Warnings; Product Description And Applications; Operating Limits - Nice ROBUS350 Installation Instructions Manual

1) Warnings

This manual contains important information regarding
start installing the components, it is important that you read all the informa-
tion contained herein. Store this manual safely for future use.
Due to the dangers which may arise during both the installation and use of
the ROBUS350, installation must be carried out in full respect of the laws,
provisions and rules currently in force in order to ensure maximum safety. This
chapter provides details of general warnings. Other, more specific warnings
are detailed in Chapters "3.1 Preliminary Checks" and "5 Testing and Com-
missioning".
!
according to the most recent European legislation, the pro-
duction of automatic doors or gates is governed by the provisions
listed in Directive 98/37/CE (Machine Directive) and, more specif-
ically, to provisions: EN 12445, EN 12453 and EN 12635, which
enable manufacturers to declare the presumed conformity of the
product.
Please access "www.niceforyou.com" for further information, and guidelines
for risk analysis and how to draw up the Technical Documentation.
• This manual has been especially written for use by qualified fitters. Except
for the enclosed specification "Instructions and Warnings for Users of the
ROBUS gearmotor" which is to be removed by the installer, none of the
information provided in this manual can be considered as being of interest
to end users!
• Any use or operation of ROBUS350 which is not explicitly provided for in
these instructions is not permitted. Improper use may cause damage and
personal injury.

2) Product description and applications

ROBUS350 is an electromechanical gearmotor used to automate sliding
gates for residential use. It has an electronic control unit and receiver for
radio control devices. The electrical connections to external devices have
been simplified through the use of "BlueBUS", a technique by which sev-
eral devices can be connected up using just 2 wires.
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2.1) Operating limits

Chapter 8 "Technical Characteristics" provides the data needed to
determine whether ROBUS350 components are suitable for the
intended application.
In general, ROBUS350 is suitable for the automation of gates with
leaves up to 15 m wide and weighing max 350 kg, as shown in
Tables 1 and 2.
The length of the leaf makes it possible to determine both the max-
imum number of cycles per hour and consecutive cycles, while the
weight makes it possible to determine the reduction percentage of
the cycles and the maximum speed allowed. For example, if the leaf
is 5m long it will be possible to have 10 cycles/hour and 6 consec-
utive cycles. However, if the leaf weighs 240Kg, they must be
reduced to 80%, resulting in 8 cycles/hour and approximately 5 con-
secutive cycles, while the maximum speed allowed is V5: very fast.
safety. Before you • Risk analysis must be carried out before starting installation, to include the
list of essential safety requisites provided for in Enclosure I of the Machine
Directive, indicating the relative solutions employed. N.B. Risk analysis is
one of the documents included in the "Technical Documentation" for this
automation.
• Check whether additional devices are needed to complete the automation
with ROBUS350 based on the specific application requirements and dan-
gers present. The following risks must be considered: impact, crushing,
shearing, dragging, etc. as well as other general dangers.
• Do not modify any components unless such action is specified in this man-
ual. Operations of this type are likely to lead to malfunctions. NICE disclaims
any liability for damage resulting from modified products.
• During installation and use, ensure that solid objects or liquids do not pen-
etrate inside the control unit or other open devices. If necessary, please
contact the NICE customer service department; the use of ROBUS350 in
these conditions can be dangerous.
• The automation system must not be used until it has been commissioned
as described in chapter 5: " Testing and commissioning".
• The packing materials of ROBUS350 must be disposed of in compliance
with local regulations.
• If a fault occurs that cannot be solved using the information provided in this
manual, refer to the NICE customer service department.
• In the event that any automatic switches are tripped or fuses blown, you
must identify the fault and eliminate it before resetting the switches or
replacing fuses.
• Disconnect all the power supply circuits before accessing the terminals
inside the ROBUS350 cover. If the disconnection device is not identifiable,
post the following sign on it: "WARNING: MAINTENANCE WORK IN
PROGRESS".
ROBUS350 operates with electric power. In the event of a power failure,
the gearmotor can be released using a special key in order to move the
gate manually. Alternatively, there is the PS124 buffer battery (optional
accessory) which makes it possible to use the gate also during the event
of a power failure.
The control unit has a limiting device which prevents the risk of over-
heating based on the load of the motor and duration of the cycles.
This device triggers when the maximum limit is exceeded.
Table 1: limits in relation to the length of the leaf.
Length of leaf m
Max. 3
3÷5
5÷6
6÷7
Table 2: limits in relation to the weight of the leaf
Leaf weight Kg.
Max. 200
200÷250
250÷300
300÷350
227
330
max. cycles/hour max. no. of consecutive cycles
30
18
15
12
Percentage cycles Maximum speed allowed
100% V6 = extremely fast
90% V5 = very fast.
80% V4 = fast
70% V3 = medium
GB
85
195
20
12
10
8
3