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 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 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 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

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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				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 fi nd 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 death.
	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 this swing
	operate properly, it may affect the operator performance				gate operator:
	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
	classifi cations, 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 defi ned 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 fi ve 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 this swing gate					controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
	operator 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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Wiring Specifications

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.

MODEL SWR POWER WIRING

	VOLTS & HP	MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)		WIRE GAUGE
		SINGLE	DUAL
		316	158	12
	115 VOLTS	502	251	10
		800	400	8
	1/2-HP
		1272	636	6
		2022	1011	4
		764	382	12
	230 VOLTS	1218	609	10
		1936	968	8
	1/2-HP
		3076	1538	6
		4896	2448	4
		MODEL SWC POWER WIRING
	VOLTS & HP	MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)		WIRE GAUGE
		SINGLE	DUAL
		222	111	12
	115 VOLTS	354	177	10
		566	283	8
	1/2-HP
		900	450	6
		1430	715	4
		178	89	12
	115 VOLTS	282	141	10
		450	255	8
	3/4-HP
		716	358	6
		1140	570	4
		160	80	12
	115 VOLTS	254	127	10
		406	203	8
	1-HP
		646	323	6
		1026	513	4
		760	380	12
	208 VOLTS	1200	600	10
		1924	962	8
	1/2-HP
		3060	1830	6
		4864	2432	4
		604	302	12
	208 VOLTS	958	478	10
		1526	763	8
	3/4-HP
		2424	1212	6
		3856	1928	4
		544	272	12
	208 VOLTS	864	432	10
		1374	686	8
	1-HP
		2184	1092	6
		3476	1738	4
		894	447	12
	230 VOLTS	1422	711	10
		2264	1132	8
	1/2-HP
		3600	1800	6
		5724	2862	4
		710	355	12
	230 VOLTS	1128	564	10
		1796	898	8
	3/4-HP
		2852	1426	6
		4538	2269	4
		640	320	12
	230 VOLTS	1016	508	10
		1616	808	8
	1-HP
		2570	1285	6
		4090	2045	4
		MODEL SWD POWER WIRING
	VOLTS & HP	MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)		WIRE GAUGE
		SINGLE	DUAL
		970	485	12
	115 VOLTS	1542	771	10
		2452	1226	8
	1/2-HP
		3898	1949	6
		6200	3100	4

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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.

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.

Mounting Pad Specifications

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 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 modified articulating arms may be required. Contact the factory for technical information, pricing, and availability.

	GATE LINE ON THIS SIDE			"W" DIMENSION IS 33" FOR		GATE TOP VIEW
		20"		STANDARD APPLICATIONS			GATE HINGE
				(GATE ARM ACCOMODATES
				TO 40" "W" IF EXTRA SPACE
		14-1/2"	5"	IS REQUIRED)		W		GATE POST
						(TYP. 33")
		CONDUIT	10-1/2"					W
		ENTRY ZONE			2-3/4"		17"
								MINUS
24"	14"					7"
			5"					12"	W
					GATE PLATE
			INSTALLER TIP:		ARM HOLE
					2-3/4" BEHIND	OPERATOR
			MAKE A WOOD JIG TO		CENTERLINE
						ACCESS DOOR
			ALIGN AND HOLD J-BOLTS		OF GATE
						FACES AWAY
			AND CONDUITS UNTIL
						FROM GATE LINE
2-3/4"			THE CONCRETE SETS
	6-3/4"	8-1/2"
			5/8" x 8"		BACKSPACE REQUIREMENT
					FOR ARM SWING IS 25" STANDARD OR			25" - 30"
			J-BOLTS (4)		UP TO 30" WITH FULL ARM EXTENSION
1/2" FLEX
CONDUIT

INSIDE VIEW OF GATE

TOP OF GATE PLATE 24-7/8" ABOVE THE TOP OF THE PAD

18"

CONCRETE	24-7/8"
OPERATOR
PAD 3D VIEW
IN SOFT SOIL, POUR	"RIGHT-HAND"
TWO 6" DIAMETER	INSTALLATION
10" DEEP "LEGS" TO
PREVENT ROTATION

GATE ARM

OPERATOR

EARTH

GROUND

STAKE

Figure 1. Mounting Pad Specifications

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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 Configuration

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

RIGHT-HAND

CONFIGURATION (AS SHIPPED)

VIEWED FROM INSIDE,
THE OPERATOR IS ON
THE RIGHT SIDE OF GATE
LINK
ARM	CRANK
OVERTRAVEL	ARM
STOP ON
THIS SIDE
	OPEN

		TO CHANGE THE GATE ARM,
		ROTATE THE LINK END AND
		OVERTRAVEL STOP
		ALL THE WAY AROUND
LINK	OVERTRAVEL
ARM		STOP ON
	THIS SIDE
	LEFT-HAND	OPEN
	CONFIGURATION	VIEWED FROM INSIDE,
	CRANK	THE OPERATOR IS ON
	ARM	THE LEFT SIDE OF GATE

Figure 3. Left or Right Hand Gate Arm Setup

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.

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.

GATES SHOWN OPEN

GOOD

HARMONICS

GATE ARM FOLDS

OVER ITSELF

GATE WILL HAVE SOFT

STARTS AND STOPS

BAD

HARMONICS!

CRANK END OF

GATE ARM PARALLEL

TO OPEN GATE

GATE ARM JERKS AT START AND WILL TRANSMIT FORCE INTO GATE AND HARDWARE

Figure 5. Gate Arm Harmonics

	ALIGN CRANK ARM ON OPERATOR
	THEN TIGHTEN THESE TWO BOLTS
	RAIN CAP
	SHOLDER BOLT
CRANK END OF
GATE ARM	DISCONNECT
	PIN
	PULL
	PIN

Figure 6. Installing Gate Arm on Operator

A
LINK
ARM
36-1/2"
TYPICAL
SET LENGTH	C	CRANK
AND WELD
		ARM
		22"
		TYPICAL
		B
CAUTION!
CLAMP OR TACK WELD,	SET LENGTH
	AND WELD
THEN TEST ARM ACTION
BEFORE FULLY WELDING

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.

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

AllLineargateoperatorsaresuppliedwithapowerdisconnect 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 sufficient 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.

LIFT UP ON TAB

CONTROLLER SWINGS DOWN

UNSCREW KNOB

TO REMOVE

CONTROLLER

COVER

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).

LIMIT

SWITCHES (2)

RIGHT-HAND INSTALLATION

TOP CAM - OPEN LIMIT

BOTTOM CAM - CLOSE LIMIT

LEFT-HAND INSTALLATION

TOP CAM - CLOSE LIMIT

BOTTOM CAM - OPEN LIMIT

LIMIT

CAMS (2)

Figure 10. Setting Limit Cams

	Torque Limiter Adjustment
	NOTE: The open and close current sensing may need to be adjusted
	before performing the following two steps. See Page 13.		ADJUSTMENT
		LOOSEN THE SET SCREW
	This operator may be supplied with an optional torque limiter.		NUT
		ON THE ADJUSTMENT NUT
	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	TO INCREASE TORQUE
	hand. Be certain the gate moves freely and without binding
		TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
	throughout its travel.	CLOCKWISE ONE FLAT
	Torque limiters are set light at the factory. They must be	THEN RE-TEST
		MORE	LESS
	adjusted during installation, preferably after limit cams have
		TO DECREASE TORQUE
	been manually set. With the gate arm and gate attached,
	adjust the torque limiter tight enough to keep it from slipping	TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
		COUNTERCLOCKWISE
	during normal operation. The inherent entrapment protection
		ONE FLAT THEN RE-TEST
	(current sensing) feature must activate prior to any slipping of
	the torque limiter. See pages 13-14 for current sense setting.	TIGHTEN SET SCREW
	To adjust the torque limiter in models SWR and SWD:
		WHEN FINISHED

1. Loosen the set screw on the torque limiter adjustment nut.

	2. Cycle the gate open and closed while observing the torque limiter	Figure 11. Adjusting 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.
		CAUTION
	To reduce the torque, turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise one
		If the operator is installed in a left-hand installation. Set the
	fl at, or 1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
		Controller to left-hand operation BEFORE running the operator
	3. When finished, tighten the set screw on the torque limiter adjustment nut.
		for the fine setting of the limit cams. Failure to do so will
	Limit Cam Fine Adjustment	result in over-shooting the limit switches, and may cause
	After fi nishing the rough limit cam adjustments and torque	damage to the operator and/or gate. Refer to programming on
		Page 12.
	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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Controller Features

	WHIP
	ANTENNA
						ANTENNA
						CONNECTOR
		POWER		OPERATION AND
			OPERATION	PROGRAMMING
		INDICATORS	BUTTONS	INDICATORS
	DISPLAY
	PROGRAMMING					SOLAR
	BUTTONS
						PANEL
	INPUT					TERMINALS
	POWER					MOTOR
	TERMINALS
						BOARD
	ACCESSORY					COVER
	POWER					BATTERY
	TERMINALS
						TERMINALS
	RESET
	BUTTON					PLUG-IN
	TERMINALS
	PRIMARY/					LOOP
						DETECTOR
	SECONDARY
						CONNECTORS
	COMM LINK
	TERMINALS
	SINGLE
	INPUT
	TERMINALS
	FIRE DEPT
	INPUT
	TERMINALS
	OPEN INPUT
	TERMINALS
	3-BUTTON
	STATION		SHADOW/RESET
	TERMINALS
	OPEN AND CLOSE		REVERSE LOOP	LIMIT SWITCH	AUXILIARY	AC MOTOR
					RELAY
	OBSTRUCTION	REVERSE	INPUT TERMINALS	INPUT TERMINALS	TERMINALS	OUTPUT
	INPUT TERMINALS
		INPUT				TERMINALS
		TERMINALS			ALARM
		OPEN LOOP	SHADOW/RESET LOOP
		INPUT TERMINALS		INPUT TERMINALS	OUTPUT
					TERMINALS

Figure 12. Controller Features

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