Summary of Contents for HySecurity StrongArmPark DC
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Programming & Operations Manual with HySecurity Smart DC Controller MX3650-01 Revision D This document provides Important Safety Information, specifications, and references along with an overview of programming user and installer menu options, designing vehicle loop layouts, troubleshooting, and maintaining the gate operator.
StrongArmPark DC Components: Arm Chassis Cover, Top Cap Cover, Drive Belt Belt, Drive Pulley, Gearbox Lever, Physical Stop Assembly Pulley, Motor Spring Assist Assembly Gearbox (StrongArmPark DC 14) Motor, Gearbox Bumper Replacement Bracket, Physical Stop 12V Battery Kit, Target Sensor Switch DO NOT MOVE the target sensor.
StrongArmPark DC Components: Control Box and Arm Configurations Detector, Hy5x Buzzer DC switch On/Off Switch, Factory installed Hold Open/Close Breakaway magnet (kill switch) Board, fasteners MX3764 & MX3763 Smart DC Wire Controller ties High Voltage Circuit Cover breaker Breakaway bracket...
StrongArmPark DC Installer CheckList The following list provides a high level overview of the tasks involved in installing the StrongArmPark DC gate operator. Take a moment to review the list and check off the items as you complete the install.
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Check the Version of Software ............................45 Install Hy5B Vehicle Detectors ............................46 Installing Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detectors ....................48 StrongArmPark DC Center Loop Layout ........................49 StrongArmPark DC Center Loop Configuration ......................50 Sequenced Gates #1: Loop Layout ..........................51 StrongArmPark DC Loop Layout ..........................51 Sequenced Gates #2: Loop Layout ..........................52...
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Access the Event Log through the User Menu ......................67 StrongArmPark DC Wiring Schematics ..........................68 StrongArmPark DC 10 and StrongArmPark DC 14 Schematics ..................68 StrongArmPark DC Wiring Schematics - Solar .......................69 StrongArmPark DCS 10 Solar and StrongArmPark DCS 14 Solar Schematics ............69 ...................71...
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Connect Arm Light Cables ............................82 Turn OFF AC and DC power ............................82 Arm Lights and Breakaway Switch Connections on Smart DC Controller ..............83 Retrofit Requires Hole Drilled in Chassis ........................83 StrongArmPark DC Breakaway Arm Bracket Installation ....................84 WARRANTY ..................................85 Specifications .................................86 MX3650-01 Rev. D StrongArmPark DC Programming &...
Welcome to HySecurity Thank you for purchasing our premium StrongArmPark DC™ Gate Operator. At HySecurity Gate, Inc., we pride ourselves on quality. All operator designs are tested for hundreds of thousands of cycles before being released to the market. Traffic barrier, slide, swing, fortified crash barrier gate and vertical lift operators have all received rigorous testing and certification.
Be aware of the international, federal, and local codes in your area and how best to handle hazardous waste materials. The pump pack fluid, found in all hydraulic HySecurity operators, can be recycled. Gear oil, found in HySecurity electromechanical gate operators, can also be recycled. If the fluids are mixed or contaminated with any solvents or other chemicals, they become hazardous waste.
Installers, maintenance crews, and owners/users must read and follow the safety requirements found in the HySecurity product manuals. It is important that only qualified installers handle the installation of the HySecurity equipment and gate operator. A “qualified” installer has one of the following: •...
As the owner/user, you are responsible for the correct and safe installation, operation and maintenance of the StrongArmPark DC gate operator. It is of the utmost importance that you read and follow the specific instructions and precautions found in the Important Safety Information addressed in this manual. In addition, you must adhere to the safety standards of applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, industry standards, and/or procedures.
Table 2: HySecurity Gate Operators maintaining Object Detection Table 2 indicates those HySecurity gate operators that may be within the exception parameters of UL 325 or comply with standards other than UL 325, but continue to maintain object detection capabilities. HySecurity strongly recommends that you assess every site for entrapment zones and provide the necessary protection to guard against entrapment.
External Entrapment Protection Sensors monitored by HySecurity Gate Operators Any external entrapment protection sensor may be monitored by HySecurity gate operators, provided the following requirements are met: • Sensor is marked as certified to UL 325 Standard of Safety by a Nationally Recognized Test laboratory, such as UL or ETL.
In the case of the StrongArmPark DC, it is always advisable to remove the barrier arm altogether when high winds are anticipated. Another option is to install a catch post to keep the barrier arm from bending in the wind.
The StrongArmPark DC provides an integral feature to help prevent entrapment. While closing, if the dynamic reversing sensor is tripped twice within a specific period of time, it enters safe mode. The operator stops barrier arm travel. For more information, see Adjusting the Dynamic Reversing Sensor on page 66.
IrIng oWer The StrongArmPark DC has separate Installation Instructions that explain how to connect to AC power. For reference purposes, the same information is provided below. Size the primary wires. Consider the voltage and length of the wire run from the main power panel. Make sure you have set the voltage selector switch to the proper voltage.
The higher voltage from the AC power supply may cause interference and anomalies in StrongArmPark DC operation if the high and low voltage wires are routed through the same conduit. Maximum gate operator current draw is 3 Amps on a dedicated 115VAC circuit (20A dedicated circuit is recommended).
Wiring 208/230VAC Power CAUTION All StrongArmPark DC operators are shipped from the factory as 115VAC units. When connecting to 208/230VAC power, the voltage selector switch on the AC power board must be moved to the 230V position or damage to the...
• The barrier arm travels open and initiates a target search. StrongArmPark DC senses the arm position and establishes its open and close limits. No physical limit switches exist. Limits are automatically learned and remain intact even if AC power is lost and the batteries are fully drained.
NOTE: Use a laptop computer at your place of business to conveniently download the free START software and most current software version from www.hysecurity.com before heading out into the field. This makes it easy to adjust settings using a laptop.
Installer menus, begins at one of these Run Mode displays. Pressing Reset clears alerts or faults and returns to Run Mode. NOTE: Press Reset at any Run mode status display to view the software version. For example: h5.33 HYSECURITY HYSECURITY HYSECURITY GATE OPEN GATE CLOSED GATE STOPPED...
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0 = preprogrammed limit Clears the logs (counts) of “user types” entering CLEAR COUNT 1 = Clear Transient count or exiting through the StrongArmPark DC gate. TRANSIENT USER 2 = Clear Tenant count This menu is used most often in Parking lot and...
(N/A) Set Operator Type Solar NOTE: This menu item only appears if the 14 = StrongArmPark DC 10 & DC14 Smart DC Controller is being replaced. DCS 10 Solar & DCS 14 Solar CAUTION: If you are replacing an SDC 15 = SlideSmart DC 15 &...
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Available settings are 0 to 2. Zero is the 2 = Least sensitivity default and reacts quickly (high sensitivity) to impediments. NOTE: For StrongArmPark DC, adjust the spring to prevent false trips prior to changing the sensitivity. LC 0 (0.0 SECS) 0 = none Delays gate closure.
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User 2 Relay the capacity for switching a DC load only. NOTE: In the StrongArmPark DC, it is recommended to use the User 2 Relay for connection to the LED arm lighting.
WItH eCurItY Ystems HySecurity gate operators provide a 2-wire, serial interface (RS-485 connection) which allows remote access to one or more operators. With software protocols provided by HySecurity, bi-directional status updates and control commands are easily integrated with a central controller...
Open Partial Normally Open (N.O.) input. Supervised access controls PARTIAL EYE OPEN Eye Open Spare input for StrongArmPark DC Non-contact entrapment sensors. only. N.O. input for SlideSmart DC & SwingSmart DC. Connection for Photo Eye Open direction. Can be changed to a monitored Normally Closed (N.C.)
CENTER Center Loop N.O. input. Center Loop for Vehicle detector, box type OPEN LOOP (Shadow) Vehicle StrongArmPark DC. Shadow function connections. Shadow function CLOSE Detector used for Swing gates only. for swing gates, reset function for barrier arm gates. OPEN...
(User 1) and one solid state relay (User 2) which is used most often for connection to flashing devices. NOTE: For StrongArmPark DC, an extended relay module option provides 8 additional mechanical relay connections. In the chart below, you use Relay 3 Logic through Relay 10 Logic for wire connections.
Additional mechanical relay options are shown in Table 5. Any of the options can be configured through the relays on the Smart DC Controller. If you need additional mechanical relay terminals, an optional extended relay module with 8 terminals is available from HySecurity. NOTE: System baud rate: 38,400...
Vehicle Detector Installation and Loop Layouts HySecurity recommends that vehicle detectors be used for free exit and obstruction sensing logic only. The exception is in parking or barrier arm applications where detectors may also be used to close the gate. In applications employing our swing, vertical lift, or sliding gate operators, closing logic cannot be used except when the anti-tailgate logic is employed.
NOTE: Standard box type 11 pin (24 VDC or 24 VAC) vehicle detectors may be connected in the traditional manner to the controller, but HySecurity Hy5B mini-detector modules plug directly into the board, making field installation much faster and enhancing performance.
S.T.A.R.T. software to your PC laptop, and then load the gate operator code to the controller board before installing Hy5B vehicle detectors. See www.hysecurity.com for updates. NOTE: Hy5A emulation mode does not include all the features of Hy5B. If you are replacing Hy5A detectors and updating the gate operator software, be aware Build Year 1 (BY1) or Build Year 2 (BY2) will need to be addressed.
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You cannot combine Free Exit vehicle detection with reversing loop detection. If you attempt to do so, vehicles crossing over the Free Exit will not be detected. For more information, refer to the Hy5B User Guide and additional instructional material found online HySecurity website / Tech Support. Push terminals for Ground spade loop wire.
Two different types of vehicle loop connections are shown in the illustration: • Hy5x - HySecurity vehicle detector (see Table 4: Installer Menu on page 25 for more information). • Generic box detector COMMON EXIT LOOP TERMINALS Hy5B Mul�-colored LED...
#1: l equenCed ates aYout StrongArmPark DC Loop Layout StrongArmPark DC (Traffic Control Gate) Optional access control devices (card reader, etc.). with SlideSmart DC (Security Gate) Align along 6 ft edge of the Outside Obstruction Loop. Location changes depending on uni- or bi-directional traffic.
#2: l equenCed ates aYout StrongArmPark DC Loop Layout Optional access control StrongArmPark DC (Traffic Control Gate) devices (card reader, etc.). with SlideSmart DC (Security Gate) Align along 6 ft edge of the Outside Obstruction Loop. Location changes depending on uni- or bi-directional traffic.
Compatibility The UL 325 standard requires that a photoelectric sensor be laboratory tested and “recognized” under UL 325. In order to be compatible with all HySecurity operators, a photo eye must be rated to function from 24 VDC source power.
Monitored Entrapment Wiring Diagrams. NOTE: HySecurity gate operators, manufactured with 2016 (or later) in the serial number, require Normally Closed output sensors. Some manufacturers label an output as N.O. (normally open), when it is actually an N.C. (normally closed) contact. Review External Entrapment Protection Sensors monitored by HySecurity Gate Operators on page 9.
S.T.A.R.T. software or through the Event Log if your operator is using software version h5.52 or higher. Refer to Access the Event Log through the User Menu on page 67. NOTE: S.T.A.R.T. configuration and diagnostic software is available at no charge from www.hysecurity.com. Schedule software updates as part of routine maintenance. Refer to General Maintenance section.
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• Wiring problem. • Batteries no longer hold a charge. • The Smart DC Controller failed. • Bad transformer. HYSECURITY ALERT Software is currently being loaded. Wait for software to finish loading. LOADER FORCE OPEN...
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2. (Y) Data + is connected to “A” extended relay menu items. Alert noted in DUAL GATE. diagnostic log. 3. (G) DATA - is connected to DUAL NOTE: Keep your HySecurity gate GATE. operators current by “uninstalling” 4. Connector cable (4-Pin) attaches outdated versions of the S.T.A.R.T.
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4. Press RESET to clear fault. • DC switch off • Motor wires disconnected LIMIT FAILED FAULT 5 Not used in StrongArmPark DC. STUCK GATE FAULT 14 2 chirps/s The Smart DC Controller has tried 3 times 1. Check and correct gate hardware once per to overcome a stuck gate/arm.
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The display provides no indication of this 1. Report any instance of this error once per error, but it can appear in the S.T.A.R.T. log to HySecurity Technical Support. minute and means that the Smart DC Controller 2. Turn both power switches off to has detected a serious internal error.
StrongArmPark DC uses a dynamic reversing sensor. A solid immovable object blocking the gate will trip the sensor and cause the operator to stop, reverse and enter safe mode. Available settings (0, 1, and 2), accessed through the Installer Menu, SE 0 allow you to adjust the level of sensitivity.
With S.T.A.R.T. software loaded on your laptop computer, you have an invaluable management tool for all HySecurity operators. The USB port, allows you to download system diagnostics and upload system configurations using the S.T.A.R.T. software. The free S.T.A.R.T. software is conveniently located at www.
The software on the SDC board is periodically being enhanced with new features that create an easier install and improve the on board diagnostic tools. Be sure to check the HySecurity website for the latest version of software and operator code before heading out for field maintenance.
Before checking the internal mechanisms of the operator, turn off all power switches. The StrongArmPark DC mechanical maintenance is not in depth or difficult, but should be performed on a routine basis. The operator chassis is zinc plated, but some environments may speed corrosion of this plating.
1. Remove the Front Access Panel. Top cover 2. Turn off the AC and DC power switches. 3. Remove the StrongArmPark DC top cover and drive belt cover. Drive belt 4. Check to make sure the pulleys are aligned vertically.
B atterY eplaCement HySecurity provides a one year warranty from the date of shipment for all batteries supplied with the StrongArmPark DC operator. Display indicators of a low battery include: • LOW BATTERY or DEAD BATTERY appears on the Smart DC Controller display which may or may not be indicative of normal discharge.
Reference andIng Hange All StrongArmPark DC operators are shipped from the factory in a left handing configuration unless specified otherwise. If you need to change the StrongArmPark DC14 handing at the site, you will need to: • Release spring tension Top cover •...
3. Buyer’s Exclusive Remedies for Any Nonconformity. 500,000 gate cycles (whichever occurs first), after the date of installation, If a HySecurity product fails to conform to the warranties in Section 1, Buyer must e. Electromechanical Barrier Arm Operators: Two years or 1,000,000 gate cycles...
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