Installation Manual: Sliding Gate Opener
Installation Manual: Sliding Gate Opener
Installation Manual: Sliding Gate Opener
au
Installation Manual
WARNING
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT— READ THIS FIRST .......................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
PRELIMINARY CHECKS ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Main features .............................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Main technical parameters.......................................................................................................................... 5
4. Working principle and main structure......................................................................................................... 5
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Gate preparation ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Conduit Pipes ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Concrete pad ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Anchors ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Operator .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation of tracks (see Fig.3) ....................................................................................................................... 8
Magnets for limit switch .................................................................................................................................. 8
6. Connecting ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Wiring notes for control board...................................................................................................................... 11
Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Adding extra remote controls (Learn): .......................................................................................................... 14
Erase remote controls: .................................................................................................................................. 14
Verify open direction ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Set auto-close function.................................................................................................................................. 15
Cancel auto-close function: ........................................................................................................................... 16
Pedestrian mode: .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Set width of pedestrian mode: .................................................................................................................. 16
Set auto-close function of pedestrian mode: ............................................................................................ 17
Cancel both the width and the auto-close function of pedestrian mode: ................................................ 17
Cancel the width of pedestrian mode, but keep the auto-close function of pedestrian mode: .............. 18
Keep the width of pedestrian mode but cancel the auto-close function of pedestrian mode: ................ 18
Adjustment of the auto-reverse function: .................................................................................................... 19
Check ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide ...................................................................................................................................... 21
WARNING
This gate is dangerous if installed or used improperly. STAY AWAY FROM THE GATE
WHILE IT IS OPERATING. The gate can crush hands, fingers or toes, knock over persons
in the vicinity, and cause death if used improperly. KEEP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH
MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS AWAY FROM THE GATE. Children and adults with mental
impairments, who may not recognize the obvious dangers, are at particular risk and must
be kept away from moving parts of this gate. Damage to the gate or improper installation or
maintenance could cause additional hazards.
NEVER USE THE GATE IF IT IS DAMAGED.
SAFETY
This booklet will offer you information you may need to install your gear motor and to
safeguard your safety. However, caution is unquestionably indispensable and nothing is
better than preventing accidents.
WARNING: any repair or adjustment of working machinery is strictly prohibited unless all
the necessary precautions (electrical supply disconnected and motor off) have been taken
in order to avoid possible accidents.
WARNING: any repair must be carried out by qualified people.
WARNING: All moving mechanisms must be provided with suitable protections.
WARNING: Keep the automatic controls out of the reach of children.
WARNING: Command pulses must be given from positions where the gate is visible.
WARNING: Use transmitters only if you can see the gate.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
The following gate characteristics should exist for the opener installation to be successful:
2. Main features
The device is equipped with a thermal protector; the thermal protector will switch off the
motor automatically when the temperature exceeds 120°C and will switch on the motor
when the temperature drops to around 85°C.
Installation
This gate opener is a rack driven operator which works by forcing a rack past the driving
gear. An illustration is shown in Figure 1 below. The gate operator should be installed on
the inside of the gate.
Gate preparation
Be sure the gate is properly installed and slides smoothly before installing the gate
operator. The gate must be plumb, level, and move freely. Manually open and close the
gate, checking for any friction points.
Fig.1
Conduit Pipes
PVC conduit pipes should be used to protect electrical cabling. Ideally, the conduit pipes
should be set into the concrete when it is poured. Ensure that all cables are protected from
sharp or rough objects to avoid any damage.
Concrete pad
The base of the unit should be installed on a concrete slab/pad to ensure proper stability.
The concrete pad should be approximately 300mm x 200mm x 200mm deep to ensure
proper operation.
Anchors
You can use the anchors, bolts, washers and nuts that are provided with the operator.
These anchors must be set into the concrete when it is poured. You can also use other
ground anchors such as Dynabolts ™ to install in existing concrete.
Operator
In locations where frost occurs, mount the gate operator on an installation pad as shown in
Fig.2. Check the operator and make sure it is lined up with the gate.
Gate operator
Gear
Nut
Spring washer
Plain washer
Nut
Anchor Installation pad
Bolt
Conduit
Wires
Fig.2
Fig.3
10-15mm
Magnetic limit
switch inside
Magnet
Gate
Nut
Rack
122mm
Gear
Guide rail
Fig.4
Fig.5
6. Connecting
Make sure that the power is OFF before making any electrical connections.
Perform the wiring (See Fig.6 and wiring notes for control board).
OPEN K
T
CLOSE G
G
N.O. STOP T
K
COMMON COM
COM
Button switch Control board
terminal X10
To install the keypad attach one lead of your keypad to ‘K’ of terminal X10 and the other
to the ‘COM’. The keypad will function in single channel mode.
G Not used T
NO Open G
com
Signal K
K
Com COM
NO
Button switch Control board
com keypad terminal X10
COM COM
OP OP
N.O. (For N.O. limit switch) N.C. (For N.C. limit switch)
Limit switch mode is adjustable by DIP-switch. (See table 1)
Schematic diagram
Wiring diagram
10. Output power supply: +12V (DC +12V), COM (CO) , DET (Loop detector), I.R.
(Infrared N.C)
Schematic diagram
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Wiring diagram
20. Power Input: E (Earth), L (Live), N (Neutral) DKC400Y: AC220 / DKC400UY: AC110V
Control
The remote control works in a single channel mode. It has four buttons. See Fig.7
remote control. The function of button 1, button 2, and button 3 are the same. With
each press of the remote control button which has been programmed, the gate will
close, stop, open or stop cycle. Button 4 is available for pedestrian mode.
You can program/learn button 1, button 2 and button 3 individually. You also can
program/learn two buttons or three buttons together, but you need repeat the
program/learn process if you want to use more than one button.
Button 1 Button 2
Button 4 Button 3
To erase all existing remote controls, press and hold ‘AN’ button, the beeper will ring,
release the button once the beeper stops ringing. This indicates that all the remote
controls have been erased completely.
OFF Normal / In this position the control board can be normally used.
Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON
position.
Press the remote control button (button 1, button 2 or button 3) that has been
programmed to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).
Stop the gate at any position by pressing the same button, pause for how long you
want your gate to stay open before automatically closing. This is called the auto-
close time. The range is between 0-44 seconds.
Close the gate by pressing the same button. Press the button again to stop the gate
or let the gate stop at its closed position automatically if the limit switch is reached.
Pedestrian mode:
Pedestrian mode can be used to open the gate partially to allow pedestrian traffic to enter.
Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON
position.
Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section), Wait until the
gate travels the distance you want to set for pedestrian mode (the range is between
0.3m-1.5m or 3-10 sec.)
Then press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate, pause for a few seconds and
close the gate by pressing the same button/button 4.
Press the same button again to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed
position automatically if the limit switch is reached.
After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately.
The width has been set for pedestrian mode.
If you open the gate with button 4, the gate will stop at the position you have set above.
Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON
position.
Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section), wait between
3-10 seconds, then press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate.
Now pause for however long you want your gate to stay open before automatically
closing. This is called the ‘auto-close time for pedestrian mode’. The range is
between 1-44 seconds.
Close the gate by pressing the same button/button 4.
Press the same button again to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed
position automatically if the limit switch is reached.
After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately.
The auto-close function of pedestrian mode has been set
Note: the new width of the pedestrian mode entry has been re-programmed in the device
and replaced the original width you have set in the Set width of pedestrian mode section
earlier.
If you open the gate with button 4, the gate will stop at the position you have set, and after
pausing for the time you have set, it will close automatically.
Cancel both the width and the auto-close function of pedestrian mode:
Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON
position.
Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).
Wait for more than 15 seconds. Then press the same button/button 4 to stop the
gate.
Wait until the gate closes automatically (45 sec.).
Press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed
position automatically if the limit switch is reached.
After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately.
Both the width and the auto-close function of the pedestrian mode have been
erased.
Cancel the width of pedestrian mode, but keep the auto-close function of pedestrian
mode:
Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON
position.
Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).
Wait for more than 15 sec. Then press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate.
Pause for how long you want your gate to stay open before automatically closing.
The range is between 0-44 seconds.
Then press the same button/button 4 to close the gate.
Press the same button again to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed
position automatically if the limit switch is reached.
After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately.
Note: the new auto-close time for pedestrian mode has replaced any auto-close time for
pedestrian mode that you might have set earlier.
Keep the width of pedestrian mode but cancel the auto-close function of pedestrian
mode:
Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON
position.
Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).
Wait until the gate travels the distance you want to set for pedestrian mode (the
range is between 0.3m-1.5m or 3-10 sec.)
Press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate.
Wait until the gate closes automatically (45 sec.). Press the same button again to
stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed position automatically if the limit switch
is reached.
After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately.
You are finished, the width for pedestrian opening has been preserved, but the auto-
close function has removed.
Note: the new width for pedestrian mode has replaced any previous pedestrian mode
opening width which you might have set.
Rotate the ‘VR1’ knob (See Fig.6 terminal 14) with a screwdriver, the resistance can
be increased (or decreased) by rotating clockwise (or counterclockwise).
If you turn the variable resistor clockwise it will increase the sensitivity. If you turn the
variable resistor counterclockwise, it will decrease the sensitivity.
If the gate fails to top in the event of an obstruction, this means that the sensitivity
has not been adjusted properly. For example if the gate fails to stop, the sensitivity
might not be high enough to recognize that there is an obstruction.
Note:
Please exchange wires ‘V’ and ‘W’ if the auto-reverse direction is wrong. Exchange wires
‘OP’ and ‘CL’ if the limit direction is wrong.
Check
Check the power supply, grounding and wiring before running the device.
Release the gear clutch with the release key to determine whether or not the gate
can be moved manually. If everything is in good working order, tighten the clutch
with the key.
Switch on the power and run the device to ensure that the gate is sliding smoothly.
Adjust the magnet position until the gate opens and closes properly at the intended
positions.
The motor is only designed to work for less than 5 minutes. If is runs continually for
an extended period of time, a thermal protector shut off power to prevent damage.
Maintenance
Keep operator clean at all times.
Ensure the operator is well earthed, and correctly terminated.
Regularly grease the wheels and axles to ensure the gate moves smoothly.
Ensure the power is switched off before removing the cover.
Troubleshooting guide
The limit switch wire connector Check the limit switch mode (see
terminal block has becomes loose. table 1 DIP-switch).