Forematic AXEL F730 User manual

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AXEL
AXEL
F730 installation

1Manual edition V1.1
AXEL installation
Page Contents
1Descripon & specicaons
2Responsibilies & consideraon
3Gate mounng
4Driveway layout
5Groundwork & cable ducts
6Pier design & ng
7Control panel wiring
7Commissioning
8 User instrucons
9 Safety record & tutorial
11 Warranty
Descripon
AXEL sets are suitable for presge estate gates. The
powerful PWM motors have internal encoders to
monitor gate posion. Stall sensors detect obstacles
and in order to reverse the gate’s direcon. Speed
and pressure are adjusted in compliance with safety
standards. AXEL sets are safe and green. They will
provide long and reliable service if ed and main-
tained according to the instrucons in this manual.
Remotes use a ‘Rolling Code’ format that changes
the code sent every me it is used. It can’t be cop-
ied, keeping your home secure.
A key operated manual release
mechanism allows access in
case of a power outage.
Though this equipment is com-
plex, user programming has
been kept simple. Foresee
have a planned program of
simple hi technology new prod-
uct releases to keep your home
secure and up to date.
Technical Specifications
Supply volt-
age 220-240Vac Motor power 100W @ 24Vdc
Supply rating 2.5A @ 50-
60Hz Motor torque 250Nm max
Standby
power <10W Motor insula- tion IP67
Ambient
temp -20° to +70° Open angle 100 degrees
Remotes 433MHz
50max Opening speed 4.5° /sec
Duty cycle 60% Max leaf size 2.5m wide, 5m²
area
Noise <70 dB Max leaf 500kgm (weight x
width)
Set contents
AK-424 The standard set is for double leaf
boarded gates, and heavy domesc gates. The
set includes two underground openers, control
panel, two remotes and a photo-beam. RIO-X
control panel requires a 230Vac supply.
AK-414 This single leaf version is approved for
gates leaves up to 2.8m when installed with an
electric lock (not included) or pedestrian gates.
AL-424 This is the AXEL low power set. The RIO-
XL control panel is powered by an ELV source
mounted remotely, oen in the house or garage.
RIO-XL includes 1.1Ahr baeries. Ideal for sites
where a long mains cable would be dicult or
expensive to run. The charging cable can also be
used for an intercom or other controls.
All sets include two remotes and a photobeam
set. Mains powered sets can be ed with the
baery backup set for up to 10 hours o grid.
Without baeries, gates will aempt to close
when power is restored.
Set contents are a starng point. Addional
devices may be added. Further safety devices
may be required. Mains isolator is not included

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AXEL
Safety consideraons
European standards specify safety measures to
be used on applicaons with perceived risk. The
highest rang calls for photobeams and sensive
edges, in addion to control panel PSR.
Rangs for systems in public spaces used by un-
trained are higher than private gates operated
by trained. Autonomous devices such as mers
and vehicle detectors add a level of risk.
The safety tutorial at the end of this manual is
dedicated to dening ‘risk’. The design and
layout of a gate can eliminate many risks,
avoiding the need for more safety devices.
Control panel electronic measures do not make
the system compliant on their own.
Double leaf set
 2x motor casings
 2x motor gearboxes
 Control panel with remote receiver
 2x IR safety photo-beams
 2x remote controls
Installer responsibility
An automated gate is a machine that must
comply with the EU Machines direcve. There
are many aspects of compliance that ensure the
gate is safe to users and public. ‘Automac gate’
signs are required on both sides of the gate
warning against risk of contact injury.
The installer must prepare a handover pack to
include details of the installaon, a user guide
and a risk statement. Much of that informaon is
included in this manual, along with guides to
indenfy site specic risks and gate aributes.
Good pracce is essenal to safety & reliability.
Note outdoor installaons electrical standards.
Homeowner responsibility
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure
only trained people operate the gate, and they
are aware of potenal gate hazards. Owners are
responsible for injury resulng from failure to
meet the requirements in this manual.
The person operang the gate must take
responsibility for the safety of any person within
the hazard area. Never let children play near
gates in moon.
Gates must be robust, well maintained, and on
clean level ground. Keep the gate area clear of
objects. Have the gate properly maintained and
repaired by qualied personnel to maintain the
legal safety requirements.

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Stepped piers work beer for steel barred gates.
Boarded gates leave an unsightly gap. Filling the
gap is likely to cause a pinch hazard.
Rear hung gates, where the casement is on the
back of the pier (Fig 1c) eliminate the sight gap,
and can hide the necessary safety edge.
However on turning the casement the adjustable
closed stop no longer works. You will need a
centre stop or an alternave casement stop.
The top hinge on a boarded gate is crical to
quality installaon. Top hinges need to be plumb
above the casement pivot. Fig 3 gives some
alternaves.
The most common [D] requires the gate to be
o centre, and therefore will require a safety
edge to protect the pinch hazard.
[E] is on centre, but leaves a sight gap, or you
need to cope with a rear hung gate.
[F] is ideal, but needs a special hinge ng to
the top of the gate.
Be sure to discuss top hinge design with your
gate supplier. The design will aect safety, pier
design, the gate’s dimensions, opening angle and
entrance width.
Fig 1
Fig 3
Gate mounng
[A] is frequently requested, but requires extra safety edges
because of the crush risk between the gate and the pier.
[B] recommended for safety and has a good opening angle.
[C] casement must be turned through 90° and mounted on
the back face of pier. This results in a reduced opening angle.
Fig 4
Fig 2 A & B
C

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AXEL
Driveway layout
Layout, like gate mounng, can minimise extra
safety devices without compromising safety.
Sets contain one photobeam, normally wired to
the re-open [F] input. The beam is xed to the
gate pier or post. A second pause photobeam on
[E] input is placed outside the swing of the gate.
The entrance should be on level ground from
pier to pier. The casements need to be at
nished ground level. It is possible to have
casements at dierent heights but one leaf will
need to be adjusted to suit.
Casements need funconing drainage. In most
cases, the drive will be higher than the water
table, so a soakaway may be sucient. Steep
private drives may have regular run os towards
the road that will frequently ll the casement,
then ll the soakaway. Consider a surface drain.
Wood swells when it absorbs moisture. A gap
between gate boards and between gate leaves is
essenal. Any sight gap between leaves can be
covered by a rebate on one leaf. This will dictate
the order that the leaves open and close. This
control panel funcon is also used for drives that
curve inside the property.
On a few occasions, the driveway may be so
steep that it is necessary for gates to open
outwards. This is to be discouraged as it puts the
public at more risk.
Similarly, the casement should be level on both
axes, pitch & roll. However, to adjust roll angle X
can compensate for a steep drive. This needs
careful calculaon that can be viewed on our
webpages.
The return wall on the le, or any other xed
solid feature, should be over 0.5m the area
swept by the gate. Any closer, and a protecon
device may be required.
Fig 6
Fig 5
Fig 7

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Foundaon depth depends on the ground and
pier weight. Gate width is crical, so it is safer to
lay the rst brick course before ordering the gate
to ensure it ts.
The casements can now be laid on a thin bed of
concrete over the concrete base. Fig7 shows an
alternave method where the casements are
suspended from a level bar resng on the rst
few brick courses. This ensures the casements
are level and packed underneath.
Push t ducts and drains in the casement.
Protect any exposed screw threads and tape up
any holes to prevent concrete ingress. Then
build concrete around the casement to at least
75mm, including under the pivot shelf.
Groundwork & cable ducts
Piers can be constructed hollow, inlled, or with
steel post reinforcement. That is a decision
beyond the scope of this manual.
Two concrete bases are required for the piers,
set at precisely the same level. Level o 170mm
below road level to give casements a solid base,
and space for ducts and drainage to be buried.
More ducts can be laid when the piers are half
height. We recommend 40mm ribbed duct for
cables and 50mm ribbed for drainage. Ducts in
the drawing below are shown terminated at the
base of the pier.
If the pier is to remain hollow, it is dier to run
cable ducts in the pier. If solid, run the ducts up
the side of the pier (Fig 9). It is a sensible prec-
auon to run a pull cord down any long ducts. If
you have the cable, run the cable as well.
Photobeams are set 500mm
above road level. Add a 20mm
duct in each pier run to an
access hole at on the back face.
The far pier has a JB. The near
pier will have the control panel.
Fig 8
Fig 9a Fig 9b

AXEL
Pier design
This is a good point to consider any other ducts
or cables that may be needed. See the accessory
page for more opons, such as an intercom, a
keypad, or a vehicle sensor.
The nearside pier normally has a power supply
cable and the control panel. In these examples it
is shown on the le, but could equally be on the
right. The farside pier has a juncon box (JB) to
make connecons to the motor and photobeam.
If there is an intercom or other access control, it
is normally ed to the le pier, because that is
the side visitors get out of their vehicles. Height
is typically 1.5m. Leave a suitable duct access
hole. Ducts will run either to the control panel,
or to an electrical juncon box on the rear.
Nearside piers are oen the closest to a garage
or the house, where there is a fuse box or
consumer unit. A garage makes a more secure,
safer, and less hosle control panel posion. It
must be within 10m of the gate and will require
more cabling.
Fig 11
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Fig 10
Duct termination
A Far side JB
B Control panel
C Pier base nearside
D Pier base farside
E Nearside photobeam
F Farside photobeam
G Intercom

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Fing the motors
The 2 casement orientaons are
shown in Fig.12 with the motor
posions. Place the motors over
the casement studs, then bolt
them down.
Gate xing levers will not be
ed unl later, though they are
shown on the diagram.
Stop plates
The stop plate has two limits. The close posion
is adjustable. The open posion is xed to the
limit of the casement. If you need the gate to
open less you can t an addion ground stop.
Fit the stub axle plate and stop plate over the
exposed studs in the upper shelf, then x with
the locking nuts.
Fig 12b
Motor arms
Motor arms can now be assembled on the stub
axle. Grease the motor splines. Place the radius
arm as Fig 14, then tap the arm on with using a
so mallet. Grease the stub axle well then add
the lever arm. Fit the link bar (thick end towards
the motor) and x with two screws..
It will not be possible to set the closed stop unl
the motors are under power.
Fig 13
Fig 14
Fig 15
Fig 12a

Running cables
We recommend star wiring. A ve core 0,6mm
cable (DC519) is run from the control panel to
most devices. Excepons are the motor cables
which are 3 core 1mm, and AK sets mains supply
cable (3 core 5A). Lock and lamp cables may also
dier, so check their cable specicaons.
Cables should enter the panel through glands.
Running the cables behind the PCB keeps the
limited space dy. It is beer to hide cables than
cut them too short. Mark all cables.
The wiring plan below shows individual cables
grouped in appropriate ducts. Only one juncon
box is shown. Others are likely to be required.
Capital leers refer to the terminal they service.
An intercom has been included as an example of
access control. Devices on terminals L, K, G, E
and D are oponal and not included in AXEL sets.
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Fig 16

RIO-X panel
RIO-X is the mains
panel with a 24Vac
transformer. The only
other main wiring is
the warning lamp.
RIO-XL is a low power
version with baeries
charged is remotely.
Baeries a can also
be ed to RIO-X
giving about 10hrs o
grid service.
CONTROL WIRING
The 10 way control connector is for ‘acvaon’
and ‘safety’ devices. A standard colour scheme
simplies diagrams. Black [C] is common to all
devices. Use only compable devices.
WARNING LAMP [L & C] output gives 12Vdc
ON-OFF while the gate is in moon for lamps
without a asher circuit. The power board has
terminals for 230V lamps with internal ashers.
ELECTRIC LOCK [K & C] opon gives a DC pulse
on opening. Use wire over 1.5mm terminals.
ACTIVATION DEVICES [G & C] or [D & C]
Any number of extra acvaon devices can be
wired to [G & C]. Some examples are shown on
the next page. Move the green wire to [D] for
single leaf “door” opening. Remotes can be set
for these two funcons. See user instrucons.
SAFETY DEVICES [F & C] or [E & C]
There two inputs are for safety devices. Input [F]
prevents the gate closing (outside photobeams).
Devices on input [E] pause gate while opening or
closing (eg inside photobeam or safety edge).
See examples on the previous page.
Unlike acvaon devices, safety device contacts
are ’NC’. More than one device contact on the
same input need to be connected in series. If an
input has no device connected, it needs to be
linked to [C] common.
Examples on page 12 show single photobeams
on each input. Below that, there are examples of
a photobeams with one and two safety edges.
Safety device power (red) is 24Vdc. It is only
acve while the motor is running.
We recommend safety edges with an NC contact
for easy wiring. Not all edges need the power
supply. Resisve edges may need a processor.
Safety is a synergy of all measures and devices.
Refer to the safety tutorial for risks & soluons.
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Fig 17
Fig 18

Control terminal functions
Lock output, 24Vdc K
Lamp output , 24Vdc L
Black Lamp & lock common C
Red Accessory power A
Black Common C
Yellow Safety, re-open F
Orange Pause either direction E
Black Common C
Green Full opening input G
Pedestrian opening D
Accessories below have NO contacts. FORESEE’s wireless buon
& keypad work on the remote channel so require no wiring.
Exit buon is normally in the property. A keyswitch can
on either side, or for use by authorised persons only (eg teachers)
Vehicle sensors are normally used for leaving the property,
oen described as ‘free exit’ sensor. A single point vehicle sensor
is placed in the driveway. Adding a me clock to work during the
day could be viable ‘free entry’ device for a commercial property.
Keypads are useful for friends, family or trusted delivery
drivers. This keypad can accept many codes, and some for single
use (less trusted delivery drivers).
Intercoms normally require a cable to the house. These two
types need only 2 wires (not shown here), which can be included
in a ’Low Power’ RIO-XL ’s power supply cable. Intercoms and
keypads are normally on the le pier to suit visitors by car.
Smartphone control oers a modern control method with
a device we all carry. A data cable to the house is not necessary
for simple control, but adds features if it is included at this early
stage. They can replace the intercom and addional remotes.
Acvaon device wiring
10
VY805
buon
FA61
Keyswitch
K15
Keypad
202
Audio intercom
502
Video intercom
VD909
vehicle
Sensor
Fig 19a-d

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Further wiring plans
There are 2 safety inputs. [F] stops the gate
closing (Fig24). [E] pauses the gate in either
direcon (Fig25). More safety devices may
be added as required. Refer to the safety
page for guidance on the risks.
Mulple safety contacts must be wired in a
chain (series) on the same input. Photo-
beams have a receiver [Rx] and transmier
[Tx]. It helps if the beam direcon on [F] is
the reverse of the beam direcon on [E].
Fig20 The primary beam is [F]. An inside
beam [E] is recommended, ed to posts
or a wall. Note the hinge posion is on the
pier corner, so nger traps are less likely.
Fig21 An safety edge has been added to
the gate leaf that closes last. There are now
two devices on [F] wired as Fig26 or Fig27.
Fig22 This ring of photo-beams stops gate
movement if there is any incursion into the
area enclosed. There are 2 repeater posts
that need only power (Fig29). Fig25 Tx is
the start, and Fig25 Rx is the end of chain.
Fig23 The gate hinges have been moved
making a nger trap risk. Safety input [E]
needs 2 safety edges and a photo-beam.
Wire to Fig26 (le) and Fig27 (right).
SAFETY EDGES
DRI safety edges have a 4 core cable (Blue-
yellow-black-red) that needs power. Fig30
shows the alternave DCY or DTE edges.
Fig 20
Fig 21
Fig 22
Fig 23

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AXEL
Optional
FA31 on
input E
standard
FA31 on
input F
Photobeam wiring
The first photobeam on F (yellow) is
compulsory. The E input (brown) is
optional. Inputs can take multiple
safety devices when
their volt free contacts
are wired in series.
Note jumper position !
Beam Fig 26
DRI edge
on the end
of the gate
E or F
power
Beam Fig 27
One DRI
edge on
on a pier
power
Beam Fig 28
Wiring 2 DRI’s
Yellow NC
Blue Com
Black Gnd
Red Supply
power
Open Timer
A wired switch or mer can hold a gate
open. The N/O contact opens the gate
[G]. The N/C contact stops it closing [F].
This circuit comes between RIO-X and
safety circuits on this page.
Fig 31
Fig 24 Fig 25
Beam Fig 30
DCY
or DTE
edges
power
Beam Fig 29
Power
Repeater circuit for ring of
beams. Each Rx enables the
next Tx. Only requires power.

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Stac sengs
Open & close delays - DIP1 to 4
The rst leaf needs to start to open a few secs
before the second leaf. There is a similar delay
for closing. If your drive is straight the delays can
be set to minimum, so set all 4 DIPs o.
DIP5 OFF for double leaf gates. Set ON for
single leaf gates, connected to ‘Motor1’ output.
Auto-close delay - DIP11 to 13
Delays start when both gates are open. Delay is
set on DIPs 11-13. All DIPs o disables the auto-
close funcon. The table below gives delays.
Electric Lock
Can be set as an electro-lock or locking magnet.
The electro-lock can be set to 24Vdc or 12Vdc.
Maglock is 24V except while the gate is opening.
DIP15 OFF = electro lock ON = Maglock
DIP7 OFF = 24V lock ON = 12V lock
Opening order - DIP14
Sets which gate opens rst (and pedestrian gate)
DIP14 OFF; motor1 leaf opens rst, closes last.
DIP14 ON; motor2 leaf opens rst, closes last.
Motor1 is normally on the le pier. See page 13.
DIP11,12,13 Auto-close delay
100 010 110 001 101 011 111
5s 15s 20s 60s 65s 75s 80s
Delay 2s 3s 4s 5s
DIP 1&2 - opening 00 10 01 11
DIP 3&4 - closing 00 10 01 11
PCB buons
There are two buons on the PCB. The CODE
buon is used to set remotes. STEP is the same
as receiving an input on the [G] terminal.
Seng remotes
You can save up to 50 remotes. There are two
remote channels. Pedestrian channel opens one
gate only. Main opens both leaves.
Press and hold the ‘code’ buon for 2 secs.
LED1 will light. Press any buon on the remote
twice. LED1 now goes out.
Pedestrian opening - Press the ‘code’ buon
for 1 secs. LED1 will light. Press the ‘code’
buon again for 1 secs. Press the boom
remote buon twice. LED1 now goes out.
Remote funcon
In both states, assuming an auto-close delay is
set, a single remote buon press will open the
gate, pause for auto-close delay, then re-close.
4step auto sequence is ;
OPEN—STOP—CLOSE—STOP
Gate moon can be stopped at any point by
pressing remote buon. The next press
reverses direcon. If you want to hold the gate
open, wait unl the gates are almost open, or
just beginning to close, then press the remote
again to pause. Release with another press.
Remote funcon - DIP6
In both states, assuming an auto-close delay is
set, a single remote buon press will open the
gate, pause for auto-close delay, then re-close.
4step auto is default (DIP6 OFF) sequence is ;
OPEN—STOP—CLOSE—STOP
Gate moon can be stopped at any point in this
sequence by pressing remote. The next press
reverses direcon. If you want to hold the gate
open, wait unl the gates are almost open, then
press the remote again to freezes the gate.
Release with another press.
Remote funcon - DIP6
In both states, assuming an auto-close delay is
set, a single remote buon press will open the
gate, pause for auto-close delay, then re-close.
4step auto is default (DIP6 OFF) sequence is ;
OPEN—STOP—CLOSE—STOP
Gate moon can be stopped at any point in this
sequence by pressing remote. The next press
reverses direcon. If you want to hold the gate
open, wait unl the gates are almost open, then
press the remote again to freezes the gate.
Release with another press.
Remote funcon - DIP6
In both states, assuming an auto-close delay is
set, a single remote buon press will open the
gate, pause for auto-close delay, then re-close.
4step auto is default (DIP6 OFF) sequence is ;
OPEN—STOP—CLOSE—STOP
Gate moon can be stopped at any point in this
sequence by pressing remote. The next press
reverses direcon. If you want to hold the gate
open, wait unl the gates are almost open, then
press the remote again to freezes the gate.
Release with another press.
2 step auto (DIP6 ON) is OPEN - CLOSE only. If
the remote is pressed while the gate is opening,
it stops and re-closes (or vica versa). No pausing
the sequence; no gate hold open funcon.

LED3 ashes while opening
LED3 stays on when open
LED2 ashes while closing
LED2 stays on when closed
Fine adjustment
Fine adjustments set the safe
running of the gate. Follow the
order below. Extra acvaon and
safety devices can be wired in
aer these adjustments without
the need to re-adjust.
RV. Mid travel speed. The gate should only run
fast when it is at least 500mm clear of know
objects. Set heavy gates to run slower.
__________________________________
LV. Speed at slow start & slow stop. Set to close
the gate rmly against the post. LV is a preset
percentage of the total run me.
__________________________________
Force. Regulates the maximum force applied by the
motor before obstacle detecon kicks in. Set
it high enough to move the gate reliably, yet
sll reverse on an obstacle.
__________________________________
Timer. Sets the default run me (30-63 secs). If the
motor fails to nd a physical stop. It mesout.
Refer to safety tutorial for force test limits. The safe
force limits need to be observed. Adjusng the rst
3 sengs will help comply. The adjustments above
should not aect the limit learning. Small changes in
physical limits may be necessary but big changes
will need the limit learning to be repeated.
Further support
Further wiring applicaons, support and fault
nding can be found on our website on the AXEL
support page.
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Run me seng
LED1 Programming indicator
LED2 Flashes while closing. On when closed
LED3 Flashes while opening. On when open
LED4 Indicator for input [F]. On when safe.
LED5 Indicator for input [E]. On when safe.
LED6 Indicator for input [G]. On when acve
LED7 Indicator for input [D]. On when acve
Limit learning - DIP8
RIO-X uses encoder feedback from the motors to
monitor movement. On a test run, it can detect
the ends of travel set by physical stops allowing
it to nd its own limits and set slow down points.
The DIPs and remotes should have been set. The
four blue pots should be set to 10 o’clock (as
picture opposite). Pots will be ne set later.
Close the gates (this may need a 12V baery).
Set DIP8 to ON. Press STEP to start learning.
Fig 32

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Deleng
remotes
You cannot delete remotes one at a
me. Delete all. Re-enter the ones
you want to keep. Press and hold
the ‘code’ buon for 8 secs. Delete
will not work while gate is moving
User Instrucons
Safe operaon
Installers must hand the gate over in a safe state.
Use a ‘competent person’ to keep the gate in
compliance with safety direcves. The home owner is
obliged to maintain the system in a safe state, and
keep maintenance records which will be passed to
new owners of the property.
Don’t let children operate or
play on the gate. Keep remotes
out of reach of children. Check
the safety device’s funcon of
once a month. Do not modify
the gates, as this will require a
new safety audit.
Fault nding
In the event of a failure, homeowners should seek
professional help to maintain safety. Our website
PICO support page has fault nding support.
You can save up to 50 remotes. There are two remote channels.
Pedestrian channel opens one gate only. Main opens both. You
will need to open the control panel to nd the ‘CODE’ buon. The
control panel will not accept coding while the gate is moving.
Add a remote
Press and hold the ‘code’ buon for 2 secs.
LED1 will light. Press
any buon on the
remote twice. LED1
now goes out.
Pedestrian opening - Press the ‘code’ buon
for 1 secs. LED1 will light. Press the ‘code’ buon again for 1 secs.
Press the boom remote buon twice. LED1 now goes out.
Manual release
Each leaf has a key release mechanism for
use in case of power failure. The key hole is
at the boom of the gate behind a round
plasc cover. Turn the key then pull the lever
towards you. When the lever has turned
through 90° the gate is be free to open. Be
sure to keep the keys in a place which is
accessible from both sided of the gate.
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Fig 34

LED1 indicates a correct remote is being received,
or that you are in limit or remote learning mode.
LED2 Flashes while closing. On when closed.
LED3 Flashes while opening. On when open
LED4 Indicator for input [F]. On when safe.
LED5 Indicator for input [E]. On when safe.
LED6 Indicator for input [G]. On when acve
LED7 Indicator for input [D]. On when acve
LED8 Indicates the baeries are charging
Motor checks - 3 ohms between blue & brown.
Safety
DIPs
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15
FORCE % TIMER % LV % RV %
1 User record
2
3
4
5
6
Input Position Device
F FA31
Installation record complete this table as part of your records
Activation
Input Position Device / code
G
Fault nding
There are 8 LED’s on RIO-X that show the states
of inputs and the gate posion.
Gate runs slowly This happens when there
has been a loss of power. The controller needs
to re-nd it’s limits. This is done automacally.
Gate will not close Check LED’s 4&5. They
should be ON unless a safety device is acve.
Randomly triggers There may be a missing
remote, or loose wiring in [G] or [D] .
Gate stops before fully open or closed.
Can be the stall detector has sensed an object.
Check for s or dry hinges. Increase FORCE pot.
LED3 ashes 4 mes - cannot nd the limit.
Gate will not operate - Are there any LED’s
on? Check power in, baery voltage and fuses.
Isolate wiring thus; link [E] to [C]. Link [F] to [C].
Empty terminals [G] and [D]. Does it now work
on remotes?
AXEL

Overview
The gate installer builds a machine on site. The
machine must be declared safe by the builder and
comply with the EU Machinery Direcve. Parts for
the machine must be compliant and used as
directed by the manufacturer. Standards require
good design and good working pracces. Finished
machines must be declared safe. Handover to a
responsible person includes documentaon and
training to maintain the machine’s safety for users
& public. The latest DHF TS011 Code of Pracce
can be found at www.dhfonline.org.uk
Force tesng
EN12445 explains the method of tesng the
impact forces of a gate. The crux is a graph of
acceptable forces from the point of impact.
Safety device applicaons
Safety devices such as sensive edges and photo
beams are to stop, and if necessary, reverse the
gate movement in the “Risk Zone”. Applicaons
necessary for safety are primary devices. Other
applicaons that contribute to safety, but are
not necessary are supplementary devices. Some
devices are only rated for supplementary safety
use. Primary devices need to be Cat2 or Cat3 as
dened by EN954-1.
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Gate Safety Code of Practice
Fig 35
Fig 36

Crush hazards marked C1 to C3
Crushing is between a moving part and a staonary
part. It is most signicant below 500mm when it
may be up to 400N for less than 750ms. Moving
part needs to reverse within 5 secs so that pressure
is released to 25N.
Impact zones marked R1 to R3
Impact refers to a moving object striking a person
outside the crush zone. This is 1400N for less than
750ms. There could be a temporary object (a car) in
the R zones, hence the use of photo-beams.
Safety distances marked S1 & S2,
At least one photo-beam 300—700mm high must
supplement force limitaon. Spacing between the
beams and the limit of the moving part must be less
than 200mm. Nominal spacing between vercal
gate bars is 100mm. Safety must be eecve to H,
the maximum height of the moving part, or 2.4m,
whichever is the least.
Edited from DHF TS 011 Code of Pracce
‘Draw in’ or Shear Gaps where a body
part could be drawn in are not allowed. Limbs have
dierent nominal sizes. Finger gaps need to be less
than 8mm (D2), arms less than 100mm etc. A solid
inll sliding gate needs to be less than 8mm from
the post. Vercal bars on sliding gates (D2) present
mulple shear risks against the supporng post.
Entrapment Ez is an area where a
person can be entrapped without being in contact
with the gate. Entrapment is not permied unless a
manual release is provided inside the zone.
Finger traps F1 is a nger trap as a result
of poor hinge design. Designs must ensure moving
gaps are under 100mm, and either under 4mm or
over 25mm, and the gap changes by less than 20%.
Motor PSR is not an acceptable nger trap soluon.
Hold to run speed of a closing gap in a crush zone
must be less than 0.5m/s. The gate must stop
within 50mm in the crush zone, or 100mm at mid
travel.
This guide is a helpful reference to idenfy risk.
It is not a direcve. It does not suggest soluons. AXEL
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The warranty period for Radio Equipment is 24 months. The
period for replacement parts is 6 months or to the end of the
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