Unitec CAME Wiring User Manual
Unitec CAME Gate and Gate Controller
For Multi-Lane Applications
Installation Guide
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UNITEC GATE CONTROLLER FOR MULTI-LANE
APPLICATIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE
This document provides comprehensive operational procedures for the Unitec Gate
Controller. In this manual, we will discuss the setup, operation and maintenance of
the Came gate and gate controller, which is only used in multi-lane applications.
If further assistance is needed, please contact the distributor from which the product
was purchased.
When calling for assistance, you must have the following information available:
Serial Number:
Distributor Name:
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permission of Unitec, Incorporated.
TRADEMARKS
Sentinel, Portal TI, Wash Select II. Unitec, and the Unitec Logo are trademarks,
service marks, or registered trademarks of Unitec, Incorporated.
All other products, services, and company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
Site Planning .........................................................................................................................................1
Electrical Planning................................................................................................................................3
Power Requirements........................................................................................................................3
Conduit Requirements......................................................................................................................3
Wiring Requirements........................................................................................................................3
Loop Planning and Installation............................................................................................................3
General.............................................................................................................................................3
Gate Reset Loop...............................................................................................................................4
Merge Loops.....................................................................................................................................5
System Wiring.......................................................................................................................................5
General.............................................................................................................................................5
Gate Controller Power......................................................................................................................6
Gate Power.......................................................................................................................................7
Gate to Gate Controller Wiring.........................................................................................................8
Control Signal Wiring........................................................................................................................8
Configuration settings........................................................................................................................11
Portal/Sentinel Settings..................................................................................................................11
Wash Select II Settings ..................................................................................................................12
System Test Procedure......................................................................................................................14
Testing System Interface for Lane 1 ..............................................................................................14
Testing System Interface for Lane 2 ..............................................................................................15
Testing System Interface for Lane 3 ..............................................................................................15
Testing System Interface for Lane 4 ..............................................................................................16
Test for Merge Area........................................................................................................................16
Gate Controller I/O Definitions ..........................................................................................................18
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Index of Figures
Figure 1. Example Multi-Lane Site Plan........................................................................................................2
Figure 2. Gate Reset Loop Dimensions........................................................................................................4
Figure 3. Multi-Lane Merge Loop Placement................................................................................................5
Figure 4. Wire the AC Power to the Gate Controller.....................................................................................6
Figure 5. Gate Power....................................................................................................................................7
Figure 6. Came Gate to Gate Controller Connections..................................................................................8
Figure 7. WSII to Gate Controller to Gate Connections...............................................................................9
Figure 8. Portal/Sentinel to Gate Controller to Gate Connections..............................................................10
Figure 9. Wash Interface Screen................................................................................................................11
Figure 10. Wash Select II CPU Board ........................................................................................................12
Index of Tables
Table 1. Gate Controller I/O Definitions......................................................................................................18
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Introduction
This document provides instructions for installing the Unitec gate controller for use with the Sentinel, Portal or
WashSelect II entry units and Unitec supplied gates. Topics covered in this manual include:
• Conduit and wiring requirements for the gate controller and gates
• Guidelines for locating and installing vehicle detection loops (required for safe gate opera tion)
• Connection schematics for the gate and gate controller wirin g.
Additional instructions for installing the entry units and gates are available in the installation manuals that are
provided with those products.
Site Planning
Figure 1 depicts a typical multi-lane gated installation. The gates are located approximately 10 ft past the
entry units and positioned on the same centerline as the terminal. Vehicle detection loops are required
after each arm to prevent the arm from closing on a vehicle. Additional loops may be required in the
‘merge’ area to ensure accurate queuing of vehicles. Additional details on planning and installation of
loops are provided later in this document.
The gate controller is supplied in NEMA enclosure and should be mounted on a wall in
room.
the equipment
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Figure 1. Example Multi-Lane Site Plan
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Electrical Planning
Power Requirements
Each barrier gate requires a 115-120 VAC on a 5-Amp dedicated breaker, which should be provided
during wash construction. Most installers will have power supplied directly fr om one of the three phases
used to power the wash motors and controllers. If this method is used, special attention should be
given to proper grounding at the unit, as well as in the brea ker panel.
Note: Follow all local and national electrical codes!
Conduit Requirements
Plan your conduit runs so that the barrier gate control signal wiring and the loop wiring enter through
the bottom of the base of the gate. Figure 1 shows a typical sit e layout with the followin g conduit runs:
• A conduit between the AC service panel and the entry units for power wiring.
• A conduit between the entry units and gates for power wiring.
• A conduit between the gate controller (located in the equipment room) and the entry units
for control signal wiring.
• A conduit between the entry units and the gates for contro l signal wiring.
• Conduit between the gates and loops the loop leads.
Wiring Requirements
Wires to be pulled through the conduits are listed in the following tables. Wires should be 18
AWG (minimum) and color-coded to facilitate installation and troubleshooting. The quantities
shown are per lane.
Qty From To Function
3 AC Service Panel Gate Gate Power (115 VAC)
4 Gate Controller Entry Units Control wires
3 Gate Controller Gate Control wires
Loop Planning and Installation
General
Unitec provides 18-foot vehicle detection loops that can be used for the gate arm reset or merge
loops. Two loop types are available: direct burial and saw cut installation. Direct burial loops
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would only be used in new construction (where concrete is not yet poured). Saw cut loops are
used in pre-existing concrete and installed in a rectangular groove that is cut into the concrete.
Refer to the loop installation instructions for detailed installation procedures.
Gate Reset Loop
Each gate requires one gate reset loop. The reset loop should be formed into a 6’ long by 3’ wide
rectangle and located as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Gate Reset Loop Dimensions
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