IQ Gate Systems IntelliSlide X6 Quick guide

IntelliSlide X6 Installation And
Instruction Manual
UL 325/991 Compliant
REV. C — 04/2020
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IQ Gate Systems
Warranty Information
This document pertains to all IQ Gate Systems manufactured products. All
products that are sold, but not manufactured by IQ Gate Systems are not
covered under this warranty. The following warranty covers models including
but not limited to:
IQ-50 / IntelliSwing IQ-50-H Series**
IQ-500 / IntelliSwing IQ-500-S / IntelliSwing Y6
IQ-500c
IQ-5000 / IntelliSlide IQ-5000-S / IntelliSlide IQ-5000-HD / IntelliSlide X6
IQ-12B
IQ Gate Systems reserves the right to alter its warranty coverage and models
including coverage duration without prior notification.
Limited Warranty
**IQ Gate Systems model IQ-50 / IntelliSwing IQ-50-H Series linear gate operator is covered by the following warranty for a
period of two years (24 months) from the date of original purchase. IQ Control Boards sold independently of an IQ gate
operator are only entitled to a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase by the original buyer. IQ Gate Systems new
products, not including the IQ-50 linear actuator, are warranted to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a
period of three years, (36 months), from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover aesthetical defects in
materials. This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from IQ Gate Systems or through IQ Gate
Systems normal distribution channels. This warranty also only covers and is extended to products that are
manufactured by IQ Gate Systems. IQ Gate Systems does not warrant any products in any way to the end user
consumer. Consumers must obtain warranty information from the selling dealer and/or installer as to the nature of the
dealer’s warranty, if any. All contact to IQ Gate Systems from the end user consumer will be referred to the consumer’s
selling dealer and/or installer. There are no obligations and/or liabilities on the part of IQ Gate Systems for consequential
damages arising out of or in connection with use or performance of IQ Gate Systems products or other indirect damages
with respect to loss of property, revenue, or profit, or cost of removal, installation, or reinstallation. Any use or change to
IQ Gate Systems products not expressly approved by the manufacturer, and performed by an authorized dealer/installer
will immediately void the warranty. All implied warranties, including warranties for marketability as well as implied
warranties for suitability, are valid only until the warranty expires or is voided, whichever comes first.
This IQ Gate Systems Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied and all IQ Gate Systems
warranties are subject, but not limited, to the following conditions.
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NEW PRODUCT POLICY
1. The products must be properly installed as specified; and maintained or used as intended.
2. Cause of product failure is not due to vandalism or malicious mischief, improper installation, abnormal physical or electrical
stress, lightning, power surges, misuse, negligence, accidents, or Natural disasters. Normal “wear and tear” from use of
equipment is not covered under warranty
3. Warranty is immediately null and void if the product has been altered, repaired, or modified without express written
authorization from IQ Gate Systems Technical Department, with such authorization given only to manufacturer approved
dealer/installers.
4. Under no circumstances will IQ Gate Systems honor warranty on any product found to have been altered, repaired, and/or
modified by the end-user consumer.
5. IQ Gate Systems reserves the right to repair the product, or replace a warranted product with a like product of equal value in the
event original product cannot be repaired.
6. Distributors and/or Dealer-Installer must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from IQ Gate Systems
Technical Department before returning any product to factory for repair, whether under warranty or not. No returns accepted
without RMA.
7. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) numbers will not be issued to the end-user consumers. Consumers must contact their
selling dealer-installer for any/all warranty issues.
8. Distributor and/or Dealer-Installer are responsible for all shipping charges, incl. freight and insurance fees, for products shipped
to IQ Gate Systems repair center.
9. IQ Gate Systems warranty does not guarantee any product to be free of operation error or service interruption in any way during
the course of daily product operation.
10. IQ Gate Systems is not responsible for time, travel, and/or labor costs of any distributor and/or dealer-installer, including but not
limited to, any expenses to install, uninstall or reinstall hardware/software/firmware related to warranty issues, product
enhancements, or product failures.
IQ GATE SYSTEMS NON-WARRANTY REPAIR LIMITED WARRANTY
NON-WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY
IQ Gate Systems warrants repairs to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
repair and invoice. This warranty extends only to wholesale customers who buy direct from IQ Gate Systems or through IQ
Gate Systems normal distribution channels. Consumers must obtain warranty information from the selling dealer and/or
installer as to the nature of the dealer’s warranty, if any. All contact to IQ Gate Systems from the end user consumer will
be referred to the consumer’s selling dealer and/or installer.
This IQ Gate Systems Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied and all IQ Gate Systems
warranties are subject, but not limited, to the following conditions.
1. The products must be properly re-installed as specified; and maintained or used as intended.
2. Cause of repaired product failure is not due to vandalism or malicious mischief, improper installation, abnormal physical or
electrical stress, lightning, power surges, misuse, negligence, accidents, or Natural disasters.
3. Warranty is immediately null and void if the product has been altered, repaired, or modified without express written
authorization from IQ Gate Systems Technical Department, with such authorization given only to manufacturer approved
dealer/installers.
4. Under no circumstances will IQ Gate Systems honor warranty of any product found to have been altered, repaired, and/
or modified by the end-user consumer.
5. IQ Gate Systems reserves the right to replace a previously repaired product with a like product of equal value in the event of
repair failure, provided repair failure occurs within the specified warranty period.
6. Distributors and/or Dealer-Installer must first obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from IQ Gate Systems
Technical Department before returning any product to factory for non-warranty repair. No repair returns accepted without RMA.
7. Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) numbers will not be issued to the end-user consumers. Consumers must contact their
selling dealer-installer for any/all warranty issues.
8. Distributor and/or Dealer-Installer are responsible for all shipping charges, incl. freight and insurance fees, for products shipped
to IQ Gate Systems repair center.
9. IQ Gate Systems warranty does not guarantee any product, new or repaired, to be free of operation error or service
interruption in any way during the course of daily product operation
10. IQ Gate Systems is not responsible for time, travel, and/or labor costs of any distributor and/or dealer-installer,
including but not limited to, any expenses to install, uninstall or reinstall hardware/software/firmware related to warranty issues,
product enhancements, or product failures.
IMPORTANT REPAIR NOTE: IQ Gate Systems will perform a factory physical evaluation of all products submitted for repair at
receipt of item, and reserves the right to decline repairs after said physical evaluation. In the event a returned product is deemed
ineligible for repair; the product will be returned to sender via common carrier ground at IQ Gate Systems expense. NO RETURNS
WILL BE REPAIRED, CREDITED, OR RETURNED WITHOUT THE RMA# THAT WAS ISSUED FOR THE MENTIONED
PRODUCT FROM IQ GATE SYSTEMS.
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The IntelliSlide X6 Slide gate operator
is a continuous duty operator that is
capable of operating gates up to 45’ in
overall length or up to 1500 lbs in
weight.
Be sure to inspect gate hardware and
verify that the gate rolls smoothly.
Replace gate hardware as needed to
insure that the operator doesn’t require
excessive force to operate the gate
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The IntelliSlide X6 Slide Gate Operator is a residential/commercial slide gate operator.
1) Install the gate operator only when:
•The operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate (see the ASTM F2200
standard) and the usage UL Class of the gate,
•All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of
the gate to a minimum of 4 feet (1.22 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch
(57.2 mm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the
gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open
position,
•Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
•All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded
2) The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be
supplied with a separate access opening.
3) The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate
and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Sliding gates
shall not open “into” public access areas.
4) The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of
the gate operator. Do not increase the operator amperage levels beyond the required operable
amounts to compensate for a damaged gate.
5) For gate operators utilizing Type D protection:
•The gate operator controls must be placed so that the user has full view of the gate
area when the gate is moving,
•The placard be placed adjacent to the controls,
•An automatic closing device (such as a timer, loop sensor, or similar device) shall
not be employed
•No other activation device shall be connected.
6) Controls must be far enough from the gate so that the user is prevented from coming in contact
with the gate while operating the controls. Controls intended to be used to reset an operator after
2 sequential activations of the entrapment protection device or devices must be located in the line-
of-sight of the gate. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent
unauthorized use.
7) All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the area of the gate. A
minimum of two placards shall be installed. A placard is to be installed in the area of each side of
the gate and be visible to persons located on the side of the gate on which the placard is installed.
8) For gate operators utilizing a non-contact sensor such as a photo beam:
•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
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•One or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or
obstruction exists, such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier.
9) For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as an edge sensor:
•One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or
obstruction exists, such as at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted both
inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
•One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular
vertical lift gate.
•One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular
vertical pivot gate.
•A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the
communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subjected to
mechanical damage.
•A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to
the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the
transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures,
natural landscaping or similar obstruction. A wireless contact sensor shall function
under the intended end-use conditions.
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Installing the IntelliSlide X6 Slide Gate Operator
•SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Leave a copy of the manual and your contact information with
the end user.
Preparing to install the IntelliSlide X6
Consider the following when installing an IntelliSlide X6:
•Survey the desired location for the gate. Make sure that the opening is far enough away
from a main road or heavy traffic. Be sure to allow enough distance away from the road so
that a vehicle can approach the gate without obstructing traffic. Twenty-five feet from the
road should be sufficient, but compliance with local codes should be observed.
•Keep power requirements in mind. AC power is recommended to consist of 110 to 220
volts. AC power is the preferred method of supply.
•Depending on soil conditions, set the concrete pad at least 2 feet in the ground with an
abundance of concrete. Check and conform to local codes.
•Install the gate with the incline of the road in mind. For proper operation, the gate must
slide back and forth at a level plane.
For Master / Slave Applications:
•It is recommended that a total linear footage distance of 120 feet is not exceeded when
running the power and communication wires between the master and slave operators.
When using larger gauge wires, a junction or terminal block (not included) may be required.
If the wire run distance is to exceed 120 feet, please consult IQ Gate Systems for other
options.
•Be sure to provide a ¾” conduit between the two gates if they will be set up as bi-parting.
•When programming the MC4 Board for a Master / Slave application, be sure to change the
operator type in the “Motor Drive Menu” to a master or slave.
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DO NOT REVERSE BATTERY POLARITY AT THE
BATTERY OR THE CIRCUIT BOARD. SEVERE DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR
The IntelliSlide X6 is a 24 volt DC gate operator. Utilizing (2) 12 vdc batteries,
the batteries must be connected in series, and then the positive (+) power
wire (RED) is to be connected to the positive (+) battery terminal
•Take note of the software version on the LCD display upon power up.
Chain Attachment and Limit Settings
Using the supplied chain brackets, mount the
brackets with the chain bolt holes at the same height
as the bottom of the idlers. Roughly 9-10 inches from
the base of the operator.
Once the chain is attached, it needs to be tightened.
Be careful not to over tighten the chain. Proper
adjustment is 1-2” of sag for every 10’ feet of chain.
After the chain has been installed, the magnetic limits need to be installed. To do so, switch the
MOTOR SWITCH to the MANUAL position. Push the gate in the open direction until the gate
reaches the full open limit. Attach the Magnetic Limit Block to the chain so that it is flush with the
edge of the operator frame on the road side opening. Then, push the gate closed to the desired
closed position. Attach the Magnetic Limit Block to the edge of the operator frame on the opposite
edge of the operator frame.
Be sure to install positive stops at each end of the gate. The positive stops should be no more
then 2 inches beyond the limit travel
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Wiring the MC4 Control Board
All of the GND terminals on the board may be used for the “ – “ power terminal or for a common
contact.
PLUG IN LOOP DETECTOR SLOTS/TERMINALS
The terminals at the top left corner of the MC4 board are for the termination of ground loops.
These terminals correspond with the 2 available plug-in loop detector slots. The loop detector
slots are available for use as a OPEN, REVERSE, CLOSE, RESET, and DISABLE
•The RESET detector will provide a close contact to the controller after the the loop has
been activated and then deactivated. This is a good option for Anti-Tailgating and Quick
Close applications as it will override the Close Timer
•The DISABLE option will allow the detector to still detect and consume power, but no
internal action will be taken by the MC4 board. This feature is great for troubleshooting
suspicious detectors or power draw concerns
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Be sure to keep the loops at least 5’ from the gate
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Programming the MC4 Control Board
The following is a list of programming and available features. Please be aware that the MC4
Control Board is one of the most advanced gate operator circuit boards available and you should
take care when programming and choosing desired features. Refer to this manual if a feature that
you desire is needed or if any changes are necessary to be made in the menus.
The MC4 Control Board is divided into 8 menus. Using the YELLOW, GREEN, and BLUE
buttons, you can navigate through the menus using the BLUE and YELLOW buttons and select an
option or enter a menu by depressing the GREEN button. When changes are being made in any
menus the programming “ *“ will be displayed at the top right corner of the LCD display. The 8
menus consist of the following:
Adjust the Clock
Adjust Time Settings
Auxiliary Settings
Maintenance Menu
Motor Drive Menu
Digi / Tach Learning
Error and Fault Log
Password Protected
To enter any of the menus from the Home Screen (the current Date and Time is displayed on the
Home Screen), simply press the GREEN button. “Adjust the Clock” will be displayed. At this
point, you have entered the menu and may navigate using BLUE and YELLOW buttons to make
the adjustments that you desire. To enter a menu, navigate until the one you desired is displayed
and push the GREEN button to enter. To exit a sub-menu, use the BLUE button all the way
through the menu until “exit the sub-menu” is displayed and then push GREEN button. To exit the
main menus, just press the YELLOW button until the Home Screen (time and date) is displayed.
Adjust the Clock:
Adjust Date / Time
•Year =
•Month =
•Date =
•Day =
•Hour =
•Minute =
Exit the sub-menu
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Adjust Time Settings
•Maximum Run Timer = adjustable from 10 to 180 seconds, this timer amount represents
the maximum number of seconds that the gate operator can run in one direction
•Close Delay Timer = adjustable from OFF to 4:15, this timer represents the amount of time
from OFF to seconds to minutes of how long the gate waits to close from the open limit
after all open and hold open inputs are removed
•Holiday Next ____ thru ____ (adjustable up to 8 days in advanced) This option is to be
used to define what day of the week an upcoming holiday is (if it is desired that the gate not
open with the 7-day open timer on that holiday) Just enter the first day of the holiday and
the last day of the holiday.
•7-day open timer = (Completely Off, Off to next {next on program}, On) this is the option in
which the 7-day open timer could be activated
•P-1 Open @ 08:00am / Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
(These P-* options are the programmable 7 day auto open timers. You can choose the time and
days that the gates automatically open and then close. There are 4 available auto open time
slots. To program, adjust the desired time and then display what days you would like the timer to
function. If a day is undesired, move the cursor under that day and press the programming knob
to erase that day from the program. Then scroll clockwise and set the days and time for the auto
close). Here is an example of the 7-day open timer:
•7Day Security Timer = (Completely Off, Off to next {next on program}, On)
(The security timer has 2 available time slots that can be programmed for desired days and times
to allow or secure 5 inputs. The inputs that can be secured are: Open, Exit, Radio Terminal, AUX
IN 1 and AUX IN 2. To program a secured input, simply program the desired time and the days to
secure that input, and also when to release. Then allow the inputs by scrolling to “Secure Inputs,
Allow” screen and move the cursor under a desired input. To secure that input, press the
programming knob. The inputs that remain displayed will be allowed during the Secured Input
timer.
•Secure Inputs, Allow = Open, Open/Close, Option 1 and Option 2
{Some possible and popular uses for the security timer are as follows: a “Free Entrance” loop by
day and a “Safety” loop by night; the automatic disabling of the free exit loop after work hours; a
controlled output from the auxiliary relays utilizing the Aux In terminals; etc.}
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P-1 Open: 07:00a
P-1 Secure at 5:30p

Exit the sub-menu
Auxiliary Settings / Enter to View/Adjust
•Option 1 Input Terminals
(These are available programmable inputs that can be programmed to take on the function that is
selected when the Option 1 terminal is activated)
oOpen
oReverse
oShadow
oFire
oClose
oPhoto Eye Close (stops the gate from closing but doesn’t reverse the gate)
oAux Out 1 (momentary activation of Aux 1 output relay)
oAux Out 2 (momentary activation of Aux 2 output relay)
oToggle Aux 1 (toggles Aux 1 output relay on/off)
oToggle Aux 2 (toggles Aux 2 output relay on/off)
o7-day Open Timer Off (turns off the 7-day open timer until the next open schedule)
oHold Open (momentary contact will hold open gate and release it)
•Aux 1 Output Relay
•Aux 2 Output Relay
(These are available options for the Aux 1/2 output relays to perform if selected)
oPulse on Open Limit (a 2 second relay activation on the open limit)
oPulse on Close Limit (a 2 second relay activation on the close limit)
oHold on Open Limit (latches the relay on the open limit)
oHold on Close Limit (latches the relay on the close limit)
oPulse on Motor Open (a 2 second relay activation when gate is opening)
oPulse on Motor Close (a 2 second relay activation when gate is closing)
oHold on Motor Open (latches the relay when gate is opening)
oHold on Motor Close (latches the relay when gate is closing)
oHold on UL-325 Alarm (latches the relay upon a UL-325 alarm)
oAux Input Received (activates the relay when the Aux input is in use)
oAC Power Loss (activates the relay upon AC power loss detection which is
measured when the gate receives less than 23.5 VDC)
oLow DC Power (activate the relay upon low DC power detection, a value of equal to
or less than 75% of full power supplied)
oThermostat Engaged (activates the relay when the thermostat is engaged)
oMaintenance Request (activates the relay upon a maintenance request)
oHold on Motor Run (activates the relay whenever the gate is running)
•MRT Exp Limit Option =OFF, ON (This will signal a limit switch in its last direction if the
Maximum Run Timer expires)
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Option 1