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  • Page 1 SlideSmart ™ SlideSmart DC 10F SlideSmart DCS 10F SlideSmart DC 15 SlideSmart DCS 15 Slide gate operator EN - Installation and programming manual...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Mode l) (Machine Type) - HS Understanding Gate Status Displays . 46 Using the Smart DC Controller Buttons in Table of Contents ........3 RUN Mode ........... 46 Introducing SlideSmart DC ....5 Viewing Operator Status Displays ..47 Intelligent Features: Smart DC Control- User Menu ..........
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTO EYE FUNCTION: ....96 EDGE SENSOR Installation Tips ..98 Smart DC Controller Troubleshooting . 99 TROUBLESHOOTING ......99 Vehicle Detector and Loop Fault Diagnos- tics ............109 Schematics ..........112 SChematics ........... 113 MAINTENANCE ........114 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....

  • Page 5: Introducing Slidesmart Dc

    INTRODUCING SLIDESMART DC Thank you for purchasing our premium SlideSmart DC™ slide gate operator. At HySecurity® Gate, Inc., we pride ourselves on quality. Our new line of electromechanical gate operators include a number of unparalleled user benefits: Robust - An especially low flex, corrosion resistant, steel chassis combines with an attractive, key-locked, fade resistant, roto-molded cover.

  • Page 6: Installer's Check List

    INSTALLER'S CHECK LIST INSTALLER’S CHECK LIST The following list provides a high level overview of the tasks involved in installing the SlideSmart DC gate operator. Take a moment to review the list and check off the items as you complete the install. Site Prep - concrete pad location/dimensions, distance from gate, chain height, and ...

  • Page 7: Slidesmart Dc Components

    SLIDESMART DC COMPONENTS COVER, LATCH COVER WARNING LABEL BOARD, SMART CONTROL BOX DC CONTROLLER PROTECTION PLATE BUZZER & COVER PULLEY, SWITCH, RESET PULLEY, GEARBOX MOTOR EMERGENCY BELT DRIVE, 2 ft/s STOP BUTTON DC SWITCH, PULLEY, GEARBOX ON/OFF MOTOR BELT DRIVE, 1 ft/s GEARBOX CIRCUIT BRUSH...

  • Page 8: Safety Requirements

    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SAFETY MESSAGES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety messages below inform you about potential Hazards, associated with automatic gates, can hazards that can result in injury. Safety messages specifi cally be reduced with proper site design, installation, address level of exposure to operator and are preceded by and use.
  • Page 9 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
  • Page 10 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ONLY WARNING This automatic gate operator is not designed nor is it intended for pedestrian traffi c. Vehicular gate operators must by their nature be powerful to function reliably. This power can cause injury or death. Accordingly, direct all pedestrian traffi c to a separate walk-through gate.
  • Page 11 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Another source of information is available from DASMA, the The following provisions shall apply to Class I, Class II, Door and Access System Manufacturer’s Association. The Class III, and Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates: Association publishes Technical Data Sheets, one of which All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 ft (2.44 m), or less, above concerns ASTM F2200.
  • Page 12 “Recognized Components” or otherwise certifi ed to UL 325 requirements in order to The following sensors have been tested with Nice | HySecurity gate operators by an be deemed acceptable for use in a gate operator. Study independent laboratory and certifi ed to comply with UL 325 7th Edition.
  • Page 13 Protection Sensors List The following sensors have been tested with Nice | HySecurity gate operators by an independent laboratory and certifi ed to comply with UL 325 7th Edition. Select sensors from this SAFETY REQUIREMENTS list for UL compliant gate automation solutions. Contact the sensor manufacturer for specifi c recommendations for use.
  • Page 14 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL SAFETY To reduce risk of fi re or injury to persons: ● ● Turn gate operator and all circuit Observe polarity between batteries and charging circuit. breakers OFF before performing ● Never mix battery sizes, types, or brands. Charging circuit maintenance on the gate operator on HySecurity DC operators is designed for AGM-type or making contact with output...
  • Page 15 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE OF GATE SYSTEMS Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of recycling metal and plastic. Using a metal and plastic To keep your automated gate system performing both safely recycling center promotes energy cost savings. and reliably it is important to ensure that the components of that system are functioning properly.

  • Page 16: Emergency Stop Button

    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON EMERGENCY RELEASE An emergency stop button is accessible from the Make sure and teach all users how to turn off outside of the operator. The red emergency stop electric power and how to move the gate manually. button is accessed through a small hole located SlideSmart allows a gate to be pushed manually on the upper left-side of the chassis.

  • Page 17: Installation

    INSTALLATION Site Overview & Planning Key or Card reader Mount access control Pedestrian gate. devices at least 6� Make sure a separate walk- (183cm) beyond the gate. through entrance is available and its pedestrian path is clearly designated. Be sure to place the WARNING WARNING signs on both sides of the gate.

  • Page 18: Pad Condition

    INSTALLATION PAD CONDITION „ Low voltage wiring (12V and 24V accessory power) 1. Follow the local building codes to identify the • vehicle loop control wiring frost line and determine the required depth of • primary/secondary connections the concrete pad. HySecurity recommends a minimum 16-inch depth with a minimum 2-inch „...

  • Page 19: Using An Existing Pad

    INSTALLATION USING AN EXISTING PAD To use an existing pad, take the following steps: 1. Remove any existing equipment from the pad. In many applications, SlideSmart may be a replacement operator for an existing gate system. 2. Measure the pad to ensure it is sized properly for SlideSmart.

  • Page 20: Front Installation

    INSTALLATION FRONT INSTALLATION The most common and cost efficient type of installation is the front installation. See Figure 5 and Figure 6. Public Side Chain bracket here Physical Stop (x2) Chain (Post and catch) Secure Side Chain bracket here Install physical stop near full open posi�on. Figure 6.

  • Page 21: Rear Installation

    INSTALLATION REAR INSTALLATION A rear installation requires additional idler wheels and gate brackets, but it provides aesthetics as the chain is not visible along the gate. See Figure 7. CHAIN SPROCKET OPEN Target magnet posi�on between idler wheel and sprocket when gate is IDLER WHEEL fully closed.

  • Page 22: Unpacking The Operator

    INSTALLATION UNPACKING THE OPERATOR Prepare the gate operator for installation. See Figure 8. 1. Open the top of the box and remove packing materials. 2. Cut open the box to access the operator. 3. Lift the cover up and off the base of the operator. DO NOT lift the cover by its lock. LATCH COVER BASE PLATE...

  • Page 23: Concrete Pad Mount

    INSTALLATION CONCRETE PAD MOUNT Install the operator, by taking the following steps: 1. Place the operator on the pad to best suit the conduit as shown in Figure 2. Use the operator as a template and center it on the pad. The chain path must be parallel with the gate.

  • Page 24: Gate Bracket And Chain Installation

    INSTALLATION GATE BRACKET AND CHAIN INSTALLATION 4. Attach the eye bolts to the brackets, and then attach the connector link between the chain 1. Secure the gate to prevent movement. and eye bolt. See Figure 11. 2. Measure for proper chain alignment BEFORE 5.

  • Page 25: Aligning The Chain

    INSTALLATION ALIGNING THE CHAIN 1. For a front installation, feed the chain over the sprocket and beneath the idler wheels. See Figure 12. CORRECT INSTALLATION 2. For a rear installation, see Figure 7. 3. In either situation, make sure the chain is properly aligned horizontal to the ground and Chain to gate parallel to the gate.

  • Page 26: Connect Battery& Turning Dc On

    INSTALLATION C O N N E C T I N G T H E B AT T E RY A N D PROGRAMMING THE INITIAL SETUP TURNING DC POWER ON MENU 1. Connect the red battery wire to its spade Several sequential displays present information terminal.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION Table 2. Menu Mode Navigational Buttons To navigate through To choose what is on To navigate between To edit the Menu the SELECTIONS the display menus Press NEXT. Press SELECT. Press SELECT. Press NEXT or PREV. Continue pressing Two top characters blinking characters Advance - press NEXT.

  • Page 28: Establishing The Open & Close Limits

    INSTALLATION ESTABLISHING THE OPEN & CLOSE LIMITS CAUTION After programming the initial setup menus, the Do not install the target magnet before setting operator needs to establish the OPEN and CLOSE the OPEN and CLOSE limits. If the target limits. magnet is installed before setting the limits, the target magnet can get wound around the roller The LEARN LIMITS display automatically appears...

  • Page 29: Installing The Target Magnet

    INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE TARGET MAGNET CAUTION 1. With the gate CLOSED, mark the chain link To avoid damage to the idler wheel, the head directly across from target sensor that is closest of the screw must be flush with the chain rollers. to the trailing edge of the gate.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION 8. To verify that the operator recognizes the 9. If “LEARN OPEN” appears, then the target target magnet, turn off both DC and AC power magnet was not detected. Check chain switches and watch the display go blank. Then, alignment and make sure the target magnet turn both switches on.

  • Page 31: Installing The Earth Ground

    POWER INSTALLING THE EARTH GROUND Take the following steps to comply with NEC and NFPA 780 standards: An earth ground refers to the grounding rod and 1. Install a grounding rod per local building accompanying equipment ground which need codes. See Figure 21. to be installed to safeguard against potential electrical shock and damage to personnel and 2.

  • Page 32: Wiring Ac Power

    POWER WIRING AC POWER CAUTION DANGER Wiring of gate operators must conform to the Turn off AC power at the source (circuit breaker NEC standards and comply with all local codes. panel) before accessing the wires in the If you plan to connect to 208/230VAC power, SlideSmart junction box.

  • Page 33: Wiring 115Vac Power

    POWER WIRING 115VAC POWER NOTICE For standard 115VAC power connection: Table 4 assumes a dedicated circuit with an accessory power load up to 2A. Additional • Verify AC power supply wires and low voltage loads require that the wire size be increased (12V &...

  • Page 34: Wiring 208/230Vac Power

    POWER WIRING 208/230VAC POWER 3. Toggle the voltage selector switch from 115V to 230V. Replace the High Voltage cover and CAUTION secure it. See Figure 23. All SlideSmart operators are shipped from the Voltage selector factory as 115VAC units. When connecting to switch set to 115V 208/230VAC power, the voltage selector switch on the AC power board must be moved to the...

  • Page 35: Using A Solar Powered Operator

    POWER USING A SOLAR POWERED OPERATOR D E S I G N R E Q U I R E M E N T S & CONSIDERATIONS HySecurity offers a solar version of the SlideSmart operator in 1ft/s or 2ft/s models. The solar Two standard 8Ah batteries are supplied with models have different internal wiring and include SlideSmart DCS and nominally support up to 1,500...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Slidesmart Dcs To Solar Power

    POWER CONNECTING THE SLIDESMART DCS TO • Impediments to the sun’s rays reaching the solar panels. Elements such as, shade, improper SOLAR POWER alignment, or dirty panels will reduce the 1. Use 14 gauge wire or larger to connect the amount of power available.
  • Page 37 POWER 7. Turn both DC power switches ON and program NOTICE the Smart DC Controller. See Figure 26. See For extended battery backup installation "Programming the Initial Setup Menu" on instructions, refer to "Installing the Extended page 26. Battery Backup Kit" on page 41. Control Box 6.

  • Page 38: Connecting Peripherals To Solar Oper.38

    POWER CONNECTING PERIPHERALS TO SOLAR For example, the Smart DC Controller has specific connections for photo eyes. When you attach OPERATORS photo eyes for entrapment protection, you wire the photo eyes to the EYE COM and +24VDC. To connect any peripheral devices to a solar When wired to these connections, the photo operator, use the 24VDC or 12VDC terminals.

  • Page 39: Gate Activity And Solar Zones

    POWER UNDERSTANDING GATE ACTIVITY BASED NOTICE ON SOLAR ZONES Remember, the sun is the only source of Use the solar maps to determine the number energy. If you need to increase the amount of solar hours per day that can be reasonably of gate travel per day (i.e.

  • Page 40: Important Considerations

    POWER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR DC- z Batteries are rated to perform to capacity at certain temperatures. Variations in temperature POWERED OPERATORS affect performance of the batteries. An example z Since the operator is intended to run on of amp hour performance is shown in Table 6. batteries, control of the load is important.

  • Page 41: Installing Extended Battery Backup Kit

    POWER INSTALLING THE EXTENDED BATTERY Screws (x4) BACKUP KIT Control 8Ah ba�ery Wire Access window �es Post-mounted operator with 8Ah ba�ery base extension Figure 31. Batteries Access 50Ah DANGER ba�eries Posts not included in kit Accessory tray Make sure both the left and right 8Ah DC battery wires are disconnected.
  • Page 42 POWER 8. Connect the black wire to the black negative 10. Change the Battery Setting (BT) in the Installer terminal on the 50Ah battery. Connect its Menu to a number 1 (Extended). Follow the opposite end to the black lead exiting the steps in the menu tree shown here: support bracket.

  • Page 43: Initial Setup

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS TURNING BOTH POWER SWITCHES ON This section of the manual provides information about the display and menu options. It includes AC and DC power switches are located on the how to: outside edge of the control box. See Figure 36. 1.
  • Page 44 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS NOTICE The Smart DC Controller can be powered when either switch is turned on. If the DC power switch is OFF the motor and batteries are disconnected. The operator will not function (even though the AC power switch remains on). When the operator is connected to AC power and both switches are turned ON, the charge DC POWER...

  • Page 45: Using The Smart Dc Controller Buttons In Menu Mode

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS USING THE SMART DC CONTROLLER • Run Mode - gate is operational awaiting commands. Refer to Using the Smart DC BUTTONS IN MENU MODE Controller Buttons in "Run Mode" on page The buttons on the Smart DC Controller let you navigate, change, or clear the information in the •...

  • Page 46: Run Mode

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS RUN MODE USING THE SMART DC CONTROLLER BUTTONS IN RUN MODE Gate status displays appear when the operator is ready and waiting for a gate operation command. The Run Mode buttons are distinguished by the When the menu display is flashing “GATE fact that their name appears above each button.

  • Page 47: Viewing Operator Status Displays

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS VIEWING OPERATOR STATUS DISPLAYS Press the MENU button once and the operator status displays appear in two second intervals. Pertinent information appears to provide a quick overview of the operator’s status or configurations. Refer to Table 7. Table 7.

  • Page 48: User Menu

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS USER MENU ADJUSTING THE CLOSE TIMER The User Menu consists of several items which The close timer assigns how many seconds will can be modified using the Smart DC Controller pass before the operator initiates automatic buttons.

  • Page 49: Setting The Time And Date

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS SETTING THE TIME AND DATE A gate status appears in the display indicating you have returned to Run Mode. A feature of the Smart DC Controller is its 24-hour, 365 day clock. Make sure it is set to the appropriate 1.
  • Page 50 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 8. AC Power Loss Menu Menu Setting Description Normal gate functions continue until system detects battery voltage drop below 21V. DEAD BATTERY appears on display and gate automatically opens. Any pushbutton CLOSE command will close gate and any OPEN command AP 0 AC LOSS UPS FAIL OPEN will re-open gate.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST To designate what you want operator to do during an AC power loss, access User Menu (see "User The display contrast can be adjusted from 1 to 9 Menu" on page 48 and Figure 43) and scroll to increase visibility and ease of use.
  • Page 52 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 9. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions Setting Options Associated Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations DC Controller Display Settings) Connections Assign how many seconds before open gate initiates automatic 0 = Timer closure.
  • Page 53 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 9. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions Setting Options Associated Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations DC Controller Display Settings) Connections (N/A) BF 2 (ON 2 SEC) Controls warn-before-operate WARN BEFORE OPER buzzer and can be configured WARNING: three ways:...
  • Page 54 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 9. Smart DC Controller - User Menu Functions Setting Options Associated Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations DC Controller Display Settings) Connections Under some extreme high or low LD 5 temperature conditions, it may be LCD CONTRAST necessary to adjust LCD contrast.

  • Page 55: Installer Menu

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS 1. Start at a gate status display. To bypass the In the following pages, a detailed view of the more commonly used Installer menu items is provided. Operator Status Displays, press the MENU button twice. See Figure 45. •...

  • Page 56: Resetting The Open And Close Limits

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS RESETTING THE OPEN AND CLOSE LIMITS 8. An ALERT 15 message appears on the display. To clear the alert, perform a full cycle On occasion, the open and close limits may need so the software recognizes the target. Press to be fine-tuned.

  • Page 57: Adjusting Gate Speed

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS ADJUSTING GATE SPEED 1. Start at a gate status display. The gate speed can be increased or decreased HYSECURITY a ¼ foot per second from the operator’s default GATE CLOSED speed. See Figure 49 OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Ies Sensitivity

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS ADJUSTING THE IES SENSITIVITY SlideSmart uses a primary Type-A inherent SE 2 entrapment sensor (IES) per UL325 Safety IES SENSITIVITY Standards. A solid immovable object blocking the gate will trip the IES and cause the operator to stop and reverse (for at least two seconds) and OPEN CLOSE...
  • Page 59 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Gate maintenance - Gate rollers will deteriorate 1. Start at a gate and begin to fail over time. Gravel or dirt roads status display. will incur more debris in the gate rail or inverted HYSECURITY V-track than a paved surface. In poorly maintained GATE CLOSED gate areas, the chance for false IES trips is higher.

  • Page 60: Reinstating Factory Defaults

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS REINSTATING FACTORY DEFAULTS 1. Start at a gate status display. Eleven menu configurations are available in the HYSECURITY GATE CLOSED User Menu. Several other items in the Installer Menu let you customize the operator depending on the number of attached accessories and your OPEN CLOSE STOP...

  • Page 61: Enabling The Fire Department Override

    DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS ENABLING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. Start at a gate OVERRIDE status display. HYSECURITY Many counties and cities require a Fire Department GATE CLOSED override system for gate operators. The fire department’s alert system is a separate unit that OPEN CLOSE STOP...
  • Page 62 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections A setting of 1 places the operator LL 0 into its learn limits mode which 0 = Normal LEARN LIMITS...
  • Page 63 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections Designates how quickly gate OS 5 DC 15 opens. Options available differ OPEN SPEED 0 = 0.75 ft/s depending on Operator Type (OT).
  • Page 64 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections Establishes communication after SG 0 (OFF) *See note on previous 0 = solo wiring two gate operators as SEQUENCED GATE...
  • Page 65 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections In a Usage Class 4 environment, 0 = stop, SS 0 (OFF) operator can be set to stop gate IES STOP ONLY...
  • Page 66 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections Default setting is non-reversal if 0 = Open eye EO 0 (STOP ONLY) open photo eye is triggered while EYE OPEN LOGIC...
  • Page 67 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections 0 - disabled S1 0 UL 325 - 2018 sensor input setting SENSOR #1 TYPE 1 - (NOT USED) for external entrapment protection...
  • Page 68 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections Default is for full reversal when 0 = Pause closing IR 1 REVERSE Inside Obstruction Loop is INSIDE OBS LOOP...
  • Page 69 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections Configures function of the RL 1 0 DISABLED user 1 output relay, which is an RELAY 1 LOGIC electromechanical relay.
  • Page 70 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections This function monitors activation LT 3 (75 SECS) of the Outside Obstruction Loop LOITERING ALERT when there is no activation of 0 = 0 seconds...
  • Page 71 DISPLAY AND MENU OPTIONS Table 10. Smart DC Controller - Installer Menu Functions Setting Options DC Controller Ref. User Menu (Bold = Factory Menu Tasks and Explanations Display Display Settings) Connections 0 = Run mode ILD 0 (RUN MODE) IN OBS LOOP SET 1 = Show Controls Hy5A or Hy5B Inside frequency...

  • Page 72: Smart Dc Controller

    SMART DC CONTROLLER This section provides information about the Smart DC Controller board; its inputs for peripheral connections and its monitoring capabilities. This section explains how to: 1. Make connections on the Smart DC Controller 2. Connect Vehicle Detector 3. Connect Accessory Devices •...

  • Page 73: Overview Of The Smart Dc Controller

    SMART DC CONTROLLER OVERVIEW OF THE SMART DC CONTROLLER The Smart DC Controller uses LED’s to indicate active inputs when AC power is present. For operators that use only DC power, you can push a button to show the active inputs. This button is at the bottom left corner near the EMERG OPEN input.
  • Page 74 SMART DC CONTROLLER All the control device inputs listed in Table 11 are shown as a single input. The second wire is connected to a Common Terminal Bus (1 - 8) on the Smart DC Controller board. The Fire Department Open input is an exception and requires a +24VDC input as well as activation through the Installer Menu.
  • Page 75 SMART DC CONTROLLER Table 11. Smart DC Controller Board Inputs Outside Vehicle detector, box type Obstruction N.O. input. Outside reversing loop. connections outside reversing Vehicle loop Detector N.O. input. Shadow function used for swing Center gates or Reset Loop for barrier arms only. Vehicle detector, box type Loop However, User Relay 20 can be used in...

  • Page 76: Vehicle Detector Installation Options

    SMART DC CONTROLLER VEHICLE DETECTOR INSTALLATION • Loop frequency is automatically set and monitored by the Smart DC Controller OPTIONS • Very low power draw, which is important for The Smart DC Controller provides a feature-rich maximum UPS capability during a power failure interface to four different vehicle detector inputs.

  • Page 77: Connecting Hy5B Vehicle Detectors

    SMART DC CONTROLLER 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each Hy5B There are four vehicle detector inputs available on the Smart DC Controller: detector. • Free Exit Loop Detector - This opens a fully 6. To enable the detectors, turn on power. The closed gate or reopens a closing gate.
  • Page 78 SMART DC CONTROLLER If required, adjust the sensitivity using menu NOTICE option in the installer menu with the default being A boost feature is applied for settings 0 through A for Automatic: 3. Boost increases the sensitivity during a call •...

  • Page 79: Installing Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detectors

    SMART DC CONTROLLER INSTALLING STANDARD 11-PIN BOX TYPE 2. Connect 24 Volt power to the detector. Connect Pin No. 1 to a 24VAC or 24VDC VEHICLE DETECTORS terminal and Pin No. 2 to common. NOTICE 3. Connect output Pin No. 6 to the Common If photo eyes are used to monitor vehicle traffic Bus and output Pin No.

  • Page 80: Connecting Accessory Devices

    SMART DC CONTROLLER CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES Entrapment Sensor Connections Devices, such as gate edge sensors and photoelectric beams, must be installed to protect against entrapment. These external entrapment protection devices are required so the gate installation is in compliance with UL 325 Safety Standards. Figure 60 illustrates how to connect different sensors to the Smart DC Controller.

  • Page 81: Manual Push Button Station

    SMART DC CONTROLLER MANUAL PUSH BUTTON STATION A manual push button station controls the gate operator and opens, stops, and closes the gate. It is most often used by a guard in a 24-hour guard station. An example of the push button station connections on SlideSmart is shown in Figure 61.

  • Page 82: User Relays - Programming Procedure

    SMART DC CONTROLLER USER RELAYS - PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE Smart DC Controller is able to interface with many types of external devices through the use of two user programmable output relays. All user relay functions identified and described in Table 13 are accessible in Installer Menu.
  • Page 83 SMART DC CONTROLLER Table 13. User-Programmable User Relays - Function Options Name Description Activates when gate is open longer than the user-selected period of time. Gate open too long Adjustable from a 0 second to 135 seconds delay in 15-second increments. output NOTE: TL - OPEN TIME ALERT adjustments can be made in Installer Menu.
  • Page 84 SMART DC CONTROLLER Table 13. User-Programmable User Relays - Function Options Name Description External Latching Gate Not functional in SmartDC operators. Lock Output Gate at Partial Open Active when partial open position is reached or exceeded. Position Active when on AC power or the battery voltage is above 21V. When DC Power Alert used with User Relay 2, this option can shed electrical loads to conserve battery energy.

  • Page 85: Power Requirements

    BI - PARTING GATE SYSTEMS Configuring two operators to be a Primary • External control inputs, vehicle detectors and and Secondary pair is easy with the Smart DC external entrapment sensors may be connected Controller. There is no need to order a special to either gate operator without regard to model or any adapters.

  • Page 86: Primary And Secondary Wiring Connections

    BI - PARTING GATE SYSTEMS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WIRING 2. Attach a ring terminal to the shield wire and connect it to the Smart DC Controller’s CONNECTIONS convenient ground screw. Refer to Figure 63. 1. As shown in Figure 63, connect a two-pair NOTICE twisted shielded communications cable to the DUAL GATE inputs in each unit.

  • Page 87: Primary And Secondary Menu Setup

    BI - PARTING GATE SYSTEMS PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MENU SETUP once the Installer Menu is properly configured in both units. Determine which unit will be set up as the Primary. The other unit will be set up as the Secondary. It •...

  • Page 88: Accessory Connections

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS This section of the manual provides information 6. Mount an external antenna onto the top of a which may be useful when installing SlideSmart fixed fence post near the operator. operators. It includes how to: 7. Connect the antenna into the socket on the •...

  • Page 89: Installing A Lock For 12Vdc Or 24Vdc Systems

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS INSTALLING A LOCK FOR 12VDC OR INSTALLING A LOCK FOR HIGH VOLTAGE 24VDC SYSTEMS SYSTEMS To install a high voltage lock for 12VDC or 24VDC To install a lock on higher voltage systems (115V systems, take the following steps: or 230V), take the following steps: 1.

  • Page 90: Installing Vehicle Detectors And Loops

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS INSTALLING VEHICLE DETECTORS AND 1. Start at a gate LOOPS status display. HYSECURITY GATE CLOSED A vehicle detector passes a small current flow through the “loop” which then becomes an OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET inductive coil. When a vehicle passes over the loop, the detector senses the resultant drop in PREV NEXT...
  • Page 91 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 5. Loop and lead-in wire should be one continuous • After the wire is installed, the slot must be piece. Avoid splices, if possible. If a splice is completely backfilled with a non-hardening necessary for any reason, “pot” the splice in sealer.
  • Page 92 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS PUBLIC SIDE This layout illustrates a bi-direc onal traffic system with ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE ENTER EXIT controlled access entry (card (Card reader, etc.) reader, radio control, etc.) and a free exit gate. The gate’s closure me is determined by the number of seconds entered in the OUTSIDE CLOSE TIMER display found in the...

  • Page 93: Monitored External Entrapment Sensors

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS MONITORED EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT Three programmable sensor inputs are available for use and must be programmed to a non-zero SENSORS number when initial configuration is performed. As of January 2016, UL325 standard requires gate The three inputs are labeled Sensor 1, Sensor 2, operators to monitor the presence of all external and Sensor 3 and are configurable in the installer entrapment sensors, including non-contact (Photo...
  • Page 94 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS After programming the sensor inputs in the installer menu or during initial startup, the appropriate type and number of sensors will need to be connected. Figure 73 below shows the wiring and dip switch settings of an EMX-IRB-MON photo eye (typical thru-beam wiring). A retroreflective photo eye will be similar and only have wiring similar to the receiver of the thru-beam photo eye.

  • Page 95: External Entrapment Protection

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION the gate as possible. A minimum of one photo eyes is required, but two is recommended, Consult a photoelectric sensor manual for wiring one photo eye to guard the open direction details. Make all electrical connections to Smart and the other for the close direction of travel, DC Controller as shown in Figure 75.

  • Page 96: Photo Eye Function

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS If the photo eye has an internal switch for setting Notes about retro-reflective systems: Light Operate vs. Dark Operate, select Light Correct installation and alignment of a retro- Operate. If the photo eye has a relay output reflective photo eye and its reflector is important and has both NO and NC terminals, some for trouble free performance.
  • Page 97 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS PUBLIC SIDE This layout illustrates a bi-direc onal traffic system with ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE ENTER EXIT controlled access entry (card (Card reader, etc.) reader, radio control, etc.) and photo eyes used as vehicle Placement of detectors. The gate’s closure photo eyes me is determined by the number OUTSIDE OBSTRUCTION...

  • Page 98: Edge Sensor Installation Tips

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS EDGE SENSOR INSTALLATION TIPS „ Hard-wired edge sensor adaptors (like Hy2NC) have inputs for up to two resistor terminated Refer to Figure 72 to help plan the most appropriate edges and up to two NC contact outputs. placement of the edge sensors being installed. •...

  • Page 99: Smart Dc Controller Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SMART DC CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING This section is available to help you troubleshoot any problems that may occur with SlideSmart operator. It provides information about Smart DC Controller display codes. The Smart DC Controller system includes many self diagnostics. Specific messages appear on LCD and Audio Alert buzzer sounds distinctive chirps.
  • Page 100 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault 1. Turn AC power switch on or connect power to operator. 2. Reset operator AC power is shut off at source (breaker) circuit breaker or N o A C I n p u t or is not connected.
  • Page 101 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault 1. No AC Power. See above item. 2. Wiring / Connector problem - check all connections. Occurs when battery voltage has Clean or repair as dropped to less than 21V.
  • Page 102 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault 1. No AC Power. See Several possible causes: above item. • AC power has been shut off from S m a r t 2.
  • Page 103 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault H y 5 B h a s Loop lead in wires and ALERT 8 d e t e c t e d Caused by inadequate insulation of ro a d w a y s h o u l d b e LOOP SHORTED...
  • Page 104 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault S m a r t Controller has Caused by broken gate hardware or ALERT 14 Check and correct gate d e t e c t e d t h a t ice/snow buildup.
  • Page 105 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault FAULT 1 Should not MOTOR RUN occur in Maximum run timer fault. Call Technical Support. TIME SlideSmart. Not used in ALERT 21 SlideSmart.
  • Page 106 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault ALERT 25 Appears when a HyNet is connected Coin Cell Battery Replace the battery in HYNET LOW and reports that the internal battery of in HyNet is Low the HyNet BATTERY...
  • Page 107 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault Smart DC 1. Press RESET. Caused by Hy5B removal or lacks Controller socket connection integrity. Message detects 2. Remove and re- ERROR 3 indicates which detector alert applies communication install Hy5B.
  • Page 108 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 16. Smart DC Controller - Troubleshooting Description Display Alert, Error or Possible Causes Solutions Condition Fault Display provides 1. Turn both switches no indication of off to reset software. this error, but it can appear in Internal software/hardware error. 2.

  • Page 109: Vehicle Detector And Loop Fault Diagnostics

    TROUBLESHOOTING VEHICLE DETECTOR AND LOOP FAULT DIAGNOSTICS If HySecurity Hy5B vehicle detector modules are used, the Smart DC Controller has the ability to store and report detector and loop fault information for performance diagnostics. If the Smart DC Controller senses a loop or detector problem: z The LCD display flashes the name of the affected detector or error and the appropriate alert code.
  • Page 110 TROUBLESHOOTING Even if the loop problem self heals, historical Table 18. Setting Loop Presence data about detector/loop performance and a Sub-menu Example Site log of Alerts, Faults and Errors can be retrieved Display Item Scenario from the Smart DC Controller by downloading With sensitivity set to from the RS232 communications port or the USB A (AUTO) and a large...
  • Page 111 TROUBLESHOOTING Frequency: Table 19. Hy5B Vehicle Detector Call Level Display Knowing the exact frequency of a loop can be useful as a diagnostic tool, and verifying Setting the stability of the loop frequency is valuable Options Installer information. To view the actual loop frequency LCD Description (Bold = of a specific vehicle detector, go to the setting...

  • Page 112: Schematics

    SCHEMATICS SLIDESMART SCHEMATICS Figure 78 illustrate the schematics for SlideSmart DC 15 and SlideSmart DC 10F. Figure 79 shows the solar version. Figure 79. SlideSmart DC 15 and DC10F Schematics support.hysecurity.com...

  • Page 113: Schematics

    SCHEMATICS Figure 80. SlideSmart DC 15 and DC10F Solar Schematics MX4505 Rev.H ©2022...

  • Page 114: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE 3. Enter your user name and password. If you do not have a user name, register as an online Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool member. 4. Click to Download: S.T.A.R.T. software for HySecurity provides Smart Touch Analyze and Smart Touch and Smart DC.

  • Page 115: Setting User Account Controls

    MAINTENANCE SETTING USER ACCOUNT CONTROLS MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE Because of the security settings inherent in VISTA CAUTION and Windows 7, you may need to disable the “user Before checking internal mechanisms of account controls” in the operating system before operator, turn off all power switches. uploading START software onto your laptop.

  • Page 116: Drive Belt Tension And Alignment

    MAINTENANCE DRIVE BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT Proper drive belt tension is important for prolonging the life of the drive belt and maintaining the superior performance of the operator. To check the drive belt tension, take the following steps: 1. Remove the SlideSmart cover and protection Slide the motor plate.

  • Page 117: Dc Battery Replacement

    MAINTENANCE DC BATTERY REPLACEMENT 2. To access the 8Ah batteries and disconnect its wires, cut the two black wire ties and slide the HySecurity provides a one year warranty from the 8Ah batteries through the access window. See date of shipment for all batteries supplied with Figure 83.

  • Page 118: Clock Battery Replacement

    MAINTENANCE NOTICE If you have difficulty removing the batteries through the access hole, an optional method for battery replacement is to remove the control box. Four Phillips-head screws secure the control box to the chassis. Remove the screws and remove the control box to access the batteries. Be careful that you do not inadvertently disconnect the control box wire bundles.

  • Page 119: Appendix A - Installation Configurations

    APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS This appendix contains drawings of the various installation configurations for the SlideSmart operator. Provided in this appendix are drawing specifications for: • Concrete pad layout and dimensions • Conduit and ground • Base extension • Post mounted •...
  • Page 120 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS Gate 3.25 Chain, #40 Roller 2.50 Chain to Gate 5.50 2.66 6.75 x12 10.50 Conduit Min Pad Size Area 1.63 Provisions for qty 4 1/2-13 X 3 1/2 Concrete Anchors 4.31 10.38 (1/2 inch slot in either direction) 19.0 Min Pad Size Chain...
  • Page 121 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS Gate 3.25 Chain 2.50 Chain to Gate 20.0 Operator 18.0 Length Route 6 AWG ground wire through conduit & attach to ground lug provided. 17.7 Operator Width 20.7 Operator Height Earth Ground High Voltage Master/Slave Wires (Optional) Vehicle Loop Consult local...
  • Page 122 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 3.25 Gate 2.50 Chain Chain to Gate If no batteries In Base Riser - Conduit Area is 8.5"x12" 5.50 2.66 12.5 10.50 17.5 6x8.5 Conduit Area 4X 1/2" x 3 1/2" Concrete Anchors 10.38 3.25 2.50 18.0 CHAIN TO GATE...
  • Page 123 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 3.25 2.50 Gate Chain Chain to Gate 2.66 10.50 6.75 x 9 Conduit 17.5 Area U-bolts provided for 4" OD pipe (slot allows for 3.5-4.5" OD pipe. For best results, HySecurity recommends welding plate to posts. 5.00 4.00 .625...
  • Page 124 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 3.25 2.50 Chain to Gate 2.66 If no batteries In Base Riser - Conduit Area is 7"x9" 10.50 17.5 4.5 x 7 Conduit U-bolts provided for 4" OD pipe (slot allows for Area 3.5-4.5" OD pipe). For best results, HySecurity recommends welding plate to posts.
  • Page 125 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 4.75 7.75 3.25 NOTE: DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 93. Rear Mounted Installation MX4505 Rev.H ©2022...
  • Page 126 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS SlideSmart Operator Only - Cover On SlideSmart Operator Only - Cover Removed NOTE: DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 94. Plan and Elevation Views - Operator Only support.hysecurity.com...
  • Page 127 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS SlideSmart Operator On Optional Base Riser - Cover On SlideSmart Operator On Optional Base Riser - Cover Removed NOTE: DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 95. Plan and Elevation Views - Operator on Base Riser MX4505 Rev.H ©2022...

  • Page 128: Appendix A - Installation Configurations

    APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS SlideSmart Operator On Optional Post Mount - Cover On SlideSmart Operator On Optional Post Mount - Cover Removed NOTE: DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE. Figure 96. Elevation Views - Operator Post Mounted, Idlers Lowered support.hysecurity.com...

  • Page 129: Appendix B - French Translations

    APPENDIX B - FRENCH TRANSLATIONS FRENCH TRANSLATIONS The following French translations provided below are found in the Safety Section located at the beginning of the manual. English French INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT – Pour réduire les risques de WARNING –...

  • Page 130: Appendix B - French Translations

    APPENDIX B - FRENCH TRANSLATIONS FRENCH TRANSLATIONS The following French translations provided below are found in the Safety Section located at the beginning of the manual. English French INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT – Pour réduire les risques de WARNING –...
  • Page 131 APPENDIX B - FRENCH TRANSLATIONS FRENCH TRANSLATIONS The following French translations provided below are found in the Safety Section located at the beginning of the manual. English French INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT – Pour réduire les risques de WARNING –...
  • Page 132 APPENDIX B - FRENCH TRANSLATIONS FRENCH TRANSLATIONS The following French translations provided below are found in the Safety Section located at the beginning of the manual. English French INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT – Pour réduire les risques de WARNING –...

  • Page 133: Parts & Limited Warranty

    PARTS & LIMITED WARRANTY SLIDESMART PARTS Board, Smart DC Controller Buzzer Reset Switch, Internal Switch, On/Off Detector, Vehicle Circuit Breaker Switch, On/Off Board, Power Supply Cover, 2-Piece Belt, Drive Pulley, Motor Pulley, Gearbox Gearbox Motor, Electric Transformer Brush Kit Sprocket Target, Magnet Chain Idler Wheel...

  • Page 134: Slidesmart Parts List

    PARTS & LIMITED WARRANTY SLIDESMART PARTS LIST Table 20. SlideSmart DC Price Book List Part Name Part Number SlideSmart Models Base Extension MX002094 Battery Kit, 50 AH, Replacement MX002013 Battery Kit, 8 AH, Replacement MX002008 Belt, Drive, SlideSmart DC 10F MX002107 SlideSmart 10F Belt, Drive, SlideSmart DC 15...

  • Page 135: Warranty

    WARRANTY 6705 S 209 St, Ste 101 Kent, WA 98032 800-321-9947 WARRANTY www.hysecurity.com 1. Warranty. terrorism or war; or (3) damaged through improper opera�on, maintenance, storage Hy-Security Gate, Inc. (“HySecurity”) warrants that at the �me of sale each or abnormal or extraordinary use or abuse. Any modifica�on made to products will HySecurity-branded product that it sells will, in all material respects, conform to its void the warranty unless the modifica�ons are approved in wri�ng by HySecurity in then applicable specifica�on and will be free from defects in material and...

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Installation manuals, replacement part instructions, part diagrams and more. Qualified Nice | HySecurity distributors are experienced and trained to assist in resolving installation problems. For the name of a qualified distributor near you, call HySecurity at 800-321-9947. *Before contacting your distributor or HySecurity Technical Support, obtain the serial number of your operator.

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