FAAC Estate Slide E-SL 1200 Series User manual

Instruction Manual for the
E-SL 1200 / E-S 1202 Series
Manufactured by
WARNING!
Read all instructions before beginning installation or use of this gate
opener. This operator exerts a high level of force. Exercise caution at
all times and stay clear of the system during operation.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
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: 740 A.K.A. Estate Slide 1800 (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 amend-
ments assimilated under national laws under DPR #459 of July 24, 1996.
Bologna, January 1, 2002
Managing Director
A. Bassi
Abassi
1. Aenon! To ensure the safety of people, it is important that you read all the following instrucons. Incorrect installaon or incorrect use of the product could
cause serious harm to people.
2. Carefully read the instrucons before beginning to install the product.
3. Store these instrucons for future reference.
4. This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in the documentaon. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the good
condion/operaon 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 inammable 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 menoned above must be observed, in addion to naonal legal regulaons.
8. FAAC is not responsible for failure to observe Good Technique in the construcon of the closing elements to be motorized, of for any deformaon that may occur
during use.
9. The installaon must conform to Standards EN 12453 and EN 12445.
The safety level of the automated system must be C+D.
10. Before aempng any job on the system, cut out electrical power and disconnect the baeries.
11. The main power supply of the automated system must be ed with an all-pole switch with contact opening distance of 3 mm or greater. Use of a 6A thermal
breaker will all-pole circuit break is recommended.
12. Make sure that a dierenal switch with threshold of 0.03 A is ed 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 an-crushing safety device consisng of a torque control. Nevertheless, its tripping threshold must be checked as
specied 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
addion to the devices menoned at point “15”.
17. FAAC declines all liability as concerns safety and ecient operaon 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 informaon concerning manual operaon of the system in case of an emergency, and shall hand over to the user the warnings hand-
book supplied with the product.
21. Do not allow children or adults to stay near the product while it is operang.
22. Keep remote controls or other pulse generators away from children, to prevent the automated system from being acvated involuntarily.
23. Transit through the leaves is allowed only when the gate is fully open.
24. The user must not aempt any kind of repair or direct acon whatever and contact qualied personnel only.
25. Do not short-circuit the poles of the baeries and do not try to recharge the baeries with power supply units other than Master or Slave cards.
26. Do not throw exhausted baeries into containers for other waste but dispose them in the appropriate containers to enable them to be recycled.
27. Anything not expressly specied in these instrucons is not permied.
Warnings for the Installer
General Safety Obligations

Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Estate Slide Summary of Functions
The Estate Slide is only to be used for vehicular Slide 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 Slide automated system was designed and built for controlling vehicle access. Do not use for any
other purpose.
The Estate Slide automated system automates residential slide-leaf gates with leaves of up to 16’ in length. It consists
of a locking electro-mechanical linear operator, powered by a 12V DC battery, coupled with a control board recharg-
ing the battery. The MASTER card can be programmed and is used to set the following: function logics, work times
(by self-learning) and pause times, leaf speed, and the sensitivity of the anti-crushing device.
The locking system will automatically lock when the motor is not operating. A release system enables the gate to be
moved by hand in case of a system failure.
Keep this manual safely stored after installation.
Have this information on hand while handling all service
and warranty issues.
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
This manual and its contents are produced by Web Direct Brands, Inc. and is based on the instructions
written by FAAC, International.

Estate Slide E-SL 1200
The table of contents is listed to assist you locating a desired section. We do however strongly suggest studying
every page of the instruction manual before attempting installation.
Page(s):
Specifications of the Estate Slide and Components 1.1
System Overview & Preliminary Checks 2.1
Tools Needed for Installation 3.1
IMPORTANT: Charging Battery Prior to Use 4.1
Manual Operation 5.1
Installation of Base, Operator and Limits 6.1 - .4
Control Board Layout 7.1
Power 8.1
Control Board Pre-Learning Preparations 9.1
One Touch EZ Programming 10.1
Programing Gate Movement Variables (i.e. auto-close, speed, force, delays) 11.1
Gate Movement Variables LED Chart 12.1
Logic Summaries and Flow Charts 13.1-.2
Receiver Programming 13.3
Accessory Terminals 14.1-.2
Simple Diagnostics 15.1
Photocell & Safety Device Guide 16.1-.2
Warranty Notice 17
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please read the entire manual. Every step is important to the cor rect installation of your gate opener.

Estate Slide E-SL 1200
MODEL Estate Swing
Power Supply 115V AC/ 24V DC
Rated Absorbed Power (W) 48
Max Static Force (N) 560
Load-free linear speed (in./sec.) 10
Use frequency (cycles/hour) 5
Consecutive cycles on charged battery Max. 15
Battery recharge time 10 min. for each full cycle
Operating ambient temperature -4 to 131°F
Operator weight (lbs.) 4.85
Protection Class IP 44
Gate leaf max length (ft.) Up to 12
Gate leaf max weight (lbs.) Up to 550
Operator overall dimensions LxHxD (in.) See below
Length of operator power cable (ft.) 2.3
1. Estate Slide Operator
2. Protective Side Panels
3. Pinion
4. Manual Release
5. Foundation Plate
6. Control board
7. Battery and transformer support
8. Battery
9. Transformer (Remotely located)
10. Hand guards
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Standard System
Overview and Safety Zones
The system display to the right is a recommended
standard system. Other approved accessories can
be installed. Photo sensors and a flashing light
indicating gate movement is recommended for
safety purposes.
1 Estate Slide Operator
2 Photocells (not included)
3 Key operated pushbutton (not included)
4 Flashing lamp (not included)
5 433 Receiver
Notes:
1) Do not extend operator connection cables.
2) When laying electrical cables, use appropriate rigid
and/or flexible tube.
3) Do not run any wires in the same conduit as 110 AC
power that may be in the area. This will cause unwanted
interference.
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IMPORTANT Preliminary Checks:
To ensure safety and an efficiently operating automated system, make sure the following 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 in section 1. In particular, wheel diameter must be in relation to the weight of the gate to be automated.
Dimensions and weight must match those indicated in the technical specifications.
 Make sure the leaves move smoothly without any irregular friction during entire travel.
 The soil must permit sufficient stability for the expansion plugs securing the foundation plate.
 Check if the upper guide and travel limit mechanical stops are installed.
We advise you to have any metalwork carried out before the automated system is installed.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Tools Needed
 Power Drill
 Crescent Wrench
 3/8” Drill Bit
 Hacksaw
 Flat Head Screwdriver
 Phillips Head Screwdriver
 Tape Measure
 Level
 Wire Strippers
 C-clamps
Other items that may be needed prior to commencing installation.
 Additional low voltage wire may be required to run power to your operator. Length is determined by distance be-
tween transformer power supply and the control box.
 If the gate is more than 1000’ from an a/c power supply then an alternate power will be necessary to charge your
battery.
 Depending on the current base, you may need cement to form a level mounting pad.
 A voltage meter may be necessary to run diagnostic checks.
 A digital camera will come in handy with technicians if any support is needed.
 Protect all ingoing and outgoing wire with a surge suppressor. Consult your local dealer for more information.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
IMPORTANT: Charging Battery Prior to Use
Before beginning any electrical stages of installation, we highly recommend charging the battery on the control board
for 12 hours. This can be done anywhere where an outlet is available.
1. Plug the battery into the control board (fig. 1). For charging purposes it is not necessary to hook the receiver to the
battery or control board.
2. Insert the wires from the supplied AC transformer into the terminal J2 of the control board. NEVER RUN 110V
AC OR POWER THROUGH ANY OTHER METHOD BESIDES THE PROVIDED TRANSFORMER
TO THE CONTROL BOARD.
3. Let the unit charge for 12 hours, you can proceed with the installation process after battery is charged.
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Fig. 1
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Manual Operation
1. Open the protective door by turning the slotted lock with a coin or large flat head screw driver.
2. Take the supplied key located inside the door, fit it in the release system and turn it clockwise un-
til it reaches the mechanical stop.
3. Open or Close the gate manually.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Installation of Mounting Hardware
Set the Foundation Plate
1. Fit the supplied caged nuts, as shown below, in the 4 square holes of the plate.
2. The foundation plate must be located as shown in example A (right closing) or example B (left closing) to ensure
the rack and pinion mesh correctly.
3. Secure the foundation plate to the floor, using adequate expansion plugs (below) and provide one ore more sheaths
for routing the electrical cables. Using a level, check if the plate is perfectly level.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Installation of Mounting Hardware
4. Lay the electric cables for connection to the accessories and power supply. To facilitate making connections, allow
the cables to project by about 8 inches from the hole of the foundation plate.
Operator Installation
1. Position the operator on the plate using the supplied screws as shown below.
2. Secure the operator to the foundation plate, tightening the screws as shown below.
3. Prepare the operator for the manual operating mode as described in Section 5.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Rack Installation
1. Manually take the leaf to its close position.
2. Lay the first piece of rack at the appropriate level and mark the hole position on the gate. Make a hole and use
nuts, bolts and washers to make a connection to the gate (not provided)
The holes in the rack are made oblong for adjustment after the holes are drilled. No special bolts are required for
mounting, simply tightening the bolts will hold the rack secure.
3. Move the gate manually, checking if the rack is resting on the pinion. Repeat at each hole.
4. Bring another rack element neat the previous one, using a piece of rack (as shown below) to synchronize the teeth
of the two elements.
5. More the gate manually and carry out the securing operations as far as the first element, proceeding until the gate
is fully covered.
Notes on rack installation
 Make sure that during the gate travel, all the rack elements mesh correctly with the pinion.
 Do not, on any account, weld the rack elements either to the spacers or to each other.
 When you have finished installing the rack, adjust the distance between the pinion teeth and the rack groove.
Check if the distance is .06” (below) along the entire travel using the rack slots.
 Manually check if the gate habitually reaches the travel limit mechanical stops and make sure that there is no fric-
tion during gate travel.
 Do not use grease or other lubricants between rack and pinion.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Travel Limit Magnet Installation
The Estate Slide operator is supplied with a sensor, by detecting the transit of two magnets secured to the top of the
rack, it commands gate movement to stop.
1. Position the magnets on the rack as shown below.
2. Power up the control board and enter the diagnostic mode (Chapter 10)
3. Manually take the gate to the open position, but allow a space of 2
cm from the travel limit mechanical stop position. Slide the magnet
on the rack until you see that LED 1 on the control board goes off.
Tighten the magnet’s securing screws.
4. Manually take the gate to the closed position, but allow a space of 2
cm from the travel limit mechanical stop position. Slide the magnet
on the rack until you see that LED 1 on the control board goes off.
Tighten the magnet’s securing screws.
5. Re-lock the operator.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Control Board Layout
ATTENTION: Study the control board and read this section thoroughly before attempting to
operate your gate opener.
Warnings:
Before attempting any job on the control board (connections, maintenance), turn off electrical power and unplug the
support battery.
Install a surge protector upstream of your opener, the opener is not power surge proof not will power surge damage be
covered under warranty.
Always separate power from control and safety cables (push-buttons, receivers, photocells, etc.). To avoid any electri-
cal noise, use separate sheaths or a shielded cable (with earthed shield)
Layout of Control Board
DO NOT alter position from
factory.
LED Programming LEDs
P Power ON and diagnostics LED
P1 “Function” programming push-button
P2 “Value” programming push-button
F1 Battery and motor fuse - F15A
J1 Accessories Terminal board
J2 Transformer or Solar Terminal
J3 Motor connection terminal
J4 Battery connector
J5 433 receiver
J10 Sensor Terminal Board
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Power
1. The Estate Slide comes with 1) AC Transformer or a solar panel. You may locate the transformer up to 1000’
aware from the control board with 16 gauge or larger direct burial low voltage wire. Allow a minimum of
4’ of wire between the control board and the transformer.
2. Insert the two wires into the power-in section on the control board (J2) on the master board. If using transformer
there is no polarity, but if using solar, positive is on top. Do not splice the power cable wire.
Never run 110V AC power directly to the Estate Swing. This will destroy the Estate Slide
control board.
3. Before plugging in your transformer, plug the battery into the control board. The clear plastic clip gets clipped into
J4 with the clip side on the left. The other side of the battery wire has a clear plastic disconnect that slides on the
battery terminals. Red to Red, Black to Black. Reversing the wires will blow the fuse.
Never connect the power wire with the transformer plugged in. Contact between the two lead wires, even for a
second, will destroy the transformer.
4. Plug the transformer into a 110V
AC outlet.
5. The transformer is not weather
proof and must be kept in a cov-
ered area. Plug covers are avail-
able from your dealer, contact 1-
800-640-GATE for a dealer in
your area.
6. The power light (P) will be on if
the power and battery are con-
nected properly. If the power
light is blinking slowly then only
the battery is connected, check
your power connections.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Control Board Pre-Learning Preparations
For your opener to function properly a few connections must be made prior to the learning process. Accessories
should NOT be installed until after the learning process is completed.
1. Using the provided orange jumper wire, connect the normally closed safety terminals (terminal 3, 4, and 5) to one
of the negative terminals (terminals 12, 13, 14, or 15). We recommend that these jumpers are later replaced with
safety devices after learning is complete.
2. Connect the power last. Fir st connect the battery to the control board and then contact the power
supply to J2 on the control board.
3. Your connections can be checked using the diagnostics mode. Press P2 once. One a single gate opener oper-
ation C, D, and E should be lit. After checking, press P2 again to exit diagnostics mode. To learn more about diag-
nostics see section 15.1.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
One Touch EZ Programming
NOTE: Before beginning the one touch learning procedure be sure to have the limit magnets set up. These will
let your gate know where to stop during the learning process.
Enter Learning Mode
Enter the programming mode by pressing P1 6 times until
all 5 LEDs (A,B,C,D,E) are lit. This is the learning mode.
Programming
While the 5 function LEDs (A,B,C,D,E in picture) are lit
steadily, briefly press (about 1 second) the P2 button.
The operator or operators start the opening maneuver, and
the function LEDs begin flashing. Wait for the operator or
operators to reach the opening stops. The learning procedure
has finished. Press P1 once more to exit the learning mode
before attempting to operate the opener.
You may now test your gate opener or continue on with changes to the factory speed, force, delay settings. To test
your opener, briefly touch a wire from terminal 1 to one of the negative terminals (12, 13, 14, or 15).
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Programming Gate Movement Variables
Using the following procedures you can change factory settings such as auto close, speed, force, delays and
more.
Begin the programming process by pressing P1. Pressing P1
selects A,B,C,D or E. A, B, C, D and E correspond with the
variables in the chart on the following page.
When you are on the desired variable you would like to
change the setting of press P2 to change the setting of that
variable. P2 will change the light to 1, 2, 3 or 4 which corre-
spond with the settings on the chart below on the following
page. Below is a list what each variable controls.
A: Switches between Function Logics. Function Logics are sets of actions that will occur when an accessory ter -
minal connection is made or disrupted. Each set of actions is designed to give different results providing increased
safety, convenience or other.
B: Switches between the amount of time the gate pauses befor e closing after reaching full open. By selecting
Logic EP (4) all pause times will be void and the gate will remain open until an opening devices is triggered.
C: Adjusts the partial opening width.
D: Switches between the amount of force the gate opener will exer t before an obstr uction is detected and the
gate reverses directions.
E: Switches between the speed of the gate motion. This does not effect the soft start and stop.
See the following page for Gate Movement Variables LED Chart.
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Gate Movement Variables LED Chart
Variable LED Definitions
Function
LED Function
A
Function Logic — Logic flow chart found on page 13.1 and 13.2
1= A (Automatic - automatically closes the gate depending on the set pause time. It is the most com-
mon setting)
2= S (Safety - designed for higher control and accelerated levels of safety, also automatically closes
the gate)
3= AP (Stepped Automatic - is very similar to automatic (A) but has a higher amount of safety. It has
an increased amount
of motion stop points.)
4= EP (Stepped Semi-automatic - is designed to function similar to a garage door opener. Turns off the
auto close setting.)
B
Pause Times
1= 5 Seconds
2= 10 Seconds
3= 20 Seconds
C
Partial Opening Width
1= 90 cm
2= 120 cm
3= 150 cm
D
Static Force
1= Low
2= Medium Low
3= Medium High
E
Speed
1= Low
2= Medium Low
3= Medium High
Pressing P1 moves your through the Letter LEDS
After switching to the desired Letter LED, Pressing P2 moves you through the Number LEDs
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Estate Slide E-SL 1200
Logic Summaries and Flow Charts
Logic A - Logic A (automatic) is the most common setting. It automatically closes the gate depending on the set pause
time. This logic must be used in conjunction with the accessories: Free Exit Sensor and Gate Timer.
Gate Status Result of Terminal 1
Activation
Result of Terminal 2
Activation
Result of Terminal 4
Interruption
Result of Terminal 5
Interruption
Closed Opens leaf and re-closes after pause time No effect
Open and in
pause before
re-closing
Re-loads pause time No effect Re-loads pause time
Closing
Re-opens leaf No effect
Stops motions and revers-
es direction after interrup-
tion
Opening No effect Reverses direction of motion No effect
Stopped in
mid-cycle Closes the leaf No effect
Logic S - Logic S (safety) is designed for higher control and accelerated levels of safety. By triggering an opening de-
vice (i.e. push button, transmitter) the gate reverses directions preventing foreseeable accidents.
Gate Status Result of Terminal 1
Activation
Result of Terminal 2
Activation
Result of Terminal 4
Interruption
Result of Terminal 5
Interruption
Closed Opens leaf and re-closes after pause time No effect
Open and in
pause before
re-closing
Re-closes the leaf No effect Closes after 5 seconds
Closing
Re-opens the leaf No effect Reverses direction of
motion
Opening Re-closes the leaf Reverses direction of motion No effect
Stopped in
mid-cycle Closes the leaf No effect
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