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Operation, Installation and Service Instructions Slide gate opener NOVA 800 /-L /-S Translation of original operating instructions 002-201X00002-2201-EN...
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Index of contents General information ....................... 3 Symbol explanation ......................3 Copyright .......................... 3 Safety ..........................4 General notes on safety....................4 Notes on safety for the operation ..................4 Notes on safety for the operation with radio remote control ..........4 Intended use of barriers ....................
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 9.2.9 Emergency mode ......................29 Safety and special functions ................... 31 9.3.1 Force detection, obstacle detection and end position detection ........31 9.3.2 Safety contact profile for gate OPEN (SLA) and for gate CLOSED (SLZ) ...... 31 9.3.3...
All repairs to the unit must be carried out by qualified persons. ELKA accepts no liability for damage which is caused by using the unit for purposes other than those for which it is intended.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Safety General notes on safety The valid regulations and standards have to be observed during installation and operation, e.g. DIN EN 13241 / BS EN 13241, DIN EN 12453 BS EN 12453 etc.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Electrician - In German-speaking countries, a skilled electrician is the name of a person who is allowed to carry out and supervise electrotechnical work commercially. According to EN 50110-1 / BS EN 50110-1, they are defined as "a person with suitable technical training, knowledge and experience so that they can...
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Transportation and storing Transportation inspection The shipment has to be inspected for transportation damage immediately after receipt. In case of any damage record the type and extent on the delivery receipt or refuse acceptance.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S EC / UK Declaration of conformity Drawing 1 002-201X00002-2201-EN Changes can be made without further notification!
Nameplate The name plate of the slide gate opener series NOVA 800 / NOVA 800-L / NOVA 800-S is attached on the left side of the base carrier. 002-201X00002-2201-EN...
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Function description The slide gate openers of these series are for horizontally moving sliding gates, either on rails or cantilever type. For max. dimensions and weights please look at the technical data.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Technical data Weight of gate (max.) NOVA 800: 800kg NOVA 800-L: 600kg NOVA 800-S: 300kg Length of gate (max.) 14,000mm Torque toothed wheel (max.) 29Nm Power supply 230Vac, 50Hz Motor voltage 24Vdc Velocity (max.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Installation IMPORTANT! Running time limitation (end stops) for position "gate OPEN" and "gate CLOSED" are mandatory. The running time limitation for “gate CLOSED” must be mounted in such a way that an existing safety contact profile is not activated when the gate is closed.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Measurements 7.2.1 Measurements NOVA 800 All measurements are stated in millimetres. Drawing 3 002-201X00002-2201-EN Changes can be made without further notification!
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 7.2.2 Measurements NOVA 800-L All measurements are stated in millimetres. Drawing 4 002-201X00002-2201-EN Changes can be made without further notification!
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 7.2.3 Measurements NOVA 800-S All measurements are stated in millimetres. Drawing 5 Installation NOVA 800 The foundations of gate and gate opener must be free from frost. The opener must stand at least 30mm higher than the surrounding terrain and at least 100mm from the gate opening.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Mounting the rack The following described racks are not included in the slide gate opener scope of delivery. 7.4.1 Plastic toothed rack in an aluminium profile module 5 7.4.1.1 Measurements rack NOVA 800...
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 7.4.1.3 Mounting the rack The aluminum profile is delivered in lengths of 1 meter. The two aluminium profiles with includes springs shall from the end of the rack on the left and on the right.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 7.4.2 Steel toothed rack module 4 7.4.2.1 Measurements rack NOVA 800 Drawing11 Distance piece Hexagon head screws DIN931 M8x45 vz Gate profile Toothed rack, steel Toothed wheel 7.4.2.2 Measurements rack NOVA 800-L...
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 7.4.2.3 Measurements rack NOVA 800-S Drawing 13 Distance piece Hexagon head screws DIN931 M8x45 vz Gate profile Toothed rack, steel Toothed wheel 7.4.2.4 Mounting the rack Dimension: Drawing 14 The steel toothed rack is delivered in lengths of 1 meter.
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 11. Repeat this procedure until the rail has been checked in its entire length. 12. Check the fixing screws of the opener and tighten the screws firmly. 13. A test run of the gate and a check of the rail will be done during the setup of the controller.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Emergency release and height adjustment 7.5.1 Emergency release Drawing 15 Disengaging the emergency release To disengage the opener, use the profile wrench to open the swivel handle lock of the hood. Swivel the handle of swivel handle lock to the right (approx.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 7.5.2 Height adjustment The height of the pinion axis is approx. 50mm and can be altered approx. +75mm (upwards) if required. Drawing16 Fixing screws for front panel (SW10) Front panel Fixing screws height adjustment (SW10) Unlock and remove the hood.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Base plate (optional) Drawing 17 Cylinder head screw DIN912 M6x10 Washer DIN125 6,4 Base support Base plate (optional) Measurements: Drawing18 Measurements: Drawing - bottom view 002-201X00002-2201-EN Changes can be made without further notification!
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Electrical Installation DANGER! Mortal danger by electric voltage! Touching live parts can be lethal. ➢ Switch off power supply and secure against reactivation before performing any work. ➢ Test for absence of voltage!
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Connection example The number of conductors and wire cross-sections shown in the drawing are exemplary. Depending on the installation situation and used accessories, the actual required values may differ. Drawing 20 Caution! The maximum cable length for inputs and outputs is limited.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Wiring diagram Controller MO 46 Drawing 21 Safety contact profiles (SLA und SLZ), which are not used, have to be bridged using 8.2kOhm resistors (delivery state). In case the inputs (LS) for photoelectric barriers and (BS) stop button (BS) are not used, they have to be bridged (delivery status).
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Controller MO 46 Connections of the controller Controller input terminals Input Version Connection Function n.o. contact 1 pin screw-plug terminal Push button for complete opening n.o. contact 1 pin screw-plug terminal Push button for partial opening n.o.
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Output Version Specification TRAFO 230V 1 pin screw plug- Connection for the primary winding of the main transformer terminal Table 4 Buttons on the controller Mark Function Same function as external button BT...
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Operating behaviour of the controller 9.2.1 General note In case one of the safety devices SLA, SLZ, or LS is faulty or constantly signals that an obstacle is present, the controller is still operable in emergency mode. The normal mode is divided into self-holding function and dead man’s mode.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 9.2.6 Automatic closure for complete opening Automatic closure for complete opening can be selected in the learning sequence. • The stay-open time starts as soon as the gate has reached the end position OPEN.
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S CAUTION! The use of signal generators, which are issuing a signal of more than 2 seconds duration (e.g. timers, induction loop detectors, key switches, radio remote control receivers) is prohibited. Otherwise the installation works in dangerous operation, when a safety device fails.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Safety and special functions CAUTION! Risk of crushing, shearing and impacts During the reversing for a short distance (duration approx. 2s) triggered by an active safety contact profile or force detection, there is no reaction to any further obstacles in the reverse running direction.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Drawing 22 9.3.3 Photo-cells A system of up to 6 photo-cells can be connected to the controller. The functions of the photo-cells depend on their selected mode (see learning sequence). The photo-cell testing Before each gate movement, for which the photo-cell is monitored, a photo-cell testing is performed.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 9.3.4 Timer mode The timer ASU2 can be plugged onto the controller. The timer has two channels with the following functions: When channel one of the ASU2 is switched on this is equal to an OPEN-command. As long as channel 1 of the ASU2 is on, the gate cannot be closed.
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S • The maintenance counter shows 23. This is equal to 123. Thus the slide gate has moved 123 x 1,000 = 123,000 cycles since the last maintenance. • For the maintenance interval 0.3. is displayed: This is equal to 203. The maintenance notice is issued when a slide gate has moved 203 x 1,000 = 203,000 cycles.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Programming MO 46 Check again that the rack is mounted correctly and that all screws of the rack and the gate opener are tight. During setup check also the positioning of the rack; adjust the rack and/or height adjustment of the opener if necessary.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S ATTENTION! When choosing the operating mode and the type of safety contact profile, the constructor of the installation must ensure that the valid norms are observed. After confirming the operating mode with the button LERN, ha is displayed. Now move the gate in dead man’s operation using button BT into the OPEN-position, (distance to end stopper OPEN approx.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Sequence P3: Adjusting of dead man’s function/impulse mode 9.4.3 When sequence p3 is activated by button LERN, the present value displayed. The desired value can be selected using button BT. Return to the learning sequence using button LERN.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 2.3. Stay-open time 223 seconds. Automatic closure is activated. Table 15 After the desired time is selected push the LERN button to return to the learning sequence. 9.4.7 Sequence P7: Automatic closure for partial opening When sequence p7 is activated by button LERN, the present value for stay-open time for partial opening is displayed or --when automatic closure for partial opening is not active.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S 9.4.11 Sequence PB: Delayed closure / off When sequence pb is activated by button LERN, the present selection is displayed. With the button BT the mode can be selected. Return to the learning sequence using button LERN.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Remote control –push button The relay is active as long as the controller receives the mode radio remote control code MULTI. Remote control–toggle mode The relay alternates between active and de-active with each radio remote control code MULTI.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Fault diagnosis by the controller An error is shown on the display as a code and also on the multi-functional relay (if applicable), when detected by the controller. The following errors are recognised and displayed.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Maintenance The maintenance intervals depend on the application and on the frequency of operation. Recommended is a maintenance interval of 6 months. Check the operator housing and the toothed rack / gate for signs of an accident or damage. Replace if necessary.
The product has be disposed of according with respective country-specific regulations. 11.1 Disposal For any related questions to proper disposal of the electrical and electronic components contact ELKA or competent specialist dealer. INFORMATION! Environmental hazard due to inappropriate disposal of the product (or parts thereof)! Incorrect disposal can cause damage to the environment.
Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Layout (exploded drawing) Drawing 25 Basis carrier Transformer Controller MO 46 Base plate (optional) Hood Motor Front panel 002-201X00002-2201-EN Changes can be made without further notification!
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Installation and operating instructions NOVA 800 /-L /-S Index Automatic closure .......... 37 Maintenance counter ........33 Motor connection ........... 23 Connection example ........24 Operating behaviour ........28 Dead man’s function ........37 Declaration of conformity ......... 7 Personal protective equipment ......5 Decommissioning...........
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