DITEC NEOS User manual

Ditec NeoS / NeoS+
Sliding Gates
(Translation of the original instructions)
Technical Manual
IP2160EN•2023-06-07
www.ditecautomations.com
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Index
General safety precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery ...................................................................................... 4
UK Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Technical specifications................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Operating instructions .............................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Machinery Directive.................................................................................................................................................. 7
2. Standard installation ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Main components............................................................................................................................................. 9
5. Installation....................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Preliminary checks .................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Base plate position...................................................................................................................................................11
5.3 Gearmotor installation.............................................................................................................................................12
5.4 Rack installation.......................................................................................................................................................13
5.5 Operation with virtual encoder ................................................................................................................................14
5.6 Magnetic limit switch installation and adjustment.................................................................................................14
5.7 Chain drive kit installation....................................................................................................................................... 15
6. Electrical connections ..................................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Installation of internal photocell .............................................................................................................................18
7. Routine maintenance plan............................................................................................................................... 18
8. Troubleshooting / alarms ................................................................................................................................ 19

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General safety precautions
This installation manual is intended for qualified personnel only • Installation, electrical connections
and adjustments must be performed by qualified personnel, in accordance with Good Working
Methods and in compliance with the current regulations • Read the instructions carefully before
installing the product. Wrong installation could be dangerous • Before installing the product, make
sure it is in perfect condition.
The packaging materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) should not be discarded in the environment
or left within reach of children, as they are a potential source of danger • Do not install the
product in explosive areas and atmospheres: the presence of inflammable gas or fumes represents
a serious safety hazard • Make sure that the temperature range indicated in the technical speci-
fications is compatible with the installation site • Before installing the motorization device, make
sure that the existing structure, as well as all the support and guide elements, are up to standards
in terms of strength and stability. Verify the stability and smooth mobility of the guided part, and
make sure that no risks of fall or derailment subsist. Make all the necessary structural modifications
to create safety clearance and to guard or isolate all the crushing, shearing, trapping and general
hazardous areas • The motorization device manufacturer is not responsible for failure to observe
Good Working Methods when building the frames to be motorized, or for any deformation during
use • The safety devices (photocells, safety edges, emergency stops, etc.) must be installed taking
into account the applicable laws and directives, Good Working Methods, installation premises,
system operating logic and the forces developed by the motorized door or gate • The safety devices
must protect against crushing, cutting, trapping and general danger areas of the motorized door
or gate. Display the signs required by law to identify hazardous areas • Each installation must
bear a visible indication of the data identifying the motorized door or gate • Before connecting the
power supply, make sure the plate data correspond to those of the mains power supply. An omnipolar
disconnection switch with a contact opening distance of at least 3 mm must be fitted on the mains
supply. Check that there is an adequate residual current circuit breaker and a suitable overcurrent
cutout upstream of the electrical installation in accordance with Good Working Methods and with
the laws in force • When requested, connect the motorized door or gate to an effective earthing
system that complies with the current safety standards • Before commissioning the installation
to the end user, make sure that the automation is adequately adjusted in order to satisfy all the
functional and safety requirements, and that all the command, safety, and manual release devices
operate correctly.
During maintenance and repair operations, cut off the power supply before opening the
cover to access the electrical parts • The protection cover of the operator must be removed
by qualified personnel only.
The electronic parts must be handled using earthed antistatic conductive arms. The manu-
facturer of the motorization declines all responsibility if component parts not compatible with
safe and correct operation are fitted • Only use original spare parts for repairing or replacing prod-
ucts • The installer must supply all information concerning the automatic, manual and emergency
operation of the motorized door or gate, and must provide the user with the operation and safety
instructions.
ATTENTION! Important safety instructions.Please follow these instructions carefully.
Failure to observe the information given in this manual may lead to severe personal injury or
damage to the equipment.Keep these instructions for future reference.
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We,
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB
Lodjursgatan 10
SE-261 44 Landskrona
Sweden
declare, under our sole responsibility, that the type of equipment with the name:
Ditec NES400EH, NES600EH, NES1000EHSF Automation for sliding gates (CS12E)
Ditec NES400EHP, NES600EHP, NES1000EHP Automation for sliding gates (CS12M)
complies with the following directives and their amendments:
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive (MD), regarding the following essential health and safety require-
ments: 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4.2, 1.2.6, 1.3.9, 1.4.3, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 1.7.4, 1.7.4.1,
1.7.4.2.
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD)
2014/53/EU RED Directive;
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS 2)
2015/863/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS Amendment 2)
Harmonised European standards which have been applied:
EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011 + AC:2012 EN 61000-6-2:2019
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2011 EN 55014-2:2015
EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 + A14:2019 + A15:2021
EN 60335-2-103:2015
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 EN 62233:2008
ETSI EN 300 220-2 V3.2.1 ETSI EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
Other standards or technical specifications which have been applied:
EN 12453:2017
The manufacturing process guarantees that the equipment complies with the technical docu-
mentation.
Responsible for the technical documentation:
Matteo Fino
Ditec S.p.A.
Largo U. Boccioni, 1
21040 Origgio (VA)
Italy
Signed on behalf of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB by:
Place Date Signature Position
Origgio 2023-06-07 Matteo Fino CEO Ditec
Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery
(Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II-B)
© ASSA ABLOY, All rights reserved

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UK Declaration of Conformity
We:
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB
Lodjursgatan 10
SE-261 44 Landskrona
Sweden
Declare under our sole responsibility that the types of equipment with names:
Ditec NES400EH, NES600EH, NES1000EHSF Automation for sliding gates (CS12E)
Ditec NES400EHP, NES600EHP, NES1000EHP Automation for sliding gates (CS12M)
complies with the following directives and their amendments:
• Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2016
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
• Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS)
Harmonized European standards that have been applied:
EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011 + AC:2012 EN 61000-6-2:2019
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2011 EN 55014-2:2015
EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 + A14:2019 + A15:2021
EN 60335-2-103:2015
EN ISO 13849-1:2015 EN 62233:2008
ETSI EN 300 220-2 V3.2.1 ETSI EN 300 220-1 V3.1.1
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1
Other standards or technical specifications that have been applied:
EN 12453:20175
The manufacturing process ensures the compliance of the equipment with the technical file.
Responsible for technical file:
Matteo Fino
Ditec S.p.A.
Largo U. Boccioni, 1
21040 Origgio (VA)
Italy
Signed for and on behalf of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB by:
Place Date Signature Position
Origgio 2023-06-07 Matteo Fino CEO Ditec

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1. Technical specifications
Ditec NES400EH Ditec NES400EHP Ditec NES400EHJ
Power supply 230 V~ 50/60Hz 230 V~ 50/60Hz 120 V~ 50/60Hz
Absorption 1,2 A 1,2 A 2,4 A
Fuse F2A F2A F4A
Thrust 400 N 400 N 400 N
Wing speed 0,1÷0,25 m/s 0,1÷0,25 m/s 0,1÷0,25 m/s
Max stroke 12 m 12 m 12 m
Max wing weight 400 kg 400 kg 400 kg
Service class 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE
Intermittence S2 = 30 min - S3 = 50% S2 = 30 min - S3 = 50% S2 = 30 min - S3 = 50%
Operating
temperature
-20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
Degree of protection IP24 IP24 IP24
Control panel CS12E CS12M CS12E
Ditec
NES600EH
Ditec
NES600EHP
Ditec
NES600EHSF
Ditec
NES600EHJ
Ditec
NES600EHSFJ
Power supply 230 V~ 50/60Hz 230 V~ 50/60Hz 230 V~ 50/60Hz 120 V~ 50/60Hz 120 V~ 50/60Hz
Absorption 1,5 A 1,5 A 1,5 A 3 A 3 A
Fuse F2A F2A F2A F4A F4A
Thrust 600 N 600 N 300 N nominal
500 N start-up 600 N 300 N nominal 500 N start-up
Wing speed 0,1÷0,24 m/s 0,1÷0,24 m/s 0,1÷0,4 m/s 0,1÷0,24 m/s 0,1÷0,4 m/s
Max stroke 20 m 20 m 20 m 20 m 20 m
Max wing weight 600 kg 600 kg 600 kg 600 kg 600 kg
Service class 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE
Intermittence S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
Operating
temperature
-20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
Degree of protection IP24 IP24 IP24 IP24 IP24
Control panel CS12E CS12M CS12E CS12E CS12E

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1.1 Operating instructions
Applications: INTENSE (for apartment block, industrial and commercial entrances and car parks
with vehicle access or access for intense pedestrian use).
- Performance characteristics are to be understood as referring to the recommended weight (ap-
prox. 2/3 of maximum permissible weight). When used with the maximum permissible weight
a reduction in the above mentioned performance can be expected.
- Service class, running times, and the number of consecutive cycles are to be taken as merely
indicative, having been statistically determined under average operating conditions, and are
therefore not necessarily applicable to specific conditions of use.
- Each automatic entrance has variable elements such as: friction, balancing and environmental
factors, all of which may substantially alter the performance characteristics of the automatic
entrance or curtail its working life or parts thereof (including the automatic devices themselves).
The installer should adopt suitable safety conditions for each particular installation.
Ditec NES1000EHP Ditec NES1000EHPJ
Power supply 230 V~ 50/60Hz 120 V~ 50/60Hz
Absorption 2 A 4 A
Fuse F2,5 A F6,3A
Thrust 1000 N 1000 N
Wing speed 0,1÷0,19 m/s 0,1÷0,19 m/s
Max stroke 20 m 20 m
Max wing weight 1000 kg 1000 kg
Service class 4 - INTENSE 4 - INTENSE
Intermittence S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
S2 = 30 min
S3 = 50%
Operating temperature
-20° C +55° C -20° C +55° C
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
-35° C +55° C
with active NIO
Degree of protection IP24 IP24
Control panel CS12M CS12M
1.2 Machinery Directive
Pursuant to Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) the installer who motorises a door or gate has the
same obligations as the manufacturer of machinery and as such must:
- prepare the technical data sheet which must contain the documents indicated in Annex V of the
Machinery Directive; (The technical data sheet must be kept and placed at the disposal of competent
national authorities for at least ten years from the date of manufacture of the motorised door);
- draw up the EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Annex II-A of the Machinery Direc-
tive and deliver it to the customer;
- affix the EC marking on the motorised door or gate, in accordance with point 1.7.3 of Annex I of
the Machinery Directive;
- ensure compliance of the motorised door or gate with safety regulations, by installing the neces-
sary safety devices;
- carry out the safety test , modifying parameters and (if used) from the menu;
- refer to the installation manual of the CS12E - CS12M control panel for the operating force
adjustments, in compliance with EN12453 and EN12445.

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2. Standard installation
Rif. Description Cable
1Remote control /
2Flashing light 2 x 1 mm²
Antenna (integrated into the flashing light) coaxial 58 Ω
3Key selector switch 4 x 0,5mm²
Digital combination wireless keypad /
4Photocells 4 x 0,5 mm²
5Actuator NEOS with control panel 3G x 1,5 mm²
6Safety edge 2 x 0,5 mm²
A
Connect the power supply to a type-approved omnipolar switch, with a contact opening distance of at
least 3mm (not supplied).
The connection to the mains must follow an independent path, separate from the connections to the
control and safety devices.
3
1
2
4
A
C
B
4
6
4
B
5
4

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3. Dimensions
335
307 (NES 400)
325 (NES 600-1000)
90
210 (NES 400)
220 (NES 600-1000)
170 (NES 400)
180 (NES 600-1000)
40
4. Main components
Ref. Description
8Motor
9Control panel
10 Diagnostic circuit
11 Key release
12 Pinion
13 Battery kit
14 Cable inlet
15 Power supply terminal
8
11 10
9 8 13
91514
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5.1 Preliminary checks
Check the stability of the wing (derailing and lateral falls) and the sliding wheels and that the upper
guides do not cause any friction.
The sliding guide must be securely fixed to the ground for the full length within doorway and must
have no irregularities that could hinder the movement of the wing.
The opening and closing stops must be fitted.
If the gate has slits, make sure they are covered to prevent shearing points or install active safety
edges on the columns.
Safety device should be installed at the end of the wing to reduce the collision force.
NOTE: make sure that the gate can not exit the sliding guides and fall.
5. Installation
The given operating and performance features can only be guaranteed with the use of DITEC ac-
cessories and safety devices.
Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are expressed in mm.

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5.2 Base plate position
[1] Insert the anchor ties into the base plate and fix them with the supplied nuts.
[2] Insert the screws in the base plate, secure them with the nuts and then bend the metal tab to
prevent the screw from coming out.
Extract the preformed ties with a downwards movement using a hammer to ensure correct
anchorage to the concrete.
- Make a concrete base with the anchor ties and base plate embedded, which must be level and
clean and of the size indicated in the figure.
NOTE: if the concrete base has already been made, base plate [2] can be fixed using M8
plugs (not supplied).
OPENING
160
X+25 [*]
70[**]
min
40 [**]
Ø80 90°
300
335
1
[*] CR4N4
fino a 500 Kg
CR4N6
fino a 800 Kg
[*] CROSSCRI
X=40
[**] NES100CKT
M12
low type
OPENING
160
X+25 [*]
70 [**] Ø60
Ø9
min
40[**]
300
340
1
22a
2b
NES100PSU
M12-low
type
M12
low type
[**] NES100CKT
[*] CR4N4
fino a 500 Kg
CR4N6
fino a 800 Kg
[*] CROSSCRI
X=40
up to
up to
up to
up to

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- Release the gearmotor [1] (see OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS). Loosen the front screw [2] and
remove the casing by pressing on its sides [3-4].
- Place the gearmotor on the base plate.
- Adjustthegearmotorhorizontallyby slidingitalongtheslotsofthe gearmotor baseandverticallywith
four levelling screws [A].
NOTE: during the vertical adjustment, keep the gearmotor slightly raised from the base plate
so that the rack can be fixed and subsequent adjustments are possible.
- After adjusting, fix the gearmotor using screws [B].
5.3 Gearmotor installation
WARNING: The gearmotor must be suitably raised from the ground to avoid flooding.
X
100
-5 +20
±5
A
B
M12-low type
M12
3
3
2
4
1

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- Release the gearmotor (see OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS) and open the gate.
- Place the rack against the pinion and sliding the gate manually fix it along its whole length.
NOTE: To make it easier to align the rods correctly, use a scrap piece of rack and rest it un-
derneath the junction point, as shown in the figure detail.
- Once fixed, vertically adjust the gearmotor to give a play of about 2 to 3 mm between the pinion
and the rack.
- Secure the gearmotor.
- Slightly lubricate the rack and pinion after assembly.
Manually check that the gate slides evenly and without friction.
5.4 Rack installation
2÷3
95

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5.5 Operation with virtual encoder
5.6 Magnetic limit switch installation and adjustment
NEOS gearmotors do not require limit switches because they have a virtual encoder.
Mechanical opening and closing end stops must be installed.
The gate automatically slows when approaching the end stops.
WARNING: when the gate reaches the opening or closing limit stop, it reverses briefly to facilitate
manual release of the gearmotor.
For the installation of the limit switch kit, refer to the NES100FCM manual.
- Manually place the wing in the open position and fix limit switch brackets [A] and [B] on rack
[C]. Repeat this operation with the wing in the closed position.
- After a few manoeuvres, adjust the position of limit switch brackets [A] and [B] so that the gate
stops about 20 mm before reaching the opening and closing mechanical stops.
The limit switch kit is optional and is used to stop the gate before it reaches the opening
and closing mechanical stops.
With a limit switch installed, slowdown is carried out at regulated power to overcome
possible friction.
OPENING
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1
12
- Release the gearmotor (see OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS).
- [1] Remove pinion [12].
- [2] Fix pinion supporting plate [A] to the gearmotor.
- Insert pinions [B] as illustrated in the diagram.
- [3] Pass the chain between the pinions by hand.
- Fix cover plate [C].
2
A
B
B
C
NOTE: Install the chain drive kit before securing the gearmotor to the base plate.
5.7 Chain drive kit installation
- Move the wing into the open position by hand and fix brackets [D] on the wing as illustrated in
the diagram.
- Connect chain [E], which was previously assembled on the gearmotor, to tie rod [F] and fix it
to bracket [D].
- Fix bracket [D] on the opposite side of the gate. Connect chain [E] to tie rod [F] and fix it to
bracket [D] (cut the excess chain).
min 50
40
90
E F D G
E
F
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D

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NOTE: Make sure that the distance between the pinion centre and tie rod [F] is correct when
the gate is fully open and closed.
- Secure the chain with nuts [G].
- Tighten the chain [E] with the tie rods [F].
- Slightly lubricate the chain [E] and the pinions after assembly.
WARNING: when the chain traction kit is fitted, the gearmotor drive direction is inverted.
Right-hand opening
Left-hand opening

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Before connecting the power supply, make sure the plate data correspond to that of the
mains power supply.
An omnipolar disconnection switch with a contact opening distance of at least 3mm must
be fitted on the mains supply.
Check there is an adequate residual current circuit breaker and overcurrent cutout upstream
of the electrical system.
For the power supply, use a H05RN-F 3G1.5 type electric cable. Connect it to terminals L (brown),
N (blue), (yellow/green) inside the automation.
NOTE: the maximum permisible section of the wire is AWG14 (2 mm2).
Unsheathe the power supply cable in line with the terminal, and use a cable fastener to hold it
in place (see ref. B).
In order to comply with essential requirements of standards in force, reclose the cover once
the wires have been connected to the terminal.
In the external automation section, the connections to the mains power supply and any other low
voltage wires (230V) must be made on an independent channel separated from the connections
to the command and safety devices (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage).
The channel must penetrate the automation through the holes on the base plate by a few cen-
timetres.
Make sure there are no sharp edges that may damage the power supply cable.
Make sure the mains power wires (230V) and the accessory wires (24V) are separated. The cables
must be double insulated. Unsheathe them in line with the relative connection terminals, and
use cable fasteners (see ref. A) or straps (not supplied by us) to hold them in place.
6. Electrical connections
Assicurarsi che il conduttore
giallo verde sia almeno 30 mm
più lungo dei conduttori marrone e blu
L
N
1
2
A
B
Fascetta non di nostra fornitura
NOTE: the electrical wiring and start-up of the gearmotors is shown in the CS12E and
CS12M control panel installation manuals.
Make sure that the yellow-green
conductor is at least 30 mm longer
than the brown and blue conductors
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Perform the following operations and checks every 6 months, according to the intensity of use of
the automation.
Disconnect the 230 V~ power supply and batteries (if fitted) and release the gearmotor:
- Visually check that the gate, the fixing brackets and existing structure have suitable mechanical
strength and are in good condition.
- Check the gate-gearmotor alignment, the distance (2-3 mm) between the groove of the pinion
and the crest of the rack.
- Clean the wheel's sliding guide, the rack and pinion of the gearmotor and slightly lubricate
the rack and pinion. Manually check that the gate slides evenly and without friction.
Connect the 230 V~ power supply and batteries (if fitted) and lock the gearmotor:
- Make sure the limit switches are working correctly.
- Check the power adjustment.
- Check that all control and safety functions are working correctly.
NOTE: For spare parts, see the spares price list.
7. Routine maintenance plan
Additional photocells can be installed inside the gearmotor casing of Ditec NEOS, to protect both
opening and closing movements by using the LIN2 photocell.
Fit a receiver (RX) or a transmitter (TX) as shown in the figure.
Installation of the photocells must comply with standards EN12453 and EN12445.
WARNING: the photocell receiver (RX) and transmitter (TX) may also be installed at two different
heights, the maximum permissible difference in height being 300 mm.
Connect the N.C. contact to the safety or stop contacts of the control panel.
For further informations, refer to the photocell installation manual.
6.1 Installation of internal photocell
LIN2
OPENING
TX
TX
TX
RX
RX RX

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8. Troubleshooting / alarms
Problem Possible cause
The gate doesn’t open or close
No power.
Short-circuited accessories.
Contact Technical Service.
Blown line fuse.
Contact Technical Service.
Release door microswitch open Check the position of the key.
Close the release door if it’s open.
Contact Technical Service.
Mechanical fault.
Contact Technical Service.
Faulty motor.
Contact Technical Service.
Faulty control panel.
Contact Technical Service.
The gate opens/closes a short way, and
then stops
Friction is present.
Contact Technical Service.
The remote control has limited range
and doesn’t work while the gate is
moving
The batteries are running down.
Replace them.
The flashing light is not working
The lamp has blown.
Replace it.
The wires are damaged or detached, or have short-circuited.
Contact Technical Service.
The «gate open» indicator light doesn’t
work
The lamp has blown.
Replace it.
The wires are damaged or detached, or have short-circuited.
Contact Technical Service.

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