. Open Limit Switch

SLIDE CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH

TO ADJUST CLOSE LIMIT

CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH

LIMIT SWITCH

LOCKING SCREW

REMOVE AND REPLACE

LIMIT WIRE PLUG DURING

LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

Figure 9. Close Limit Switch

	MANUAL DISCONNECT
	CAN BE USED TO
	DISENGAGE	DISCONNECT
	OPERATOR
		(UNLOCK)
	CONNECT
	(LOCK)

Figure 11. Manual Disconnect

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Controller Features

WHIP

ANTENNA

POWER

INDICATORS

DISPLAY

PROGRAMMING

BUTTONS

INPUT

POWER

TERMINALS

ACCESSORY

POWER

TERMINALS

RESET

BUTTON

TERMINALS

PRIMARY/

SECONDARY

COMM LINK

TERMINALS

SINGLE

INPUT

TERMINALS

FIRE DEPT

INPUT

TERMINALS

OPEN INPUT

TERMINALS

OPERATION AND

OPERATION PROGRAMMING BUTTONS INDICATORS

3-BUTTON
STATION	SHADOW/RESET
TERMINALS

	OPEN AND CLOSE		REVERSE LOOP	LIMIT SWITCH	AUXILIARY
					RELAY
	OBSTRUCTION	REVERSE	INPUT TERMINALS	INPUT TERMINALS	TERMINALS
	INPUT TERMINALS
		INPUT
		TERMINALS			ALARM
		OPEN LOOP	SHADOW/RESET LOOP
		INPUT TERMINALS		INPUT TERMINALS	OUTPUT
					TERMINALS

ANTENNA

CONNECTOR

SOLAR

PANEL

TERMINALS

MOTOR

BOARD

COVER

BATTERY

TERMINALS

PLUG-IN

LOOP

DETECTOR

CONNECTORS

AC MOTOR

OUTPUT

TERMINALS

Figure 12. Controller Features

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