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AutoGate Shield M50 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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AutoGate, Inc.
Installation & Operation Manual
Vertical Pivot Shield®Crash Systems
ASTM F2656 M30-P1, M50-1
M30 Models: VPCB-M30 & VPCM-M30SF
M50 Model: VPCB-M50
AG#____________
7306 Driver Road, P.O. Box 50, Berlin Heights, OH 44814
PH: 1.800.944.4283 - FAX: 419.588.3514 - www.AutoGate.com
1.800.944.4283
AutoGate Technical Support
Mar 6, 2019

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  • Page 1 Vertical Pivot Shield®Crash Systems ASTM F2656 M30-P1, M50-1 M30 Models: VPCB-M30 & VPCM-M30SF M50 Model: VPCB-M50 AG#____________ 7306 Driver Road, P.O. Box 50, Berlin Heights, OH 44814 PH: 1.800.944.4283 - FAX: 419.588.3514 - www.AutoGate.com 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 2 MANUAL MODELS VPCB-M30, VPCB-M30SF & VPCB-M50 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Genesis Board Connections Entrapment Protection Device Functional Characteristics 42-48 Genesis Board Programing 49-50 Genesis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S) Troubleshooting the GENESIS Board Accessory Components 53-57 Maintenance 58-60 End User / Installer Check-off List 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 4: Safety & Helpful Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR INSTALLERS AND OWNERS Read all of this manual and all product safety information prior to installation. AutoGate Shield CRASH Barri- er M30 & M50 systems operators (hereafter referenced as Shield or VPCB (Vertical Pivot Crash Barrier)) move the fortified crash barrier Drop arm/gate with high force and can cause serious injury and death! All Shield systems have fortified barrier arms.
  • Page 5  At NO time should the Drop arm/gate be modified in any way. Under NO circumstances should you drill into the Drop arm/gate Housing with prior written authorization from AutoGate.  Do not add any additional weight to the Drop arm/gate or applicable gate panel without first contacting AutoGate.

  • Page 6: Orientation

    Model VPCB-M30 Standard Foundation (54” depth) with Drop arm only Model VPCB-M30-SF Shallow Foundation (20” depth) with Drop arm only Model VPCD-M50 (shown with full gate panel) Standard Foundation 66” 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 7: Standard Specifications

    Control Wiring: 16 & 18 Ga. Single conductor. Copper with electronic compression terminals tin-plated for max and Bolsters) Gate & Operator wieght: 2000 lbs. corrosion prevention. Non-AutoGate components, accesso- ries, and access control is per individual manufacturer Bolsters: Instruction. Contact AutoGate with questions.

  • Page 8: Operator Details

    Houses the Genesis control board and other accessory items GENESIS CONTROL BOARD State of the art control board with 4-line digital display UL325 SIREN Will be activate upon an UL fault * See Balancing Instructions for Slide details 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 9: Operator Glossary / Terms

    An electronic position sensor mounted on the main pulley drive shaft that provides Drop arm/gate position feedback to the control board. This component a fea- tures: entrapment protection obstructions that block stop the travel. “open” limit positions 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 10: Basic Components Of A Shield Crash System Foundation

    Operator End Bolster Operator End Foundation Yoke End Bolster Yoke End Foundation (rebar not shown in foundations) Operator Drop arm/gate (shown without optional gate Operator End Bolster Yoke End Bolster 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 11: Left & Right Typical Pad Layouts

    2) Leave at least 3” between Anchors and edge of pad   Reversing Loop(s) Optional 3) All pads must be level and below local frost line RIGHTHAND OPERATOR CONDUIT LOCATION/STUB-UP ON OUTSIDE OF OPERATOR PAD 12” PUBLIC/ UNSECURE SIDE PRIVATE/SECURE SIDE 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 12: Typical Loop Configuration

    Test the function of the loops thoroughly by using vehicles once installed to verify correct operation Access Control Presence / Annunciation Station Loop Min 4’ Entrance Lane / Threat Direction Reversing Loop Min 4’ Min 4’ Reversing or Close Loop 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 13: Site Planning

    This evaluation and planning, along with coordination with electricians and other on-site Access Control Station Optional Electrical & Access Control Enclosure AC Primary Power Photo Eye Beam Note: Photo Eye Requires power at Yoke End 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 14 Soil Tamper/Concrete vibrator For tamping the soil to correct compression and removing entrapped air in concrete Concrete 4,000 psi with non-shrinking additives Typical Foundation: VPCB-M30 shown (see your order specific drawings for project specific details) 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 15 SITE PLANNING Typical Foundation: VPCB-M30-SF shown below (see your order specific drawings for project specific details) Typical Foundation: VPCB-M50 shown below Typical Bolsters: VPCB-M50 shown below 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 16: Site Preparation

    Concrete AutoGate, recommends 4,000 psi concrete with non-shrinking additives. The approximate amount of concrete required based on a 15’ clear drivable open system is: M30 Standard Operator Pad: 8.5 cubic yards, see your sign off drawing to compute exact yards.

  • Page 17: Bolster Planning & Installation

    With the Bolster on top of the road, slide the flat steel reinforcement bars through the I-beams Then lift the entire Bolster into the excavated trench and level. The center section of the Bolster should be filled first. This will minimize the po- tential for shifting during the pouring process 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 18 If needed, paint above surface Bolster areas that may have been chipped or exposed during offloading and positioning in excavation with high quality outdoor paint The center section of the Bolster should be filled first. This will minimize the po- tential for shifting during the pouring process 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 19 BOLSTER PLANNING & INSTALATION MORE SAMPLE SITE PHOTOS 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 20 BOLSTER PLANNING & INSTALATION M50 Foundation Preparation and Installation Operator End Bolster Yoke End Bolster 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 21: Receiving, Unloading, & Handling Your System

    Need to have forklift, crane, Gradall or equal that is load rated to unload your system.  Be sure to use leveling jacks (if available) to support weight of operator on tail lift  Do not stand under or near the system while lifting 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 22: Preparation, Attaching The Gate & Operator Installation

    *** CAUTION *** PIN IS UNDER HIGH TENSION WHEN INSTALLED WITH NO GATE ATTACHED! T/M PIN POSITION #2 and #1 Install KICK PANEL here with provided TEK screws. Springs Are Under High Tension! CAUTION!! 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 23 (SEE DETAIL BELOW) PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION 5/8” HEAVY WASHER 5/8” S.S. FLAT WASHER 5/8-11 x 2-1/4” Stud 5/8” DIA. 5/8-18 FEMALE ROD END 3/4” x 2” x 4” LUG 5/8-18 HEX LOCK NUT LINKAGE ARM 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 24 Once the operator doors are open pull the Manual Release Lever located by the motor. T/M PIN POSITION #2 and #1 FORKS GO HERE 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 25 50% “engaged in the pin cup. Fully lower the system leaving the forklift in place. By design, the YOKE END pin will NOT be 50% in the pin cups. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 26 (see below for anchor bolt locations on operator). 1/2” Clearance (minimum) Locking Pin “Pass by Clearance” is a minimum of 1/2” (required). Adjust by repositioning the operator if necessary. Locations Anchor Bolt Preferred conduit location 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 27 If shipped unattached, mount the gate guard to the back of the operator cabinet to cover the opening at the end opposite the Drop arm/gate using #12 x 2.0” TEK (self-drilling screws provided). Gate Guard 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 28: Gate Guards, Signs & Reflective Tape

    1 AutoGate provides Gate Guards up to 9’ tall gates. 2 Gates over 9’ tall will require local fencing to restrict pedestrian access avoiding injury or entrapment (see attached shaded area) 3 Fence off all pinch point or entrapment areas per F2200 and/or use external entrapment protection devices such as Photo Eyes or Contact Sensors.
  • Page 29 Warning Signs AutoGate recommends any additional signage be installed between the operator and the center of the Drop arm/gate. DO NOT DRILL OR PIERCE THE DROP ARM/GATE.

  • Page 30: Operator Electrical, Grounding & Battery

    Install Two (2) 12 VDC Batteries (Required, not provided) on the battery shelf. AutoGate recommends Group 24 Deep Cycle Marine Starting batteries for extended battery back up. At a minimum use (2) 7AH batteries for battery back up.
  • Page 31 The AutoGate Genesis control board is DC powered as is the motor with built in full battery back-up. Primary power is supplied by an AC/DC rectified output power supply (see below). Input AC is supplied through a dedicated 20 Amp breaker.

  • Page 32: Genesis Control Board

    GENESIS board in an older operator with limit switches. P14– Loop Rack Accessory Wiring harness port: Used with our LR-3 Loop Rack board J1-USB For data connection P6-Program Plug: Used to update board software 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 33: Operator Wiring Diagram

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  • Page 34: Safety & Helpful Information

    57 mm (2-1/4 in) diameter sphere from passing through such areas. The Shield is equipped with one (1) INTERNAL means of entrapment sensing device. AutoGate highly rec- ommends the use of additional EXTERNAL entrapment sensing devices. Both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL are listed below.
  • Page 35 P2 terminal strip. In order to operate your gate system, you will need to contact Auto- Gate for a PASSCODE to put your GENESIS board in a NON-MONTIROED state for operation. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 36: Genesis Board Connections

    UL325 7th edition. MONITORED DEVICE CONNECTIONS POINTS P4 & P5 The two programmable inputs can be configured as either edge or beam and as either open or close. NOTE: 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 37 Stops gate at any point and cancels current inputs. Inputs will be If held, no Drop arm/gate move- Stop ignored until stop is released. A stop input will disable the auto- ment, inputs ignored. close timer 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 38 OPTIONS: OFF, Pulse on Open or Close Limit, Hold on Open or & Close Limit, Pulse Output 1 on motor Open or Close, Hold on Motor Open or Close, Hold on UL Alarm, Hold on Motor Run Output 2 Same as Output 1 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 39 The Genesis board has (2) 24VDC outputs and (2) 12VDC outputs to power external devices. Each is fused at 2 AMPS. 24VDC ACCESSORY Power (2) Fused at a total of 2 Amps 12VDC ACCESSORY Power (2) Fused at a total of 2 Amps 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 40 Your gate is equipped with a LIMIT/POSITION SENOSR. It will be properly set when it leaves the factory. If you need to adjust it, refer to the instructions below. If you need to replace, contact AutoGate. ADJUSTING THE LIMIT/POSITION SENSOR >Op:4500 Ramp:4000...

  • Page 41: Entrapment Protection Device Functional Characteristics

    When activated, the Drop arm/gate shall stop in less than 2 seconds, and then reverse to Monitored Close Beam full open. The ‘Timer to close’ will become active only after all inputs are clear. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 42: Genesis Board Programing

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  • Page 49: Genesis Frequently Asked Questions (Faq's)

    However, if you are using NON-MONTORED “Reversing” equipment, you will need to contact AutoGate for a PASSCODE to put your GENESIS board in a NON-MONTIROED state for oper. Q. Is there a way to monitor the Drop arm/gate position, (Open or Closed)? A.
  • Page 50 The speed will be adjustable from 85% to 100% in 5% increments. Our recommendation would be to slow the Drop arm/gate down to 95% and test. This will normally be enough for most installations. If necessary, adjust to 90%. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting The Genesis Board

    The RED LED is a warning light. If flashing, indicates a fault or failure. Red LED light on  Fast Flash – Low Battery side of Cabinet is  Double Pulse Flash – Main Power input Missing flashing  Slow Flash – Fault or UL Alarm 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

  • Page 52: Accessory Components

    Speed limits should also be Warning Signs, Reflective Tape, Warn- posted. Contact AutoGate for specific Warning Signs, ing Lights reflective tape, & Warning Lights that can be affixed to the Drop arm/gate.
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  • Page 54: Maintenance

    The basic electrical and mechanical systems require only minimum routine maintenance. The following items should be checked and serviced periodically depending on amount of use. Each item below has supporting illustrations and/ or instructions in this manual. Contact AutoGate for any questions or issues. Maintenance is important to any Drop arm/gate system and can affect safety, warranty, quality operation, and life-cycle of the system.
  • Page 55 Drop arm/gate to close and at the same time, assist the Drop arm/gate down by pulling on the bottom rail of the Drop arm/gate. The slide will move down and another loud bang as the Drop arm/gate is lowered. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
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  • Page 57 Changing the belts on an AutoGate Vertical Pivot operator is easy by following the step by step procedure outlined below. As al- ways, we are only a phone call away should you need assistance at 800-944-4283. 1. Remove the (4) Tek Screws on the Top Panel using a 5/16” nut driver, remove and set aside.

  • Page 58: End User / Installer Check-Off List

    SHIELD POST INSTALLATION CHECKLIST One copy to remain with End User, one to remain with Installer, one to be sent to AutoGate. Date Installed: ________________ AG#:______________ Serial #:____________________________ Site Location:_____________________________________________________________________________ Customer Name:________________________________ Phone:____________________________________ Contact Name:__________________________________ Mailing Address:____________________________ Date Inspected:__________________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ 1.
  • Page 59 Single length of un-spliced 6AWG Copper wire less than 3ft long attached to lug on operator frame. 5. Accessories: Proper installation and operation of any lights, alarms, emergency access, heat matts, etc. Checked  Initials:_____________ Notes or comments:_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...
  • Page 60 Any field wiring is secured, protected from the weather, and protected from pinching or mechanical strikes. 9. Photographs and Checklist Submittal. Performed  Initials:_____________  Photos taken of the system with Drop arm/gate open and Drop arm/gate closed.  Photos taken from Secure side and Public side. 1.800.944.4283 AutoGate Technical Support Mar 6, 2019...

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