Allstar Tower Plus RSX1000 Installation instructions

INSTALLATION AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
As of date of manufacture, meets
all ANSI/UL 325 Safety
Requirements for Vehicular
gate operators
Model RSX1000 - Class I Vehicular
Slide Gate Operator
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CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLATION OR USE
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Pre-Installation Notes..................................................3
Operator Class Information ........................................3
Section A: Gate System Design/Installation......4& 5
Section B: Preparing the Site ....................................6
The Concrete Operator Pad......................................6
Electrical Power Requirements ...............................6
Placing Vehicle Detector Loops ..............................7
Section C: Installing the Operator ............................8
Attaching the Chain Bracket ....................................8
Placing the Tower Operator .....................................8
Electrical Hookup ......................................................9
Control Accessory Equipment Wiring ....................9
Wiring a 3 Button Station .......................................10
Bi-Parting (Master/Slave) Application ...................10
Optional Photoelectric Thru Beam Sensor...........11
Optional Photoelectric Retro-Reflective Sensor..12
Optional Electric Edge Sensor...............................13
Wiring Vehicle Detectors ........................................14
Wiring Radio Receivers ..........................................14
READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY.
The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and
your equipment. Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual.
WARNING
Indicates a MECHANICAL
hazard of INJURY OR
DEATH. Gives instructions
to avoid the hazard.

The Model RSX1000 Vehicular Gate Operator will provide
convenience and assurance to the ultimate users for many years.
It is ruggedly built of the finest materials and has been
thoroughly inspected and tested at the Allstar factory. It has
many features that will aid in the installation and testing of the
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GATE SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
SAFETY CHECK LIST:
• The RSX1000 operator may be installed only on a Class I
Vehicular Slide Gate. See page 3 for an explanation of the different
Class locations. See the last page of this manual for the operator
specifications (voltage, maximum gate weight & length etc.).
• Make sure that the gate moves freely, all rollers are in good
working order, the gate does not bind in any manner and the gate
area is clean and free of irregularities. DO NOT INSTALL THE
OPERATOR UNTIL ALL GATE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN
CORRECTED.
• Do not increase the built-in overload detector adjustment to
compensate for a poorly working gate. A well maintained gate will
ensure easy manual operation (if needed) and maximum operator
obstruction sensitivity.
• Install the operator on the inside of the property/fence line. DO
NOT install an operator on the public side of the fence line or gate.
• Make sure the gate operating system is placed far enough back
from the road to eliminate traffic backup. The distance from the
road, size of the gate, usage level and gate cycle/speed must be
taken into consideration to eliminate potential hazards.
• The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is
supplied between the gate and any adjacent structures when
opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment.
• For ORNAMENTAL “GRILL TYPE” GATES (or any
other type of open gate where a handhold or toehold may
be achieved), injuries may occur when people put arms
through the openings or children “ride” the gate by
standing on the bars and holding on to the
gate. THIS POTENTIAL HAZARD CAN BE MINIMIZED BY
INSTALLING A MESH SCREEN ON THE GATE. Allstar
strongly recommends the entire gate and adjacent fence area the
gate covers when open be meshed or guarded such that a handhold
or toehold cannot be achieved. At a minimum all openings on a
horizontal slide gate must be guarded or screened from the bottom
of the gate to a mimimum of 4 feet above the ground to prevent a
2-1/4 inch (57.15 mm) sphere from passing through the openings
anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the fence the gate
covers when in the open position. See Figure 2.
• All RSX1000 gate operators are VEHICULAR GATE
OPERATORS and as such are NOT INTENDED FOR
PEDESTRIAN traffic. In installations where pedestrians passage
through the fence is necessary, install a pedestrian access opening.
The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote
pedestrian usage. Locate the vehicular gate and the pedestrian
access opening such that persons will not come into contact with
the vehicular gate during entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
See page 21 for additional information.
• Use the illustration at left (Figure 3) and the diagrams and
information on pages 11, 12, and 13 to minimize the risk of injury
in your design of the slide gate operator system. IDENTIFY THE
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• DO NOT consider the built-in overload detector as the primary
defense system. Consider all options in the gate system design.
• DO NOT connect any auxiliary equipment to the RSX1000 operator

THE CONCRETE OPERATOR PAD
Installation requires the presence of a suitable concrete pad as a base for
the operator. The dimensions of this pad should be sufficient to allow
at least 5" of clearance from each edge of the pad to the nearest
operator mounting hole. The top of the pad should be 3" above grade to
raise the operator above any standing water, while the depth of the pad
below grade is dependent on the weight and size of the gate and the soil
conditions at the site of the installation, also consult your local building
codes. The RSX1000 cover is 34" high and is removed by lifting it
vertically off the operator. THE SITE FOR THE OPERATOR
SHOULD BE CHOSEN WITH AT LEAST 35" OF CLEARANCE
ABOVE THE TOP OF THE UNIT.
If no suitable concrete base exists, a pad must be poured. See Figures 5
and 6 for plans for this pad. Consult local building codes for depth of
base. Typical depths range from 24 to 36 inches. In either case, if
vehicles are going to be operated in the vicinity of the operator,
consider installation of protection bollards in front of the operator.
ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Before connecting the operator, use a voltmeter to insure
that the electrical service is 115 VAC. Connection to 220 VAC
service is the most common cause of board failure in new
installations and is NOT covered by the warranty.
The RSX1000 requires a 3-wire (Hot, Common, Ground), 115
VAC, electrical circuit with a 15 Amp breaker for proper
operation. In installations with more than one operator, each
operator must have a separate service from the breaker panel.
Powering multiple operators from the same service can result in having
to "de-sensitize" the obstruction sensing adjustment to prevent one
operator from overloading the other. The electrical hookup is made in
the junction box located in the right front corner of the frame. See
Figure 7.
The AWG wire size for the electrical service depends on the distance of
the operator from the breaker panel. Refer to the table below to
determine the correct wire size. The NOMINAL column is the ideal
distance from the breaker panel to the operator for a given wire size.

The distances shown in the MAXIMUM column should never be
exceeded. For distances greater than 3200', it is recommended that
your local utility be contacted to install a service feeder for the
installation.
Wiring from external controls such as guard shack, telephone entry,
keypad or card reader systems should be brought to the operator by a
conduit separate from the 115 VAC electrical hookup. Low voltage
control wires MUST NEVER be routed in the same conduit as A.C.
power wires. ALWAYS CONSULT AND FOLLOW ALL LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.
PLACING THE VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOPS
Proper placement of vehicle detector wire loops is critical if the loops
are to provide satisfactory, extended service. The most important
considerations are: 1) Proper wire type and, 2) Good, tight connections
from the loop to the loop terminating connector. When a "Stand
Alone" vehicle detector is used, the detection loop is connected to the
wire harness on the detector itself. (See WIRING VEHICLE
DETECTORS, Page 14.)
The RSX1000 provides for connecting the output of two loop systems:
1) A “reversing” loop that will prevent the gate from closing on a
vehicle that has stopped in the path of the gate and 2) A “free exit” loop
that will open the gate by detecting a vehicle which is inside the gated
area and wishes to leave. If “free exit” detection is not desired, this
loop will not be needed. Note the "reversing” loop is normally made up
of two independent loop layouts connected to one detector. See Figure
8.
Two different types of installations will usually be encountered: 1) If
the driveway material is already in place, saw cuts will be needed to
accommodate the loop wires.
2) For loops where the paving material will be installed after the loop is
positioned, it is necessary that the loop wires be placed in Schedule 40
PVC pipe to maintain uniform loop spacing with respect to the surface
of the pavement. The loop should be placed 1.5 inches below the
surface of the pavement and at least 2" above any reinforcing steel The
lead in wires need not be in PVC, but must have at least six (6) twists
per running foot.
For a saw-cut installation, observe the method recommended in Figure
9 for the corners. When installing a two-loop reversing system it is best
to bring the twisted lead wires from each loop to the operator so that the
loops may be properly phased. The saw cut must be to a depth of 1.5
inches, clean and with no sharp corners. After placing the wires, it is
essential that the wires be held tightly in place by the foam backing and
that no voids exist that can collect water which might freeze and push
the loop wires out of the slot. The sealant used should match the
paving material and should not be hard setting. The lead in wires must
have at least six (6) twists per foot.
NO SPLICES ARE ALLOWED IN THE LOOP OR THE LEAD IN
WIRE TO THE FIRST JUNCTION BOX Above ground splices may
be used providing the wire is twisted, soldered and moisture sealed.
For best long term results, do not use wire nuts anywhere in the loop
system. For connections to the loop detector, gas tight crimp type
terminals should be used, and soldered if possible.
THE WIRE USED FOR THE LOOPS MUST BE HEAT AND
WATER RESISTANT. CROSS-LINK POLYETHYLENE
INSULATED, TYPE XLPE OR RHW IS BEST. U.S.E. IS ALSO
SATISFACTORY. DO NOT USE PVC
INSULATED WIRE. WIRE SIZE SHOULD
BE #16 GA STRANDED OR LARGER.

TOOLS REQUIRED
The following tools and materials are required for proper installation of the operator:
1. Two 3/4" wrenches. (For tightening hex nuts on the chain
take-up bolts.)

Attach one end of the chain to the gate and thread the other end through
the idler pulleys and drive sprocket. Attach the free end to the bracket
on the opposite end of the gate and tension the chain. See Figures 6, 9
and 10.
Do not over-tension the chain.

terminal strips located on the control panel mounted to the pedestal.
See Figure 11.
NO ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED
ABOVE THE POWER SWITCH HANDY BOX EXCEPT A
SINGLE CONTACT RADIO RECEIVER!

WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL NON-CONTACT SENSOR
(PHOTOELECTRIC) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
ENTRAPMENTZONE-CLOD

OVERHEAD VIEW
(GATE SHOWN CLOSED)
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
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D
WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL NON-CONTACT SENSOR
(PHOTOELECTRIC) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
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A CLOSE
REFLECTOR
CLOSE PHOTO
ELECTRIC TRANSCEIVER
B
OPEN PHOTO
ELECTRIC TRANSCEIVER
C
RETRO-REFLECTIVE PHOTOELECTRIC WIRING
AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT SHOWN BELOW

OUTSIDE
INSIDE

WIRING VEHICLE DETECTORS
There are three connections that need to be made; 1) the AC power to
the vehicle loop detector module, 2) the control connection (“Presence”
or “Relay” output of the vehicle loop detector module) to the RSX1000,
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Radio Open or Alternate is determinate on the function desired, review
the Reference Chart on pages 19 and 20. See Figure 15 for connecting a
4 wire receiver.
WIRING A KEYPAD, CARD READER OR
TELE-5.5-32.3PHtititiEREM

motor wire is on the capacitor terminal post with the BLUE wire
from the high voltage wire harness AND the BLUE motor wire is
on the capacitor terminal post with the RED wire from the high
voltage wire harness. The high voltage wire harness is now
configured for left-hand operation. Left-hand conversion is now
complete.
Locate the limit switches as shown in Figure 19. As shipped from
the factory the switches are wired for right hand operation (red/
white on the lower switch and yellow/white on the upper switch).
To reconfigure the limit switches for left hand operation reroute
the yellow wire to the lower switch and the red wire to the upper
switch. The limit switches are now configured for left-hand
operation.
MOUNTING THE LIMIT CAMS
Before turning on the main power, the limit cams must be mounted
to the chain in their approximate positions. See Figures 19 and 20.
Figure 19 illustrates a view of the RSX1000 Control Box/
Mechanical Unit that faces the gate which depicts the Output Drive
Sprocket components.
Figure 20 shows how to install the Limit
Cams to the chain. NOTE: IT IS
IMPORTANT TO INSTALL THE
CAMS AROUND THE WHOLE
LINK AS ILLUSTRATED AND
WITH THE STUD/NUT IN THE
PROPER ORIENTATION AS
OUTLINED IN THE FOLLOWING
PARAGRAPHS.
Manually push the gate all the way
open. As depicted in Figure 19 locate
and mark with chalk the proper chain
link (depending on Right-Hand or Left-
Hand operation) for OPEN Limit
operation.
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PRESETTING THE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION /
SENSITIVITY
The operator is equipped with an obstruction detection circuit which
will detect MOST obstructions in the gate's path. See Figure 21. The

FINAL SETTING OF THE LIMIT CHAIN CAMS
If the gate stops short of being fully open or closed or if it bangs
against the end stops, turn off the main power and move the
appropriate limit chain cam. Each whole link on l

# NAME DESCRIPTION
1 24 VAC Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary
power for accessories.
2 24 VAC Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary
power for accessories.
3 ALTERNATE Momentary input, must be released

TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART
# NAME DESCRIPTION
15 MASTER CLOSE Momentary or continuous signal.
Master (output configuration)
This terminal is used to coordinate two independent systems
(two control box/mechanical unit combinations controlling
separate gate leaves). Connects to terminal #7 (CLOSE) in the
companion control box and controls the direction of movement
in the companion box (See Switch Jumper Position, Page 16
for proper configuration).
16 COMMON Common connection for low voltage
signal inputs, terminals 3 through 15.
# NAME DESCRIPTION
14 MASTER OPEN Momentary or continuous signal.
Master (output configuration)
This terminal is used to coordinate two independent systems
(two control box/mechanical unit combinations controlling
separate gate leaves). Connects to terminal #6 (OPEN) in the
companion control box and controls the direction of movement
in the companion box (See Switch Jumper Position, Page 16
for proper configuration).
16 COMMON Common connection for low voltage
signal inputs, terminals 3 through 15.
BASIC OPERATIONAL GUIDE
•If the gate is fully closed an Open Button, Alternate, Radio or Free
Exit input will cause the gate to begin moving in the open direction.
•If the gate is fully open a Close Button, Alternate, or Radio input will
cause the gate to begin moving in the close direction.
•If the gate is moving in a Close direction a Close Non-Contact
Sensor or a Close Contact Sensor input will cause the gate to stop,
pause and reverse for approximately 2 inches in the Open direction.
•If the gate is moving in a Close direction an Open Button, Radio,
Reversing, or Free Exit Loop input will cause the gate to stop, pause
and reverse and run in the Open direction.
•If the gate is moving in a Close direction a Stop Button or Alternate
input will cause the gate to stop. A subsequent Alternate input will
cause the gate to begin moving in the Open direction.
•If the gate is moving in an Open direction an Open Non-Contact
Sensor, Open Contact Sensor input or an Open Overload activation
will cause the gate to stop, pause and reverse for approximately 2
inches in the Open direction.
•If the gate is moving in an Open direction a Stop or Alternate input
will cause the gate to stop. A subsequent Alternate input will cause
the gate to begin moving in the Close direction.