CornellCookson AlarmGard FST-EPBD Series Troubleshooting guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OPERATION MANUAL
AlarmGard® Fire Door Operator
FST-1511EPBD / FST-5011EPBD
FST-EPBD Series
Multiple Motors

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –To reduce the risk of death or serious injury to
persons:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. CAUTION: Review all installation instructions, procedures, cautions and warnings contained
within this manual prior to installing and/or servicing this product. As with all releasing device
systems, maximum fire protection is provided when installed in accordance with factory
specifications.
3. Installation and testing to factory specifications shall be performed by factory authorized
personnel for proper operation in accordance with all of the latest National fire Protection
Association (NFPA), National electrical Code (NEC), Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), local,
state, county, district and/or other applicable building and fire standards, guidelines, regulations
and codes including, but not limited to, all appendices and amendments and the requirements of
the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
4. To be performed by factory authorized personnel only.
5. Clear fire door opening and prohibit all traffic through door opening during testing of system!
6. Have qualified door technician make all necessary adjustments and repairs to the operator.
7. The operator must be installed by qualified door mechanics using proper tools and equipment.
8. Install only on a properly operating and balanced door. A door that is operating improperly could
cause death or serious injury. Trained door systems technicians make all necessary adjustments
and repairs to the door before installing the operator.
9. Remove all pull ropes.
10. Unless the door operator includes an internal lock sensing system, or external electrical
interlocks are installed, remove or make all door locks inoperative, or secure locks in the
unlocked position to prevent operation with the locks engaged.
11. Install the door operator at least 8 feet or more above the floor if the operator has exposed
moving parts. If the operator must be mounted less 8 ft (2.44 m) above the floor, then exposed
moving parts must be protected by covers or guarding. Contact the manufacturer.
12. Do not connect the door operator to the source of power until instructed to do so.

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DATE: 04/01/2021
13. Locate the control station: (a) within sight of the door, and (b) at a minimum height of 5 feet above
floors, landings, steps, or any other adjacent walking surface and (c) away from all moving parts
of the door.
14. Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the control station in a prominent location.
15. Make sure the available power supply to be connected to the operator is of the same voltage,
frequency, phase and wattage as indicated on the nameplate of the operator.
16. Read and understand the wiring diagram of the operator and the control station and any other
equipment to be connected to the operator.
17. Always disconnect power whenever installing or servicing the door operator or door.
18. All wiring must be permanent and comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local code
requirements.
19. Any change in mounting position may result in a change of operator rotation and consequently in
a change of control functions. Consult factory for any changes.
20. For products having a manual release, instruct the end user on the operation of the manual
release.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This device is a motorized mechanism with battery backup. It is designed for use on fire doors. Inside
the device, contact relays receive the alarm signal from the fire alarm control panel. When the device
receives the signal, the device releases door and the door close by gravity. The alarm signal can be a
Form C dry contact. The release has a 10 second delay on alarm, 24VDC power output of alarm
warning and 24VDC power output for warning prior to and during door closing.

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR
T
y
pe: Restricted c
y
cle dut
y
(
10 c
y
cles per hour
)
Ratin
g
: FST-1511: 50 ft.lb/sec per motor, FST-5011: 150 ft.lb/sec per moto
r
Speed: 1560 RPM
Volta
g
e: 115V, 1 phase
Current: See motor nameplate
ELECTRICAL
Transformer: 24VAC
Wiring Type: Momentary pressure open, stop, constant pressure close
(
provided standard
)
, with provision for momentar
y
pressure close*
Limit Ad
j
ustment: Linear driven, full
y
ad
j
ustable screw t
y
pe cams.
MECHANICAL
Drive Reduction: FST6-1511 FST6-5011 FST8-5011 FST13-5011 FST44-5011
56:1 60:1 88:1 113:1 144:1
Output Shaft Speed: 28 RPM 26 RPM
1
8 RPM 14 RPM 11 RPM
Door Speed: 6 - 8” per sec. avera
g
e
(
t
y
pical
)
Brake: Solenoid actuated brake
ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
Sensin
g
Ed
g
e*:
(
Optional
)
Sensin
g
device attached to the bottom ed
g
e of the door.
Non-Contact Device*:
(
Optional
)
Photo e
y
e device.
* Per the requirements of UL Standard 325, the door operator is setup for constant pressure to
close the door. As an alternative, the door may be provided with a monitored entrapment
protection device that will reverse the door upon contact with or detection of an obstruction
during closing. Adding an entrapment device would enable momentary close operation.
Notes:
1. Non-contact device (photo eye) can be used on doors up to 45 ft. wide (or maximum rated range
of device if less than 45 ft.). Use a sensing edge to provide entrapment protection on doors over
45 ft. wide.
2. Sensing edge can be used on all doors.
3. 115V input power can be from any source including normal building current.
4. 24VDC power provides by battery.
5. 18-gauge wire recommended for all control signals.
6. For “Indoor Dry” location use only.
7. Battery voltage lower warning output signal is provided when battery drops below 22VDC.

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Consult door manufacturer for install details.
INSTALLATION POSITIONS
LS
RS
LS
RS
NOTE: Any change in mounting position may result in a change of operator rotation and
consequently in a change of control functions. Consult factory for any changes. (LS mounting
position is LH operator, RS position is RH operator)

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
OPERATOR MOUNTING
MOTOR MOUNTING TO DOOR PIPE
1. Door pipe and mounting holes preparation. (Pipe is not provided with the operator.)
0"
0.453"
16.157"
16.925"
17.535"
Drilling
8-7/64"x82°
Drilling Area for Drive Flange
2.858" 3.024"
Drilling
4 - 15/64”
0
0.374"
1"
19"
19.7"
21"
Drilling
8 - 7/64" x 82°
4.25"
4.5"
Drilling Area for Drive Flange
Drilling
4 - 15/64”
(
Fi
g
ure 1 for FST-1511
)
(
Fi
g
ure 2 for FST-5011
)
2. Pipe end mounting and drive flange mounting illustrations.
Use self-tapping screws x 4
0
0.453"
16.925"
Hex socket countersunk bolts
8 x 1/4”-20 unc
0
0.374"
1"
19.7"
Hex socket countersunk bolts
8 x 1/4”-20 unc
Use self-tapping screws x 4
(
Fi
g
ure 3 for FST-1511
)
(
Fi
g
ure 4 for FST-5011
)

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
MOTOR MOUNTING TO BRACKET
1. Dismantle the limit switch mechanism before mounting on the bracket if required.
2. Make sure the layout of the mounting holes on the bracket is correct.
3. Mount the operator to the mounting plate.
4. Mounting the limit switch mechanism on operator by fastening screws x 6.
(Figure 5 for FST-1511)
(Figure 6 for FST-5011)

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
Make sure the limit cams are positioned between the limit switch actuators before proceeding
with adjustments.
1. Open / remove the control panel cover.
2. Open or close door to determine the moving direction of the limit switch cams.
3. Open or close door to the desired position.
Disconnect power before adjusting limit switch cams.
4. While pressing the spring-loaded lever (G), which holds the limit switch cams in place, adjust the
limit switch cam (E or F) until the micro switch (C or D) clicking sound is heard.
5. If the limit switch cam cannot be rotated to its desired position, release the lever and move the door
away from the desired position, then adjust the limit switch cam to its desired position. It may be
necessary to repeat this step until the exact position has been reached.
6. Repeat step 3 and 4 for the opposite direction. Adjust close limit cams so that actuator is engaged
as door fully seats at the floor.
7. Micro switch (A or B) can be adjusted to accommodate sensing edge cut-off position.
FST-1511 FST-5011
AEGFB
C
D
G
B
AEF
NOTE: “C” is usually the opening side and “D” is usually the closing side.
WARNING

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Disconnect power at the fuse box before proceeding with any wiring.
1. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS – Installation of all wiring and connections shall be performed in
accordance with, but not limited to, the latest NFPA, NEC and CEC standards. In addition, all
installations subject to Canadian standards shall be performed in accordance with the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I, with respect to wiring material, wiring gauge related to power capacity
requirements and circuit length and wiring methods.
2. Verify voltage rating of power source is compatible with the device.
3. Connect power with min.14 gauge wire and alarm signal with min. 18 gauge wire (not for AC
power use) to this device.
4. Do not install any wiring or attempt to run this operator without checking the wiring diagram
located on the inside of the control box cover.
5. Do not turn on power until you have finished making all power and control wiring connections.
6. Do not run power and control wiring in the same conduit.
7. Any wire connected to the control panel must be protected by conduit or other means to ensure
the safety and permanency of the wiring.
8. Use copper wire inside the control panel.
9. A separate fuse line of adequate capacity is needed for the operator.
10. The operator must be properly grounded. The ground screw, painted green, is located inside the
control panel.
11. For an operator, system, or external device requiring field installed wiring between a Class 2
output of an operator and an external device, the type of wiring shall be R/C (AVLV2/8), AWM,
min. 22 AWG, rated 60°C, with VW-1/FT2.
Failure to properly ground the operator could result in electric shock
and death or serious injury.
Unless the operator includes an internal lock sensing system, or
external electrical interlocks are installed, remove or make all door locks
inoperative, or secure locks in the unlocked position. Failure to disable
the locks could result in damage to the door or operator.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
MOTOR WIRING
FST-1511EPBD
1. Two (2) motors can be connected on one (1) power PC board.
2. See wiring diagrams for power PC boards wiring details.
Motors connections routing, illustration only. Consult factory for details.
MOTOR 1
MOTOR 2
Motors connections on power PC boards, illustration only. Consult factory for details.

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
FST-5011EPBD
1. One (1) motor can be connected on one (1) power PC board.
2. Two (2) power PC boards can be mounted in FST-5011EPBD control panel.
3. See wiring diagrams for power PC boards wiring details.
Motors connections routing, illustration only. Consult factory for details.
MOTOR 1
MOTOR 2
Motors connections on power PC boards, illustration only. Consult factory for details.

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
CONTROL WIRING
If the door is not visible from the control station, or if any device other than
the control station is used to activate the door, an entrapment protection
device must be installed on the door. Failure to install an entrapment
protection device may result in serious injury or death to person(s) trapped
beneath the door.
1. Complete limit switch adjustments before making any sensing edge/non-contact device wiring
connections to the operator.
6"
Photo Eye
6" max. above floor
Sensing Edge
Sensing Edge
Photo Eye
6"
6" max. above floor
Entrapment Device Options:
Sensing Module Device Manufacturer Model
ELR
2-wire resistive sensing
edge
Miller Edge Inc.
* End of Line resistor type
edge must have model
number with Suffix T2.
ME110*, ME111*, ME120*, ME123*, ME112*,
ME113*, ME116*, ME117*
MT21*, MU21*, MT22*, MU22*, MC22*, MU33*,
MC271*, CPT223*
MEL-TXYY, MEL-RXYY
RB-G-K10
ASO GE225, GE125, GE245, GE F45, GE F50, GE F56,
GE F65, GE F85, GE F115
IR
Monitored photo eye
FRABA Inc.
Optical Edge Sensors and Photo Eyes, Models
OPTOEDGE, OPTOEYE, OSE, OPE, OSE-P,
OSE-R, OSE-T, RAY-N
Reflective Photo E
y
e, Models Ra
y
/RT -1004, -2004
Martec Access Products Inc. 1266
Miller Edge Inc. IG2, MIRM
RB-D-K10
Note: Please refer to sensing device manufacturer for specific installation and maintenance requirements.
WARNING

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
Disconnect power at the fuse box before proceeding with any wiring.
2. Locate the control station where the user can
clearly see the operation of the door. Mount
the enclosed placard adjacent or near the
door.
Controls shall be far enough from the door, or positioned such that the
user is prevented from coming in contact with door while operating the
controls.
3. Do not run control wiring in the same conduit as power wiring.
4. Any wire connected to the control panel must be protected by conduit or other means to ensure the
safety and permanency of the wiring.
Do not use radio controls with your operator unless some type of
entrapment protection device has been installed. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury to person(s) trapped beneath the door.
Changing from left hand to right hand or vice versa could result in change
of control wiring. Consult factory for details.
5. After installation, be sure that the operator, controls, and sensing edge or other entrapment
protection devices have been tested and function properly.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
A. Control Function:
CN10
CN9
CN9 TIMER& CN10 POWER
JUMP FOR ENABLING
RECLOSE TIMER
CN9 CN10
A.A.
TIMER POWER
IR: P5&P6 ELR:E5&E6
(ELR-End of line resistor).
Use S11 EDGE/PHOTO
to select.
A-1.
1.Stop
2.Open
3.Close
4.Com
9 & 10 Moving
10 & 10A Alarm
Warning Signal
24VDC
11&12 Alarm
Connection
N/C Dry Contact
24VDC
MAX 0.5A
1234910
10A
11123132
E5E6
3637
P5P6
+ +-
A-1.
1.Stop
2.Open
3.Close
4.Com
9 & 10 Moving
10 & 10A Alarm
Warning Signal
24VDC
11&12 Alarm
Connection
N/C Dry Contact
24VDC
MAX 0.5A
1234910
10A
11123132
E5E6
3637
P5P6
+ +-
Non-Monitored
Sensing Devices
(N.O. Dry Contact)
Auto Open after
Alarm Clears
Selection
ON
OFF
EDGE S10
S9
S11
S6
S5
Alarm 10 Sec.
Delay Selection
ON
OFF
Door Reverse to Open Limit
Door Reverse 5 Sec. REV 5S
ELR Sensing Edge
IR Photo Eye
EDGE
PHOTO
ON
OFF
Close
Momentary Pressure
Constant Pressure
Close
Momentary Pressure
Constant Pressure
ON
OFF
Open
Open
0 1 3
S.E. Reverse 0 Cycle
S.E. Reverse 1 Cycle
S.E. Reverse 3 Cycles
S4 During Alarm
0 1 3
S4
A-2.A-2.
S8
A.OPENREV 5S
M.CL
M.OP A.DLY
PHOTO F.DLY
S7
OP. L
Fusible Link 10 Sec.
Delay Selection
ON
OFF
CN26:
Multi-function socket for
optional module
Notes:
●If momentary contact close is desired, an entrapment protection
device must be installed and turn Switch (S6 M.CL) to ON.
●Standard one-second delay on reverse.
●During alarm power closing, stop button is functional for 10 seconds
max. per pressing and entrapment device(s) is functional.
●Alarm power close when entrapment device(s) is connected.
●Alarm gravity close when entrapment device(s) is not connected.
●AC failed gravity close.
●With available battery power provided, Max. 30 minutes delay to
close when AC power failed.
●Brake engaged when door reached close limit during AC power
failed till battery voltage drops below 19VDC.
●Per NFPA 80, during alarm, if equipped with sensing device, door
will stop on obstruction after attempting to close the number of times
selected on the S4 switch.
*FST-1511EPBD is shown as above, FST-5011EPBD unit is similar.

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FST-EPBD Series
REVISION # 0004
DATE: 04/01/2021
B. Auxiliary Function:
R3 R2 R1
R1 R2 R3
Radio control
24VAC
Push button
24VAC
B-2.
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
Open door
Close door
Stop door
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
B.
B-1.
*FST-1511EPBD is shown as above, FST-5011EPBD unit is similar.

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FST-EPBD Series
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DATE: 04/01/2021
C. Timer Instruction:
Timer 2 setup.
Decrease time.
Increase time.
Timer 1 setup.
T1 +-
T2
C-1.
C.
S15S16S18S17
*FST-1511EPBD is shown as above, FST-5011EPBD unit is similar.
(1) Timer 1 – Mid-open timer: Timer starts counting when door leaves close limit. Door stops
after opening for set time. Pressing open again at mid-open position will cause
door to open limit.
Timer 2 – Close timer: Timer is active when door stops and is not at close limit.
(2) Standard Mode: Cycle counter

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DATE: 04/01/2021
(3) To Set Timer 1 (Mid-open Timer):
 Press
T1
and hold for 5 seconds. Display will flash.
 Use
+
or
-
to increase or to decrease time.
 Press
T1
to save setting. Without pressing, no adjustment is saved.
T1 T2
Min. 1 Sec
Set the
desired time.
Max. 99 Sec
T1 T2
Mid-Open Timer
T1 T2 +
Max. 99 Sec
-
+-
+-
Min. 1 Sec
T1
T1
T1
T1
T1
(4) To Set Timer 2 (Reclose Timer):
 Press
T2
and hold for 5 seconds. Display will flash.
 Use
+
or
-
to increase or to decrease time.
 Press
T2
to save setting. Without pressing, no adjustment is saved.
Min. 1 Sec
T2
T1 T2
Min. 1 Sec
Set the
desired time.
T1 T2
T1 T2 + -
+-
+-
Timer to Close
T2
T2
T2
T2
T2
Max. 99 min 59 Sec
Max. 99 min 59 Sec

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DATE: 04/01/2021
D. LCD Display Instruction:
Display Status Display Status
T1
T1 setting Door closing
T2
T2 setting Door opening
T1 or T2 setting
completed Alarm condition
Limit switches don't
response or respond both
limits reached in standby
or running period.
Limit switches don't
response or respond both
limits reached in startup
period.
E. Light Indication:
LED4 OPEN Open button
ON: Activated.
OFF: Not activated.
LED3 CLOSE Close button
ON: Activated.
OFF: Not activated.
LED2 ALARM Alarm Condition
ON: Alarm Condition.
OFF: Normal Condition.
LED6 OLS Door open limit
ON: Door at open limit.
OFF: Not at open limit.
LED8 CLS Door close limit
ON: Door at close limit.
OFF: Not at close limit.
LED9 DEVICE Device light
ON: When the sensing device connected
on terminal CN2 (E5,E6/P5,P6) is
normal.
OFF: Sensing device disconnected, failed
or damaged.
LED30 VVS VVS
Flashing: Alarm warning signal or terminal
CN2(1,4) not connected.
OFF: Normal Condition.
LED5 STOP Stop/Interlock circuit (N.C.)
ON: Normal state, operator will function.
OFF: Operator has been stopped via
stop, interlock or thermo.
LED7 SAFE Sensing device
ON: Sensing device circuit activated.
OFF: Sensing device circuit ok or not activated.
LED1 POWER
Circuit board power present
ON: Power ON.
OFF: Power OFF.

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DATE: 04/01/2021
F. Sound Warnings:
Item Description Sound
1 Alarm warning signal B____, B____, B____, B____, …
2 Terminal CN2 (1,4) not connected B.B.B.B., B.B.B.B., B.B.B.B., B.B.B.B., …
3 AC power abnormal B____ B.B., B____ B.B., B____ B.B., …..
4 Battery voltage below 21.5V B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. B. …..
5 Battery failed B___B.B.B., B___B.B.B., B___ B.B.B., ...
6 Charge failed B_____, B_____, B_____, B_____, ………
BATTERY SPECIFICATION & CONNECTION
Specification:
Type Battery Rating Battery Expected Standby Operating Time(s)
Sealed Lead Acid
Rechargeable Battery
Two (2)
12VDC, Max. 7AH
6 Hours (Fully charged status, no external
devices connected.)
*Notes
*Notes:
1. When AC power failed, the brake holding time at open position is 30 minutes, then release
the door to close position.
2. Once the door dropped to the close limit position during AC power failure, the DC power
will keep holding the brake at close limit position till the battery voltage dropped below
19VDC and then shut off battery power to avoid damaging the battery.
This unit has an internal battery that may still be charged and
holding the door from releasing even in the event of a loss of
line power.
Connection:
Battery+
Battery-
Connect to PCB
(BATTERY)
BATTERY
(1)
BATTERY
(2)
Red Wire to Red Terminal
Black Wire to Black Terminal
Charging Voltage: 27.6VDC
Charging Current: Max. 1.0A
 Low battery voltage warning output signal is provided when battery voltage drops below 22VDC.
WARNING

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DATE: 04/01/2021
LS2
LS1
LS4
LS3