USAutomatic PATRIOT, Installation And Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ty Low Voltage Vehicular Swing Gate Operator Solar or AC Charged PATRIOT I Single Swing Gate Operator PATRIOT II Dual Swing Gate Operator Installation Owners Manual PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA www usautomatic com USAutomatic ...

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Page 3: ...sted Do not allow children to play in the area of the gate Do not allow anyone to ride on the gate Do not allow children to play with the remote control or any other activation device Do not attempt to beat the gate while the gate is opening or closing This is extremely dangerous Test the current sense feature and all safety devices regularly to insure correct operation Study the entire Safety Sec...

Page 4: ...ry 11 Connecting Actuator Cable to Control Board 12 Current Sense Adjustment 12 Control Board Dipswitch Setting Verification Operating the Gate 13 Programming Transmitter and Receiver Keypad 14 17 Making Final Adjustments Installing Antenna Assembly 17 Installing Safety Placards Installing Secondary Entrapment Siren 17 Limit Switch Adjustment 18 Control Board Terminal Description For Accessories 1...

Page 5: ... Serious damage to the control board and or battery will occur if attempted 3 Always disconnect the battery power from the unit prior to connecting any devices GATE QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS GATE LENGTH WEIGHT This gate operator is rated for vehicular class I or class II swing gates up to 16 feet in length and up to 650 pounds in weight as defined by UL 325 If your gate exceeds either one of the...

Page 6: ...mend bearing type hinges to reduce friction drag D Will a reinforcement brace be required to attach the operator to the gate or does a suitable cross member exist in the gate design If any of these problems exist they must be corrected to achieve a reliable automatic gate system MOUNTING SITE REVIEW Installers should ask themselves these questions prior to installation and predetermine the solutio...

Page 7: ...e Battery Charger Solar Panel with Bracket and hardware 5 washers 1 Locknuts 2 Placards X 4 Bolt Manual Release Pin And Clip Secondary Entrapment Siren 12vdc Gate Bracket Antenna Assembly with coax and bracket Actuator Arm with 8 foot of Cable WARNING A Moving Gate Has The Potential Of Inflicting Serious Injury Or Death Persons are to keep clear The gate is able to be moved without prior warning D...

Page 8: ...dd support to prevent twisting Support not needed if using thick wall post as shown in Figure 2 GATE IN CLOSED POSITION 4 round steel post Saddle cut tube to fit Wood post add metal plate bolt on with inch Carriage bolts washers nuts GATE IN CLOSED POSITION OPEN DIRECTION OPEN DIRECTION OPEN DIRECTION OPEN DIRECTION GATE IN CLOSED POSITION GATE IN CLOSED POSITION GATE IN CLOSED POSITION OPEN DIREC...

Page 9: ...location of the hinge mount tube Once the approximate gate bracket location is determined mark the center point of the gate bracket location on the gate Using a level determine the centerline point on the gatepost that is level with the gate bracket centerline mark made previously Mark the gatepost centerline point see figure 4 The topside of the hinge mount tube will be installed 5 8 below the ce...

Page 10: ...made STEP 3 Gate Bracket Installation PULL to Open Only The actuator is adjusted to the fully retracted or open position from the factory Once the actuator is connected to the hinge mount tube swing the gate to the desired open position and block in place to secure the gate Move the actuator around so that the gate bracket can be attached to the gate Ensure the gate is in the fully open position C...

Page 11: ...while clamping The location of the gate will set your open position The actuator cylinder will be level if all steps were performed accurately Weld gate bracket to the gate and verify actuator is still level Diagrams for help in determining hinge mount tube vertical position and gate bracket installed position Correct Installation Incorrect Installation Figure 9 Figure 9A Figure 9B Figure 9C IMPOR...

Page 12: ... If 8 actuator cable must be spliced a watertight junction box must be used to prevent moisture from splice The wire used for the splice should be no smaller than the actuator cable wire provided Use only approved wire nuts or crimp splices for connection Make second splice inside control box 5 conductor cable 2 12gauge 3 18 gauge wires Extension cable is sold separately Junction Box Watertight Ma...

Page 13: ...ed location is inside the control box A licensed electrician per local building codes should install the receptacle Modifying the charger power cord will void the charger warranty Note USAutomatic recommends an AC surge protector on all 110 volt AC installations especially in lightning prone areas Do not modify the AC cord on the charger Connecting Actuator Cable and Charging Device to Battery sol...

Page 14: ...e are two adjustments MASTER and SLAVE We intentionally set the sensors at a highly sensitive setting This may need to be adjusted to achieve gate movement without tripping the sensitivity circuit and causing the gate to reverse direction If the gate reverses direction twice and then stops the control board will need to be reset Open Close Command button Secondary Entrapment Siren Red 12 vdc Black...

Page 15: ... able to stop the motor with the Open Close Command button or the Reset button on the control board see figure 15 without having to disconnect the actuator plug from the control board but in cases of incorrect wiring the plug can be used as an emergency power shut off If you have an understanding of the sensitivity feature how to disconnect the actuator plug in an emergency and have verified the d...

Page 16: ...n release Green LD light should be steady 2 While the green LD light is on push the P1 push button down and release Green LD light should be flashing Latching mode is set Verifying Receiver P2 relay is programmed to latching mode 1 On the receiver push the P2 push button until the green LD light comes on then release 2 Green LD light should be flashing If the green LD light is steady redo the Rece...

Page 17: ...zeros Key located on the keypad is used to cancel last command entered Red Light Blinks When blinking the keypad is sending a signal to the receiver Valid access code was entered Note Do not install keypad until Learning Access Codes in Receiver has been completed Programming New Master Password 1 Enter the Master Password 11111 2 Enter 8 If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over...

Page 18: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Enter the Master Password 2 Enter 6 If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 3 Enter the Security Code created in the table in the previous column If correct 2 short beep after each switch number and switch position combination is entered 4 Enter 5 Enter 6 6 If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Learning Access Code...

Page 19: ... as possible to increase range Antenna needs to be in the line of sight and installed away from metal objects that will interfere with reception STEP 15 Installing Safety Placards UL 325 requirement Mount safety placards on gate Two signs are provided Place one sign on each side of the gate where they will be highly visible to anyone on either side of the gate STEP 16 Installing Secondary Entrapme...

Page 20: ...tuator back to the correct final installation position see page 8 figure 6 The following will assist you Shown below are adjustments for pull to open and push to open installation Pull to Open Installation Only To extend more or close gate more Turn the extend adjust clockwise To extend less or close gate less Turn the extend adjust counter clockwise To retract more or open gate more Turn the retr...

Page 21: ...perator Gate Weight Max Load 650 lbs LED INDICATOR S2 RESET Entrapment S E C U R I T Y S H U N T C O M M O N G N D M A G L O C K S O L O N O I D L O C K C O M M O N G N D O U T P U T 1 2 V O N 2 3 4 1 SOLONOID LOCK ENABLE MAGNETIC LOCK ENABLE SECURITY SHUNT ENABLE MOTION DETECTOR ENABLE 15 5 0 10 TIMER TO CLOSE ADJUSTMENT Timer ADJUSTMENT Class I or Class II per UL325 J2 INDICATORS 1 12V OUT 1 5 A...

Page 22: ... to open installations to operate correctly ON Push to Open OFF Pull to Open 10 Not used at this time ON OFF Siren Output OPEN CLOSE COMMAND Vehicular Gate Operator Gate Weight Max Load 650 lbs LED INDICATOR S2 RESET Entrapment S E C U R I T Y S H U N T C O M M O N G N D M A G L O C K S O L O N O I D L O C K C O M M O N G N D O U T P U T 1 2 V O N 2 3 4 1 SOLONOID LOCK ENABLE MAGNETIC LOCK ENABLE ...

Page 23: ... bracket and open the gate by hand Secure the gate before attempting to pass through Manual Release Pin Secure in place with pull clip or with 2 lock Release pin is predrilled for this purpose Siren Output OPEN CLOSE COMMAND Vehicular Gate Operator Gate Weight Max Load 650 lbs LED INDICATOR S2 RESET Entrapment S E C U R I T Y S H U N T C O M M O N G N D M A G L O C K S O L O N O I D L O C K C O M ...

Page 24: ...sixteen feet SAFETY SECTION INSTALLATION Install the gate operator when The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage class is correct for the installation All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded Only install on vehicle gates pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening The gate is installed in a location where enough space is supplied between...

Page 25: ...E IS TO BE USED BY VEHICLES ONLY Pedestrians must use a separate entrance 10 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SECTION All safety features required by UL 325 are incorporated in the capabilities of all USAutomatic Control boards and should be utilized including but not limited to safety edges photo electric eyes reverse sensing and motion sensing Cautions Very Important Do not attempt to enter the ga...

Page 26: ... reaching through the hinge area or the gate to activate a button key switch etc NOTE All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or operator Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or fence to activate a gate Reflector Photo Eye Unit wired to Safety Loop input Catch Post U shaped Safety Edge wire to Second...

Page 27: ...lease consult a qualified dealer or the factory for a complete explanation of the remedies shown above and additional tips pertaining to your installation Reflector Beam Photo Eye Unit 1 wire to Safety Loop input Catch Post U Shaped Safety Edge Wired Safety Edges on bottom rail of gate Wire to Secondary Entrapment to Secondary Entrapment Input Input Do not allow edges to contact ground Reflector B...

Page 28: ...e the current sense circuit is activated This is useful in detecting a false reverse due to an improper or too sensitive current reverse setting or a gate which is requiring excessive force to move 3 The third feature to assist in troubleshooting is the on board Open Close Command pushbutton This button makes it possible to operate the gate with the twelve terminal wiring plug removed without havi...

Page 29: ...board Located inside the metal box just above the battery Receiver Located inside the metal box in the upper right corner coax cable connected to it Transmitter Hand held push button which is used to operate the gate sends signal to receiver Actuator Connected to gate and hinge post contains the motor gearbox and extension tube Connector Control board has two types of connectors Two white 8 pin co...

Page 30: ...e on then this must be corrected Locate the accessory which is activated and repair or replace Disconnecting the accessory will allow the operator to work without the disconnected accessory function STEP 5 Disconnect the green J2 connector Once disconnected press the Open Close Command button If gate operates go to step 4 b above STEP 6 Verify that DS1 switch 8 is off STEP 7 Call the factory for m...

Page 31: ... 110 VAC receptacle Inspect charger and wires for damage NOTE The USAutomatic multi stage charger does not output any voltage or current when disconnected from the battery You cannot check charger by disconnecting from battery and measuring voltage output To check charger output disconnect from battery measure battery voltage and note voltage reading Reconnect charger and monitor battery voltage I...

Page 32: ...ly then immediately reverses direction STEP 1 This is most likely caused by an incorrect limit switch adjustment The limit switch adjustments are located on the bottom of the actuator motor housing behind the removable rubber plug Locate the limit switch adjustment screws and determine which one needs to be adjusted see page 18 Operate the gate Once it reaches the desired open or close position st...

Page 33: ...y has to do with wiring bad actuator plug connection at the Patriot control board or too much adjustment has been made during installation STEP 4 If a wiring problem is suspected the orange white and green wires are the ones to concentrate on Check all splices and verify actuator connector is connected at the control board STEP 5 If the actuator is suspected of being bad either due to an internal ...

Page 34: ...nd that the Patriot control board is receiving the signal locate the LED Indicator push button and the Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input LED located in the lower left corner of the Patriot control board STEP 3 Press and hold the LED indicator push button and observe the Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input LED Activate the accessory in question if photo eye break the beam If the accessory is working pr...

Page 35: ...board If the gate operates proceed to step 4 STEP 4 Remove the J2 accessory wiring plug from the control board This connector can be disconnected from the control board by placing a finger under the plug and pulling to remove STEP 5 Press the Open Close Command push button and verify gate operation If gate operates then reconnect the J2 connector and verify gate operation using the Open Close Comm...

Page 36: ... accessory is essential when designing the gate operator system Solar friendly accessories are essential in designing a proper solar gate operator Contact USAutomatic for information on recommended solar friendly accessories for your solar gate operator Safety Accessories Primarily used to keep gate from operating when an object is in the gate path Safety Loops Photo Eyes Motion Detector Secondary...

Page 37: ...y is activated then it connects to J2 pin 9 If the desired function is to reverse a gate that is closing when activated then J2 pin 11 Refer to page 19 of this manual to understand J2 inputs and pin connections The Patriot control board has 3 outputs that can be used to perform multiple functions They are the Security Shunt Solenoid Lock and the Magnetic Lock outputs For any of these to operate th...

Page 38: ... enable dipswitch Accessory Wiring The 12 vdc output is protected with a 1 5 amp auto resetting fuse Solenoid Lock This is a 12 vdc output that can output 12 volts two different ways 1 If DS2 switch 1 is turned on and DS1 switch 5 is OFF the 12 vdc will come on a half second before the gate begins to open after activation Once the gate begins to move the output will go to 0 volts in 4 seconds 2 Th...

Page 39: ... 3rd Loop 5 feet Control Box Gate Path 3 feet minimum 6 feet minimum distance between loops Optional 3rd Loop External Loop For larger gates a loop can be placed directly under the gate a separate detector is required The loop will only be active when the gate is fully open and will ignore the signal at all other points Consult a dealer or the factory for a complete 5 feet explanation Center Loop ...

Page 40: ...r stress relief 45 degrees is maximum turn allowed Saw cut width must be at least 1 8 inch for recommended wire Lead in slot must be at least inch for twisted leads 1 8 inch minimum cut Lead in slot to operator inch minimum Side View Pavement Surface inch min backfill 1 inch depth 3 16 inch saw cut inch saw cut Lead from first loop Brown Detector Lead from second loop Gray ...

Page 41: ...ad wires should be twisted a minimum of 4 twists per foot to eliminate false sensing Twists should begin at the edge of the loop and continue to detector 5 Do not use metal or sharp objects to push the loop wire into the saw cut The slightest nick or cut in the insulation will cause the loop to ground out and malfunction To test for shorts use a megohm meter or Megger between either loop lead and ...

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Page 44: ...val or replacement of defective parts Furthermore the manufacturer will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and shall be considered void if damage was due to improper use or installation connection to an improper power source or if caused by fire flood lightning and other acts of nature or by vehicles or v...