FAAC 550 User manual

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINES
(DIRECTIVE 98/37/CE)
Manufacturer: FAAC S.p.A.
Address: Via Benini, 1 - Zola Predosa - Bologna - ITALY
Declares that: 550 - 550 I mod. operator
• is built to be integrated into a machine or to be assembled with other machinery to create a machine under the provisions of
Directive 98/37/CE;
• conforms to the essential safety requirements of the following EEC directives:
73/23 EEC and subsequent amendment 93/68/EEC.
89/336 EEC and subsequent amendment 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
and also declares that the machinery must not be put into service until the machine in which it will be integrated or of which it will
become a component has been identified and declared as conforming to the provisions of Directive 98/37/CE.
Bologna, 01-08-2006
The Managing Director
A.Bassi
INDEX
1. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS pag.7
3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT (standard system) pag.7
2. DIMENSIONS pag.7
4. INSTALLING THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM pag.8
4.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS pag.8
4.2. POSITIONING TELESCOPIC ARMS pag.8
4.3. POSITIONING OPERATOR/BACK PLATE pag.8
4.4. ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE pag.8
4.5. ADJUSTING THE COUNTERWEIGHTS pag.9
5. MOUNTING GEARED MOTOR UNIT pag.9
6. START-UP pag.9
6.1. CONNECTING ELECTRONIC CARD pag.9
7. TESTING THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM pag.10
8. MANUAL OPERATION pag.10
9. RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATION pag.10
10. MAINTENANCE pag.10
11. REPAIRS pag.10
Notes on reading the instruction
Read this installation manual to the full before you begin installing the product.
The symbol indicates notes that are important for the safety of persons and for the good condition of the automated system
The symbol draws your attention to the notes on the characteristics and operation of the product.

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550 AUTOMATION SYSTEM
The 550 automation system is designed to operate residential
counterbalanced up-and-over garage doors.
It consists of an electromechanical operator, a control unit with
courtesy light and a protective cover integrated into a single
unit to be mounted on the garage door panel using the relevant
accessories.
The irreversible system locks the door mechanically when the
motor is not running, so a lock is not required. A manual release
device allows the door to be operated in the case of a power
failure or malfunction.
Anti-crushing safety is assured by an adjustable electronic
device.
The 550 automation system allows two operators (550 I + 550) to
be installed on the same door.
The 550 automation system has been designed and constructed
for vehicle access control. Do not use for any other purpose.
TABLE. 1 GEARED MOTOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2. DIMENSIONS
3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT (standard system)
• values in mm
1. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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4. INSTALLING THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM
4.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
To ensure safe, proper operation of the automation system, check
the following:
• The door’s structure must be suitable for automation. Make
particularly sure that dimensions of the door meet the
requirements given in the technical specifications and that
the door is sufficiently robust.
• Check the condition of the door bearings and joints.
• Check that the door moves smoothly; If necessary clean the
tracks and lubricate them with a silicone based lubricant.
Do not use grease.
• Check that the door is correctly balanced.
• Remove the mechanical door locks so that when the door is
closed it is locked only by the automation system.
• Check that there is an effective earth connection for the
geared motor.
The 550 automation system is designed to operate various types
of counterbalanced up-and-over garage doors. Fig. 4 shows
the most common types:
a) single section outward swinging
b) double section outward swinging
c) single section inward swinging with horizontal tracks
4.3. POSITIONING OPERATOR/BACK PLATE
In accordance with the measurements given in Table 1, install
either a single operator at the centre of the door as shown in fig.
6 or two operators at the sides of the door as shown in fig. 7.
The operator is designed so that the geared motor unit can be
installed with the drive shaft at two different heights (see section
5).
The following instructions apply to both assembly options,
although they refer specifically to installation of the operator
with the geared motor unit output shaft at the centre.
4.4. ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
Begin installation with the garage door closed and the operator
released (see section 8).
1) Determine the position of the operator shaft as follows:
• single section outward swinging garage door (fig. 8)
When the door is closed,
the axis of rotation of the
drive shaft must be about
10 cm lower than the axis
of rotation of the door.
The telescopic arms must
be attached as close as
possible to the point
where the door arm is
fixed.
•double section garage door (fig. 9)
When the door is closed,
the axis of rotation of the
drive shaft must be about
10 cm below the axis of
rotation of the door hinge.
(A).
The telescopic arms must
be attached as close as
possible to the point
where the hinges are fixed
to the door. (B).
• garage door with horizontal guides (fig. 10)
The axis of rotation of the
drive shaft must be
halfway between the two
bearings.
The telescopic arms must
be attached as close as
possible to the point
where the upper and
vertical guides meet.
2) Fix the back plate to the reinforcement ribbing of the door
panel using suitable screws for the door’s structure. It is
advisable to use nuts and bolts.
• Position the back plate in such a way that the end
with the reference marking E is facing upwards.
This reference marking indicates the point at which
the control unit is to be positioned.
• The back plate has a series of Ø 8mm holes which,
when it is fixed, allow the operator to be installed at
various heights.
• Check that the fixing position of the back plate allows
the operator to be installed in accordance with the
previously determined shaft position.
• In double operator installations, both shafts must be
aligned at the same height.
3) Fix the operator to the back plate using the nuts and bolts
provided, as shown in fig. 11.
4) Weld the upper telescopic arm fixing brackets in the position
described in the instructions for the specific type of garage
door.
In the case of curved arm installation, the brackets can be
welded directly to the existing door arms.
Fix the outer profiles of the telescopic arms to the brackets
using the pins and the nuts and bolts provided, as shown in
fig. 11.
5) Fit the transmission shafts firmly onto the drive shaft and cut
them to size as shown in figs. 6 and 7.
If limit switches are used (optional), first fit the cams as
shown in fig. 11.
4.2. POSITIONING TELESCOPIC ARMS
The gap between the existing
balancing arm and the frame
(distance ”S1” in fig. 5) must be
at least 15 mm to allow the
straight telescopic arms to rota-
te correctly.
If not, it is possible to use curved
telescopic arms which can be
installed over the top of existing
balancing arms. Check that the
gap between the door panel
and the frame is at least 20 mm
(distance ”S2” in fig. 5).
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6) Mount the brackets on the transmission shafts and fasten
them to the door panel using screws, taking care to maintain
perfect alignment.
7) Tighten the grub screws on the transmission shaft bushings.
8) Open the garage door and adjust the length of the
telescopic arms as follows:
• straight arms (fig. 12)
Cut the outer profile at the position of the transmission
shaft. (A). Push the inner profile of the telescopic arm
into the outer profile and cut off at the position of the
rotation pin. (B).
• curved arms (fig. 13)
Place the telescopic arm in position as shown in figure 13.
Cut the outer profile of the telescopic arm at point A.
Cut the inner profile at point B.
Leave a gap of about 1 cm at the ends of both profiles.
9) Fit the inner profile of the telescopic arm to the transmission
shaft and weld securely.
4.5. ADJUSTING THE COUNTERWEIGHTS
On completing mechanical installation, check whether the door
has become unbalanced by the weight of the operator and
accessories. If necessary, change the counterweights.
For optimum balancing, the door should remain in equilibrium in
an intermediate position (45°) with the operator released.
Also check that the door opens and closes smoothly without
jerky or irregular movements.
5. MOUNTING GEARED MOTOR UNIT
Depending on requirements, the geared motor unit can be
mounted in two different ways:
•With the drive shaft at the top (fig. 14)
The card support is fixed to the geared motor by means of 4
bolts which engage with nuts inserted in the guides.
Fastening the gearmotor in this way enables you to next install
the encoder (optional).
•With the drive shaft at the bottom (fig. 15)
The card support is fixed to the electric motor cap by means of
4 screws.
Fastening the gearmotor in this way does not enable you to
next install the encoder (optional).
The cover is designed for both applications (note that in the two
cases the release device is located in different positions).
6. START-UP
6.1. CONNECTING ELECTRONIC CARD
Before carrying out any operation on the control unit
(connections, programming, maintenance), be sure
to switch off the power supply.
Follow points 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of the GENERAL SAFETY
OBLIGATIONS.
As shown in fig.3, prepare the conduits and make the electrical
connections between the control unit and the chosen
accessories.
Always route the power cables separately from the control and
safety cables (pushbuttons, receivers, photocells, etc.). Use se-
parate sheaths to avoid electrical disturbance.
Follow the instructions provided with the control unit and program
it according to your requirements.
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6.2. CHECKING DIRECTION OF ROTATION
1) Turn off the power supply to the system.
2) Move the door manually to its half open position.
3) Lock the operator (see section 9)
4) Turn the power supply back on.
5) Send an open signal (START) and check that this causes the
door to open.
If the door closes, invert the electric motor phase wires on the
card terminal block (brown and black wires).
In the double operator installation, connect the same colour
wires to the COM, OP and CL terminals on the control card and
the courtesy light card. If you have to invert the wires, invert
them on both motors.
6.3. ADJUSTMENT OF LIMIT SWITCHES (OPTIONAL)
Open the door as far as required, then turn the cam until it just
trips microswitch FCA (fig. 11).
Close the door, then turn the cam until it just trips microswitch
FCC (fig. 11).
If you are using a control unit with deceleration, advance
the activation of the microswitches.
Tighten the screws on the cams.
6.4. MOUNTING COVER
Fasten the cover in place by tightening the four screws at the
sides.
Push the 2 plastic caps onto the side slots on the cover not used
by the operator shaft.
Push the plastic cap onto the unused front slot on the cover for
gaining access to the release system.
7. TESTING THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Thoroughly test operation of the automation system and all
accessories connected to it.
Give the customer the page entitled ”User’s Guide” and
demonstrate how the automation system is used.
8. MANUAL OPERATION
The operator is equipped with an emergency release device
that can be operated from inside the garage. On request, a
lock can be fitted to the door panel to allow the release device
to be operated from outside.
If the door has to be operated manually due to a power failure
or a malfunction of the automation system, operate the release
device as follows:
- From inside (fig. 17)
Insert the hex wrench provided and turn clockwise about half
a turn until the stop is reached.
Depending on the type of installation, the release device
may be on the right (A) or left (B).
- From outside (fig. 18)
1) Open the safety door and insert the wrench.
2) Turn anticlockwise as far as possible and remove the lock
unit.
3) Insert the hex wrench provided and turn anticlockwise about
half a turn until the stop is reached.
9. RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATION
To prevent an accidental movement from activating the door
during the operation, disconnect the power supply from the
system before locking the operator again.
- From inside (fig. 17)
Insert the hex wrench provided and turn anticlockwise about
half a turn until the stop is reached.
Depending on the type of installation, the release device
may be on the right (A) or left (B).
- From outside (fig. 18)
1) Insert the hex wrench provided and turn clockwise about
half a turn until the stop is reached.
2) Remove the hex wrench and insert the lock unit.
3) Turn the wrench clockwise so that it can be removed; close
the safety door again.
10. MAINTENANCE
Carry out the following operations at least every six months:
•Check that the motor torque is set correctly.
•Check the door’s rollers and sliding guides; clean and lubricate
if necessary.
•Check the efficiency of the release system.
•Check the efficiency of the safety devices.
11. REPAIRS
The end user has to be refrained to any tempted of repairing
end he mast contact only qualified Genius’ s personnel, or
Genius’s technical after sale offices.
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