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LATEST! 2015.03.13 11H51
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd
www.CentSys.com
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  • Page 1 VERT-X mechanical installation manual LATEST! 2015.03.13 11H51 Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd www.CentSys.com page 1 www.CentSys.com...
  • Page 2 Americas, Australia and the Pacific Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this manual without notice and without obligation to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes. Additionally, Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST General Description page 9 Icons Used in this Manual page 10 Specifications page 11 3.1. Physical Dimensions page 12 3.2. Technical Specifications page 12 3.3. V-Series Controller page 13 3.4. Lightning Protection page 14 3.5.
  • Page 4 page 40 Operator Installation - Outward Opening Gates page 40 10.1. Key Terms Used in this Section page 40 10.2. Installation Tables - Outward Opening page 42 10.3. Physical Installation - Outward Opening page 4 www.CentSys.com...
  • Page 5 FAST TRACK Mechanical Setup These quick steps are for the experienced installer who needs a checklist to get a standard installation up and running in the minimum amount of time. Detailed installation features and functions are referred to later on in this manual. STEP Gather Required Tools and Equipment STEP...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Never short-circuit the battery and do not try to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than that supplied with the product, or manufactured by Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd • Make sure that the earthing system is correctly constructed, and that all metal parts of...
  • Page 7 Always check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for correct operation • Neither Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, nor its subsidiaries, accepts any liability caused by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the automated system was intended •...
  • Page 8 This section has been left blank intentionally. page 8 www.CentSys.com...

  • Page 9: General Description

    Combining an innovative open-nut drive system, advanced diagnostic capabilities and functionality, rugged die-cast aluminium construction and exceptional aesthetics for a wholly unobtrusive installation, VERT-X is positioned firmly at the apex of swing gate automation. In addition, the engineering team behind its design has invested considerable effort ensuring that the operator is as easy to install as it is powerful, and as reliable as it is good-looking.

  • Page 10: Icons Used In This Manual

    2. Icons Used in this Manual This icon indicates tips and other information that could be useful during the installation. This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be considered during installation. This icon indicates warning, caution or attention! Please take special note of critical aspects that MUST be adhered to in order to prevent injury.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    3. Specifications 3.1. Physical Dimensions 918mm overall length 470mm retracted 320mm stroke Ø133mm FIGURE 1. VERT-X OVERALL DIMENSIONS www.CentSys.com page 11...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    3.2. Technical Specifications - VERT-X Operator Light-Industrial Input voltage 90V - 240V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz Motor voltage 12V DC Motor power supply Battery-driven (standard capacity - 7Ah) Battery charger CP84SM - 1.8A @ 13.8V Current consumption (Mains) 170mA Current consumption (motor at rated load)

  • Page 13: V-Series Controller

    3.3. V-Series Controller Maximum motor current per channel 15A (fused) Maximum input voltage 18V DC Standby current draw 48mA Maximum solenoid current draw 2A DC Maximum auxillary output current 3A (Resettable Electronic Fuse) Collision detection Current sense and redundant optical Position and trajectory Redundant optical Temperature range...

  • Page 14: Maximum Allowable Gate Mass

    3.6. Maximum Allowable Coverage in Wind Speeds Maximum Allowable Coverage in Wind Speeds Up to Up to Up to Up to Length (m) 1.5m 2.5m Up to Up to Up to Up to Height (m) 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m Coverage Maximum Wind Speeds (km/h) 100% TABLE 4...

  • Page 15: Product Identification

    6. 14mm snap rings 2. Wall Bracket mounting plate 7. Mechanical Installation Manual 3. Wall Bracket 8. Gate Bracket welded assembly 4. VERT-X gate operator 9. Gate Bracket pin (optional extra) (complete assembly) 10. Gate warning decal 5. Wall Bracket pin Keys are specific to each operator - key number must be recorded www.CentSys.com...
  • Page 16 FIGURE 3. V-SERIES WALL BOX INCLUDING CHARGER AND CONTROLLER 1. 12V 7.2Ah Battery1 5. CP84SM Battery Charger 2. V-Series Controller with Built-in 6. Isolator Receiver 7. Code-hopping Remote Controls 3. V-Series User Guide 4. V-Series Electrical Setup Commissioning Guide 1. Batteries can be of a larger capacity for longer power failure autonomy and are not included in the kit. Consult your local authorised dealer for assistance page 16 www.CentSys.com...

  • Page 17: Required Tools And Equipment

    17mm/15mm preferably socket set Hole saw Connector 20mm block Crimping tool and Pin lugs Measuring tape VERT-X Mounting Template Kit (Optional) T30 torx drive and Bit VERT-X Ø12mm masonry drill bit for Template wall mount bracket Ø6.5mm steel drill bit...

  • Page 18: Preparation Of Site

    6. Preparation of Site 6.1. General Considerations for the Installation: Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as safety edges and Safety Beams (i5 or Photon), for additional protection against entrapment or other mechanical risks Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation Check that enough space is available for the gate operator with the gate in the required open position (see Figure 6) If the swing gate leaf is longer than 2.5 metres, ensure that an electric lock can be fitted...

  • Page 19: Determine Gate Opening Angle

    70° - 79° 1286mm 1402mm 80° - 89° 1414mm 1475mm 90° - 95° 1486mm 1532mm 96º - 100º Z-Values greater than 1532mm TABLE 5 1. The VERT-X operator is designed for a maximum gate opening angle of 100°. www.CentSys.com page 19...

  • Page 20: Key Terms Used In This Section

    6.3. Key Terms Used in this Section 6.3.1. Pillar maximum The maximum allowable distance measured from the centre of the gate hinge to the edge of the pillar. 6.3.2. Wall minimum This value denotes the minimum amount of space needed to install the operator and is measured from the side wall to the gate when the gate is in the open position.

  • Page 21: Inward Opening Installation - 100

    6.5. Inward Opening Installation - 100º Figure 7 shows the minimum wall clearance and maximum pillar to gate hinge point distance for an inward opening gate leaf opening to an angle of 100°. The pillar to gate hinge point maximum ensures that the operator does not foul against the pillar when installed.

  • Page 22: Hinge Depth On Gate

    Gate Hinge Point Hinge centre Gate face to gate face (maximum 30mm) FIGURE 8. MAXIMUM GATE HINGE DEPTH Hinge to gate face depth greater than 30mm Gate Collision point VERT-X operator FIGURE 9. OPERATOR COLLIDING WITH GATE page 22 www.CentSys.com...

  • Page 23: Wall Bracket Mounting Methods

    6.7. Wall Bracket Mounting Methods For reliable operation, it is important to ensure that the way the operator is secured to the wall takes into account the strength of the pillar, the size of the gate and how frequently the gate will be used.
  • Page 24 Pillar 6.7.4. Sleeve Anchors Applications: • Lighter gates Wall Bracket • Domestic Sleeve anchor FIGURE 13. SLEEVE ANCHORS Pillar 6.7.5. Rawl bolts Applications: • Lighter gates Wall Bracket • Domestic Rawl bolt FIGURE 14. RAWL BOLTS page 24 www.CentSys.com...

  • Page 25: Gate Bracket Mounting

    6.8. Gate Bracket Mounting Weld Gate 6.8.1. Steel Gates Bracket to gate The Gate Bracket is designed to be welded onto the gate. FIGURE 15. WELD GATE BRACKET TO GATE 6.8.2. Non-Steel Gates In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel: •...

  • Page 26: Cabling Requirements

    7. Cabling Requirements Control Mains isolator switch 350mm cable loop FIGURE 17. CABLING REQUIREMENTS Legend 1. 90V - 240V AC mains cable via mains isolator switch (3 core LNE 0,5mm²) or low-voltage 16V AC battery charger supply (2 core 1,5mm²). 2.

  • Page 27: Critical Installation Checklist

    8. Critical Installation Checklist The following is a list of critical requirements that must be adhered to in order to ensure reliable operation of your VERT-X operator(s): • Ensure that the Wall Bracket is securely anchored • Make sure that the operator’s maximum stroke is being utilised •...

  • Page 28: Operator Installation - Inward Opening Gates

    Gate Hinge Point VERT-X operator FIGURE 18. BRACKET POSITION - INWARD OPENING GATE Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation. VERT-X Inward Opening Geometry Tables: 90º Inward Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >80mm...
  • Page 29 100º Inward Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >77.5mm 150mm 140mm 633mm 110mm >82.5mm 160mm 135mm 626mm 110mm TABLE 7 1. Optimum Installation With this type of operator, it is critical to choose the correct installation position from the installation tables to ensure that the tip of the operator does not interfere with the gate during operation.

  • Page 30: Physical Installation - Inward Opening

    9.3 Physical Installation - Inward Opening 9.3.1. Step 1: Determine the Gate Bracket Length (E-Value) It is essential to first determine whether the correct Gate Bracket length (E-Value) can be achieved according to Table 9 (Installation Table) as described below. Pillar Gate Gate hinge...
  • Page 31 Section 9.3.1. Pillar Face Using a steel ruler (tape measure) or the VERT-X ABS template (which can be purchased as an optional extra, determine the Wall Bracket length. FIGURE 21. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET For the steel ruler option, this is...
  • Page 32 A-Value for the installation determined in Section 9.3. Using a steel ruler (tape measure) or Wall Bracket the VERT-X ABS template, determine position (Value A) the mounting position of the Wall FIGURE 24. DETERMINE WALL BRACKET Bracket. POSITION (USING A RULER)
  • Page 33 9.3.4.1. Cutting the Gate Bracket Cut Gate Bracket to length Determine the E-Value for this specific installation by following the example in section 9.3.1 and substituting the hinge depth of this specific installation into the calculation. Cut the Gate Bracket to the E-Value length in order to mount the bracket to the gate and achieve the correct D-Value.
  • Page 34 9.3.5. Step 5: Mounting the Gate Bracket Although the installation is easier when using the VERT-X Metal Template (which can be purchased as an optional extra), it is possible to install the unit without the use of the template. 9.3.5.1. VERT-X Metal Template...
  • Page 35 Remove the operator and then fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method C-Value Gate Hinge Point FIGURE 30. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A STEEL GATE 9.3.5.2. Using the Metal Template (Optional Extra) Using the Metal Template available and the Gate Bracket Pin: Wall Bracket Spirit Level...
  • Page 36 • Mount the template to the Wall Bracket using the bracket pin • Rest the spirit level on the template and level the template • Holding the Gate Bracket underneath the template (as shown in Figure 31), insert the pin through the slot in the template and into the Gate Bracket •...
  • Page 37 9.3.6. Step 6: Check the Installation if you have the Metal Template Gate Bracket Gate Metal template in closed position Wall bracket FIGURE 32. GATE CLOSED (METAL TEMPLATE FITTED) With the Metal Template mounted to the gate as per Section 9.3.6.2., Wall Bracket swing the gate leaf to the open position.
  • Page 38 Wall Bracket 9.3.7. Step 7: Mount the Operator With the brackets now fully fitted, Operator the operator can be mounted onto Gate Bracket the brackets. FIGURE 34. OPERATOR MOUNTED If the unit is mounted onto the brackets and the gate is not in Camlock lid the fully closed position, manually override the unit and move the gate...
  • Page 39 9.3.8. Step 8: Adjusting the Endstops Ensure that the gate is in the fully closed position. Slightly loosen the Torx screws on front endstop and adjust the endstop so that it sits up against the pivot bracket of the operator. Tighten the Torx screws in this position. If the gate has mechanical endstops in the closed position, there is no need to adjust the front endstop on the operator.
  • Page 40 10. Operator Installation-Outward Opening Gate • The installation guidelines shown below include the use of the VERT-X ABS template and the VERT-X metal template • The installation can still be performed without these templates by using a tape measure and spirit level 10.1.
  • Page 41 Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation. VERT-X Outward Opening Geometry Tables: 90º Outward Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value C-Value D-Value >80mm 140mm 160mm 618mm 115mm >82.5mm 150mm 150mm 628mm 115mm >82.5mm 160mm 140mm...

  • Page 42: Physical Installation - Outward Opening

    (25mm – as example) (Where Gate Bracket is attached to) Gate Bracket FIGURE 38. DETERMINE THE GATE BRACKET LENGTH The most optimal installation position for a VERT-X 90° outward opening is: • A = 160 • B = 140 •...
  • Page 43 Wall Bracket. FIGURE 39. WALL BRACKET HEIGHT In most outward opening installations, a custom bracket will have to be made up by the installer. The VERT-X Wall Bracket is then attached to this custom bracket. 10.3.3. Step 3: Mounting the Wall Bracket 10.3.3.1.
  • Page 44 Gate Hinge Centre Point 10.3.3.2. Make Up and Mount the B-Value Custom Bracket For an outward swing installation, the rear hinge point for the operator Wall Typical Custom Bracket needs to be on the inside of the Bracket position A-Value gate hinge.
  • Page 45 Wall Bracket Mount the Wall Bracket in the correct position onto the wall using the Typical Custom Bracket preferred method as discussed in Section 6.5 or mount it to the custom bracket as shown in Figure 44. FIGURE 44. MOUNT THE WALL BRACKET Gate Hinge Point 10.3.4.
  • Page 46 FIGURE 46. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A NON-STEEL GATE 10.3.5. Step 5: Mounting the Gate Bracket Gate Bracket Although the installation Wall Bracket is easier when using the VERT-X Metal Template Custom Bracket (which can be purchased as an optional extra from C-Value Centurion Systems), it is...
  • Page 47 • The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive • Never lubricate the worm drive Mount the operator to the Wall Bracket and, using a spirit level, determine the height of the Gate Bracket.
  • Page 48 Remove the operator and then fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method. Centre of gate hinge FIGURE 49. ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET IN PLACE • The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery! Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive •...
  • Page 49 10.3.5.2. Using the Metal Template (Optional Extra) Using the Metal Template available and the Gate Bracket Pin: Wall Bracket Gate Bracket Custom Spirit Bracket level Near end of slot Metal template FIGURE 50. MOUNT THE GATE BRACKET • Mount the template to the Wall Bracket using the Bracket Pin •...
  • Page 50 10.3.6. Step 6: Check the Installation if you have the Metal Template Gate in closed position Gate Bracket Wall Bracket Custom Bracket Metal template FIGURE 51. GATE CLOSED (METAL TEMPLATE FITTED) Gate With the metal template mounted to the gate as per Section 10.6.2., swing the gate leaf to the open position.
  • Page 51 10.3.7. Step 7: Mount the Operator With the brackets now fully fitted, the operator can be mounted onto the brackets. Wall Bracket VERT-X operator Gate Bracket FIGURE 53. OPERATOR MOUNTED Camlock lid If the operator is mounted onto the brackets and the gate is not in...
  • Page 52 10.3.8. Step 8: Adjusting the Endstops Ensure that the gate is in the fully closed position. Slightly loosen the Torx screws on the back endstop and adjust the endstop so that it sits up against the pivot bracket of the operator. Tighten the Torx screws in this position. If the gate has mechanical endstops in the closed position there is no need to adjust the nearest endstop on the operator.
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  • Page 56 Connect with us on: facebook.com/CenturionSystems YouTube.com/CenturionSystems @askCenturion Subscribe to the newsletter: www.CentSys.com/Subscribe Call Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd . South Africa Head Office: +27 11 699 2400 Call Technical Support: +27 11 699 2481 from 07h00 to 18h00 (UTC+2) Document Number: DOC12281V100 - 13032015 - ENGLISH www.CentSys.com...

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