The LPX1000 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 LPX1000 is certified to comply with
the ANSI / UL Standard for Safety 325.
The LPX1000 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 LPX1000
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 LPX1000
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
LPX1000 (with appropriate suffix) MAY BE USED IN ANY
CLASS LOCATION.
Because the LPX1000 (as well as gate operators sold by other
manufacturers) is designed to start and move gates weighing as much as
1300 pounds, or more, the LPX1000 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 LPX1000 has exclusive CGA2K™ Technology that provides
several features to help reduce the hazards of your gate system.
Built-In Overload Detector Sensing System
The LPX1000 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 LPX1000’s built-in overload detector will activate if there is an
abrupt increase in motor current above that normally required to move
the gate. 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 14 and 16.
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 Figure 1, pg.
2.)
Connections for External Entrapment Prevention Sensors
Because all gate system installations are different, the LPX1000 control
panel 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 would 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, 18, 21, and 22.
Audio Alarm and Safe Secure™ Open/Close Push Button Enable-
on-Alarm Only (Patent Pending)
The LPX1000 has an audio alarm that sounds when a second
occurrence of the built-in overload activation is registered before an end
limit (open or close) is reached. The alarm continues to sound warning
until a fixed wire input is activated or five (5) minutes pass. As with
the built-in overload detector, 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. The Safe Secure™
Open/Close Push Button Enable-on-Alarm Only feature can be set to
provide a secure control station that will be functional in an emergency
situation. See pages 14, 16, and 22.
SMART™ Self adjusting MAximum Run Timer (Patent Pending)
The LPX1000 has a
S
elf adjusting
MA
ximum
R
un
T
imer, SMART™
(patent pending). 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 17.
OTHER FEATURES
Optional Fail Secure Lock Mechanism:
Models with -S suffix 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 21,
Manual Operation.
Auto Close Timer:
Adjustable from 2 to 60 seconds, provides an
automatic closure of the gate from the full open position. See page 14.
Timer Re-close On/Off Switch:
Enables an automatic closure of the
gate from a partially closed position if the close movement was initiated
by the Auto Close Timer and the close cycle was interrupted by a non-
contact (photoelectric) sensor input. See page 14.
Diagnostic LEDs on the Motor Controller Board:
Provides a visual
indication of the status of the gate system operation. See page 15.
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. Easily accessible terminals allow connection of the actual loop
wires to the operator. See pages 7, 10, and 20.
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 LPX1000 and its
proper installation procedures.
PRE INSTALLATION NOTES
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