Linear RSX4000 Owner's Manual
Twist’R Plus
INSTALLATION AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model RSX4000 - Class I
Vehicular Swing Gate Operator
Proven
CGA2K™
TECHNOLOGY!
Serial #:
Date Installed:
Your Dealer:
As of date of manufacture,
Vehicular gate operators
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READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLATION OR USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
meets all ANSI/UL 325
Safety Requirements for
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
Pre-Installation Notes..............................................3
Operator Class Information .................................3
Section A: Gate System Design/Installation.........4
Section B: Preparing the Site ................................6
The Concrete Operator Pad .................................6
Alternate Post Mount ...........................................6
Placing the Vehicle Detector Loops ....................7
Vehicle Detector Loop Blanking (Shadow) .........8
Electrical Power Requirements ...........................8
Section C: Installing the Operator.........................9
Placing the RSX4000 Pedestal Unit...................10
Optional Photoelectric Thru Beam Sensor........... 11
Optional Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor..12
Optional Electric Edge Sensor............................... 13
Installing the Gate Arm Kit.................................14
Electrical Hookup ...............................................15
Wiring Diagram...................................................15
Lightning Protection ..........................................16
Right/Left Hand Installations.............................16
Synchronous Operation (Master/Slave ............16
Accessory Equipment Hookup.............................17
Terminal Strip Reference Chart ............... 18 & 19
Section D: Starting the Operator .........................19
Setting the Limit Switches ................................19
Setting the Adjustable Torque Drive ................20
Running the RSX4000 Plus ...............................21
Maximum Run Timer..........................................22
Final Setting of Close Timer..............................22
Section E: Auxiliary Equipment ..........................22
Section F: End User Instructions .........................23
Operational Guide for the End User .................23
Safety Guide for the End User ................. 24 & 25
Wiring Diagram ..................................................26
Notes .....................................................................27
RSX4000 Arm Kit Exploded View .........................27
Technical Specifications.......................................28
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE
Figure 1
ONLY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN SHOULD SERVICE THIS GATE OPERATOR
PERIODICALLY TEST SENSITIVITY OF OVERLOAD *** READ MANUAL ***
LOG DATE OVERLOAD TEST
DATE TESTED DATE TESTED DATE TESTED DATE TESTED
READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY.
The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and your
equipment. Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual.
DATES OPERATOR
SERVICED
WARNING
Indicates a MECHANICAL
hazard of INJURY OR
DEATH. Gives instructions
to avoid the hazard.
CAUTION
Indicates a MECHANICAL hazard
of DAMAGE to your gate, gate
operator, or equipment. Gives
instructions to avoid the hazard.
WARNING
Indicates an ELECTRICAL
hazard of INJURY OR
DEATH. Gives instructions
to avoid the hazard.
CAUTION
Indicates an ELECTRICAL hazard
of DAMAGE to your gate, gate
operator, or equipment. Gives
instructions to avoid the hazard.
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
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The Twist’R Plus (Model RSX4000) Vehicular Gate Operator will
provide convenience and assurance to the ultimate users for many
years. It is ruggedly built of the finest materials and has been
thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory. It has many features that
will aid in the installation and testing of the complete gate system. The
RSX4000 has been designed and built to comply with the UL325
Standard For Safety, Fourth Edition, revised March 1, 2000 as
established by Underwriters Laboratory Inc.
NOTICE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION,
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY SO YOU WILL
BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE
FEATURES OF THE TWIST'R PLUS AND IT’S
PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
The RSX4000 Vehicular Swing Gate Operator is designated a Class
I Vehicular Swing Gate Operator, and is intended to operate a
vehicular swing gate installed on a residential home, maximum of four
single families in the dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated
with that home, or a similar location with respect to the cycle usage (see
below). Gate operators are also manufactured for the three other Class
designations (as defined by UL325); Class II (high cycle usage
commercial location or multi-family home); Class III (Industrial
location not intended to service the general public); and Class IV
(secure or restricted access locations, ie. airports and prisons). The
RSX4000 operator cycle usage is rated at a maximum of 10 cycles per
hour, 50 cycles maximum per day.
Because the RSX4000 (as well as gate operators sold by other
manufacturers) is designed to start and move gates weighing as much as
300 pounds and 16 feet in length. As such, the RSX4000 is capable of
producing high levels of force. It is important in the design of the total
gate system that designers, installers and users be aware of the hazards
that may be associated with the IMPROPER design, installation and
use of Vehicular Gate systems and Gate Operators.
The gate operator is only one part of a complete automatic gate
operating system. As each location and usage is different, a properly
designed system
As the designer and installer of the GATE SYSTEM, you must
advise the purchaser on the proper use of the gate system. You also
have the primary responsibility of insuring that ALL possible
operational hazards have been considered and eliminated.
The RSX4000 CGA2K™ technology provides several features that
can help reduce the hazards of your gate system.
Built-In Adjustable Torque Limiting Drive System
The RSX4000 is provided with a adjustable torque limiting drive
system that may be adjusted to “slip” when an obstruction is
encountered. This system, however, must not be considered as the
primary obstruction sensing system. Consider all available options
(electric leading edges, photoelectric sensors, protective screen mesh,
etc.) to eliminate hazards in your gate system design.
The torque limiting drive system also serves to protect the mechanical
components of the operator.
will include all applicable safety enhancement devices.
The torque limiting drive setting is an adjustable setting that must be
determined at the time of installation. This setting must be tested
periodically to ensure proper operation. The more freely the gate will
move the more sensitive the setting can be made. See Page 17.
ADVISE THE PURCHASER TO CHECK THE SENSITIVITY OF
THE GATE OPERATION PERIODICALLY AND THEN LOG THE
DATE TESTED IN THE TABLE on page 2. (See Figure 1)
NOTICE
THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT COVER ALL
POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS WHICH MAY
OCCUR DURING ITS USE. IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
THAT COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE
EXERCISED BY THE PERSON(S) INSTALLING,
MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
DESCRIBED HEREIN. DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT
FOR ANY OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE —
OPERATING A SWING GATE.
Connections for External Entrapment Prevention Sensors
Because all gate system installations are different, the RSX4000 control
panel provides independent connections for Open and Close contact
(edge) sensors and Close non-contact (photoelectric) sensors. In this
way a photoelectric sensor could be utilized to guard the gate area when
closing and an edge sensor would provide the protection when opening.
Depending on the particular application a combination contact and noncontact sensor protection system for the open and close directions may
provide more effective entrapment protection than a single device for
both directions. See pages 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 17, 19, 23, and 24.
SMART™ Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer
The RSX4000 has a Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer, SMART™.
The amount of time for the first few cycles of operation are registered
and averaged within the motor controller circuitry. After the first few
initial cycles, if the gate is activated and no other command is given or
an end limit (open or close) is not reached in the previously counted
cycle time plus approximately 4 seconds, the operator will be turned
off. See page 22.
OTHER FEATURES
Auto Close Timer: Adjustable from 2 to 60 seconds, provides an
automatic closure of the gate from the full open position. See page 21.
Synchronous Operation (Master/Slave): Two RSX4000 units can be
wired together to operate as one system, with one unit controlling the
movement of both. Additionally, the installer can customize the
installation of the external entrapment protection devices. These
devices can be wired to the controller operator or alternately to the
individual units as the situation dictates or the end user requires. See
Page 16.
A: GATE SYSTEM DESIGN / INSTALLATION
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL
WARNING!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND GATE
SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS!
GATE SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
SAFETY CHECK LIST:
• The RSX4000 operator may be installed on a Class I Vehicular
Swing Gate. See page 3 for an explanation of the different Class
locations. See the last page of this manual for the operator
specifications (voltage, maximum gate weight & length etc.).
• Make sure that the gate moves freely, all hinges are in good
working order, the gate does not bind in any manner and the gate
swing area is clean and free of irregularities. DO NOT INSTALL
THE OPERATOR UNTIL ALL GATE PROBLEMS HAVE
BEEN CORRECTED.
• Do not increase the built-in overload detector adjustment or
overtighten the torque limiter to compensate for a poorly working
gate. A well maintained gate will ensure easy manual operation (if
needed) and maximum operator obstruction sensitivity.
• Install the operator on the inside of the property/fence line. DO
NOT install an operator on the public side of the fence line or gate.
Outward swinging gates should not open into public areas.
• Make sure the gate operating system is placed far enough back
from the road to eliminate traffic backup. The distance from the
road, size of the gate, usage level and gate cycle/speed must be
taken into consideration to eliminate potential hazards.
• The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is
supplied between the gate and any adjacent structures when
opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
• For ORNAMENTAL “GRILL TYPE” GATES (or any other type
of open gate where a handhold or toehold may be achieved),
injuries may occur when people put arms through the openings or
children “ride” the gate by standing on the bars and holding on to
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Figure 3: Entrapment Zones and Pinch Points
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Figure 2
the gate. THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD CAN BE MINIMIZED
BY INSTALLING A MESH SCREEN ON THE GATE. Allstar
strongly recommends the entire gate and adjacent fence area the
gate covers when open be meshed or guarded such that a handhold
or toehold cannot be achieved. See Figure 2.
• The gate operator as described in this manual is a VEHICULAR
GATE OPERATOR and as such is NOT INTENDED FOR
PEDESTRIAN traffic. In installations where pedestrian passage
through the fence is necessary, install a pedestrian access
opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. Locate the vehicular gate and the
pedestrian access opening such that persons will not come into
contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of
the vehicular gate. See page 23 for additional information.
• Install leading edge detectors and/or photocells in your design to
protect system entrapment zones. These devices can be provided
for incorporation in your gate system design.
• Use the illustration at left (Figure 3) and the information and
diagrams on pages 11, 12, and 13 to minimize the risk of injury in
your design of the swing gate operator system. IDENTIFY THE
ENTRAPMENT ZONES AND PINCH POINT AREAS IN
YOUR GATE. Design the gate installation to minimize the risk
of entrapment in these areas. Install additional safety equipment
such as edge sensors and photocells to further minimize risk. All
entrapment zones are required to be protected.
• Entrapment Zones: Design in personal entrapment protection
devices to protect people from entrapment in the zones shown in
Figure 3 and the information and diagrams on pages 11, 12, and
13.
• Pinch Points: Use protective measures (guards, padded edges,
etc.) to protect people from the pinch points shown in Figure 3
and the information and diagrams on pages 11, 12, and 13.
Attach roller guards in cantilevered gate systems to minimize the
risk of hands being caught between the top of the gate and the
roller.
A: GATE SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION
• SWING GATES HAVE THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF
HANDS AND FINGERS BEING PINCHED between the gate
edge and the post to which the gate is mounted. It is
recommended that the hinges be mounted so that this opening
increases as the gate swings open. PROTECT THIS "PINCH
POINT" SO THIS HAZARD IS MINIMIZED. See Figure 3.
• CONSIDER ALL OTHER "PINCH POINTS" IN YOUR
DESIGN of the gate system. Observe the arm as it opens and the
two arm pieces swing past each other. Use protective measures to
reduce hazards at this location. Restrict access to the arm motion.
See Figure 3.
• DO NOT consider the adjustable torque limiter as the primary
defense system. Consider all options in the gate system design.
• DO NOT connect any auxiliary equipment to the RSX4000
(detectors, card readers, etc.) until the gate operator and all its
functions are fully tested. Only connect one device at a time and
ensure its proper function(s) before moving on to the next device.
• DO NOT locate any control device (key switch, switch, key pad,
card reader, etc.) in a position where it may be activated by a
person reaching through the gate or while touching the gate in any
manner. Locate all control devices a minimum of 10 feet from the
gate when opened or closed.
• Outdoor or easily accessible controls must be of the security type
to prevent unauthorized use of the system.
• Install all devices that will Open, Close or Stop the gate in such a
manner that THE GATE WILL BE IN FULL VIEW WHEN THE
DEVICE IS OPERATED.
• Before activating the "timer to close" option of the RSX4000,
ENSURE THE PERSONAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
DEVICES (operator reversing feature, edges, photocells) ARE
OPERATING and install VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS AND
VEHICLE DETECTORS for protection of user vehicles. Read the
manual for information on the installation of these devices. IF
VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO
PREVENT THE GATE FROM CLOSING ON A VEHICLE,
INSTRUCT THE USER TO PERIODICALLY CHECK THE
OPERATION OF THE DETECTORS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING NEAR THE
BELTS AND PULLEYS when the operator cover is removed.
Apply power to the operator only when instructed to do so.
• When the RSX4000 Control Box cover is removed, high voltage
will be exposed. EVEN IF THE RED POWER LIGHT IS NOT
LIGHTED, HIGH VOLTAGE AC MAY STILL BE PRESENT.
NEVER LEAVE THE INSTALLATION WITH THE CONTROL
BOX COVER REMOVED.
• ALWAYS TURN OFF THE POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING
SERVICE OF EITHER THE ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS.
• SECURELY ATTACH THE WARNING SIGNS provided with
the RSX4000 on the gate (one on the outside and one on the
inside) where they can be seen by persons in the area of the gate to
alert them of automatic gate operation. The installation of the
warning signs is a requirement of UL325 and as such failure to
install the signs will negate the UL Listing.. If the user refuses to
have the warning signs installed, Allstar recommends that you note
this on your records and have the user sign a disclaimer. See
Figure 4.
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MOVING GATE
CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS
INJURY OR
DEATH
KEEP CLEAR !
Gate May Move at Any Time.
Do not allow children to play
in gate area or operate gate.
Operate gate only when gate
area is in sight and free of
people and obstructions.
Figure 4
AS THE INSTALLER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
1 ASSURING THAT THE GATE AND OPERATOR
SYSTEM, WHEN FULLY INSTALLED AND OPERABLE,
COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS
OF UL325: STANDARD FOR SAFETY FOR DOOR,
DRAPERY, GATE, LOUVER AND WINDOW
OPERATORS AND SYSTEMS.
2 ASSURING THAT THE OWNER/END USER OF THE
SYSTEM UNDERSTANDS ITS BASIC OPERATION AND
SAFETY FEATURES. IN PARTICULAR, BE SURE THE
OWNER/END USER UNDERSTANDS THE LOCATION
AND OPERATION OF A MANUAL DISCONNECT
(WHERE PROVIDED) OR HOW TO OPERATE THE
GATE MANUALLY.
3 YOU ALSO HAVE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
OF INSURING THAT ALL POSSIBLE OPERATIONAL
HAZARDS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED AND
ELIMINATED. YOU MUST ADVISE AND WARN THE
PURCHASER AND THE ULTIMATE USER OF ANY
HAZARDS THAT YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO
ELIMINATE.
4 POINTING OUT TO THE OWNER/END USER OF THE
GATE SYSTEM THAT CHILDREN OR PETS ARE NOT
ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE GATE, FENCE
OR ANY PART OF THE SYSTEM, AND THAT THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THIS
OPERATOR AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION ARE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/END USER.
5 LEAVING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR THIS OPERATOR AS WELL AS ANY
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION SUPPLIED
WITH THIS OPERATOR OR OTHER COMPONENTS OF
THE GATE SYSTEM WITH THE OWNER/END USER.
6 NOT PLACING IN SERVICE THIS OPERATOR IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE
GATE OPERATING SYSTEM. CONSULT THE
OPERATOR MANUFACTURER.
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B: PREPARING THE SITE
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Figure 5: Pad Configuration
THE CONCRETE PAD
The standard RSX4000 is designed to operate a single leaf gate. Biparting gate systems are possible with the addition of a second
RSX4000 operator. (Consult the factory.) Each RSX4000 has its own
dedicated control board contained within the operator cover. Care
must be taken to provide separate high voltage and low voltage
conduits to each operator. (See Figures 5 and 6.) Care must also be
taken in choosing proper placement of the conduit to avoid
interference with the swinging crank arm which connects to the output
shaft. See Figure 8A for basic dimensions and guidelines. Figure 10
illustrates the full sweeping area which the crank arm will encompass
in a typical gate installation.
If the optional pedestal kit is used, the Installation of the RSX4000
Mechanical Unit will
require a suitable concrete
pad as a mounting base. The
dimensions of the concrete
pad should be sufficient to
allow at least 5" of
clearance from each edge of
the pad to the nearest
pedestal mounting hole. The
top of the pad should be at
least 3" above grade to raise
the operator above any
standing water. The depth of
the pad below grade is
dependent on the weight and
size of the gate and the soil
conditions at the site of the
installation. ALWAYS
FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING
CODES.
If no suitable concrete base
exists, a pad must be poured. See
Figurez6 for plans for this pad. If
the location of the operator is
such that vehicles have the
potential of hitting the operator,
consideration should be given to
installation of protective posts in
front of the operator.
If a suitable concrete base already exists for
mounting the operator it will be necessary to drill
mounting holes for the RSX4000 operator. 3/4"
mounting holes are located on the front and rear of
the optional pedestal. The bolt pattern is shown in
Figurez6. The mounting bolts should be 1/2"
diameter or larger. "Red head" or wedge anchor
concrete bolts are usually satisfactory.
If mounting anchor bolts are to be installed prior to
pouring the pad, pay particular attention to the bolt
pattern and the location of the mounting holes with respect to
the center line of the gate hinge
operation of the Arm that the center line of the output shaft of
the RSX4000 operator be located exactly as shown on the bolt
pattern drawing, Figure 6.
. It is critical for the proper
ALTERNATE 4 X 4 POST MOUNT
The RSX4000 operator offers an alternative to the optional pedestal
kit for mounting installation. A standard architectural 4 x 4 x 1/8 wall
steel tube may be substituted for the pedestal and installed in a similar
manner to a fence post: Dig a hole of proper diameter (approximately
12”) and suitable depth per local codes, and set the 4ZxZ4 post in
concrete. Make sure the post is plumb and level. The top of the post
should be cut off clean and square and should extend at least 18”
above grade. Two 13/32 diameter holes will need to be drilled on each
side of the 4 x 4 tube. Center each pair of holes on the face of the post
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Figure 6: Operator Footprint
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B : PREPARING THE SITE
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Figure 7: Loop Diagrams
2-5/8” apart and 7/8” down from the top. Each pair of holes is to
align with the pre-drilled holes in the chassis mounting angles of the
RSX4000. See Figure 6 for locating the post relative to the gate,
noting that the center of the output shaft is located 4 5/8” away from
the center of the post, or 2 5/8” away from the face of the 4 x 4 post.
PLACING THE VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS
If vehicle detectors are to be used with the RSX4000, the "loops" to
be buried in the drive should be installed during the site preparation
phase of the installation. Proper placement of the vehicle detector
wire loops is critical if the loops are to provide satisfactory, extended
service. THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS ARE: 1)
PROPER WIRE TYPE AND, 2) GOOD, TIGHT CONNECTIONS
FROM THE LOOP TO THE LOOP TERMINATING
CONNECTOR. The termination of the loop wires will be at the
vehicle detector itself, and not at the RSX4000 terminal panel.
Observe the wiring diagram supplied by the vehicle detector
manufacturer. The vehicle detector may be mounted inside of the
RSX4000 operator cover, provided there is adequate room. The AC
power service delivered to the RSX4000 operator may be tapped to
provide 115 VAC service to the vehicle detector.
Two different types of loop installations will usually be encountered
when placing the loops in the drive: 1) If the driveway material is
already in place. saw cuts will be needed in which to place the loop
wire. 2) For loops where the paving material will be installed after
the loop is positioned, it is necessary to place the loops in Schedule
40 PVC pipe to maintain uniform loop spacing with respect to the
surface of the pavement. The loop should be placed 1.5" below the
surface of the pavement and at least 2" above any reinforcing steel.
The lead-in wires need not be in PVC, but must have at least six (6)
twists per running foot.
THE LOOP WIRES MUST BE CONTINUOUS. NO SPLICES OR
CONNECTIONS IN THE LOOP ARE TO BE PERMITTED
BELOW GROUND. THE ONLY CONNECTION WILL BE AT
THE TERMINATION OF THE WIRE AT THE VEHICLE
DETECTOR. Above ground splices may be used providing the wire
is twisted, soldered and moisture sealed. For best long term results,
do not use wire nuts anywhere in the loop system. Connect to the
vehicle detector harness by soldering.
For saw-cut installations, observe the methods recommended in
Figure 7, above. The saw-cut must be to a depth of 1.5", clean and
with no sharp corners. After placing the wires, it is essential that the
wires be held tightly in place by a foam backing prior to pouring the
sealant. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT WHEN FREEZING
IS LIKELY. No voids should exist that will permit the collection of
water that might freeze and push the loop wires out of the slot. The
sealant used should not be hard setting and should be suitable for
pavement material.
THE WIRE USED FOR THE LOOPS MUST BE HEAT AND
WATER RESISTANT, CROSS-LINK POLYETHYLENE
INSULATED. TYPE XLPE IS BEST. RHW IS O.K. DO NOT USE
ANY PVC INSULATED WIRE. (PVC insulation will absorb
moisture that may affect Detector operation.) WIRE SIZE SHOULD
BE #16 GA. STRANDED OR LARGER.
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B: PREPARING THE SITE
VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOP BLANKING FOR
SWING GATES
The inside loop for a swing gate installation must be located at least
4 feet outside of the arc of the gate. If it is not, the vehicle detector
may detect the gate as it moves over the loop and cause the gate to
reopen. If the gate is large and a single leaf, the arc usually requires
that the loop be a considerable distance from the closed gate position.
This may not be an effective position for the loop. In this case, a
“blanking” or “shadow” loop may be used.
A shadow loop detector is connected to the shadow loop terminal
(#9) and the “common” terminal (#16) of the RSX4000 control
panel.
Now, when the gate is in the fully open or closed position the vehicle
detector will prevent the gate from closing when a vehicle is over the
shadow loop. When the gate is opening or closing, the loop input is
disabled.
ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
The RSX4000 is a 115 Volt AC gate operator. The AWG wire size
for the electrical service is dependant upon the distance from the
operator to the service breaker panel. Refer to Table 1 to determine
the correct wire size to use. A 15 Amp service is required for each
operator unit.
The Nominal Distance column of Table 1 is the maximum
recommended distance from the service breaker panel to the operator
for a given wire size and voltage. The values in the table are valid for
one RSX4000 only. The RSX4000 will operate at a voltage as low as
105 VAC as measured at the input terminals to the operator. This
should be checked as part of the installation procedure.
Class 2 low voltage wiring from external controls such as a key pad,
card reader, telephone entry device, etc. must be brought to the
RSX4000 operator by a separate conduit from the 115 VAC
electrical hook up conduit. Low voltage control wires MUST
NEVER be routed in the same conduit as the HIGH VOLTAGE
power wires.
SERVICE CONDUIT
For new installations the conduit for the High Voltage may be
brought to a junction box near where the RSX4000 operator will be
located or it may be brought directly to the 2 x 4 handy box inside
the operator.
WARNING!
AVOID ELECTROCUTION:
DO NOT ROUTE LOW VOLTAGE WIRES
IN SAME CONDUIT AS HIGH VOLTAGE
WIRES. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES OR THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
WIRE SIZE NOMINAL DISTANCE
#14 100 FT
#12 150 FT
#10 250 FT
#8 400 FT
#6
#4 1000 FT
#2 1600 FT
600 FT
Table 1
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Figure 8: Service
Conduits - Bi-Parting
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Figure 8A: Service Conduits
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
TOOLS and MATERIALS REQUIRED
The following tools and materials are required for a proper installation of the Twist'R Plus Model RSX4000.
1. Wire cutter, stripper and crimping tools for attaching accessory equipment to the control box.
2. #2 Phillips Head screw driver for general use.
3. Medium standard straight blade screw driver for the terminal strip screws.
4. Very small blade screwdriver for adjusting the potentiometer on the gate control board.
5. Electric arc welder or an electric drill with a 3/8" bit for attaching Arm Bracket to the Gate.
6. Several feet of #18 or #22 gauge insulated multistrand wire for connecting accessory equipment to the control panel.
7. Four 1/2" diameter concrete expansion anchor bolts with hex nuts, flat washers and lock washers for attaching the Twist'R pedestal. (Not Included)
8. Concrete drill and bit to drill mounting holes for concrete bolts.
9. Multimeter to test line voltage and other measurements as necessary.
10. Small level to level the RSX4000 operator at installation.
11. Torque Wrench and 1/2” Socket.
12. 7/16 Socket or Wrench to remove cover bolts.
13. 9/16 Socket or Wrench for post or pedestal mounting bolts.
UNPACKING CHECKLIST
The Twist'R Plus as shipped consists of the components listed below, in two separate shipping boxes. The kits and equipment listed in
the Optional Column can be purchased from your dealer.
BOX #1
• Twist’R Plus Operator, complete with
gate control board
• Hardware Installation Kit, for
pedestal kit or standard 4 x 4 tube
mount
• Instruction Kit, with manual, warranty
and warning signs.
• Swing Arm Kit
Swing Arm
Crank Arm
Crank Arm Extension
Swing Gate Fittings
Swing Arm Bracket
Swing Arm Padlock
• Hardware Package
BOX #2
OPTIONAL
• Pedestal Kit
• Radio Controls
• Electric Edges
• Photoelectric Eyes
• Vehicle Detector Loops
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