APOLLO 7300 ETL Gate Operator Installation Manual

Below you will find brief information for Gate Operator 7300 7300ETL. The Apollo Model 7300ETL Slide Gate Operator is designed to handle a slide gate up to 32 feet in total length (30 foot gate with 3 foot tail) and 1,000 lbs. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation. Apollo Gate Operators are available only through qualified dealers with an outstanding reputation in the fence and gate industry.

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APOLLO

Gate Operators, Inc.

Model 7300ETL

Residential & Heavy Duty Commercial Slide Gate Operator

INSTALLATION MANUAL

04/07

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 3

Applications .................................................................................................... 4

Pre-Installation Checklist ................................................................................ 5

Parts Identification .......................................................................................... 6

Pad Installation ................................................................................................ 7

Operator Installation ........................................................................................ 8

Chain Bracket Installation ............................................................................... 9

Chain & Chain Bolt Installation ....................................................................... 10

Chain Magnets Installation .............................................................................. 11

Left or Right Hand Operation …………………………………………………….. 12

Quick Release Operation .................................................................................. 13

Programming Instructions …………………………………………………………. 14

Control Board Connections ............................................................................. 15

Siren Connection ……………………………………………………………………. 22

Radio Receiver Options ……………………………………………………………. 23

Warranty ........................................................................................................... 24

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.

• Review with the owner all safety concerns including:

⇒ Do not operate the gate unless area around gate is in full view.

⇒ Never let children operate or 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.

⇒ Periodically test the obstruction sensitivity to assure safe and proper operation. Do not test sensitivity by standing between the gate and the hinge or

stop post.

The “CAUTION AUTOMATIC GATE” signs should be clearly visible from both ⇒

⇒ sides of the gate.

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.

• A secondary entrapment device such as loop detectors, edge switches, and beam detectors are highly recommended and required to meet the UL325 standard.

• 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.

• Do not install control box where the gate can come in contact with person using the push button on side of control box.

• Always disconnect the battery or power source when making adjustments or repairs to any part of the gate or operator.

• All rollers should be covered to prevent injury.

• KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 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.

Test the gate operator monthly. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

APPLICATIONS

The Apollo Model 7300ETL Slide Gate Operator is designed to handle a slide gate up to 32 feet in total length (30 foot gate with 3 foot tail) and 1,000 lbs. A professional fence or gate dealer is recommended to assure proper installation. Apollo Gate

Operators are available only through qualified dealers with an outstanding reputation in the fence and gate industry. These dealers will be able to recommend the proper equipment for particular applications. Apollo Gate Operators are 12 Volt DC (Direct

Current) powered. A 12 Volt sealed battery (33 ampere hour minimum) is recommended. There are several advantages with 12 Volt DC systems:

• Low voltage virtually eliminates risk of electrical shock.

• Battery powered operators provide up to 200 operations in the event of power outages.

• The battery may be recharged with a trickle charger or by solar energy

(Electrical battery chargers should have a class 2 transformer rating).

If a trickle charger is used and a standard electrical outlet is not readily available, a licensed electrician will be required for proper electrical hook up.

The following table should be used as a guide for capacity of operation of operators only, additional options may reduce the the daily usage. Please note that the charge capability of solar panels will vary with different geographical locations. All solar panels and battery chargers are designed for use with a 12 volt battery.

Daily Cycles

5 watt solar panel

10 watt solar panel

20 watt solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)

30 watt solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)

40 watt solar panel (requires 5310 regulator)

1.5 amp battery charger

10 amp battery charger

1-10 1-20 1-40 1-60 1-80 80+

*

Note: Double the amount of solar panels for Dual Gate Operators.

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

The following checklist should be used before beginning installation:

Verify 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 the rollers servicable?

3. Does the gate roll free and level?

4. Will the gate require a locking device?

5. Are the main posts sturdy enough to handle the gate & operator?

Determine the general location of the operator, chian 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 panel cable be required?

4. Is electricity available (if required)?

Consider safety and access options. Recommend if needed.

1. Will there be chidren or animals in the area?

2. Are safety loops, edge switches, or photo beam detectors required?

3. How can the 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

Chain Brackets (2)

Operator 5/16 Washers, Lock

Nuts, & Nuts (8 each)

Chain Bolts with hardware (2 each)

Magnetic Chain Limits with hardware (2 each)

Master Chain Links (2 each)

Tie Wraps (4 each)

5/16 U Bolts (4 each)

#40 Roller Chain (35 feet)

#201

5 Watt Solar Panel & Bracket

(optional)

#404C

Automatic Battery Charger (optional)

#273G

CAUTION Signs (2 each)

Driveway

PAD INSTALLATION

Direction of Opening

12”

5”

24”

Fig. A Fig. B

Conduit requirements should be considered in the planning stage. If electrical power is required, a separate conduit should be installed for electrical only. A certified electrician should be consulted for the proper conduit material (Figure C & D).

5”

14”

AREA FOR CONDUIT

ENTRY

3”

Fig. C Fig. D

OPERATOR INSTALLATION

Four 1/2” anchor bolts (not supplied) are recommended to mount the chassis. The holes should be drilled with a 1/2” concrete drill bit.

STEP 1. Set the operator on the pad as shown. Align the sprockets 3 to 5 inches from the inside

surface of the gate.

STEP 2. Mark the four mounting holes on the pad.

STEP 3. Remove the operator and drill the holes according to the anchor bolt manufacturers instructions.

STEP 4. Replace the operator and fasten to the pad.

3”-5”

Chain path

(Make sure the chain path clears all posts and obstacles).

Mounting Holes

(4)

TOP VIEW

CHAIN BRACKET INSTALLATION

STEP 1. Assemble chain bracket with 5/16” U-bolt & hardware to each end of the gate as shown.

Do not tighten at this time.

STEP 2. Align the left chain bracket slot with the top teeth of the idler sprocket.

TIP: If welding equipment is available, tack weld the chain bracket to the gate on each end to prevent slippage.

Idler Sprocket

Main Sprocket

STEP 3. Align the right chain bracket slot with the bottom teeth of the main sprocket.

STEP 4. 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.

CHAIN MAGNETS INSTALLATION

1. Align each magnet with the corresponding switch on the operator.

2. Connect the battery and adjust the magnets for proper open & close limits.

WARNING : Always disconnect battery prior to relocating the magnet.

Limit Switch

Magnet

TIP: If the gate automatically opens after the close timer expires, reverse the red & black motor wires and reverse the orange & white limit wires.

Left or Right Hand Operation

Apollo’s line of slide gate operators are pre-wired to open the gate to the right and close the gate to the left (looking from the inside of the property).

If the operator is to be installed on the left side of the drive, use wiring diagram B

K K

Factory Hookup

K K

D I

A B

Gate in closed position operator

QUICK RELEASE OPERATION

Engaged

Engaged

Pull & turn 1/2 inch to disengage

STEP 7 Programming Current Sensing

The 835/836 control boards incorporate a safety feature that will put the operator into a hard shutdown mode if the control 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 control 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 control board.

The following instructions must be followed at installation for proper safety assurance.

All limits should be set before beginning this procedure.

This new procedure applies to revision 31 or higher firmware.

1. Press and hold the LED ENABLE button for five seconds. The STOP LED will blink

indicating that the board is in learn mode.

3. Cycle gate for 3 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.

COUNTER CLOCKWISE

More sensitivity

Gate is easy to current sense

CLOCKWISE

Less sensitivity

Gate is harder to current sense

8. Refer to the 835/836 Operator Control Board Manual to set other options such as

program switch options and close timer adjustments.

Installation is now complete.

Note: Program switch #9 is no longer functional and the current sense may be readjusted at any time.

APOLLO

Gate Operators, Inc.

835/836 Gate Control Board

Firmware Version 31 and up

Rev F

07/15/2005

PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

Once the operator is installed or if the control board is replaced, you will need to program the control board for proper current sensing. The operator should be functional and the open and close limits set.

1. Push and hold the LED ENABLE button for five seconds.

2. Cycle the gate three full times (must read open and close limit switches each cycle).

The

3. Adjust the current sensitivity pot to insure safe operation

The current sensitivity may be readjusted at any time without relearning the board.

Periodically check the current sensitivity for safe operation.

835/836 Control Board Parts Identification

Program Switches

Timer To Close -

Dual Gate Delay -

Current Sensitivity -

Adjustments

Microprocessor

GateLink Connector

Hard Shutdown Reset

Operate Push Button

Remote Monitor Outputs and Photo Eye

Optional Device Inputs

LED Enable & Learn

Mode Push Button

Stop Circuit Jumper

Control Board Reset

Fire & ETL Inputs

Optional Device Input

Emergency Bypass Actuator Connector

(Slave)

Reverse Battery Polarity

Indicators

Actuator Connector

(Master)

Actuator Connector

Board Actuator

Cable

Pin 1 Orange

Pin 2 White

Pin 3 Black

Pin 4 Red

Pin 5 Green

Pin 6 Yellow

Pin 7 Black

Pin 8 Red

Function

Open Limit

Close Limit

Motor (positive on open, negative on close)

Motor (negative on open, positive on close)

Common for both limit switches

Feedback from intelligent actuator(816E/816EX)

Battery Negative

Battery Positive

EMERGENCY BYPASS (open only)

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 and Photo Eye Hookup

12V Supplied

MAS Master Operator Indicator (indicates master side of gate is closed)

+12V when on closed limit. Ground when off of closed limit.

SLV Slave Operator Indicator (indicates slave side of gate is closed)

+12V when on closed limit. Ground when off of closed limit.

GND Battery

SIREN Connect to siren + applies +12V when gate(s) are running, or in hard shutdown

GND Battery

LOCK Connect to lock + (optional) Magnetic or Solenoid type locks (Dip Switch #6 Selectable)

Photo Eye Hookup

Photo eye / safety loop wiring. Connect the positive power wire of the accessory to

12V. Connect the ground wire of the accessory to MAS (upper right area of the

835/836 board). Connect the relay wires of the accessory as normal: COM to GND.

NO to SAFETY (#14) (for a safety device). When the gate operator begins opening

(comes off of the closed limits) the MAS terminal will become a ground and will complete the flow of power to the accessory. This will power the accessory up and it will work as normal until the gate gets closed and the MAS terminal switches and the device will power down.

Adjustments

TIMER TO CLOSE Adjusts time before gate automatically closes

Adjustable

DUAL GATE DELAY Adjusts delay between master and slave operation 0-4 seconds (836 only for use with

magnetic,

vices)

CURRENT SENSITIVITY Increases or decreases the Auto Reverse

sensitivity.

Push Buttons

OPERATE When depressed, activates the gate. Used for initial

installation

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.

Hold the push button down for five seconds to put

RESET Resets the microprocessor. Returns processor to

last

Jumpers

STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER When the STOP CIRCUIT program switch #5 must be ON JUMPER is connected, the gate

will

STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER When a 3-button station is conprogram switch #5 must be OFF nected to the board, the STOP

CIRCUIT moved.

Program Switches

OFF ON

1 TIMER TO CLOSE

2 TIMER TO CLOSE OPT.

Gate does not automatically close.

Gate automatically closes from

any

3 SLAVE DISABLE Enables slave side (dual gate use).

Gate automatically closes.

Gate automatically closes only when completely

Disables slave side. (single gate use)

4 SIREN DELAY Siren (optional) active when gate is moving.

5 ‘STOP’ CIRCUIT ENABLE Must hold down open or close buttons to move gate. Gate stops

Siren (optional) starts 5 seconds before gate moves.

Normal operation

Momentary open or close input runs gate to limit.

6 LOCK TYPE

when released.

For 12V mechanical (solenoid) locks. For 12V magnetic locks.

(+12V for 4 seconds on open cycle) (+12V when on close limit)

7 COAST ENABLE

8 FREE EXIT OPT.

Gate will stop immediately when at

Open or Close limit

A free exit input will open gate from closed position or after a close cycle only.

Gate will coast (minimally) when it reaches limits.

Recommended for 7500 slide operator 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).

10 SMART ACT. Off for 416E & 416EX actuators, slide gates, 3500 or when slow down

feature

Used for 816E & 816EX actuators only

(soft start & stop).

This feature will control the master gate to open or close at the same speed as the slave gate.