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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
AND SAFETY INFORMATION
F O R T H E V I K I N G F -1 G AT E O P E R ATO R
C L A S S I , I I , I I I A N D I V
C L A S S I , I I , I I I A N D I V
Commercial and Residential
Commercial and Residential
Vehicular Swing Gate Operator

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION F O R T H E V I K I N G F -1 G AT E O P E R ATO R C L A S S I , I I , I I I A N D I V C L A S S I , I I , I I I A N D I V Commercial and Residential Commercial and Residential...
  • Page 2 1500 lbs./12 ft. or 1000 lbs./16 ft. at 100% duty cycle under extreme conditions. This effi cient operator provides a solution for high traffi c commercial and residential applications. The F-1™ operator offers effi ciency and technology combined in a single package. THE VIKING F-1™ SWING GATE OPERATOR...
  • Page 3 F-1 Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision F1NXMN10.H2 • February 2019...

  • Page 4: Parts Diagram/Parts List

    Power Box Panel Assembly VNXUPBPA 120V Receptacle VA120PL Main Power Switch DUMRS10 Alarm DUAL10 Power Harness VNXSWPH Limit Switch Harness VNXF1LSH Multi-Part Arm Assembly (Standard) VA-F1ARM20 Swivel Arm Assembly (for inclines up to 10°) VAF1SWL20 Option VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 5: Operator References

    7. VFLEX CONTROL BOARD 14. J-BOX 8. MOTOR SWITCH high voltage power supply connection discontinues power to the motor; also serves as a breaker that will self-trip to protect the motor 15. COVER BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET circuitry VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 6: Control Board References

    24. EXPANSION PRODUCT CONNECTIONS available for future developments. connections for additional products 16. CONTROL BOARD MOUNTING HOLES from Viking Access Systems. pg 46 6. “EPS2” CONNECTOR secures and grounds the control board. available for future developments. 25. “FAIL SAFE/SECURE” Jumper 17.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Guidelines for Loop Installations Magnetic Lock, Lock Solenoid Barrier Arm Synchronization TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 36-41 36-41 LED References 36-37 LCD Display References 38-40 Solutions APPENDIX A, B, C APPENDIX A, B, C 42-45 42-45 VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    Exception: Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel (i.e. fire, police, EMS) may be placed at any location in the line-of-sight of the gate. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 9: Important Installation Instructions

    One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm). h. For UL compliance: Use only EMX: WEL-200K // Miller Edge: ME110 through ME117, ME120, ME123, MG020, MGR20, MGS20, RB- G -K10, MIM- 62 // ASO: 25. 30, 25.45, 95. 20 VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    • In particular, regular checks are recommended in order to verify that the safety devices are operating correctly. All installation, maintenance and repair work must be documented and made available to the user. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 11: Operator Classification

    CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons: a. Use only the following type and size battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12 or VIKING DUBA12 b. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions.

  • Page 12: Entrapment Protection Requirements

    Any other gap between a moving gate and fixed counter opposing edges or surfaces or other fixed objects is less than 406 mm (16 in) (examples are walls, curbs, berms or other immovable objects). Photoelectric Sensor (non-contact sensor) Edge Sensor (contact sensor) VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 13: Entrapment Protection Installation

    Open Limit. Refer to page 29. STEP 1: STEP 2: Connect the monitored entrapment protection sensor(s) to the Viking control board as illustrated. Execute the Learn Process: 10K Monitored Terminal • Toggle the “Diagnose” button...

  • Page 14: Audible Alarm Reset Installation

    • A minimum of two placards shall be in- stalled. • A placard is to be installed in the area of each side of the gate and be visible. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 15: Important Installation Information

    Operating Temperature: -20°F (-28°C) to 160°F (71°C) Power Requirements: 120VAC / 240VAC (5.5* Amp / 1.25 Amp) *Includes 3 amp load on receptacle Single Phase (50Hz / 60Hz) Alternative Power 24VAC / VDC (60VA) or Solar VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 16: Gate Operator Installation

    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 23” long, 20” wide and 30” deep to ensure the stable operation of the operator, and a minimum of 6” above level grade to avoid any flooding of the machinery.

  • Page 17: Post Mounting Option

    Provide at least 12 ” separation between low and high voltage conduits. REQUIRED ADD-ON: PART# VA-F1PS • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • All mounting hardware is included • Posts and U-Bolts are not supplied VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 18: Operator Positioning

    VA-F1ARM20 and VA-F1SWL20 VA-F1ARM (Standard) Typical installations. Gate travels level. VA-F1SWL20 (Option) Gate travels on an incline, up to 10° and with a maximum pull scale force of 70 lbs. to manually pull the gate up grade, VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 19 With the Clutch Key removed, the Rotate the Clutch until it lines up with the Clutch should not slip with moderate notches on top of the Output Shaft and force applied to the gate. insert the Clutch Key. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 20: Electrical Installation

    • Always use a single bonding point for grounding. • All ground wires must be as short and as thick as possible. Earth Ground • Prevent unnecessary turns or loops in all ground Ground Rod wires. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 21: Low Voltage Supply Option

    The number of cycles achieved daily is dependent on many factors, including local solar radiation data and power consumption of the motor and accessories. It is very important that you consider this when using solar power. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 22: Limits Setup

    Gate OPENS to the LEFT Gate OPENS to the RIGHT Left Limit Switch Closed Limit Left Limit Switch Open Limit Right Limit Switch Open Limit Right Limit Switch Closed Limit VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 23 This display may indicate a problem with the limit switches or wires. “Close Limit” LED “Open Limit” LED indicates the gate is indicates the gate is at the close limit. at the open limit. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 24: Master/Slave Setup

    SLAVE on the LCD Display. MODE • Default setting is OFF. • Press and hold the “Stop” button. • Toggle the “Diagnose” button once. • The feature should now be displayed as “ON”. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 25: Wireless Communication Options

    DO NOT set the “Timer” and/or “Overlap” features on both operators Control Boards. Only turn these features on at the Master Control Board. REQUIRED ADD-ON: Viking Konnect - Wireless Master/Slave Kit PART# VA-KONNECT-MS Step 1 Plug the modules on to the “V.K” plug & play connection of each operators Control Board.

  • Page 26: Control Board Setup

    “ODS” Obstruction Detection Sensor Sets the amount of force required to trip “Speed” the inherent obstruction sensor. Motor Speed See page 26 for more details about this Increases or decreases the speed of gate feature. travel. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 27: Initial Settings

    Safe/Secure” connector: “Sync” The gate can move Used only in conjunction with manually with a relatively the Viking Barrier gate operator model low amount of force. B-12. Activating this feature allows for • Fail Secure Mode: synchronized operation with the B-12 By inserting the wire- operator.

  • Page 28: Obstruction Detection Sensor (Ods)

    The Status LED for the “ODS” will indicate the following when it has been triggered. A. Solid: Obstruction. Detected a sudden or abrupt increase in gate resistance. B. Flashing: Overload. Detected a more subtle, but sustained increase in gate resistance. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 29: Heater, Lock Mode

    1. Use the “Diagnose” button to scroll through the LCD LOCK MOD menu to “LOCK MOD” 2. Press and hold the “Stop” button on the control board. 3. Press and release the “Diagnose” button to turn this feature ON and OFF. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 30: Accessory Connections

    Monitored entrapment sensor and the gate operator will be rendered inoperable. TECHNICAL TIP: For more information regarding accessory connections to the control board and individual input terminal functions, refer to “Appendix (A)” pages 42-43. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 31 Monitored entrapment sensor and the gate operator will be rendered inoperable. TECHNICAL TIP: For more information regarding accessory connections to the control board and individual input terminal functions, refer to “Appendix (A)” pages 42-43. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 32: Radio Receiver (Typical)

    TECHNICAL TIP: For more information regarding accessory connections and terminal functions, refer to “Appendix (A)” on pages 42-43. See “Appendix (B)” on page 44 for connecting common radio receiver models. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 33: Anti-Tail Gate, Open Commands, Guard Station

    “C” connection to “GND”. “ATG” Anti-Tailgate This input will stop the gate when the vehicle triggers the sensor, then closes the gate when the vehicle leaves the sensor, preventing unauthorized vehicles from entry. N.O. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 34: Viking Loop Rack

    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.

  • Page 35: Guidelines For Loop Installations

    Perimeter (ft.) Number of Turns 30-40 50-100 Dimension “A” - 5’ for Single Gate 6’ for Dual Gate Outside Inside Center Exit Reopen Reopen Loop Loop Loop Loop Make Even with Open Gate Gate in Open Position VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 36: Magnetic Lock, Lock Solenoid

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Magnetic Lock, Lock Solenoid NOTE: Viking Access Systems does not provide external gate lock devices. These items can be purchased from your dealer or distributor. Power for the Locks: Do not use the 24VDC power supplied by the control board. An external power...

  • Page 37: Barrier Arm Synchronization

    1. Open Command is provided only to the Barrier Arm operator. 2. The Barrier Arm will send an open input to the Viking gate operator; Barrier Arm will delay to open until the Viking gate operator reaches its Open Limit.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Open terminal or when more than one device is connected (pg 10-11, 29, 32, 42). “ATG” Normal Condition. SOLID Control Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the ATG 9, 10 terminal (pg 31, 42). VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 39 SOLID Normal Condition. There is no output voltage from the Power Supply Panel Assembly. 23 “AC POWER” SOLID Normal Condition for High Voltage installations. High Voltage is not supplied to the Modular Power Box (pg 18). VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 40: Lcd Display References

    Gate is at the limit open position and timing to close - The display shows the actual time left before closing __ SEC UL LEARN Indicates the number of connected Monitored Entrapment Protection Sensors that are being monitored. NO LEARN = no sensors learned. (pg 11) UL_ RO_ VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 41 “CLS” “*” or close limits (pg 27) will be displayed while it is heating LOCK MOD The Lock Mode feature is turned OFF (pg 27) LOCK MOD The Lock Mode feature is turned ON (pg 27) VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 42 Lightning strike protection for the EMI Board (behind the Power Supply Panel Assembly) needs to be replaced. PROTECT ERR SENS There is a problem with the required monitored sensor(s) connected to the “UL” and/or “Re-Open” input terminals (pg 10-11, 22, 28-29). VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 43: Solutions

    Check the EMI Cable and contacts between the EMI Board and the VFlex Board. pg 2, 4 Check the required entrapment protection sensors. pg 10-11, 22, 28-29 The Control Board or EMI board may be damaged. Call Viking Technical Support for further assistance. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...

  • Page 44: Appendix A, B, C

    Each input Terminal (i.e. Radio, Exit, Re-Open, UL) has a corresponding Status LED that when illuminated indicates an input is currently being provided to the terminal and the gate is responding accordingly. (See pages 36-37 LED References) VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 One low voltage, low current loop detector c. One low voltage, low current photo beam If more specific information is needed please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to www.nrel.gov/solar VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.0884...
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  • Page 50: Viking Expansion Products

    Off-site access to operator diagnostics and perform firmware updates from just about anywhere with cellular service. With the Viking App, this tool allows you to monitor and label multiple operators by site and location for quick reference. Provides error notifications, operator status, settings and diagnostic information.
  • Page 51 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 effi cient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands.
  • Page 52 STANDARD FEATURES AND OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS • UL Listed; UL325 and UL991 • Intelligent speed control with smooth start and stop, self-adjust system • ETL Listed; UL325 and UL991 • Anti-Tailgate and Operation Pre-Warning • Fail-Safe option sets the gate to features automatically transfer to a fail-safe mode in the event of a power failure, allowing the...

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