Nice Apollo Swing Gate Opener Model 1500 Vehicular Swing Gate Opener Revision 1.0.0.
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 2 17 - NICE RECEIVERS & TRANSMITTERS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 17.1 - Wiring the Nice receiver 15 17.2 - Programming transmitters 15 18 - GENERAL LAYOUT & SAFETY ACCESS 16 20 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 18 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING 17 1 - OVERVIEW 2 2 - GATE INFORMATION 2 2.1 - ASTM F2200 2 2.2 - Gate latches 3 2.3 - Specific applications 3 2.4 - Swing gates 3 2.5 - General requirements 3 3 - SAFETY AND CAUTIONS 3 3.
1 - OVERVIEW The Apollo Model 1500/1600 Swing Gate Operator is designed to handle swing gates up to 16 feet in length and 600 pounds each. This gate operator is not a “do-it-yourself” installation. A qualified installation company should be contacted to install this gate operator to ensure a proper and safe installation. This instruction manual is intended to aid the installer in the overall process of correct installation at the desired location.
2 - GATE INFORMATION 2.1 - ASTM F2200 Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the appropriate gate type listed, refer to ASTM F2200 for additional gate types. Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 for exceptions, if any. Any non-automated gate that is to be automated in any manner should be upgraded to conform to the provisions contained within the provisions of this document and ASTM F2200 as applicable.
3.3 - Gate system safety devices Automatic gate operators are designed to move a heavy steel gate. Great amounts of force are sometimes used to move these heavy systems. The automatic gate system may cause significant damage or injury if the path of the gate is obstructed. All sensors, safety devices and warning notices must be in place and operable in order for this system to operate properly. It is the installer’s responsibility to install this system properly and to ensure its correct and safe operation.
4.3.16 Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate, refer to ASTM F2200 for exceptions, if any. 4.3.17 Gates shall not be designed, constructed and installed in such a manner that gravity will cause or initiate movement in any direction whether the operator is attached or not. 4.3.18 A pedestrian gate shall not, under any circumstances, be attached to, or incorporated into, any vehicular gate system in manner.
6 - SOLAR PANEL CHART This Apollo Gate Operator is 12 Volt DC (Direct Current) powered. A 12 Volt sealed battery (33 ampere hour minimum for AC charged systems, 70 ampere hour minimum for solar charged systems) with connecting posts located on the top is recommended. The following table should be used as a guide for capacity of operation of operators only, additional options may reduce the daily usage. Please note that the charge capability of solar panels will vary with different geographical locations.
7 - PARTS IDENTIFICATION 416 Actuator with 8’ harness Control Box #11111B Pivot Arm #1116 (2 with 1600) 8 416X - Slave actuator with 38’ harness (Supplied with 1600) Gate Attach Bracket #10025215 (2 with 1600) Bolt Kit (2 with 1600)
8 - PULL TO OPEN INSTALLATION IMPORTANT - Never weld parts to the gate or posts when the operator circuit board is powered. Doing so may damage the board beyond repair. 8.1 - PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION - Location of Pivot Point The following instructions provide up to 105° of swing. Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge. The pivot arm needs to be securely mounted to the hinge post or equivalent mounting surface. It is recommended to weld the pivot arm to a metal post.
9 - PUSH TO OPEN INSTALLATION 9.1 - PIVOT ARM INSTALLATION - Location of Pivot Point Measurements are taken from the center of pivot of the gate hinge. The pivot arm needs to be securely mounted to the hinge post or equivalent mounting surface. It is recommended to weld the pivot arm to a metal post. In order to achieve the correct articulation, geometry and rate of speed of the gate it is critical that the measurements below are followed.
10 - ACTUATOR MOUNTING Mount the actuator to the pivot arm as shown. Please notice the washer goes above the actuator flange. The lock nut should be tight to prevent movement or shifting when the actuator is running. This will also prevent excessive “bounce” or “wobble” when the gate stops moving. 11 - CONTROL BOX MOUNTING Mount the control box within 4 feet of the pivot arm. Use mounting hardware capable of supporting the weight of the control box with the battery installed.
13 - GATE BRACKET MOUNTING Pull to Open only: Activate push button on the side of the control box and extend the actuator until it stops (leave actuator retracted for PUSH TO OPEN). WARNING: Do not let extension tube rotate as it extends. Do not insert fingers or tools in the hole at the end of the extension tube. Connect the gate bracket to the end of the extension tube with supplied 1/2” x 3” bolt.
15 - 635/636 CONTROL BOARD CONNECTIONS 8 Pin White Connector (two on 636 Master & Slave) TIMER TO CLOSE CURRENT SENSE DELAY TIMER TO CLOSE OPT. SLAVE DISABLE MASTER DISABLE MAX RUN TIMER OPT.
16 - 635/636 CONTROL BOARD ADJUSTMENTS OFF PROGRAM SWITCHES ON Factory Setting Description #1 OFF TIMER TO CLOSE - Automatically closes gate ON - Close timer enabled OFF - Close timer disabled #2 OFF CURRENT SENSITIVITY OPTION - Delays current sensing from start up ON - 4 second delay OFF - 2 second delay #3 ON #4 OFF TIMER TO CLOSE OPTION ON - timer to close works only when open limit switch is activated OFF - timer to close works from any open gate position SLAVE DISABLE ON - disables slave
17 - NICE RECEIVERS AND TRANSMITTERS 17.1 - Wiring Instructions for Nice receivers Connect terminals 1-4 of the receiver to the 635/636 circuit board. Terminal 1 - 12V Terminal 2 - GND Terminal 3 - INP Terminal 4 - GND To Control another gate or device within close proximity connect wires from activation terminals of second operator or device to terminals 5 and 6 of this receiver. 17.2 - Programming Instructions Remove plastic cover of receiver.
18 - GENERAL LAYOUT AND SAFETY ACCESS Entrapment Protection Inputs - Typical Installation Diagram Utilizing Loop Sensors and Photocells Loop (safety) 4’ min. from closed gate 4’ min.
20 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Table 2 1 Year 6 Months Battery Check the battery for any leakage or loose connections.
A B 2 2 18.18 8.32 18.
A B Ø1.66 2 31.41 ACTUATOR CLOSED 2 43.17 7.01 3.0 1 5.74 4.0 1 NAME: ACTUATOR GENERAL VIEW COMPANY: NICE APOLLO 7.
A B 2 1 2 2 Note: Control Box Cabinet Control Box Lid Control Box Tab Keyswitch Switch Push Button Also sold as 1 unit part #11111B 6 TITLE: NICE APOLLO DESCRIPTION CONTROL BOX CABINET CONTROL BOX LID CONTROL BOX TAB KEYSWITCH, SINGLE POLE SWITCH, PUSH BUTTON, CNTRL BOX 635 CIRCUIT BOARD PARTS LIST 4 1 CONTROL BOX WITH 635 BOARD Company: ITEM QTY PART NUMBER 1 1 10031990 2 1 10016215 1 10020915 3 4 1 1115 5 1 1119 1 635 6 3 5 1 A B
A B 2 1 2 2 6 Note: Control Box Cabinet Control Box Lid Control Box Tab Keyswitch Switch Push Button Also sold as 1 unit part #11111B 3 TITLE: NICE APOLLO DESCRIPTION CONTROL BOX CABINET CONTROL BOX LID CONTROL BOX TAB KEYSWITCH, SINGLE POLE SWITCH, PUSH BUTTON, CNTRL BOX 636 CONTROL BOARD 1 CONTROL BOX WITH 636 BOARD Company: ITEM QTY PART NUMBER 1 1 10031990 2 1 10016215 1 10020915 3 4 1 1115 5 1 1119 1 636 6 PARTS LIST 4 5 1 A B
A B 6 A2009 A2018 A2064 A2087 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A2025 A2006 A2091 A2019 A2017 A2027 1 1 A2011 SEAL AC GEAR NUT COVER TUBE BEARINGS 2 SEAL HOUSING -ALUMINIUM- MAIN SCREW LIMIT TOWER BUSHING LIMIT SCREW SPUR GEAR EXTENSION TUBE GEAR HOUSING PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2 7 2 11 9 8 1 10 5 3 1 Company: NICE APOLLO Name: ACTUATOR FRONT HOUSING 1 4 A B
A B 2 3 6 2 2 1 These Items also sold as one unit Part# A2038 10 9 1 Note: 416 - 8' Cable (Part# A2028) 416X - 38' Cable (Part# A2037) 816 - 8' Cable (Part# A2058) 816X - 38' Cable (Part# A2041) 11 A2010 A2029 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Description: Actuator Back Housing A2072 A2012K A2002 A2003P A2004 A2005 A2001 1 2 2 3 HARNESS - See Note SMART SENSOR (816 Only) STRAIN RELIEF LIMIT CAP & SEAL BACK, HOUSING BRASS BLOCK W/MAGNET LIMIT BLOCK - PLASTIC PROXIMITY
- WARRANTY Nice Group USA Limited Warranty – 2 (TWO) YEARS Nice Group USA (“Manufacturer”) warrants this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the manufacture date. These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and shall be considered void if the product is damaged due to, but not limited to, improper installation, improper use, terrorism or acts of God.
- INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Left box is for installer check off and the right box is for customer check off. ❑ ❑ 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 and/or non-contact obstruction sensing devices installed. ❑ ❑ 3. The installer has installed one or more contact or non-contact obstruction sensing devices, in compliance with UL325 requirements for this installation.
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