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unit is made up of an electronic board and an integrated radio receiver, to
receive commands sent by the user via the transmitter. It can memorise
up to 256 GTX4 transmitters (if these are memorised in “Mode I”) and up
to 6 PH100 photocell pairs.
Connection of the control unit to the various devices takes place via a sin-
gle cable with two electrical conductors (“ECSbus” system). Furthermore,
the control unit can be powered by a fixed electrical network (230 V) or,
alternatively, by the Mhouse PF solar power system.
If powered from the grid, it can host a buffer battery (mod. PR1, option-
al accessory) which ensures that the automation can execute certain
manoeuvres, during the hours following a loss of power (electrical black-
out). During the black-out, or at any other time, it is possible to move the
gate manually also, by first releasing the gearmotor using the appropriate
key (see chapter 11.3 - Usage guide).
2.2 - DEVICES REQUIRED TO CREATE A FULL SYSTEM
The
fig. 2
shows all the devices required to create a full system, such as
that shown in
fig. 1
. The devices are:
A
- 2 electromechanical WS100SK gearmotors, complete with mounting
brackets
B
- 3 release keys
C
- 1 pair of PH100 photocells (made up of a TX and an RX)
D
- 2 GTX4 radio transmitters
E
- 1 FL100 flashing indicator with built-in antenna
F
- Brackets for fixing and curved anti-shear arms: the screws needed to
fasten the slotted arms are not provided, because they vary accord-
ing to the material and thickness of the doors.
G
- Metal hardware
Note
- Some devices and accessories mentioned in this manual are
optional and may not be present in the kit. For a complete overview, see
the Mhouse product catalogue or visit www.niceforyou.com.
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3.1 - CHECK SUITABILITY OF GATE TO BE AUTOMATED
AND OF THE ENVIRONMENT
• Ensure that the mechanical structure of the gate is suitable for auto-
mation and complies with local standards. To verify this, refer to the
technical data on the label of the gate.
Important
- This product can-
not automate a gate that is not already secure and efficient; moreover,
it cannot resolve defects caused by improper installation of the gate or
from its poor maintenance.
• Manually move the gate leaf in both directions (open/closed) and make
sure that the movement takes place with a constant friction at every
point in its course (there should be no points that require more effort
nor less).
• If there is an access door in the gate, or within the range of movement
of the gate, make sure that it does not obstruct normal travel and, if
necessary, provide an appropriate interlock system.
• Manually bring the door of the gate into any position; then, leave it
closed and make sure that it does not move.
• Ensure that the environment in which the gearmotor is to be installed
has sufficient space to be able to perform the manual manoeuvre of
releasing the gearmotor.
• Make sure that the surfaces selected for the installation of the devices,
are strong and can ensure a stable attachment; for the photocells,
choose a flat surface that can ensure a correct alignment of the pair (Tx
and Rx).
• Ensure that all devices to be installed are in a sheltered location and
protected against the risk of accidental impact.
3.2 - PRODUCT APPLICATION LIMITS
Before proceeding with installation perform the following checks in the
suggested order and check their compliance with both the data in this
paragraph and the technical data in the chapter “Product technical speci-
fications”:
1
- Check that the gate leaf has dimensions and weight which fall within
the following limits:
- maximum length 2.2 m
- maximum weight 150 kg
- opening angle 110°
2
- Check that the maximum and minimum temperatures of the instal-
lation environments are within the temperature limits specified for
operating this product. Refer to the technical data contained in the
chapter “Product technical specifications”.
3
- Taking into account the direction from which the (pre-existing) electric
line which is to power the product originates, decide to which leaf
you intend to affix the gearmotor with the Control unit.
4
- Check, on each leaf and on the wall (or pillar) adjacent, that there is
enough space to attach the gearmotor, referring to the values indi-
cated in
fig. 3-4-6-7
and to the following notes:
a) Fig. 3
: shows the measurements of the total size of the gearmotor.
b) Fig. 4
: shows the horizontal space in which the rear support of the
gearmotor is to be placed. The exact location in which to place the
support must be calculated by referring to point 02 of STEP 5.
c) Fig. 6
: shows the maximum distance required “
B
” between the
leaf pivot point and the wall surface to which the rear support of the
gearmotor will be attached.
d) Fig. 7
: shows the minimum distance required “
E
” (400 mm)
between the gearmotor arm and any possible obstacle in the vicinity
(wall, flowerbed edging, etc.) when the leaf is fully open.
Note – This measurement must be taken starting from the centreline
of the gearmotor.
3.3 - PRODUCT DURABILITY
Durability is the average economic life span of the product. The value of
the life span is strongly influenced by the intensity of the manoeuvres,
i.e. the sum of all factors that contribute to product wear, see Table 1.
To estimate the life span of your automated device, proceed as follows:
01.
Add up all the values of the entries in
Table 1
;
02.
In
Graph 1
, from the value obtained above, trace a vertical line until
it intersects the curve; from this point trace a horizontal line until it
intersects the line of the “manoeuvre cycles”. The obtained value is
the estimated life span of your product.
The lifetime values specified in the graph are only obtainable if the main-
tenance schedule is strictly observed. See chapter 9 - Maintenance
schedule. The estimation of durability is made on the basis of design
calculations and the results of tests performed on prototypes. As it is only
an estimation, it does not represent any form of guarantee on the effec-
tive life span of the product.
20%
15%
15%
TABLE 1
Severity index %
1 - 1.5 m
1.5 - 2.2 m
< 80 kg
80 - 150 kg
10%
25%
10%
25%
Leaf length m
Leaf weight Kg
Surrounding temperature
greater than 40°C or lower than 0°C
or humidity greater than 80%
Solid leaf
Installation in suction cup area
Example of durability calculation: automation of a gate with a door 1.8m
long with a weight of 100 kg, installed in a windy area. Table 1 shows
the “severity index” for this type of installation: 25% (“Door length”), 10%
(“Door weight”) and 15% (“Installation in windy area”).
These indicators must be added together to obtain the overall severity
index, which is in this case 50%. With the value identified (50%), look at
the vertical axis of Graph 1 (“severity index”), and identify the value cor-
responding to the number of “manoeuvre cycles” our product will be able
to perform in its life span, about 72,000 cycles.
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100 %
75 %
50 %
25 %
0 %
50.000
60.000
70.000
80.000
90.000
100.000
Per Braccetto XA
GRAPH 1
Severity index %
manoeuvr
e
cycles
