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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mechanical Specifications

Motor: 24 VDC

Shipping Weight:

POLARIS 500: 50 lbs

POLARIS 502: 40 lbs

POLARIS 700: 52 lbs

POLARIS 702: 42 lbs

Travel Speed: 16 seconds for 90° (opening under normal

conditions and normal load)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Specifications

Voltage Ratings:

18 VAC transformer: 18.0 to 22.0 VAC

12 V Battery: 12.0 to 13.5 VDC 7.2Ah

Charging Circuit: 12.0 to 14.8 VDC

Transmitter/Receiver Frequency: 433MHz

Transmitter Range: Up to 300 feet (90 meters)

39.6 inches retracted

58.6 inches extended

POLARIS 500/502

Capacity

14 feet/300 pounds

Stroke Length

19 inches

Minimum Gate Length

60 inches

44.6 inches retracted

68.6 inches extended

POLARIS 700/702

Capacity

16 feet/500 pounds

Stroke Length

24 inches

Minimum Gate Length

72 inches

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Page 1: ...al Warning Before installing your Polaris Automatic Gate operator sometimes also referred to as the Product read this entire Installation Manual for information about Product safety matters and proper use of the Product Only use the Product for the purpose of operating a driveway gate ...

Page 2: ...pends on proper installation and the manner of use or application all of which are beyond the control of Polaris Professional Products or the seller All such risks are assumed by the purchaser and by the purchaser s installation and use of the Product The Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is for use on driveway gates only The Product meets or exceeds the requirements of UL 325 the standard that regu...

Page 3: ...condary Gate Movement page 28 Transmitter Receiver page 29 Accessory Hook Up Diagram page 30 Exit Wand Hook Up Diagram page 33 Photo Eyes Hook Up Diagram page 34 Emergency Disconnect page 36 Technical Specifications page 37 Parts List and Illustrations page 38 Troubleshooting Maintenance page 40 Programming Wireless Keypad page 42 List of Accessories page 43 Warranty page 44 Polaris Automatic Gate...

Page 4: ...icted Access Vehicular Gate Opener Class IV A vehicular gate opener or system intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel Categories established by Underwriters Laboratories for vehicle gate operator...

Page 5: ...nherent means of entrapment protection The secondary means of entrapment protection in the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator is Type B1 the provision for the connection of a photo cell or other non contact sensor The gate operator s built in means of entrapment protection Type A may not be sensitive enough to prevent bodily injury in some circumstances Secondary means of entrapment protection Type B...

Page 6: ...he fence post Entrapment Area 2 Between the gate and the gate post Entrapment Area 3 The path of the gate Entrapment Area 4 The space between the gate in the open position and any object such as a wall fence tree etc Entrapment Area 5 Pinch points between the operator and gate or post Figure 1 Area 4 Area 5 Fence Area 2 Fence Gate in open position Driveway Area 1 Area 3 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ...

Page 7: ...OFF for ten seconds and back ON also deactivates the alarm Warning Signs and Labels Required Safety Precautions for Gates Warning signs alert people of automatic gate operation They are required when installing the Polaris Automatic Gate Operator If pedestrians will be in the area install a walk through gate for their use Warning Signs The warning signs must be installed on both sides of the gate ...

Page 8: ...ned by the proper position of the mounting brackets NOTE Gate operator should be in the fully retracted position before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly Figure 4 PULL TO OPEN GATE OPERATOR COLUMN MOUNTING X y NOTE Make sure the actuator can swing freely through the complete travel of the gate Please contact our Technical Support dept to discuss X Y measurement needed ...

Page 9: ...n instructions provided with your Amazing Gate Step 2 The gate bracket is installed as shown in fig 6 Figure 6 Figure 5 1 2 13 Hex 3 8 16 x 3 Hex bolt Post bracket 3 8 16 x 10 Carriage or all thread bolt Pivot bracket 3 8 Flat washer 3 8 16 Hex nut Post 1 2 Flat washer 3 8 16 Hex nut 3 8 Flat washer 3 8 16 x 3 Hex bolt Gate Gate bracket PULL TO OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING ...

Page 10: ...sition install the gate operator Ensure the gate operator is mounted level Figure 7 3 8 Flat washer 3 8 16 Hex nut 3 8 x 1 1 8 OD x 1 2 Bushing Clevis pin clip 3 8 x 2 3 8 Clevis pin 3 8 16 x 3 Hex bolt 3 8 x 1 1 8 OD x 3 32 Bushing Clevis pin clip 3 8 x 1 3 8 Clevis pin PULL TO OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING ...

Page 11: ...the Control Box Step 5 Mount the control box as illustrated NOTE Ensure the control box is mounted to a secure surface and at least three feet above the ground to protect it from rain snow and other conditions Control Box Dimensions 14 5h x 12 5w x 10 5d Mounting of Secondary Operator If mounting two operator arms on a dual gate repeat steps 1 4 for the secondary operator arm Figure 8 Figure 9 Fen...

Page 12: ...r The distance between the gate operator and the gate is also determined by the proper position of the mounting brackets NOTE Gate operator should be in the fully retracted position before attaching the gate bracket and the post mount bracket assembly Figure 10 X NOTE Gate in CLOSED position X 6 inches Y 8 3 8 inches NOTE These dimensions provide optimal performance Deviation from these dimensions...

Page 13: ...rovided with your Amazing Gate Step 2 The gate bracket is installed as shown in fig 12 Figure 12 Figure 11 1 2 13 Hex 3 8 16 x 3 Hex bolt Post bracket 3 8 16 x 10 Carriage bolt or all thread bolt Push to Open Pivot Bracket not included 3 8 Flat washer 3 8 16 Hex nut Post 1 2 Flat washer 3 8 16 Hex nut 3 8 Flat washer 3 8 16 x 3 Hex bolt Gate Gate bracket PUSH TO OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING ...

Page 14: ...sition install the gate operator Ensure the gate operator is mounted level Figure 13 3 8 Flat washer 3 8 16 Hex nut 3 8 x 1 1 8 OD x 1 2 Bushing Clevis pin clip 3 8 x 2 3 8 Clevis pin 3 8 16 x 3 Hex bolt 3 8 x 1 1 8 OD x 3 32 Bushing Clevis pin clip 3 8 x 1 3 8 Clevis pin PUSH TO OPEN GATE OPERATOR MOUNTING ...

Page 15: ...ed positions Mounting the Control Box Step 5 Mount the control box as illustrated NOTE Ensure the control box is mounted to a secure surface and at least three feet above the ground to protect it from rain snow and other conditions Mounting of Secondary Operator If mounting two operator arms on a dual gate repeat steps 1 4 for the secondary operator arm Figure 15 Figure 14 Fence Fence NOTE Gate in...

Page 16: ...Operator ON Secondary gate operator set up for push to open operation OFF Secondary gate operator set up for pull to open operation NOTE Only active if Block 2 DIP Switch 1 is set in the ON position Block 2 DIP Switch 4 Timing of Dual Gates ON One gate is delayed when opening or closing OFF Gates open and close simultaneously NOTE Only active if Block 2 DIP Switch 1 is set in the ON position Block...

Page 17: ...e adjustment is made by turning the CLOSE TIMER potentiometer The default position of the potentiometer is zero seconds Timer will activate after gates have completed one full cycle To increase the delay time turn the potentiometer clockwise NOTE Only active if Block 1 DIP switch 1 is in the ON position Figure 17 Auto Close Potentiometer DIP SWITCHES ...

Page 18: ...nnect wires from primary operator and secondary operator if installing on a dual gate to the control box as shown in fig 19 Wire should be buried in accordance with local codes WARNING DO NOT CONNECT BOTH TRANSFORMER AND SOLAR PANEL THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO RUN ON ONLY ONE POWER SOURCE CONNECTING BOTH POWER SOURCES CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO CIRCUIT BOARD AND WILL VOID WARRANTY Figure 18 Figure 19 ...

Page 19: ...ery into the control box The control box can accommodate one or two batteries Warning Do not attempt to splice operator wires for the purpose of extending your wiring connections Doing so can void your warranty Contact technical support for recommended procedure 1 800 234 3952 Figure 22 Figure 21 Battery Second battery not included Black terminal wire Red terminal wire Step 5 Connect the battery t...

Page 20: ...9 Status 10 Safety Loop 11 Shadow Loop 12 Exit Loop 13 Radio Receiver Potentiometers 14 Stall Force Adjustment 15 Auto Close Adjustments Buttons 16 Cycle used as an input device 17 Set Limit 18 Learn Code 19 Power Save Fuses 20 15 amp Fuse 21 4 amp Fuse Connectors 22 Buzzer Connection 23 RF Board Connection 23 1 2 5 6 7 8 10 12 9 11 13 14 3 4 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 WIRING OPERATOR ...

Page 21: ...ctioning properly Also used to indicate a user input during installation LED 10 SAFETY LOOP Lit when the safety loop contact is made LED 11 SHADOW LOOP Lit when shadow loop contact is made LED 12 EXIT LOOP Lit when an exit loop contact is made LED 13 RADIO RECVR Lit while transmitter button is pushed Power Save Mode Recommended for Solar Applications Polaris Automatic Gate Operators come equipped ...

Page 22: ...22 WIRING OPERATOR ...

Page 23: ...using the cycle button close the gate to verify it meets the desired location If the gate did NOT reach the desired closed limit proceed to step 6 Step 6 CLEARING THE CLOSED LIMIT SETTING a Return the gate to the fully open position b Press and hold the SET LIMIT button until two audible beeps are heard c Two audible beeps will verify the closed limit setting is now cleared Repeat steps 1 5 to pro...

Page 24: ... in the previous steps The secondary gate will continue to close until you press the cycle button on the circuit board Step 6 Press and hold the SET LIMIT button until one audible beep is heard to acquire the closed limit setting fig 28 The STATUS light will turn on immediately upon pressing the SET LIMIT button The STATUS light will turn off and an audible beep will verify the closed limit is now...

Page 25: ...turn off and an audible beep will verify the open limit is now set Step 4 Press cycle button on circuit board to return the gate to the fully closed position Step 5 Again using the cycle button open the gate to verify it meets the desired location If the gate did NOT reach the desired open limit proceed to step 6 Step 6 CLEARING THE OPEN LIMIT SETTING a Return the gate to the fully closed position...

Page 26: ...til you press the cycle button Step 6 setting secondary gate Set Block 2 DIP switch 6 to the ON position Press and hold the SET LIMIT button until you hear one beep to acquire the open limit setting fig 29 The STATUS light will turn on immediately upon pressing the SET LIMIT button The STATUS light will turn off and an audible beep will verify the open limit is now set Step 7 Press the cycle butto...

Page 27: ...the obstruction sensitivity or the amount of force the operator will apply to an obstruction before it automatically stops and reverses direction of the gate Adjust the sensitivity beginning at the factory default counter clockwise position Continue to incrementally increase the force until the gate can open and close without obstructing under its own weight NOTE The stall force may need to be inc...

Page 28: ...Block 2 DIP 4 ON position Now determine which gate is desired to open first and close second Another DIP switch adjustment is required to set this For primary gate operator wired to operator 1 terminals to open first and close second Block 2 DIP 5 OFF position For secondary gate operator wired to operator 2 terminals to open first and close second Block 2 DIP 5 ON position The delay in opening and...

Page 29: ...an five seconds Upon release the CHARGING LED will light the STATUS LED will stop blinking and an audible beep will occur verifying the circuit board is in the learn code mode Step 5 Press and hold the transmitter button until the CHARGING LED turns off the STATUS light blinks and an audible beep occurs Release the transmitter button The transmitter code is now set Step 6 Replace the battery acces...

Page 30: ...When using Automatic Gate Lock power is supplied from the control board to unlatch the lock Connect Gate Lock as shown and add jumper A When using Magnetic Gate Lock power is supplied from an external source Remove jumper A and connect power source B and Magnetic Lock as shown 1 2 ACCESSORY HOOK UP DIAGRAM Figure 32 ACCESSORY HOOK UP DIAGRAM ...

Page 31: ...31 ACCESSORY HOOK UP DIAGRAM Telephone Entry System 3 Button Station Fire Access Control Keyswitch Control Accessory Connections Strip Magnetic Lock 2 see page 30 Solenoid Lock 1 see page 30 ...

Page 32: ...32 External Radio Receiver Photo Eye Beams Wired Keypad Victory PB 1200 Photo Eye Beams ACCESSORY HOOK UP DIAGRAM ...

Page 33: ...33 EXIT WAND HOOK UP DIAGRAM ...

Page 34: ...34 PHOTO EYE HOOK UP DIAGRAM ...

Page 35: ...35 PHOTO EYE HOOK UP DIAGRAM ...

Page 36: ...r switch to the OFF position Figure 33 Bushing Clevis pin clip Clevis pin EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Step 2 Remove clevis pin clip and clevis pin from the front and rear mounting points Step 3 Remove the gate operator from the mount NOTE The gate can be opened and closed manually when the gate operator is disconnected Warning Do not allow operator to hang freely when disconnected from the gate This can ...

Page 37: ...e Ratings Powered by a 24 v VDC motor 18 VAC transformer 18 0 to 22 0 VAC 12 V Battery 12 0 to 13 5 VDC 7 2Ah Charging Circuit 12 0 to 14 8 VDC Transmitter Receiver Frequency 433MHz Transmitter Range Up to 300 feet 90 meters 39 6 inches retracted 58 6 inches extended POLARIS 500 502 Capacity 14 feet 300 pounds Stroke Length 19 inches Minimum Gate Length 60 inches 44 6 inches retracted 68 6 inches ...

Page 38: ...tter Hardware Kit 3 8 16 Hex Nut 4 3 8 Flat Washer 4 1 2 Flat Washer 3 3 8 x 1 1 8 OD x 3 32 Nylon Bushing 2 3 8 x 1 1 8 OD x 1 2 Nylon Bushing 2 7 16 3 8 x 8 All Thread Bolt 2 3 8 16 x 3 Hex Bolt 4 7 16 13 Hex Nut 4 Clevis Pin Clip 2 Tie Wrap 10 3 8 x 2 3 8 Clevis Pin 1 3 8 x 1 3 8 Clevis Pin 1 10 x 2 Mounting Screw 4 POLARIS 500 POLARIS 700 ...

Page 39: ...55 001 Transformer 7001212 001 Battery 7001155 001 Control Box 7001754 001 POLARIS 502 7001758 002 POLARIS 702 7001758 004 Secondary Gate Operator 40 ft cable POLARIS 502 POLARIS 702 Circuit Board Control Box Transformer Battery Cabinet Dimensions 14 5h x 12 5w x 10 5d inches ...

Page 40: ... Close Automatically 1 Make sure dip switch 1 block 1 is in the on position 2 Adjust timer to preferred close time 3 Gate must complete one full cycle before timer is activated The gate s will not operate 1 Verify power switch is on 2 Verify the STATUS LED is blinking approximately once per second If not check battery connections and both 4A and 15A fuses 3 Verify SAFETY LOOP LED SHADOW LOOP LED a...

Page 41: ...button when a gate gets to the desired closed open position Once this occurs set the limit for that gate by pressing the set limit button until it beeps once make sure dip switch 6 is set appropriately Cycle the gates back to the open closed position 5 With the gates in the open closed position cycle gates to close open once again This time stop the gates when the other gate gets to the desired st...

Page 42: ...mly i e if switches 2 4 and 6 are closed enter 246 For switch position 10 use the 0 key 4 Press the Radio Learn button once 5 To test if you have properly programmed in the Radio Code enter the factory set PIN 1 2 3 4 The Gate should activate Digital Type Switches If the flat side or the side you push down is toward the number then the switch is on Write the ON numbers of your RADIO CODE in the bo...

Page 43: ...e clevis pin when mounting the gate operator to the brackets It helps to prevent theft of the gate operator from the gate while allowing quick release of the operator In Ground Vehicle Sensor The vehicle sensor is buried near the gate and senses a vehicle that passes within its 12 foot range Once detected the gate opens automatically Solenoid Gate Lock The automatic gate lock provides an additiona...

Page 44: ... for any return iv your sales receipt proof of purchase and v the RMA on all correspondence and the shipping carton 5 Prepay the freight and insure the defective Product or Product part against shipping damage Note that defective Products or Product parts shipped freight collect will not be accepted 6 Ship the carton to Polaris Gate Operators 608 Tierra Montana Lp Bernalillo NM 87004 IF REPAIR OR ...

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