FAAC 415 LLS User manual

October, 2005
415 L LS Operator And
425 D Control Panel
Installation Manual
CONTENTS
THE 415 L LS OPERATOR AND
425 D CONTROL PANEL:
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FAAC International, Inc.
303 Lexington Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
www.faacusa.com
Important Safety Information 2
Technical Data 4
Unpacking the Operator 5
The 415 L LS Operator General Characteristics 6
Installation Instructions 6
Prepare the Gate 6
Manual Release Mechanism 6
Attach the Electric Cables 7
Install the Operator 7
Attach the Rear Mounting Bracket 8
Attach the Front Mounting Bracket to the Gate Leaf 8
Attach the Operator to the Rear Mounting Bracket 9
Attach the Operator to the Front Mounting Bracket 9
Adjusting the Limit Switches 10
Install the 425 D Control Panel 10
Exploded View, 415 L LS Operator 12
415 L LS Operator Parts List 13
The 425 D Control Panel General Description 14
Installing the 425 D Control Panel 14
Connect the Main Power Supply 14
Connect the Operator to the Control Panel 14
Connect Accessory Devices 15
Set Operating Modes 16
Setting the DIP Switches 17
Obstacle Recognition 17
Programming 19
Display Descriptions 20
Programming the Motor Run Time 20
Fuse Ratings 20
Maintenance 21
Safety in Gate Design 21
Troubleshooting 22
Limited Warranty 23
The 425 D Control Panel
Installation Instructions

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Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of this
system need to read and understand this installation
manual and the safety instructions supplied with other
components of the gate system. This information
should be retained by the owner and/or operator of the
gate.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury or death
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate
controls. Keep the remote control away from
children.
3. Always keep people and objects away from
the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE
PATH OF THE 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.
Failure 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 owner’s manual. Have a qualified service
person make repairs to gate hardware.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians
must use separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
When installing the photo-beams supplied with this
unit two things need to be considered.
1. Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips
the sensor while the gate is in motion.
2. One or more photobeams shall be located
where the risk of entrapment exists, such as
the perimeter reachable by the moving gate
leaf.
GATE DESIGN
1. A gate is a potential traffic hazard, so it is im-
portant that you locate the gate far enough away
from the road to eliminate the potential of traffic
getting backed up. This distance is affected by the
size of the gate, how often it is used, and how fast
the gate operates.
2. The operator you choose to install on your gate
must be designed for the type and size of your gate
and for the frequency with which you use the
operator.
3. Your gate must be properly installed and must work
freely in both directions before the automatic
operator is installed.
4. An automatic operator should be installed on the
inside of the property/fence line. Do not install the
operator on the public side of the property/fence
line.
5. Pedestrians should not use a vehicular gate system.
Prevent such inappropriate use by installing
separate gates for pedestrians.
6. Exposed, reachable pinch points on a gate are
potentially hazardous and must be eliminated or
guarded.
7. Outward swinging gates with automatic operators
should not open into a public area.
8. The operating controls for an automatic gate must
be secured to prevent the unauthorized use of those
controls.
9. The controls for an automatic gate should be
located far enough from the gate so that a user
cannot accidentally touch the gate when operating
the controls.
10. An automatic gate operator should not be installed
on a gate if people can reach or extend their arms
or legs through the gate. Such gates should be
guarded or screened to prevent such access.
INSTALLATION
1. If you have any question about the safety of the
gate operating system, do not install this operator.
Consult the operator manufacturer.
2. The condition of the gate structure itself directly
affects the reliability and safety of the gate
operator.
3. Only qualified personnel should install this
equipment. Failure to meet this requirement could
cause severe injury and/or death, for which the
manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
4. The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
5. Clearly indicate on the gate with the 2 warning signs
that are included (visible from either side of the
gate).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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6. It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged
gate by increasing hydraulic pressure.
7. Devices such as reversing edges and photobeams
must be installed to provide better protection for
personal property and pedestrians. Install reversing
devices that are appropriate to the gate design and
gate application.
8. Before applying electrical power, be sure that the
voltage requirements of the equipment correspond
to your supply voltage. Refer to the label on your
operator system.
USE
1. 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.
2. When using any electrical equipment, observe some
fundamental rules:
• Do not touch the equipment with damp or
humid hands or feet.
• Do not install or operate the equipment
with bare feet.
• Do not allow small children or incapable
persons to use the equipment.
3. If a gate system component malfunctions, turn off
the main power before making any attempt to repair
it.
4. Do not attempt to impede the movement of the
gate. You may injure yourself as a result.
5. This equipment may reach high temperatures
during operation; therefore, use caution when
touching the external housing of the operator.
6. Learn to use the manual release mechanism
according to the procedures found in this in-
stallation manual.
7. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
operations, disconnect the equipment from the
electrical supply.
8. To guarantee the efficiency of this equipment, the
manufacturer recommends that qualified personnel
periodically check and maintain the equipment.
Model Duty Cycle Typical Use
Class I: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator
402 750
422 760
415 400
620 640
885
Limited duty
• Home use
• Small apartment building, for
example, up to 4 units in a
building, with limited public
access
Class II: Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator
400 640
620 885 Continuous duty
• Apartment buildings
• Very public access
Class III: Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator
400 640
620 885 Continuous duty
• No public access
Class IV: Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator
620 640
885 Continuous duty
• Prison rated security
U.L. CLASS AND FAAC OPERATOR

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TECHNICAL DATA
THE 415 COMPACT OPERATOR
Parameter Measure
Voltage required, VDC 24 Vdc
Duty type Residential
Maximum duty cycle 100%
Maximum leaf length, ft (m) 14 (4.3)
Maximum leaf swing, deg 110
Thrust and traction, ft-lb (Nm) 280 (400)
Stroke, in. (cm) 15 (38.1)
Rod speed , in./sec (cm/sec) 5/8 (1.6)
Operating Ambient Temperature
Deg F (Deg C)
-4 thru +131
(-20 thru +55)
Operator dimensions,
l ´ w ´ h, in. (mm)
37 x 4 x 6
(940 X 105 X 148)
Operator weight, lb (kg) 17.5
(8)
Current draw, Amp 3
Maximum amperage draw for
accessories, mA
.630mA
Power (Watt) 70

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UNPACKING THE OPERATOR
When you receive your 415 L LS Compact Operator,
complete the following steps.
Inspect the shipping box for physical damage such as a
torn carton. Then inspect the operator after you remove
it from the box. Notify the carrier immediately if you
note any damage because the carrier must witness the
damage before you can file a claim.
As you unpack the box, insure that all the parts listed
below are included (See Figure 1).
(1) Control panel enclosure with control panel and
transformer.
(1) 415 Operator.
(1) 2 Conductor Electric Cable for Motor Connection
Figure 1. Parts of the 415 L LS Operator
(1) 3 Conductor Electric Cable for Limit Switch Connection
(1) Package of mounting hardware:
(1) Rear mounting brackets
(1) Rear mounting plates that attach to the gate post
(or column)
(1) Front mounting brackets that attach the operators
to the gate leaves
(1) Parts package:
(2) Manual Release keys
(4) Snap rings
(1) Long pins for rear mounting (each requires 2 snap
ring)
(1) Short pins for front mounting (each requires 2
snap rings)
(1) Cable Cover
(2) Cable Strain Reliefs
9
Number Description
1 415 Operator
2 Manual Release Location
3 Piston Rod
4 Front Mounting B racket
5 Rear Mounting Bracket
6 Rear Fork
7 Long Rear Pin
8 Cable Cover
9 Short Rear Pin

THE 415 COMPACT OPERATOR
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The FAAC 415 Compact Operator is an automatic gate
operator for a swinging gate leaf. The 415 Compact
Operator is useful in residential applications and can
accommodate a gate leaf up to 14 ft (4.3 m) long.
The self-contained 415 Compact Operator consists of an
electric motor that drives a worm screw housed in an
aluminum casing.
The locking the 415 Operator provides in the fully
opened and fully closed positions is a service device
rather than a security device. Additional, external locks
are recommended under the following conditions:
∗ It is a solid-faced gate.
∗ The length of the gate leaf is 6 ft (2 m) or longer.
∗ The installation requires tight security.
∗ The site is subject to vandalism.
∗ The site is subject to strong or very gusty wind
In two-operator gate installations, both (master/slave)
operators are wired to one control panel.
The electronic control panel is a microprocessor-based
controller that accepts a wide range of product
accessories and reversing devices, thus allowing for
flexible gate system design.
Also for the protection and proper operation of the 415
Operator, each operator has built in limit switched so
positive stops are not needed.
Built-in security and anti-crushing measures of the 415
Operator include built in reverse on contact and a
torque adjustment that controls the force transmitted to
the gate leaf through the 415 Operator.
The Manual Release mechanism is a key accessed
device that disengages (or engages) the cylinder on 415
Operator. When the drive is disengaged, you can open
and close the gate leaf by hand. Such manual operation
of the gate is necessary during installation and useful
during prolonged power failures.
The torque of the 415 Operator is set during Basic
Programming of the 425 D Control Panel. (see page 19
for Basic Programming).
Reversing devices (such as inductive loops and
photocells) should be installed to provide non-contact
reversing operation.
WARNING: To insure that the installation meets the UL
325 Standards. A set of photo beam (Part Number
785163) must be installed anywhere that an entrapment
with the gate leaf(s) could happen.
The 425 D also has a built in battery back-up system
that can be used with the addition of 2 12V 7.5ah
batteries. The batteries must be wired in series to
provide 24VDC to the control panel during power
outages. Connect the batteries to the +/- on the 425D
control panel (see Fig. 16)
During prolonged power outages the manual release
may be used if needed.
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Make sure that the gate structure is solidly built. Add
reinforcing crosspieces if necessary to the gate leaves.
Make sure that the gate moves smoothly on its hinges
without excessive friction by swinging it opened and
closed by hand. If necessary, lubricate all the gate's
moving parts.
Positive stops are not needed with the 415 Operator due
to built in limit switches.
MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM
To manual release the 415 Operator perform the
following steps as shown in Figure 2.
1. Slide the key access cover toward the front of the
operator.
2. Insert the key and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the 415 Operator involves preparing the gate,
installing the operator(s), installing the control panel,
programming control panel, and connecting other
operational controls.
Note: The following installation instructions assume
you are fully capable of installing an electromechanical
operator on a gate. This manual does not instruct you
in designing a gate, installing a gate (whether on
masonry, wood, or metal posts), or basic electrical
wiring. The installation tasks discussed in this manual
are tasks particular to the 415 Operator.
PREPARE THE GATE
Before you install the 415 Operator, you need to prepare
the gate itself for the operator. Be sure to do the
following:

3. Turn the manual release knob clockwise 1/2 turn.
4. To re-engage the operator, perform the procedure
in reverse.
Now the 415 operator is manual released. You can
move the gate freely.
ATTACH THE ELECTRIC CABLES
Before mounting the operator to the gate panel you
must attach the two provided electric cables. See figure
3 & 4 for the detail sticker on the bottom of the
operator.
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After attaching the electric cables to the 415 Operator,
you will need to thread the cables thru the assembled
cable/strain relief cover and tighten the strain relief as
shown in figure 5.
Slide the cable/strain relief
cover up the cables until flush with the 415 Operator
and secure the cover with the four (4) screws provided
as shown in figure 6.
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
Once you have prepared the gate, you are ready to
proceed with the installation of the operator.
Follow the instructions below to install your operator
whether in an inward or outward swinging
configuration.
Installing the operator consists of the following steps:
∗ Attaching the rear mounting bracket
∗ Attaching the operator to the rear mounting bracket
∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the
operator
∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the gate
leaf
∗ Installing the 425 D control panel
∗ Setting the operating controls
Figure 6. Attach the electric cable cover with
two screws provided
Figure 2. Use the Manual Release key to disengage the
415 Operator from its motor so that you can move the
gate leaf open and/or closed by hand.
Sticker Labeled Color Description
COM Blue Common Wire
FCC Brown Closing Limit
FCA Black Opening Limit
OPERATOR MOTOR CABLE
Sticker Labeled Color Description
M Blue Motor Directional
M Brown Motor Directional
LIMIT SWITCH CABLE
Figure 5. Assembling the
strain reliefs to the cable
1 2
3
Figure 3. Electric Cable Detail Sticker
Figure 4. Electric Cable Wire Color Codes

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ATTACH THE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET
Inward swinging gate:
You need to determine whether to attach the rear
mounting bracket directly to the post (or wall) or to
notch the post and install a recessed liner. Large pillars
require a recessed liner to house the rear mounting
bracket and part of the operator so that the pillar will
not interfere with the swing of the gate when it is fully
opened.
To determine whether you need a recessed liner,
measure the distances B and D (shown in Fig. 9) on your
gate. If your measure of B or D is greater than the
dimensions shown for your operator in Figure 9, notch
the post and construct a recessed liner for the post
mounting bracket (see Figure 7). The recessed liner
should be constructed of 3/16 or 1/4 in. steel with a
minimum interior height of 8in. (252.4 cm) so as to
allow you to meet the required dimensions shown in
Figure 9. Make sure the recessed liner is securely
embedded in the post (or wall).
There are two parts to the rear mounting bracket. The
horizontal bracket attaches to the operator, and the
slotted vertical plate attaches to the gate post. Weld the
two parts together and bolt the assembly to the gate
post of column. Note, though, that use of the vertical
rear mounting plate is optional.
Once you have positioned the rear mounting bracket,
attach the bracket to the post (or wall or recessed liner),
making sure the dimensions on your gate system match
those shown in Figure 9.
Outward swinging gate:
If you are installing the 415 Operator to swing the gate
outward, construct a steel elbow of sufficient size to
attach to the gate pillar and rear mounting bracket (see
Figure 10 for elbow dimensions).
ATTACH THE FRONT MOUNTING
BRACKET TO THE GATE LEAF
Disengage the operator’s manual release (see figure 2).
You should be able to lengthen or shorten the cylinder
by pulling or pushing the cylinder. Lengthen or shorten
the operator to the required distance for your gate
installation:
Inward swinging: Lengthen the piston rod until
the appropriate limit led goes out on the
control panel.
Outward swinging: Shorten the piston rod until
the appropriate limit led goes out on the
control panel.
With the gate in the fully closed position, temporarily
clamp the front mounting bracket (previously attached
to the operator) to the gate leaf and insure that the
cylinder is level.
Remove the operator from the front mounting bracket
for welding.
If the cylinder has not been extended beyond its limit
switch attached to front mounting bracket, then with
the operator detached from the front mounting bracket,
permanently attach (weld) the front mounting bracket to
the gate leaf (see Figure 8).
Once the front mounting bracket is welded in place, you
can reattach the operator to the bracket.
ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE REAR
11 13/16 in.
(30 cm)
4 in.
(10 cm)
5 29/32 in.
(15 cm)
Figure 7. The
required dimensions
of the recessed liner
when notching the
gate post
Figure 8. Weld the front mounting bracket into position
after insuring the operator is level.
6 in
(152.4 cm)

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AD
B
E
C
F
Gate post
(or column) Axis of rotation
for gate leaf
Center of gate leaf
Figure 9. Important mounting
dimensions for inward-swinging
Axis of rotation
for gate leaf
Gate post
(or column)
Steel elbow
A
B
C
D
F
Centerline of gate leaf
E
Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A7 5/8in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
B7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
WARNING! A and B should differ by no more than 2 in. Larger differences may dangerously alter
C37 1/8 in. (943 mm)
DN/A N/A
ELess Than A
Figure 10. Important
mounting dimensions for
outward-swinging 415
Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
B7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
WARNING! A and B should differ by no more than 2 in. Larger differences may dangerously
alter the speed of operation and possibly make the limit switches inoperable.
C50 3/4 in. (1290 mm)
DMaximum 5 in. (125 mm) 4 2/5 in. (110 mm)
ELess Than A Less Than A
MOUNTING BRACKET
Attach the operator to the rear mounting bracket with
the short brass bolt and self locking nut.
ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE FRONT
MOUNTING BRACKET
Attach the operator to the front mounting bracket with
the short pin and one snap ring on the bottom and one
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INSTALLING THE 425 D CONTROL
PANEL
Locate the control panel enclosure in the most
convenient position possible, considering the
movement of the gate. Figure 14 shows a basic layout
for a two-leaf gate with the 415 Compact Operator.
Installing the control panel consists of the following
general steps:
• Connecting the main power to the control
panel
• Connecting the activating device(s)
• Connecting the operator to the control panel
• Connecting other devices to the control panel
• Set operating modes
• Set the dip switches
• Programming
For the complete 425 D Control Panel Installation
Instructions, see pages 14—25 of this manual.
Figure 11.
Limit Switch Cover with Fastening Screw.
ADJUSTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES
The limit switch adjustments are carried out as follows:
1. Unscrew the upper fastening screw, figure 11, ref.
A, and remove the cap, figure 11, ref B.
2. To adjust the closing limit switch (FCC) turn the
adjusting screw clockwise, figure 12, ref A, to
increase the rod stroke, and counter-clockwise to
reduce it.
3. To adjust the opening limit switch (FCA) turn the
adjusting screw counter-clockwise figure 13 ref. A,
to increase the rod stroke, and clockwise to reduce
it.
4. Perform a couple of test cycles to check the correct
position of the limit switch, if the limit switch
adjustments need to be carried out again, repeat
the operations starting from step 2.
5. Reattach the cap, figure 11, ref B, and tighten the
fastening screw, figure 11, ref A.
WARNING! Motor one (1) limit switch must be wired
to FCA1 and FCC1 on the 425 D Control Panel. Motor
two (2) limit switch must be wired to FCA2 and FCC2
on the 425 D Control Panel.
Figure 12.
Closing (FCC) Limit Switch Adjustment Screw Figure 13. Opening (FCA) Limit Switch Adjustment Screw

1
5
3
6
8
2
4
9
73
5
1
AAB
AB
C
C
D
A
Figure 14. The layout of a sample gate system
NOTE: Locate activation switches at
least10 ft from the gate.
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1 Operator Wire Gauges for Given Voltage
2 Control Panel/Enclosure 110 VAC primary / 24 VAC 100 VA secondary
3 Photocell A 2 ×18 AWG A 2 ×18 AWG
4 Power Switch B 4 ×14 AWG B 4 ×14 AWG
5 FAAC 5 Wire Cable for Master/Slave Connection and
Junction Box C 5 ×18 AWG C 5 ×18 AWG
6 Gate stops provided by built in limit switch
7 FAAC Key Activated Switch (T10) A 2 ×18 AWG A 2 ×18 AWG
8 Wiring to main circuit breaker D
6
7
8
2 ×12 AWG

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Parts List
415 L LS Operator
POS PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 7220015 Rear Mounting Bracket 1
2 7284005 Rear Mounting Plate 1
3 718366 Long Pin with C Clips 1
4 7182075 Short Pin 1
5 N/A Hex Nut 1
6 7221115 Rear Fork 1
7 716148 Rear Upper Body 1
8 428403 Manual Release Assembly 1
9 60202145 Manual Release Cam 1
10 60202155 Manual Release Lever 1
11 716150 Limit Switch Protective Cover 1
12 490108 Limit Switch Assembly 1
13 718354 Front Mounting Pin with C Clips 1
14 N/A Self Tapping Screws 4.2 mm x 13 mm 7
15 728271 Front Mounting Bracket 1
16 711027 Limit Switch Adjusters Cover 1
17 490104 Cylinder 1
18 718367 Screw Drive Pin and C Clips 1
19 499399 Lower Front Cover 1
20 N/A Self Tapping Screw 6.3 mm x 19 mm 8
21 60202225 Gear (Piston) 1
22 N/A Self Tapping Screw 4.8 mm x 13 mm 10
23 60202165 Bushing 2
24 60202215 Gear (Motor) 1
25 60202205 Motor 24VDC 1
26 709324 Gasket 1
27 60202175 Electric Cable Cover 1
28 716149 Rear Body Lower Half 1
29 490106 415 Skin Pack 1

THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FAAC 425 D control panel is used to operate the
following models.
Swing gate operators:
415 412
390 770
The 425 D programming controls the following:
Operating logic: A, EP, logics available.
Pause time between opening and closing: Is set
during the motor programming time.
Opening/Closing time: Self Learning. (During the
programming stage
Leaf delay on closing: adjustable from 1.5 to 10
seconds.
Leaf delay on opening: 1.5 (this cannot be
changed)
The 425 D control panel should be installed in an
enclosure that is conveniently located as close as
possible to the gate operator. All electrical
connections from the control panel to the operator
must be made in a weatherproof junction box.
The 425 D control panel requires the 100VA
transformer (included) 115vac primary and 24vac
secondary. The power supply should be protected by
a 15 amp dedicated circuit breaker (not provided).
The installer is responsible for providing the main
power breaker switch, and for making sure that the
entire gate system meets all applicable electrical
codes. The installer should refer to the installation
manual for a given operator for more information.
NOTE: An installation is U.L. compliant only
when you install the FAAC operators
according to the UL325 standards.
INSTALLING THE 425 D CONTROL
PANEL
Installing the control panel consists of the following
general steps:
∗ Connecting the main power
∗ Connecting the activating device
∗ Connecting the operator(s)
∗ Connecting accessory devices
∗ Set operating modes
CONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
make any electrical connections or before
programming.
The main power can be provided in the following.
1) Bring a 115VAC line into the enclosure and wire
to the terminals provided, and plug the
transformer into the outlet provided inside the
enclosure.
2) Plug the transformer into any 115VAC outlet and
bring the low voltage (24VAC) wires into the
enclosure wiring them directly to the control
panel as described below. Be sure to use the
appropriate size wire for longer runs.
CONNECT THE OPERATOR(S) TO THE
CONTROL PANEL
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
make any electrical connections.
USING AJUNCTION BOX
If an operator is more than 2 ft away from the control
panel, you must use a junction box for connection. Use
a U. L. Listed cord grip where the operator cord enters
the junction box.
Note: If you have a one-leaf gate design, the
operator must be connected to Motor 1 (terminals
APM1 and CHM1) in the CN2 Terminal Block
To wire up motor 1, connect the blue wire to terminal
APM1(on the CN2 terminal strip), the brown wire to
CHM1..
Note: If you want to delay the closing of one gate
leaf in a two-leaf gate design, be sure to connect
its operator to Motor 1.
In order to wire motor 2 in a bi-parting system, connect
the blue wire to terminal APM2 (on the CN2 terminal
strip), the brown wire to CHM2.
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Figure 16. The 425 D Control Panel
CN1 terminal block for main power
supply, battery connections and
accessory power
CN2 terminal block for connecting the
operator(s), lock, and lamp
CN3 limit switch connections
CN4 terminal block for low-voltage
accessory inputs
CN5 quick connector port for the
FAAC plug in radio receiver.
P1 Programming Push Button
P2 Programming Push Button
Figure 17. The terminal strip wiring of the 425 D with
photobeams
CONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES
WARNING! Turn the main power off before
you make any electrical connections.
POWER SUPPLY FOR ACCESSORIES: You can access a
24 VDC output for supplying power to
accessories through terminals +24V and –24V on
terminal block CN1. In most cases, this source
can be used to power 24 VDC accessories.
NOTE: The 425 D control panel allows a
maximum accessory load of 630mA.
REVERSING DEVICES: Reversing devices include
photocells, inductive loops, and so forth. All of
the reversing devices should have contacts of the
normally closed (N.C.) type. Where you connect a
device depends on whether you want the device
to operate during opening or during closing.
NOTE: UL does not recognize the FAAC
system with loop detectors or safety edges.
FAAC photobeams must be used to comply
with UL 325.
To wire photobeams, refer to page 18 (see FSWOP
for opening photobeams, and FSWCL for closing
photobeams). Photobeams must be connected as
shown. See also page 18 for the wiring of
inductive loops. If using more than one reversing
device, they must be wired in series.
NOTE: A shadow/intermediate loop cannot be
wired to for use when using the 425 D
control panel.
F2
F1
RADIO
RESET
F4
F3
FCC1FCA1FCC2 FCA2 FSW-CL FSW-OPSTOP
P1 P2
-
+
COM
+
-
N.C.
FUSE RATINGS
F1 Main Power 10A
F2 Accessories/Charging Circuit 1.6A
F3 Lamp .800mA
F4 Electric Lock 3.15A

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ACTIVATING DEVICES AND RADIO RECEIVER: The
activating devices and radio receiver for your gate
must have normally open (N.O.) contacts. Connect
such devices to terminals OPEN A and COM.
NOTE:The FAAC radio receiver plugs into
the 5 prongs labeled CN5 (Quick connect
port).
Page 18 shows how to connect a three or four wire
receiver.
FAAC PLUG IN RADIO RECIEVER: If you are
installing the FAAC Receiver use the quick-fit
connector CN5.
NOTE: If your using both a receiver and
decoder, hard wire the decoder and plug in
the receiver.
OPEN/HOLD OPEN DEVICE: To open and hold open
the gate, simply maintain a contact across terminals
OPEN A and COM. (“A” Mode only)
STOP BUTTON: The stop button you install must
have normally closed (N.C.) contacts. Multiple stop
buttons must be wired in series. Connect your stop
device between terminals STOP and COM.
NOTE: The 425 D will not operate the motors
without a closed circuit between STOP & COM.
The LED Indicators: The nine light emitting
diodes (LEDs) on the control panel can be used to
check for the proper function of the devices
attached to the panel. The LED lights are on
whenever the contacts are closed across each of the
respective terminals.
LED On Off
DL1 Power On Power Off
DL7
FSW CL
Closing
Safeties Normal
Closing
Safeties
Triggered
DL8
FSW OP
Opening
Safeties Normal
Opening
Safeties
Triggered
DL6
STOP
Stop Device
Normal
Stop Signal
Given
DL2,DL3
DL4,DL5
Limits
Limit Switches
Normal
Limit Switches
Triggered
THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The STOP should be illuminated except when the stop
button is pressed. FSWOP and FSWCL should be
illuminated except when the reversing devices, for
opening and closing, respectively, are triggered. Use the
LEDs and the next table to determine if the accessory
devices you have installed are operating properly.
Electric Locks: An electric lock can be wired to the
425 D in terminals ELS and ELS (24Vdc pulsed
provided) in the CN2 terminal block. If a reversing
stroke is needed to allow the electric lock to release,
this must be done in programming.
See page 18 for the connections for a magnetic locking
device.
WARNING LIGHT: Connect a warning light to
terminals labeled lamp in the CN2 terminal block.
The terminals provide an output voltage of 24 VDC,
maximum power 15 Watts. This output voltage will
power most 24 VDC warning lights.
NOTE: The behavior of the warning light is as
follows. During programming the light will flash
every 1/2 second during opening and every 1 1/2
seconds during closing. If you are in automatic
mode (A), upon reaching the open position, the
output will remain on for 5 seconds to inform you
that the gate will close automatically. It will also
flash for up to 10 seconds if the gate is open and a
safety is triggered.
The output can also be set as a courtesy light that stays
illuminated for 90 seconds. See the programming
section (G0 and G1) for further details
SET OPERATING MODES
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
make any electrical connections.
You need to program the control panel for your gate's
operation. The 425 D Control Panel has on board
programming that controls a wide range of functions.
OPERATING LOGICS
NOTE: The 425 D Control Panel provides inputs
for opening reversing devices and closing
reversing devices. FAAC strongly recommends
the use of reversing devices, such as photocells
or other non-contact sensors.
• A (automatic): The gate opens on command
and automatically closes after a pause phase. A
second command while opening is ignored; a
second command 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.

NOTE: If the opening/closing time is set at less than
the leaf delay time, the delayed leaf closes at the end
of the closing time.
SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES
Set the dip switches as follows:
On Off
OBSTACLE RECOGNITION
In the event that two obstacles are sensed in succession,
the motor(s) will stop. At this point the control panel will
require an activation signal which will cause the motor(s)
to run open and then close at slow speed to “reprogram”
the location of the open and closed limit switches.
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Figure 18.
Wiring detail (a) inside the junction box and (b) from the
junction box or operator to the high-voltage terminal strip
on the 425 D control panel
U.L. Listed Control Panel Enclosure
Cord grip or conduit
from
U.L. Listed gate
operator(s)
(b)
Op.1 Op.2
OP CL OP CL
CN2
CN2
terminal strip
425 D Control Panel
Ground
CN3/CN4
To the U. L. Listed gate operator
To the U.L. Listed
control panel
U.L. Listed
cord grip
Junction box
Legend
Blue
Brown
Black
Blue/Brown
(motors)
(a)
Conduit to U.L. Listed con-
trol panel enclosure ac-
cording to N.E.C.
• 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.
The two programming push buttons allow the
programming of the force, logic settings, etc
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
make any electrical connections.
PAUSE TIME: The pause time between opening and
closing is set during the motor run time programming
section.
LEAF DELAY: You may choose to delay one leaf on
closing for overlapping gate leaves. Be sure the
operator on the leaf for delayed closing is connected
to Motor 1.
The opening leaf-delay time of 1.5 seconds cannot be
adjusted.
The closing leaf-delay time is adjustable from 1.5 to
10 seconds.
1-2 3-4 ENC
3-4 1-2 AMP

NO = Normally Open, NC = Normally Closed, C = Common, TX = Transmitter, RX = Receiver
Figure 19. Common Accessories wired to 425 D Control Panel
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Magnetic Lock
Reversing Photocells 3 & 4 Wire Radio Receivers
(DCRadios Only)
N.C.
N.O.
COM
24 vdc
Relay
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
Additional
Reversing Devices
TX
RX
NO
C
-
+
If 4 Wire Receiver
Activation Devices
(Free Exit Loop/ Phone/ Keypad)
C
NO
Partial Activation Device
(Open Motor 1
only on a dual gate)
C
NO
+
-Lock
OPEN
ACOMOPEN
BCOM
COM
FSW
CL
-24V+24V
ELS -24V +24V
ELS
Limit Switch Jumpers
If limit switches are not being used than
they must be jumped out as shown above
COM
-24V+24V OPEN
A
FCC2 FCA2FCA1COMF FCC1 ENC2ENC1

LOGIC SETTING
E P
A
ACTIVITATION COMMAND
Open/Close/Open
Open/Stop/Close/Stop
SECURITY MODE
Only useful in EP Logic
Only useful in A Logic
REVERSING STROKE (useful with electric locks)
Disabled
Enabled
COURTESY LIGHT/WARNING LIGHT
Flashing Light
Courtesy Light (Light stays lit solid for
90 seconds)
DECELERATION PERCENTAGE SETTING
20% of opening run time
10% of opening run time
DECELERATION SPEED (SLOW DOWN SPEED)
High
Low
LIMIT SWITCHES (WITH/WITHOUT)
Not using limit switches
Using limit switches
NUMBER OF MOTORS
One operator connected
Two operators connected
LEAF DELAY
1.5 seconds
3 seconds
6 seconds
10 seconds
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PROGRAMMING
WARNING! Turn off the main power before you
make any electrical connections or set any
switches inside the control panel box.
To program the automated system, the
“Programming Mode” must be accessed.
The 425D has two push buttons labeled P1 and
P2 that are used to program how the control
panel operates and responds to inputs.
1. The display should show “— —”.
2. Press and hold the P2 button for 5 seconds
until the display shows the first parameter.
3. To change the parameter values use the P1
button.
4. Use the P2 button to move from parameter to
parameter.
5. If no buttons are pushed for 60 seconds then
the board will automatically exit
programming.
6. Continuing all the way through the program
to the last parameter will also exit the
program.
Use the following table to program the
parameters required for your installation.
PROGRAM BUTTONS
Left Right
P1 P2
DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
FORCE SETTING (Force Applied to the Gate)
Minimum force, maximum
sensitivity
Medium low force, maximum
sensitivity
Medium high force, minimum
sensitivity
Maximum force, minimum
sensitivity
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DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
The following table shows the descriptions of the display
during a normal operating procedure
PROGRAMMING THE MOTOR RUN TIME
NOTE: The operators will run at slow speed during the motor
run time programming phase.
The 425D features a self learning function for programming
the motor run time, pause time, and deceleration of the 415
L LS Operator(s). Follow the procedure below to complete this
function.
1. Manually release the 415 operator(s), move the gate(s) to
the halfway position, and reengage the operator(s). See
figure 3
2. Turn the power on. Ensure that the power led (DL1) is on.
3. Press and hold the P2 button until the display shows its
first value. (Example A1,A2,A3, Or A4)
4. Give the panel an open activation with any normally open
device wired to the OPEN A and COM terminals or the
FAAC plug in radio receiver. Motor 2 should close first,
followed by motor 1.
5. If either gate moves toward the open direction, touch the
two RESET (JMP1) pins, (see figure 14) with a small
screwdriver or piece of wire. This will cause the gate to
stop.
6. Turn the power off to the control panel and reverse the
motor wires to the operator that ran open. Turn the
power back on to the control panel and start again at
step 1.
7. Once the motor(s) is (are) running toward the closed
position, it (they) should do so until the closed limit
switch is reached.
8. After 2 seconds, motor 1 should begin to run open, after
another 2 seconds motor 2 should run open. It (they)
continue until the open limit switch(s) is (are) reached.
9. When the gate(s) reach the open position, the control
panel begins to count the pause time. Once the desired
pause time (timer to close) has elapsed, give the panel an
open activation. Motor 2 should begin to close, followed
by motor 1. The gate(s) will run until the closed limit
switch(s) is (are) reached.
10. Programming is now complete. The display will show
“— —”.
Value Shows Descriptions
—— —— Gate Closed and at Rest
Gate is Opening (Open in “E” Mode)
Timer to Close (Pause Time)
Gate is Closing
FUSE RATINGS
Fuse Protects
F1 = 10Amp
250V
Main Power
F2 = 1.6Amp
250V
Accessories/Charging
Circuit
F3 = .800mAmp
250V
Flashing Light
F4 = 3.15Amp
250V
Electric Lock Output