Polaris 700 Dragon RMK User manual

Automatic Gate Operator
for models:
POLARIS 500/502
POLARIS 700/702
Installation Manual
Warning: Before installing your Polaris
Automatic Gate operator (sometimes also
referred to as the “Product”), read this entire
Installation Manual for information about Product
safety matters and proper use of the Product.
Only use the Product for the purpose of
operating a driveway gate.

WARNING OF RISKS, PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN RISKS:
The directions for installation and use of the Product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently
associated with use of the Product. The eectiveness of the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator depends on proper installation and
the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Polaris Professional Products or the seller. All such risks are
assumed by the purchaser, and by the purchaser’s installation and use of the Product.
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is for use on driveway gates only. The Product meets or exceeds the requirements of UL 325,
the standard that regulates gate operator safety, as established and made eective March 14, 2003, by Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GateOperatorClassCategories ..................................page4
WarningsandPrecautions .......................................page5
Pull-to-Open Gate Operator Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Push-to-Open Gate Operator Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
DIPSwitches ...................................................page16
Wiring Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Pull-to-Open Limit Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 23
Push-to-OpenLimitSetting .....................................page25
ObstructionSensitivitySetUp ..................................page27
Primary/Secondary Gate Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 28
Transmitter/Receiver ...........................................page29
Accessory Hook Up Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 30
Exit Wand Hook Up Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 33
Photo Eyes Hook Up Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
EmergencyDisconnect .........................................page36
TechnicalSpecications ........................................page37
Parts List and Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 38
Troubleshooting/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 40
Programming Wireless Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 42
ListofAccessories ..............................................page43
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 44
Polaris Automatic Gate Operators
608 Tierra Montana Loop
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.polarisgate.com

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GATE OPERATOR CLASS
CATEGORIES*
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is intended for use with
vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I,
Class II, Class III, and Class IV applications.
Residential Vehicular Gate Opener–Class I: A vehicular
gate opener (or system) intended for use in a home
of one-to-four single family dwelling, or a garage or
parking area associated therewith.
Light Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Opener–
Class II: A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use
in a commercial location or building such as a multifamily
housing unit (ve or less single family units), hotel, garages,
retail store or other building servicing the general public.
Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Opener–Class III:
A vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in an
industrial location or building such as a factory or loading
dock area or other locations not intended to service the
general public.
Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Opener–Class IV: A
vehicular gate opener (or system) intended for use in
a guarded industrial location or building such as an
airport security area or other restricted access locations
not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized
access is prevented via supervision by security personnel.
*Categories established by Underwriters Laboratories for
vehicle gate operators
Polaris is a high end residential gate operator. Also suited for
light commercial / industrial applications. Not advised for
continuous duty.
GATE OPERATOR CLASS CATEGORIES
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please record the serial number
(found on the control box cover)
and purchase information below.
Keep this with your
proof of purchase (receipts) in case your
product is lost, stolen or requires service.
Serial number: __________________________
Purchase date: __________________________
Retailer/store name: ______________________
_______________________________________
Customer Service
8:00am to 5:00pm, MST, Monday – Friday
Polaris Gate Operators
608 Tierra Montana Lp.
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone];
Email: [e-mail]

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
General Safety Information
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to provide
for safe operation. One of the most important safety features
of the gate operator is obstruction sensing. When there
is an obstruction that prevents the gate from opening or
closing, the gate will immediately reverse direction and
return to the fully open or closed position. While in the
process of returning to the fully open or closed position, if
the gate senses an additional obstruction the gate will stop
immediately and sound an alarm. At this point the gate
operator will need to be reset by turning the power switch
on the control box OFF for a minimum of ten seconds.
The Polaris gate operator includes an adjustment for setting
the sensitivity of the obstruction performance. Refer to page
27 for Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up details.
Vehicular gates are large heavy objects. Polaris Automatic
gate operators provide a convenient way to open and close
the gates. Since the gate system and its components exert
a high level of force to open and close the gate, they can
be dangerous, causing severe injuries or death to you and
others.
Your safety and the safety of others depend on the
installer of this system to read, understand, and follow
the information and instructions in this manual.
The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is designed to comply
with UL 325, the safety standard covering automatic gate
opening systems. UL 325 requires that gate opening
systems have provisions for, or be supplied with, at least
one independent primary and one independent secondary
means of protection against entrapment. The primary
means of entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic
Gate Operator is Type A, an inherent means of entrapment
protection. The secondary means of entrapment protection
in the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is Type B1, the
provision for the connection of a photo cell or other non
contact sensor.
The gate operator’s built-in means of entrapment
protection (Type A) may not be sensitive enough to
prevent bodily injury in some circumstances. Secondary
means of entrapment protection (Type B1), such as a
photo cell are suggested for enhanced safety.
Safety overview checklist:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury or death:
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Use this operator only with swing gates.
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Never let children operate or play with gate controls.
Keep the remote control away from children.
• Always keep people and objects away from the gate.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING
GATE.
• The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use a
separate entrance.
• Remember that the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator
must only be installed on gate systems meeting the
requirements of the application.
• Ensure that you are using the correct gate operator for
the type and size of gate, its frequency of use and the
class rating.
• Ensure that the gate and gate operator installation
comply with applicable local codes.
• Contact local re and law enforcement to arrange
emergency access procedures.
• Keep people, animals, and property away from the
gate area. Do not let children play in or near the gate
area.
• Use caution with moving parts to avoid injuring ngers
or hands.
• Consider installing contact sensors, or non-contact
sensors to provide additional safety and protection
against entrapment.
• Never activate the gate operator until you ensure that
the area is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions.
Watch the gate until it stops.
• 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.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Protection against Entrapment
Important! Study g. 1 and keep safety foremost at all
times.
Entrapment areas for a proper pull-to-open installation
Entrapment Area 1
Hinged edge of the gate and the fence post
Entrapment Area 2
Between the gate and the gate post
Entrapment Area 3
The path of the gate
Entrapment Area 4
The space between the gate in the open position and
any object such as a wall, fence, tree, etc.
Entrapment Area 5
Pinch points between the operator and gate or post
Figure 1
Area 4
Area 5
Fence
Area 2
Fence
Gate in open position
Driveway
Area 1
Area 3
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Entrapment Alarm
(UL 325; 30.1)
In compliance with UL 325 the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator is designed to stop and reverse direction within
two seconds of sensing an obstruction. In addition, the
Polaris Automatic Gate Operator activates an audible
alarm if the unit incurs an obstruction twice while opening
or closing. This alarm sounds for ve minutes, or until
the operator receives a renewed, intended input from a
hardwired control such as the Push Button Control. At that
point the gate returns to a fully open or fully closed position.
Turning the power switch on the control box OFF for ten
seconds and back ON also deactivates the alarm.
Warning Signs and Labels
Required Safety Precautions for Gates
Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation.
They are required when installing the Polaris Automatic Gate
Operator. If pedestrians will be in the area, install a walk-
through gate for their use.
Warning Signs
The warning signs must be installed on both sides of the
gate.
These warning signs and decals must be used. If any
were missing when the gate operator was purchased,
immediately contact Polaris Automatic Gate Operators for
replacements.
Figure 3
Figure 2 Warning signs (two enclosed) to be installed
on each side of the gate (three to ve feet
above the bottom of the gate)
Install warning decals,
one on each side of gate
operator
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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NOTE: Gate in OPEN position
PULLTOOPEN GATE OPERATOR COLUMN
MOUNTING MEASUREMENTS
(Open gate to inside of property)
The proper position of the mounting brackets is crucial
to the eciency and leverage of the gate operator. The
distance between the gate operator and the gate is also
determined by the proper position of the mounting
brackets.
NOTE: Gate operator should be in the fully retracted position
before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount
bracket assembly.
Figure 4
PULL-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR COLUMN MOUNTING
X
Y
NOTE: Make sure the actuator can swing freely through the
complete travel of the gate. Please contact our Technical
Support dept. to discuss “X” - “Y” measurement needed for
your installation of the Polaris 500 or 700 series operators to
column mount applications.

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Step 1
The post bracket and pivot bracket are installed as shown
in g. 5. **Note - If using supplied brackets for an Amazing
Gate System with posts, please refer to installation
instructions provided with your Amazing Gate.***
Step 2
The gate bracket is installed as shown in g. 6.
Figure 6
Figure 5
1/2” – 13 Hex 3/8” – 16 x 3”Hex
bolt
Post bracket
3/8” – 16 x 10” Carriage or
all thread bolt
Pivot bracket
3/8” Flat washer
3/8” – 16 Hex nut
Post
1/2” Flat washer
3/8” – 16
Hex nut
3/8” Flat washer
3/8” – 16 x 3”
Hex bolt Gate
Gate bracket
PULL-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING

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Step 3
With the gate in the desired open position and with
the gate operator in its fully retracted position, install
the gate operator. Ensure the gate operator is mounted
level.
Figure 7
3/8” Flat washer
3/8” – 16 Hex nut
3/8” x 1 1/8” OD x
1/2” Bushing
Clevis pin clip
3/8” x 2 3/8”
Clevis pin
3/8” – 16 x 3”
Hex bolt
3/8” x 1 1/8” OD x
3/32” Bushing
Clevis pin clip
3/8” x 1 3/8”
Clevis pin
PULL-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING

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Step 4
Ensure a minimum 2”space exists between the gate
and the gate operator for safety reasons. If the proper
clearance cannot be achieved, you may need to move
the post mount bracket assembly slightly to the right or
left to obtain the proper clearances.
NOTE: Ensure the gate operator and the pivot bracket
does not bind in the gate-open and gate-closed positions.
Mounting the Control Box
Step 5
Mount the control box as illustrated.
NOTE: Ensure the control box is mounted to a secure
surface and at least three feet above the ground to
protect it from rain, snow, and other conditions.
Control Box Dimensions:
14.5h x 12.5w x 10.5d
Mounting of Secondary Operator
If mounting two operator arms on a dual gate, repeat
steps 1 – 4 for the secondary operator arm.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Fence
Fence
NOTE: Gate in
OPEN position
Pinch area
Pinch area
NOTE: Gate in
CLOSED position
2” Minimum
#10 x 2”
Mounting screws
Control box
PULL-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING
2” Minimum

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PUSHTOOPEN GATE OPERATOR
MOUNTING
(Open gate to outside of property)
For push-to-open applications, a push-to-open pivot
bracket should be used. This bracket must be purchased
separately (see List of Accessories).
The proper position of the mounting brackets is crucial
to the eciency and leverage of the gate operator. The
distance between the gate operator and the gate is also
determined by the proper position of the mounting
brackets.
NOTE: Gate operator should be in the fully retracted position
before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount
bracket assembly.
Figure 10
X
NOTE: Gate in CLOSED position
X = 6 inches
Y = 8 3/8 inches
NOTE: These dimensions provide optimal performance.
Deviation from these dimensions will reduce speed or
power to the extent the operator may not function
correctly.
Y
PUSH-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING

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Step 1
The post bracket and pivot bracket are installed as shown
in g. 11. **Note - If using supplied brackets for an Amazing
Gate System with posts, please refer to installation
instructions provided with your Amazing Gate.***
Step 2
The gate bracket is installed as shown in g. 12.
Figure 12
Figure 11
1/2” – 13 Hex 3/8” – 16 x 3” Hex
bolt
Post bracket
3/8” – 16 x 10” Carriage bolt
or all-thread bolt.
Push-to-Open Pivot
Bracket (not included)
3/8” Flat washer
3/8” – 16 Hex nut
Post
1/2” Flat washer
3/8” – 16
Hex nut
3/8” Flat washer
3/8” – 16 x 3”
Hex bolt Gate
Gate bracket
PUSH-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING

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Step 3
With the gate in the desired closed position and with
the gate operator in its fully retracted position, install
the gate operator. Ensure the gate operator is mounted
level.
Figure 13
3/8” Flat washer
3/8” – 16 Hex nut 3/8” x 1 1/8” OD x
1/2” Bushing
Clevis pin clip
3/8” x 2 3/8”
Clevis pin
3/8” – 16 x 3”
Hex bolt
3/8” x 1 1/8” OD x
3/32” Bushing
Clevis pin clip
3/8” x 1 3/8”
Clevis pin
PUSH-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING

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Step 4
Ensure a minimum 2”space exists between the gate
and the gate operator for safety reasons. If the proper
clearance cannot be achieved, you may need to move
the post mount bracket assembly slightly to the right or
left to obtain the proper clearances.
NOTE: Ensure the gate operator and the pivot bracket
does not bind in the gate-open and gate-closed positions.
Mounting the Control Box
Step 5
Mount the control box as illustrated.
NOTE: Ensure the control box is mounted to a secure
surface and at least three feet above the ground to
protect it from rain, snow, and other conditions.
Mounting of Secondary Operator
If mounting two operator arms on a dual gate, repeat
steps 1 – 4 for the secondary operator arm.
Figure 15
Figure 14
Fence
Fence
NOTE: Gate in
OPEN position
Pinch area
Pinch area
NOTE: Gate in
CLOSED position
#10 x 2”
Mounting screws
Control box
PUSH-TO-OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING
2” Minimum
2” Minimum

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DIP SWITCHES
* - Default factory setting
Block 1, DIP Switch 1 – Auto Close
ON – Auto close feature enabled
OFF* – Auto close feature disabled
NOTE: To adjust auto close time refer to gure 17.
Block 1, DIP Switch 2 – Audible Motion Alarm
ON – Audible motion alarm enabled
OFF* – Audible motion alarm disabled
Block 1, DIP Switch 3 – Extended Soft Start/Stop
ON – Extended soft start/stop operation enabled
OFF* – Normal soft start/stop operation
Block 1, DIP Switch 4 – Time of Soft Start/Stop
ON – Max. extended time of soft start/stop operation
OFF* – Extended time of soft start/stop operation
NOTE: Only active if Block 1, DIP 3 is set to ON
Block 2, DIP Switch 1 – Single or Dual Gate
ON – Dual gate applications
OFF* – Single gate applications
Block 2, DIP Switch 2 – Pull-to-Open or Push-to-Open
for Primary Gate Operator
ON – Primary gate operator set up for push-to-open
operation
OFF* – Primary gate operator set up for pull-to-open
operation
Block 2, DIP Switch 3 – Pull-to-Open or Push-to-Open
for Secondary Gate Operator
ON – Secondary gate operator set up for push-to-open
operation
OFF* – Secondary gate operator set up for pull-to-open
operation
NOTE: Only active if Block 2, DIP Switch 1 is set in the
ON position
Block 2, DIP Switch 4 – Timing of Dual Gates
ON – One gate is delayed when opening or closing
OFF* – Gates open and close simultaneously
NOTE: Only active if Block 2, DIP Switch 1 is set in the
ON position
Block 2, DIP Switch 5 – Sequencing of Dual Gate
Opening and Closing
ON – Secondary gate operator opens rst and closes
second (2 second delay)
OFF* – Primary gate operator opens rst and closes
second (2 second delay)
NOTE: Only active if Block 2, DIP 4 is in the ON position
Block 2, DIP Switch 6 – Dual Gate Position Limit
Settings
ON – Set limit setting for secondary gate operator
OFF* – Set limit setting for primary gate operator
NOTE: Only active if Block 2, DIP Switch 1 is set in the
ON position
Block 2, DIP Switch 7 – Constant or Momentary
Pressure
ON – Constant pressure required to operate gate
OFF* – Momentary contact required to operate gate
Block 2, DIP Switch 8 – Not Used
Figure 16
DIP Switches
Block 1
Block 2
NOTE: All DIP Switches are
shown in the factory default
position (OFF)
DIP SWITCHES

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Block 2 Auto Close Timer
The amount of time between opening the gate and
automatically closing the gate can be adjusted between
0 seconds and 120 seconds. The adjustment is made by
turning the CLOSE TIMER potentiometer. The default
position of the potentiometer is zero seconds. Timer will
activate after gates have completed one full cycle.
To increase the delay time, turn the potentiometer
clockwise.
NOTE: Only active if Block 1, DIP switch 1 is in the ON
position.
Figure 17
Auto Close Potentiometer
DIP SWITCHES

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WIRING OPERATOR
NOTE: Before powering, gate operator must be connected
to the control box – damage may occur if gate operator
is connected directly to a battery or other power source.
Step 1
Ensure the control box power switch is in the OFF
position. The control box power switch is located on the
bottom of the control box.
NOTE: Use only 16 gauge dual conductor, multi-stranded,
direct burial wire for AC power hookup. Follow local
electrical codes.
Step 2
If using AC power to charge the battery, connect wire to the
control box as shown in g. 19.
If charging battery with a solar panel(s), refer to Accessory
Hook-Up Diagram g. 32 on page 28.
Connect wires from primary operator (and secondary
operator if installing on a dual gate) to the control box as
shown in g. 19. Wire should be buried in accordance with
local codes.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BOTH TRANSFORMER AND
SOLAR PANEL. THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO RUN ON ONLY
ONE POWER SOURCE. CONNECTING BOTH POWER SOURCES
CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO CIRCUIT BOARD AND WILL VOID
WARRANTY.
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
Location of
ON/OFF Switch
Control Box
OFF position
ON position
Primary
Gate Operator Secondary
Gate Operator
Transformer
Terminal block
Wire
Screw in connector
to lock wire in place
NOTE: Unscrew connector to
release wire
NOTE: Entire terminal block can
be removed from circuit board to
allow wiring. The terminal block
can then be snapped back onto
the circuit board
WIRING OPERATOR
Red
Blk
Blu
Brn
Red
Blk
Blu
Brn
Org
Yel
Org
Yel

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Step 3
The transformer provided is for dry location use only. If used
in an outside outlet, the transformer must be enclosed or
covered for weather protection. Attach AC power wire to the
transformer.
NOTE: DO NOT PLUG TRANSFORMER INTO AC POWER
UNTIL ALL WIRING IS COMPLETED.
Step 4
Install the battery by placing the battery into the control
box. The control box can accommodate one or two batteries.
Warning: Do not attempt to splice operator wires for
the purpose of extending your wiring connections. Doing
so can void your warranty. Contact technical support for
recommended procedure. 1-800-234-3952.
Figure 22
Figure 21
Battery
Second battery (not included)
Black (-) terminal wire
Red (+) terminal wire
Step 5
Connect the battery terminal wires
to the battery.
Step 6
Plug in transformer. Turn control
box power switch to the ON
position.
WIRING OPERATOR

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Board Layout Description Figure 23
LED’s
1. 18 VAC Power
2. 24V Converter
3. Gate Operator Retracting
4. Gate Operator Extending
5. Obstruction
6. Auto Close
7. Battery OK
8. Battery Charging
9. Status
10. Safety Loop
11. Shadow Loop
12. Exit Loop
13. Radio Receiver
Potentiometers
14. Stall Force Adjustment
15. Auto Close Adjustments
Buttons
16. Cycle – used as an input device
17. Set Limit
18. Learn Code
19. Power Save
Fuses
20. 15 amp Fuse
21. 4 amp Fuse
Connectors
22. Buzzer Connection
23. RF Board Connection
23
1
2
5
6
7
8
10
12
9
11
13
14
3
4
3
4
15
16 17 18 19
20
21
22
WIRING OPERATOR