Viking Access Systems K-2S Installation Instructions And Safety Information

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

AND SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR THE VIKING K-2S GATE OPERATOR

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CLASS I

Solar Residential Vehicular Slide Gate Operator

The K-2S™ Viking Solar Gate Operator has the capacity to operate

slide gates up to 700 lbs. and 30 ft. long under extreme conditions.

This efcient operator provides a solution for residential slide gate

solar applications thanks to its efcient electromechanical design.

Equipped with latest solar innovations, the K-2S™ is the most energy

efcient slide gate operator offered on the market.

THE VIKING K-2S™ SOLAR SLIDE GATE OPERATOR

K-2s Solar Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision SK2MN10.F4 • April 2019

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PARTS DIAGRAM:

Item Description Part No.

1 Chassis VSK2CH

2 Gearbox VNXK2GB

3 Motor VSK2MO

4 Brush Kit VAMBK

5 Electronic Positioning Sensor 2 (EPS2) VNXSLEPS2

6 Sprocket VAL3SP17

7 Idler Pulley DSIP10

8 Idler Bushing DSIB10

9 Manual Release Switch DUMRS10

10 Power Switch DUMRS10

11 Solar Charger VSCHARGSL

12 Solar Terminal Block Assembly VSTBASL

13 Solar Battery Breaker VASBB25

14 Solar Panel Switch DUMRS5

15 Solar Control Board VSPCBU18

16 Alarm DUAL10

17 Lock Cylinder & Key(s) VNXSLCL

18 Operator Cover VNXK2CV

19 Fuse - 4 amp VNXF4A

20 Fuse - 15 amp VNXF15A

21 25’ #40 Chain Kit, Nickel Coated VAL3CKN

22 Motor Harness VNXK2MH

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OPERATOR REFERENCES:

OPERATOR COVER

COVER LOCK

SOLAR CONTROL BOARD

SOLAR CHARGER regulates and distributes solar power

MANUAL RELEASE/MOTOR SWITCH discontinues power to the motor and allows for manual operation of the gate

POWER SWITCH discontinues all power to the control board

EPS (ELECTRONIC POSITIONING SENSOR) sensor for the digital limits

MOTOR

GEAR BOX

10.

SOLAR TERMINAL BLOCK ASSEMBLY connections for solar panels and battery

11.

SOLAR PANEL SWITCH/BREAKER discontinues power from the solar panels to the Solar Charger

12.

BATTERY BREAKER resettable breaker protects the battery circuit

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CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES:

POWER HARNESS CONNECTOR provides power to the control board. pg 20

“OPEN LEFT” & “OPEN RIGHT” provides power to the motor. pg 21

LIMIT SETUP BUTTONS sets limit positions. pg 21-22

FEATURE ACTIVATION TRIM POTS activate and set features. pg 24

“EPS1” CONNECTOR communication for Viking Solar Charger.

“EPS2” CONNECTOR monitors the limit positions.

“EMI” CONNECTOR not applicable to this model.

“CHECK MOTOR” Status LED indicates motor power status. pg 36

“BATTERY LOW” Status LED indicates battery power status. pg 36

10.

“POWER” Status LED control board power status. pg 36

11.

“MAGNETIC LOCK RELAY” Status LED status of this on-board relay. pg 36

12.

“MAGNETIC LOCK RELAY” Terminal Block connect electric locks here. pg 36

13.

INPUT STATUS LEDs indicates input status. pg 36-37

14.

ACCESS CONTROL TERMINAL BLOCKS accessory connections. pg 29-32, 42-44

15.

“MASTER/SLAVE” Terminal Block wired master/slave connection. pg 23

16.

CONTROL BOARD MOUNTING HOLES secures and grounds the control board.

17.

“Siren” TERMINAL BLOCK Vikings UL Siren is connected here.

18.

ON-BOARD 3 BUTTON STATION controls the gate during set up.

19.

“AUX. PWR” Terminal Block used for solar applications & in-motion warning devices. pg 20, 25

20.

FEATURE ACTIVATION PIN HEADERS activate features by placing a jumper onto the pin headers. pg 25

21.

“DIAGNOSE” Button allows you to navigate through the Diagnostics LCD Display. pg 38-40

22.

“DIAGNOSE” LED informs that errors have been detected and available on LCD Display. pg 38-40

23.

LCD DIAGNOSTICS DISPLAY provides error messages, diagnostics and operator status information. pg 38-40

24.

EXPANSION PRODUCT CONNECTIONS connections for additional products from Viking Access Systems. pg 46

25.

“FAIL SAFE/SECURE” Jumper power failure option. pg 25

26.

FUSE HOLDER - 15 AMP for motor circuit.

27.

FUSE HOLDER - 4 AMP not applicable to this model.

28.

HEAT SINK secures the control board and dissipates heat.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

OPERATOR REFERENCES

GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION

14-17

CONTROL BOARD SETUP 24-26

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 28-35

TROUBLESHOOTING

36-41

VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS

APPENDIX A, B

42-44

CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES

6-12

PARTS DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST 2 OPERATOR REFERENCES 3 CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 6-12

Important Safety Instructions 6 Important Installation Instructions 7 Maintenance 8 General Safety Precautions 8-9 Operator Classification 9 Entrapment Protection Requirements 10 Entrapment Protection Installation 11 Manual Release 11 Audible Alarm Reset Installation 12 Warning Placard Installation 12

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION 13

Specifications 13

GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION 14-17

Concrete Pad Option 14 Post Mounting Option 15 Operator Positioning 16-17

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 18-20

Battery & Solar Panel Selection 18 Solar Panel Care & Installation Tips 19 Solar Connection & Power Saving Tips 20

LIMITS SETUP 21-22 MASTER/SLAVE SET UP 23 CONTROL BOARD SETUP 24-26

Initial Settings 24-25 Obstruction Detection Sensor (ODS) 26

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 28-35

UL, Re-Open (Monitored Input Terminals) 28-29 Radio Receiver (Typical) 30 Anti-Tail Gate, Open Commands, Guard Station 31 Viking Loop Rack 32 Guidelines for Loop Installations 33 Blank Page 34 Barrier Arm Synchronization 35

TROUBLESHOOTING 36-41

LED References 36-37 LCD Display References 38-40 Solutions 41

APPENDIX A, B 42-44 VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS 46

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

! WARNING! To reduce the risk of severe injury or death.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote 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 when an object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit 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 qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.

The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance.

Every gate operator installation MUST have secondary protection devices against entrapment, such as edge sensors and photo beams more in particularly in places where the risk of entrapment is more likely to occur.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the gate operator only when: a.

The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and usage Class of the gate (refer to page 9),

All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 6 feet (1.83 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.2 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,

ALL EXPOSED PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED OR GUARDED, AND

GUARDING IS SUPPLIED FOR EXPOSED ROLLERS.

The Operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open in to the public access areas.

The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. Do not over-tighten the operator clutch or pressure relief valve to compensate for a damaged gate.

The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate area when the gate is moving AND AWAY FROM THE GATE PATH PERIMETER.

Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.

Exception: Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel (i.e. fire,

police, EMS) may be placed at any location in the line-of-sight of the gate.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. For gate operators using non-contact sensors (photoelectric beam or like) in accordance with section 32.1.1 of the UL standard:

a. See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of

application (refer to page 10).

b. 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

c. 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 (refer to page 10).

d. For UL compliance: Use only Omron: E3K-R10K4-NR-1 // EMX: IRB-RET, IRB-MON //

Miller Edge: RG-K-R, PG-K-R100, PG-K-R50, MIM-62

For ETL compliance: Use only Seco-Larm E-931-33PRGQ, E-936-S45RRGQ, E-931S50RRGQ, E-960-D90GQ // EMX NIR-50-325

10. For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor (edge sensor or like) in accordance with section 32.1.1 of the UL 325 standard:

a. One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or

obstruction exists, such as a the leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate (refer to page 10).

b. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom of a vehicular vertical lift

gate.

c. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular

vertical pivot gate.

d. A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that

the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subject to mechanical damage.

e. 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 obstructions. A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use conditions.

f. 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 6 inches (152 mm) but less than 16 inches (406 mm) above the ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.

g. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier

(arm).

h. For UL compliance: Use only EMX: WEL-200K // Miller Edge: ME110 through ME117,

ME120, ME123, MG020, MGR20, MGS20, RB-G-K10, MIM-62 // ASO: 25.30, 25.45,

95.20

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board. (refer to page 20)

• Clean and lubricate the gate track wheels using the recommended lubricant.

•

Inspect the track for any signs of cracking or separation.

• Check that all mounting hardware of the gate operator is properly tighten.

• Ensure that the gate moves freely.

• Check for corroded parts and replace if necessary.

• Check the battery for the following:

- Battery connections must be free of corrosion.

- Battery voltage must be 13VDC (fully charged battery).

Reconnect the Power Harness for the Control Board. (refer to page 20)

• Check and confirm the proper operation of all safety devices (photoelectric eye, edge sensors or like).

• Check and confirm the operation of all installed accessories.

• Check and confirm the operation of all special features such as the Intelligent Obstruction Sensor, Hold Open Timer. (refer to page 24 and 26)

• Check and confirm the operation of the manual release. (refer to page 7)

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following precautions are an integral and essential part of the product and must be supplied to the user. Read them carefully as they contain important indications for the safe installation, use and maintenance.

• These instruction must be kept and forwarded to all possible future users of the system.

• This product must be used only for that which it has been expressly designed.

• Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.

• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for possible damage caused by improper, erroneous or unreasonable use.

• Avoid operating in the proximity of the hinges or moving mechanical parts.

• Do not enter the path of the moving gate while in motion.

• Do not obstruct the motion of the gate as this may cause a situation of danger.

• Do not allow children to play or stay within the path of the moving gate.

• Keep remote control or any other control devices out of the reach of children, in order to avoid possible involuntary activation of the gate operator.

• In case of break down or malfunctioning of the product, disconnect from the main power source. Do not attempt to repair or intervene directly, contact only qualified personnel for repair.

• Failure to comply with the above may create a situation of danger.

• All cleaning, maintenance or repair work must be carried out by qualified personnel.

• In order to guarantee that the system works efficiently and correctly it is important to have the manufacturer’s instructions on maintenance of the gate and operator carried out by qualified personnel.

• In particular, regular checks are recommended in order to verify that the safety devices are operating correctly.

All installation, maintenance and repair work must be documented and made available to the user.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

! CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons:

UL325 Gate Operator Classifications

GLOSSARY

RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR

CLASS I -

for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families.

COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR

CLASS II –

intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other building servicing the general public.

A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended

A vehicular gate operator (or system)

INDUSTRIAL/LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR

CLASS III –

intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not accessible by or intended to service the

general public.

RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR

CLASS IV –

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.

Install the gate operator only when:

The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the Usage Class of the gate.

A vehicular gate operator (or system)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death.

Monitored Entrapment Protection Requirements

IMPORTANT: MONITORED PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED

•

REQUIRED BY UL 325, an approved MONITORED entrapment protection sensor is REQUIRED to be installed in all areas accessible to potential entrapment and pinch points.

•

For Slide Gate Operators, a minimum of two monitored entrapment sensors are required to be connected as follows: Either one to the UL terminal and one connected to the Re-Open terminal, OR two monitored devices connected to the UL terminal, one for EACH DIRECTION of travel.

! An external sensor connected to the “Re-Open” input terminal will protect against

entrapment ONLY in the closing direction.

•

The installed sensor MUST be “10K Resistor Based”.

•

You may connect up to FOUR monitored sensors, wired in parallel, to either the “UL” and/or “ReOpen” terminals, for a total of 8 monitored sensors.

•

Failure to install the required monitored entrapment protection sensor(s) may render the gate operator INOPERABLE. The gate can be moved manually. Refer to page 11.

•

Consult the installation manual of the sensor for detailed information about the usage, installation and maintenance.

•

Use only UL Recognized Component Edge Sensors and Photoelectric Sensors. Refer to pg 7.

SLIDE GATE ENTRAPMENT ZONE – Locations between a moving gate and a counter opposing

edge or surface where entrapment is possible up to 1.8 m (6 ft) above grade. Such locations occur if during any point in travel the gap between a moving gate and fixed counter opposing edges or surfaces is less than 406 mm (16 in).

Photoelectric Sensor (non-contact sensor)

Edge Sensor (contact sensor)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death.

! Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other

cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and ﬂ ammability ratings.

Monitored Entrapment Protection Installation

! IMPORTANT: A minimum of two Monitored External Entrapment Sensors are required to be

connected as follows: One to the UL terminal and one connected to the Re-Open terminal, OR two snesors connected to the UL terminal, one for EACH DIRECTION of travel.

“UL” Protects against entrapment in both the opening and closing directions. Input will

reverse the gate momentarily in the opposite direction it was traveling. Refer to page 28.

“Re-Open” Protects against entrapment in the closing direction ONLY. Input will reverse the

gate all the way to the Open Limit. Refer to page 29.

STEP 1:

sensor(s) to the Viking control board as illustrated.

Connect the monitored entrapment protection

10K Monitored Terminal

UL LEARN NO LEARN

UL SENSOR ERRORS:

If an problem occurs with one of the monitored entrapment sensors, the “Stop” LED will flash and an ERR message will be displayed, indicating which input terminal(s) the sensor is connected to.

TERMINAL: “UL” “Re-Open” “UL” & “Re-Open”

ERROR MESSAGE:

STEP 2:

Execute the Learn Process:

•

Toggle the “Diagnose” button until you see UL LEARN NO LEARN on the LCD Display.

•

Press and hold the “Stop” button.

•

Toggle the “Diagnose” button once.

•

The number of Monitored sensors connected to the “UL” or ReOpen terminals will now be displayed.

EXAMPLE: UL LEARN

UL2 RO1

ERR SENSULERR SENSROERR SENS

UL RO

Manual Release

When manual operation is required:

Remove the operator cover

Press the Manual Release Switch (top) to the “RELEASE” Position.

The gate can now be moved manually. To resume normal operation, press the switch to the “ENGAGE” position.

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MANUAL RELEASE SWITCH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death.

Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation

Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm

•

UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to sound after two consecutive events detected by the inherent entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).

•

The audible alarm will continue to sound for 5 minutes or until a stop command gets actuated.

•

The Stop command can be actuated in two different forms:

Using the Built in Stop switch on the Control Board or;

Using an External Stop button within the sight of the gate, away from moving parts of the gate and out of reach of children.

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.

Warning Placard Installation

•

All Warning Placards must be installed where visible in the area of the gate.

•

A minimum of two placards shall be installed.

•

A placard is to be installed in the area of each side of the gate and be visible.

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

! CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons: ! WARNING: For use with gates at a maximum 700 lbs. in weight or 30 ft. in length.

DO NOT allow pedestrian use of this gate DO NOT install the gate operator to lift gates

Locate Control Buttons:

Within sight of the gate,

At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children are not able to reach it; and

At least 6 feet away from all moving parts of the gate.

700 lb.

K-2S Specications:

UL 325 Classifcation: Class I Maximum Gate Length: 30 ft. Maximum Gate Weight: 700 lb. Operating Temperature: -4°F (-20°C) to 160°F (71°C)

*Refer to page 9

30 ft

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