X3 ESTATE SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL MODEL SL 1000-X3 HEAVY DUTY, HIGH CYCLE SLIDE GATE OPERATOR MODEL SL 1000-X3 IS FOR VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY, NOT INTENDED FOR PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATE USE 3 YEAR WARRANTY Serial # _____________________ (located on electrical box) Installation Date ______________ Rev J Doc 01-20098 Page 1 of 44
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS _________________________________________________________ 2 THE LIFTMASTER GATE OPERATOR MODEL SL 1000-X3 ___________________________ 3 SAFETY SUMMARY ___________________________________________________________ 4 BASIC INSTALLATION HINTS AND RULES ________________________________________ 5 PART 1 SITE PREPARATION___________________________________________________ 6 A. LOCATION AND LAYOUT ____________________________________________________________ 6 B.
The LiftMaster Gate Operator Model SL 1000-X3 The LiftMaster model SL 1000-X3 Slide Gate Operator is a full-featured, commercial gate operator with master/slave wiring capability. The SL1000-X3 contains the following features: • Satisfies U.L. 325 requirements for primary (motor current) and secondary (photo) obstruction senses. • Five different open inputs are available for a variety of devices. • Dynamic motor braking limits gate overtravel. • Alternate action OPEN/CLOSE inputs.
SAFETY SUMMARY It is imperative that everyone involved in the installation or operation of the gate operator read the following warnings. WARNING! 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Improper installation of a gate operator can result in a dangerous system. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 2. A vehicle gate is a large, heavy object that is moved by an electric motor. A moving gate can cause serious injury or death! The safety and well-being of others depends on the installation of a safe system. 3.
BASIC INSTALLATION HINTS AND RULES PLEASE READ THIS SECTION VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR INSTALLATION 1. UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION SITE THOROUGHLY. The SL 1000 is a flexible and reliable gate operator system, but the quality of service depends directly on the quality of installation. Please read these instructions carefully and study the applicable diagrams before planning your installation. In particular, understand any site characteristics that may affect the system installation.
PART 1 SITE PREPARATION A. LOCATION AND LAYOUT Figure 2. Rear Drive. Figure 1. Front Drive. Figure 3. Mid Drive. • Figures 1-3 show typical single gate installations. For location and layout details of Bi-Parting, Bi-Parting Latch, and Tandem gates, see X3 Series Master/Slave Systems. 1. Always install the gate operator on the inside of the fence line, never on the public side of the fence. 2.
B. PAD AND MOUNT Figure 4. Pad and Track Ribbon Figure 5. Bolt Down Pattern 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Figure 6. Conduit Entrance Areas The concrete pad must be sufficient to support the gate operator and the forces created by the moving gate. LiftMaster recommends a pad 20” wide by 30“ long by 24” deep (Figure 4). The operator must be level and parallel to the gate, so the pad should be level and about 4” above ground level to prevent water entrance.
C. POWER WIRING 1. Provide a separate conduit stub for the AC power. 2. Each gate operator requires a 115 VAC 20 AMP single phase circuit NOTE: Master and Slave units each require separate circuits to prevent false overcurrent faults (see X3 Series Master/Slave Systems). 3. Wiring must comply with the local Electrical Code for operating a 1/2 HP motor. 12 AWG for up to 300' and 10 AWG for up to 500' long wire runs is suggested. 4.
PART 2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION A. GATE AND PHOTO-SENSOR LAYOUT Figure 7. Photo-Sensor Layout. IMPORTANT NOTE The installation shown in Figure 7 is a suggested layout using emitters and receivers. Any UL approved photo-sensors are acceptable, but they must cover the entire length of gate travel to be effective. 1. Install photo-sensors in three places as shown in Figure 7. A. Inside-Open Coverage: Inside the gate, from the gate operator to the gate fully open position.
B. MOUNTING GATE OPERATOR 1. Mounting Unit On Pad WARNING To avoid injury, always turn off the unit power switch before working on gate. Figure 8. Mounting. Figure 9. Chain Height. 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the 4 protective bolts that hold the cover on, lift the cover off, and set aside. Remove the assembly kit and parts. Remove the 4 bolts that attach the gate operator to the shipping pallet. Mount gate operator on the cement pad using the previously installed anchors.
2. Installing Chain and Anchors (Front Drive Gate Installation) Figure 10-A. Anchor and Chain Connector. Figure 10-B. Parallel Chain Location 1. Weld the Gate Anchors to the edges of the gate as shown in Figure 10-B. 2. Using master link, secure chain to the chain connector on one of the chain anchors. (Fig. 10-A). 3. Route chain through gate operator to the opposite Gate Anchor and secure chain to the chain connector using master link. 4.
C. QUICK DISCONNECT OPERATION In case of operator failure, the Quick Disconnect feature allows immediate release of the gate from the transmission in the operator so that the gate may be manually opened and closed. Operate the Quick Disconnect as follows: 1. 2. 3. Remove padlock from actuation arm if present. Grip handle and pull lever downward 90° so that it is parallel with the ground. Gate is now disconnected from transmission and may be moved freely.
F. SETTING GATE OPEN DIRECTION SWITCHES S2 AND S3 Figure 12. Gate Direction and UPS Low Battery Switch Locations. NOTE: The Gate motion (left to right) is determined by looking at the gate from the gate operator side. • Switch S2 sets gate opening direction (open to left or open to right). Sensed only on power up, it should be set when the power is off, or power should be cycled after setting the switch. 1. Set switch S2 to RIGHT for gate to open to right, or to LEFT for gate to open to left. 2.
H. USING MANUAL CONTROLS Figure 13. Manual Controls, Location and Operation. If necessary, use the manual controls on Manual Input Terminal TB2 (OPEN, CLOSE, and STOP, as shown in Figure 13), to move the gate for system installation. • To open the gate: connect the OPEN and STOP terminals to the COMMON terminal. • To close the gate: connect the CLOSE and STOP terminals to the COMMON terminal. • To stop the gate: disconnect the STOP terminal from the COMMON terminal.
I. SETTING LIMIT CAMS • • • The left limit cam is close to the output shaft. The right limit cam is close to the control box (see Figure 14). Limit cams are adjusted by releasing the cam lock plate, rotating the cams, then reseating the cam lock plate. When the adjustment is finished, be sure the cam lock plate is seated into the notches of BOTH CAMS. Each cam rotation (360°) equals 11” of gate travel. Each notch equals 5/8” of gate travel. Figure 14. Limit Cam Setting.
J. GATE SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS The gate operator monitors both average and peak motor current. When the gate encounters an obstruction, the gate operator senses the change in motor current and reverses the gate. Three sensitivity adjustments must be set for each installation: • Right gate motion (R69) • Left gate motion (R160) • Start-up current (R203) ♦ If your installation requires setting switch S2 to the “Open to Right” position, use the “Open to Right" adjustment procedures below.
"OPEN TO LEFT" ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Left Gate Motion Adjustment (R160) 1. Initiate opening the gate. 2. Wait 4 to 5 seconds, then lightly "tug" against the edge of the gate to simulate an obstacle. 3. If the gate does not stop or back up, reclose the gate and adjust the pot slightly counterclockwise. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 until the gate stops or backs up when tugged and has the desired sensitivity. Right Gate Motion Adjustment (R69) 1. Open the gate fully, then initiate closing the gate. 2.
K. BASIC GATE OPERATOR PROGRAMMING Even if you plan to program the gate operator by telephone, you may want to enter some immediate instructions during installation. The following list of instructions will help you set basic controls so the gate will operate properly until you have time for full programming, either directly or by telephone. For complete programming instructions, refer to the SL 1000, SW 2000, BG 3000 Programming Manual.
L. CONNECTING INPUT WIRING LOOP SENSOR LOOP SENSOR OUTSIDE INTERRUPT SENSE LOOP SENSOR LOOP SENSOR INSIDE SHADOW SENSE EXIT SENSE INTERRUPT SENSE GROUND LUG EXTERNAL GROUND (SEE SITE PREPERATION) Figure 16. Control Board Wiring.
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, see NOTES below. 1. Wire all external control devices to their connections on the control board as shown. See Appendix A for details on how each control input affects the gate operator. 2. Connect the Master/Slave interconnect cable (see Series X3 Master/Slave Systems, Part 1). NOTES 1. Disconnecting the STOP terminal from the COMMON terminal stops the gate and prevents all commands from having any effect. Manual Open does not activate the Reclose Timer.
2. Start-Up Sensitivity: Apply a bump to the gate as it starts moving and verify that the gate responds to the bump within a second. 3. Obstruction Alarm: Cause two obstruction faults before the gate reaches its open or closed limit and verify that the Obstruction Alarm sounds. 5. Entry inputs 1. Activate the CYCLE input (entry system), RADIO input (radio transmitter), and EXIT Loop input (driving over the exit loop) and verify that they fully open the gate.
Figure 17. Photo-Sensor Coverage Areas 9. Photo-Sensors (Secondary Obstruction Sensing per UL 325) Refer to the figure above for Photo-Sensor coverage areas. Coverage Area A (Inside-Open Coverage): While the gate is opening, put your hand or arm through the Inside Photo-Sensor beam. The gate should stop. The gate should restart when the obstruction (your hand) is removed. Coverage Area B (Inside-Closed Coverage): Stand inside the fence line.
N. FINAL ASSEMBLY OF GATE OPERATOR Gate Operator Cover (in place) Cover Mounting Bolt (4 places) Clear Plastic Cover Gate Operator Cover Control Box Figure 18. Gate Operator Final Assembly. IMPORTANT SAFETY PROCEDURE 1. Install clear cover on gate operator control box. 2. Make sure that gate operator unit power switch is turned on. 3. Install gate operator cover and secure with four bolts. 4. Turn on power to the gate operator at the circuit breaker. 5.
WARNING WARNING O. PROGRAMMING THE RADIO RECEIVER SET SECURITY MODE WARNING CAUTION The Universal Receiver can be used with up to 15 rolling code transmitters or passwords in HIGH security mode. Alternately, it can be used with up to 31 of any type transmitter in NORMAL security mode, including any combination of rolling code, billion code, or dip switch remotes. The jumper must be set at the HIGH position for the receiver to operate in HIGH security mode.
PART 3 GATE OPERATOR MODEL SL 1000-X3 OPTIONS LOOP DETECTOR ADD-ON BOARDS Interrupts and Exit loops can be used to enhance safety, security and convenience. The model SL 1000 has connectors for four LiftMaster-supplied loop detector add-on boards. These boards interface with Interrupts and Exit loop sensors, which simply plug into the control board. The add-on boards can be ordered pre-installed, or can be installed in existing model SL 1000 units. See Figure 22 below for a sample layout. Figure 22.
PART 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A. TROUBLESHOOTING This section is designed to help you troubleshoot your unit(s). Below are some hints to help: • • • Test the Operator Quick Reference List of Faults and Methods to Resolve Quick Reference List of Faults and Causes Testing Control Board inputs: To test an input, connect the input terminal to the COMMON terminal on the Control Board and verify that its LED turns on momentarily.
4. THE CONTROL BOARD RESETS RIGHT AFTER GATE STARTS MOVING 1. Low AC voltage. 2. Inadequate and undersized power wiring between the main circuit breaker and the gate operator. 5. GATE STOPS AND REVERSES IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT STARTS 1. A Fault has occurred. Mostly in cold weather or mornings: 2. A Fault has occurred; Inrush pot adjustment is set too low. 6. GATE STOPS A FEW SECONDS AFTER IT STARTS 1. Stuck limit switch. 2. A Fault has occurred. 7. GATE SUDDENLY REVERSES WHILE MOVING A Fault has occurred. 8.
13. GATE DOES NOT CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY 1. Reclose timer is disabled. 2. The entry system is connected to Manual Open. 3. An input is continuously activated (stuck). 14. ALTERNATE ACTION DOES NOT WORK 1. ATG and Reclose Timer are enabled. 2. Entry system is connected to the Manual Open input. 15. GATE DOES NOT OPEN TO THE CORRECT DIRECTION The power was not cycled after changing the setting of switch S2. 16. THERE IS SLACK OR PLAY IN THE GATE 1. Chain is too loose. 2.
B. FAULT LIST The following conditions can cause a fault: 1. Instantaneous motor overcurrent (left/right obstruction sense) due to an object physically obstructing the gate or gate track (UL325 requirement). 2. Average motor overcurrent (overload) caused by excessive motor current (UL325 requirement). 3. Interrupt Bar activation (edge sensor) due to physical contact with the edge sensor. 4.
4. IF STUCK-LIMIT LED IS TURNED ON 1. 2. 3. 4. A limit switch is stuck closed. The belt was broken before the start of the gate movement. Stalled motor at open or close limit. Bad limit switch. 5. IF MAX RUN TIME LED IS TURNED ON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Rev J Limit cams do not engage the limit switches. The belt or chain has been broken. The belt slips during gate movement. Limit switch cable is disconnected. Bad limit switch. Stalled motor.
D. MAINTENANCE WARNING To avoid injury, always turn off the unit power switch before working on gate. Regular performance of preventive maintenance is essential for reliable system operation because it corrects small problems before they turn into emergencies. LiftMaster recommends performing preventive maintenance every 6 to 12 months, depending upon the amount of gate usage.
2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Gate Operator Cover (in place) Cover Mounting Bolt (4 places) Clear Plastic Cover Gate Operator Cover Control Box Figure 23. Gate Operator Disassembly and Assembly. Gate Operator Serial Number: • 1. 2. 3. 4. Rev J UPS: Yes No Refer to Figure 23 to perform the following. Turn off power to the gate operator at the circuit breaker. Remove the cover mounting bolts and remove the gate operator cover. Perform preventive maintenance tasks 3 to 14, above.
The following table is provided to help you keep a record of the maintenance schedule. Write the inspection date in the left-hand box and check (✓ ) the boxes across as you perform your maintenance procedures. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE Date Gate Chain Sprocket Idler Belt Pulleys Gear Control Wiring No Limit Fire Obstr. Rust Open Alarm Assy.
APPENDIX A SYSTEM OPERATION REFERENCE CONTROLS, INDICATORS, INPUTS AND ADJUSTMENTS For control and indicator locations, refer to Figure 17. For detailed explanations of the Gate Operator’s various controls, indicators inputs and adjustments, refer to the following pages. CONTROLS KEYPAD SWITCH S2 GATE OPEN TO LEFT/RIGHT SWITCH S3 LOW BATTERY LEFT/RIGHT The 12-key keypad is used for local operation, programming and service. Selects the direction the gate will open (LEFT/RIGHT).
FUNCTIONAL INPUTS NOTES: ! The term "activation" means closing an input circuit (via a relay or switch), and may be momentary or continuous. Momentary activations are superceded by any command. Continuous activations are superceded only by an overriding command. $ Activating any command when gate is at the open limit stops the Reclose Timer. When the command (except Manual CLOSE and STOP) is cleared, the Reclose Timer is reset.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE INTERRUPT LOOP DETECTOR (TB16) IF GATE TYPE IS SWING OR LINEAR (ATG IS NOT FUNCTIONAL): Inside Interrupt Loop: Activation stops an opening or closing gate and deactivation opens the gate. Outside Interrupt Loop: Activation opens a closing gate. IF GATE TYPE IS SLIDE OR BARRIER AND ATG IS OFF: Inside Interrupt Loop: Activation opens a closing gate. Outside Interrupt Loop: Activation opens a closing gate.
RADIO RECV Convenience terminals provide power and contact connection for a radio receiver. Activation is the same as CYCLE. OBSTRUCTION ALARM (TB17) Relay contacts close to provide 24VDC alarm power if the gate has two consecutive obstruction faults. LOW BATTERY/ NO AC POWER (TB18) LOW BATTERY Activation fully opens or closes the gate, depending the setting of Switch S3. NO AC POWER Activation registers the date and time of power outages in the gate operator transaction buffer.
APPENDIX B: SL 1000-X3 PARTS LIST ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PART # 01-20101 01-20098 01-G0582 07-20042 40-3505 80-20079 K77-20017 Rev J REPLACEMENT PARTS (SHOWN) PART # DESCRIPTION 10-20065 SHELF 16-4L300 BELT 17-20115 PULLEY,2.5"DIA,5/8"BOAR 20-1050B-1R MOTOR,1/2HP 23-10041 LIMIT SWITCH 23-10916 SPDT INTERLOCK SWITCH 23-20088 SWITCH, DPST 32-18887 GEAR REDUCER 41-20066 CONTROL BOX COVER 85-FW-67C WASHER, 3/4" OD, 7/8 ID K72-18952 SVC.
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GLOSSARY AC: Alternating Current. An electric current or voltage that reverses direction at regular intervals. Alternate Action: Ability to open and close a fully open gate by using the same open command. Arc: The area that is swept by a swing gate from fully closed to fully open position. ATG: Anti-tailgating refers to a method of immediately closing an opening gate behind a vehicle so that an unauthorized vehicle can not follow the authorized vehicle through the gate. DC: Direct Current.
FCC REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION When you are ready to install this system, call your telephone company and give them the following information: 1. The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the system. 2. The FCC registration number for the system, which is DS83E7 - 17196 - ALE. 3. The ringer equivalence number (REN) which is 0.1B. This system connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C.
NOTICE TO CANADIAN USERS NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operation and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment to the user’s satisfaction.
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