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GENERAL INFORMATION
Before installing these
DURASWING
DURASWING
DURASWING
DURASWING
operators please read the following:
There are a number of different methods of installing swing gate operators. The main factors that influ-
ence the installation are as follows.
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Direction the gate/s swing:
Inward
swing method — the gates are pulled open towards the operators.
Outward
swing method — the gates are pushed open away from the operators.
The above two methods are normally determined by the type of gate and / or slope of the driveway.
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Mounting method:
Pedestal mount
— a steel pedestal is buried in the ground and the operator is mounted on top of the
pedestal.
Wall mount
— a steel wall mount bracket is bolted to the wall / pillar and the operator is mounted on
to the bracket.
Before installation begins the gates must be in good working order. Check the following points and
rectify if not in order before installing the operators:
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The gates must swing easily ie the gate must swing through the full arc using the force of two
fingers only.
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The gate posts must be solid and the hinges must be in good working order.
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Ensure the gates comply with the operator specifications.
NOTE: Fully cladded wooden or fibreglass gates can be problematic in windy conditions.
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
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Auto-close:
allows gate to close automatically after a selected time period.
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Pedestrian access:
allows only partial opening of the gate and will auto-close after 6 sec-
onds.
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Party mode:
this allows autoclose to be overridden as required.
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Multi-user mode:
commonly used in a town house/complex situation. The gate will open
completely, regardless of any other trigger received to prevent accidental closure.
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Collision sensing:
in the event of a collision while closing, the gate will stop and then re-
open. If collision occurs while opening, the gate will stop.
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Battery:
12 volt 7 amp/hour, operates the operator.
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Charger module
: the on-board charger receives 16 VAC from the transformer and then deliv-
ers a trickle charge to maintain ± 13.4 VDC charge to the battery.
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Transformer
: the transformer reduces the mains power (230V) to 16 VAC.
NOTE!
The cable
to be used from the transformer to the main PC board must be a minimum of 1.5mm cable.
DO NOT use communications cable.
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Main PC Board
: this is the printed circuit board that contains all the electronic components
that operate the operator.
NOTE!
Always remove the power from the PC board before con-
necting any out-put wires.
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Receiver:
receives a signal from the transmitter and triggers the operator.
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Remote/Transmitter:
usually a hand held product which transmits a signal to the receiver.
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Intercom:
there are many types of intercoms available. An intercom allows communication
between the gate and the house. Most intercoms have trigger buttons to operate the gate.
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Test button:
found on the main PC Board and is used to activate the operator. Used during
the programming of the operator.
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Limit switch:
stops the operator when the rotor activates the switch.
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Limit switch rotor:
is a cam shaped rotor that is connected to the main shaft. The rotor turns
with the shaft and activates the limit switch in order to stop the operator.
SPECIFICATIONS cont.
Charging system
16 VAC transformer and 600mA 13.4 v/dc trickle
charger.
Battery
12v/dc 7 amp/hour
Limit detection
Mechanical micro switch
Trigger
Negative
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CONNECTING A VEHICLE DETECTION LOOP ON A SWING GATE OPERATOR
A vehicle detection loop is used to automatically open the gates when a vehicle approaches (most
commonly in the exit direction). The following instructions are for a DuraLoop Vehicle Detector. Note
that whatever product is used it is important to follow the manufacturers installation instructions as
these may differ from one product to another.
It is extremely important that the loop is placed in such a way that the vehicle that triggers the loop is
not in any way within the opening arc of the gates as this will cause damage to the vehicle if the gates
strike the vehicle.
An external status LED can be connected to the main PC Board. This LED will indicate the status of
the gate. The LED can be fitted to the intercom or any other convenient place.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL STATUS LED
CONNECTOR BLOCK ON MAIN PC BOARD
GND
PED
LED/
STAT
INF
LOOP
12/
24V
TRIG
5mm leaded
LED
Number 5 dipswitch (Multi User) must be ON when using a loop vehicle detector. This will
avoid a second vehicle triggering the gates closed.
CONNECTOR BLOCK ON MAIN PC BOARD
GND
PED
LED/
STAT
INF
LOOP
12/
24V
TRIG
PLEASE NOTE: LOOP input is used for
slide operators ONLY!!
Twisted feeder cable
to driveway
Dipswitches
