TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTIONS AND NOTES 18.2 - Inputs 18.3 - Communication buses EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 18.4 - Programming the plug-in receiver and remote controls ETL DEFINITIONS COMPLIANT TO UL325 19 - 120VAC POWER WIRING 1 - OVERVIEW 1.1 - Main control board 20 - SOLAR PANEL CHART 1.2 - Main control board specifics 21 - OPTIONAL INPUTS...
CAUTIONS AND NOTES 1.1 - 1050 control board The 1050 main control board is housed in a protective plastic enclosure This instruction manual is intended to aid the installer in the overall process that includes a 2-line LCD and with 5 dedicated buttons and 3 buttons for of correct installation at the desired location.
2.2 - Gate latches • Follow the recommended maintenance schedule of one inspection per every 180 days of use. In association with this gate controller and these operators, at no time should • Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play with any manual gate latches or locks be used.
3.3 - Gate system safety devices • A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate where easily visible. Automatic gate operators are designed to move a heavy steel gate. Great • Test all features for proper functions before placing the automatic vehicular amounts of force are sometimes used to move these heavy systems.
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4.3.16 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 4.3.37 Any controls used to reset the device after obstruction/entrapment for exceptions, if any. protection incidents should be located within view of the gate and should have safety features that prevent unauthorized use. 4.3.17 Gates shall not be designed, constructed and installed in such a man- ner that gravity will cause or initiate movement in any direction whether 4.3.38 Never allow anyone to ride, hang on or otherwise touch the gate.
7 - DISASSEMBLE MOTOR 8 - MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION Remove the cover from the motor assembly and store in a safe Measurements are taken from the center of the gate place with screws. hinge. Determine whether the operator will be a left hand or right hand installation.
9 - ARM ASSEMBLY 10 - GATE BRACKET INSTALLATION The manual release is located on the top center of the motor The arm assembly is assembled as shown for a left or right assembly. Disengage the manual release as shown. hand installation.
Connect the harness limit and sensor wiring to the 5-pin 11 - CONTROL BOX MOUNTING connector as shown below. These connections enable the Mount the control box within 4 feet of the motor assembly. limit switch and smart sensor inputs into the gate controller. Do not mount the control box where the person using the push button on the side of the box can come in contact with green...
14 - INCOMING POWER WIRING Power input connections should be wired as follows: Solar panel Connect wires to the solar panel terminal block. The positive wire of the panel connects to the left terminal marked “+”. Note: If the panel is connected backwards a red LED will illuminate below the terminal. If solar power is to be used it will be necessary to program control board for STANDBY operation.
15 - LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT Using the CLOSE button on the front of the Control Board, hold the button down until the gate reaches the fully intended The control board is already in the “LEARNING MODE” closed position. when shipped. If the board is not in “LEARN MODE” Adjust the Closed Limit Switch until the RED light illuminates press FUNCTION then select LEARN then SWING then on the front of the control board.
17 - LEARNING MODE Apollo 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: UP SELECTION ARROW OK BUTTON DOWN SELECTION ARROW...
GATE OPERATOR ACCESSORY INPUTS: 18 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Auxiliary Inputs 1 (16) and 2 (18): These digital inputs may be connected to the digital outputs of accessories and programmed to activate or control 18.1 - Outputs the gate operator in a number of different modes. Shorting the pins through a dry contact activates the programmed settings for these inputs.
18.3 - Communication buses On the Slave operator, select Function -> Adv. Settings -> Remote Mst. Slv. Then select On -> Slave. The red LED associated with the Master/Slave connector will illuminate. The Master/Slave pair is now configured. The Slave gate operator will perform identical open/close/stop functions in tandem with the Master gate operator.
Note: Double the amount of solar wattage for dual gate operators • All wiring connections MUST be made by a qualified individual Nice Apollo operators with the 1050 board that are used in solar applications • Run individual circuits in separate U.L. listed conduits. Do not combine need to be put into “Standby”...
21 - OPTIONAL INPUTS 21.1 - Fire dept. connection 32 FIRE 33 GND Dry contact input for a fire department control switch. Normally Open (NO) contact must be shorted to ground through a switch to open the gate. The FAIL SAFE connector which is shorted at the factory with a jumper C L O (Normally Closed NC), may be wired in parallel with the Fire input to release the...
22 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION 21.5 - Radio receiver connection (third party) Proper inspection of all equipment is required to ensure continuous functionality, safety and to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions. 38 12V Inspect electrical assemblies and wiring installations for damage, general 39 OPEN condition, and proper functioning to ensure the continued satisfactory 40 CLOSE...
24 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION Non-contact and contact sensors must be installed individually or in combination with each other to provide external entrapment protection. Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when 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 exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
25 - BOARD NOMENCLATURE Incoming 30 LCD screen Amp fuse Spare fuses Open the gate Stop gate movement Reset Hard Shut down button Close the gate Selection up OK or Enter Selection down Force select Speed select Delay select Function select Display select Figure - GENERAL BOARD OVERVIEW THE PROGRAMMING BUTTONS INDICATED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCE SHOULD BE USED ONLY AFTER UNDERSTANDING THE...
• Slow Down – Close: Sets the % of gate opening when the gate begins 26 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS deceleration to the fully close position. • Partial: Sets the point in the % of gate opening when the gate begins when given a PARTIAL command.
be assigned to any combination of days of the week (Monday through • Set Anti-tailgate (Closes gate immediately after vehicle has cleared safety Sunday). Events that are already programmed into the system may be sensors) suspended temporarily, or removed permanently from memory. The following •...
27 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 28 - GLOSSARY 27.1 The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow LOCK- Ceases all operator function except HIGH PRIORITY inputs. access to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions. COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR- 27.2 During normal powered operation, emergency vehicles access the CLASS II - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a gate by use of the emergency vehicle access device installed on your...
29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 and block again with a solid object. The ● ...
33 - WARRANTY Nice Group USA Limited Warranty – 2 (TWO) YEARS Nice Group USA (“Manufacturer”) warrants this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the manufacture date. These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and shall be considered void if the product is damaged due to, but not limited to, improper installation, improper use, terrorism or acts of God.
34 - 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. ❑ ❑ 2. Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR have contact and/or non-contact obstruction sensing devices installed.
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