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V-SERIES SMART
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd
www.centsys.com.au
SWING GATE OPERATORS

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  • Page 1 SWING GATE OPERATORS V-SERIES SMART INSTALLATION MANUAL Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 2 Company Profile 1986 1990 1995 1999 Today In-house Manufactures to R&D international development quality standard team ISO 9001:2015 ISO 9001:2015 100% After-sales testing of multi-language products Technical Support Sales and technical support to Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and the Pacific Technical Support Operating Times Monday to Friday...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Critical Installation Checklist Page 23 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - INWARD-OPENING Page 24 6.1. New Site Installations Page 24 6.2. Key Terms in this Section Page 24 OPERATOR INSTALLATION - OUTWARD-OPENING Page 31 Page 31 7.1. New Site Installations page 3 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 4 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. page 4 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • Automatic beam test for both opening and closing beams (wired) • Advanced lightning/surge protection • Onboard NOVA code-hopping radio receiver with full channel-mapping capability (1500 MyCentsys Remote users 1. Multiple buttons per remote can be used. page 5 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a threshold of 30mA is fitted upstream of the system • Never short-circuit the battery and do not attempt to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than that supplied with the product, or manufactured by Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd page 6 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 7: Safe Disposal Of Batteries

    GATE MAY MOVE AT ANY TIME! SAFETY FIRST MOVING GATE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! KEEP CLEAR! GATE MAY MOVE AT ANY TIME! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE GATE OR PLAY IN THE NEAR VICINITY OF THE GATE. page 7 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 8: Lightning Protection

    The earth return for the surge protection is provided via the mains power supply earth and/or earth spike located next to the operator. In order to ensure that the surge protection is effective, it is essential that the unit is properly earthed. page 8 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    FIGURE 1. V-SERIES 300 SMART OVERALL DIMENSIONS 1370mm extended 970mm retracted 400mm extended Ø100mm piston stroke FIGURE 2. V-SERIES 400 SMART OVERALL DIMENSIONS 1570mm extended 1070mm retracted 500mm extended piston stroke Ø100mm FIGURE 3. V-SERIES 500 SMART OVERALL DIMENSIONS page 9 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    8. Single kit contains one operator and Wall Box. 4. Each operator comes with a unique set of keys. 9. Double kit contains two operators and one Wall Box. 5. Based on 25°C ambient temperature and unit not in direct sunlight. page 10 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 11: Allowable Gate Masses

    500kg 360kg 260kg 200kg 100° 500kg 500kg 388kg 160kg 190kg 150kg 110° 500kg 306kg 198kg 130kg Not recommended 120° 180kg 100kg 65kg TABLE 5 1. An electric lock must be fitted to secure gate in closed position. page 11 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 12: Wind Loads

    1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m 1.8m Allowable wind speed 25% clad(km/h) Allowable wind speed 100% clad (km/h) TABLE 9 1. No wind opening time is equivalent to 12seconds Gate opening and closingtimes will increase as wind speed increase page 12 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 13: Product Identification

    3. Charger 2. Vx SMART Series Controller 4. Code-hopping remote controls 1. Batteries can be of a larger capacity for longer power failure autonomy and are not included in the kit; Consult your local authorised dealer for assistance. page 13 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 14: Required Tools And Equipment

    Ø6.5mm steel drill bit for gate bracket Spirit level Welding machine Hacksaw (including consumables) and safety equipment Marking pen/chalk Soldering iron Extension cord Safety equipment (goggles, gloves etc.) FIGURE 6. REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT page 14 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 15: New Site Installation Preparation

    • It is recommended that Pushbuttons and Keyswitches, if fitted, be positioned in such a way that the gate is in line of sight of the user page 15 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 16: Determine Gate Opening Angle

    Using this Z-Value, read off the gate FIGURE 7 opening angle from the Table below. 5.2.3. Step 3 Gate opening angle based on Z-Value From Use gate swing angle of 1414mm 1521mm 90°-99° 1532mm 1638mm 100°-110° TABLE 10 page 16 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 17: Key Terms In This Section

    145mm or less for operator to fit. Wall Gate Hinge Point Gate in closed position Wall minimum must be greater than 200mm Gate in open Side wall position FIGURE 8. SIDE WALL LIMITATION FOR INWARD-OPENING GATE page 17 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 18: Pillar Hinge Depth Limitation - 90° Inward-Opening

    FIGURE 9. PILLAR HINGE DEPTH LIMITATION FOR 90 INWARD-OPENING GATE Operator Pillar Maximum Swing Gate Angle V-SERIES 300 SMART 90mm 90° V-SERIES 300 SMART 100mm 100° V-SERIES 400 SMART 175mm 90° V-SERIES 500 SMART 245mm 90° TABLE 11 page 18 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Wall Bracket

    Wall Bracket Through-wall bolt FIGURE 10 5.6.2. Chemical anchors Pillar Applications: • Masonry pillars • Frequent use Wall Bracket Chemical anchor FIGURE 11 5.6.3. Welding Steel pillar Application: • Steel pillars Wall Bracket Welding machine FIGURE 12 page 19 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 20 SECTION 5 INSTALLATION PREPARATION 5.6.4. Sleeve anchors Pillar Applications: • Lighter gates • Domestic Wall Bracket Sleeve anchor FIGURE 13 5.6.5. Rawl bolts Pillar Applications: • Lighter gates • Domestic Wall Bracket Rawl bolt FIGURE 14 page 20 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Gate Bracket

    Medium gates • Frequent use Gate Bracket Welding machine FIGURE 15 5.7.2. Through-bolts Gate Through-bolts (high-tensile) Applications: • Domestic • Light gates • Infrequent use TEK screws and mild steel bolts are not recommended. Gate Bracket FIGURE 16 page 21 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 22: Cabling Requirements

    • All cables must be routed in conduit unless underground cable is being used • Mains isolator must be less than one metre from the operator • Safety Beams are always recommended: i5, Photon or Photon SMART page 22 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 23: Critical Installation Checklist

    Fit an Electronic Gate Lock if the leaf width is greater than 3 metres • Ensure that the opening and closing angles conform to the installation guidelines • Ensure that your gate and operator(s) are equipped to deal with Wind Loading (refer to Section 2.4. - "Wind Loads") page 23 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 24: Operator Installation - Inward-Opening

    V-SERIES 500 SMART, or Table 19 - Table 22 for the V-SERIES 500 SMART. along with the E-Value limitation, choose the relevant A & B values for the installation that are as close as possible to the optimum installation position as possible. page 24 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 25 <80mm 145mm 150mm <90mm 130mm 160mm TABLE 13 1. Optimum Installation 100° Inward-Opening Gate E-Value Depth of gate hinge A-Value B-Value to pillar <55mm 150mm 120mm <65mm 140mm 130mm <75mm 130mm 140mm TABLE 14 1. Optimum Installation page 25 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 26 Pillar can't interfere 195mm 140mm with gate 191mm 145mm TABLE 17 120° Inward-Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value Depth of gate hinge to pillar 212mm 90mm Pillar can't interfere with gate 205mm 100mm TABLE 18 1. Optimum Installation. page 26 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 27 145mm 225mm 200mm TABLE 21 120° Inward-Opening Gate E-Value A-Value B-Value Depth of gate hinge to pillar 270mm 110mm 263mm 120mm 257mm 130mm Pillar can't interfere with gate 250mm 140mm 243mm 150mm TABLE 22 1. Optimum Installation. page 27 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 28 Mount the Wall Bracket according Wall to the A- and B-Values obtained on pages 25 and 26. Mounting bolt It is critical that the Wall Bracket is securely mounted. See section 5 - "Site preparation". Wall Bracket FIGURE 21 page 28 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 29 G-clamp or be used to secure the Gate spot weld Bracket in place, and should Gate Bracket never be used as a means of FIGURE 24 securing the operator piston arm as this could result in damage. page 29 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 30 Nuts Bolt Gate Bracket Gate Welding machine Gate Bracket FIGURE 26 Attach warning labels to the inside Warning and outside of the gate as shown. Labels The Mechanical part of the installation is now complete. FIGURE 27 page 30 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 31: Operator Installation - Outward-Opening

    V-SERIES SMART Operator Make up bracket to suit site FIGURE 28. BRACKET POSITION - OUTWARD-OPENING GATE V-SERIES 300 SMART Outward-Opening Gate Geometry Tables: Gate Opening Angle A-Value B-Value 90° 135mm 160mm 100° 140mm 130mm TABLE 23 page 31 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 32 Make up bracket to suit site FIGURE 29. BRACKET POSITION - OUTWARD-OPENING GATE V-SERIES 400 SMART Outward-Opening Gate Geometry Tables: Gate Opening Angle A-Value B-Value 90° 220mm 170mm 100° 210mm 150mm 110° 200mm 130mm 120° 185mm 135mm TABLE 24 page 32 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 33 Make up bracket to suit site FIGURE 30. BRACKET POSITION - OUTWARD-OPENING GATE V-SERIES 500 SMART Outward-Opening Gate Geometry Tables: Gate Opening Angle A-Value B-Value 90° 280mm 205mm 100° 265mm 180mm 110° 260mm 150mm 120° 248mm 140mm TABLE 25 page 33 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 34 A- and B-Values obtained in Tables 19 or 20. Sturdy It is critical that Custom the Wall Bracket is bracket securely mounted and is adequately rigid. Mounting bolt See page 18 for site considerations. Wall Bracket FIGURE 33 page 34 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 35 Gate V-SERIES SMART operator Bracket in place, and should G-clamp or never be used as a means spot weld of securing the operator Gate Bracket piston arm as this could FIGURE 36 result in damage. page 35 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 36 Nuts Bolt Gate Bracket Gate Welding machine Gate Bracket FIGURE 38 Attach warning labels to the inside Warning and outside of the gate as shown. Labels The Mechanical part of the installation is now complete. FIGURE 39 page 36 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 37: Electrical Setup

    Preferably mount the Wall Box: • Out of direct sunlight • At a comfortable working height • Away from garden sprinklers, etc. • To allow easy access even when the gate is FIGURE 40 open page 37 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 38: Wiring

    If a sharp bend is introduced to the cable, or a loop that is less than 350mm in length is used, the resulting cable fatigue, or excessive tension on the cable, may cause the operators to behave erratically or to stop operating altogether page 38 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram Symbols

    • the gate will always run closed for an outward-opening gate In both cases this will ensure that the piston retracts on the initial movement of the gate. page 39 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 40: Wiring The Master Operator

    Thin Grey or Red Thin Black Thick Blue Thick Black FIGURE 43 8.2.3. Wiring the Slave Operator Junction Box Vx SMART Controller Thin Purple Thin Blue or Orange Thin Grey or Red Thin Black Thick Blue Thick Black FIGURE 44 page 40 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 41: Wired Closing Safety Baems (I5)

    **Configured in App (Beam Test) IRBC (I1), Beam Common (I/O5), or IRBC (I2), Beam Common (O6) IRBC (I3) (Default), If beam test is not required, IRBC (I/O4), or wire the beam directly to COM. IRBC (I/O5) FIGURE 46 page 41 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 42: Wired Opening Safety Beams (I5)

    **Configured in App (Beam Test) IRBC (I1), Beam Common (I/O5), or IRBC (I2), Beam Common (O6) IRBC (I3) (Default), If beam test is not required, IRBC (I/O4), or wire the beam directly to COM. IRBC (I/O5) FIGURE 48 page 42 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 43: Double-Wired Closing Safety Beams (Photon)

    **Configured in App (Beam Test) IRBO (I1), Beam Common (I/O5), or IRBO (I2), Beam Common (O6) IRBO (I3) (Default), If beam test is not required, IRBO (I/O4), or wire the beam directly to COM. IRBO (I/O5) FIGURE 50 page 43 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 44: Photon Smart Wireless Beams

    Either OPENING Safety Beams, CLOSING Safety Beams, or a combination of both. Photon SMART Transmitter FIGURE 51 8.2.11. GLX900 Electronic Lock Vx SMART Controller Gate Lock O6* *Configured in App Gate Lock (I/O5), or Gate Lock (O6) FIGURE 52 page 44 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 45: Wiring For Maglock To Vx Smart Controller

    For proper Maglock operation, the Maglock must fully demagnetise. The Vx SMART Controller's built-in protection for Strike Locks, prevents the Maglock from demagnetising correctly. 8.2.13. Status LED Vx SMART Controller Intercom Handset *Configured in App GATE STATUS (I/O4) (Default) FIGURE 54 page 45 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 46: External Radio Receiver & Loop Detector

    External Radio Receiver 12V/24V + 12V/24V - *Configured in App **Configured in App TRG (I1) (Default), FRX (I1), TRG (I2), FRX (I2), TRG (I3), FRX (I3), TRG (I/O4), or FRX (I/O4), or TRG (I/O5) FRX (I/O5) FIGURE 55 page 46 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 47: Holiday Lockout Keyswitch/Keypad

    Holiday Lock Out (I/O4), or Holiday Lock Out (I/O5) FIGURE 56 8.2.16. Pedestrian Keyswitch Vx SMART Controller Keyswitch / Keypad 12V/24V + 12V/24V - *Configured in App PED (I1), PED (I2) (Default), PED (I3), PED (I/O4), or PED (I/O5) FIGURE 57 page 47 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 48: G-Ultra To Vx Smart Controller

    GATE STATUS (I/O4), or FRX (I/O5) FIGURE 58 8.2.18. Solar Panel Solar Regulator Vx SMART Controller Specified Solar Battery *Battery: 33Ah - 200Ah *Solar Panel: 20W - 150W, 18V Output *Solar Panel Bracket: 20W - 150W FIGURE 59 page 48 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 49: Pillar Light Pushbutton - Normally Open

    LIGHT (I3), LIGHT (I/O4), or LIGHT (I/O5) FIGURE 60 8.2.20. Pillar Light Wiring Vx SMART Charger Pillar Light Controller 90V-240V Mains in Relay Coil *Configured in App LIGHT (I/O4) LIGHT (I/O5), or 240V Contact LIGHT (O6) FIGURE 61 page 49 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 50: Siren To Vx Smart Controller

    O6 with adjustable pulse time which can be configured via the MyCentsys Pro App. FIGURE 62 8.3. Fuse Protection Type Rating Main Control Card Serviceable 2 x 15A Aux. Supply Resettable Fuse Charger (Mains Supply) Non-serviceable 3A slow-blow TABLE 26 page 50 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 51: Commissioning The System

    4. From the list of operators, select the operator that is applicable to this installation. 5. Wait for the device added message after tapping on the selected operator. 6. Select the operator on the home screen to view all available triggers and device status. page 51 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 52: Product Ancillaries

    Photon SMART PE Safety Pedestrian Keyswitch Beams Alternative means of powering the Basic key-operated switch for allowing Fully-wireless infrared beams. Always system - consult your CENTSYS dealer access for pedestrians recommended on any SMART automated installation G-ULTRA G-SPEAK ULTRA Gate Station...

  • Page 53: Installation Handover

    Ensure that the customer is in possession of the User Guide and that you have completed the installation details in the back of the User Guide. page 53 www.centsys.com.au...

  • Page 54: Warranty Information

    SECTION 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION 11. WARRANTY INFORMATION You can register your product(s) online at www.centsys.com, which will assist you in keeping a record of your date of purchase or installation, serial numbers, etc. All of our products are manufactured with extreme care, thoroughly inspected and tested.
  • Page 55 Notes page 55 www.centsys.com.au...
  • Page 56 South Africa and/or other countries, in favour of Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, South Africa. The CENTURION and CENTSYS logos, all product and brand names in this document that are accompanied by the TM symbol are trademarks of Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, in South Africa and other territories; all rights are reserved.

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