VERT-X Mechanical Installation Manual LATEST! 2015.03.13 11H51
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1. FIGURE 37 OUTWARD OPENING INSTALLATION In most cases it will be necessary to make up a suitable extension bracket on which to mount the operator s Wall Bracket page 40 www CentSys com Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation VERT X Outward Opening Geometry Tables 90 Outward Opening Gate gt 80mm 140mm 160mm 618mm 115mm gt 82 5mm 150mm 150mm 628mm 115mm gt 82 5mm 160mm 140mm 638mm 115mm TABLE 8 1 Optimum Installation 100 Outward Opening Gate 85mm 155mm 140mm 633mm 110mm gt 85mm 160mm 135mm 630mm 110 115mm 1 Optimum Installation TABLE 9 Values A B amp C are measured from the gate hinge point Value D is measured from the gate hinge point centre line Value E is measured from the gate face to the Gate Bracket centre point With this type of operator it is critical to choose the correct installation position from the installation tables to ensure that the tip of the operator does not interfere with the gate during operation www CentSys com page 41 O V m AJ D gt j e A Z V gt gt Hel O a O Cc gt A g O g m Z Z G G gt m OT NOILOAS LJ q VU O lt LLI A O Q aa q gt Q Z e r k q l lt _ V lt x e lt aa ELI jan O SECTION 10 10 3 Physical installation Outward opening 10 3 12. lt lt A H aa jan SECTION 6 6 Preparation of Site 6 1 General Considerations for the Installation Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as safety edges and Safety Beams i5 or Photon for additional protection against entrapment or other mechanical risks Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation Check that enough space is available for the gate operator with the gate in the required open position see Figure 6 If the swing gate leaf is longer than 2 5 metres ensure that an electric lock can be fitted For security reasons never fit an operator on the outside of the gate where the public has access to it refer to the instructions for an Outward opening swing gate Never run an operator directly off the 12V battery Install the gate operator only if e It will not pose a hazard to the public e There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and or public thoroughfares e The installation will meet all municipal and or local authority requirements once completed e The gate mass leaf width allowable wind loading and application is within the operator specifications refer to the specification tables e The gate is in good working order meaning e That it swings freely e Does not move on its own if left in any position e Each gate leaf is strong and rigid e Once installed there is sufficient clearance between moving parts when o
3. A gt U m V A a O Z T NOILOJS 2 Icons Used in this Manual This icon indicates tips and other information that could be useful during the installation This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be considered during installation l lt Ze lt 2 V L Z A LLI a Vv Z O Q This icon indicates warning caution or attention Please take special note of critical aspects that MUST be adhered to in order to prevent Injury SECTION 2 page 10 www CentSys com 3 Specifications 3 1 Physical Dimensions M VU m Q Ti gt ann le Z a 918mm overall length 470mm retracted 133mm FIGURE 1 VERT X OVERALL DIMENSIONS NOILOJS www CentSys com page 11 y Z O lt Q LL Q LLI A y SECTION 3 3 2 Technical Specifications VERT X Operator O oo NOUA U N e Input voltage Motor voltage Motor power supply Battery charger Current consumption Mains Current consumption motor at rated load Current consumption motor at max load Operator push force maximum Operator stroke maximum Operator speed at rated load Typical gate opening time 90 Manual override Maximum number of operations per day Design life Duty cycle Mains present 6 Operations in Standby over 24 hours with fully charged 7Ah battery Collision sensing Operating temperatu
4. Li jn V LI O Z O r jon lt lt A ine aa jan SECTION 6 6 3 Key Terms Used in this Section 6 3 1 Pillar maximum The maximum allowable distance measured from the centre of the gate hinge to the edge of the pillar 6 3 2 Wall minimum This value denotes the minimum amount of space needed to install the operator and is measured from the side wall to the gate when the gate is in the open position 6 4 Inward Opening Installation 90 or less Figure 6 shows the minimum wall clearance and maximum pillar to gate hinge point distance for an inward opening gate leaf opening to an angle of 90 or less The pillar to gate hinge point maximum ensures that the operator does not foul against the pillar when installed The minimum wall clearance ensures that there is enough space to install the operator according to the installation tables Pillar to gate hinge point Gate in closed position 60mm maximum Gate Hinge Point Gate opening 90 or less Wall minimum must be greater than 190mm Na Gate in open position fann wall FIGURE 6 SIDE WALL LIMITATION FOR A 90 INWARD OPENING GATE page 20 www CentSys com 6 5 Inward Opening Installation 100 Figure 7 shows the minimum wall clearance and maximum pillar to gate hinge point distance for an inward opening gate leaf opening to an angle of 100 The pillar to gate hinge point maximum ensures that the operator does not foul against the pill
5. Z M gt gt O Z O C mr D A U0 O g m Z Z Q G gt m FIGURE 48 MARK THE GATE BRACKET HEIGHT OT NOILOAS www CentSys com page 47 Remove the operator and then fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method LLI fan q VU O lt LLI Q O Q q gt j O Z e r lt l lt V lt x O je lt aa ELI jan O FIGURE 49 ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET IN PLACE e The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive e Never lubricate the worm drive SECTION 10 page 48 www CentSys com 10 3 5 2 Using the Metal Template Optional Extra Using the Metal Template available and the Gate Bracket Pin FIGURE 50 MOUNT THE GATE BRACKET e Mount the template to the Wall Bracket using the Bracket Pin e Rest the spirit level on the template and level the template e Holding the Gate Bracket underneath the template as shown in Figure 50 insert the Pin through the slot in the template and into the Gate Bracket e With the gate in the closed position move the Gate Bracket to the near end of the slot e Spot weld the Gate Bracket in place OR make the necessary markings if a bracket has been made up to fit a non steel gate e To avoid damage it is recommended that the Meta
6. g m Z r Z G a gt j m 6 NOILOJS LI lt O O Z r Z LJ a O Q lt 2 Z r Z O r k lt ual l lt jou a Z aa O lt LI Q O SECTION 9 9 3 Physical Installation Inward Opening 9 3 1 Step 1 Determine the Gate Bracket Length E Value It is essential to first determine whether the correct Gate Bracket length E Value can be achieved according to Table 9 Installation Table as described below lt Pillar Gate hinge centre point Measure hinge depth Gate front face 25mm As Example Where Gate Bracket is attached to FIGURE 19 DETERMINE THE GATE BRACKET LENGTH Example for a 90 Inward Opening Installation Measure the hinge depth from the centre of the hinge point to the face of the gate If the hinge depth is greater than 30mm then refer to Section 6 6 For this example a measurement of 25mm will be used E Value D Value MINUS Hinge Depth Thus E Value 110mm 25mm 85mm If the E value is greater than 85mm you may choose any installation position shown in Table 6 If the E Value is less than 80mm for 90 inward opening or less than 77 5mm for 100 inward opening the operator WILL foul against the gate during operation as shown in Figure 9 In order to rectify this refer to Section 6 6 page 30 www CentSys com 9 3 2 Step 2 Wall Bracket Height Determine a suitable height for the Wall Bracket Be
7. guarantee that the unit will not be damaged in the event of a lightning strike or power surge it greatly reduces the likelihood of such damage occurring The earth return for the surge protection is provided via the mains power supply earth In order to ensure that the surge protection is effective it is essential that the unit is properly earthed 3 5 Maximum Allowable Gate Mass and coverage Maximum Allowable gate Mass Length m niga Mass kg 600kg Up to Up to Up to 2m 2 5m 3m 335kg 215kg 150kg TABLE 3 An electronic lock can be fitted to improve the security of the system www CentSys com page 13 a V m os g gt le Z MA NOILOJS 3 6 Maximum Allowable Coverage in Wind Speeds a Z O janl je lt Q LL Q LLI A V Up to Up to Up to e Length m 1 5m 2m 2 5m 3m l Up to Up to Up to Up to Height m 1 8m 1 8m 1 8m 1 8m 25 91 68 25 se 50 64 48 22 se 75 EZ 39 it a 100 45 34 a TABLE 4 SECTION 3 page 14 www CentSys com 4 Product Identification FIGURE 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Gate operator keys 14mm snap rings 1 2 Wall Bracket mounting plate Mechanical Installation Manual 3 Wall Bracket 4 VERT X gate operator complete assembly 5 Wall Bracket pin Gate Bracket welded assembly O a o Gate Bracket pin optional extra 10 Gate warning decal 1 Keys are specific to each operator key number must be recorded www Ce
8. illar p jam 6 7 4 Sleeve Anchors Applications e Lighter gates e Domestic FIGURE 13 SLEEVE ANCHORS Pillar 6 7 5 Rawl bolts Applications e Lighter gates Wall Bracket e Domestic Rawl bolt _____ F FIGURE 14 RAWL BOLTS SECTION 6 page 24 www CentSys com 6 8 Gate Bracket Mounting V 7 m g D gt pa gt l O z e Ti M a m 6 8 1 Steel Gates The Gate Bracket is designed to be welded onto the gate FIGURE 15 WELD GATE BRACKET TO GATE 6 8 2 Non Steel Gates In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel e Use a suitable bracket made up from steel so that the Gate Bracket can be welded to it and then fastened to the gate using an appropriate method OR e Another Wall Mounting Bracket can be purchased and then the Gate Bracket can be welded to it as shown in Figure 16 Wall Bracket Mounting Plate ordered Fasten the welded Gate separately Bracket to the gate Weld brackets together Gate Bracket FIGURE 16 MOUNTING THE GATE BRACKET TO A NON STEEL GATE 9 NOILOAS www CentSys com page 25 7 Cabling Requirements Control box p k Mains isolator switch 350mm cable loop FIGURE 17 CABLING REQUIREMENTS Legend V j Z LI Ly a a i O LLI a a 0 lt l ta lt Q 1 90V 240V AC mains cable via mains isolator switch 3 core LNE 0 5mm2 or low
9. is new out of the box Custom Bracket PA Wall Bracket FIGURE 52 GATE OPEN METAL TEMPLATE FITTED SECTION 10 page 50 www CentSys com 10 3 7 Step 7 Mount the Operator With the brackets now fully fitted the operator can be mounted onto the brackets O V m A gt 9 A Z M gt gt e Z I O ami gt A U e a m Z i l Z Q G gt m FIGURE 53 OPERATOR MOUNTED Camlock lid If the operator is mounted onto the brackets and the gate is not in the fully closed position manually override the unit and move the gate into the closed position It may be necessary to adjust the endstops to get to the fully closed and open positions See section 10 9 for adjusting the endstops To place in Manual Override e Open the camlock lid to access the override key slot FIGURE 54 HOW TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE THE e Insert the key and rotate 180 OPERATOR OF NOILOAS www CentSys com page 51 VU lt ELI A O m lt z O Z e je lt l l q jen V lt a e lt aa ELI A O SECTION 10 10 3 8 Step 8 Adjusting the Endstops Ensure that the gate is in the fully closed position Slightly loosen the Torx screws on the back endstop and adjust the endstop so that it sits up against the pivot bracket of the operator Tighten the Torx screws in this position If the gate has mechanical
10. 25 Mark the Wall Bracket in the correct position on the wall and then mount it using the preferred mounting method as discussed in Section 6 5 Gate Hinge Point ikia D ti Pian A AL LA BON FAN ED A VALUE Wall Bracket position Value A FIGURE 25 DETERMINE THE WALL BRACKET POSITION USING THE ABS TEMPLATE LL l q g g page 32 www CentSys com 9 3 4 1 Cutting the Gate Bracket Cut Gate Bracket to length Determine the E Value for this specific installation by following the example in section 9 3 1 and substituting the hinge depth of this specific installation into the calculation Cut the Gate Bracket to the E Value length in order to mount the bracket to the gate and achieve the correct D Value The measurement is taken FIGURE 26 CUT THE GATE BRACKET from the centre of the hole of the Gate Bracket as indicated in Figure 26 O V m A gt e A Z V j gt rm r gt O Z Z gt A 0 O g m Z Z G a gt j m 9 3 4 2 Making Up a Bracket for a Non steel Gate Wall Bracket Fasten the welded Gate Mounting Plate Bracket to the gate ordered separately Weld brackets together Gate Bracket FIGURE 27 ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A NON STEEL GATE In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel or the mounting point for the front bracket is not on a steel section of the gate it is necessary to make up a mo
11. DV DV DV A On m V Nin m ei Gather Required Tools and Equipment Heed Necessary Site Considerations Determine Installation Type e Inward Opening Installation e Outward Opening Installation Check Cabling Requirements Determine the Gate Swing Angle Mount the Gate and Wall Bracket s Install Operator Mount Controller Enclosure www CentSys com page 5 m e 2E gt Z r O gt Ma m j V T1IVAL LSV4 a Z e r Q aa a So LI LI q VA Z lt gt aa O A SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION To ensure the safety of people and possessions it is important that you read all the following instructions Incorrect installation or incorrect use of the product could cause serious harm to people and pets A The installer being either professional or DIY is the last person on the site who can ensure that the operator is safely installed and that the whole system can be operated safely Warnings for the Installer CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS before beginning to install the product e All installation repair and service work to this product must be done by a suitably qualified person e Do not activate your gate opener unless you can see it and can determine that its area of travel is clear of people pets or other obstructions e NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE Always keep p
12. ECTION 9 page 36 www CentSys com 9 3 6 Step 6 Check the Installation if you have the Metal Template Gate Bracket gt Metal template in closed position Wall bracket FIGURE 32 GATE CLOSED METAL TEMPLATE FITTED O g m A D gt O po Z M gt gt O Z i Z D gt A 0 O g m Z Z Q G gt m With the Metal Template mounted to the gate as per Section 9 3 6 2 swing the gate leaf to the open position If it is possible to open the gate to the required open position without the template fouling against the gate pillar or gate and the Gate Bracket Pin travels within the slot of the Metal Template without fouling Metal template then the installation of the brackets is deemed to be correct Wall Bracket ma If you do not have the Metal Template make sure that the spot welds are sufficient to take a significant load as back driving the unit through the gearbox in the override condition requires a large force when the unit is new out of the box Gate Bracket FIGURE 33 GATE OPEN METAL TEMPLATE FITTED MM Lo i Bo E N www CentSys com page 37 W fan lt O O Z r Z W A O m lt 2 Z r Z 9 lt ol l lt V Z r O lt aa Lid A Oo SECTION 9 9 3 7 Step 7 Mount the Operator With the brackets now fully fitted the operator can be mounted onto the brackets FIGU
13. Mounting Bracket and welding the Gate Bracket to the Wall Bracket Mounting Plate See section 6 6 2 Wall Bracket Fasten the welded Gate Mounting Plate Bracket to the gate ordered separately Weld brackets together Gate Bracket ELI lt 0 O den den LLI a O Q aa lt 2 T Z e lt l l lt V Z x e j lt aa ELI a O FIGURE 46 ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A NON STEEL GATE 10 3 5 Step 5 Mounting the Gate Bracket Although the installation is easier when using the VERT X Metal Template which can be purchased as an optional extra from Centurion Systems it is possible to install the unit without the use of the template 10 3 5 1 Without Template Find the corresponding C Value for FIGURE 47 MARK THE C VALUE the installation determined in Section 10 2 Close the gate leaf and mark the C Value distance along the gate leaf measured from the centre of the gate hinge Refer to Figure 47 for details SECTION 10 page 46 www CentSys com e The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive e Never lubricate the worm drive Mount the operator to the Wall Bracket and using a spirit level determine the height of the Gate Bracket Mark the height of the Gate Bracket O g m A D gt O po
14. RE 34 OPERATOR MOUNTED If the unit is mounted onto the brackets and the gate is not in Camlock lid the fully closed position manually override the unit and move the gate into the closed position It may be necessary to adjust the endstops to get to the fully closed and open positions See section 9 9 for adjusting the endstops To place in Manual Override e Open the camlock lid to access the override key slot e Insert the key and rotate 180 FIGURE 35 HOW TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE THE OPERATOR page 38 www CentSys com 9 3 8 Step 8 Adjusting the Endstops Ensure that the gate is in the fully closed position Slightly loosen the Torx screws on front endstop and adjust the endstop so that it sits up against the pivot bracket of the operator Tighten the Torx screws in this position If the gate has mechanical endstops in the closed position there is no need to adjust the front endstop on the operator Pivot Bracket gt Loosen the Torx screws Move the front endstop and tighten the Torx screws FIGURE 36 ADJUST THE ENDSTOP With the unit still in the override condition move the gate leaf into the required open position and adjust the rear endstop in the same way Once the endstop has been adjusted close the gate leaf re engage the unit and remove the keys The unit is now ready to be connected to the controller e The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery Doing so and driving th
15. Step 1 Determine the Gate Bracket Length E Value It is essential to first determine whether the correct Gate Bracket length E Value can be achieved according to Table 8 and 9 Installation Table as described below Gate hinge center point Measure hinge depth Gate front face 25mm as example Where Gate Bracket is attached to FIGURE 38 DETERMINE THE GATE BRACKET LENGTH The most optimal installation position for a VERT X 90 outward opening is e A 160 E e B 140 e C 638 e D 115 Therefore this installation position will be described in this Manual Refer to Figure 38 and Tables 8 and 9 for details Measure the hinge depth from the centre of the hinge point to the face of the gate If the hinge depth is greater than 30mm then refer to Section 6 6 for this example a measurement of 25mm will be used E Value D Value MINUS Hinge Depth Thus E 115mm 25mm 90mm If the E value is greater than 82 5mm you may choose any installation position shown in Table 6 see note above for optimal installation If the E Value is less than 80mm for 90 outward opening or less than 85mm for 100 outward opening the operator WILL foul against the gate during operation In order to rectify this refer to Section 6 4 page 42 www CentSys com 10 3 2 Step 2 Wall Bracket Height Determine a suitable height for the Wall Bracket Be aware that the Wall Bracket is mounted 35mm higher than the Gate Brac
16. ar when installed The minimum wall clearance in the case of the 100 opening ensures that the gate does not run into the wall e For gates 1 0m to 2 0m long the minimum wall clearance is 370mm e For gates 2 0m to 3 0m long the minimum wall clearance is 540mm Pillar to gate hinge N wa 60mm maximum Gate in closed position ie Minimum wall clearance as indicated in text above Gate Hinge Point Gate openning 100 lt q Side wall Si Gate in open position FIGURE 7 SIDE WALL LIMITATION FOR A 100 INWARD OPENING GATE www CentSys com page 21 V A m V gt ad D gt i O Z O Ti M m 9 NOILOAS 6 6 Hinge Depth on Gate Due to the operator body being a fixed length and the operator body extending past the maximum travel position of the Gate Bracket pin the operator can foul against the gate during operation if the unit is not installed correctly Before installing the operator ensure that the hinge depth in relation to the gate face is no more than 30mm ELI a LI O Z O r jn lt lt A Lid a jan This will ensure that the front end of the operator does not foul against the gate see Figure 9 A gate hinge depth greater than 30mm will reduce the E value refer to Section 9 of the installation which in turn may result in the operator fouling against the gate during operation In the unlikely event that a hinge depth greater than 30mm is measured most
17. aware that the Wall Bracket is mounted 35mm higher than the Gate Bracket If the gate has limited cross bars to which the Gate Bracket can be attached then this will determine the height of the Wall Bracket FIGURE 20 WALL BRACKET HEIGHT 9 3 3 Step 3 Mounting the Wall Bracket e g m A D gt e po Z M gt gt i O Z t Z D gt A U0 O g m Z Z Q G D gt m 9 3 3 1 Determine the Wall Bracket Length From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding B Value for the installation determined in Section 9 3 1 Pillar Face Wall Bracket Using a steel ruler tape measure or the VERT X ABS template which can be purchased as an optional extra aaa ON WI determine the Wall Bracket length OF Ml Ci Get f L oe Ok ot Oo MA fr a 0 oo CooL g i l TOF FIGURE 21 DETERMINE WALL BRACKET For the steel ruler option this is LENGTH USING A RULER achieved by placing the steel ruler with the 0mm marking at the gate hinge point and measuring out the B Value The Wall bracket length is then the difference between the B Value and the distance to the pillar face This is shown in Figure 21 LALLATRKOHN For the VERT X ABS template option place the correct B Value measurement at the gate hinge point The Wall Bracket length is determined by measuring the vwe distance from the horizontal line on AK the template to the pillar face Thi
18. e operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive e Never lubricate the worm drive www CentSys com page 39 O V m A gt O A Z V j gt gt O Z Z gt A 0 O g m Z z G a gt j m 6 NOILOJS LI lt O O lt EI a O m lt 2 9 lt O Jal k lt i l lt a Z r aa O j lt Lid A O SECTION 10 10 Operator Installation Outward Opening Gate e The installation guidelines shown below include the use of the VERT X ABS template and the VERT X metal template e The installation can still be performed without these templates by using a tape measure and spirit level 10 1 Key Terms Used in this Section A Value The horizontal distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point B Value The vertical distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point C Value The horizontal distance from the gate hinge point to the Gate bracket pivot point D Value The distance from the gate center line to the pivot point on Gate Bracket welded assembly E Value The distance from the face of the gate to the pivot point on the Gate Bracket welded assembly 10 2 Installation Tables Outward Opening Gate opening angle Gate in open position Gate in closed position Gate Hinge Point lt gt VERT X operator
19. e to the operator Only run the operator from the V Series Controller A e A moving gate can cause serious injury or death Keep clear The gate may move at any time Do not allow children to play in the area of travel of the gate or operate the gate MAS FE ALAAVS www CentSys com page 7 This section has been left blank intentionally page 8 www CentSys com 1 General Description The VERT X operator has been designed to safely and cost effectively automate a domestic swing gate Combining an innovative open nut drive system advanced diagnostic capabilities and functionality rugged die cast aluminium construction and exceptional aesthetics for a wholly unobtrusive installation VERT X is positioned firmly at the apex of swing gate automation In addition the engineering team behind its design has invested considerable effort ensuring that the operator is as easy to install as it is powerful and as reliable as it is good looking The fail safe and fully redundant position and collision detection system has been designed and tested to set the standard in safety of operation and to provide an unparalleled level of reliability and durability in operation The gate travel limits are managed by a sealed double redundant opto electronic system that has been designed not only to ensure ultra reliable operation but also to ensure precise position and trajectory control This enables very accurate and reliable collision detect
20. endstops in the closed position there is no need to adjust the nearest endstop on the operator Pivot Bracket Move the endstop and tighten the Torx screws FIGURE 55 ADJUST ENDSTOPS With the unit still in the override condition move the gate leaf into the required open position and adjust the front endstop in the same way Once the endstop has been adjusted close the gate leaf re engage the unit and remove the keys The unit is now ready to be connected to the controller A e The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery Doing so and driving the operator into in an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive e Never lubricate the worm drive page 52 www CentSys com www CentSys com page 53 page 54 www CentSys com www CentSys com page 55 Connect with us on f facebook com CenturionSystems Yulh YouTube com CenturionSystems W askCenturion Subscribe to the newsletter www CentSys com Subscribe Call Centurion Systems Pty Ltd South Africa Head Office 27 11 699 2400 Call Technical Support 27 11 699 2481 from OZhHOO to 18h00 UTC 2 H Se F RN Vi NA re 52 9001 2008 a m NARRANTY Document Number DOC12281V100 13032015 ENGLISH www CentSys com
21. eople and objects away from the gate and its area of travel e NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE GATE CONTROLS and do not allow children or pets near the gate area e Secure all easily accessed gate opener controls in order to prevent unauthorised use of the gate e Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system e Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere the presence of flammable gas or fumes is a serious danger to safety e Before attempting any work on the system switch off electrical power and disconnect the batteries e The mains power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all pole switch with contact opening distance of 3mm or greater Use of a 5A hydraulic breaker with all pole circuit break is recommended e Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a threshold of 30mA is fitted upstream of the system e Never short circuit the battery and do not try to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than that supplied with the product or manufactured by Centurion Systems Pty Ltd e Make sure that the earthing system is correctly constructed and that all metal parts of the system are suitably earthed page 6 www CentSys com e Safety devices must be fitted to the installation to guard against mechanical movement risks such as crushing dragging and shearing e Itis recommended that at least one warning indicator light be fitted to every system e Alway
22. ertical distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point C Value The horizontal distance from the gate hinge point to the Gate Bracket pivot point D Value The distance from the gate center line to the pivot point on Gate Bracket welded assembly E Value The distance from the face of the gate to the pivot point on the Gate Bracket welded assembly 9 2 Installation Tables Inward Opening lt q Wall Gate Hinge Point C centre line Gate Hinge Point T VERT X operator FIGURE 18 BRACKET POSITION INWARD OPENING GATE Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation VERT X Inward Opening Geometry Tables 90 Inward Opening Gate E Value A Value B Value C Value D Value gt 80mm 140mm 160mm 638mm 110mm 82 5mm 150mm 150mm 628mm 110mm gt 85mm 160mm 140mm 618mm 110mm 1 Optimum Installation TABLE 6 page 28 www CentSys com 100 Inward Opening Gate E Value A Value B Value C Value D Value gt 77 5mm 150mm 140mm 633mm 110mm gt 82 5mm 160mm 135mm 626mm 110mm 1 Optimum Installation TABLE 7 position from the installation tables to ensure that the tip of the With this type of operator it is critical to choose the correct installation operator does not interfere with the gate during operation www CentSys com page 29 O V m A gt j e A Z a j gt gt O Z j Z gt A U O
23. g bracket on bracket plate Measure the calculated length from the centre of the hole as indicated in Figure 43 Cut off excess length Wall Bracket length Insert the Wall Bracket into the mounting plate Weld the brackets together FIGURE 43 CUT AND WELD THE WALL BRACKET page 44 www CentSys com Mount the Wall Bracket in the correct position onto the wall using the preferred method as discussed in Section 6 5 or mount it to the custom bracket as shown in Figure 44 O V m A D gt O po Z M gt gt O Ti O je A 0 O g m Z Z G G gt m FIGURE 44 MOUNT THE WALL BRACKET Gate Hinge Point 10 3 4 Step 4 Cutting the Gate Bracket Cut Gate Bracket to length Determine the E Value for this specific installation by following the example in section 10 3 1 and substituting the hinge depth of this specific installation into the calculation Cut the Gate Bracket to the E Value length in order to mount the bracket to the gate and achieve the correct D Value FIGURE 45 CUT THE GATE BRACKET OT NOILOAS www CentSys com page 45 10 3 4 1 Making Up a Bracket for a Non steel Gate In the case where the gate is not manufactured from steel or the mounting point for the front bracket is not on a steel section of the gate it is necessary to make up a mounting bracket for the Gate Bracket This is easily achieved by purchasing a second Wall
24. gates will have a hinge depth of less than 30mm with the exception of gates made from very thick material the hinges must be ground off and repositioned so as to ensure the hinge point is less than 30mm from the gate face Gate Hinge Point Hinge centre Gate face to gate face maximum 30mm FIGURE 8 MAXIMUM GATE HINGE DEPTH Hinge to gate face depth greater than 30mm Gate Collision point VERT X operator FIGURE 9 OPERATOR COLLIDING WITH GATE SECTION 6 page 22 www CentSys com 6 7 Wall Bracket Mounting Methods For reliable operation it is important to ensure that the way the operator is secured to the wall takes into account the strength of the pillar the size of the gate and how frequently the gate will be used 6 7 1 Through Wall Applications e Pre fabricated walling e For heavy gates operating frequently use this method 6 7 2 Chemical Anchors Applications e Masonry pillars e Frequently use 6 7 3 Welding Application e Steel pillars www CentSys com Wall Bracket 3 Through wall bolt gt Pem FIGURE 10 THROUGH WALL Wall Bracket Chemical anchor E FIGURE 11 CHEMICAL ANCHORS Steel gt pillar Wall Bracket gt gt Welding machine FIGURE 12 page 23 U A m UV gt A gt j pl O Z e Ti Ma m 9 NOILOJS Lu fonn en V LL e Z Jal j lt aa lt i Pill e z
25. ion to ensure safe operation even under trying conditions The control card has been designed to be easy and intuitive to use with helpful instructions on the status of the operation during and after the installation It also has a built in diagnostic procedure that can verify every aspect of the control card onsite Some of the advanced features offered by the V Series Controller are e Fully automated single button Limit Setup for single and double swing gates e Full graphics LCD display provides an intuitive user interface with built in diagnostics to Speed up and simplify the installation process e Separate safety inputs for infrared beams on both the closing and opening directions of the gate e Advanced closed loop speed control to maintain safe and reliable operation of gates even under windy conditions e Fully configurable gate Run Profiles e Selectable and adjustable Autoclose with pushbutton override e Pedestrian Partial opening with automatic closure e Free exit input e Positive Open and Close Modes for gate locks and electric fence contacts e Support for Inward and Outward opening gates e Multiple Modes of Operation e Solenoid lock drive output up to 2A e Holiday Lockout e A status LED output to indicate the gate status remotely e Pillar Light control e Leaf delay is selectable for either gate leaf e Onboard code hopping receiver with selective adding and deleting of remotes www CentSys com page 9 G m Z m
26. ket If the gate has limited cross bars to which the Gate Bracket can be attached then this will determine the height of the Wall Bracket Custom Bracket _ Minimum 150mm i FIGURE 39 WALL BRACKET HEIGHT In most outward opening installations a custom bracket will have to be made up by the installer The VERT X Wall Bracket is then attached to this custom bracket 10 3 3 Step 3 Mounting the Wall Bracket 10 3 3 1 Determine the Wall Bracket Position Find the corresponding A Value and B Value for the installation determined in Section 10 3 Using a steel ruler tape measure or the VERT X ABS template which can be purchased as an optional extra determine the Wall Bracket length For the steel ruler option this is achieved by placing the steel ruler with the Omm marking at the gate hinge point and measuring out the B Value The Wall bracket length is then the difference between the B Value and the distance to the pillar face This is shown in Figure 40 For the VERT X ABS template option place the correct B Value measurement at the gate hinge point The Wall Bracket length is determined by measuring the distance from the horizontal line on the template to the pillar face This is shown in Figure 41 www CentSys com B Value LD ME E E EK KI N MM m n ka a aR who 1 FIGURE 40 DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH USING A RULER So Gate hinge B Value
27. l Template be removed before the Gate Bracket e Fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method It is advisable to first check that the installation works before permanently fixing the brackets in place See Section 10 7 www CentSys com page 49 O U0 m A gt 9 A Z M gt gt O Z O ami gt A U O a m Z r Z G G gt m OF NOILDAS 10 3 6 Step 6 Check the Installation if you have the Metal Template Gate in closed position 14 Wall Bracket Gate Bracket le Custom Bracket Metal template FIGURE 51 GATE CLOSED METAL TEMPLATE FITTED LLI fan q 0 O lt lt LLI A O Q q gt O Z e r lt ol al lt m a lt x O je lt aa ELI jan O With the metal template mounted to the gate as per Section 10 6 2 swing the gate leaf to the open position If it is possible to open the gate to the required open position without the template fouling against A etal the gate pillar or gate and the Gate template Bracket Pin travels within the slot of the metal template without fouling then the installation of the brackets is deemed to be correct If you do not have the Metal Template make sure that the spot welds are sufficient to take a significant load as back driving the unit through the gearbox in the override condition requires a large force when the unit
28. m 3 3 i ls i S la E pi CANAL Ue cee MAN A YVA E be AOR WARD AHO Cues eat Wall Bracket A Value position FIGURE 41 DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH USING THE ABS TEMPLATE page 43 O g m A D gt O po Z M gt gt O Ti O Cc je A 0 O g m Z Z Q G gt m OT NOILOAS ELI lt O O Z r den LLI a O a aa lt 2 gt Z e lt l l lt j a Z x e j lt aa ELI a O SECTION 10 Gate Hinge Centre Point 10 3 3 2 Make Up and Mount the Custom Bracket For an outward swing installation the rear hinge point for the operator Typical EE needs to be on the inside of the Bracket oen gate hinge It may be necessary to make up a custom bracket for FIGURE 42A MAKE UP AND MOUNT CUSTOM the installation if it is not possible WALL BRACKET to mount the bracket to the wall in the case where the side wall is close enough to achieve the correct A Value After determining the correct position of the Wall Bracket in Section 10 3 3 1 make up a custom bracket that will securely hold the Wall Bracket in this position as shown in Figure 42A amp 42B FIGURE 42B MAKE UP AND MOUNT CUSTOM WALL BRACKET 10 3 3 3 Cut Weld and Mount the Cut off Wall Bracket Excese Length j Weld the Wall Mark the determined length on the ETE RESAN Wall Bracket Mark length mountin
29. ntSys com page 15 V A O U Cc e j U m Z mr k m g O gt O z v NOILOAS Z e janl j lt Q LL Z LLI A H Q A e a 4 a SECTION 4 FIGURE 3 V SERIES WALL BOX INCLUDING CHARGER AND CONTROLLER 1 12V 7 2Ah Battery1 5 CP84SM Battery Charger 2 V Series Controller with Built in 6 Isolator Receiver Vi hopping R 3 V Series User Guide Code hopping Remote Controls 4 V Series Electrical Setup Commissioning Guide 1 Batteries can be of a larger capacity for longer power failure autonomy and are not included in the kit Consult your local authorised dealer for assistance page 16 www CentSys com 5 Required Tools 8 Equipment Screwdrivers 3 5mm Flat Electric drilling machine a Spanners iare 17mm 15mm preferably socket set ad m Cc A m U j O e pe Ma QO m V E4 m Z mr Hole saw 20mm Crimping tool and Pin lugs Measuring tape lis ah T VERT X i Mounting Template Kit Optional T30 torx drive and Bit 12mm masonry drill bit for wall mount bracket 6 5mm steel drill bit for Gate Bracket Hacksaw m Welding r si including consumables and safety equipment Pin punch l Marking 6mm pen chalk KA Soldering iron i Safety equipment Extension cord goggles gloves etc FIGURE 4 S NOILDAS www CentSys com page 17 Lud V LI Oo Z O j
30. or different Wind Speeds Product Identification Required Tools and Equipment Preparation of Site General Considerations for the Installation Determine Gate Opening Angle Key Terms Used in this Section Inward Opening Installation 90 or Less Inward Opening Installation 100 Hinge Depth on Gate Wall Bracket Mounting Methods Gate Bracket Mounting Cabling Requirements Critical Installation Checklist Operator Installation Inward Opening Gates Key Terms Used in this Section Installation Tables Inward Opening Physical Installation Inward Opening www CentSys com page 3 page 6 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 14 page 14 page 15 page 17 page 18 page 18 page 19 page 20 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 page 25 page 26 page 27 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 30 e Z mr m Z M V Z LI j lt O Q 10 Operator Installation Outward Opening Gates page 40 10 1 Key Terms Used in this Section page 40 10 2 Installation Tables Outward Opening page 40 10 3 Physical Installation Outward Opening page 42 page 4 www CentSys com FAST TRACK Mechanical Setup These quick steps are for the experienced installer who needs a checklist to get a standard installation up and running in the minimum amount of time Detailed installation features and functions are referred to later on in this manual STEP kat V N n m 2 V V ai ES CEFE
31. pening and closing to reduce the risk of personal injury and entrapment e Pushbuttons or Keyswitches when required must be positioned so that the gate is in line of sight of the operator L ae locks are recommend for most swing gate installations where greater security and or resistance to strong winds is require page 18 www CentSys com 6 2 Determine Gate Opening Angle Use this procedure to accurately determine the gate opening angle 6 2 1 Step 1 VU ad m V gt A gt j O Z e Ti Ma m Mark the ground Close the gate and measure a 1 sath SEK distance of one metre from the centreline of the gate hinge we l sey ate in close Make a mark on the ground position Gate hinge 6 2 2 Step 2 Open the gate and measure a distance of one metre along the gate from the centreline of the gate hinge Make another mark on the ground Mark the ground Measure the distance on the ground Gate in open position between the two marks Z FIGURE 5 Using this Z Value determine the gate opening angle from the table below 6 2 3 Step 3 Gate opening angle based on Z Value Z Value from To Use gate swing angle of 1000mm 1133mm 60 69 1147mm 1272mm MO IS 1286mm 1402mm 80 89 1414mm 1475mm IO eS ah 1486mm 1532mm 96 100 Z Values greater than 1532mm 1 The VERT X operator is designed for a maximum gate opening angle of 100 TABLE 5 9 NOILOJS www CentSys com page 19
32. rator and then fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method FIGURE 30 ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A STEEL GATE O g m A D gt O po Z M gt gt j O Z i Z D gt A U0 O V m Z Z Q G gt m 9 3 5 2 Using the Metal Template Optional Extra Using the Metal Template available and the Gate Bracket Pin FIGURE 31 MOUNT THE GATE BRACKET 6 NOILOJS www CentSys com page 35 e Mount the template to the Wall Bracket using the bracket pin e Rest the spirit level on the template and level the template e Holding the Gate Bracket underneath the template as shown in Figure 31 insert the pin through the slot in the template and into the Gate Bracket e With the gate in the closed position move the Gate Bracket to the end of the slot of the metal template e Spot weld the Gate Bracket in place OR make the necessary markings if a Bracket has been made up to fit a non steel gate e To avoid damage it is recommended that the Metal Template be removed before the Gate Bracket e Fix the Gate Bracket onto the gate using the preferred mounting method as discussed in Section 6 6 It is advisable to first check that the installation works before permanently fixing the brackets in place See section 9 7 LI lt O O Z r Z W A O m aa lt 2 Z r Z O r a lt i l lt V Z r e lt aa LI A Oo S
33. re range Mass of operator packed excluding battery Single kite Double kit Light Industrial 90V 240V AC 10 50 60Hz 12V DC Battery driven standard capacity 7Ah CP84SM 1 8A 13 8V 170mA 3A 13A 220kgf 320mm 28mm sec lt 11 sec Key release 250 150 000 cycles 60 Yo 300 Electronic 15 C to 50 C 10kg 18kg TABLE 1 Can operate off a solar supply consult your reseller for assistance Can increase battery capacity for longer standby times Assumes that full stroke of operator is used Each operator comes with a unique set of keys Based on 25 C ambient temperature and unit not in direct sunlight Based on an operator push force of less than 50 of rated Based on double kit excluding Infrared Safety Beams Single kit contains one operator and Wall Box Double kit contains two operators and one Wall Box page 12 www CentSys com 3 3 V Series Controller Maximum motor current per channel Maximum input voltage Standby current draw Maximum solenoid current draw Maximum auxillary output current Collision detection Position and trajectory Temperature range 3 4 Lightning Protection 15A fused 18V DC 48mA 2A DC 3A Resettable Electronic Fuse Current sense and redundant optical Redundant optical 20 6 to F602C TABLE 2 The V Series electronic controller utilises the same proven surge protection philosophy that is used in all our products While this does not
34. s is L shown in Figure 22 Pillar Face Wall Bracket length BOF LH ASD AND A OUTWARD INS DETAN A 2B VALUES FROM RETALLATIOM TABLES A VALUE Ga LH INWARD AND RH OUTWARD INSTALLATION FIGURE 22 DETERMINE WALL BRACKET LENGTH USING THE ABS TEMPLATE 6 NOILOJS www CentSys com page 31 L lt O O lt I Z LJ jan O m x lt 2 l Z O lt l l lt V lt a x O lt a a L jan O SECTION 9 9 3 3 2 Cut and Weld the Wall Cut off Bracket Excess length M welditna Wail ye i rie a to the Mar rmin n n wall mounting ark the dete ed length on the Mark length _ bracket plate Wall Bracket on bracket Measure the determined length from the centre of the hole Cut off excess length Wall Bracket length Insert the Wall Bracket into the mounting plate Weld the brackets together FIGURE 23 CUT AND WELD THE WALL BRACKET 9 3 4 Step 4 Mounting the Wall Bracket Assembly AE Pillar Point From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding A Value for the installation determined in Section 9 3 Jn n A os Bee SB ef we E ie Using a steel ruler tape measure or the VERT X ABS template determine the mounting position of the Wall FIGURE 24 DETERMINE WALL BRACKET Bracket POSITION USING A RULER Wall Bracket position Value A Ensure that the measurement is taken to the centre of the hole as shown in Figures 24 and
35. s make sure that the warning signs are fitted so that they are visible from inside and outside of the gate e The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual operation of the gate in the case of an emergency and must hand the User Warnings guide over to the user e The installer must explain these safety instructions to all persons authorised to use this gate and be sure that they understand the hazards associated with automated gates S g O pa D Z ar v gt Ti m lt Z M r Cc e joi e Z M e Do not leave packing materials plastic polystyrene etc within reach of children as such materials are potential sources of danger e Dispose of all waste products such as packing materials worn out batteries etc according to local regulations e Always check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for correct operation e Neither Centurion Systems Pty Ltd nor its subsidiaries accepts any liability caused by improper use of the product or for use other than that for which the automated system was intended e This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this documentation Any other use not expressly indicated here could compromise the service life operation of the product and or be a source of danger e Everything not expressly specified in these instructions is not permitted e Never run the operator directly from the battery Doing so will cause damag
36. seasese m x Li L x e es a a a Li a C e Company Profile Lid l r ae O x A gt Z lt A Oo Q 1986 1990 1995 1999 Manufacture to In house R amp D development team international quality standard ISO 9001 2008 Certificate no SA1073 After sales multi language Technical Support 100 from 07h00 to 18h00 testing of UTC 2 products Monday to Friday Sales and technical support to Africa Europe Asia the Americas Australia and the Pacific Centurion Systems Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this manual without notice and without obligation to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes Additionally Centurion Systems Pty Ltd makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual No part of this document may be copied stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical optical or photographic without the express prior written consent of Centurion Systems Pty Ltd page 2 WWW 6 1 Dis Dis 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 Jd 9 2 5 ee IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Description Icons Used in this Manual Specifications Physical Dimensions Technical Specifications V Series Controller Lightning Protection Maximum Allowable Gate Mass Maximum Allowable Gate Coverage f
37. ty Beams are always recommended SECTION 7 page 26 www CentSys com 8 Critical Installation Checklist The following is a list of critical requirements that must be adhered to in order to ensure reliable operation of your VERT X operator s A Ensure that the Wall Bracket is securely anchored Make sure that the operator s maximum stroke is being utilised Only use V Series cable for the installation Leave a 350mm long loop in the cable close to the operator See Figure 17 Fit an electric gate lock if the gate leaf width is greater than 2 5 metres Ensure that the opening and closing angles conform to the installation guidelines Ensure that your gate and operator s are equipped to deal with Wind Loading refer to the Table 4 on page 14 Never run the operator directly from the battery Doing so will cause damage to the operator and invalidate the warranty Only run the operator from the V Series Controller www CentSys com page 27 Q A j Q gt Es Z A j gt gt O Z m A a Ma j 8 NOILOAS LI q O Z r Z W A o m aa lt z Z r Z O r lt ol l lt fon V Z r e lt aa LI A Oo SECTION 9 9 Operator Installation Inward Opening Gate 9 1 Key Terms Used in this Section A Value The horizontal distance from the pivot point on the Wall Bracket to the gate hinge point B Value The v
38. unting bracket for the Gate Bracket This is easily achieved by purchasing a second Wall Mounting Bracket and welding the Gate Bracket to the Wall Bracket Mounting Plate 6 NOILOJS www CentSys com page 33 9 3 5 Step 5 Mounting the Gate Bracket Although the installation is easier when using the VERT X Metal Template which E can be purchased as an optional extra it is possible to install the unit without the use of the template 9 3 5 1 VERT X Metal Template From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding C Value for the installation determined in Section 9 3 1 A EC I Close the gate leaf and mark the C Value distance along the gate leaf measured from the Gate Hinge Point lt q4 Gate Hinge Point Refer to Figure 28 for details bif Gate Hinge FIGURE 28 MARK THE C VALUE LI lt O O Z r Z L jan O m lt 2 Z r Z O lt ual l lt j a Z r a O lt x L jan O e The operator should never be run manually directly off of a battery Doing so and driving the operator into an endstop will result in serious damage being sustained by the worm drive e Never lubricate the worm drive Mount the operator to the Wall Bracket and using a spirit level level the operator and determine the height of the Gate Bracket Mark the height of the Gate Bracket FIGURE 29 MARK THE GATE BRACKET HEIGHT SECTION 9 page 34 www CentSys com Remove the ope
39. voltage 16V AC battery charger supply 2 core 1 5mm Intercom cable ni 6 core to house 3 Master motor MTR M or Slave motor MTR S cable Minimum 2 core 1 5mm 4 core 0 22mm2 multi stranded 4 Optional radio receiver cable 3 core 0 5mm multi stranded optional 5 Optional Pedestrian Keyswitch 2 core 0 5mm2 multi stranded or optional keypad 3 core 0 5mm multi stranded 6 Optional but recommeded Infrared Safety Beams 3 core 0 5mm2 multi stranded or 4 core 0 5mm2 for CE compliance 7 Optional intercom cable n2 2 core 0 5mm multi stranded to gate station 8 Optional electric lock 2 core 0 5mm2 9 Optional Pillar Light cable 3 core size according to power regulations 10 Optional ground loop for free exit 1 core 0 5mm multi stranded silicone coated 1 2 3 4 5 6 As per SABS IEC 10142 Electrical Regulations the mains isolator must be fitted less than 1 5m from the controller Increase cable thickness if Pillar Lights are to be installed Screened cable is always recommended to provide better protection against lightning earth one end of screening Please use V Series cabling Order reference CABLEVEC68 For optimum range an external receiver can be mounted on the wall Consult manufacturer of loop detector for specific details e All cables must be routed in conduit unless underground cable is being used e Mains isolator must be less than one metre from the operator e Safe
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