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DKS 6550 Series Installation And Owner's Manual

Heavy-duty vehicular swing gate operator
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Installation/Owner's Manual
Use this manual for circuit board 4405-018 Revision A or higher.
Entrapment Protection must be provided for the gate system where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists. The operator
will NOT run without one or more monitored type B1 or B2 entrapment protection devices in EACH entrapment area.
UL 325 August 2018 Standard
THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE/DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY.
Visit www.doorking.com/dealer-locator to find a professional installing and servicing dealer in your area.
Installer: Leave manual with property owner.
Date Installed:
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Property Owner: Checklist in back of manual to review and verify new installation with Installer.
UL 325 Compliant
Heavy-Duty Vehicular Swing Gate Operator
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Series 6550
Series 6550
Series 6550
6550-065-V-1-21
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  • Page 1 Installation/Owner’s Manual Series 6550 Series 6550 Series 6550 Heavy-Duty Vehicular Swing Gate Operator Use this manual for circuit board 4405-018 Revision A or higher. 6550-065-V-1-21 Entrapment Protection must be provided for the gate system where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists. The operator will NOT run without one or more monitored type B1 or B2 entrapment protection devices in EACH entrapment area.

  • Page 2: Quick Guide: Dip-Switches

    QUICK GUIDE: DIP-Switches See page 20 for more information about DIP-switches. The two DIP-switches located on the circuit board are used to program the operator to operate in various modes and to turn on or off various operating features. Whenever a switch setting is changed, power to the operator must be turned OFF and then turned back on for the new setting to take affect.

  • Page 3: Quick Guide: Terminal Descriptions

    QUICK GUIDE: Terminal Descriptions See pages 25-27 for terminal wiring. • lf SW 1, switch 3 is ON, functions as a 4-Pin Non-Removable Terminal normal full open input (Normal setting). Open LED Open N.O. • lf SW 1, switch 3 is OFF, input to Notes: Close LED terminal #4 becomes the output from the...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Use this manual for the Model 6550 operators with circuit board 4405-018 Rev A or higher ONLY. Class of Operation Model 6550 - UL325 Class I, II, III, IV Type of Gate Vehicular Swing Gates Only Inherent Entrapment Protection Device Inherent Reverse Sensor System (Type A) External Entrapment Protection Device Inputs Connection inputs for Non-contact Sensor - Photo Sensor (Type B1)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK GUIDES Quick Guide: DIP-Switches Quick Guide - 1 Quick Guide: Terminal Descriptions Quick Guide - 2 SPECIFICATIONS Previous Page Swing Gate Requirements ASTM F2200 Standard for Gate Construction Important Safety Instructions Instructions regarding intended installation: Important Notices UL 325 Entrapment Protection Glossary SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION...

  • Page 6: Swing Gate Requirements

    Swing Gate Requirements This operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. For pedestrian access in the vicinity of an automated vehicular gate, separate pedestrian access shall be provided or available.
  • Page 7 Swing Gate Requirements Continued Monitored Non-contact CLOSING Sensor (Type B1) Minimizes the potential of the gate closing on vehicular or other traffic that loops cannot sense. Monitored device helps protect against entrapment Reverse Loop when needed. See page 13 for more information. Minimizes the potential of the gate closing when a vehicle is present.

  • Page 8: Astm F2200 Standard For Gate Construction

    ASTM F2200 Standard for Gate Construction Vehicular gates should be constructed and installed in accordance with ASTM F2200; Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy of this standard, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585; service@astm.org; or www.astm.org. Important Safety Instructions WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death: 1.

  • Page 9: Important Notices

    Important Notices Vehicular gate operator products provide convenience and security. However, gate operators must use high levels of force to move gates and most people underestimate the power of these systems and do not realize the potential hazards associated with an incorrectly designed or installed system. These hazards may include: •...

  • Page 10: Ul 325 Entrapment Protection

    UL 325 Entrapment Protection UL 325 Classifications Authoriz ed Personn el ONLY Class I - Residential Class III - Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator Vehicular Gate Operator A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an or parking areas associated with a residence of one-to four single industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock families.

  • Page 11: Glossary

    Glossary GATE - A moving barrier such as a swinging, sliding, raising, lowering, or the like, barrier, that is a stand-alone passage barrier or is that portion of a wall or fence system that controls entrance and/or egress by persons or vehicles and completes the perimeter of a defined area.

  • Page 12: Section 1 - Installation

    SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION Prior to beginning the installation of the swing gate operator, we suggest that you become familiar with the instructions, illustrations, and wiring guide-lines in this manual. This will help insure that your installation is performed in an efficient and professional manner compliant with UL 325 safety and ASTM F2200 construction standards.

  • Page 13: Installation Layout

    1.3 Installation Layout 46” 15” Gate Closed Arm Calculations Drive Arm 67.88” 67.88” / 2 = 33.94 (round number up) = 34 inches 63” Connecting Arm 86.26” 86.26” - 33.94 = 52.32 (round number down) = 52.25 inches Note: Arm length is measured from center hole to center hole. “Actual”...

  • Page 14: Overlapping Bi-Parting Gate Operator Positions

    1.4 Overlapping Bi-Parting Gate Operator Positions When installing overlapping gates (using a maglock to secure gates in the center or architectural overlapping design etc.), certain considerations must be taken into account or gates will NOT operate correctly. The SECONDARY operator OPENS 1.5 secs BEFORE the primary operator (SW2, switch 1 - ON) to allow the secondary operator’s gate to stay clear of the gate overlap.

  • Page 15: Securing Operator To Pad

    1.5 Securing Operator to Pad Permanently attach the operator to the concrete pad using six (6) 3/8” x 3” sleeve anchors (not supplied). 208/230/460 Step-Down Sleeve Anchor Transformer/ Heater Plate (Not supplied) Remove breather pin from gear reducer AFTER the operator has been secured in place.

  • Page 16: Attach Gate Bracket

    1.6 Attach Gate Bracket Release hub with release tool. DO NOT REMOVE HUB! Bolt crank arm to operator. Gate Bracket Slide elbow assembly on crank arm. Bolt control arm to gate bracket. Control Arm Slide control arm into elbow assembly. KEEP ARM ASSEMBLY LEVEL.

  • Page 17: Determining Arm Lengths

    1.7 Determining Arm Lengths Slide elbow assembly back and fourth, manually opening and closing gate until satisfied with the gate’s 90° open and fully closed positions. Mark and cut off excess arms. Secure arms to elbow assembly with 6 allen screws. Tighten hub and replace release tool. Install safety covers.

  • Page 18: Entrapment Protection Installation

    1.9 Entrapment Protection Installation External Entrapment Protection Devices: In addition to the inherent reversing sensor system, this operator has a UL 325 terminal for the connection of photo sensors-Type B1 and/or reversing edges-Type B2 entrapment protection required by UL 325 standards. Install these devices where the risk of entrapment or a safety hazard exists, examples of which are shown below and next page.
  • Page 19 1.9 Continued A monitored reversing edge (Type B2) or a monitored photo sensor (Type B1, see previous page) MUST be installed in EACH entrapment area or operator WILL NOT function. Monitored Edge Transmitter OPTIONAL wireless transmitter can be used. Receiver MUST monitor for the presence of the transmitter. Monitored Reversing Typical Monitored Reversing Edge mounted on end of gate.

  • Page 20: Section 2 - Ac Power To Operator(S)

    SECTION 2 - AC POWER TO OPERATOR(S) Before attempting to connect any wiring to the operator, be sure that the circuit breaker in the electrical panel is in the OFF position. Permanent wiring must be installed to the operator as required by local electrical codes. It is recommended that a licensed electrical contractor perform this work.

  • Page 21: Bi-Parting Gates Wiring - Dual Gate Operators

    2.3 Bi-Parting Gates Wiring - Dual Gate Operators Connect the Primary/Secondary operators together with DoorKing’s interconnection cable as shown (Different lengths sold separately). High voltage power and low voltage communications are supplied to the secondary operator by DoorKing’s UL approved cable that is run in a single conduit. Two conduits (High voltage and low voltage) will need to be provided to the secondary operator when NOT using DoorKing’s UL listed, wet environment interconnection cable.

  • Page 22: Section 3 - Adjustments

    SECTION 3 - ADJUSTMENTS The switch settings and adjustments in this chapter should be made after your installation and wiring to the operator(s) is complete. Whenever any of the programming switches on the circuit board are changed, power must be shut-off, and then turned back on for the new setting to take effect.

  • Page 23: Dip-Switch Settings For 4405 Circuit Board

    3.2 DIP-Switch Settings for 4405 Circuit Board The two DIP-switches located on the circuit board are used to program the operator to operate in various modes and to turn on or off various operating features. Whenever a switch setting is changed, power to the operator must be turned OFF and then turned back on for the new setting to take affect.
  • Page 24 3.2 Continued Switch Definitions Primary Operator Open Secondary Operator Open Normal - SW 1 (Top 8 Switches) Normal - Typical Normal - OFF Settings Single Operator - OFF Normal - OFF Normal - OFF Must OPEN the primary operator’s gate upon initial AC power up and open command. If the FIRST open command Switch 1 begins to close the gate, turn AC power off and reverse this switch.

  • Page 25: Limit Sensors

    3.3 Limit Sensors Important Limit Sensor Adjustment Note: CAUTION It is very important NOT to cycle the gate operator before the limit sensors are in the correct position or DO NOT REMOVE HUB! The hub must not slip it could cause damage to the gate and operator. during operation.

  • Page 26: Inherent Reverse Sensors Adjustment

    3.4 Inherent Reverse Sensors Adjustment This vehicular gate operator is equipped with an inherent adjustable reversing sensor (Type A) used as entrapment protection according to UL 325 standards. The gate will reverse direction after “physically” encountering an obstruction in either the opening or closing gate cycle.

  • Page 27: Secondary Current Sensor Adjustment

    3.5 Secondary Current Sensor Adjustment (Dual Gates ONLY) The PRIMARY gate operator’s “secondary reversing sensor” uses a secondary current sensing device (Located only in the primary operator) to detect any obstructions “physically” encountered in the SECONDARY gate path when using dual gates. The secondary current sensor uses a sensing coil with a given number of turns through it to monitor the current flow into the secondary operator.

  • Page 28: Section 4 - Wiring

    SECTION 4 - WIRING 4.1 Main Terminal Description • lf SW 1, switch 3 is ON, functions as a normal full open input (Normal setting). • lf SW 1, switch 3 is OFF, input to 4-Pin Non-Removable Terminal terminal #4 becomes the output from the Open LED Open N.O.

  • Page 29: Control Wiring

    3-Wire 4.2 Control Wiring Radio Receiver Fire Dept Open Gate will ONLY OPEN when this device is activated by authorized personnel ONLY (fire, police, EMS) and operator has power. Alarm will sound during entire open cycle. Operator will then go into a hard shutdown once fully opened.

  • Page 30: Entrapment Protection Wiring

    4.3 Entrapment Protection Wiring External Entrapment Protection Devices: In addition to the inherent reversing sensor system, this operator has a UL 325 terminal for the connection of photo sensors-Type B1 and/or reversing edges-Type B2 entrapment protection required by UL 325 standards. Install these devices where the risk of entrapment or a safety hazard exists.
  • Page 31 4.3 Entrapment Protection Wiring Continued Type of wiring to be used on ALL external devices: FIRE 24 VAC A) Type CL2, CL2P, CL2R, or CL2X. EXIT LOOP B) Other cable with equivalent or better electrical, mechanical, and flammability ratings. Main Terminal 1477-010 #3 Note: 2 3 4...

  • Page 32: Dual Gates Multiple Photo Sensors Wiring Sample

    4.4 Dual Gates Multiple Photo Sensors Wiring Sample Retro-Reflective Photocell Close Beam Wall Wall (Monitored) Open Beam Open Beam IMPORTANT: Monitored Photo and (Monitored) Edge sensors must be end-of-line (Monitored) resistive types. See specific manufacturer's wiring manual for more information. If the distance between an entrapment or obstruction exists less than 16”...

  • Page 33: Loop Detector Wiring

    • Loop detector wiring is shown for DoorKing 4.4 Loop Detector Wiring plug-in loop detectors. If other loop detectors are used, refer to the installation instructions supplied To help protect the operator from accidentally closing on vehicles with those detectors for wiring instructions. in the gate’s path, DoorKing highly recommends that loops and •...

  • Page 34: Section 5 - Operating Instructions

    SECTION 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.

  • Page 35: Shutdown Conditions

    5.2 Shutdown Conditions Under various entrapment conditions the operator will assume either a soft or hard (alarm) shutdown. To determine what type of reset action is required, you will need to understand how the different entrapment conditions affect the gate operator.

  • Page 36: Manual Gate Operation

    Resetting a Hard Shutdown When the operator is in a hard shutdown condition (audio alarm activated or audio alarm “chirps” every 5 seconds), the only way to reset the gate operator and return it to normal operation is to activate the alarm reset input (auxiliary terminals 2 and 3).
  • Page 37 Manual Release • Be sure that power is removed or shut-off prior to placing the gate operator in manual operation. Unlock the cover and rotate sliding door. Never attempt to manually push open any gate with an operator attached to it until you have verified that power to the operator has been shut-off.

  • Page 38: Section 6 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspection and service of this gate operator by a qualified technician should be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. High cycle usage may require more frequent service checks. 6.1 Maintenance When servicing the gate operator, always check any external reversing devices (loops, photo eyes, etc.) for proper operation. If external reversing devices cannot be made operable, do not place this operator in service until the malfunction can be identified and corrected.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    6.2 Troubleshooting Have a good VOM meter to check voltages and continuity. A Meg-Ohm meter capable of checking up to 500 meg-ohms of resistance is necessary to properly check the integrity of the ground loops. When a malfunction occurs, isolate the problem to one of three areas: 1) the operator, 2) the loop system, 3) the keying devices.
  • Page 40 Symptom Possible Solution(s) Operator will not run, entrapment protection • The entrapment protection device has a fault or the wiring to it is shorted. input(s) LED is ON. Operator will not run, entrapment protection • The entrapment protection device is not connected or the wiring to it is open. input(s) LED is Blinking.

  • Page 41: Built-In Diagnostics

    6.3 Built-in Diagnostics This gate operator is designed with built-in diagnostics that will alert you to potential or existing problems that the microproces- sor has detected. Specific fault conditions are checked and the operator will signal that a fault exist through the built-in alarm. Constant tone is heard when power is applied: This indicates that the limit switch wire harness is not connected to the circuit board.

  • Page 42: Accessory Items

    6.4 Accessory Items UL 325 Monitored Entrapment Protection Devices available for the model 6550 swing gate operator. Type B2 Contact Sensors (Reversing Edge) DoorKing 8080 Series Sensing Edges Miller Edge Sensing Edges - all models with a T2 (resistive) termination. Miller Edge wireless monitored transmitter/receiver kit model RB-G-K10 ASO GMBH Sentir GF Series sensing edges Type B1 Non-contact Sensors (Photo Cell)

  • Page 43: Model 6550'S Wiring Diagrams

    Model 6550 1 HP 115 VAC Primary Operator Magnetic Magnetic Remote Close Open Terminal Sensor Sensor White Gray Brown Yellow 1 HP Gray Orange Single-Phase Orange Blue Gray White Orange Yellow White Loops FIRE EXIT LOOP Yellow Reset 1477-010 White 2 3 4 POWER TIME...
  • Page 44 Model 6550 1 HP 115 VAC Secondary Operator Magnetic Magnetic Close Open Sensor Sensor 1 HP Single-Phase Blue White Secondary Operator Configuration NO circuit Board NO convenience outlets NO ON/OFF Switch NO Alarm NO Reset Button 6550-065-V-1-21...

  • Page 45: Section 7 - Owner Of The Gate Operator

    SECTION 7 - OWNER OF THE GATE OPERATOR 7.1 Alarm Sounding OR “Chirping” and Gate WILL NOT Operate Operator is in a HARD Shutdown Condition: The alarm will sound for (5) five minutes. After five minutes the alarm will start “Chirping” every 5 seconds and continue “Chirping” until operator gets reset. A KEY has been supplied that will Note: The owner of the gate unlock the power switch cover on...

  • Page 46: Manual Gate Operation

    7.2 Manual Gate Operation Caution: NEVER attempt to manually operate the gate until you have VERIFIED that power to the gate operator has been SHUT-OFF! A KEY has been supplied that will unlock the cover and power switch cover on this gate operator. Note: The owner of the gate operator is responsible for the KEY availability.

  • Page 47: Gate Operators Monthly Checkup

    7.3 Gate Operator’s Monthly Checkup Caution: Make SURE gate area is clear BEFORE testing the gate operator! DO NOT repair or adjust gate systems yourself. Contact a trained gate systems technician with any questions or to make any repairs or adjustments. If you feel uncomfortable performing any of these inspections or testing, a qualified service technician will perform the visual inspections and testing for you.

  • Page 48: New Installation Checklist For Installer And Property Owner

    7.4 New Installation Checklist for Installer and Property Owner ✓ Instructions: Check the space next to each item (“ ”) to indicate that it has been addressed by installer AND property owner. If it is not applicable, enter N/A. Please note that the checklist is intended to be a summary of many important automated vehicular gate aspects, But may not inclusively identify all potential hazards of every specific gate system installation.
  • Page 50 Installation/Owner’s Manual Series 6550 Series 6550 Series 6550 Heavy-Duty Vehicular Swing Gate Operator Use this manual for circuit board 4405-018 Revision A or higher. 6550-065-V-1-21 Entrapment Protection must be provided for the gate system where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists. The operator will NOT run without one or more monitored type B1 or B2 entrapment protection devices in EACH entrapment area.

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