Nice Apollo 4300SW, Apollo 4500SW User Manual

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Nice Apollo Swing Gate Opener

Vehicular Swing Gate Opener

4300 SW - 1/2 HP 4500 SW - 1 HP

1 - OVERVIEW 2

2 - GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 4

3 - USE OF VEHICLE DETECTORS 7

4 - GATE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY 7

5 - MAINTENANCE OF GATE SYSTEMS 9

6 - ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION 10

7 - COMPATIBLE EXTERNAL SENSORS 9

8 - CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT 12

9 - 4300-4500 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 12

10 - SWING OPERATOR CUTAWAY DRAWINGS 13

11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 14

11.1 - Step One - Location

11.2 - Step Two - Concrete 14

11.3 - Step Three - Physical Mounting 14

11.4 - Step Four - Manual Release 14

11.5 - Step Five - Arm Assembly 15

11.6 - Learning and Programming Features 15

11.7 - How to set up the system for rst use

11.8 - The Learning Sequence

11.9 - Learning and Programming Features

11.10

- Gate Reversal Direction 16

12 - INCOMING POWER WIRING 17

13 - 4300/4500 LIMIT AND MOTOR WIRING 18

14 - LEARNING MODE 19

15 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 20

16 - WIRING AND CONNECTIONS 22

17 - OPTIONAL INPUTS 23

17.1 - Fire input and fail safe connector 23

17.2 - Fail safe connection 23

17.3 - Magnetic lock connection 23

17.4 - Guard station connection 23

17.5 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram 24

17.6 - Radio receiver connection (third party) 24

18 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION 24

19 - GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS 25

20 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS 26

21 - IRB-RET WIRING DIAGRAM 27

22 - GEM-103 WIRING DIAGRAM 28

23 - WEL-200 WIRING DIAGRAM 28

24 - BOARD NOMENCLATURE 29

25 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS 30

25.1 - Force 30

25.2 - Speed 30

25.3 - Acceleration 30

25.4 - Delay

25.5 - Function 30

25.6 - Display 31

26 - RE-ASSEMBLING GATE OPERATOR 32

27 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 32

28 - GLOSSARY 32

29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - NICE GATE OPENER 33

30 - NICE GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING 33

31 - INSTALLATION DRAWING (1) 35

32 - TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION (2) 35

33 - TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION (3) 36

34 - COMPACT INSTALLATION ARM MEASUREMENTS 37

35 - GATE ARM INSTALLATION 38

36 - MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF GATE CLOSING

POSITION 39

37 - PROGRAMMING QUICKSTART 40

37.1 - Learning the gate 40

37.2 - Gate direction reversal 40

37.3 - Putting the controller into learning mode 40

38 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 41

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Overview

Congratulations on selecting a Nice gate operator for automating your gate system. With proper selection, system design, installation and maintenance this operator should provide years of reliable operation.

This manual covers the following Nice operator models: 4300SW amd 4500SW.

1.1 1050 Control Board

The 1050 main control board is housed in a protective plastic enclosure that includes a 2-line LCD, with 5 dedicated buttons and 3 buttons for navigation of the setup, programming, and information menus, as well as 3 buttons for open, close, and stop. Connectors for power, inputs, and output peripherals are arranged around the edges of the board and clearly labeled. A plugin connector is provided for direct installation of a Nice-brand receiver which can be controlled by up to 1000 transmitters. A recessed RJ-11 jack offers a connection to an optional O-View programmer and optional Bluetooth module that can be programmed via PC. Connectors for other Nice-brand plug in accessories include 2-wire Bluebus, self-monitored photocells for entrapment protection. Dry contact inputs are provided for loop, probe, and photoelectric detectors, as

well as guard station and ﬁ re department control

of gate opening and closing. Voltage outputs (+12VDC and +24VDC) are also made available to power safety and entrapment-prevention devices, and a magnetic lock if required. On board charge control circuitry delivers reliable power to a backup battery (if installed) and the unit is equipped with input for a solar panel for self-powered installations.

The 1050 main control board accepts DC input voltage ranging from 10VDC to 32VDC. A 2-line LCD with dedicated buttons allows installer to quickly program the 1050 when changes to its factory-default settings need to be made. A real time clock/calendar enables programming for scheduled weekly or daily events like opening, closing, or locking the gate. Gate opening and closing speed, acceleration, soft-start settings,

and reversing speed may be set to factory default settings, or individually programmed per customized gate installation requirements. Builtin current sensing enables inherent gate force monitoring and limiting for safety and an on board alarm indicates when two sequential obstructions have been sensed in either direction. The “Learn”

function helps gate installer conﬁ gure Nice 1050

control board semi-automatically for optimum settings of gate opening and closing speeds, with simple programmable adjustments to force and speed settings that may be made with the

programming button on the control panel.

1.2 1050 Control Board Features 

Inputs for solar panel, batteries, and Main DC

Power.  Low power consumption in stand-by mode. 

Built-in regulator to keep battery charged (either

through solar or main DC power).  Socket for plug-in Nice receiver. 

Board compatible with Nice Opera System (facilitates programming and diagnostic’s away from the site of installation). Requires optional

O-View and OVBT (Bluetooth) module. 

Easy programming with LCD display and

dedicated buttons. 

Digital programming for auto-close, force,

speed, opening delay. 

On board buttons for operating the gate (Open,

Close, Stop). 

Built-in voltmeter to check input voltage, battery

voltage, solar panel voltage, motors’ current. 

Temperature sensor to optimize charging

battery and system performance.  Programmable service alarm. 

2 Programmable timers (from 1 sec to 9 hours).



Inputs for guard station, additional third party receivers, loop detectors, FIRE and UL/Edge

signals. 

2 programmable inputs (open, close, step, midposition, hold to open, hold to close, activating

timer). 

Surge suppression on every peripheral input

(digital and analog). 

Ports for self-powered Nice plug-in peripherals.

(BlueBus).

1.3 What is Included

P/N Name QTY

CBOX1050 Control Box 1

4300/4500

4300/4500 Actuator with 8' harness

#1116 Pivot Arm 2

#10025215

Gate Attach Bracket

#1125 Bolt Kit 2

5/16” x 3”, U-Bolts

5/16” x 2”, U-Bolts

1.4 Product Speciﬁ cations

Model 4300 4500 Duty Cycle Varies

Drive Electromechanical

Gate Length Max.

up to 16 ft

(5 m )

up to 20 ft

(6 m)

Gate Weight Max

600 lb

leaf

(272 kg)

1,000 lb

leaf

(272 kg)

Open/Close Time (to 90°)

12 - 18s (adjustable)

Temperature Rating

-4º to 122º F

(-20º to 50º C)

Operating Voltage 12VDC Input Voltage 120VAC 60 Hz

Accessory Power

12VDC and 24VDC 1A

each User Controls 1050 board Relays 2 programmable relays

Enclosure

CBOX: Type 3R, 18.1w

x 27.5h x 18.5d inch

(46w x 70h x 47d cm)

Listed to UL325 Usage Class I, II, III, IV

1.5 The installation of this product is not a “do-

it-yourself” project. A qualiﬁ ed gate operator

installation company should be contacted to install the gate operator to ensure a safe and reliable installation. Since many aspects of gate system installation are under the control of the installer, it is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the installer

is qualiﬁ ed to carry out the installation in a

safe and professional manner.

1.6 Consult local government agencies for up-to-date rules and regulations as certain municipalities have established licensing, codes or regulations that regulate automated gate system design and installation.

2. General Safety Information

A gate operator is only a component in a gate system. The other parts of the gate system can include the gate, the external entrapment sensors, access controls, and vehicle detectors. To have a gate system that provides safety, security, and reliable operation it is essential these components operate together as a system. It is the responsibility of the system designer and/or installer to ensure any safety or operational issues

have been addressed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from

children.

Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE

PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.

Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk

of injury or death.

Use the emergency release only when the

gate is not moving.

KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read

the user’s manual. Have a qualiﬁ ed service

person make repairs to gate hardware.

The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians

must use separate entrance.

8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury or death.

2.1 UL325 Usage Classes

The UL325 standard covers gate operators. Within this safety standard several Usage Classes are

described that deﬁ ne different types of installations

where gate operators can be applied. Some operators are restricted in their usage application. All Nice USA operators are approved for use in all four UL325 Usage Classes. Appropriate Usage

Classes are shown in the Speciﬁ cations.

2.1.1 Class I Residential Gate Operator. Intended for use in a location of one to four single family dwellings or a parking area associated with one to four single family dwellings.

2.1.2 Class II Commercial / General Access Gate Operator. Intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family

housing units (ﬁ ve or more single family

units) hotels, garages, retail stores or other buildings servicing general public.

2.1.3 Class III Industrial / Limited Access Gate Operator. Intended for use in an industrial location or building such as factories or loading docks or other locations not

intended to service general public.

2.1.4

Class IV Restricted Access Gate Operator. Intended for use in guarded industrial locations or buildings such as an airport security area or other restricted access location, not servicing general public, in which access is monitored by security

personnel or via closed circuitry.

2.2 Vehicular Trafﬁ c Only

This automatic gate operator is not designed nor

is it intended for pedestrian trafﬁ c. Vehicular gate

operators must by their nature be powerful to function reliably. This power can cause injury or

death. Accordingly, direct all pedestrian trafﬁ c to

a separate walk-through gate.

2.3 Install This Gate Operator Only When:

a. The operator is appropriate for the

construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate,

b. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are

guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 1.83 m (6 ft) above the ground to prevent a 57.2 mm (2-1/4 inch) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and the portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position,

c. All exposed pinch points are eliminated or

guarded, and

d. Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.

2.4 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 in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

2.5 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 entrapment risk. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas

2.6 The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to gate operator installation. Don't change operator settings to compensate for an improperly installed,

improperly functioning, or damaged gate.

2.7

Permanently mounted controls intended for user activation must be located at least 1.83 m (6 ft) 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. Exception: Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel (e.g. fire, police, EMS) may be placed at any location in the line-of-sight of

the gate.

2.8

The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not cause the operator

to start.

2.9

A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, in the area of the gate. Each placard is to be visible by persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard

is installed.

2.10

When utilizing a Nice board, a maximum

of 8 entrapment protection devices may be

connected.

2.11

For gate operators utilizing a non-contact

sensor (Photo Eye):

See instructions on the placement of non-

contact sensors for each Type of application,

Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving,

and

One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as the perimeter

reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

2.12 For a gate operator utilizing a contact

sensor (Edge):

a. One or more contact sensors shall be

located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at the leading edge, trailing edge, and postmounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.

b. A hardwired contact sensor shall be

located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.

c. A wireless device such as one that transmits

radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless device shall function under the intended end-use conditions.

d. One or more contact sensors shall be

located on the inside and outside leading edge of a swing gate. Additionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than 152 mm (6 in) but less than 406 mm (16 in) above the ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.

3. Use of Vehicle Detectors

Use of vehicle detectors (loop detectors) is strongly encouraged to prevent damage to vehicles caused by gates closing on them. This is not considered to be a safety item as vehicle detectors cannot provide protection to pedestrians. In some situations, photoelectric devices may be used as vehicle detectors, but should be wired accordingly.

4. Gate Construction and Safety

Gate construction plays a very important role in ensuring the safety of any automated gate system. The standard for gate construction is ASTM F2200. Below are key areas to address safety in gate design. For complete information consult the standard. Copies of the standard are available at:

https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2200.htm

Another source of information is available from DASMA, the Door and Access System Manufacturer’s Association. The Association publishes Technical Data Sheets, one of which concerns ASTM F2200. For more information, see:

http://www.dasma.com/PDF/Publications/ TechDataSheets/OperatorElectronics/TDS370.pdf

4.1 General Requirements for gate construction

4.1.1

Gates shall be constructed in accordance

with the provisions given for the appropriate gate type listed. Refer to ASTM F2200 for

additional gate types.

4.1.2

Gates shall be designed, constructed

and installed to not fall over more than 45 degrees from the vertical plane, when a gate is detached from the supporting hardware.

4.1.3

Gates shall have smooth bottom edges,

with vertical bottom edged protrusions not exceeding 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) when other

than the Exceptions listed ASTM F2200.

4.1.4

The minimum height for barbed wire shall

not be less than 6 ft. (1.83 m) above grade. The minimum height for barbed tape shall not be less than 8 ft. (2.44 m) above grade.

4.1.5 An existing gate latch shall be disabled

when a manually operated gate is retroﬁtted.

4.1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an automatically operated gate.

4.1.7 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate. Consult ASTM F2200 for exceptions.

4.1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their movement shall not be initiated by gravity when an automatic operator is disconnected.

4.1.9 For pedestrian access in the vicinity of an automated vehicular gate, a separate pedestrian gate shall be provided. The pedestrian gate shall be installed in a location such that a pedestrian shall not come in contact with a moving vehicular access gate. A pedestrian gate shall not be incorporated into an automated vehicular gate panel.

4.1.10 Any non-automated gate that is to be automated shall be upgraded to conform

to the provisions of this speciﬁcation.

4.1.11 This speciﬁcation shall not apply to

gates generally used for pedestrian access and to vehicular gates not to be automated.

4.1.12 Any existing automated gate, when the operator requires replacement, shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions of

this speciﬁcation in effect at that time.

4.2 Vehicular Horizontal Slide Gate Requirements

4.2.1 The following provisions shall apply

to Class I, Class II and Class III vehicular horizontal slide gates:

4.2.1.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 ft (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be guarded or covered

4.2.1.2 All openings shall be designed, guarded, or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 72 in. (1.83 m) above grade, whichever is less, to prevent a 2 1/4 in. (57 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position. The gate panel shall include the entire section of the moving gate, including any back frame or

counterbalance portion of the gate.

4.2.1.3

A gap, measured in the horizontal

plane parallel to the roadway, between

a ﬁxed stationary object nearest the

roadway (such as a gate support post) and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully open position or the fully closed position, shall not exceed 2 1/4 in. (57 mm).

Exception: All other ﬁxed stationary objects

greater than 16 in. (406 mm) from the gate frame shall not be required to comply with

this section.

4.2.1.4

Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and fully closed positions. These stops shall be installed at either the top of the gate, or at the bottom of the gate where such stops shall horizontally or vertically project no more than is required to perform their

intended function.

4.2.1.5

All gates shall be designed with

sufﬁ cient lateral stability to assure that the

gate will enter a receiver guide. Consult ASTM F2200 for details on various gate

panel types.

4.2.2 The following provisions shall apply to

Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates:

4.2.2.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 ft (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be guarded or covered.

4.2.2.2 Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and fully closed positions. These stops shall be installed at either the top of the gate, or at the bottom of the gate where such stops shall horizontally or vertically project no more than is required to perform their intended function.

4.3 Vehicular Horizontal Swing Gates

4.3.1 The following provisions shall apply to

Class I, Class II, and Class III horizontal swing gates:

4.3.2 Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed so as not to create an entrapment area between the gate and the supporting

structure or other ﬁxed object when the

gate moves toward the fully open position, subject to the following provisions.

4.3.3 The width of an object (such as a wall, pillar or column) covered by a swing gate when in the open position shall not exceed 4 in. (102 mm), measured from the centerline of the pivot point of the gate. Exception: For a gate that is not in compliance with this

provision, the deﬁned area shall be subject

to the entrapment protection provisions of UL 325.

4.3.4 Except for the zone speciﬁed in 3.3.3 the distance between a ﬁxed object such as

a wall, pillar or column, and a swing gate when in the open position shall not be less than 16 in. (406 mm). Exception: For a gate that is not in compliance with this provision,

the deﬁned area shall be subject to the

entrapment protection provisions of UL 325.

4.3.5 Class IV vehicular horizontal swing gates shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with security related

parameters speciﬁc to the application in

question.

5. Maintenance of Gate Systems

To keep your automated gate system performing both safely and reliably it is important to ensure that the components of that system are functioning

properly. At least monthly:

5.1

Disconnect the gate operator and manually move the gate through its range of travel. Note any squeaks from rollers or hinges or areas of binding. The gate should travel smoothly and quietly throughout its range. If it does not, contact a gate professional to

correct the problem.

5.2

Reconnect the gate operator and perform the

following tests:

5.2.1

With the gate opening, block any photo eyes and/or depress any safety edges used to protect the open direction. The gate

should stop, or, stop and reverse.

5.2.2

With the gate closing, block any photo eyes and/or depress any safety edges used to protect the close direction. The gate

should stop, or, stop and reverse.

5.2.3

Using a suitable obstruction in the path of the gate (a solid, immovable object), run the gate in the open direction until it contacts the obstruction. The gate should stop and

reverse.

5.2.4

Using a suitable obstruction in the path of the gate (a solid, immovable object), run the gate in the close direction until it contacts the obstruction. The gate should stop, or,

stop and reverse.

6. Entrapment Protection

The UL325 standard for gate operators requires a minimum of two independent entrapment protection

means for each entrapment zone. An entrapment zone is deﬁ ned as follows:

For slide gates, any locations between a moving gate and a counter opposing edge or surface where entrapment is possible up to a height of 6 ft. (1.83m) above grade. Such locations occur if at any point

in travel the gap between a moving gate and the ﬁ xed counter opposing edges or surfaces is less than

16 in. (406mm).

Potential entrapment zones are shown below for slide gates, but keep in mind there may be other entrapment zones presented by the actual installation and adjacent structures or landscape that must be protected as well.

Swing and Slide Gate Potential Entrapment Zones

(Possible Entrapment Zone

if gate opens to <16 inches

from wall or ﬁxed object)

OUTSIDE

PROPERTY

INSIDE

PROPERTY

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

CLOSE EYE DIRECTION

(Possible Entrapment Zone

if gate opens to <16 inches

from wall or ﬁxed object)

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

Possible Entrapment Zones - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells

(Installer must assess site for any other entrapment risks)

All Nice gate operators feature an Inherent Entrapment System (IES) (UL325 Type A) that monitors the force on the gate during travel. This system protects in both the open and close direction and reverses on contact with an obstruction. This IES system serves as one of the means of entrapment protection.

External sensors must be used to protect against entrapment at each location where an entrapment zone exists. The minimum number of external sensors required to enable automatic operation of the gate operator is as follows:

Swing Gates: One sensor in the Close direction

(provided the gate in the open direction presents no risk of entrapment.)



Slide Gates: One sensor in the Open direction and one sensor in the Close direction.

The gate operator tests for the presence of these sensors, and if the required minimum number is not found, the operator will only run using continuous pressure on an Open/Close button, either on the controller, or an external device.

7. Compatible External Sensors

Only the following external sensors have been evaluated and tested with Nice gate systems and are approved to be used for protection against

entrapment:

 Nice BlueBus Through-Beam Photo Eyes  EMX IRB-RET Retro-reﬂ ective Photo Eye  ASO Sentir Series Contact Edge  Miller Edge GEM-103 Edge Sensor Converter 

EMX WEL-200 Wireless Edge Transmitter/

Receiver

8 - CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT

MAIN DC POWER 30A FUSE MOTOR

SERIES 1050

MOTOR 2

BATTERYSOLAR P.

OXI/A Receiver

UL325 Compliant Monitored Safety Devices(s) required.

Accessory

Output

Connections

Power Input

Connections

Motor Output

Connections

BlueBus

Connection

Master / Slave

Connection

Accessory Input Connections

Earth Ground

9 - 4300-4500 PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Chain Bracket (2)

#10020715

U-Bolts (4)

5/16” x 3”

U-Bolts (4)

5/16” x 2”

#40 Roller Chain (35’) and Master Links (2)

#72520001

Chain Bolts (2)

#10003115

Figure 2 - OVERALL LAYOUT

10.1 - Swing operator cutaway drawings-cont.

POWER

Standard 120VAC

outlet for accessories

Manual

Release

Manual

Release

Handle

Built-in control board holder allows controller to be tilted up for easy programming, then stowed back for safe assembly of the gate operator

Storage area for two 12VDC, backup batteries for 24 volt motor power

Use these holes for attaching I/O cables with plastic zip ties.

Limit Switch

10 - SWING OPERATOR CUTAWAY DRAWINGS

12” 13/32

10” 7/16

Ø 5/8

14”

10” 7/16

Figure 1 - SWING OPERATOR CUT-AWAY

CONDUIT

ACCESS

MOUTNING

HOLES

USE THESE SLOTS

FOR POSITIONING

THE GATE

OPERATOR ON THE

CONCRETE PAD.

WARNING:

THIS GATE OPERATOR

REQUIRES A 2-MAN

LIFT!

1. Remove top cover assembly by unlocking the lid with the supplied key.

2. Turn lid counterclockwise then remove.

3. Remove side bolts and covers to access interior for installation

Figure 3 - COVER REMOVAL

11.1 - Step one-location

Locate the area in which the opener shall be located.

11.2 - Step two-concrete

Fabricate a concrete pad structure sufcient to stabilize and mount the gate

opener. Please consult the local building dept. and/or a structural engineer to

build a concrete pad that meets building codes and is sufcient for the soil

type and climate.

6”

24”

20”

x 4

BELOW THE FROST LINE CHECK ALL LOCAL CODES (30”)

Figure 4 - SAMPLE LAYOUT

11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)

11.3 - Step three-physical mounting

Drill and insert RedHead (1/2” x 3 1/3”) concrete anchors into the concrete sufficient to properly mount the gate opener. Mounting position must be a minimum distance of 21 inches distance between the gate and any obstructions as shown to the left. Open the top cover using the supplied key. Remove the top and side covers to gain access to mounting holes. (See

gure 3) Set the unit in place and attach wiring as indicated in the wiring

section 9.0 wiring and connections of this manual (see Figure 4).

MAKE SURE ALL POWER IS DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO ANY SERVICE OR INSTALLATION.

Figure 5 - WIRING

11.4 - Step four-manual release

Having removed the top cover, locate the manual release handle. Insert and turn the manual release handle clockwise until the turret assembly is loose and moves freely. The main drive assembly is now disengaged and the gate turret may be operated by hand.

Figure 6 - MANUAL RELEASE

11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)

2. Using the MANUAL RELEASE, disengage the drive motor if this is not

already accomplished (see Figure 9). Ensure that the gate moves freely by moving it manually to the fully opened and fully closed positions verifying there is no binding or cause for resistance.

3. Put gate mid-way and using the MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE, move it

counter-clockwise to re-engage the drive system (see Figure 9) and then stow handle.

Figure 9 - MANUAL RELEASE

4. Turn on the electrical power to the unit. The control board is already in the

“LEARNING MODE” when shipped (see Figure 10), but in order to select the right kind of gate press FUNCTION, then LEARN then select SWING, then select LIGHT or AVERAGE or HEAVY, then press ENTER.

5. Using the OPEN button on the front of the Control board, hold the OPEN

button down until the gate reaches the fully open position or where the installer wants the gate to stop as FULLY OPEN (see Figure 12 steps 1-2-

3). If the gate moves the wrong direction, refer to Section 16.0 to reverse the direction.

6. Once the gate is in the position where the gate is intended to be “FULLY

OPEN” the OPEN limit switch must be adjusted to inform the circuit board that the gate is in the correct position to STOP at that position in the future. Use an ALLEN WRENCH to loose the set screw that keeps the OPEN limit switch arm in place and adjust it until the GEEN light illuminates on the front of the control

board (Figure 12, Steps 4-5-6). When done, to hold the limit switch rmly in

place tight the set screw (Figure 12, Step 7).

7. Using the CLOSE button on the front of the Control Board, hold the

button down until the gate reaches the fully intended closed position. See Figure 13, Steps 1-2-3.

8. Adjust the Closed Limit Switch as done for the Open limit: loosen the set

screw and move the arm for the close limit until the RED light illuminates on the front of the control board (see Figure 13 steps 4-5-6-7). When the CLOSED limit switch is set, tighten the set screw to hold it in place (see Figure 13, Step 7.

11.5 - Step ve-arm assembly

Connect the main arm assembly to turret assembly and test gate for free movement. (Should move freely in both directions) Push the gate by hand to the full movement in each direction to ensure it does not bind or catch in any manner. Connect gate arm to gate bracket. Connect bracket to gate. Put the gate in fully closed position and placed bracket against gate with arms completely straightened. Gate operator should now be wired, installed and connected to the gate.

Figure 7 - BRACKET

11.6 - Learning and programming features

These steps begin the basic “Learning” programming of the gate opener unit. Most all of the features and programming are pre-set and already set up for most standard installations. The installer most often will only be required to plug the unit into electrical power, and then “learn” the unit by setting the limits on the gate movement. In most cases this is the extent of the basic programming procedure. If the unit is not in LEARNING MODE see Section

6.9 to place the unit into this mode. NICE has taken great care to simplify the installation, operation and safety of this device and to ensure longevity and reliability of the unit over time. The learning procedure consists of the following steps.

11.7 - How to set up the system for rst use

1. Install electrical power connections to the gate opener unit. Ensure the

power switch is in the OFF position prior to touching any of the power connections. Install all gate accessories such as Photo-Eye’s, Sensors, Loops and other safety devices.

Figure 8 - SETTING UP POWER

11.8 - The learning sequence

Once the limit switches are all set, the nal step is to LEARN the control

board. To perform this task, follow the below listed steps:

The control board is already in the “LEARNING MODE” when shipped.

In any case follow steps of section 6.9 in order to select the most appropriate kind of gate according to the installation. Press “OK” to allow the control board to scan for attached items, such as sensors, photoeye’s and other safety devices.

2. The gate will open partially, then stop. This is being done, so that the

control board can sense the type and operational condition of the drive motor. The gate will then run to the closing limit, so that it can properly sense where it is located.

3. The control board will then OPEN the gate slowly to establish travel and

limits.

4. Once the gate reaches the fully OPENED limit switch, the control board

will now increase gate travel speed to the highest speed allotted, and will now travel to the fully CLOSED position at full speed.

5. The gate opener is now programmed for basic usage.

11.9 - Learning mode

If not in learning mode, follow the below listed steps; Steps on how to place the NICE 1050 control board into learning mode.

If the board is not in “LEARN MODE”, press:

FUNCTION  OK  SWING  OK 

LIGHT  OK

AVERAGE

HEAVY

You are in LEARN MODE if “ENTER” is ashing.

For dual gate installations - set one motor at a time.

11.10 - Gate Reversal Direction

WARNING: GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED IN LEARNING MODE

Gate Direction Reversal

If for some reason, the installer were to install the opener on the opposite side of the gate from which the unit is programmed, and when you press the “OPEN” button, the gate actually CLOSES, the installer will need to REVERSE the direction of travel to match the buttons on the control board.

Press “OPEN” and note if the gate actually opens. If it does not, and instead is traveling in a CLOSING direction follow the below steps to correct; (if already in learning mode, follow the below listed steps).

Press FUNCTION

2. Scroll through the options to reach “ADVANCED SETTINGS”

3. Press ENTER

4. Scroll through selection to reach “DIRECTION OF MOTOR”

5. Press ENTER

6. The direction arrows on the display begin to blink.

7. Choose the appropriate direction of travel

8. Press DISPLAY to return to the MAIN MENU

9. Press OPEN to verify that the gate now OPENS.

Learn

Enter “Enter” Flashes

Figure 10 - LCD DISPLAY

Figure 11 -Open Learning

11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)

Learn

Enter “Enter” Flashes

Figure 10 - LCD DISPLAY

Figure 12 -Open Learning

11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.) 12 - INCOMING POWER WIRING

Power input connections should be wired as follows:

Battery

Connect wires to the battery terminal block. The positive wire of the battery connects to the left terminal marked “+”. Note: If the battery is connected backwards a red LED will illuminate below the terminal.

Main DC Power - This terminal block is for incoming

10-32VDC power only!

Connect wires to the main DC power terminal block. Positive of the power supply connects to the left terminal marked “+”. Note: If supply is connected backwards a red LED will illuminate below the terminal. If supply is connected properly a green LED will illuminate. See 120VAC wiring section for more options.

Figure 13 -Incoming Power on 1050 Board

Main DC Power

–

SOLAR

PANEL

BATTERY

MAIN DC

POWER

13 - 4300/4500 LIMIT AND MOTOR WIRING

13.2 - 4300/4500 WIRING (PUSH TO OPEN)

4300/4500 limit switch and smart sensor wiring

Connect the Nice 4300/4500 cable to the 5-pin connector as shown below. These connections enable the Nice 4300/4500 limit switch and smart sensor inputs into the gate controller.

Nice actuator motor wiring

Connect the Nice 4300/4500 actuator motor leads to the 3-pin connector as shown below.

Note: If the gate moves in the opposite direction from what is expected, reverse the motor wiring from what is shown. (Red to Pin 1, Black to Pin 3).

Install the 5 and 3-pin connector into the connection labeled “Motor 1” on the controller. Install the 5 and 3-pin and connector into the connection labeled “Motor 2” for a dual leaf swing gate installation.

13.1 - 4300/4500 WIRING (STANDARD)

4300/4500 limit switch and smart sensor wiring

Connect the Nice 4300/4500 cable to the 5-pin connector as shown below. These connections enable the Nice 4300/4500 limit switch and smart sensor inputs into the gate controller.

Nice 4300/4500 actuator motor wiring

Connect the Nice 4300/4500 actuator motor leads to the 3-pin connector as shown below.

Note: If the gate moves in the opposite direction from what is expected, reverse the motor wiring from what is shown. (Red to Pin 3, Black to Pin 1).

GREEN

ORANGE

BLUE

YELLOW

WHITE

DO NOT USE

RED

BLACK

MOTOR 1

4300/4500 ACTUATOR SINGLE MOTOR - PULL TO OPEN

WHITE: Close Limit ORANGE: Open Limit GREEN: Limit Common YELLOW: Encoder Signal BLUE: Encoder Power

NOTE: If the gate move in opposite direction from what is expected, reverse the motor power lead wiring

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

(with encoder)

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

MOTOR LEADS

GREEN

WHITE

BLUE

YELLOW

ORANGE

DO NOT USE

BLACK

RED

MOTOR 1

4300/4500 ACTUATOR SINGLE MOTOR - PUSH TO OPEN

WHITE: Close Limit ORANGE: Open Limit GREEN: Limit Common YELLOW: Encoder Signal BLUE: Encoder Power

NOTE: If the gate move in opposite direction from what is expected, reverse the motor power lead wiring

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

(with encoder)

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

MOTOR LEADS

WHITE: Close Limit ORANGE: Open Limit GREEN: Limit Common YELLOW: Encoder Signal BLUE: Encoder Power

MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2

GREEN

WHITE

YELLOW

BLUE

ORANGE

GREEN

BLUE

YELLOW

WHITE

ORANGE

DO NOT USE

4300-4500 ACTUATOR DUAL MOTOR - PUSH TO OPEN

RED

BLACK

RED

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

(with encoder)

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

(with encoder)

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

MOTOR LEADS

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

MOTOR LEADS

WHITE: Close Limit ORANGE: Open Limit GREEN: Limit Common YELLOW: Encoder Signal BLUE: Encoder Power

MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2

GREEN

ORANGE

YELLOW

BLUE

WHITE

GREEN

BLUE

YELLOW

ORANGE

WHITE

DO NOT USE

4300-4500 ACTUATOR DUAL MOTOR - PULL TO OPEN

BLACK

RED

BLACK

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

(with encoder)

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

(with encoder)

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

MOTOR LEADS

4300-4500

ACTUATOR

MOTOR LEADS

14 - LEARNING MODE

NICE has taken great care to simplify the installation, operation and safety of this device and to ensure longevity and reliability of the unit over time. The learning procedure consists of the following steps shown below:

NOTE: The control board is already in the “LEARNING MODE” when shipped.

NOTE: The learn process will not initiate until the minimum number of external entrapment sensors are connected. One in

the open direction and one in the close direction

If the board is not in “LEARN MODE”, press:

FUNCTION  OK  SWING  OK  LIGHT  OK

AVERAGE

HEAVY

You are in LEARN MODE if “ENTER” is ashing.

1. Test the motor direction by pressing and holding CLOSE. If the gate OPENS, swap the RED and BLACK motor leads and retest to verify correct operation. Set limits according to the operators installation manual. Limits and motor

direction MUST be set prior to learning the board!

Press and hold the OPEN or CLOSE button on the gate controller until the gate is 50% open.

3. Press OK to allow the control board to scan for the required monitored entrapment devices. If they are not present, “BLUEBUS ERROR” will be displayed and start the learning sequence. The gate will open partially then stop. This is being done, so that the control board can sense the type and operational condition of the drive motor. The gate will then run

to the closing limit (one leaf at a time in case of dual application: “slave” closes rst then “master” follows), so that it can

properly sense the close limit switch. The gate will then fully open to test the open limit switch then fully close at high speed. The gate should be fully learned by the control board at this point.

The gate opener is now programmed for basic usage.

Safety

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Entrap

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FUNCTION BUTTON

UP SELECTION ARROW

OK BUTTON

DOWN SELECTION ARROW

15.1 - Outputs

Figure 16 - BOARD OUTPUTS

Commercial Gate Operator Accessory Outputs: OUT1 and OUT2: Individual, isolated relays provide COMMON, NORMALLY

OPEN, and NORMALLY CLOSED dry contacts for switching accessories based on programming of the “Auxiliary IO” function. These outputs are programmed in the “FUNCTION Auxiliary I/O” menu.

Magnetic Lock: Provides fused power (1.85A max) and isolated relay COMMON, NORMALLY OPEN, and NORMALLY CLOSED dry contacts for electrically powered and maintained magnetic locks. The delay for magnetic lock activation/deactivation may be adjusted from 0 to 5 seconds.

Lamp: Provides fused power (1.85A max) to drive a ashing warning lamp

to indicate gate operation. This output is active when the gate is operating (Opening and Closing). Sets the amount of time the lamp accessory output is activated prior to gate movement. Settings from 0 to 5 seconds with a step of 0.5 seconds.

Alarm: Provides fused power (0.5A @ 12VDC) to drive an alarm siren to signal the occurrence of a hard shutdown, caused by 2 consecutive entrapment events (signals). This alarm output is reset by pressing the “Reset Hard Shutdown” button on the front panel or activating the “FIRE” input.

15.2 - Inputs

Figure 17 - INPUTS

GATE OPERATOR ACCESSORY INPUTS:

Auxiliary Inputs 1 (16), 2 (18): These digital inputs may be connected to the digital outputs of accessories and programmed to activate or control the gate operator in a number of different modes. Shorting the pins through a dry contact activates the programmed settings for these inputs. These inputs are programmed in the “FUNCTION Auxiliary I/O” menu.

SAFETY Input: (22) Dry contact input that can be programmed for an inductive loop or photo-eye detector. Shorting the Safety Input (22) to GND reverses a closing gate to the full open position. The opened gate is held opened for as long as the input is active. This input is not for external entrapment sensors.

SHADOW Input: (24) Dry contact input that can be programmed for an inductive loop or photo-eye detector. Shorting the Shadow Input (24) to GND maintains an OPEN gate fully open and a CLOSED gate fully closed until deactivated.

Setting the Shadow Input to “Photo Mode” causes the opening gate to stop, then reopens the gate when the Shadow Input is deactivated.

ENTRAP Input: (26) Dry contact input that can be programmed for an inductive safety loop or photo-eye detector. Shorting the ENTRAP input (26) to GND while the gate is opening cause the gate to close to the fully closed position. This input is not for external entrapment sensors.

EDGE Input: (28) This input may be congured as “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG” as required by the sensor type. When congured as “DIGITAL”, this is a dry contact input; otherwise when congured as “ANALOG”, , additional options

are available to declare if the edge is protecting the open or close direction, and the input must measure 8.2K - 10K. When the input is activated it stops the gate regardless of direction of travel, momentarily reverses it then stops.

EXIT Input: (30) Dry contact input for a vehicle exit sensor. Shorting the EXIT input to GND opens gate from the closed position and holds gate open with maintained input or reverses gate if closing.

FIRE Input: (32) Dry contact input for a re department control switch.

Shorting the Fire input (32) to GND opens the gate and holds the gate open until the control switch is deactivated. This input is “hold to run”. Auto-close is disabled when this input is activated. Also clears hard shutdown.

GUARD STATION

Guard Station OPEN: (34) Dry contact input for a guard station open

switch. Momentarily shorting the Open input (34) to GND opens the gate to the full open position with the subsequent auto-close feature enabled.

Guard Station STOP: (35) Dry contact input (Normally Closed) for a guard station stop switch. Momentarily opening the Stop input (35) stops the opening gate at its current position. While this input is activated, all other inputs are disabled and are not functional.

Guard Station CLOSE: (36) Dry contact input for a guard station close switch. Momentarily shorting the Close input (36) to GND closes the gate (master and slave).

RADIO

Radio Open: (39) Dry contact input for an accessory radio open switch.

Momentarily shorting the Open input (39) to GND opens the gate to the full open position with the subsequent auto-close feature enabled.

Radio Close: (40) Dry contact input for an accessory radio close switch. Momentarily shorting the Close input (40) to GND closes the gate.

Radio Input: Open/Close: (39 and 40) If you tie open and close together the unit will operate as a Step by Step command each time the input is shorted to GND, it will either OPEN, STOP or CLOSE.

Safety

Shadow

Entrap

Shadow

Safety

Shadow

Entrap

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15 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

15.3 - Communication bus

Figure 18 - COMMUNICATION BUS

OVIEW

Programming and diagnostic unit which connects directly to the gate controller and is part of the Nice “Opera” control system. The unit can be used in “stand-alone” mode via its front-panel keypad, or it may be accessed via a Bluetooth or cellular-enabled PDA, PC, or Smartphone when used with the O-View Software Suite. This unit, when matched with the OVIEW Bluetooth or GSM modules, enables remote control and management of the gate controller. Remote control functions include all programming functions that are available at the front panel LCD on the control board as well as software updates.

OVBT: Bluetooth module for OVIEW and the “O-View Software Suite” application for PC, PDA, or Smartphone for localized wireless control of the gate controller.

OVBTGSM: GSM module that plugs into the OVIEW and provides cellular phone access through the “O-View Software Suite” application for PC, PDA, or Smartphone, for wireless local, national, and international controller of the gate controller.

O-VIEW Software Suite: Provides desktop or Smartphone level control of

the gate controller. Other benets include software updates that can be made

wirelessly as new versions of software are made available.

BLUEBUS ACCESSORIES

MOTB: Moon Touch programmable keypad with secure codes (up to 9 digits

per code if required) to control gate opening and closing. Connects to the 2-wire BlueBUS connector with inexpensive unshielded twisted-pair wire.

MOMB: Proximity card access control with capacity for up to 255 MOCARD or MOCARDP transponder cards. Connects to the 2-wire BlueBUS connector with inexpensive unshielded twisted-pair wire.

MASTER/SLAVE - ONLY USED IN 24V COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

The gate operator includes a two-pin connector designed to link two separate gate operators together as a Master/Slave pair. The Master/Slave configuration is enabled by connecting two gate operators with simple, unshielded twisted-pair wire (Max.100 ft.). All entrapment sensors, switch inputs, receiver controls, and outputs must be wired to the gate operator designated as the “Master”. The following procedure outlines the process for

conguring the Master/Slave pair.

Perform the “Learn” process to congure open and close limits with the gate

for each operator. See the “Programming Quick Start” procedures in this manual for a description of the gate learning process.

On the Master operator, select Function -> Adv. Settings -> Remote Mst. Slv. Then select On -> Master. The red LED associated with the Master/Slave connector will illuminate.

On the Slave operator, select Function -> Adv. Settings -> Remote Mst. Slv. Then select On -> Slave. The red LED associated with the Master/Slave connector will illuminate.

The Master/Slave pair is now congured. The Slave gate operator will perform

identical open/close/stop functions in tandem with the Master gate operator.

15.4 - Programming the plug-in receiver and remote controls

Plugin Receiver: The SMXI/A 433Plug-In Receiver provides up to 15

channels for specic control of individual gate functions. The receiver includes

built-in programming functions for adding or removing Nice FloR/A wireless remote controls to/from a gate installation. The following procedures detail the steps to assign a remote control, add a new remote control, delete a single remote control, or remove all remote controls from the receiver memory.

Programming 2-Button or 4-Button Remote Control with the NICE

Plug-In Receiver.

These procedures apply to the Nice wireless remote control. These procedures assign factory default controls automatically to the remote control.

Have a functioning Nice 2-button or 4-button remote control with a battery

installed prior to programming the remote control.

Press and hold the button on the side of the receiver until the led illuminates

green on the receiver, then release the button.

Within 10 seconds, press and hold any key on the remote control until the

led in the receiver blinks green 3 times, indicating that the is programmed to control the receiver.

After the led on the receiver blinks green 3 times, another 10 second interval

is started to program another Nice remote control if desired. Repeat Step 3 to program the additional remote control. Step 3 may be repeated as many times as necessary to program all available Nice remote controls.

Verify that the Nice remote control(s) can control the gate by pressing one

or more buttons individually on the remote control(s).

Wirelessly add new remote control to the Nice Plug-In Receiver

A Nice remote control that has been programmed to control a Nice receiver may be used to create other Nice remote controls for the same receiver. This procedure needs to be performed within 10 to 20m (30 to 60 feet) of the Nice receiver, but the Nice receiver does not need to be physically accessed.

Press and hold any button on the un-programmed Nice remote control for

at least 5 seconds, then release the button, taking note of the button that was pressed.

Press the same button on the programmed Nice remote control three

times.

Press the same button in step 1 on the un-programmed Nice remote

control and release.

It is recommended to test the new copy of the Nice remote control with the

assigned gate controller.

NOTE: This procedure will affect all Nice receivers within radio

range.

Deleting a Single Nice Remote Control from the Nice Plug-In Receiver

Memory

A Nice remote control that has been programmed to control a Nice receiver may be removed from the Nice receiver memory without affecting other assigned remote controls. This procedure needs to be performed at the Nice Plug-In Receiver with the affected Nice remote control.

1. Press and hold the button on the side of the Nice receiver until the led on

the Nice receiver illuminates green and keep the button pressed. The led will illuminate after approximately 4 seconds.

2. Press and hold any button on the Nice remote control until the led on the

Nice receiver blinks 5 green ashes.

3. Release the button on the side of the Nice receiver.

It is recommended to verify that the de-programmed Nice remote control

no longer controls the gate.

Safety

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Entrap

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15 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (CONT.)

16 - WIRING AND CONNECTIONS

Permanent wiring is to be employed for the installation as required by

local codes.

Use only U.L. listed (or equivalent) non-contact sensors. Inputs from the photo-beam to the circuit board are Normally Open (N.O.). Use only U.L. listed (or equivalent) non-contact sensors. Connect the non-contact sensors. Inputs from the photo-beam to the circuit board are Normally Open (N.O.). Photo-beam input shall REVERSE travel of gate when activated during the CLOSE CYCLE ONLY. Gate will resume normal operation when photo-beam is no longer activated. To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH;

• Disconnect power to the gate operator by manually opening its dedicated

circuit breaker before making any mechanical or electrical adjustments.

• Use a 20 Amp dedicated circuit breaker for each installed gate operator.

• Open dedicated circuit breaker supplying power to this gate operator

BEFORE a new installation or making any modications to an existing

installation of this gate operator.

• All wiring connections MUST be made by a qualied individual.

• Run individual circuits in separate U.L. listed conduits. Do not combine

high voltage (120VAC) power wiring and low voltage (+12VDC to +24VDC) control wiring in the same conduits.

• It is highly recommended that a grounding rod be installed with each

operator according to local building codes to provide protection against near lightning strikes. Contact local underground utility companies BEFORE digging.

• Use the information in Table 1 to determine high voltage wire size

requirements. The distance shown in the chart is measured in feet from the operator to the power source. If power wiring is greater than the maximum distance shown, it is recommended that a service feeder be installed. When large gauge wire is used, a separate junction box must be installed for the operator connection. The wire table is based on stranded copper wire. Wire run calculations are based on a 110 VAC power source with a 3% voltage drop on the power line, plus an additional 10% reduction in distance to allow for other losses in the system.

Table 1 - Wire Gauges and Maximum Power Circuit Distances

110V AWG 14 12 10 8 6 4

MAX RUN (ft) 180 280 460 700 1150 1800

Figure 19 - GROUNDING WIRE

The gate operator should be grounded to a copper rod driven to a minimum depth of 3 feet, and properly grounded to the opener using a ¼” copper wire prior to operation. Ensure proper ground bonding by removing paint around the mounting hole to create a proper connection if required. (Burnishing may be required) Check conductivity using a multimeter

to verify bonding. (Ring-Out). See gure 19.

WARNING

This swing gate operator uses an inherent entrapment sensing system as well as external type sensors.

WARNING: External entrapment protection must be added to insure a safe vehicular gate operating system.

Entrapment protection must be provided by a combination of non-contact inherent devices. Disconnect power to the gate operator before installing the non-contact sensors. Actual placement of sensors is dependent on the specific installation requirements.

One or more non-contact sensors should be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier

ISOLATE ALL ELECTRICITY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR SERVICE

Deleting All Nice Remote Controls from the Nice Plug-In Receiver

Memory.

All programmed remote controls may be removed from the SMXI/A plug in receiver memory . This procedures need to be performed at the gate controller.

Press and hold the button on the side of the SMXI/A receiver until the led

on the SMXI/A receiver illuminates green and keep the button pressed.

Watch the led and on the receiver and verify the following sequence in the

led.

Within 4 seconds after pressing the button (approx.) the green led

illuminates.

Within 8 seconds after pressing the button (approx.) the green led turns off.

5. With 12 second after pressing the button (approx.) the green led starts

ashing.

Count the green led ashes on the SMXI/A receiver. On EXACTLY the 5

ash, release the button on the SMXI/A receiver.

It is recommended to test the FloR/A remote controls, if available, with

SMXI/A plug in receiver to verify that it no longer affects the gate controller.

15 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (CONT.) 16 - WIRING AND CONNECTIONS (CONT.)

17.3 - Magnetic lock connection

7 NC 8 Com (Common) 9 NO 10 GND 11 V+

This connection is used to install the magnetic lock. In this instance a gate can be locked magnetically to prevent a forced opening. Consult lock manual

for specics on installation and wiring.

Figure 22 - MAGNETIC LOCK CONNECTION

17.4 - Guard station connection

34 OPEN 35 STOP 36 CLOSE 37 GND

With a Guard Station switch in place, a user could operate the gate by pushing the respective buttons for the command that is desired. Gate Open, Stop, and Close dry contact inputs, controlled by NORMALLY OPEN (NO) and NORMALLY CLOSED (NC) momentary switches.

NOTE: If guard station inputs are not used STOP (35) and GND (32) need to be tied together.

STOP

OPEN

Figure 23 - GUARD STATION CONNECTION

17.1 - Fire input and fail safe connector

32 FIRE 33 GND

Dry contact input for a re department control switch. Normally Open (NO)

contact must be shorted to ground through a switch to open the gate. The FAIL SAFE connector which is shorted at the factory with a jumper (Normally Closed NC), may be wired in parallel with the Fire input to release the motor in

the event of an emergency entry by the re department during a power failure.

Opening the FAIL SAFE contacts allows the gate to be pushed open by hand during a power outage.

FIRE

DEPT.

Figure 20 - FIRE DEPT. INPUT CONNECTOR

17.2 - Fail safe connection

A “fail safe” electric motor brake is provide for each of the three motor control outputs on the main gate control board. A jumper is installed at the factory for the primary motor control as shown in the photo to activate this electric brake. This jumper creates an effective brake action on the motor that does not allow the gate to be operated (opened or closed) manually, whether or not the gate operator is powered. This jumper may be removed during a power outage to enable operation of the gate manually, or during installation, the jumper may be removed and this connector may be wired to an external switch for more convenient access. The fail safe jumpers for the Motor 1 and Motor 2 control provide the same electric brake function for external gate motors in alternative installation.

Fail Safe connector with jumper installed on the Primary motor control connectors (jumper depicted with black wire on pins 1 and 2)

Figure 21 - FAIL SAFE CONNECTION

17 - OPTIONAL INPUTS

Proper inspection of all equipment is required to ensure continuous functionality, safety and to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions. Inspect electrical assemblies and wiring installations for damage, general condition, and proper functioning to ensure the continued satisfactory operation of the electrical system. Adjust, repair, overhaul, and test electrical equipment and systems in accordance with the recommendations and procedures in the OPENER and/or component manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. Replace components of the electrical system that are damaged or defective with identical parts, with manufacturer’s approved equipment, or its equivalent to the original in operating characteristics, mechanical strength,

and environmental specications. A partial list of suggested problems to look

for and checks to be performed are listed below:

18.1

Damaged, discolored, or overheated equipment, connections, wiring,

bearing caps and installations.

18.2

Excessive heat or discoloration at high current carrying connections.

(look for bluing or heat affected metal).

18.3

Misalignment of electrically driven equipment. (Causes strain on pulley

assemblies and bearings).

18.4

Poor electrical bonding (broken, disconnected or corroded bonding

strap) and grounding, including evidence of corrosion.

18.5

Dirty equipment and connections. Clean equipment and connections.

18.6 Improper, broken, inadequately supported equipment, wiring and

conduit, loose connections of terminals, and loose ferrules.

18.7

Poor mechanical or weld joints. Broken welds.

18.8 Condition of circuit breaker and fuses. Ensure that they are of the

correct type and amperage.

18.9

Insufficient clearance between exposed current carrying parts

and ground or poor insulation of exposed terminals. All exposed connections must be covered (prevent arcing between exposed parts, and electrical shock).

18.10

Broken or missing wire, connectors, etc.

18.11 Operational check of electrically operated equipment such as motors,

inverters, generators, batteries, lights, protective devices, etc. Ensure proper functionality of all systems during inspections.

18.12

Ensure safety placards and warning signs are present as specied

within this document. Ensure proper functionality of all safety devices

as specied. Non-functioning or malfunctioning safety devices should

be replaced immediately.

17.5 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram

28 EDGE 29 GND 30 EXIT 31 GND

The EDGE input may be configured as a monitored ANALOG input, or DIGITAL (NC or NO) input. The EDGE sensor input is intended for ANSI/UL 325 listed gate edge sensors to protect against entrapment and hazardous pinch points along the moving edge of the closing gate. The EXIT sensor input is provided to activate to open the gate, or re-open a closing gate, upon sensing an exiting vehicle.

Figure 24 - EXIT AND EDGE INPUTS

17.6 - Radio receiver connection (third party)

38 12V 39 OPEN 40 CLOSE 41 GND

The customer supplied radio receiver allows the gate operator to be operated via remote, such as wireless key-card readers or user remote controls. Connecting the Open (39) and Close (40) pins together with a receiver

enables single-button gate control. This conguration allows a single button

to control the gate in the following sequence: Press - Gate Open Press - Gate Stop Press - Gate Close Press - Gate Stop

Figure 25 - RADIO RECEIVER CONNECTION

17 - OPTIONAL INPUTS (CONT.) 18 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION

Possible Entrapment Zones - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells

(Installer must assess site for any other entrapment risks)

OUTSIDE

PROPERTY

(4’ min. from closed gate)

SAFETY LOOP

EXIT LOOP

(4’ min. from closed gate)

INSIDE

PROPERTY

LOOP

(Shadow)

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

(Possible Entrapment Zone

if gate opens to <16 inches

from wall or ﬁxed object)

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

(Possible Entrapment Zone

if gate opens to <16 inches

from wall or ﬁxed object)

Figure 26 - GENERAL GATE LAYOUT IN-GROUND LOOPS

Figure 26 - GENERAL GATE LAYOUT WITH PHOTO EYES

Possible Entrapment Zone - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Loop Sensors and Photocells

(Possible Entrapment Zone

if gate opens to <16 inches

from wall or ﬁxed object)

OUTSIDE

PROPERTY

INSIDE

PROPERTY

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

CLOSE EYE DIRECTION

(Possible Entrapment Zone

if gate opens to <16 inches

from wall or ﬁxed object)

OPEN

EYE

DIRECTION

Possible Entrapment Zones - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells

(Installer must assess site for any other entrapment risks)

Possible Entrapment Zones - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells

19 - GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS

EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION

Non-contact and contact sensors must be installed individually or in combination with each other to provide external entrapment protection.

Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and one or more noncontact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.

A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or similar obstruction.

DURING INSTALLATION

• DISCONNECT POWER at the control panel before making any electric service power connection.

• Be aware of all moving parts and avoid close proximity to any pinch points.

• Know how to operate the manual release.

• Adjust the unit to use the minimum force required to operate the gate smoothly even during mid-travel reversing.

• Place controls a minimum of 8 feet away from the gate so that the user can see the gate and operate controls but cannot touch the gate or gate operator while operating the controls.

• Warning signs must be placed on each side of the gate or in high-visibility areas to alert of automatic gate operations.

Moving Gate can cause Serious Injury or Death.

Persons are to keep clear! The gate is able to be moved without prior warning.

Do not allow children to operate gate or play in gate area.

This entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.

Le portail en mouvement peut causer des blessures graves ou la mort.

Les personnes ne devront pas s’approcher! Le portail est capable d'être bougé sans avertissement préalable.

Ne pas laisser les enfants utiliser le portail ou jouer dans le domaine du portail.

Cette entrée est réservée aux véhicules. Les piétons devront utiliser une entrée séparée.

20.1 - MONITORED SAFETY DEVICE TYPES

BlueBus photo-eyes:

The EPMOB photocell is a thru-beam device - consisting of a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX) that connects via two (2) wires. Polarity of the wiring is not important. EPMOBs may be wired in parallel to one another or directly to the board - it is not necessary to make a “home run” to the board with each EPMOB. Multiple sets of EPMOBs may be used, however each PAIR must be set to an exclusive address by setting the jumpers in the units. What this means, is that each pair of eyes must have their jumpers set to match each other - but every pair must be set differently from the other pairs. The address jumpers also determine the functionality of each set of eyes:Open direction or close direction, etc. (see Table 1)

20 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS

Photocell

CLOSE DIRECTION A

Jumpers

Table 1

CLOSE DIRECTION B

CLOSE DIRECTION 2A

CLOSE DIRECTION 2B

OPEN DIRECTION A

OPEN DIRECTION B

NOT USED

1. Mount the transmitter and receiver appropriately to a rigid mounting

surface. Eyes should be placed appropriately to protect areas of entrapment according to UL325 guidelines.

Set the jumpers in each pair of eyes to match each other. Ensure that

each pair of eyes are set differently. Use the table below to nd the

setting of the jumpers that corresponds to the functionality desired from each pair of eyes.

3. Connect the EPMOBs to the Bluebus connector of the circuit board.

Polarity of the wiring is not important. Eyes may be connected in parallel to one another - or directly to the board.

4. LEARN the Bluebus port.

On a 1050 board - Press Functions (1. Learn) - Press “OK” (Learn

Bluebus) - Press “OK”. Allow the board to scan the Bluebus Port.

When complete - test the functionality of each set of eyes.

5. Fine tune the alignment of each pair of eyes. The more slowly the lights

ash on the units - the better they are aligned.

Close Direction A/B: Resets timer to close in open position, reverses

gate if closing, no effect if gate is closed or during opening cycling. Typically used when the photo eyes are on the outside of the property (gates opening

inward.

Close Direction 2 A/B: Resets timer to close in open position,

reverses gate if closing AFTER obstruction is cleared, pauses the gate on opening cycle - opening resumes after obstruction clears. Typically used when the photo eyes are on the inside of the property (gates opening

inward).

Open Direction A/B: Delays gate opening from closed position.

Stops and reverses gate back closed on open cycle. Typically used to

protect an entrapment point when the gates are opening.

2 FREQUENCY IRB-RET

VRX

COM

1 2 3 4

1050 BOARD

In1 (16) or In2 (18)

GND (17 or 19) 24V (20)

GND (21)

1. Press “Functions”

2. Select #3 “Auxiliary IO” and Press “OK”

3. Select “In Aux 1” (or “In Aux 2”) and Press “OK”.

4. Select Open Pule or Close Pulse and “Press OK”

5. Connect 300Hz Monitored Safety Device to In1 (16) or

NOTES:

*Only one monitored (Pulse) device may be connected per input at In1 or In2. *At least one monitored device must be connected properly to 1050 boards that are UL325 7th Edition in order to complete the “Learn” mode. A “BlueBus Error” will result if this requirement is not met.

In2 (18) accordingly.

21 - IRB-RET Wiring Diagram

22 - GEM-103 Wiring Diagram

B W

GEM-103

TO 10K OHM RESISTANCE EDGE SENSOR

Black & White

Wires

23 - WEL-200 Wiring Diagram

EMX WEL-200 Wireless Edge Receiver

Dip Switch Settings determine which relay activates when the associated edge is tripped.

See WEL-200 manual for instructions for programming receiver/transmitter pairs.

T o Terminal 20 – 24V T o Terminal 21 – GND

To Terminal 16 or 18 – IN1 or IN2

To Terminal 17 or 19 – GND

Figure 28 - GENERAL LAYOUT

THE PROGRAMMING BUTTONS INDICATED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCE SHOULD BE USED ONLY AFTER UNDERSTANDING THE MANUAL AND ITS RELATION TO THE PROGRAMMING SEQUENCES SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHENEVER CHANGES ARE IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONALITY AND SAFETY.

24 - BOARD NOMENCLATURE

Safety

Shadow

Entrap

Shadow

Adjust force settings for gate opening and closing

Adjust speed settings for gate opening and closing

Gate delay time select

Function select Display select

Spare fuses

Incoming

30 Amp fuse

Reset and hard

shut down

button

LCD screen

Ok or accept

Selection down

Selection up

Open the gate

Stop gate

movement

Close the gate

25.1 - Force

Static: Set sensitivity to constant force on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the

most sensitive).

Dynamic: Set sensitivity of sudden impact force to the moving gate on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being most sensitive).

ESC: Exit the FORCE menu.

25.2 - Speed

Max: Sets the limit of maximum allowed gate speed on a scale of 20% to

100% (20% being the lowest setting).

Standard: Sets the limit of the gate speed during normal movement (not soft start/stop) on a scale of 20% to MAX (20% being the lowest setting).

Low: Sets the limit of the gate speed while in LEARNING mode and when moving in SLOW, on a scale of 20% to STANDARD (20% being the lowest setting).

Slowdown: Set gate speed when going into approaching the open or close limits on a scale of 20% to LOW (20% being the lowest setting).

25.3 - Acceleration

Max: Sets the limit of gate acceleration when reversing the gate after an

obstacle has been detected by the UL/Edge or current sense feature (Force). Settings from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest rate of gate acceleration. *

Standard: Sets the limit of the gate acceleration in normal operation. Settings from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest rate of gate acceleration. *

*TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE GATE OR THE CONTROLLER USE LOWER ACCELERATION SETTINGS FOR HEAVIER GATES.

ESC: Exit the SPEED menu.

25.4 - Delay

Auto Close: Sets the timeout before the gate closes automatically from the

fully open position. Settings from 5 to 120 seconds.

Slave: Sets the delay for opening the slave gate leaf in a Master/Slave (Motor 1 and Motor 2 operation), (dual gate) system. Settings from 0 to 5 seconds with a step of 0.5 seconds.

Lamp/Strobe: Sets the amount of time the Lamp accessory output is activated prior to gate movement. Settings from 0 to 5 seconds with a step of 0.5 seconds.

Lock: Sets the amount of time the Magnetic Lock accessory output is activated to disable the lock when opening the gate. Settings from 0 to 5 seconds with a step of 0.5 seconds.

Run Time: Sets the maximum run time for the gate. Used in case the gate doesn’t reach its limits. Settings from 5 to 120 seconds with a step of 1 second.

ESC: Exit the DELAY menu.

25.5 - Function

Learn: Puts the gate operator into learning mode for a Swing or Swing gate,

and Blue BUS peripherals. Learning mode for a Swing or swing style gate involves selecting the gate type (Light, Average, Heavy), then fully opening and closing the gate to sense the limits. Selecting the gate type selects precalculated values for the FORCE, SPEED, and ACCELERATION settings. Learning the Blue BUS peripherals enables the gate operator to discover and integrate accessory devices like Blue BUS access control and safety devices.

Positions: Congures the points in the gate open, close, and partial cycles at

which deceleration occurs.

• Slow Down – Open: Sets the point in the % of gate opening when the gate begins deceleration to the fully open position.

• Slow Down – Close: Sets the % of gate opening when the gate begins deceleration to the fully close position.

• Partial: Sets the point in the % of gate opening when the gate begins deceleration to the Partial open position.

25.5 - Function (cont.)

Auxiliary Inputs: Auxiliary inputs IN AUX1 (16) and IN AUX2 (18) can be

programmed with one of the following options:

• No program No Function used

• OPEN the Gate

• CLOSE the Gate

• STEP Cycling Step (Open-Stop-Close-Stop)

• PARTIAL opening

• PARTIAL 1 Partial Opening 1 (open one leaf in dual gate applications)

• STOP the gate and Auto-closing

• HOLD TO OPEN Input must be maintain active for Opening

• HOLD TO CLOSE Input must be maintain active for Closing

• FIRE Reset Hard Shut Down and Open the Gate

• TIMER 1 Start Count Down TIMER1

• TIMER 2 Start Count Down TIMER2

• PHOTO Photocell PHOTO input: reverse to opening when closing

• PHOTO1 Photocell PHOTO1 input: Stop Gate when activated

• PHOTO2 Photocell PHOTO2 input: reverse to closing when opening

• SHADOW Loop input: prevent closing gate when completely open

• BLOCK system from other command (only STEP H overrides the Block)

• UNBLOCK Un-block the system if blocked

• OPEN and BLOCK Open the Gate and inhibit further commands (except STEP H)

• CLOSE and BLOCK Close the Gate and inhibit further commands (except STEP H)

• OPEN and UNBLOCK Open the Gate and un-inhibit further commands

• CLOSE and UNBLOCK Close the Gate and un-inhibit further commands

• STEP H Command high priority Step cycling (open-stop-close-stop)

Auxiliary Outputs: Auxiliary outputs OUT AUX1 (1,2,3,) and OUT AUX2 (4,5,6,) can be programmed with one of the following options:

• NO PROGRAM Output not used

• OPEN Output is activated when Gate is open

• CLOSE Output is activated when Gate is closed

• MOVING Output is activated when Gate is moving

• TIMER 1 Output is activated when TIMER1 is counting down

• TIMER 2 Output is activated when TIMER2 is counting down

Radio Channel: For the Plug-in Onboard Receiver, 15 radio channels may be programmed with one of the following options:

• No program

• CLOSE

• STEP (Default CH. 1)

• PARTIAL

• STOP

• HOLD TO OPEN

• HOLD TO CLOSE

• FIRE

• TIMER 1

• TIMER 2

• PHOTO

• PHOTO1

• PHOTO2

• SHADOW

• BLOCK

• UNBLOCK

• OPEN and BLOCK

• CLOSE and BLOCK

• OPEN and UNBLOCK

• CLOSE and UNBLOCK

• STEP H

Timers: Set time for count down timers Timer 1 and Timer 2. Settings between 1 second and 9 hours in 1 second increments.

25 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS

Events: Up to 8 weekly events (EV1 through EV8) can be programmed and

stored. Each event can be programmed to trigger at a specic time and

can be assigned to any combination of days of the week (Monday through Sunday). Events that are already programmed into the system may be suspended temporarily, or removed permanently from memory. The following actions can be assigned to events:

• No program

• Open

• Close

• Partial

• Partial1

• AxOut1On

• AxOut1 Off

• AxOut2 On

• AxOut2 Off

• Block

• Unblock

• Open and Block

• Close and Block

• Open and Unblock

• Close and Unblock

To program weekly events EV1 through EV8, perform the following

steps:

Press FUNCTION -> Events.

2. Press and hold OK to display EV1 (display will blink “EV1”).

3. Press UP or DOWN to toggle between events, then press OK to make a

selection. The display changes to hours.

4. Press UP or DOWN to toggle between hours, then press OK to make a

selection. The display changes to minutes.

5. Press UP or DOWN to toggle between minutes, then press OK to make a

selection. The display changes to individual days of the week.

6. Press UP or DOWN to toggle between days of the week. Press OK to

toggle between ON and OFF for each day of the week. Continue toggling through the days of the week until ESC is displayed. Press OK to advance to the next event.

7. Repeat step 2 through 6 for event EV2 through EV8.

To temporarily suspend one or more weekly events (EV1 through EV8),

perform the following steps:

Press FUNCTION -> Events.

2. Press OK quickly to display EV1 active days.

3. Press OK quickly again to display “Suspend”. Event EV1 is now suspended

and will not run until re-enabled.

4. Press UP or DOWN to toggle through the events EV1 – EV8 and repeat

steps 2 through 3 to suspend or enable other weekly events

Charger: A battery charger is built-in with the Control board for use with a backup battery. The charger may be manually programmed for customized

charge settings or set to “Auto” to provide a battery charging prole that

automatically compensates for temperature and current during the charging process. The following parameters are available for programming the battery charger:

• Charger On/Off

• Select Max current for charging (from 0.1A to 1.5A step 0.05A)

• Cycling Time (1 second off charging every cycling time)

• Auto (best charge considering temperature)

Standby: Programs the timeout for the gate operator to go into low power standby mode. Low power standby is Settings from 5 to 120 seconds, or may be disabled with “OFF”. During low power standby there is no data displayed on the gate operator LCD and it consumes a minimum amount of power to extend the life of the backup battery. All the outputs are switched off and the LED OK blinks to show this standby status of the system.

Advance Settings: The following settings are available for customizing the gate operator as required by the customer’s installation requirements:

• Set Language (English Spanish Italian)

• Set clock 12H/24H

• Set LCD Contrast

• Set Direction Opening (Adapts the motor direction as necessary depending upon the opening direction of the Swing or swing gate).

• Set Virtual Encoder (Used for motors without built-in encoders)

• Set Anti-tailgate (Closes gate immediately after vehicle has cleared safety sensors)

• Select inputs LOOP or PHOTO

Select UL/EDGE input type (NO, ANALOG OPEN, ANALONG CLOSE,

ANALOG BOTH)

Note: When set to ANALOG OPEN, CLOSE, or BOTH, this input must

have an 8.2k-10k Ohm terminated external entrapment sensor installed. ANALOG BOTH is only available for Swing Gates.

• Select Master / Slave Motor1 or Motor2

• Activate link for remote Master/Slave (Enables control of an additional gate

operator board)

Default: This setting gives the installer/user the option of returning some or all settings of the gate operator to the original factory settings:

• System settings

• Radio Channel settings

• Event settings

• Charger settings

ESC: Exit the FUNCTION menu.

15.6 - Display

ESC: Exit the DISPLAY menu.

Info: Displays the manufacturer name, product name/model, software

versions, and serial number.

Clock: Displays the calendar date and time in the real time clock. Pressing and holding the “OK” button for 5 seconds enables the date and time settings to be updated manually.

Main Volt: Displays the gate operator main control voltage in volts DC.

Battery Volt: Displays the gate operator backup battery voltage in volts DC.

Sun Volt: Displays the solar panel input voltage in volts DC.

Motor Volt: Displays the voltage at the motor in volts DC.

UL Volt: Displays the voltage at the UL/Edge sensor input in volts DC.

Temperature: Displays the temperature of the gate controller board in

degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit (press OK and hold 5 seconds to change scale).

Service: The following information is recorded and viewable about the operating history of the gate:

• Total: Displays the total number of open-close cycles (non- Settings ).

• Partial: Display the total number of partial cycles. Reset by pressing the

“OK” button for several seconds.

• Maint. Display the number of cycles before service is required. Settings

from 1000 to 50000 cycles in increments of 1000 cycles.

Motor: Displays the Motor position, voltage, and current.

Motor 1: Displays the Motor1 position, voltage, and current.

Motor 2: Displays the Motor2 position, voltage, and current.

Charger: Displays the battery charger voltage and current.

Last Reset: Displays the code for diagnostic review. Used for diagnostic and

troubleshooting.

ESC: Exit the DISPLAY menu.

25 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS (CONT.)

27 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS

27.1 The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow access

to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions.

27.2

During normal powered operation, emergency vehicles access the gate

by use of the emergency vehicle access device installed on your gate system. The type of device that is used in your community is dependent on your city codes. These devices may include (but are not limited to) Fire Department lock boxes, Click-2-Enter radio receivers, strobe light sensors, siren sensors, etc.

27.3

Check with your installer to determine if your gate system is equipped

with a back-up power system. In the event of a primary (AC) power failure and a back-up system (DC) power failure (low charged or dead batteries for example), the system must have a release system to allow the gate to be manually operated. The release device must be accessible from either side of the gate and must be present so that emergency personnel can gain access through the gate under this condition.

27.4 This operator is equipped with a manual release system that will

allow the gate to be pushed open in the event of a power outage or equipment failure.

NOTE: Never attempt to manually push open any gate with an operator

attached to it until you have veried that power to the operator has been

shut-off.

27.6 The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow access

to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions.

27.7

In the event of a power failure, the emergency vehicle access device

may not be functional because the gate operator is un-powered. NOTE: DC powered back-up systems are optional and your gate system may or may not be equipped with one. Check with your installer to determine if your gate system is equipped with a back-up power system.

27.8

The FAIL-SAFE manual operation system is the most reliable and safest

method for placing an automated gate in manual operation and is the preferred method of emergency gate operation under worse case conditions by many Fire Chiefs and Building Inspectors and is typically used in CLASS I and CLASS II applications.

27.9

For manual fail-safe gate operation, turn power to the operator OFF. If a

backup power system is in use, be sure that this power is turned OFF also. Once power is OFF, the gate can be manually operated, by using the MANUAL RELEASE handle under the top cover.

28 - GLOSSARY

BLOCK- Ceases all operator function except HIGH PRIORITY inputs. COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATORCLASS II - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a

commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotels, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public. ENTRAPMENT - The condition when an object is caught or held in a position that increases the risk of injury.

FORCE STATIC - Constant load threshold for sensitivity setting. FORCE DYNAMIC - Impact sensitivity setting. GATE - A moving barrier such as a swinging, sliding, raising, lowering, or the

like, barrier, that is a stand-alone passage barrier or is that portion of a wall or fence system that controls entrance and/or egress by persons or vehicles

and completes the perimeter of a dened area.

(STEP H) HIGH PRIORITY - Step by step control. INHERENT ENTRAPMENT SENSOR SYSTEM - An automatic sensor

system which senses entrapment of a solid object and is incorporated as a permanent and integral part of the operator.

INDUSTRIAL / LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATORCLASS III - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an

industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the general public. RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR-CLASS IV - A vehicular gate operator (or system) 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. RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR-CLASS I - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or garage or parking area associated therewith. STEP BY STEP - Command that opens-stops-closes-stops the gate with each press of the button. SYSTEM - In the context of these requirements, a system refers to a group of interacting devices intended to perform a common function.

UNBLOCK - Resumes normal operation after a blocked condition. WIRED CONTROL - A control implemented in a form of fixed physical

interconnections between the control, the associated devices, and an operator to perform predetermined functions in response to input signals.

WIRELESS CONTROL - A control implemented in means other than xed

physical interconnections (such as radio waves or infrared beams) between the control, the associated devices, and an operator to perform predetermined functions in response to input signals.

26 - RE-ASSEMBLING GATE OPERATOR

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29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - NICE GATE OPENER

COMPLETE BASIC

Table 2

Alarm

Backup System

Battery

Fire Dept

Reverse System

Loop(s)

Release

Complete

Mounting Hardware

Rain Drain

Active the primary (inherent)reverse system by blocking the gate with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop. Restart the gate snd block again with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily, then stop, and go into hard shutdown with an alarm

If operator is equipped with option DC backup system, check to be sure the system opens the gate upon loss of AC power

If operator is equipped with option DC backup system, check the batteries for any leakage or loose connections. Batteries should be replaced every two years

Check emergency vehicle access device for proper operation

Check that the gate reverses on contact with an object in both the opening and closing cycles

Check vehicular reverse and shadow loops for proper operation

Check manual release for proper operation

Overall Check: Complete check of gate and gate operating system

Check screws and nuts

Remove top lid and sweep out any debris or dust that may have accumulated. Every 6 months



30 - NICE GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Check that power to the operator is turned ON

Check terminal block wiring for loose or broken wires

Check for 115 VAC at source. If voltage measures OK, check the terminal block

Check the fuse

Check the UL/Edge input on the gate controller

Adjust Force Settings

Check the input LEDs. Any ON will hold the gate open and indicates a problem with a keying device

Check the secondary safety devices. Any activated safety device will hold the gate open and indicates a problem with the safety device

Check the loop detectors. Any activated safety device can hold the gate open and indicates a problem with the loop detector or ground loop

Check if backup system is set to open gate automatically or requires an input to open

Check the batteries for proper voltage. Replace if necessary

Clear any obstructions from the path of the gate. Press RESET to clear (or hard reset button)

Check accessory inputs and clear then as necessary

SYMPTOM(S)

Operator will not Power On. Power LED is OFF

Gate opens a short distance, then stops and reverses

Gate opens but will not close

Battery backup system will not open gate upon AC power outage

Hard Shutdown (2 back to back obstructions) LED blinking, Buzzer sounds for 5 minutes

Gate opens by itself

Table 3

30 - NICE GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)

Table 4: 1050 Board Display Read Out and Troubleshooting

DISPLAY REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Dynamic M1

Dynamic M2

Static M1

Static M2

Input UL/Edge

Photo Test FAIL!

Device Error

Gate Opened

BlueBus or

Input - Activated

Hard Shut Down

Overload

Slide Requires -

Min 2 Sensors

1 Open & 1 Cls Sensor Required

Min. 1 Sensor -

For Swing Gate!

BlueBus Error!

Scanning BluBus -

Prs Disp to Cncl

Input STOP!

Actuated connected to Motor 1 has a brief current spike and tripped Type A sensor.

Actuated connected to Motor 2 has a brief current spike and tripped Type A sensor.

Actuated connected to Motor 1 has an extended current spike and tripped Type A sensor.

Actuated connected to Motor 2 has an extended current spike and tripped Type A sensor.

UL/Edge input is tripped while gate is running. Appears is IN1 or IN2

input is tripped if congured as a

pulsed, external sensor input.

BlueBus monitored sensor check fails.

Position sensor is not being correctly detected by the board or if there is an active input on the board preventing the learn process.

Appears during Learn Mode if Open Limit is active.

Appears when active BlueBus or other external entrapment sensor input is preventing gate motion.

Appears when Dynamic and/or Static sensors have two sonsecutive trips.

Appears when Motor 1 or Motor 2 over-current.

Appears when there are not at least two external entrapment sensors programmed and installed on a Slide Gate:

1. Open direction

2. Close direction.

Appears when Slide Gate operator does not at have at least one external entrapment sensor programmed and installed in each direction.

Appears when Swing gate operator does not have at least one entrapment sensor programmed and installed for both open and close direction for travel.

Appears when previously learned numbers and type of BlueBus sensors change.

Appears when initial BlueBus learn procedure is in process.

STOP input is not connect to GND.

Check for obstruction in gate path or degraded gate hardware.

Ensure photo eyes are aligned, edges are not tripped, and all inputs are programmed correctly.

Verify photo eye is connected, aligned, and internal jumpers are set correctly.

Ensure Motor 1 and Motor 2 position sensors are connected correctly for the type of actuator being used. Also make sure there are no active inputs.

Change gate to mid-travel and restart the learn process.

Ensure all sensors are connected correctly and properly aligned.

Ensure all inputs are programmed correctly.

Press the Reset/Hard Shut Down button to clear the trip and reenable gate operation.

Ensure motors are connected properly and there is no obstruction to gate movement.

Ensure all sensors are connected correctly and functional.

Does not appear on Swing gates.

Ensure all sensors are connected correctly and functional.

Does not appear on Swing gates.

Install minimum number of sensors.

Does not appear on Slide Gates

Correct wiring/number of sensors and redo the learn procedure for the operator.

Pressing the Display button will postpone the scan and remain in Learn Mode.

Pressing and holding the open or close buttons will move the gate in the desired direction.

Ensure jumper wire is being used and check external stop button wiring.

32 - TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION (2)

Figure 30 - LAYOUT TEMPLATE

Chart A

A B C D E Distance

51” std std 40 11 42-¾”

52-7/8” std std 37 11 42-¾”

54-1/2” std std 34 11 42-¼”

55-3/4” std std 31 11 42-¾”

57” std std 28 11 41”

60-7/8” std std 13 11 35-2/16”

Chart B

A B C D E Distance

48” std std 40 14 40-1/8”

50” std std 37 14 42-1/8”

51-1/2” std std 34 14 42-3/4”

52-3/4” std std 31 14 42-3/4”

54” std std 28 14 42-1/4”

57-7/8” std std 13 14 37-1/2”

Table 3

Installation layout

10”10”

HINGE CENTER

LONG ARM

SHORT ARM

OUT

CONCRETE PAD

OUT

DISTANCE

WALL

DISTANCE

MINIMUS

Figure 29 - INSTALLATION DRAWING

31 - INSTALLATION DRAWING (1)

Gate Arm Attachment

Sample Installation

14”

24”

10”

28”

39”

1/2”

24”

POST POST

LONG ARM

SHORT ARM

33 - TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION (3)

Chart C

A B C D E Ang

53” std std 24-3/4” 16 100

53-13/16” std std 12 18 110

50” std std 11 22 120

Chart D

A B C D E Distance

32-3/8” 23-1/8” 25-1/8” 25 11 21”

Table 4

21”

Figure 31

34 - COMPACT INSTALLATION ARM MEASUREMENTS

Figure 32 - ARM MEASUREMENTS

21”

25”

11”

1/4”

1/2”

3/16”

5 7/8” 15 3/4”

Ø1/2”

1 3/16”

7 7/8”7 1/8”

Ø1/2”

1 3/16”

7 7/8”7 1/8”

Ø1/2”

35 - GATE ARM INSTALLATION

Figure 33

CORRECT LAYOUT

INCORRECT INSTALLATION

Figure 34

This procedure allows slight mechanical adjustment of the gate’s closing angle by extending or retracting the main arm.

Using a 2.5mm or 3/32 hex key, turn the locking bolt on the side of the arm counter-clockwise to release the adjustment knob.

2. Rotate the knob as shown to increase or decrease the length of the main arm. NOTE: Do not extend the main arm more than 2"!

3. Using a 2.5mm or 3/32 hex key, turn the locking bolt on the side of the arm clockwise to lock the adjustment knob in place.

36 - MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF GATE CLOSING POSITION

21" MINIMUM WIDTH DIMENSION

Figure 35 - COMPACT INSTALLATION

37 - PROGRAMMING QUICK START

37.1 - Learning the gate

1. Install electrical power to the gate opener unit.

2. Install all gate accessories such as Photo-Eye’s, Sensors, Loops and

other safety devices.

Turn on the electrical power to the unit.

4. Using the MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE, disengage the drive motor.

5. Move the gate manually (with your hands) to ensure that the gate travels

to the fully open and fully closed positions with no binding or problems. Gate should move freely.

Using the MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE, re-engage the drive system and

stow the handle.

Using the open button on the front of the Control board, hold the button

down until the gate reaches the fully open position.

8. Adjust the Open Limit Switch until the GREEN light illuminates on the

front of the control board. The FULLY OPEN limit switch is now set.

9. Using the CLOSE button on the front of the Control Board, hold the

button down until the gate reaches the fully closed position.

10.

Adjust the CLOSED Limit Switch until the RED light illuminates on the

front of the control board. The fully CLOSED limit switch is now set.

11. The control board is already in the “LEARNING MODE” when shipped.

(If not in LEARNING MODE see section 28.3) Press “OK” to allow the control board to scan for attached items, such as sensors, photo-eye’s and other safety devices.

12.

The gate will open partially, then stop. This is being done, so that the

control board can sense the type and operational condition of the drive motor. The gate will then run to the closing limit, so that it can properly sense where it is located.

13. The control board will then OPEN the gate slowly to establish travel and

limits.

14. Once the gate reaches the fully OPENED limit switch, the control board

will now increase gate travel speed to the highest speed allotted, and will now travel to the fully CLOSED position at full speed.

15.

The gate opener is now programmed for basic usage.

37.2 - Gate direction reversal

WARNING: GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED IN LEARNING MODE

Press “OPEN” and note if the gate actually opens. If it does not, and instead is traveling in a CLOSING direction follow the below steps to correct:

Press FUNCTION

2. Scroll through the options to reach “ADVANCED SETTINGS”

3. Press ENTER

4. Scroll through selection to reach “DIRECTION OF MOTOR”

5. Press ENTER

6. The direction arrows on the display begin to blink

7. Choose the appropriate direction of travel

8. Press DISPLAY to return to the MAIN MENU

9. Press OPEN to verify that the gate now OPENS

If not in learning mode, follow the below listed steps.

37.3 - Putting the controller into learning mode

Steps on how to place the Apollo 1050 control board into learning mode.

1. Press Function

2. Press OK

3. Select Swing

4. Select weight of gate

5. Press Enter

Unit should now be in LEARNING MODE

Left box is for installer check off and the right box is for customer check off.

❑ ❑ 1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely

in both directions.

❑ ❑ 2.

Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible

OR have contact and/or non-contact obstruction sensing devices installed.

❑ ❑ 3.

The installer has installed one or more contact or non-contact

obstruction sensing devices, in compliance with UL325 requirements for this installation.

❑ ❑ 4.

If pedestrian trafc is expected, a separate pedestrian gate has been

installed, a minimum of seven feet from the gate. The customer has

been informed that all pedestrian trafc must use the pedestrian

gate.

❑ ❑ 5.

Warning signs have been installed on each side of the gate in highly

visible locations. The customer has been informed that these signs must remain at all times.

❑ ❑ 6.

There are no controls installed on the gate operator, or within 8 feet

of the gate.

❑ ❑ 7.

The installer has properly adjusted the obstruction sensing

feature and has tested the gate to make sure that the gate stops and reverses a short distance with minimal resistance applied (Approximately 40 lbs. on a swing gate, at the end of the gate.

❑ ❑ 8.

The installer has instructed the customer in the proper use of

the gate operator and reviewed all of the operational functions, obstruction sensing devices, warning beeper and reset, etc.

❑ ❑ 9.

The installer has instructed the customer in the proper use of the

operator’s manual disconnect feature. The manual disconnect must never be used while the gate is in motion. The power switch must be turned off before using the manual disconnect and disengaging the operator.

❑ ❑ 10.

The installer has reviewed all safety instructions with the customer,

and has left the safety instructions and owner’s information sheets for their reference.

❑ ❑ 11.

The installer has answered any questions the customer has

regarding the operation of the gate operator and gate operator safety precautions.

❑ ❑ 12.

The The installer has explained to the customer that a regular

maintenance schedule for both the gate and the gate operator is recommended.

Installation Acceptance

Address where opener is located

Installer name, number and address

End user name and telephone number

38 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

6705 S. 209th St., Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032-2327

Ph. +1.253.867.3700

Fax +1.253.867.3702

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