HySecurity StrongArm 14F User manual

Programming and Operations Manual
StrongArm™
14F, 20, 28, 36, DOT 28
Vehicular barrier gate operator with Smart Touch Controller

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Contents
Contents...............................................................................................................3
strongArm InstAllAtIon overvIew...........................................................................7
strongArm Components.........................................................................................8
strongArm pump pACk Components........................................................................9
ImportAnt sAfety InstruCtIons ................................................................................11
Proper Grounding and Breather Cap Installation ..........................................................................................................21
Manual Release: Manual Bypass Valve ..........................................................................................................................22
InstAllAtIon ..........................................................................................................23
Installation Preparation Checklist...................................................................................................................................23
Installation......................................................................................................................................................................23
power ..................................................................................................................29
Installing the Earth Ground ...........................................................................................................................................29
Site Considerations.....................................................................................................................................................30
Wiring AC Power............................................................................................................................................................30
Turning the Power Switch ON ....................................................................................................................................31
Wire Sizing and Runs......................................................................................................................................................32
Low Voltage Control Wiring........................................................................................................................................32
StrongArm Wiring Charts (Incoming Power)...............................................................................................................33
Control Transformer Connections (Non-UPS) ...............................................................................................................35
Gate Operator Connections (Modular Unit) ..................................................................................................................35
DC Power Supply (UPS) Connections ............................................................................................................................36
AC Power Supply with HyInverter AC ............................................................................................................................36
InItIAl setup ..........................................................................................................37
Replace the Red Vent Plug with the Breather Cap ........................................................................................................38
Learn when and what to Adjust .....................................................................................................................................38
Leveling and Balancing Arm ..........................................................................................................................................39
StrongArm CounterWeights Installation ........................................................................................................................40
StrongArmDOT 28 Break-Away Arm Installation ...........................................................................................................42
Valve Adjustments..........................................................................................................................................................44
Adjust Pressure Relief Valve .......................................................................................................................................44
Adjusting Brake Valve ................................................................................................................................................44
Limit Switch Adjustments ...............................................................................................................................................45
Emergency Override .....................................................................................................................................................46
Manual Bypass Valve...................................................................................................................................................46
Cycle Test the Arm......................................................................................................................................................46
Emergency Fast Close....................................................................................................................................................47
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Installing a Push Button Device for Emergency Fast Operate (EFO) ............................................................................47
entrApment proteCtIon .........................................................................................49
T able 4: HySecurity Gate Operators maintaining Object Detection ............................................................................. 50
Supply Power to the Sensors .........................................................................................................................................51
External Entrapment Protection.....................................................................................................................................52
PHOTO EYE FUNCTION:...............................................................................................................................................53
Control pAnel overvIew .......................................................................................55
StrongArm Wiring Diagram............................................................................................................................................56
STC Board, Power Supply Board and Display................................................................................................................57
DIsplAy & menu optIons........................................................................................59
Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................59
Understanding the Display and Keypad .......................................................................................................................59
Menu Mode and the STC Keypad ................................................................................................................................60
Menu Mode Navigation .................................................................................................................................................60
Run Mode and the STC Keypad ...................................................................................................................................61
Viewing Gate Operator Scrolling Status ........................................................................................................................61
Stop the Status Display Scrolling................................................................................................................................62
Change the Contrast on 7 Segment Displays.............................................................................................................62
Display Power Saving Mode .......................................................................................................................................62
Check the Software Version ........................................................................................................................................63
Check Time and Date .................................................................................................................................................63
User Menu......................................................................................................................................................................63
User Menu: Table 5 ........................................................................................................................................................64
Installer Menu ................................................................................................................................................................66
Installer Menu: Table 6 ...................................................................................................................................................66
Setting the Close Timer .................................................................................................................................................73
Test the Operator...........................................................................................................................................................74
stC Inputs & wIrIng .............................................................................................75
Overview of the STC and Power Supply Board..............................................................................................................76
Integrating with Security Systems and HyNet™ Gateway .............................................................................................77
Smart Touch Controller Inputs........................................................................................................................................78
STC Terminal Inputs .......................................................................................................................................................78
Connecting Accessory Devices ......................................................................................................................................79
User Relays – Programming Procedure ..........................................................................................................................81
Programmable User Relays: Table 7............................................................................................................................81
Hy8Relay Module Option ..............................................................................................................................................84
BI-pArtIng & DuAl gAte systems ............................................................................85
Connecting an Interlocked Pair (Dual Gate)...................................................................................................................85
Dual Gate Wiring Connections ...................................................................................................................................86
Dual or Sequenced Gates: Power, Software & Accessory Requirements ..................................................................87
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Programming a Dual Gate (Interlocked Pair) .............................................................................................................87
Connecting Sequenced Gates .......................................................................................................................................88
Sequenced Gate: Conguration #1 ...............................................................................................................................90
Sequenced Gate: Conguration #2 ...............................................................................................................................91
vehICle DeteCtor InstAllAtIon .............................................................................93
Anti-TailGate Mode (Closing Logic) ............................................................................................................................93
TailGate Alert .............................................................................................................................................................93
Vehicle Detector Installation: Hy5A and Hy5B ...............................................................................................................94
Connecting Hy5A Vehicle Detectors..............................................................................................................................95
View Call Level in Real Time .......................................................................................................................................96
Installing Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detectors..................................................................................................97
StrongArm HTG Loop Layout ........................................................................................................................................98
photo eye InstAllAtIon ..........................................................................................99
Photo Eyes (Non-Contact) Installation .........................................................................................................................100
Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................................100
Installation.................................................................................................................................................................100
Conguration ............................................................................................................................................................101
Photo Eye Connections: Smart Touch & Smart DC Controllers ................................................................................101
Photo Eye Function...................................................................................................................................................101
Retro-Reective Photo Eye Systems ................................................................................................................102
Using Photo Eye Sensors instead of Vehicle Loops ....................................................................................................103
Photo Eye Alignment Feature .....................................................................................................................................104
trouBleshootIng .................................................................................................105
System Diagnostic Messages.......................................................................................................................................105
Typical Problems and Troubleshooting Procedures .....................................................................................................106
Troubleshooting Codes: Table 8...............................................................................................................................107
Access the Event Log through the User Menu ............................................................................................................112
Electrical Issues ............................................................................................................................................................113
AC-Powered Gate Operators....................................................................................................................................113
Mechanical Issues.........................................................................................................................................................114
Hydraulic Issues............................................................................................................................................................114
generAl mAIntenAnCe .........................................................................................115
Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool (S.T.A.R.T.) .....................................................................................................115
What You Need.........................................................................................................................................................115
Installing S.T.A.R.T. Software.....................................................................................................................................115
Software Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................116
Electrical Controls ........................................................................................................................................................116
Clock Battery Replacement ......................................................................................................................................116
Mechnical Controls.......................................................................................................................................................117
Stopping the Gate ...................................................................................................................................................117
Starting the Gate .....................................................................................................................................................117
Mechanical Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................117
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Hydraulic System Maintenance....................................................................................................................................118
Brake Valve Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................119
Pressure Relief Valve Adjustments ............................................................................................................................119
Open Valve ...............................................................................................................................................................119
StrongArm Operator Maintenance Schedule...............................................................................................................120
wIrIng hyseCurIty sensors: smArt touCh .............................................................121
Wiring Tips for SENSOR COM Terminal: Smart Touch ................................................................................................122
Menu Mode Navigational Tips.....................................................................................................................................122
Smart Touch: Wired Edge Sensor with GEM (-104)......................................................................................................123
Smart Touch: Photo Eye Thru Beam (EMX IRB MON)..................................................................................................124
Smart Touch: Photo Eye / Reective (E3K R10K4) .......................................................................................................125
Smart Touch: The Solution, MIM-62 (Multi-input Module)...........................................................................................126
Smart Touch: Photo Eye / Reecti-Guard (RG-R)..........................................................................................................127
Smart Touch: Wireless Edge, Wireless Gate Link.........................................................................................................128
Smart Touch: Wired Edge with GEM-104 & Photo Eye ...............................................................................................129
Smart Touch: WireLess Edge Gate Link & Photo Eye ..................................................................................................130
StrongArm Installer Checklist.......................................................................................................................................131
wArrAnty ...........................................................................................................131
speCIfICAtIons ......................................................................................................132
NOTICE
Visit https://hysecurity.com/technical-support/ for installation manuals, replacement part instructions, part dia-
grams and more.
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StrongArm Site Installation Overview
MX3186-01,-02,-03
Photo eye
Warning signs
Access
control device
Reset Loop
Outside
Obstruction Loop
Inside Obstruction
Loop
Counter weights
required for arms
over 18 ft (5.5 m)
Heavy duty
yoke mount
for arms longer
than 16 ft (4.9 m)
Concrete pad
Base plate: Create a template
to mount four anchor bolts
on the concrete pad.
Barrier Arm
StrongArm chassis
StrongArm
Front panel
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StrongArm Components
Detector, Vehicle
Board, Power Supply
Cable, Ribbon
Contactor
Switch, Disconnect
Board, Display
Board, Smart Touch
Transformer
Switch, Disconnect
Pin, Cylinder
Motor, Electric
Crankshaft
Pump Pack
Eyebolt,
Nut and
NordLock,
Cylinder Anchor
Hose Kit
Chassis
Front panel
not shown
StrongArm Control Box
Switch, Hold Open
Keypad
Limit Switches
Switch, Hold Open
Limit Cam
Cylinder
Pin, Cylinder
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StrongArm Pump Pack Components
Motor, Electric, AC
Motor, Electric, DC
Motor Starting Kit
Contactor, Mercury
Valve, Relief
Reservoir
Valve Coil, Directional
Valve, 2 Position Directional
Quick Disconnect, Socket
Braking Kit
Valve, Braking
Vent plug
Replace with
Breather Cap
Valve, Relief
Soft Start Kit Hose Assembly,
AWOG
Valve Check, Endhead
Valve, Manual Bypass Flow Control
Valve, Check,
Back-to-Back
Valve, Manual Bypass
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Important Safety Instructions
SAFETY MESSAGES
Thesafety messagesbelow informyou aboutpotential
hazards that can result in injury. Safety messages
specifi cally address level of exposure to operator and
are preceded by one of four words:
DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION
or NOTICE.
COMMON INDUSTRIAL SYMBOLS
These international safety symbols may appear on
product or in its literature to alert of potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.
Symbol Safety Hazard
Attention -
Take Notice
Danger -
Keep Away
Entrapment Zone
Possible Pinch Point
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Indicates damage to equipment is probable if the
hazardous situation is not avoided.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Hazards,associated with automaticgates,
can be reduced with proper site design,
installation,anduse.Installers,maintenance
crews, and owners/users must read and
follow the safety requirements found in
HySecurity® product manuals.
It is important that only qualifi ed installers
handle installation of HySecurity Gate
vehicular gate operators. A “qualifi ed”
installer has one of the following:
1.
A minimum of three years experience installing
similar equipment.
2.
Proof of attending a HySecurity TechnicalTraining
seminar within the past three years.
3.
Signifi cant manufacturer endorsements of technical
aptitudein gateoperator installationandoperation.
UnderwriterLaboratories(UL)andtheAmericanSociety
for Testing and Materials (ASTM) are responsible for
current safety standards and regulations regarding
gate operators and automated gates. All aspects of
gate installation must comply with the appropriate
safetystandard. For themost up-to-dateASTM F2200
GateandFence Standards,refer towww.astm.org.For
UL325 Safety Standard,refer to www.ul.com. Consult
local government agencies for up-to-date rules and
regulations as certain municipalities have established
licensing,codesor regulationsthat regulateautomated
gate system design and installation.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Agate operator is only a component in a gate system.
The other parts of the gate system can include the
gate, the external safety sensors, access controls,
and vehicle detectors. To have a gate system that
provides for safety, security, and reliable operation it
is essential these components operate together as a
system. It is the responsibility of the system designer
and/or installer to ensure any safety or operational
issues have been addressed.
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
NOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicatesa hazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,COULD
result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicatesa hazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,COULD
result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury. Indicates
damage to equipment is probable if the hazardous situation
is not avoided.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.
3.
Always keep people and objects away from the barrier arm. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE
MOVING ARM.
4.
Test the gate operator monthly. The barrier arm MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or stop when an
object activates the non-contact sensors. After adjusting the force of travel, retest the gate operator. Failure
to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of injury or death.
5.
KEEP BARRIER ARM GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the installation and operating manual. Have
a qualifi ed service person make repairs to gate hardware.
6. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a separate pathway that prevents contact with the
barrier arm.
7. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IDENTIFYING GATE OPERATOR CATEGORY AND UL 325 USAGE CLASS
The UL 325 standard covers gate operators. Within this safety standard several Usage Classes are described
that defi ne diff erent types of installations where gate operators can be applied. Some operators are restricted in
their usage application. Appropriate Usage Classes are shown in the Specifi cations.
Class I
Class I: Barrier arm gates are NOT Intended for use in a location of
one to four single family dwellings or a parking area associated with
one to four single family dwellings.
Class II
Class II: Intended for use in a commercial location or building such as
a multi-family housing units (fi ve or more single family units) hotels,
garages, retail stores or other buildings servicing general public.
Class III
Class III: Intended for use in an industrial location or building such
as factories or loading docks or other locations not accessible by the
general public.
Class IV
Class IV: Intended for use in guarded industrial locations or buildings
such as an airport security area or other restricted access location,
not servicing general public, in which access is monitored by security
personnel or via closed circuitry.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ONLY
WARNING!
This automatic gate operator is not designed nor is it intended for pedestrian traffi c. Vehicular gate operators
must by their nature be powerful to function reliably. This power can cause injury or death.Accordingly, direct
all pedestrian traffi c to a separate walk-through.
Install this gate operator only when:

The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate.

All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded.
The operator is intended for installation only on barrier arms used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a
separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate
the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular barrier arm during the entire path of travel of the
barrier arm.
Permanently mounted controls intended for user activation must be located at least 1.83 m (6 ft) away from any
moving part of the arm and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the barrier
arm to operate the controls.
EXCEPTION:Emergency access controls should be only accessible by authorized personnel (e.g. fi re, police, EMS)
and may be placed at any location in the line-of-sight of the gate.
The Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control shall
not cause the operator to start.
A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed, in the area of the gate. Each placard is to be visible by
persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed. HySecurity provides two warning signs
already applied to barrier arms and two signs for attachment to both sides of the operator chassis.
For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor (Photo Eye):

See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each type of application.
Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while
the gate is still moving.

One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of obstruction exists, such as just below
the barrier arm.
USE OF VEHICLE DETECTORS
Use of vehicle detectors (loop detectors) is strongly encouraged to prevent damage to vehicles caused by barrier
arms closing on them. This is not considered to be a safety item as vehicle detectors cannot provide protection
to pedestrians. In some situations, photoelectric devices may be used as vehicle detectors, but should be wired
accordingly.
GATE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY
Gate construction plays a very important role in ensuring the safety of any automated gate system. The standard
for gate construction is ASTM F2200. Below are key areas to address in gate design for safety. For complete
information consult the standard. Copies of the standard are available at:
https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2200.htm.
Another source of information is available from DASMA, the Door and Access System Manufacturer’s Association.
TheAssociation publishesTechnicalData Sheets,one ofwhich concernsASTM F2200.For moreinformation, see:
http://www.dasma.com/PDF/Publications/TechDataSheets/OperatorElectronics/TDS370.pdf.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GATE CONSTRUCTION
Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the appropriate gate type listed. Refer
to ASTM F2200 for additional gate types.

Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate. Consult ASTM F2200 for exceptions.
Gates shall be designed, constructed and installed such that their movement shall not be initiated by gravity
when an automatic operator is disconnected.

For pedestrian access in the vicinity of an automated vehicular gate, a separate pedestrian pathway shall
be provided. The pedestrian pathway shall be installed in a location such that a pedestrian shall not come in
contact with a moving vehicular barrier arm.

Any non-automated gate that is to be automated shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions of this specifi cation.
This specifi cation shall not apply to gates generally used for pedestrian access and to vehicular gates not to
be automated.
Any existing automated gate, when the operator requires replacement, shall be upgraded to conform to the
provisions of this specifi cation in eff ect at that time.
EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION SENSORS
It is highly recommended that the site designer or installer use photo eyes as the primary safety device. Edge
sensors are not appropriate for barrier arms as described below.
PHOTO EYES: One or more non-contact sensor (photo eyes) shall be located where the risk of being hit exists,
such as across the path below the barrier arm.
Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the
gate is moving.
EDGE SENSORS: Edge sensors are not appropriate for use with a barrier arm as the contact sensor must make
physical contact to function, and so cannot prevent a barrier arm from striking a person or object.
SENSOR FUNCTION and COMMUNICATION: A sensor that transmits its signal to gate operator must be
located so its signal is not impeded by building structures or other obstructions. All sensors must be installed so
that they function as intended for end-use conditions.
UL 325 LISTING: Barrier arms are not categorized as needing many of the requirements under UL that slide and
swing gates require, but photo eyes must be tested and labeled as “Recognized Components” or otherwise
certifi ed to UL 325 requirements in order to be deemed acceptable for use in a barrier arm gate operator. Study
Important Safety Instructions and consider your specifi c installation to determine where greatest risks exist.
Locate photo sensors accordingly. Be certain that a suffi cient number of sensors are used so that pedestrians are
protected from entrapment in arm travel and all hazard areas are fully protected. Most HySecurity gate operators
require external entrapment sensors that utilize Normally Closed (NC) contact means of monitoring. HySecurity
gate operators utilizing the SmartCNX Controller require external entrapment sensors that have a 10k Ohm or
4-wire pulsed monitoring scheme. Refer to UL website at
www.ul.com
for most up-to-date list of gate operator
safety standards (UL 325). Refer to
www.astm.org
for a complete list of ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence Standards.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
HySecurity Vertical Barrier Arm Safety and Traffi c Control
ARM INSTALLATION
Do not install the operator where arm moves within 16 inches of a rigid object or within 10 feet of high
power wires when the barrier arm is raised.
TRAFFIC SPEED
The acceptable speed through the gate entry or exit is 5 MPH. To help regulate traffi c, speed limit
signs, hazard stripes, and speed bumps may be utilized.
USER RESPONSIBILITY
The user is responsible for gate safety and should familiarize themselves with all aspects of gate
operation, including:
WARNINGS FOR BARRIER ARM SAFETY
• Arm barriers are meant ONLY for vehicles; bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians are
NOT permitted through the barrier arm gate system.
• The gate system should be installed so that the person operating the gate can observe
the entire movement of barrier arm.
• The gate operator controls should be located at least 6 feet away from the barrier arm to
prevent controls being used by an operator while in contact with the barrier arm.
• Emergency access controls must be protected from unauthorized use and placed so that
emergency personel can access them.
• Keep all persons and children away from the gate entry/exit and all hazrad areas.
• A separate and clearly marked entry/exit pathway must be provided for pedestrian traffi c
to prevent contact with the barrier arm.
• All electrical connections must be made in accordance to local electrical codes.
• To avoid unauthorized use of the controls, install security features on the barrier arm
operator, such as a lock.
• When manually operating the barrier arm, ensure that no vehicles or pedestrians are in
the gate area.
•
hardware operation
•
entrapment protection
•
electrical and mechanical safety
•
arm reversing functions and testing
• edge contact sensors
• photoelectric eye sensors
• gate operator accessories (alarms,
radio, etc.)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
HySecurity Vertical Barrier Arm Safety and Traffi c Control
High levels of force are generated by moving traffi c barrier arms. Ensure arm installation, warning signs and
safety devices are properly installed and operated to address the following hazards:
10
Loop Sensor
Traffi c Light
Separate Pedestrian Walkway
Pedestrian Warning and Hazrad Stripes
LED Lights on Barrier Arm
Speed Bump
Arm Warning Sign (Both Sides of Arm)
Speed Limit Sign
Gate Operator Warning Sign
Non-Contact Sensor (Photo Eye)
NOTE: Installers should
ensure the barrier arm does
not contact power wires
above the install location
when in the open position.
1
3
2
4
5
8
9
6
7
Located directly below the arm, this sensor will minimize the potential
for a barrier arm to impact a vehicle not sensed by a ground loop.
Loop sensors sense the prescence of moving vehicles ONLY and
prevents the barrier arm from impacting vehicular traffi c. Confi guration
and placement depends on application. Loops do not sense persons.
Traffi c lights help control traffi c fl ow through the gate.
A pedsestrian walkway separate from gate entry is REQUIRED, and
serves to prevent pedestrians from coming into contact with the arm.
This warning indicates pedestrians are not allowed to enter through
the gate where they may come into contact with the barrier arm.
Warnings should be positioned to be seen from both sides of the gate.
This warning indicates the hazards of standing in the way of a barrier
arm and should be applied to both sides of the arm.
This warning indicates the hazards of standing in the way of a barrier arm and should be applied to both
sides of the gate operator chassis so it is visible to traffi c in both directions.
A speed limit sign may help regulate traffi c speed through the gate opening.
Arm mounted LED lights allow the arm and its position to be easily
seen in dark environments.
A speed bump may help regulate traffi c speed through the gate.
• Pinch points
• Entrapment areas • Overhead power lines • Traffi c speed
• Arm striking persons or vehicles
• Restriction of motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
Refer to the list below for safety features available for the installation of a barrier arm gate system. Refer to the
drawings on the next page for a visual reference of these features.
WARNING!
The primary hazard for barrier arms is the barrier arm striking a person as it is lowered, so any measures to prevent
persons from entering the area under the arm will be most eff ective in ensuring safety. A non-contact photo-eye sensor
(see below) is recommended for maximum protection as it will prevent the arm lowering if the beam is interrupted by the
presence of a person under the arm.

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Loop
Sensor Traffi c Light
(Optional)
Traffi c
Light
(Optional)
Non-Contact
Sensor Beam
Non-Contact
Sensor Beam
Arm Warning Sign (Both Sides)
Gate Operator
Warning Sign
(Both Sides)
Separate Pedestrian
Walkway
Separate
Pedestrian
Walkway
Speed
Limit
Sign
Speed
Bump
LED Lights Bollards
(4 Each)
Barrier
Arm
Barrier
Arm
Photo
Eye
Photo
Eye
Gate
Operator
Pedestrian
Warning &
Hazard Stripes
SPEED
LIMIT
5
7
65
1 2
1
8
3
4 9 5
10
4
Speed
Bump
7
FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW
Secure Side
HySecurity Vertical Barrier Arm Safety and Traffi c Control

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
HySecurity Vertical Barrier Arm Safety and Traffi c Control
For more information visit Gate Safety at www.hysecurity.com/gatesafety or
see latest operator manual at www.hysecurity.com/contact-us/technical-support/installation-manuals
The following photo eye sensors have been shown in testing to provide the best performance when installed with HySecurity
operators. HySecurity supports installers who install recommended sensors. “Compatible Sensors” are still certifi ed to meet
UL 325 6th edition installation with HySecurity operators. Contact the sensor manufacturer for specifi c recommendations for
use.
CAUTION
All protection sensors must have NC sensor outputs and be wired to the SENSOR COM terminal for monitoring
and powering purposes. Depending on software version, the sensor becomes powered when the gate operator’s
motor runs or is always powered when the operator is connected to AC power.
HySecurity Compatible Photo Eye Sensors
Mfg. Part # Mfg. Details Hysecurity Part #
Photo Eyes
(Retroreflective)
E3K-R10K4-NR Omron 40 ft max range limit MX000999
NIR-50-325 EMX 45 ft max range limit
IRB-RET EMX 53 ft max range limit
E-931-S50RRGQ Seco-Larm 46 ft max range limit
Photo Eyes
(Thru-Beam)
IRB-MON EMX 65 ft max range limit MX3990
E-960-D90GQ Seco-Larm 90 ft max range limit

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Turn gate operator and all circuit
breakers OFF before performing
maintenance on the gate operator
or making contact with output
receptacles.

Never insert any objects into output
receptacles during operation. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution, or death.

Never let power wires lay in water.

Never use damaged or worn wire when connecting
equipment. Inspect for cuts in the insulation.

Never grab or touch a live power
cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.

Always make certain that proper
power has been selected for the job.
See Cable Selection Chart in this
manual.
GROUNDING SAFETY

Always make sure that electrical
circuits are properly grounded to a
suitable earth ground (ground rod)
per the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and local codes. Severe
injury or death by electrocution
can result from operating an
ungrounded operator.

Never use gas piping as an electrical ground.
BATTERY SAFETY
HySecurityoperators usesealedAbsorbedGlassMat(AGM)
batteriesandHySecurity highlyrecommendsreplacingused
batteries with new AGM-type batteries.
To reduce risk of fi re or injury to persons:

Observe polarity between batteries and charging circuit.

Never mix battery sizes, types, or brands. Charging
circuit on HySecurity DC operators is designed for
AGM-type batteries, not fl ooded lead acid-type batteries.
CAUTION
Batteries used with HySecurity gate operator contain
materials considered hazardous to environment. Proper
battery disposal is required by federal law. Refer to
Hazardous Waste Regulations federal guidelines.
Exercise care in handling batteries. Be aware metal found
in rings, bracelets, and keys can conduct electricity, short
batteries, and cause potential injury.
Do not open or mutilate batteries. Battery cells
contain corrosive materials which may cause
burns and other injuries. Material within
batteries is toxic.
Always dispose of batteries properly. Do not
place batteries in fire. Battery cells may
explode. Follow federal guidelines for proper
disposal of hazardous waste.
Always keep battery cables in good working
condition.Repairor replace allworncables.
Replace batteries according to instructions
found in DC Battery Replacement.
Do not charge frozen battery. Battery can
explode. If frozen, warm the battery to at
least 61°F (16°C).
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY/
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PROPER
DISPOSAL
Decommissioning is a controlled process used to safely
retire a piece of equipment that is no longer
serviceable. If the equipment poses an
unacceptable and unrepairable safety risk due to
wear or damage or is no longer cost eff ective to
maintain (beyond life-cycle reliability) and is to be
decommissioned (demolition and dismantlement), be sure to
follow rules below.

Do not pour waste or oil directly onto the ground, down a
drain or into any water source.

Contact your country's Department of Public Works or
recycling agency in your area and arrange for proper
disposal of any electrical components, waste or oil
associated with this equipment.

When the life cycle of this equipment is over, remove battery
and bring to appropriate facility for lead reclamation. Use
safety precautions when handling batteries that contain
sulfuric acid.

When the life cycle of this equipment is over, it is
recommendedthatthe frameandall other metalandplastic
parts be sent to a recycling center.
Metal and plastic recycling involves the collection of metal and
plastic from discarded products and its transformation into raw
materials to use in manufacturing a new product.
Recyclers and manufacturers alike promote the process of
recyclingmetalandplastic.Usingametalandplasticrecycling
center promotes energy cost savings.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WIND LOAD FACTORS
Wind load is not as much of a factor when considering using a barrier gate for a particular site instead
of a slide or swing gate. However, when installing a barrier arm gate in a high wind area, Hysecurity
suggests the following:
•
Gate arms should be lowered during high wind conditions to avoid damage to the arm.
•
Metal hardware (rather than nylon) should be used to affi x the arm to the operator.
MAINTENANCE OF GATE SYSTEMS
To keep your automated gate system performing both safely and reliably it is important to ensure that the components of
the system are functioning properly.
At least monthly:

Disconnect the gate operator and manually move the barrier arm through its range of travel. Note any unusual noises
or areas of binding. The arm should travel smoothly and quietly throughout its range. If it does not, contact a gate
professional to correct the problem.

Reconnect the gate operator and perform the following tests:
• With the arm closing, block any photo eyes used to protect the arm lowering direction. The gate should stop and
reverse direction.
• Using a suitable obstruction in the path of the arm (a solid, immovable object), close the arm until it contacts the
obstruction. The arm should stop and reverse direction.