BFT RIGEL-4 UL User manual

ISTRUZIONI D’USO E DI INSTALLAZIONE
INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL
INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION ET D’INSTALLATION
INSTRUCCIONES DE USO Y DE INSTALACION
D811340 vers. 03 03-12-07
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GB
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CENTRALINA DI COMANDO
CONTROL UNIT
UNITÉ DE COMMANDE
CENTRAL DE MANDO
RIGEL-4 UL
8027908 1 9 5 4 8 7
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
Thank you for buying this product, our company is sure that you will be more
than satisfied with the product’s performance. The product is supplied with
a “WARNINGS” leaflet and an “INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
These should both be read carefully as they provide important information
about safety, installation, operation and maintenance.
This product complies with the recognised technical standards and safety
regulations. We declare that this product is in conformity with the following
Directives: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 247-92 UL Std. No. 325
IMPORTANT NOTE
For wiring and installation operations, refer to the current standards
and follow the main technical principles ensuring good performance.
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING! An incorrect installation or improper use of the product can
cause damage to persons, animals or things.
• The “Warnings” leaflet and “Instruction booklet” supplied with this
product should be read carefully as they provide important information
about safety, installation, use and maintenance.
• Scrap packing materials (plastic, cardboard, polystyrene etc) according
to the provisions set out by current standards. Keep nylon or polystyrene
bags out of children’s reach.
• Keep the instructions together with the technical brochure for future
reference.
• This product was exclusively designed and manufactured for the use
specified in the present documentation. Any other use not specified in
this documentation could damage the product and be dangerous.
• The Company declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting
from improper use of the product, or use which is different from that
expected and specified in the present documentation.
• Do not install the product in explosive atmosphere.
• The Company declines all responsibility for any consequences resulting
from failure to observe Good Technical Practice when constructing closing
structures (door, gates etc.), as well as from any deformation which might
occur during use.
• Disconnect the electrical power supply before carrying out any work on
the installation. Also disconnect any buffer batteries, if fitted.
• Fit an omnipolar or magnetothermal switch on the mains power supply,
having a contact opening distance equal to or greater than 3mm.
• Check that a differential switch with a 0.03A threshold is fitted just before
the power supply mains.
• Check that earthing is carried out correctly: connect all metal parts for
closure (doors, gates etc.) and all system components provided with an
earth terminal.
• The Company declines all responsibility with respect to the automation
safety and correct operation when other manufacturers’components are
used.
• Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation.
• Do not modify the automation components, unless explicitly authorised
by the company.
• Instruct the product user about the control systems provided and the
manual opening operation in case of emergency.
• Do not allow persons or children to remain in the automation operation
area.
• Keep radio control or other control devices out of children’s reach, in
order to avoid unintentional automation activation.
• The user must avoid any attempt to carry out work or repair on the automa-
tion system, and always request the assistance of qualified personnel.
• Anything which is not expressly provided for in the present instructions,
is not allowed.
INSTALL THE GATE OPERATOR ONLY WHEN:
• The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage
Class of the gate,
• All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded,
• The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles.
Pedestrians must supplied with a separate access opening,
• The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is
supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and
closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open
into public access areas,
• The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior
to the installation of the gate operator. Do not over-tighten the operator
clutch or presure relief valve to compensate for a damaged gate.
FOR GATE OPENERS WITH HOLD-TO-RUN CONTROL:
•The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view
of the gate area when the gate is moving,
• A sign with the message “WARNING” must be positioned near the
controls. The characters for the writing should be at least 6.4 mm high.
The following statement should also be indicated: “Moving Gate Has the
Potential of Inflicting Injury or Death - Do Not Start Gate Unless Path is
Clear”.
•An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop sensor, or similare
device) shall not be employed
• No other activation device shall be connected.
Controls must be far enough from the gate so that the user is prevented
from coming in contact with the gate while operating the controls. controls
intended to be used to reset an operator after 2 sequential activations of the
entrapment protection device or devices must be located in the line-of-sight
of the gate. Outdoor or easly accesible controls shall have a security feature
to prevent unauthorized use.
All warnings signs and placards must be installed where visible in the area
of the gate.
FOR GATE OPENERS PROVIDEDWITH SENSOR FOR CONTACT-FREE
DETECTION:
• See instructions on the placement of non contact sensor for each type
of application,
•Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as
when a vheicle, trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and
• One or more non-contact sensor shall be located where the risk of
entrapment or obstruction exist, such as the perimeter reachable by a
moving gate.
FORGATEOPENERSPROVIDEDWITHCONTACTDETECTION(RUBBER
EDGE OR SIMILAR):
• On or more contact sensor shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular
vertical pivot gate.
• A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so
that the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not
subjected to mechanical damage.
• A wireless contact sensor such as one that transimts radio frequency
(RF) signals the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall
be located where the transimission of the signals are not obscrtucted or
impeded y building structure, natural landscaping or similar obstruction.
A wireless contact sensor shall function under the intended end-use
conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS: to reduce the risk of injury or death:
•Read and follow all instructions.
• Never let children operate or play with gate control. 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.
• Test the gate operator montly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with
a rigid object activates the non-contact sensor. After adjusting the force
or the limit of travel, reset the gate operator. Failure to adjust and retest
the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
• Use the emergency realease only when the gate is not moving.
•KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the owners manual.
Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware.
• The entrance is for veichles only. Pedestrians must use separate entran-
ce.
• Save these instructions.
1) General outline
This control unit with microprocessor has been designed to control one or
two motors with a power up to 375 W.
The control unit is equipped with Dip-switches and trimmers which allow the
configuration and calibration of the unit respectively.
The functions of the Dip-switches and trimmers as well as the effects ge-
nerated by the alteration to the initial setting are described in the following
paragraphs while their arrangement on the board is shown in the diagram
of figure 1.
To facilitate maintenance and replacement operations, the board features
a removable terminal board with 40 terminals. The wiring diagram of the
board is shown in figure 2.
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To facilitate installation operations, the board is supplied with a series of
pre-wired jumpers.
The jumpers refer to the following terminals: 31-33, 32-33, 33-34, 35-36,
36-37, 38-39, 39-40, 26-24.
On request, the SSR4 board controlling two traffic lights can be fitted to the
board; the operation and specifications of the traffic light board are contai-
ned in the relevant specific section while the wiring diagram and a possible
arrangement is shown in figure 3.
Rigel 4 can be completed with an additional SPL board (figure 4) and an
automatic thermostat for motor pre-heating. For wiring diagram, see fig. 5.
The limit switch inputs for closing and opening manoeuvres are separate
for each motor.
If the sensing edge is activated, the special separate connection reverses
the movement direction for a period of 3 seconds (a subsequent command
continues the movement in the reverse direction).
A 12V~ electric lock can also be connected; the power excitation lasts about
3 seconds.
The continuous duty EBP electric lock can be connected in parallel to the
blinker (120V~ ).
A courtesy light output has been provided with a time range up to 90 seconds
from the last command given.
2) Technical specifications
Mains power supply 120V~ ±10% 60Hz
(different voltages available on request)
Mains insulation/low voltage > 2MOhm 500Vdc
Dielectric strength/low voltage 3750V~ per 1 minute
Motor output current 5A max
Motor relay switching current 15A
Max. motor power 1 motor 375W,
2 motors 375W + 375W
Courtesy light Max 150W time set up to 90 seconds
from last command
Power supply for accessories 24V~ (0.5A maximum absorption)
Electric lock output 12V~ (2A maximum absorption)
Gate-open warning light 24V~ 3W max
Blinker 120V~ 40W max
Fuses see figure 1
3) Terminal board connection
CAUTION:Keepthe lowvoltageconnections completely separated
from the power supply connections.
JP1
1-2 Power supply 120V~ ±10% 60Hz (1 phase, 2 neutral).
For connection to the mains use a multiple-pole cable with a mini-
mum cross section of 3x1.5mm2(16AWG) of the type indicated in
the above-mentioned standard (UL1015).
JP6
3-4-5 Connection motor 1 (may be delayed in opening);terminal 4-5 phase
and capacitor, terminal 3 neutral.
6-7-8 Connection motor 2 (may be delayed in closing);terminal 7-8 phase
and capacitor, terminal 6 neutral.
9-10 Output for 120V~ flashing beacon (40W max) and for electronic lock
EBP 120V~.
11-12 Courtesy light 120V~(150W max) delayed for 90s after the last
operation.
JP4
13-14 Gate open warning light 24V (3W max).
15-16 24V~output for photocells etc. (6W max, 25mA).
17-18 Output for 12V~ lock (2A max).
19-20 Antenna input (19 signal, 20 braiding).
21-22 Output of second radio channel (if 2nd channel receiver installed).
JP5
23-24 Start command (n.o.), START I for traffic light.
24-25 Start command (n.o.), START E for traffic light.
26-27 Shadow input (n.c.) If not used, leave the jumper connected.
28-30 Open command (n.o.)
29-30 Close command (n.o.)
31-33 Stop command (n.c.)
32-33 Photocell input / safety circuit (n.c.)
33-34 Second safety circuit. Safety edge.
35-36 Open limit switch motor 1 (n.c.)
36-37 Close limit switch motor 1 (n.c.)
38-39 Open limit switch motor 2 (n.c.)
39-40 Close limit switch motor 2 (n.c.)
4) Functioning logic
The configuration of the control unit Rigel 4 with microprocessor is obtained
by means of the Dip-switches.
Dip-switch 1 Photocells (FCH)
ON - Inhibits the operation of the photocell during the opening movement
and immediately reverses the movement direction in the closing phase as
soon as an obstacle is detected by the photocell.
OFF - When the photocell detects an obstacle and the gate is closing, the
movement of the gate is immediately stopped; as soon as the obstacle has
been removed, the gate opens. If an obstacle is detected by the photocell
when the gate is opening, it stops immediately; as soon as the obstacle has
been removed, the gate completes the opening stroke.
Dip-switch 2 Impulse blocking device (IBL)
ON - The start impulse has no effect on opening.
OFF - The start impulse on opening causes the stop of the gate (Dip 6 OFF)
or the reverse (Dip 6 ON).
Dip-switch 3 Automatic closing (TCA)
ON - Carries out the automatic closing of the gate after a dwell time set on
the TCA trimmer.The automatic closing is activated when: the gate reaches
the opening end of stroke position, the working time on opening has elapsed,
the gate is stopped during the opening phase by a start impulse.
OFF - Inhibits the automatic closing.
Dip-switch 4 Ram blow (HAMMER)
ON - Before opening the gate, it pushes for about 2 seconds on closing.This
permits an easier release of the electric lock.
OFF - Inhibits the ram blow.
Dip-switch 5 Motor 1 opening delay (DELAY OPEN)
ON - Motor 1 starts with a delay of about 3 seconds on opening.
OFF - Motor 1 starts with a delay of about 0.5 seconds on opening.
Dip-switch 6 2 or 4-step logic (2P/4P)
ON - When a start impulse is given while the gate is moving, the movement
direction will be inverted (2 step logic).
OFF - When a start impulse is given while the gate is moving, the gate will
stop;a subsequentimpulse will cause the inversionof the movementdirection
(4 step logic). Note: the start impulse has no effect when the Dip 2 is OFF
during the opening phase.
Dip-switch 7 Shadow loop management:
ON - Shadow contact active when gate both open and closed.
OFF -Shadow contact active when gate open only.
Operation:
Gate state
Shadow
contact
26-27
Operation
Gate not moving closed Gate movement enabled
Gate not moving Open Gate movement disabled
Gate moving closed Cycle completino
(Shadow contact state irrelevant)
Gate moving Open Cycle completion
(Shadow contact state irrelevant)
Dip-switch 8 Block persistence (BLOCK)
ON - If the motors remain still in the complete opening or closing position
for more than one hour, they are pushed for about 3 seconds in the end of
stroke direction. This function is performed every hour.
OFF - Inhibits the block persistence function.
Note: In the case of oil-hydraulic motors, this function is used to compensate
for any possible oil volume decrease due to a temperature decrease during
long pauses (for example during the night) and to keep the grease slightly
heated in all the electromechanical actuators for swing gates.
WARNING: Do not use this function for sliding gates or without appropriate
mechanical blocks.
Dip-switch 9 Reduced or standard working time range (S.TW)
ON - Working time TW between 1‚ 40 seconds (TW.PED from 1 to 20
seconds).
OFF - Working time TW between 30‚ 180 seconds (TW.PED from 15 to 90
seconds).
Dip-switch 10 Gate-open/close control (U.P.)
Operates on the signals connected to the terminals 28-29.
ON - Hold-to-run operation: the manoeuvre lasts for as long as the control
key is pressed.
OFF - Separate gate-open/close automatic control: one impulse opens the
gate if closed and vice versa.
5) Functions controlled by the trimmers
AUX Not used.
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TW Adjusts the working time both during opening and closing.
TCA Adjusts the dwell time after which the gate re-closes automati-
cally.
T.DELAY Adjusts the delay time on closing of motor 2.
6) LED functions
The Rigel 4 control unit is equipped with a series of LEDs which detect any
system malfunctions.
LINE (DL1) Stays on in the presence of the mains supply and when
the fuse F2 is in perfect working order.
START I (DL2) Lights up when an internal start command is given.
START E (DL3) Lights up when an external start command is given or when
the first channel of the receiver is activated.
SHD (DL4) Switches off when shadow loop is engaged.
OPEN (DL5) Lights up when a manual opening control is given.
CLOSE (DL6) Lights up when a manual closing control is given.
STOP (DL7) Switches off when a block command is given.
PHOT (DL8) Switches off when the photocells are not aligned that is
when obstacles are detected.
BAR (DL9) Switches off when the sensitive edge is activated.
SWO1 (DL10) Switches off when the gate (motor 1) reaches its complete
opening position provided that it is equipped with a limit
switch.
SWC1 (DL11) Switches off when the gate (motor 1) reaches its complete
closing position provided that it is equipped with a limit
switch.
SWO2 (DL12) Switches off when the gate (motor 2) reaches its complete
opening position provided that it is equipped with a limit
switch.
SWC2 (DL13) Switches off when the gate (motor 2) reaches its complete
closing position provided that it is equipped with a limit
switch.
(DL14) Direction indicator LED: lights up when the gate is clo-
sing.
M1 (DL15) Lights up when motor 1 is activated (on opening or clo-
sing).
M2 (DL16) Lights up when motor 2 is activated (on opening or clo-
sing).
Afterhavingconnectedthecontrol unit to themainswith the jumpers prewired
between the terminals, see figure 2, make sure that it works perfectly by
checking if the following LEDs light up: LINE, STOP, PED, PHOT, BAR,
SWO1, SWC1, SWO2, SWC2.
This fast check is recommended before installation in order to discover any
malfunctions of the control unit.
7) SSR4 traffic light board (Option not managed)
8) Maintenance and demolition
The maintenance of the system should only be carried out by qualified
personnel regularly. The materials making up the set and its packing must
be disposed of according to the regulations in force.
Batteries must be properly disposed of.
WARNINGS
Correct controller operation is only ensured when the data contained
in the present manual are observed.The Company is not to be held
responsible for any damage resulting from failure to observe the
installation standards and the instructions contained in the present
manual.
The descriptions and illustrations contained in the present manual are
not binding. The Company reserves the right to make any alterations
deemed appropriate for the technical, manufacturing and commercial
improvement of the product, while leaving the essential product fea-
tures unchanged, at any time and without undertaking to update the
present publication.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Semaforo 1 esterno
Outside traffic light 1
Feu 1 extérieur
Ampel 1 Aussen
Semáforo 1 externo
Semaforo 2 interno
Inside traffic light 2
Feu 2 intérieur
Ampel 2 Innen
Semáforo 2 interno
Fuse 2A/T
5A/F (230V)
10A/F (120V)
0.2A/T (230V) 0.4A/T (120V)
F3
JP5
1
1
2
3
4
5
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
2
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
K2
K1
JP2
JP1
DIP Function
1 Blinking
2 Red light in close position
DL3
DL1
DL4
DL2
JP4JP6
JP1
T.L.1
T.L.2
SSR4
JP1 JP6 JP4 JP5
JP5
F1 F2
1 2
M1
JP2
RICEV.
RIGEL4
TRAFFIC
LIGHT JP3
LINE
+ - + - + - + -
TW.PED
BFT / RIGEL4
TW TCA T.DELAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ON
DIP function
1 FCH
2 IBL
3 TCA
4 HAMMER
5 DELAY OPN
6 2P/4P
7 PREALL
8 BLOCK
9 S.TW
10 U.P.
DL1
DL13
SWC2
DL12
SWO2
DL11
SWC1
DL10
SWO1
DL9
BAR
DL8
PHOT
DL7
STOP
DL6
CLOSE
DL5
OPEN
DL4
PED
DL3
START E
DL2
DL15
M2
DL16 DL14
START I
3 124 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 2214 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 3324 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
35 36 37 38 39 40
L N
M1 M2
40W max. EBP
LINE
NEUTRE
R1
R1 R2
G1 G2
R2
G1
G2
120V
150W max.
24V
3W max. ANT. CH2
NO
START I
COM
START E
PED
COM
OPEN
CLOSE
COM
STOP
PHOT
COM
SWO1
COM
SWC1
SWO2
COM
SWC2
NO NO NO NO NC
NC NC NC NC
NC
24Vac Lock
12Vac
SCA
34
BAR
NC
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Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Fig. 6
1 2 3 124 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1
24Vac
23456
1
2
3
4
5
6
RIGEL 4
SSR4
SPL
Cavallotto di messa a terra
U-link for earth connection
Crampillon de mise à la terre
Perno de U de toma de tierra
Cavallotto di messa a terra
U-link for earth connection
Crampillon de mise à la terre
Perno de U de toma de tierra
Disponibilità di raccordi tubo - cassetta:
CRTR (raccordo con tubo rigido)
CRTL (raccordo con guaina flessibile)
Available couplings connecting the pipes to the box:
CRTR (coupling with rigid pipe)
CRTL (coupling with flexible sheath)
Disponibilité de raccords tube - boîte:
CRTR (raccord avec tube rigide)
CRTL (raccord avec tuyau souple)
Disponibilidad de uniones tubo - caja:
CRTR (unión con tubo rígido)
CRTL (unión con vaina flexible)
Scatola grande
Big box
Boîte grande
Caja grande
Scatola piccola
Small box
Boîte petite
Kleines Gehäuse
Caja pequeña
RIGEL 4
SSR4
L N
M1 RIGEL 4
SPLSPL
M2
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