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- Page 1 Nice Apollo Slide Gate Opener 8300 SL - 1/2 HP 8500 SL - 1 HP Vehicular Slide Gate Opener Revision 1.0.2_08-2012 www.ApolloGateOpeners.com | (800) 878-7829 | Sales@ApolloGateOpeners.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTIONS AND NOTES 10 - OPTIONAL INPUTS 10.1 - Fire input EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 10.2 - Fail safe connection ETL DEFINITIONS COMPLIANT TO UL325 10.3 - Magnetic lock connection 1 - OVERVIEW 10.4 - Guard station connection 10.5 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram 1.1 - Gate controller 1.2 - Main control board 10.6 - Radio receiver connection (third party) -
Page 4: Cautions And Notes
A plug-in connector is provided for direct installa- tion of a Nice-brand receiver which can be controlled by up to 1000 transmit- ETL DEFINITIONS COMPLIANT TO UL325 ters. -
Page 5: Gate Information
the entire system ceases to function. If any part of the gate safety system 2 - GATE INFORMATION is removed or tripped, an immediate safety action by the gate operator is expected (retraction or stoppage). If the gate safety system is not func- 2.1 - ASTM F2200 tional, or fails to operate within these guidelines, the gate should be imme- Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the... -
Page 6: Safety And Cautions
activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of 3 - SAFETY AND CAUTIONS travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate opera- tor properly can increase the risk of injury or death. Test force and correct functionality for photo-eyes and other safety devices at least every 6 months. - Page 7 4.3.4 Only install this gate system opener in appropriate manners in which manufacturer’s recommended instructions, local, State or Federal law the operation is safe and secure. transfers the liability unto the installer. Careful consideration has been taken by the manufacturer to devise safe measures, safe design and 4.3.5 A gate operator exerts a great amount of force in order to move the incorporate safety measures to prevent injury, death or property dam-...
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Page 8: Slide Operator Cutaway Drawings
5 - SLIDE OPERATOR CUTAWAY DRAWINGS WARNING: THIS GATE OPERATOR REQUIRES A 2-MAN CONDUIT LIFT! ACCESS MOUTNING HOLES Ø 5/8" x 8 USE THESE SLOTS 10” 7/16 FOR POSITIONING THE GATE 12” 13/32 OPERATOR ON THE CONCRETE PAD. 5.1 - Slide operator cutaway drawings-cont. Limit Switch cover and Supplied Manual... -
Page 9: Installation Procedures
MAKE SURE ALL POWER IS 6 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO ANY SERVICE OR INSTALLA- 1. Remove top TION. cover assembly by unlocking the lid with the supplied key. 2. Turn lid counter- clockwise then remove. Figure 5 - WIRING 6.4 - Step four-manual release Locate the manual release handle. - Page 10 2. Using the MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE, Move it counter-clockwise to dis- engage the drive motor. Ensure that the gate moves freely by moving it Figure 12. manually to the full extents of its travel in both directions verifying there is no binding or cause for resistance.
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Page 11: The Learning Sequence
6.8 - The learning sequence 7 - CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT board. To perform this task, follow the below listed steps: 1. The control board is already in the “LEARNING MODE” when shipped. In any case follow steps of section 6.9 in order to select the most appropriate kind of gate according to the installation. -
Page 12: Accessory Inputs And Outputs
LOOP Input: (22) Dry contact input that can be programmed for an inductive ler and is part of the Nice “Opera” control system. The unit can be used in safety loop or photo-eye detector. Shorting the digital input to GND reverses “stand-alone”... -
Page 13: Programming The Plug-In Receiver And Remote Controls
These procedures apply to the FloR/A wireless remote control. These pro- cedures assign factory default controls automatically to the remote control. 1. Have a functioning Nice FloR/A 2-button or 4-button remote control with a battery installed prior to programming the remote control. -
Page 14: Wiring And Connections
9 - WIRING AND CONNECTIONS WARNING This slide gate operator uses an inherent entrapment sensing system as well Permanent wiring is to be employed for the installation as required by as external type sensors. local codes. WARNING: External entrapment protection must be added to insure a Use only U.L. -
Page 15: Magnetic Lock Connection
10.5 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram Fail Safe connector with jumper installed on 28 EDGE the Primary motor control connectors 29 GND 30 EXIT 31 GND TAL (NC or NO) input. The EDGE sensor input is intended for ANSI/UL 325 listed gate edge sensors to protect against entrapment and hazardous pinch points along the moving edge of the closing gate. -
Page 16: Inspection And Operation
11.5 Dirty equipment and connections. Clean equipment and connections. 11 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION 11.6 Improper, broken, inadequately supported equipment, wiring and conduit, loose connections of terminals, and loose ferrules. Proper inspection of all equipment is required to ensure continuous function- ality, safety and to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions. -
Page 17: Accessories And Sensors
Entrapment Protection Inputs - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells PHOTO Outside Property PHOTO 2 (LOOP 2) PHOTO Inside Property EXIT 13 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS see the gate and operate controls but cannot touch the gate or gate opera- tor while operating the controls. EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION Non-contact and contact sensors must be installed individually or in combi- areas to alert of automatic gate operations. -
Page 18: Board Nomenclature
14 - BOARD NOMENCLATURE Incoming LCD screen 30 Amp fuse Spare fuses Open the gate Stop gate movement Reset and hard shut down button Close the gate Selection up Ok or accept Selection down Adjust force set- A d j u s t s p e e d Function select Display select Gate delay time... -
Page 19: Programming Buttons
15 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS deceleration to the fully close position. 15.1 - Force deceleration to the Partial open position. Static: Set sensitivity to constant force on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the Auxiliary Inputs: Auxiliary inputs IN AUX1 (16) and IN AUX2 (18) can be pro- most sensitive). -
Page 20: Display
be assigned to any combination of days of the week (Monday through Sun- day). Events that are already programmed into the system may be suspended temporarily, or removed permanently from memory. The following actions can be assigned to events: operator board) AC power input loss is detected) voltage varies from +9.5VDC up to +35VDC) Default: This setting gives the installer/user the option of returning some or all... -
Page 21: Gate Direction Reversal
3. Press ENTER 16 - GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL 4. Scroll through selection to reach “DIRECTION OF MOTOR” 5. Press ENTER WARNING: GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL CAN ONLY BE 6. The direction arrows on the display begin to blink. ACCOMPLISHED IN LEARNING MODE 7. -
Page 22: Glossary
RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR-CLASS IV - A 19 - GLOSSARY vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access BLOCK locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel. -
Page 23: Installation Diagram
21 - INSTALLATION DIAGRAM CORRECT LAYOUT Minimum between gate and sprocket 4” Figure 29 INCORRECT INSTALLATION Chain is not level Chain is misaligned Figure 30 www.ApolloGateOpeners.com | (800) 878-7829 | Sales@ApolloGateOpeners.com... -
Page 24: Apollo Gate Opener Troubleshooting
22 - APOLLO GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING Table 3 SYMPTOM(S) POSSIBLE SOLUTION Operator will not Power On. Check that power to the operator is turned ON Power LED is OFF Check terminal block wiring for loose or broken wires Check for 115 VAC at source. If voltage measures OK, check the terminal block Check the fuse Gate opens a short distance, then Check the UL/Edge input on the gate controller... -
Page 25: Installation Checklist
24 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Left box is for installer check off and the right box is for cus- tomer 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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