RAMSET RAM-30 UL User manual

Instruction Manual
Model RAM-30 UL
For Class IVehicular Gate Operators
No. 545327
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REV 5/02

Table of Contents
Important Safety Requirements & Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,3
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4
Installation Specifications
Pad Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Recommended Wire Gauge / Voltage Drop Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing a Swing Gate Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6
Gate Travel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Pushbutton Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Intelligate PCB Motor Controller Specification
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
DIP Switch Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10
Terminal Strip Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Control Input Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Safety Input Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sensor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Master - Slave Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
RAM-30 Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
RAM-30 Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Important Safety Requirements & Instructions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury or death:
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 Vehicular 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 limit of travel, retest the Vehicular
Gate Operator. Failure to adjust and retest the Vehicular Gate Operator properly can increase the risk of
injury or death.
5. Use the Emergency Release only when power switch or circuit breaker has been turned off. Using the
Emergency Release during a power failure can be a hazard if power is abruptly restored.
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read the Owner's Manual. Have a qualified service person
make repairs to gate hardware.
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians must use separate entrance.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Reversing Sensors (Loop Detectors)
Reversing Sensors should be used to prevent gate from closing when a vehicle is in the gate area.
Ramset Gate Operators should not be installed without non-contact sensing devices such as non-
contact sensors, photo electric sensors or the equivalent.
NOTE: Always consult and follow all local building and electrical codes prior to installation.
Prior to Installation, the following must be observed: (per UL 325 51.8.4)
a) Install the vehicular gate operator only when:
1) The Vehicular Gate Operator is appropriate for the construction of the gate and the usage Class of the gate,
2) All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 4 feet
(1.2 m) above the ground to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (57.15 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.
3) All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded, and
4) Guarding is supplied for exposed rollers.
b) The Vehicular Gate Operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be sup-
plied with a separate access opening.
c) The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent struc-
tures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access
areas.
d) The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the Vehicular Gate
Operator. Do not over-tighten the operator clutch to compensate for a damaged gate.
e) Controls must be far enough from the gate so that the user is prevented from coming in contact with the gate while
nWARNING
A non-contact sensor (photoelectric sensor or equivalent) and a contact sensor (edge device or equiv-
alent) is required on each individual installation to comply with UL325.
Installation should be done by a qualified installer only.
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operating the controls. Controls intended to be used to reset a Vehicular Gate 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.
f) All warning signs and placards must be installed where visible in the area of the gate.
g) For Vehicular Gate Operators utilizing a non-contact sensor in accordance with 30A.1.1 Type B1 non-contact sensor
(photo electric sensor or the equivalent)
1) See instructions on the placement of non-contact sensors for each Type of application,
2) 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
3) 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.
h) For a Vehicular Gate Operator utilizing a contact sensor in accordance with 30A.1.1
1) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the leading edge, trailing edge, and postmounted both inside
and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate.
2) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vehicular vertical lift gate.
3) One or more contact sensors shall be located at the pinch point of a vehicular vertical pivot gate.
4) A hardwired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so that the communication between the sen-
sor and the vehicular gate operator is not subjected to mechanical damage.
5) A wireless contact sensor such as one that transmits radio frequency (RF) signals to the vehicular 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 func-
tion under the intended end-use conditions.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Description RAM-30
Power Input: 120 VAC
Electric Motor: 1/2 HP 120VAC, 5.2A, 100 RPM
Capacitor: Aerovox 65µƒ, 240V, 50/60 hz protected S 10000 AFC
Cycles: 30 cycles per hour
ON/OFF Switch: 120VAC
Max. Gate capacity: up to 13 feet
Max. Gate Weight: 400 lbs.
Gate Travel Speed: approx. 14 seconds per 90°
Speed Reducer: by Worm Gear Reducer, continuously lubricated in oil bath.
Chassis: Rust-preventing Gold/Zinc coated 10ga metal
Gate Stops: with Limit Switches
Cover: high-impact resistant Polyethylene
Color: Charcoal Gray
Emergency Release: manual hand release
Shipping Weight: 75 lbs.
Type of Load: Standard - Level
Application: Residential
Overall Dimensions: W=13”, D=12-1/2”, H=20”
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Alarm
Horn
Radio
Receiver
Terminal
Strip
Power Switch
Electrical PBC Conduit
Operators shown with covers removed
Figure 1
Figure 2

Installing a Swing Gate Operator
I. Locating the Operator
1. Measure the length of the gate (L).
If the length of the gate is over 12 ft., then
divide the length by 4 (L/4).
If the length of the gate is less than 12 ft, then
divide the length by 3 (L/3).
2. Now clamp the gate bracket near this location.
(Do not weld the bracket until the installation
is completed and thoroughly tested.)
3. When gate is fully closed, mark the point
under the gate bracket where the arm is
going to be attached (L/4 or L/3). (see blue
dot 1, Figure 5)
4. Open gate to desired degree and mark the
point under the gate bracket where the arm is
going to be attached (L/4 or L/3). (see Blue
dot 2, Figure 6)
Installation Specifications
Pad Construction:
Dimensions given for pad are based on soil
bearing shear of 2000 P.S.F. These figures may
have to be adjusted depending on local soil con-
dition.
1. Construct form for mounting pad according to
dimensions shown in Figure 3 and 4.
2. Locate mounting pad according to dimensions
given in illustration.
3. Level top edge of form.
4. Set reinforcing bars and wire mesh.
5. Mix concrete; pour mixture into form. Tamp mixture.
Level and finish surface after pouring is complete.
6. Allow pad to cure 48 hours, and remove forms.
7. Install Anchor Bolts:Mark centers and install four
1/2-13” UNC Red-head Anchor Bolts
L
L/3
L/4
Figure 5
1
Figure 3
Conduit for
low voltage
wires
14” x 14” x 24” deep
Concrete Pad
Conduit for
power
Conduit
for Master-
Slave
6” min
14”
7”
2-3/4”
11-1/2”
1-1/4”
4-1/4”
14”
Mark centers and install four 1/2-
13” UNC Red-head Anchor Bolts
Figure 4
RUN START 14 GA 12 GA 10 GA 8 GA
120V Single Phase 1/2 4.7 5.0 up to 50' 50-100' 100-200' 200-300'
AMPERES
MAXIMUM CONDUIT DISTANCE IN FEET
USING COPPER WIRE BY WIRE SIZE
INPUT POWER
MOTOR HP
Recommended Wire Gauge / Voltage Drop Chart
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5. After marking the two spots, draw a line
between the two marks and extend it past
where the operator will be (see red line,
Figure 7).
6. The center of the pivot shaft, on the operator,
should be located on this line with at least a 2"
gap between the cover of the operator and the
gate when fully open.
II. Determining the Length of the Arms
1. Now that the operator is in place, completely
close the gate.
2. Get a string (green line) and tie one end to the
gate bracket (see blue dot 1, Figure 8).
3. Tie the other end to the pivot shaft on the
operator (see red dot 2, Figure 8).
4. Slowly open the gate. While opening the
gate, place a finger against the string (see
point A, Figure 9) and hold the string taunt
and level until the gate is fully open.
5. When the gate is fully open, move your finger
until the string is overlapping the pivot shaft on
the operator (see *).
6. Your finger, Point A, represents the pivot/hinge
bolt between the two arms.
7. Mark the string where your finger is, Point A.
8. The distance between point A and the pivot
shaft on the operator is represented by 'S'.
9. The distance between point A and the bolt on
the gate bracket is represented by 'L'
10. Cut the arms to resemble Figure 10.
Measurements 'S' & 'L' are NOT the exact
lengths of the arms; the bracket and hardware
will affect the actual lengths of the arms.
1
2
Min.
Figure 7
2
1
MIN 2”
1
2
Figure 8
2
1
2
Figure 6
A
.
Figure 9
.
.
S
L
.
Point A
Figure 10
* If the wall is too close to
the operator to overlap
the string, place point A
as close to the wall as
room allows and then
proceed to step 6.
A
1
2
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Three pushbuttons are located under the dip switches for manual operation of the gate (see Figure 12).
The open, stop, and close buttons can be utilized to set limit switches and verify proper system opera-
tion when installing or servicing an operator.
Open
Pressing this button will cause the gate to open.
Stop
Pressing this button will cause the gate to stop moving.
Close
Pressing this button will cause the gate to close.
GATE TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT
To adjust gate travel, loosen set screw(s) on Cam Slam(s) and rotate to required posi-
tion (Figure 11).
LED must turn on to indicate fully open position or fully closed position when limit
switch is activated by limit switch adjustment nut.
PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS
OPEN STOP CLOSE
L.E.D.’s light up when
function is activated
Figure 12
Cam
Slams
Limit
Switches
Figure 11
nTURN POWER OFF BEFORE ATTEMPTING ADJUSTMENTn
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
A 3 wire, 120VAC electrical circuit with a 15 amp independent circuit breaker is required for each oper-
ator. Ideally, the electrical conduits should exit the concrete under the operator. Low voltage control
wires must be run in a separate conduit to the operator as shown.
Intelligate©Control Board: The Control Board is completely solid state. L.E.D. readouts show the
status of the operator and control systems allowing for instant troubleshooting. The PCB circuitry
plugs into an edge connector eliminating the need to disconnect any wires when replacing the board.
nWARNING
ALWAYS TURN OFF POWER
WHEN SERVICING OPERATOR!
nCAUTION
Check that gate is clear of people or obstructions
BEFORE turning power ON to avoid injury.
MAIN CPU
CHIP
OPEN
FULLY
OPEN
FULLY
CLOSED
ALARM
JP6
1/2 A 10 A
JP5
JP7
JP2
1 2 3 4 5 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
STOP CLOSE
A
M1 M2
B
COMMON
REVERSE
FIREBOX
EXIT
PHANTOM ADDRESS 1
ADDRESS 0 MECH LOCK DOOR-IN-DOOR HIGH ERD SENS
SECURE CLOSE MOM. SOS RADIO CYCLE ONE PASS LAG DELAY LAG MODE REVERSE LOGIC SLAVE MODE
ONÎ
60 SECS 1 1 1
45 SECS 1 1 0
30 SECS 1 0 1
15 SECS 1 0 0
10 SECS 0 1 1
5 SECS 0 1 0
0 SECS 0 0 1
DISABLED 0 0 0
RADIO
STOP
LIMIT 1
LIMIT 2
COMMON
COMMON
24V RECT
MAG ( - )
MOTOR 1
MOTOR 2
AC HOT
NEUTRAL
MAG ( + )
SOLENOID
CLOSE
TO
120VAC
Figure 13
( A ) ( B )
TO LIMIT
SWITCHES
TO
RECEIVER TO
MOTOR