Apollo 7000ETL User manual

Model 7000ETL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
APOLLO Gate Operators, Inc.
Post Mounted Residential & Medium Duty Commercial
Slide Gate Operator
04/07

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 3
Applications .................................................................................................... 4
Pre-Installation Checklist ................................................................................ 5
Parts Identification .......................................................................................... 6
Operator Installation ........................................................................................ 7
Chain Bracket Installation ............................................................................... 8
Chain & Chain Bolt Installation ....................................................................... 8-9
Chain Magnets Installation .............................................................................. 9
Gate Limit Switch Installation .……………………………………………………. 10
Quick Release Operation .................................................................................. 10
Programming Current Sensing …………………………………………………… 11
835/836 Control Board .. .................................................................................. 12-16
Siren Connection …………………………………………………………………… 17
Radio Receiver Options ……………………………………………………………. 18
Warranty ........................................................................................................... 19

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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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APPLICATIONS
The Apollo Model 7000ETL Slide Gate Operator is designed to handle a slide gate
up to 22 feet in total length (accomodates a 20 foot drive) and 600 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 33 ampere hour
(minimum) sealed battery is recommended. There are several 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.
• 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 *
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)
#40 Roller Chain (35 feet)
Tie Wraps (4 each)
Master Chain Links (2 each)
Operator
5/16” x 2” U Bolts (4 each)
Magnetic Chain Limits
with hardware (2 each)
Chain Bolts with hardware (2 each)
5/16 Washers, Lock Washers, &
Nuts (16 each)
5/16” x 3” U Bolts (4 each)
#404C
Automatic Battery Charger (optional)
#201
5 Watt Solar Panel & Bracket
(optional)
#273G
CAUTION Signs (2 each)

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24”
5”
F e n c e
D r i v e w a y
Gate
Inside posts
6”
STEP 2. Remove chain cover and front lid. Mount to posts using the four supplied 3” U-bolts
STEP 1. Install two 3” dia. Posts parallel to the gate as shown. Posts height depends on height
preference of operator.
OPERATOR INSTALLATION

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STEP 3. Install one of the gate brackets and chain bolts on right side of gate using the supplied
2” U-bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
STEP 4. Attach the chain to the chain bolt using the master chain link.
Adjust the chain bolt to allow for
maximum tightening
Note: The height of
the chain bolt should
align with the bottom
teeth of the idler
sprockets.

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STEP 5. Thread chain on the sprockets as shown.
STEP 6. (Refer to page 8)
Install the other gate bracket and chain bolt on the left side of the gate.
Determine the required length of chain needed to attach to the chain bolt and still allow adjustment.
Using a chain breaking tool, remove excess chain.
Attach chain to chain bolt.
Tighten all chain brackets and chain bolts. Allow 1 inch of chain lag per 10 feet of chain.
Chain should be
level with about a 1
inch lag per 10 feet.
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Chain should be aligned with all sprockets.

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QUICK RELEASE OPERATION
Engaged
Pull & turn 1/2 inch to
dis-engage
Align each magnet with the
corresponding switch on the
operator for the open and closed
position.
Connect the battery and test for
proper open & close position.
WARNING : If further adjust-
ment is required, always
disconnect battery prior to
relocating the chain magnet.
STEP 7. Install chain cover.
Install solar panel or battery charger and any optional accessories.
Close box.
Good Job!
If the gate automatically
opens when the Timer
To Close is on, rewire
the bottom half of the
connector as shown
Factory Hookup
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Gate may be manually opened
using the quick release.
Disconnect battery before use!
GATE LIMIT SWITCH INSTALLATION

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STEP 7 Programming Current Sensing
The 835/836 control boards incorporate a safety feature that will put the op-
erator 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 cor-
ner of the control board. If a firebox (optional) is used in the installation, the
firebox door 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.
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.
CLOCKWISE
Less sensitivity
Gate is harder to
current sense
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
More sensitivity
Gate is easy to current
sense

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LED Enable & Learn
Mode Push Button
Optional Device Inputs
Stop Circuit Jumper
Fire & ETL Inputs
Emergency Bypass Reverse Battery Polarity
Indicators
Optional Device Input
Remote Monitor Outputs
and Photo Eye
GateLink Connector
Microprocessor
Timer To Close -
Dual Gate Delay -
Current Sensitivity -
Adjustments
Program Switches
835/836 Control Board Parts Identification
Actuator Connector
(Master)
Actuator Connector
(Slave)
Control Board Reset
Hard Shutdown Reset
Operate Push Button

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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
1
3
5
7
2
4
6
8
Actuator Connector
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.
EMERGENCY BYPASS (open only)
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.
Photo Eye Hookup
12V Supplied battery voltage
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 supplied ground
SIREN Connect to siren +
applies +12V when gate(s) are running, or in hard shutdown
GND Battery supplied ground
LOCK Connect to lock + (optional) Magnetic or Solenoid type locks (Dip Switch #6 Selectable)
Remote Outputs and Photo Eye Hookup

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Adjustments
Push Buttons
TIMER TO CLOSE Adjusts time before gate automatically closes
Adjustable 5 to 70 seconds.
DUAL GATE DELAY Adjusts delay between master and slave op-
eration 0-4 seconds (836 only for use with
magnetic, solenoid, and other locking de
vices)
CURRENT SENSITIVITY Increases or decreases the Auto Reverse
sensitivity.
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 board in program mode.
RESET Resets the microprocessor. Returns processor to
last known state.
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.
Jumpers
STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER When the STOP CIRCUIT
program switch #5 must be ON JUMPER is connected, the gate
will operate normally.
STOP CIRCUIT JUMPER When a 3-button station is con-
program switch #5 must be OFF nected to the board, the STOP
CIRCUIT JUMPER must be re-
moved.

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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 Gate automatically closes only when completely
any position after opening. open (open limit engaged).
3 SLAVE DISABLE Enables slave side (dual gate use). Disables slave side. (single gate use)
4 SIREN DELAY Siren (optional) active when gate is Siren (optional) starts 5 seconds before gate moves.
moving.
5 ‘STOP’ CIRCUIT ENABLE Must hold down open or close Normal operation
buttons to move gate. Gate stops Momentary open or close input runs gate to limit.
when button released.
6 LOCK TYPE For 12V mechanical (solenoid) locks. For 12V magnetic locks.
(+12V for 4 seconds on open cycle) (+12V when on close limit)
7 COAST ENABLE Gate will stop immediately when at Gate will coast (minimally) when it reaches limits.
Open or Close limit Recommended for 7500 slide operator only.
8 FREE EXIT OPT. 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.
9 DUAL GATE SYNC Both gates operate at normal This feature will control the master gate to open
Speed (slave slower than or close at the same speed as the slave gate.
Master).
10 SMART ACT. Off for 416E & 416EX actuators, Used for 816E & 816EX actuators only
slide gates, 3500 or when slow down (soft start & stop).
feature is not desired.

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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.
Clears “Hard Shutdown” mode of software.
UL When grounded, opens gate and holds gate open until released.
Clears “Hard Shutdown” mode of software.
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)

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

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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
Allstar
Lift-Master*
black
gray
gray
red
white
black
red
4
3
2
1
Heddolf
Linear
black
yellow
red
white/silver
common
n/o
white/gold
white
* 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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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.
APOLLO Gate Operators, Inc.