The “Learn” of reliable operation. function helps gate installer confi gure Nice 1050 control board semi-automatically for optimum This manual covers the following Nice operator settings of gate opening and closing speeds, models: 8300 and 8500.
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1.3 What is Included Model 8300SL 8500SL Varies based on charger Name Duty Cycle type 8300/8500 8300/8500 Drive Electromechanical #10020715 Chain Bracket Gate Length Max. 1 ft/sec (30 cm/s) #10025215 #40 Chain 35 feet 1,000 lb 1,500 lb #10016790 Hardware Kit Gate Weight Max (454 kg) (680 kg)
1.5 The installation of this product is not a “do- 2. General Safety Information it-yourself” project. A qualifi ed gate operator A gate operator is only a component in a gate installation company should be contacted system. The other parts of the gate system to install the gate operator to ensure a safe can include the gate, the external entrapment and reliable installation.
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Some operators are restricted in their usage application. All Nice USA operators are approved for use in all four UL325 Usage Classes. Appropriate Usage Classes are shown in the Specifi cations.
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Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. 2.10 When utilizing a Nice board, a maximum The pedestrian access opening shall be of 8 entrapment protection devices may be designed to promote pedestrian usage.
2.12 For a gate operator utilizing a contact 4. Gate Construction and Safety sensor (Edge): Gate construction plays a very important role in a. One or more contact sensors shall be ensuring the safety of any automated gate system. located where the risk of entrapment or The standard for gate construction is ASTM F2200.
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4.1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and 4.2.1.3 A gap, measured in the horizontal installed such that their movement shall not plane parallel to the roadway, between be initiated by gravity when an automatic a fixed stationary object nearest the operator is disconnected.
4.3 Vehicular Horizontal Swing Gates 5. Maintenance of Gate Systems 4.3.1 The following provisions shall apply to To keep your automated gate system performing Class I, Class II, and Class III horizontal swing both safely and reliably it is important to ensure gates: that the components of that system are functioning properly.
6. Entrapment Protection The UL325 standard for gate operators requires a minimum of two independent entrapment protection means for each entrapment zone. An entrapment zone is defi ned as follows: For slide gates, any locations between a moving gate and a counter opposing edge or surface where entrapment is possible up to a height of 6 ft.
Entrapment System (IES) (UL325 Type A) that Only the following external sensors have been monitors the force on the gate during travel. evaluated and tested with Nice gate systems and This system protects in both the open and are approved to be used for protection against...
9 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 1. Remove top cover assembly by unlocking the lid with the supplied key. 9.3 - Step three-physical mounting 2. Turn lid counterclockwise then remove. Drill and insert Redhead (1/2” x 3 1/3”) concrete anchors into the concrete sufficient to properly mount the gate opener.
9 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.) 9.6 - Learning and programming 4. Remove the Allen key inside the lid (phase 3 - fig. 9) and then loosen the grub screw of the cams (phase 4 - fig. 11) so that they can be turned freely These steps begin the basic “Learning”...
9 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.) 10 - GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL WARNING: GATE DIRECTION REVERSAL CAN ONLY BE ACCOMPLISHED IN LEARNING MODE Gate Direction Reversal If for some reason, the installer were to install the opener on the opposite side of the gate from which the unit is programmed, and when you press the OPEN button, the gate actually CLOSES, the installer will need to REVERSE the direction of travel to match the buttons on the control board.
12 - RE-ASSEMBLING GATE OPERATOR 13 - CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT Motor Output Power Input Connections Connections SOLAR P. BATTERY MAIN DC POWER 30A FUSE MOTOR MOTOR 2 SERIES 1050 UL325 Compliant Monitored Safety Devices(s) required. Accessory OXI/A Receiver Output Connections BlueBus Connection Master/Slave Connection...
15 - SETTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES When first powered on, the board will scan for any BlueBus photo eyes connected. If at least one eye is not detected, then one of the auxiliary inputs must be programmed to either pulse open or pulse close, with an External Entrapment sensor connected before learn mode is initiated.
16 - LEARNING MODE Nice has taken great care to simplify the installation, operation and safety of this device and to ensure longevity and reliability of the unit over time. The learning procedure consists of the following steps shown below:...
Programming and diagnostic unit which connects directly to the gate entrapment sensors. controller and is part of the Nice “Opera” control system. The unit can be used in “stand-alone” mode via its front-panel keypad, or it may be accessed via a Bluetooth or cellular-enabled PDA, PC, or Smartphone when used with the O-View Software Suite.
On the Master operator, select Function -> Adv. Settings -> Remote Mst. Slv. 1. Press and hold the button on the side of the Nice receiver until the led on Then select On -> Master. The red LED associated with the Master/Slave the Nice receiver illuminates green and keep the button pressed.
19 - SOLAR PANEL CHART DO NOT WIRE AC POWER TO THE 1050 CONTROL BOARD! This NICE Gate Operator is 12 Volt DC (Direct Current) powered. A 12 Volt sealed battery (33 ampere hour minimum for AC charged systems, 70...
20 - OPTIONAL INPUTS 20.1 - Fire dept. connection 20.3 - Magnetic lock connection 32 FIRE 7 NC 33 GND 8 Com (Common) 9 NO Dry contact input for a fire department control switch. Normally Open (NO) 10 GND contact must be shorted to ground through a switch to open the gate. The 11 V+ (Voltage is determined by incoming power supply) FAIL SAFE connector which is shorted at the factory with a jumper (Normally...
20 - OPTIONAL INPUTS (CONT.) 20.5 - Exit and edge inputs wiring diagram 20.7 - Optional power output 10 GND 28 EDGE 11 V+ 29 GND When the control board is in standby mode, power is still present at 30 EXIT terminals 10 and 11.
21 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION Proper inspection of all equipment is required to ensure continuous functionality, safety and to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions. Inspect electrical assemblies and wiring installations for damage, general condition, and proper functioning to ensure the continued satisfactory operation of the electrical system.
23 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION Table 1 Non-contact and contact sensors must be installed individually or in combi- Photocell Jumpers nation with each other to provide external entrapment protection. CLOSE DIRECTION A Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and one or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruc- CLOSE DIRECTION B...
24 - IRB-RET Wiring Diagram 2 FREQUENCY Switch #1 - ON Switch #2,3,4 - OFF IRB-RET 1. Press “Functions” 2. Select #3 “Auxiliary IO” and Press “OK” 3. Select “In Aux 1” (or “In Aux 2”) and Press “OK”. 4. Select Open Pule or Close Pulse and “Press OK” 5.
25 - GEM-103 Wiring Diagram TO 10K OHM RESISTANCE EDGE SENSOR Black & White Wires GEM-103 26 - WEL-200 Wiring Diagram EMX WEL-200 Wireless Edge Receiver Dip Switch Settings determine which relay activates when the associated edge is tripped. See WEL-200 manual for instructions for programming receiver/transmitter pairs.
27 - 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 A d j u s t f o r c e A d j u s t s p e e d Function select...
9. Press OPEN to verify that the gate now OPENS If not in learning mode, follow the below listed steps. 28.3 - Putting the controller into learning mode Steps on how to place the Nice 1050 control board into learning mode. 1. Press Function 2. Press OK 3.
29 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS (CONT.) 29.5 - Function Radio Channel: For the Plug-in Onboard Receiver, 15 radio channels may be programmed with one of the following options: Learn: Puts the gate operator into learning mode for a slide or slide gate, and •...
29 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS (CONT.) To temporarily suspend one or more weekly events (EV1 through EV8), 29.6 - Display perform the following steps: ESC: Exit the DISPLAY menu. 1. Press FUNCTION -> Events. Info: Displays the manufacturer name, product name/model, software 2.
30 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 31 - GLOSSARY 30.1 The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow access BLOCK- Ceases all operator function except HIGH PRIORITY inputs. to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions. COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR- 30.2 During normal powered operation, emergency vehicles access the gate CLASS II - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a by use of the emergency vehicle access device installed on your gate...
32 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - NICE GATE OPENER Table 2 COMPLETE BASIC Alarm Active the primary (inherent)reverse system by blocking the gate with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop. Restart the gate and block again with a solid ●...
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33 - NICE GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) Table 4: 1050 Board Display Read Out and Troubleshooting DISPLAY REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION Dynamic M1 Actuated connected to Motor Check for obstruction in gate path or degraded gate hardware. 1 has a brief current spike and tripped Type A sensor.
This warranty will be interpreted, construed, and enforced in all respects in the name plate of a manufacturer other than HySecurity or Nice and they are not a accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without reference to its part of the base model.
35 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Left box is for installer check off and the right box is for customer check off. ❑ ❑ 1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions. ❑...
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