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ATTACHING THE ENCLOSURE

Fasten the ECOSOL enclosure to a wall, column or post 

using the 4 mounting holes on the flange on the back 
of the enclosure. 

DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THE 

INTERIOR OF THE ENCLOSURE.

15 ft. max cable length

ENCLOSURE LOCATION

Because the maximum length of the cable that connects the solar panel and the ECOSOL enclosure 

is limited to 15 feet, it is more important that the final location of the enclosure is close to the 
location of the solar panel than to the location of the gate operators.

INSTALLING THE ENCLOSURE

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Summary of Contents for ECOSOL

Page 1: ...IGEA BT PHOBOS BT COMPATIBLE WITH COMPATIBLE WITH LIBRA UL R PRE WIRED ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION MANUAL ECOSOL BOOK 2 OF 2 VERSION 101116 www BFTGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 ...

Page 2: ...ONTROL STATION Up to 4 systems can be controlled with this sleek 4 button station For indoor or outdoor use Part no P121016 STAINLESS STEEL POST MOUNT BRACKET For solar panel Easy installation to post 2 to 4 in diameter Part no N999473 HIGH CAPACITY BATTERIES 12V 9 Ah To replace or add to existing system Up to 4 batteries can be installed in the enclosure They must be added in pairs Part no KBAT12...

Page 3: ...to operate the system We highly recommend to keep the system as simple as possible and avoid adding accessories that draw current from the batteries The ECOSOL interface board manages energy consumption and powers down all components accessories and peripherals that are not required to operate while the gate is fully closed or after 5 minutes of inactivity For optimum performance we recommend the ...

Page 4: ...ING THE SOLAR PANEL ADDING SOLAR PANELS INSTALLING THE BATTERIES MOTOR CONNECTIONS SAFETY DEVICES OPENING DEVICES CONTROL WIRING ECOSOL SETTINGS LIBRA UL R PROGRAMMING MAIN MENU PARAMETERS SUB MENU LOGIC SUB MENU INITIAL PROGRAMMING COMMON OPTIONS RADIO TRANSMITTERS MAINTENACE TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY GLOSSARY 02 03 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TA...

Page 5: ... ECOSOL system Pages 14 15 Install batteries Page 16 Connect motor wires to the ECOSOL system Page 23 Connect obstruction sensing devices Page 18 Connect opening devices if applicable Page 19 Connect other control devices if applicable Page 20 Set the controller to SINGLE GATE OPERATION if needed Page 26 Perform the AUTOSET Page 26 Set other features if needed Page 27 Adjust parameters if needed P...

Page 6: ...otel garages retail store or other building servicing the general public CLASS III INDUSTRIAL LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not intended to service the general public CLASS IV RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operato...

Page 7: ...ING SIGNS supplied with the gate operator shall be installed one on each side of the gate where easily visible 8 For a gate operator utilizing a non contact sensor a Reference owner s manual regarding placement of non contact sensor for each type of application b Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving c...

Page 8: ...us signal indication device blinker where it can be easily seen for additional safety The Company declines all responsibility with respect to the automation safety and correct operation when other manufacturer s components are used Only use original parts for any maintenance or repair operation Do not modify the automation components unless explicitly authorized In writing by the Company Instruct ...

Page 9: ...of reach of children in order to avoid the automated system being operated inadvertently Check the system frequently especially hinges cables springs or supports to detect any loss of balance and signs of wear or damage When cleaning the outside or performing other maintenance work always cut off mains power Keep the photocells optics and illuminating indicator devices clean Check that no branches...

Page 10: ...ting commands Powers up the system and relays signals once system is operational Receives radio commands Has a built in low power consumption radio receiver with a 64 transmitters capacity eliminating the need for external receivers LIBRA UL R CONTROLLER Controls 2 Phobos BT or Igea BT operators Self learning torque settings Adjustable independent gate leaf delay THREADED HOLES For the installatio...

Page 11: ...THE ENCLOSURE 15 ft max cable length ENCLOSURE LOCATION Because the maximum length of the cable that connects the solar panel and the ECOSOL enclosure is limited to 15 feet it is more important that the final location of the enclosure is close to the location of the solar panel than to the location of the gate operators INSTALLING THE ENCLOSURE 11 www BFTGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 ...

Page 12: ...in reference to ground level should be set according to your location and the illustration below Example If installed in the state of Georgia the panel must have a 40 inclination If installed in Wyoming the panel must have a 50 inclination WA WA ME OR OR CA NV ID ID UT AZ MT MT WY CO NM TX TX OK KS NE SD SD ND ND MN MN IA MO AR WI WI IL LA MS AL GA FL FL SC NC TN KY IN OH MI MI NY NY PA VA WV MD D...

Page 13: ...d Brackets can be attached at different heights on the panel to accommodate different installation conditions 2 to 4 diameter post Optional stainless steel adjustable post mount bracket is available Part no N999473 Attach the panel to the mounting bracket Nylon lock nut Bolt 1 2 3 4 Pressure washer 3 4 Flat washer MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANEL 13 www BFTGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 ...

Page 14: ...nd the red wire to the right positive terminal Connect the wires from the solar panel to the terminals labeled SOLAR PANEL and SOLAR PANEL FROM SOLAR PANEL 15 ft max cable length CONNECT CABLE TO SOLAR PANEL RUN THE CABLE TO THE ECOSOL ENCLOSURE CONNECT CABLE TO TERMINAL STRIP 1 2 3 USE 16 AWG OR BETTER STRANDED WIRES WIRING THE SOLAR PANEL 14 www BFTGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 ...

Page 15: ...onnected in a parallel daisy chain where the black wires will only be connected to the negative terminal and the red wire will only be connected to the positive terminal on the solar panels KEEP THE CABLES AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE The wires should be stranded 16 AWG or better and no longer than 15ft 35W maximum total capacity ADDING SOLAR PANELS 15 www BFTGateOpeners com 800 878 7829 ...

Page 16: ...cted to JP23 and JP18 Dipswitch 1 on the ECOSOL board MUST be turned on when secondary pair of batteries are connected The ECOSOL Libra is shipped with the batteries leads pre installed The negative black lead is not connected to prevent discharge before installation To power up the system connect the black lead to the negative battery terminal The ECOSOL Libra enclosure can hold up to 2 pairs 4 t...

Page 17: ...Both delays can be independently adjusted from 1 to 29 seconds Please refer to page 24 24 for further instructions When installing a single leaf gate operator the motor leads must be wired to MOTOR 2 terminals and LIBRA controller must be configured to single gate operation Please refer to page 26 for further instructions SINGLE GATE OPERATION DUAL GATE OPERATION MOTOR 2 OPENS FIRST CLOSES SECOND ...

Page 18: ...ctors must ALWAYS BE POWERED to ensure proper detection Avoid the utilization of loop detectors They decrease the standby time as well as the cycles per day They also increase the battery charge time If loop detectors are a must in your installation look for low power consumption loop detectors such as Diablo Controls models DSP 6LP and DSP 7LP ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SOLAR PANEL IS RECOMMENDED MULTI...

Page 19: ...ors such as Diablo Controls models DSP 6LP and DSP 7LP or other low consumption devices ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SOLAR PANEL IS RECOMMENDED The ECOSOL system has a built in low power consumption radio receiver for BFT remote controls and wireless keypads Any additional opening device powered off the system will decrease the system s battery performance MITTO 2 2 button remote control MITTO 4 4 button ...

Page 20: ...The Stop button also resets the controller if two consecutive physical obstructions are detected This is a NORMALLY CLOSED contact The factory installed jumper must be removed for stop button to operate REMOVE FACTORY INSTALLED JUMPER A 3 button station can be hard wired using the START CLOSE as close input This input must be defined as CLOSE ONLY INPUT at the controller See page 25 START CLOSE fo...

Page 21: ...ning transmitter as OPEN input Steady Hidden button learned 3 flashes Low battery below 24V LED4 Charging batteries RADIO LEARN BUTTON PRESS ONCE Initiates process of learning transmitters as START input LED 3 will flash 1 sec PRESS TWICE Initiates process of learning transmitters as OPEN input LED 3 will flash 2 sec Refer to page 28 for further transmitter programming instructions DELETING THE ME...

Page 22: ... of the Libra UL R to navigate and manipulate the menu PRESS 2 TIMES TO ENTER THE MAIN PROGRAMMING MENU USE THE AND BUTTONS TO SCROLL UP AND DOWN THE MENU USE THE BUTTON AS ENTER TO SELECT A MENU CHOICE OR CONFIRM A PROGRAMMING ORDER NAVIGATE THE PROGRAMMING MENU PRESS AND AT THE SAME TIME TO EXIT PROGRAMMING REMOVE JUMPER UPON PROGRAMMING COMPLETION Failure to do so will result in rapid battery d...

Page 23: ...unchanged AUTOSET By selecting this menu option the actuators will automatically open and close at full torque and will self adjust its torque settings according to the gate weight The operator s limit switches must be set and the gates must be in the fully closed position prior to performing the AUTOSET Please refer to the operator s manual for proper limit switch setting procedure DISPLAY DESCRI...

Page 24: ...ge 1 0 30 seconds Default 15 0 M2 FAST TIME Motor 2 full speed run time Range 1 0 30 seconds Default 15 0 SLOW SPEED Slowdown speed Range 0 Disabled 1 50 2 33 3 25 Default 0 ZONE NOT USED DISPLAY DESCRIPTION USE THE AND INCREASE OR DECREASE THE PARAMETER VALUE USE THE BUTTON AS ENTER TO CONFIRM THE DESIRED VALUE PRESS AND AT THE SAME TIME TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU NO EFFECT WITH ECOSOL NO EFFECT ...

Page 25: ... Gate closes immediately after SAFETY input is cleared Default OFF PHOTOC OPEN Ignore SAFETY input during OPEN cycle If OFF gate stops on SAFETY input activation during the OPEN cycle Default OFF TEST PHOT Enables the SAFETY input supervision circuit Default OFF 1 MOT ON Single gate operation Ignores MOTOR 1 Default OFF BLOC PERSIST Operator pushes for 0 5 seconds after CLOSE limit is reached PHYS...

Page 26: ...ll traffic and obstructions The system will automatically open and close the gate at full torque while performing the self learning adjustment Failure to do so can result in property damage and or bodly injury including death Gate must be fully closed and operators must have the CLOSE limit triggered before starting From the main programming menu scroll to AUTOSET and press OK Upon completion of t...

Page 27: ... to increase or decrease the automatic closing time delay and press Use the and buttons to navigate up or down the PARAMETERS Sub Menu Press the and buttons AT THE SAME TIME to return to the MAIN MENU IGNORE SAFETY DEVICES DURING OPENING CYCLE From the MAIN MENU scroll to LOGIC and press OK Scroll down to PHOTOC OPEN and press OK Press the button to turn ON Use the and buttons to navigate up or do...

Page 28: ...HANGE DEFAULT CODE BLINKS AND TURNS OFF PROGRAMMING THE T BOX Not included PROGRAMMING THE MITTO BACK OF TRANSMITTER Physical hidden button FRONT OF TRANSMITTER Virtual hidden button Both buttons at the same time OR 1 PRESS THE RADIO LEARN BUTTON ON THE ECOSOL ONCE TO ENABLE THE REMOTE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE GATE OR TWICE TO ENABLE THE REMOTE TO ONLY OPEN THE GATE 2 PRESS AND HOLD THE HIDDEN BUTTON...

Page 29: ...an grow and cast shadow in areas previously clear of any shadows BATTERY The batteries included with your ECOSOL system are sealed maintenance free batteries However depending on usage and temperature conditions your batteries will require periodic replacement Batteries may last up to 5 years under optimal conditions Please call your qualified service technician for the replacement of them See pag...

Page 30: ...checking for unusual resistance 4 Inspect motor lead connections both at the enclosure and the operator Page 17 1 Check for physical obstructions on the gate path 2 Inspect the gate hardware by moving the gates manually and checking for unusual resistance 3 Reset torque settings by performing an AUTOSET Page 26 1 Make sure that the safety devices are not being triggered To ignore external safety d...

Page 31: ...ITA ITALIAN language KO Indicates programming error LANGUAGE See page 23 LOGIC See page 23 M1 Refers to MOTOR 1 M1 FAST TIME See page 24 M1 T See page 24 M1 T SLOW See page 24 M2 Refers to MOTOR 2 M2 FAST TIME See page 24 M2 T See page 24 M2 T SLOW See page 24 MASTER See page 25 OK Indicates programming accepted OPEN OPEN input triggered OPEN DELAY TIME See page 24 PARAM See page 23 PHOT SAFETY in...

Page 32: ...global company in business since 1980 with subsidiaries in 15 countries worldwide It is owned since 2004 by Somfy the world leader in automation for window shades and shutters BFT US Inc with its offices in Boca Raton Florida offers sales logistics technical support and customer service throughout USA Canada and the Caribbean Islands INSTALLED BY PHONE INSTALLATION DATE INVOICE NUMBER www BFTGateO...

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