ATA NeoSlider NES-500 User manual

NeoSliderTM
NES-500 & NES-800 Sliding Gate Openers
Ne Slider™
Doc # 160065_03
Part # 13448
Released 17/03/17

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Owner Installation Instructions NeoSliderTM - Sliding Gate Opener NES-500 / NES-800
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NeoSliderTM
Sliding Gate Opener NES-500 / NES-800
Contents
1. Important Safety Instructions 3
2. Control Board Layout 4
3. Set Up Requirements 5
3.1 Kit Contents 5
3.2 Choosing your Set up 5
3.3 Initial Checking 5
4. Drive Unit Installation 6
4.1 Mounting the Drive Unit 6
4.2 Installing antenna 6
5.Rack & Limit Actuator Installation 7
5.1 Mounting rack to gate 7
5.2 Fixing limit actuator to rack 7
6. Programming The NeoSliderTM 8
6.1 Common Programs 8
6.2 Powering up the NeoSliderTM 8
7. Safety Beams 8
7.1 Installation of Safety Beams to the NeoSliderTM 8
7.2 Safety Beam Failure Emergency Close (SBFEC) 8
8. Setting Limits 9
8.1 Setting Travel Limits 9
8.2 Setting the left/right installation side settings 9
8.3 Setting close travel limit 9
8.4 Setting open travel limit 9
8.5 Automatic limit adjustment and load profile 9
8.6 Pedestrian access position 9
8.7 Errors during setting of travel limit 9
8.8 Recalculate Force Margins 9
9. Safety Obstruction Force Test 10
9.1 Testing Close Cycle 10
9.2 Testing Open Cycle 10
9.3 Force Pressure For Close and Open Cycle. 10
9.4 Reprofiling Travel 10
10. Coding Transmitter 11
10.1 Coding Transmitter Button 11
10.2 Selecting Function Of The Button 11
10.3 Returning To Main Screen 11
10.4 Selecting The Function To Be Coded 11
11. Emergency Release 12
11.1 Your gate CAN NOT be used by the opener when: 12
11.2 Your gate CAN be used when: 12
11.3 To Disengage the Opener: 12
11.4 To Re-Engage the Opener: 12
12. Setting Pedestrian Position 12
12.1 Setting pedestrian position 12
12.2 Pedestrian Position Set 12
12.3 Error Displays 12
13. Auto-Close Mode 13
13.1 Setting Up Standard Auto-Close 13
13.2 Safety Beam Triggered Auto Close 13
13.3 Pedestrian Auto-Close 13
13.4 Auto-Close After Obstruction 13
14. Accessories Installation 14
14.1 Fitting Solenoid Or Magnetic Locks 14
14.2 Fitting Courtesy Lights 14
15. Battery Replacement 15
16. Battery Disposal 15
17. Specifications 16
18. Troubleshooting 17
19. Appendix 18
A - Console Menu Structure 18
B - Viewing & Editing Parameters 21
C - Control Board Adjustments 22
D- Diagnostic Tools 23
E - Memory Tools 24
F- Transmitter Editing 25
G- Transmitter Managment 26
20. Warranty and Exclusion of Liability 27

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WARNING! •The gate may operate unexpectedly , ther efor e do not allow anything to stay in the
path of the gate.
•Do not disengage the gate opener to manual operation with children/persons or any
objects including motor vehicles within the gateway .
•Remove or disengage all gate locks and mechanisms prior to installation of the
opener .
• Make sur e the gate is fully open befor e driving into or out of the driveway .
•When using auto close mode, a Photo Electric beam must be fitted correctly and
tested for operation at regular intervals. Extreme caution is recommended when
using auto close mode. All safety rules must be followed.
ELECTROCUTION! • Do not immerse in or spray the NeoSlider with water .
•Disconnect the power cord from mains power befor e making any repairs or
removing covers. Only experienced service personnel should remove covers from
the gate opener .
•If the power supply cor d is damaged, it must be replaced by an Automatic Technology
service agent or suitably qualified person.
•Connect the gate opener to a properly earthed general purpose 240V mains power
outlet installed by a qualified electrical contractor .
CAUTION:
Entrapment fr om
operating gate
•DO NOT operate the gate opener unless the gate is in full view and free from objects
such as cars and children/people. Make sure that the gate has finished moving befor e
entering or leaving the driveway .
• Do not allow childr en to play with gate contr ols or transmitters.
•In order for the NeoSlider TM to sense an object obstructing the gateway , some force
must be exerted on the object. As a result the object, gate and/or person may suffer
damage or injury.
•Regularly check to make sure that the Safety Obstruction Force is working correctly ,
and is tested and set as per Section 12 of this manual. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. This
test must be repeated at regular intervals and the necessary adjustments made as
requir ed.
•If using a key switch, keypad or any device that can operate the gate opener , make sure
it is in a location wher e the gateway is visible, but out of the reach of children at a
height of at least 1.5m.
• For ADDITIONAL SAFETY protection we STRONGLY recommend the fitting of a
Photo Electric (Safety) Beam. In most countries Safety Beams are mandatory on all
gates fitted with automatic openers.
Installation • Ensure the gate(s) is in good working order . Faulty gates must be repair ed by a qualified
technician prior to N e oSlide rTM installation.
Security • Make sur e that the gate is fully closed befor e leaving the driveway .
Entanglement in
or laceration fr om
moving gate
•Keep hands and loose clothing clear of gate at all times
•Keep clear of gate during operation as sever e lacerations can occur on sharp edges of
gate.
1. Important Safety Instructions
The safety alert symbols below indicate a personal safety or property
damage instruction exists. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
This NeoSliderTM Sliding Gate Opener is designed and tested to offer safe service
provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety rules.
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death, serious personal
injury or property damage.

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2. Control Board Layout
V+
0V
SB2 (Safety Beam (2), two, three
wire or wireless)
SB1 (Safety Beam(1), two, three
wire or wireless)
0V
OPN Programmable N/O or
N/C input terminal
STP Programmable N/O or
N/C input terminal
CLS N/O input terminal
OSC N/O input terminal
SWP N/O input terminal
28
29
13
30
30
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
Fig 2.1
PED N/O input terminal
0V
V+
OUT 2 (optional relay
module coil drive)
V+
OUT 1 N/C relay contact
Engage sensor microswitch
input
Console Previous button
Console Up/Open button
Console Next button
13
Console Exit button
Console Down/Close button
Console SET button
Antenna connector
Console display
PG3 programmer / network connector
Motor connector
24VAC input connector
10 AMP slow blow fuse
Standby battery charger/solar
connector
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
27
15
17
20
22
18
25
14
16
19
21 23
24
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Console Exit button
Console Down/Close button
Console SET button
Antenna connector
Console display
PG3 programmer / network connector
Motor connector
24VAC input connector
10 AMP slow blow fuse
Standby battery charger/solar
connector
3. Set Up Requirements
Fig 3.1
3.1 Kit Contents
3.2 Choosing your Set up
The NeoSlider™ can be set up in various ways and therefore
may require additional items. Common Set ups are as
follows;
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1 DRIVE UNIT NES-500 / NES-800 1
2 TRIO-CODE 4B PTX-5V2 TRANSMITTER 2
3 METAL BASE PLATE 1
4 NUTS, BOL TS AND W ASHERS 4
5 METAL FEET W/ DYNABOL TS (4) 2
6 ACTUATOR W/ 2 SCREWS 2
7 ANTENNA 1
1
2
3
Set Up Items Requir ed
Automated Set Up Drive Unit and transmitter
Automated Set Up
with Safety Beams
Drive Unit, transmitter and
safety beams (optional)
CAUTION: Cables which have a green/yellow
coloured insulation are for earthing purposes
only.
Never use these cables for any other purpose.
IMPORTANT WARNING!
A qualified electrician must perform the installation
where 240V AC power is used. 4
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5
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3.3 Initial Checking
Befor e commencing installation of the NeoSlider™, check
the following:
a. The gate moves freely and easily by hand for the full
opening and closing travel.
b. The mounting point must be solidy constructed,
e.g concr ete, brick or steel, and must be capable of
withstanding the full for ce applied to the gate.
c. Select a suitable location for mounting the drive unit.
This position is usually established by fully opening
the gate and mounting the drive unit within a suitable
distance of the gate edge.
d. A weather -proof 240v 10 amp power outlet must
be located within one (1) metr e of the NeoSlider™
mounting point.
e. If Safety Beams are to be installed, provision for
under ground cabling should be made from one side of
the gateway to the other .
Fig 3.2

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4. Drive Unit Installation
Fig 4.1
>100
25
50>25
1~2mm
Fig 4.2
4.1 Mounting the Drive Unit
The NeoSlider™ mounting holes are slotted for
fine adjustment of pinion gear and gate rack
alignment. Follow the procedur e below to ensur e
final adjustments can be made later .
a. Prior to mounting the NeoSlider™, deter mine
the distance from the gate to the outer edge of
the rack (i.e. the rack width) and to the datum line
(see Fig. 4.1 and Fig. 5.1). If using an Automatic
Technology plastic rack, the width is 40mm. If
using a different brand of rack, please ensur e it is
Module 4 and then confirm the width, as this will
vary.
b. Mark a line parallel to the face of the gate for the
mounting holes. The distance from the gate is
deter mined by the formula (38mm + Rack Width).
Therefor e, if using an Automatic Technology
rack, the distance is 78mm. Otherwise, if using
a non-Automatic Technology rack, add your rack
width (and spacers if requir ed) to the 38mm
(see Fig. 4.1).
c. Place the metal feet 5, metal base plate 3
and Drive unit 1 in position. If satisfied with the
position, remove the Drive Unit and metal base plate
(Fig. 4.2).
d. Mark the position of the four holes in the metal
feet 5. Drill the four holes.
e. Hammer the dynabolts 4 into position, place
metal feet 5 and fix with the four washers, spring
washers and nuts 4.
f. Place the metal base plate 3 onto of metal feet
and align holes with metal feet.
g. Put Drive unit 1 onto metal base plate and affix
with bolts and washers provided. Remember
when tightening the bolts to allow fine adjustment
of the NeoSlider™ later on.
4.2 Installing antenna
Mount the antenna 7 at or above the height of the
gate or fence (whichever is higher) for optimal
reception.
Do not cut the coaxial cable.
The Automatic Technology NeoSlider™ sliding gate opener is designed to operate most residential sliding gates. The
gates must be in good working condition and should operate fr eely by hand. (Refer to 3.1 Initial Checking)

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Fig 4.1
Fig 4.2
5. Rack & Limit Actuator Installation
5.1 Mounting rack to gate
A strong base on the gate is requir ed for
mounting the rack.
a. Manually open the gate and place a rack
section to mesh with the pinion gear on the
Drive Unit. Mark the top of the rack. Move
the gate and mark the rack for the entire
length of the gate (Fig. 5.1).
b. Position the top edge of the rack on this line
and mark the centr es of the rack’s mounting
slots. The first section of rack should start
20mm fr om the edge of the gate.
c. Drill and tap for 6mm (¼”) scr ews.
d. Once the first section of the rack is mounted,
check that it meshes with the NeoSlider™
pinion gear .
e. When joining subsequent sections of rack,
check the mesh by placing a spar e section
upside down (teeth facing upwar ds) and
putting it into mesh with the racks being
joined (Fig. 5.2).
f. Tighten the racks. This will ensur e that the
NeoSlider™ pinion can run along the racks
without obstruction.
Rack
width
Gate
Rack
Drive
gear
Datum line
To top of
pinion
To bottom of
rack tooth
Maximum height of rack
Fig 5.1
Fig 5.2
Screws and
washers
Actuator
Start Fig 5.3
5.2 Fixing limit actuator to rack
a. Manually open the gate to the open
position and mark this on the gate rack
under the actuating ar m.
b. Manually open the gate to the open
position and mark this on the gate rack
under the actuating ar m.
c. Place the start of the limit actuator 6 at
marked position and move it 5 to 10mm
towar ds the centr e of the gate. Screw the
limit actuator to the rack (Fig. 5.3). Repeat
for the close position.
d. Re-check limit positions by manually
opening and closing the gate, checking to
see that the limit is activated at the desir ed
open and close position. If neccessary ,
make adjustments by sliding the actuator
in the r equir ed dir ection.

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7. Safety Beams
6. Programming The NeoSliderTM
6.1 Common Programs
The two most common pr ograms ar e;
Program Menu’s required Function Section
Automated Set Up Menu 10.1 Setting the Limits 8.1
Safety Obstruction Force 9.1 and 9.2
Menu 1 Coding the Transmitter 10.1
Automated Set Up with
Safety Beams
Menu 10.1 Setting the Limits 8.1
Safety Obstruction Force 9.1 and 9.2
Menu 1 Coding the Transmitter 10.1
Menu 3 Auto Close Times 13.2, 13.3 and 13.4
NOTE: Fitting Safety Beams enables the Auto-Close featur e to become active.
CAUTION: Before plugging the gate control system in, check the
power cord for damage and ensure it cannot become entangled in
any moving parts
6.2 Powering up the NeoSliderTM
a. After checking the initial wiring, apply power to the Ne oSlide r™ . The
controller will go through a startup sequence displaying the STARTUP
SCREEN which indicates the controller type and firmware version
(Fig. 6.2). After a short delay the MAIN SCREEN will be displayed.
b. If this is the first time the Ne oSlide r™ has been used, the MAIN SCREEN
should indicate that the limits are not set. If the display shows that some
input is active then rectify the situation befor e proceeding. If a default
setting is to be changed it should be done now befor e setting the travel
limits.
Fig 6.2
Fig 6.1
A.T.A NES-500
Firmware #.##
Start up screen
WARNING: When using Safety Beams, the
gateway must be clear of all obstructions and
persons at all times. The location of the beams
and manner in which it is installed might not
give safety protection at all times. Check to
make sure that the height of the beam and
type used give maximum protection possible
WARNING: Tampering with Safety Beams
could result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage and will void the warranty.
7.1 Installation of Safety Beams to the NeoSliderTM
a. Follow the Installation Manual provided with the Safety
Beam to corr ectly install the Safety Beam.
b. By default the NeoSlider™ will take two wir e safety beams.
c. Ensure you program the NeoSlider™ to idenitfy what type
of Safety Beam or combination of Safety Beams you have
installed.
i. Press NEXT to Navigate to Menu 7
ii. Press SET to display Menu 7.1 (for SB1).
iii. Ensure the Safety Beam type is set to two wir es.
iv. Press SET to accept the selection.
v. Repeat the same pr ocess for Menu 7.2 (SB2) if installed.
NOTE: Wireless Safety Beam functionality is equivalent to 2
WIRE Safety Beams
vi. NOTE: The Power contr ol for one or both three wire
beams is contr olled via OUT 1 or OUT 2. To use the
OUT 1, connect black wire from SB to OUT 1. To enable
power contr ol from OUT 1, go to Menu 7.13 and change
OUT1 mode to 3 wir e SB 0V .
NOTE: In the case that OUT 1 is used for some other function,
OUT 2 can be used to control 3 wire beams power . Connect
the black wire from SB to OUT 2, then change the OUT 2 mode
in Menu 7.14 to 3 wir e SB 0V .
7.2 Safety Beam Failure Emergency Close
(SBFEC)
When the user finds that they are unable to move
the gate and suspect that it is due to a faulty
SAFETY BEAM they can attempt to enter Safety
Beam Failure Emer gency Close mode by pressing
and holding a pre-coded button on the remote
control or OPEN/CLOSE button on the console for
more than five seconds. the gate will start closing.
See Appendix C Menu 7.16.

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Navigating T o “Set Gate T ravel Menu”
a. Press PREV to navigate to Menu 10.
b. Press SET to display MENU 10.1.
c. Press SET two times to enter the limit setting procedur e.
Follow LCD pr ompts.
8.2 Setting the left/right installation side settings
a. Select left or right installation side by pressing open button
for the corr ect side (Fig. 8.2).
b. Press SET to confir m.
8.3 Setting close travel limit
a. Press and hold Button 4 on the transmitter to close the gate
i. If the gate is closed too far, press Button 1 to “inch” the
gate towar ds open.
ii. When happy with the close limit position, press Button 2
to stor e this in the memory .
NOTE: Limit will not be accepted unless the gate is driven in
the close direction.
8.4 Setting open travel limit
a. Press Button 1 to open the gate.
b. If the gate is opened too far, press Button 4 to “inch” the
gate towar ds close
c. When happy with the open limit position, press Button 2 on
the transmitter to stor e into memory ..
NOTE: Limit will not be accepted unless the gate is driven in
the open dir ection.
WARNING: The gate will automatically close and
open once next step is performed. Ensure that no
persons or objects are in the gates path
d. The gate will now automatically close and open to calculate the
safety obstruction settings.
8.5 Automatic limit adjustment and load profile
After a brief pause, the controller will automatically close and
open the gate several times. This adjusts the speed at which
the limits are appr oached and helps to lear n the normal load
profile of the gate. When the setup is complete, the MAIN
SCREEN will be displayed with the gate shown to be OPEN.
The Gate can now be used.
NOTE: Do not press transmitter during limit adjustment
process.
Fig 6.2
8. Setting Limits
The NeoSlider TM has the alter nate ability to set travel limits using a TrioCode TM128 transmitter , allowing free movement
around the gate to better assess the desir ed limit positions. In order to use a transmitter , it must first have at least one of
its buttons coded to the gate contr oller. The function assigned to the transmitter’ s buttons is of no concer n here as the
buttons ar e temporally assigned to OPEN, CLOSE and SET (Fig. 8.1).
Fig 8.1
Button 1
(Inch
Open)
Button 4
(Inch
Close)
Button 2
(Set)
NOTE: Gate should be moved manually to fully open position. When
re-engaging opener , nudge gate until click is hear d to confirm pinion
gear has engaged fully .
8.1 Setting Travel Limits
Navigating to “code transmitter” menu
a. Press NEXT to navigate to Menu 1.
b. Press SET to enter the code set pr ocedur e .
Storing T ransmitter Code
c. Controller will pr ompt to pr ess one of the transmitter’ s Button.
d. Press the transmitter button you wish to use to operate the gate
opener (e.g. button 1) .
e. Press the same transmitter button again as pr ompted by display .
f. Press the SET button to stor e the transmitter .
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Only TrioCodeTM128 Technology Transmitters
are compatible with this product.
8.6 Pedestrian access position
After completing the above procedur e, the Pedestrian
access position is automatically set to a position which
is five (5) seconds from the fully closed position of the
gate. The position can be manually set by following
the SETTING PEDESTRIAN POSITION procedur e (See
Section 12).
8.7 Errors during setting of travel limit
During the above procedur e, many error checks are
prefor med. If an error is detected, a message will be
displayed indicating the err or.
8.8 Recalculate Force Margins
a. Repr ofiling is a simplified way of re-lear ning the travel
characteristic of a previously setup Limit Switch travel
installation. Re-profiling can be used when the travel
characteristics of the gate change due to mechanical
adjustments etc.
b. To initiate a re-pr ofile simply locate “MENU 10.2
Repr ofile Travel”
WARNING: The gate(s) will automatically
close and open. Ensure that no persons or
objects are in the gates path.
c. Press SET then follow the prompts. The gate will start
to move and re-calculate force margins. The gate can
move between the open and close limit positions up
to two (2) times (depending on the position of the gate
and the power up condition).
d. A single beep will be hear d once the process is
complete and setup complete message will be
displayed

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9. Safety Obstruction Force Test
WARNING! Take care when testing or adjusting the
Safety Obstruction Force. Excessive force may cause
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY and/or PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
9.1 Testing Close Cycle
a. Press the OPEN button to open the gate.
b. Place a piece of timber appr oximately 40mm wide on the
ground dir ectly next to the closing pilon / fence (Fig. 9.1).
c. Press the CLOSE button to close the gate. The gate should
strike the object and start to r e-open.
9.2 Testing Open Cycle
a. Press the CLOSE button to close the gate .
b. Press the OPEN button to open the gate. When the gate
reaches the half open point, grab the side rail of the gate
firmly and the gate should stop.
c. If the gate does not reverse readily when closing, or stop when
opening, the for ce may be excessive and need adjusting.
WARNING! If the gate fails these tests, put the
opener into manual mode, only operate the gate by
hand and call for service.
Fig 9.1
40mm Block of
wood
Safety Obstruction For ce
The Safety Obstruction Force is calculated automatically during setup.
Adjusting this is normally only necessitated by environmental conditions
such as windy or dusty areas, and areas with extreme temperatur e changes.
9.3 Force Pressure For Close and Open Cycle.
Navigating T o “Curr ent Trips”
a. Press NEXT or PREV to navigate to Menu 2 Curr ent Trips.
b. Press SET (Fig.9.2)
c. MENU 2.1: CLOSE Mar gin is displayed (Fig. 9.3).
d. Press UP arr ow to incr ease or DOWN arr ow to decr ease the value.
e. Press SET to save the new value.
f. Test the force again as per “Safety Obstruction Force Test” in Section
9.1.
9.4 Reprofiling Travel
a. Repr ofiling is a simplified way of re-lear ning the travel characteristic
of a previously setup Limit Switch travel installation. Re-profiling can
be used when the travel characteristics of the gate changes due to
mechanical adjustments etc. To initiate a re-pr ofile, simply locate
“MENU 10.2 Repr ofile Travel”, press SET and follow the prompts. The
gate will start to move and re-calculate force margins. The gate can
move between the open and close limit positions up to two (2) times
(depending on the position of the gate and the power up condition).
b. A single beep will be hear d once the pr ocess is complete.
c. Test the force again as per “Safety Obstruction Force Test” (Section 9.1
and 9.2).
Menu 2
Current Trips
PRESS
Close Margin
(Amps) 0.7
PRESS
Fig 9.2
Fig 9.3