Nice TITAN12L User manual

Revision 8.0 December, 2018
Part #10001700
Nice Swing Gate
Actuator
Vehicular Swing Gate Actuator
TITAN12L
936 Control Board
TITAN12L1
1050 Control Board
CBOX with 1050 control board
CBOX with 936 control board
912L
Programming & controls, connections and safety
information provided in the 1550/1551 manuals in CBOX

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1 - Overview 4
2 - General Safety Information 7
3 - Use of Vehicle Detectors 10
4 - Gate Construction and Safety 10
5 - Maintenance of Gate Systems 12
6 - Entrapment Protection 13
7 - Compatible External Sensors 14
8 - 936 Circuit Board Layout 15
9 - 1050 Circuit Board Layout 16
10 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 17
10.1 -Pivot Arm Installation 17
FIGURE 10 - 1 Pull to Open Installation 17
FIGURE 10 - 2 Vertical Pivot Position 17
10.2 - Push to Open installation 18
FIGURE 10 - 3 Push to Open Installation 18
10.3 - Actuator Mounting 18
FIGURE 10 - 4 Actuator Mounting 18
FIGURE 10 - 5 Gate Bracket Mounting 18
10.4 - Manual Release/Manual Operation 19
FIGURE 10 - 6 Manual Release Disengage 19
FIGURE 10 - 7 Manual Release Re-engage 19
10.5 - TITAN12L/12L1 Actuator Wiring 20
FIGURE 10 - 8 Manual Release Handle 20
FIGURE 10 - 9 Wire Harness Insertion 20
FIGURE 10 - 10 TITAN12L/12L1 Actuator Wiring 20
10.6 - 936 Control Board Wiring 21
10.6.1 - TITAN ACTUATOR WIRING (PULL TO OPEN) 21
10.6.2 - TITAN ACTUATOR WIRING (PUSH TO OPEN) 21
10.7 - 1050 Control Board Wiring (Single Gate Application) 22
10.7.1 - TITAN ACTUATOR WIRING (PULL TO OPEN) 22
10.7.2 - TITAN ACTUATOR WIRING (PUSH TO OPEN) 22
10.8 - 936 & 1050 Limit & Motor Connection to Board 23
10.8.1 - 936 Control Board 23
10.8.2 - 1050 Board 23
10.9- Limit switch adjustment 24
FIGURE 10 - 13 Limit Switch Adjustment 24
FIGURE 10 - 14 Limit LED Location 1050 Control Board 24
FIGURE 10 - 15 Limit LED Location 936 Control Board 24
11 GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS 25
FIGURE 11 - 1 Layout for In-Ground Loops 25
FIGURE 11 - 2 Layout for Photocells 25
12 ACCESSORIES AND SENSORS 26
13 INSPECTION AND OPERATION 25
14 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 25
15 Maintenance Schedule 26
16 Troubleshooting 26-27
17 Appendix - French Translations 28-31
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Overview
Congratulations on selecting a Nice gate operator for automating your gate system. With proper
selection, system design, installation and maintenance this operator should provide years of reliable
operation.
This manual covers the following Nice operator models: Titan 12L and Titan 12L1.
1.1 TITAN12L/12L1 Swing Gate Actuator
This manual provides documentation that covers the layout, construction, mechanical and electrical
installation of TITAN12L/12L1 swing gate operators with the Nice brand 936 or 1050 control board.
TITAN12L/12L1 swing gate operators are intended for residential gate installations only. Please consult
your Nice distributor or Nice Dealer/Installer for more information regarding installations or questions
not specifi cally covered in this manual.
The TITAN12L/12L1 swing gate actuator is the foundation for the next generation of easily installed,
confi gured and maintained swing gate operators from Nice. This Actuator has a maximum gate capacity
of 600 lb for a 20 ft leaf or 1000 lb for an 8 ft leaf. Operator has a key lockable manual release, easily
accessible limit switch settings and is easy to maintain or repair in-the-fi eld. The TITAN12L/12L1 gives
dealers, installers and homeowners the ability to take control of their access and security systems. This
actuator includes a 2-year factory warranty against manufacturing defects and lifetime customer support.
1.2 Product Specifi cations
Model TITAN12L+(12VDC)
Gate Specs
up to 600 lb for a 20 ft leaf
(272 kg for 6 m)
up to 1000 lb for an 8 ft leaf
(453 kg for 2.4 m)
Open/Close Time (to
90°) 14-16 seconds
Maximum Degree of
Opening 120°
Solar Compatible Yes
Manual Release w/ Key-
lock Yes
Motor Encoder Yes
Easily Positioned Limit
Switches Yes
Drive Mechanism Stainless Steel Screw
Operating Temperature -4º to 122º F (-20º to 50º C)
912L Actuator Weight 19.75 lb (8.96 kg)
Dimensions - Fully
Retracted
43(L) x 4(W) x 6.75 inches (D)
(109.2(L) x 10(W) x 17.5 cm (D)
Push to Open Installation Yes
Pull to Open Installation Yes
UL 325 Certifi ed/Listed Usage Class I, II, III, IV
1.3 What is Included
P/N Name Note
CBOX1050 Control Box/1050
Control Board
Paired w/ 912L
Actuator to make
TITAN12L System
CBOX936 Control Box/936
Control Board
Paired w/912L1
Actuator to make
TITAN121 System
912L Actuator with 12’
harness
Used in both
TITAN12L/12L1
System
OXI/A Opera Receiver
433Mhz
Included in
CBOX936/1050 Box
#1116 Pivot Arm Included in Actuator
Box
#10025215 Gate Attach Bracket Included in Actuator
Box
#1125 Bolt Kit Included in Actuator
Box
ABF/A Directional antenna
433 khz kit
Accessory sold
separately.

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1.4 936 Control Board
The 936 control board is housed in a protective
plastic enclosure that includes two 7-segment
LEDs, fi ve dedicated programming buttons and
three buttons for navigation of the setup and
programming menus, as well as 3 buttons for
open, close, and stop. Connectors for power, input
and output peripherals are arranged around the
edges of the board and clearly labeled. A plug-
in connector is provided for direct installation of
a Nice-brand receiver which can be associated
with up to 1000 remote controls. Connectors for
other Nice-brand plug-in accessories include the
2-wire Bluebus photocells for external entrapment
protection. Dry contact inputs are provided for
loop, probe, and photoelectric detectors as well as
guard station inputs and fi re department control.
Voltage outputs (+12VDC and +24VDC) are
available to power other safety and entrapment-
prevention devices, along with a solenoid lock
output.
The 936 control board accepts DC input voltage
ranging from +10VDC to +35VDC with input
polarity protection on the main input and the solar
charge input. All settings are stored in non-volatile
memory that is protected from power outages.
Programmable slowdown position. Built-in current
sensing provides inherent gate force monitoring
and limiting for safety. The “Learn” function helps
the gate installer confi gure the 936 control board
semi-automatically for optimum settings of gate
opening and closing speeds.
1.5 936 Main Control Board Specifi cs
Inputs for solar panels and batteries.
Motor outputs for two motors.
Low power consumption in stand-by mode.

Built-in charge regulator to maintain battery
charge.
Socket for plug-in Nice receiver.

Easy setup with 7-segment LEDs and dedicated
buttons.

Setup and learning stored in onboard memory.

Digital programming for auto-close timing,
force, speed, and opening delay.

On-board buttons for operating the gate (Open,
Close, Stop)

Inputs for guard station, additional third party
receivers, loop detectors, Fire, and UL/Edge
signals.
Two relay outputs (not programmable).

Surge suppression on every peripheral input
and output, up to 1200A.

Bluebus port for Nice plug-in, self-monitored,
entrapment protection devices.

USB port and bootloader for easy software
updates.

Motor bypass connectors for rapid
troubleshooting an actuator and positioning
a gate.

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1.6 1050 Control Board
The 1050 main control board is housed in a
protective plastic enclosure that includes a 2-line
LCD and with 5 dedicated buttons and 3 buttons
for navigation of the setup, programming, and
information menus, as well as 3 buttons for open,
close, and stop. Connectors for power, inputs,
and output peripherals are arranged around the
edges of the board and clearly labeled. A plug-in
connector is provided for direct installation of a
Nice-brand receiver which can be controlled by up
to 1000 transmitters. A recessed RJ-11 jack offers a
connection to an optional O-view programmer with
Bluetooth and O-View programmer and optional
Bluetooth module that can be programmed via
PC. Connectors for other Nice-brand plug in
accessories include 2-wire Bluebus, self-monitored
photocells for entrapment protection. Dry
contact inputs are provided for loop, probe, and
photoelectric detectors, as well as guard station
and fi re department control of gate opening and
closing. Voltage outputs (+12VDC and +24VDC)
are also made available to power safety and
entrapment-prevention devices, and a magnetic
lock if required. On board charge control circuitry
delivers reliable power to a backup battery (if
installed) and the unit is equipped with input for
a solar panel for self-powered installations.
The 1050 main control board accepts DC input
voltage ranging from 10VDC to 35VDC. A 2-line
LCD with dedicated buttons allows installer to
quickly program the 1050 when changes to its
factory-default settings need to be made. A real
time clock/calendar enables programming for
scheduled weekly or daily events like opening,
closing, or locking the gate. Gate opening and
closing speed, acceleration, soft-start settings,
and reversing speed may be set to factory
default settings, or individually programmed per
customized gate installation requirements. Built-
in current sensing enables inherent gate force
monitoring and limiting for safety and an on board
alarm indicates when two sequential obstructions
have been sensed in either direction. The “Learn”
function helps the gate installer confi gure the 1050
control board semi-automatically for optimum
settings of gate opening and closing speeds,
with simple programmable adjustments to force
and speed settings that may be made with the
programming button on the control panel.
1.7 1050 Main Control Board Specifi cs

Inputs for solar panel and batteries, and Main
DC Power.
Low power consumption in stand-by mode.

Built-in regulator to keep the battery charged
(either through solar or Main DC power).
Socket for plug-in Nice receiver.

Board compatible with Nice Opera System
(facilitates programming and diagnostic’s away
from the site of installation). Requires optional
O-View and OVBT (Bluetooth) module.

Easy programming with LCD display and
dedicated buttons.

Digital programming for auto-close, force,
speed, opening delay.

On board buttons for operating the gate (Open,
Close, Stop).

Built-in voltmeter to check input voltage, battery
voltage, solar panel volt age, motors’ current.

Temperature sensor to optimize charging
battery and system performance.
Programmable service alarm.

2 Programmable timers (from 1 sec to 9 hours).

Inputs for guard station, additional third party
receivers, loop detectors, FIRE and UL/Edge
signals.

2 programmable inputs (open, close, step, mid-
position, hold to open, hold to close, activating
timer).

Surge suppression on every peripheral input
(digital and analog).

Ports for self-powered Nice plug-in peripherals.
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1.8 The installation of this product is not a “do-
it-yourself” project. A qualifi ed gate operator
installation company should be contacted
to install the gate operator to ensure a safe
and reliable installation. Since many aspects
of gate system installation are under the
control of the installer, it is the responsibility
of the property owner to ensure the installer
is qualifi ed to carry out the installation in a
safe and professional manner.
1.9 Consult local government agencies for
up-to-date rules and regulations as certain
municipalities have established licensing,
codes or regulations that regulate automated
gate system design and installation.
2. General Safety Information
A gate operator is only a component in a gate
system. The other parts of the gate system
can include the gate, the external entrapment
sensors, access controls, and vehicle detectors.
To have a gate system that provides safety,
security, and reliable operation it is essential these
components operate together as a system. It is
the responsibility of the system designer and/or
installer to ensure any safety or operational issues
have been addressed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2.
Never let children operate or play with gate
controls. Keep the remote control away from
children.
3.
Always keep people and objects away from
the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE
PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
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. 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.
KEEPGATES PROPERLYMAINTAINED. Read
the user’s manual. Have a qualifi ed service
person make repairs to gate hardware.
7.
The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians
must use separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury or death.

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2.1 UL325 Usage Classes
The UL325 standard covers gate operators. Within
this safety standard several Usage Classes are
described that defi ne different types of installations
where gate operators can be applied. Some
operators are restricted in their usage application.
All Nice USA operators are approved for use in
all four UL325 Usage Classes. Appropriate Usage
Classes are shown in the Specifi cations.
2.1.1 Class I Residential Gate Operator. Intended
for use in a location of one to four single
family dwellings or a parking area associated
with one to four single family dwellings.
2.1.2 Class II Commercial / General Access Gate
Operator. Intended for use in a commercial
location or building such as a multi-family
housing units (fi ve or more single family
units) hotels, garages, retail stores or other
buildings servicing general public.
2.1.3 Class III Industrial / Limited Access Gate
Operator. Intended for use in an industrial
location or building such as factories
or loading docks or other locations not
intended to service general public.
2.1.4
Class IV Restricted Access Gate Operator.
Intended for use in guarded industrial
locations or buildings such as an airport
security area or other restricted access
location, not servicing general public,
in which access is monitored by security
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2.2 Vehicular Traffi c Only
This automatic gate operator is not designed nor
is it intended for pedestrian traffi c. Vehicular gate
operators must by their nature be powerful to
function reliably. This power can cause injury or
death. Accordingly, direct all pedestrian traffi c to
a separate walk-through gate.
2.3 Install This Gate Operator Only When:
a. The operator is appropriate for the
construction of the gate and the usage Class
of the gate,
b. All openings of a horizontal slide gate are
guarded or screened from the bottom of the
gate to a minimum of 1.83 m (6 ft) above the
ground to prevent a 57.2 mm (2-1/4 inch)
diameter sphere from passing through the
openings anywhere in the gate, and the
portion of the adjacent fence that the gate
covers in the open position,
c.All exposed pinch points are eliminated or
guarded, and
d. Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
e. When utilizing a Nice 936 board and 1050
board and 8 sensors may be connected.
2.4 The operator is intended for installation only
on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must
be supplied with a separate access opening.
The pedestrian access opening shall be
designed to promote pedestrian usage.
Locate the gate such that persons will not
come in contact with the vehicular gate during
the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.
2.5 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 entrapment
risk. Swinging gates shall not open into public
access areas
2.6 The gate must be properly installed and work
freely in both directions prior to gate operator
installation. Do not ochange operator settings
to compensate for an improperly installed,
improperly functioning, or damaged gate.
2.7
Permanently mounted controls intended for
user activation must be located at least 1.83
m (6 ft) away from any moving part of the gate
and where the user is prevented from reaching
over, under, around or through the gate to
operate the controls. Exception: Emergency
access controls only accessible by authorized
personnel (e.g. fire, police, EMS) may be
placed at any location in the line-of-sight of
the gate.
2.8
The Stop and/or Reset button must be located
in the line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of
the reset control shall not cause the operator
to start.
2.9
A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall
be installed, in the area of the gate. Each
placard is to be visible by persons located
on the side of the gate on which the placard
is installed.
2.10
For gate operators utilizing a non-contact
sensor (Photo Eye):
a.
See instructions on the placement of non-
contact sensors for each Type of application,
b.
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,
and
c.
One or more non-contact sensors shall
be located where the risk of entrapment or
obstruction exists, such as the perimeter
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2.11 For a gate operator utilizing a contact
sensor (Edge):
a. 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 postmounted both
inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal
slide gate.
b. 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.
c. A wireless device 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 device
shall function under the intended end-use
conditions.
d. One or more contact sensors shall be
located on the inside and outside leading
edge of a swing gate. Additionally, if the
bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than
152 mm (6 in) but less than 406 mm (16 in)
above the ground at any point in its arc of
travel, one or more contact sensors shall be
located on the bottom edge.
3.
Use of Vehicle Detectors
Use of vehicle detectors (loop detectors) is strongly
encouraged to prevent damage to vehicles
caused by gates closing on them. This is not
considered to be a safety item as vehicle detectors
cannot provide protection to pedestrians. In some
situations, photoelectric devices may be used as
vehicle detectors, but should be wired accordingly.
4. Gate Construction and Safety
Gate construction plays a very important role in
ensuring the safety of any automated gate system.
The standard for gate construction is ASTM F2200.
Below are key areas to address safety in gate
design. For complete information consult the
standard. Copies of the standard are available at:
https://www.astm.org/Standards/F2200.htm
Another source of information is available
from DASMA, the Door and Access System
Manufacturer’s Association. The Association
publishes Technical Data Sheets, one of which
concerns ASTM F2200. For more information, see:
http://www.dasma.com/PDF/Publications/
TechDataSheets/OperatorElectronics/TDS370.pdf
4.1 General Requirements for gate construction
4.1.1
Gates shall be constructed in accordance
with the provisions given for the appropriate
gate type listed. Refer to ASTM F2200 for
additional gate types.
4.1.2
Gates shall be designed, constructed
and installed to not fall over more than 45
degrees from the vertical plane, when a gate
is detached from the supporting hardware.
4.1.3
Gates shall have smooth bottom edges,
with vertical bottom edged protrusions not
exceeding 0.50 in. (12.7 mm) when other
than the Exceptions listed ASTM F2200.
4.1.4
The minimum height for barbed wire shall
not be less than 6 ft. (1.83 m) above grade.
The minimum height for barbed tape shall
not be less than 8 ft. (2.44 m) above grade.
4.1.5
An existing gate latch shall be disabled
when a manually operated gate is retrofitted
4.1.6
A gate latch shall not be installed on an
automatically operated gate.
4.1.7
Protrusions shall not be permitted on any
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4.1.8 Gates shall be designed, constructed and
installed such that their movement shall not
be initiated by gravity when an automatic
operator is disconnected.
4.1.9 For pedestrian access in the vicinity of
an automated vehicular gate, a separate
pedestrian gate shall be provided. The
pedestrian gate shall be installed in a
location such that a pedestrian shall not
come in contact with a moving vehicular
access gate. A pedestrian gate shall not be
incorporated into an automated vehicular
gate panel.
4.1.10 Any non-automated gate that is to
be automated shall be upgraded to conform
to the provisions of this specification.
4.1.11 This specification shall not apply to
gates generally used for pedestrian access
and to vehicular gates not to be automated.
4.1.12 Any existing automated gate, when
the operator requires replacement, shall be
upgraded to conform to the provisions of
this specification in effect at that time.
4.2 Vehicular Horizontal Slide Gate Requirements
4.2.1 The following provisions shall apply
to Class I, Class II and Class III vehicular
horizontal slide gates:
4.2.1.1 All weight bearing exposed rollers
8 ft (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be
guarded or covered
4.2.1.2 All openings shall be designed,
guarded, or screened from the bottom
of the gate to the top of the gate or a
minimum of 72 in. (1.83 m) above grade,
whichever is less, to prevent a 2 1/4 in. (57
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. The gate
panel shall include the entire section of the
moving gate, including any back frame or
counterbalance portion of the gate.
4.2.1.3 A gap, measured in the horizontal
plane parallel to the roadway, between
a fixed stationary object nearest the
roadway (such as a gate support post) and
the gate frame when the gate is in either
the fully open position or the fully closed
position, shall not exceed 2 1/4 in. (57 mm).
Exception: All other fixed stationary objects
greater than 16 in. (406 mm) from the gate
frame shall not be required to comply with
this section.
4.2.1.4
Positive stops shall be required to
limit travel to the designed fully open and
fully closed positions. These stops shall
be installed at either the top of the gate,
or at the bottom of the gate where such
stops shall horizontally or vertically project
no more than is required to perform their
intended function.
4.2.1.5
All gates shall be designed with
suffi cient lateral stability to assure that the
gate will enter a receiver guide. Consult
ASTM F2200 for details on various gate
panel types.
4.2.2
The following provisions shall apply to
Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates:
4.2.2.1
All weight bearing exposed rollers
8 ft (2.44 m), or less, above grade shall be
guarded or covered.
4.2.2.2
Positive stops shall be required to
limit travel to the designed fully open and
fully closed positions. These stops shall
be installed at either the top of the gate,
or at the bottom of the gate where such
stops shall horizontally or vertically project
no more than is required to perform their
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4.3 Vehicular Horizontal Swing Gates
4.3.1 The following provisions shall apply to
Class I, Class II, and Class III horizontal swing
gates:
4.3.2 Gates shall be designed, constructed and
installed so as not to create an entrapment
area between the gate and the supporting
structure or other fixed object when the
gate moves toward the fully open position,
subject to the following provisions.
4.3.3 The width of an object (such as a wall, pillar
or column) covered by a swing gate when
in the open position shall not exceed 4 in.
(102 mm), measured from the centerline of
the pivot point of the gate. Exception: For
a gate that is not in compliance with this
provision, the defined area shall be subject
to the entrapment protection provisions of
UL 325.
4.3.4 Except for the zone specified in 4.3.3 the
distance between a fixed object such as
a wall, pillar or column, and a swing gate
when in the open position shall not be less
than 16 in. (406 mm). Exception: For a gate
that is not in compliance with this provision,
the defined area shall be subject to the
entrapment protection provisions of UL 325.
4.3.5 Class IV vehicular horizontal swing
gates shall be designed, constructed and
installed in accordance with security related
parameters specific to the application in
question.
5. Maintenance of Gate Systems
To keep your automated gate system performing
both safely and reliably it is important to ensure
that the components of that system are functioning
properly. At least monthly:
5.1
Disconnect the gate operator and manually
move the gate through its range of travel.
Note any squeaks from rollers or hinges or
areas of binding. The gate should travel
smoothly and quietly throughout its range.
If it does not, contact a gate professional to
correct the problem.
5.2
Reconnect the gate operator and perform the
following tests:
5.2.1
With the gate opening, block any photo
eyes and/or depress any safety edges used
to protect the open direction. The gate
should stop, or, stop and reverse.
5.2.2
With the gate closing, block any photo
eyes and/or depress any safety edges used
to protect the close direction. The gate
should stop, or, stop and reverse.
5.2.3
Using a suitable obstruction in the path of
the gate (a solid, immovable object), run the
gate in the open direction until it contacts
the obstruction. The gate should stop and
reverse.
5.2.4
Using a suitable obstruction in the path of
the gate (a solid, immovable object), run the
gate in the close direction until it contacts
the obstruction. The gate should stop, or,
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6. Entrapment Protection
The UL325 standard for gate operators requires
a minimum of two independent entrapment
protection means for each entrapment zone. An
entrapment zone is defi ned as follows:
For slide gates, any locations between a moving
gate and a counter opposing edge or surface
where entrapment is possible up to a height of 6
ft. (1.83m) above grade. Such locations occur if at
any point in travel the gap between a moving gate
and the fi xed counter opposing edges or surfaces
is less than 16 in. (406mm).
For swing gates, locations between a moving
gate or moving, exposed operator components
and a counter opposing edge or surface where
entrapment is possible up to 6 ft (1.83m) above
grade. Such locations occur if during any point
in travel:
a. The gap between the bottom of a moving
gate and the ground is greater than 4 in.
(101.6 mm) and less than 16 in. (406 mm); or
b.
The distance between the center line of the
pivot and the end of the wall, pillar, or column
to which it is mounted when in the open or
closed position exceeds 4 in. (101.6 mm).
Any other gap between a moving gate and
fi xed counter opposing edges or surfaces
or other fi xed objects is less than 16 in. (406
mm) (examples are walls, curbs, berms or
other immovable objects).
Potential entrapment zones are shown in Figure 1
for slide and swing gates, but keep in mind there
may be other entrapment zones presented by
the actual installation and adjacent structures or
landscape that must be protected as well.
Entrapment Protection Inputs - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Photocells
Outside
Gate
Close Direction Eye
Close Direction Eye
Open
Direction
Eye
Open
Direction
Eye
(Possible Entrapment Zone
if gate opens to <16 inches
from wall or fixed object)
(Possible Entrapment Zone
if gate opens to <16 inches
from wall or fixed object)

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All Nice gate operators feature an Inherent
Entrapment System (IES) (UL325 Type A) that
monitors the force on the gate during travel.
This system protects in both the open and
close direction and reverses on contact with an
obstruction. This IES system serves as one of the
means of entrapment protection.
External sensors must be used to protect against
entrapment at each location where an entrapment
zone exists. The minimum number of external
sensors required to enable automatic operation
of the gate operator is as follows:

Swing Gates: One sensor in the Close direction
(provided the gate in the open direction
presents no risk of entrapment.)

Slide Gates: One sensor in the Open direction
and one sensor in the Close direction.
The gate operator tests for the presence of these
sensors, and if the required minimum number
is not found, the operator will only run using
continuous pressure on an Open/Close button,
either on the controller, or an external device.
7. Compatible External Sensors
Only the following external sensors have been
evaluated and tested with Nice gate systems and
are approved to be used for protection against
entrapment:
Nice Through-Beam Photo Eye BlueBus
EMX IRB-RET Retro-refl ective Photo Eye
ASO Sentir Series Contact Edge
Miller Edge GEM-103 Edge Sensor Converter

EMX WEL-200 Wireless Edge Transmitter/
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8 - 936 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT
LEARN BUTTON
PROGRAM BUTTONS
DUAL 7 SEGMENT STATUS
DISPLAY WINDOW
PROGRAM MENU
CONTROL BUTTONS
GATE OPERATION
CONTROL BUTTONS
ACCESSORY POWER
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS
POWER INPUT
CONNECTIONS
MOTOR CONTROLS
30A
EARTH GROUND
CONNECTION
ACCESSORY
POWER OUTPUTS and
PROGRAMMABLE INPUT
“C”
ACCESSORY
POWER OUTPUT
AND STEP INPUT
ACCESSORY
POWER OUTPUT
AND PROGRAMMABLE
INPUT A
INPUTS

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9 - 1050 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT
+-
MAIN DC POWER 30A FUSE MOTOR
SERIES 1050
MOTOR 2
BATTERYSOLAR P.
OXI/A Receiver
UL325 Compliant Monitored Safety Devices(s) required.
Accessory
Output
Connections
Power Input
Connections
Motor Output
Connections
BlueBus
Connection
Primary / Secondary
Connection
Accessory Input Connections
Earth Ground

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Center of Hinge Center of Hinge
10 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
10.1 - Pivot Arm Installation
IMPORTANT - Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the operator circuit board is powered. Doing so may
damage the board beyond repair.
PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION - Location of Pivot Point
The following instructions provide up to 105° of swing.
Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge.
The pivot arm needs to be securely mounted to the hinge post or equivalent mounting surface. It is recommended to weld the
pivot arm to a metal post. In order to achieve the correct articulation, geometry and rate of speed of the gate it is critical that
the measurements below are followed. The pivot arm may need to be cut to achieve the correct placement of the actuator
mounting hole. Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge.
NOTE: If you have columns built around your gate hinge post, check these measurements for proper clearance before
proceeding with this pull to open installation.
LEFT HAND SWING RIGHT HAND SWING
GATE CLOSED
DIRECTION OF OPENING
OVERHEAD VIEW
FIGURE 10 - 1 PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION
Center line of
attachment point for
gate bracket
Hinge Post
SIDE VIEW
Vertical position of pivot arm
The top edge of the Pivot Arm will be located 1/2
inch below the center line for the gate bracket. The
Pivot Arm must be level when secured.
FIGURE 10 - 2 VERTICAL PIVOT POSITION

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10.2 - Push to Open Installation
PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION - Location of Pivot Point
Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge.
The pivot arm needs to be securely mounted to the hinge post or equivalent mounting surface. It is recommended to weld the
pivot arm to a metal post. In order to achieve the correct articulation, geometry and rate of speed of the gate it is critical that
the measurements below are followed. The pivot arm may need to be cut to achieve the correct placement of the actuator
mounting hole. Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge.
DIRECTION OF OPENING
GATES CLOSED
HINGE POST HINGE POST
LEFT HAND SWING RIGHT HAND SWING
TOP VIEW
6”
11”
6”
11”
FIGURE 10 - 3 PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION
10.3 - Actuator mounting
Mount the actuator to the pivot arm as shown.
The lock nut should be snug to prevent movement or shifting
when the actuator is running. This will also prevent excessive
“bounce” or “wobble” when the gate stops moving.
or Pin
with
Clip
FIGURE 10 - 4 ACTUATOR MOUNTING
FIGURE 10 - 5 GATE BRACKET MOUNTING
10 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)

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10.4 - Manual Release / Manual Operation
MANUAL RELEASE DISENGAGE
1. Lift rubber key cover, insert key into lock, and rotate 90°clockwise.
2. Lift handle
3. Actuator is now Disengaged (manual operation is possible).
NOTE: Manual operation may be prevented if the actuator is fully retracted.
FIGURE 10-6 MANUAL RELEASE DISENGAGE
FIGURE 10-7 MANUAL RELEASE RE-ENGAGE
MANUAL RELEASE RE-ENGAGE
1. Close handle.
2. Rotate key 90°counter-clockwise and remove key.
3. Replace rubber key cover.
4. Operator is now re-engaged in Automatic Mode (manual
operation is not possible).
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10.5 - TITAN12L Actuator Wiring
Using the supplied key, unlock the manual release handle. Lift upwards on the release handle as shown.
FIGURE 10 - 8 MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE
With the release handle up, remove the screws from the limit cover and remove the cover. On the bottom of the actuator
loosen the strain relief nut and insert the wire into the actuator housing. The connections are on the top of the actuator
behind the limit assembly.
Terminal block
for harness
connections
Connect the wiring to the actuator
terminal block as shown.
THE FOLLOWING SECTION NEED ONLY BE USED FOR REWIRNG IN THE EVENT OF A DESIRED
LONGER OR SHORTER CABLE LENGTH.
FIGURE 10 - 9 WIRE HARNESS INSERTION
FIGURE 10 - 10 TITAN12L/12L1 ACTUATOR WIRING
10 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES (CONT.)