FAAC 402 User manual

402
Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator
FAAC International Inc.
Headquarter & East Coast Operations
3160 Murrell Road
Rockledge, FL 32955
Tel. [phone]
www.faacusa.com
FAAC International Inc.
West Coast Operations
357 South Acacia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831

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402 732143 RevB US
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 3
Important Installation Information 3
General Safety Precautions 4
UL325 Gate Operator Classifications 5
Installing the Warning Signs 5
402 OPERATOR
1. DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6
1.1 Dimensions 6
1.2 Wiring 6
2. INSTALLATION 7
2.1. Preliminary Checks 7
2.2. Installation Dimensions 7
2.3 General Rules 7
2.4. Installing the Operator 7
2.5. By-Pass Valves adjustment 10
3. MANUAL OPERATION 10
4. MAINTENANCE 10
455D CONTROL BOARD
1. General Description 12
2. Technical Specifications 12
3. Features 12
4. Layout and Components 12
5. Electric Connections 13
6. Connection of Safety Devices 14
7. Operating Logics 16
8. Programming 16
9. Start-up 18
10. Learning Operating Times 19
11. Final Tests 19
12. Operating Modes Detailed Description 20
13. Prewired Enclosure 22
SPARE PARTS 25

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a) Install the gate operator only when:
1) The operator is appropriate for the construction of the
gate and usage Class of the gate,
2) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or
screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum
of 1.83 m (6 ft) above the ground to prevent a 57.2
mm (2-1/4 in) diameter sphere from passing through
openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of
the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open
position,
3) All areas of the moving vertical pivot gate panel from
the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a
minimum of 1.83 m (72 in) above grade, whichever
is less, that pass by a fixed stationary object, and in
the area of the adjacent fence that the gate covers
during the travel of the gate, shall be designed,
guarded or screened to prevent a 57.2 mm (2-1/4 in)
diameter sphere from passing through such areas.
4) All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded,
and
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
WARNING - to reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with the gate controls.
Keep remote controls away from children.
3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE.
4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse
on contact with a rigid object or stop when an object
activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the
force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. Fail-
ure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can
increase the risk of injury or death.
5. Use the emergency release only when the gate is not
moving.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the user’s
manual. Have a qualified service person make repairs
to gate hardware.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a
separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5) Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
6) The operator instructions shall list the maximum number
of open and close entrapment protection devices
capable of being connected to the operator.
b) The operator is intended for installation only on gates used
for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate
access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be
designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate
such that persons will not come in contact with the vehi-
cular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular
gate.
c) 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.
d) 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 pressure relief valve
to compensate for an improperly installed, improperly
functioning, or damaged gate.
e) For gate operators utilizing Type D protection:
1) The gate operator controls must be placed so that the
user has full view of the gate area when the gate is
moving,
2) An additional placard that is marked in letters at least
6.4-mm (1/4-in) high with the word “WARNING” and
the following statement or the equivalent: “Moving
Gate Has the Potential of Inflicting Injury or Death – Do
Not Start Gate Unless Path is Clear.” shall be placed
adjacent to the controls,
3) An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop
sensor, or similar device) shall not be employed, and
4) No other activation device shall be connected.
f) Permanently mounted controls intended for user activa-
tion must be located at least 1.83 m (6 ft) away from any
moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented
from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to
operate the controls.
Exception: Emergency access controls only accessible
by authorized personnel (e.g.fire, police, EMS) may be
placed at any location in the line-of-sight of the gate.
g) The Stop and/or Reset buttons must be located within line-
of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall not
cause the operator to start.
h) A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed,
in the area of the gate. Each placard is to be visible by
persons located on the side of the gate on which the
placard is installed.
i) For gate operators that utilize a non-contact sensor (photo
beam or similar):
1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact
sensors for each type of application,
2) Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle
trips the sensor while the gate is still moving, and
3) One or more non-contact sensors shall be located
where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such
as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.

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Gate Construction
Vehicular gates should be constructed and installed in
accordance with ASTM F2200: Standard Specification for
Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.
For a copy of the standard, contact ASTM directly at 610-
832-9585 or www.astm.org
Installation
• If you have any questions or concerns regarding the
safety of the gate operating system, do not install the
operator and consult the manufacturer.
• The condition of the gate structure itself directly affects
the reliability and safety of the gate operator.
• Only qualified personnel should install this equipment.
Failure to meet this requirement could cause severe
injury and/or death.
• The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
• It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged
gate by increasing he operator’s force.
• Install devices such as reversing edges and photo
beams to provide better protection for personal
property and pedestrians. Install reversing devices that
are appropriate to the gate design and application.
• Before applying electrical power, ensure that voltage
requirements of the equipment correspond to the
supply voltage. Refer to the label on your gate operator
system.
Usage
• Use this equipment only in the capacity for which it was
designed. Any use other than that stated should be
considered improper and therefore dangerous.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible
for damage caused by improper, erroneous or
unreasonable use.
• If a gate system component malfunctions, disconnect
the main power before attempting to repair it.
• Do not impede the movement of the gate, you may
injure yourself or damage the gate system as a result.
• This equipment may reach high thermal temperatures
during normal operation, therefore use caution when
touching the external housing of the gate operator.
• Use the manual release mechanism according to the
procedures presented in this manual.
• Before performing any cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect power to the equipment.
• All cleaning, maintenance or repair work must
performed by qualified personnel.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
j) For gate operators that utilize a contact sensor (edge
sensor or similar):
1) One or more contact sensors shall be located where
the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as at
the leading edge, trailing edge, and postmounted both
inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the
bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
3) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the
pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate.
4) 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.
5) A wireless device such as one that transmits radio
frequency (RF) signals to the gate operator for
entrapment protection functions shall be located where
the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or
impeded by building structures, natural landscaping or
similar obstruction. A wireless device shall function under
the intended end-use conditions.
6) One or more contact sensors shall be located on the
inside and outside leading edge of a swing gate. Addi-
tionally, if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater
than 152 mm (6 in) but less than 406 mm (16 in) above
the ground at any point in its arc of travel, one or more
contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge.
7) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the
bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm).

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CLASS I - RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of
one to four single families.
UL325 Gate Operator Classifications
CLASS II -COMMERCIAL / GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in commercial locations or buildings such as multi-family
housing units (five or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or other buildings accesible by or servicing
the general public.
CLASS III - INDUSTRIAL / LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loa-
ding dock area or other locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public.
CLASS IV - RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in guarded industrial locations or buildings such as an airport
security area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is
prevented via supervision by security personnel.
This FAAC swing gate operator is supplied with two warning
signs to alert people that a possible hazard exists and that
appropriate actions should be taken to avoid the hazard
or to reduce exposure to it.
Permanently install one warning sign on each side of the
gate so they are fully visible to traffic and pedestrians.
Use appropriate hardware such as metal screws (not sup-
plied) to permanently install each warning sign.
Installing the Warning Signs

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402 OPERATOR
D
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AC Line
The self contained 402 operator is an electro-hydraulic unit
consisting of an electric motor, a pump, a valve assembly and
a hydraulic cylinder, all housed in an anodized aluminum oil
reservoir.
All models of the 402 operator have one hydraulic lock. The
CBC version is designed to lock when the piston is extended. The
optional CBA version is designed to lock when the
piston is retracted.
The hydraulic lock is a service device rather than a security de-
vice. Additional external locks are recommended if tight security
is needed.
The 402 operator is designed and built to automate vehicular
swing leaf gates. Do not use for any other purpose.
Tab. 1: Technical specifications
1.1. DIMENSIONS
1.2. WIRING
Fig. 1
 Front bracket
 Housing
 Rear bracket
 Electric motor
 Hydraulic piston
 Cylinder
 By-pass valves
 Pump unit
 Operators mod. 402
Photocells
Electronic control unit
Key operated push-button
Radio receiver
Warning light
Electric lock (if necessary)
Always separate the connection cables of the low voltage
accessories from the high voltage power cables. Use separate
conduits to avoid interference.
The installer is responsible for grounding the gate and operator
systems, for providing the main power breaker switch, and for
making sure that the entire gate system meets all applicable
electrical codes.
Make sure to locate all controls that operate the gate system
at least 6 ft away from any moving parts.
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
1. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage 115Vac (+10% -6%) or
230Vac (+6% -10%)
Rod extension speed 0.5 in/sec (1.3 cm/s)
 1 l/min
Traction and thrust force 1124 lbf (500 daN)
Operating ambient temperature 4°F +131°F (-20 °C +55°C)
 220 W
Current 2A (115V) - 1A (230V)
Motor rotation speed 1400 rpm
Thermal protection 120°C
Weight 14.2 lb (6.5 kg)
Type of oil FAAC HP OIL
Protection class IP 55
 10 ft (3m)
 
 900 lb (410 Kg)
Use frequency 55 (cycles/hour)
A
B
C
D
E

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A
B
D
C
z
E
E
A
BC
Inward swinging gate, top view
Opening
angle A B C
90°   
110° 4 4 
Outward swinging gate, top view Fig. 4b
Opening
angle A B C
90°   
8 in
Fig. 4a
(1) Length of dimension “A” - 2 in.
(2) Length of dimension “B” + 4 in. Fig. 5
2. INSTALLATION
2.2. INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
2.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
To ensure a correctly operating automated system, the structure
of the existing gate or gate to be built must satisfy the following
requirements:
• Leaf dimensions are within the limits specified in Table 1
• The gate swings level
• Smooth, uniform leaf movement, without any irregular friction
during the entire travel
• Existing hinges in good condition
• Positive stops are provided in the fully opened and closed
positions
2.4. INSTALLATION OF THE OPERATOR
Installing the model 402 operator consists of the following
steps:
1. Attach the rear mounting bracket
2. Attach the operator to the rear mounting bracket
3. Attach the front mounting bracket to the operator
4. Attach the operator to the gate
5. Adjust the hydraulic pressures for the operator
2.3. GENERAL RULES
If the dimensions indicated in table A or B cannot be obtained
the following general rules can be used determine different
installation dimensions:
- to obtain 90° opening of the leaf: a + b = rod stroke.
- to obtain over 90° opening of the leaf: a + b < rod stroke.
- lower a and b dimensions will result in higher speeds.
- limit the difference of the a and b dimensions to within
1.5 in, higher differences will create high speed variations
during the opening and closing movement;
- if the column dimensions or the position of the hinge (di-
mension D) do not make it possible to reach the required
A dimension, a niche must be carved in the column as
shown in Fig. 5;
D: If greater that 2 in. a recess must be constructed
E : Must be less than A
Z : Must be 2 in minimum to avoid mechanical interfer-
ence
E : Must be less than A

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1/4 in
Fig. 9
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Attach the rear mounting bracket
Attach the rear mounting bracket according to the dimensions
in Figure 4a or 4b.
WARNING! You must achieve the A and B dimensions as specified
in Figure 4a. Modification of the rear bracket may be neces-
sary to achieve these dimensions (i.e. cutting or extending the
bracket provided).
If there is a steel gate post, weld the rear bracket directly to it.
If the gate post is made of any other material, attach the op-
tional mounting plate, with lag bolts or anchors, and weld the
bracket to it.
For an outward swing gate refer to Figure 4b.
Attach the mounting hardware
Place the operator so that the red and green pressure adjusting
screws face up. Place the mounting fork in the operator’s rear
flange, secure with the long brass pin and selflocking nut.
Attach the fork assembly to the rear mounting bracket and secure
with the short pint, washer, and nut.
Attach the front mounting bracket to the operator
Insert the triangular key over the Manual Release mechanism on
the underside of the operator and turn the key counterclockwise
one turn.
For inward swing, pull the piston completely out and push it back
inward approximately 1/4 “ (6mm).
For outward swing, push the piston in completely and pull it back
out approximately 1/4“ (6mm).
Push the front pin through the front mounting bracket then the
piston rod to temporarily attach them together.
Make sure the operator is level and that the gate is against the
closed positive stop.
Hold the front mounting bracket flush against the gate, mark
the location of the front mounting bracket, remove the opera-
tor from the gate. Remove the front mounting bracket from
the piston rod.
Spot weld the front bracket on the leaf, protecting the rod against
any welding splatter.
WARNING! Do Not Weld the front mounting bracket with the
operator attached. Doing so will seriously damage the operator.
Make sure the gate structure allows the bracket to be firmly
fastened, otherwise create a solid support base.
Release the operator and manually check if the gate is free
to open completely, stopping on the positive stops, and if leaf
movement is good and without friction.
Complete the welding of the front bracket to the gate leaf.

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Fig. 10
Fig. 13
Attach the operator to the gate
Re-attach the operator to the mounting brackets. Once the
operator is mounted and level, remove the vent screw from
the bottom of the valve body (Fig. 11). Use a 3mm hex wrench.
WARNING! Failure to remove the vent screw may result in erratic
operation of the operator or blown seals.
Slowly move the gate open and close, the piston should not
bottom out in either direction. Be sure that the gate reaches
the positive stop before the piston bottoms out.
Attach the connector with the cable and secure it with the
supplied screws (Fig 12). Make sure the strain relief is tight on
the connector.
Slip the cover over the operator. The slit in the cover should face
the gate, and the cover should be placed firmly over the rear
of the operator cover (item 1 in Fig 13). Secure the cover to
the operator using the self tapping screw (2).
Fix the end cap (3) to the cover using the black plastic screws
(4).
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Fig. 12 Fig. 11

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1 in
3/16
Fig. 15
3. MANUAL OPERATION
If the gate must be moved manually due to a power outage or
other failures use the manual release device as follows:
- Insert the triangular key on the release screw located in the lower
part of the flange (Fig.15).
- Turn the release key counter-clockwise for about two turns.
- Open or close the leaf manually.
To re-lock the operator turn the key clockwise until it stops.
4. MAINTENANCE
Run a functional check of the system at least every 6 months.
Pay special attention to the efficiency of the safety and release
devices (Including the thrust force of the operator), and the
perfect operation of the gate hinges.
Checking oil level:
Periodically check the oil level inside the tank
• Cut power to the system.
• Position the operator vertically, with the rear flange high up.
• Remove the oil filling plug.
• Insert a screwdriver until it comes into contact with the electric motor
as shown in Fig. 16.
• Remove the screwdriver and check oil level as shown in Fig. 16.
USE ONLY FAAC HP FLUID OIL
Periodically check the correct adjustment of the anti-crushing
safety device (BY-PASS) and the efficiency of the release system
to allow manual operation.
The safety devices installed on the system must be checked
every 6 months.
Fig. 16
REPAIRS
For any repairs, contact FAAC’s authorised Repair Centers.
UNLOCK
LOCK
Fig. 14
The 402 operator has an anti-crushing safety device which limits
the operator’s force if an obstacle is encountered while the gate
is moving.
To adjust the intervention threshold of the anti-crushing system,
turn the By-Pass screws on the flange (Fig.14).
OPEN screw (green) : gate opening direction.
CLOSE screw (red) : gate closing direction.
(the opposite applies in case of outward opening)
To reduce pressure, turn the screws anti-clockwise.
To increase pressure, turn the screws clockwise.
After the adjustment is complete attach the protective plastic
cover over the by-pass screws using the supplied self tapping
screws.
2.5. BY-PASS VALVES ADJUSTMENT

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The installer is responsible for grounding the operator
system, for providing the main power breaker switch,
and for making sure that the entire gate system meets
all applicable electrical codes.
J4 J1
J3
F1
F2
PE NL
MAIN
12 45678
COMOP
M1 COMOP
M2 CL
LAMP
910111213141516171819
OPEN
AB
STP
CL OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20 21
W.L. LOCK
J5
J2
F
22
23
24 25
FCA1
FCC1 FCA2
FCC2
–
+
STOP
OP_A
OP_B
FSWCL
FSWOP
FCC1
FCC2
FCA1
FCA2
J6
F
F1
F2
J1
J2
J3 J4
J5
J6
DL
–
+
Input Voltage 115 V~ ± 10% or
230 V~ +6% -10%
50/60 Hz
Input Power 10 W
Motor Max. Load 800 W
Accessories Max. Load 0,5 A
Electric Lock Max. Load 15 VA
Ambient Operating Temperature Range -4°F to +131°F
Protection Fuses 5A (230V version)
10A (115V Version)
800 mA (accessory)
DL STATUS AND PROGRAMMING DISPLAY
J1 LOW VOLTAGE TERMINAL BLOCK
J2 CONNECTOR FOR RADIO RECEIVER
J3 AC POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL BLOCK
J4 MOTORS AND WARNING LAMP TERMINAL BLOCK
J5 INDICATOR-LIGHT AND ELECTRIC LOCK TERMINAL BLOCK
J6 LIMIT-SWITCH TERMINAL BLOCK
F1 MOTORS AND TRANSFORMER PRIMARY WINDING
FUSE (F 5A - 230V) (F 10A - 115V)
F2 LOW VOLTAGE AND ACCESSORIES FUSE (T 800mA)
F “F” PROGRAMMING PUSH-BUTTON
– “–” PROGRAMMING PUSH-BUTTON
+ “+” PROGRAMMING PUSH-BUTTON
3. Features
Function Logics:
Semi-automatic / Automatic / Safety Devices / “Stepped” Semi-
automatic / “Stepped” Automatic / “Stepped” Safety Devices /
Semi-automatic B / Dead-man C
Opening/Closing Time:
Programmable (from 0 to 120 s)
Pause Time:
Programmable (from 0 to 4 min.)
Closing Leaf Delay:
Programmable (from 0 to 4 min.)
Opening Leaf Delay:
2 s (can be excluded)
Thrust Force:
Adjustable on 50 levels for each motor
Terminal Board Inputs:
Open / Open Free Leaf / Stop / Limit-switch / Opening Safety Devices
/ Closing Safety Devices / Power Supply + Earth.
Terminal Board Outputs:
Flashing Lamp / Motors / 24 VDC Accessories Power Supply / 24 VDC
Indicator-Light / Fail Safe / 12 VAC Electric Lock Power Supply
Programmable Functions:
Logic / Pause Time / Thrust Force / Torque at Initial Thrust / Opening and
Closing Leaf Delay / Reversing Stroke / Over-Pushing Stroke / Indicator-
Light / Pre-Flashing / Electric Lock / Fail Safe / Safety Devices Logic
/ Assistance Request / Detection Time of Obstacle or Contact Point
Learning Function:
Simple or complete work time learning, with or without Limit-switches
Terminal Block J3 - Power Supply
PE: Earth Connection / Ground
N: AC V~ power supply (Neutral)
L: AC V~ power supply (Line)
Connector J2 - Rapid Connection to RP Receivers
455D
RP 418 DS
RP 433 RC
1. General Description
The 455 D control board is used to operate the FAAC High
Voltage swing gate operators. It has several operating logics
built in, programmable with the help of a display and push-
buttons. The board allows connection of various accessories
including monitored photocell for compliance with the
UL325 standard Ed: 7.
The 455D control board allows the connection of 1 close
and up to 2 open entrapment protection devices.
The board should be installed in an enclosure that is con-
veniently located as close as possible to the gate operator.
All electrical connections from the control board to the
operator must be made in a weatherproof junction box.
The 5 pin J2 connector allows to plug in the FAAC RP radio
receivers
455D CONTROL BOARD
2. Technical Specifications
4. Layout and Components

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24 V DC
3W
12 V AC
FC C2
LIMIT-SWITCHES
230 VAC
or
115 VAC
60 Hz
VAC MAX.
60W
OPEN A
OPEN B
STOP
BLUE
BLUE
NO NC
Maglock
+
-
Note: Capacitors are supplied with the operator or the prewired enclosure
For connection
of the safety
devices, see the
next paragraph
Terminal Block J4 - Motors and Warning Lamp
M1: COM / OP / CL: Connection to Motor 1
Must be used for single-leaf configuration
M2: COM / OP / CL: Connection to Motor 2
Cannot be used in single-leaf configurations
LAMP: Warning lamp output ( AC V ~)
Terminal Block J1 - Accessories
OPEN A - “Total Opening” Command (N.O.):
Any pulse generator (push-button, detector, etc.) which, by
closing a contact, commands opening and/or closing of
both gate leaves. To install several full opening pulse gen-
erators, connect the N.O. contacts in parallel.
OPEN B - “Partial Opening” Command (N.O.) / Closing:
Any pulse generator (push-button, detector, etc.) which, by
closing a contact, commands opening and/or closing of
the leaf driven by motor M1. In the B and C logics, it always
commands closing of both leaves. To install several partial
opening pulse generators, connect the N.O. contacts in
parallel. See logic chart for exact operation.
STP - STOP Contact (N.C.):
Any device (e.g. a push-button) which, by opening a con-
tact, is able to stop gate movement. To install several STOP
devices, connect the N.C. contacts in series. It also can act
as an addional monitored opening safey.
Note: If STOP devices are not used, connect a jumper between
the STP terminals and -.
CL FSW - Closing Safety Contact (N.C.):
The closing safety input is used to protect the leaf move-
ment area during closing. While closing, an activation of
the the safety device connected to this input will reverse the
movement of the gate leaves. This input is inactive during
the opening cycle. To be compliant with the UL325 standard
at least one monitored safety device must be connected
to this input. See the next paragraph on how to connect
a monitored device. If this input is active when the gate is
open it will prevent the leaf closing movement.
OP FSW - Opening safety devices contact (N.C.):
The opening safety input is used to protect the leaf move-
ment area during opening. While opening, an activa-
tion of the the safety device connected to this input will
reverse the movement of the gate leaves. This input is
inactive during the closing cycle. To be compliant with the
UL325 standard if this input is used to protect an entrap-
ment zone at least one monitored safety device must be
connected to it. See the next paragraph on how to con-
nect a monitored device. If this input is active when the
gate is closed it will prevent the leaf opening movement.
– - Negative for power supply to accessories
+ - 24 VDC - Positive for power supply to accessories
Important: Accessories max. load is 500 mA. To calculate
current draw, refer to the instructions for individual
accessories.
-TX FSW - Negative Power to photocell transmitters.
This terminal is used for the photocells monitoring feature.
Compliance with the UL325 standard requires connecting
the transmitter photocell negative power to this input and
activating the FAIL SAFE function (see Advanced Program-
ming). This will allow the 455 D board to check the correct
operation of the safety photecells before each opening
or closing cycle.
Terminal Block J5 - Indicator-Light and Electric Lock
W.L. - Power supply to indicator-light
Connect a 24 VDC - 3 W max. indicator-light, if neces-
sary, between this terminal and the +24V supply. To avoid
compromising correct operation of the system, do not
exceed the indicated power.
LOCK - Power supply to electric lock
If necessary, connect a 12 Vac electric strike lock be-
tween this terminal and the +24V power supply. Or con-
nect a 12 Vac relay and a Maglock following the sche-
matic above.
Terminal Block J6 - Limit-Switches
These inputs are dedicated to the connection of opening
and closing limit switches
5. Electric Connections

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Entrapment protection
To comply with the UL325 standard for gate operators every
entrapment zone, as defined in ASTMF2200, must be pro-
tected by two independent entrapment protection devices.
One of the devices is inherent in the FAAC operators or the
control board design, the other can be external, like a pho-
tocell or an edge sensor.
See the following picture for the photocells positioning:
Closing Safety Devices Opening Safety
Devices
Opening Safety Devices:
Are active only during the gate opening movement, and
are suitable for protecting the area between the opening
leaves and fixed obstacles (walls, etc) agains the risk of
entrapment
Closing Safety Devices:
Are active only during the gate closing movement, and are
suitable for protecting the closing area against the risk of
entrapment.
Monitored Devices:
Additionaly the UL325 standard requires that every external
entrapment protection device must be monitored for
presence and correct operation. The closing safety devices
are always monitored, see the following picture for the wiring
of a pair of photocells as closing safety devices.
NOTE: one closing safety device must always be connected
for the system to work.
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX CL TX CL
910111213141516171819
OPEN
A
B
STP
CL
OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20 21
W.L.
LOCK
-
+
-
+
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX OP TX OP
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
+
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX CL TX CL
910111213141516171819
OPEN
A
B
STP
CL
OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20 21
W.L.
LOCK
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
Connection of One Pair of Monitored Closing
Photocells and One Pair of Monitored Opening
Photocells
Connection of One Pair of Monitored Closing Photocells
F+
+
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
OPENING FAIL SAFE:
If this function is activated, it enables the
monitoring of the opening safety photocell
before he opening movement. If the test fails
the gate does not open.
= Active = Disabled
Display Function Default
Monitoring of the opening safety devices must be enabled
in the board configuration. To enable it enter in advanced
programming by pressing and holding “F” and then press
“+”, scroll to the “FS” parameter and select “Active”.
6. Connection of Safety devices
16” or less
If an additional monitored opening safety device is
needed it can be connected to the STP input. The “OP”
parameter in the board configuration must be set to active
1
2
TX OP 2
910 1 1
21
31
41
51
61
71
81
9
OPEN
A
B
STP
CL
OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20
21
W
.L.
LOCK
-
+
5
4
3
1
2
RX OP 2
-
+
-
+
+
1
OPENING No. 2 FAIL SAFE:
When enabled the STOP input can be used for
the connection of a second monitored opening
safety device.
= Active = Disabled

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Only one monitored photocell can be connected to the
Closing or Opening safety inputs. More than one photocell
or other device can be connected to the safety inputs, but
they will not be monitored.
Other devices connected to the safety inputs must have
normally closed contacts and wired in series with the main
monitored sensor.
See the following example of one closing safety monitored
photocell and one non monitored one.
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX CL1 TX CL1
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX CL2 TX CL2
910111213141516171819
OPEN
A
B
STP
CL
OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20 21
W.L.
LOCK
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
-TX FSW
-
+
+
MONITORED
NON MONITORED
-
Connection of Two Pairs of Closing Photocells, One
Monitored and One Non Monitored
Opening/Closing Safety Devices:
They operate during the gate opening and closing move-
ments and are suitable to protect the opening and closing
areas against the risk of impact. Typically these photocells
work in combination with other monitored photocell pro-
tecting closing or opening entrapment zones. In that case
they can’t be monitored so they can only protect against
potential impact on vehicles.
Closing Safety Devices Opening Safety
Devices
Opening/Closing Safety Devices
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX CL TX CL
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX OP/CL TX OP/CL
910111213141516171819
OPEN
A
B
STP
CL
OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20 21
W.L.
LOCK
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX OP TX OP
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
+
+
-TX FSW
-TX FSW
MONITORED
MONITORED
NON MONITORED
-
Connection of One Pair of Monitored Closing
Photocells, One Pair of Monitored Opening
Photocells and One pair of Non Monitored
Opening/Closing Photocells
16” or less
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX CL TX CL
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
RX OP/CL TX OP/CL
910111213141516171819
OPEN
A
B
STP
CL
OP
FSW
---
+24V
++
-TX
FSW
20 21
W.L.
LOCK
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
+
-TX FSW
-
+
MONITORED
NON MONITORED
Connection of a pair of Monitored Closing
Photocells, and one pair of Non Monitored
Opening/Closing Photocell
See the following connections diagrams for example of
opening/closing safety wiring.

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= Semi-automatic
= Automatic
= Security
= “Stepped” Semi-automatic
= “Stepped” Automatic
= “Stepped” Security
= Manned, pulsed
= Manned, constant
LEAF 1 FORCE:
Adjusts thrust of Motor 1.
= minimum force
= maximum force (*)
press F
The following table displays the sequence of functions
accessible in BASIC PROGRAMMING:
BASIC PROGRAMMING
PAUSE TIME:
This has effect only when automatic logic is selected.
Adjustable from to secs. in one-second
increments.
Subsequently, display changes to minutes and tenths
of seconds (separated by a decimal point), time
is adjusted in 10-second increments, up to
minutes max. Thus, if the unit displays , Pause
Time is 2 mins. and 50 secs.
Exit from programming and return to inputs status
monitoring.
8. Programming
To program the 455D Control Board, you have to access
“PROGRAMMING” mode. Programming is split into two parts:
BASIC and ADVANCED.
LEAF 2 FORCE:
Adjusts thrust of Motor 2.
= minimum force
= maximum force (*)
LEAF 1 CLOSING DELAY:
Delays closing start of leaf 1 with respect to
leaf 2. Adjustable from to minutes (see
Pause Time).
TIME LEARNING (see Section 10):
Enables the selection between “simple”
learning and “complete” (manual choice of
deceleration and stop points) learning.
+≈1 s.
Simple Learning:
> 3 s.
Complete Learning:
OPERATING LOGICS (see tab. 3/a - h):
(*) For hydraulic operators, set force to the maximum
level.
Basic Programming:
To access BASIC PROGRAMMING, press key F:
• Press and hold F, the unit will display the name of the first
function / parameter.
• When you release the key, the unit will display the param-
eter’s current value.
• Value can be modified with keys +and - .
• Press and hold Fagain, the unit will display the name of
the next function / parameter.
• When you reach the last function, press Fto exit the pro-
gram, the display resumes monitoring input status.
• IMPORTANT: Make sure to exit programming mode other-
wise the changes will not be saved.
Display Function Default
+
7. Operating Logics
This is a brief description of the main operating logics of the
system. For a complete description please refer to Table 3
• E (semi-automatic): This mode requires a command to
open and a command to close. A second command
during opening stops the gate. A second command
during closing reopens the gate.
• A (automatic): The gate opens on command and
automatically closes after the pause time. A second
command while opening is ignored; a second com-
mand during the pause phase interrupts the pause
time; a second command during closing reopens the
gate. A maintained open command will hold the gate
open.
• S (security): The security mode is like A logic except
that a second command during opening immediately
closes the gate. A maintained open command will not
hold the gate open.
• EP (semi-automatic, step by step): This mode requires
a command to open and a command to close. A
second command during opening or closing causes
the gate to stop. A third command then reverses the
previous motion of the gate.
• B (manned, pulsed): This mode is designed for guard
station use and requires a three button switch (pulsed)
to open, close, and stop the gate.
• C (manned and constant): This mode requires con-
stant pressure switches. One to open and one to close.
No pressure on a switch stops the gate.

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F+
+
Advanced Programming:
To access ADVANCED PROGRAMMING, press and hold key F
and then press key +:
• Release key +, the unit displays the name of the first
function.
• Release key F, modify the value of the function with keys
+ and -.
• Press and hold key F, the unit displays the name of the
next function, and if you release it, the value that can be
modified with keys + and -.
• When you reach the last function, press F to exit the pro-
gram, the unit resumes monitoring input status.
The following table shows the sequence of functions
accessible in ADVANCED PROGRAMMING:
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
MAXIMUM TORQUE AT INITIAL THRUST:
The motors operate at maximum torque
(ignoring the torque setting) at start of
movement. Useful for heavy leaves.
= Active = Disabled
LAST STROKE AT CLOSING:
The motors are activated at full speed for 1
second to facilitate locking of the electric lock.
= Active =Disabled
REVERSING STROKE:
Before opening, while the gate is closed,
the motors thrust to close for 2 seconds thus
facilitating release of the electric lock.
= Active = Disabled
LEAF 2 OPENING DELAY (2 s):
Enables delayed start (at opening) of leaf 2,
avoiding interference between leaves.
= Active = Disabled
OPENING FAIL SAFE:
If this function is activated, it enables the
monitoring of the opening safety photocell
before the opening movement. If the test fails
the gate does not open.
= Active = Disabled
PRE-FLASHING (5 s):
Activates the flashing lamp for 5 seconds before
start of movement.
= Active = Disabled
ELECTRIC LOCK ON LEAF 2:
For using the electric lock on leaf 2 instead
of on leaf 1.
= Active = Disabled
INDICATOR-LIGHT:
: the output functions as a standard indicator-
light (ON at opening and pause, flashing at
closing, and OFF when gate is closed).
: the output is ON when the gate is open or
in pause. OFF in all other conditions.
the output is ON when the gate is closed.
OFF in all other conditions.
All other values correspond to the extra time
compared to normal work time (opening or
closing) when the output can be used - via a
relay - to power a courtesy light. Time can be
adjusted from to sec. in 1 sec. steps,
and from to min. in 10 sec. steps.
CLOSING PHOTOCELLS REVERSE AT RELEASE:
Enable this function if you want the closing
photocells to stop movement and reverse at
release. Default setting is immediate reverse.
= Active = Disabled
ASSISTANCE REQUEST (combined with next
function):
If activated, at the end of countdown (settable
with the next function i.e. “Cycle programming”)
it affects 8 s of pre-flashing at every Open
pulse (job request). Can be useful for setting
scheduled maintenance jobs.
= Active = Disabled
CYCLE PROGRAMMING:
For setting countdown of system operation
cycles. Settable (in thousands) from to
thousand cycles. The displayed value is updated
as cycles proceed.
This function can be used to check use of the
board or to exploit the “Assistance request”.
OPENING No. 2 FAIL SAFE:
When enabled the STOP input can be used
for the connection of a second monitored
opening safety device
= Active = Disabled
Exit from programming and return to inputs
status monitoring.
NOTE: Parameter modifications take effect immediately.
Exit out of programming to save changes. If the equipment
is powered down before returning to normal status monitor-
ing, any unsaved modifications will be lost.
To restore programming defaults, press and hold the
three buttons +, -, F simultaneously for 5 seconds.
EXTRA WORK TIME:
If reversing occurs, and if the leaf does not
reach its end contact point, you can activate
this function to increase work time.
= Active = Disabled
Display Function Default
Display Function Default

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9. Start-up
LED Indicators:
The board has a two-digit display. When not in
“PROGRAMMING” mode, this display is used to indicate
the status of inputs. The figure below shows how the LED
segments are mapped to the corresponding the inputs.
The table below shows the status of the LEDs in relation to
the status of the inputs.
Note the following: LED ON = closed contact
LED OFF = open contact
Operation of the Status Signaling LEDs
The status of the LEDs while the gate is closed at rest are shown
in bold.
Rotation direction and force check:
1. Program the functions of the 455 D control board ac-
cording to need, as previously shown.
2. Turn power off to the control board.
3. Release the operators and manually move the gate
to the mid-point of the opening angle.
4. Re-lock the operators.
5. Restore power.
6. Send an opening command on the OPEN A input and
verify that the gate leaves start moving towards the
open position
Note: If the first OPEN A pulse starts a closing movement,
turn power off and reverse the phases of the electric
motor (red and black wires) on the 455 D control board.
7. Check force setting of the motors, modify if necessary.
Note: For hydraulic operators, like the 400, force should be
programmed to maximum level (50)
8. Stop leaf movement with a pulse on the STOP input or
turning off power.
9. Release the operators, close the leaves and re-lock
the operators.
Opening/closing time is established by a time learning pro-
cedure which can be accomplished in “simple” or “com-
plete” modes. The simple mode doesn’t allow a slow down
phase in the operator, while the complete mode does.
The slow down can be useful to reduce the mechanical
stress on the gate, but it can create problems in high wind
conditions.
LEDs ON OFF
OP_A Command activated Command inactive
OP_B Command activated Command inactive
STOP Command inactive Command activated
FSWCL Safety devices clear Safety devices triggered
FSWOP Safety devices clear Safety devices triggered
FCA1 (if used) Limit switch free Limit switch triggered
FCC1 (if used) Limit switch free Limit switch triggered
FCC2 (if used) Limit switch free Limit switch triggered
FCA2 (if used) Limit switch free Limit switch triggered
This is the normal status of the display with all the safety
inputs clear and no activation signal present

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WARNING:During the learning procedure, safety
devices are disabled! Avoid crossing the leaf
movement area when this operation is carried out.
Make sure travel limit mechanical stops are present.
10. Learning Operating Times
- SIMPLE LEARNING (Without Slow Down):
Check that the leaves are closed. Enter “BASIC
PROGRAMMING,” select the TIME LEARNING function and
then press the +push-button for 1 second. The display
begins flashing and the leaves begin to open.
As soon as the leaves reach the opening contact point,
provide an OPEN A pulse (with the key operated push-button
or with the radio control) to stop the movement. The leaves
stop and the display stops flashing.
Press push-button Fto exit and save the programming. The
procedure is complete and the gate is ready to operate.
- COMPLETE LEARNING (With Slow Down):
Check that the leaves are closed. Enter “BASIC
PROGRAMMING,” select the TIME LEARNING function and
then press the +push-button for more than 3 seconds.
The display begins flashing and leaf 1 begins to open. The
following functions can be performed by sending OPEN A
pulses (by key push-button or radio control).
A total of 8 OPEN A commands required:
1. Slow down at opening of leaf 1
2. Leaf 1 stops at opening and leaf 2 begins its opening
movement
3. Slow down at opening of leaf 2
4. Leaf 2 stops at opening and immediately begins its
closing movement
5. Slow down at closing of leaf 2
6. Leaf 2 stops at closing and leaf 1 begins its closing
movement
7. Slow down at closing of leaf 1
8. Leaf 1 stops at closing
When the display stops flashing, press push-button Fto exit
and save the programming. The procedure is complete
and the gate is ready to operate.
Notes:
• If you wish to eliminate deceleration in certain stages,
wait for the leaf to reach its stop-limit and supply 2
consecutive Open pulses (by 1 second).
• If only one leaf is present, the entire sequence must
nevertheless be completed. When the leaf has finished
opening, supply 5 Open pulses until the leaf begins to
close, and then resume normal operation.
11. Final Tests
Once programming is complete and the proper operating
times are stored in the board’s memory perform a
complete test the system. Verify that the operator(s)
run properly and, most importantly, check that force is
adequately adjusted and that safety devices are operating
correctly.
After simple or complete learning the board will add 3 sec.
to the programmed time so the operators will run against
the stops.
Monitored safety test:
IMPORTANT: To make sure that the safety photocells
protecting entrapment zones are monitored properly install
a temporary jumper on the N.C. output of the photocell
and give an OPEN A command. The gate must not move,
otherwise check the wiring of the photcells and make sure
that FAIl SAFE is enabled in Advanced Programming

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Tab. 3/a
Tab. 3/b
Tab. 3/c
Tab. 3/d
"A"cigoL SESLUP
SUTATSETAG A
-NEPO B
-NEPO P
OTS S
ECIVEDYTEFASGNINEPO S
ECIVEDYTEFASGNISOLC E
CIVEDYTEFASLC/PO
DESOLC
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)1(emitesuapretfati
sesolcdnafaelelgnissnepO
)1(emitesuapretfa
tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO( tceffeoN tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO(
ESUAPnoNEPO
)3()1(emitesuapsdaoleR
spotS
noitarepo
tceffeoN
)delbasidANEPO.gnpo.trapnofi( )3()1(emitesuapsdaoleR )1(emitesuapsdaoleR
)delbasidNEPO(
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po-eR tceffeoN
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nepo
GNINEPO
)3()1(tceffeoN esolcotsesreveR t
ceffeoN seunitnoc,esaelerno,dnaskcoL
gninepo
DEKCOL
)3(faelehtsesolC tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO( tceffeoN tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO(
"S"cigoL SESLUP
SUTATSETAG A
-NEPO B
-NEPO P
OTS S
ECIVEDYTEFASGNINEPO S
ECIVEDYTEFASGNISOLC E
CIVEDYTEFASLC/PO
DESOLC
sesolcdnafaelehtsnepO
emitesuapretfati
sesolcdnafaelelgnissnepO
emitesuapretfa
tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO( tceffeoN
tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO(
ESUAPnoNEPO
)3(yletaidemmifaelehtsesolc-eR
spotS
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tceffeoN
)delbasidANEPO.gnpo.trapnofi(
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)3()delbasid
"5retfasesolc,esaelernO
)delbasidNEPO(
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)NEPOsevas( .2.5hpargarapees otsesrever,esaelerno,dnaskcoL
nepo
GNINEPO
)3(yletaidemmifaelehtsesolc-eR esolcotsesreveR tceffeoN
)NEPOsevas(
seunitnoc,esaelerno,dnaskcoL
gninepo
DEKCOL
)3(faelehtsesolC tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO( tceffeoN tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO
"E"cigoL SESLUP
SUTATSETAG A
-NEPO B
-NEPO P
OTS S
ECIVEDYTEFASGNINEPO S
ECIVEDYTEFASGNISOLC E
CIVEDYTEFASLC/PO
DESOLC
faelehtsnepO f
aelelgnissnepO tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO( tceffeoN tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO(
NEPO
)3(yletaidemmifaelehtsesolc-eR
spotS
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tceffeoN
)delbasidANEPO.gnpo.trapnofi(
)3(tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO(
tceffeoN
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GNISOLC
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)NEPOsevas( .2.5hpargarapees otsesrever,esaelerno,dnas
kcoL
nepo
GNINEPO
)3(noitarepospotS esolcotsesreveR t
ceffeoN seunitnoc,esaelerno,dnaskcoL
gninepo
DEKCOL
,degagnesecivedytefaSgnisolChtiw(faelehtsesolC
)3()eslupdn2ehttasnepo
tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO( tceffeoN tceffeoN
)delbasidNEPO(
PULSES
GATE STATUS
OPEN-A
OPEN-B
STOP
OPENING SAFETY DEVICES
CLOSING SAFETY DEVICES
OP/CL SAFETY DEVICE
CLOSED
Opens the leaf Opens leaf for the partial
opening time
No effect
(OPEN disabled) No effect No effect (OPEN disabled)
OPEN
Re-closes the leaf immediately (3)
Stops
operation
No effect (if on part.opng. OPEN A
disabled) No effect (OPEN disabled) (3) No effect (OPEN disabled)
CLOSING
Stops operation No effect (saves OPEN) see paragraph 5.2. Locks and, on release, reverses to
open
OPENING
Stops operation (3) see paragraph 5.2. No effect Locks and, on release, continues
opening
LOCKED
Restarts movement in reverse direction (3)
(always closes after a Stop)
No effect
(OPEN disabled)
No effect
(if it must open, it disables OPEN)
No effect
(if it must close, it disables OPEN) No effect (OPEN disabled)
Logic "EP"
(1) If maintained, it prolongs the pause until disabled by the command (timer function)
(3) During the partial opening cycle, an OPENApulse causes total opening.
(2) Ifanew pulse occurs within2seconds after reversing, it immediately stops operation.
NB.: Effects on other active pulse inputs in brackets.
12. Operating Modes Detailed Description