King gates STARG8 24 User manual

Made in Italy
Control unit for 24V sliding and swing gates motors
Installation instructions
STARG8 24
STARG8 24 BOX
Control unit for Jet 24, Jet 24 XL,
Couper, Linear 24V or Intro 24-400
Control unit for Minimodus
Control unit for
Modus280, Modus420
or Modus XL
Control unit for Dynamos 24
PH 01
PH 02
GND
+ VA
GS
I
STR
GND
STP
PED
GND
ANT
OL 1
CL 1
OL 2
CL 2
GND
AUX
HAZ
V
H
V
RE F
Start
Radio
Set
Power
-
+
Obstacle
-
+
Pause
-
+
Dela
y
-
+
Dip-Switch
Ac
tuat
or
Jet / Couper / Intro
Linear
S
tep
Au
to
Ph
oto2
Haz
Fas
t
Fu
nc
1
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5
6
78
On On
Modus
On
Dynamos
On
Minimodus
Power
-
+
Obstacle
-
+
Start
Radio
MOT1 MOT2
V
H
V
L
V
RE F
Photo
Stop
Error
Dip-Switch
Actuator
Jet / Couper / Intr
o
Linear
Step
Auto
Photo2
Haz
Fast
Func
1
428GRATS
LX428GRATS
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On On
On
Dynamos
On
Min
imodus
HZA AUX
PH 01
PH 02
GND
+ VA
GS I
STR
GND
STP
PED
GND
ANT
OL 1
CL 1
OL 2
CL 2
GND
AUX
HAZ
V
H
V
RE F
Start
Radio
Set
Power
-
+
Obstacle
-
+
Pause
-
+
Delay
-
+
Dip-Switch
Ac
tuator
Jet / Couper / Intro
Linear
Step
Au
to
Ph
oto2
Haz
Fast
Fu
nc
1
428GRATS
LX428GRATS
2345678
On On
Modus
On
Dynamos
On
Minimodus
PH 01
PH 02
GND
+ VA
GS I
STR
GND
STP
PED
GND
ANT
OL 1
CL 1
OL 2
CL 2
GND
AUX
HAZ
V
H
V
RE F
Start
Radio
Set
Power
-
+
Obstacle
-
+
Pause
-
+
Delay
-
+
Dip-Switch
Actuator
Jet / Couper / Intro
Linear
Step
Au
to
Photo2
Ha
z
Fa
st
Fu
nc
1
STARG8 24
STARG8 24 XL
2345678
On On
Modus
On
Dynamos
On
Minimodus

Contents
1. Product description 1
1.1 - Commissioning 1
1.2 - Main features 1
1.3 - Control unit technical features 1
2. Wiring 2
2.1 - STARG8 24 power connection 2
2.2 - STARG8 24 XL power connection 3
2.3 - STARG8 24 Accessories wiring connection of a typical system 4
2.4 - StarG8 24 Accessories wiring connection 5
3. Control unit settings 6
3.1 - Dip-switch adjustment 6
3.2 - Knob adjustment 7
4. Transmitter (remote control unit) programming 8
4.1 - Start button programming 8
4.2 - Pedestrian (partial) opening button programming 8
4.3 - Deleting all memorised transmitters 9
4.4 - Deleting a single transmitter 9
4.5 - Tools-free transmitter programming 9
5. Programming the gate travel 10
5.1 - Basic programming of the gate travel 10
5.2 - Programming the pedestrian (partial) opening width 11
5.3 - Advanced programming of the gate travel 12
6. Testing and commissioning 13
7. LEDs indication 14
7.1 - Input status indication LEDs 14
7.2 - Error status LED 14
8. RESET procedure 15
9. Devices connectable to the control unit 16
9.1 - Transformer 16
9.2 - Motors 16
9.3 - Warning light
Note: Professional programming is not required for standard installations. When special functions and adjustments are required, refer
to the advanced / professional programming on the manual instruction (supplied with the unit and available on our website).
16
9.4 - AUX contact 16
9.5 - Safety devices 16
9.6 - 24 VDC accessories’ power supply 18
9.7 - Open gate pilot light 18
9.8 - Limit switches 18
9.9 - Wired commands 18
9.10 - Antenna 18
9.11 - Back-up battery / Energy saving 18
10. MEMO 2000 19
11. F.A.Q. 20
12. Advanced / professional programming - Index 21

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1. Product description
1.1 - Commissioning
To start-up the system, the following steps must be carried out:
1 - Check cabling, tighten all connections and terminals. Follow
cabling standards and regulations of the country/region.
2 - Set the dip switches (par. 3.1) and knobs (par. 3.2) according to
-
tion.
3 - Memorise the transmitters (Paragraph 4).
4 - Programme the gate travel path (Paragraph 5) so that the .
control unit learns the gates open and close points.
5 - Perform the checks described in the “Testing and commissioning”
paragraph (Paragraph 6).
If, after completing these steps, the control unit should
malfunction, consult Paragraph 7, “LEDs indication”, to iden-
tify any issues, and Paragraph 9, “Troubleshooting”, to attempt
to solve it.
1.2 - Main Features
- Flasher control with/without integrated intermittency function (Par-
agraph 9.3).
- Integrated management for electric locks 24V max. 15VA (Para-
graph 9.4).
This output can also be used to control courtesy lights (Paragraph 13).
- Double NC input for opening and closing limit switch (Paragraph 9.8).
- Inputs for start, stop and pedestrian opening wired commands,
customisable to open, stop and close (Paragraph 9.9).
- Double input for safety devices: “PHO1” during closing and “PHO2”
during closing and/or opening (Paragraph 9.5).
- Possibility of powering 24VDC accessories (Paragraph 9.6).
- Input for gate status pilot light signalling the position of the leaves
(Paragraph 9.7).
- Input for external antenna that can be used for increasing the
range of the transmitters (Paragraph 9.10).
- Staggered closing of gate leaves adjustable through the knob (Par-
agraph 3.2).
- Pause time for automatic re-closing adjustable to between 0 and
180 sec. with knob (Paragraph 3.2).
- Obstacle sensitivity adjustment with knob (Paragraph 3.2).
- Motor force adjustment with knob (Paragraph 3.2).
- Incorporated radio receiver (433.92MHz), compatible with King-
Gates rolling transmitters.
- 6 indication LEDs (Paragraph 7).
- Slow-speed opening and closing (customisable through dedicated
programming).
1.3 - Technical features of the
control unit
Mains power supply* 230 Vac ±10%, 50 - 60 Hz
Motor power supply 24V DC 280W and 10A peak
motor
Warning light power supply 24V max 15W
Gate pilot lamp power supply 24Vdc max 10 W
Accessories’ power supply
(photocells...) 24 Vdc max 10 W
Radio receiver frequency433.920 MHz
Storable remote controls 170
Radio antenna input RG58
Operating temperature -20 ÷ 50 °C
- Automated access command for 1 or 2 24V motors.
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1 - SAFETY NOTICE
- This Instructions Manual (Instructions) contains important information regarding safety
- Read the entire document before you install any of the equipment
- Installation must be carried out by qualified installers
- Installation must be in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations relating to Electrical Safety
in your area
- Make sure that all cabling and wiring are in accordance with Wiring Rules AS 3000:2007
- Do not modify the equipment unless directed to by the Instructions. Modifications may cause irreversible
damage to the equipment and result in malfunction. King-Gates and LiteStart disclaim any liability for damage
resulting from modified equipment.
- Ensure that no damage will be caused by automating the gate. Pay particular attention to any damage that
may be caused by impact, crushing, shearing, dragging, etc. as well as other general dangers.
Before installing any of the equipment ensures that the gate can move freely through its motion and that nothing
is blocking or interfering with its path of travel.
- During installation and use, ensure that solid objects or liquids cannot enter the control box.
Before connecting the control box to the mains power
1 - Verify that all wirings done as described in section 2 above
2 - Ensure that the gate can move freely through its motion and that nothing is blocking or interfering with its
path of travel
3 - Ensure that no damage will be caused by automating the gate
4 - Motor’s terminals MUST be plugged in before powering the box

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1 2
OPEN OPEN
1 2
TX
1 2
RX
3 4 5
NC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PH 01
PH 02
GND
+ VA
GS I
OL 1
CL 1
OL 2
CL 2
STR
GND
GND
STP
PED
ANT
GND
AUXHAZ
MOT 1MOT 2
VH
VRE F
VL
1
1
24V
0V
12V
CLOSING PHASE SAFETY DEVICE
series “Viky 30” photocells
RX CABLE: 3x0,5mm² (max. distance 30m)
TX CABLE: 2x0,5mm² (max. distance 30m)
2.3 - StarG8 24 Accessories wiring connection of a typical system
WARNING LIGHT
Idea 24 Plus
LAMP CABLE: 2X0.5 mm2(max. distance 20 m)
ANTENNA CABLE: RG58 (max. recommended distance 5m)
OPEN GATE PILOT LIGHT
24V max 3W
CABLE: 2x0,5mm² (max. distance 50m)
KEY SELECTOR
Series“Click30” key selector
CABLE: 2x0,5mm² (max. distance 50m)
(already series
connected)
OPENING PHASE
SAFETY DEVICE
series “Bar” edge
CABLE: 2x0,5mm² (max. distance 30m)
MOTOR 1
(gate leaf that opens first)
MOTOR 2
(gate leaf that opens second)
Transformer*
(already series
connected)
230V
OV
(12V)
24V
Cavo 2X1,5mm²
Cavo 2X1,5mm²
CABLE: 3X1,5mm²
(max. distance 30m)
230V 50Hz MAINS
POWER SUPPLY
Line fuses (already
series connected)
Safety devices connected to PH01 are typically installed
outside the gate. Safety devices connected to PH02 are ty-
pically installed inside the gate (see the alongside scheme).
PH2
IN
OUT
PH1
PH2
IN
OUT
PH1
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Safety devices connected to PH01 terminal are active just
in closing phase. Connect photocells to PH02 to activate it
in opening and closing phases as per DIP5 setup.

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ON DI P
DELAY PAUSE OBSTACLE POWER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
VH
VRE F
VL
PH 01
PH 02
GND
+ VA
GS I
OL 1
CL 1
OL 2
CL 2
ST R
GND
GND
ST P
PED
ANT
GND
AUX
MOT2 MOT1
HAZ
+VA
2.4 - StarG8 24 Accessories wiring connection
TIMER FUNCTION: if START contact is kept closed (for instance through a timer-controlled or bistable relay), control unit
opens the gate and leaves the gate opened. The automation does not accept closing commands (neither automatic nor wired)
until START contact is reopened.
In this mode, dip switch 3 STEP is set to OFF and dip 4 AUTO to ON
If START contact is kept closed during the control unit starting after a blackout, the gate will immediately execute the start
command.
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single input must be connected in
series.
switches are used.
parallel.
Default: electric lock 12Vdc max. 15W
(for courtesy light enable, see par. 13)
Closing: normally closed contact PHO1
Opening: normally closed contact PHO2
COMMON of terminals 5-6-8-9
Power supply 24 VDC
Positive gate PILOT LIGHT (24 VDC, max 3W)
Opening limit switch motor 1
Closing limit switch motor 1
Common of terminals 10-11-13-14
Opening limit switch motor 2
Closing limit switch motor 2
START normally open contact
COMMON of terminals 15-17-18
STOP normally closed contact
PEDESTRIAN N.O. contact
Antenna ground
Antenna signal
[2]
[1]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[17]
[18]
[19]
[20]
AUX contact /
electric lock
(Paragraph 9.4)
Safety device
contacts
(Paragraph 9.5)
24V power supply/
gate pilot lamp
(Paragraphs 9.6/9.7)
Limit switch
(Paragraph 9.8)
Wired commands
(Paragraph 9.9)
Antenna
(Paragraph 9.10)
Warning light
(Paragraph 9.3) 24Vdc max.15W warning light
[4]
[3]
leave the limit switch
terminals free if no limit
any devices connected to
“START” (terminal 15) or
“PED”(terminal 18) inputs must
be dry contacts (voltage free).
Multiple devices connected to a
single input must be connected in
Sliding gate motors are provided
with limit switches
(terminal 6) or “STOP” (terminal 17)
For safety devices connected to
“PHO1” (terminal 5), “PHO2”
Inputs must be dry contacts
(voltage-free), and the relevant
factory bridge must be removed.
when using an external antenna,
remove the connected wire

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3. Control unit setting
3.1 - Dip-switch adjustment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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DIP DIP-SWITCH status Description of operation
DIP 1-2
MOTOR
1 ON 2 ON Connected gearmotors: swing series “Jet 24V”, “JetXL 24V”, “Linear 24V”, “Intro 24-400” or “Couper24”
1 ON 2 OFF Connected gearmotors: “Modus” series swing gate
1 OFF 2 ON Connected gearmotor: sliding series “Dynamos 24V”
1OFF 2 OFF Connected gearmotor: swinging series “Minimodus”
DIP 3
STEP
3 ON 4 OFF Step-by-step command mode: Open / Stop / Close / Stop
3 ON 4 ON Step-by-step with automatic closing (time set with the “Pause” knob)
DIP 4
AUTO
3 OFF 4 ON Opening only command mode with automatic closing (condominium function)
3 OFF 4 OFF Open / Close / Open command mode (no Stop)
DIP 5
PHO2
ON Safety devices connected to “PH 02” set as photocells (stop of the movement both in opening
and closing phases with opening manoeuvre after PH 02 clearance)
OFF
Safety devices connected to “PHO2” set as edges (immediate inversion; active just in opening phase)
DIP 6
HAZ
ON Warning light flashing during cycle
OFF Warning light on during cycle
DIP 7
FAST
ON Gate recloses immediately after vehicle passes “PH 01” safety devices (photocells)
OFF Standard operation - safety devices do not command a reclosing manoeuvre
DIP 8
FUNC
SWINGING
(see DIP 1-2)
ON Ram function enabled
OFF Ram function disabled
SLIDING
(see DIP 1-2)
ON Reverse opening direction (automation’s movement must be programmed afterwards)
OFF Reverse opening direction (automation’s movement must be programmed afterwards)
2
DIP SWITCHES
(Paragraph 3.1)
DIP1-2 “MOTOR”:
Set these dip switches to suit the type of motors in use for this
installation.
DIP3 “STEP” :
ON - step by step, a command will open, stop, or close the gate
OFF - setup for fully automatic, condominium ( apartment block )
DIP4 “AUTO”:
If the dip-switch is put to ON, the automatic re-closing function is
activated. The control unit automatically closes the leaves after the
time set through the “PAUSE” trimmer (see Paragraph 3.2). If the
“AUTO” dip-switch is put to OFF, the automatic re-closing function
is deactivated. To close the leaves, therefore, a command must be
given (either wired or via transmitter).
DIP5 “PHO2”:
ON - Gate will stop on opening and closing ( for photocells )
OFF - Gate will stop and retract in the opposite direction slightly (for
safety edge)
A variation of DIP 1-2 “MOTOR” and DIP 8 “FUNC” (if the
control unit is set to sliding gate) will not become effective
until a new gate travel path is programmed (Paragraph 5).

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DIP6 “HAZ”:
If the dip-switch is put to ON, the warning light is powered (terminals
1, 2) in the intermittent mode. If the “HAZ” dip switch is set to OFF,
DIP7 “FAST”:
ON - the rapid reclosing function is activated. In this mode, the
gate will close as soon as the gate photocells connected to PHO1
input are obscured and cleared without waiting for the pause time.
OFF - the rapid reclosing function is deactivated.
DIP8 “FUNC”:
SWING GATE (DIP1/2= ON ON / ON OFF/ OFF OFF)
If the “FUNC” dip switch is set to ON this activates the ram function,
which is recommended if an electric lock is installed (par. 9.5 ). This de-
livers a transient voltage peak at the start of the opening stroke and
the end of the closing stroke to overcome the resistance of the pawl.
If the “FUNC” dip switch is set to OFF the ram function is disabled.
SLIDING GATE (DIP1/2= OFF/ON)
Changing the position of the “FUNC” dip switch changes the open-
ing stroke direction. This is read only at the beginning of basic or
advanced programming of automation’s movement.
3.2 - Knob adjustment
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Knob Description
POWER Power: adjustment of motor speed and power. Turning the knob clockwise increases the motor’s power and
speed.
PAUSE Pause time before automatic gate closing. Turning the knob clockwise increases the pause time from 0 to 180
seconds. Please note: this knob is functional only when AUTO dip-switch 4 is put to ON.
DELAY This knob adjusts the delay in movement between the two gate wings. Turning the knob clockwise increases
the delay from 0 to 20 seconds.
Open delay is half of closure delay (motor 1 starts opening and motor 2 waits half delay value).
DELAY at maximum value: motor 2 waits total open of motor 1. Motor 1 waits total close of motor 2.
After adjusting the “POWER” knob, it’s necessary to programme again the gate travel. (par.5).
In normal operation, gate leaves must be offset to prevent overlapping. If the “DELAY” knob is set too low and leaf 1 arrives
before leaf 2, the control unit will automatically open the gate slightly and then close leaves in the correct order (anti-overlap-
ping mechanism).
3
PAUSA
DELAY
KNOB
MAX
OBSTACLE
POWER
OBS
Obstacle, sensitivity to obstacles: adjustment of the obstacle detection function. Turning the knob clockwise increases
time before obstacle detection (less sensitivity). OBSTACLE set at half position (50%) corresponds to 0,75 seconds of
pushing against an obstacle before reversing the movement).

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4. Transmitter (remote control unit) programming
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ERROR
STOP
PHOTO
START
RADIO
SET
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ERROR
STOP
PHOTO
START
RADIO
SET
The transmitters to be programmed must be of the “Stylo4K” or “Stylo2K” series by
King Gates. See adjacent pictures.
, it means that the programming pro-
tections have been activated – see Paragraph 16.1.
Therefore radio transmitters learning is not possible.
To interrupt any of the following procedures at any time, press the SET and RADIO
buttons simultaneously or wait 10 seconds
4.1 - Start button programming
This procedure allows to programme a button of the transmitter ( remote control ) to the controll unit .
1. ON THE CONTROL UNIT
PRESS THE RADIO BUTTON
FOR 1 SECOND
2. PRESS THE DESIRED BUTTON
ON EVERY TRANSMITTER
TO BE PROGRAMMED
3. PRESS THE RADIO
BUTTON UNTIL RADIO LED TURNS
OFF OR WAIT 20 SECONDS TO EXIT
THE PROCEDURE
The red “radio” LED turns off
4.2 - Pedestrian opening button programming
This procedure allows to programme a button of the transmitter for partial / pedestrian opening to the control unit.
This opening width can be customised following the procedure described in Paragraph 5.2.
1. PRESS THE RADIO BUTTON
FOR 1 SECOND
2. PRESS THE START BUTTON
FOR 1 SECOND
3. PRESS THE DESIRED BUTTON
OF ALL THE TRANSMITTERS
TO BE PROGRAMMED
3. PRESS THE RADIO
BUTTON UNTIL RADIO LED TURNS
OFF OR WAIT 20 SECONDS TO EXIT
THE PROCEDURE
The red “radio” LED and the green
“start” LED turn off
Start button Set button
Radio button
4
“Stylo4K” “Stylo2K”
The red “radio” LED remains lit and
the green “start” LED turns on green “start” LED turns on
The red “radio” LED turns steady on
(if not, see paragraph 16.1)
The red “radio” LED turns steady on
(if not, see paragraph 16.1)

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4.3 - Deleting all memorised transmitters
This operation deletes all memorised transmitters from the memory.
1. PRESS THE RADIO BUTTON FOR
4 SECONDS AND RELEASE WHEN
RADIO LED FLASHES
2. PRESS THE RADIO
BUTTON AGAIN
FOR 1 SECOND
3. MEMORY DELETION COMPLETED
The red “radio” LED ashes
(if not, consult Paragraph 16.1) The red “radio” LED ashes fast The red “radio” LED turns off
4.4 - Deleting a single transmitter
This operation deletes a single transmitter from the memory.
1. PRESS THE RADIO BUTTON FOR
4 SECONDS AND R ELEASE WHEN
RADIO LED FLASHES
2. PRESS THE SET
BUTTON
FOR 1 SECOND
3. PRESS A BUTTON ON THE
TRANSMITTER YOU WISH TO
DELETE
The red “radio” LED ashes
(if not, consult Paragraph 16.1)
The red “radio” LED ashes and the
yellow “set” LED ashes
3. PRESS THE RADIO
BUTTON UNTIL RADIO LED TURNS
OFF OR WAIT 20 SECONDS TO EXIT
THE PROCEDURE
The red “radio” LED and the
yellow“set” LED turn off
4.5 - Transmitter ( Remote ) tools - free programming
This procedure enables you to program a new transmitter (“Stylo2K” or “Stylo4K”) without accessing the control unit, by staying close to it.
To run the procedure you will require a previously programmed transmitter and you need to be at the gate
ON A PREVIOUSLY
PROGRAMMED
TRANSMITTER, HOLD
DOWN BUTTONS 1 AND 2
TOGETHER FOR 4 SECONDS
ON THE TRANSMITTER
YOU WANT TO PROGRAM,
HOLD DOWN BUTTONS 1
AND 2TOGETHER FOR
4 SECONDS
The red “radio” LED ashes and the
yellow “set” LED turns on