APOLLO

Gate Operators, Inc.

Model 7100ETL

Residential & Medium Duty Commercial Slide Gate Operator

INSTALLATION MANUAL

04/07

CONTENTS

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

Current Sense Adjustment ………………………………………………………… 14

Control Board Connections ............................................................................. 15-19

Siren Connection ……………………………………………………………………. 20

Radio Receiver Options ….. ............................................................................. 21

Warranty ........................................................................................................... 22

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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:

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

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Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control

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away from children.

Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS

THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.

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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

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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.

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• 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.

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APPLICATIONS

The Apollo Model 7100ETL Slide Gate Operator is designed to handle a slide gate up to 32 feet in total length (accomodates a 30 foot drive). 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 type 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.

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

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

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

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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?

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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)

5/16 U Bolts (4 each)

Tie Wraps (4 each)

#40 Roller Chain (35 feet)

#201

5 Watt Solar Panel & Bracket

(optional)

#404C

Automatic Battery Charger (optional)

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#273G

CAUTION Signs (2 each)

Driveway

PAD INSTALLATION

12”

5”

Direction of Opening

24”

24”

The required depth of the pad will vary from site to site. Normally, the pad should be at least 4” above the surface and 18” below

(Figure A & B).

Fig. A

Fig. B

In harder soil or rock, pilings may be preferred (Figure C).

Fig. C

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 D & E).

5”

14”

AREA FOR CONDUIT

ENTRY

3”

Note

Allow the concrete to cure as per the directions on the bag. The mounting holes for the operator should be drilled after the concrete has cured.

Fig. D

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Fig. E

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 in- structions.

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

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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.

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.

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CHAIN & CHAIN BOLT INSTALLATION

STEP 1. Connect chain bolt to the chain bracket as per Figure A & B on both ends of the gate.

Fig A

Fig B

STEP 2. Attach the chain to the chain bolt using the master chain link.

Note: A chain breaking tool may

be required to reduce the chain to the proper length.

Chain Path

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TIP: Once the operator and

chain brackets are properly aligned, if welding equipment is available, tack weld the chain bracket to the gate on each end to prevent slippage.

CHAIN MAGNETS INSTALLATION

1.

2.

Align each magnet with the corresponding switch on the operator.

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

WARNING : Always disconnect battery prior to relocating the magnet.

Switch

Magnet

Chain Path

Switch

Magnet

Operator

Switch

Magnet

Top View - Right Side

Switch

Magnet

Front View

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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

B

L

A

C

K

R

E

D

R

E

D

B

L

A

C

K K

B

L

A

C

R

E

D

Factory Hookup

B

L

A

C

K

R

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D

R

E

D

B

L

A

C

K K

B

L

A

C

R

E

D

R

E

D

B

L

A

C

K

A

N

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R

G

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E

G

R

N

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W

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B

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A

C

K

R

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D I

T

W

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E

E

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G

R

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A

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R

G

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A B

Gate in closed position operator

Gate in closed position operator

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QUICK RELEASE OPERATION

Engaged

Engaged

13

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.

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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

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Actuator Connector

(Master)

1

3

5

7

2

4

6

8

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.

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Adjustments

TIMER TO CLOSE Adjusts time before gate automatically closes

Adjustable seconds.

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

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

the

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.

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Program Switches

OFF ON

Gate does not automatically close. Gate automatically closes. 1 TIMER TO CLOSE

2 TIMER TO CLOSE OPT. Gate automatically closes from

any opening.

Gate automatically closes only when completely

open

3 SLAVE DISABLE

4 SIREN DELAY

Enables slave side (dual gate use).

Siren (optional) active when gate is moving.

Disables slave side. (single gate use)

Siren (optional) starts 5 seconds before gate moves.

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

when

6 LOCK TYPE

Normal operation

Momentary open or close input runs gate to limit.

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.

9 DUAL GATE SYNC

Gate will stop immediately when at

Open or Close limit

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

Gate will coast (minimally) when it reaches limits.

Recommended for 7500 slide operator only.

Both gates operate at normal This feature will control the master gate to open

10 SMART ACT.

Speed (slave slower than

Master).

Off for 416E & 416EX actuators, or close at the same speed as the slave gate. slide gates, 3500 or when slow down

feature

Used for 816E & 816EX actuators only

(soft start & stop).

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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

Clears “Hard Shutdown” mode of software.

When grounded, opens gate and holds gate open until released.

Clears “Hard Shutdown” mode of 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)

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APOLLO

Gate Operators, Inc.

911 Siren

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.

Red

Black

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.

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APOLLO

Gate Operators

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

Multi-Code/Digi-Code

black gray gray red

Allstar

white black red

Lift-Master*

1

2

3

4

Heddolf

black white yellow red

Linear

white/silver common n/o white/gold

* Lift-Master will require that the 12/24 jumper be set to 12 and the C/M (constant/momentary) jumper be set to C

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APOLLO

Gate Operators Inc.

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.

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