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- Page 1 Nice Apollo Swing Gate Opener Model 15501K Model 16501K Vehicular Swing Gate Operator Revision 1.0.0.0_2-2014...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTIONS AND NOTES 18.2 - Inputs 18.3 - Communication buses EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 18.4 - Programming the plug-in receiver and remote controls ETL DEFINITIONS COMPLIANT TO UL325 19 - 120VAC POWER WIRING 1 - OVERVIEW 1.1 - Main control board 20 - SOLAR PANEL CHART 1.2 - Main control board specifics 21 - OPTIONAL INPUTS... -
Page 4: Cautions And Notes
CAUTIONS AND NOTES 1.1 - 1050 control board The 1050 main control board is housed in a protective plastic enclosure This instruction manual is intended to aid the installer in the overall process that includes a 2-line LCD and with 5 dedicated buttons and 3 buttons for of correct installation at the desired location. -
Page 5: Gate Latches
2.2 - Gate latches • Follow the recommended maintenance schedule of one inspection per every 180 days of use. In association with this gate controller and these operators, at no time should • Do not allow children to play in the area of the operator or to play with any manual gate latches or locks be used. -
Page 6: Gate System Safety Devices
3.3 - Gate system safety devices • A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, one on each side of the gate where easily visible. Automatic gate operators are designed to move a heavy steel gate. Great • Test all features for proper functions before placing the automatic vehicular amounts of force are sometimes used to move these heavy systems. - Page 7 4.3.16 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 4.3.39 Safety sensors must be present at all times. The hard wired safety for exceptions, if any. sensors must be arranged and installed in such a manner so that the communication between gate operator and sensor(s) are never 4.3.17 Gates shall not be designed, constructed and installed in such a man- interrupted or severed by mechanical damage or movement.
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Page 8: Circuit Board Layout
5 - CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT Power Input Motor Output Connections Connections Accessory Output Connections BlueBus Connection Master / Slave Connection Earth Ground Accessory Input Connections 6 - PARTS IDENTIFICATION 816 - Actuator with 8’ harness Control Box 816X - Actuator with 38’ harness #11111B (Supplied with 16501K) Gate attach bracket... -
Page 9: Pull To Open Installation
7 - PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION IMPORTANT - Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the operator circuit board is powered. Doing so may damage the board beyond repair. 7.1 - PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION - Location of Pivot Point The following instructions provide up to 105°... -
Page 10: Push To Open Installation
8 - PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION 8.1 - PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION - Location of Pivot Point Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge. The pivot arm needs to be securely mounted to the hinge post or equivalent mounting surface. It is recommended to weld the pivot arm to a metal post. -
Page 11: Control Box Mounting
10 - CONTROL BOX MOUNTING Mount the control box within 4 feet of the pivot arm. Use mounting hardware capable of supporting the weight of the control box with the battery installed. Do not mount the control box where the person using the push button on side of the box can come in contact with the gate. -
Page 12: Actuator Wiring
12 - ACTUATOR WIRING 12.1 - 816 ACTUATOR WIRING (STANDARD) 12.2 - 816 ACTUATOR WIRING (PUSH TO OPEN) 816 limit switch and smart sensor wiring 816 limit switch and smart sensor wiring Connect the Apollo 816 actuator cable to the 5-pin connector Connect the Apollo 816 actuator cable to the 5-pin connector as shown below. -
Page 13: Limit And Motor Connection To The Board
14 - LIMIT AND MOTOR CONNECTION TO THE BOARD Install the 5 and 3-pin connector for motor 1 into the connection labeled “Motor 1” on the controller as shown. For a dual gate installation install the 5 and 3-pin and connector for motor 2 into the connection labeled “Motor 2”. -
Page 14: Setting Limit Switches
16 - SETTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES The control board is already in the “LEARNING MODE” when shipped. If the board is not in “LEARN MODE” press FUNCTION then select LEARN then SWING then MOTOR 1 LED - GREEN MOTOR 2 LED - GREEN LIGHT, AVERAGE OR HEAVY, then press ENTER. -
Page 15: Learning Mode
17 - LEARNING MODE Apollo 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: UP SELECTION ARROW OK BUTTON DOWN SELECTION ARROW... -
Page 16: Accessory Inputs And Outputs
GATE OPERATOR ACCESSORY INPUTS: 18 - ACCESSORY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS Auxiliary Inputs 1 (16) and 2 (18): These digital inputs may be connected to the digital outputs of accessories and programmed to activate or control 18.1 - Outputs the gate operator in a number of different modes. Shorting the pins through a dry contact activates the programmed settings for these inputs. -
Page 17: Communication Buses
18.3 - Communication buses On the Slave operator, select Function -> Adv. Settings -> Remote Mst. Slv. Then select On -> Slave. The red LED associated with the Master/Slave connector will illuminate. The Master/Slave pair is now configured. The Slave gate operator will perform identical open/close/stop functions in tandem with the Master gate operator. -
Page 18: 120Vac Power Wiring
Note: Double the amount of solar wattage for dual gate operators • All wiring connections MUST be made by a qualified individual Nice Apollo operators with the 1050 board that are used in solar applications • Run individual circuits in separate U.L. listed conduits. Do not combine need to be put into “Standby”... -
Page 19: Optional Inputs
21 - OPTIONAL INPUTS 21.1 - Fire dept. connection 32 FIRE 33 GND Dry contact input for a fire department control switch. Normally Open (NO) contact must be shorted to ground through a switch to open the gate. The FAIL SAFE connector which is shorted at the factory with a jumper C L O (Normally Closed NC), may be wired in parallel with the Fire input to release the... -
Page 20: Radio Receiver Connection (Third Party)
22 - INSPECTION AND OPERATION 21.5 - Radio receiver connection (third party) Proper inspection of all equipment is required to ensure continuous functionality, safety and to ensure reliable operation in all weather conditions. 38 12V Inspect electrical assemblies and wiring installations for damage, general 39 OPEN condition, and proper functioning to ensure the continued satisfactory 40 CLOSE... -
Page 21: General Layout And Safety Access
23 - GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS 23.1 -Swing Gate Entrapment Protection Inputs - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Loop Sensors and Photocells Loop (Safety) Outside Gate 4’ Min. from closed gate 4’ Min. from closed gate Loop (Shadow) Photo 2 Photo 2 4’... -
Page 22: Accessories And Sensors
24 - ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION Non-contact and contact sensors must be installed individually or in combination with each other to provide external entrapment protection. 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 obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier. -
Page 23: Board Nomenclature
25 - BOARD NOMENCLATURE Incoming 30 LCD screen Amp fuse Spare fuses Open the gate Stop gate movement Reset Hard Shut down button Close the gate Selection up OK or Enter Selection down Force select Speed select Delay select Function select Display select Figure - GENERAL BOARD OVERVIEW THE PROGRAMMING BUTTONS INDICATED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCE SHOULD BE USED ONLY AFTER UNDERSTANDING THE... -
Page 24: Programming Buttons
• Slow Down – Close: Sets the % of gate opening when the gate begins 26 - PROGRAMMING BUTTONS deceleration to the fully close position. • Partial: Sets the point in the % of gate opening when the gate begins when given a PARTIAL command. -
Page 25: Display
be assigned to any combination of days of the week (Monday through • Set Anti-tailgate (Closes gate immediately after vehicle has cleared safety Sunday). Events that are already programmed into the system may be sensors) suspended temporarily, or removed permanently from memory. The following •... -
Page 26: Emergency Vehicle Access
27 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 28 - GLOSSARY 27.1 The automatic vehicular gate system must be designed to allow LOCK- Ceases all operator function except HIGH PRIORITY inputs. access to emergency vehicles under different operating conditions. COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR- 27.2 During normal powered operation, emergency vehicles access the CLASS II - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a gate by use of the emergency vehicle access device installed on your... -
Page 27: Maintenance Schedule
29 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 object. The ● ... -
Page 33: Warranty
33 - WARRANTY Nice Group USA Limited Warranty – 2 (TWO) YEARS Nice Group USA (“Manufacturer”) warrants this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the manufacture date. These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and shall be considered void if the product is damaged due to, but not limited to, improper installation, improper use, terrorism or acts of God. -
Page 35: Installation Checklist
34 - 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. ❑ ❑ 2. Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR have contact and/or non-contact obstruction sensing devices installed. - Page 36 Contact us Nice Group USA Inc. 12625 Wetmore Road Suite 218 San Antonio, TX 78247 Ph. +1.210.545.2900 Fax +1.210.545.2915 www.niceapollo.com www.facebook.com/NiceApollo...
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