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7. 41 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ULA GNG DADA 41 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 sE 42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM au uya is 43 LONG TERM 1 1 110101010101 43 SECTION 7 0000 5 9 soacdeconcssccbosnscvdesses 44 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 2 http www bbgates com CONTROL BOARD SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GATE PANEL TYPES amp SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION 9 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Accessory Connections Wiring Requirements Voltage Conversion 1PH Voltage Conversion 3PH Transformer Wiring Safety Layout Typical XL Typical Installation XLT SLTV Typical Installation Other Typical Installation XLD XLDV XL Operator Exploded View XL 1011 Operator Exploded View XL Gate Guide Assembly Auxiliary Control Cubicle XLB Pad Arrangement A O E Diagram Drawing 0050BL0053 Drawing 0050AE0009 Drawing 0050AE0010 Drawing 0050AE0069 Drawing 0050AD9999 Drawing 0050A10115 Drawing 0050A10002 Drawing 0050 10114 Drawing 0050 0767 A Drawing 0050 0766 A Drawing 3100 0581 A Drawing AM0134M1 Drawing 0050DA0227 AAA 72 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or death A 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL 2 Keep children away from gate movement area and off of the gate operator A 3 N
8. 215 2199 9 ONINAdO 3199 63 http www bbgates com Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc x Lil 64 Inc 2 http www bbgates com Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic NIdO 71YO 65 http www bbgates com Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 1 8 32 18 2 CONTACTOR 24 VAC PART UE DESCRIPTION DRAWING NUMBER LE 8 T B LE F Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 66 http www bbgates com Ng 340 il TILL 950 198 008 Lorna
9. 068 Bat Low XLB 052 Back N C 067 Fail 049 D70 Gate Lock 050 Int Open TB3 Power Terminal D71 Samp Open Close Motor Alarm D40 3amp Proximity Power IR Power D39 3amp Control Board Circuit Protection Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 4 4 http www bbgates com SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Safety note Servicing of the gate control system should only be performed by experienced electrical technicians Many safety features have been built in to protect service personnel However as with any electrical equipment severe injury from electrical shock or damage to control components can result from improper servicing of the controls All troubleshooting operations should begin by examining the LED s found on the board and control board These LED s are vital in determining the failure state and current status of the controller Many times a brief examination of these visual displays will quickly resolve the problem without technical support from the factory e The power unit runs but the wheels do not turn Check the hydraulic fluid level Maintain the fluid to within 1 of the vent cap with Exxon Univis J 26 hydraulic oil Texaco aircraft oil 15 Mobil DTE24 or equivalent B amp B ships all operators from the factory with Exxon Univis J 26 Never mix hydraulic oils If the operator has undergone a field conversion to accept an alternate supply power check
10. BAC KPLANE IR BEAM Note Do Not Remove The Resistors In The IR Beams Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 1 ir safety operation close cycle r safety beam operation open Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 26 SECTION 3 OPTIONS SETUP The installer or end user sets all features of the XL series controller from the Programming Diagnostics Maintenance PDM Board see Figure 5 This board is mounted to the inside cover of the electrical cubicle and attached to the control board by a DB 9 connector and cable In addition to the setup of features on this board several diagnostic tools and status indicators are available for troubleshooting The PDM board has two modes operation mode and programming mode The state of the board is indicated by the program mode LED not shown in Figure 5 that 15 located just below the middle numerical LED When the PDM board is in program mode this LED will be lit The Programming Diagnostics Maintenance board 15 provided for the programming of the options and to show the status of the operator at all times The board 15 located on the inside cover of the electrical cubicle and is attached to the main control board by a DB 9 connector and cable The PDM has four 4 program sections Timer Settings Options Battery Backup and Master Slave Enable In addition i
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13. Two 2 limit switch trip plates for a high speed or low speed operator e 3 Station pushbutton Open Close Stop e Two 2 Infrared Transmitter Receivers Two 2 gate panel warning placards e Four 4 Mounting Posts e Vent cap for hydraulic pump e Quality Assurance Checklist In addition to the above materials check all shipping documentation or order forms for other optional accessories that may have been supplied These items may have been packaged and or shipped separately from the operator Before You Begin Some of the following items may be highlighted by the following attention logo A These instructions are very important to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the gate operator and the gate system Failure to correctly follow these items is especially dangerous and may result in injury or death As with any electrical or mechanical device installation should be done only by qualified individuals who understand the correct procedures and the current application All local regional state and national electrical codes should be followed when installing this gate operator All B amp B gate operators have been designed and built to ensure safe and reliable operation for many years to come However the gate operator is only one part of the overall gate system Each gate system and its application is unique therefore installers designers and users must evaluate each installation for all of the possible haza
14. Note the ambient temperature If the ambient temperature is at or below 0 F confirm that the heater in both the cubicle and operator if installed are working properly Check the wheels for excessive slipping If the excessive slipping is the cause tighten the spring adjustment nut Operate the gate with the wheels released If the wheels now turn at normal speed adjust the relief valve Insert a pressure gauge max pressure of 2000 psi into the pressure port The pressure port is located at roughly the 12 o clock position of the pump section of the power unit Locate the relief fitting on the side of the pump the center section or neck it resembles a setscrew with a jam nut locking it in position Break the jam nut without moving the setscrew With the operator running and the wheels released gradually tighten the relief fitting screw a fraction of a turn at a time Observe the pump pressure on the gauge at the same time As the pump pressure tops out above 1200 psi stop tightening the relief fitting Retighten the jam nut and re engage the drive wheels Observe the gate operation for the correct speed Note Overtightening the relief valve setting can result in damage to the operator Therefore proceed with caution when adjusting the relief fitting Never bottom out the screw If small adjustments of the relief fitting do not appear to make a difference in the pressure setting contact your dealer or technical support The m
15. With the manual release engaged check the drive rail for a loose connection and correct if necessary Note the ambient temperature The hydraulic oil that is shipped in all B amp B XL operators has a pour point of 75 F 59 C This should be more than adequate in almost all applications but with extended use the oil may deteriorate and this minimum temperature value my increase Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 46 http www bbgates com Check the proximity limit switches and their respective trip plates for proper alignment and placement Release the drive wheels with the operator powered Move the gate panel manually through a full open and close cycle Monitor the proximity limit switches for the red LED indicator located in the back of the switch near the cable entrance into the switch or on the control board for a full open or close indication If the proximity switch is detecting anything other than the trip plates such as a vertical member of the gate panel correct the problem by adjusting the proximity switch or removing the inadvertent trip point On the PDM board confirm that the Intermediate Open function is not turned on The operator does not cut off when the full open or full close position in reached Check the proximity limit switches and their respective trip plates for proper alignment and placement Release the drive wheels by operating the quick release mechanism Check for faulty limit switches
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17. LED will light up Press down one 1 time and the Fail Safe Secure LED will light up Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 3 1 http www bbgates com Master The Master Slave Enable option when enabled allows two operators to function together from the same set of access controls Once programmed one of the operators will receive all access signals Master and transmit them to the other operator Slave through a J9 connector and cable You will only need to designate one of the operators as the Master and program it Once the options have been programmed into the operator the control board will automatically download the information to the Slave operator and set the hand direction the control board will set the Slave in the opposite direction as the Master Remove the jumper on TB1 between Pins 2 amp 4 Slave Connect the cable between the Master and Slave operator as wired per wiring configuration shown in Section 9 Installation Drawings Dwg Accessory Connections To Enable Designate which operator will be the Master by connecting all the control devices pushbutton loops etc Press SELECT eight 8 times The PDM will scroll down until the Master Slave Enable LED is lit and the display shows OFF Press OFF ON Place the Master Slave Enable in the ON position Pre
18. by passed The primary safety for this operator is infrared IR beams protecting the roadway opening and the back plane area behind the operator equal to the distance of the gate panel in the full open position The operator 1s shipped from the factory with two sets 2 receivers 2 transmitters of IR beams These beams provide protection for the roadway and back plane during the opening closing cycles of the gate The XL operator will not function without both of the safeties installed and working properly As with the gate panel and operator it 15 critical that these beams be installed correctly Mount the IR Beams Mount the aluminum posts that have been provided with the operator position that will provide a clear unrestricted area from the operator across the roadway and from the operator to the end of the back plane It is recommended that minimum of 18 of the post be buried in the ground Connect the Control Leads The basic input connections needed to operate the gate open close and stop are connected to the corresponding input receiver on the input terminal block TB1 Pins 1 4 A normally open NO contact closure 15 all that 15 required to cause the operator to open or close the gate normally closed NC contact is required for the stop button For more information on the input of XL refer to Section 4 Description of Input Connect the Ground Wire THIS IS NOT OPTION An earth ground is
19. easy way to mount the plate is by placing the plate upside down on top of rail with the small edge butted against the back of the rail Drill and tap the mounting holes for the Ya 20 bolts provided After drilling and tapping mount the plate to the bottom of the rail and adjust the proximity switch approximately 1 4 to 3 8 of an inch from the front of the plate 10 Move the gate panel to the full closed position and lock the wheels with the manual release mechanism Test run the operator with an OPEN command The gate panel should stop in the desired position The mounting holes in the plate are slotted if minor adjustments are required 11 Repeat this procedure for the full closed trip plate The dimension in Step 6 will be used to locate the end point of the plate Be sure to orient the marks correctly for the full closed position they are mirrored from the full open position above Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 6 http www bbgates com 531436 11 0 1X NOUVTIVLSNI no 908 18291 66 d 15 NW MX 55 750 35 250 ALIX ONY 17X 501050131180 3 NON 009 x NAME UT ONY 451 Eu SX JK TX 031015 00 X 520 009 X 007 00 6097 17 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electr
20. UP or DOWN pushbuttons Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out The PDM is now in the operating mode The Lock option when enabled allows the use of an electrical lock solenoid or magnetic to automatically lock the gate panel in the full closed position Prior to opening the control board will energize the Gate Lock N O and N C relays one 1 second before the gate begins to move The Normally Open N O contact and the Normally Closed N C contact are provided to be able to use various types of locks Always install the lock in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications and move the gate panel to the mid travel position before testing To Enable Press SELECT five 5 times The will scroll down until the Lock LED 15 lit and the display shows OFF Press OFF ON Place the Lock in the ON position Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out The PDM is now in the operating mode Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 29 http www bbgates com Right Left Hand Although the Right Hand R H and Left Hand L H options are listed separate they function together during the programming of the operator Once you have determined the direction in which the operator will operate program the for that hand Note amp determines the hand direction by which side of the opening the operator is located when looking from the non secured sid
21. With the operator power and the gate panel in an intermediate position pass a metallic object in front of both proximity limit switches one at a time Check for a red indicator light on the back of the switch near the cable entrance into the switch and confirm that the OPEN LMT and CLOSE LMT LED s light on the input side of the control board If either of these LED s do not light replace the faulty limit switch The power unit does not run Check the PDM board and control board for a fault indication Of particular interest are the SAFETY REVERSE and GATE STOPPED on the control board and MAX RUN TIMEOUT on the PDM board LED s If either the GATE STOPPED or SAFETY REVERSE LED s are lit a safety error has occurred clear the obstruction and press the RESET button on the control board If the MAX RUN TIMEOUT LED is lit an adjustment of the MRT may be needed refer to Section 3 Maximum Run Set Up Check all three of the automotive type system fuses A LED will light 1f the fuse is blown A qualified electrician should check all accessory wiring for shorts or connection errors Check the motor overloads All single phase motors used on XL operators have built in manual reset overloads Pressing the rubber button on the side of the motor junction box will reset the overload All three phase motors used on XL operators utilize a separate overload that is mounted directly to the
22. a splice plate may be required for the drive rail Figure 2 shows the proper installation of the splice plate Figure 2 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 3 http www bbgates com Position the operator The operator must be positioned so that the wheels will completely contact the drive rail Figure 3 The mounting holes in the operator have been slotted to allow in and out positioning The operator must also be square to the panel so that the wheels will stay in their position through the complete travel of the gate Loosen the anchor bolts so that you can slide the operator Use a tape measure and measure the distance from the centerline of the wheels to the inside of the gate panel Do not measure to the inside of the drive rail This dimension should be 3 If it isn t slide the operator in or out until 3 dimension is reached Once the distance between the centerline of the wheels and the panel has been set measure each end of the operator to the inside of the panel and adjust it until each end is equally spaced Tighten anchor bolt to the recommended torque specifications and re check all the dimensions Figure 3 Install the hydraulic reservoir vent cap Remove the brass thumbscrew holding the electrical cubicle to the mounting bracket Pull the cubicle up and toward you rotating it to the service position At this point the hydraulic pump assembly is easily accessible Remove the red
23. and the highest quality products B amp B is proud of its reputation in the market and strives to renew it with each operator it manufactures Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 6 http www bbgates com Features of the XL Series Gate Operators User Programmable right hand to left hand conversion wiring changes limit switch swapping hose swapping etc Safe 24 volt controls standard on all operators Low maintenance no sprockets chains brackets or pulleys to adjust Direct position feedback for motion control Wear compensating spring loaded friction feed drive system Built in fully adjustable up to 600 seconds maximum run timer Proximity limit switches eliminates false tripping due to mis aligned drive rail Instant reverse capability during close cycle during safety and obstruction detection Laminated gate specific wiring drawing inside the electrical cubical of every operator Standard units available in 115 208 230 single phase and 208 230 480 three phase Built in low voltage compensation capability Rigid lightweight aluminum drive rail for easy gate mounting Increased security over chain drive units no chains to cut or pins to remove Drive wheels lock automatically when de energized making 1t almost pry proof Clearly illustrated installation maintenance and operation instructions Hand operated quick release drive system for manual operations UL325 and UL991 listed to provide the hig
24. batteries e program error could cause this error as well Program errors are VERY rare and should not occur twice Reset the operator and resume operation Power to an external device cycles just before a move is executed If this occurs the device is connected to the IR PWR block This is incorrect and power for the device should be moved to either the PROX if the device is not internally fused or pins 2 and 4 of the power terminal block if the device is internally fused The solenoid motor and or alarm do not have voltage present during a move cycle Fuse 3 fuse closest to the back of the operator should be blown The LED located nearest to this fuse can confirm this Replace with a 5 amp automotive type fuse e If fuse 3 LED is not lit remove fuse and visually inspect fuse If it is not blown reseat the fuse in it s holder firmly The RDY D63 and or BACK 052 LED s are lit on the control board and the gate will not run but there is no obstruction present Note This section deals ONLY with the auxiliary safety input RDY N O RDY N C BACK N O and BACK N C This section does NOT deal with the input for the infrared devices supplied by B amp B e If there is no safety device using either the or BACK input there should be jumpers installed between these input and a COM input If there are no wires in these inputs install a
25. bolts of the operator or a user mounted ground terminal on the side of the operator The operator experiences intermittent failures e Confirm that an earth ground not an electrical ground grounds the operator and that the ground rod is at least 36 in the ground The ground wire should be bonded to one of mounting bolts of the operator or a user mounted ground terminal on the side of the operator Check all input wiring to confirm that all connections are tight and made well Also check the connections at the device that connect to these input e of the LED s on both the control board and board should be examined immediately after a failure occurs Do not turn power off and then back on or press the RESET button Until a thorough examination of all the LED s are noted The IR Alert LED s show the wrong alert on the PDM board e This is a bug in an old version of PDM software before version 2 2 Contact the factory for the latest version of the display board software The full closed position varies over five to six This is a bug in version 2 0 of the control board software Contact the factory for the latest version of control board software Giving the controller a command on the AC FAIL input will not cause the XLB to move to the failure position e On the board confirm that the BATTERY BACKUP LED is lit and that the proper failure move is enabled e g FAIL SAFE or
26. critical to ensure long life and optimum performance of the solid state controller More problems will be eliminated by a simple earth ground than anything else Locate a ground rod as close to the operator as possible and drive it at least 36 into the soil The ground wire should be 10AWG solid copper conductor running from rod to the operator Connect the wire to ground lug on the main power disconnect switch or to the body of the operator Remember use an earth ground and not an electrical ground e On battery back up there is a silver double wire lug in the auxiliary cubicle and the main electrical cubicle of the operator specifically for the attachment of the ground wires Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 2 1 http www bbgates com Connect Main Power Leads Before starting this step make sure the main power is turned off at the source and that the main power disconnect switch mounted in the operator is in the off position Also this is a good time to make sure that the main power voltage and phase are the same that is listed for the operator There are two types of main power connections for the XL series operator On AC voltage models power is connected to the main power disconnect switch This switch is located on the inside wall of the operator next to the manual release handle The second type of connection 15 for the XLB battery back up models In the case of the XLB main power is c
27. in the close position before the operator begins hydraulic flow This output is pre wired at the factory during assembly and should not require modification Mtr Output This is the connection point of the motor contact The voltage on this output is 24VAC on When the control board receives a move standard models and 24VDC on TB2 Pin4 command this output energizes the motor battery backup models The neutral side contact allowing the motor to begin operation This output is pre wired at the factory during assembly and should not require modification of the motor contact is connected to TB2 Pin5 Alarm Output The alarm output is pre wired at the factory with every gate operator When the control board The voltage on this output is 24VAC on standard models and 24VDC on TB2 Pin6 receives a move command or initiates a safety battery backup models The neutral side shut down this output energizes allowing the of the alarm ou tput is connected to TB2 alarm to activate Pin7 This output is used as the Secondary Safety for compliance with UL325 4 Edition and should never be removed Removal of the alarm will void the warranty and UL certification of the operator Open Limit When the gate has reached the full open position The output contact is in series with the Normally this output relay will energize and close the common terminal TB2 Pin9 There is no Closed N C contact voltage present on the com
28. on the drive mechanism With the operator running back off of the nut until either the wheels track straight or the wheels begin to slip If the wheels slip retighten the nut approximately 3 turns and proceed to the next step Check for correct alignment of the drive rail and gate panel with the gate operator If the wheels are not parallel with the gate panel and its drive rail adjust the operator for proper alignment Refer to Section 1 Mechanical Installation Mounting the Operator Examine the wheel and drive shaft connection and confirm that the wheel has not been wallowed out Replace the wheel if needed Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 49 http www bbgates com The GATE STOPPED LED is flashing e Check roadway and backplane safeties and any other safety devices connected to the operator to confirm that none are sensing an obstruction This can be done by examining the input LED s on the control board or the Status Indicator Lights on the board Clear obstruction if any exist e Check the MAX RUN TIMEOUT indicator on the PDM board If this is lit adjustment of the MRT may be needed e an XLB operator only check that there is no signal present on the BAT MON input If this input is actuated the controller has detected an input from an external battery monitor announcing that the batteries have reached a critical state and the operator has shut down Recharge or replace the
29. operation if the gate is not in motion The following LED s should be on in this state AC FAIL D67 LO BAT D68 OPER FAIL D69 and ALARM D43 All of these relays are fail safe type the controller needs to activate one of these particular output it de activates the relay and the LED goes out For example if the controller wishes to turn on the alarm output it turns off the relay This closes a contact completing the circuit and the alarm comes on Also one of the position indicator LED s will be lit during normal operation OPEN LMT D42 or CLOSE LMT D41 If the gate is in motion the MOTOR RUN D45 LED will be on and the ALARM D43 LED will be off The RDY IR and or BACK IR LED s are on and the operator will not move Confirm that there is no obstruction or alignment problem with the infrared beam spanning the roadway or the backplane This can be verified by examining the infrared receiver RX if there is an obstruction or an alignment problem the two red LED s near the detector s eyes near the top of the board will be on There should be a resistor bridged across the COM and NO terminal blocks in the receiver RX This resistor should have the following color bands on it in this order brown black orange and gold These resistors must be installed at the receiver not the control board There should be 24VAC 24VDC on an XLB
30. per month e Check for loose or broken fasteners This check should also include the fasteners on the gate panel A broken fastener on the gate panel could cause undue stress on the operator Also inspect the fasteners that hold the gate operator in position While inspecting these fasteners bolts check for signs that the operator has walked out of its original mounting position e Check for normal wheel wear Look for large cracks or pieces of polyurethane the rubber like tread of the wheel which may have broken off The drive wheels require periodic replacement under normal service when the wheels become out of round or have cracked Overtightening the wheel clamping spring will shorten wheel life of the wheel Refer to the Troubleshooting section for info on correct adjustment of the wheel clamping spring Confirm that Gate Warning Placards installed and are visible to both directions of travel The typical placard is shown in Figure AWAR N N G 9 Two of these are supplied with every gate operator and should be installed on each gate panel e Cycle test the operator Run the gate through several cycles to confirm that there is no binding of the gate panel and that the drive rail is properly aligned with the gate operator 1 Also monitor the wheels for allowable Serious Injury or Death Moving Gate Can Cause slippage If the wheels slip tighten the spring KEEP CLEAR adjustment nut unt
31. present at the receiver This power must come from the IR PWR terminals on the power terminal block TB3 This voltage is not polarity sensitive There should be a wire connected to the COM and NO terminals of the receiver in the same terminals as the resistor These two wires must terminate on the RDY IR or BACK IR input terminal block of the control board The maximum separation between the infrared transmitter and receiver is 65 feet under optimal conditions In very bright light conditions or if the ground is covered with snow this distance will decrease Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 5 1 http www bbgates com The contacts between the backplane receiver and roadway receiver cannot be connected in series Verify that all wiring is done according to Section 2 Electrical Connections IR Beam Installation of this manual e If this is a master slave installation consult the Master Slave Safety Wiring Configuration in Section 9 Installation Drawings The Auto close Timer will not respond e Examine board and confirm that the AUTO CLOSE LED is lit If not the ACT 15 not enabled Refer to Section 3 Options Setup Auto Close for the procedure to enable the ACT e Confirm that an earth ground not an electrical ground grounds the operator and that the ground rod is at least 36 in the ground The ground wire should be bonded to one of the mounting
32. setting the distance Long Term Maintenance The hydraulic fluid requires infrequent replacement The frequency of fluid replacement is highly dependent upon operating conditions The oils operating temperature which is determined by a combination of outside air temperature number of cycles gate length pressure required to move the gate and so on is the most critical factor in determining oil life Replace the oil any time 1t becomes dark discolored contaminated with small trash particles or opaque As a general rule on high cycle installations 300 cycles per day the fluid should be replaced at least every 2 3 years For normal installations replace the fluid every 3 5 years Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 4 3 http www bbgates com SECTION 7 LED DESCRIPTION The following is list of LEDs on the control board These LEDs are listed in three 3 sections on the control board There are three 3 snap in terminal connectors on the control board TB1 TB2 and TB3 Looking at the control board TB1 will be on the left hand side TB2 will be on the bottom and TB3 will be on the right hand side Control Board TB1 Input Terminals TB2 Output Terminals D57 Open D65 Open Solenoid D56 Stop D66 Close Solenoid 051 Close 044 Motor contactor D58 Open Close D43 Alarm D59 Rdy IR 042 Open Limit D64 Back IR D41 Close Limit D53 Open Limit 045 Mtr Run running D54 Close Limit D69 Failure operator D63
33. supplied from an external source Gate Lock Normally Closed N C Output TB2 Pin26 When the control board receives an open signal this output relay energizes and opens the contact There is a one 1 second delay of the open cycle to allow the relay to energize When the gate is in the full closed position this output relay is de energized and remains in the closed position to provide power to a magnetic lock This is a normally closed N C contact that is in series with the common terminal TB2 Pin27 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must be supplied from an external source Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 39 LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Gate Lock Normally Open Output TB2 Pin28 When the control board receives an open signal this output relay energizes and closes the contact There is a one 1 second delay of the open cycle to allow the relay to energize and provide power to a solenoid lock When the gate is in the full closed position this output relay is de energized removing power from the solenoid and allowing the lock pin to drop back into position This is a normally open N O contact that is in series with the common terminal TB2 Pin27 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must be supplied from an external source Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbga
34. the dealer with any questions Can t get in touch with the dealer Then call us at 800 367 0387 We welcome your questions and will get you in touch with the right people that can help solve any problems you may encounter Although this is an instruction manual on proper installation of the gate operator the first thing to insure is that the gate panel is properly installed It is important to make sure the gate panel is level and rolls freely A bad panel has caused many technicians to spend hours looking for problems when it is being caused from the operator not being able to move the panel Always ensure the panel is not bent or twisted and rolls free in both directions for the entire length of travel Concrete Pad The concrete pad on which the operator will mount should be sized to provide support for the weight forces the operator will exert It is important to remember that the operator pulls and pushes the gate panel and force is transferred directly into the pad The size and depth of the pad will depend on the geological area where the operator is being installed It is recommended that you contact a local concrete contractor for this information At a minimum the pad should be a least 6 below the frost line or 24 in the ground which ever is appropriate In all installations the pad should be a minimum of 2 above ground Make sure that the pad has been allowed to cure completely before mounting the operator Anchor Bolts T
35. 1 signal on this input it clears all errors and terminals is used to send restarts the logic sequence In order to comply this signal to the control with UL325 the push button must be located board to allow full view roadway and back plane of the gate Int Open This input is used to activate the intermediate A normally open NO Push button PLC Input open option Programming the PDM board contact wired in series loop detector or activates this option When the control board with one of common keypad are some of TB1 Pin23 receives a signal on this input gate will only terminals is used to send the devices used to open to the pre set width based on the time value set this signal to the control board provide this signal Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 35 LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION OPTIONS AC Fail This input is used only on the XLB series A normally open NO Battery back up units Input battery back up gate operator and is used to contact wired in series alert the control board that the unit has lost with one of the common TB1 Pin25 commercial power The signal to this input is terminals is used to send provided by K6 relay in the back up power this signal to the control panel When the operator is programmed for board Fail Safe or Fail Secure and receives a signal on this input the control board will either close or open the gate dependi
36. AL CONNECTIONS 21 MOUNT THE di 21 CONNECT THE 00 0 21 CONNECT THE GROUND WIRE 00 as 2020100000 21 CONNECT MAIN POWER LEADS code IT 22 TURN ON THE MAIN POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH IN THE OPERATOR 22 TEST THE GATE OPERATOR ui GNG 22 PROGRAM THE OPERATOR ES a 23 ENGAGE WHEELS AND RE TEST OPERATOR 44 4 errre 23 SECTION 3 OPTIONS SET 0000 27 11100 001 27 AUTO CLOSE ES GAB KARA talent 27 RUN 28 INTERMEDIATE OPEN 29 LOCK 29 RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND 30 BATTERY BACKUP 08 30 RATE SAFE OPEN aa a E ada SR 31 FAM SECURE CLOSE D T im en tee a A ee eee 31 MASTER SLAVE ENABLE ue S S u 32 SECTION 4 DESCRIPTION OF INPUTS SLES aaa 33 SECTION 5 DESCRIPTION OF OUTPUTS ooo beaks aoa DSO aes ee 37 SECTION 6 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
37. Electromatic Inc 8 http www bbgates com UL325 Gate Operator Definitions This section is intended to define and describe the different operator classes as laid out by the Underwriters Laboratories Inc Standard for Safety Door Drapery Gate Louver and Window Operators and systems This standard is otherwise known as UL325 Fourth Edition The fourth edition of UL325 is very comprehensive and covers many aspects of operator design and construction The last revision of this edition went into effect on March 1 2000 and covers safety related issues Gate Operator Class 1 A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a home of one to four single family dwellings or a garage or parking area associated therewith Gate Operator Class II A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi family housing unit five or more single family units hotel garage retail store or other building servicing the general public Gate Operator Class III A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the general public Gate Operator Class IV A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access location not servicing the general pu
38. FAIL SECURE Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 52 http www bbgates com Check the wire run between the AC FAIL input on the control board and the K6 relay in the auxiliary control enclosure There should be two wires connecting these devices one wire connecting a COM on the control board input terminal block and terminating on Terminal 2 on the K6 relay socket another wire should be ran from the AC FAIL input to Terminal 6 on the K6 relay socket Confirm that the controller is receiving a signal on the AC FAIL input Turn off commercial power disconnect in the auxiliary control enclosure You should hear and see relay de energize When this relay turns off confirm that the AC FAIL input LED is lit The SLAVE LED is on but it is very dim and my operator is not a master or a slave The operator functions normally This is correct there is no problem with the controller The MAX RUN LED is not lit on the PDM board This was a bug in an older version of the PDM software before version 2 0 Contact the factory for the most current software The Maximum Run Timer cannot be disabled so even if the LED is not lit this function is still active This bug will have no adverse affect on the operation of the gate system A move command is given and the input LED is lit but the operator does not begin move cycle Confirm that there is no safety obstruction in the movement direction of the gate
39. Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual for NG Electromatic Inc XL Series Hydraulic Sliding Gate Operators Model Serial Last Modified 08 01 01 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS a 4 LIMITED WARRANTY aa 5 XL SERIES GENERAL 6 FEATURES OF THE XL SERIES GATE OPERATORS 7 MODELS AVAILABLE Ja L T 8 OTHER MODELS 8 UL325 GATE OPERATOR DEFINITIONS 9 INSTALLATION OF GATE OPERATOR NG LBG 10 BEFORE YOU BEGIN SS 10 INSTALLATION CHECRLIS Ts 11 SECTION 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 8 DRAWINGS 12 CONCRETE yu AA et ee Ga inter aie Li ed PAR 12 ANCHOR BOLTS 12 CINE D DI M 12 911117101010 13 SECTION 2 ELECTRIC
40. as been installed the operator will probably have to be moved or out to reach the proper spacing between the rail and the wheels e Remove the operator cover and release the drive wheels There are five 5 stainless steel hex head bolts that hold the cover to the operator Using a 3 8 nut driver loosen each bolt about halfway out and remove the cover As stated earlier the drive wheels contact or pinch the drive rail creating friction The wheels are spring loaded on the rail and can be released by using the manual release handle that is installed with every operator This handle is located near the main power disconnect in the operator Place the handle on the linkage and push it toward the wheels until Figure 1 it breaks over Figure 1 This will separate the wheels by forcing the arms away from each other Caution The quick release is NOT locked in this position A sudden jar to the mechanism could cause it to snap back to the locked position Always keep hands and fingers clear of the mechanism to avoid injury e Install the drive rail With the wheels open install the drive rail through the wheels the full length of the panel Clamp the rail in position using large C clamps Starting from one end bolt the rail to the panel keeping the rail equally centered between the drive wheels This spacing is critical to ensure that the drive rail will properly track with the wheels Depending on the length of the panel
41. ause reverse for this signal to the control used to provide this six seconds pause for ten seconds then resume board signal the open cycle Back N C This input is used in the same way as the Back normally closed NC Safety edge or Input Input above with the exception of utilizing contact wired in series additional IR beams a normally closed contact instead of a normally with one of the common are some of the TB1 Pin18 open contact terminals is used to send devices that may be this signal to the control used to provide this board signal Bat Mon This input is only used on the XLB series A normally open NO The signal is provided Input battery back up gate operator When the contact wired in series to the input through an control board receives a signal on this input with one of the common external battery TB1 Pin19 the gate operator will shut down regardless of terminals is used to send monitor not the gate position and deactivate the Bat Mon this signal to the control supplied and Failure outputs Commercial power board being restored or recharging the batteries will cause the operator to return to normal operation Ext Rst This input is an extension of the System Reset normally open NO A single push button is Input button located in the center of the control contact wired in series used to provide this board When the control board receives a with one ofthe common signal TB1 Pin2
42. blic in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel All B amp B XL Series Hydraulic Sliding Gate Operators are intended to meet the requirements of Class or Class IV operation by installing non contact safeties as the Primary Safety and an audio alarm as the Secondary Safety However it is the responsibility of the installer to confirm that the operator meets the requirements of the installation The XL Series Gate Operators are intended for use at access egress points that will not be traveled by pedestrians The XL Series does not meet the requirements of pedestrian gate operators In order to meet the stringent requirements of these specifications all operators must have installed and functioning two infrared beams One of these safety devices should be installed so that the beam spans the roadway side of the gate operator the other beam should cover the back plane of the gate panel These safety devices meet or exceed the requirements of UL325 or these classes of operators and provide a degree of safety to life and property Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 9 http www bbgates com Installation of Gate Operator Supplied Parts Your new XL Series Hydraulic Gate Operator should be inspected immediately after unpacking for any possible damage that may have occurred during shipping or storage Also check that all of the following parts as they are standard with every operator
43. d be installed When the control board receives a signal on the Batt Mon input TB1 Pin19 the relay will energize and close the contact This output is useful as an external alarm when the backup battery voltages have dropped below operating levels This output is a normally open N O contact that is in series with the common terminal TB2 Pin21 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must be supplied from an external source AC Fail Normally Closed N C Output TB2 Pin23 When the control board detects a low source voltage brownout and can not continue normal operation this output relay will energize and open the contact In XLB battery backup models this output relay will energize when commercial power has failed and the control board switches to battery backup operation Once commercial power has been restored this output relay will go back to the closed position This is a normally closed N C contact that is in series with the common terminal TB2 Pin24 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must be supplied from an external source AC Fail Normally Open N O Output TB2 Pin25 This output functions the same way as the normally closed output above with the exception that the contact closes when the relay is energized This is a normally open N O contact that is in series with the common terminal TB2 Pin24 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must be
44. de this signal fail safe secure if active input is required to the signal to the control return to normal operation board Close Input This functions as the primary close input for A normally open NO Push button PLC the gate operator The close input sends a contact wired in series timer keypad or loop TB1 Pin 3 signal to the control board to close the gate with one ofthe common detectors are some of This input can be activated manually with a push button or by programming the Auto Close timer on the PDM board The Auto Close timer will automatically close the gate after counting to a user defined time terminals is used to send the signal to the control board the devices used to provide this signal If the gate is in motion towards the open position and a close signal is given the control board will disregard the close input The gate will continue to move to the full open position This is a safety feature that is built in the control board In order to override the open cycle a STOP input must be given followed by the close input Open Close This input is used when single signal input is A normally open NO Single push button Input required to operate the gate When the control contact wired in series but typically used as board receives this input it will determine the with one ofthe common the connection point TB1 Pin 5 position of the gate open or closed and then terminals is u
45. distance required Monitor the input LED s on the XL controller control board that the remote device is attached to If the device 15 sending a signal normally a contact closure the LED will light when the device is actuated If LED lights then the XL controller is not receiving the signal Recheck the wiring configuration and the remote device for proper connection With the gate in the closed position place a jumper between an input COM and the OPEN input terminals on the control board The LED beside the OPEN input should light and the gate should begin its open cycle If the LED does not light up contact technical support for assistance The gate operator does not respond to an input signal Confirm that the operator controller is receiving the signal from the device The remote device should be connected between an input COM and the specified input Upon actuation of the device the appropriate LED for that input should light If it does not light check the wiring configuration at the device and the wiring run requirements for the proper wire size Confirm that the operator is not in an error condition Examine the LED s on the board and the control board If an error condition has occurred clear the error e g obstruction MRT trip etc and press the RESET button located near the center of the control board The wheels walk on the drive rail Re adjust the wheel tensioning nut
46. e Figure 6 To set Right or Left Hand Press SELECT six 6 times The PDM will scroll down until the Right Hand LED is lit and the display shows nnn The Right hand set is preset at the factory prior to shipping Press UP or DOWN The display will show nnn and the respective LEDs will cycle from RH to LH mode Set the desired direction Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out The PDM is now in the operating mode Figure 6 Battery Backup This option is only available on the XLB battery backup models The Battery Backup option when enabled allows selection of fail safe open or fail secure closed operation A battery monitor not provided may be used to sense approaching failure of the batteries and signal the control board to shut down the operator in the open or closed position This option is triggered by the AC Fail input which should be wired into the K6 relay in the auxiliary enclosure When the operator receives a contact closure from the K6 relay during commercial power failure The control moves the gate to the full open position and temporarily disables the auto close timer After reaching the full open position in a fail safe move a close command will restore the gate back to normal operation and re enable all timers including the auto close timer Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 3 0 http www bbgates com Fail Safe OPEN The Fai
47. e to meet or exceed the most current safety and construction standards as defined by Underwriters Laboratories standards UL325 and UL991 Controls operate on safe and reliable 24VAC voltage 24VDC on battery backup units A transformer completely pre wired and adjustable to compensate for low voltages is installed in each operator to step down the input voltage The operator actuates the gate by rotating two wheels the XLS operator uses one wheel and the XLR operator uses pinion gear drive rail bolted to the gate is drawn between the two wheels by friction The wheels are spring loaded against the drive rail to produce positive friction feed in both directions Spring loading these wheels also serves to correct for wheel wear The drive wheels are rotated by series connected hydraulic motors to minimize uneven rotation between the wheels Rotation direction is determined by the hydraulic valve system not by the rotational direction of the electric motor Independence from the electric motor rotation has the advantage that the direction of gate travel can be instantly reversed without the use of brakes Also the hydraulic valve when not energized rests in a neutral position this effectively locks the hydraulic system drive wheels and the gate in the stopped position B amp B 15 located just outside of Baton Rouge Louisiana The company was founded in 1925 and has built a reputation over the years of responsive customer service
48. e common provide this signal the open cycle the control board will power terminals is used to send the back plane IR beam to protect against the signal to the control entrapment in the gate If the beam is broken board The control board the signal is present on this input and activates also provides power to a safety reverse the gate will pause four the IR beam transmitter seconds and then move to the closed position and receiver from TB3 before it begins to open again IR PWR Open Lmt This input is pre wired at the factory When the The normally open NO Only the proximity Input gate panel reaches the full open position the contact of the proximity limit switch that is proximity limit switch detects the trip plate limit switch wired in mounted on the front TB1 Pin10 mounted on the bottom of the drive rail This series with one of the service plate is used to closes the switch sending a signal to the input common terminals is provide this signal and tells the control board that the gate is used to send the signal to now in the full open position the control board The control board also provides power to the proximity limit switch from TB3 PROX PWR Close Lmt This input functions the same as the open limit Same as above Same as above Input input with the exception that it detects the TB1 Pin12 close gate position by using the full close proximity limit switch Rdy N O This input is used with an additional sa
49. emain in the full open position indefinitely Figure 5 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 27 http www bbgates com To Enable Press SELECT The program mode LED will light the Auto Close LED will light and the display will show the status of ACT on off Press OFF ON The display will cycle from on to off Place the in the position Press SELECT The display will indicate the time in seconds that the is currently set for Change this setting by pressing the UP or DOWN pushbuttons Press SELECT until the Prog light goes out The PDM is now in the operating mode The Maximum Run Timer MRT allows the operator to only run a specific amount of time during the open or close cycle This time is determined by using the following formula MRT opening length in ft of the gate panel gate speed in FPS x 2 This is a built in safety feature to protect the operator wheels etc in the event the gate panel travels past the respective proximity switch This feature will ensure that in unattended operation the operator will not continually run if it does miss the switch The amount of time in seconds may be set from 1 second to over 600 seconds To change the time value the MRT can not be disabled Press SELECT three 3 times The PDM will scroll through the ACT function light the Max Run LED and the display will sh
50. ever let children operate or play with the gate controls Keep any remote control devices away from children 4 Test and adjust the gate operator and all related safety devices monthly The gate must reverse when a safety device is tripped Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death 5 Use the emergency manual release only when the gate is not in motion 6 Keep the gate panels connected to the gate operator properly maintained Have qualified service personnel make adjustments or repairs to the gate hardware as needed A 7 This gate operator is designed for vehicles only Pedestrians should never be allowed to use the entrance equipped with this gate operator 8 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE LEFT WITH A RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL AT THE INSTALLATION SITE AND KEPT IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR MAINTENANCE OR TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONS Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 4 http www bbgates com LIMITED WARRANTY B amp B Electromatic in connection with apparatus sold warrants same to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service B amp B will at its option repair or replace any part which upon inspection by B amp B appears to be defective This warranty shall not apply if the article has been subjected to abuse in handling or installation or has been misused or misapplied or has been disassembled repaired altered neglec
51. external source TB2 Pin17 Possible failures include Max Run Timeout Safety Fault Program Error or Low Voltage Error Failure This output functions the same as the normally This output 15 a normally open Normally Open closed above except the relay will close the contact that is in series with the common Output contact in the event of a failure terminal TB2 Pin18 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must TB2 Pin19 be supplied from an external source Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 38 LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Bat Low Normally Closed N C Output TB2 Pin20 This output is used only when the operator is an XLB battery backup model If an external battery monitor not provided has been installed this relay will energize if the control board receives a signal on the Batt Mon input TB1 Pin19 and open the contact This output is useful as an external alarm when the backup battery voltages have dropped below operating levels This output is a normally closed N C contact that is in series with the common terminal TB2 Pin21 There is no voltage present on the common terminal it must be supplied from an external source Bat Low Normally Open N O Output TB2 Pin22 Like the normally closed output this output is only used with XLB battery backup models and also requires an external battery monitor not provide
52. f all other warranties expressed or implied B amp B disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and expressly disclaims all responsibility for special incidental or consequential damages Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 5 http www bbgates com XL Series General Description The B amp B Electromatic Inc XL Series Hydraulic Sliding Gate Operators are designed to reliably operate many styles of sliding gates including overhead track ground track and cantilever style gate panels B amp B s XL Series of operators are specifically designed to operate in two of the four UL325 classes of operators Class industrial and Class IV restricted access The operator is unobtrusive in appearance yet durable under heavy use The design of the XL Series incorporates many excellent features intended to improve safety maintain security increase reliability and reduce maintenance time The most current version of UL325 4 Edition of the standards was fully implemented prior to March 1 2000 and contains many safety and construction improvements over the previous editions In addition 10 UL325 UL991 Standard for Tests for Safety Related Controls Employing solid state devices regulates the design and construction of fully solid state devices when used in controls that must provide safety to the public B amp B s XL Series operators are all fully tested and approved by ITS Intertek Testing Servic
53. fety A normally open NO Loop detector safety Input device that utilizes a normally open NO contact wired in series edge or IR beams are contact to provide a signal to the control board with one ofthe common some of the devices TB1 Pin13 When the control board receives a signal on terminals is used to send that may be used to this input 1t will stop the close cycle and reverse to the full open this signal to the control board provide this signal Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 34 LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION OPTIONS Rdy N C This input is used in the same way as the Rdy normally closed NC Loop detector safety Input N O Input above with the exception of utilizing contact wired in series edge or IR beams are a normally closed contact instead of a normally with one of the common some of the devices TB1 Pin15 open contact terminals is used to send that may be used to this signal to the control provide this signal board Back This input is used with an additional safety A normally open NO Safety edge or Input device that utilizes a normally open NO contact wired in series additional IR beams contact to provide a signal to the control board with one of common are some of TB1 Pin16 When the control board receives a signal on terminals is used to send devices that may be this input the gate will stop p
54. gate has reached the full close limit and be supplied from an external source is Waiting for instructions Motor Run When the gate is in motion electric motor This output is a normally closed N C Normally running this output relay will energize and open contact that is in series with the common Closed N C the contact This output is useful to any device terminal TB2 Pin15 There is no voltage Output that needs to know when the gate has stopped present on the common terminal it must any movement be supplied from an external source TB2 Pin14 Motor Run When the gate is motion electric motor This output is a normally open Normally Open running this output relay will energize and contact that is in series with the common N O Output close the contact This output is useful to any terminal TB2 Pin15 There is no voltage device that needs to know when the gate is in present on the common terminal it must TB2 Pin16 motion be supplied from an external source Failure If a failure has occurred at the gate operator this This output is a normally closed N C Normally output relay will energize and open the contact contact that is in series with the common Closed N O Although there is a corresponding LED on the terminal TB2 Pin18 There is no voltage Output control board this output may be used to connect present on the common terminal it must an external alarm or light to notify of a failure be supplied from an
55. he gate operator is mounted to the concrete pad with four 4 anchor bolts These bolts are placed in the pad according to the dimensions shown on the appropriate drawing found in Section 9 Installation Drawing The anchor bolts should be 2 in diameter and mounted in the concrete pad at least 6 deep Install the anchors with approximately 14 of the bolt extending out of the concrete The conduit opening in the base of the operator is 4 6 and is more than adequate for multiple conduit runs The exact number of conduit runs will always depend on the particular installation but at the very minimum conduit must be run for the main power leads and low voltage control wires These two sets of wires must run in separate conduits to avoid 60HZ interference on the control signal Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 2 http www bbgates com The recommended conduit size for the operator is 74 This will ensure enough room for multiply wire runs All conduits should be UL approved for use to fit the application required Mounting The Operator Once the concrete pad has cured and the anchor bolts have been installed it is time to set the operator Lift the operator over the anchor bolts and position it so that the bolts are approximately in the center of the slotted holes the base of the operator Install lock washers and the nuts for the anchors Tighten the bolts until they are snug Once the drive rail h
56. hest degree of safety Solid state control with no plug in modules User defined output for a wide range of optional accessories Built in hydraulic soft shift for increased life of the hydraulic system ALL previous manufacturer options including single button control obstruction detection time delay to close master slave control free exit emergency open timed gate locks radio control warning light fail open fail closed in battery backup only and intermediate open function in EVERY operator you select what you need gt Ability to integrate most other options including loop detectors gate edge detectors emergency remote release etc Y v Vv V V V V V V V V V V V VV VV VV Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 7 http www bbgates com Models Available Only a partial list of the more popular models in the XL Series is given below Contact your authorized dealer or a B amp B distributor for assistance in selecting the best operator for your installation To order any of the following models with the exception of the XLB substitute the required 55 input voltage for the and required input voltage phase for Input voltage and phase are specified for the XLB model separately at order placement Recommended gate opening size 15 specified for B amp B gate panels only for non B amp B gates use the Rated Pull information XL 10vp Standard model Travel Speed 1 2 foot pe
57. il no slippage occurs during Gate May Move At Any Time normal gate travel Momentary slippage when Children Should Not Play Near Gate starting stopping or reversing is acceptable Children Should Not Operate The Gate Tighten the spring only enough to eliminate Operate Gate Only When In Sight and slippage during normal travel Free of People and Obstructions B This Gate System for Vehicles Only Overtightening will shorten the life of the wheel Figure 9 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 4 2 http www bbgates com Electrical System The following items should be checked once per month Check for loose or frayed wires Check gate actuation devices for proper function These devices include pushbuttons keypads loops etc These user supplied devices should function as they were intended e Test Safeties for correct operation See Test the Safeties in Section 1 Mounting the Operator Test both the roadway and backplane safeties In addition to the Primary Safeties infrared beams confirm that the Secondary Safety audio alarm is installed and working correctly e Check limit switch alignment The minimum distance between the limit switch and the housing is 34 Less distance will cause the limit switch to give a false indication Refer to the Section 1 Mechanical Installation amp Drawing Mounting the Proximity Limit Switch Plates for the procedure for properly
58. l Safe option is a sub set of the Battery Backup option This means that the Battery Backup option must be enabled in order for this option to work If enabled upon failure of commercial power the operator will move the gate to the full open position if it is not already there Once commercial power has been restored the operator will remain in the full open position until the control board receives a close signal To Enable Press SELECT seven 7 times The PDM will scroll down until the battery backup LED is let and the display show OFF Press OFF ON Place the battery backup in the ON position Press SELECT one 1 time and the Fail Safe LED will light up Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out Fail Secure CLOSE Like the Fail Safe Fail Secure is a sub set of the Battery Backup and can not be enabled without the Battery Backup in the ON position If enabled upon failure of commercial power the operator will move the gate to the full closed position if it is not already there Once commercial power has been restored the operator will remain in the full closed position until the control board receives an open signal To Enable Press SELECT seven 7 times The PDM will scroll down until the battery backup LED is let and the display show OFF Press OFF ON Place the battery backup in the ON position Press SELECT one 1 time and the Fail Safe
59. ller for technical support Confirm that the drive rail is positioned correctly between the wheels of the operator If the drive rail is not fully seated between the wheels release the drive wheels and manually pull the gate panel through a full cycle of movement Notice the position of the drive rail if the operator and panel are mounted correctly the drive rail should track between the wheels without running out If the operator gate panel interface is not square see Section 1 Mechanical Installation Mounting the Operator The mounting position of the operator may not be the problem if the panel is old or the mounting hardware is working loose the panel position or tracking may be causing the drive rail to run out of the drive wheels Consult the documentation on your gate panel for adjustment instructions Confirm that the drive wheel release mechanism is locked on the drive rail The gate does not fully open or fully close Check the Maximum Run Timer MRT setting On board push the SELECT button until the MAX RUN LED is lit On the 3 digit numerical display will show the current value default is 100 seconds of the MRT The value of this setting is in seconds and should be set according to the following formula Setting opening length of gate panel ft operator speed ft per second 2 Check the gate panel for obstructions or bindings by releasing the manual drive wheel release
60. mon terminal Output it must be supplied from another source TB2 Pin8 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 37 LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Open Limit When the gate has reached the full open position The output contact is in series with the Normally Open this output relay will energize and open the common terminal TB2 Pin9 There is no Output contact voltage present on the common terminal it must be supplied from another source TB2 Pin10 Close Limit When the gate has reached the full closed This output is a normally closed N C Normally position this output relay will energize and open contact that is in series with the common Closed N C the contact This output is useful as a source to terminal TB2 Pin12 There is no voltage Output energize a device that signals the gate is or soon present on the common terminal it must will be motion strobe light flashing light be supplied from an external source TB2 Pin11 etc Close Limit When the gate has reached the full close position This output is a normally open N O Normally Open this output relay will energize and close contact that is in series with the common Output contact This output is useful as source of terminal TB2 Pin12 There is no voltage signal to a PLC indicator light or other device present on the common terminal it must TB2 Pin13 that the
61. motor contactor Safety Note Both of these types of motor overloads do not break the power circuit The control and all input power connections are still hot use extreme caution Confirm that the MTR output on the control board activates approximately two seconds after giving a move command to the operator Activation of this output can be confirmed by watching for the MTR LED D44 to light With a voltmeter set to read 24 VAC VDC for XLB operators check the voltage on the MTR output with the operator attempting a move After giving the operator a move command and the MTR output energizes confirm that the motor contactor energizes This can be done visually by watching for the top buttons on the contactor to pull down Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 47 http www bbgates com Safety Extreme caution should be used this step High voltage is present just below the buttons of the contactor on the terminal block screws Never touch these with the power on to the operator Check the contacts of the motor contactor by giving the operator a move command After the MTR output energizes press in the button on the top of the motor contactor with a non conductive object The gate moves too slowly Check the gate panel for ease of movement Release the wheels and manually operate the gate making sure there is no binding and that he gate moves freely over its full travel in both directions
62. ng on the program Common These inputs are all the common inputs that are Inputs used Any of these inputs may be inter changed with each other if one terminal is becoming TB1 Pin4 crowded with wires Pin6 Pin8 Pin11 Pin14 Pin17 Pin20 Pin22 Pin24 Pin26 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 36 SECTION 5 DESCRIPTION OF OUTPUT LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Open Output This is the connection point for the open side of The voltage on this output is 24VAC on the two way solenoid valve in R H mode standard models and 24VDC 2 1 When the control board receives an open battery backup models The neutral side command this output energizes prior to the of the solenoid is connected to the hydraulic pump starting This allows the valve to common terminal TB2 Pin2 be in the open position before the operator begins hydraulic flow This output is pre wired at the factory during assembly and should not require modification Close Output This is the connection point for the close side of The voltage on this output is 24VAC on the two way solenoid valve in R H mode standard models and 24VDC TB2 Pin3 When the control board receives a close battery backup models The neutral side command this output energizes prior to the of the solenoid is connected to the hydraulic pump starting This allows the valve to common terminal TB2 Pin2 be
63. nit the neck section The plug can be removed with a 5 16 Allen wrench The port accepts 3 8 male pipe threads With the gate attempting to run measure the pressure and note the pattern of pressure build up if any Record this information and call for technical support Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 4 5 http www bbgates com The power unit runs and the wheels turn but the gate does not move Check the gate for free movement Remove the housing cover and release the drive wheels with the manual release mechanism Pull the gate manually through the full travel in both directions to be sure there is no binding of the gate panel Check the drive wheel spring tension For most applications the tension bolt should extend approximately 1 4 to 1 2 beyond the top surface of the tension nut Check the drive rail for ice oil or slick spots Clean the rail if oil or some other slick deposit is causing the problem If the problem is ice try tightening the spring pressure on the drive wheels to crunch through the ice For moderate to heavy icing conditions an XLR operator is recommended Check the condition of the drive wheels After many cycles the wheels do wear out This is inherent in compression drive systems If the wheels are wearing out excessively fast proper adjustment of the spring tension nut should be required If the above steps fail to resolve the problem call for your local distributor or the insta
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65. onnected inside the auxiliary electrical cubicle All of the cables needed to interconnect the auxiliary cubicle to the operator are supplied from the factory Refer to the drawing provided for all connection points for the XLB Once all the connections have been made reconnect the main power Again make sure the main power disconnect switch 15 in the OFF position Turn on the Main Power Disconnect Switch in the Operator As soon as the main power switch is turned on the audible alarm will sound and four 4 LEDs will be lit on the main control board Also depending on what has been programmed into the PDM board there will be LEDs lit as well This is a normal function of the unit and will be discussed in a later section Using a voltmeter check the secondary voltage of the control transformer AC units for 24VAC Refer to the drawing provided to identify the particular transformer your unit has On the XLB battery back up check for 24VDC at the main disconnect switch inside the operator In each case checking this voltage should be done immediately after turning the main disconnect switch on The solid state XL control board is designed to operate on voltages of 24AC but can tolerate brief voltages of up to 48VAC If the secondary transformer exceeds 24VAC reconfirm that the input voltage of the operator matches the supplied voltage On the XLB if the voltage exceeds 28 9VDC reconfirm the correct primary voltage Test the Ga
66. otor contactor chatters Check the incoming power for the correct voltage If the voltage is low consult the Wiring Run Requirements Chart in the nstallation Drawings section for the proper wire size and confirm that the wire used is at least this size or larger Check the contacts on the motor contactor If they are burned out replace the contactor The gate opens and then will not close Check the auto close timer ACT setting In order for the gate to automatically close this feature must be enabled in the software Check the time value setting on the ACT This setting has a maximum value of over 600 seconds or 10 minutes The value might be set too high Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 48 http www bbgates com Confirm that there 5 no safety condition holding the gate the full open position There should be no LED lit on any of the roadway or backplane safety inputs If the operator senses an obstruction in the roadway it will not allow the auto close timer to close the operator Examine the OPEN and OPEN CLOSE input on the control board There should be no signal present on either input Again if either of the LED s for the inputs are lit the ACT will not start Remote Pushbutton or other remote device does not work Check the wiring specification found on the wiring run requirement page in Section 9 Installation Drawings Verify that the correct gauge wire was used for the
67. ow the time value that is currently set Change this time value by pressing the UP or DOWN pushbuttons Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out The PDM is now in the operating mode Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 2 8 http www bbgates com Intermediate Open The Intermediate Open when enabled allows the operator to open either to the full open position or to a partial open The position at which the gate will stop is set in the program through the PDM This is a time value in seconds that can be derived by dividing the size of the opening by the speed of the operator Like the other timers the intermediate open timer may be set from 1 second up to over 600 second The Intermediate Open is shipped from the factory in the OFF position and must be set in the program mode to enable it Also the Intermediate Open has a separate input that must be used to signal the control board that it is a partial opening and not a full opening This input is discussed in Section 4 Description of Inputs in this manual To Enable Press SELECT four 4 times The PDM will scroll down to until the Intermediate Open LED 15 lit and the display shows OFF Press OFF ON Place the Intermediate Open in the ON position Press SELECT The display now shows the time in seconds the Intermediate Open is currently set for Change this setting by pushing the
68. panel Confirm that the STOP LED 15 not lit stop command will override all move commands If the command being given is a close command confirm that the OPEN LED is not lit An open command will always override a close command Check the grounding of the operator Confirm that an earth ground not an electrical ground grounds the operator and that the ground rod is at least 36 in the ground The ground wire should be bonded to one of the mounting bolts of the operator or a user mounted ground terminal on the side of the operator Hydraulic fluid is leaking from the reservoir Make sure that the red shipping plug has been removed and the vent cap is installed in the tank fill hole If the plug is not removed before normal operation begins it could cause the pressure inside the reservoir to push out the hydraulic fluid Check the tank for any visible damage that might cause the leak Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 5 3 http www bbgates com There is an O ring seal between the tank and mounting sleeve Remove the motor pump and reservoir assembly from the operator housing leaving the hoses connected to the pump With a screwdriver loosen the clamp holding the tank in place and drain the oil from the tank Completely remove the tank and examine the O ring for damage The OPEN LED 065 comes on during a close cycle and the CLOSE LED 066 comes on during an open cycle e This is correct The te
69. plug from the pump assembly and replace it with the vent cap Figure 4 that has been supplied with the operator Move the electrical cubicle back to the operating position and retighten the thumbscrew Figure 4 Mount the Proximity Limit Switch Plates This step cannot be performed until after electrical connections have been made The proximity limit switch trip plates provided are mounted to the bottom of the drive rail on opposite ends When the gate panel is in the full open or full closed position the corresponding trip plate will be positioned in front of the proximity switch To mount the plates refer to the steps listed below 1 Place the power disconnect switch to the off position and release the wheels with the manual release mechanism 2 Place the gate panel in the full closed position Make a mark on the drive rail approximately in the center of of the panel This is a reference line that will be used to measure the drift of the gate panel Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 4 http www bbgates com 3 4 5 6 7 8 Line the front edge of the trip plate with the reference line and use C clamp to attach the trip plate to the rail Orient the clamp so it will clear any obstruction during the normal course of travel mounting posts bottom guides etc Move the gate panel towards the full open position until the trip plate 15 positioned in front of the open proximity switch s
70. r second fps Recommended gate opening up to 50 feet Rated Pull 300 pounds XL 20vp Standard high speed model Travel Speed 2 2 fps Recommended gate opening up to 50 feet Rated Pull 300 pounds XLH 20vp Standard heavy duty model Travel Speed 1 fps Recommended gate opening up to 75 feet Rated Pull 400 pounds XLD 20vp XLT 30v3 Super heavy duty model 6 hydraulic drive wheels Travel Speed 1 fps Recommended gate opening up to 300 feet Rated Pull 700 pounds Only available in 3 phase due to motor restrictions XLS 10vp Lighter service model Travel Speed 1 2 fps Recommended gate opening up to 24 feet Rated Pull 200 pounds XLB 0720 Battery Backup model Travel Speed 1 2 or 2 2 fps Recommended gate opening up to 50 feet Rated Pull 200 pounds Maintains normal operation during power failure Extra heavy duty model 4 hydraulic drive wheels Travel Speed 1fps Recommended gate opening up to 150 feet Rated Pull 500 pounds Other Models B amp B manufactures many other types and models of operators including over 50 types of sliding gates and accessories we are continually developing more Custom jobs pose no problem for our experienced sales and engineering staff Contact the factory or an authorized B amp B representative for more information on this or any of our other product lines Copyright 2000 B amp B
71. rds that the system may encounter in the course its life If these jobs are done incorrectly potential hazards to life or property may result from the gate system These instructions provide a framework to help evaluate and install the B amp B XL Series Gate Operator However because of the nature of these installations they cannot and are not intended to be comprehensive It is the responsibility of the designer installer and end user to make sure that the gate system is safe for its intended usage Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 0 http www bbgates com Installation Checklist Confirm that the gate operator meets the intended application e g Class 1 Class 2 etc See UL325 Operator Types Confirm that all items necessary for a safe installation have been provided see Supplied Parts above The gate panel that is attached to the gate operator should move freely by hand before the operator is installed The gate panel and related hardware should be free of pinch points and all areas that a by stander may become entrapped by the equipment Write the model number and serial number in the spaces provided on the first page of this manual for easy future reference This information may be found on the gate operator nameplate Confirm that pedestrians will not use the opening guarded by the gate operator Confirm that the controls for activating the gate will be placed in a location that is far enough away
72. sed to send of a radio receiver move to the opposite position If the gate is closed it will open If the gate is open it will close the signal to the control board Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc http www bbgates com 33 LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION OPTIONS Roadway IR This is the primary input for roadway The normally open NO Only the IR beam that Input safety The roadway is defined as the gate contact of the IR is included with the opening During the closing cycle the control Receiver wired in series operator is used to TB1 Pin7 board will power the roadway IR beam to with one ofthe common provide this signal protect against entrapment in the gate If the terminals is used to send beam is broken the signal is present on this signal to the control input and activates a safety reverse the gate board The control board will pause four seconds and then move to the also provides power to open position before it begins to open again the IR beam transmitter and receiver from TB3 IR PWR Back IR This is the primary input for the back plane The normally open NO Only the IR beam that Input safety The back plane is defined as the area contact of the IR is included with the from the back of the operator to the full length Receiver wired in series operator is used to TB1 Pin9 of the gate panel in the open position During with one ofth
73. small jumper wire e If there are wires installed in either the RDY or BACK input from an auxiliary safety device e g loop detector gate edge detector etc remove them from the input terminal block If the LED indicator s go out skip to the next step If there are no wires installed in the terminal block on this input and the LED indication remains contact your dealer or the factory for assistance Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 50 http www bbgates com If when the wires are removed from the terminal block the LED indicator goes out replace the wires Examine wiring to auxiliary safety device for proper configuration If the device closes contact during safety condition the wires from the device should be tied into an input and either the BACK or N O input If the device opens contact during a safety condition the wires from the device should be tied into an input and either the or RDY input Examine the power running to the auxiliary safety device Is it the correct voltage Is the polarity correctly wired to the device Is a fuse blown on the device Refer to the documentation on the device for more troubleshooting options If the auxiliary device is a loop detector check that sensitivity setting is correct There are four or five LED s on at the bottom of the board This is correct during normal
74. ss SELECT The Master LED will stay lit 1t blinks in the operation mode and display will show OFF Press OFF ON Place the Master in the ON position Press SELECT until the Prog LED goes out The PDM is now in the operating mode Turn power on the Slave unit and the PDM will automatically set up the operator Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 3 2 http www bbgates com SECTION 4 DESCRIPTION OF INPUT LOCATION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION OPTIONS Open Input This functions as the primary open input for the gate operator The open input sends a A normally open NO contact wired in series Push button PLC timer keypad or loop TB1 Pin 1 signal to the control board to open the gate In with one of common detector are just some addition maintained contact will act as terminals is used to send ofthe devices that Hold Open device to hold the gate in the the signal to the control may be used to open position until the contact has opened board provide this signal Stop Input This input will stop ANY movement the gate A normally closed NC Push button PLC are system is making including a safety reverse or contact wired in series some of the devices TB1 Pin2 an active timer The operator will remain in the with one ofthe common that may be used to pause mode indefinitely An open close terminals is used to send provi
75. t also has a section that gives the status of the operator using high intensity LEDs The four 4 pushbuttons at the bottom of the board are used to set the PDM to the program mode and to turn on or off change the status or set the timers of the various options Programming Mode To go from operation mode to programming mode press the Select pushbutton at the bottom of the board The amber Program Mode LED will light and the first red LED auto close will light Also notice that the large LED display will be lit and displaying the status of the Auto Close timer As you press the Select pushbutton the PDM will move down through the various options Once you get to the last option Master Slave Enable pressing the Select again will place the PDM back in operation mode and write the program changes to the main control board Auto Close The auto close timer ACT when enabled will automatically close the gate from the full open position a pre determined time This time can be set from second to over 600 seconds The is shipped in the OFF position and must be set in the program mode to activate it Once activated the ACT will count down when the gate has reached the full open limit to the user defined time value and initiate a close cycle Note any time the control board is powered a STOP input will override any active timer or motion If the STOP is given before the ACT has timed out the gate will r
76. te Operator Release the drive wheels and move the gate panel to the mid travel position If installed use a pushbutton to test the operator If a pushbutton option is not installed place a jumper wire from the stop input TB1 Pin2 to the common input TB1 Pin4 Once the jumper wire is installed use a momentary jumper wire from any of the input commons to the open input TB1 1 The audible alarm should sound and the gate operator will begin to cycle towards the open position The gate will not move because the wheels are released Also when you jump the common to the open input notice the corresponding LED lights to indicate the control board is receiving the open input The operator will run until the full open limit switch is tripped Since the wheels are released you must place a metallic object in front of the proximity switch to stop the operator Repeat this step using the close input and the full close limit switch Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 2 2 http www bbgates com Program the Operator Refer to Section 3 Option Setup in this manual Engage Wheels and Re Test Operator Engage wheels using the manual release handle and place the handle back in its holder Make sure that the entire surface of both wheels are in contact with the drive rail If the wheels are not contacting the drive rail adjust the spring tension on the drive arms until both wheels are touching Repeat the steps for testing the opera
77. te as much of the pinch point as possible Other manufacturers gate panels may differ in design e g open track and should be examined for additional pinch points before normal operation begins Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 5 5 http www bbgates com SECTION 9 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS The following section contains several drawings that detail the installation maintenance and normal operation of the XL Series Hydraulic Sliding Gate Operator Some of the drawings will not pertain to your specific operator as this is a general section covering many types of gate operators Refer to the nameplate on your gate operator for the specific model this model number can be used to identify the drawings that pertain to your installation Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 5 6 http www bbgates com NOILVI0T YOLIANNOD VIVO 4 lt NI WO9 OL 4015 340 38 LHM NAO LVISOWAIHL 1 38 1Ndino LWI 45719 NOLVIIGNI 0325019 TINA O N Andino X wo2 lt NO YWHASNYL 340 3015 AdvWldd Andino LWI HILIMS 440 NO HLIM NOLINAHSNd 3015
78. ted or used in any way which in the opinion of B amp B adversely affects the products For components such as motors tanks controllers fuses and power cords supplied but not manufactured by B amp B B amp B reserves the right to limit the warranty period to the warranty period of the component manufacturer VT 40 traffic warning gate operators navigation lights and XL series hydraulic slide gate operators are warranted for 5 full years against all part failures due to defective materials or workmanship B amp B 5 year 20 000 hour navigation lamps are also warranted for 5 years against burnout All other B amp B products are warranted for 2 full years against all part failures due to defective materials or workmanship The warranty period begins on the date of shipment from B amp B facility In order to receive the warranty the purchaser must return the defective part prepaid to B amp B B amp B will ship prepaid a replacement at no cost Maximum liability will in no case exceed the value of the B amp B unit involved Costs associated with removing and replacing defective materials or parts are not covered by this warranty B amp B maintains original shipment records to help you determine the warranty status of your products B amp B reserves the right to change specifications and designs without notice and assumes no responsibilities for making these modifications on any equipment previously sold This warranty is in lieu o
79. tes com 40 SECTION 6 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Hydraulic System Check the following items once per month e Remove the vent fill plug and check the fluid level The vent is located on the reservoir assembly underneath the electrical cubicle as shown in Figure 7 After removing the vent plug a visual inspection should show the fluid level no more than 1 below the vent plug If fluid needs to be added use Exxon Univis J26 hydraulic fluid Texaco Aircraft Oil 15 Mobile DTE 24 or an equivalent Exxon Univis J26 is supplied in all B amp B XL operators If another hydraulic oil is substituted Figure 7 the old oil must be drained first to avoid mixing Never mix hydraulic fluids e Check for leaks in the hydraulic system This includes the hydraulic lines reservoir and fittings Leakage could occur in the fittings after a period of use If it does moderate tightening of the hose fittings should stop the leakage If the leak persists replace the leaking hose assembly Manually shift the 4 way hydraulic solenoid valve Manually shifting the valve spool in both directions will clear the buildup of any debris that have become entrapped the valve spool This is done by pushing the small pin in each end of the Figure 8 solenoid coil See the drawing in Figure 8 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 4 1 http www bbgates com Mechanical System Check the following items once
80. that a risk of entrapment by the moving gate is minimized to the person controlling the access point If the operator is to be manned by a guard Confirm that the Gate Warning Placards are installed on the gate panel and are visible in both directions to traffic If a person is monitoring the gate installation the controls for actuating the operator must be placed so that this person has a full unobstructed view of the entire movement path of the gate panel If the gate system is to be monitored by a person there should never be an automatic closing device e g loop timer etc installed or enabled If the gate system is to be employed as a monitored system there should only be one activation device connected to the operator Confirm that the operator will be installed inside the fence line of the installation A gate operator should never be installed on the side of the fence with unrestricted public access Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 1 http www bbgates com SECTION 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION amp DRAWINGS The most important component in the life and performance of the XL Series gate operator is the installation As with anything mechanical the operator must be installed properly to be able to do what it was designed for Too many times a person will assume that the operator works one way when in reality it may work completely opposite Never assume anything Always read the instructions or contact
81. the motor winding to be sure it is wired correctly for counter clockwise rotation See the motor wiring drawing of the appropriate phase in Section 9 Installation Drawings for the motor wiring schematics Manually operate the 4 way hydraulic solenoid valve several times by pushing the pins in the center of the solenoid coils See Figure 12 for an illustration of the pins and solenoid valve Confirm that the LED on the directional solenoid output comes on with the operator running This will be either D65 RH open LH close or D66 LH open RH close Check the output voltage at the solenoid terminal block with the operator running With a voltmeter check the voltage across pins 1 and 2 for RH open or LH close or pins 2 and 3 for RH close or LH open There should be 24 volts present DC for XLB operators and AC for all others Open the manual release mechanism on the drive wheels If the drive wheels begin to spin when the mechanism is not clamped on the drive rail try to move the gate panel by hand The panel should move freely without binding correct if needed Also if the panel is bound the wheels should have slipped since they did not adjustment of the wheel tightening nut should be done to allow proper wheel slippage If the above steps do not solve the problem check the hydraulic pressure by inserting a pressure gauge into the pressure port The pressure port is located at roughly 12 o clock on the pump section of the power u
82. tor and observe the track of the wheels If the wheels run off of the drive rail check the alignment of the operator to the gate panel Test safety IR beams With power on check the IR receivers and transmitters to ensure that the power LEDs are lit Open the gate to the full open position Once the full open position initiates a close cycle and the gate 15 in motion place this manual in front of the roadway IR receiver The gate should stop immediately wait two seconds then begin to reverse to the full open limit During this reverse place the manual in front of the back plane receiver The operator will automatically shut down and the audible alarm will continue to sound Looking at the control board the following LEDs will be lit Gate Stopped Safety Trip Closing and the three 3 LEDs discussed above the alarm LED will be off Reset the operator by pressing the manual reset button located in the center of the control board Once reset the audible alarm will stop and the LEDs will go out Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 23 http www bbgates com POWER INPUT 24V AC DC BLK
83. witch closest to the opening Adjust the spacing between the trip plate and the switch so there is 1 4 to 3 8 of an inch between them Once adjusted move the gate panel back to the full closed position Place the power disconnect switch to the on position and lock the wheels with the manual release mechanism Place a jumper wire between the Open Input TB1 Pin1 and an input common The operator will begin moving toward the full open position Once the trip plate reaches the proximity switch the gate panel will stop Place the power disconnect switch in the off position Make another mark on the drive rail even with the side of the operator housing Measure the dimension from the original mark and the stop position mark Record the dimension here Release the wheels with the manual release mechanism and move the gate panel to allow clearance to remove the C clamp and trip plate After removing the clamp and trip plate place the gate panel to the position that will be full open this may vary depending on the installation Using the same side of the operator housing in Step 6 make a mark on the drive rail even with the side of the operator housing Measure from this mark toward the opening the distance recorded in Step 6 Mark this position on the drive rail Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 1 5 http www bbgates com 9 Align the front edge of the trip plate on this mark and mount the plate to the drive rail An
84. xt on these two output is for right hand operation When the operator is switched to left hand operation it is backwards This was an unavoidable necessity during the design phase The text will be re labeled in future revisions of the board to more accurately reflect the state of these outputs Gate Panel Types amp Safety Precautions As with any moving device there exists the possibility of entrapment of hands and feet in the equipment The B amp B XL Series Gate Operator contains several safety devices to prevent entrapment in the gate panel but caution should always be used whenever you are in the vicinity of a moving gate The pinch points are highlighted in Figure 10 Take care to keep hands and feet away from these areas during servicing installation or maintenance PNCH PONT PONT PNCH PONT in Figure 11 shows a typical picket type gate panel Injuries associated with these types of gate panels occur when hands and arms are stuck through the openings between the pickets and the gate is actuated The drawing KA PINCH PONT Figure 10 Copyright 2000 B amp B Electromatic Inc 5 4 http www bbgates com This danger can be eliminated by placing fencing chain link fence material on the gate panel to prevent hands or arms from penetrating Figure 10 gate The gate panel shown in Figure 10 is typical of a B amp B gate panel The track is totally enclosed to elimina

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