Page 2 - Table of Contents; WARNING
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - ii - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Table of Contents Pre-installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before You Begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Alway...
Page 3 - Pre-installation Information; Always Check the Gate’s Action; Safety Information and Warnings; Regulatory Warnings; THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY NOTES; IMPORTANT INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 1 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Pre-installation Information Before You Begin... Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage. If you fi nd damage, advise the delivery carrier of a potential claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can ch...
Page 4 - Wiring Specifi cations; AC Power Wiring; USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 2 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Wiring Specifi cations Refer to the following steps for details on power and accessory wiring for the operator. AC Power Wiring 1. Find the listing on this page corresponding to the model, voltage and horsepower rating o...
Page 5 - Mounting Pad Installation; Gate Preparation; Figure 2. Mounting Pad Specifi cations; Figure 1. Side Plate Installation
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 3 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Mounting Pad Installation The gate operator mounts bolted to posts secured in concrete footings. The posts support the operator and prevent it from moving during operation. Gate Preparation Before installing the gate ope...
Page 6 - Operator Preparation; Vent Plug Installation; Gate Arm Installation; Gate Arm Assembly; Observe the way the chain threads around the sprockets for; Figure 3. Vent Plug Installation
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 4 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Operator Preparation Vent Plug Installation In order to keep gear oil from spilling out during shipping, gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory. For...
Page 7 - Operator Setup; Controller Access; is not
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 5 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Operator Setup Controller Access The Controller is protected by a plastic dust cover. To remove the dust cover, loosen the cover’s wing-screw and lift the cover off (see Figure 5). AC Power Connection All Linear gate ope...
Page 8 - Open and Close Limit Adjustment; REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FILLER; limit switches are the ones closer to the bottom; Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment; Before running the operator, set the limit nuts as follows:; Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment; Figure 9. Setting the Limits; IN; CAUTION
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 6 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Operator Setup (cont.) Open and Close Limit Adjustment The limit nuts are not preset at the factory and must be adjusted for the gate in each installation. The limit switches are activated by two threaded nylon rotary li...
Page 9 - Torque Limiter Adjustment; The open and close current sensing may need to be; To adjust the torque limiter in a Model VS-GSWG:; increase the torque
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 7 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Torque Limiter Adjustment Before adjusting the torque limiter, make sure the gate is in good working condition. With the gate disconnected from the gate arm, one person should be able to move the gate by hand. Be certain...
Page 10 - Controller Features; Figure 11. Controller Features
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 8 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Controller Features S HADOW/ R E S ET P R O GR AMMIN G B UTTON S POWE R INDICATO RS DI S PLAY WHIP ANTENNA OPE R ATION B UTTON S OPE R ATION AND P R O GR AMMIN G INDICATO RS ANTENNA CONNECTO R MOTO R B OA R D COVE R INPU...
Page 11 - Indicator Descriptions
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 9 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Indicator Descriptions INDICATOR DEFINITION INDICATION WHEN LIT DURING NORMAL OPERATION INDICATION WHEN LIT DURING PROGRAMMING OPERATION PROGRAMMING 24 VOLT INPUT POWER LOW VOLTAGE AC POWER IS PRESENT 24 VOLT DC ACCY POW...
Page 12 - Terminal Descriptions
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 10 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Terminal Descriptions TERMINAL GROUP FUNCTION AC N 24 VOLT INPUT FACTORY CONNECTED TO 24 VAC FROM TRANSFORMER OR 24 VDC FROM CONTINUOUS DUTY DC SUPPLY. AC DC - ACCESSORY POWER PROVIDES 24 VOLT DC POWER FOR ACCESSORIES. ...
Page 13 - Operator Accessory Connections; Figure 12. Operator Accessory Connections
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 11 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Operator Accessory Connections 3-BUTTON STATION KEYSWITCH FIRE ACCESS SWITCH SINGLE-CHANNEL RADIO RECEIVER WIRELESS GATE EDGE SENSOR M G T T R AN S MITTE R PHOTOEYE FOR REVERSE PHOTOEYE FOR OPEN OBSTRUCTION TELEPHONE EN...
Page 14 - Basic Controller Programming; The Mid-travel Stop feature is disabled when dual gate
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 12 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Basic Controller Programming Programming Overview The Controller can be programmed with various options for the operator. The programming fi elds are defi ned as “functions” that have “options”. To make setup easier for...
Page 15 - Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm; OPEN; Maximum Close Direction Current Setting; while this function is; CLOSE; MAX CLOSE; RUN ALARM
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 13 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Basic Controller Programming (Cont.) Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm The factory default is Run Alarm on and a 3-second Pre-start Alarm. The operator’s beeper will sound 3 seconds before the operator starts. The options a...
Page 16 - Advanced Controller Programming; Entering Advanced Programming Mode; The factory default sets the; input terminal so successive inputs; SINGLE; input can be set to cause the gate to OPEN; Stagger Mode; This function is used in dual gate installations only.; COMM LINK; Stagger Delay Time; This function is used in dual gate installations only.; The factory
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 14 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Advanced Controller Programming Entering Advanced Programming Mode To access and program the Advanced Programming functions, for each programming session, Advanced Programming must be enabled. After exiting programming,...
Page 17 - Auxiliary Relay Mode; If a button is set for constant pressure, and it is released; Shadow Loop Open Prevention; closing; AUXILIARY; BRAKE
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 15 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.) Auxiliary Relay Mode The Auxiliary Relay has normally open and normally closed contacts. The factory setting disables the Auxiliary Relay. The relay can be set for: • Maglock: To ...
Page 18 - Reset Cycle Count; Maintenance Alert Trigger; MAINT ALERT; Mid-travel Stop Position; still fully open; Radio Enable; ANTENNA
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 16 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.) Reset Cycle Count The Controller counts of the number of times the operator has been cycled full open and close. The cycle count can be displayed. The display will scroll the cycl...
Page 19 - The Controller can be reset with this function.; ALL PROGRAMMED; , and the factory defaults will be loaded. This
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 17 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Advanced Controller Programming (Cont.) Radio Transmitter Learn The Controller’s built-in MegaCode® radio receiver can store the IDs of up to 40 transmitters. Refer to the fi gure for the steps required to learn transmi...
Page 20 - Loop Layout Illustration
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 18 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Loop Layout Illustration
Page 21 - Safety Edge Layout Illustration; ARNING
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 19 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Safety Edge Layout Illustration W ARNING 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 six inches ...
Page 22 - Photoeye Installation Illustration
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 20 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Photoeye Installation Illustration
Page 23 - Dual Gate Installations; The shield wire should be connected COMM LINK terminal; • Dual Gate Enable; Optional In-Cabinet Heater; Figure 13. COMM LINK Wiring
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 21 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Dual Gate Installations Two operators can be used in dual gate installations. The operators communicate with each other through the 3-wire COMM LINK terminals. When one operator activates, the COMM LINK connection signa...
Page 24 - Gate Operation; Operation Indications; • Stop is displayed as; St; • Full Close is displayed as; FC; • Full Open is displayed as; FO; • Entrapment is displayed as
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 22 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Gate Operation Open Button Opens the gate. If the Controller is programmed to stop opening the gate at mid-travel, a constant press of the OPEN button will override the Mid-travel Stop and completely open the gate. If t...
Page 25 - Error Indications; Entrapment; after the gate stops.; Maximum Run Time Exceeded
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 23 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Error Indications During abnormal operation, the Controller’s displays and beeper will indicate the error condition that has occurred. Entrapment If an entrapment condition occurs detected by two repeated open or close ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; fr
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 24 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Troubleshooting Contacting Technical Support For technical questions regarding Linear gate operators, contact the Technical Services Department at: 1-800-421-1587 fr om 5:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pacifi c time Operator fails to...
Page 27 - Preventative Maintenance; General; Bearings; -Month Preventative Maintenance; If the solenoid emits a loud; FCC Notice
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 25 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Preventative Maintenance General Linear gate operators are designed for many years of trouble-free operation and, under recommended operating conditions, will require only minimal maintenance. To ensure that a unit is r...
Page 28 - Model VS-GSWG Exploded View
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 26 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Model VS-GSWG Exploded View
Page 30 - Controller Parts List
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 28 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Controller Parts List S HADOW/ R E S ET OPEN/RESET 6 8 3 1 4 9 5 10 2 VS-GSWG CONTROLLER MECHANICAL PARTS LIST REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION Variable Speed Control Box Assemblies 2520-543 1/2 HP, 115V, 1-Phase Controller 25...
Page 31 - Variable Speed Drive Programming; Programming the Hitachi Inverter; must have this switch in
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 29 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Variable Speed Drive Programming Programming the Hitachi Inverter 1. Apply power 2. Press FUNC 3. Use ▲▼ arrows to advance to F_ _ ( F002 for L200) 4. Press FUNC arrow to get to F02 (L100 ONLY) 5. Press FUNC , arrows to...
Page 32 - Gate Arm Assembly Parts List
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 30 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 GATE ARM ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL PARTS LIST REF. # PART # DESCRIPTION 2110-648 Gate Arm Assembly, 78” (complete) 1 2110-312 Welded Rail Assembly, 78” 9 2110-248 Upper Rail Guide Assembly, with Bearing 12 2220-011 Sprocket, ...
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Page 34 - Gate Operator Installation Checklist; OR
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide - 32 - P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011 Gate Operator Installation Checklist ❑ ❑ 1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions. ❑ ❑ 2. Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR have contact...