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Contents

CONTENTS

SAFETY

FIRST

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Description

Icons Used in this Manual

Specifications

3.1. Physical Dimensions

3.2. Technical Specifications

3.3. V-Series Controller

3.4. Lightning Protection

3.5. Maximum Allowable Gate Mass

3.6. Maximum Allowable Gate Coverage for different Wind Speeds

Product Identification

Required Tools and Equipment

Preparation of Site

6.1

General Considerations for the Installation

6.2. Determine Gate Opening Angle
6.3. Key Terms Used in this Section

6.4. Inward Opening Installation - 90° or Less

6.5. Inward Opening Installation - 100°
6.6. Hinge Depth on Gate

6.7. Wall Bracket Mounting Methods

6.8. Gate Bracket Mounting

Cabling Requirements

Critical Installation Checklist

Operator Installation - Inward Opening Gates

9.1.  Key Terms Used in this Section
9.2.  Installation Tables - Inward Opening
9.3.  Physical Installation - Inward Opening

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Summary of Contents for VERT-X

Page 1: ...page 1 www CentSys com VERT X mechanical installation manual LATEST 2015 03 13 11H51 Centurion Systems Pty Ltd www CentSys com...

Page 2: ...out obligation to notify any persons of any such revisions or changes Additionally Centurion Systems Pty Ltd makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual No part of this document...

Page 3: ...lation 6 2 Determine Gate Opening Angle 6 3 Key Terms Used in this Section 6 4 Inward Opening Installation 90 or Less 6 5 Inward Opening Installation 100 6 6 Hinge Depth on Gate 6 7 Wall Bracket Mount...

Page 4: ...Sys com CONTENTS 10 Operator Installation Outward Opening Gates 10 1 Key Terms Used in this Section 10 2 Installation Tables Outward Opening 10 3 Physical Installation Outward Opening page 40 page 40...

Page 5: ...ferred to later on in this manual Gather Required Tools and Equipment STEP 2 STEP 3 Heed Necessary Site Considerations Determine Installation Type Inward Opening Installation Outward Opening Installat...

Page 6: ...N OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE GATE CONTROLS and do not allow children or pets near the gate area Secure all easily accessed gate opener controls in order to prevent unauthorised use of the gate Do not in...

Page 7: ...ste products such as packing materials worn out batteries etc according to local regulations Always check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for correct operation Neither Centurion Sy...

Page 8: ...page 8 www CentSys com This section has been left blank intentionally...

Page 9: ...ed to be easy and intuitive to use with helpful instructions on the status of the operation during and after the installation It also has a built in diagnostic procedure that can verify every aspect o...

Page 10: ...be useful during the installation This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be considered during installation This icon indicates warning caution or attention Please take special not...

Page 11: ...page 11 www CentSys com 3 1 Physical Dimensions 3 Specifications 470mm retracted 918mm overall length 133mm 320mm stroke FIGURE 1 VERT X OVERALL DIMENSIONS SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 12: ...s Duty cycle Mains present 5 6 60 Operations in Standby over 24 hours with fully charged 7Ah battery 7 300 Collision sensing Electronic Operating temperature range 15 C to 50 C Mass of operator packed...

Page 13: ...ss kg 600kg 335kg 215kg 150kg TABLE 3 3 5 Maximum Allowable Gate Mass and coverage An electronic lock can be fitted to improve the security of the system 3 4 Lightning Protection The V Series electron...

Page 14: ...h m Up to 1 5m Up to 2m Up to 2 5m Up to 3m Height m Up to 1 8m Up to 1 8m Up to 1 8m Up to 1 8m Coverage Maximum Wind Speeds km h 25 91 68 55 45 50 64 48 39 32 75 52 39 31 26 100 45 34 27 23 TABLE 4...

Page 15: ...Wall Bracket pin 1 Keys are specific to each operator key number must be recorded 6 14mm snap rings 7 Mechanical Installation Manual 8 Gate Bracket welded assembly 9 Gate Bracket pin optional extra 1...

Page 16: ...Built in Receiver 3 V Series User Guide 4 V Series Electrical Setup Commissioning Guide 5 CP84SM Battery Charger 6 Isolator 7 Code hopping Remote Controls 1 Batteries can be of a larger capacity for l...

Page 17: ...inder Pin punch 6mm Hacksaw Spirit level Marking pen chalk Extension cord Soldering iron Safety equipment goggles gloves etc Welding machine including consumables and safety equipment Measuring tape E...

Page 18: ...Install the gate operator only if It will not pose a hazard to the public There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and or public thoroughfares The installation will meet all municipal and or local a...

Page 19: ...ark on the ground 6 2 2 Step 2 Open the gate and measure a distance of one metre along the gate from the centreline of the gate hinge Make another mark on the ground Measure the distance on the ground...

Page 20: ...angle of 90 or less The pillar to gate hinge point maximum ensures that the operator does not foul against the pillar when installed The minimum wall clearance ensures that there is enough space to in...

Page 21: ...foul against the pillar when installed The minimum wall clearance in the case of the 100 opening ensures that the gate does not run into the wall For gates 1 0m to 2 0m long the minimum wall clearance...

Page 22: ...ter than 30mm will reduce the E value refer to Section 9 of the installation which in turn may result in the operator fouling against the gate during operation In the unlikely event that a hinge depth...

Page 23: ...f the gate and how frequently the gate will be used 6 7 1 Through Wall Applications Pre fabricated walling For heavy gates operating frequently use this method FIGURE 11 CHEMICAL ANCHORS FIGURE 12 FIG...

Page 24: ...Anchors Applications Lighter gates Domestic FIGURE 13 SLEEVE ANCHORS FIGURE 14 RAWL BOLTS Pillar Pillar Wall Bracket Wall Bracket Sleeve anchor Rawl bolt 6 7 5 Rawl bolts Applications Lighter gates Do...

Page 25: ...t manufactured from steel Use a suitable bracket made up from steel so that the Gate Bracket can be welded to it and then fastened to the gate using an appropriate method OR Another Wall Mounting Brac...

Page 26: ...5mm 9 Optional Pillar Light cable 3 core size according to power regulations 10 Optional ground loop for free exit 1 core 0 5mm multi stranded silicone coated 6 All cables must be routed in conduit u...

Page 27: ...Leave a 350mm long loop in the cable close to the operator See Figure 17 Fit an electric gate lock if the gate leaf width is greater than 2 5 metres Ensure that the opening and closing angles conform...

Page 28: ...C Value D Value 80mm 140mm1 160mm1 638mm1 110mm1 82 5mm 150mm 150mm 628mm 110mm 85mm 160mm 140mm 618mm 110mm TABLE 6 1 Optimum Installation 9 1 Key Terms Used in this Section A Value The horizontal d...

Page 29: ...m1 82 5mm 160mm 135mm 626mm 110mm TABLE 7 With this type of operator it is critical to choose the correct installation position from the installation tables to ensure that the tip of the operator does...

Page 30: ...for a 90 Inward Opening Installation Measure the hinge depth from the centre of the hinge point to the face of the gate If the hinge depth is greater than 30mm then refer to Section 6 6 For this examp...

Page 31: ...3 Step 3 Mounting the Wall Bracket 9 3 3 1 Determine the Wall Bracket Length From Figure 18 and Table 6 find the corresponding B Value for the installation determined in Section 9 3 1 Using a steel ru...

Page 32: ...OPERATOR INSTALLATION INWARD OPENING GATE Measure the determined length from the centre of the hole Cut off excess length Insert the Wall Bracket into the mounting plate Weld the brackets together 9 3...

Page 33: ...ment is taken from the centre of the hole of the Gate Bracket as indicated in Figure 26 FIGURE 27 ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET ONTO A NON STEEL GATE Weld brackets together Fasten the welded Gate Bracket to...

Page 34: ...pirit level level the operator and determine the height of the Gate Bracket Mark the height of the Gate Bracket OPERATOR INSTALLATION INWARD OPENING GATE 9 3 5 Step 5 Mounting the Gate Bracket Althoug...

Page 35: ...ATOR INSTALLATION INWARD OPENING GATE FIGURE 31 MOUNT THE GATE BRACKET Spirit Level Metal Template Pin Pin Wall Bracket Gate Bracket 9 3 5 2 Using the Metal Template Optional Extra Using the Metal Tem...

Page 36: ...Bracket to the end of the slot of the metal template Spot weld the Gate Bracket in place OR make the necessary markings if a Bracket has been made up to fit a non steel gate To avoid damage it is rec...

Page 37: ...t the template fouling against the gate pillar or gate and the Gate Bracket Pin travels within the slot of the Metal Template without fouling then the installation of the brackets is deemed to be corr...

Page 38: ...in the fully closed position manually override the unit and move the gate into the closed position It may be necessary to adjust the endstops to get to the fully closed and open positions See section...

Page 39: ...en the Torx screws Pivot Bracket Move the front endstop and tighten the Torx screws With the unit still in the override condition move the gate leaf into the required open position and adjust the rear...

Page 40: ...t cases it will be necessary to make up a suitable extension bracket on which to mount the operator s Wall Bracket 10 1 Key Terms Used in this Section A Value The horizontal distance from the pivot po...

Page 41: ...erfere with the gate during operation Use the following installation tables to determine the best geometry for the installation VERT X Outward Opening Geometry Tables 90 Outward Opening Gate 100 Outwa...

Page 42: ...Therefore this installation position will be described in this Manual Refer to Figure 38 and Tables 8 and 9 for details Measure the hinge depth from the centre of the hinge point to the face of the ga...

Page 43: ...ptional extra determine the Wall Bracket length For the steel ruler option this is achieved by placing the steel ruler with the 0mm marking at the gate hinge point and measuring out the B Value The Wa...

Page 44: ...this position as shown in Figure 42A 42B FIGURE 42A MAKE UP AND MOUNT CUSTOM WALL BRACKET FIGURE 43 CUT AND WELD THE WALL BRACKET FIGURE 42B MAKE UP AND MOUNT CUSTOM WALL BRACKET B Value A Value Wall...

Page 45: ...Custom Bracket Wall Bracket Cut Gate Bracket to length Gate Hinge Point D E 10 3 4 Step 4 Cutting the Gate Bracket Determine the E Value for this specific installation by following the example in sec...

Page 46: ...ate Bracket to the gate Gate Bracket Wall Bracket Mounting Plate ordered separately 10 3 5 Step 5 Mounting the Gate Bracket FIGURE 47 MARK THE C VALUE Custom Bracket Centre of gate hinge C Value Wall...

Page 47: ...racket and using a spirit level determine the height of the Gate Bracket Mark the height of the Gate Bracket OPERATOR INSTALLATION OUTWARD OPENING GATE The operator should never be run manually direct...

Page 48: ...49 ATTACH THE GATE BRACKET IN PLACE Centre of gate hinge C Value SECTION 10 OPERATOR INSTALLATION OUTWARD OPENING GATE The operator should never be run manually directly off a battery Doing so and dri...

Page 49: ...ath the template as shown in Figure 50 insert the Pin through the slot in the template and into the Gate Bracket With the gate in the closed position move the Gate Bracket to the near end of the slot...

Page 50: ...hout the template fouling against the gate pillar or gate and the Gate Bracket Pin travels within the slot of the metal template without fouling then the installation of the brackets is deemed to be c...

Page 51: ...s not in the fully closed position manually override the unit and move the gate into the closed position It may be necessary to adjust the endstops to get to the fully closed and open positions See se...

Page 52: ...the closed position there is no need to adjust the nearest endstop on the operator With the unit still in the override condition move the gate leaf into the required open position and adjust the fron...

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