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GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS SDO4 SMART INSTALLATION MANUAL Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd www.centsys.com...
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Saturdays 08h00 to 14h00 GMT+2 Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual without notice and without obligation to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes. Additionally, Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual.
Page 44 6.7. Safety Beams Page 45 6.8. Connecting to a Power Supply Page 45 6.9. Configuring the SDO4 SMART without AC Mains Page 46 (Batteries only) ELECTRICAL SETUP OF ACCESSORIES Page 47 COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM Page 51 8.1. MyCentsys Remote Application...
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Icons used in this manual This icon indicates tips and other information that could be useful during the installation. This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be considered during installation. This icon indicates warning, caution or attention! Please take special note of critical aspects that MUST be adhered to in order to prevent injury.
INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction The SDO4 SMART has been designed to automate domestic garage doors safely, quietly and reliably. The product’s belt-driven system allows for whisper-quiet operation, while reliable battery-driven technology ensures that the SDO4 SMART will continue working even during lengthy power outages.
• The installation of your new SDO4 SMART must be carried out by a technically qualified or licensed person. Attempting to install or repair the SDO4 SMART without suitable technical qualification may result in severe personal injury, death and / or property damage •...
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The correct function of the safety obstruction force system should be checked on a monthly basis • Never use the SDO4 SMART unless the garage door is in full view and free from any object which may impede the movement of the garage door such as cars, children and / or adults Never allow children to operate the SDO4 SMART •...
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/ or property damage • Keep hands and loose clothing clear of the SDO4 SMART and garage door at all times • In order for the safety obstruction force system to function, it must first encounter an obstruction in the form of an object / person onto which some force MUST be exerted.
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1.2. Safe Disposal of Batteries ATTENTION! • Do not incinerate • Do not short the battery terminals • Do not charge in a gas-tight container • Do not open • Recharge after use • Flush with water at once if contact is made with electrolyte (acid) WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! KEEP CLEAR!
Receiver code storage 20x 4-Button NOVA transmitters capacity TABLE 1 1. Can operate off a solar supply, please consult Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd for assistance. 2. Requires infrared safety beams to be fitted. 3. Speed varies with load. 2.3. Fuse Protection...
SECTION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3. Product Identification END A END B END B FIGURE 2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 1. Control head unit 9. Drive Belt 2. Rail 10. End-stop 3. Release handle with warning label 11. Carriage 4. Straight towing arm 12.
SECTION 4 REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 3.1. Fasteners List and Spares Description Description ST5.5 x 50 Self-tapping Coach Screws M8 Wizzlock Nuts ST8 x 60 Self-tapping Screws Ø8 x 71 Clevice Pin ST6.3 x 25 Self-tapping Screws Ø8 x 18 Black Clevice Pin - Hex Flange Head Ø2 Hairpin Clips M6 x 8 Black Cross Pan Head Screws...
• All locks, ropes and / or securing mechanisms have been removed The ceiling structure is adequate enough to support the weight of the SDO4 SMART • • The garage door is in good working order, meaning: •...
• The standard 3247mm drive rail will lift a door up to 2440mm high • The SDO4 SMART is supported by the drive rail hanger which is hung from the ceiling using appropriate hanging material • The drive rail must be...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION 6.1.2. General assembly M8 Nut M8 Gutter bolts Open the packing carton and expose the SDO4 SMART components. Orientate the drive rail so that the End ‘A’ terminal bracket faces towards the garage door Drive Rail 1.
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION It is highly recommended to U-Brackets complete Steps 4 and 5 with the head unit still inside its packaging. This is to protect it from possible damage and scratching. 4. Place the two U-Brackets into position over the four holes found on the head unit (Figure 9).
SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS 6.2. Installation Instructions 6.2.1. Sectional doors (For Tip-up doors skip to Section 6.2.2) Before commencing the installation, ensure that you have carefully read and understood all safety recommendations. In particular, ensure that the installation of the garage door complies with the requirements specified.
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6.2.1.1. Mounting the header bracket The header bracket carries ALL of the opening and closing thrust of the SDO4 SMART and, as such, must be securely fastened to a rigid, structural member of the garage. It is entirely up to the installer to determine the fixing method and the structural suitability of the fixing points.
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS Place the header bracket on the Hole A Hole B wall as shown in Figure 15. Ensure that the bottom edge of Hole C the bracket is level, and no more than 50mm above the highest Header bracket arcing point of the garage door.
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This will ensure a perfectly tabs level installation (Figure 18). Header bracket FIGURE 18 6.2.1.2. Mounting the SDO4 SMART to the header bracket It is important at this point of the installation to ensure Tensioning bracket that the batteries are connected before continuing Driver head unit with the installation.
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SDO4 SMART drive rail FIGURE 21 6.2.1.3. Mounting the SDO4 SMART drive rail to the ceiling Open the garage door, and gently rest the SDO4 SMART on top of the open door. If your ladder is high...
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OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS Spirit level SDO4 SMART Use a long spirit level along the length of the SDO4 SMART drive rail, and level out the SDO4 SMART, so that it is running parallel to the ceiling. FIGURE 24...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS 150mm length of punched angle iron Measure and cut a 150mm length of punched angle iron with a pair of tin snips. Snip off the four corners of the punched angle iron to add a degree of safety and neatness to the installation.
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS Ceiling Mounted punched Level the SDO4 SMART again, and angle iron measure the length needed from the ceiling to the underside of the Spirit level drive rail, marked as ‘Value Xmm’ in Figure 29.
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Spirit level mounted Use a spirit level to ensure that to ceiling the SDO4 SMART is still level and parallel to the ceiling. Align the holes of the punched angle iron mounted M8 Flange to the ceiling, with the holes on...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS 6.2.1.4. Mounting the towing bracket to the garage door. SDO4 SMART Garage door Marked top edge of the top roller Garage door Close the garage door, and find center line Top roller its center line. Make a level mark...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - SECTIONAL DOORS 6.2.1.4. Fitting the bent towing arm to the towing bracket and straight towing arm. Towing Garage door bracket Bent towing Slot the bent towing arm between the two protruding tabs of the towing bracket, and align the holes. Note the orientation of the bent towing arm.
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Straight towing arm Bent towing FIGURE 42 Please do not forget to affix the safety sticker and tag. The SDO4 SMART is now installed and ready for programming. Warning Sticker FIGURE 43 page 29 www.centsys.com...
SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS 6.2.2. Tip-up doors Before commencing the installation, ensure that you have carefully read and understood all safety recommendations. In particular, ensure that the installation of the garage door complies with the requirements specified. Make any necessary adjustments to the garage door BEFORE commencing the installation! Important considerations Pivot...
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The header bracket carries ALL of the opening and closing thrust of the SDO4 SMART and as such must be securely fastened to a rigid, structural member of the garage. It is entirely up to the installer to determine the fixing method and the structural suitability of the fixing points.
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS Place the header bracket on the Hole A Hole B wall as shown in Figure 48. Ensure that the bottom edge of Hole C the bracket is level, and between 20mm - 50mm, but no more than Header bracket 50mm above the highest arcing 20-50mm...
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This will ensure a perfectly tabs level installation. Header bracket FIGURE 51 6.2.2.2. Mounting the SDO4 SMART to the header bracket Tensioning bracket Control unit It is important at this point of the installation to ensure that the batteries are connected before continuing with the installation.
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SDO4 SMART drive rail FIGURE 54 6.2.2.3. Mounting the SDO4 SMART drive rail to the ceiling Open the garage door, and gently rest the SDO4 SMART on top of the open door. If your ladder is high...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS SDO4 SMART Control Head Lift the SDO4 SMART to a point where the control unit (Point B) is in line with the top of the open garage Garage door door (Point A). Point A in line...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS 150mm length of punched angle iron Measure and cut a 150mm length of punched angle iron with a pair of tin snips. Snip off the four corners of the punched angle iron to add a degree of safety and neatness to the installation.
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS Ceiling Position the SDO4 SMART again, Mounted punched angle iron as shown in Figure 57, and measure the length needed from the ceiling to the underside of the drive rail, marked as ‘Value Xmm’ in Figure 62.
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SDO4 SMART FIGURE 65 RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED Correct and incorrect configurations for mounting the SDO4 SMART to the ceiling. FIGURE 66 page 38 www.centsys.com...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS 6.2.2.4. Mounting the towing bracket to the garage door SDO4 SMART Garage door Garage door center line Close the garage door, and find its center line. FIGURE 67 Center the towing bracket on the...
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - TIP-UP DOORS 6.2.2.5. Fitting the bent towing arm to the towing bracket and straight towing Towing bracket Garage door Slot the bent towing arm between the two protruding tabs of the towing bracket, and align the holes. Note the orientation of the bent towing arm.
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Straight towing arm Bent towing FIGURE 74 Please do not forget to affix the safety sticker and tag. The SDO4 SMART is now installed and ready for programming. Warning Sticker FIGURE 75 page 41 www.centsys.com...
6.4. Emergency Lock Functionality In the event of a system malfunction with the door in any position other than fully-closed, the SDO4 SMART offers an emergency lock system that can be used to secure the door in the fully-closed position.
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SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION 5. Open the door slightly by hand and re-engage the operator by pulling the manual release handle back towards the control head until you hear a ‘click’. 6. Raise the door slowly to the fully-open position until it engages with the bullet. A click will be heard as it engages.
• Insert the battery, and replace the front cover • The Wireless Wall Switch may be learned into the SDO4 SMART’s memory via the MyCentsys Pro mobile application under “Remotes” at the bottom of the screen. page 44...
SECTION 6 OPERATOR INSTALLATION 6.7. Safety Beams The Photon or other four-wire safety beams may be connected to the SDO4 SMART • • The installation of safety beams greatly enhances safety by constantly monitoring for persons or objects which may pass within the path of the moving garage...
Light FIGURE 80 Please note that this version of the SDO4 SMART garage door operator allows you to power up the unit without mains voltage being present. The MyCentsys Pro mobile application can also be used to enable Sleep Mode during prolonged power outages.
Refer back to Section 3 - “Product Identification“ • The SDO4 SMART supports the Photon SMART infrared gate safety beams, which are completely wireless safety ancillaries. Photon SMART beams can also be added to another set of safety beams (wired or wireless) to add further functionality, safety and peace of mind to the automated setup.
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+24V +12-24V DC 12V DC Lead Acid Battery WiZo 1 Inside SDO4 SMART Siren WiZo 1’s INPUT is linked to WiZo 2’s OUTPUT. +12-24V DC Please note that this wiring diagram is intended for legacy sites where WiZo devices have been installed.
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Acid Battery and Charger and Charger 12V DC Siren 24V DC Siren 12-24V DC-DC Regulator with relay SDO4 SMART RELAY CONTROL +24V 0V / COM +24V DC IN *Sales code: 1274REG0V0 FIGURE 86. ANTI-TAMPER ALARM WIRING WITH SIREN page 49...
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SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL SETUP OF ACCESSORIES 12V Siren IO1 and IO2 be configured using the MyCentsys Pro App. +12V -12V Jumper position SDO4 SMART J2 J3 +24V Multi-function Relay Board CP13071V3 FIGURE 87. 12V SIREN page 50 www.centsys.com...
2. From the list of operators, select the operator that is applicable to this installation. 3. Connect to the relevant operator. 4. Use the app by following the prompts to configure the SDO4 SMART. 8.1. MyCentsys Remote Application Introducing an intuitive and user-friendly commanding hub for all SMART and ULTRA devices.
SECTION 9 PRODUCT ANCILLARIES 9. Product Ancillaries NO WIRES REQUIRED SMARTGUARD or Photon SMART Safety Beams Wireless Wall Switch SMARTGUARDair Keypad Fully-wireless infrared beams. Always The four-button Wireless Wall Switch Cost-effective and versatile wired and recommended on any SMART automated can operate the door, turn on the light wireless keypad, allowing access to users installation...
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd does not accept any liability caused by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the automated system was designed.
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4. Has been repaired by any workshop and / or person NOT previously authorised by the manufacturer. 5. Has been repaired with components not previously tested, passed or authorised by Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, South Africa or one of its subsidiary companies. page 54 www.centsys.com...
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