Product Guarantee All CENTURION products are manufactured with extreme care, thoroughly inspected and tested. They are guaranteed for a period of 12 months, provided that proof of purchase documentation is submitted with any claim. The guarantee only covers repair, components and labour, provided that the equipment is returned to our workshop.
1987, and is committed to providing reliable, cost effective solutions in the field of access automation. CENTURION strives to give service and backup second to none. Our engineers are available to give sales support, installation training, and answers to technical or installation problems.
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OPERATORS to ensure that YOU, the user, get the most from your system. Basic maintenance is also described, but in the event of product malfunction, you are advised to contact your installer, or your local Centurion branch (refer to back page). Models Covered...
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Accordingly the unit is resistant to forced entry. The integral electronic controller has similar functions to those of the D3/D5 and uses the same technology in terms of origin & encoder signal inputs. Unique to the A10 is the high speed mode, enabling adjustable opening/closing speeds up to 30m/min.
The gate will close automatically after the auto-close delay time. INTERCOM PUSHBUTTON: Most automatic gate installations are fitted with an intercom which provides for communication between the house and the gate. The intercom handset is usually Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide - 9...
The gate can be held open by keeping the key turned in the keyswitch. As soon as the key is released back to its normal rest position, the gate will close after the 5 second 10 - Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide...
It is also required if the mains power has failed in the case of the 220V operators (A5, A10 and FAAC models). In the case of the CENTURION operators (D3, D5, A5, A10) when a command signal is given after the gate has been moved manually and then re-engaged, the gate will drive to either it’s fully open, or closed, position.
EVERY 2 SECONDS TO INDICATE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. fitted inside the house, there is an equivalent LED - D3/D5 OPERATOR PCB SHOWN. mounted on the controller marked “STATUS”. RED LED STATUS Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide - 13...
SENSOR is checked by a qualified technician. LIGHTNING PROTECTION All CENTURION controllers have on board lightning protection. The protection circuitry was designed in conjunction with the CSIR. Provided that the system has been properly earthed the protection will significantly improve the resistance of the system against lightning strikes.
This warns the pedestrian that the gate will open within 5 seconds allowing time to remove the key and stand back from the gate. PRE-FLASHING The courtesy light can be programmed to flash for a period of time before the gate Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide - 15...
It is necessary to have at least a 35A/H deep cycle low maintenance battery fitted, in order to provide sufficient backup capacity during days of poor weather. For further details contact your local CENTURION agent. DC CONVERTER MODULE (OPTIONAL FOR A10 ONLY) The DC converter module allows the A10 gate operator to function from a 12V battery in the absence of AC mains.
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7. Reconnect the battery. 8. Reconnect the mains. Upon reconnecting, if the converter module fails to function correctly in the event of a power failure, refer to an installer or service technician. 18 - Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide...
If the gate reaches the fully open position without the beam being activated the gate will close immediately. Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide - 19...
Basic Maintenance CENTURION operators are designed to be maintenance free. However, there are some basic checks that should be carried out regularly, (every six months). These will increase the long term reliability of the system, and obviate false triggering of the protection systems leading to erratic operation of the gate.
POWER SUPPLY All Centurion/FAAC operators have power supplies separate to the controllers. In the case of product malfunction, the power supply fuses should be checked. A10 models are supplied with spare fuses housed in the controller card cover. The FAAC 844 houses spare fuses inside the lid.
The A10 inverter module should be installed and maintained by a qualified installer. FUSE (1) 5A FAST BLOW FUSE (2) 50mA SLOW BLOW FUSE (3) 3A FAST BLOW TIMER CONTROLLED SWITCH FOR COURTESY LIGHT MAINS IN POWER ON INDICATOR Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide - 23...
15.6kg 1 000kg* 600kg** 1 000kg* 600kg** 2 000kg Maximum Gate Mass (1) At rated thrust and 25 C maximum ambient temperature, unit in full shade. (2) Refer to RATED THRUST values. 24 - Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide...
- the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (inclusive 93/68/EEC). 1 The product was tested in a typical configuration with simulated gate load. CENTURION SYSTEMS Office of Quality Manager North Riding, Gauteng, South Africa May 5, 1998 26 - Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide...
CLOSING SPRINT MODE SELECT Standard Standard speed + 30% Standard speed + 60% Standard speed + 90% MOTOR CUTOUT TIME 60 Secs 15/Time Rack below pinion INVERTED RACK 16/1 Rack above pinion Above 16/2 Centurion Sliding Gate Operators User Guide - 27...
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