Elite Robo Slide User manual

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Instruction Manual
ROBO SLIDE
Residential Gate Operator
Installation instructions and manual book for
architects, general contractors and dealers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Notice
Safely Operating Gate
Configuration and Specifications
Warnings and Precautions
Step 1: Getting Started
Step 2: Mounting Operator
Step 3: Chain Installation
Step 4: Gate Movement Direction
Step 5: DC Power Supply Connection
Step 6: “Optional” Solar Panel
Step 7: Terminal Connections
Step 8: Adjusting Gate Travel Distance
Step 9: Timer
Step 10: 2-Way Adjustable Reversing Sensor
“Optional” Input Board
Master and Slave Operators with Timer
Master and Slave Operators without Timer
Control Board Functions
LED Descriptions
Troubleshooting
How to Reset Breaker Switch
How to Check Fuses
Gate will not close!
Gate will not open!
If you hear a “BEEP” sound
Robo Slide Parts List
Robo Slide Parts
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
13
14
15
16
17-18
19
19
20
20
21
21
22
PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ME!...UNLESS YOU ARE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN!
© COPYRIGHT 1992 BY ELITE ACCESS SYSTEMS, INC.
Release 6
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any means; graphic,
electronic, mechanical, or photocopied without the express written permission of the
publisher of this material
1
5/01

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Closing
Closing
Incorrect Installation
using a Catch Post!
Correct Installation with Catch Rollers
Wall
Catch Rollers
Gate
1/2" Clearance
Between Gate
and Rollers
Minimum Clearance of 5" Between Back of Gate
and Wall or Other Objects in Gate's Path
1/4" Clearance from Top of Gate
5"
A physical stop MUST be installed on the gate prior to installation of the gate
operator. This will assure that the gate does not derail while in motion.
CAUTION
Gate in Fully Opened Position Gate Clearances
IMPORTANT! Because gate coasting distance varies with temperature, Elite DOES NOT
recommend the installation of a catch post. This could cause the gate to collide with the post.
Guide Rollers
(Elite Part # A UHM)

SAFELY OPERATING GATE
Owners Must Never Let Pedestrians Cross the Path of a Moving Gate!
Owners Must Never Mount Any Gate Operating Devices Accessible In Between the Gate and the Wall!
Owners Must Never Mount Any Gate Operating Devices Accessible Through the Gate!
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
Elite's Recommended Gate Setup Configuration
Warning Signs on Both Sides of Gate
Over-Travel Stops
on Both Ends of
Gate Rail
Guide Rollers Guide Rollers
2"x 2" Mesh Wire
Across Entire Gate
Warning Sign Clearly Visible on Gate Operator
Be sure to read and follow all Elite's instructions before installing and operating any
Elite product. Always disconnect the gate operator's power source before repairs are
attempted. Elite Access Systems, Inc. is not responsible for improper installation or
failure to comply with local building codes.
CAUTION
Robo Slide Specifications:
Gate Speed – 11 inch per second
Maximum Gate Length – 20 feet
Maximum Gate Weight – 800 pounds
Maximum Cycles – 70 cycles per day with Elite's Plug-In Transformer.
–Solar power cycles per day varies, Contact Elite for more Information
–Battery back-up cycles (50 cycles total)
AC Power Supply – 18 VAC 2.0 Amp Plug-In Transformer (Elite Part # A POW-1)
AC Power Supply Wire – 14 gauge or greater landscape lighting cable rated for direct burial and
300 watts at maximum length of 1000 ft
DC Power Supply – Built-in, back-up for AC or Solar power failure only
Solar Power – Optional (Elite Part # SOLAR 3)
Reinforced Concrete to Bolt Operator on
18 VAC Plug-In Transformer,
for Each Gate Operator U.L. Listed Underground Conduit for Wires
3" Maximum Picket Width
Steel V-Groove, High Speed Ball Bearing Wheels

READ ENTIRE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Model:
Warnings and Precautions
DO NOTUse for Apartment or Condominium Applications.
1. Do not tighten chain too tight
2. Use proper type of wheels - only 4" steel wheels with high speed ball bearings
3. Do not use a 12V transformer - use only 18 VAC 2.0 Amp
4. Do not install as a rear-mount installation
5. Use only 14 gauge or greater landscape lighting cable rated for direct burial and 300 watts
Robo Slide For Single Home Applications.
STEP 1: Getting Started
This gate operator is designed for single home application, or for limited commercial
applications. An example of a commercial application would be a factory facility with
limited cycles per day, using a plug in transformer or solar panel.
PLEASE DO NOT REPAIR ME!...UNLESS YOU ARE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN!

Correct Chain Installation Incorrect Chain Installation
Too High
Too Low
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 2: Mounting Operator
STEP 3: Chain Installation
Pour concrete bed for Robo Slide. Minimum size of bed is 20" x 15" x 20"d. Suggested
installation for bolts is 1/2" x 3 1/2" (for red-head fastener).
Minimum space between gate and output sprocket must be 4". After you position the gate
operator, bolt-down the operator to the concrete bed. Make certain that the concrete bed is solid.
6"
Concrete
(Reinforced Recommended)
Above
Ground
Power Supply Line
20"
20"
15"
10"
8"
OVERLOAD
POWER
CHARGEOK
BATTERYLOW
OPENRELAY
CLOSERELAY
TIMERUP
ON
W1
OFF
OPENTORIGHT
600
PW
CENTRALCONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv5M
MADEINUSA
ALARM
SENSORREVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWERBOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
Red Head Fastener
1/2" x 3 1/2"
Gate
Incorrect Chain Spacing
4" MinimumGate
Correct Chain Spacing
or
Gate Front
Gate Rear

STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 4: Gate Movement Direction
Plug in the limit/motor harness wires to the left socket (#1) if your gate, from the inside of
the property, opens to the left and closes to the right. Plug into the right socket (#2) if the
gate opens to the right and closes to the left from the inside of the property.
OVERLOAD
POWER
CHARGE OK
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
W1
OFF
OPENTORIGHT
Socket #1
Socket #2
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
Open to Right
Open to Left
Socket #1
Socket #2

OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
OFF
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK CHARGE OK
OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
W1
OFF
OPENTORIGHT
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
Use Elite's optional 18 VAC plug-in transformer (Elite Part # A POW-1). Hook up the
transformer to 115 VAC. Use two, low voltage, 14 gauge / 300watt direct burial, landscape
lighting cables. Hook these wires to the two yellow wires from the control board to the
plug-in transformer.
STEP 5: DC Power Supply Connection
18 VAC Plug-in Transformer
14 Gauge Wires Maximum Wire Length
should not exceed 1000 ft.
Polarity Does Not Matter
2
1
3
5
6
8
10
7
9
4
Yellow Wires #2, #4
Do Not use solar panel and plug-in
transformer at the same time.
To
115 VAC
CAUTION
Beep!
After the plug-in transformer has been connected to the power source, connect the battery
cable plug to the limit/motor harness plug. You will immediately hear a beep for a few
seconds. After the beep, check the “Charge OK” LED......
Limit/Motor Harness
......it must be “ON”.

If you use Elite's optional solar panel (Elite Part # Solar 3). Connect the two wires from the
solar panel to the two yellow wires on the control board. Sunlight will energize the batteries
through the solar panel. This solar panel will charge up to 2800 Mamp/Hr in optimum
conditions & 500 Mamp/Hr in light overcast conditions. For detailed specifications consult
the Solar 3 Installation sheet.
OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
W1
OFF
OPENTORIGHT
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 6: Optional Solar Panel Connection
Energizing Robo Slide with solar power only needs the radio receiver to operate the gate.
The only recommended external devices other than radio receivers are dry-contact
command devices which do not consume any current like key switches. Using other
devices that consume high current such as telephone access, magnetic locks or loop
detectors will cause excess drainage of the battery and eventually completely drain the
battery .
Elite recommends using 1 or
2 larger batteries (12 VDC, 30
Amp) (Elite Part # A 12330 or
A 12330 PACK) in Robo Slide
when using the optional solar
panel.
Polarity Does
Not Matter
2
1
3
5
6
8
10
7
9
4
Yellow Wires #2, #4
Do Not use solar panel and plug-in
transformer at the same time.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Solar Panel
(Elite Part # SOLAR 3)
No Stand
30 Amp.
12 VDC
For More Details,
contact your Local Dealer

STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
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12VDC Radio Receiver
Transmitters
External“Exit” Loop Detector
External“Safety” Loop Detector
Phone
Entry
Push
Button
Card
Reader
Fire or
Any Key
Switch
Terminal 8 = Grey Wire
Terminal 8 = Black Wire
Terminal 9 = Grey Wire
Terminal 10= Red Wire
4
78
0
HELP
9
123
56
Photo Electric Eye
The radio receiver must be 12 VDC only (Elite Part # A 1099-12V). If you want to use safety
or exit loops, you must use 12 VDC loop detectors only (Elite Part # A 23). The hook-ups
for the radio receiver are as follows: Strike open wires go to 8and 9on terminal. Power
supply goes to terminal 10 (positive +) and terminal 8 (negative -). Connections for other
devices are shown below.
STEP 7: Terminal Connections
(Elite Part #A 3060)(Elite Part #A 3089)

TIMER
UP
ON
OFF
60 0
PW
Adjustment is done by limit switches which are located on the Robo Slide chassis. By
pressing the plate down and spinning the adjustment nuts, set your limit switches for open
and close cycles.
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 8: Adjusting Gate Travel Distance
STEP 9: Timer
If you want to use the automatic close for the gate system the timer switch should be put in
the “ON”position. If you want to use the push open or push close command, the timer
should be switched to the “OFF”position.
Limit Switches
Each notch of the nut indicates an
estimated 1 inch of gate travel
OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
W1
OFF
OPENTORIGHT
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK
Set Timer
1 to 60 seconds
TIMER
UP
ON
OFF
60 0
PW

There is a blue pot with a white screw adjustment on the upper portion of the control
board marked “REVERSE SENSOR”. Do Not Touch Alarm Sensor blue pot.
The level of sensitivity has to do with the weight of the gate and the condition of
installation.
Too sensitive = if the gate stops or reverses by itself.
Not sensitive enough = if the gate hits an object and does not stop or reverse.
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION
STEP 10: Two-Way Adjustable Reversing Sensor
OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
W1
OFF
OPENTORIGHT
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEMON
DCOPERATORv 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK
SYSTEM ON
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
NOW YOUR INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
There is an LED “HEAVY GATE” which will light up when the gate is heavier than normal for
the operator. The operator will still function properly.
Maximum
Sensitivity
Minimum
Sensitivity

OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEM ON
DC OPERATOR v 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK
“OPTIONAL” INPUT BOARD
The optional board allows extra control of the gate, is available only from Elite Access
Systems. Installation is simple; just clip the optional board to the J2 slot on the top of the
control board. Below lists the function of each pin.
Open Switch
Stop Switch (Cut W1 Jumper at Bottom of Board)
Timer Close Output from Master to Slave
Timer Input from Slave to Master (Close Command)
Vandalism Alarm Output (Not Burglar Alarm) - 12 VDC
Emergency Open (Direct Command from Battery to Motor)
Emergency Close (Direct Command from Battery to Motor)
Magnetic Lock - Dry Contact Relay (Com NC)
Center Loop Option (For Swing Gate Operators Only)
16
246810
12
14
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
1 & 2
3 & 4
5 & 6
7 & 8
9 & 10
11 & 4
12 & 7
13 & 14
15 & 16
W1
16-Pin Plug
Use a
Normally
Closed
Contact

MASTER AND SLAVE WITH TIMER
To use the master/slave option with Robo Slide, you must purchase the Optional Input
Board (Elite Part # Q203) and connect it to the J2 slot. Refer to Optional Input Board
1
3
5
79
11
13
15
10
8
6
4
2
12 14 16
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
4 Low Voltage Wires Connect Gate Operators Together
Master J2 Plug
1. Make master/slave J2 plug connections as shown above
2. Turn timers on BOTH control boards to the “ON” position
3. Use MASTER timer ONLY for the auto close time adjustment (0 to 60 sec)
4. Turn the SLAVE timer adjustment all the way Counterclockwise
Slave J2 Plug
Master Pin 1to Slave Pin 1
Master Pin 5to Slave Pin 7
Master Pin 6to Slave Pin 8
Master Pin 2to Slave Pin 2
Caution: 18 VAC plug-in transformer, per gate operator required
1
TIMERTIMER
UP
ONON
OFF
6060 0
PW
Master Timer “ON”
Master Slave
TIMERTIMER
UP
ONON
OFF
60 0
PW
Slave Timer “ON”
Maximum
Counterclockwise
Setting
Set Timer
0 to 60 seconds

MASTER AND SLAVE WITHOUT TIMER
To use the master/slave option with Robo Slide, you must purchase the Optional Input
Board (Elite Part # Q203) and connect it to the J2 slot. Refer to Optional Input Board
1
35
79
11
13
15
10
8
46
2
12 14 16
16
14
12
10
68
4
2
15
13
11
9
57
3
2 Low Voltage Wires Connect Gate Operators Together
Master J2 Plug
1. Make master/slave J2 plug connections as shown above
2. Turn timers on BOTH control boards to the “OFF” position
Slave J2 Plug
Master Pin 1to Slave Pin 1
Master Pin 2to Slave Pin 2
Caution: 18 VAC plug-in transformer, per gate operator required
1
Master Timer “OFF”
Master Slave
Slave Timer “OFF”
TIMERTIMER
UP
ON
OFFOFF
60 0
PW
TIMERTIMER
UP
ON
OFFOFF
60 0
PW

OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERYLOW
OPENRELAY
CLOSERELAY
TIMER
UP
ON
W1
OFF
OPEN TO RIGHT
60 0
PW
CENTRAL CONTROL
SYSTEM ON
DC OPERATOR v 5M
MADE IN USA
ALARM
SENSOR
REVERSE
SENSOR
HEAVY
GATE
FIRE
DEPT
STRIKE
OPEN
SAFETY
LOOP
EXIT
LOOP
RADIO
REC
CHARGING
POWER BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGEOK
CONTROL BOARD FUNCTIONS
1 Power on LED
2 Charge on LED
3 Low battery indicator LED
4 Heavy gate indicator LED
5 Open Relay LED
6 Close Relay LED
7 System on, Reversing sensor and Alarm sensor
8 Alarm sensor LED
9 Reversing sensor LED (Rebounder)
10 Central control LED
11 Fire department or key switch LED
12 Strike open LED
13 Safety loop or photocell LED
14 Exit loop LED
15 Radio receiver LED
16 Timer power LED
17 Timer-Up indicator
18 J2 alternate optional output
19 Movement direction sockets
20 Replace fuse indicator
21 Spike suppressor
22 Jumper for stop button
23 Optional Input board
24 Plug in power - 18 VAC or solar panel
and terminal block connector
25 Breaker reset
26 Overload LED
15
14
13
12
11
10
4
9
23
8
7
18
24
21
17
16
2219
20
1
26
2
3
5
6
25

LED DESCRIPTION
Power at all times when
there is one or more
power sources
ie: Battery, 18 VAC or solar
Charger OK on when there
is any charging power
ie: 18 VAC - solar
Battery Low
normally off - it will
indicate low battery
System On
will work only when the
gate is in motion
Alarm Sensor
when LED goes on you
will hear a beep sound
for about 20 seconds
Heavy Gate
will work only when the
gate is in motion
Open Relay Open relay is not energized
1. No power source at all
If dimmed down
1. Bad board power fuse
1. No Transformer or Solar
If dimmed down
1. Bad Charging power fuse
1. Motor stop
2. No motor current detected
Battery OK
Battery voltage is over
minimum required limit
Gate weight and
condition are OK
System is OK
Open relay is energized
Flashing LED - Battery is
less than required limit
needs to be recharged
Power source OK and
board power fuse OK
Transformer or solar OK
and charging power fuse OK
1. Excess usage
2. Bad charging system
3. Under rate solar panel
4. Bad battery
5. Bad battery connection
1. Hearing beep sound
means overload
2. Gate is too heavy
3. Broken wheel
4. Gate off track
5. Unwanted object has
physically stopped gate
1. Gate is too heavy
2. Bad wheels
3. Bad rollers
4. Chain is too tight
5. Steep slope on open or
close cycle
6. Low battery
Close Relay Close relay is not energizedClose relay is energized
Detecting motor current
Note: Circled red numbers indicates location on control board. Refer to Control Board Functions
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
4
LED Description LED On LED Off

LED DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
LED Description LED On LED Off
Note: Circled red numbers indicates location on control board.
9
Reversing Sensor No obstruction is detectedSensor is detecting obstruction
11
Fire Dept Receiving signal at terminal
block 1 &2 Not receiving signal at terminal block 1 &2
10
Central Control Not receiving any command
Acknowledgement of
receiving open command
from one of the terminals
• Fire Department 1 &2
• Strike Open 3 &4
• Safety Loop 5 &6
• Exit Loop 7 &8
• Radio Receiver 8 &9
12
Strike Open Receiving signal at terminal
block 3 &4 Not receiving signal at
terminal block 3 &4
13
Safety Loop Receiving signal at terminal
block 5 &6 Not receiving signal at
terminal block 5 &6
14
Exit Loop Receiving signal at terminal
block 7 &8 Not receiving signal at
terminal block 7 &8
15
Radio Rec Receiving signal at terminal
block 8 &9 Not receiving signal at
terminal block 8 &9
17
Timer UP Output signal to close relay Not receiving signal to
close relay
16
Timer PW Timer power is on Timer is not on
Refer to Control Board Functions

OVERLOAD
POWER
BATTERY LOW
OPEN RELAY
CLOSE RELAY
DC OPE
MAD
HEAVY
GATE
CHARGING
POWER
BOARD
POWER
CHECK
FUSE
J2
CHARGE OK
OPEN TO RIGHT
If the gate is not moving in any direction be sure to check all of the LED displays on the
control board. If the board power or charging power LEDs are “ON”, change the
corresponding fuse on the top left corner of the board.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If all electronic sensors fail or are not adjusted properly due to heavy gates, off-track gate,
or obstructed gate path, the breaker will kick-out. Reset the breaker by pressing the reset
button located on the bottom left corner of the control board.
How to Reset the Breaker
How to Check the Fuses
CAUTION
CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery before
resetting the breaker or injury could
occur as the gate starts.
The breaker reset is located at
the bottom left corner of the
control board as shown
Replace fuse with
1.5A - 250V fuse
(Elite Part # Q162)
Robo Fuse