Twist’R Plus INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL Model RSX4000 - Class I Vehicular Swing Gate Operator 106502 Serial #: Date Installed: Your Dealer: Proven CGA2K™ TECHNOLOGY! As of date of manufacture, meets all ANSI/UL 325 Safety Requirements for Vehicular gate operators READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-Installation Notes..............................................3 Operator Class Information .................................3 Section A: Gate System Design/Installation.........4 Section B: Preparing the Site ................................6 The Concrete Operator Pad .................................6 Alternate Post Mount ...........................................6 Placing the Vehicle Detector Loops ....................7 Vehicle Detector Loop Blanking (Shadow).........
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES The Twist’R Plus (Model RSX4000) 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.
A: GATE SYSTEM DESIGN / INSTALLATION WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND GATE SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS! 104949 GATE SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECK LIST: • The RSX4000 operator may be installed on a Class I Vehicular Swing Gate. See page 3 for an explanation of the different Class locations. See the last page of this manual for the operator specifications (voltage, maximum gate weight & length etc.).
A: GATE SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION • SWING GATES HAVE THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF HANDS AND FINGERS BEING PINCHED between the gate edge and the post to which the gate is mounted. It is recommended that the hinges be mounted so that this opening increases as the gate swings open. PROTECT THIS "PINCH POINT" SO THIS HAZARD IS MINIMIZED. See Figure 3. MOVING GATE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • CONSIDER ALL OTHER "PINCH POINTS" IN YOUR DESIGN of the gate system.
B: PREPARING THE SITE 111877 installation. ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING CODES. If no suitable concrete base exists, a pad must be poured. See Figurez6 for plans for this pad. If the location of the operator is such that vehicles have the potential of hitting the operator, consideration should be given to installation of protective posts in front of the operator. If a suitable concrete base already exists for mounting the operator it will be necessary to drill mounting holes for the RSX4000 operator.
B : PREPARING THE SITE 7 106508 Figure 7: Loop Diagrams 2-5/8” apart and 7/8” down from the top. Each pair of holes is to align with the pre-drilled holes in the chassis mounting angles of the RSX4000. See Figure 6 for locating the post relative to the gate, noting that the center of the output shaft is located 4 5/8” away from the center of the post, or 2 5/8” away from the face of the 4 x 4 post.
B: PREPARING THE SITE VEHICLE DETECTOR LOOP BLANKING FOR SWING GATES The inside loop for a swing gate installation must be located at least 4 feet outside of the arc of the gate. If it is not, the vehicle detector may detect the gate as it moves over the loop and cause the gate to reopen. If the gate is large and a single leaf, the arc usually requires that the loop be a considerable distance from the closed gate position. This may not be an effective position for the loop.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 9 106504 Figure 8A: Service Conduits C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR TOOLS and MATERIALS REQUIRED The following tools and materials are required for a proper installation of the Twist'R Plus Model RSX4000. 1. Wire cutter, stripper and crimping tools for attaching accessory equipment to the control box. 2. #2 Phillips Head screw driver for general use. 3. Medium standard straight blade screw driver for the terminal strip screws. 4.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 106513 Figure 9: Torque Adjustment PLACING THE RSX4000 PEDESTAL UNIT Remove the cover from the RSX4000 operator by removing the four 1/4-20 diameter bolts that secure it to the chassis. Set the cover aside for the time being.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL NON-CONTACT SENSOR (PHOTOELECTRIC) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES THRU BEAM PHOTOELECTRIC WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT SHOWN BELOW 113497 B CLOSE PHOTO C ELECTRIC RECEIVER T OU OPEN PHOTO ELECTRIC RECEIVER E SID T OU E SI D G ES SIN ZON O CL ENT ING EN PM P A O TR EN IDE INS OPENING ENTRAPMENT ZONE IDE S N I A CLOSE PHOTO ELECTRIC EMMITER A NOTE: THE CLOSE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR IS TO BE MOUNTED NO HIGHER THAN 2
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL NON-CONTACT SENSOR (PHOTOELECTRIC) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES RETRO-REFLECTIVE PHOTOELECTRIC WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT SHOWN 113497 C B CLOSE PHOTO OPEN PHOTO ELECTRIC TRANSCEIVER ELECTRIC TRANSCEIVER T OU OPEN PHOTO ELECTRIC REFLECTOR E SID T OU E SI D EN D S NE ING OS T Z O L C EN ING EN PM P A O TR IDE INS OPENING ENTRAPMENT ZONE IDE INS A CLOSE PHOTO ELECTRIC REFLECTOR A NOTE: THE CLOSE PHOTOELEC
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 13 WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL CONTACT SENSOR (ELECTRIC EDGE) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES 113497 CLOSE EDGE SENSOR A A CLOSE EDGE SENSOR OUTSIDE TS OU IDE B G ES SIN ZON O CL ENT G M NIN AP PE TR N O E IDE INS OPENING ENTRAPMENT ZONE INSIDE B OUTSIDE NOTE: USE AN EDGE SENSOR THAT CAN BE ACTIVATED ON THREE SIDES 113498 A INSIDE B OVERHEAD VIEW A CLOSE EDGE SENSOR(S) (SEE NOTES 1 & 3) A OPEN EDGE SENSOR(S) (SEE NOTES 1 & 3) B OPERATO
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR CAUTION! TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE LIMITS, ETC., DURING INSTALLATION OF THE GATE ARM, REMOVE THE LIMIT TRIGGER PIN PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE GATE ARM INSTALLING THE GATE ARM KIT The gate arm kit can be installed on the RSX4000 only after the operator has been properly and securely installed, and the correct gate/operator geometry relationship has been established and verified. (See Figures 6 and 10.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WARNING! WARNING! RISK OF ELECTROCUTION. DO NOT BEGIN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PROCEDURES UNTIL THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CONNECTING THE OPERATOR TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE It will be necessary to run two conduits to the RSX4000. One will be used for the A-C power lines and another for the low voltage, class 2 wiring. See Figure 8. There are cutouts on the bottom of the Operator Chassis to accept these two conduits.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION For areas where a high probability of ground lightning strikes exists (Florida, Georgia, etc.,) additional lightning protection should be installed in the RSX4000. Although it may not be possible to protect against all strikes, additional protection will substantially reduce the occurrence of lightning damage. Allstar’s lightning data indicates that the most strikes enter the RSX4000 through the power lines.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP IMPORTANT - remove power from the operator before attempting to connect an accessory device or control station. All accessory equipment is connected to the terminal strips located on the control panel of the RSX4000. 17 for the power input to each side of the 24VAC RSX4000 terminals #1 and #2. Connect one of the two wires for the relay to terminal #16 (COMMON) and the other wire to terminal #3 (ALTERNATE) on the RSX1000 control panel terminal strip.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR is labeled as COMMON, then connect this to Terminal #16 on the RSX4000 control panel. Connect the other contact to one of the following terminals depending on function desired: Terminal #3 (ALTERNATE), Terminal #4 (RADIO OPEN), Terminal #5 (FREE EXIT), Terminal #6 (OPEN) or Terminal #7 (CLOSE).
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 19 TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART # NAME DESCRIPTION 10 CLOSE PHOTO Momentary or continuous signal. This input is active only when referenced to the closing direction, it has no effect on the gate when opening or about to open. If activated when the gate is closing the gate will stop, pause and reverse in the open direction for 1/2 second (approx. 2 inches) and stop. Continuous activation will prevent the gate from moving in the close direction.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Figure 18: Limit Adjustments 111879 mounting hole is positioned directly above the clearance notch provided in the shaft support tower (see Figure 18). This notch provides the appropriate clearance to install the limit trigger pin with the bolt and washers provided. Install the trigger pin firmly in place. Flip the toggle open so it is positioned to receive the trigger pin. Swing the gate to a position that is just a few inches short of the fully closed position.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR TIMER TO CLOSE SETTING RUNNING THE RSX4000 The Timer to Close is controlled by the setting of the “AUTO CLOSE TIMER” potentiometer on the control board, see Figure 19. When the pot is adjusted fully counter-clockwise the Timer-To-Close is disabled. Turning the pot approximately 1/4 turn clockwise will enable the Timer To Close function with a delay of approximately 2 seconds between the gate reaching the full open position and automatically closing.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR MAXIMUM RUN TIMER FINAL SETTING OF THE CLOSE TIMER SMART™ Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer (Patent Pending) To alter the amount of time that the Close Timer will hold the gate open, adjust the timer potentiometer located on the control board. See Figure 19. The RSX4000 has a Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer, SMART™ (patent pending). The amount of time for the first few cycles of operation are registered and averaged within the motor controller circuitry.
F: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE 23 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. 4. Test the gate operator monthly.
E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS To the Owner/End User of Allstar’s Twist'R: Thank you for choosing an Allstar product. We are confident you will have many years of use and satisfaction with your gate operator. Our Twist'R operator is part of your unique gate operating system, which may consist of a variety of components, including the gate, the gate tracks, posts, and electronic safety enhancement features.
E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE AVOID ENTRAPMENT: Stay away from the path of the gate and all moving parts (gate arms, etc.) at all times. Keep clear of the pinch points identified below.. Install guards or other safety enhancement features to prevent access to pinch point areas. Install guards on open rollers. PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: Do not stand near or on the gate. Gate may be activated without notice.
E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE 111811 Wiring Diagram
E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE 27 106360 Figure 25:Gate Arm Kit Exploded View ITEM # PART # 1 010667 2 DESCRIPTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION PADLOCK WITH KEYS (OPTIONAL) 5 104475 TWIST'R ARM FITTING 102928 HARDWARE BAG, ARM KIT 6 104875 TWIST'R CRANK ARM 3 104476 TWIST'R ARM BRACKET 7 104473 TWIST'R CRANK ARM EXTENSION 4 104448 TWIST'R ARM 8 SPACER SPACER FOR PADLOCK (OPTIONAL) NOTES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE PHYSICAL PAD: 16” x 24” x 3” Elevation or 4 x 4 Post DRIVE SYSTEM: 60:1 Via V-Belt, Motor Drive, Gear Reducer and Poly-Vee OVERHEAD CLEARANCE: Minimum 12” UNIT SIZE: 19”W x 14-1/2”L x 11”H Optional Pedestal Height: 19” COVER: One-Piece Molded Polyethylene with no through holes FINAL SPEED: 3.3 RPM OUTPUT SHAFT: 1” Diameter from bottom of chassis LIMITS: Independent Open/Close; Radial Swing Switches SHIPPING WEIGHT: 51 lbs. CAPACITIES ELECTRICAL MAX.
