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- Page 1 SW500/SW500T Motorized Pedestrian Gate Installation and Operation Instructions Alvarado Manufacturing Company, Inc. 12660 Colony Street, Chino, CA 91710 Phone: +1 (909) 591-8431 Fax: +1 (909) 628-1403 support@alvaradomfg.com www.alvaradomfg.com PUD3388R1-5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Contents Contents ..................................2 Safety Precautions ................................4 Safety Icons ..................................4 Introduction ..................................5 Purpose of this Manual ............................. 5 Intended Users ................................5 User Responsibilities ..............................5 SW500 Overview ................................5 External Components ............................... 7 Internal Components .............................. - Page 3 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Contents (Cont.) Appendix A - SW500T Installation ..........................37 Parts List ................................. 37 Tandem Gate Orientation ............................38 Conduit Requirements ............................39 Crossover Cable - DC ............................. 40 Crossover Cable - Communication ......................... 41 Corral Construction ..............................42 Appendix B - Acrylic Barrier Installation (Optional) ......................
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions WARNING The SW500 may present a risk to persons and property if it is not installed, tested or operated correctly. It is essential that you read this manual in its entirely, know how this product operates, and follow the layout, installation, operating and testing requirements and recommendations. -
Page 5: Introduction
User Responsibilities As owner or caretaker of the equipment, it is essential that you test and maintain your SW500 and ensure safe product use. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for Daily Safety Check instructions and periodic product maintenance requirements. - Page 6 Power Failure When power is removed from the unit, the SW500 barrier will remain in its current position and can be moved manually. When pushed or pulled to the open position, the barrier remains open. When power is restored, the gate resumes normal operation.
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Page 7: External Components
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions External Components Figure 1 SW500 - Exterior View SW500 - Exterior View Motion Detection & Presence Sensor Housing Upper Column Barrier Clamps Lower Column Power Button Barrier Access Panel NOTE • Metal barrier bar shown. -
Page 8: Internal Components
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Internal Components Figure 2 SW500 - Interior View SW500 - Interior View SW500 Tower Assembly SW500 Tower Assembly Digital Position Encoder Motor Power Rectifier Board I/O - Motor Control Board Power Supply Communication Terminal Block (TB2) - Page 9 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Internal Components (cont.) Digital Position Encoder The digital position encoder continually monitors the position of the barrier and works in conjunction with the motor and I/O - Motor Control Board to control barrier movement. Motor The 24VDC brushless motor / planetary gearbox assembly moves the barrier.
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Page 10: Installation Tools
This tower is shipped partially assembled. Only the barrier needs to be installed once the tower is anchored in the desired location. Make sure that no parts are missing or damaged before beginning installation. If parts are missing and/or damaged, please contact Alvarado Technical Support at (909) 591-8431. Lower Column... -
Page 11: Application Considerations And Recommendations
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Application Considerations and Recommendations The approximate factory-set motion and presence sensing areas are shown in the diagrams on the following page. While the Motion Detection Area dimensions can be altered, the factory-set detection pattern is the optimum detection pattern for the majority of installation applications. - Page 12 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Considerations (Cont.) 36" 45" Factory-set Presence Detection Area Factory-set Motion Detection Area NOTE • Barrier shown in closed, "Home", position 57" 36" *Dimensions are approximate Page 12 For Assistance: support@alvaradomfg.com +1 (909) 591-8431 PUD3388R1-5...
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Page 13: Requirements
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Requirements Slab The following slab requirements must be taken into consideration when determining an installation location: • The gate must be installed on a solid, level concrete pad with a minimum thickness of 4" (102mm). -
Page 14: Conduit
Primary power is stepped down and rectified for low-voltage 24 VDC, 12 VDC and 5 VDC operation. Fuse 3A (slo-blo) fuse is installed on each gate. Surge Protection Alvarado suggests the use of surge protection on the high-voltage power line to further protect electronics Drive Motor 24VDC (Brushless) Page 14 For Assistance: support@alvaradomfg.com +1 (909) 591-8431... -
Page 15: Environmental
10° - 32°C / 50° - 90°F 0° - 40°C / 32° - 104°F Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) 15% - 85% RH Operating the SW500 outside the suggested temperature and humidity ranges may negatively CAUTION affect gate performance and could potentially cause damage to gate components. Orientation The default orientation for a single gate locates the tower on the right-hand side when viewed from the entry side. -
Page 16: Opening The Boxes
Opening the Boxes A single SW500 is shipped in two boxes - one each for the tower and arm. A tandem SW500T is shipped in three boxes - one each for the towers and one for the pair of arms. -
Page 17: Installation Instructions
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Installation Instructions Base Plate Installation Figure 8 Base Plate / Barrier Alignment Base Plate / Barrier Alignment 1. Align the base plate over the conduit opening and mark the location of each anchor hole with a pencil. -
Page 18: Tower Assembly Installation
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Tower Assembly Installation NOTE • If installing an SW500T tandem gate, refer to Appendix A on Pg.37 for instructions on routing DC power and communication to the Secondary gate. 1. Route primary power and I/O communication... - Page 19 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Tower Assembly Installation (Cont.) Figure 13 Anchoring the Tower - Rotate Lower Column 1/4 Turn to Locate Anchor Holes Anchoring the Tower - Rotate Lower Column 1/4 Turn to Locate Anchor Holes Rotate Rotate Rotate...
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Page 20: Connecting Primary Power
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Connecting Primary Power Figure 14A Figure 14B TB0 Terminal Block TB0 Terminal Block TB0 Terminal Block Location FIG13B Table 1 Terminal 110V 220V Neutral (N) White Blue Green or Ground (G) Green/Yellow Green/Yellow Line (L) -
Page 21: Connecting Inputs / Outputs
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Connecting Inputs / Outputs Terminal blocks for wiring input / output signals to the SW500 are mounted to the frame [Figure 16]. Instructions for wiring I/O communication leads are provided on the following pages. Figure 16... -
Page 22: Fire Alarm / Emergency Override State Select
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Fire Alarm / Emergency Override State Select This terminal is used to configure the Emergency Emergency Emergency Override Override Figure 17 Override State terminal (TB1-6) as either normally State Select Terminals State Select Terminals MASTER TB1 open (N.O) or normally closed (N.C). -
Page 23: Barrier Hold Open
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Barrier Hold Open A sustained dry contact (SDC) to this terminal keeps the gate open for as long as the contact signal is Figure 19 Barrier Hold Open Terminals MASTER TB1 provided. Typically, these signals are provided by an... -
Page 24: Barrier Installation
NOTE The set screw closest to the tower does not sit flush with the barrier clamp. This completes the physical assembly of the SW500 Continue for instructions on how to: apply power, set barrier closed position, and test the gate. -
Page 25: Powering On
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Powering On Figure 23 Power Button Location 1. The power button is aligned wth the barrier and recessed into the lower column on the Main tower. [Figure 23] 2. Using a slim object such as the eraser-end of a pencil, press the power button. -
Page 26: Setting Home Position Manually
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Setting Home Position Manually Prior to testing, it is necessary to set the "home" position of the barrier when in the closed position. There are two ways to set the home position: manually, as shown in the instructions below; or through the use of the included SwingGate Utility -- see pg.30. -
Page 27: Function Validation
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Function Validation Perform the following gate functionality tests to validate basic gate operation. Tests are provided for Open Entry, Barrier Breakaway, Unsafe to Open, Unsafe to Close, and Fire / Emergency Override. Open Entry 1. Approach the Motion Detection Area of the gate at a moderate speed. -
Page 28: Barrier Breakaway
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Barrier Breakaway Figure 28 Barrier Breakaway Barrier Breakaway 1. Approach the gate from the Presence Detection Area. 2. Using your hands, push or pull the barrier open. 3. An alarm should sound. 4. After 2 seconds, the barrier should return to the home position. -
Page 29: Unsafe To Close
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Unsafe to Close Figure 30 Unsafe to Close Unsafe to Close 1. Enter the Motion Detection Area and pass through the gate. 2. With the barrier fully open, stop and stand in the Presence Detection Area. -
Page 30: Swing Gate Utility
The SwingGate Utility can be used to configure gate settings. This utility is located on the software USB drive that was included with the SW500. No installation is required. Simply copy SwingGateUtility.exe over to the laptop and double-click to run. -
Page 31: Using Swinggate Utility To Configure Settings
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Using SwingGate Utility to Configure Settings To check the current value of a gate parameter, click Read. • • To customize a gate parameter, enter a value in the text box and click Set. •... - Page 32 The default setting for the Metal Barrier Bar: 2000 ms. The default setting for the Acrylic Barrier Panel: 2500 ms. Contact Alvarado Technical Support BEFORE changing this setting. Breakaway Sets the maximum force the motor uses to keep the barrier closed during an attempt to force the barrier open.
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Page 33: Maintenance
If the gate does not pass the Daily Functions Check: 1. Power cycle the gate and retest operation. 2. Take the gate(s) out of service and contact Alvarado Technical Support for troubleshooting assistance. PUD3388R1-5 For Assistance: support@alvaradomfg.com +1 (909) 591-8431... - Page 34 Exterior Finish The best way to maintain the SW500's exterior finish and prevent corrosion is to clean it regularly. 1. Stainless Steel Finishes - The goal of a cleaning program should be to clean the surface, keeping the stainless steel's protective chromium oxide layer intact.
- Page 35 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Maintenance (Cont.) Recommended Weekly Inspections • Check that the gate is secure (no wobbling). Tighten anchors securing the tower as needed. • Ensure fasteners holding the Motion Detection and Presence Sensor Housing are secure. Tighten approximately ¼ turn past snug.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Troubleshooting This basic troubleshooting section is provided to aid installers with the most commonly encountered installation problems. If you require more troubleshooting assistance, contact Alvarado Technical Support. Symptom Possible Cause Solution On boot up, the Motion and Power the gate off. -
Page 37: Appendix A - Sw500T Installation
Appendix A - SW500T Installation Parts List The SW500 Tandem installation includes the components shown below as well as the parts listed on pg.10. Make sure that no parts are missing or damaged before beginning installation. If parts are missing or damaged, please contact Alvarado Technical Support at (909) 591-8431. -
Page 38: Tandem Gate Orientation
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Tandem Gate Orientation Figure A1 Correct SW500T Tandem Gate Orientation & Dimensions Correct SW500T Tandem Gate Orientation & Dimensions 42.8” (1087 mm) 42.8” (1087 mm) Secondary Main Tower Tower 2” (51 mm) 87.6” (2225 mm) -
Page 39: Conduit Requirements
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Conduit Requirements • Conduit opening is 2.5" (64mm). Recommended conduit size is .5" (13mm). • Run primary power and Fire Alarm, if used, conduit to the Main gate. • Run DC power and communication conduit from the Main gate to the Secondary gate. -
Page 40: Crossover Cable - Dc
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Crossover Cable - DC DC power is run from the Main gate to the Secondary gate using the DC-Crossover cable (Alvarado PN# 10-1353). Follow the instructions below to connect DC power to the Secondary gate. -
Page 41: Crossover Cable - Communication
Crossover Cable - Communication Communication is run from the Main gate to the Secondary gate using the communication crossover cable (Alvarado PN# 10-1306). Follow the instructions below to connect communication to the Secondary gate. 1. Locate the communication crossover cable shipped with the Secondary gate. -
Page 42: Corral Construction
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Corral Construction 1. Confirm the location of the corral posts according to Figure A2. Ensure the correct posts are in the necessary location. 2. Press fit the lower railing between the Sensor & Conduit Posts while pulling the sensor cable harness through. - Page 43 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Corral Construction (Cont.) Figure A6 Corral Post Arrangement Corral Post Arrangement Rail Post Reflector Post Conduit Post Sensor Post NOTE Ensure sensor aligns with the reflector. PUD3388R1-5 For Assistance: support@alvaradomfg.com +1 (909) 591-8431 Page 43...
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Page 44: Appendix B - Acrylic Barrier Installation (Optional)
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix B - Acrylic Barrier Installation (Optional) The SW500 is available with an acrylic barrier panel. The panel is available in a 39" height, measured from the floor to the top of the panel. Figure B1... - Page 45 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix B - Acrylic Barrier Installation (Optional) Align acrylic barrier panel with panel clamps; it is Figure B3 Installing Barrier Plates recommended to have a second person hold the acrylic barrier panel in place. Mount the acrylic barrier panel to the panel clamps using the plates and screws.
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Page 46: Appendix C - External Dc Power Supply Installation (Optional)
• Wire gauge recommendations for 30, 70, and 100 ft. runs are provided (see Page 48). If your installation requires runs beyond 100ft., contact Alvarado Technical Support. • The location of the power supply must adhere to the Environmental Requirements section. Controlled environments such as an electronics closet are ideal. -
Page 47: Wiring Primary Power To Enclosures
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Wiring Primary Power to Enclosures NOTE Figure C3A Primary Power Terminal Block Primary Power Terminal Block Primary power wiring and connectors are not supplied by Alvarado. Conduit Hole Route primary power conduit to one of the supplied conduit holes on the enclosure. -
Page 48: Connect Low-Voltage 24Vdc From Enclosure To Gate(S)
• Due to the differences of each installation scenario, low-voltage wire is not supplied by Alvarado. See the recommendations below for selecting the best wire for your installation. • Twelve (12) spade connectors are supplied by Alvarado for connecting low-voltage 24VDC power to the gates. -
Page 49: Appendix D - Sw500T Above Ground Conduit Installation (Optional)
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix D - SW500T Above Ground Conduit Installation (Optional) Follow these instructions to install the SW500T using above ground conduit. This installation process is used with the Appendix A on pg.37 & Appendix C on pg.46. DC Power from the Remote Power Supply, Fire Alarm, I/O... - Page 50 SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Appendix D - Above Ground Conduit Installation (Cont.) 12. Pull the other ends of the DC-Crossover & Communication crossover cables over to the Secondary tower conduit. 13. Route the DC-Crossover & Communication crossover cables through the Secondary tower conduit.
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Page 51: Revision History
SW500 Installation and Operation Instructions Revision History Revision Date Author Description 10/20/17 C. Maynez Original Document 1/5/18 C. Maynez Updated Overview & Application Considerations 2/28/18 C. Maynez Updated Access Panel & included DHO wiring 6/27/18 C. Maynez Updated page layout and format. Added Above Ground Conduit Appendix D. - Page 52 © 2017 Alvarado Manufacturing Company, Inc. This work may not be reproduced, published or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the express prior written permission of Alvarado.
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