Nice Apollo 4300SW Manual

Vehicular swing gate opener 1/2hp; 1hp
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Nice Apollo Swing
Gate Opener
Vehicular Swing Gate Opener
Revision 1.0.0_03-2012
4300 SW - 1/2 HP
4500 SW - 1 HP

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  • Page 1 Nice Apollo Swing Gate Opener 4300 SW - 1/2 HP 4500 SW - 1 HP Vehicular Swing Gate Opener Revision 1.0.0_03-2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    28 - GLOSSARY 11.6 - Learning and Programming Features 11.7 - How to set up the system for first use 29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - NICE GATE OPENER 11.8 - The Learning Sequence 30 - NICE GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING 11.9 - Learning and Programming Features 31 - INSTALLATION DRAWING (1) 11.10 - Gate Reversal Direction...
  • Page 4: Overview

    The “Learn” function helps gate installer confi gure Nice 1050 This manual covers the following Nice operator control board semi-automatically for optimum models: 4300SW amd 4500SW.
  • Page 5: Template For Installation

    1.3 What is Included 1.4 Product Specifi cations Model 4300 4500 Name Duty Cycle Varies CBOX1050 Control Box 4300/4500 Drive Electromechanical 4300/4500 Actuator with 8' up to 16 ft up to 20 ft Gate Length Max. harness (5 m ) (6 m) #1116 Pivot Arm...
  • Page 6: General Safety Information

    1.5 The installation of this product is not a “do- 2. General Safety Information it-yourself” project. A qualifi ed gate operator A gate operator is only a component in a gate installation company should be contacted system. The other parts of the gate system to install the gate operator to ensure a safe can include the gate, the external entrapment and reliable installation.
  • Page 7 Some operators are restricted in their usage application. All Nice USA operators are approved for use in all four UL325 Usage Classes. Appropriate Usage Classes are shown in the Specifi cations.
  • Page 8 2.4 The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must 2.10 When utilizing a Nice board, a maximum be supplied with a separate access opening. of 8 entrapment protection devices may be The pedestrian access opening shall be connected.
  • Page 9: Use Of Vehicle Detectors

    2.12 For a gate operator utilizing a contact 3. Use of Vehicle Detectors sensor (Edge): Use of vehicle detectors (loop detectors) is strongly a. One or more contact sensors shall be encouraged to prevent damage to vehicles located where the risk of entrapment or caused by gates closing on them.
  • Page 10 4.1.5 An existing gate latch shall be disabled 4.2.1.2 All openings shall be designed, when a manually operated gate is retrofitted. guarded, or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a 4.1.6 A gate latch shall not be installed on an minimum of 72 in.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Of Gate Systems

    4.2.2 The following provisions shall apply to 4.3.5 Class IV vehicular horizontal swing Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates: gates shall be designed, constructed and installed in accordance with security related 4.2.2.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers parameters specific to the application in 8 ft (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be question.
  • Page 12: Entrapment Protection

    6. Entrapment Protection The UL325 standard for gate operators requires a minimum of two independent entrapment protection means for each entrapment zone. An entrapment zone is defi ned as follows: For slide gates, any locations between a moving gate and a counter opposing edge or surface where entrapment is possible up to a height of 6 ft.
  • Page 13: Compatible External Sensors

    Entrapment System (IES) (UL325 Type A) that Only the following external sensors have been monitors the force on the gate during travel. evaluated and tested with Nice gate systems and This system protects in both the open and are approved to be used for protection against...
  • Page 14: Circuit Board Layout

    8 - CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT Power Input Motor Output Connections Connections SOLAR P. BATTERY MAIN DC POWER 30A FUSE MOTOR MOTOR 2 SERIES 1050 UL325 Compliant Monitored Safety Devices(s) required. Accessory Output OXI/A Receiver Connections BlueBus Connection Master / Slave Connection Earth Ground Accessory Input Connections...
  • Page 15: Swing Operator Cutaway Drawings

    10 - SWING OPERATOR CUTAWAY DRAWINGS WARNING: THIS GATE OPERATOR REQUIRES A 2-MAN LIFT! CONDUIT ACCESS MOUTNING HOLES Ø 5/8 USE THESE SLOTS 10” 7/16 FOR POSITIONING THE GATE 12” 13/32 OPERATOR ON THE CONCRETE PAD. Figure 1 - SWING OPERATOR CUT-AWAY 10.1 - Swing operator cutaway drawings-cont.
  • Page 16: Installation Procedures

    11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.) 11.3 - Step three-physical mounting 1. Remove top cover assembly by unlocking the lid with the supplied key. 2. Turn lid counterclockwise then remove. Drill and insert RedHead (1/2” x 3 1/3”) concrete anchors into the concrete 3.
  • Page 17: Step Five-Arm Assembly

    6. Once the gate is in the position where the gate is intended to be “FULLY NICE has taken great care to simplify the installation, operation and safety OPEN” the OPEN limit switch must be adjusted to inform the circuit board that of this device and to ensure longevity and reliability of the unit over time.
  • Page 18: The Learning Sequence

    11.9 - Learning mode If not in learning mode, follow the below listed steps; Steps on how to place the NICE 1050 control board into learning mode. If the board is not in “LEARN MODE”, press: FUNCTION  OK  SWING  OK  LIGHT ...
  • Page 19: Incoming Power Wiring

    11 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.) 12 - INCOMING POWER WIRING Power input connections should be wired as follows: Learn Battery Enter “Enter” Flashes Connect wires to the battery terminal block. The positive wire of the battery connects to the left terminal marked “+”. Note: If the battery is connected backwards a red LED will illuminate below the terminal.
  • Page 20: 4300/4500 Limit And Motor Wiring

    Connect the Nice 4300/4500 cable to the 5-pin connector as shown below. These connections enable the Nice 4300/4500 shown below. These connections enable the Nice 4300/4500 limit switch and smart sensor inputs into the gate controller. limit switch and smart sensor inputs into the gate controller.
  • Page 21: Learning Mode

    14 - LEARNING MODE NICE has taken great care to simplify the installation, operation and safety of this device and to ensure longevity and reliability of the unit over time. The learning procedure consists of the following steps shown below:...
  • Page 22: Accessory Inputs And Outputs

    15 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 15.1 - Outputs GATE OPERATOR ACCESSORY INPUTS: Auxiliary Inputs 1 (16), 2 (18): These digital inputs may be connected to the digital outputs of accessories and programmed to activate or control the gate operator in a number of different modes. Shorting the pins through a dry contact activates the programmed settings for these inputs.
  • Page 23 1. Press and hold the button on the side of the Nice receiver until the led on designated as the “Master”. The following procedure outlines the process for the Nice receiver illuminates green and keep the button pressed.
  • Page 24: Wiring And Connections

    15 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (CONT.) 16 - WIRING AND CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Deleting All Nice Remote Controls from the Nice Plug-In Receiver Memory. All programmed remote controls may be removed from the SMXI/A plug in receiver memory . This procedures need to be performed at the gate controller.
  • Page 25: Optional Inputs

    17 - OPTIONAL INPUTS 17.1 - Fire input and fail safe connector 17.3 - Magnetic lock connection 32 FIRE 7 NC 33 GND 8 Com (Common) 9 NO Dry contact input for a fire department control switch. Normally Open (NO) 10 GND contact must be shorted to ground through a switch to open the gate.
  • Page 26: Exit And Edge Inputs Wiring Diagram

    17 - OPTIONAL INPUTS (CONT.) 18 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION 17.5 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram Proper inspection of all equipment is required to ensure continuous functionality, safety and to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions. 28 EDGE Inspect electrical assemblies and wiring installations for damage, general 29 GND condition, and proper functioning to ensure the continued satisfactory...
  • Page 27: General Layout And Safety Access

    19 - GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS Possible Entrapment Zone - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Loop Sensors and Photocells Possible Entrapment Zones - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells (Installer must assess site for any other entrapment risks) SAFETY LOOP OUTSIDE (4’...
  • Page 28: Accessories And Sensors

    20 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION Non-contact and contact sensors must be installed individually or in Table 1 combination with each other to provide external entrapment protection. Photocell Jumpers Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when CLOSE DIRECTION A a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and one or more non- contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction...
  • Page 29: Irb-Ret Wiring Diagram

    21 - IRB-RET Wiring Diagram 2 FREQUENCY IRB-RET 1050 BOARD In1 (16) or In2 (18) GND (17 or 19) 24V (20) GND (21) 1. Press “Functions” 2. Select #3 “Auxiliary IO” and Press “OK” 3. Select “In Aux 1” (or “In Aux 2”) and Press “OK”. 4.
  • Page 30: Gem-103 Wiring Diagram

    22 - GEM-103 Wiring Diagram TO 10K OHM RESISTANCE EDGE SENSOR Black & White Wires GEM-103 23 - WEL-200 Wiring Diagram EMX WEL-200 Wireless Edge Receiver Dip Switch Settings determine which relay activates when the associated edge is tripped. See WEL-200 manual for instructions for programming receiver/transmitter pairs.
  • Page 31: Board Nomenclature

    24 - BOARD NOMENCLATURE Incoming LCD screen 30 Amp fuse Spare fuses Open the gate Stop gate movement Reset and hard shut down button Close the gate Selection up Ok or accept Selection down Gate delay time Adjust force settings Adjust speed settings Function select Display select...
  • Page 32: Programming Buttons

    25 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS 25.1 - Force 25.5 - Function (cont.) Static: Set sensitivity to constant force on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the Auxiliary Inputs: Auxiliary inputs IN AUX1 (16) and IN AUX2 (18) can be most sensitive).
  • Page 33: Display

    25 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS (CONT.) Events: Up to 8 weekly events (EV1 through EV8) can be programmed and Advance Settings: The following settings are available for customizing the stored. Each event can be programmed to trigger at a specific time and gate operator as required by the customer’s installation requirements: can be assigned to any combination of days of the week (Monday through •...
  • Page 34: Re-Assembling Gate Operator

    26 - RE-ASSEMBLING GATE OPERATOR 27 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 28 - GLOSSARY 27.1 The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow access BLOCK- Ceases all operator function except HIGH PRIORITY inputs. to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions. COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR- CLASS II - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a 27.2 During normal powered operation, emergency vehicles access the gate...
  • Page 35: Maintenance Schedule - Nice Gate Opener

    29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - NICE GATE OPENER Table 2 COMPLETE BASIC Alarm Active the primary (inherent)reverse system by blocking the gate with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop. Restart the gate snd block again with a solid ...
  • Page 36 30 - NICE GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) Table 4: 1050 Board Display Read Out and Troubleshooting DISPLAY REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION Dynamic M1 Actuated connected to Motor Check for obstruction in gate path or degraded gate hardware. 1 has a brief current spike and tripped Type A sensor.
  • Page 37: Installation Drawing

    31 - INSTALLATION DRAWING (1) Gate Arm Attachment Sample Installation POST POST 14” LONG ARM SHORT ARM 24” Figure 29 - INSTALLATION DRAWING 32 - TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION (2) Installation layout HINGE CENTER LONG ARM SHORT ARM CONCRETE PAD DISTANCE Figure 30 - LAYOUT TEMPLATE Table 3 Chart A...
  • Page 38 33 - TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION (3) 21” Figure 31 Table 4 Chart C 53” 24-3/4” 53-13/16” 50” Chart D Distance 32-3/8” 23-1/8” 25-1/8” 21”...
  • Page 39: Compact Installation Arm Measurements

    34 - COMPACT INSTALLATION ARM MEASUREMENTS 5 7/8” 15 3/4” Ø1/2” 1 3/16” 7 1/8” 7 7/8” Ø1/2” Ø1/2” 1 3/16” 7 1/8” 7 7/8” Ø1/2” Ø1/2” 1/4” 11” 21” Figure 32 - ARM MEASUREMENTS...
  • Page 40: Gate Arm Installation

    35 - GATE ARM INSTALLATION CORRECT LAYOUT Figure 33 INCORRECT INSTALLATION Figure 34...
  • Page 41: Mechanical Adjustment Of Gate Closing Position

    36 - MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF GATE CLOSING POSITION This procedure allows slight mechanical adjustment of the gate’s closing angle by extending or retracting the main arm. 1. Using a 2.5mm or 3/32 hex key, turn the locking bolt on the side of the arm counter-clockwise to release the adjustment knob. 2.
  • Page 42: Programming Quickstart

    37 - PROGRAMMING QUICK START 37.1 - Learning the gate 37.2 - Gate direction reversal 1. Install electrical power to the gate opener unit. WARNING: GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL CAN ONLY BE 2. Install all gate accessories such as Photo-Eye’s, Sensors, Loops and ACCOMPLISHED IN LEARNING MODE other safety devices.
  • Page 43: Installation Checklist

    38 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Left box is for installer check off and the right box is for customer check off. ❑ ❑ 1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions. ❑...
  • Page 46 Contact us Nice 6705 S. 209th St., Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032-2327 Ph. +1.253.867.3700 Fax +1.253.867.3702 www.hysecurity.com www.facebook.com/hsgateoperators...

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