B&B ARMR Vertical Pivot User manual

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Vertical Pivot Gate
Operators
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Model No.:_______________________
Serial No.: _______________________
B&B ARMR
Corporate Office & Tech Support:
5900 S. Lake Forest Drive
Suite 230
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
www.bb-armr.com
MADE IN THE USA

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Introduction
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of a B&B ARMR Vertical Pivot (VP) gate operator. In
addition to providing detailed operating instructions, this manual describes how to install,
maintain, and troubleshoot your operator. If you require additional assistance with any aspect of
installation or operation, please contact us.
Safety
SYMBOL MEANING:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the
literature accompanying the product.
Your safety is extremely important to us. If you have any
questions or are in doubt about any aspect of the equipment,
please contact us.

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Important Safety Information
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL.
1. Hydraulic slide gate operators are intended for vehicularuse only. Pedestrians
should use a separate walkthrough entrance designed for on-foot traffic.
2. Keep children away from gate movement area and off the gate operator. Never
let children operate or play with gate controls.
3. Install all warning signs provided with the gate operator so that they are
clearly visible from both sides of the gate.
4. It is the responsibility of the specifier, designer, purchaser, installer and end-
user to ensure the gate system is properly configured for its intended
application.
5. Use the emergency manual release only when the gate is not in motion.
6. Test gate operator and all related safety devices monthly. The gate must
reverse or stop when a safety device is tripped. The gate must stop upon
sensing a second sequential safety violation before reaching a limit switch. If
the gate utilizes a transmitting device on a safety edge, check the battery on a
regular basis to ensure proper operation. Failure to adjust and re-test the gate
operator properly can increase the risk of injury.
7. This gate operator utilizes a pumping system which contains hydraulic fluid.
Consult local EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations for
damming requirements (if any) around the base of the gate operator.
8. Service and maintenanceof the gate operator should beperformed on a routine
basis bya qualified technician. Attempts to service the gate equipment by non-
qualified personnel could result in serious injury and will void all applicable
warranties.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE LEFT WITH A RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL AT THE
INSTALLATION SITE AND KEPT IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR
MAINTENANCE OR TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONS

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How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or experience any problems with your vehicle barrier—or if we can
help you with any other facility security issues—please contact us directly at:
Corporate/Tech Support:
B&B ARMR
5900 S. Lake Forest Drive, Suite 230
McKinney, TX 75070 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2
Safety......................................................................................................................................... 2
How to Contact Us ................................................................................................................... 4
1General Description .......................................................................................................... 6
2Features............................................................................................................................. 7
3Models Available ............................................................................................................... 8
4Setting User Parameters on PLC ...................................................................................... 9
4.1 Setting The Date And Time (optional, not required).......................................................................................9
4.2 Setting The Max Run Timer.............................................................................................................................9
4.3 Turning ON / OFF The Timer To Close........................................................................................................10
4.4 Setting The Timer To Close...........................................................................................................................10
4.5 Setting The Inherent Safety ...........................................................................................................................11
5Initial Operation............................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Test Run the Operator...................................................................................................................................11
6Connecting Peripheral Devices .......................................................................................13
6.1 Test Peripheral/Safety Devices .....................................................................................................................14
6.2 Final Adjustments..........................................................................................................................................15
7The Interface Board .........................................................................................................16
8Maintenance.....................................................................................................................17
9Appendix ..........................................................................................................................18
9.1 General Parts Breakdown.............................................................................................................................19
10 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................24
10.1 Alarm Definitions –..................................................................................................................................24
10.2 PLC Input/Output Definitions –...............................................................................................................24
Equipment Maintenance Log Form .......................................................................................27
11 Warranty Information ......................................................................................................28

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1 General Description
The B&B ARMR VP series gate operators are designed to reliably operate any style gate
panel up to 24 feet long and 8 feet high, allowing for an additional 1 foot of barbed wire.
Common applications include automatic operation of commercial and residential entry
gates, condo and subdivision access control gates and airport security gates. The operator
is durable under heavy use in both commercial and residential installations. The design
incorporates a number of excellent features intended to improve safety and security,
increase reliability and reduce maintenance.
Controls operate on safe and reliable 24VAC voltage (24VDC on Fail Safe and Battery
Backup units). A transformer, completely prewired, is installed in each operator to step
down the input voltage.
The operator actuates the gate by using a hydraulic cylinder, causing the gate panel to
pivot upright on a sturdy pivot shaft, mounted on a series of pillow blocks. The gate panel
is bolted to the frame which is welded to the pivot shaft, which allows for easy servicing or
replacing of the gate panel should such an event become necessary.
Rotation direction (open or close) is determined by the hydraulic valve system, not by the
direction of the electric motor rotation. This independence from electric motor rotation
results in several advantages. Gate travel can be instantly reversed. And because this can
be accomplished with changing the motor rotation, brakes are not required.
B&B’s warranty reflects confidence in the commitment to the quality of the products. VP
operators carry a 2 year factory warranty, the best available.
B&B ARMR is a subsidiary of B&B Roadway and Security Solutions. B&B was founded
in 1926 and has built its reputation over the years on responsive customer service and the
highest quality products. B&B is proud of its reputation and strives to continually renew it
with each operator it manufactures.

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2 Features
Safe 24VAC controls standard (24VDC on Fail Safe and Battery Backup units)
Low maintenance –no sprockets, chains, brakes, or springs to adjust
Prewired PLC board with many built in features and plug in options, eliminates complex
and confusing internal circuit wiring
Wide range of control options, including but not limited to combinations of:
Remote pushbutton station(s)
Loop detector
Single button control
Auto exit
Obstruction detector
Emergency open
Autoclose timer
Radio control
Master/slave control
Warning light/buzzer
Gate panel can be designed to match road gradient
Complete easy reference wiring diagrams for all standard control options
Built in adjustable maximum run timer
Instant reverse capability during close cycle for safety and obstruction detection
Inherent safety
115/208/230 single phase and 208/230/440 three phase units available
Continuous duty capability
Rigid steel channel pivot frame for easy gate panel mounting
No chains to cut or pins to remove, increases security
Pry resistance –hydraulic cylinder automatically locked when unit is de-energized
Clearly illustrated installation, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions
Bypass valve quick action release for manual operation
Limited 2 year factory warranty

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3 Models Available
VP
Standard model
Rotation speed: 90° to open in under 10 seconds
Recommended gate opening: up to 24 feet long
“B” Models
Battery Backup model
Rotation speed: 90° to open in under 10 seconds
Recommended gate opening: up to 24 feet long
Maintains normal operation during power failures
Primary power of 115 & 240VAC single phase only
Gate Panel Configuration
Amplimesh
Chain link
Ornamental picket
Custom
Other Gate Operator Models
B&B also manufactures the VL series of Vertical Lift gate operators, LXL series slide gate
operators, CF series of Correctional Facility gate operators as well as related crash rated
barriers and arms, and is continually developing new products.
Contact the factory or an authorized representative of B&B for additional information.

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4 Setting User Parameters on PLC
4.1 Setting The Date And Time (optional, not required)
1. Turn power on. Date and time will be
flashing. Press the ESC key.
2. This is the main menu. Use the UP
and DOWN arrow keys to select ‘Set
Clock’, and press the OK button.
3. Press OK again. A cursor flashes
under the parameter to be changed.
4. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys
to change the value. Use the LEFT
and RIGHT arrow keys to move
between lines.
5. Press OK when finished.
NOTE: *Time format is military time
only.
4.2 Setting The Max Run Timer
1. From the main menu, select ‘Set
Param’.
2. Use the UP arrow to scroll to the
MAX RUN screen and press OK.
3. Press OK again to activate cursor.
4. Use the arrow keys to set the desired
time.
5. Press OK to save
>Stop
Set Param
Set Clock
Prg Name
Set Clock
Su 00:00
YYYY-MM-DD
2003-01-01
MAX RUN
T =20:00
Ta=00:00
Bottom number
shows elapsed time.

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4.3 Turning ON / OFF The Timer To Close
With the unit powered down and the gate
in the closed position, locate the supplied
3 button control station and do the
following (in order):
1. Press and hold the STOP button
2. While holding the STOP button,
press and hold the CLOSE
button.
3. While holding the STOP and
CLOSE buttons, press and
release the OPEN button.
4. Release the CLOSE button, then
the STOP button.
5. Trigger the open limit switch. If
the timer is on, you will see the
screen to the left.
6. Repeat step 1 to toggle the timer
off
NOTE: The AutoClose screen will not be
visible if the timer is turned off
There is a 3 minute window with which
to turn the timer to close on or off each
time the operator power is turned on.
4.4 Setting The Timer To Close
1. From the main menu, select ‘Set
Param’.
2. Use the UP arrow to scroll to the
AUTO CLS screen and press OK.
3. Press OK again to activate cursor.
Use the arrow keys to set the desired
time.
4. Press OK to save
Note: s = seconds, m = minutes, h =
hours
AutoClose
Activated
00:00s
00:00s
Bottom number
shows elapsed time.
CLOSE
OPEN
STOP
AutoCLS
T =20:00s
Ta = 00:00
Bottom number shows
elapsed time.

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4.5 Setting The Inherent Safety
1. Press the ESC button to return to the
main menu.
2. Open and Close the operator using
the 3 button control station. The
screen on the left will appear.
3. While the gate is running, pay
attention to the SYSTEM PRESS
value. This is the amount of pressure
required to move the gate.
4. Stop the gate operator and press the
ESC button to enter the main menu.
5. Select ‘Set Param’ and use the UP
arrow key to scroll to SAFE PSI.
6. Press OK to activate the cursor.
Enter the On value (SYSTEM
PRESS+30), then the Off value (On-
10).
7. Press OK to save and return to the
main menu.
5 Initial Operation
5.1Test Run the Operator
1. Make sure the counterweights are installed.
2. Verify the Yoke is installed
3. Make sure the power switch is ON
4. Hit the Open button on the printed circuit board, or pushbutton control panel.
5. Verify the gate opens to full open. The limit switch should stop the gate automatically,
however if the motor is still operating and the gate is fully open, stop the gate by pressing
the Stop button on the printed circuit board, pressing Stop pushbutton control panel, or by
turning the power switch off.
6. If necessary make any adjustment to the open limit switch.
NOTE: While the gate is in the up position, the bolts for the bottom side of the gate
panel can be installed.
NOTE: If the primary power is three phase and the motor ran, but the gate did not move
to the open position, reverse two poles (swap to wires) of the three phase primary power.
7. Hit the Close button on the printed circuit board or pushbutton control panel
LXL V1.20
MX RN 20:00s
SYSTEM
PRESS 125
SAFE PSI
On = 155
Off = 145
Ax = 125

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8. Verify the gate closes completely. The limit switch should stop the gate automatically,
however if the motor is still operating and the gate is fully closed, stop the gate by pressing
the Stop button on the printed circuit board, pressing Stop pushbutton control panel, or by
turning the power switch off.
9. If necessary make adjustments to the close limit
NOTE: Some air may have become trapped in the hydraulic cylinder and/or lines and may
cause the gate panel to “come down hard”. With use, this air should eventually be removed
by the system. Another cause of the “come down hard” may be the limit switch adjustment.
10. After making adjustments run the gate a couple of time to verify satisfactory operation.
11. You are now ready to install any peripheral/secondary safety devices.

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6 Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting safety devices to the secondary safety connectors will stop the gate on the detection
of the safety and proceed in the event of clearing the safety. To reverse the gate on the event of a
safety, you must connect the safety device to the loopsafe terminal on connector 3.

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6.1 Test Peripheral/Safety Devices
1. Open the gate
2. Close the gate, and test the installed devices.
Note: If the safety device is wired in the IR Beam connectors on the printed circuit board
(conn 5 and conn 7), the gate will stop the close command until the safety is cleared and
then continue to close. If the device is wired to the loopsafe on conn3, the gate will stop
and reverse back to the fully open position until the safety is cleared.

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6.2 Final Adjustments
With the gate opening and closing properly and the installed safety devices have been tested, you
can make adjustment to the operation of the system.
1. Adjusting MaxRun Time. Max run time is the time from which the operator has been given
a command to open or close and when the appropriate limit switch is made or a safety is
encountered.
1. Open or Close the gate and time how long it takes to perform the successful operation.
2. Adjust the MaxRun Time in the Set Parm (section 5). It is recommended that round up in
increments of 5 seconds to the next time. Ie. Measured time is 16 seconds, set max run
to 20 seconds.
2. Adjust AutoClose time. If you are utilizing adjust the autoclose time to the desired time
(section 5)
3. Adjust the Inherent Pressure (section 5)
4. Verify a positive gate stop (the yoke) is installed. It should be located 1 to 2 inches from the
end of the gate panel
5. Warning signs should be mounted in a visible location per applicable safety codes
instructing personnel and traffic to maintain a safe distance clear of gate path
6. Record the names and phone numbers of the dealer, installer and other important contact is
the manual for future reference.
7. Leave the manual along with all supplements with the owner. Have them keep them in a
place that is readily available if needed.

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7 The Interface Board
1 24VAC/24VDC auxiliary power
2 Processor/Controller
3 Built-in 3 button station
4 Position indication and power loss relays
5 Secondary safety device connections
6 Control inputs (open devices, safety loops, etc.)
7 Input power for control board
8 Contactor output
9 1 amp fuse (processor protection)
10 Factory connections
ESC
OK

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8 Maintenance
Here is a list of items that should be checked on a routine basis.
Check for loose or broken fasteners - This check should also include the fasteners on
the gate panel. A broken fastener on the gate panel could cause undue stress on the
operator. Also, inspect the anchor bolts that hold the gate operator in position. While
inspecting these bolts, check for signs the operator has “walked” out of its original
mounting position.
Cycle test the operator - Run the gate through several cycles to confirm that there is no
binding of the gate panel and that the drive rail is properly aligned with the gate operator.
Also, monitor the wheels for slippage. If the wheels slip, tighten down on the spring
adjustment nut until no slippage occurs during normal gate travel. Tighten the spring only
enough to eliminate slippage during normal travel.
Remove the vent cap and check the hydraulic fluid level -The vent cap is located on
the reservoir assembly (bottom right of the operator). After removing the vent plug, a
visual inspection should show the fluid level approximately 1” below the vent plug. If
fluid needs to be added, please contact the factory.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All B&B ARMR operators ship with Envirologic 132 hydraulic
fluid, a biodegradable vegetable based fluid. If another hydraulic fluid is substituted; the
existing fluid must be drained to avoid mixing. Never mix hydraulic fluids!
Check for leaks in the hydraulic system - This includes the hydraulic lines, reservoir
and fittings. Leakage may occur in the fittings after a period use. If this happens,
moderate tightening of the hose fittings should stop the leakage. If the leak persists,
replace the leaking hose assembly. NOTE: It is recommended that the hydraulic fluid be
replaced at every 1-2 years if installation is high cycle (>300/day), or every 2-4 years if
cycles are < 200/day.
Check for loose or frayed wires -Carefully inspect all input and output connections to
ensure all wires are seated properly in the terminal blocks. A loose or frayed wire can
create different “phantom” problems.
Check gate input devices for proper operation - These devices include push buttons,
keypads, loops, etc. An improperly functioning input device could give the impression
the gate operator is malfunctioning.
Test all safety devices for proper operation - Test the inherent safety to ensure the gate
reverses after coming in contact with an obstruction. Adjust the parameter if needed.

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9 Appendix
Note for electrical components such as transformers or motors your voltage and phase may
change the part number required
.
Electrical cubical

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9.1 General Parts Breakdown

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