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Option 2: Remote Mounting
If mounting the SL-1000 R control box remotely from the gate, run wires from the control box for the operator motor, limit
switches, photo beams, loops and opening accessories. AC power and low voltage wiring should always be installed in
separate conduits.
Limit Switch and Magnet Installation
The magnetic reed switches used with the SL -1000 R can be mounted to the back of the optional aluminum control box
pedestal or secured to one of the gate support posts. When mounting the limit switches and corresponding magnets,
remember that the magnets w ill activate the switches when the two come to within 1 -1/2" of each other (see Fig. 5). Note
that limit switches are normally closed (N/C) when not activated. Green wire from plug on APeX is common; the other two
wires will vary depending upon L/H or R/ H installation.
CONNECTING THE OPERATOR
After the operator and control box are mounted, connect the operator wires to the APeX control
panel. Secure the operator motor wire so as to ensure that it will stay c lear of the pinion gear, rack
gear and gate panel when in motion.
If necessary, the motor wires from the operator can be added to in order to reach the control box. If
this is required, use minimum 16 ga. wire for the motor wires (the black and red conduc tors in the
black shield. Once the motor wires have been routed into the control box, connect the wires from the
operator to the two wires labeled “ MOTOR” in the control box. Although the APeX control can be
programmed for left / right hand operation, it may be necessary to reverse the motor leads at this
connection.
THE SL-1000 R DOES NOT HAVE A HOLDING BRAKE AND THEREFORE IT IS POSSIBLE TO
BACKDRIVE THE GATE BY FORCING IT OPEN. THE OPERATOR WILL ENGAGE AND
ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE GATE BACK. IF THE FORCE APPLIED TO ATTEMPT TO FORCE
THE GATE OPEN EXCEEDS THE SETTING ON THE “OPEN CURRENT SENSOR”, THE GATE
WILL REVERSE OPEN APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET AND SOUND AN ALARM. THIS ALARM CAN
BE RESET BY PUSHING THE “RESET” BUTTON LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE
CONTROL BOX OR BY GIVING THE CONTROLLER AN “OPEN” INPUT.
CONTROLLER FEATURES
Fig. 5
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