FAAC E-SC 1600 User manual

Instruction Manual for the
Manufactured by
E-SC1600 / E-SC1602 Series

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY OF MACHINES
(Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, Part B)
Manufacturer: FAAC S.p.A.
Address: Via Benini, 1 – 40069 Zola Predosa Bologna – Italy
Declares that: Eurotrigon 0224 - Trigon K 24 A.K.A. Estate Swing (USA) mod operator
 Is built to be integrated into a machine or to be assembled with other machinery to create a machine under the provisions
of Directive 89/392/EEC, and subsequent amendments 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC.
 Conforms to the essential safety requirements of the following EEC directives:
o 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendment 93/68/EEC, 89/336/EEC and subsequent amendment 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC.
o And also declares the it is prohibited to put into service the machinery until the machine in which it will be
integrated or of which it will become a component has been identified and declared as conforming to the
conditions of Directive 89/392/EEC and subsequent amendments assimilated under national laws under DPR
#459 of July 24, 1996.
Bologna, January 1, 2002
Managing Director
A. Bassi
Warnings for the installer
General safety obligations
Abassi
1. Attention! To ensure the safety of people, it is important that you read all the following instructions. Incorrect installation or incorrect
use of the product could cause serious harm to people.
2. Carefully read the instructions before beginning to install the product.
3. Store these instructions for future reference.
4. This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in the documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here,
could compromise the good condition/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger.
5. FAAC declines all liability caused by improper use or use other than that for which automated system was intended.
6. Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere; the presence of inflammable gas or fumes is a serious danger to safety.
7. The mechanical parts must conform to the provisions of Standards EN 12604 and EN 12605.
For non-EU countries, to obtain an adequate level of safety, the standards mentioned above must be observed, in addition to national
legal regulations.
8. FAAC is not responsible for failure to observe Good Technique in the construction of the closing elements to be motorized, of for any
deformation that may occur during use.
9. The installation must conform to Standards EN 12453 and EN 12445.
The safety level of the automated system must be C+D.
10. Before attempting any job on the system, cut out electrical power and disconnect the batteries.
11. The main power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all-pole switch with contact opening distance of 3 mm or great-
er. Use of a 6A thermal breaker will all-pole circuit break is recommended.
12. Make sure that a differential switch with threshold of 0.03 A is fitted upstream of the system.
13. Make sure that the earthing system is perfectly constructed, and connect metal parts of the means of the closure to it.
14. The automated system is supplied with an intrinsic anti-crushing safety device consisting of a torque control. Nevertheless, its tripping
threshold must be checked as specified in the Standards indicated at point 10.
15. The safety devices (EN 12978 standard) protect any danger areas against mechanical movement risks, such as crushing, dragging, and
shearing.
16. Use of at least one indicator-light (e.g. FAACLIGHT 12VDC) is recommended for every system, as well as a warning sign adequately
secured to the frame structure, in addition to the devices mentioned at point “15”.
17. FAAC declines all liability as concerns safety and efficient operation of the automated system, is system components not produced by
FAAC are used.
18. For maintenance, strictly use original parts by FAAC.
19. Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system.
20. The installer shall supply all information concerning manual operation of the system in case of an emergency, and shall hand over to
the user the warnings handbook supplied with the product.
21. Do not allow children or adults to stay near the product while it is operating.
22. Keep remote controls or other pulse generators away from children, to prevent the automated system from being activated involuntari-
ly.
23. Transit through the leaves is allowed only when the gate is fully open.
24. The user must not attempt any kind of repair or direct action whatever and contact qualified personnel only.
25. Do not short-circuit the poles of the batteries and do not try to recharge the batteries with power supply units other than Master or Slave
cards.
26. Do not throw exhausted batteries into containers for other waste but dispose them in the appropriate containers to enable them to be
recycled.
27. Anything not expressly specified in these instructions is not permitted.

Estate Swing Summary of Functions
The Estate Swing is only to be used for vehicular swing gates in a Class I
setting.
Class I: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in a home of one
-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
The FAAC Estate Swing automated system was designed and built for controlling
vehicle access. Do not use for any other purpose.
The external automation with articulated arms automates residential swing-leaf
gates with leaves of up to 16’ in length, and is ideal for applications on large pilas-
ters without the need to provide niches (sometimes required to observe the installa-
tion dimensions of piston driven devices). It consists of an irreversible electro-
mechanical operator with guard and an articulated-arm activation system to be fit-
ted to the gate with the appropriate accessories. The irreversible system ensures
the gate is mechanical locked when the motor is not operating. A lock still needs
be installed if security of high winds are a concern. A manual release makes it pos-
sible to move the gate in the event of a power-cut or fault.
Keep this manual safely stored after
installation.
Serial Number__________________________
Date of Purchase_______________________
Place of Purchase______________________
Have this information on hand while handling all
service and warranty issues.
This manual and its contents are produced by Web Direct Brands, Inc. and is based on the instructions
written by FAAC, International.

Table of Contents
The table of contents are listed to assist you locating a desired section. We do howev-
er strongly suggest studying every page of the instruction manual before attempting
installation.
SECTION:
 Review of specifications, warnings, and tools 1
Specifications of the Estate Swing and Components 1.1
Parts List 1.2
System Overview & Preliminary Checks 1.3
Tools Needed for Installation 1.4
 Operator Basics 2
Manual Operation, Restoring Automation 2.1
 Installation 3
IMPORTANT: Determining Setback—Pull to Open 3.1
Installation of operator 3.2-.3
 Pre-Programming 4
Mounting the Control Board and Box 4.1
Mounting Backup Batteries— if applicable 4.2
Removing Wiring Strips for Wiring 4.3
Installation of Limit Switches and Positive Stops 4.4-.5
Temporary Safety Jumpers 4.6
Wiring the Operator Arm(s) 4.7
Power 4.8
433 Plug-in Receiver 4.9-.10
 Programming the Operator 5
Programming Operating Parameters 5.1
Operating Parameters Chart 5.2-.3
Programming Gate Movements 5.4-.5

Table of Contents
Marks pages with opener or usage warnings. Although we have marked these as very
important warnings, please read the entire manual. Every step is important to the
correct installation of your gate opener.
The table of contents are listed to assist you locating a desired section. We do howev-
er strongly suggest studying every page of the instruction manual before attempting
installation.
SECTION:
 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6
LED Lights and Operational Displays 6.1
Troubleshooting 6.2-.4
 Accessories 7
Control Board Overview 7.1-.2
Photocell and Safety Device Guide 7.3
Accessories 7.4-.5

MODEL Estate Swing E-SC 1600
Power Supply 115V AC/ 24V AC
Rated Absorbed Power (Amperage pull on
a 120V AC outlet)
3 Amp/single
5 Amp/dual
Max Torque (Nm) 200
Use frequency (cycles/hour) > 100
Operating ambient temperature -4 to 131 Deg F
Gearmotor weight (lbs) 25
Protection class IP44
Gate leaf max length (ft.) Up to 16
Gate leaf max weight (lbs.) Up to 800
Operator overall dimensions LxHxD(in.) See below
Angular velocity 8 Degrees / Second
Specifications
1.1
1) Guard
2) Operator securing base-plate
3) Release wrench
4) Release
5) Gear motor
6) Transmission shaft
7) Straight lever of articulating arm
8) Curved lever of articulating arm
9) Front coupling

1.2
Estate Swing Parts List
1. Housing Cover
2. Column Mounting Plate
3. Manual Release Key
4. Manual Release
5. 24VDC Motor
6. Transmission Shaft
7. Straight lever of articulating arm
8. Curved lever of articulating arm
9. Gate Mounting Bracket
10. Control Box
11. Control Board
12. Transmitter
13. Receiver*
14. Transformer
15. Control Box Screws, Control Board
Screws and Washers, Jumper Wire
*Shows 433 Receiver.
Master or Single Operator
1. Housing Cover
2. Column Mounting Plate
3. Manual Release Key
4. Manual Release
5. 24VDC Motor
6. Transmission Shaft
7. Straight lever of articulating arm
8. Curved lever of articulating arm
9. Gate Mounting Bracket
Slave Operator (If Applicable)

Standard System
Overview and Safety Zones
The system display to the below is a recom-
mended standard system. Other approved
accessories can be installed. Photo sensors
and a flashing light indicating gate move-
ment is recommended for safety purposes.
IMPORTANT
Preliminary Checks:
To ensure safety and an efficiently operating automated system, make sure the follow-
ing conditions are observed.
 The gate and post must be suitable for being automated. Check that the structure is
sufficiently strong and rigid, and its dimensions and weights conform to those
indicated on page 1.
 Make sure the leaves move smoothly without any irregular friction during entire
travel.
 Make sure the hinges are in good condition. Ball bearing hinges are ideal for gates
weighing over 200 lbs. or over 10’ in length.
 Make sure the gate is plumb and level.
 The fence post must be secured in the ground with concrete. This will prevent
alteration of alignments and leveling during installation and during cycles.
1.3
1,2 Estate Swing Operator
3 Photocells (not included)
4 Master control board
5 Slave control board
6 Push button opening device (not included)
7 Receiver extension (not included)
8 12Vdc flashing lamp (not included)
9 Positive stop
10 AC transformer
Notes:
1) When laying electrical cables, use appropriate rigid and/or
flexible tube.
2) Do not run any wires in the same conduit as 110 AC pow-
er that may be in the area. This will cause unwanted interfer-
ence.

Tools Needed
Other items that may be needed prior to commencing installation.
 Start and stop post, bracket or door stop. Although the Estate Swing E-SC 1600 features
soft start/stop and can be used with limit switches (not included), it is possible to use the E
-SC 1600 without limit switches, relying on the positive stops to determine end positions.
 16, 14 or 12 gauge, 2 conductor stranded direct burial low voltage wire will be re-
quired to run power to your operator. Length is deter mined by distance between
transformer power supply and the control box.
 A voltage meter and digital camera may be necessary to run diagnostic checks.
 4 - 3/8” Red Heads, Lag Screws and Shields, or another brand column mounting
3/8” bolt and anchor will be needed to connect the Base Plate to the column.
 2 - 5/16” Hex Bolts will be needed to connect the Gate Mounting Bracket to the gate.
Length will be determined by the gate horizontal member thickness.
 If your transformer is going to be plugged into an outdoor outlet you will need to weather-
proof that outlet and transformer. Electrical boxes or plug covers can be obtained from a
local hardware store to accommodate both the plug and transformer.
 Hardware to attach the control box to a post or fence.
 Watertight connectors for running wires into the control box.
 Protect all ingoing and outgoing wires with a surge suppressor. Consult your local dealer
for more information.
1.4
 Power Drill and appropri-
ately sized bits.
 Crescent Wrench
 Flat Head Screwdriver
 Nuts, Bolts, Anchors and
Washers (see below)
 C-Ring Pliers
 Phillips Head Screwdriver
 Tape Measure
 Level
 Wire Strippers
 C-clamps
 Carpenters Clamps

Manual Operation Mode
2.1
Manual operation mode will be necessary to learn from installation and programming. It is also
useful for emergency situations where as using the motor is not an option from operation the
gate.
Fit the supplied Allen wrench and turn it by approximately a half a turn until it stops. Turn it in
the direction that is dictated below.
For left-hand mounted operators:
Turn counterclockwise to lock, clockwise to unlock.
For right-hand mounted operators:
Turn counterclockwise to unlock, clockwise to lock.
To avoid an involuntary pulse activating the gate during the maneuver, before re-locking
the operator, switch off all power.
Fit the supplied Allen wrench and turn it by approximately a half a turn until it stops. Turn it in
the direction that is dictated above.
Restoring Standard Operation

IMPORTANT: Determining Correct Setback
3.1
PULL TO OPEN - Standard operation. This means the gate operator is mounted on the
inside of the property and pulls your gate in towards the property.
*FOR 120 DEGREE OPENINGS: For 120 degr ee openings the curved section of the ar m
must be mounted to the hole on the gate mounting bracket marked X on the diagram above
ABC (MAX) a
2.33” to 4.33” 4.33” to 5.12” 28.74” 90o
4.33” to 6.3” 4.33” to 5.12” 28.35” 90o
6.3” to 8.27” 4.33” to 5.12” 27.95” 90o
8.27” to 10.24” 4.33” to 5.12” 27.56” 90o
10.24” to 12.2” 4.33” to 5.12” 27.17” 90o
12.2” to 14.2” 4.33” to 5.12” 26.38” 90o
2.33” to 4.33” 7.5” to 8.3” 25.6” 120o *
4.33” to 6.3” 9.06” to 9.84” 23.62” 120o *
6.3” to 8.27” 11.42” to 12.2 21.26” 120o *
8.27” to 10.24” 12.2” to 13” 20.08” 120o *

Installation of Operator
The operator base plate and articulated arm are designed either for right-handed or
left-handed installation.
1. Begin with your gear motor in the base plate. Hold the base and motor against the column and
find the proper set back for your operator (from previous page). Mark the outline of the base
plate with the operator in the correct setback position. Then remove the motor from the base
plate.
2. Secure the base plate to the column using screws and a proper anchoring system for your type
of column material. Redheads from your local hardware store are the recommended anchor for
concrete.
3. Fit the gear motor back onto the base plate and secure it with two screws, nuts and washers.
Important: The transmission shaft must always face downward.
Continued on next page.
Transmission shaft
3.2

4. Assemble the articulated arm and front coupling as shown below. Left assembly connects
the same way as the right only with the straight arm and gate bracket on opposite sides as in
the smaller picture below.
5. Fit the straight lever of the articulated arm on the transmission
shaft and tighten it using the supplied screw and washer.
6. Manually release the operator (From section 2)
7. Find securing point C from the mounting set back determined from the previous page. Veri-
fy the arm is level, then temporarily remove the coupling from the arm in order to attach the
gate mounting bracket. Attach the gate mounting bracket to the gate using nuts, carriage
bolts and washers.
8. Reconnect the coupling from the gate mounting bracket to the arm. If not using limit switch-
es, place the cover on top of the motor and secure it in place using the three small provided
screw through the hole along the back edge of the cover.
If using limit switches do not place the cover on yet. Wait until later in the installation
process when you have your limit switches installed and wires. Then attach the cover
as instructed above.
9. Relock the operator.
3.3

Mounting the Control Board and Box
Position your control box on the post of the gate or a nearby fence.
(1) Remove the rubber covers on the back of the box to reveal the holes. Use these holes to mount the
box, and then put the rubber covers over the screw heads to prevent water leakage.
*For a dual operator set-up, the control box will be on the same side of the driveway as the master
control arm.
(2) Use the knockouts in the bottom of the box to run your wires into the control box. The knockouts
are multi-sized - purchase water tight connectors to run the wires into the box. The water tight con-
nectors go in the knockouts on the bottom.
(3) To mount the control board, first mount the control board stand in the center of the box.
(4) Place the caps provided over the pegs that will be used to attach the control board.
4.1
All wires being run to the control board should also be run through water-tight connectors.
Connectors are available from most home stores or your Estate Swing dealer.
If using backup batteries, create holes on the side of the box large enough for your water-
tight connectors and run your wires in from the side to make room for the battery.

4.2
Positioning Backup Batteries
1) Slide the two batteries below the control board mount. They do not require any additional bracing.
Create holes on the side of the box large enough for your watertight connectors,
and run your wires in from the side to make room for the batteries.

4.3
For Your Convenience
The white terminal strips on the control board are easily removed for wiring.
Simply pull straight out on the terminal strip to remove it from the board. It will
slide right off. Slide it back on when you are finished with your wiring connec-
tions.

Installation of Limit Switches and Positive Stops
Positive stops are physical structures the gate comes in
contact with at the end of the opening and closing cy-
cles. The closed and open positive stop points can be a
plate on the end of the gate that comes in contact with
an adjacent post or an industrial door stop. (Many gates
need an extension piece added to make contact with the
doorstop.
Examples of stops
Examples of industrial
door stops
Positive stops
Limit Switches
Mounting the limit switches
Slide the limit rings on the top side
of the transmission shaft. Line up
the holes on the limit switches with
the holes on the top of the operator.
Manually release the arm.
CLOSED GATE LIMIT SWITCH
Move the gate into the full closed
position then move the bottom ring
so it is pushing the switch on the
bottom limit switch in. Tighten the
screw on the bottom ring to secure
it in place (see next page for screw
close up).
4.4
Although the E-SC 1600 control board comes equipped with a cycle time learning function,
physical stopping mechanisms must still be used. This can be done with limit switches (not
included), positive stops (not included) or both. These must be installed before learning.
If using positive stops you must be on operating parameter:
OPEN GATE LIMIT SWITCH
Move the gate into the full open position. Move the top ring until it is pushing the switch on the top
limit switch in. Tighten the screw on the top ring to secure it in place.

4.5
Example of how to tighten the limit ring.
Wiring the Limit Switches
On the limit switch:
 1 is Common
 2 is N/C Limit Connection
 4 is not used
Terminal Block CN3
COMF Common from all lim-
it switches
FCC1 N/C Limit Connection
Closed Gate Limit
Switch on Master
FCA1 N/C Limit Connection
Open Gate Limit
Switch on Master
FCC2 N/C Limit Connection
Closed Gate Limit
Switch on Slave
FCA2 N/C Limit Connection
Open Gate Limit
Switch on Slave

Temporary Safety Jumpers
For the highest level of safety, the Estate Swing systems are set up with Normally Closed safety
terminals. This means that in order for the gate opener to move these terminals must be closed
either through a safety device (recommended) or with jumpers. Temporary safety jumpers are
provided in the control box hardware bag for jumping these terminals to common (COM) during
the set-up process.
It is recommended not to use any accessories until setup and programming are complete.
NOTE: If not using safety devices the temporary safety jumper must remain in. In order for
the gate operator to move, all three safety terminal lights (STOP, FSW CL, FSW OP) must
be lit.
If not using limit switches, and ONLY if NOT using limit switches, you must jump be-
tween the limit switch terminals (FCC1, FCA1, FCC2, FCA2) and limit common
(COMF).
Other Possible Jumpers Needed
ONLY IF NOT USING
LIMIT SWITCHES
4.6

Wiring The Operator Arm(s)
For the Master Operator: In ter minal block CN2 insert the Red wire in APM1 and Black
wire in CHM1.
For the Slave Operator (if dual system): In terminal block CN2 insert the Red wire in APM2
and Black wire in CHM2.
*During the learning process, if the gate begins to move in the wrong direction. Stop
the gate operator by removing power or tripping RESET switch. Then swap the
brown and blue wires, this will make the operator start in the right direction when
you restart the run time learning procedure.
4.7
RD: Red
BL: Black
RD BL
RD BL