10 DCB-05V2 Gate Controller Owner Installation Instructions
8. Setting Limits
DCB-05V2 can be used with drive units that use different methods to
stop at the end of their travel.
The types supported are:
Wiring Type
3 or 5 Wire setup Limitswitch-Openandcloselimitswitchesindicate
to DCB-05V2 when the travel limit is reached
2 Wire setup
(See Appendix
H & I for
instructions)
AMP trip limits - Travel limits are detected by
and an increase in motor current as mechanical
stops are reached.
Timing - The motor is driven for a preset
time. When the travel limit is reached a clutch
incorporated into the drive unit allows the
motor to keep turning for the remaining preset
running time.
8.1 Setting Travel Limits
Navigating To “Limit/AMP Travel Menu”
a. Scroll to the right using next button to access MENU 10
b. Press SET to display MENU 10.1.
c. Press SET again to start the limit setting procedure (Fig. 8.1).
d. DCB-05V2 will prompt you to confirm that the motor wiring is complete
(Fig. 8.2)and that the gate(s) are at fully open position and engaged.
e. Press SET to confirm.
f. DCB-05V2 will now automatically detect the type of drive unit used by
the number of wires used. If the correct number of wires is displayed
then press SET to continue otherwise press EXIT and check the wiring.
NOTE: For 2 Wire Setup refer to Appendix H for “AMP Travel”
g. DCB-05V2 will now automatically detect if one or two motor are
connected. If the correct number is displayed then press SET to
confirm. Otherwise press EXIT and check the wiring (Fig. 8.3).
8.2 Adjusting Close Limit(s)
a. DCB-05V2 will prompt one at a time for the motor(s) to be driven to
the desired close limit and for the limit switches to be adjusted so
that the motor stops at the desired position.
b. Drive the motor using the UP and DOWN arrows on the console
keypad (Fig. 8.4).
c. After making adjustments to the limit switch positions always
re-approach the limit at full speed by driving the motor open a short
distance and then driving it close again.
d. When the close limit is adjusted to the desired position press SET to
continue.
NOTE: If the motor drives in the wrong direction (UP closes gate /
DOWN opens gate) the motor wires need to be swapped
8.3 Adjusting Open Limit(s)
a. DCB-05 will now prompt for the motor(s) to be driven to the desired
open limit and for the limit switches to be adjusted so that the motor
stops at the desired position.
b. Drive the motor using the UP and DOWN arrows on the console
keypad.
c. After making adjustments to the limit switch positions always
re-approach the limit at full speed by driving the motor close a short
distance and then driving it open again.
d. When the open limit has been adjusted to the desired position, press
SET.
Fig 8.1
Fig 8.2
Fig 8.3
MENU 10.1
Limit/AMP Travel
PREV NEXT
EXIT SET PRESS
Selecting Limit/AMP Travel Setup
Motor Wiring
PREV NEXT
EXIT SET
Completed ?
PRESS
Confirming Wiring is Completed
M1&2 Detected
PREV NEXT
EXIT SET
Press Set If OK
PRESS
Confirming Detected Motor Wiring
PREV NEXT
EXIT SET
Close Limit,Set
M1,2 & Adjust
PRESS
PRESS
Adjusting The CLOSE LIMIT
Fig 8.4
8.4 Automatic Profiling
After a brief pause DCB-05V2 will automatically
close and open gate several times and learn the
gate(s) load and travel characteristics.
WARNING: The gate(s) will
automatically close and open. Ensure
that no persons or objects are in the
gates path.
When the setup is complete the MAIN SCREEN
will be displayed with the gate shown to be OPEN.
The Gate can now be used.
