HySecurity StrongArmPark DC User manual

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.
Programming & Operations Manual
with
HySecurity Smart DC Controller
MX3650-01 Revision D

StrongArmPark DC Breakaway Arm Bracket Installation Tools Required
• Utility knife • Standard socket set • Standard hex key set
To review the installation video, scan the QR code with your cell phone or click on the Youtube video location: https://youtu.be/AdTWNYcC-NU In a short 8 minutes, the installation video shows you how to:
1. Install the breakaway arm bracket 2. Connect the magnetic kill switch 3. Connect the arm lighting and feed wire through the chassis to the controller
(5:50 min)
4. Program the controller, Installer Menu setting “BA” Breakaway switch.
To install the breakaway arm bracket onto the StrongArmPark DC, you can take the steps shown here and view the video for additional step clarication.
Physical Stop Bracket fasteners (4x)
Top cover
DC power switch
AC power switch
Front access panel
HOLD toggle switch
Physical Stop Bracket
Position Breakaway Arm Bracket so the clamp opening faces up.
Remove Physical Stop Bracket (4 fasteners)
12
2
Connect the red battery wire. (Refer to step 4 in the Installation Instructions.)
12
3
Press the DC switch ON and toggle HOLD switch to Hold Open.
12
1
Make sure AC and DC power switches are in the OFF position.
12
4
After GATE OPEN appears on the display, turn the DC power switch OFF.
Display
12
5
12
6
Secure clamp to drive shaft using the fasteners provided.
12
8
Slide the clamp onto the drive shaft. Align gear teeth as you slide clamp against chassis.
12
7
HYSECURITY
GATE OPEN
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
NOTE: Follow the video to feed wire harness through chassis, assemble barrier arm, connect lighting and program the gate operator.
NOTE: You may need to loosen the collar bolt & nut to position the clamp. Re-tighten when spline properly set .
Spline collar bolt & nut
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StrongArmPark DC Components:
Arm Chassis
Cover, Top Cap
Cover, Drive Belt
Belt, Drive
Pulley, Gearbox
Lever, Physical Stop
Assembly
Spring Assist Assembly
(StrongArmPark DC 14)
Bumper
Replacement
Kit
Target Sensor Switch
DO NOT MOVE the
target sensor.
Bracket, Physical Stop
Electrical,
Control Box
Panel,
Front Access
Lock,
Latch with Key
12V Battery Kit,
8Ah
Motor, Gearbox
Gearbox
Pulley, Motor
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Board,
Smart DC
Controller
AC switch
On/Off
Detector, Hy5x
StrongArmPark DC Components: Control Box
and Arm Configurations
DC switch On/Off
Buzzer
Switch,
Hold Open/Close
Circuit
breaker
Board, Power supply
Bracket, 2.5-inch Square PVC
Bracket,
Breakaway
and
Hardware
Bracket,
Wood
Barrier Arms not supplied by
HySecurity
End cap
Arm, Replacement, Aluminum
Arm, Replacement, Articulating
Barrier Arms and
Mounting Brackets
High
Voltage
Cover
Attachment
plate
+24V
Connections to Controller
Female Quick Connects:
User2 Relay (NO) & +24VDC
Spade connections:
COM & SENSOR 3 Spade
connections
Breakaway
bracket
MX3680 Shown separated
for reference only
Wire
ties
Breakaway
fasteners
Factory installed
magnet (kill switch)
MX3764 & MX3763
Exploded View MX4050 Kit
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StrongArmPark DC Installer CheckList
The following list provides a high level overview of the tasks involved in installing the StrongArmPark DC gate
operator. Take a moment to review the list and check off the items as you complete the install.
Site Prep - concrete pad location/dimensions. Use template printed on the side of the sipping box.
Make sure gate installation complies with ASTM F2200 Standard Specication for Automated Vehicular
Gate Construction. And, install the supplied WARNING signs on both sides of the barrier arm and on
its chassis. Signs must be viewable by incoming and outgoing vehicular trafc.
Check for compliance with local codes, site conditions, and NEC standards.
Install gate operator - (on concrete pad use four ½ - 13 x 3.5in long concrete wedge anchors.)
Connect AC Power.
Connect red wire to DC Power Switch.
Turn DC Power ON.
Connect all accessory devices.
Check the Smart DC Controller software version. If necessary, upload the latest version from
www.hysecurity.com. See Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool.
Set the Close Timer (through the User Menu).
Set barrier arm speed, if applicable (through Installer Menu). Refer to S.T.A.R.T. (Smart Touch Analyze
and Retrieve Tool) in the Reference section.
Set the dynamic reversing sensitivity, if needed (through Installer Menu).
Set Relay User 2 to 28 or 29 and BA to 1 (breakaway arm) in the Installer Menu.
Congure changes through the Installer Menu depending on the accessory devices that you have
installed.
Give a copy of the Important Safety Information and pertinent operator instructions to the end user.
Show the end user how to:
• Remove the barrier arm from the breakaway bracket.
• Turn the power off and on to demonstrate learn limits after DC/AC cycles.
• Adjust physical limit stops for barrier arm open and close positioning.
• Turn the DC power switch off, which disengages the motor, and manually lift the barrier arm open.
Take photographs of the completed installation site and save it in your business les.
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Contents
StrongArmPArk DC BreAkAwAy Arm BrACket InStAllAtIon ......................................... II
StrongArmPark DC Components: Arm Chassis ..............................................................................................................iii
StrongArmPark DC Components: Control Box and Arm Congurations .......................................................................iv
Exploded View MX4050 Kit .........................................................................................................................................iv
StrongArmPark DC Installer CheckList.............................................................................................................................v
welCome to HySeCurIty...........................................................................................1
Contact Information .........................................................................................................................................................1
Notices and Bulletins .......................................................................................................................................................2
Supplemental Documents................................................................................................................................................2
Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .......................................................................................................................2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................4
Safety - Additional Installer Responsibility....................................................................................................................4
Safety - Owner/User Responsibility...............................................................................................................................6
Identifying Gate Operator Category and Usage Class ....................................................................................................7
HySecurity Gate Operators: UL 325 – 2016 .....................................................................................................................8
Table 1: HySecurity Gate Operators requiring External Monitored Entrapment Protection Sensors ...........................8
Table 2: HySecurity Gate Operators maintaining Object Detection.............................................................................8
External Entrapment Protection Sensors monitored by HySecurity Gate Operators ...................................................9
Wind Load Factors & Site Prep ......................................................................................................................................10
Manual Release ..............................................................................................................................................................10
Breakaway Arm Feature ................................................................................................................................................11
Dynamic Reversing Sensor.............................................................................................................................................11
Safety Notices ................................................................................................................................................................12
Common Industrial Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................12
Power ..................................................................................................................13
Installing the Earth Ground ............................................................................................................................................13
Wiring AC Power............................................................................................................................................................14
Wiring 115VAC Power ...............................................................................................................................................15
Wiring 208/230VAC Power .........................................................................................................................................16
Connecting DC Power ...............................................................................................................................................17
Turning the Power Switch ON.....................................................................................................................................17
DISPlAy & menu oPtIonS........................................................................................19
Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................19
Understanding the Display and Keypad ........................................................................................................................19
Menu Mode....................................................................................................................................................................20
Menu Mode Navigation .................................................................................................................................................20
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Smart DC Controller: Menu Mode Navigation Buttons..............................................................................................20
Run Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Viewing Operator Status Displays..................................................................................................................................21
Example of Operator Status Displays .........................................................................................................................21
User Menu......................................................................................................................................................................22
Table 3: User Menu .....................................................................................................................................................22
Installer Menu.................................................................................................................................................................24
Table 4: Installer Menu................................................................................................................................................25
Setting the Time and Date.............................................................................................................................................30
Resetting Open and Close Limits ..................................................................................................................................30
Learn Open Limits.......................................................................................................................................................31
Learn Close Limits.......................................................................................................................................................31
Test the Operator...........................................................................................................................................................31
Setting the Close Timer .................................................................................................................................................32
SDC InPutS & wIrIng ............................................................................................33
Overview of the Smart DC Controller ............................................................................................................................34
Integrating with Security Systems ..................................................................................................................................35
Smart DC Controller Inputs............................................................................................................................................36
SDC Terminal Inputs.......................................................................................................................................................36
Table 5: SDC Inputs ....................................................................................................................................................36
SDC Inputs..................................................................................................................................................................37
Connecting Accessory Devices ......................................................................................................................................38
User Relays - Programming Procedure...........................................................................................................................39
Table 6: Programmable User Relays............................................................................................................................39
Revenue Control Parking Applications...........................................................................................................................41
Table 7: Programmable User Relays, Revenue Control...............................................................................................41
Extended Relay Module Option ...................................................................................................................................42
VeHICle DeteCtor InStAllAtIon AnD looP lAyoutS .....................................................43
Anti-TailGate Mode (Closing Logic)............................................................................................................................43
TailGate Alert .............................................................................................................................................................43
Vehicle Detectors and the Smart DC Controller ............................................................................................................44
Hy5B Installation ........................................................................................................................................................44
Test the Vehicle Loop..................................................................................................................................................45
Check the Version of Software....................................................................................................................................45
Install Hy5B Vehicle Detectors ....................................................................................................................................46
Installing Standard 11-Pin Box Type Vehicle Detectors..................................................................................................48
StrongArmPark DC Center Loop Layout........................................................................................................................49
StrongArmPark DC Center Loop Conguration.............................................................................................................50
Sequenced Gates #1: Loop Layout................................................................................................................................51
StrongArmPark DC Loop Layout.................................................................................................................................51
Sequenced Gates #2: Loop Layout................................................................................................................................52
StrongArmPark DC Loop Layout.................................................................................................................................52
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PHoto eye InStAllAtIon ..........................................................................................53
Photo Eyes (Non-Contact) Installation ...........................................................................................................................54
Compatibility ..............................................................................................................................................................54
Installation...................................................................................................................................................................54
Conguration ..............................................................................................................................................................55
Photo Eye Connections: Smart Touch & Smart DC Controllers ..................................................................................55
Photo Eye Function.....................................................................................................................................................55
Retro-Reective Photo Eye Systems ..............................................................................................................................56
Photo Eye Alignment Feature .......................................................................................................................................57
Smart DC Controller: Menu Mode Navigation Buttons..............................................................................................57
trouBleSHootIng ...................................................................................................59
System Diagnostic Messages.........................................................................................................................................59
Table 8: Troubleshooting Codes.................................................................................................................................60
Adjusting the Dynamic Reversing Sensor ......................................................................................................................66
Conditions Affecting the Dynamic Reversing Sensor.....................................................................................................67
Access the Event Log through the User Menu ..............................................................................................................67
StrongArmPark DC Wiring Schematics ..........................................................................................................................68
StrongArmPark DC 10 and StrongArmPark DC 14 Schematics..................................................................................68
StrongArmPark DC Wiring Schematics - Solar ...............................................................................................................69
StrongArmPark DCS 10 Solar and StrongArmPark DCS 14 Solar Schematics............................................................69
generAl mAIntenAnCe ...........................................................................................71
Smart Touch Analyze and Retrieve Tool (S.T.A.R.T.) ......................................................................................................71
What You Need ..........................................................................................................................................................71
Installing S.T.A.R.T. Software.......................................................................................................................................71
Software Maintenance....................................................................................................................................................72
Electrical Controls ..........................................................................................................................................................72
Clock Battery Replacement.........................................................................................................................................72
Fuse Replacement ......................................................................................................................................................72
Mechanical Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................................73
HyProtect™ Breakaway Arm Mount ...........................................................................................................................73
Breakaway Fasteners...................................................................................................................................................73
Drive Belt Tension and Alignment..................................................................................................................................74
DC Battery Replacement................................................................................................................................................75
referenCe .............................................................................................................77
Handing Change............................................................................................................................................................77
Spring & Physical Stop Lever Assembly .........................................................................................................................78
Set Handing ................................................................................................................................................................78
Installation Instructions
MX4010..........................................................................................................................................................................79
StrongArmPark DC Articulating Arm ..........................................................................................................................79
Assemble the Pivot Block and Connect Light Strings.................................................................................................80
Feeding the cable (LED lighting) through the Pivot Block..........................................................................................80
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StrongArmPArk DC: ArtICulAtIng Arm ASSemBly ....................................................81
Remove Plugs in Chassis.............................................................................................................................................81
Assemble Arm onto chassis ........................................................................................................................................81
Feed Cable through Chassis.......................................................................................................................................81
Fasten Articulating Arm Bracket to Rod End and attach assembly to Chassis ...........................................................81
StrongArmPark DC: Lighting Connection...................................................................................................................82
Smart DC Controller: Menu Mode Navigation Buttons..............................................................................................82
Connect Arm Light Cables..........................................................................................................................................82
Turn OFF AC and DC power.......................................................................................................................................82
Arm Lights and Breakaway Switch Connections on Smart DC Controller .................................................................83
Retrot Requires Hole Drilled in Chassis ....................................................................................................................83
StrongArmPark DC Breakaway Arm Bracket Installation................................................................................................84
WARRANTY....................................................................................................................................................................85
Specications .................................................................................................................................................................86
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Welcome to HySecurity
Thank you for purchasing our premium StrongArmPark DC™ Gate Operator. At HySecurity Gate, Inc., we pride
ourselves on quality.
All operator designs are tested for hundreds of thousands of cycles before being released to the market. Trafc
barrier, slide, swing, fortied crash barrier gate 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 StrongArmPark DC become familiar to you. Thank you again for the
condence you’ve shown in becoming part of the HySecurity family and in choosing a premium industry-
leading product.
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.
HySecurity Gate, Inc. Headquarters in Kent, WA
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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 web site 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 DC 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.
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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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.
WARNING
A moving gate or barrier arm, bollard, or wedge can cause serious injury or death. In the following safety
information, the term “gate” refers to the hardware that the automatic gate operator is moving: gate, barrier
arm, bollard, or wedge.
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Important safetY InformatIon
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 direct pedestrians
to the walk-through gate.
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.
9. Use monitored sensors for protection against entrapment as specied in the current UL 325 Standard of Safety.
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 the product 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 (183 cm) 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 failure.
• Before attaching the operator to the gate, move the gate or barrier gate in both directions. Make sure it is level
and moves freely. A gate or barrier gate that moves easily reduces strain on operator components. Gravity should
play no part in the opening or closing of a slide 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.
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• 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 or Crash products.
• 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 (183 cm) 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. (Manually 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 StrongArmPark DC 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 barrier arm, gate area,
or gate operators.
• Learn how to turn the power on and off. Learn how to manually operate the barrier arm.
• 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.
• Be aware of the length of the barrier arm. Safeguard against any
possible contact between the barrier arm and overhead power or
utility cables and wires.
• 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.
Be aware of the barrier arm length.
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
maintain a minimum 10 foot (3 m)
clearance between the barrier arm
and all electrical utility lines and
equipment.
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IdentIfYIng gate operator CategorY and usage Class
Gate operators are given a usage class according to UL 325 Standard of Safety. The usage class is determined
by the area that the vehicular gate operator 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) hotels, garages, retail stores
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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HYseCurItY gate operators: ul 325 – 2016
The following bullet points highlight how your automated gate system sites can monitor external entrapment
protection using HySecurity gate operators:
• Normally Closed (NC) sensors – Before gate movement occurs, the gate operator veries that the
external entrapment protection sensor is connected and fully functional.
• Build Year (BY) – An added menu item distinguishes between pre-2016 manufacturing dates and
UL 325 - 2016 manufacturing dates. Build Year (BY) is a factory-setting. Build Year 2 (BY 2) is the default for
all HySecurity gate operators indicating a manufacturing date of 2016 in the serial number. Replacement
controller boards for existing sites allow for a Build Year setting of 1 (BY 1) (pre-2016).
• Independent Sensor Inputs – The edge, photo eye and photo eye COM inputs on the Smart Touch and
Smart DC Controllers (STC and SDC) have been re-labeled. The same wiring connections become three
independent methods for easy entrapment protection sensor conguration and normally closed outputs.
Table 1: HySecurity Gate Operators requiring External Monitored Entrapment
Protection Sensors
HySecurity Gate Operators
(includes Modular, Correctional, and
UPS models)
Build Year
UL 325 - 2016
(set at the factory)
UL 325 Entrapment Protection Sensor Monitoring Required
Normally Closed (NC) sensors tested & approved.
Three SENSOR Inputs on Controller.
Installer Menu congurable.
Build Year (BY) factory-set to UL 325 - 2016.
SlideDriver 15, 40, 30F, 50VF 2/3, 80, 200 2 ●
SlideDriver 50VF series 2 ●
SlideSmart DC 15 & DCS 15 2 ●
SlideSmart DC 10F & DCS 10F 2 ●
SwingRiser 14, 14-Twin, 19,
19-Twin, 30, 30-Twin 2●
SwingSmart DC 20 & DCS 20 2 ●
HydraSwing 40, 40F, 40-Twin, 40F-Twin,
80F, 150 2●
HydraLift 10, 10F, 20, 20F 2 ●
Table 2: HySecurity Gate Operators maintaining Object Detection
Table 2 indicates those HySecurity gate operators that may be within the exception parameters of UL 325 or
comply with standards other than UL 325, but continue to maintain object detection capabilities. HySecurity
strongly recommends that you assess every site for entrapment zones and provide the necessary protection to
guard against entrapment.
HySecurity Gate Operator's with
Obstruction Protection (Object Detection)
Build Year
UL 325 - 2016
Sensor Inputs automatically set to "NOT USED"
Installer has option to change settings as site design dictates.
StrongArm (HTG) 14, 20, 28, 36 2 ●
StrongArmCRASH (M30/M50) 2 ●
StrongArmPark DC 10 & DCS 10
StrongArmPark DC 14 & DCS 14 2●
WedgeSmart DC 10 & 10 DCS 2 ●
WedgeSmart DC 14 & 14 DCS 2 ●
HydraWedge SM50 2 ●
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External Entrapment Protection Sensors monitored by HySecurity Gate Operators
Any external entrapment protection sensor may be monitored by HySecurity gate operators, provided the
following requirements are met:
• Sensor is marked as certied to UL 325 Standard of Safety by a Nationally Recognized Test laboratory,
such as UL or ETL.
• If the sensor only has a normally open (NO) output with a 8.2KΩ or 10KΩresistor, such as an edge
sensor, then a conversion device must be used to convert the NO resistor output to an NC output.
Example of two different installation methods:
• Method A - Wired
Connect the edge sensor to a NC conversion module (GEM-104 or GEM-204) and connect the
module to the operator controls according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Method B - Wireless
Connect the edge sensor to a UL 325 certied wireless edge transmitter and connect a matching
receiver to the operator controls according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A resource list is available from the drop down Gate Safety menu on the HySecurity website. The HySecurity
recommended list shows examples of external entrapment protection sensors available for NC monitoring of
automatic gate operators. All HySecurity gate operators manufactured after January 1, 2016 using software
versions h4.50 or h5.50 (or later) comply with UL 325 Standard of Safety for monitoring entrapment protection
sensors using normally closed contacts.
The site designer or installer must determine which external entrapment protection sensors will be installed
with the gate operator to create a UL 325 compliant automatic gate operator site.
The UL 325 Standard of Safety and ASTM F2200 dene the MINIMUM gate site requirements. Gate site,
gate hardware, gate usage and other conditions may dictate the use of additional entrapment protection
sensors. It is up to the gate system designer and installer to assess appropriate gate safety design and install
the components required to protect all potential entrapment zones. Always check your local area codes and
comply with all standards and regulations.
CAUTION
Temperatures and environmental conditions affect proper operation of external entrapment protection sensors.
Always check the manufacturer’s specications shipped with the sensors. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions
for correct wiring connections, hardware installation and proper operation.
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WInd load faCtors & sIte prep
Wind load is always a factor when considering the appropriate gate for a particular site. Solid gate panels
produce a larger wind load than gates with slats or open decorative features. If you are installing a gate
operator in high wind areas, the gate design may affect the load on the gate operator. Because wind force acts
the same as an obstruction, it is important that gates be designed to present a relatively low surface area for
the wind to push on the gate panel.
In the case of the StrongArmPark DC, it is always advisable to remove the barrier arm altogether when high
winds are anticipated. Another option is to install a catch post to keep the barrier arm from bending in the
wind.
NOTICE: Under certain wind load conditions, damage to the barrier arm or gate operator may occur and is not
covered by the HySecurity Warranty.
StrongArmPark DC incorporates a dynamic reversing sensor into its design. More information about adjusting
the sensitivity can be found in this manual under, Adjusting the Dynamic Reversing Sensor on page 66.
When the barrier arm encounters an impediment, it sends a signal to the gate operator to stop and reverse
direction. This feature may be falsely triggered in excessively windy conditions.
manual release
NOTICE: Before attempting a manual release, make sure the barrier arm is not in motion.
Make sure and instruct all users how to move the gate
manually. Use the Hold Open toggle switch to raise the
barrier arm or, in the case of complete AC & DC power
loss, turn off both AC and DC power switches and lift the
barrier arm to open it.
DC switch On/Off
Switch, Hold Open/Close
AC switch On/Off
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