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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