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Mindy Control unit Instructions and warnings for the fitter Istruzioni ed avvertenze per l’installatore Instructions et recommandations pour l’installateur Anweisungen und Hinweise für den Installateur Instrucciones y advertencias para el instalador Instrukcje i uwagi dla instalatora Aanwijzingen en aanbevelingen voor de installateur...
Mindy Index: page Warnings Programming Programmable functions Product description Description of functions Operating limits Typical system Testing List of cables Commissioning Installation Maintenance and Disposal Preliminary checks Maintenance Fixing the control unit Disposal Electrical connections Description of electrical connections Accessories Notes about connections Checking the connections Technical characteristics...
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2) Product description This control unit for the automation of gates and doors enables control of two gearmotors with single-phase alternating current. The unit features a series of Dip-switches (mini switches) that enable the selection of the various functions, as well as trimmers used for mak- ing adjustments.
2.1) Operating limits Chapter 9 “Technical Characteristics” provides the only data needed to determine whether the products are suitable for the intended appli- cation. 2.2) Typical system 1. Control Unit A60 5. Couple of photoelectric cells PHOTO 2. Flashing light with incorporated aerial 6.
3) Installation The installation must be carried out by qualified personnel in compliance with current legislation, standards and reg- ulations, and the directions provided in this manual. 3.1) Preliminary checks Before proceeding with the installation: • The power supply line must be protected by suitable magne- •...
3.3) Electrical connections To safeguard the operator and avoid damaging the components, make sure that the control unit is switched off while you are wiring or plugging in the various cards. • Power the control unit using a 3 x 1.5 mm cable;...
3.5) Notes about connections For the most part, connections are easy; a lot of them are direct connections to a single user point or contact but some are a little more complex: All the single-phase asynchronous motors need a capacitor for them to work properly; some gearmotors have this capacitor already con- nected inside while others have to have the capacitor connected externally.
3.6) Checking the connections The following operations entail working on live circuits; The “OK” LED located in the centre of the board next to the micro- most of these run on extra-low safety voltage so they are processor has the task of signalling the status of the internal logic: not dangerous;...
4) Adjustments Adjustments can be made through trimmers that modify the follow- • FORCE (F): ing parameters: Take great care when adjusting the FORCE (F) trimmer, as this may affect the level of safety of the automatic system. Trial by error is required to adjust this parameter, measuring the force applied to the leaf and comparing it with regulatory values.
4.1) Operating modes In the manual operating mode, the OPEN input enables an opening If an automatic operating mode has been chosen, the opening movement, while the CLOSE input enables a closing movement. The manoeuvre will be followed by a pause and then a closing manoeu- STEP-BY-STEP input enables an alternating opening and closing vre.
5.2) Description of functions cause shutdown of the motors. Here is a brief description of the functions that can be added by set- For this reason, this function is disabled on heavyweight gates and ting the corresponding Dip-Switch to “ON”. those subject to high friction.
6) Testing After the above checks and adjustments have been made, the sys- • connected to the “Photo” input causes the stop and subse- tem can be tested. quent reversal of the manoeuvre • connected to the “Photo1” input causes the stop and subse- The automation system must be tested by qualified and quent reversal of the manoeuvre.
4 Close 9) Technical characteristics With the aim of improving products, Nice S.p.a reserves the right to modify technical characteristics at any time without notice, while main- taining the same functionalities and intended use. All technical characteristics stated refer to an ambient temperature of 20°C (±5°C).
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