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- Page 1 STAR High Quality Low Voltage USAutomatic Operator Vehicle Swing Gate Solar or AC Charged STAR I Single Swing Gate Operator STAR II Dual Swing Gate Operator Installation/Owners Manual PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA www.usautomatic.com...
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Page 3: Introduction
Do not ever install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or fence to activate a gate. © USAutomatic, Inc., 2001 rev.U All rights reserved. No part of this may be reproduced by any means... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Page Introduction..................1 Table of Contents................2 General Requirements/Gate Qualifications & Applications ... 3 Importance of a Properly Designed Gate/Mounting Site Review... 4 Parts Included List ................5 Hinge Mount Tube Installation/Pull to Open/Push to Open ... 6 Hinge Mount Tube Installation/Vertical Height ...... -
Page 5: General Requirements/Gate Qualifications & Applications
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General hand/tools such as combination wrenches, tape measure, level, clamps, etc. are required. Your particular installation may require a drill or other hardware not provided. Welding by a qualified welder is the recommended method of securing the linear actuator mounts to the gate and hinge post. -
Page 6: Importance Of A Properly Designed Gate/Mounting Site Review
IMPORTANCE OF A PROPERLY DESIGNED GATE As a general rule a gate, which is to be automatically operated, must be stronger and smoother than one, which will be manually operated. Since the gate is a major component of the system, great care and concern must be given to the gate design. A GATE OPERATOR CANNOT OVERCOME A POORLY DESIGNED GATE. -
Page 7: Parts Included List
PARTS INCLUDED *Actuator Arm with 8 foot of cable Cabinet with Control Board and Receiver Actuator Cable Antenna assembly Strain Relief Clamp with coax and bracket Snap in Grommet 1-Transmitter Battery SOLAR PANEL Charger With Bracket * Manual Release Pin And Clip 2”... -
Page 8: Hinge Mount Tube Installation/Pull To Open/Push To Open
Conform to dimensions shown at top of page in all cases. See page 7 to locate height of hinge mount tube on post. Note: USAutomatic is not responsible for failure to comply with UL325 standards, local building codes or improper installations. -
Page 9: Hinge Mount Tube Installation/Vertical Height
STEP 1 Hinge Mount Tube Installation (Part 3) VERTICAL HEIGHT POSITIONING Refer to figures 2B-2F to determine the best location for the actuator on the gate. Then use figure 2A to determine the height of the hinge mount tube and gate bracket. The middle of the gate is the ideal location for the actuator. The top or bottom of the gate frame are also possible locations. -
Page 10: Preparation Of Actuator/Actuator Installation
STEP 2 Prepare Actuator for Installation Assemble the actuator to the extension tube as shown in figure 3A. Actuator Cylinder ½”x 2 ” bolt 3 1/8” Extension tube ½” locknut tighten firmly Actuator cable Figure 3A Now assemble the actuator to the gate bracket as shown in figure 3B ½... -
Page 11: Mounting The Gate Bracket / Control Box Installation
Clamp the gate bracket to the gate at the previously determined point and weld to gate. Be sure that your gate does not move while clamping. The location of the gate will set your open position. The cylinder will be level if all steps were performed accurately. GATE SECURED IN DESIRED OPEN POSITION Weld while clamped STEP 4... -
Page 12: Master/Slave Dual Gate Wiring/Splicing Actuator Cable
Actuator cable modifications are necessary for push to open installations. For proper operation the open and close limit lines and the motor control wires must be reversed. Splicing should be performed only when actuator cable is disconnected from the control board. USAutomatic push to open adapter can also be purchased separately. Actuator Harness Modification Orange... -
Page 13: Charging Source Installation - Solar / Ac
AC supply; recommended location is inside the control box. A licensed electrician per local building codes should install the receptacle. Note: USAutomatic recommends an AC surge protector on all 110-volt installations. Especially in lightning prone areas. Do not connect battery wires from actuator/control board at this time. -
Page 14: Final Adjustments
See page 13 for details. Study the limit switch section and instructions on adjusting the limit switches prior to battery hook up. See page 14 for details. USAUTOMATIC STAR CONTROL BOARD Slave Actuator SENSITIVITY... -
Page 15: Current Sense Adjust
(increasing pressure) may be required. Do not increase any more than necessary. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, USAutomatic strongly recommends the installation of additional safety devices such as Photo Eye Sensors and Safety Edges. Consult an authorized installing dealer or the factory for a complete explanation... -
Page 16: Limit Switches
LIMIT SWITCHES The limit switch adjustments are located on the side of the actuator. Remove the dust plug to make adjustments. The normal settings from the factory allow for 16" of travel. You will most likely have to adjust the limits for your installation. The adjustments are labeled "Extend"... -
Page 17: Circuit Board & Terminal Description
Circuit Board Terminal Description For Accessories USAUTOMATIC STAR CONTROL BOARD SENSITIVITY CLOSE 15 AMP ADJUSTMENT TIMER SLAVE CLOSE LIMIT CLOSE TIMER OPEN LIMIT PUSH BUTTON MASTER CLOSE LIMIT OPEN RESET LIMIT MODE 15 AMP SINGLE DUAL OPEN/CLOSE PUSHBUTTON FREE EXIT... -
Page 18: Function Jumper Settings
Function Jumper Settings USAUTOMATIC STAR CONTROL BOARD MADE IN USA SENSITIVITY CLOSE 15 AMP ADJUSTMENT TIMER SLAVE CLOSE LIMIT CLOSE TIMER OPEN CLOSE TIMER LIMIT Factory Settings PUSH BUTTON MASTER CLOSE LIMIT MODE OPEN RESET LIMIT MODE SINGLE DUAL 15 AMP... -
Page 19: Safety Section
USAutomatic has designed all control boards with secondary entrapment device inputs and secondary safety devices must be installed with all installations. USAutomatic recommends the use of the following devices and has provided herein instructions for the connection of such devices. - Page 20 SAFETY SECTION INSTALLATION Install the gate operator when: The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage class is correct for the installation. All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded. Only install on vehicle gates, pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The gate is installed in a location where enough space is supplied between adjacent structures and the gate that when opening or closing the chance of entrapment is reduced.
- Page 21 SAFETY SECTION All safety features required by UL 325 are incorporated in the capabilities of all USAutomatic Control boards and should be utilized, including but not limited to, safety edges, photo electric eyes, reverse sensing, and motion sensing. Cautions - Very Important Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving.
- Page 22 SAFETY SECTION Remedies for Safety Concerns Zone 1 Safety edges and photo electric eyes are the most common types of protection available. Reflector Photo Eye Unit wired to Safety Loop input. Catch Post U shaped Safety Edge wire to Secondary Entrapment Input Zone 2 A safety edge may also be utilized here but the best remedy is to eliminate pinch points when designing the hinges.
- Page 23 SAFETY SECTION Remedies for Safety Concerns Zone 3 Safety edges are the best protection. A photo eye may also be used. Reflector Beam Photo Eye Unit 1 wire to Safety Loop Input Catch Post U-Shaped Safety Edge Wired Safety Edges on bottom rail of gate. Wire to Secondary Entrapment to Secondary Entrapment Input Input.
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Page 24: Periodic Service
Inspect hinge post, ensure that it is not twisting or moving. Troubleshooting Guide Introduction The USAutomatic control board is equipped with two unique features to assist in troubleshooting a gate system. 1. The first and most helpful is the series of LED indicating lights. These lights will help to identify problems with the actuator limit switches and the receiver input. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Gate stops and reverses a. Current sense feature may be set too Readjust- see page 13. direction in mid-travel. sensitive. CAUTION: Sensitivity should be sensitive enough to avoid injury. Remount hinge mount tube or gate Gate operator is not plumb &... - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 4. Gate will not open with Improper code settings or wiring. Check the code switches in the transmitter & remote control transmitter. receiver. Verify that they are identical. Check wiring of receiver. Weak transmitter battery. Replace battery.
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Page 27: Emergency Manual Release
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Gate began to operate Battery has one or more dead cells. Replace battery. increasingly slower and does not operate at all now. Check circuit breaker. Check for power at If AC charged, circuit breaker has tripped or charger receptacle. power to charger is interrupted. -
Page 28: Accessory Wiring Diagrams
Single Button Station to Open/Close 10 11 12 Seven Day Timer to Hold Gate Open – TH800-12 10 11 12 8:00 am Siren Secondary Entrapment USAUTOMATIC STAR CONTROL BOARD Output designed for +12vdc Sirens less than 1 amp. SENSITIVITY CLOSE... - Page 29 Radio Receiver Multi-Code 1099-40/Linear DRG-LV 10 11 12 Gray DRG-LV or 1099-40 Black 12 volt 8’ Coax extension Gray Radio receiver Red (+12vdc to receiver) Radio Receiver Allister 9931-LV 3 wire with F Connector NOTE: On 4 wire Allister receiver the Remaining black wire connects 10 11 12 To terminal #2.
- Page 30 Keypad (12 Volt D.C.) (Momentary Contact Signal) 10 11 12 Keypad Card Reader N/O relay Common relay contact Ground +12 volt NOTE: The N/O relay can also be wired to pin # 3. The keypad would act exactly like a push button transmitter when code was entered.
- Page 31 Safety Edge Wiring (Wireless Type) Secondary Entrapment Device (Safety Edge Transmitter & Radio Receiver) 10 11 12 Gray Gray Wireless Black Radio Receiver This receiver is for Safety edge only. Another receiver is required if a Wireless transmitter Transmitter is used to open the gate connected to gate NOTE: Transmitter battery will be drained if contact edge.
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Page 32: Safety Loops Location And General Information
Loops Loop Position Diagram Single Swing Gate with 2 Loops Dual Swing Gate with 2 Loops 5 feet 5 feet Control Box Master Unit Slave Unit Control Box Gate Path Gate Path Gate Path 3 feet minimum 3 feet minimum 7 to 8feet 6 feet minimum distance between loops... - Page 33 Loops Typical Loop Saw cut Top View Corners should be cross cut as shown for stress relief. 45 degrees is maximum turn allowed. Saw cut width must be at least 1/8 inch for recommended wire. Lead in slot must be at least ¼ inch for twisted leads.
- Page 34 Loops Other Loop Detector Facts Always clean saw cuts thoroughly with water, air or brush to remove all debris prior to installing wire. Recommended loop wire is TFFN #16 gauge stranded wire. It is available at electric supply distributors. No splices are permitted in the loop or loop leads. One continuous wire should be used. Lead wires should be twisted a minimum of 4 twists per foot to eliminate false sensing.
- Page 35 Star I USAutomatic Star II Limited 5 Year Warranty The Star Gate Operator is warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase on the electronic control board and 12months on all other components. Any part, parts, or complete unit found to be defective within this period will, at the manufacturer's option be repaired or replaced at no charge if returned freight prepaid.
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