VS-GSWG
Swing Gate Operator
Installation Guide
Operator models contained in this manual
conform to UL325 standard for use in
Class I, II, III, and IV applications
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Pre-installation Information
Safety Information and Warnings
THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES
IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Before You Begin...
Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If
you find damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential
claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can check your
accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your
convenience. Claims for shortages will be honored for only
30 days from the date of shipment.
CAUTION
This type of warning note is used to
indicate the possibility of damage to the
gate or gate operator.
WARNING
Before installing the operator, read this manual completely to
ensure all requirements for proper installation are present.Verify
that the voltage to be used matches the voltage of the operator.
This type of warning note is used to
indicate possible mechanical hazards that
may cause serious injuries or death.
If you have any questions about the requirements for proper
installation of this gate operator contact technical support at
800-421-1587.
WARNING
This type of warning note is used to indicate
possible electrical shock hazards that may
cause serious injuries or death.
Always Check the Gate’s Action
It’s very important before installing the gate operator to
make sure the gate’s swing is free and level throughout
the entire swing path. If the gate does not seem to
operate properly, it may affect the operator performance
or greatly shorten the life of the unit. The gate should
also be designed so that airflow is ample to prevent
wind resistance and drag.
Regulatory Warnings
Read the following before beginning to install this swing
gate operator:
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Gate Operator Classifications
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
TO PERSONS, REVIEW THESE INSTALLATION SAFETY
STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
All gate operators can be divided into one of four different
classifications, depending on their design and usage. Install
this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for
the construction and usage class as defined below:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed with the
packet of information. If any pages are missing or are unreadable,
or you do not have the safety instructions, please call Linear at
1-800-421-1587 to request additional copies.
• Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one to
four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking area
associated with these dwellings.
3. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
• Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial location or
building such as a multi-family housing unit of five or more single family
units, hotel, retail store or other building servicing the general public.
4. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located near the
operator so that primary power can be turned off when necessary.
5. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate. A
minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each
side of the gate where easily visible.
• Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial location or
building such as a factory or loading dock area or other location not
intended to service the general public.
6. Never reach between, through or around the fence to operate the
gate.
• Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
7. Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or on the
side of the gate operator.
A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial
location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted
accesslocationsnotservicingthegeneralpublic, inwhichunauthorized
access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
8. Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensing feature too
high. It should be adjusted high enough to keep the gate from falsely
triggering the sensing, but no higher than necessary for the gate to
operate. DO NOT DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!
9. You must install all required safety equipment.
Approved Obstruction Detection Devices
The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection
devices have been approved for use with this swing gate
operator as part of a UL325 compliant installation:
10. UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or photoelectric
controls on all automatic or remotely-controlled gate operators.
11. The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will
not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path
of travel of the vehicular gate.
• Contact Edges
Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120
• Photoeyes
MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)
MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)
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MODEL VS-GSWG SINGLE PHASE POWER WIRING
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
Wiring Specifications
Refer to the following steps for details on power and
accessory wiring for the operator.
VOLTS & HP
WIRE GAUGE
SINGLE
222
354
566
900
1430
178
282
450
716
1140
160
254
406
DUAL
111
177
283
450
715
89
141
255
358
570
80
12
10
8
6
4
12
10
8
6
4
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
115 VOLTS
3/4-HP
12
10
8
USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!
127
203
323
513
380
600
962
1830
2432
302
478
763
1212
1928
272
432
686
1092
1738
447
711
1132
1800
2862
355
564
898
1426
2269
320
508
808
1285
2045
115 VOLTS
1-HP
646
6
AC Power Wiring
1. Find the listing on this page corresponding to the model, voltage and
horsepower rating of your operator.
1026
760
4
12
10
8
6
4
12
10
8
6
4
12
10
8
6
4
12
10
8
6
4
12
10
8
6
4
12
10
8
6
4
1200
1924
3060
4864
604
208 VOLTS
1/2-HP
2. The distance shown in the table is measured in feet from the
operator to the power source. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DISTANCE. These calculations have been based on standard 115 V
and 230 V supplies with a 10% drop allowable. If your supply is under
the standard rating, the runs listed may be longer than what your
application will handle, and you should not run wire too near the
maximum distance for the gauge of wire you are using.
958
208 VOLTS
3/4-HP
1526
2424
3856
544
864
208 VOLTS
1-HP
1374
2184
3476
894
1422
2264
3600
5724
710
1128
1796
2852
4538
640
1016
1616
2570
4090
3. When large-gauge wire is used, a separate junction box (not
supplied) may be needed for the operator power connection.
4. Wire length calculations are based on the National Electrical Code,
Article 430 and have been carefully determined based on motor
inrush, brake solenoids, and operator requirements.
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
5. Connect power in accordance with local codes. The green ground
wire must be properly connected.
230 VOLTS
3/4-HP
6. Wire insulation must be suitable to the application.
7. Electrical outlets are supplied in all 115 VAC models for convenience
with occasional use or low power consumption devices only. If
you choose to run dedicated equipment from these devices, it will
decrease the distance for maximum length and the charts will no
longer be accurate.
230 VOLTS
1-HP
MODEL VS-GSWG THREE PHASE POWER WIRING
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
DC Control and Accessory Wiring
1. All control devices are now 24VDC, which can be run up to 2000
feet with 14 AWG wire.
VOLTS & HP
WIRE GAUGE
SINGLE
1142
1816
2890
920
1464
2330
714
DUAL
571
908
1445
460
732
1165
357
568
902
672
1069
1700
542
12
10
8
12
10
8
12
10
8
12
10
8
12
10
8
12
10
8
208 VOLTS
1/2-HP
2. Control wiring must be run in a separate conduit from power wiring.
Running them together may cause interference and faulty signals in
some accessories.
208 VOLTS
3/4-HP
208 VOLTS
1-HP
3. A three-wire shielded conductor cable is required to connect two
operators together for dual operation. You must use Belden 8760
Twisted Pair Shielded Cable (or equivalent) only – P/N 2500-1982,
per foot). See Page 21 for details of this connection. Note:The shield
wire should be connected in both the operators.
1136
1804
1344
2137
3400
1084
1723
2741
840
1336
2124
3841
6106
9712
3279
5212
8291
2689
4274
6798
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
230 VOLTS
3/4-HP
862
1371
420
230 VOLTS
1-HP
668
1062
1921
3053
4856
1640
2606
4146
1345
2437
3399
12
10
8
460 VOLTS
1/2-HP
12
10
8
460 VOLTS
3/4-HP
12
10
8
460 VOLTS
1-HP
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Mounting Pad Installation
The gate operator mounts bolted to posts secured in
concrete footings. The posts support the operator and
prevent it from moving during operation.
WARNING
The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for
vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access
opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to
promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons
will not come into contact with the vehicular gate during the
entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
Gate Preparation
Before installing the gate operator, make sure the gate’s
swing is free and level throughout the entire swing path. If
the gate does not seem to operate properly, it may affect
the operator performance or greatly shorten the life of the
unit.The gate should be designed so that airflow is ample to
prevent wind resistance and drag.
WARNING
The gate must be installed in a location so that enough
clearanceissuppliedbetweenthegateandadjacentstructures
when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
Swing gates shall not open into public areas.
Mounting Specifications
Use two 3 - 3-1/2” OD galvanized posts and secure with
concrete footings as shown, length to be determined by
local codes, frost line depth and soil conditions.
AttachtheoperatorwiththeU-bolts,sideplatesandhardware
provided. Four 3/16” side plates go on the outside top and
bottom, two 3/16” side plates go on the inside top, and two
1/2” side plates go on the inside bottom (see the illustration
at right). The operator should be positioned at a level to
allow the arm to be installed at mid-height on the gate. “H”
dimension can vary depending on gate construction. Make
sure the posts do not protrude above the operator cabinet.
✓ NOTE: If non-standard mounting is necessary, consult the factory.
Figure 1. Side Plate Installation
Figure 2. Mounting Pad Specifications
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GEAR
REDUCER
Operator Preparation
Vent Plug Installation
In order to keep gear oil from spilling out during shipping,
gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid
plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory.
REMOVE THE
SOLID PLUG
WITH AN ALLEN
WRENCH
For operators with a solid plug, replace the solid plug with
the vent plug provided (see Figure 3).
With the vent plug installed, remove the vent plug’s breather
pin to allow the gear box to vent (see Figure 3).
INSTALL THE VENT PLUG
(IF NOT ALREADY INSTALLED)
Gate Arm Installation
The gate arm connects the operator to the gate. The arm
supplied can be used in left-hand or right-hand installations.
REMOVE THE
BREATHER PIN
Gate Arm Assembly
Refer to Figure 4.
1. Remove the arm assembly cover.
Figure 3. Vent Plug Installation
2. Place the center hole in the rail guide over the 1” drive
shaft.
3. Place the drive sprocket on drive shaft. Be sure the
keyway is in place and set screws are secured.
4. Connect the gate bracket to the gate. Manually open the
gate to approximately half-open position.
5. String the arm assembly chain as shown in Figure 4.
✓ NOTE: Observe the way the chain threads around the sprockets for
left-hand or right-hand installations. Refer to Figure 4.
6. Adjust for taut chain tension but do not overtighten.
7. Replace the arm assembly cover.
Figure 4. Gate Arm Assembly
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Operator Setup
Controller Access
The Controller is protected by a plastic dust cover. To
remove the dust cover, loosen the cover’s wing-screw and
lift the cover off (see Figure 5).
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES
AC Power Connection
All Linear gate operators are supplied with a power
disconnect switch to turn on and off the power available
to the operator. Following wiring specifications on Page 2,
incoming power should be brought into the operator and
connected to the labeled pigtails from the disconnect box.
A wiring connections print can also be found on the label
inside the cover of the operator.
LOOSEN KNOB
TO REMOVE
CONTROLLER
COVER
Figure 5. Controller Access
Proper thermal protection is supplied with the operator. The
motor contains a thermal overload protector to guard from
overheating the motor due to overload or high-frequency
operation. This overload protector will reset automatically
after the motor cools down.
BLACK
HOT
110 VOLT
OPERATOR
POWER
DISCONNECT
BOX
WHITE
NEUTRAL
GROUND
Earth Ground
GREEN
Install a ground rod and connect it to the operator’s frame
in every gate operator installation. A good earth ground
is necessary to allow the Controller’s built-in surge and
lightning protection circuitry to work effectively.The physical
bolting of the operator to the mounting posts is not sufficient
for a good earth ground.
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
HOT
220 VOLT
OPERATOR
POWER
DISCONNECT
BOX
✓ NOTE: Do not splice the ground wire. Use a single piece of solid
copper 12 AWG wire between the ground rod and the operator.
HOT
1. Install an 8-foot long copper ground rod next to the operator mounting
pad within three feet of the operator.
GROUND
2. Use a clamp to connect a solid copper 12 AWG ground wire to the
ground rod.
Figure 6. Power Disconnect Box Wiring
3. Route the ground wire to the operator.
4. Connect the ground wire to the operator’s frame.
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Operator Setup (cont.)
Open and Close Limit Adjustment
RIGHT-HAND
INSTALLATION
Thelimitnutsarenotpresetatthefactoryandmustbeadjusted
for the gate in each installation.The limit switches are activated
by two threaded nylon rotary limit nuts which are attached to
a threaded limit shaft driven by a chain and sprockets from
the main drive shaft. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FILLER
BEFORE ADJUSTINGTHE LIMIT NUTS.
CLOSE LIMIT NUT
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-2)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-1)
The Controller is factory setup for right-hand installations.
The OPEN limit switches are the ones closer to the bottom
of the operator. In left-hand installations, the CLOSE limit
switches are the ones closer to the bottom of the operator
(see Figures 7 & 8).
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-2)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-1)
CAUTION
If the operator is installed in a left-hand installation. Set the
Controller to left-hand operation BEFORE running the operator
for the fine setting of the limit cams. Failure to do so will result
in over-shooting the limit switches, and may cause damage to
the operator and/or gate. Refer to programming on Page 12.
LIMIT
SHAFT
OPEN LIMIT NUT
LSC-2 & LSO-2
CONTROL MOTOR
SPEED RAMP UP & DOWN
LSC-1 & LSO-1
CONTROL GATE
FULL OPEN AND CLOSE
BOTTOM OF
OPERATOR
Figure 7. Limit Box Assembly (Right-hand Installation)
LEFT-HAND
INSTALLATION
Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment
Before running the operator, set the limit nuts as follows:
OPEN LIMIT NUT
1. With the gate connected to the gate operator in a mid-travel position,
turn the power disconnect switch OFF.
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-2)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-1)
2. To adjust the limit nuts, press down on the detent plate and rotate the
limit nut along the threaded shaft (see Figure 9).
3. Adjust the OPEN limit nut until it is about 1/2” from activating the
LSO-2 OPEN limit switch.
4. Adjust the CLOSE limit nut until it is about 1/2” from activating the
LSC-2 CLOSE limit switch.
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-2)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-1)
Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment
After finishing the rough limit nut adjustments, run the
operator to set the fine limit adjustment.
LIMIT
SHAFT
CLOSE LIMIT NUT
LSO-2 & LSC-2
CONTROL MOTOR
SPEED RAMP UP & DOWN
LSO-1 & LSC-1
CONTROL GATE
FULL OPEN AND CLOSE
1. Turn the power disconnect switch ON.
BOTTOM OF
OPERATOR
2. Stand clear of any moving parts and press the OPEN button.
3. After the gate opens, press the CLOSE button.
Figure 8. Limit Box Assembly (Left-hand Installation)
4. Observe the gate in both directions as it runs through each complete
cycle. Adjust the open or close limit nuts again if necessary. Fine
levels of adjustment can be made by adjusting a few teeth on the
nut at a time. If the gate stops during travel, you may need to adjust
the Open or Close Current Setting or the Maximum Run Timer (see
Pages 13-14).
PRESS DETENT
PLATE DOWN
Setting Speeds using LSO-2 & LSC-2
ROTATE
LIMIT NUT
Limit switches LSO-2 and LSC-2 control when the operator
accelerates to maximum speed and decelerates to
minimum speed. It is recommended that LSO-2 and LSC-2
are adjusted first so the gate slows to near stop before
hitting LSO-1 or LSC-1 as these will apply the brake upon
activation.
Adjust LSO-2 and LSC-2 by slightly loosening the two
screws which hold them in place and sliding toward or away
from the center of the limit box. Care must be taken not to
adjust too close to the center as the limit nut may travel past
the switch and start accelerating at the end of the cycle.
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Torque Limiter Adjustment
Before adjusting the torque limiter, make sure the gate
is in good working condition. With the gate disconnected
from the gate arm, one person should be able to move the
gate by hand. Be certain the gate moves freely and without
binding throughout its travel.
LOOSEN THE SET SCREW
ON THE ADJUSTMENT NUT
ADJUSTMENT
NUT
TO INCREASE TORQUE
TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
CLOCKWISE ONE FLAT
THEN RE-TEST
Torque limiters are set light at the factory. They must be
adjusted during installation, preferably after limit cams have
been manually set. With the gate arm and gate attached,
adjust the torque limiter tight enough to keep it from slipping
during normal operation.The inherent entrapment protection
(current sensing) feature must activate prior to any slipping
of the torque limiter.
MORE
LESS
TO DECREASE TORQUE
TURN ADJUSTMENT NUT
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
ONE FLAT THEN RE-TEST
✓ NOTE: The open and close current sensing may need to be
adjusted before performing the following two steps. See Page 13.
TIGHTEN SET SCREW
WHEN FINISHED
To adjust the torque limiter in a Model VS-GSWG:
1. Loosen the set screw on the adjustment nut.
2. Cycle the gate open and closed while observing the torque limiter
action. TURN THE OPERATOR POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH
OFF BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Figure 10. Model SWG Torque Limiter
To increase the torque, turn the adjustment nut clockwise one flat, or
1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
To reduce the torque, turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise one
flat, or 1/6 turn, at a time until desired output is obtained.
3. When finished, tighten the set screw to lock the adjustment nut in
place.
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Controller Features
WHIP
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
OPERATION AND
PROGRAMMING
INDICATORS
POWER
INDICATORS
OPERATION
BUTTONS
DISPLAY
PROGRAMMING
BUTTONS
SOLAR
PANEL
TERMINALS
INPUT
POWER
TERMINALS
MOTOR
BOARD
COVER
ACCESSORY
POWER
TERMINALS
BATTERY
TERMINALS
RESET
BUTTON
TERMINALS
PLUG-IN
LOOP
DETECTOR
CONNECTORS
PRIMARY/
SECONDARY
COMM LINK
TERMINALS
SINGLE
INPUT
TERMINALS
FIRE DEPT
INPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN INPUT
TERMINALS
3-BUTTON
STATION
TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET
AUXILIARY
RELAY
TERMINALS
OPEN AND CLOSE
OBSTRUCTION
INPUT TERMINALS
REVERSE LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
AC MOTOR
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
LIMIT SWITCH
INPUT TERMINALS
REVERSE
INPUT
TERMINALS
ALARM
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
OPEN LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
INPUT TERMINALS
Figure 11. Controller Features
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Indicator Descriptions
INDICATOR DEFINITION
INDICATION WHEN LIT
INDICATION WHEN LIT
DURING NORMAL OPERATION
DURING PROGRAMMING
OPERATION
PROGRAMMING
24 VOLT INPUT
POWER
LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER IS PRESENT
LOW VOLTAGE DC POWER IS PRESENT
24 VOLT DC
ACCY POWER
OPEN SIGNAL PRESENT FROM THE INTERNAL
RECEIVER OR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
CONNECTED TO THE OPEN INPUT TERMINAL
OPEN
CLOSE SIGNAL IS PRESENT FROM A DEVICE
CONNECTED TO THE CLOSE INPUT TERMINAL
CLOSE
STOP
STOP INPUT TERMINAL IS OPEN AND
NOT CONNECTED TO COMMON
PROGRAM
REVERSE
CONTROLLER IS IN PROGRAMMING MODE
DELAY SET
ALARM SET
SIGNAL FROM REVERSING DEVICE IS PRESENT SET REVERSE DELAY TIME
CONTROLS AND OPERATOR ARE LOCKED OUT
BECAUSE OF EXISTING TROUBLE CONDITION
LOCKOUT
SET RUN ALARM AND PRE-START ALARM
BUILT-IN RECEIVER IS DETECTING A RADIO
SIGNAL FROM A REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTERS CAN BE ENTERED INTO
MEMORY (UP TO 40 TRANSMITTERS)
RADIO
LEARN
SET
MOTOR CURRENT HAS EXCEEDED THE
OPEN CURRENT SETTING WHILE OPENING
OPEN CURRENT
SET MAXIMUM OPEN CURRENT
OPEN OBSTRUCTION TERMINAL CONNECTED
TO COMMON BY BEAM OR SAFETY EDGE, OR
SIGNAL FROM MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER
OPEN OBSTR
MGT 2 SET
SET MGT #2 FUNCTION
OPEN RELAY
OPEN LIMIT
LH/RH SET
OPEN RELAY IS ACTIVATED
SET LEFT-HAND RIGHT-HAND OPERATION
BRAKE DELAY
OPEN LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED
MOTOR CURRENT HAS EXCEEDED THE
CLOSE CURRENT SETTING WHILE CLOSING
CLOSE CURRENT
SET
SET MAXIMUM CLOSE CURRENT
SET MGT #1 FUNCTION
CLOSE OBSTRUCTION TERMINAL CONNECTED
TO COMMON BY BEAM OR SAFETY EDGE, OR
SIGNAL FROM MGT OBSTACLE TRANSMITTER
CLOSE OBSTR
MGT 1 SET
CLOSE RELAY
CLOSE LIMIT
AUTO CLOSE SET
AC DC SET
CLOSE RELAY IS ACTIVATED
SET AUTO-CLOSE TIME
SET MOTOR TYPE
CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH IS ACTIVATED
SINGLE TERMINAL CONNECTED TO COMMON
BY AN EXTERNAL PUSHBUTTON OR RADIO
SINGLE
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET SINGLE BUTTON INPUT FUNCTION
SET MAXIMUM RUN TIME
MAX RUN
MAXIMUM RUN TIMER HAS BEEN EXCEEDED
DUAL OPERATOR CONNECTION DETECTED,
BLINKS IF CONNECTION HAS FAILED
COMM LINK
MAINT ALERT
MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED ON OPERATOR
SET MAINTENANCE ALERT CYCLE COUNT
APEX FUNCTION DISPLAY INDICATIONS
LEARN
TRANSMITTERS
LEFT OR RIGHT
HAND OPERATION
MAXIMUM
RUN TIMER
CONSTANT
PRESSURE MODE
"RL"
"PM"
"AC"
"RP"
"OC"
"CC"
"AD"
"RT"
"SB"
"SM"
"ST"
"AR"
"RD"
"BD"
"TL"
"CP"
"SP"
"CT"
"MA"
"MT"
"AT"
"RA"
DELETE
TRANSMITTERS
SINGLE OR
DUAL GATE
SINGLE BUTTON
INPUT SETUP
SHADOW LOOP
OPEN INHIBIT
"TD"
"ML"
"MD"
"MO"
"CL"
AUTO CLOSE
TIMER
STAGGER
MODE
RESET CYCLE
COUNT
LEARN MGT
TRANSMITTERS
RUN ALARM
PRE-START ALARM
STAGGER
TIME
MAINTENANCE ALERT
TRIGGER
ERASE MGT
TRANSMITTERS
MAXIMUM OPEN
CURRENT
AUXILIARY
RELAY MODE
MID-TRAVEL
STOP POSITION
MOTOR TYPE
SELECTION
MAXIMUM CLOSE
CURRENT
REVERSE
DELAY TIME
ANTI-TAILGATE
ENABLE
RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULTS
ADVANCED
PROGRAMMING
BRAKE
DELAY TIME
RADIO
ENABLE
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Terminal Descriptions
TERMINAL
GROUP
FUNCTION
AC N
AC
FACTORY CONNECTED TO 24 VAC FROM TRANSFORMER OR
24 VDC FROM CONTINUOUS DUTY DC SUPPLY.
24 VOLT INPUT
DC -
DC +
RESET
COMMON
C
ACCESSORY POWER
RESET BUTTON
PROVIDES 24 VOLT DC POWER FOR ACCESSORIES. (.5A MAX)
FACTORY CONNECTED TO THE CONTROLLER’S RESET BUTTON.
B
COMM LINK
FOR 3-WIRE NETWORK CONNECTION TO SECOND OPERATOR IN DUAL GATE INSTALLATIONS.
A
COMMON
SINGLE
COMMON
FIRE DEPT
COMMON
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH FOR SINGLE BUTTON OPERATION. ALTERNATES
BETWEEN OPEN-CLOSE OR OPEN-STOP-CLOSE DEPENDING ON PROGRAMMING.
SINGLE BUTTON INPUT
FIRE BOX INPUT
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH IN FIRE BOX FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS.
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES (KEYPAD, CARD READER, KEYSWITCH,
TELEPHONE ENTRY SYSTEM) TO OPEN THE GATE. A CONSTANT OPEN INPUT WILL
OVERRIDE THE MID-TRAVEL STOP AND HALT THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER UNTIL RELEASED.
OPEN INPUT
OPEN
OPEN
CLOSE
COMMON
STOP
3-BUTTON
STATION INPUT
CONNECT TO 3-BUTTON STATION FOR OPEN-CLOSE-STOP CONTROL. A CONSTANT OPEN INPUT
WILL OVERRIDE THE MID-TRAVEL STOP AND HALT THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER UNTIL RELEASED.
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES (GATE EDGE, PHOTO BEAM) TO DETECT AN
OBSTRUCTION DURING OPENING. WHILE GATE IS MOVING, ANY OPEN OBSTRUCTION
SIGNAL WILL CAUSE THE GATE TO STOP, REVERSE A SHORT DISTANCE, AND THEN STOP
AGAIN. AT THIS TIME THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER IS DISABLED, AND A RENEWED INPUT
WILL BE REQUIRED TO START THE GATE AGAIN. SHOULD THE GATE BE RESTARTED
AND THE OBSTACLE SIGNAL OCCUR AGAIN PRIOR TO REACHING A LIMIT, THE GATE
WILL STOP AGAIN, LOCKOUT, AND SOUND THE CONTINUOUS TONE ALARM.
COM
OPEN
OBSTRUCTION
INPUT
O-OBS
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES (GATE EDGE, PHOTO BEAM) TO DETECT AN
OBSTRUCTION DURING CLOSING. WHILE GATE IS MOVING, ANY CLOSE OBSTRUCTION
SIGNAL WILL CAUSE THE GATE TO STOP, THEN REVERSE AND TRAVEL TO THE FULL
OPEN POSITION. SHOULD A OPEN OBSTRUCTION INPUT OR AN OPEN DIRECTION
INHERENT ENTRAPMENT CONDITION OCCUR PRIOR TO THE GATE REACHING THE
OPEN LIMIT, THE OPERATOR WILL LOCKOUT AND SOUND THE CONTINUOUS TONE
ALARM. IF THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER IS SET, WHEN THE CLOSE OBSTRUCTION INPUT
IS CLEARED, THE GATE WILL CLOSE WHEN THE AUTO CLOSE TIMER EXPIRES.
C-OBS
COM
CLOSE
OBSTRUCTION
INPUT
COM
CONNECT TO NORMALLY OPEN DEVICES TO CAUSE A REVERSAL WHEN THE GATE IS
TRAVELING CLOSED. THE GATE WILL REVERSE TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION.
REVERSE
REV
OPEN LOOP
CONNECT TO OPEN LOOP/FREE EXIT LOOP. THE GATE WILL OPEN
WHEN THE LOOP IS TRIGGERED, AND REMAIN OPEN AS LONG AS
THE LOOP IS TRIGGERED. REQUIRES LOOP DETECTOR.
OPEN LOOP
OPEN LOOP
REVERSE LOOP
CONNECT TO REVERSE LOOP. TRIGGERING THE LOOP WILL CAUSE A
REVERSAL WHEN THE GATE IS TRAVELING CLOSED. THE GATE WILL REVERSE
TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION. REQUIRES LOOP DETECTOR.
REVERSE LOOP
REVERSE LOOP
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
SHADOW/RESET LOOP
CONNECT TO SHADOW/RESET LOOP TO KEEP THE GATE IN ITS FULLY OPEN
SHADOW/RESET LOOP POSITION AS LONG AS THE SIGNAL IS PRESENT. USED TO KEEP GATE OPEN
WHILE VEHICLE IS PASSING THROUGH. REQUIRES LOOP DETECTOR.
-
+
ALARM
FACTORY CONNECTED TO THE ALARM BEEPER.
N.O.
COM
N.C.
+
FOR CONNECTION TO AUXILIARY DEVICES (MAGNETIC LOCK, SOLENOID LOCK,
STROBE LIGHT) FOR ACTIVATION (OR DEACTIVATION) DURING GATE OPERATION.
AUX RELAY
24 VOLT SOLAR PANEL NOT USED WITH THIS MODEL OPERATOR.
-
+
-
24 VOLT BATTERY
NOT USED WITH THIS MODEL OPERATOR.
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Operator Accessory Connections
3-BUTTON STATION
PHOTOEYE FOR REVERSE
TELEPHONE ENTRY
KEYPAD
PHOTOEYE FOR CLOSE OBSTRUCTION
KEYSWITCH
SOLENOID LOCK
FIRE ACCESS SWITCH
EXTERNAL POWER
PHOTOEYE FOR OPEN OBSTRUCTION
SINGLE-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER
MAGLOCK
GATE EDGE SENSOR FOR REVERSE
TWO-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER
WARNING STROBE OR AUDIBLE SOUNDER
CHANNEL #1
OPEN/CLOSE
WIRELESS GATE EDGE SENSOR
MGT
TRANSMITTER
Figure 12. Operator Accessory Connections
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Basic Controller Programming
Programming Overview
PROGRAM
INDICATOR
The Controller can be programmed with various options for the operator.
The programming fields are defined as “functions” that have “options”.
To make setup easier for the installer, the Controller’s programming is
divided into two groups: basic and advanced. The basic programming
group contains the functions commonly used in most swing gate
installations. The advanced programming group contains functions less
commonly used (i.e. dual gate stagger delay, maximum run timer, etc.).
AND
DOWN
UP
PRESS DOWN AND UP
BUTTONS TOGETHER
FOR ONE SECOND
PROGRAM INDICATOR
WILL LIGHT WHEN SYSTEM
IS IN PROGRAM MODE
ENTERING
PROGRAMMING
Entering Programming Mode
Enter programming mode by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons
together for one second. While in programming mode the PROGRAM
indicator will light.
SELECT
FUNCTION
CURRENTLY
SET OPTION
OPTION READY
TO CHANGE
CHOOSE
OPTION
OPTION
STORED
SELECT
FUNCTION
UP
UP
OR
Exiting Programming Mode
OR
Exit programming mode at any time by pressing the UP and DOWN
buttons together. The Controller will automatically exit programming
mode after three minutes of inactivity.
DOWN
ENTER
ENTER
DOWN
ENTER
ENTER
OR
PRESS ENTER FOR
ONE SECOND TO
SELECT OPTION
(THE DISPLAY
PRESS ENTER
TO STORE
OPTION
PRESS UP OR DOWN
TO SCROLL DISPLAY
THROUGH FUNCTIONS
UP
OR
PRESS UP
OR DOWN
TO CHANGE
OPTION
Programming Keystrokes
(Typical Programming Method)
WILL FLASH)
DOWN
PRESS ENTER TO
DISPLAY CURRENTLY
SET OPTION
PRESS UP, DOWN
OR ENTER SELECT
NEXT FUNCTION
PROGRAMMING
KEYSTROKES
While in programming mode, press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll
through the programming functions. When the desired function is
displayed press the ENTER button to display the currently set option for
the function. When an option is displayed, the decimal points are lit.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
RIGHT HAND INSTALLATION
(OPERATOR ON RIGHT OF GATE
WHEN VIEWED FROM INSIDE)
"RL"
To change the option, press and hold the ENTER button for 1 second. To
indicate that an option is ready to be changed, the display will flash.While
the display is flashing, press the UP or DOWN button to display the other
options available for that function.
LEFT HAND INSTALLATION
(OPERATOR ON LEFT OF GATE
WHEN VIEWED FROM INSIDE)
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
When the desired option is displayed, press the ENTER button to store
it into memory. To select another function, press ENTER, UP, or DOWN.
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
LEFT HAND
RIGHT HAND
Left or Right Hand Operation
The factory default is for right hand operation (operator on right side of
the driveway when viewed from the inside of the gate). For left hand
installations, program the Controller for left hand operation.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
"PM"
SINGLE GATE INSTALLATION
Dual Gate Enable
The factory default is for single gate operation. For dual gate operation,
wire the two gate controllers together through the COMM LINK terminals
(see Page 21) and enable dual gate operation with this programming
step.
DUAL GATE INSTALLATION
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
✓ NOTE: The Mid-travel Stop feature is disabled when dual gate
operation is enabled for paired units.
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
SINGLE GATE
DUAL GATE
Auto Close Timer
The factory default turns off the Auto Close Timer. The timer can be set
from 1 to 59 seconds and from 1 to 9 minutes. When the Auto Close
Timer is set, after opening, the gate will wait for the length of the Auto
Close Timer then close automatically.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
AUTO CLOSE TIMER DISABLED
"AC"
SET TIMER VALUE
1 TO 59 SECONDS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
SET TIMER VALUE
1 TO 9 MINUTES
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
AUTO CLOSE
TIMER
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FUNCTION
OPTIONS
Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm
The factory default is Run Alarm on and a 3-second Pre-start Alarm.The
operator’s beeper will sound 3 seconds before the operator starts. The
options are:
RUN ALARM OFF
PRE-START ALARM OFF
"RP"
RUN ALARM ON
PRE-START ALARM OFF
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
• Run Alarm Off and Pre-start Alarm Off
• Run Alarm On and Pre-start Alarm Off
• Run Alarm On and Pre-start Alarm On for 1-9 Seconds
RUN ALARM ON
PRE-START ALARM ON FOR 1 - 9 SECONDS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
Maximum Open Direction Current Setting
RUN ALARM
To detect obstacles or mechanical problems with the gate, the operator
monitors its motor current. If the open current load exceeds the
programmed maximum load range number, the operator will stop, reverse
a short distance, then stop again. The Auto Close Timer will be disabled,
and another open request will be required to start the operator again. If
after restart, the overload or an open obstacle happens again before the
open limit is reached, the operator will lockout and sound the alarm.
PRE-START ALARM
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
PRESS AND HOLD THE OPEN BUTTON
UNTIL THE OPERATOR RUNS FULLY OPEN
"OC"
SUGGESTED MINIMUM NUMBER WILL
FLASH, ADJUST TO THE PROPER FORCE
To measure the motor load used during opening, while this function is
being displayed, push and hold the OPEN button to fully open the gate.
During movement, the motor current will be displayed as a load number
from 0 to 99. This number is useful for troubleshooting but not for setting
the motor current. At the end of travel, a different number will flash. This
number indicates the range above and below the average motor current
during the run. Using the + and - buttons, set the programmed range
number so that a minimal force (50-75 lbs.) will activate a reversal should
an obstruction occur, but high enough to keep the gate moving under
normal conditions without interruption.
MAX OPEN
CURRENT
PRESS ENTER TO STORE THE FORCE
ENTER
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
PRESS AND HOLD THE CLOSE BUTTON
UNTIL THE OPERATOR RUNS FULLY CLOSED
"CC"
Maximum Close Direction Current Setting
SUGGESTED MINIMUM NUMBER WILL
FLASH, ADJUST TO THE PROPER FORCE
To detect obstacles or mechanical problems with the gate, the
operator monitors its motor current. If the close current load exceeds
the programmed maximum load range number, the operator will stop,
reverse, and travel to the full open position. Should a open obstruction
input or an open direction inherent entrapment condition occur prior to
the gate reaching the open limit, the operator will lockout and sound the
continuous tone alarm. Another close request will be required to start the
operator again. If after restart, the overload or a close obstacle happens
again before the close limit is reached, the operator will lockout and
sound the alarm. If the auto close timer is set, when the close obstruction
input is cleared, the gate will close when the auto close timer expires.
MAX CLOSE
CURRENT
PRESS ENTER TO STORE THE FORCE
ENTER
To measure the motor load used during closing, while this function is
being displayed, push and hold the CLOSE button to close the gate.
During movement, the motor current will be displayed as a load number
from 0 to 99. This number is useful for troubleshooting but not used for
setting the motor current. At the end of travel, a different number will flash.
This number indicates the range above and below the average motor
current during the run. Using the + and - buttons, set the programmed
range number so that a minimal force (50-75 lbs.) will activate a reversal
should an obstruction occur, but high enough to keep the gate moving
under normal conditions without interruption.
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Advanced Controller Programming
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
Entering Advanced Programming Mode
To access and program the Advanced Programming functions, for each
programming session, Advanced Programming must be enabled.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS
WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED
"AD"
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
WILL BE DISPLAYED
After exiting programming, the Advanced Programming functions
will be available on the programming display during the next
programming session unless the operator has run 50 or more
cycles. After that, Advanced Programming must be enabled again.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
NOTE: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
WILL STAY ENABLED AFTER
EXITING PROGRAMMING UNTIL
THE GATE CYCLES 50 TIMES
Maximum Run Time
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
ADVANCED
PROGRAMMING
The factory default for the Maximum Run Time (MRT) is 99 seconds.
When the operator starts, a timer will begin counting. If a open or close
limit is not reached or an obstacle or reversing input is not received
before the timer expires, the operator will stop, the unit locks out and the
alarm sounds. The timer can be set for 10 to 99 seconds, but should be
left at 99 in most applications. Setting it too close to the actual run time
may cause the time to expire with changing ambient temperature, gate
conditions, etc…
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
DISPLAY SHOWS CURRENT
MAXIMUM RUN TIME SETTING
"RT"
PRESS ENTER FOR 1 SECOND
ENTER
WHILE DISPLAY IS FLASHING, PRESS
UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE THE
MAXIMUM RUN TIME (10-99 SECONDS)
If AC is present and an open or close limit is not reached or an obstacle
or reversing input is not received before this timer exceeds MRT, the
operator will stop, the unit locks out and the alarm sounds.
MAXIMUM RUN
TIMER
PRESS ENTER TO STORE THE VALUE
ENTER
Single Button Input Setup
This function is used for selecting the operation for single button controls
and radio receivers.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
SINGLE INPUT WILL CYCLE OPERATOR
IN ORDER OF OPEN-STOP-CLOSE-STOP
"SB"
The factory default sets the SINGLE input terminal so successive inputs
will cycle the operator in OPEN-STOP-CLOSE-STOP order.
SINGLE INPUT WILL OPEN OPERATOR,
IF OPERATOR IS ALREADY OPEN, SINGLE
INPUT WILL CLOSE OPERATOR
Alternately, the SINGLE input can be set to cause the gate to OPEN
unless the gate is fully open. If the gate is fully open, the input will cause
the gate to CLOSE.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
Stagger Mode
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
SINGLE BUTTON
INPUT SETUP
This function is used in dual gate installations only. The factory
default sets the Stagger Mode to OFF. In dual gate installations the
two operators communicate through the 3-wire COMM LINK interface.
When using the Stagger Mode, set one operator for delayed opening and
the other operator for delayed closing. The Stagger Time programming
function (see below) sets the length of the delay.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
DISABLES STAGGER FUNCTION
"SM"
✓ NOTE: This function will only be displayed if dual gate operation is
selected.
SETS THIS OPERATOR FOR
DELAYED OPEN
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
Stagger Delay Time
SETS THIS OPERATOR FOR
DELAYED CLOSE
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
This function is used in dual gate installations only. The factory
default sets the Stagger Time to 0 seconds (OFF). The Stagger Time
sets the delay for the Stagger Mode. The Stagger Delay Time can be set
from 1-99 seconds.
STAGGER
MODE
DUAL GATES
ONLY
✓ NOTE: This function will only be displayed if dual gate operation is
selected.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
STAGGER TIMER DISABLED
"ST"
SET STAGGER DELAY VALUE
1 TO 99 SECONDS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
STAGGER
DELAY TIME
DUAL GATES
ONLY
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FUNCTION
OPTIONS
Auxiliary Relay Mode
The Auxiliary Relay has normally open and normally closed contacts.
The factory setting disables the Auxiliary Relay. The relay can be set for:
AUXILIARY RELAY DISABLED
"AR"
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
MAGLOCK CONTROL
• Maglock: To deactivate a magnetic or solenoid gate lock, the relay
will energize during any pending or actual gate motion (open only).
• M4: To deactivate a magnetic or solenoid gate lock, the relay will
energize during any pending or actual gate motion (open only).
3 seconds after the gate starts to move, the relay will de-energize.
This option is used for higher current solenoid locks.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
MAGLOCK OR SOLENOID CONTROL
3 SECOND DELAY TO RE-ENERGIZE
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
TICKET DISPENSER CONTROL
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
WARNING STROBE LIGHT
• Ticket Dispenser: The relay will energize while the gate is moving
in the open direction and at the full open limit, or in an entrapment
condition.
AUXILIARY RELAY USED FOR
CONNECTION TO ALARM DEVICE
AUXILIARY
RELAY MODE
• Strobe: To activate a warning strobe light, the relay will energize
during any pending or actual gate motion (either open or close).
• Alarm: The relay will energize if the gate is manually forced open
from the full closed position.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
SET TIMER VALUE
1 TO 9 SECONDS
"RD"
Reverse Delay Time
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
The factory default sets the Reverse Delay to 1 second. The operator
will wait the length of the delay before reversing direction. This feature
will not change the reversal time when the operator is responding to an
entrapment condition from an obstruction input or inherent entrapment
protection sensor. The Reverse Delay can be set from 1 to 9 seconds.
Heaver gates require a longer delay to allow time for the gate to stop.
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
REVERSE
DELAY TIME
Brake Delay Time
Thisfunctionisdisplayed,butonlyusedinoperatorswithmechanical
brakes. The Model VS-GSWG does not have a mechanical brake.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
SET TIMER VALUE
0 TO 3 SECONDS
"BD"
The factory default sets the Brake Delay to no delay (0 seconds). Heavy
gates may require delayed braking to allow the gate to slow down before
stopping it. The operator can be set to wait the length of the delay after
running before applying the brake. The Brake Delay can be set from
0 to 3 seconds.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
BRAKE
DELAY TIME
Constant Pressure Mode
The factory default allows momentary pressure on a control station’s
OPEN or CLOSE button to cycle the operator. The controller can be set
to require constant pressure on the OPEN, CLOSE, or both buttons to
run the operator.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
CONSTANT PRESSURE SET TO OFF
(MOMENTARY PRESSURE ON)
"CP"
✓ NOTE: If a button is set for constant pressure, and it is released
before the operator reaches the open or close limit, the operator will
stop the gate at its current position.
OPEN BUTTON SET FOR
CONSTANT PRESSURE
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
CLOSE BUTTON SET FOR
CONSTANT PRESSURE
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
Shadow Loop Open Prevention
If the shadow loop is triggered, it always prevents the gate from closing if
the Auto Close Timer activates or a CLOSE command is given while the
gate is at the full open position.
CONSTANT
PRESSURE MODE
OPEN AND CLOSE BUTTONS BOTH SET
FOR CONSTANT PRESSURE
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
The controller can also be set to prevent the gate from opening if the
shadow loop is triggered while the gate is at the close limit position. This
prevents a swing gate from opening into a vehicle if it’s parked near the
gate on the inside.
STANDARD OPERATION
SHADOW LOOP INHIBITS CLOSING ONLY
"SP"
OPEN INHIBIT ON, SHADOW LOOP INHIBITS
OPENING AND CLOSING
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
SHADOW LOOP
OPEN PREVENTION
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FUNCTION
Reset Cycle Count
PRESS ENTER TO START THE CYCLE COUNT DISPLAY
"CT"
The Controller counts of the number of times the operator has been
cycled full open and close.The cycle count can be displayed.The display
will scroll the cycle count number, flashing two digits at a time from left
to right.
1ST DISPLAY
2ND DISPLAY
3RD DISPLAY
4TH DISPLAY
EXAMPLE ABOVE SHOWS 10,420 CYCLES
To reset the Cycle Count, press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds
while the Cycle Count is displayed.
DECIMAL POINT LIT
ON 4TH DISPLAY
NOTE: PRESS ENTER FOR 2 SECONDS
WHILE THE "CT" FUNCTION IS DISPLAYED
TO RESET THE CYCLE COUNT TO ZERO
If the Maintenance Alert has been triggered, resetting the Cycle Count
will also reset the Maintenance Alert indicator.
RESET CYCLE
COUNT
Maintenance Alert Trigger
The Controller has a MAINT ALERT indicator that can be programmed
to light when the number of activations exceeds a set number of cycles.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
DISABLES THE MAINTENANCE ALERT
FUNCTION
"MA"
The factory default sets the Maintenance Alert Trigger to 10,000 cycles.
The Maintenance Alert Trigger can be programmed for 5, 10, 15, or 25
thousand cycles.
SETS THIS MAINTENANCE ALERT TRIGGER
FOR 5, 10, 15, OR 25 THOUSAND CYCLES
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
RESETS THE MAINTENANCE ALERT
INDICATOR AND SETS THE MAINTENANCE
ALERT COUNT TO ZERO
The Maintenance Cycle Count can be reset independently from the
operator’s absolute Cycle Count.
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
Mid-travel Stop Position
MAINTENANCE
ALERT TRIGGER
The Controller can be programmed so the gate will stop at a mid-travel
point instead of fully opening. This can be useful in installations where a
large gate, that takes a long time to open and close fully, only needs to
be opened partway to allow traffic to pass.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
MID-TRAVEL STOP DISABLED
(GATE RUNS FULL TRAVEL)
"MT"
The factory default sets the Controller for full open operation. Alternately,
the Controller can be programmed to open for 1 to 99 seconds then stop,
before reaching the open limit.
SET LENGTH OF OPENING TIME
FROM 1 TO 99 SECONDS
When a Mid-travel Stop Position time has been programmed, the gate
will still fully open if the Fire Department input is triggered, if the OPEN
button is held down beyond the Mid-travel Stop Position, or a close
obstruction or reverse loop input is triggered.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
MID-TRAVEL
STOP POSITION
✓ NOTE: The Mid-travel Stop feature is disabled when dual gate
operation is enabled for paired units.
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
Anti-tailgate Enable
ANTI-TAILGATE ENABLE OFF
GATE REQUIRES AUTO OR MANUAL CLOSE
"AT"
The factory default sets the Anti-tailgate Enable to OFF. With this setting,
during a gate cycle, after the shadow loop has been triggered by the
vehicle and then has cleared after the vehicle passes, the Auto Close
Timer or a CLOSE command is required to begin closing the gate.
ANTI-TAILGATE ENABLE ON
GATE CLOSES WHEN SHADOW LOOP CLEARS
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
If the Anti-tailgate Enable is set to ON, the gate will close immediately
as soon as the shadow loop has cleared. Any subsequent shadow loop
triggers while the gate is closing will stop the gate.When the shadow loop
clears, the gate will continue closing.
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
ANTI-TAILGATE
ENABLE
Radio Enable
The Controller contains a built-in MegaCode radio receiver to allow
®
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
activation from up to 40 access control transmitters and two Model MGT
(gate edge) transmitters. The factory default enables the internal radio
receiver. Alternately, the internal receiver can be disabled.
INTERNAL RADIO RECEIVER DISABLED
"RA"
INTERNAL RADIO RECEIVER ENABLED
Antenna Installation
The Controller is supplied with a local whip antenna installed. If using a
remote antenna, remove the whip antenna and connect coax cable from
the antenna to the ANTENNA connector.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
RADIO
ENABLE
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FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER (ONCE FOR EACH TRANSMITTER,
UP TO 40 TRANSMITTERS TOTAL)
Radio Transmitter Learn
The Controller’s built-in MegaCode® radio receiver can store the IDs of
up to 40 transmitters. Refer to the figure for the steps required to learn
transmitters.
ENTER
"TL"
"TL" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE
THE CONTROLLER IS READY TO
LEARN A TRANSMITTER
✓ NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if the transmitter memory
is full, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
ACTIVATE THE TRANSMITTER
Radio Transmitter Delete
Transmitters can be deleted from the Controller’s memory either
individually, or all at the same time. Refer to the figure for the steps
required to delete transmitters.
DISPLAY WILL SHOW "- -" THEN THE
TRANSMITTER ID NUMBER - IF TRANSMITTER
IS ALREADY ENTERED, "dU" WILL BE DISPLAYED,
IF DECODE IS BAD "ERROR" WILL BE DISPLAYED
LEARN
TRANSMITTERS
FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER
ENTER
✓ NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if no transmitters are
stored in memory, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
"TD"
"TD" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE THE CONTROLLER
IS READY TO DELETE ONE OR MORE TRANSMITTERS,
(TO EXIT WITHOUT DELETING ANY, PRESS ENTER)
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn
TO DELETE ALL TRANSMITTERS, PRESS ENTER FOR
2 SECONDS, OR TO PICK TRANSMITTERS GO TO NEXT STEP
ENTER
The Controller supports one or two Model MGT Obstacle Transmitters.
The transmitters can be programmed to function as Open Obstruction,
Close Obstruction, Reverse, or Stop. Refer to the figure for the steps
required to learn MGT transmitters.
PRESS UP OR DOWN TO SCROLL THROUGH THE LIST
DOWN
OF TRANSMITTER ID NUMBERS
UP
OR
THE TRANSMITTER ID NUMBER IS DISPLAYED
(TO EXIT WITHOUT DELETING, PRESS ENTER)
(TO PICK A DIFFERENT TRANSMITTER ID, PRESS UP OR DOWN)
DELETE
TRANSMITTERS
PRESS ENTER FOR 2 SECONDS TO DELETE THE
TRANSMITTER DISPLAYED
ENTER
✓ NOTE: This function will NOT be displayed if two MGT transmitters
are already stored in memory, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete
MGT transmitters can be deleted from the Controller’s memory either
individually, or all at the same time. Refer to the figure for the steps
required to delete MGT transmitters.
FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER, "ML" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE
THE CONTROLLER IS READY TO LEARN AN MGT
TRANSMITTER
ENTER
"ML"
ACTIVATE THE MGT TRANSMITTER, THE DISPLAY WILL
FLASH "rE" - IF THE TRANSMITTER IS ALREADY ENTERED,
"DU" WILL BE DISPLAYED, IF DECODE IS BAD "ERROR" WILL
BE DISPLAYED
PRESS UP OR DOWN TO SELECT THE MGT FUNCTION:
"rE" = REVERSE "St" = STOP
DOWN
"OP" = OPEN OBSTRUCTION "CL" = CLOSE OBSTRUCTION
✓ NOTE:This function will NOT be displayed if no MGT transmitters are
stored in memory, or if the radio receiver is disabled.
OR
UP
PRESS ENTER TO ACCEPT THE SELECTION
ENTER
Motor Type Selection
The factory sets the default for the Controller to match the type of motor in
the operator. If required, change the motor selection option to a different
type of motor used in the operator. The options available are:
DISPLAY WILL SHOW "--" FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN SHOW THE
TRANSMITTER'S ID NUMBER - REPEAT STEPS FOR
SECOND MGT TRANSMITTER IF USED
LEARN MGT
TRANSMITTERS
• AC Motor Only
FUNCTION
PRESS ENTER
ENTER
• DC Motor Only with Mechanical Braking
• DC Motor with Electronic Soft Start/Stop
• 3 Phase AC Motor
"MD"
"MD" WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE THE CONTROLLER
IS READY TO DELETE ALL MGT TRANSMITTERS
• AC Motor with DC Motor Backup with Mechanical Braking
• AC Motor with DC Motor Backup with Electronic Soft Start/Stop
TO DELETE ALL MGT TRANSMITTERS, PRESS ENTER FOR
2 SECONDS, (TO EXIT WITHOUT DELETING ANY, QUICKLY
PRESS ENTER)
Reset Controller to Factory Defaults
ENTER
The Controller can be reset with this function. ALL PROGRAMMED
DATA WILL BE LOST, and the factory defaults will be loaded. This
function will not erase radio transmitters, current sense values, or motor
type. Transmitters must be deleted with the two functions above.
ERASE MGT
TRANSMITTERS
THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW "DELETE ALL" AND THE
CONTROLLER RETURNS TO PROGRAMMING MODE
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
AC MOTOR ONLY
WHILE "CL" IS DISPLAYED, PRESS ENTER
ENTER
"CL"
"MO"
DC MOTOR ONLY WITH BRAKING
ALL PROGRAMMED DATA WILL BE CLEARED
AND THE FACTORY DEFAULTS WILL BE
STORED IN MEMORY.
PRESS UP OR
DOWN TO CYCLE
THROUGH OPTIONS
DC MOTOR WITH SOFT START/STOP
NOTE: SELECTION
MUST MATCH
MOTOR BOARD!
3 PHASE AC MOTOR
NOTE: THIS FUNCTION WILL NOT ERASE
TRANSMITTERS, CURRENT SENSE VALUES,
OR MOTOR TYPE.
PRESS ENTER TO
SELECT AN OPTION
AC MOTOR PRIMARY WITH
DC MOTOR BACKUP WITH BRAKING
RESET TO
FACTORY DEFAULTS
MOTOR TYPE
SELECTION
AC MOTOR PRIMARY WITH
DC MOTOR BACKUP WITH SOFT START/STOP
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Dual Gate Installations
Two operators can be used in dual gate installations. The operators
communicate with each other through the 3-wire COMM LINK terminals.
Optional In-Cabinet Heater
The operator can be ordered with an optional cold weather
package that includes an in-cabinet heater to keep the drive
train and electronics warm in cold environments.
When one operator activates, the COMM LINK connection signals
the other operator to activate. Each operator functions independently,
controlling its gate and monitoring its inputs and accessories.
In-cabinet heaters can also be ordered separately and
should be wired to the operator as shown in Figure 14
Contact Technical Services for heater wiring information for
a specific voltage and phase of operator.
A three-wire shielded conductor cable is required to connect two
operators together for dual operation. Use Belden 8760 Twisted Pair
Shielded Cable (or equivalent) only – P/N 2500-1982, per foot).
SINGLE PHASE 115V, 208V, & 230V MODELS
(All heaters have built-in switch and thermostat)
✓ NOTE: The shield wire should be connected COMM LINK terminal
“C” in both operators.
BLACK
Three of the programming functions available are only used for dual gate
installations:
POWER BOX
WHITE
• Dual Gate Enable
Dual Gate Enable must be set for all dual gate installations.
CONNECT TO LEADS LABELED
"ACCESSORY POWER CONNECTION"
115 VOLT HEATER (P/N 2510-262)
208/230 VOLT HEATER (P/N 2510-273)
• Stagger Mode
The Stagger Mode function determines if the operator has a delayed
open or a delayed close. In dual swing gate installations, typically one
operator is programmed for delayed open, and the other operator is
programmed for delayed close.
THREE PHASE 208V & 230V MODELS
• Stagger Delay Time
The Stagger Time sets the length of the delay for the Stagger Mode.
See Pages 12 & 14 for details on these three dual gate programming
functions.
208/230 VOLT HEATER (P/N 2510-273)
CONTACTOR
Set the following parameters in each gate operator individually in a single gate
mode before connecting the network cable and operating in dual gate mode.
THREE PHASE 460V MODELS
1. Open and Close Limit settings
2. Open and Closed direction inherent
entrapment protection (OC & CC)
After these parameters have been set, and each operator has been
tested independently and is functioning correctly in single gate mode,
then set BOTH operators to dual gate (dg) in the Paired Mode setup step
under Basic Programming steps.
CONTACTOR
460 VOLT HEATER (P/N 2510-354)
Figure 14. In-cabinet Heater Wiring
DUAL GATE
OPERATOR #1
COMM LINK
SHIELD
WIRING
CONNECT
USE BELDEN 8760 TWISTED PAIR
SHIELDED CABLE OR EQUIVALENT
C - C
B - B
A - A
OPERATOR #2
CONNECT SHIELD
WIRE AT BOTH ENDS
SHIELD
Figure 13. COMM LINK Wiring
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Reverse Input
Gate Operation
If the reverse input is triggered while the gate is closing, the
gate will reverse to the full open position. If the Auto Close
Timer is set, when the reverse input is cleared, the gate will
close when the Auto Close Timer expires.
Open Button
Opens the gate. If the Controller is programmed to stop
opening the gate at mid-travel, a constant press of the OPEN
button will override the Mid-travel Stop and completely open
the gate. If the Auto Close Timer is set, it will be suspended
until the OPEN button is released.
Open Loop
Functions the same as the OPEN button.
Reverse Loop
Close Button
Functions the same as the reverse input.
Closes the gate if the gate is open. Also closes the gate if
the gate is in the process of opening.
Shadow/Reset Loop
Holds the gate fully open or fully closed while triggered.
If open, the gate closes immediately when cleared if
Anti-tailgate is enabled.
Stop Button
Stops the gate from opening or closing at any time.
Single Input
Operation Indications
During normal operation, the Controller’s displays will
indicate current operating conditions and status.
Opens the gate if it’s closed and closes the gate if it’s open
(open-close programming option). Activating the input while
the gate is moving will reverse the gate.
Can be programmed to stop the gate while the gate is
moving (open-stop-close programming option).
Power-up Display
When the Controller powers up, dashes will show on the
display, then the firmware version number, then the gate
type (SL for slide and swing gates).
Fire Department Input
Fully opens the gate when the input is activated. Overrides
the Mid-travel Stop and Auto Close Timer (if either is
programmed for the gate). The gate will lockout in the open
position without sounding the alarm. Press the STOP button
to release the lockout.
Exiting programming restarts the Controller. The power-up
display will show upon the restart.
Idle Condition
While the Controller is idling, waiting for a command, the
display will show circulating dashes.
Open Input
Functions the same as the OPEN button.
Last Gate Position/Condition
Open Obstruction
When the gate moves or stops, the display will show the
status for up to one minute.
While the gate is opening, any open obstruction signal will
cause the gate to stop, reverse a short distance, and then
stop again. The Auto Close Timer will be disabled, and a
renewed input will be required to start the gate again.Should
the gate be restarted and the obstacle signal occur again
prior to reaching a limit, the gate will stop again, lockout,
and sound the emergency alarm.
• Stop is displayed as St
• Full Close is displayed as FC
• Full Open is displayed as FO
• Entrapment is displayed as En
Pre-start Delay
Close Obstruction
During the pre-start delay, the display will countdown the
number of seconds remaining before the operator starts.
While the gate is closing, any close obstruction signal
will cause the gate to stop, reverse, and travel to the full
open position. Should a open obstruction input or an open
direction inherent entrapment condition occur prior to the
gate reaching the open limit, the operator will lockout and
sound the continuous tone alarm. Another close request
will be required to start the operator again. If after restart,
the overload or a close obstacle happens again before the
close limit is reached, the operator will lockout and sound
the alarm. If the auto close timer is set, when the close
obstruction input is cleared, the gate will close when the
auto close timer expires.
Reverse Delay
If the gate travel direction is reversed from a user activation
or reversing device, and a reverse delay is set, the display
will count down the delay time in seconds before the
operator restarts.
Run Timer
While the gate is opening or closing, the number of seconds
running time is displayed.
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CONTROLLER ERROR CAUSES AND INDICATIONS
Error Indications
ERROR CAUSE
ERROR INDICATION
HOW TO CLEAR
During abnormal operation, the Controller’s displays and
beeper will indicate the error condition that has occurred.
TWO SAFETY REVERSALS (ON
SINGLE GATE OR ON EITHER
DUAL GATE)
En 00, CONTINUOUS ALARM
BEEPER, GATE DISABLED
PRESS STOP BUTTON
PRESS STOP BUTTON,
CLEARS CONTINUOUS ALARM,
THEN DOUBLE BEEP EVERY
5 SECONDS UNTIL NEXT
OPERATION
En 01, AND MAX RUN LED,
CONTINUOUS ALARM BEEPER,
GATE DISABLED
Entrapment
MAXIMUM RUN TIMER
EXCEEDED ON OPENING
If an entrapment condition occurs detected by two repeated
open or close obstruction triggers, the Controller will lock
the operator out. The beeper will sound constantly and the
gate will not operate. To reset the Controller press the STOP
button or press the RESET button on the operator’s cover.
PRESS STOP BUTTON,
CLEARS CONTINUOUS ALARM,
THEN DOUBLE BEEP EVERY
5 SECONDS UNTIL NEXT
OPERATION
En 02, AND MAX RUN LED,
CONTINUOUS ALARM BEEPER,
GATE DISABLED
MAXIMUM RUN TIMER
EXCEEDED ON CLOSING
En 03, AND COMM LINK LED,
CONTINUOUS ALARM BEEPER
FOR 1 MINUTE, GATE DISABLED
(EXCEPT FOR FIRE DEPT INPUT)
PRESS STOP BUTTON, CLEARS
CONTINUOUS ALARM
COMM LINK FAILURE
WARNING
GATE FULL OPEN RESULTING
FROM FIRE DEPT INPUT
FAIL SAFE OR FAIL SECURE
BECAUSE OF BATTERY VOLTAGE
DROP BELOW 21.6 VDC DUE TO
AC POWER LOSS
En 04, GATE DISABLED
PRESS STOP BUTTON
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.
BATTERY VOLTAGE MUST RISE
ABOVE 24 VDC
En 05, GATE DISABLED
OTHER CONTROLLER IN
ENTRAPMENT (DUAL GATE)
LOW AC VOLTAGE AT
CLEAR ENTRAPMENT ON OTHER
CONTROLLER (PRESS STOP)
RESTORE AC POWER TO
NORMAL LEVEL
En 06, GATE DISABLED
En 07, GATE DISABLED
En 08, GATE DISABLED
COMM LINK Connection Failure
CONTROLLER
INPUT TRIGGERED DURING
ENTRAPMENT LOCKOUT
In dual gate installations, if there is a connection failure
between the two operators, the COMM LINK indicator will
blink once a second. During this condition the gate will not
operate, except if triggered by the FIRE DEPT input, which
functions normally.
PRESS STOP BUTTON
UPDATE FIRMWARE AND RESET
BOTH PAIRED CONTROLLERS
TRY RESET, CALL TECH. SUPPORT
REPROGRAM MOTOR TYPE OR
CHANGE DC MOTOR BOARD,
NEXT GATE MOVEMENT WILL
RETRY DC MOTOR CHECK
COMPATIBILITY PROBLEM
EEPROM PROBLEM
En 09, GATE DISABLED
En 10, GATE DISABLED
DC MOTOR MISMATCH
En 11, GATE DISABLED
MOTOR FAILURE
En 12, GATE DISABLED
CALL TECH. SUPPORT
MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble
AC POWER LOSS IN OPEN OR
CLOSE IMMEDIATE POWER
FAIL MODE
En 13
REAPPLY AC POWER
If any MGT transmitters are used with the operator, their
supervision feature will alert the Controller if there is any
trouble with the transmitter. MGT transmitters send hourly
status reports and will send low battery reports when the
transmitter has a low battery. The MGT transmitters also
have a tamper detection switch that will trigger when their
case is opened.
MAXIMUM RUN TIMER
EXCEEDED AFTER AC POWER
LOSS
BATTERY VOLTAGE MUST RISE
ABOVE 24 VOLTS
En 14
MGT SUPERVISORY CONDITION
(TAMPER, LOW BATTERY,
MISSING HOURLY STATUS)
FAST BEEPS DURING PRESTART,
FAST BEEP RUN ALARM, CHIRP
EVERY 5 SECONDS AT IDLE
CLEARS WHEN MGT CONDITION
CLEARS
When the Controller detects a low transmitter battery, a
tamper signal, or missing transmitter status reports, the
gate will still operate normally, but the beeper will change
as follows:
• The Pre-start Alarm will beep twice as fast.
• The Run Alarm will beep twice as fast and continue for five minutes
after the gate stops.
• The sounder will “chirp” every five seconds when the gate is idle.
Correct the trouble (close case, replace battery, or replace
transmitter) to clear the obstacle transmitter trouble
indications.
Maximum Run Time Exceeded
If the Maximum Run Time is exceeded, the Controller stops
the operator the same as if a double obstacle has occurred
in an entrapment condition. The entrapment alarm sounds
constantly, and is cleared by pressing the STOP button or the
RESET button on the cover. After the STOP or RESET button
is pressed, because the Maximum Run Time has been
exceeded, the sounder will beep twice every five seconds.
The next operation of the gate will clear the indication.
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Gate stopping part way open or closed
(but no visible obstruction)
A. The Controller may have received a false obstruction
input triggered by current sensing set too low. Make sure
the gate moves freely through its entire travel before
adjusting the current sensing.
Troubleshooting
Contacting Technical Support
For technical questions regarding Linear gate operators, contact the
Technical Services Department at:
1-800-421-1587 from 5:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific time
B. The Maximum Run Timer may have counted down and
expired. This can be caused by having the timer set too
low, if a chain or belt is broken, or if a sprocket or pulley
is slipping. When the timer expires, the gate stops and
the beeper will sound.
Operator fails to start
A. If the operator has been running a large number
of cycles, the motor may have become too hot and
tripped its thermal overload breaker. Allow the motor to
cool down and the thermal overload breaker will reset
automatically.
C. An obstruction signal from an accessory wired to the
obstruction input may have triggered falsely. Check the
control board for lit indicators for any of the following
inputs: safety, shadow/reset, open obstruction, close
obstruction, stop, etc. If any are lit when the operator
should be running, remove all devices hooked to that
function and hook them up one at a time and try to run
the operator until the problem device is found. Refer to
Page 9 for details on the control board indicators.
B. Make sure you have power at the master distribution
panel and that the power has not been turned off.
Motor operates, but gate does not move
A. In operators with torque limiters and friction pad clutches,
check for signs of slipping. You can mark the sprocket
and clutch with a yellow or white grease pen and watch
for the lines to move apart if slipping is taking place.
Adjust the torque limiter tighter if this is the problem.
Gate staying open with automatic system
B. Check for broken chain or worn belts.
A. If there are vehicle detectors used with the operator, one
of the loops or loop detectors may be sending a false
signal or needs to be reset. Observe the indicators on
the loop detector. Unplug the detector and try running
the operator.
C. Check all setscrews on pulleys and sprockets and tighten
them if necessary, and check for keys which may have
fallen loose from keyways.
Motor sounds like it is working harder than normal
A. Make sure the gate is moving freely and without binding
throughout its entire travel.
B. An opening or reversing device may be stuck or
malfunctioning. Try disconnecting these devices and
hook them back up one at a time and try running the
operator until the malfunctioning device is found.
B. Check the drive chain for obstructions (if the operator
has one).
C. Make sure the close limit switch isn’t activated. If it is, the
operator will think the gate is already closed.
C. If the operator has an internal brake mechanism, make
sure it is releasing.
Limit switch getting out of time
A. Check the setscrews in limit cams for tightness. Replace
if necessary.
How to Order Replacement Parts
Use the part numbers listed on the following pages.
Contact your local Linear dealer or distributor to order parts.
1. Supply the model number and serial number of your operator.
2. Specify the quantity of pieces needed and order by part number and name of part.
3. State whether to ship by freight, truck, parcel post, UPS or air express.
4. State whether transportation charges are to be prepaid or collect.
5. Specify name and address of person or company to whom parts are to be shipped.
6. Specify name and address of person or company to whom invoice is to be sent.
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Preventative Maintenance
1. For operators which utilize torque limiting clutches,
check for proper tightness. If there appears to be dust
from wear on the pads, inspect the pads and replace
if necessary. If the clutch cannot be adjusted tightly
enough to move the gate without slipping, the pads must
be replaced.
WARNING
Always disconnect power from operator before servicing.
Keep clear of gate during operation.
General
2. For operators with V-belts, inspect for wear and replace
as necessary. Check for proper tension and adjust if
required. Check all pulley setscrews for tightness and
tighten if necessary.
Linear gate operators are designed for many years of
trouble-free operation and, under recommended operating
conditions, will require only minimal maintenance.To ensure
that a unit is ready for operation at all times, and to preclude
serious damage or failure, inspect the unit systematically.
Proper adjustments and lubrication should be made as
recommended.
3. For operators with internal chain drives, inspect chain
and sprockets for wear and replace if necessary. Check
for proper tension and alignment, and adjust if required.
Check all hub sprocket setscrews and tighten if required.
Lubrication
4. Check limit switches and limit actuators (cams, limit nuts,
etc.) for wear and replace as required. In rotary limit
switch assemblies, wipe the limit shaft clean and apply a
light coating of dry lubricant.
✓ Bearings — For models which have pillow block style
bearings with grease fittings, lubricate at least twice a
year with a lithium complex based, petroleum oil NLGI 2
rated grease. Oilite and precision sealed bearings do not
require additional lubrication.
5. For operators with magnetic brakes, check for proper
adjustment. Brake disc must run free when the brake
is engaged. For brake assemblies other than C-face
style, the brake should be adjusted so that the solenoid
plunger throw is between 3/8” to 1/2”. Too much throw
will damage the solenoid. If the solenoid emits a loud
buzzing sound when the motor is run, the brake
must be adjusted.
✓ Motor — Motors have sealed ball bearings and do not
require further lubrication. If bearing noise develops after
several years of operation, bearings should be replaced
by a motor repair company, or the motor should be
replaced if necessary.
✓ Swing Gate Arm — Check all bolts for proper tension
and tighten if necessary. Lightly lubricate all pivot points
with a light machine oil.
6. In operators which have a disconnect handle, inspect
disconnect handle for proper function and lubricate if
necessary. Use a lithium based grease on all moving
parts.
7. Inspect all nuts and bolts for proper tightness and tighten
as necessary.
8. Check all reversing devices for proper function. Inspect
all contact edges for wear and replace if required. Check
photoeyes for proper alignment and function.
9. Check current sensing for proper adjustment when
finished with inspection and maintenance.
10.Inspect the installation area. Are all the warning signs
intact and visible? If they are missing or need replaced,
contact Linear. Be sure there are no control stations
mounted within reach of the gate.Review safety literature
with the customer and advise them to remove any such
stations found.
FCC Notice
For all gate operators, you must
inspectthegateforproperoperation.
The gate should move easily without
binding through its entire travel. If
the gate does bind, adjust or fix as
required. Failure to keep the gate in
good working condition will have
adverse effects on the operator.
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada Rules & Regulations. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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MODEL SWG MECHANICAL PARTS LIST
REF. #
PART #
2120-361
2110-067
2120-362
2110-643
DESCRIPTION
Complete Enclosure Assembly with Door
Enclosure Assembly without Door
Enclosure Door and Lock Assembly
Snap Lock Assembly only
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
2110-161
2100-708
2100-656
2200-264
2100-766
2400-278
2200-595
2300-381
2200-583
2210-009
2100-1112-PLT
2200-016
2400-067
2200-097
2200-968
2100-735
2520-453
2200-008
2200-459
2200-006
2200-200
2200-010
Mounting Panel Assembly
Side Support Bracket
Side Plate, 3/8”
Pillow Block Bearing
Drive Shaft, 1-1/8” diameter
Key, 1/4” x 1/4” x 2-1/2”
Torque Limiter, 5”
Torque Limiter Facing, 5”
Sprocket, 40-A-36, 3” bore
Sprocket, 48-B-30, 1-1/8” bore
Moisture Seal Spacer (2)
Moisture Seal
10
11
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Seal Washer, 1” x 2-1/2”
Gear Reducer, 60:1
Sprocket, 40-B-22, 1” bore
Limit Box Mounting Plate
Rotary Limit Box Assembly
Sprocket, 48-B-10, 1/2” bore
#40 Roller Chain, 27 1/2 Links
#40 Master Link
#48 Roller Chain, 27 Links
#48 Master Link
Complete Controller Assembly
Pipe Nipple
Reducer Plate
Reducer Plate Spacer
Reducing Coupling
Pipe, 1/4” x 3 1/2” THD, both ends
Pipe Plug, 1/4”
Three-Button Station with Lead Wires
Three-Button Station only
Retaining Ring Clip
2200-409
2100-1414
2100-1413
2200-428
2200-429
2400-264
2510-064
2500-033
2400-514
31
17
C-Face Motors
2500-2313
2500-2315
2500-372
1/2 HP, 208/230/460V, 3 Phase
1 HP, 208/230/460V, 3 Phase
2 HP, 208/230/460V, 3 Phase
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Controller Parts List
6
1
8
3
OPEN/RESET
SHADOW/RESET
4
5
9
2
10
REF. #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
Hitachi Controllers
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REF. #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
2500-2244
1/2 HP, 115V, 1-Phase
Variable Speed Control Box Assemblies
2500-2246
2500-2249
2500-2245
2500-2247
2500-2250
2500-2248
2500-2251
1/2 HP, 208/230V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase
1/2 HP, 460V, 3-Phase
1 HP, 115V, 1-Phase
2520-543
1/2 HP, 115V, 1-Phase Controller
1/2 HP, 208/230V, 1-Phase Controller
1/2 HP, 208/230V, 3-Phase Controller
1/2 HP, 460V, 3-Phase Controller
1 HP, 115V, 1-Phase Controller
1 HP, 208/230V, 1-Phase Controller
1 HP, 208/230V, 3-Phase Controller
1 HP, 460V, 3-Phase Controller
2 HP, 208/230V, 1-Phase Controller
2 HP, 208/230V, 3-Phase Controller
2 HP, 460V, 3-Phase Controller
Enclosure with Cover
2520-544
2520-545
2520-546
2520-547
2520-548
2520-549
2520-550
2520-551
2520-552
2520-553
2120-447
3
1 HP, 208/230V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase
1 HP, 460V, 3-Phase
2 HP, 208/230V, 1-Phase or 3-Phase
2 HP, 460V, 3-Phase
Apex Parts
4
5
6
2500-1980
2100-2149
2500-2393
3-Phase Motor Board
Apex Mounting Straps
Apex Module
1
2
8
2500-2291
Power On/Off Switch, 30 Amp, 600VAC
Wiring Harnesses
Transformers
2500-212
2500-791
2500-214
115V to 24V, 40VA
9
2510-494
2510-500
2510-501
Limit Switch Harness
208/230V to 24V, 40VA
Control Box Motor Harness, 115/230V
Control Box Motor Harness, 460V
460V to 24V, 40VA
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Variable Speed Drive Programming
CAUTION
This unit has been programmed at the factory. No changes
should be necessary for normal operation. PLEASE CONSULT
THE FACTORY BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES!
Programming the Hitachi Inverter
1. Apply power
2. Press FUNC
3. Use ▲▼ arrows to advance to F_ _ (F002 for L200)
4. Press FUNC arrow to get to F02 (L100 ONLY)
5. Press FUNC, arrows to change to 3.0 (3.00 for L200),
STR
6. Up arrow to advance to next parameter, (F03), FUNC
to view, arrows to change, STR to store and continue,
advance through listed parameters and store new values.
NOTE: L200 model
must have this switch in
the UP (SR) position.
NOTE: L200 model must
have these two switches
in the DOWN position.
7. To switch from one letter prefix to another, press FUNC
3 times, advance to desired letter prefix, press FUNC,
advance to desired parameter.
Figure 14. Hitachi L200 Inverter
8. When all parameters have been changed, advance to
D01, press FUNC, then press STR. This will display the
operating speed in Hz. (0-95)
List of parameters set at factory
MODEL L100
MODEL L200
RECOMMENDED
SETTING
RECOMMENDED
SETTING
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
F02
F03
A01
A02
A04
A20
A21
ACCEL TIME
3.0
3.0
F002
F003
A001
A002
A004
A020
A021
A042
A044
A081
ACCEL TIME
3.00
3.00
DECEL TIME
DECEL TIME
SPEED SOURCE
00 (POT)
SPEED SOURCE
00 (POT)
RUN COMMAND SOURCE 01
RUN COMMAND SOURCE 01
MAX SPEED
95.0 (Hz)
MAX SPEED
95 (Hz)
TARGET SPEED
SECOND SPEED
95.0 (Hz)
20.0 (Hz)
TARGET SPEED
SECOND SPEED
AUTO TORQUE BOOST
BOOST PERCENT
95.0 (Hz)
20.0 (Hz)
0
00
01
AUTO VOLTAGE
REGULATION
A62
B01
MIN SPEED
20.0 (Hz)
01
A062
B001
B130
MIN SPEED
20.0 (Hz)
AUTO RESET
AUTO RESET
01
01
INHIBIT DECEL
OVERVOLTAGE
C03
C04
TERM 3 FUNC
TERM 4 FUNC
03
11
C003
C004
C014
TERM 3 FUNC
TERM 4 FUNC
TERM 4 STATE
03
11
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Gate Arm Assembly Parts List
NOTE: GATE-ATTACHMENT HARDWARE
SHOWN FOR CLARITY ONLY - NOT
INCLUDED IN ARM ASSEMBLY
GATE ARM ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL PARTS LIST
REF. #
PART #
DESCRIPTION
2110-648
Gate Arm Assembly, 78” (complete)
Welded Rail Assembly, 78”
Upper Rail Guide Assembly, with Bearing
Sprocket, 40-B-13, 7/8” bore, with Bearing
Sprocket, 40-B-13, 1” bore
Spring Pin, 3/16” x 1”
1
2110-312
2110-248
2220-011
2200-004
2400-026
2100-051
2100-052
2400-004
2100-054
2400-015
2200-006
2200-658
2100-1168-BT
9
12
13
14
15
16
19
22
23
24
25
26
Lower Rail Guide
Rain Cover
Key, 1/4” x 1/4” x 1”
Chain Tension Bolt
Hex Nut, 3/8”-16
#40 Master Link
#40 Chain, 72 Links
Cover for 78” Arm
Parts for non-standard 63”VS-GSWG Gate Arm
2110-257
Gate Arm Assembly, 63” (complete)
Welded Rail Assembly, 63”
#40 Chain, 57 Links
1
2110-271
25
26
2200-420
2100-1167-BT
Cover for 63” Arm
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Gate Operator Installation Checklist
INSTALLER CUSTOMER
1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions.
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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.
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4. If pedestrian traffic 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 traffic 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.
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6. There are no controls installed on the gate operator, or within seven feet of the gate.
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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 (40 lbs. on a swing gate at the end of the gate, 75 lbs. on a slide 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.
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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.
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11. The installer has answered any questions the customer has regarding the
operation of the gate operator and gate operator safety precautions.
12. The installer has explained to the customer that a regular maintenance
schedule for both the gate and the gate operator is recommended.
By signing this installation checklist, I/we hereby certify that each item listed and checked above has been covered by the
installer and is clearly understood by the customer.
Customer’s Signature
Date
Installer’s Signature
Date
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