Owner's Manual

The LPX1700 Vehicular Gate Operator will provide convenience and
assurance to the ultimate users for many years. It is ruggedly built of
the finest materials and has been thoroughly inspected and tested at the
factory. It has many features that will aid in the installation and testing
of the complete gate system. The LPX1700 is certified to comply with
the ANSI / UL Standard for Safety 325.
The LPX1700 slide gate operator (models without suffix or with suffix
“S” only) is designated a Class I Residential Vehicular Slide Gate
Operator and is intended to operate a vehicular slide gate installed on a
residential home, maximum of four single families in the dwelling, or a
garage or parking area associated with such a home. The LPX1700
vehicular gate operator (again models without suffix or with suffix “S”
only) is also designated as a Class II Vehicular Slide Gate Operator for
use in a commercial location or multi-family home. The LPX1700
vehicular gate operator (all models) is also designated as a Class III
(industrial location not intended to service the general public); and IV
(secure or restricted access locations, i.e. airports and prisons). THE
LPX1700 (with appropriate suffix) MAY BE USED IN ANY
CLASS LOCATION.
Because the LPX1700 (as well as gate operators sold by other
manufacturers) is designed to start and move gates weighing as much as
1700 pounds, or more, the LPX1700 is capable of producing high levels
of force. It is important in the design of the total gate system that
designers, installers and users be aware of the hazards that may be
associated with the IMPROPER design, installation and use of
vehicular gate systems and gate operators.
The gate operator is only one part of a complete automatic gate
operating system. As each location and usage is different, a properly
designed system will include all applicable safety devices.
As the designer and installer of the GATE SYSTEM, you must
advise the purchaser on the proper use of the gate system.
The LPX1700 has exclusive Allstar Gate System Technology that
provides several features to help reduce the hazards of your gate
system.
Built-In Overload Detector Sensing System
The LPX1700 has a built-in "overload detector" that can help reduce
the hazards of your gate system. This device, however, must not be
considered as the primary defense system. Consider all available
options (electric leading edges, photoelectric sensors, protective screen
mesh, etc) to eliminate hazards in your gate system design.
The LPX1700’s built-in overload detector will activate if there is an
abrupt slow down in the speed of the gate operator (the operator has
detected an obstruction in its path). A second detection of an
obstruction before the gate reaches the Open or Close limit will result in
the operator going into Alarm Mode. The alarm continues to sound
warning until a fixed wire input is activated or five (5) minutes pass.
The overload detection point is an adjustable setting that must be
determined at the time of installation. This setting must be tested
periodically to ensure proper operation. Diligent maintenance of the
gate hinges and hardware will assure the most responsive operation of
the overload detector. See pages 17, 18, and 25.
ADVISE THE PURCHASER TO CHECK THE SENSITIVITY OF
THE OVERLOAD PERIODICALLY AND, AFTER REMOVING
THE CONTROL BOX COVER, LOG THE DATE TESTED ON THE
LOG LOCATED ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL (See Fig. 1, pg. 2).
Connections for External Entrapment Prevention Sensors
Because all gate system installations are different, the LPX1700 motor
control board terminal connections provides independent connections
for Open and Close non-contact (photoelectric) and contact (edge)
sensors. In this way a photoelectric sensor could be utilized to guard
the gate area when closing and an edge sensor could provide the
protection when opening. Depending on the particular application a
combination contact and non-contact sensor protection system for the
open and close directions may provide more effective entrapment
protection than a single device for both directions. See pages 4, 5, 11,
12, 13, 21, 25, and 26.
Audio Alarm and Safe Secure™ Open/Close Push Button Enable-
on-Alarm Only (Patent No. 6,611,205)
The LPX1700’s audio alarm sounds when a second occurrence of the
built-in overload activation is registered before an end limit (open or
close) is reached. The Safe Secure™ Open/Close Push Button Enable-
on-Alarm Only feature can be set to provide an accessible control
station whose Open and Close inputs are functional in an emergency
situation only. See pages 17, 19, 24, and 26. Diligent maintenance of
the gate rollers and track will avoid nuisance operation of the overload
detector and thereby avoid nuisance operation of the audio alarm.
SMART™ Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer
The LPX1700 has a Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer, SMART™ .
The amount of time for the first few cycles of operation are registered
and averaged within the motor controller circuitry. After the first few
initial cycles, if the gate is activated and no other command is given or
an end limit (open or close) is not reached in the previously counted
cycle time plus approximately 2 seconds, the operator will be turned
off. See page 19.
Fail Secure Lock Mechanism: For the utmost in security, the
LPX1700 models are equipped with a Fail Secure operator locking
mechanism. The lock is active whenever the gate is not moving and
must be released via the integral Solenoid Lock Lever to manually
move the gate. See Page 24, Manual Operation.
Auto Re-Close : Enables an automatic continuation of the closure of
the gate from a partially closed position when the close movement was
interrupted by a non-contact (photoelectric) sensor or contact (edge)
sensor input and the sensor is then cleared. Also allows for an
automatic continuation of the opening movement from a partially open
position if the open movement was interrupted by a non-contact
(photoelectric) sensor and the sensor is cleared. See page 17.
Built-In Three Button Control Station: For ease of initial set-up and
maintenance service, the operator’s motor control board features Open,
Close, and Stop buttons on the board surface.
OTHER FEATURES
Auto Close Timer: Adjustable from 2 to 60 seconds, provides an
automatic closure of the gate from the full open position. See page 17.
Diagnostic LEDs on the Motor Controller Board: Provides a visual
indication of the status of the gate system operation. See page 18.
Built-In Free Exit and Reversing Loop Detector Sockets: Two loop
detector sockets are built-in and pre-wired to the operator's control
system. See pages 7, 14, and 19.
NOTICE - THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT COVER ALL
POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS WHICH MAY
OCCUR DURING ITS USE, IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT
COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED BY THE
PERSON(S) INSTALLING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING THE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN. DO NOT USE THIS
EQUIPMENT FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE -
OPERATING A VEHICULAR SLIDE GATE.
NOTICE - BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION,
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY SO YOU WILL BE
THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE FEATURES OF THE
LPX1700
AND ITS PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
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