Auto Gate Tech

MODEL 7500ETL
RESIDENTIAL & HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL
SLIDE GATE OPERATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DESCRIPTION PAGE

CONTENTS

Safety Precautions
Applications
Pre-installation Checklist
Parts Identification
Post Location Guide
Operator Installation
Chain & Chain Bolt Installation
Wiring Instructions
Quick Release Operation
Current Sense Adjustment
835/836 Control Board Description
Siren Installation
Radio Receiver Options
Warranty
Internal Limit Adjustment

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death.

• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Installation should be performed by a professional installer.
• Required welding should be performed by a qualified welder.
• Should electricity be required use a certified electrician only.
• Any device that requires 120 Volts AC should be U.L. approved.
• Ensure the gate and rollers meet U.L. standards.
• All rollers should be covered to prevent injury. Install control devices such as keypads far enough away (5 feet or further) from any moving parts of the operator and gate to prevent possible injury. Use safety devices such as loop detectors, edge switches, and photo eyes whenever possible.
• The 'CAUTION AUTOMATIC GATE' signs should be clearly visible from both sides of the gate.
• Review with the owner all safety concerns including:

-> Do not operate the gate unless area around gate is in full view.
-> Never let children Wrote of play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.
-> Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
-> Test the gate operator monthly (see STEP 7 Programming the current sensitivity). The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
-> Explain operation of the emergency release.
-> Always insure that the gate has closed securely before leaving area.
-> Arrange with local fire and law enforcement for emergency access.
-> Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving
-> Always disconnect the battery or power source when making adjustments or repairs to any pan of the gate of operator.
-> KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINS. Read the owner's manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.
-> The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCT1ONS

APPLICATIONS

The Apollo Model 7500 Slide Gate Operator is designed to handle a slide gate up to 33 feet in total length (30 foot gate with 3 foot tail) and 1,000 lbs. A professional fence or gate dealers recommended to assure, proper installation Apollo Gate Operators are available only through qualified dealers with an outstanding reputation in fire fence and gate industry These dealers will he able to recommend the proper equipment for particular applications. Apollo Gate Operational are 12 Volt DC (Direct Current) powered. A 12 Volt sealed lead acid bather, is There are severe advantages with 12 Volt DC systems:

Low voltage Virtually eliminates risk of electrical shock Battery powered operators can provide up to 200 operations in the event of power outages outages, The battery, bray, be recharged with a trickle charger or by solar en (eliminating the rated for costly trenching to remote sabbaticals).

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	Daily Usage	1-10	1-20	1-40	1-60	1-80	80+
201	5 watts of solar panel	x
210	10 watts of solar panel		x
212	20 watts of solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)			x
72010009	20 watts of solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)				x
72010010	40 watts of solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)					x
404	1.5 amp battery charger					x
406	10 amp battery charger						x

Note Double the amount of solar panels for dual gate operators.

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

The following checklist should be used before beginning installation

Verity that the proper operator has been selected for this application.

Verify proper installation and operation of the gate.

1. Are all rollers covered with a protective housing?
2. Are all the rollers serviceable?
3. Does the gate roll free and level?
4. Will the gate require a locking device?
5. Are the main post sturdy enough to handle the gate and operator?

Determine the general location of the operator, chain brackets, and solar panel (if used).

1. Is there a suitable location for the operator?
2. Can the solar panel (if used) be mounted in an unobstructed area facing south?
3. Will additional solar panels be required?
4. Is electricity available (if required)?

Consider safety and access options. Recommend if needed.

1. Will there be children or animals in the area?
2. Are safety loops, edge switches, or photo eye detectors required?
3. How can thee gate be opened in emergencies?
4. How will visitors enter and exit?
5. Will vehicles (and trailers) have sufficient room off roadway to operate any control devices such as keypads?

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

POST LOCATION GUIDE

A 4" x 4" square post (not supplied) is recommended as a petestal for the operator. The resulted depth of the post will be determined by the size of gate and type of soil at the installation location. Since the operator will be moving the gate, a substantial depth is required for operator rigidity. If you are not sure how deep to set the post, contact a local fence installer for a recommendation

1. Position the gate closed.
2. Check that there is at least two feet of gate (or tail) that is not over the driveway.
3. Set the post to the dimensions in Fig. A The post should be level and square to the gate.
4. The top of the post should be 2-1/2 inches below the intended chain height.

OPERATOR INSTALLATION

STEP 1 Weld the base plate onto the 4" x 4" post as shown. The slotted holes should be perpendicular to the gate. The base plate should be level and parallel to the gate.
STEP 2 Bolt the main chassis on to the base plate using the four 3/8" bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts.
STEP 3 Assemble chain bracket with 5/16" U-bolt and hardware to each end of the gate as shown. Do not tighten at this time.
STEP 4 Align both chain bracket slots with the bottom teeth of the idler sprockets. Tighten all hardware

CHAIN & CHAIN BOLT INSTALLATION
STEP 1 Position the gate so that the operator is in the center of the gate. Connect chain bolt to the chain bracket as shown on both ends of the gate.
STEP 2 Attach the chain to the chain bolt using the master chain link. Do not tighten the chain bolts. Note: A chain breaking tool may be required to reduce the chain to the proper length.
STEP 3 Check chain alignment with 1 inch of chain sag per every 10 feet of chain. Note: The gate should have physical stops in the open and closed position to limit over travel.


WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 Determine which direction the gate will open. The factory units are wired for right hand opening as shown in Fig. A. For left hand opening, swap the red and black motor leads and the two single limit wires on the right hand side of the surge board as shown in Fig. B.

STEP 2 Connect the two ring terminals on the connector end of the cable to the battery. The battery charger or solar panel should be installed at this time. Plug the connector into the Master connector on the circuit board.


QUICK RELEASE OPERATION



STEP 13 Programming Current Sensing The 835/836 UL circuit boards incorporate a safety feature that will put the operator into a hard shutdown mode if the circuit board detects a current sense two consecutive times during a cycle. This hard shutdown condition can only be reset by shorting the FIREBOX or UL connectors on the left side of the circuit board to ground. This condition may also be reset by pressing the HARD SHUTDOWN RESET button located toward the upper right hand corner of the control board. If a firebox is used in the installation, the firebox door (optional) should be opened and closed to reset the circuit board.
The following instructions must be followed at installation and any time the circuit board is unplugged and reinstalled or when power is interrupted. 1. Press and hold the LED ENABLE button for five seconds and release. The STOP LED will blink indicating that the board is in learn mode. 3. Cycle gate for 3-4 full cycles. The STOP LED will stop blinking indicating that the board is now ready for normal operation. 4. Test the auto reverse sensitivity to ensure maximum safety protection. The current sensitivity adjustment pot may be adjusted to decrease or increase sensitivity. Perform this procedure on a monthly basis to assure proper and date operation.

8. Refer to page 17 to set other options such as program switch options and class timer adjustments. Installation is now complete. Note: Once the board has learned the gate the current sense may be re-adjusted at any time without re-learning the board.

835/836 CONTROL BOARD PARTS IDENTIFICATION

	Actuator Connector Board Actuator Function Cable Pin 1 Orange Open Limit Pin 2 White Close Limit Pin 3 Black Motor (positive on open, negative on close) Pin 4 Red Motor (negative on open, positive on close) Pin 5 Green Common for both limit switches Pin 6 Yellow Feedback from intelligent actuator (816E/816EX) Pin 7 Black Battery Negative Pin 8 Red Battery Positive
	EMERGENCY BYPASS Applies battery voltage directly to motor to open gate if control board fails. User must unplug before gate opens to maximum travel or 15 amp fuse will open Fuse should be checked before returning gate to service.
	Remote Outputs 12V Supplied battery voltage SLV Slave Operator Indicator (indicates slave side of gate is closed) +12V when on closed limit. Ground when off of closed limit MAS Master Operator Indicator (indicates master side of gate is closed) +12V when on closed limit. Ground when off of closed limit. GND Battery supplied ground SIREN Connect to siren + (optional) +1 2V when gates) are winning, or in hard shutdown GND Battery supplied ground LOCK Connect to lock + (optional) Magnetic or Solenoid type locks (Dip Switch #6 Selectable)
	Connects control board to a computer using GateLink software. This software can monitor and diagnose the functions of the microprocessor. Ask your salesman about this feature.

Adjustments
	TIMER TO CLOSE - Adjusts time before gate automatically closes 5-70 seconds. DUAL GATE DELAY - Adjusts delay between master and slave operation 0-4 (836 only with magnetic, solenoid, and other locking devices) CURRENT SENSITIVITY - Increases or decreases the Auto Reverse sensitivity.
Push Buttons
	Operate - When depressed, activates the gate. Used for initial installation and testing
	Hard Shutdown Reset - Resets the operator when the gate current senses twice before fully opening or closing.
	LED ENABLE - When depressed, activates LEDs for 15 minutes to assist in installation and troubleshooting.
	RESET - Resets the microprocessor Returns processor to last known state
Jumpers
	STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER - When the STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER is connected, the gate will operate normally.
	STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER - When a 3-button station is connected to the board, the STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER must be removed.

Program Switches

	OFF	ON
1 TIMER TO CLOSE	Gate does not automatically close.	Gate automatically closes.
2 TIMER TO CLOSE OPT.	Gate automatically closes from any position after opening.	Gate automatically closes only when completely open (open limit engaged).
3 SLAVE DISABLE	Enables slave side (dual gate use).	Disables slave side. (single gate use)
4 SIREN DELAY	Siren (optional) starts when gate	Siren (optional) starts 5 seconds before gate moves
5 'STOP' CIRCUIT ENABLE	Must hold down open or close buttons to move gate. Gate stops runs gate to limit. when button released.	Normal operation Momentary open or close
6 LOCK TYPE	For 12V mechanical (solenoid) locks. (+ 12V for 4 seconds on open cycle)	For 12V magnetic locks. (+ 12V when on close limit)
7 COAST ENABLE	Gate will brake when at Open or Close limit	Gate will coast (minimally) when it reaches limits.
8 FREE EXIT OPT.	A free exit input will open gate from closed position or after a close cycle only.	A free exit input will open gate from any position after an open or close cycle.
9 DUAL GATE SYNC	Both gates operate at normal Speed (slave slower than master)	This feature will control the master gate to open or close at the same speed as the slave gate.
10 SMART ACT.	Used for 416E & 416EX actuators, slide gates, 3500 or when slow down (soft start & stop) feature is not desired.	Used for 816E & 816EX actuators only (soft start & stop)

	Optional Device Inputs GND Supplied Battery Ground INP Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground) 12V Supplied Battery Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse GND Supplied Battery Ground INP Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground) 12V Supplied Battery Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse) EDGE Reverse edge input. When grounded, will stop and reverse gate if closing, resets close timer if gate is open. EDGE Reverse edge input. When grounded, will stop and reverse gate if closing, resets close timer if gate is open GND Supplied Battery Ground GND Supplied Battery Ground STOP Stop input from a 3 button station (must remove STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER) Normally closed CLOSE Close input from a 3 button station (see program switch #5 for options) OPEN Open input from a 3 button station (see program switch #5 for options) GND Supplied Battery Ground GND Supplied Battery Ground FREE EXIT Opens gate if closed, stops and reverses gate if closing, resets close timer if gate is open. GND Supplied Battery Ground SHADOW Resets close timer when gate is open (also referred to as under gate loop) GND Supplied Battery Ground SAFETY Resets close timer if gate is open, stops and reverses if gate is closing. (Does not open a closed gate) GND Supplied Battery Ground FIRE When grounded, opens gate and holds gate open until released UL When grounded, opens gate and holds gate open until released Clears 'Hard Shutdown' mode of UL software.

	GND Supplied Battery Ground INP Activate Gate (Push button activation when momentarily shorted to ground) 12V Supplied Battery Voltage (Protected with 3 Amp fuse)

The 911 Siren is included with all Apollo ETL Gate Operators.

Mount siren In an area that will produce maximum performance (additional wire may be required).
Connect the red wire to the SIREN connector on the Remote Monitor Output Connector block.
Connect the black wire to the GND connector on the Remote Monitor Output Connector block.

Set Program Switch # 4 as preferred:

ON - Upon activation, Siren will start for 5 seconds before gate(s) begin moving
OFF - Siren and gate(s) start immediately upon activation.

RECEIVER OPTIONS

Do not confuse the receiver code switches with the red program switches on the gate control board.

Never set all code switches to the same position. Transmitters must match code switches for proper operation.

If power is taken directly from battery or connected as shown below, receiver should be configured for 12VDC

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

Apollo Gate Operators are warranted against defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, providing recommended installation procedures are followed. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied (some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you) and shall be considered void if damage was due to improper installation or use, connection to improper power source, or if damage was caused by fire, flood, or lightning. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any labor charges incurred in the removal or replacement of defective parts.

In case of failure due to defective material or workmanship during the warranty period, the defective part will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's option at no charge if returned freight prepaid. New or factory rebuilt replacements may be used. Replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period. The manufacturer will pay standard ground freight on the return of repaired or replaced items in warranty.

INTERNAL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT

Step 1
Press LED Enable once on the right side of the circuit board. The STOP LED should illuminate. This is a standard condition.

Step 2
Turn switch #1 OFF on the control board.

Step 3
Activate the gate until the CLOSED LIMIT LED is illuminated.

Step 4
Adjust the corresponding limit switch for preferred close position

Step 5
Repeat steps 3 & 4 for setting the open limit.

Limit adjustment for left movement (gate moving to the left)

> - less travel
< - more travel

Limit adjustment for right movement (gate moving to the right)

< - less travel
> - more travel

Tip: If the limits require extensive adjustment use a 13/32" or 25/64" socket with a portable drill for course adjustment, then adjust manually for fine adjustment.

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Revised: March 05, 2008 .
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