Linear SWR, SWC, SWD User Manual
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Swing Gate Operator
Installation Guide
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Operator models contained in this manual
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Class I, II, III, and IV applications
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Table of Contents
Pre-installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before You Begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Always Check the Gate’s Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Gate Operator Classifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Regulatory Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wiring Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DC Control and Accessory Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting Pad Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mounting Pad Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operator Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Vent Plug Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Gate Arm Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Left or Right Hand Confi guration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Gate Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Choosing Good Harmonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the Gate Arm on the Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting the Arm Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Controller Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Limit Cam Rough Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Torque Limiter Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Limit Cam Fine Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Controller Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Indicator Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Terminal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operator Accessory Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Basic Controller Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Programming Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Entering Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Exiting Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Programming Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Left or Right Hand Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Dual Gate Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Close Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maximum Open Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maximum Close Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Advanced Controller Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Entering Advanced Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maximum Run Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Single Button Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Stagger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stagger Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Auxiliary Relay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Reverse Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Low Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Power Failure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Soft Start/Stop Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Reset Cycle Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance Alert Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mid-travel Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Motor Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Radio Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Radio Transmitter Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Reset Controller to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Loop Layout Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Edge Layout Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Photoeye Installation Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Dual Gate Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Gate Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Open Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Single Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Fire Department Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Open Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Open Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Close Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reverse Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Open Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reverse Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Shadow/Reset Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Operation Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Power-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Idle Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Last Gate Position/Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pre-start Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reverse Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Run Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Entrapment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
COMM LINK Connection Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maximum Run Time Exceeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Operator fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motor operates, but gate does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Motor sounds like it is working harder than normal . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Limit switch getting out of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Gate stopping part way open or closed (but no visible obstruction) 23
Gate staying open with automatic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Model SWR Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Model SWC Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Model SWD Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SWR, SWC, SWD Gate Arm Assembly Exploded View. . . . . . . . . . . .27
Model SWD Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
DC Motor Brush Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6-Month Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Gate Operator Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
WARNING
ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS
SHOULD WORK ON
LINEAR SWING GATE
OPERATORS
WARNING
CONTROLS INTENDED FOR USER ACTIVATION MUST BE
LOCATED AT LEAST SIX FEET (6') AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
PART OF THE GATE AND WHERE THE USER IS PREVENTED
FROM REACHING OVER, UNDER, AROUND OR THROUGH THE
GATE TO OPERATE THE CONTROLS. OUTDOOR OR EASILY
ACCESSIBLE CONTROLS SHALL HAVE A SECURITY FEATURE
TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.
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Pre-installation Information
Before You Begin...
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
you fi nd damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can check your
accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your
convenience. Claims for shortages will be honored for only
30 days from the date of shipment.
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to
ensure all requirements for proper installation are present. Verify
that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator.
If you have any questions about the requirements for proper
installation of this gate operator contact technical support at
800-421-1587
Always Check the Gate’s Action
It’s very important before installing the gate operator to
make sure the gate’s swing is free and level throughout
the entire swing path. If the gate does not seem to
operate properly, it may affect the operator performance
or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate should
also be designed so that airfl ow is ample to prevent
wind resistance and drag.
Gate Operator Classifi cations
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifi cations, depending on their design and usage. Install
this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for
the construction and usage class as defi ned below:
Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
associated with these dwellings.
Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or
building such as a multi-family housing unit of fi ve or more single family
units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or
building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not
intended to service the general public.
Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator•
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices
The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
devices have been approved for use with this swing gate
operator as part of a UL325 compliant installation:
Contact Edges•
Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
Photoeyes•
MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)
MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)
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Safety Information and Warnings
THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION
This type of warning note is used to
indicate the possibility of damage to the
gate or gate operator.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to
indicate possible mechanical hazards that
may cause serious injuries or death.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to indicate
possible electrical shock hazards that may
cause serious injuries or death.
Regulatory Warnings
Read the following before beginning to install this swing
gate operator:
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
TO PERSONS, REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the
packet of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable,
or you do not have the safety instructions, please call Linear at
1-800-421-1587 to request additional copies.
3. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
4. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located near the
operator so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
5. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A
minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each
side of the gate where easily visible.
6. Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the
gate.
7. Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the
side of the gate operator.
8. Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too
high. It should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely
triggering the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to
operate. DO NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
9. You must install all required safety equipment.
10. UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
11. The 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.
Wiring Specifi cations
Refer to the following steps for details on power and
accessory wiring for 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
1. Find the listing on this page corresponding to the model, voltage and
horsepower rating of your operator.
2. The distance shown in the table is measured in feet from the
operator to the power source. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DISTANCE. These calculations have been based on standard 115 V
and 230 V supplies 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.
3. When large-gauge wire is used, a separate junction box (not supplied)
may be needed for the operator power connection.
4. Wire length calculations are based on the National Electrical Code,
Article 430 and have been carefully determined based on motor
inrush, brake solenoids, and operator requirements.
5. Connect power in accordance with local codes. The green ground
wire must be properly connected.
6. Wire insulation must be suitable to the application.
7. Electrical outlets are supplied in all 115 VAC models for convenience
with occasional use or low power consumption devices only. If
you choose to run dedicated equipment from these devices, it will
decrease the distance for maximum length and the charts will no
longer be accurate.
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 21 for details of this connection. Note: The shield
wire should be connected in both the operators.
VOLTS & HP
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
VOLTS & HP
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
115 VOLTS
3/4-HP
115 VOLTS
1-HP
208 VOLTS
1/2-HP
208 VOLTS
3/4-HP
208 VOLTS
1-HP
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
230 VOLTS
3/4-HP
230 VOLTS
1-HP
MODEL SWR POWER WIRING
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
SINGLE DUAL
316 158 12
502 251 10
800 400 8
1272 636 6
2022 1011 4
764 382 12
1218 609 10
1936 968 8
3076 1538 6
4896 2448 4
MODEL SWC POWER WIRING
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
SINGLE DUAL
222 111 12
354 177 10
566 283 8
900 450 6
1430 715 4
178 89 12
282 141 10
450 255 8
716 358 6
1140 570 4
160 80 12
254 127 10
406 203 8
646 323 6
1026 513 4
760 380 12
1200 600 10
1924 962 8
3060 1830 6
4864 2432 4
604 302 12
958 478 10
1526 763 8
2424 1212 6
3856 1928 4
544 272 12
864 432 10
1374 686 8
2184 1092 6
3476 1738 4
894 447 12
1422 711 10
2264 1132 8
3600 1800 6
5724 2862 4
710 355 12
1128 564 10
1796 898 8
2852 1426 6
4538 2269 4
640 320 12
1016 508 10
1616 808 8
2570 1285 6
4090 2045 4
WIRE GAUGE
WIRE GAUGE
MODEL SWD POWER WIRING
VOLTS & HP
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
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MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
SINGLE DUAL
970 485 12
1542 771 10
2452 1226 8
3898 1949 6
6200 3100 4
WIRE GAUGE
Mounting Pad Installation
The gate operator mounts bolted to a custom poured
concrete mounting pad. The pad supports the operator and
prevents it from twisting during operation.
An optional post mount kit is also available (P/N 2120-483)
which allows installation without a concrete mounting pad.
Mounting Pad Specifi cations
Recommended pad size is 24” x 20” x 18” deep minimum.
Pad depth should be set according to local codes and at
least as deep as frost line.
If soil conditions may cause the operator and pad to shift or
twist during operation, anti-rotation legs may be required.
Use two 6” diameter, 10” deep legs to counteract this
problem as shown.
5/8” J-bolts may be set into the concrete before it sets
following the dimensions shown, or drilled after the concrete
sets.
WARNING
The 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.
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.
✓ NOTE: Maximum gate opening angle is approximately 95 degrees,
depending on gate width. If larger opening angle is required,
non-standard positioning of the operator and modifi ed articulating
arms may be required. Contact the factory for technical information,
pricing, and availability.
GATE LINE ON THIS SIDE
20"
14-1/2"
CONDUIT
ENTRY ZONE
24"
14"
2-3/4"
6-3/4"
1/2" FLEX
CONDUIT
8-1/2"
5"
10-1/2"
5"
INSTALLER TIP:
MAKE A WOOD JIG TO
ALIGN AND HOLD J-BOLTS
AND CONDUITS UNTIL
THE CONCRETE SETS
5/8" x 8"
J-BOLTS (4)
"W" DIMENSION IS 33" FOR
STANDARD APPLICATIONS
(GATE ARM ACCOMODATES
TO 40" "W" IF EXTRA SPACE
IS REQUIRED)
2-3/4"
GATE PLATE
ARM HOLE
2-3/4" BEHIND
CENTERLINE
OF GATE
BACKSPACE REQUIREMENT
FOR ARM SWING IS 25" STANDARD OR
UP TO 30" WITH FULL ARM EXTENSION
INSIDE VIEW OF GATE
TOP OF GATE PLATE
24-7/8" ABOVE THE
TOP OF THE PAD
GATE TOP VIEW
W
(TYP. 33")
OPERATOR
ACCESS DOOR
FACES AWAY
FROM GATE LINE
GATE HINGE
17"
7"
GATE POST
W
MINUS
12"
25" - 30"
GATE ARM
OPERATOR
W
18"
EARTH
24-7/8"
GROUND
STAKE
CONCRETE
OPERATOR
PAD 3D VIEW
IN SOFT SOIL, POUR
TWO 6" DIAMETER
10" DEEP "LEGS" TO
PREVENT ROTATION
"RIGHT-HAND"
INSTALLATION
Figure 1. Mounting Pad Specifi cations
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Operator Preparation
Vent Plug Installation
In order to keep gear oil from spilling out during shipping,
gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid
plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory.
For operators with a solid plug, replace the solid plug with
the vent plug provided (see Figure 2).
With the vent plug installed, remove the vent plug’s breather
pin to allow the gear box to vent (see Figure 2).
Gate Arm Installation
The gate arm connects the operator to the gate. The arm
supplied can be used in left-hand or right-hand installations.
After the proper length of the crank extension and link
section of the arm has been determined, the arm is welded
to complete the assembly.
Setting Left or Right Hand Confi guration
The welded style gate arm has been pre-assembled at the
factory in right-hand confi guration (the back of the overtravel
stop faces toward the drive when the gate is fully closed
and the arm is installed). For a left-hand operator, rotate the
upper portion of the arm as shown in Figure 3 to convert the
arm into a left-hand orientation.
Gate Plate Installation
The gate plate mounts on the gate at the recommended
height (24-7/8” above the top of the operator pad). The gate
plate supplied with the arm assembly can be welded to the
gate as shown in Figure 4. Holes have been provided for
securing the gate plate to an aluminum gate.
GEAR
REDUCER
REMOVE THE
SOLID PLUG
WITH AN ALLEN
WRENCH
INSTALL THE VENT PLUG
(IF NOT ALREADY INSTALLED)
REMOVE THE
BREATHER PIN
Figure 2. Vent Plug Installation
LINK
ARM
LEFT-HAND
CONFIGURATION
RIGHT-HAND
CONFIGURATION
(AS SHIPPED)
LINK
ARM
OVERTRAVEL
STOP ON
THIS SIDE
OVERTRAVEL
STOP ON
THIS SIDE
CRANK
ARM
VIEWED FROM INSIDE,
THE OPERATOR IS ON
THE RIGHT SIDE OF GATE
TO CHANGE THE GATE ARM,
ROTATE THE LINK END AND
OVERTRAVEL STOP
ALL THE WAY AROUND
OPEN
VIEWED FROM INSIDE,
THE OPERATOR IS ON
THE LEFT SIDE OF GATE
Figure 3. Left or Right Hand Gate Arm Setup
CRANK
ARM
OPEN
WELD THE GATE PLATE
TO THE GATE (AN EXTRA
SUPPORT WELDED TO THE
GATE MAY BE REQUIRED)
GATE PLATE
LINK ASSEMBLY
Figure 4. Gate Plate Installation
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Gate Arm Installation (Cont.)
Choosing Good Harmonics
Good harmonics are necessary to minimize wear and tear
on the operator. The gate will have smoother starts and stops
when the arm is installed with good harmonics. Figure 5
shows an example of good and bad arm harmonics.
Installing the Gate Arm on the Operator
The hex cap screws (see Figure 6) in the side of the crank
assembly are shipped loose for placement on the operator
drive shaft. Once in place, tighten these cap screws in place
by applying 75 ft-lbs of torque. If it becomes necessary to
remove the crank, you can do so by loosening these bolts.
The arm can also be disconnected for manual operation of
the gate by removing the disconnect pin.
Setting the Arm Lengths
Most installations will use the standard dimensions specifi ed.
The dimensions shown in Figure 7 can be used to adjust and
set the arm. If non-standard mounting is required, contact
the factory for information.
Once the arm lengths have been determined, use clamps
to temporarily attach the solid bars to their sections of
rectangular tubing. If clamps are unavailable, you may also
tack weld the parts in place. It is recommended that you
check the arm for proper action and full gate travel
before fully welding the parts together. REMOVE THE
GATE ARM BEFORE WELDING! Apply Krylon® metallic
gold spray paint or equivalent to touch up welds when
fi nished.
GATES SHOWN OPEN
GOOD
HARMONICS
GATE ARM FOLDS
OVER ITSELF
GATE WILL HAVE SOFT
STARTS AND STOPS
Figure 5. Gate Arm Harmonics
ALIGN CRANK ARM ON OPERATOR
THEN TIGHTEN THESE TWO BOLTS
CRANK END OF
GATE ARM
BAD
HARMONICS!
CRANK END OF
GATE ARM PARALLEL
TO OPEN GATE
GATE ARM JERKS AT START
AND WILL TRANSMIT FORCE
INTO GATE AND HARDWARE
RAIN CAP
SHOLDER BOLT
DISCONNECT
PIN
CAUTION
DO NOT WELD THE GATE ARM WHILE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE
OPERATOR! Connecting the welder’s ground to the operator’s
frame will cause the arc welding current to pass through the
operator parts, severely damaging or destroying the operator.
PULL
PIN
Figure 6. Installing Gate Arm on Operator
A
SET LENGTH
AND WELD
CAUTION!
CLAMP OR TACK WELD,
THEN TEST ARM ACTION
BEFORE FULLY WELDING
LINK
ARM
36-1/2"
TYPICAL
SET LENGTH
AND WELD
C
CRANK
ARM
22"
TYPICAL
B
Figure 7. Setting Gate Arm Lengths
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Operator Setup
Controller Access
The Controller in models SWR, SWC and SWD is hinged for
access and can be removed without taking off the operator’s
cover. It swings down for installation, programming,
and troubleshooting access (see Figure 8). Under most
circumstances you will not need to remove the Controller.
To access the Controller, lift the metal tab below the AC
power switch and swing the Controller down. The Controller
is protected by a plastic dust cover. To remove the dust
cover, loosen the cover’s wing-screw and lift the cover off.
To remove the Controller from the operator, slide the
assembly to the right until the hinges release. Once freed,
you can turn the Controller slightly and remove it from the
operator. Be careful not to pull on the cables too hard.
LIFT UP ON TAB
CONTROLLER SWINGS DOWN
UNSCREW KNOB
TO REMOVE
CONTROLLER
COVER
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
All Linear gate operators are supplied with a power disconnect
switch to turn on and off the power available to the operator
(see Figure 9). Following wiring specifi cations on Page 2,
incoming power should be brought into the operator 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.
Proper thermal protection is supplied with the operator. The
motor contains a thermal overload protector to guard from
overheating the motor due to overload or high-frequency
operation. This overload protector will reset automatically
after the motor cools down.
Earth Ground
Install a ground rod and connect it to the operator’s frame
in every gate operator installation. A good earth ground is
necessary to allow the Controller’s built-in surge and lightning
protection circuitry to work effectively. The physical bolting
of the operator to the mounting pad is not suffi cient for
a good earth ground.
✓ NOTE: Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid
copper 12 AWG wire between the ground rod and the operator.
1. Install an 8-foot long copper ground rod next to the operator mounting
pad within three feet of the operator.
2. Use a clamp to connect a solid copper 12 AWG ground wire to the
ground rod.
3. Route the ground wire to the operator.
4. Connect the ground wire to the operator’s frame.
Figure 8. Controller Access
115 VAC WIRING
GREEN - GROUND
BLACK - HOT
WHITE - NEUTRAL
CONNECT AC POWER
PIGTAIL LEADS TO
THE AC SOURCE
230 VAC WIRING
GREEN - GROUND
BLACK - LINE 1
BLACK - LINE 2
Figure 9. Power Disconnect Box Wiring
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Operator Setup (Continued)
Limit Cam Rough Adjustment
The limit cams are not preset at the factory and must
be adjusted for each installation. The limit switches are
activated by two rotating limit cams attached to the drive
shaft (see Figure 10). The Controller is factory set for right
hand installations. The top cam is for OPEN and the bottom
cam is for CLOSE. The cams fl ip their defi nition in left hand
installations (see left-right hand programming on Page 12).
1. With the gate connected to the gate operator in a mid-travel position,
the power disconnect switch turned OFF, and the torque limiter
set loose enough to slip freely, manually move the gate by hand to
its fully open position.
2. Once the gate is in the fully open position, set the OPEN limit cam so
that it has just triggered its switch (see Figure 10).
3. Manually move the gate to its fully closed position, set the CLOSE
limit cam so that it has just triggered its switch (see Figure 10).
Torque Limiter Adjustment
✓ NOTE: The open and close current sensing may need to be adjusted
before performing the following two steps. See Page 13.
This operator may be supplied with an optional torque limiter.
Before adjusting the torque limiter, make sure the gate is in
good working condition. With the gate disconnected from the
gate arm, one person should be able to move the gate by
hand. Be certain the gate moves freely and without binding
throughout its travel.
Torque limiters are set light at the factory. They must be
adjusted during installation, preferably after limit cams have
been manually set. With the gate arm and gate attached,
adjust the torque limiter tight enough to keep it from slipping
during normal operation. The inherent entrapment protection
(current sensing) feature must activate prior to any slipping of
the torque limiter. See pages 13-14 for current sense setting.
To adjust the torque limiter in models SWR and SWD:
1. Loosen the set screw on the torque limiter adjustment nut.
2. Cycle the gate open and closed while observing the torque limiter
action. TURN THE OPERATOR POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH
OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
To increase the torque, turn the adjustment nut clockwise one fl at, or
1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
To reduce the torque, turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise one
fl at, or 1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
3. When fi nished, tighten the set screw on the torque limiter adjustment nut.
Limit Cam Fine Adjustment
After fi nishing the rough limit cam adjustments and torque
limiter adjustment (if optional torque limiter is installed),
reposition the gate to approximately the center of travel.
1. Turn the power disconnect switch ON.
2. Stand clear of any moving parts and press the OPEN button.
3. After the gate opens, press the CLOSE button.
4. Observe the gate in both directions as it runs through each complete
cycle. Adjust the open or close limit cams again if necessary. If the
gate stops during travel, you may need to adjust the Open or Close
Current Setting or the Maximum Run Timer (see Pages 13-14).
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LIMIT
SWITCHES (2)
LIMIT
CAMS (2)
RIGHT-HAND INSTALLATION
TOP CAM - OPEN LIMIT
BOTTOM
LEFT-HAND INSTALLATION
TOP
BOTTOM
CAM -
CAM -
CAM -
CLOSE
CLOSE
LIMIT
OPEN
LIMIT
LIMIT
Figure 10. Setting Limit Cams
LOOSEN THE SET SCREW
ON THE ADJUSTMENT NUT
TO INCREASE TORQUE
TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
CLOCKWISE ONE FLAT
THEN RE-TEST
MORELESS
TO DECREASE TORQUE
TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
ONE FLAT THEN RE-TEST
TIGHTEN SET SCREW
WHEN FINISHED
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
Figure 11. Adjusting the Torque Limiter
CAUTION
If the operator is installed in a left-hand installation. Set the
Controller to left-hand operation BEFORE running the operator
for the fi ne setting of the limit cams. Failure to do so will
result in over-shooting the limit switches, and may cause
damage to the operator and/or gate. Refer to programming on
Page 12.
Controller Features
WHIP
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
DISPLAY
PROGRAMMING
INPUT
POWER
TERMINALS
ACCESSORY
TERMINALS
RESET
BUTTON
TERMINALS
PRIMARY/
SECONDARY
COMM LINK
TERMINALS
SINGLE
INPUT
TERMINALS
BUTTONS
POWER
POWER
INDICATORS
OPERATION
BUTTONS
OPERATION AND
PROGRAMMING
INDICATORS
SOLAR
PANEL
TERMINALS
MOTOR
BOARD
COVER
BATTERY
TERMINALS
PLUG-IN
LOOP
DETECTOR
CONNECTORS
FIRE DEPT
INPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN INPUT
TERMINALS
3-BUTTON
STATION
TERMINALS
OPEN AND CLOSE
OBSTRUCTION
INPUT TERMINALS
REVERSE
INPUT
TERMINALS
REVERSE LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
OPEN LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET
INPUT TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
LIMIT SWITCH
AUXILIARY
RELAY
TERMINALS
ALARM
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
AC MOTOR
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Figure 12. Controller Features
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