Instruction Manual

ROBO SWING

Residential Gate Operator

  Installation instructions and manual book for
architects, general contractors and dealers

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safely Operating Gate
Configuration and Specifications
Concrete Pad and Gate Attachment
Standard Installation
Compact Installation
Gate Arm Installation
Gate Movement Direction
Adjustment of Output Shaft
DC Power Supply Connection
"Optional" Solar Panel
Terminal Input Connections
Adjusting Gate Traveling Distance
Timer
Reversing Sensor
Emergency Release
"Optional" Input Board
Master and Slave Operators with Timer
Master and Slave Operators without Timer
Control Board Functions
LED Descriptions - Continued
Troubleshooting
How to Reset Breaker Switch
How to Check Fuses
Gate will not close!
Gate will not open!
If you hear a "BEEP" sound
Robo Swing Parts List
Maintenance
Robo Swing Parts Illustrations
Additional Equipment
 

SAFELY OPERATING GATE

The Robo Swing is for Single Home Applications DO NOT Use for Apartment or Condominium Applications
Owners Must Never Let Pedestrians Cross the Path, Step or Hang on a Moving Gate!
 
 
Owners Must Never Mount Any Gale Operating Device Accessible Through the Gate.

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CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Warning Signs Attached on Both Sides of Gate 4" Max. Width
Recommended Gate Setup Configuration

Robo Swing Specifications:
Gate Speed - 15 - 17 seconds per 90" cycle
Maximum Gate Length - 16 feet
Maximum Gate Weight
- 400 pounds
Maximum Cycles - 250 cycles per day with Elite's Plug-in Transformer. (Gate size 16 It x 6 TO - Solar power cycles per day varies, Contact Elite for more Information - Battery back-up cycles (50 cycles total)
AC Power Supply - 18 VAC 2.0 Amp Plug In Transformer (Elite Part # A POW-1)
AC Power Supply Wire - 14 gauge or greater landscape lighting cable rated for direct burial and 300 watts at maximum length of 1000 ft
DC Power Supply - Built-in, back-up for AC or Solar power failure only
Solar Power - Optional (Elite Part # SOLAR 3)

 
Be sure to read and follow all Elite's instructions before installing and operating any Elite product. Always disconnect the gate operator's power source before repairs are attempted. Elite Access Systems, Inc. is not responsible for improper installation or CAUTION failure to comply with local building codes.
 

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CONCRETE PAD AND ATTACHMENT

 

STANDARD INSTALLATION

 

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Sample Standard Installation is Shown on Previous page.

Dimension (A) thru (E) are from the center of one pivot point to the center of another pivot point.

Caution: If the gate is longer than 18 feet, follow Chart A:A-2

Suggestion: The dimension between the gate and the concrete pad is always 10 inches less than the dimension D.

Example: D=42" If the dimension between the gate and the concrete pad 32".

 
*Note - It this dimension is between 20 and 32 inches, compact installation is necessary. (Refer to page 6)
 

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COMPACT  INSTALLATION

Compact Installation Only!
DO NOT Use These Measurements for a Standard Installation.

 

Follow the exact measurements, then cut the standard an to meet the shorter measurements.
 

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GATE ARM INSTALLATION

Weld Completely Around the rectangular tubes.
 

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GATE MOVEMENT DIRECTION

Plug in the limit/motor harness wires to the left socket (#1) if your gate, from the inside of the property, opens to the left and closes to the right. Plug into the right socket (#2) if the gate opens to the right and closes to the left from the inside of the property.

 

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ADJUSTMENT OF OUTPUT SHAFT

 

 

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DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

Use Elite's optional 18 VAC plug-in transformer (Elite Part # A POW-1). Hook up the transformer to 115 VAC. Use two, low voltage, 14 gauge / 300watt direct burial, landscape lighting cables. Hook these wires to the two yellow wires from the control board to the plug-in transformer.

After the plug-in transformer has been connected to the power source, connect the battery cable plug to the limit/motor harness plug. You will immediately hear a beep for a few seconds. After the beep, check the "Charge OK" LED ......

...... it must be "ON".
 
 

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"OPTIONAL" SOLAR PANEL

If you use Elite's optional solar panel (Elite Part # Solar 3) Connect the. two wires from the solar panel to the two yellow wires on the control board. Sunlight will energize the batteries through the solar panel. This solar panel will charge up to 2800 Mamp/Hr in optimum conditions & 500 Mamp/Hr in light overcast conditions. For detailed specifications consult the Solar 3 installation sheet.

 
Energizing Robo Swing with solar power only needs the radio receiver to operate the gate The only recommended external devices other than radio receivers are dry-contact command devices which do not consume any current like key switches. Using other devices that consume high current such as telephone access, magnetic locks or loop detectors will cause excess drainage of the battery and eventually completely drain the battery .
 
 

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TERMINAL INPUT CONNECTIONS

The radio receiver must be 12 VDC only (Elite Part # A 1099-12V), If you want to use safety, exit or center loops, you must use 12 VDC loop detectors only (Elite Part # A 23), The hook-ups for the radio receiver are as follows: Strike open wires go to 8 and 9 on terminal Power supply goes to terminal 10 (positive +) and terminal 8 (negative -) Connections for other devices are shown below.

   
 

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ADJUSTING GATE TRAVELING DISTANCE

Release the red handle and open the gate. to a distance desired Loosen the screw Turn plastic part until the half moor shape hits the limit switch For closing cycle, do the same with the other plastic part.

ADJUSTABLE TIMER

If you want to use the automatic close for the gate system the timer switch Should be. put in the "ON" position if You want to use the push open or push close command, the timer should be switched to the "OFF" position.

 

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ADJUSTABLE REVERSING SENSOR

There is a blue pot with a while screw adjustment on the Lipper portion of the control board marked "Reverse Sensor". Do Not Touch Alarm Sensor blue pot.
The level of sensitivity has to do with the weight of the gate and the condition of installation.
Too sensitive = if the gate stops or reverses by itself
Not sensitive enough = if the gate hits an object and does not stop or reverse.

There is an LED "Heavy Gate" which will light up when the gate is heavier than normal for the operator. The operator will still function properly
 

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EMERGENCY RELEASE

Grab the Gate to Make Adjustments

Tighten the Red Handle, Replace the Cover and Bolt when Finished
When the power is turned on again, the gate will readjust itself automatically.
 

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"OPTIONAL" INPUT BOARD

The optional board allows extra control of the gate, is available only from Elite Access Systems Installation is simple: just clip the optional board to the J2 slot on the top of the control board Below lists the function of each pin.

1 & 2 Open Switch
3 & 4 Stop Switch (Cut W1 Jumper at Bottom of Board)
5 & 6 Timer Close Output from Master to Slave
7 & 8 Timer Input from Slave to Master (Close Command)
9 & 10 Vandalism Alarm Output (Not Burglar Alarm) 12 VDC
11 & 4 Emergency Open (Direct Command from Battery to Motor)
12 & 7 Emergency Close (Direct Command from Battery to Motor)
13 & 14 Magnetic Lock - Dry Contact Relay (Com NC
15 & 16 Center Loop Option (For Swing Gate Operators Only)
 
 

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MASTER AND SLAVE WITH TIMER

To use the master/slave option with Robo Swing, you must purchase the Optional Input Board (Elite Part # Q203) and connect it to the J2 slot. (Refer to page 16)

 

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MASTER AND SLAVE WITHOUT TIMER

To use the master/slave option with Robo Swing, you must purchase the Optional Input Board (Elite Part # Q203) and connect it to the J2 slot (Refer to page 16)

 

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CONTROL BOARD FUNCTIONS

1 Power on LED
2 Charge on LED
3 Low battery indicator LED
4 Heavy gate indicator LED
5 Open Relay LED
6 Close Relay LED
7 System on, Reversing sensor and Alarm sensor
8 Alarm sensor LED
9 Reversing sensor LED (Rebounder)
10 Central control LED
11 Fire department or key switch LED
12 Strike open LED
13 Safety loop or photocell LED
14 Exit loop LED
15 Radio receiver LED
16 Timer power LED
17 Timer-Up indicator
18 J2 alternate optional output
19 Movement direction sockets
20 Replace fuse indicator
21 Spike suppressor
22 Jumper for stop button
23 Optional Input board
24 Plug in power - 18 VAC or solar panel and terminal block connector
25 Breaker reset
26 Overload LED
 
 

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LED DESCRIPTION

LED Description LED On LED Off
(1) Power at all times when
there is one or more
power sources
ie: Battery, 18 VAC or solar
Power source OK and card power fuse OK 1. No power source at all
If dimmed down
1. Bad board power fuse
(2) Charger OK on when there is any charging power ie: 18 VAC - solar Transformer or solar OK and charging power (use OK 1. No Transformer or Solar
If dimmed down
1. Bad charging power fuse
(3) Battery Low-normally off - it will indicate low battery Flashing LED Battery is less than required limit needs to be recharged
1. Excess usage
2. Bad charging system
3. Under rate solar panel
4, Bad battery
5 Bad battery connection
Battery OK Battery voltage is over minimum required limit
(4) Heavy Gate will work only when the gate is in motion 1 . Gate is too heavy
2. Bad wheels
3. Bad rollers
4. Chain is too tight
5. Steep slope on open or close cycle
6. Low battery
Gate weight and condition are OK
(5) Open Relay Open relay is energized Open relay is not energized
(6) Close Relay Close relay is energized Close relay is not energized
(7) System On will work only when the gate is in motion Detecting motor current 1. Motor stop
2. No motor current detected
(8) Alarm Sensor when LED goes on you will hear a beep sound for about 20 seconds 1. Hearing beep sound
means overload
2. Gate is too heavy
3. Broken wheel
4 Gate off track
5. Unwanted object has physically stopped gate
System is OK
 
 

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LED DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

LED Description LED On LED Off
(9) Reversing Sensor Sensor is detecting obstruction No obstruction is detected
(10) Central Control Acknowledgement of receiving open command from one of the terminals
• Fire Department 1 & 2
• Strike Open 3&4
• Safety Loop 5&6
• Exit Loop 7&8
• Radio Receiver 8&9
Not receiving any command
(11) Fire Dept Receiving signal at terminal block 1 & 2 Not receiving signal at terminal block 1 & 2
(12) Strike Open Receiving signal at terminal block 3 & 4 Not receiving signal at terminal block 3 & 4
(13) Safety Loop Receiving signal at terminal block 5 & 6 Not receiving signal at terminal block 5 & 6
(14) Exit Loop Receiving signal at terminal block 7 & 8 Not receiving signal at terminal block 7 & 8
(15) Radio Rec Receiving signal at terminal block 8 & 9 Not receiving signal at terminal block 8 & 9
(16) Timer PW Timer power is on Timer is not on
(17) Timer UP Output signal to close relay Not receiving signal to close relay
 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

How to Reset the Breaker

If all electronic sensors fail or are not adjusted properly due to heavy gates, off -track gate, or obstructed gate path, the breaker will kick-out. Reset the breaker by pressing the reset button located on the bottom left corner of the control board.
How to Check the Fuses

If the gate is not moving in any direction be sure to check all of the LED displays on the control board. If the board power or charging power LEDs are "ON", change the corresponding fuse on the top left corner of the board.
 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

For further information - contact your local dealer.
 

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AUDIO ALARM

If you hear a "BEEP" sound...
 

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PARTS LIST

Robo Swing Conversion Kit  
Q205 Q206 - Control Board
Q214 - Limit/Motor Harness
Q218 - Terminal Harness
Battery Harness
Limit Switch Assembly  
Q165 Q051 - Collar 112 In.
Q052 - Gate Adjustment
(Plastic Part)
Q053 - Ball Bearing
Q054 - Gate Adjustment Shaft
0055 - Limit Switch Holder
Q056 - Sprocket Gate Adjustment
Arm Package  
Q104 Q038 - Short Arm
Q040 - Long Arm
Q041 - Adjustable Solid Metal
Kludge Assembly  
Q061 Q060 - Arm Release Handle
Q061 - Output Shaft Kludge (T)
Note
[    ] Multiple Parts 0 Number
 
A BT 12 - 12 VDC, 7 amp. Battery
Q006 - PC Board Nuts IT Set)
Q009 - Electronic Access Panel
Q022 - Electronic Box
Q029 - Limit Switch
Q049 - Sprocket (B50-16)
Q050 - Gear Reducer (Size 60)
Q057 - Output Shaft 2 112'
Q058 - Output Shaft Sprocket
Q059 - Output Arm (Solid)
Q062 - Stainless Steel Kludge Cover
Q063 - Security Bolt
Q066 - Chain #25
Q084 - Emergency Key Release
Q118 - Key for Access Door
Q123 - Motor - DC - 12V
Q140 - Chain #50
Q142 - Chassis
Q162 - Fuse
Q181 - Coupling 2 112"
Q183 - Sprocket 50B16 5/8' Bore
Q203 - Option Board with Harness
Q206 - Electronic Control Board
Q212 - Gear Reducer 40 - 30:1
Q214 - Limit/Motor Harness
Q218 - Terminal Harness
Q244 - Cover, Polyethylene Plastic
Q268 - Plastic Kludge Cover

MAINTENANCE

1 . The gate area should be kept clean to insure proper operation.
2. Make sure the hinges are working smoothly and lubricated properly
3. Make sure gate arm is greased properly
4. Keep the cover clean.
5. Check gate reversing sensor.
6. Check for proper synthetic oil level in the upper gear box.
7. For parts, refer to Robo Swing parts page and this page.

If you need further assistance, please call your local service company.
 

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ROBO SWING PARTS

 

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ELITE ROBO SWING ACCESSORIES

 

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

 
 

 

 

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Revised: March 05, 2008 .
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