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Use this manual for circuit board 4404-018 Revision A or higher.
Entrapment Protection must be provided for the gate system where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists. The operator
will NOT run without one or more monitored type B1 or B2 entrapment protection devices in EACH entrapment area.
UL 325 August 2018 Standard
THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE/DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY.
Visit www.doorking.com/dealer-locator to find a professional installing and servicing dealer in your area.
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UL 325 Compliant
Heavy-Duty Vehicular Swing Gate Operator
This vehicular gate operator is
designed for Class III and Class IV
applications ONLY and must
NEVER be used in applications
serving the general public.
Circuit Board
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®
Copyright 2018 DoorKing
, Inc. All rights reserved.
Model 6555
Model 6555
Model 6555
Bi-Parting Gate Operators CANNOT be used.
Copyright 2009 DoorKing, Inc. All rights reserved.
6555-065-A-12-18
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- Page 1 NEVER be used in applications serving the general public. THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE/DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY. Visit www.doorking.com/dealer-locator to find a professional installing and servicing dealer in your area. Date Installed: Installer/Company Name:...
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Page 2: Quick Guide: Dip-Switches
Normal Setting. Normal gate operation. Self-Test Self-test mode. Operator MUST be disconnected from gate to run self-test. Not Used Leave in the OFF position. Not Used Leave in the OFF position. Spare Leave in the OFF position. 2 Quick Guide - 1 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 3: Quick Guide: Terminal Descriptions
20 for further information. Main Terminal Input LEDs Note: The LED 16 17 that is to the left of the main terminal wiring input will light when that terminal input gets activated. 6555-065-A-12-18 Quick Guide - 2... -
Page 4: Specifications
29.5” DoorKing, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the products described in this manual without notice and without obligation of DoorKing, Inc. to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes. Additionally, DoorKing, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. This manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Maintenance Built-in Diagnostics Troubleshooting 32-33 Accessory Items Gearbox Shaft Extension Replacement Model 6555 Wiring Diagram SECTION 7 - OWNER OF THE GATE OPERATOR Alarm Sounding and Gate WILL NOT Operate Manual Gate Operation Gate Operators Monthly Checkup Printable Safety Page... -
Page 6: Swing Gate Requirements
If bottom of gate is 4” to 16”above the ground at any part of the gate’s traveling path, entrapment protection is REQUIRED for this area. Not Allowed 4 inches to 16 inches Gates shall have smooth bottom edges, with vertical bottom edged protrusions NOT exceeding 0.50 inches. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 7: Swing Gate Requirements
The operator will NOT run without one or more property. monitored type B1 or B2 entrapment protection devices in EACH ENTRAPMENT AREA. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 8: Astm F2200 Standard For Gate Construction
6. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm). • Be sure you have instructed the owner of the gate operator about safe and proper operation and testing of the gate operator. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 9: Important Notices
Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play with any gate-operating device. • To remove the gate operator from service, operate the gate to the full open position and then shut off power to the operator at the service panel. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 10: Ul 325 Entrapment Protection
Type C - Inherent force limiting, inherent adjustable clutch or inherent pressure relief device. Type D - Actuating device requiring constant pressure to maintain opening or closing motion of the gate. * B1 and B2 means of entrapment protection must be MONITORED. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 11: Glossary
ENTRAPMENT - The condition when an object is caught or held in a position that increases the risk of injury. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 12: Section 1 - Installation
• Use only sweeps for conduit bends. Do not use 90° elbows as this will make wire pulls very Sweep difficult and can cause damage to wire insulation. DoorKing recommends using 3/4-inch conduit. Elbow • External Entrapment Protection is REQUIRED (photo sensor and/or reversing edge). -
Page 13: Type Of Installations
Note: Arm length is measured from center hole to center hole. “Actual” arm length will be longer. Measured Length Arm Open Position 2” Actual Length 37” 43” 46” 15” Gate Closed Connecting Arm 52.25” 63” 34” Drive Arm 32” 24” Concrete Pad 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 14: Securing Operator To Pad
Permanently attach the operator to the concrete pad using six (6) 3/8” x 3” sleeve anchors (not supplied). 208/230/460 Step-Down Sleeve Anchor Transformer Plate (Not supplied) Remove breather pin from gear reducer AFTER the operator has been secured in place. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 15: Attach Gate Bracket
Slide control arm into elbow assembly. KEEP ARM ASSEMBLY LEVEL. Bolt gate bracket to gate. CAUTION Arm assembly and gate bracket MUST be level for gate to function correctly. DO NOT REMOVE HUB! Control Arm Elbow Assembly Gate Bracket Crank Arm 38” 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 16: Determining Arm Lengths
1.8 Installation of Warning Signs This DoorKing Swing Gate Operator is shipped with two warning signs. The purpose of the warning sign is to alert uninformed persons, and to remind persons familiar with the gate system, that a possible hazard exists so that appropriate action can be taken to avoid the hazard or to reduce exposure to the hazard. -
Page 17: Entrapment Protection Installation
If the distance between an entrapment or obstruction exists less than 16” from the open gate, then entrapment protection is REQUIRED for this area. Open-Direction Monitored Photo Beam Close-Direction Photo Beam Wall Monitored CLOSE Photo Sensor Entrapment protection is RECOMMENDED for this area. Closing Gate 6555-065-A-12-18... - Page 18 16” above the ground at any point in its arc of travel, entrapment protection is REQUIRED for this area. 4-Wire In-Line Edge 2-Wire End-of-Line Edge Greater than 4” but less than 16” Reversing Edges are wired in series 6555-065-A-12-18...
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Page 19: Section 2 - Ac Power To Operator
The limit sensors or the AC power switch are the only ways to codes before installation. Recommended by DoorKing. STOP the operator once an open cycle has started. This could cause damage to the gate and/or operator if the gate opens too far! EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION MUST be connected or the gate operator WILL NOT function. -
Page 20: Section 3 - Adjustments
Full counter clockwise for minimum sensitivity, connected to the gate. The drive chain MUST be Min Max full clockwise for maximum sensitivity. disconnected before running the self-test. This Speed feature is designed for bench testing ONLY. See page 20. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 21: Dip-Switch Settings For 4404 Circuit Board
Setting Description Normal Setting. Normal gate operation. Self-Test Self-test mode. Operator MUST be disconnected from gate to run self-test. Not Used Leave in the OFF position. Not Used Leave in the OFF position. Spare Leave in the OFF position. 6555-065-A-12-18... - Page 22 Do not run this test with the operator connected to the gate. Switch 2 Not Used, leave in the OFF position. Switch 3 Not Used, leave in the OFF position. Switch 4 Spare switch, leave in the OFF position. 6555-065-A-12-18...
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Page 23: Limit Sensors
Limit Sensor Limit Sensor Limit Bracket Bracket DO NOT allow the magnetic sensor activator to travel past the BOTTOM Limit Limit open or closed limit sensors! Bracket Bracket Slow-Down Slow-Down Limit Sensor OPEN Limit Sensor OPEN Limit Sensor Limit Sensor 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 24: Inherent Reverse Sensors Adjustment
If you are decreasing the sensitivity and the gate will not run properly, reduce the number of turns through the current sensor. Sample Voltage and Phase Turns Turns 230 Single Phase 1 Turn 2 Turns 5 Turns 6 Turns 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 25: Gate Speed Description And Adjustments
3.6 Gate Speed Description and Adjustment The 6555 models are equipped with an AC module that allows you to adjust the speed of the gate. Knob Adjustment To adjust the speed, simply rotate the speed control knob clockwise to increase the gate speed, or counter-clockwise to decrease the gate speed. -
Page 26: Section 4 - Wiring
Main Terminal Input LEDs Note: The LED 16 17 that is to the left of the main terminal wiring input will light when that terminal input gets activated. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 27: Control Wiring
Gate Tracker - DoorKing Access Control System (Model 1833, 1835, 1837 or 1838) tracker system can be connected. This system can keep track of gate operator cycle count, shorted inputs, loop detector problems, any forced entry attempts, if the gate has struck anything during the open or close cycle, power interruptions, etc. -
Page 28: Entrapment Protection Wiring
Some manufacturer’s photo sensor contacts are labeled as Normally Open (NO) but their relay functions the same way as described above. See specific Monitored OPEN Photo Sensor manufacturer’s wiring manual for more information about their specific relay function. 6555-065-A-12-18... - Page 29 The operator will not run without one or more REQUIRED for this area. monitored type B1 or B2 entrapment protection devices in EACH entrapment area. OPEN/CLOSE 2-Wire End-of-Line Edge 6555-065-A-12-18...
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Page 30: Loop Detector Wiring
DoorKing offers a free “Loop and the gate from automatically opening or closing on a vehicle when it is in the gate’s path. DoorKing recommends that a Loop-Detectors Information Manual” licensed installer perform this work. -
Page 31: Section 5 - Operating Instructions
Unlock the power switch cover and open to access the MAIN POWER and the operator RESET button. Reset Button - Used to turn off the entrapment alarm and to reset the operator after a hard shutdown has occurred. Alarm Siren POWER AC Power Switch - Powers the operator ON (toggle up) or OFF (toggle down). 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 32: Shutdown Conditions
After 5 minutes, the audio alarm will “chirp” every 5 seconds. This indicates that the operator is in a hard shutdown condition and the reset switch must be activated to reset the operator and silence the alarm. Continued on the next page 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 33: Manual Gate Operation
NOTE: DoorKing operators have a built-in alarm reset push button mounted on the operator above the power ON-OFF toggle switch. Activating this button will return the gate operator to normal operation, but will not activate the gate operator. - Page 34 Remove release tool and place where shown. Release hub. Gate can now be manually operated. CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE HUB! 6555-065-A-12-18...
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Page 35: Section 6 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Check manual release for proper operation. See page 38. Manual Release ✓ Check external reverse device(s) stop or reverse the gate when External Reverse Device ✓ activated. See page 39. Complete check of gate and gate operating system. Complete System 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 36: Built-In Diagnostics
For more information on trouble shooting loops and loop detectors, refer to your loop detector instruction sheet and to the DoorKing Loop and Loop Detector Information Manual located on DoorKing’s web site. - Page 37 There may be a problem with the current sensor on the circuit board. Replace the circuit board. second and stops, two short chirps are heard. Operator has intermittent • The main terminal #3 250 mA power has been exceeded. Check total amp draw of connected device(s). functionality problems that vary. 6555-065-A-12-18...
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Page 38: Accessory Items
6.4 Accessory Items UL 325 Monitored Entrapment Protection Devices available for the model 6555 swing gate operator. Type B2 Contact Sensors (Reversing Edge) Miller Edge Sensing Edges - all models with a T2 (resistive) termination. Miller Edge wireless monitored transmitter/receiver kit model RB-G-K10... -
Page 39: Gearbox Shaft Extension Replacement
Loosen set screws on plastic limit assemblies to remove them. Be CAREFUL Gearbox not to damage limit sensor wires after the assemblies have been removed. Note: Close Limit Sensor assembly must be reinstalled on TOP of Limit Sensor assembly. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 40: Model 6555 Wiring Diagram
Model 6555 2 HP 1-Phase 230 VAC Shield Shielded Cable Orange Blue Black Gear Reducer 2 HP L1 L2/N B- B+ Single Phase 10:1 P/N 2600-279 P/N 2601-305 1. 0 Speed Controller Speed Mode Limit Sensors Controller 230 VAC P/N 9210-411... -
Page 41: Section 7 - Owner Of The Gate Operator
The audio alarm will sound for five minutes, or until the operator’s reset button is pushed. After (5) five minutes the alarm will “chirp every 5 sec.” and the hard shutdown condition will remain in affect until the reset button is pushed. Please read SECTION 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for more information about operating this gate operator. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 42: Manual Gate Operation
Remove release tool and place where shown. Release hub. Gate can now be manually operated. CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE HUB! Please read SECTION 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for more information about operating this gate operator. 6555-065-A-12-18... -
Page 43: Gate Operators Monthly Checkup
If you feel uncomfortable performing any of these inspections or testing, a qualified service technician will perform the visual inspections and testing for you. You can find a trained service technician at DoorKing’s “Dealer Locator” at www.doorking.com Visual Inspection Visually inspect the rollers, fasteners, brackets and other gate hardware for proper alignment, proper tightness, and signs of damage, breakage, looseness, rust or wear. - Page 44 This page intentionally left blank. 6555-065-A-12-18...
- Page 46 NEVER be used in applications serving the general public. THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE/DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY. Visit www.doorking.com/dealer-locator to find a professional installing and servicing dealer in your area. www.doorking.com DoorKing, Inc.
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