V2 FORTECO User manual

ATTUATORE ELETTROMECCANICO 230V IRREVERSIBILE A
CREMA LIERA PER CANCELLI SCORREVOLI FINO A 2200 K
DI PESO
230V ELECTRO-MECHANICAL IRREVERSIBLE RACK
ACTUATOR FOR SLIDIN ATES UP TO 2200 K
OPERATEUR ELECTROMECANIQUE 230V IRREVERSIBLE A
CREMAILLERE POUR PORTAILS COULISSANTS JUSQU'A
2200 K DE POIDS
MOTOR ELECTROMECANICO 230V IRREVERSIBLES A
CREMALLERA PARA PUERTAS CORREDERAS HASTA
2200 K DE PESO
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FORTECO
IL n. 284-1
EDIZ. 04/07/2012
V2 S.p.A.
Corso Principi di Piemonte, 65/67
12035 RACCONIGI (CN) ITALY
tel. [phone] - fax [phone]
[e-mail] - www.remotecontrolgates.co.uk

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INDEX
IMPORTANT REMARKS..................................................................................................................................................30
CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................................................30
PARTS LIST ....................................................................................................................................................................31
TEC NICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................31
INSTALLATION OF T E MOTOR ....................................................................................................................................32
MOTOR OVERRIDING SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................34
INSTALLATION LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................................34
DESCRIPTION OF T E CONTROL UNIT ..........................................................................................................................35
INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................................35
POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................................35
BLINKER ........................................................................................................................................................................35
COURTESY LIG T..........................................................................................................................................................35
P OTOCELLS ................................................................................................................................................................36
SAFETY RIBBONS ..........................................................................................................................................................36
STOP ............................................................................................................................................................................37
ACTIVATION INPUTS......................................................................................................................................................37
PLUG IN RECEIVER ........................................................................................................................................................37
EXTERNAL AERIAL ........................................................................................................................................................38
ADI INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................................................38
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS TABLE ..................................................................................................................................38
CONTROL PANEL ..........................................................................................................................................................40
USE OF T E PROGRAMMING W EEL............................................................................................................................40
QUICK CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................................................................40
LOADING OF DEFAULT PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................41
SELF-LEARNING OF WORKING TIMES............................................................................................................................41
OBSTACLE SENSOR OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................42
CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................42
READING OF CYCLE COUNTER ....................................................................................................................................52
OPERATION DEFECTS ....................................................................................................................................................53
PD18 FUNCTION TABLE ................................................................................................................................................54

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IMPORTANT REMARKS
For any installation problems please contact
V2 S.p.A. TEL. [phone]
V2 S.p.A. has the right to modify the product without
previous notice; it also declines any responsibility to
damage or injury to people or things caused by improper
use or wrong installation.
mPlease read this instruction manual very carefully
before installing and programming your control unit.
• This instruction manual is only for qualified technicians, who
specialize in installations and automations.
• The contents of this instruction manual do not concern the
end user.
• Every programming and/or every maintenance service
should be done only by qualified technicians.
AUTOMATION MUST BE IMPLEMENTED IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE EUROPEAN RE ULATIONS IN FORCE:
EN 60204-1 (Machinery safety. electrical equipment of
machines, part 1: general rules)
EN 12445 (Safe use of automated locking devices, test
methods)
EN 12453 (Safe use of automated locking devices,
requirements)
• The installer must provide for a device (es. magnetotermical
switch) ensuring the omnipolar sectioning of the equipment
from the power supply.
The standards require a separation of the contacts of at
least 3 mm in each pole (EN 60335-1).
• The plastic case has an IP55 insulation; to connect flexible
or rigid pipes, use pipefittings having the same insulation
level.
• Installation requires mechanical and electrical skills,
therefore it shall be carried out by qualified personnel only,
who can issue the Compliance Certificate concerning the
whole installation (Machine Directive 2006/42/CEE, Annex IIA).
• The automated vehicular gates shall comply with the
following rules: EN 13241-1, EN 12453, EN 12445 as well as
any local rule in force.
• Also the automation upstream electric system shall comply
with the laws and rules in force and be carried out
workmanlike.
• The door thrust force adjustment shall be measured by
means of a proper tool and adjusted according to the max.
limits, which EN 12453 allows.
• We recommend to make use of an emergency button, to be
installed by the automation (connected to the control unit
STOP input) so that the gate may be immediately stopped
in case of danger.
• The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction.
• Children being supervised do not play with the appliance.
• For correct installation of the system, we recommend
following the instructions issued by UNAC very carefully,
which can be consulted at the following web site:
www.v2home.com
EC DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION FOR
PARTLY COMPLETED MACHINERY
(Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II-B)
The manufacturer V2 S.p.A., headquarters in Corso Principi di
Piemonte 65, 12035, Racconigi (CN), Italia
Under its sole responsibility hereby declares that:
the partly completed machinery model(s):
FORTECO1200-230V
FORTECO1800-230V
FORTECO2200-230V
Identification number and year of manufacturing:
typed on nameplate
Description: electromechanical actuator for gates
• is intended to be installed on gates, to create a machine
according to the provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC.
The machinery must not be put into service until the final
machinery into which it has to be incorporated has been
declared in conformity with the provisions of the Directive
2006/42/EC (annex II-A).
• is compliant with the applicable essential safety requirements
of the following Directives:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (annex I, chapter 1)
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
Radio Directive 99/05/EC
The relevant technical documentation is available at the national
authorities’ request after justifiable request to:
V2 S.p.A., Corso Principi di Piemonte 65
12035, Racconigi (CN), Italy
The person empowered to draw up the declaration and to
provide the technical documentation:
Cosimo De Falco
Legal representative of V2 S.p.A.
Racconigi, 11th January 2010

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FORTECO
1200-230V
FORTECO
1800-230V
FORTECO
2200-230V
Gate maximum weight 1200 Kg 1800 Kg 2200 Kg
Power supply 230VAC / 50 z 230VAC / 50 z 230VAC / 50 z
Maximum power 600 W 650 W 800 W
Idling current 1.9 A 1,4 A 2 A
Full load current 3 A 3,2 A 4 A
Running capacitor 12 µF 18 µF 18 µF
Start off capacitor 12 µF 14 µF 14 µF
Gate maximum speed 0.16 m/s 0.16 m/s 0.16 m/s
Maximum thrust 900 N 1300 N 1550 N
Duty cicle (ambient temperature +55°C) 35% 35% 35%
Pinion M4 - Z18 M4 - Z18 M6 - Z12
Operation temperature -20°C ÷ +55°C -20°C ÷ +55°C -20°C ÷ +55°C
Weight 16 Kg 18 Kg 18 Kg
Protection IP44 IP44 IP44
Maximum load on 24 VACattachments 10W 10W 10W
Protection fuses F1 = 10A F1 = 10A F1 = 10A

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INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR
PREPARATORY STEPS
CAREFULLY OBSERVE EUROPEAN REGULATIONS EN12445 AND
EN12453 (W IC REPLACE UNI 8612).
Always check the following:
• Your gate should have a strong and suitable build; no
wickets should be present on the sliding gate.
• The sliding gate should not tilt excessively during its entire
run.
• The gate should be able to slide freely on its guiding
surface without an excessive friction.
• Install both closing and opening limit switches, in order to
prevent the gate going off the guiding surface.
• Remove any manual locks.
• Bring power cable ducts near the bottom of the gate
(diameter 20 / 30 mm) and of the external devices
(photocells, flasher, key selector).
POSITIONIN OF THE MOTOR
To fix FORTECO, follow the instructions below:
1. use the measurements indicated in the drawing for the
foundations
2. Arrange for one or two pipes for the passage of electric cables
3. Assemble the 4 clamps on the anchoring plate and fix them
with the 4 bolts issued with the motor
4. Pour the concrete and position the anchoring plate
WARNIN : check that the plate be on a perfectly
levelled surface and parallel to the gate
5. Wait for the complete setting of the concrete
6. Unscrew the bolts fixing the base to the clamps and put the
motor on the plate
7. Insert the 4 grains with their nuts in the proper place. Adjust
the 4 grains to make the motor be perfectly levelled
8. Control that the motor is perfectly parallel to the gate, then
insert the 4 washers Rand lightly screw the 4 bolts D
WARNIN : put the washer into the hole for the passing of
the cables as shown in the picture. Pierce the washer to let the
cable to be connected to the control unit pass, paying attention
to the dimensions in order to avoid the entrance of insects and
other small animals.

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FIXIN OF THE MOTOR
Check the following points:
1. the motor must be on a levelled surface and perfectly parallel
to the gate
2. the distance between pinion and rack must be 1 or 2 mm.
If needed, adjust the 4 grains
3. the rack must be trued up with the pinion of the motor
4. the minimum distance between the maximum overall of the
gate and the case of the pinion of the motor must be of at
least 5 mm
Check the above indicated conditions and proceed fixing the 4
bolts D anchoring the motor to the plate.
MOUNTIN THE RACK
Release the motor and turn the gate completely open.
Fix all the rack elements to the gate, making sure that they stand
at the same height than the motor pinion.
The rack MUST BE positioned 1 or 2 mm over the pinion of the
motor all the gate length.
WARNIN : If the gate is very heavy we suggest to use an M4
22x22 rack (code. 162324)
INSTALLIN THE MA NETIC LIMIT SWITCHES
Install the supplied magnet holder on the rack in a way that, in
the opening and closing limit positions, the magnet be
positioned next to the magnetic sensor behind the hood (as near
as possible to the hood).
The supplied magnets have been colored differently in order to
be distinguished from each other:
BLUE MAGNET = RIG T LIMIT SWITC (DX)
RED MAGNET = LEFT LIMIT SWITC (SX)
The type of limit switch (RIG T/LEFT) depends on the position of
the limit switch towards the motor, independently from the
opening sense.
WARNIN : Once checked the proper working of the system, we
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INSTALLATION LAYOUT
MOTOR OVERRIDIN SYSTEM
In case of absence of current, the gate can be released by
operating on the motor:
1. Open the hatch of the lock Jin front of the motor
2. Insert the key Kin the lock and turn clockwise to open the
hatch of the release on the side
3. Insert the key Linto the hole and turn clockwise until reached
the limit switch
To restore the automation, proceed as follows:
1. turn the key Lanticlockwise until reached the limit switch,
then draw it out
2. turn the key Kanticlockwise closing the hatch of the lock,
then draw it out
3. Close the lock with the hatch J
Power supply cable 3 x 1,5 mm2(T100°C)
Blinker cable 2 x 1,5 mm2
External Aerial cable RG-58
Digital or key selector cable 3 x 0,5 mm2
Internal Photocellules cable 4 x 0,5 mm2(RX)
cable 2 x 0,5 mm2(TX)
External Photocellules
Safety edge (EN 12978) -

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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL
UNIT
The digital control unit PD18 is an innovative V2 S.p.A. product
that guarantees a safe and reliable automation of sliding gates.
The PD18 has been designed to realize a product that meets all
kind of requirements, with a highly versatile control unit that
satisfies all the necessary requirements for a functional and
efficient installation.
PD18 is provided with a display that, not only makes
programming simple, but also allows a continuous monitoring of
the input statuses; in addition, thanks to a menu structure, the
working schedule and the operation logic can be set easily.
In compliance with the European standards concerning
electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility
(EN 60335-1, EN 50081-1 and EN 50082-1) it has been
equipped with the low voltage circuit total electric insulation
(motors included) from the network voltage.
Other characteristics:
• Automatic control for the null current relay switch.
• Power adjustment with wave shutting.
• Obstacle detection through monitoring of the current on the
motor (amperometric)
• Automatic learning of the operation time.
• Tests for safety devices (photocells, safety ribbons and triacs)
before each opening.
• Deactivation of safety inputs through the configuration
menu: no jumper is required for terminals concerning safety
devices that have not been installed, yet. You will only need
to disable this function from its relevant menu.
• Synchronized operation of two motors using the SYNCRO
optional module (compatible with the control units PD18 from
version 1.6 onward)
INSTALLATION
Installation of control unit and safety devices must be carried out
with power disconnected.
POWER SUPPLY
The control unit must be fed by a 230V - 50 z electric line,
protected by a differential magnetothermal switch complying with
the law provisions in force.
Connect power supply cables to terminals Land Nof PD18
control unit.
Connect the motor to ground through the clamp marked by the
symbol
Use the eyelet provided.
BLINKER
PD18 control unit provides for a 230V 40W blinker equipped
with intermittence inside.
Connect blinker cables to terminals B3 and B4 of the control
unit.
COURTESY LI HTS
Thanks to the output COURTESY LIG T the control unit
allows the connection of an electric appliance (e.g. courtesy
light or garden lights), controlled automatically or by means of
the special transmitter key.
The output COURTESY LIG T is a simple N.O. contact with no
power supply.
Connect the cables to terminals B1 and B2.

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SAFETY RIBBONS
The control unit considers two kinds of safety ribbons,
depending on the terminal to which they are connected:
•Type 1 (fixed): they are mounted on walls or on other fixed
obstacles that are approached by the gate doors during the
opening phase. When type 1 safety ribbons operate during
the gate opening phase, the control unit will close the doors
for 3 seconds, then it stands still; when type 1 safety ribbons
operate during the gate closing phase, the control unit will
stand still immediately. The direction of the gate at next
command of START or PEDESTRIAN START depends upon the
parameter STOP (it inverts or continues the motion).
If the input STOP is disabled, the command makes the motion
continue in the same direction.
•Type 2 (mobile): they are mounted to the door ends.
When type 2 safety ribbons operate during the gate opening
phase, the control unit will stand still immediately; when
type 2 safety ribbons operate during the gate closing, the
control unit will open the doors for 3 seconds, then it will
stand still. The direction of the gate at next command of
START or PEDESTRIAN START depends upon the parameter
STOP (it inverts or continues the motion). If the input STOP
is disabled, the command makes the motion continue in the
same direction.
Both the input can manage the classic safety edge with n.c.
contact and the conductive rubber safety edge with 8,2 kohm
nominal resistance.
In addition, the V2 wireless edge system may be managed (see
the instructions provided with the device).
Connect type 1 safety ribbons cables between terminals P9 and
P11 of the control unit.
Connect type 2 safety ribbons cables between terminals P10
and P11 of the control unit.
In order to meet the requirements of the EN12978 rules, it is
necessary to install safety edges controlled by a control unit
continuously checking the proper working. If using control units
suited to the test by power outage, connect the power supply
cables of the control unit between terminals P13 and P14 of the
control unit.
Otherwise, connect them between terminals P12 and P13.
mWARNIN :
• Make use of safety ribbons having outputs with normally
close contact.
• Outputs of same kind safety ribbons must be connected in
series.
PHOTOCELLS
The control unit considers two kinds of photocells, depending on
the terminal to which they are connected:
•Photocell 1: that is to say, photocells installed on the gate
inner side, which are active both during the opening and the
closing phase. When photocells 1 operate, the control unit
stops the gate; as soon as the photocell beam is free, the
control unit will open the gate completely.
mWARNIN : Type 1 photocells must be installed so that
they completely cover the opening area of the gate.
•Photocell 2: that is to say, photocells installed on the
external gate side and which are active during the closing
phase only. When photocells 2 operate, the control unit
opens the gate immediately, without waiting for release.
PD18 control unit supplies a 24VAC power supply to photocells
and it can perform a photocell operation test before starting the
gate opening phase. Photocell power terminals are protected by
an electronic fuse that stops current in case of overload.
• Connect power supply cables of photocells transmitter
between terminals P13 and P14 of the control unit.
• Connect power supply cables of photocells receiver
between terminals P12 and P13 of the control unit.
• Connect receiver output of photocells 1 between terminals P7
and P11 of the control unit and receiver output of photocells
2 between terminals P8 and P11 of the control unit.
Use outputs having normally closed contact.
mWARNIN :
• if several couples of same kind photocells are mounted,
their outputs must be connected in series.
• In case of reflection photocells, power supply must be
connected to terminals P13 and P14 of the control unit to
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STOP
For a better safety, you can fit a stop switch that will cause the
immediate gate stop when activated. This switch must have a
normally close contact that will get open in case of operation.
In case the stop switch is operated while the gate is open, the
automatic closing function will always be disabled. To close the
gate again, you will need a start command (if the start function
in pause is disabled, it will be temporarily enabled to allow the
gate release).
Connect the stop switch cables between terminal P5 and P6 of
the control unit.
The stop switch function can be activated by means of a
remote control stored on channel 3 (see relevant instructions of
MR1 receiver) The command STOP from remote is operative
also if the input STOP of the terminal board is disabled.
ACTIVATION INPUTS
PD18 control unit is equipped with two activation inputs, whose
operation depends on the programmed operation modes (see
Strt item of programming menu):
•Standard mode: a command being on the first input will
cause the complete opening of the gate (start); a command
being on the second input will cause the partial opening of
the gate (pedestrian start).
•Open/Close command and manned operation:
a command on the first input always controls the gate
opening, while a command on the second input always
controls the gate closing.
In Open/Close mode, there is an impulse command, that is
to say that an impulse will cause the complete gate opening
or closing.
In manned operation, there is a monostable command, that
is to say, the gate will be opened or closed as long as the
contact is closed and it will immediately stop as the contact
is open.
•Timer mode: it is similar to the standard mode but the gate
stays open (completely or partially) while the contact is
closed on input; as soon as the contact is open the pause
time count down will start, after which the gate will be
closed again. This function allows programming the gate
opening time during the day, by making use of an external
timer. Automatic closing must be enabled.
In all modes, inputs must be connected to devices having
normally open contacts.
Connect cables of device controlling the first input between
terminals P3 and P6 of the control unit.
Connect cables of device controlling the second input between
terminals P4 and P6 of the control unit.
The first input function can also be activated by pressing UP key
outside the programming menu or by means of a remote control
stored on channel 1 (see relevant instructions of MR1 receiver).
The second input function can also be activated by pressing
DOWN key outside the programming menu or by means of a
remote control stored on channel 2.
PLU IN RECEIVER
PD18 control unit is suitable for plugging in a Personal Pass MR1
receiver having a high-sensitivity super-heterodyne architecture.
mWARNIN : it is necessary to turn off the control unit
power before doing the operations mentioned here below. Pay
attention to the way you connect the removable modules.
MR1 module receiver is provided with 4 channels and each of
them is suitable for a command of PD18 control unit:
C ANNEL 1 쩚쩛 START
C ANNEL 2 쩚쩛 PEDESTRIAN START
C ANNEL 3 쩚쩛 STOP
C ANNEL 4 쩚쩛 COURTESY LIG T
mWARNIN : Before programming 4 channels and function
logics read carefully the instructions of MR1.
mWARNIN : Plug the MR1 receiver in, checking that
the safety hook intervene keeping the receiver.

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P1 Antenna
P2 Antenna shield
P3 Opening control for the connection of control
devices with N.O. contact
P4 Opening controls for pedestrian access for the
connection of control devices with N.O. contact
P5 Stop command. N.C. contact
P6 Common (-)
P7 Photocells type 1. N.C. contact
P8 Photocells type 2. N.C. contact
P9 Safety ribbons type 1 (fixed). N.C. contact
P10 Safety ribbons type 2 (mobile). N.C. contact
P11 Common (-)
P12 - P13 Power output 24 VAC for photocells and other
accessories
P13 - P14 Photocell TX power supply for functional test
B1 - B2 Courtesy light
B3 - B4 Flashing light 230VAC-40W
LPower phase 230 VAC
NNeutral 230 VAC
Interface
MAINS It shows that the control unit is power supplied
OVERLOAD It shows that there is an overload on accessories
power supply
FC Limit switch
SW Release switch
ENCODER Encoder (accessory code 162328)
MMotor
C1 Running capacitor (BLACK S EAT )
C2 Start off capacitor (RED S EAT )
ere the description of the connectors already connected on
the left side of the control unit
mWARNIN : Do not remove or invert the connectors
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS TABLE
EXTERNAL AERIAL
We suggest to use the external aerial (model: ANSGP433) in
order to guarantee the maximal range.
Connect the antenna hot pole to terminal P1 of the control unit
and the braiding to terminal P2.
ADI INTERFACE
The ADI (Additional Devices Interface) interface of the control
unit allows the connection to V2 optional modules.
Refer to V2 catalogue or to the technical sheets to see which
optional modules with ADI interface are available for this control
unit.
mWARNIN : Please read the instructions of each single
module to install the optional modules.
For some devices, it is possible to configure the mode for
interfacing with the control unit; in addition, it is necessary to
enable the interface so that the control unit can process the
signals arriving from the ADI device.
Please refer to the i.ADi programming menu to enable the ADI
interface and access the device configuration menu.
ADI devices use the display of the control unit to issue alarms or
display the configuration of the control unit.
NOTE:
If the ADI interface is not enabled (no device
connected), the segments remain turned off.
The device connected to the Adi interface is able to signal to the
control unit three alarm signals, which are displayed on the
control unit display as follows:
•
P OTOCELL ALARMS - the upper segment comes on :
the gate stops moving, when the alarm stops opening
restarts.
• EDGE ALARM - the lower segment comes on :
inverts motion of the gate for 3 seconds.
• STOP ALARM - both segments start flashing :
the gate stops and cannot restart until the alarm stops.
• SLAVE - segment steadily lit: it is used by the optional module
SYNCRO to indicate that the control unit is configured as
SLAVE.
mPLEASE NOTE: to install the encoder, please follow the
instructions reported in the manual provided with the
encoder carefully.

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PRO RAMMIN
WHEEL
F1 = 10A

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CONTROL PANEL
When power is on, the control unit checks that display correctly
operates by switching on all segments for 1.5 sec. 8.8.8.8.
Firmware version, e.g. Pr I.6, will be viewed in the following 1.5
sec. Panel will be viewed upon completion of this test.
The control panel represents the physical status of the
terminal board contacts and of the program mode keys: if the
upper vertical segment is on, the contact is closed; if the lower
vertical segment is on, the contact is open (the above picture
shows an instance where the inputs LIMIT SWITC , FOTO 1,
FOTO 2, COSTA 1, COSTA 2 and STOP have all been correctly
connected).
The dots among the ciphers of the display show the status of
the programming wheel: when pushing the wheel downwards
the left dot is on (DOWN), when pushing the wheel upwards the
right dot is on (UP), when the wheel is pressed the central dot
is on (MENU).
The arrows on the left of the display show the state of the start
inputs. The arrows light when the related input is closed.
The arrows on the display right side show the gate status:
• The highest arrow turns on when the gate is into its opening
phase. If it blinks, it means that the opening has been
caused by a safety device (border or obstacle detector).
• The central arrow shows that the gate is on pause. If it
blinks, it means that the time countdown for the automatic
closing has been activated.
• The lowest arrow blinks when the gate is into its closing
phase. If it blinks, it means that the closing has been
caused by a safety device (border or obstacle detector).
USE OF THE PRO RAMMIN
WHEEL
A special configuration menu – accessible and explorable by
means of the small wheel on the right side of the display - allows
programming the functions and times of the control unit .
WARNIN : Outside the configuration menu, pushing the
wheel upwards a START control is given, pushing it
downwards (DOWN) a PEDESTRIAN START control is given.
To start the programming mode while the display is showing
the control panel, keep the wheel pressed until the display
shows -Pr .
Keeping the wheel pressed, it is possible to scroll the 4 main
menus:
-Pr programming of the CONTROL UNIT
-Cnt counters
-APP Self-learning of TIMES AND FORCES
-dEF loading of default parameters
To enter one of the 4 main menus release the wheel when joined
the interested menu.
To move inside the 4 main menus push the wheel downwards or
upwards to scroll the different items; pressing the wheel, the
actual value of the selected entry is visualized and, if necessary,
can be changed.
QUICK CONFI URATION
This paragraph concerns a quick procedure to set the control
unit and set it at work immediately.
We recommend following these instructions, in order to
check quickly the correct operation of control unit, motor
and accessories, and then changing the configuration in
case of any non-satisfactory parameter.
1. Call up the default configuration: see paragraph “LOADING
OF DEFAULT PARAMETERS”
2. Set items StoP, Fot1, Fot2, CoS1, CoS2 according to the
safety devices installed on the gate.
3. Start the self-learning cycle: see paragraph “SELF-LEARNING
OF WORKING TIMES “
4. check that the automation work properly and if necessary
modify the configuration of the desired parameters. For the
position of the item menus inside the main menu and for the
options related to each item menu, refer to the paragraph
“CONFIGURATION OF T E CONTROL UNIT”.

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LOADIN OF DEFAULT
PARAMETERS
If necessary, it is possible to restore all the parameters to their
standard or default value (see table at the end)
mWARNIN : This procedure causes the loss of all the
customized parameters, therefore it has been put outside the
configuration menu, to reduce the possibility of executing it by
mistake.
1. Keep the wheel pressed until the display shows -dEF
2. Release the wheel: the display shows ESC (press the wheel
only if it is needed to exit this menu)
3. Push the wheel downwards: the display shows dEF
4. Press the wheel: the display shows no
5. Push the wheel downwards: the display shows Si
6. Press the wheel: all the parameters are rewritten with their
default value and the display visualizes the control panel.
SELF-LEARNIN OF WORKIN
TIMES
This menu allows the automatic learning of the times necessary
to open and close the gate.
During this phase, the control unit memorizes also the forces
necessary to open and close the gate: these values will be
activated by using the obstacle sensor.
mWARNIN : before proceeding, check that the limit
switches have been installed in the correct position.
mCAUTION: to perform the self-learning procedure it
is necessary to disable the ADI interface by means of the
menu i.Adi . If some safeties are controlled by means of
the ADI module, they will not be active during the
self-teaching stage.
1. Keep the wheel pressed until the display visualizes -APP
2. Release the wheel: the display shows ESC (press the wheel
only if it is needed to exit this menu)
3. Push the wheel downwards: the display shows t.LAv
4. Press the wheel to start the self-learning cycle of the working
times:
• the gate is activated in closure until reached the closure
limit switch
• the gate is activated in opening until reached the opening
limit switch
• the gate is activated in closure until reached the closure
limit switch
• Once ended the cycle, the control unit memorizes the
obtained operating times, then the display visualizes the
value suggested for the obstacle detector: if any operation
is made for 20 seconds the control unit exits the
programming phase without saving the suggested value.
• To change the value, push the wheel downwards or
upwards, then, to save the value, press the wheel: the
display visualizes SEnS. Push the wheel downwards until
the display visualizes FinE, then press the wheel, select the
item Si and press again the wheel: the display visualizes the
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OBSTACLE SENSOR
The PD18 control unit has two independent systems allowing
detection of whether gate movement is impeded by obstacles.
The first system is based on measurement of the current
absorbed by the motor, and is available on all control units: an
unexpected increase in current absorption indicates the presence
of an obstacle. The second system is based on measurement of
the rate of motor rotation and is only available if the encoder
option is present: a decreased rotation rate indicates the
presence of an obstacle.
PLEASE NOTE: the amperometric sensor is disabled by default
and must be enabled by means of the SenS menu option; the
rate sensor is automatically enabled by enabling the encoder
option, and its sensitivity may be adjusted by means of the
S.EnC menu option.
The detection of obstacles by means of the amperometric sensor
only occurs if the gate is moving at normal speed. If slowing
down has already started, the obstacle is not detected; this
situation is not hazardous since, during slow motion operation,
the motor pushes the obstacle with greatly reduced power.
Obstacle detection by means of the rate sensor is also conducted
during slowing down: the alarm threshold is automatically
lowered in order to allow movement at lower speed.
When a sensor trips, the gate is stopped and then sent in the
opposite direction for 3 seconds, in order to free the obstacle.
The subsequent Start command restarts movement in the
previous direction.
PLEASE NOTE: if limit switches and slowing are disabled, when
the amperometric sensor trips, the control unit interrupts the
current opening or closing operation, without reversing the
direction of motion.
CONTROL UNIT
CONFI URATION
The configuration menu -Pr consists in a list of configurable
items; the display shows the selected item; pushing the wheel
downwards the following item is selected, pushing the wheel
upwards the previous item is selected. Pressing the wheel the
current value of the selected item is displayed and it is
possible to change it, if necessary.
The last item of the menu (FinE) allows to store the changes
made and to revert to the normal working of the control unit.
In order not to loose the own configuration it is compulsory
exiting through this menu item.
WARNIN : If no operations are required for more then a
minute, the control unit exits from the programming mode
without saving the given information and changes will be
lost.
Keeping the wheel pushed downwards the configuration menu
items are quickly scrolled down until displayed the item FinE.
Likewise, keeping the wheel pushed upwards the items are
quickly scrolled down backwards until reached the item t.AP.
Like this, the beginning or the end of the list can be reached
quickly.
There are the following three kinds of menu items:
• Function menu
• Time menu
• Value menu
Function menu setup
Function menus allow selecting a function from among a group
of available options. When you enter into a function menu, the
current active option will be viewed; pushing the programming
wheel upwards or downwards it is possible to scroll down the
available options. The displayed option is started up pressing
the wheel; after this, back to the configuration menu.
Time menu setup
Time menus allow setting a function duration. When you enter
into a time menu, the current setup value will be viewed; the
display mode depends on the current value:
• times being lower than one minute will be viewed as follows:
Every time the wheel is pressed upwards (UP) the set time
increases of half a second; every time it's pressed downwards
(DOWN) the time decreases of half a second.
• Times between 1 and 10 minutes will be viewed as follows:
Every time the wheel is pressed upwards (UP) the set time
increases of 5 seconds; every time it's pressed downwards
(DOWN) the time decreases of 5 seconds.
• Times being more than 10 minutes will be viewed as follows:
Every time the wheel is pressed upwards (UP) the set time
increases of half a minute; every time it's pressed downwards
(DOWN) the time decreases of half a minute.
Keeping the wheel upwards (UP) the time increases quickly,
until reached its maximum. Likewise, keeping the wheel
downwards (DOWN) the time decreases quickly, until reached
0.0”
In some circumstances, setting the value to 0 means that the
relevant function is disabled, in this case, ‘no’ will appear
instead of 0.0”.
The displayed option is confirmed pressing the wheel (MENU);
after this, back to the configuration menu.
Value menu setup
Value menus are similar to time menus; however, the setup
value can be any number. Keeping the wheel pressed upwards
or downwards the value increases or decreases slowly.
In the following pages the procedure to configure all the
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Opening time
The motor will be operated for the setup time in the opening phase;
in case there is an obstacle or the end of stroke operates, the control
unit can stop the opening phase before the relevant time expires.
Partial opening time (pedestrian access)
When the control unit receives a Start Pedestrian command, it will open
the gate only, for a shorter time. Max allowed time to be setup is t.AP.
Closing time
The motor will be operated for the setup time in the closing phase;
In case there is an obstacle or the end of stroke operates, the control
unit can stop the opening phase before the relevant time expires.
To avoid that the gate does not close completely, we recommend to
setup a longer time than t.AP opening time.
Partial closing time (pedestrian access)
When the control unit receives a Start Pedestrian command, it will use
this time to close the gate. Max allowed time to be setup is t.CH1.
To avoid that the door does not close completely, we recommend to
setup a longer time than t.APP opening time.
Pre-blinking time
Before any gate movement, blinker will be activated for t.PrE time, to
warn about the incoming motion.

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ate Direction
This menu allows to invert the opening direction of the gate without
swapping motor wires and limit switch ones.
dx the gate opens rightwards
Sx the gate opens leftwards
mWARNIN : “opening direction of gate” means the direction you
see from the inside.
Motor power
This menu allows adjusting the motor power.
The displayed value is the percentage of max. motor power.
Starting ramp
In order not to stress too much the motor, when the motion starts the
power is gradually increased, until reached the set value or 100% if the
take-off is enabled.
igher is the set value, longer the length of time of the ramp, that is the
time necessary to reach the value of nominal power.
Start off
When the gate is standstill and it begins moving, the initial inertia must
be faced, therefore, if your gate is quite heavy, it could not move.
In case the SPUNTO (pickup) function is activated, for the first 2 seconds
of motion of each door, the control unit will ignore Pot value and it will
give motor the maximum power command in order to
overcome the gate inertia.
Besides, the second capacitor is inserted in order to increase the power
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Start command during the opening phase
This menu allows fixing the control unit conduct in case it receives a
Start command during the opening phase.
PAUSThe gate stops and goes to pause
ChiU The gate immediately starts closing
no The gate go on with the opening phase (command is ignored)
Select option PAUS, to set up the “step-by-step” operation logic.
Select option ‘no’, to set up the ‘always open’ operation logic.
Enabling the obstacle sensor
This menu allows you to regulate the sensitivity of the obstacle
sensor. When the power absorbed by the motor exceeds the level set,
an alarm goes off in the power unit.
If 0.0A is set, the function is disabled.
For information about its working, refer to the dedicated paragraph
(page 40)
Slowing down time
In case this function is enabled, during the last seconds of motion, the
control unit will give motor a reduced power command, to avoid a
strong impact with the stop end. 1’00 is the max. allowed time.
mWARNIN :
• In case the self-learning function of working times is NOT used, we
recommend disabling the slowing down function in order to measure
both opening and closing times, and to enable it again once the setup
has been carried out. The control unit will automatically consider the
working time delay caused by the slowing down.
• If partial opening time t.APP is shorter than t.AP, there will be no
slowing down during the pedestrian cycle opening.
Brake Function
When a sliding motor is used with a very heavy gate, because of the
inertia, the gate does not block immediately when stopped and its
motion can last for another 10 cm, compromising the working of the
safety devices.
This menu allows enabling the brake function thanks to which it is
possible to block immediately the gate after a control or the intervention
of a safety device.
0the brake function is never active
1÷10 the brake function is active. Le brake power is proportional to
the set value
Following to an intervention of the safety edge or of the obstacle sensor
or of a STOP control, the braking has always the maximum power,
regardless of the set value (provided that higher than 0) to guarantee a
rapid reversion.
WARNIN : each braking entails a mechanical stress to the components
of the motor. We suggest to set the minimum value with which there is
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Automatic closing
During the automatic operation, the control unit will automatically close
the gate when a set-up time expires.
The Start command, if enabled by St.PA menu, allows closing the gate
before the set up time expires.
In semi-automatic operation, that is to say, if the automatic closing
function is disabled by setting the value to zero ('no' will be displayed),
the gate can be closed through the start command only: in this case,
St.PA menu setup will be ignored.
If the control unit receives a Stop command when the gate is in pause,
it will automatically pass to the semi-automatic operation.
Pedestrian Start during the partial opening phase
This menu allows fixing the control unit conduct in case it receives a
Pedestrian Start command during the partial opening phase.
PAUSThe gate stops and goes to pause
ChiU the gate immediately starts closing
no the gate goes on with the opening phase (command is
ignored)
mWARNIN : a Start command in any phase of partial opening will
cause the total opening; the Start Pedestrian command is always
ignored during a total opening.
Start command during the closing phase
This menu allows fixing the control unit conduct in case it receives a
Start command during the closing phase.
StoP The gate stops and its cycle is considered as finished
APEr The gate opens again
Select option StoP, to set up the “step-by-step” operation logic.
Select option APEr, to set up the ‘always open’ operation logic.
Start command during the pause
This menu allows fixing the control unit conduct in case it receives a
Start command when the gate is open during its pause phase.
ChiU the gate starts closing
no command is ignored
PAUS the pause time is reloaded (Ch.AU)
Select option ChiU, to set up the “step-by-step” operation logic.
Select option ‘no’, to set up the ‘always open’ operation logic.
Apart from selected option, the start command lets the gate close if it
has been stopped by a stop command or if the automatic closing was
not enabled.