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1) IMPORTANT! FAAC strongly recommends to follow these instructions
carefully for the safety of persons. Improper installation or misuse of
the product will cause very serious damages to persons.
2) Read the instructions carefully before installing the product.
3) Packaging materials (plastic, polystyrene etc.) are a potential hazard
and must be kept out of reach of children.
4) Keep these instructions for future reference.
5) This product has been designed and manufactured only for the use
stated in this manual. Any other use not expressly set forth will affect
the reliability of the product and/or could be source of hazard.
6) FAAC S.p.A. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by
improper use or different from the use for which the automation
system is destined to.
7) Do not use this device in areas subject to explosion: the presence of
flammable gas or fumes is a serious hazard.
8) Mechanical constructive elements must comply with UNI 8612, EN 12604
and EN 12605 standards.
Countries outside the EC shall follow the regulations above besides their
national normative references in order to offer the utmost safety.
9) Faac cannot be held responsible for failure to observe technical stan-
dards in the construction of gates and doors, or for any deformation of
the gates which may occur during use.
10) Installation must comply with UNI8612, EN 12453 and EN 12445.
11) Before carrying out any operations, turn off the system’s main switch.
12) An omnipower switch shall be provided for the installation with an open-
ing distance of the contacts of 3 mm of more. Alternatively, use a 6A
thermomagnetic breaker with multi-pole switching.
EC MACHINE DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE DECLARATION
(DIRECTIVE 89/392 EEC, APPENDIX II, PART B)
Manufacturer: FAAC S.p.A.
Address: Via Benini, 1 - 40069 Zola Predosa BOLOGNA - ITALY
Hereby declares that: the 550 automation system
• is intended to be incorporated into machinery, or to be assembled with other machinery to constitute
machinery in compliance with the requirements of Directive 89/392 EEC, and subsequent amendments 91/368
EEC, 93/44 EEC and 93/68 EEC;
• complies with the essential safety requirements in the following EEC Directives:
73/23 EEC and subsequent amendment 93/68 EEC.
89/336 EEC and subsequent amendments 92/31 EEC and 93/68 EEC.
and furthermore declares that unit must not be put into service until the machinery into which it is incorporated
or of which it is a component has been identified and declared to be in conformity with the provisions of
Directive 89/392 EEC and subsequent amendments enacted by the national implementing legislation.
Bologna, 1 January 2001
Managing Director
A.Bassi
13) Ensure that there is a differential switch up-line of the electrical system,
with a trip threshold of 0.03 A.
14) Check that the earthing plant is in perfect condition and connect it to
the metallic parts. Also earth the yellow/green wire of the operator.
15) The automation is fitted with an anti-crush safety system that is a torque
control device. In any case, further safety devices shall be installed.
16) The safety devices (EN 12978 standard) protect areas where there is a
mechanical movement hazard, e.g.crushing,entrapment andcutting.
17) Each installation must be fitted with at least one flashing light (e.g. FAAC
LAMP, MINILAMP, etc.) as well as a warning plate suitably fixed to the
gate, besides the safety devices as per point 16 above.
18) Faac cannot be held responsible regardingsafety and correct function-
ing of the automation in the event that parts other than Faac original
parts are used.
19) Use only Faac original spare parts for maintenance operations.
20) Do not carry out any modifications to automation components.
21) The installer must supply all information regarding manual operation of
the system in the event of an emergency and provide the end-user with
the ”End-user Guide” attached to the product.
22) Do not allow children or adults to stand near the product during opera-
tion.
23) Keep out of reach of children the remote radio controls and any control
devices. The automation could be operated unintentionally.
24) The end-user must avoid any attempt to repair or adjust the automation
personally.These operations must be carried out exclusively by qualified
personnel.
25) What is not explicitly stated in these instructions is not permitted.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE INSTALLER
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

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AUTOMATION SYSTEM 550 & 550 MPD
These instructions apply to the following models:
550 I - 550 Slave
TheFAAC 550 automation systemisdesigned 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
Slave) 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.
1. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fig. 1
햲햲
햲햲
햲Cover
햳햳
햳햳
햳OPEN button
햴햴
햴햴
햴550MPD control unit
햵햵
햵햵
햵Control unit box
햶햶
햶햶
햶Back plate
햷햷
햷햷
햷Drive shaft
햸햸
햸햸
햸Release device
햹햹
햹햹
햹Geared motor unit
햺햺
햺햺
햺Release key
TABLE 1 550 OPERATOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 550
Power supply 230VAC - 50Hz
Power consumption (W) 360
Max. torque (Nm) 300
Angular velocity (°/sec) 12
Duty cycle (cycles/hour) 15 (without limit switch)
25 (with limit switch)
Temperature range -20 ÷ +55°C
Geared motor weight (kg) 13
Housing protection IP 31
IP 44 (with Kit)
Max. door width (m) 3 (1 operator)
4 (2 operators)
Max. door height (m) 2.7 (1 operator)
3 (2 operators)
Max. door weight (kg/m2)10
Clutch electronic
Control unit 550MPD
Geared motor dimensions LxHxD(mm) see fig.2
Technical characteristics of electric motor
Speed (rpm) 1400
Reduction ratio 1 :700
Thermal cutout on winding 135 °C
Power (W) 350
Current draw (A) 1.5
Surge capacitor 8µF
Power supply 230VAC - 50Hz
2. DIMENSIONS
Fig. 2
175
100
160 120
50
670
1500/2000
• valuesin mm
햲
햳
햵
햴
햶
햸햹
햺
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3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LAYOUT (standard system)
햲햲
햲햲
햲550 I operator with 550MPD control unit
햳햳
햳햳
햳550 Slave operator
햴햴
햴햴
햴Flashing light
햵햵
햵햵
햵Radio receiver
햶햶
햶햶
햶Keyswitch
햷햷
햷햷
햷Photocells
햸햸
햸햸
햸Safety edge
햲햳
햴햵
햶
햷
햸
햷
햲
햴햵
햶
햷
햸
햷
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 lubri-
cant. 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:
햲single section outward swinging
햳double section outward swinging
햴single section inward swinging with horizontal tracks
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
telescopicarmstorotatecorrectly.
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).
4.3. POSITIONING OPERATOR/BACK PLATE
In accordance with the measurements given in Table 1, install
either a single operator (550 I) at the centre of the door as shown
in Fig. 6 or two operators (one 550 I and one 550 Slave) at the sides
of the door as shown in Fig. 7.
The operator 550 is designed so that the geared motor unit can
be installed with the drive shaft at two different heights (see
section 6).
The following instructions apply to both assembly options,
although they refer specifically to installation of the operator with
the geared motor unit as it is delivered from the factory.
Fig. 3
4.4. ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
Begin installation with the garage door closed and the operator
released (see chapter 7).
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
telescopicarmsmust be
attached as close as
possible to the point
where the door arm is
fixed.
10 cm
10 cm
Fig.8
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Fig. 6 Fig. 7
햲햴햳
Fig. 4
S1
S2
2x0.5 4x0.5
2x0.5
3x0.5
3x0.5
2x1.5
2x1.5 +
9
5x1.5 + 9
2x1.5
3x0.5
3x0.5
2x0.5
2x0.5
4x0.5
•The cable cross-sections are expressed in mm2
Fig. 5
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•double section garage door
(Fig. 9)
When the door is closed, the
axisofrotation 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.
ÜPosition the back plate in such a way that the last section
without Ø4mm holes (approximately 20 cm) is facing up-
wards.
ÜThe back plate has a series of Ø8mm 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.
10 cm
Fig. 9
AB
==
Fig. 10
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.
ÜIf limit switches are used (optional), first fit the cams as shown
in Fig. 11.
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 tele-
scopic arms as follows:
•straight arms (Fig. 12)
Place the telescopic arm in position as shown in figure 12.
Cut the outer profile of the telescopic arm at point A.
Cut the inner profile at point B.
Fig. 11
AB
Fig. 12
FCC
FCA
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
G
G
H
H
I
I
L
M
ABack plate
BTelescopic arm mounting bracket
CTransmission shaft
DLimit switch cam
ETransmission shaft bracket
FSecuring grub screw
GStraight arm outer profile
HStraight arm
I Curved arm outer profile
L Curved arm
MRelease key
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•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.
ÜLeave a gap of about 1 cm at the ends of both profiles.
AB
Fig. 13
TABLE 4 550 MP CONTROL BOARD COMPONENTS
F1 FuseF1 5x20 5A/250V (mainscircuit)
F2 FuseF25x20 500mA/250V (accessories)
TF1 Transformer
LP1 Courtesylamp 25W 220V E14
DL Display
J1 230VACpower supply input terminalboard
J2 Motoroutputterminalboard,flashinglampandoutsidecourtesylamp
J3 Lowvoltage input/accessories terminal board
J4 Rapid connector for decoding cards/RP receivers
P1 "+" programmingkey
P2 "-" programmingkey
P3 "F" programming key
5. START-UP
5.1. CONTROL BOARD CONNECTION
ÜBefore attempting any work on the control board(connections,
programming, maintenance), always turn off power.
Important: High voltage could be present when disconnecting
the J2 terminal board.
Observe points 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of the GENERAL SAFETY
OBLIGATIONS.
Observing the indications in Fig.3, install the raceways and make
the electric connections from the 550 MPD control board to the
selected accessories.
Always separate power cables from control and safety cables
(push-button, receiver, photocells, etc.). To prevent any electric
noise whatever, use separate sheaths.
5.1.1. 550 MPD CONTROL BOARD
The 550MPD control board (supplied with the 550 I package) is
able to command both operators in case of double application.
Instead of the control board, the 550 Slave has an interface
electronic card on which the courtesy lamp is fitted.
5.1.2. LAY OUT OF 550 MPD CONTROL BOARD
TABLE 3 HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICS 550MPD
Power supply 230VAC - 50Hz
Max. absorbed power 12VA
Motors max. load 800W
Power supply for accessories 24Vdc
Accessories max. load 300mA
Operating ambient temperature - 20°C + 55°C
Protection fuses mains circuit / accessories
Rapid connector - for decoding cards or RP receivers -
Terminal boards pull-out
Open / Stop / Closing safety devices
Terminal board inputs Opening safety devices /
Opening limit-switch / Closing limit-switch
flashing lamp 230VAC - 60W
Terminal board outputs motor
outside courtesy lamp 230 VAC
24 Vdc accessories power supply
Max. load of built-in courtesy lamp 25W
Max. load of outside courtesy lamp 250W
TABLE 2 550 MPD OPERATING PARAMETERS
Logic automatic/semi-automatic
Pause time programmable from 0 to 4 min. (default 2 min.)
Operating time programmable from 0 to 59 sec. (default 20 sec.)
Max torque at thrust Yes/No
Fail safe Yes/No
Pre-flashing programmable from 0 to 10 sec. (default 0 sec.)
Electronic clutch programmable on 8 levels
Limit-switch tripping modes 4 types of operation
Courtesy timer programmable from 0 to 4 min. (default 30 sec.)
Safety devices tripping modes 3 types of operation
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.
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11 12 13 14 15 16
PE
NL
J3
J5
J4
J2
J1
+-F
FCA
OPEN
FCC
FSWOP
STOP
FSWCL
F2
F1
TF1
F1
J4
LP1
J3
TF1
DL
P1 P2 P3
J1 J2
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5.1.3. ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
Fig. 15
5.2. DESCRIPTION
5.2.1. TERMINAL BOARD J1 (high voltage)
Terminalboardforpower supply 230V~ 50Hz (L= Phase N=Neutral).
Connect the earth wire of the electric system and the earth wire
of the operator to the "PE" terminal.
5.2.2. TERMINAL BOARD J2 (high voltage)
230V~ terminal board for connection of:
Motor: connect motor phases (Black and Brown wires) to the
OP and CL terminals, connect the common (Blue wire)
to the COM terminal. Connect the thrust capacitor in
parallel to the phases.
Flashing lamp: connect a flashing lamp with max. power of 60W
between terminals 15 and 16.
Courtesy lamp: connect the courtesy lamp of the 550 Slave or the
outsidecourtesy lamp with max. power of250Wbetween
terminals 14 and 16.
5.2.3. TERMINAL BOARD J3 (low voltage)
1 = = Accessories supply input/Negative common.
2 = = Accessories supply input/Negative common.
3 = = Positive for powering 24 Vdc (+) accessories
Max. load of accessories: 300 mA.
To calculate absorption values, refer to the instructions for
individual accessories.
4 = -FSW TX = Negative for power supply to photocell transmitters.
Separateconnection of the transmitters negative enables
use of Failsafe control on the photocells, thus increasing
the system's safety level.
5 = FCA = Opening limit-switch contact (N.C.)
Theopening limit-switch (optional) consists of a microswitch
which, when activated by the cam as the door reaches
open position, stops movement according to
programming.
6 = FCC = Closing limit-switch contact (N.C.)
The closing limit-switch (optional) consists of a microswitch
which, when activated by the cam as the door reaches
closed position, stops movement according to
programming.
Ü
If safety devices are not connected, jumper connect "FCC"
and "FCA" to the inputs Common.
7 = FSW OP = Opening safety devices contact (N.C.)
Safety devices are all devices (photocells, sensitive
edges,...) with N.C. contact, which, if there is an obstacle
in the area they protect, operate to stop or reverse door
opening movement (see chapter 5.3.2. - Advanced
programming ).
They have no effect during closing.
If the opening safety devices are engaged with the door
closed, they inhibit any Open pulse.
Toinstallseveralsafety devices, connect the N.C. contacts
in series.
Ü If opening safety devices are not connected, jumper connect
"FSW OP" to "-FSW TX".
8 = FSW CL = Closing safety devices contact (N.C.)
Safety devices are all devices (photocells, sensitive
edges,...) with N.C. contact, which, if there is an obstacle
in the area they protect, operate to reverse door closing
movement. They have no effect at opening, with the
exception of the Ad function (see chapter 5.3.2. -
Advanced programming ).
If the closing safety devices are engaged with the door
open they inhibit any Open pulse.
Toinstallseveralsafety devices, connect the N.C. contacts
in series.
Ü If closing safety devices are not connected, jumper connect
"FSW CL" to "-FSW TX".
230VAC
C
8µF
50Hz
FAACLAMP
MINILAMP
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11 12 13 14 15 16
PE NL
J3
J2
J1
F1
M
OPEN
STOP
FCC
FCA
--
+
FSW CL
FSW OP
-
FSW TX
FSW
CL
EXT. LAMP
COM
OP
CL
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
FSW
OP
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
Fig. 15 bis
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8µF
550 SLAVE
COM OP CL
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ma
25W
230VAC
C
8µF
50Hz
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J2
J1
F1
M
550 I
COM
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9 = STOP = STOP Command (N.C.)
This is any device (e.g. a push-button) which, by opening
a contact, stops door movement.
To install several stop devices, connect the N.C. contacts
in series.
Ü If stop devices are not connected, jumper connect "STOP" to
the inputs Common.
10 = OPEN = OPEN Command (N.O.)
This is any device (a push-button, a detector,...) which, by
closing a contact, supplies an opening (or closing) pulse
to the door.
To install several Open devices, connect N.O. contacts in
parallel.
5.2.4. CONNECTOR J4 (low voltage)
Connector J4 is used for rapid connection of MINIDEC, DECODER
cards and RP RECEIVERS.
Install by fitting the auxiliary cards so that their components side
faces the inside of the 550MPD control board.
Insert and remove the cards after cutting power.
5.2.5. SIGNALLING LEDs
The control board has a two-digit display. If out of the
" PROGRAMMING " mode, this display is used to indicate status of
inputs. Fig. 16 shows how the horizontal segments (we'll call these
LEDs from now on) of the display exactly correspond to the inputs.
5.3. PROGRAMMING
To program operation of the automated system, you have to
access the " PROGRAMMING " mode.
Programming is split into two parts: BASIC and ADVANCED .
5.3.1. BASIC PROGRAMMING
To access BASIC PROGRAMMING, press key F:
•if you press it (and hold it down), the display shows the name
of the first function.
•if you release the key, the display shows the value of the
function that can be modified with keys +and -.
•if you press Fagain (and hold it down), the display shows the
name of the next function, etc.
•when you reach the last function, press Fto exit the program,
and the display resumes showing the status of the inputs.
Fig. 16
FCA
OPEN
FCC
FSWOP
STOP
FSWCL
The table below shows the status of LEDs related to the status of
the inputs.
Note the following: L ED LIGHTED = contact closed
L ED OFF = contact open
TABLE 3 STATUS OF LEDS
LED LIGHTED OFF
OPEN opening command active opening command inactive
STOP stop command inactive stop command active
FSWOP opening safety devices disengaged opening safety devices engaged
FSWCL closing safety devices disengaged closing safety devices engaged
FCA opening limit-switch free opening limit-switch engaged
FCC closing limit-switch free closing limit-switch engaged
Display Function Default
MAXIMUM TORQUE AT THRUST:
= Active
= Disabled
COURTESY LIGHT:
SetsON(lighted)timeofthecourtesylamp.
Adjustable from to sec. in one-
second steps.
Subsequently, display changes to minutes
and tens of seconds (separated by a
point) and time is adjusted in 10-second
steps, up to the maximum value of
minutes.
E.g. if the display shows , ON (lighted)
time is 2 min. and 50 sec.
J
FJ +
+
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
5.3.2. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
To access ADVANCED PROGRAMMING, press key Fand, as you
hold it down, press key +:
•if you release key +, the display indicates the name of the first
function.
•if you release key Ftoo, the display shows the value of the
function that can be modified with keys +and -.
•
if you press key F(and hold it down), the display shows the name
of the next function, and if you release it, the value that can be
modified with keys +and -is shown.
•when you reach the last function, press Fto exit the program,
and the display resumes showing the status of the inputs.
The following table shows the sequence of functions accessible
in ADVANCED PROGRAMMING:
The following table shows the sequence of functions accessible
in BASIC PROGRAMMING:
BASIC PROGRAMMING
Display Function Default
FUNCTION LOGICS:
= Automatic
= Semiautomatic
OPERATING TIME:
Adjustable from to sec.
PAUSE TIME:
This has effect only if the automatic logic
was selected. Adjustable from to
sec. in one-second steps.
Subsequently, display changes to minutes
and tens of seconds (separated by a
point) and time is adjusted in 10-second
steps, up to the maximum value of
minutes.
E.g. if the display shows , pause time
is 2 min. and 50 sec.
ELECTRONIC CLUTCH:
Thislimitsthemaximumthrustoftheoperator.
Adjustable from (minimum force)
to (maximum force)
Exit from programming and return to di-
splay of inputs status.
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5.4.5. ADJUSTMENT OF LIMIT SWITCHES (OPTIONAL)
Open the door as far as required, then turn the cam until it just trips
microswitchFCA(Fig.11).
Close the door, then turn the cam until it just trips microswitch
FCC (Fig.11).
Tighten the screws on the cams.
5.4.6. MOUNTING COVER
Connect the OPEN cable to the button on the operator 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.
6. 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. 17)
The card support is fixed to the geared motor by means of 4
bolts which engage with nuts inserted in the guides.
•With the drive shaft at the bottom (Fig. 18)
The card support is fixed to the electric motor cap by means
of 4 screws.
The cover is designed for both applications (note that in the two
casesthereleasedeviceislocatedindifferentpositions).Thereare
alsotwotabsforfixingthe power cable to the clear light fixture (Fig.
19).
(1) when pre-flashing is selected, movement begins after pre-flashing time has elapsed.
5.4. AUTOMATED SYSTEM TEST
Notes on operation :
•The 550MPD control board effects an electronic control (motor
must be connected) before every start. If you try to make the
control board operate without any motor load or insufficient
load, no power is supplied at motor output.
•The courtesy light is activated when the motor starts and stays
lighted for the programmed time as soon as movement finishes.
5.4.1. ROTATION DIRECTION CHECK
1) Cut power to the system.
2) Move the door by hand to mid-open position.
3) Lock the operator (see chapter 8)
4) Power up.
5) Send an opening pulse (OPEN) and check if the motor opens
the door.
If the door closes, reverse the phases of the electric motor (brown
and black wires) on the control board terminal board.
For the two-operator application, assign the same wiring colour
code to the "COM,OP,CL" terminals of the 550MPD control board
andthe 550 Slave card, andif you have to reverse phases, reverse
them for both motors.
5.4.2. SETTING OPERATING TIME
In " Basic Programming ", set an operating time enabling the
electric motor to receive power for a few seconds after the door
reaches the mechanical stops. This setting is also the maximum
time for reaching the limit-switches (optional).
5.4.3. SETTING PAUSE TIME
If using the Automatic logic, pause time can be adjusted by
accessing " Basic Programming ".
5.4.4 ADJUSTINGTHE ELECTRONIC CLUTCH (ANTI-CRUSHING)
The 550MPD control board is supplied with an electronic system
for adjusting motor torque, which (according to adjustment)limits
door thrust in the event of any obstacles. After the obstacle is
removed,the door resumes moving either until it reaches the limit-
switch or when operating time has elapsed. To adjust, access
" Basic Programming ". Adjust the electronic clutch in compliance
with current standards.
PRE-FLASHING of flashing lamp:
Adjustable from to sec. in one-
second steps.
Exit from programming and return to
display of inputs status.
Display Function Default
FAILSAFE(safetydevicesoperationcheck):
= Active = Disabled
LIMIT-SWITCH TRIPPING MODE:
Sets operation of the motor when the limit-
switchesare reached (optional):
= FCA/FCC : Stops immediately
= FCA/FCC : Stops after a 3-sec.
deceleration
= FCA : Stops immediately
FCC : Stops after 3. sec at full speed
= FCA : Stopsafter a 3-sec. deceleration
FCC: Stopsaftera2-sec.deceleration
+ 1-sec. closing stroke
SAFETY DEVICES TRIPPING MODE:
Sets operation of motor when safety
devices are engaged:
= FSWOP stops the opening
movement which, after
disengagement, resumes
opening. FSWCL reverse the
closing movement.
= whenthe up-and-over door is closed,
open or locked and FSWCL is
engaged, the Open pulse activates
the flashing lamp and movement
begins only when FSWCL(1) is
disengaged.
During movement, FSWOP reverses
and FSWCL locks and reverses at
disengagement(1).
= FSWOP reverses opening
movement, FSWCL reverses
closing movement.
(1) when pre-flashing is selected, movement begins after
pre-flashing time has elapsed.
PULSES
OPENINGSAFETY
DEVICES
noeffect
(disables opening)
noeffect
noeffect
see Programming
noeffect
STOP
noeffect
(disables opening)
stops
pausetimecount
locks
locks
noeffect
(disables closing)
DOOR
STATUS
CLOSED
OPENON
PAUSE
CLOSING
OPENING
LOCKED
OPEN
opens and closes after
pause time (1)
re-counts
pausetime
reversesmovement
noeffect
closes (1)
TABLE 5 LOGIC A (Automatic)
CLOSINGSAFETY
DEVICES
noeffect
(excludingAd function)
noeffect
(disables closing)
reversesmovement
noeffect
noeffect
(disables closing)
PULSES
OPENINGSAFETY
DEVICES
noeffect
(disables opening)
noeffect
noeffect
see Programming
noeffect
STOP
noeffect
(disables opening)
noeffect
(disables closing)
locks
locks
noeffect
(disables closing)
DOOR
STATUS
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSING
OPENING
LOCKED
OPEN
opens(1)
closes (1)
reversesmovement
locks
closes (1)
TABLE 6 LOGIC E (Semi-automatic)
CLOSINGSAFETY
DEVICES
noeffect
(excludingAd function)
noeffect
(excludingAd function)
reversesmovement
noeffect
noeffect
(disables closing)

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Figs.17-18also show therecommendedlayoutfor routing andfixing
the cables in the card support.
7. MANUAL OPERATION
The operator 550 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 which allows the release device
KEY TO CABLES
햲햲
햲햲
햲Flashing light
햳햳
햳햳
햳External courtesy light
햴햴
햴햴
햴OPEN button on cover
햵햵
햵햵
햵Low-voltage connections
햶햶
햶햶
햶550 Slave motor
햷햷
햷햷
햷230V~ power supply
햸햸
햸햸
햸550 I motor
Fig. 19
half a turn until the stop is reached.
8. 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.
Fig.21
SBLOCCA/UNLOCK
DEBLOQUE/ENTRIEGELT
DESBLOQUEAR
BLOCCA/LOCK
BLOQUE/VERRIEGELT
BLOQUEAR
- From inside (Fig.20)
Insert the hex wrench provided and turn anticlockwise about
half a turn until the stop is reached.
Note:depending on the type of installation, the release device
may be on the right (A) or the left (B).
- From outside (Fig.21)
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.
9. 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.
10.REPAIRS
For repairs contact authorised FAAC Service Centres.
Fig. 20
BLOCCA/LOCK
BLOQUE/VERRIEGELT
BLOQUEAR
SBLOCCA/UNLOCK
DEBLOQUE/ENTRIEGELT
DESBLOQUEAR
SBLOCCA/UNLOCK
DEBLOQUE/ENTRIEGELT
DESBLOQUEAR
BLOCCA/LOCK
BLOQUE/VERRIEGELT
BLOQUEAR
A
B
to be operated also from outside the garage.
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. 20)
Insert the hex wrench provided and turn clockwise about half a
turn until the stop is reached.
Warning:depending on the type of installation, the release
device may be on the right (A) or left (B).
- From outside (Fig.21)
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
햷
12345678910
11 12 13 14 15 16
PE
NL
J3
J5
J4
J2
J1
+-F
FCA
OPEN
FCC
FSWOP
STOP
FSWCL
F2
F1
TF1
햳
햴햵
햶
햷
햸Fig. 17
햲
12345678910
11 12 13 14 15 16
PE
NL
J3
J5
J4
J2
J1
+-F
FCA
OPEN
FCC
FSWOP
STOP
FSWCL
F2
F1
TF1
햳
햴햵
햶
햷
Fig. 18
햸
햲

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User’s guide
550 AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Read the instructions carefully before using the product and
keep for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
If correctly installed and operated, the 550 automation systems
ensure a high level of safety.
However, some simple rules should be followed to avoid
accidents:
- Do not stand underneath the garage door.
- Do not stand in the vicinity of the automation or allow anyone
else, especially children, to do so and do not place objects in
the vicinity of the automation. This is particularly important
during operation.
- Keep remote controls and other control devices out of the
reach of children to prevent them from accidentally operating
the door.
- Do not allow children to play with the automation.
- Do not deliberately obstruct the movement of the door.
- Make sure that branches or bushes do not interfere with the
movement of the door.
- Keep the luminous signalling systems efficient and clearly visible.
- Do not attempt to operate the door manually without first
releasing it.
- In the event of a malfunction, release the gate to allow access
and call a qualified technician for service.
- After setting manual operation, disconnect the electricity supply
from the system before returning to normal operation.
- Do not make any modifications to components belonging to
the automation system.
- Do not attempt to perform any repair work or tamper with the
automation. Call FAAC qualified personnel for repairs.
- At least once every six months have the automation, the safety
devices and the earth connection checked by a qualified
technician.
DESCRIPTION
The 550 automation system is ideal for operating residential
counterweighted 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 event 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
Slave) to be installed on the same door.
The door is normally closed. When the control unit receives an
opening signal via the radio control or another control device, it
activates the electric motor which rotates the door to the open
position to allow access.
If automatic operation has been set, the door closes again after
the selected pause time.
If semiautomatic operation has been set, a second signal must
be given to close the door again.
Giving an opening signal while the door is opening always
causes the door to stop moving.
Giving an opening signal while the door is closing causes the
door to reverse its direction of movement.
A stop signal (if available) always stops the door.
Ask the installation engineer if you need further information on
operation of the door in the various operating logics.
The automation systems may include safety devices (photocells)
which prevent the door from closing when an obstacle lies within
the area they are protecting.
Fig. 2
SBLOCCA/UNLOCK
DEBLOQUE/ENTRIEGELT
DESBLOQUEAR
BLOCCA/LOCK
BLOQUE/VERRIEGELT
BLOQUEAR
RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATION
To prevent an accidental movement from activating the door
during this operation, disconnect the power supply from the
system before locking the operator again.
- From inside (Fig. 1)
Insert the hex wrench provided and turn anticlockwise about half
a turn until the stop is reached.
Note: depending on the type of installation, the release device
may be on the right (A) or the left (B).
- From outside (Fig. 2)
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.
The 550 automation systems are provided as standard with an
anti-crushing safety device which limits the torque transmitted to
the door.
The door can be opened manually by using the release system.
The light flashes to indicate that the gate is moving.
The courtesy light comes on when the motor starts and remains
on for about 30 seconds after it has stopped.
MANUAL OPERATION
The 550 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 an electric power
failure or malfunction of the automation, use the release device
as follows:
- From inside (Fig. 1)
Insert the hex wrench provided and turn it about half a turn
clockwise until it stops.
Note: depending on the type of installation, the release device
may be on the right (A) or left (B).
- From outside (Fig. 2)
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.
Fig. 1
BLOCCA/LOCK
BLOQUE/VERRIEGELT
BLOQUEAR
SBLOCCA/UNLOCK
DEBLOQUE/ENTRIEGELT
DESBLOQUEAR
SBLOCCA/UNLOCK
DEBLOQUE/ENTRIEGELT
DESBLOQUEAR
BLOCCA/LOCK
BLOQUE/VERRIEGELT
BLOQUEAR
A
B

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lasciando inalterate le caratteristiche essenziali dell’apparecchiatura, di apportare in qualunque
momento e senza impegnarsi ad aggiornare la presente pubblicazione, le modifiche che essa ritiene
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cualquier momento y sin comprometerse a poner al día la presente publicación, todas las
modificaciones que considere oportunas para el perfeccionamiento técnico o para cualquier otro
tipo de exigencia de carácter constructivo o comercial.
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déchets et les normes en vigueur.
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poliestireno) no deben tirarse al medio ambiente, sino seleccionarse conforme a las prescripciones
locales y las normas vigentes para el desecho de residuos sólidos.
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