BFT RIGEL 5 User manual
Rigel 5 v1.7 QRG
Quick reference guides are not a replacement for the supplied instructions, they are supplementary
Read and understand the installer warnings in the main instruction document first
Always apply good, safe, state of the art engineering and electrical installation principles
Safety of the completed installation is the ultimate responsibility of the installer
This product is not suitable for DIY use and should only be installed and maintained by a trained, skilled, professional installer
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Parameters;
Adjustable numeric settings (formerly on pots)
Logic;
Function ON/OFF settings (formerly on dip switches)
Radio;
Transmitter storage
Language;
Panel language selection
Default;
Restore panel Parameter and Logic settings to factory
default
Menu Layout
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Essential Parameters
No. of down
button presses
For more options and detail see main instructions
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Essential Logics
No. of down
button presses
For more options and detail see main instructions
The 12v dc lock output can
accommodate 1 x 0.5A magnetic
lock or 1 x 2A impulse lock
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•Set the motors in place on the correct geometry
(plumb with top hinge for under ground or A = B for rams)
•Install any gate stops to be used (mandatory for hydraulics-except Lux FC)
•Manual release and set limit switch positions (Igea only)
•Set the gates at 45° (half open/shut) and close the manual releases
•Connect up the motor and supply cables
(Single motor systems use only motor 2 connections)
•Do not connect any accessories at this stage and leave all jumpers in place
•Run the Quick menu – press OK once
•Run the motors (1 sec. link 30/31) – check that both are opening and not closing
•Swap terminals 5&6 or 8&9 if either gate moves in the close direction
•Close both gates on manual & close the manual releases
•Run the gates through several cycles and check settings
•run the traditional menu to make adjustments – press OK twice rapidly
•Add accessories one at a time and test each one before moving on
Method
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Machine Directive Compliance
Hydraulic & Electromechanical;
1. Adjust parameter to enable M1 to close 600mm before M2
Hydraulic;
2. Adjust the force at the leading edge with the CLOSE pressure screw to give
under 400N in the last 500mm of closing (utilise hydraulic slow down if available)
Electromechanical;
2. Adjust parameter to give 600mm of slow space
3. Adjust parameter to give under 400N during slow down
Hydraulic & Electromechanical;
Fit a safe edge to the leading edge of M2
Run a full set of tests and address all other risks as appropriate
Set Logics
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