HySecurity HydraSwing 40 User manual

HydraSwing™
40, 40F, 40 Twin, 80F, 150
Hydraulic swing gate linear actuator with Smart Touch Controller
Programming and Operations Manual
800-321-9947 • www.hysecurity.com

Programming & Operations Manual
with
HySecurity Smart Touch Controller
HydraSwing 40, 40F, 40 Twin, 80F, and 150
HydraSwing™
This document provides Important Safety Information, specications, and references along with
an overview of programming user and installer menu options, designing vehicle loop layouts,
troubleshooting, and maintaining the gate operator.

HydraSwing Components
HydraSwing 40, 40F and 40 Twin
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Gate hinge pin
Swing gate
HydraSwing 40
(cover off)
Cylinder
Gate mount
welded to gate
Bearing (2x) Base of cylinder
Rod end
(clevis end) Brake manifold
assembly
Manual release
Hoses with
Quick Disconnects
Brake valves
Chassis with
mounting holes

HydraSupply Components
Reset button
(external)
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Ground rod
Conduit
Grade level
Smart Touch Controller
display and keypad
Smart Touch Controller
Variable Speed
Drive
Motor
Pump pack
assembly
Ground lug
location in cabinet
Control box
Power board

HydraSwing Pump Pack Components
Breather cap
Vent plug
Quick Disconnects
Open valve
Filler plug
Pressure
gauge
Reservoir
Pressure relief valve
Inherent Entrapment Sensor (IES)
Solenoid
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Contents
Welcome to HySecurity...........................................................................................1
Contact Information .........................................................................................................................................................2
Notices and Bulletins .......................................................................................................................................................2
Supplemental Documents................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................3
Safety - Additional Installer Responsibility....................................................................................................................4
Safety - Additional Installer Responsibility, continued ..................................................................................................5
Safety - Owner/User Responsibility...............................................................................................................................6
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .......................................................................................................................6
Identifying Gate Operator Category and Usage Class ....................................................................................................7
Choosing Secondary Entrapment Protection...................................................................................................................8
Breather Cap Installation and Grounding ........................................................................................................................9
Emergency Stop Button ................................................................................................................................................10
Manual Release Option..................................................................................................................................................10
Hand Pump: Manual Release ........................................................................................................................................11
Wind Load Factors & Site Prep ......................................................................................................................................12
Safety Notices ................................................................................................................................................................12
Common Industrial Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................12
PoWer ..................................................................................................................13
Installing the Earth Ground ...........................................................................................................................................13
Wiring AC Power............................................................................................................................................................14
Turning the Power Switch ON.....................................................................................................................................15
Site Considerations.....................................................................................................................................................15
Wire Sizing and Runs......................................................................................................................................................16
Low Voltage Control Wiring........................................................................................................................................16
HydraSwing Wiring Chart (Incoming Power)...............................................................................................................17
Performance of Operators on 1 and 3 Phase 50/60Hz ...............................................................................................17
DC Power Supply (UPS) Connections.............................................................................................................................18
configure tHe oPerator ........................................................................................19
Open Position and Hydraulic Hose Swap ......................................................................................................................19
Gate Position Sensor......................................................................................................................................................20
Setting the Close & Open Limits....................................................................................................................................20
Adjusting the Pressure Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................21
The Inherent Entrapment Sensor (IES) ..........................................................................................................................22
Manufacturer’s responsibility.......................................................................................................................................22
Pressure Relief Valve – All Hydraulic Operators: ........................................................................................................22
Inherent Entrapment Sensor – (IES) ...........................................................................................................................23
ModBus RTU in HydraSwing ..........................................................................................................................................23
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Adjusting the Gate Speed..............................................................................................................................................23
Setting the Emergency Fast Close..............................................................................................................................24
Installing a Push-Button Device for EFC ....................................................................................................................24
control Panel overvieW .......................................................................................25
STC Board, Power Module and Display.........................................................................................................................26
DiSPlay & menu oPtionS........................................................................................27
Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................27
Understanding the Display and Keypad .......................................................................................................................27
Menu Mode and the STC Keypad ................................................................................................................................28
Menu Mode Navigation .................................................................................................................................................28
Run Mode and the STC Keypad ...................................................................................................................................29
Viewing Operator Status Displays..................................................................................................................................29
Stop the Status Display Scrolling................................................................................................................................30
Check Time and Date .................................................................................................................................................30
User Menu......................................................................................................................................................................31
User Menu: Table 1 ........................................................................................................................................................31
Installer Menu ................................................................................................................................................................33
Installer Menu: Table 2 ...................................................................................................................................................34
Adjusting the Gate Speed..............................................................................................................................................38
Resetting Open and Close Limits ..................................................................................................................................39
Learn Close Limits.......................................................................................................................................................39
Learn Open Limits.......................................................................................................................................................39
Setting the Close Timer .................................................................................................................................................40
Test the Operator...........................................................................................................................................................40
Stc inPutS & Wiring .............................................................................................41
Overview of the STC and Power Module.......................................................................................................................42
Integrating with Security Systems ..................................................................................................................................43
Smart Touch Controller Inputs........................................................................................................................................44
STC Terminal Inputs .......................................................................................................................................................44
Connecting Accessory Devices ......................................................................................................................................46
User Relays – Programming Procedure ..........................................................................................................................47
Hy8Relay: Extended Relay Module Option....................................................................................................................49
Vehicle Detector Logic ...................................................................................................................................................50
TailGate Alert .............................................................................................................................................................50
Anti-TailGate Mode Selection.....................................................................................................................................50
Vehicle Detector Installation: HY-5A ..............................................................................................................................51
Connecting HY-5A Vehicle Detectors.............................................................................................................................52
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Photo Eyes (Non-Contact) Installation ...........................................................................................................................53
Compatibility ..............................................................................................................................................................54
Installation...................................................................................................................................................................54
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................................54
Photo Eye Connections ..............................................................................................................................................55
Photo Eye Alignment ..................................................................................................................................................55
Monitored Connection................................................................................................................................................56
Photo Eye Function.....................................................................................................................................................56
Dual gate SyStemS ................................................................................................57
Connecting an Interlocked Pair (Dual Gate)...................................................................................................................57
Dual Gate Wiring Connections ...................................................................................................................................58
Dual or Sequenced Gates: Power, Software & Accessory Requirements ..................................................................59
Programming a Dual Gate (Interlocked Pair) .............................................................................................................59
Connecting Sequenced Gates .......................................................................................................................................60
Sequenced Gate: Conguration #1 ...............................................................................................................................62
Sequenced Gate: Conguration #2 ...............................................................................................................................63
troubleSHooting ...................................................................................................65
System Diagnostic Messages.........................................................................................................................................65
Troubleshooting Codes: Table 3.................................................................................................................................66
Electrical Issues ..............................................................................................................................................................71
AC-Powered Gate Operators......................................................................................................................................71
HydraSwing Wiring Diagram ......................................................................................................................................72
Mechanical Issues...........................................................................................................................................................73
Hydraulic Issues..............................................................................................................................................................73
Typical Problems and Troubleshooting Procedures .......................................................................................................74
general maintenance ...........................................................................................75
Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool (S.T.A.R.T.) .......................................................................................................75
What You Need...........................................................................................................................................................75
Installing S.T.A.R.T. Software.......................................................................................................................................75
Software Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................76
Electrical Controls ..........................................................................................................................................................76
Clock Battery Replacement ........................................................................................................................................76
Mechanical Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................77
Hydraulic System Maintenance......................................................................................................................................77
Brake Valve Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................78
Pressure Relief Valve Adjustments ..............................................................................................................................79
Open Valve .................................................................................................................................................................79
HydraSwing Hydraulic Cylinder Maintenance.............................................................................................................79
HydraSwing Operator Maintenance Schedule...............................................................................................................80
Specications .................................................................................................................................................................82
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Welcome to HySecurity
Thank you for purchasing our premium HydraSwing™ Gate Operator. HySecurity Gate, Inc. has manufactured
some of the nest, sturdiest, most innovative, and reliable hydraulic gate operators since the 1970s. We use the
same hydraulic technology common in the aircraft industry while incorporating software capabilities that far
exceed the competition.
All operator designs are tested for hundreds of thousands of cycles before being released to the market. Slide,
swing, trafc barrier, fortied crash barrier gate, wedge, and vertical lift operators have all received rigorous
testing and certication. Security, low maintenance, exible conguration, and overall toughness are the foremost
criteria for all HySecurity products.
Our commitment to quality and innovation will become evident as the features and performance of the expertly
engineered and manufactured HydraSwing gate operator become familiar to you. Thank you for the condence
you’ve shown in becoming part of the HySecurity family and in choosing a premium, industry-leading product.
HySecurity Gate, Inc. Headquarters in Kent, WA

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ContaCt InformatIon
Qualied HySecurity distributors are experienced and trained to assist in resolving any problems. For the name of
a qualied distributor near you, call HySecurity at 800-321-9947.
Before contacting your distributor or HySecurity Technical Support, obtain the serial number of your operator.
For information about HySecurity training for installers, maintenance personnel, and end users, refer to the
company website at www.hysecurity.com.
notICes and BulletIns
Installers should visit HySecurity’s online Technical Support page at www.hysecurity.com or contact HySecurity
prior to installing product to make sure they have received the most up-to-date information.
supplemental doCuments
The product literature is comprehensive and contains information needed to plan, install, operate and maintain
your gate operator. Additional general information concerning HySecurity gate operators can be obtained from
the following:
• HySecurity website www.hysecurity.com - Contains links to the product catalog, product order form,
operator manuals, operator software downloads, technical support bulletins and other useful information.
• S.T.A.R.T. - Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool - User’s Guide (D0049) detailing the extensive software,
diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities of the Smart Touch Controller board.
• Technical Bulletins (as applicable).
NOTE: Technical Bulletins are automatically issued to registered users of HySecurity products. The
product warranty registration card can be lled out online at www.hysecurity.com.

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Important safetY InformatIon
WARNING
Read all the product safety information prior to installation. Automatic gate operators move the gate with high
force and can cause serious injury and death! Make sure the automatic gate operator is installed to reduce the
risks of entrapment. Verify the gate operator is installed to comply with all safety standards and local and federal
regulations.
Understand that you as the site designer, installer, maintenance crew, or owner/user must consider the risks
associated with gate operators. Be sure to take responsibility, read, and follow the Important Safety Information
in this manual and review all the literature that accompanies the product.
Hazards, associated with automatic gates, can be reduced with proper site design, installation, and use. Installers,
maintenance crews, and owners/users must read and follow the safety requirements found in the HySecurity
product manuals.
It is important that only qualied installers handle the installation of the HySecurity equipment and gate operator.
A “qualied” installer has one of the following:
• A minimum of three years experience installing similar equipment
• Proof of attending a HySecurity Technical Training seminar within the past three years
• Signicant manufacturer endorsements of technical aptitude in gate operator installation and operation
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are responsible for
current safety standards and regulations regarding automatic vehicular gate operators. To pass certication, all
aspects of gate operator and gate installation must comply with the appropriate safety standards.
For the most up-to-date ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence Standards, refer to www.astm.org.
For UL 325 Safety Standards, refer to www.ul.com.

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WARNING
A moving gate or barrier arm, bollard, or wedge can cause serious injury or death.
To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Read the gate operator’s product manual and review all the
product labels and literature prior to installing, operating, or maintaining the automatic gate operator.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep all remote controls, especially radio
transmitters, away from children. Do not allow children to play on or around the gate or gate operators.
3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE
MOVING GATE. Start the gate operator only when a gate’s travel path is clear.
4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an
object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force or the limit of travel, retest the gate
operator. Perform routine tests of the entrapment protection sensors, such as photo eyes and gate edges.
Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
5. Use the emergency release only when the gate is not moving.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the product manuals. Have a qualied service person make
repairs to gate hardware and replace batteries in accessory or entrapment sensory devices on a regular
basis.
7. The automated gate entry is for vehicle use only. Pedestrians must use a separate entrance. Make sure a
separate walk-through entrance is nearby. Make certain a clear pedestrian path is designated and signs,
directing pedestrians to the walk-through gate are present.
8. Install the supplied WARNING signs on the inside and outside of the gate or barrier gate/operator so they
are clearly visible from both the secure and public sides. Installing the signs is a requirement for UL 325
compliance.
Safety - Additional Installer Responsibility
• Verify the gate operator usage class for the site. For all gate operators other than Crash-rated, refer to
Identifying Gate Operator Category and Usage Class in this manual. Install the operator only when the
gate operator class is correct for the site, size, and type of gate.
• The gate operator must be properly grounded and the incoming power voltage must match the voltage
label on the junction box.
• Install an automatic operator only on gates that comply with ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence Standards.
Screen or enclose openings in the gate per UL 325 Safety Standards, which include:
All horizontal slide gates must guard or screen openings from the gate’s base support to a minimum
height of 6 feet (183cm) above the ground. This must prevent a sphere of 2¼-inches (57mm) in
diameter from passing through an opening in the gate or the adjacent fence that is covered in the
gate’s open position.
Physical stops must exist in the gate construction to prevent over-travel in both directions and, for
slide gates, guard posts must be installed to prevent the gate from falling in the event of a roller
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Safety - Additional Installer Responsibility, continued
• Before attaching the operator to the gate, move the gate in both directions. Make sure it is level and
moves freely. A gate that moves easily reduces strain on operator components. Gravity should play no
part in the opening or closing of a slide or swing gate.
• Never over-tighten a clutch or pressure relief valve to compensate for a stiff or damaged gate.
• Make sure all exposed pinch points, rollers and wheels are guarded.
• Reduce the risk of entrapment throughout the entire travel path by making sure the gate is installed in a
location which ensures the required clearance between the gate and adjacent structures when opening
or closing. On slide gates, minimize the parallel gap between the gate and the fence.
• Install the gate operator on the secure (non-public) side of the gate. Note that swing gates cannot open
into public areas.
• Install external entrapment protection sensors so pedestrians are protected from entrapment in both
directions of gate travel and all hazard areas are fully protected. On hydraulic gates, set the pressure
relief valve at the lowest allowable setting that will reliably operate the gate. The pressure relief valve
controls the applied force of the operator and the sensitivity of the inherent entrapment sensor (IES).
Note that no IES exists in the StrongArm operator.
• Never disable the Warn Before Operate buzzer. This buzzer provides an alert that the gate is about to
move.
• Mount access control devices beyond reach of the gate. The control devices that operate the gate must:
Be located in a clear line of sight to the gate. Locate controls (Open, Close, Stop/Reset) where a user
will have a clear view of the gate.
Be mounted beyond 6 feet (183cm) of the gate, to prevent users from touching or accessing the gate
while operating the controls. People attempting to access the controls by reaching through or around
the gate can be seriously injured or killed by the moving gate.
Incorporate a security feature to prevent unauthorized use.
Connect radio and other remote access (non-resetting controls) to the RADIO OPTIONS terminal.
• Open and close the gate to conrm that it was properly installed and to ensure reduced risk of
entrapment. Verify the clearance between the gate and adjacent structures per UL 325 Safety Standards.
Have a qualied technician test the gate monthly.
• When you complete the installation, demonstrate the safety features and operation of the gate operator
to the end user:
Clearly explain and demonstrate the consequences of removing or defeating any of the safety
features.
Remove the operator cover(s), and then turn the power on and off.
Manually release the gate. (Use the manual release only when the gate is NOT moving.)
Use the Emergency Stop Button. (If an emergency stop button is not available, show the user where
the Stop button is located on the gate operator.)
NOTE: Gate operator instructions must be given to the owner per UL 325 Safety Standards.
Take photographs of the completed installation site and save it in your business les.

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Safety - Owner/User Responsibility
As the owner/user, you are responsible for the correct and safe installation, operation and maintenance of the
HydraSwing gate operator. It is of the utmost importance that you read and follow the specic instructions and
precautions found in the Important Safety Information addressed in this manual. In addition, you must adhere
to the safety standards of applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, industry standards, and/or
procedures.
NOTICE: For installations outside the United States, make sure that you follow the applicable international,
regional, and local safety standards.
• Automatic gates are for vehicular use only; provide and maintain walkways and signs to direct pedestrians
to a separate walk-through entrance.
• An automatic gate can start at any time without warning; always keep people away from the gate area.
• Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep all remote controls, especially radio
transmitters, away from children. Do not allow children to play on or around the gate, gate area, or
gate operators.
• Learn how to turn the power on and off. Learn how to manually operate the gate.
• WARNING signs supplied with the gate operator must remain installed and clearly visible on both sides
of the gate. The signs are required to maintain UL 325 compliance.
• Do not physically disable the warning buzzer and NEVER disconnect or cut its wires. The buzzer provides
compliance with the Manual on Uniform Trafc Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. Disabling the
warning buzzer may increase the risk of death or serious injury.
• Do not remove entrapment devices or any other safety features.
• Have a professional gate installer routinely inspect the gate hardware and test the entrapment protection
sensors and overall gate operation. Have a qualied service person make repairs to gate hardware and
equipment to keep the gate running smoothly.
Hazardous materIals and proper dIsposal
Be aware of the international, federal, and local codes in your area and how best to handle hazardous waste
materials.
The pump pack uid, found in all hydraulic HySecurity operators, can be recycled. Gear oil, found in HySecurity
electromechanical gate operators, can also be recycled. If the uids are mixed or contaminated with any solvents
or other chemicals, they become hazardous waste. Hazardous waste requirements for storage and disposal must
be followed.
CAUTION
If the gate operator has a battery backup system, the batteries contain materials that are considered hazardous
to the environment. Proper disposal of the battery is required by federal law. In the U.S.A., refer to federal EPA
guidelines for proper hazardous waste disposal.

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IdentIfYIng gate operator CategorY and usage Class
The HydraSwing gate operator, according to UL 325 Safety Standards, falls in the Swing and Vertical Barrier
category for gate operators. Its usage class is determined by the area that the vehicular gate services.
Four different vehicular usage classes are dened by UL 325:
Class I
Class I: Intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence
of one-to four single families.
Class II
Class II: Intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-
family housing unit (ve or more single family units), hotel, garages, retail store, or
other buildings accessible by or servicing the general public.
Class III
Class III: Intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or
loading dock area or other locations not accessible by or intended to service the
general public.
Class IV
Class IV: Intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an
airport security area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general
public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security
personnel.

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CHoosIng seCondarY entrapment proteCtIon
The site designer or installer must determine which secondary entrapment sensor devices will be installed with
the HydraSwing operator to meet UL compliance. The type of entrapment sensor device systems are described
below. For a complete listing of the requirements, refer to UL 325 Safety Standards.
NOTICE: HydraSwing is equipped with a primary, Type A, inherent entrapment sensor (IES) that complies with
UL 325. Any impediment to gate travel causes the gate to stop and reverse.
Usage Class Primary Type Device Secondary Type Device
Class I, II, III AB1, B2, C, or D
Class IV AB1, B2, C, D, or E
To comply with UL 325, refer to the chart and take the following steps:
1. Select the Usage Class according to the gate’s locale and purpose.
2. The required UL 325 primary Type A sensor is an integral part of the HydraSwing system.
3. Based on the gate’s usage class, choose Secondary Type Devices: B1, B2, C, D, or E.
• To comply using B1 - install non-contact sensors (photoelectric sensor or the equivalent).
• To comply using B2 - install contact sensors (edge sensor device or the equivalent).
• To comply using a Type D device requires a CONSTANT HOLD push-button station. This CONSTANT
HOLD push-button station must be the only device that opens and closes the gate. It can only be used
where the gate and push button station will be monitored by personnel 24 hours a day in full view of
the gate area. An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop sensor, or similar device) must not
be employed. A Warning placard stating, “WARNING - Moving Gate has the Potential of Inicting
Injury or Death - Do Not Start the Gate Unless the Path is Clear” must be placed adjacent to the gate
operator controls.
CAUTION
While compliance is possible with Type C, which is a low force limiting clutch, the HydraSwing operator does not
utilize a clutch, therefore this option is not available.
Similar compliance issues exist with a Type E device (audio warn before operate alarm). A Type E device is
permitted as a means of secondary entrapment protection by UL 325 in Class IV applications, but it is not
recommended by HySecurity because a buzzer warns, but cannot protect against possible entrapment.
HySecurity highly recommends, even for Class IV use, that secondary entrapment protection (edge or photo-
eye sensor) devices be installed to detect possible entrapment.

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BreatHer Cap InstallatIon and groundIng
The gate operator has a vent plug that keeps the hydraulic uid from spilling during shipment. The vent plug
must be replaced by the breather cap before operating the swing gate.
DANGER
Failure to perform the following procedure will cause premature pump shaft failure and void the
Limited Warranty.
1. Remove the vent plug and discard it.
2. Replace the vent plug with the breather cap.
See the Power section for more
information about the earth ground.
Consult local codes for proper
connection and depth of ground rod.
HydraSupply
Vent plug
Breather cap
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emergenCY stop Button
Make sure all users of the gate know where the emergency stop
button is located (see illustration). It complies with UL 325 Safety
Standards requirements.
Pressing the emergency stop button while the gate is opening or
closing disables the automatic close timer and stops gate travel.
Gate travel remains stopped until the operator receives another
open or close signal.
manual release optIon
WARNING
Before attempting a manual release, make sure the gate is not in motion and power is disconnected
(turned OFF).
The manual release option can be found on the brake manifold.
To move the gate manually, turn OFF the power switch on the Control box in the HydraSupply cabinet, and then
simply push the release lever, as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
For the HydraSwing 80F or 150 models, pushing
close while using the manual release option may
cause an air pocket to form in the hydraulic
cylinder and cause overow from the reservoir. If
you notice uid leakage, stop gate travel
immediately and use the hand pump.
Emergency Stop
button
Closed position
Manual Release
Open position
Brake manifold
HydraSupply
HydraSwing 40, 40F, and 40 Twin