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Installation/Owners Manual - Gate Opener

1. Maximum current output 1 5 amp 1500 milliamps Common Ground Input Push Button Input normally open contacts Push button radio control keypad etc Open Safety Edge normally open contacts Stops gate while opening Close Input normally open contacts Secondary Entrapment Input normally open contacts Common Ground Input Stop Circuit Input normally closed contacts DS1 switch 8 must be on for stop circuit function to be enabled Free Exit Open Input normally open contacts Loop input or any hold open input such as a 7 day timer telephone access unit or maintain contact switch normally open contacts These devices open the gate and will prevent the gate from closing 1f the contact is maintained Once the contacts have been released the gate can be closed with a closing signal device or the automatic close timer feature Center Loop or Under Gate Loop Input normally open contacts Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input Photo Eye normally open contacts Motion Detector Input normally open contacts Stops a closed gate from opening Active on close limit only 15 USAutomatic MADE IN US sepsiti DS1 Programming Switches PR CONTRO OND EHH EESLSaRESS Vehicular Gate Operator o Class or Class Il per UL325 y Gate Weight Max Load 650 Ibs OPEN CLOSE OMMAND Q gt 1 Entrapment N F Siren Output Factory settings are shown in bold italic type 1 Automatic close timer enable ON Tim
2. Enter 8 If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Enter the Master Password up to 5 digits if less than 5 digits is required Enter 8 Enter the Master Password again to verify Press 8 If correct 2 short beeps the New Master Password 1s set If 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Programming Master Password Back to Factory Default 11111 1 Enter 11111 Press 8 long beep Enter PUK code PUK must be 5 digits Press 8 Enter PUK code to confirm Press 8 2 beeps Master password reset complete Programming the Keypad for Operation Create Access Code Code you use to operate the gate Enter the Master Password 11111 Enter 9 If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Enter the new Access Code up to 5 digits if less than 5 digits is required Enter 9 Enter the new Access Code again to verify Enter 1 or 2 representing the relay relay or 2 in the receiver you want to control If correct 2 short beeps Gf 1 long beep is heard start over with step 34 NM E U WN DO Un E U WN DU Bu DD Changing Security Code This keypad has a virtual dipswitch used to create your Security Code The virtual dipswitch contains nine 3 position switches The default Security Code has all nine switches in the center position To ensure neighboring keypads d
3. 23 Troubles ROOTING iden 24 29 ACCESSOLY Winn Dias rai da 30 32 Transmitter Receiver Keypad ProgrammMIiNg8 ooooooonnnnnnnnnnnn 33 36 Magnetic Wire Sensing LOOPS tii 37 38 US A T 39 40 Warranty Statement Mail in Registration Back Cover 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General hand tools such as wrenches 7 16 3 4 tape measure level clamps chain cutter etc are required Your particular installation may require a drill welder or other hardware not provided Concrete pad mounting or post mounting by a qualified installer is the recommended method of securing the operator BATTERY REQUIRED FOR OPERATION NOT INCLUDED We recommend a 12 volt deep cycle gel or AGM battery 33 amp hour minimum The cable harness supplied with the operator is designed for bolt type battery post found on most marine batteries IMPORTANT CAUTIONS 1 Do not test or operate this unit without first ensuring that all hardware is correctly installed limit nuts are securely locked in place with the limit locking plate and all objects are clear of sprockets and chain 2 Do not perform any welding with the control board or the battery connected Serious damage to the control board and or battery can occur if attempted 3 Loose clothing can get caught in chain and sprockets resulting in bodily harm GATE QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS GATE LENGTH WEIGHT This gate operator is rated for vehicular class I or class II slide gates
4. this will be first indication of a battery or charging problem Troubleshooting Introduction The USAutomatic control board is equipped with three unique features to assist in troubleshooting a gate system 1 Current Sense The first and most helpful is the series of LED indicating lights These lights will help to identify problems with the limit switches and all control circuits To use the indicators press and hold the LED indicator button on the control board The lights are not active at all times to save battery life Any circuits or limit switches that are activated will be identified by the illumination of the adjacent LED indicating light The second feature to assist in troubleshooting is the current sense beeper The beeper will sound anytime the current sense circuit is activated This is useful in detecting a false reverse due to an improper or too sensitive current reverse setting or a gate that is requiring excessive force to move The third feature to assist in troubleshooting is the on board open close command pushbutton This button makes it possible to operate the gate with the twelve terminal wiring plug removed without having to short across terminal pins USAutomatic MADE IN US sepsiviw PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD Beeper US LED indicators for LED indicator master Slave limits button le Master Close limit LED indicators J2 ES Open Close command push 8 STOP CIRCUIT INPUT N C 9 FRE
5. 6 there is a good chance that your gate has a problem which needs to be corrected Possible causes are incorrect alignment something is interfering with the gate guide rollers are binding gate not level or the gate chain is too tight Identify and correct problem Other causes could be a safety device connected that is activated Locate the LED Indicator push button and press and hold operate the gate and note any LED s that come on If LED comes on identify the accessory connected to that input and correct the accessory problem Contact the factory for further information 26 Te Gate opening or closing stops and reverses direction and then stops and will not operate STEP 1 This is most likely caused by an incorrect sensitivity adjustment It could also be caused by an obstruction located in the path of the gate STEP 2 Open the emergency manual release cover and pull the release knob Then roll the gate fully open and closed to verify that it is rolling freely If gate is moving freely then the sensitivity adjustment needs to be checked STEP 3 Remove the cover and locate the sensitivity adjustment on the control board The Master and Slave both need to be checked even if only one is being used If the setting is above 6 verify again that the gate is moving freely 8 Gate opens or closes correctly then immediately reverses direction STEP 1 This is most likely caused by an incorrect limit switch adjustment which is causing the gate
6. access hole as far as needed to grip the release knob Trying to insert hand farther can result in injury 17 SAFETY SECTION USAutomatic gate operators are certified to UL 325 Vehicular Class I and Class II slide gate standards UL325 identifies four different classes of gate operators These classes are listed below Class I Residential vehicular gate operator 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 Class IT Commercial General access vehicular gate operator a vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a commercial location or building such as multi family housing unit five or more single family units hotel garages retail store or other buildings servicing the general public Class III Industrial Limited access vehicular gate operator 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 serve the general public Class IV Restricted Access vehicular gate operator 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 locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via Supervision by security personnel The Patriot slide gate operator is design
7. current receiver only Gate only operates when the LED INDICATOR is pressed Terms and Definitions LED Light emitting diode small red lights on control board Control board Located inside the metal box just above the battery Receiver Located inside the metal box in the upper right corner coax cable connected to it Transmitter Hand held push button which is used to operate the gate sends signal to receiver Harness Wire bundle connected to the control board limit switch plate and motor Connector Control board has two types Two white 8 pin connectors X1 and X2 are used to connect actuator to control board and one green 12 pin connector J2 located bottom center of control board to connect receiver and accessories to control board Both are plug type and can be disconnected unplugged from control board without disconnecting wires Dip Switches Small switches which are located on the control board in two places The primary set DS 1 is located in the upper left corner and the secondary set DS2 are located in the lower right corner of the control board with functions listed beside each See manual page 16 17 for more information Open position is off or switch not closed Push Buttons Three are located on the control board Open Close command used to operate the gate Led Indicator used to activate the leds and the Reset used to reset the control board after current sensing t
8. faceplate observe the leds that are on or not and refer to the troubleshooting directions furnished with the charger for definitions of different led indicators If none of the above check bad then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop Replace if bad 5 My gate will not automatically close NOTE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 NOTE STEP 5 STEP 6 If DS1 switch 1 is on and switch 2 is off then the gate should automatically close from any position but if switch 2 is also on the gate will only automatically close 1f the open limit LED both open limit LED s for dual gate 1s on Locate the Open Close Command push button press the button to verify that the gate will close If gate closes correctly then proceed to the steps below Verify that DS1 switch 1 is on If not turn it on and recheck gate operation If gate remains open continue with step 3 If your installation is a single gate then only DS1 switch 3 or 4 can be on If both are on the gate will not automatically close Turn off the one that is not being used and recheck gate operation Locate the LED Indicator push button and depress and hold While pushing the button inspect the LED indicators located just below the X1 X2 master slave actuator plugs note which LED s are on Read note below The two LED s located below the X1 X2 actuator plug when on represent the closure of the limit switch If the left LED is
9. gate while the gate is opening or closing This is extremely dangerous Test the current sense feature and all safety devices regularly to insure correct operation Y Vv VW Y Y vv Study this entire Safety Section paying particularly close attention to the entrapment zones shown below and be aware of these areas not on during use but also during any adjustments to the unit ENTRAPMENT ZONES TOP VIEW O AAA a le le a es OS Gate Rollers AA AAA En ES A Fence AIT a ato a rato a rado aii A A SIDE V TE W A A A G ate Le adin g Ed ge TAAA AAAA AAMA AMMAM A at et ni rii Ji W F b O tr T of 1 CES y El r ey Zone 3 r 2 i lt 8 A f f f A 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 2 Zone 1 The leading edge of the gate amp fence post Zone 2 Between the gate and fence pocket Zone 3 The gate track and wheel Zone 4 The path the gate travels across the drive traffic area Zone 5 The path the gate travels when opening back track gate area 20 SAFETY SECTION Remedies for Safety Concerns Zone 1 Safety edges and photo electric eyes are the most common types of protection available Contact Safety Edge Photo Eye Beam Zone 2 A safety edge may also be utilized here but the best remedy is to eliminate pinch points when designing the gate Most injuries at this point result from negligence such as reaching through the gate to activate a button key switch etc or riding the gate open oe L
10. has two pre punched holes below the control board use these to secure the siren in place using the two snap in plastic fasteners STEP 11 Installing Safety Placards UL 325 requirement Mount safety placards on gate Two signs are provided Place one sign on each side of the gate where it will be highly visible to anyone on either side of the gate STEP 12 Installing Cover Locate the emergency release access cover round cover with USAutomatic logo the shoulder screw and nut Install screw through emergency release access cover and install onto operator cover using the supplied nut Tighten nut securely Place the cover over the operator with the emergency release knob visible through the access hole Secure in place using the 4 4 bolts and flat washers supplied Slide the locking bar through slot cut below access hole and secure to emergency manual release access cover using a lock NOTE USAutomatic strongly recommends the Emergency manual release access cover be securely locked in place using the locking bar and pad lock pad lock not supplied 14 Circuit Board amp Terminal Description Patriot Control Board USAutomatic MADE IN US sepsi PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD Vehicular Gate Operator Class or Class II per UL325 Gate Weight Max Load 650 lbs Ld a om 15 15 L a E OOO OPEN CLOSE TERMINAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 HR lA UY 10 11 12 12 volt DC Output
11. of the drive then it should be in the on position STEP 2 If this does not correct the problem then the limit wires are connected incorrectly Locate the limit switches and the orange and white wires connected to them The white wire should be connected to the switch closest to the gate STEP 3 Ifthe gate still operates incorrectly contact the factory 10 Control board 15 amp fuse blows when open close command is given STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Fuses blow primarily for one reason the gate cannot move Causes might be something keeping the gate from moving the gate 1s trying to move in the wrong direction due to incorrect limit switch setting or there might be a wiring problem See problem number 8 above and verify Press the LED Indicator push button and hold it in observe the LED lights and determine if the open limit or close limit LED is on Then determine if the correct LED is on for the gate position For example if the left LED is on that is the open limit and the gate should be in the open position The right LED represents the closed position See note under problem 8 above If the open limit LED is on and the gate is closed if a command to operate is given the gate will try to close more which can blow a fuse If the close limit LED is on and the gate is opened a command to operate will try to open the gate more which can blow a fuse In either case the limit switches need to be adjusted and
12. sensitive setting This may need to be adjusted to achieve gate movement without tripping the sensitivity circuit and causing the gate to reverse direction If the gate reverses direction twice and then stops the control board will need to be reset Current sense adjustments master and slave Reset button Open Close 8 STOP CIRCUIT INPUT NAS Command a ae E A Master 11 SAFETY LOOP REVERSING EDGE INPUT lt 5 SECURITY SHUNT ENABLE A 4 button MOTION DETECTOR INPUT RE ET actu ator Vehicular ator connector e lass or Class II per UL32 2 o Roe DT S ec ondary ate Weight Max Load lbs d i K Y Slave i c z K Entrapment Siren Red 12 vdc Illustration 17 Black Ground STEP 7 Connecting Control Board Battery to the Wiring Harness Verify that the wiring harness is not connected to the control board Install the battery into the backside of the operator Connect the wiring harness Red wire to the positive post of the battery and the black wire to the negative post of the battery Connect the wiring harness to the Master connector on the control board STEP 8 Operating the Gate Keep hands away from moving parts Verify that the gate is in the half open position and no objects are in the path of the gate Locate the Open Close Command pushbutton on the Patriot control board this will be used to operate the gate Press the Open Close Command pushbutton to operate the gate Gate sho
13. up to 24 feet in length and up to 600 pounds in weight as defined by UL 325 If your gate exceeds either one of these limits please consult a qualified technician or the factory for alternative solutions Note High quality rollers with bearings will allow your gate to operate with minimal drag minimal friction and will decrease the load on the gate operator Many type of slide gate designs exist Choose a design that will decrease friction and required torque GATE CYCLES PER DAY Cycles per day will vary depending on the installation Factors to consider are expected number of cycles per day accessories that are connected to the operator and length of gate The low current receiver which is standard equipment used in conjunction with solar friendly accessories will maximize the number of cycles per day Solar charged systems should not exceed 15 complete open close cycles per day without additional solar panels This gate operator whether AC or Solar charged should never be used in applications which exceed 100 complete open close cycles per day Holding the gate open can decrease cycles during high cycle time periods If more cycles are required a high traffic gate opener should be used For help determining number of cycles possible per day contact the factory for detailed information IMPORTANCE OF A PROPERLY DESIGNED GATE As a general rule a gate which is to be automatically operated must be stronger and smoother than one which
14. 00 inches 3 25 3 50 inches Post or pad mount Correct dimensions for installed operator Illustration Mounting Operator PAD MOUNT The operator base has four predrilled holes and four access holes which are covered with press in hole plugs These holes are sized to accommodate 2 anchor bolts and the plugged hole will accept a standard size 3 4 inch socket Keep the operator parallel with the gate while securing See illustrations 9 13 and 14 for dimensions POST MOUNT The operator base is equipped with a four inch post receiver located on the bottom of the base This receiver will accept a square or round four inch post Keep the operator parallel with the gate and level while securing in place See illustration 10 for dimensions Set the operator in place pad or post Ensure that the chain bolts once installed will be properly aligned with the chain rollers see illustrations 4 8 Once alignment is verified secure operator in place using bolts for pad installation and welding for post installation Keep the operator parallel with the gate while securing in place Anchor bolt Receiver access holes 4 places Use with pad mount or post mount with frame Receiver post located on bottom of operator base Illustration 9 NOTE Regardless of mounting method ensure that operator base does not extend into the driveway area where damage from traffic could occur STEP 1 Post Mount Installation POST SP
15. Automatic Patriot gate operators are 12 vdc powered solar charged operators do not require 110 vac for proper operation Accessories that operate at 12 vdc can be connected directly to the control board or the battery Proper accessory selection must be made so that the accessories installed do not drain the solar charged operator battery If accessories selected operate at 110 vac then it will be necessary to have 110 vac power located at the operator control box Refer to local building codes and have a qualified electrician install the 110 vac power Types of Accessories USAutomatic Patriot control boards are designed to operate with all accessories Understanding the control board inputs and the desired operation of each accessory is essential when designing the gate operator system Safety Accessories Primarily used to keep gate from operating when an object is in the gate path Safety Loops Photo Eyes Motion Detector Secondary Entrapment Accessories Primarily used to protect objects from becoming trapped in and around the gate area Contact Edge wireless Contact Edge wired Photo Eyes Convenience Accessories Keypads Free Exit Device Magnetic Sensor Free Exit Device Photo Eye Card Reader Single Button Station Key Switch Seven Day Timer Long Range Receiver and Transmitter Security Accessories Magnetic Lock Solenoid Lock Stone Lock Perimeter Se
16. E DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY ANY SCREWS ON THE DRIVE SHAFT 3 I can hear gate operator running but my gate is not moving STEP 1 The most likely cause is the emergency manual release knob is pulled out To correct open the emergency release cover and push knob in it may be necessary to roll gate while pushing the knob in The knob must be pushed in all the way and it may be necessary to remove the cover to verify When fully pushed in the space between the plastic safety disk and the shaft collar should be about 4 STEP2 Other causes could be the gate chain is disconnected the drive chain on the gear motor is disconnected or one of the sprockets is freewheeling Identify any of these by removing the cover and inspecting and correct as necessary 4 Gate operates slowly when opening or closing may stop before cycle is complete NOTE When the gate is running slow the reason is low battery voltage two things need to be considered Battery condition needs to be checked a load test is needed replace or charge and determine what caused the battery to become discharged STEP 1 Determine which situation your operator falls into below Solar charged ensure that you have a deep cycle battery installed and if accessories are connected keypads loop detectors any device powered by the battery verify that the current draw needed to power them does not exceed the 25 NOTE STEP 2 STEP 3 charging power of the solar panel Verify that solar p
17. E EXIT OPEN INPUT 10 UNDER GATE CENTER LOOP INPUT 1 A ls 2 MAGNETIC Li BLE 11 SAFETY LOOP REVERSING EDGE INPUT 3 cs ase tt 1123455067 8 9 10 11 12 Bong ae SOS Sl b ave e t utton Vehicular Gate Opera O EATA e E n 11m1 Class or Class Il per UL325 N i o N e i y l K T Gate Weight Max Load 650 lbs OF 7 vi DaS Y cow Entrapment N 2 9 K Master Open limit Slave Close limit ntra Siren Output 23 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION OUTLINE 1 My slide gate operator will not operate 2 Emergency release knob cannot be pulled 3 Ican hear gate operator running but my gate is not moving 4 Gate operates slowly when opening or closing may stop before cycle is complete 5 My gate will not automatically close 6 Gate begins to open or close but stops and reverses after a couple of seconds 7 Gate opening or closing stops and reverses direction and then stops and will not operate 8 Gate opens or closes correctly then immediately reverses direction 9 Gate closes then opens back up in 10 seconds or more auto close timer is on a me a e Rh o N e O 15 Control board 15 amp fuse blows when open close command is given Transmitter Remote control will not operate the gate Photo eye safety loop or other safety accessory will not reverse the gate when closing Pressing the RESET button only causes the gate to operate Gate opens using transmitter but will not close using transmitter low
18. EADING EDGE GATE i i i TR TE y gag a Mey Mae ae My Mey Map tas yy Gate Rolle Hone TASMA ey Mey May May ayy Mea May May Mea May wa spre Mae Mae ay ey Sey Mag May ay hy Mea May ay My MeHg BERBER R RRR RRR eee eee eee nmm D A A E S AN Fence TUMAAS AMAA MAAMA AMAS mn DA May ay Me a BP pre Mae Mme ay ey Mey May May ay Hy Me May ay My Mea May ks l RV eae ere we Gate Leading Edge MAIN spree Mae ay ey Mra May ay hy Mey May ay Mey May YA ESA Zone 3 This area 1s best protected with proper gate construction and installation Care must be taken to minimize the exposed wheel to track area A photo eye or contact edge might also work in this area depending on your gate construction SIDE VIEW See Safety section page 19 under installation a 3 and 4 for more information NOTE All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or operator Never install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or fence to activate a gate 21 SAFETY SECTION Remedies for Safety Concerns Zone 4 This area 1s best protected with a photo eye or contact edge wired to the secondary entrapment input or safety loop input depending on the desired function of the safety device The beam should be installed parallel to the gate and extend across the drive area to prevent the gate from closing or opening on an object in the path of the gate If the intent of the beam is to preve
19. ECIFICATIONS Steel post is an optional mounting method The type of post the operator is designed to handle is a 4 inch round or square thick wall post The operator can be installed directly onto the post or a steel frame can be constructed on the top of post If the method chosen is to construct a frame see dimensions in pad mount section Illustrations 13 14 for bolt locations and size If the direct post mount option is chosen use the dimensions that follow to install also consider that additional bracing might be needed POST LOCATION TO GATE EDGE AND HOLE PREPARATION a 1 When determining post location ensure that the operator s outer f 1 8 75 inches edge is a safe distance away from 4 steel post measured from gate the drive to avoid damage from round or square l edge to post edge traffic See illustration 13 for operator a la a ap base overall dimensions 8 75 inches measured from operator edge to post edge Illustration 10 Post must be parallel to gate edge Hole depth should be at least 36 inches and bell shaped to reduce operator movement to a minimum The post must be concreted in place NOTE Remember to mount the operator high enough above ground level so that the post and operator can be welded securely STEP 1 Pad Mount Installation CONCRETE PAD CONSTRUCTION The mounting foundation must be very stable and of sufficient strength to prevent any movement Mounting site must be clear of floodi
20. LTD 2005 rev B All rights reserved No part of this may be reproduced by any means without the expressed written consent of the publisher Table Of Contents Page oduc Lo y a tert POP Pe oo O l able AD E E E E E E E O 2 General Requirements Gate Qualifications amp Applications 3 Importance of a Properly Designed Gate cccoocoonnccnnnnnncnonnccnnnnnnnnos 4 Mountne Ste REVIEW na 4 Parts melded baena 5 Operator Illustration DescriptiON cccccccccoonncnnnnnnnononononnnonanannnnnnnoss 6 Mounn OPEL Al OL ana 7 Mounting Operator Post Mount Installation cocccooooommmo 8 Pad Mount Installation 9 Mounting Chain Brackets Connecting ChalN oocccccnnncncnnnnnnnnn 10 Installation of Charging Source occcccccnncnocccnnnnnncnnonononononnnanncnnnnnononos 11 Control Board Dipswitch Setting Verlficati0D ooccccccncncnnnnnnnn 11 Current Sense Adjustment Connecting Control board 12 Operans he ita 12 Limit Witches essa 13 Making FinalcadyUStiie mts sicscssessasevatsesuaswettendateenstteneeniaaienceseues 14 Installing Secondary Entrapment Siren Installing placards 14 DA A eter entn rtee etre 14 Circuit Board amp Terminal Descripti0W cccccccccnonccnnnnonononoconnnnnos 15 Function of Programming Switch Settings ooooccccccccoonncnnnnno 16 17 Emergency Manual Release nenn 17 A A A 18 22 Monthly Service Troubleshooting Introducti0N cccccoonoommm
21. N ADJUSTMENT The outer 2 nut on the chain adjustment bolt adjust chain tension it is important not to over tighten the chain or premature wear will result It is also important not to allow the chain to be to loose Once the chain tension is correct secure the inner Y inch nut by tightening it against the chain bracket The chain will have a few inches of drop across the span of the gate when correct GATE POSITION BEFORE OPERATING After the chain is connected to the gate verify that the gate rolls freely from the fully open position to the fully closed position If any friction points exist they must be corrected Open the gate to the center position and push the emergency release knob back in place it might be necessary to roll the gate while pushing the knob back in place NOTE The gate must be in the center position half open at this time 10 STEP 4 Installation of Charging Source SOLAR PANEL Locate and mount the solar panel bracket so that the panel faces southwest and maintains the preformed 45 degree angle The standard cable is 10 in length and must feed in through the bottom of the control box Pay attention to the distance when determining your mounting location Although the cable can be extended with watertight connectors charging power is diminished Sometimes it is necessary to locate the panel farther away to achieve optimum sunlight but consider that optimum sunlight might not mean optimum charging if the distance i
22. PATRIOT RSL High Quality Low Voltage Vehicular Slide Gate Operator Solar or AC Charged 20 E E CELE A E IE IE ALADO a VENIS HEN NE IES FE ee ee Be ee ee ee ee ee MO ee ee EEE ee ee ee E Lt Be ee en en ee ee E ee Lt IE IE A FE N E ee E Be ee ee ee ee Lt MU DO ee ee Be ee en ee ee ee ee es N MU ee ee EEE ee en ee ee ee ee es N E ee ee Be ee ee ee ee Lt ee ee ee EEE ee en ee ee ee E ee M es N ee ee Be ee ee ee ee T Lt ee ee ee EEE ee en ee ee ee E ee M es N ee ee Be ee ee ee ee T Lt ee ee ee Be ee ee ee ee ee ee N E ee ee ee Be ee ee ee ee Lt MU DO ee ee ee EEE ee en ee ee ee E ee M es N E ee ee Be ee ee ee ee Lt Be ee ee EEE ee en ee ee ee E ee M es N MU DO ee ee Be ee ee ee ee Lt ee ee ee EEE ee en ee ee ee E Lt IE IE FE E EI E A Y EE O ee E r ee N i L pot PATRIOT RSL Slide Gate Operator Installation Owners Manual AFA y PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA www usautomatic com INTRODUCTION This operator is intended to be installed on vehicular Class I or Class II gates as defined by UL 325 Maximum gate load not to exceed 600 pounds PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION In doing so along with performance of the installation in step by step order you will achieve optimal results We strongly recommend that all installation and service personnel pay particularly close attention to the safety systems section of this manual and UL 325 In addition to the current sense
23. TEP 6 NOTE An accessory wiring problem or a bad control board can cause this this problem can be intermittent and possibly take a little patience in locating the problem Verify that the problem exist when using the Open Close Command on the control board Press the Open Close Command push button and verify gate will not operate Press and hold the Led Indicator on the control board then press the Open Close Command push button on the control board If the gate operates proceed to step 4 Remove the J2 accessory wiring plug from the control board This connector can be disconnected from the control board by placing a finger under the plug and pulling to remove Press the Open Close Command push button and verify gate operation If gate operates then reconnect the J2 connector and verify gate operation using the Open Close Command push button If gate fails to operate when the J2 connector is reconnected then the problem is most likely in the accessory wiring a bad ground connection on the accessory Verify all wiring on the accessories connected to the J2 connector If gate fails to operate when the J2 connector is disconnected then the control board is most likely the problem Please contact the factory for further troubleshooting options Keep in mind that this is an intermittent problem and 1t might be necessary to try this a few times to verify the problem 29 Accessory Wiring Information US
24. acts of nature or by vehicles or vandalism This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions of implied warranties so these may not apply to you Keep this portion for your records Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased from CUT HERE RETURN THIS PORTION TO USAutomatic LTD 118 Hillside Drive Lewisville Texas 75057 Toll Free 1 888 204 0174 Model Date of Purchase Serial Purchased from Name Address City Serial number can be found by removing cover and looking on control board
25. anel leads are connected to the battery correctly panel is facing a southwest direction and is not located in a completely shaded area Inspect panel surface and wires for damage Test solar panel for correct voltage and current output disconnect panel wires from battery and using a DC voltmeter measure the dc voltage should measure about 22 volts and the dc current should read about 250 ma in the peak sun period If either of these readings is incorrect panel maybe defective If none of the above check bad then remove battery and have it load tested at a battery shop Replace if bad AC charged ensure that you have a deep cycle battery rated at a minimum of 33 amp hour installed If accessories are connected keypads loop detectors any device powered by the battery verify that the current draw needed to power them does not exceed the charging power of the charger Verify that charger leads are connected to the battery correctly charger is connected to an approved 110 VAC receptacle Inspect charger and wires for corrosion or damage The USAutomatic multi stage charger does not output any voltage when disconnected from the battery you cannot check charger by disconnecting from battery and measuring voltage output To check charger output disconnect from battery measure battery voltage and note Reconnect charger and monitor battery voltage it should rise above the battery voltage noted above The charger has IED indicators lights on the
26. curity Proximity Sensor Other Accessories 3 Button Station Gate Open Indicator Gate In Motion Indicator Visual Gate In Motion Indicator Audible 30 Accessory Wiring Before wiring accessories to the Patriot control board remove the actuator connector plug from the control board this will disconnect power from the unit while wiring Refer to the installation instructions provided with the accessory being installed Typically the accessory will have 4 wires that we need to be concerned with this can vary depending on the manufacturer These 4 wires can be divided into 2 groups First group consisting of 2 wires are the power wires voltage connection and ground Second group consisting of 2 wires are the control wires N O connection and common ground or ground The power connection on the Patriot control board should be made at J2 pin 1 This output 1s protected with an auto resetting 1 5 amp fuse If the total current draw of all accessories exceeds 1 5 amps then it will be necessary to connect directly to the battery for additional current The common common ground or ground connection on the Patriot control board are located on the J2 connector green pin number 2 and 7 in addition the JI pin 2 and J4 pin 2 terminals located beside the J2 connector each have a ground connection These are clearly marked on the control board The battery ground or post can also be used if needed The N O connection on t
27. ds to be load tested to determine its condition Charge or replace depending on results STEP 4 Press and hold the LED Indicator push button and observe all of the red LED s see page 23 for location a If the two limit LED s located below the actuator plug are both on the operator will not operate Verify that only one or no limit LED s are on If both limit LED s are on adjust limit cam nuts to the correct location b If any of the LED s in the lower left corner of the control board are on then this must be corrected Locate the accessory which is activated and repair or replace Disconnecting this device will allow the operator to work without the disconnected accessory function STEPS Disconnect the green J2 connector Once disconnected press the Open Close Command button If gate operates go to step 4 b above STEP6 Verify that DS1 switch 8 is off STEP 7 Call the factory for more information if the above steps have not worked 2 Emergency release knob cannot be pulled STEP 1 Ifthe emergency release knob cannot be pulled first verify that it is not already pulled by trying to roll the gate If gate will not move try to pull the emergency release knob while agitating the gate shake gate in direction of travel STEP 2 Emergency release knob that is difficult to pull represents something is in a bind Check the gate wheels and guide rollers Verify the chain is on all the rollers and not twisted or over tight NOT
28. e Operator Class or Class II per UL325 Gate Weight Max Load 650 Ibs OPEN CLOSE COMMAND J2 Entrapmen 5 a Siren Outpu Factory settings are shown in bold italic type 1 Solenoid lock enable Gate in operation indicator ON Solenoid lock output energizes half second before gate begins to move and remains energized until four seconds after reaching a limit 12Vdc output 1 5 amp max OFF Solenoid lock gate in operation indicator is inactive 2 Magnetic lock enable ON Magnetic lock relay is active and will release half second before gate begins to open 12 vdc output 1 5 amp max OFF Magnetic lock relay is inactive 3 Security Shunt Circuit Enable Open Gate Indicator ON Security shunt circuit relay is active closed circuit wire in parallel OFF Security shunt circuit relay is inactive open circuit 4 Motion Detector Enable ON Activates motion detector input if input is activated gate will not open OFF Disables motion detector input Emergency Manual Release Emergency manual release cover Remove lock and rotate emergency manual release cover to the up position Pull manual release knob out about 34 inch Once knob has been pulled the gate can then be pushed by hand If knob cannot be pulled the gate may need to be agitated left or right To reset the knob push in on knob and roll gate until knob snaps in place It may be necessary to tap the knob inward to fully lock in place WARNING Only insert hand into
29. e function 1 Press and hold the left transmitter button down Red light on transmitter should be on 2 On the receiver push the P1 push button until the green LD light comes on 3 Release both buttons Transmitter left button to receiver programming is complete Transmitter Right Button to Receiver Programming Hold Gate Open Only if auto close timer is enabled The 2 channel receiver allows for programming the P2 relay from momentary mode default to latching mode Transmitter right button can then be programmed to hold the gate open over riding the auto close feature 1 Press and hold the right transmitter button down Red light on transmitter should be on 2 On the receiver push the P2 push button until the green LD light comes on 3 Release both buttons Transmitter right button to receiver programming is complete Receiver Programming Relay P2 programming from momentary to latching mode to hold gate open 1 On the receiver push the P2 push button until the green LD light comes on then release Green LD light should be steady 2 While the green LD light is on push the P1 push button down and release Green LD light should be flashing Latching mode is set Verifying Receiver P2 relay is programmed to latching mode 1 On the receiver push the P2 push button until the green LD light comes on then release 2 Green LD light should be flashing If the green LD light is steady redo the Receiver Programming section abo
30. e gate operator only when The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage class of the gate All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet 1 2m above the ground to prevent a 2 1 4 inch 57 15mm diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded and Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers Only install on vehicular gates pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening The gate is installed in a location where enough space is supplied between adjacent structures and the gate so that when opening or closing the chance of entrapment is reduced The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator Do not minimize the sensitivity adjustment to compensate for an improper gate installation Locate all controls at least six feet away from the gate to eliminate the chance of the person operating the gate from coming in contact with the moving gate Do not install external buttons which can be used to operate the gate within the reach of children All placards must be installed one on each side of the gate and be visible in the gate area For gate operators utilizing a non contact sensor See instructions on the placement of non co
31. ect or when the secondary entrapment device is activated After all adjustments have been made to the limit switches sensitivity current sense circuit secondary entrapment devices and all other external devices installed the safety devices must be checked again Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator can increase the risk of injury or death Verify that the emergency release manual release knob can be pulled easily This should only be checked when power is disconnected from the operator KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Read the user manual and have a qualified service technician make repairs to the gate hardware THE ENTRANCE IS TO BE USED BY VEHICLES ONLY Pedestrians must use a separate entrance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 19 SAFETY SECTION All safety features required by UL 325 and more are incorporated in the capabilities of all USAutomatic Control boards and should be utilized including but not limited to safety edges photo electric eyes reverse sensing and motion sensing Cautions Very Important Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving Wait until the gate comes to a complete stop Operate the gate only when it is fully visible free of persons or obstructions and properly adjusted Do not allow children to play in the area of the gate Do not allow anyone to ride on the gate Do not allow children to play with the remote control or any other activation device Do not attempt to beat the
32. ed and intended for use on Class I or Class II vehicular gate installations The maximum load of each gate leaf should not exceed 600 pounds with a length not to exceed twenty four feet SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT DEVICES USAutomatic has designed all control boards with secondary entrapment device inputs and secondary safety devices must be installed with all installations USAutomatic recommends the use of the following devices and has provided herein instructions for the connection of such devices UL 325 compliant devices are recommended This list does not contain all devices only the ones which have been tested and recommended at the time of printing NOTE USAutomatic recommends that these devices be CONNECTED after proper gate installation and operation has been verified Then connect one device and verify proper operation before installing the next device Ensure that power is disconnected from the control board prior to connecting any wires to the control board Contact Safety Devices Safety Edges wireless Manufacturer Miller Edge Non Contact Safety Device Photo Eyes Manufacturer EMX Industries INC Entrapment Alarm Devices Sirens Manufacturer US Automatic Model Description W12b 3 Piezoelectric siren 108db 12vdc NOTE For information about installation or applications consult factory 18 SAFETY SECTION INSTALLATION a b c d e h 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 Install th
33. er location for programming Enter the Access Code for relay 2 on the keypad and continue to press the last key entered red light blinks Press P2 learn button on the receiver until LD green light comes on and relay clicks 35 Deleting Single Access Code l D UB W WN Enter the Master Password Press the 7 key If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Enter the Access Code to be deleted Press the 7 key Reenter the Access Code to be deleted Press the 7 key If correct 2 short beeps if 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Deleting All Access Codes l Nm B W WN Enter the Master Password Press the 7 key If correct 2 short beeps 1f 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Reenter the Master Password Press the 7 key Reenter the Master Password Press the 7 key If correct 2 short beeps Gif 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 36 Loops Safety and Exit Loop Position Diagram OUT 6 X 12 SAFETY LOOP Loop located 4 feet from gate track Gate track Loop located 4 feet from gate track I 6 X 12 SAFETY LOOP Operator LAA A EA A O A 6 X 12 EXIT LOOP Drive 20 feet 5 Proper wiring of two loops performing the same function Example Inside and Outside Safety Loops ead from st loop O24 OO 0 Lead from second loop DOW OD Typical Loop Saw cut top view Co
34. er to close is activated Safety accessories recommended 1f turned on OFF Timer to close is disabled 2 Timer to close will activate on limit only ON Timer to close activates only if open limit is activated OFF Timer to close works from any point the gate 1s stopped 3 Master Gate Enable ON Master gate operator enabled to function OFF Master gate operator disabled Both must be on for dual gate operation 4 Slave Gate Enabled ON Slave gate operator enabled to function OFF Slave gate operator disabled 5 Solenoid lock option ON In addition to solenoid lock DS2 outputs 12vdc when gate is moving OFF Disables 12vdc output when gate is moving 6 Soft stop open enable Right hand installation if switch 9 is on then close enable ON Enables soft stop for open position OFF Disables soft stop for open position 7 Soft stop close enable Right hand installation if switch 9 is on then open enable ON Enables soft stop for extend position OFF Disables soft stop for extend position 8 Stop circuit enable ON Allows for a stop button input to be utilized a normally closed pushbutton is required OFF Disables the stop button function 9 Operating Direction Reverse ON Left Hand Slider installation See note bottom page 11 OFF Right Hand Slider Installation 10 Not used at this time ON N A OFF N A 16 DS2 Pro ramming Switches USAutomatic MADE IN USA PATRIOT CONTROL BOARD RESET 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Vehicular Gat
35. erate STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 This problem is probably due to a bad receiver First locate the LED Indicator push button on the Patriot control board Then locate the Push Button Input LED located in the lower left corner of the Patriot control board Press the Led Indicator button and observe the Push Button Input LED If the light comes on then the receiver relay 1s stuck closed and needs to be repaired or replaced If the Push Button Input LED does not come on call the factory for further troubleshooting and return information 14 Gate opens using transmitter but will not close using transmitter low current receiver only STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 The problem is most likely the programming of the low current receiver P2 relay is programmed to latch mode On the Patriot control board locate press and hold the LED Indicator pushbutton Look in the lower left corner of the Patriot control board and note any LED s that are on If the OPEN INPUT is on then the receiver P2 is programmed to latch mode 28 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 Go to page 33 Resetting receiver P2 relay to momentary mode If this does not correct the problem return to troubleshooting section 5 and perform steps 1 6 If problem is not corrected call the factory for further troubleshooting 15 Gate only operates when the LED INDICATOR is pressed STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 S
36. fails the gate will be given a continuous signal When power is disconnected from a detector the signal output is also given ASB or automatic sensitivity boost is now available on most detectors This feature should be activated if large truck or trailer traffic is likely 38 NOTES PAGE NOTES PAGE 40 PATRIOT RSL Slide Gate Operator Limited 5 Year Warranty The PATRIOT RSL Slide Gate Operator is warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase on the electronic control board and 12months on all other components Any part parts or complete unit found to be defective within this period will at the manufacturer s option be repaired or replaced at no charge if returned freight prepaid New or factory rebuilt replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period The manufacturer will pay for standard ground freight on the return of the repaired or replaced items under this warranty The manufacturer will not be responsible for field service or labor charges incurred in the removal or replacement of defective parts Furthermore the manufacturer will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and shall be considered void if damage was due to improper use or installation connection to an improper power source or if caused by fire flood lightning and other
37. feature that is provided other safety devices are necessary to make each particular installation as safe as possible to reduce the risk of personal injury and or property damage A trained and authorized service technician or the factory should be consulted for assistance gt Cautions Very Important Do not attempt to enter the gate area while the gate is moving Wait until the gate comes to a complete stop Operate the gate only when it is fully visible free of persons or obstructions and properly adjusted Do not allow children to play in the area of the gate Do not allow anyone to ride on the gate Do not allow children to play with the remote control or any other activation device Do not attempt to beat the gate while the gate is opening or closing This is extremely dangerous Test the current sense feature and all safety devices regularly to insure correct operation Study the entire Safety Section paying particularly close attention to the Entrapment zones on page 20 22 and be aware of these areas not only during use but also during any adjustments to the unit Modifying the AC charger power cord will void the charger warranty Other Safety Standards gt gt All control stations should be located at least 6 feet from any moving part of the gate or operator Do not ever install any control device where a user will be tempted to reach through the gate or fence to activate a gate USAutomatic
38. gate d How will the operator be mounted on a pad or on a post e How will the charging unit AC or Solar be brought to the control box f How and where will the solar panel mount if solar charged so that optimum sunlight is received g How will control wiring if any be brought to the control box h Have all safety concerns been addressed See Safety Section Pgs 18 22 NOTE Standing on the operator side of the gate an operator installed to the left of the drive is a left hand installation an operator installed to the right is a right hand installation PARTS INCLUDED The Patriot RSL slide gate operator is shipped in two separate boxes One box contains the operator chassis emergency release access cover and the operator cover The second box contains charging device with bracket for solar secondary entrapment siren chain brackets chain transmitter chain adjustment bolts and the installation user manual with safety placards 5 watt Solar Panel and Bracket LO Chain Bracket EEN 2 supplied 2 x6 1 2 hole 2 Y2 x 6 Chain Adjustment Bolts CHAIN 41 ie 4 Ya inch Nuts 3 10 boxes 1 2 button 4 Master links 7 Transmitter Low Current Receiver UV treated Polyethylene Cover Gear motor 4 14 bolts washers exe Operator Chassis Secondary Entrapment Emergency release Siren 12vdc access cover Safety Placards 2 push in 2 supplied 1 c
39. he accessory will be made to the J2 connector green pin which performs the desired function For example Illustration 17 if installing a device with the desired function of opening the gate when the accessory 1s activated then it connects to J2 pin 9 If the desired function is to reverse a gate that is closing when activated then J2 pin 11 Refer to page 15 of this manual to understand J2 inputs and correct pin connections J2 connector green Illustration 17 14213 44 5 oe 7 18 Jo 10 1 2 To Accessory Common or Ground To Accessory Ground To Accessory Power The Patriot control board has 3 outputs that can be used to perform multiple functions they are the Security Shunt Solenoid lock and the Magnetic lock outputs For any of these to operate the appropriate DS2 dipswitch must be turned on See page 17 for DS2 location and functions Security Shunt is a dry contact switch that is closed anytime the gate is not closed A proximity switch such as the type installed in a security system to activate an alarm if the contact is broken could be wired here If the gate 1s opened by an intended signal the security shunt switch closes and prevents the alarm system from activating If the gate were forced open then the alarm would be activated Security shunt can also be used to power 12 volt dc equipment If the desired function is to have something turned on when the gate is not closed for example a gate open indicator
40. is 11111 This needs to be changed by the end user for security reasons Access Code The 1 to 5 digit code used to open the gate 24 unique codes are possible If access code is less than 5 digits it requires the sign after code is entered Example 2 If the code is 5 digits the sign is not required Relay 1 The receiver has 2 relays Pl relay 1 is factory wired to the push button input on Patriot control board Relay 2 The receiver has 2 relays P2 relay 2 is factory wired to the Free exit Open input on Patriot control board Security Code Dip Switch Code The keypad does not have dipswitches Instead the receiver has a learn mode which can be used to program the keypad to the receiver The keypad can also be manually programmed if a transmitter is being used See Changing Security Code on page 35 PUK Code Password Unblocking Key The PUK code is located inside the keypad and is needed when the master password has been lost Copy and store in a safe place for future reference Must be 5 digits long lead with zeros gt Key located on the keypad is used to cancel last command entered Red Light Blinks When blinking the keypad is sending a signal to the receiver Valid access code was entered Note Do not install keypad until Learning Access Codes in Receiver has been completed Programming New Master Password 1 Enter the Master Password 11111
41. lation Patriot I Left hand installation Dipswitches 2 3 should be in the on position Dipswitches 2 3 9 should be in the on position NOTE Left Hand Installations Only Inside property operator on left side of drive Left hand installations do not require rewiring the harnesses The Patriot control board dipswitch 9 eliminates the need to do this Failure to turn dipswitch 9 on will cause improper gate operation Verify your installation type and verify dipswitch settings NOTE The only thing to remember is that when dipswitch 9 is on the Limit LED s below the actuator plug on the control board will show open when closed and closed when open 11 Step 6 Current Sense Adjustment The control board has two current sense adjustments MASTER and SLAVE see illustration 17 Dual gates will require adjustment of both adjust sensitivity so that the gate force required to sense an obstruction 1s at the desired level Remember if the gate reverses direction when operating without contacting an obstruction then minimizing sensitivity increase force may be required Do not increase more than necessary The adjustment has a maximum rotation of turn beginning at O and ending at 10 The factory setting is around number 3 Do not force the adjustment past the stop points IMPORTANT NOTE Locate the current sense adjustments below Notice that there are two adjustments MASTER and SLAVE We intentionally set the sensors at a highly
42. lean saw cuts thoroughly with water air or brush to remove all debris prior to installing wire Recommended loop wire is TFFN 16 gauge stranded wire It is available at electric supply distributors No splices are permitted in the loop or loop leads One continuous wire should be used Lead wires should be twisted a minimum of 4 twists per foot to eliminate false sensing Twists should begin at the edge of the loop and continue to detector Do not use metal or sharp objects to push the loop wire into the saw cut The slightest nick or cut in the insulation will cause the loop to ground out and malfunction To test for shorts use a megohmeter or Megger between either loop lead and earth ground with both leads disconnected from the detector The resistance should be greater than 50 megohms Use siliconized caulk for backfill Gray for concrete black for asphalt 25 Year life rating is preferred Never set adjacent loops on the same frequency False activation will occur Almost all brands of detectors have an external or internal sensitivity adjustment Usually the factory setting is sufficient if internal adjust type Be very careful and use extreme caution when decreasing sensitivity Most false activations are caused by an improperly installed loop or a shorted loop The loop should be tested and validity determined before adjusting sensitivity See 5 above Most detectors used in the gate business are fail safe This means that if the loop
43. light The security shunt would be wired as below Security shunt terminal 12vdc power Battery Positive Post on Patriot control board l a To light positive connection The light s ground connection can be made directly to the battery negative post Light will come on when the gate is not closed This can also be used to power a Photo Eye in solar applications to reduce battery drain 31 Security Shunt Used to control a Photo Eye If installing a photo eye on a solar gate operator the standby current draw of the photo eye will drain the battery The Patriot control board is designed to control the photo eye to avoid this common problem The Patriot control board will only apply de power to the photo eye when the gate 1s opened If wired as follows NOTE Do not hold the gate open when using this feature to control the photo eye 12 vdc power Remember that the photo eye will be powered up when the gate is not closed If the gate is open the power is on Contact the factory for more information The photo eye should have 4 wires that need to be identified 1 12 vdc power 2 Ground 3 N O or Normally Open 4 Common or common ground After wiring as shown below locate the DS2 dipswitches on the Patriot control board see page 17 and turn on the security shunt circuit enable dipswitch Security Shunt terminals on Patriot control board POWER 12 POWER 12 POWER ground COMMON Control Board J2 Accessory Wiri
44. nd which can be wired to the battery or to J2 pin 2 or 7 on the Patriot control board The other two connections are the N O and Common ground The common ground can be connected to the battery or to J2 pin 2 or 7 on the Patriot control board The N O connection must be connected to J2 pin 11 Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input If the accessory is connected as described above it should reverse a closing gate or hold a gate open if the accessory 1s activated Now to determine if the accessory is working correctly and that the Patriot control board is receiving the signal locate the Led Indicator push button and the Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input LED located in the lower left corner of the Patriot control board Press and hold the LED Indicator push button and observe the Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input LED Activate the accessory in question if photo eye break the beam if the accessory is working properly the LED light should come on when the device is activated If the device does not turn on the LED then check wiring J2 connector connection at the Patriot control board If wiring is good then the accessory is not operating correctly Repair accessory and retest If the Safety Loop Reversing Edge Input led comes on and the gate does not reverse direction when closing call the factory for other possible causes and return information 13 Pressing the RESET button only causes the gate to op
45. ng The 12 vdc output is protected with a 1 5 amp auto resetting fuse Solenoid Lock This is a 12 vdc output that can output 12 volts two different ways 1 If DS2 switch 1 is turned on and DS1 switch 5 is OFF the 12 vdc will come on a half second before the gate begins to open after activation Once the gate begins to move the output will go to O volts in 4 seconds Ze The other option is to turn DS2 switch 1 and DS1 switch 5 on With this setting the solenoid lock output will be 12 vdc a half second before the gate begins to move and remain at 12 vdc until 3 seconds after the gate has stopped on a limit For example this can be used to turn on a gate in motion siren or light Magnetic Lock This is a 12 vdc output Whenever the gate reaches the closed limit the 12 vdc will be present and remain until the gate is activated to open The 12 vdc output will be turned off one half second before the gate begins to open 32 Step 11 Programming Transmitter and Receiver model 433DSR2LC The Transmitter and Receiver provided operate at 433 MHz Receiver can store up to 22 unique transmitter codes Transmitter Setup It is recommended that the dipswitches be changed from the default setting 1 Open the battery compartment door and locate the dipswitches 2 Change the dipswitches to the settings you prefer Record for future reference Transmitter Left Button to Receiver Programming standard Open Stop Clos
46. ng TOP VIEW PAD Cross Section View 4 inch minimum 20 MINIMU eR ea a a AA AL aia a ee aT a aT aT al ML e tes dd da ai a aT ee aT a aT aT al 24 inch minimum TAO Ia y aT aT al gee ee ee y a aT aT al r N ENAN 28 MINIMUM 24 inch minimum Illustration 11 Illustration 12 Illustration shown is for dirt surface area Surface areas of different material may require different pad dimensions CONCRETE PAD LOCATION TO GATE When determining pad location ensure that the NA operator s outer edge is a safe distance away from the driveway to avoid damage from traffic 20 MINIMUM Maximum Distance between gate edge and pad edge 2 0 Optimum 1 75 28 MINIMUM Illustration 13 CONCRETE PAD ANCHOR BOLT LOCATION Concrete pad top view measures 20 x 28 This allows for 4 of concrete between the anchor bolts and the outer edge of the pad Use the drawing below to locate the four anchor bolts 4 inches Locate anchor boltholes on gate A side corners using these dimensions Gate Side HE H 4 inches This hole is for 3 4 electrical conduit use dimensions shown 20 MINIMUM 12 inches 3 3 inches Illustration 14 28 MINIMUM Note USAutomatic is not responsible for failure to comply with UL 325 standards local building codes or improper installations 9 STEP 2 Mounting of Chain Brackets to Gate With the operator securely mounted use the following proced
47. nput LED in step 1 did come on and the gate did not operate then locate the Open Close Command button located at the bottom center of the Patriot control board Press the Open Close Command button and note gate operation If the gate did not operate in step 3 verify that the 15 amp fuse on the Patriot control board adjacent to the actuator plug being used is not blown a fuse can be blown and look good replacing is the best way to verify fuse is good If the gate did not operate in step 3 and the fuse was good in step 4 then most likely a safety accessory connected to the green J2 connector is active Verify this by depressing the LED Indicator push button and observe the leds located in the lower left corner of the Patriot control board If a LED is on identify the accessory connected to the corresponding J2 connector pin and correct the problem Other causes are possible both the open and close limit LED s are on at the same time if so adjust limit switches Control board could be defective battery could be too weak to operate the gate Please call the factory for help identifying the cause 12 Photo eye safety loop or other safety accessory will not reverse the gate when closing or hold the gate open STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 The first thing to check is the accessory wiring The accessory needs power 12vdc wired to battery positive terminal or to J2 pin on the Patriot control board It also needs grou
48. nt the gate from closing when an object 1s present Wire the photo eye to safety loop input on the control board Zone 5 Safety edges and photo eyes are the most common types of protection available The safety device used should be wired to the secondary entrapment input GATE s W ners Entrapment area see safety section page 19 part a 1 through 4 Every installation is unique and it is the installer s responsibility to recognize and remedy all safety concerns Please consult a qualified dealer or the factory for a complete explanation of the remedies shown above and additional tips pertaining to your installation 22 MONTHLY SERVICE All gate operators require periodic checking and adjustments by a qualified technician of the control mechanism for force load speed and sensitivity All external accessories and secondary safety devices must be checked Secondary safety devices need to be checked at least once a month for proper operation Periodic checking is also advised for the following IAM RWNE Battery cells water level use distilled water if needed Gel batteries are recommended Wheels and gate rollers for wear and grease if necessary Check bolts and sprocket set screws for correct tightness Inspect weld points for cracks or other defects Inspect wiring for cuts nicks or other defects Inspect drive chain and sprockets for tension and wear Adjust or replace as necessary Time to open or close the gate
49. ntact sensors for each type of application Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is moving and One or more non contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exist such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier For gate operators utilizing a contact sensor One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge trailing edge and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and it s wiring arranged so that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator 1s not subjected to mechanical damage A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency RE signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures natural landscaping or similar obstruction A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end use conditions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Never let children operate or play with gate controls Keep remote control away from children Always keep people and objects away from the gate NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE Test gate operator monthly The gate must stop and reverse directions upon contacting a rigid obj
50. o not interfere with each other the virtual switches should be positioned in a random pattern using the following procedure Example of random positioning of the virtual dipswitches to create a Security Code is shown below To enter the Security Code enter the dipswitch number followed by the dipswitch position character The Security Code would be entered as 5 6 IF 20 3 4 5 6 7 80 9 Dipswitch Switch Number Position Use table below to create a random pattern and enter the resulting Security Code in the following procedure Dipswitch Switch Number Position Enter the Master Password Enter 6 If correct 2 short beeps Gf 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Enter the Security Code created in the table in the previous column If correct 2 short beep after each switch number and switch position combination is entered Enter Enter 6 If correct 2 short beeps 1f 1 long beep is heard start over with step 1 Learning Access Codes in Receiver Create Communication With Receiver Relay 1 Security Code Dip Switches l 2 3 Carry keypad to receiver location for programming Enter the Access Code for relay 1 on the keypad and continue to press the last key entered red light blinks Press P1 learn button on the receiver until LD green light comes on and relay clicks Create Communication With Receiver Relay 2 Security Code Dip Switches l 2 3 Carry keypad to receiv
51. on then the gate should be in the open position if the LED on the right is on then the gate should be in the closed position If DS1 switch 9 operating direction reverse is on then this is reversed If the LED for the open position is not on when the gate is fully opened then the auto close will not work if DS1 switch 2 is on The limit switches need to be adjusted or DS1 switch 2 needs to be turned off If gate still remains open go to step 5 Locate the LED Indicator push button and depress and hold While pushing the button inspect the LED indicators located on the control board lower left corner and note which ones are on If any LED s are on disconnect the green J2 connector from the control board Press the Open Close Command push button to close the gate and then press the button again to open the gate fully and verify the automatic close is working If gate automatically closes correctly then the accessory connected to the J2 connector that is activated LED is on needs to be repaired 6 Gate begins to open or close but stops and reverses after a couple of seconds STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Remove gate operator cover and locate the Patriot control board Locate the sensitivity adjustment see page 12 potentiometer located on the control board The white center is adjustable and needs to be turned in a clockwise direction Normally a setting of 5 will operate most gates if your gate requires a setting above
52. over screw and nut Placards Two supplied should be visible from inside and outside of gate NOTE 12 Volt DC deep cycle battery 33 amp hour minimum required Not Included Gel or AGM type recommended 5 Operator Illustration and Descriptions TOP VIEW Gate Output drive sprocket Chain rollers DD m O a bracket Limit Nut Locking Plate pe Pp Limit adjustment cams Chain adjustment bolt o ee Radio receiver Gear motor PE TTD at aa Hu Hes RE aS i Sea A ee oe Be AL oe eh in eee pen oe eee Pillow block bearings lt o E MS NN A Safety disk Emergency manual release locking bar mergency release knob Illustration 1 FRONT VIEW Drive chain Gear motor Emergency Patriot control board release knob mergency manual Release locking bar Cover boltholes 4 ples SO Post mount sleeve gt Illustration 2 REAR VIEW Output drive sprocket Battery Compartment Pad mounting holes Illustration 3 Note USAutomatic is not responsible for failure to comply with UL 325 standards local building codes or improper installations Mounting Operator NOTE Do not mount in areas by automatic sprinklers or flood prone areas It is important that the control board control devices and the battery compartment remain dry Correct Installation Incorrect Installation er cll AA ere l Illustration 6 Illustration 7 2 00 inches 1 75 2
53. plete explanation of options and see the Safety Section of this manual on pages 18 to 22 13 STEP 9 Making Final Adjustments Once gate is operating correctly using the Open Close Command pushbutton it is time to setup the radio controls transmitter and receiver If your operator was supplied with the low current receiver see page 33 for programming instructions If not see instructions for your specific radio controls If you have an understanding of the sensitivity feature test the sensitivity by manually stopping the gate in mid travel The sensitivity setting most likely will be around a 5 or 7 setting on the adjustment Operate the gate using the transmitter the gate should stop in the desired position if not readjust the limit switches If the transmitter 1s not operating or operating incorrectly reprogram transmitter and receiver STEP 10 Installing Secondary Entrapment Siren UL 325 requirement The secondary entrapment siren connects to the control board Page 12 illustration 17 This siren is very loud and will be activated when the current sense circuit stops the gate twice prior to reaching a fully open or close limit The siren will operate for 5 minutes before shutting off The Reset button on the control board Page 12 illustration 7 can be pushed to turn off the siren and reset the control board The control board must be reset using the Reset button in either case before the gate will operate The frame
54. rners should be crosscut as shown for o stress relief 45 degrees is maximum turn 4 minimum angle allowed Saw cut width must be at least 1 8 for recommended wire Lead YS 4 YH I in slot must be at least 14 for twisted Lead in slot leads to operator 1 8 minimum Side view Pavement 14 minimum 1 Y Depth backfill 1 99 Siliconized caulk 3 16 Saw cut 4 Saw cut preferred 37 Loops Loop Size Chart The loop size is based on the width of the driveway If the driveway is 14 wide the loop would be a 6 x6 the minimum This is determined by subtracting 4 off of each side of the drive which would leave you 6 See chart below for number of turns per loop size plus lead in The loop itself should contain between 90 amp 125 feet of wire in the loop plus lead in Drive Loop Number of Turns Width Size Size 2 3 4 14 amp Under 6x6 96 16 6x8 112 18 6 x 10 96 20 6 x 12 108 22 6 x 14 120 24 6 x 16 132 26 6x18 96 28 6 x 20 104 30 6 x 22 112 a2 6 x 24 120 The location of the loop is also important If a loop is located too close to the gate it will detect the gate itself giving false operation If the loop is too far away from the gate a small vehicle might not be detected Loops should be approximately 5 from the centerline of a gate when closed See Loop Position on previous page Loops Other Loop Detector Facts L Z 3 4 10 11 Always c
55. s too great Use 16 gauge wire or larger and keep length as short as possible with supplied hardware gt NOTE Avoid shaded areas if possible Panels should face southwest for optimum charging See explanation above for details Red wire AA Black wire AGM or Gel Battery AC CHARGER Locate and install the AC battery charger inside the operator chassis A hole has been pre punched for conduit in the base of the operator Illustration 14 page 9 The charger requires a receptacle for 110 volt AC supply recommended location is above the pre punched hole A licensed electrician per local building codes should install the receptacle Modifying the charger power cord will void the charger warranty Note USAutomatic recommends an AC surge protector on all 110 volt AC installations especially in lightning prone areas STEP 5 Control Board Dipswitch Setting Verification NOTE This check must be performed before operating the gate for the first time Failure to do so may damage the gate operator Before operating the gate lets make sure the Patriot control board dipswitches are set correctly for your installation Locate the dipswitches on the Patriot Control board see page 16 Factory default dipswitch settings are 2 and 3 on right hand installation operator installed on right side of drive viewed from inside the property Identify your installation below and verify dipswitch settings Patriot I Right hand instal
56. then the cause for them becoming misadjusted needs to be determined Another possible cause is a bad brake on the gear motor If the brake is on the motor cannot turn and the fuse will blow It is possible for low battery voltage to cause this so the battery needs to be checked If battery load tested good then contact the factory If the gear motor brake is the cause the brake can be disconnected to verify Please contact factory for further troubleshooting and return information 2 11 Transmitter will not operate the gate STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 Verify the battery in the transmitter is good Also verify that the dipswitches inside the transmitter and receiver are set to match each other Remove the receiver cover by squeezing the sides and the switches are located inside Remove the transmitter cover and locate the switches Remove the gate operator cover and locate the Patriot control board Locate the LED Indicator push button and the Push Button Input LED Push the LED indicator push button and hold then press the transmitter button and observe the Push Button LED The led should come on while the transmitter button 1s depressed If the Push Button LED did not come on then make sure that the green J2 connector on the control board is securely connected Remove the receiver cover by squeezing the sides and the switches are located inside If the Push Button I
57. to travel too far and the operator to current sense The limit switch adjustments are located on the limit plate Remove the gate operator cover and locate the limit plate and limit cam nuts STEP 2 Adjust the limit cam nut so that it is closer to the limit switch for the gate position being worked on This will cause the limit cam nut to contact the limit switch earlier which will stop the gate earlier than before This needs to be done until the gate stops at the desired position See note below STEP 3 It might be necessary to verify limit switch operation To do this locate the LED Indicator push button and hold in Then depress the limit switch lever and observe the limit LED s located on the control board The LED should come on when the limit switch lever is depressed and the LED Indicator push button is depressed NOTE If DSI switch 9 is turned on then the open and close LED lights are reversed Open LED represents the closed position and the close LED represents the open position STEP 4 Ifthe LED lights will not come on then contact the factory 9 Gate closes then opens back up in 10 seconds or more auto close timer is on STEP 1 This is most likely caused by an incorrect DS1 switch 9 setting When standing on the inside of the property and looking out of the gate which side of the drive is the gate operator installed on If it is on the right side then DS1 switch 9 should be in the off position If operator is on the left side
58. uld travel in the open direction if all settings are correct If gate reverses direction a current sense adjustment must be made see step 6 above Once current sense adjustment is made press the Open Close Command button again If gate travels past the desired stop position adjust the limit switches see page 13 12 LIMIT SWITCHES The limit switch adjustments are located on the top shelf of the operator Remove the cover from the operator to make adjustments The normal settings from the factory allow for about 15 feet of travel You will most likely have to adjust the limits for your installation To adjust limits press down on the limit plate assembly this will release the limit plate from the limit adjustment cams and allow the cams to turn Turn the limit adjustment cam which corresponds to the direction you want to adjust NOTE WHEN THE LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CAM DEPRESSES THE LIMIT SWITCH ACTUATOR THE GATE WILL STOP Top view of the operator Close Limit Cam Nut Limit switch actuator NOTE DO NOT ADJUST THE LIMIT CAM NUTS PAST THE LIMIT SWITCH ACTUATOR ARM THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIMIT SWITCH ENSURE THE LIMIT PLATE ASSEMBLY SNAPS INTO THE GROOVES ON THE LIMIT CAM NUTS PRIOR TO OPERATION CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury USAutomatic strongly recommends the installation of additional safety devices such as Photo Eye Sensors and Safety Edges Consult an authorized installing dealer or the factory for a com
59. ure to locate and install gate brackets to gate ends 1 Install the chain adjustment bolt into the chain bracket as shown in illustration 15 below 2 Slide the gate fully open Using the diagram below locate the correct position for the gate bracket Clamp the bracket in place and repeat for gate in the fully closed position Before welding gate brackets in place refer to illustrations 4 8 to ensure correct installation Once alignment is correct weld chain brackets in place TOP VIEW GATE FRAME 2 I OT A e T i Chain Bracket _ Chain Adjustment Bolt Install chain adjustment 14 Nut 2 ples bolts as shown to allow Illustration 15 for maximum tension adjustment Illustration 16 STEP 3 Connecting Chain Using the master links supplied connect one end of chain to one of the chain adjustment bolts Use additional master links to connect chain together as needed to route chain through the operator See Illustration 3 16 In most installations the chain will have to be cut to the desired length To determine the desired chain length loosen the chain adjustment bolts to allow for maximum adjustment illustration 15 Pull the emergency release knob to allow the chain to roll freely through the operator Pull the chain to mate up with the remaining chain adjustment bolt and mark link that needs to be cut Once link is cut install master link and connect to chain adjustment bolt CHAIN TENSIO
60. ve Resetting receiver P2 relay to momentary mode 1 On the receiver push the P2 push button until the green LD light comes on then release Green LD light should be flashing 2 While the LD light is flashing push the P1 push button down and release Green LD light should be steady Momentary mode is set Erasing Single Transmitter from Receiver Memory The dipswitch settings of the transmitter to delete must be known If known follow the steps below Set the dipswitches in a transmitter to match the switch settings of the transmitter code to delete Press and hold the left transmitter button On the receiver push the P1 push button until the green LD light comes on Then release both Press and hold the right transmitter button On the receiver push the P2 push button until the green LD light comes on Then release both Transmitter 1s now erased from receiver memory eo eee Erasing all Transmitters from Receiver Memory 1 Press the P2 button on the receiver until the green LD light comes on Then release P2 button 2 While LD light is on press the P1 and P2 buttons simultaneously and hold until the green LD light begins to blink slowly It should blink 4 times then all transmitter codes are erased Contact the factory for advanced programming options 33 STEP 12 Programming wireless Keypad model 433 KPD Terms to understand Master Password The 5 digit code used to access programming features Factory default
61. wice before a limit is reached Limit Cam Nut Locking Plate Located on top of the operator holds the two limit switches and also holds the limit cam nuts in their adjusted position 24 Limit Cam Nut Two limit cam nuts are located on the top of the operator the limit nut locking plate is spring loaded and must be depressed before adjusting the limit cam nut After limit cam nut has been adjusted make certain that the limit nut locking plate fully engages the limit cam nut to keep it from rotating Gate Chain This is the long chain connected to the gate and travels through the operator Drive Chain This is the short chain that connects the gear motor to the manual release shaft 1 Slide gate operator will not operate STEP 1 Remove control box cover locate the Open Close Command push button and press it to operate the gate STEP 2 Press the Reset push button located above the open close command then push the Open Close Command push button to operate the gate STEP 3 When pressing the Open Close Command push button listen for a clicking sound if click is heard then verify The 15 amp fuse located on the control board is good if not replace it using the spare located on the control board Also check the dipswitches 3 and 4 for correct switch settings based on where the harness is connected to the control board Master or Slave If switches and fuse are good and clicking sound is heard the battery nee
62. will be manually operated Since the gate 1s a major component of the system great care and concern must be given to the gate design A GATE OPERATOR CANNOT OVERCOME A POORLY DESIGNED GATE a Does the gate slide smoothly without binds or excessive resistance Slide gates should slide level and plumb if possible to prevent the operator from having to pull the gate up or down grade when opening or closing Low quality wheels and rollers usually create drag which will cause operator problems The use of high quality bearing wheels and rollers are highly recommended b Is the gate frame of substantial strength without excessive weight c Will the frame withstand normal wind load conditions without sway or vibration d Will the gate hit the catch correctly without being hand guided or pushed into the catch e Are the bearings wheels suited for the number of cycles expected per day f Is the track area designed to keep dirt and rocks from obstructing the gate movement If any of these problems exist they must be corrected to achieve a reliable automatic gate system MOUNTING SITE REVIEW Installers should ask themselves these questions prior to installation and predetermine the solution to any problems which may occur a Does sufficient space exist for mounting and future servicing of the operator b Will the unit open the gate by sliding to the left or the right See note below c How will the chain brackets attach to the

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