Viking Access Systems R6 Installation Instructions Manual

Viking Access Systems R6 Installation Instructions Manual

Class i residential vehicular swing gate operator

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VIKING BLUE ENABLED
SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERATION
class I residential vehicular swing gate operator

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    VIKING installation instructions and safety information VIKING BLUE ENABLED SOLAR EFFICIENT OPERATION class I residential vehicular swing gate operator...
  • Page 2 Viking Access introduces gate operation with no belts, chains or extra coupling mechanisms. The R-6™ swing gate operator is capable of handling gates up to 600 lbs. and 14’ long. The direct drive mechanism in combination with the adaptable algorithms in the control board set a new standard in gate automation. the viking R-6 swing gate operation ™...
  • Page 3 R-6 Vehicular Gate Operator • Revision B3 • November 2009...
  • Page 4: Parts Diagram

    DULS10 16-1/2" 12 Limit switch Holder R6LH10 13 Electric Box DUEB10 14 Reset Switch DUMRS5 Weight 100 lb. 15 Control Board DUPCB20-R6 16 Chassis R6CH10 17 120V Receptacle DUOL120 18 EMI Board DUEMI10 19 Battery DUBA12 20 Toroid Transformer DUTT10...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Parts Diagram/Parts List ......... . .i Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.
  • Page 8: Maintenance/General Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 15) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. •...
  • Page 9: Terminology

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons a) Use only the following type and size of battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12 b) Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible dis- posal instructions.
  • Page 10: Photo Beam (Non-Contact Sensor) Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. NOTE - This type of installation DOES NOT reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo-beam is obstructed.
  • Page 11: Edge Sensor (Contact Sensor) Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation For Secondary Entrapment Protection 3-Sided Edge Sensor 3-Sided Edge Sensor Siren Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station Radio Station Master/Slave...
  • Page 12: Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).
  • Page 13: Important Installation Information

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION CAUTION - FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 14 FT IN LENGTH AND 600 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates 14'-0"...
  • Page 14: Plans Of Installation

    PLANS OF INSTALLATION PLANS OF INSTALLATION The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas. Gate in Closed Position C = A + 12"...
  • Page 15: Plan Of Installation - Concrete Pads

    1. Follow the local building code to determine the required depth of the concrete pad. 2. Pad measurements recommended by Viking Access Systems are at lease 20” long, 20” wide and 30” deep to ensure the stable operation of the operator, and a minimum of 6”...
  • Page 16: Gate Operator Installation

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION CAUTION - If mounting bar is not welded to a frame member that runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. Do not weld the bar or backing plate to a few pickets. STEP 1 Release the clutch (see page 7).
  • Page 17: Gate Operator Installation

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Step 4 Upon observation of the satisfactory arrangement of the articulated arm and bracket, weld all pieces securely. STEP 5 Insert Clutch Key Upon test of the installation, loosen the clutch and rotate it until it lines up with the notches in the Output Shaft.
  • Page 18: Electrical Installation Electrical Installation

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. The Gate Operator requires a single phase AC Black line to operate and charge the batteries. 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker for the power line being used.
  • Page 19: Single Unit Connections

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT Power Connections Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens to the right. Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN LEFT” connector if the gate opens to the left. OPEN RIGHT Gate opens towards right OPEN LEFT...
  • Page 20: Step 6 - Limit Switch Setup

    LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP Limit Switch Setup Limit Switch Cam Cam Wheel Clutch Guide Pin STEP 7 A. Loosen the screws on the Limit Switch Cams. B. With the operator cover still off, remount the articulated arm, making sure the cam wheel pin is engaged with the clutch.
  • Page 21: Limit Switch Connections

    LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP LIMIT SWITCH SET-UP Opening/Closing Setup 1. Setup the limit switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption. Note: During the first full open and close cycle: The gate operator doesn’t slow down prior to reaching its limits.
  • Page 22: Vikingblue Wireless Master/Slave Installation

    OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION Fail Safe/Secure WARNING – Connecting the plug backwards can result in damage to the Control Board and w w i i l l l l r r e e n n d d e e r r t t h h e e V V i i k k i i n n g g - - B B l l u u e e M M o o d d u u l l e e u u s s e e l l e e s s s s . . VikingBlue Wireless Master/Slave Match up Match up...
  • Page 23: Master/Slave Connections

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections Outside Interconnecting Conduit Opens First Inside Master Unit Slave Unit Caution – Do not run Master/Slave communication cable in the same conduit as the power supply (120-220V) cable. Use 18 AWG stranded wire Conduit Shielded Cable with foil overshield and drain...
  • Page 24: Vehicular Loop Detector Installation

    VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION Note: Not all loops may be necessary for every installation. Check local regulations and accepted best- practice design requirements. Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator Outside Inside Center...
  • Page 25: Installation Guidelines

    VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION W W A A R R N N I I N N G G – – C C o o n n s s u u l l t t t t h h e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s f f r r o o m m t t h h e e l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r . . T T h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g s s t t a a t t e e m m e e n n t t s s a a r r e e p p r r o o v v i i d d e e d d a a s s a a g g u u i i d d e e b b u u t t d d i i f f f f e e r r e e n n t t r r e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s m m a a y y b b e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d b b y y t t h h e e v v e e h h i i c c u u l l a a r r l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r .
  • Page 26: Optional Loop Rack Installation

    OPTIONAL LOOP RACK INSTALLATION OPTIONAL LOOP RACK INSTALLATION Looprack – Viking Part # VA LR Looprack Wiring Harness – Viking Part # VA LRH Outside Twist Wire Outside the Outside Safety Loop 6 Twists/Foot Viking Loop Rack Loop Until Its Connection to the Loop Rack Exit Center...
  • Page 27: Accessory Connections

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Safety Connections Safety Photo Loop Beam Center Detector Edge Sensor Loop Detector Connection Locations Vehicle loop detectors must be installed to decrease the possibility of vehicle Loop Connector Open Commands Radio Station entrapment on the gate (see page 20). N.O.
  • Page 28: Radio Receiver

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery, which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short the board will protect itself by shutting down and will remain shut down until the short is corrected.
  • Page 29: Optional Viking Electromagnetic Lock

    Lock Kit) Green Black 24VDC White Loop C Radio Station N.O. N.C. This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESORY available from Mag. Lock Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-MAG13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 Motor Sensor Low Battery...
  • Page 30: Magnetic Lock; Solenoid Connection; Guard Station

    Relay Contact 10A-250VAC Loop Con Radio Station N.O. Connection Locations N.C. Viking Access Systems can supply an Mag. Lock excellent Magnetic Lock unit (part number VA-MAG13). See page 25 for more details. Motor Sensor Low Battery...
  • Page 31: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Auto-Open Feature The Auto-Open feature in Viking Gate Operators enables the following functionality in the event of power failure: a) Open the gate in case of power failure (120 or 220 VAC). b) Keep the gate at the open position as long as the there is no power. c) Resume to normal operation when the power has been restored.
  • Page 32: Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection)

    Open Stop 30sec Mag. Hold Open Lock SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Timer Limit Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) nsor min. ttery ower Radio Safety Center Obstruction Rec. Sensor Loop Loop Overlap Delay rger Sensor Trim Pot Location The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions Turning the Trim Pot clockwise in the path of the traveling gate.
  • Page 33: Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation; Hold Open Timer

    60sec N.C. 1sec Open 30sec SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Mag. Hold Open Lock Timer Limit Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation Motor Sensor min. The gate operator contains a unique design that Low Battery allows the user to move the gate manually in case Power Radio Safety...
  • Page 34: Gate Overlap Setting

    Loop Connector Open Commands Guard Station adio Station Maste SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 60sec Gate Overlap Setting N.C. 1sec Open Stop Close 30sec Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time Mag.
  • Page 35: Battery & Emi Board Location

    BATTERY & EMI BOARD LOCATION BATTERY & EMI BOARD LOCATION The Batteries are Located Behind the Panel Cover The EMI Board is Located Behind the Junction Box Cover TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
  • Page 36: Optionalsolar Panel Installation

    OPTIONAL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION OPTIONALSOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION For Viking Vehicular Gate Operators Connect the Solar Panel Controller as shown. Use one 24V 80W solar panel or two 12V 40W solar panels. Solar Input Battery Input Load Input – – – Remove the existing Power Harness and use the power...
  • Page 37: Solar Panel Installation

    *With a 80 Watt (24VDC) Panel System. 1. The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days. 2. If more specific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov.
  • Page 38: Optional Pipe Stand Installation

    VIKING PIPE STAND VIKING PIPE STAND Part No. VA-F1PS For Viking F-1 & R-6 Vehicular Gate Operator Standard Features • Main pieces made of 1/4” thick material • All hardware included Installation 1. Remove Chassis Reinforcement Brackets and Bolts 2. Place Operator on Pipe Stand 3.
  • Page 39: Optional Vikingblue Installation

    OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL VIKING BLUE INSTALLATION Match up Match up Match up 1. Insert CD into host computer White Dots White Dots White Dots 2. Install MS ActiveSync (check your computer, it may already be installed communicate with a PDA or smart phone. Install Install Install...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to be fully engaged. Refer to page Check the 15 Amp fuse in the Check that the reset switch is control board. set in the “Reset’ position. Gate does not run –...
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to be Check that limit switches are Check that the stop command fully engaged. Refer to page 15. connected to the common and is not active. Refer to page 8 the normally close position.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate opens after few second delay Set the overlap delay trim pot Note: Overlap trim pot is to 0. Refer to page 30. normally recommended to use in overlapping gates. Refer to page 30. Gate opens. Closes or stops on its own Ensure that the key for manual Make sure that the ‘Charger’...
  • Page 43 Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands.
  • Page 44 • Modular connectors for easy installation • Solar panel and low voltage wiring compatibility • LED indicators for verification of operation Viking Access Systems Phone 800.908.0884 Fax 949.753.1640 631 Wald Irvine, CA 92618 www.vikingaccess.com...

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