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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION F O R T H E V I K I N G K-2 S G AT E O P E R ATO R F O R T H E V I K I N G K-2 S G AT E O P E R ATO R NEW IMAGE NEW IMAGE C L A S S I...
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The K-2S™ Viking Solar Gate Operator has the capacity to operate slide gates up to 700 lbs. and 30 ft. long under extreme conditions. This efficient operator provides a solution for residential slide gate solar applications thanks to its efficient electromechanical design.
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K-2s Solar Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision SK2MN10.F4 • April 2019 VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
OPERATOR REFERENCES: 1. OPERATOR COVER 7. EPS (ELECTRONIC POSITIONING SENSOR) sensor for the digital limits 2. COVER LOCK 8. MOTOR 3. SOLAR CONTROL BOARD 9. GEAR BOX 4. SOLAR CHARGER regulates and distributes solar power 10. SOLAR TERMINAL BLOCK ASSEMBLY connections for solar panels and battery 5.
24. EXPANSION PRODUCT CONNECTIONS communication for Viking Solar connections for additional products 16. CONTROL BOARD MOUNTING HOLES Charger. from Viking Access Systems. pg 46 secures and grounds the control board. 6. “EPS2” CONNECTOR 25. “FAIL SAFE/SECURE” Jumper 17. “Siren” TERMINAL BLOCK monitors the limit positions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: PARTS DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST PARTS DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST OPERATOR REFERENCES OPERATOR REFERENCES CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 6-12 6-12 Important Safety Instructions Important Installation Instructions Maintenance General Safety Precautions Operator Classification Entrapment Protection Requirements Entrapment Protection Installation Manual Release Audible Alarm Reset Installation...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To reduce the risk of severe injury or death. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS . 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote away from children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 7. The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not cause the operator to start. 8.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board. (refer to page 20) • Clean and lubricate the gate track wheels using the recommended lubricant. • Inspect the track for any signs of cracking or separation. •...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons: UL325 Gate Operator Classifications GLOSSARY RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended CLASS I - for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single families.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Monitored Entrapment Protection Requirements IMPORTANT: MONITORED PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED • REQUIRED BY UL 325, an approved MONITORED entrapment protection sensor is REQUIRED to be installed in all areas accessible to potential entrapment and pinch points.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and fl ammability ratings. Monitored Entrapment Protection Installation ! IMPORTANT: A minimum of two Monitored External Entrapment Sensors are required to be...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm • UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to sound after two consecutive events detected by the inherent entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).
3. At least 6 feet away from all moving parts of the gate. 30 ft 700 lb. K-2S Specifications: UL 325 Classifcation: Class I *Refer to page 9 Maximum Gate Length: 30 ft.
Follow the local building code to determine the required depth of the concrete pad. 2. Pad measurements recommended by Viking Access Systems are at least 24” long, 18” wide and 24” deep to ensure the stable operation of the operator, and a minimum of 4” above level grade to avoid any flooding of the machinery.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Post Mounting Option TIP: The operator is equipped for post mount applications and is ready for installation. You will only need to supply the posts and U-Bolts. Consult the local building codes for the depth and concrete requirements. 2.
GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Operator Positioning IMPORTANT: All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bot- tom of the gate to a minimum of 6 feet (1.83 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.2 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position.
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GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION ! TECHNICAL TIP: Before completing the installation procedure; • Open and close the gate manually, making sure there is suffi cient space between the gate and adjacent walls. • Check that the wheels are turning freely on the track and there are no restrictions while pushing the gate to the open and closed positions.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions for the K-2s model gate operator that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the charge controller. Battery Selection • Battery is sold separately. • Use only UL recognized 12V Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) •...
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Solar Panel Care and Location • Where it will receive maximum sunlight throughout the year. • Avoid trees and buildings or obstructions, which could cast shadows on the panel. • South facing and tilted at an inclined angle that is equal to latitude. •...
Power Saving Tip: The solar VFlex “control board” shuts down the power at the“Aux. Pwr” Terminal when the board is in sleep mode. To save energy, get the power for your non-essential devices (such as photo beams) from this terminal. Er PANEL Indicates that the voltage being provided from the solar panel is too low.
LIMITS SETUP ! IMPORTANT: In the event of a complete power failure, including battery backup, the limits positions may have been cleared and will need to be reset by following the steps below. STEP 1 Connect the “Motor Harness” to the Control Board.
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LIMITS SETUP ! NOTE: The 1st cycle after the limit setup is the “Learn Cycle”. Allow a complete cycle to confirm your settings. 2. During the limit setup process, the operator will run at half speed. To Readjust the Open Limit: To Readjust the Close Limit: Clear the current limit setting by Clear the current limit setting by...
MASTER/SLAVE SETUP Two Wire Communication ! IMPORTANT: DO NOT run the Master/Slave communication cable in the same conduit or within 12” of 115 - 230V power supply cables. ! Technical Tip: DO NOT set the “Timer” and/or “Overlap” features on both operators Control Boards.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Initial Settings “Timer” “Overlap” Hold Open Timer Overlap Delay Automatically closes the gate after Delays the gate from opening for the the selected amount of time from 1-60 selected amount of time from 1-6 seconds. seconds. Turning the dial between “0” and “OFF” Typically not used on slide gates.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Initial Settings NOTE: Installing a shunt, or jumper, on the pins will activate the feature. “Last Open” - Power Failure Option Opens the gate automatically when the battery backup voltage is critically low. “Pre-Warning” Initiates two options for an audio or visual warning, 3 seconds prior to gate motion, and will continue: 1.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Obstruction Detection Sensor (ODS) ! IMPORTANT: The appropriate “ODS” setting is dependant upon the gate installation and construction. Set this feature accordingly. Additional Safety equipment should be used to reduce possible risk of injury or vehicle damage. “ODS”...
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and fl ammability ratings. UL (Monitored Input Terminal) The “UL” input terminal protects against entrapment in both the opening and closing directions.
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ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and fl ammability ratings. Re-Open (Monitored Input Terminal) The “Re-Open” input terminal protects against entrapment in the closing direction ONLY.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and fl ammability ratings. Radio Receiver (Typical) ! IMPORTANT: The Hold Open “Timer” setting (page 24) affects how the gate will respond to the radio receiver command.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and fl ammability ratings. Anti-Tailgate, Open Commands & Guard Station TECHNICAL TIP: For more information regarding accessory connections and terminal functions, refer to “Appendix (A)”...
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Viking Loop Rack TIP: This operator may be equipped with a pre-wired Loop Rack that plug-in type loop detectors can be connected to. This provides a convenient alternative to the box type loop detectors that would need to be wired to the control board. Viking does not provide either type of loop detectors.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Guidelines for Loop Installation 1. Prevent sharp corners in the geometry of the loop sensor. 2. Install the appropriate number of turns for your loop geometry based on the loop perimeter. Use Table C (below) as a guide. 3.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Barrier Arm Synchronization NOTE: The Control Board provides a convenient solution for applications that require synchronized operation with the Barrier Arm Operator. This type of application opens and closes in the following pattern: 1. Open Command is provided only to the Barrier Arm operator. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING LED References In addition to the LCD Display, the control board LEDs monitor the various circuits of the control board. Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 38-41 for further troubleshooting. Page 41 # LED Status Meaning...
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TROUBLESHOOTING LED References Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 38-41 for Pg 41 further troubleshooting. # LED Status Meaning TS Ref#(s) “C Loop” Normal Condition. SOLID Control Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the 9, 10 C Loop terminal (pg 32, 42).
TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References The control board is equipped with a LCD Display that provides operator information, current conditions, settings, diagnostics and error messages. Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 41 for further troubleshooting. 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References Page 41 Meaning LCD MSG TS Ref #s Multi Meter Displays MOT AMP This is the motor current amperage during operation. __._ A MOT VOLT This is the actual motor voltage during operation. __._ VDC SOL VOLT This is the actual voltage from the solar panel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References Page 41 Meaning LCD MSG TS Ref #s Error Messages The EPS (Electronic Positioning Sensor) has one of the following ERR EPS2 conditions: a) The EPS is not properly adjusted b) The EPS has a potential WRONG connection problem c) The EPS has the wrong cable harness ERR EPS2...
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions Begin the troubleshooting process by referring to the error messages on the LCD Display and/or the Status LEDs on the control board. Use pages 36-40 to identify the Troubleshooting Reference # (TS Ref#) then reference the table below. TS Ref# CHECK Page Ref# Not applicable to this model.
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Appendix (A) Access Control Connections Power Connections The control board provides a 24VDC output to power external devices and controls. Alternatively, for devices that require a power supply other than 24VDC , the operators Power Box contains a convenient 120VAC receptacle to connect a plug-in transformer.
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APPENDIX (A) Relays In General NOTE: Viking Access Systems does not provide the external safety devices and access controls. These items can be purchases from your dealer or distributor. In General Glossary of Terms 1. Terminal: Wire Connections. In regards to the Viking control board, 2.
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Appendix (B) Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and fl ammability ratings. Common Radio Receivers - Connections VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884 VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
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VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS VIKING SOLAR Related Components: Part# VA-SO40W 12V 40W Solar Panels Part# DUBA35 12V 35Ah batteries ! NOTE: The number of cycles achieved are dependent upon the following and may require increased panel and battery capacities: • Power consumption of all accessories being used •...
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OUR CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and its needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands.
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STANDARD FEATURES • Single 12V battery and single 12V solar panel • Built-in protection against lightning strikes operation. or similar electrical surges • Most Advanced Charging System in the • Inherent Overload Protection; Redundancy industry. Design with multiple types of protection. •...
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