HySecurity StrongArmPark DC User manual

Unpack
the OperatOr
QUick Start StepS
DC
Drive Belt
cover
Top cover
Front access panel
Keyed
latch
Chassis
Spring
assembly
(StrongArmPark DC 14)
Batteries
Barrier Arm
HyProtect™
Breakaway
Arm Mount
Attachment Plate
changes depending
on arm material
Breakaway
fasteners
Torque to 15 in-lb.
Smart DC Controller
End cap
Knob
Tensioning nuts
Arm Length Fasteners Applies to:
< / = 10 ft (3 m) 2 nylon bolts Low wind
< 10 ft 1 nylon bolt
and
1 steel bolt
High wind
> / = 10 ft Low wind
> 10 ft 2 steel bolts* High wind
*NOTE: Be aware, when using two steel bolts,
that the arm may bend before the nylon nuts
fail which voids the Warranty.
Each bolt is secured with an aluminum lock
washer and nylon hex nut. Torque to 15 in-lb.
See page 4.
Left Handing (L)
Standard.
Factory ships left handing operator.
NOTE: If your site requires
right handing, place the order
with your distributor as a
StrongArmPark DC with “right
handing.” Handing changes can
be completed in the eld, but
it requires additional time and
effort. See page 3.
To retrot StrongArmPark DC with
the breakaway bracket containing the
magnetic switch and arm light harness,
order:
MX4050 Breakaway Arm Assembly kit.
StrongArmPark DC Breakaway Bracket Installation Video
To review the installation video, scan the QR code with your cell phone or click on the following link:
http://bit.ly/breakawayinstall

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Site PLanning & OPeratOr inStaLLatiOn
DANGER Turn OFF AC power at the source
(circuit breaker panel) before
installing the operator. Follow facility Lock Out/
Tag Out procedures. Make sure both the DC
and AC power switches on the Control Box are
in the OFF position.
DANGER The potential for lightning discharge exists with all
gates, fences and gate operators. National Electric
Code (NEC) requires a separate earth ground in addition to the
required equipment ground. A local earth ground also serves to
protect the electronic controls.
Route 6 AWG ground
wire (maximum length
3 ft, 91 cm) through
conduit & attach
to ground lug.
19 in
(48 cm)
Arm Length
Arm length is measured
from edge of operator.
StrongArmPark DC 10:
Up to 10 ft (3 m)
StrongArmPark DC 14:
10 to 14 ft (3 to 4.3 m)
with spring assist.
NOTE: Articulating arm
options shown below
are available. Contact
HySecurity Sales.
41 in
(104 cm)
C/L
35 in
(89 cm)
11⅛ in
(29 cm)
14⅞in
(38 cm)
High voltage wires
Low voltage/
Communication wires
Vehicle Loop
control wires
2 in (5 cm) minimum
conduit height
Grade level
Consult
local codes
for proper
depth
Extra conduit (Dual or
Sequenced Gate wires)
1
19 in
(48 cm)
IMPORTANT: When installing the
operator be sure to comply with all local
government regulations and codes and
read the Important Safety Instructions
found in the manual.
NOTE: To reduce electrical
interference, run high
voltage and low voltage
through separate conduits.
Tools Needed:
Standard hex key set
Standard socket set
Crescent wrench
Wire stripper
Concrete drill
Articulating Arm Option: Clearance Requirements
7 ft Option:
7 ft (228 cm) vehicular OPEN clearance
[8 ft barrier arm length, CLOSE]
8 ft Option:
8 ft (244 cm) OPEN clearance
[10 ft barrier arm length, CLOSE]
9 ft Option:
9 ft (274 cm) OPEN clearance
[11 ft barrier arm length, CLOSE]
5½ inch
(14 cm)
Concrete pad
Base of
chassis
Grade
Earth
ground

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review Handing and inStaLL tHe CHaSSiS
2
AttAch Drive
Belt cover
remove
top cover
Remove front access panel.
Anchor bolt,
washer,
and nut
(4x)
Grounding
rod depth per
local code
Conduit
Grade level
To easily access and wrench-tighten the
anchor bolts, swing the base panel open (or
remove it).
NOTE: The spring tension on StrongArmPark
DC14, should be adjusted BEFORE fastening the
operator to the concrete pad. The proximity of the
conduit to the adjustment nut at the base of the
spring makes it difcult to wrench-tighten.
Mounting Template
Cut out the base template on the
shipping box and use it to mark the
mounting locations on the concrete pad. Concrete pad
CAUTION
Be sure to
secure the
belt cover with the
fasteners provided. If the
belt cover is not installed,
a potential risk of injury
exists.
Moving Arm Can Cause
Serious Injury or Death
MX000316
KEEP CLEAR
AUTOS ONLY • No Pedestrians
No Motorcycles • No Bicycles
Arm may move at any time without warning.
Do not let children operate the gate
or play in the gate area.
THIS GATEIS FOR VEHICLES ONLY.
All pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles
must use a separate entrance.
Read the owners manual and safety instructions.
Warning Label
Place on side panel facing
incoming trafc.
Required for UL 325
compliance.
Moving Arm Can Cause
Serious Injury or Death
MX000316
KEEP CLEAR
AUTOS ONLY • No Pedestrians
No Motorcycles • No Bicycles
Arm may move at any time without warning.
Do not let children operate the gate
or play in the gate area.
THIS GATEIS FOR VEHICLES ONLY.
All pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles
must use a separate entrance.
Read the owners manual and safety instructions.
Warning Label
Place on front access
panel facing incoming
trafc.
Required for UL 325
compliance.
7½ in
(19 cm)
⅝inch slots (16 mm)
Use ½ x 3½ inch
concrete anchors
12 in
30 cm
Front access panel
Left Handing (L) Standard, Factory Default
To take full advantage
of the break away
feature, the front
access panel must
face oncoming trafc. Smart DC
Controller
Changes to operator handing in the
eld, must also be addressed in the
Installer Menu.
SH R (RIGHT)
GATE HANDING
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
rigHt Handing (r)
Earth ground
cut out mounting templAte
instAll the chAssis
CONDUIT
CUT-OUT

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inStaLL tHe Barrier arm
3
inStaLL tHe HyPrOteCt™Breakaway arm mOunt
Left Hand OPeratOr (SHOwn) Standard shipment is L (left handing)
NOTE: For articulating arm assembly, see the instructions shipped with the articulating arm or view online with a registered account.
Physical Stop
Bracket
fasteners (4x)
DC power switch
AC
power
switch
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, magnetic switch and program the gate operator.
NOTE: You may need to loosen the spline
collar bolt & nut to position the clamp. Re-
tighten when spline is properly set .
Spline collar
bolt & nut
NOTICE: See chart on the
cover page for fastener
selections. If possible,
remove the barrier arm
when high wind warnings
are in effect.
WARNING WARNING WARNING
Stayaway from barrier arm
dropzone. Arm may move
at any me without prior
warning.
Moving arm can cause
vehicle damage, serious
injury, or death.
Do not let children operate
the barrier arm or play in
the area.
Read the owner’s manual and safety instrucons.
AUTOS/TRUCKSONLY
All pedestrians, bicycles,
motorcycles, and trailers
must use a separate entrance.
VOITURES/CAMIONSUNIQUEMENT SOLOAUTOMÓVILES/CAMIONES
Veuillez lire le manuel d’ulisaon et les instrucons de sécurité.
Lea el manual del usuario y las instrucciones de seguridad.
Warning Labels
UL 325 compliance requires
placement on both sides of
barrier arm.
Tools Required
Utility knife
Standard socket set
Standard hex key set
To review the installation video, click on the youtube video location: https://youtu.be/AdTWNYcC-NU

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4verify POwer iS Off, and tHen COnneCt aC wireS
SERVICE OUTLET
115 VAC, 15A
115 1Ø
USE ONLY COPPER
CONDUCTORS WITH
A TEMPERATURE RATING
OF AT LEAST 75 °C
FACTORY CONFIGURED
turn POwer Off
DANGER
Turn OFF AC power at the source
(circuit breaker panel) before
accessing the wires in the junction box. Follow
facility Lock Out/Tag out procedures. Make sure
both the DC and AC power switches are in the
OFF position.
COnneCt
red
Battery
wire
Voltage selector
switch is factory
set to 115V.
NOTE: If
power input is
208/230V, move
the switch so
230V appears
and change the
label on the
junction box.
Place the power switches
in the OFF position.
Service Outlet
115VAC only
115VAC wires for the
Service Outlet
High Voltage
Cover
(junction box)
and label
WARNING
DO NOT connect the
115VAC service outlet to
208 or 230VAC power supply wires! To use
the 115VAC service outlet on a 208 or
230VAC installation, the electrician needs
to run an extra neutral wire to the operator
from the power source and wire the service
outlet per code.
COnneCt aC POwer wiring
1. Unscrew the two Phillips-head screws and remove the high
voltage cover.
2. Connect the AC power and ground wires with wire nuts. If
running 115VAC, also connect the Service Outlet wires.
3. Replace high voltage cover and secure with screws removed
in step 1.
CAUTION
Wiring of gate operators must conform to NEC
standards and comply with all local codes.
CAUTION
When connecting
to 208/230VAC
power, the voltage selector
switch on the AC power board
must be moved to the 230V
position or damage to the
DC power switch
disconnects motor
and battery.
Toggle switch:
Hold OPEN locks
barrier arm in the
open position.
AUTO
Normal Operation.
Hold CLOSE ignores
all commands and
inputs. Secures
barrier arm in a
closed position.
AC power switch
disconnects
incoming AC power
to the operator.
operator will occur and void the Warranty. The label on the high
voltage cover must be changed to state 230V.
Control Box

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Parking Site Use
The label for the
Smart DC Controller
accommodates arming
loops and establishes
which open commands
need to be wired for
vehicle counts (transient,
special, and tenant “user
types”).
The software identies
the access control inputs
and uses the arming
loops to control relay
and network outputs.
NOTE: The most current
software must be loaded
on your Smart DC
Controller.
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
STOP
OPEN
RADIO
CLOSE
OPEN
OPEN
PARTIAL
SENSOR 1
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUTOBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
+ 24 V
EMERG
OPEN
SHOW
LEDs
R
A
D
I
O
OPT
IO
N
S
S
1
+
24V
OP
EN
C
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D
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G
A
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C
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A
B
U
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R2
C
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N
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COMMON
TERMINALS
RS-485
COMMUNICATION
USB PORT
USER RELAY 1
Electro-mechanical
USER RELAY 2
Solid state
24VDC
24VDC
12VDC
12VDC
Access controls
Radio receiver
(Ex. Card reader, keypad)
Red LED
heart
beat
indicates
processor is
working.

indicates power and gate
status.
RS-232


Ethernet
expansion
24VDC
24VDC
24VAC
24VAC
12VDC
12VDC
EXIT LOOP
INSIDE LOOP
(Inner Arming
Loop)
LOOP
Not to Scale
SENSOR 3
SENSOR 2
SENSOR
COM
OUTSIDE LOOP
(Outer Arming
Loop)
CENTER LOOP
COnneCt aCCeSSOrieS
All accessories require a minimum of two connections on the Smart DC Controller:
A device input
A Common Bus Terminal (COM)
NOTE: Other devices may require more connections or congurations. For example, the Fire Department (EMERG OPEN)
input requires a +24 volt input. The connection must be activated by changing the setting through the Installer Menu.
UL 325 - 2016 updates describing installation of external entrapment protection sensors can be found the Programming &
Operations Manual.
Two power
supplies (2
terminals each)
are available
for peripheral
connections:
24VDC & 12VDC
NOTE: Each power
supply (and its
corresponding
terminals) can
be used in any
combination to
draw the available
1A maximum.
TRANSIENT
USER
CLOSE
SPECIAL
USER
TENANT
USER
SPARE
SENSOR 3
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
INNER
ARMING
OUTER
ARMING
SENSOR 3
5
Hy5B
Older Smart DC Controller boards may have 24VAC
spades. Do not connect accessories to 24VAC.
Arm light
connections
NOTE: For breakaway magnetic
switch wiring, review the installation
instructions shipped with the
breakaway arm bracket.

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turn On POwer, LeveL arm & COnneCt LigHtS
When both DC & AC power switches are in the OFF position and you turn them ON, the operator initiates a target
search and the barrier arm travels open. No physical limit switches exist. The open and close limits are established
by sensing the arm position. Even if AC power is lost and the batteries are fully drained, the limits remain intact.
The only exception occurs when factory defaults are reinstated or the Smart DC Controller is replaced.
Spring is pre-tensioned
for a 10 to 12 ft barrier
arm (3.6 m). Adjust spring
tension by turning the
adjusting nut.
LeveL tHe arm & adjuSt PHySiCaL StOPS
The limits are factory set at 90° and, if adjustments are needed, level the
arm using the following procedures:
NOTE: If you need to change a StrongArmPark DC 14 handing in the eld, it
requires moving the spring’s eyebolt to the opposite physical stop lever. Refer
to StrongArmPark DC Programming and Operations Manual.
Access the Installer Menu to re-establish
Learn Limit (LL) mode
Adjust the physical stops (bumpers)
To level the arm or change the degree of angle, bumpers can be adjusted up or down using a
¼” hex key and ¾” open end wrench.
At full Open or Close, the physical stop lever should lightly
contact its physical stop (bumper).
To make adjustments to the arm position, the operator needs to be in Learn Limits mode.
Learn LimitS mOde
Establish limit settings.
1. Start at a gate status display.
2. Press MENU, twice.
3. At the CLOSE TIMER display,
simultaneously press and release
the OPEN and RESET buttons.
4. At the LL 0 display, press SELECT
and change the display to 1 using
the NEXT button.
Press SELECT
again and the LEARN OPEN
display appears.
5. Hold the OPEN button until the
arm reaches the desired open
limit. Release the OPEN button.
NOTE: Too far open or close?
Press the opposing function
button to reverse direction.
6. To preserve the limit setting,
press STOP twice. LEARN CLOSE
appears on the display.
7. Hold the CLOSE button until the
arm travels to full close. Release
the CLOSE button.
8. To preserve, press STOP twice.
9. Cycle the operator (Open/Close)
several times.
HYSECURITY
GATE CLOSED
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
CT 0 (OFF)
CLOSE TIMER
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
LL 1 (ON)
LEARN LIMIT
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
Physical stops
(bumpers)
Physical stop
levers
H
Setting the Spring on the StrongArmPark DC 14
LEARN OPEN
DEGS: +XXX.X
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
LEARN CLOSE
DEGS: - XXX.X
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
For more information, refer to the StrongArmPark DC
Programming and Operations Manual.
6
Arm Length Spring Setting (H)
10 - 12 ft (3.6 m) 3.5 inches (89 mm)
12 - 13 ft (4 m) 3 inches (76 mm)
13 - 14 ft (4.3 m) 2.5 inches (63 mm)
NOTE: If the arm length is less than
10 ft (3.3 m), disconnect the spring from
the physical stop lever.
10. If needed, adjust the bumpers so they contact the levers.

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2. Secure the harness to the chassis with
the strain relief bushing.
3. Connect the one wire lead to the
24VDC power supply terminal.
4. Connect the other wire lead to the NO
terminal on User 2 Relay.
5. Turn on both AC and DC power switches. Arm will cycle to search for the
target home position.
6. When the arm has stopped moving, access the Installer Menu.
7. Set User Relay 2 logic function to one of the following:
• R2 “27”: LED lights remain on throughout arm travel and turn off when
open limit is reached.
• R2 “28”: LED lights ash throughout arm travel and turn off when open
Review the installation video at the following youtube
location: https://youtu.be/AdTWNYcC-NU
In a short 8 minutes, the installation video shows you
how to:
• Install the breakaway arm bracket
• Connect the magnetic kill switch
• Connect the arm lighting and feed wire through
the chassis to the controller (5:50 min)
• Program the controller, Installer Menu settings
“R2” User Relay 2 and “BA” Breakaway switch.
1. Attach the end of the wire harness (on outside of
chassis) to the LED light connector on
the arm. The wire harness connector is
keyed. Be sure to properly seat the
connectors before threading close.
COnneCt arm LigHtS tO Smart dC COntrOLLer
COmPLete tHe inStaLL
• Refer to the installation manual to congure User and Installer Menu options such as gate speed,
Close Timer, relay functionality, etc.
• When the operator is functioning properly, replace the operator’s covers and secure the key latch.
• Review the Important Safety Instructions and the proper use of the barrier arm with the end user.
• Position WARNING labels per UL 325. Take photos of the barrier arm installation site.
Connect Wire Leads for lights and
Breakaway bracket “Kill” switch
Configure the Installer
Menu: Relay 2 Logic
7
CAUTION
If User Relay 2 is being used for accessory devices, you
can connect the LED lighting wires directly to 24VDC and
COM. Take note that this type of connection does not turn
off the arm lights in the event of AC power loss and will
drain the batteries quickly.
LED Arm light
connector
Wire harness
connector
Connect Arm Light Cables
+24V
limit is reached.
NOTE: Both selections will turn off the lights, which
preserves battery life, in the event of AC power loss.
8. To turn on the magnetic proximity switch in the break-
away arm assembly, navigate to BA in the Installer Menu.
9. Select BA and change the menu item to 1.
10.Exit the Installer menu mode by pressing Menu and
return to run mode.
BA 0 (ON)
BREAK-AWAY USED
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
Program Breakaway
switch, if needed
R2 28 FLASH AC
RELAY 2 LOGIC
OPEN CLOSE STOP MENU RESET
PREV NEXT SELECT
AC
Power
Switch
DC
Power
Switch
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
STOP
OPEN
RADIO
CLOSE
OPEN
OPEN
PARTIAL
EYE
OPEN
EYE
CLOSE
EXIT
LOOP
BLOCK
EXIT
IN OBS
LOOP
OUTOBS
LOOP
CENTER
LOOP
EDGE
EYE
COM
+ 24V
EMERG
OPEN
SHOW
LEDs
U
SE
R2
COM
N
O
D
C
USER RELAY 1
Electro-mechanical
USER RELAY 2
Solid state
24VDC
24VDC
12VDC
12VDC
S
1
+
24V
OP
EN
C
OM
D
U
AL
G
A
T
E
C
OM
B
A
SENSOR 2
SENSOR 3
SENSOR 1
+24V
Connect to 24VDC
& COM
Wire Harness
Breakaway
fasteners
Factory installed
magnet (kill
switch) MX3764
& MX3763
Breakaway
bracket
MX3680
Connections to Controller
Female Quick Connects:
User2 Relay (NO) & +24VDC
Spade connections:
COM & SENSOR 3 Spade
connections
Shown separated
for reference only
Wire ties