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ENTRANCE GATE INSTALLATION AND SETUP 

 

4-3 

SIG-QG-21-01 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2021 

Version: A 

 

 

 

Figure 4-1

   

Lifting Gate Assembly Recommendation 

 

WARNING

 

DO NOT LIFT COMPLETE GATE ASSEMBLY WITH LIFTING EYE 

IN TOP OF MECHANISM HOUSING. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN 

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM. 

 

3. 

Clamp the mechanism in place.

 Lift the mechanism and set it on top of the support clamp. 

Secure the mechanism to the mast with the four, square head machine bolts, two saddles, nuts 

and washers. Use a 1-1/8” wrench or socket to tighten the nuts  to  a  torque  range  of  

95 to 105 ft-lbs. 

MECHANISM ONLY CAN BE

LIFTED INTO PLACE USING

THE LIFTING EYE PROVIDED

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LIFTING

PRE-ASSEMBLED SIGNALS WITH

GATE MECHANISM.

1. SIGNAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE

WITHOUT ARM AND COUNTERWEIGHTS

2. LIFT POINT SHOULD BE A

MINIMUM OF 15" ABOVE GATE

MECHANISM.

3. LIFTING SLING CAN BE USED

AROUND MAST AND UNDER THE

JUNCTION BOX CROSSARM FOR

LIGHTS AS SHOWN

WEIGHT = 209 Lbs.

WEIGHT (AS SHOWN) = 560 Lbs.

Weight (as shown) = 461 lbs. 

Weight = 110 lbs. 

Recommendations for lifting pre-assembled 

signals with gate mechanism: 

1) Signal assembly must be without arm and 

counterweights. 
2) Lift point should be a minimum of 15” above gate 

mechanism. 
3) Lifting sling can be used around mast and under 

the junction box crossarm for lights as shown. 

Mechanism can only be 

lifted into place using the 

lifting eye provided. 

Summary of Contents for SMART GATE S-80

Page 1: ...0 SMART GATE MECHANISM NOVEMBER 2021 DOCUMENT NO SIG QG 21 01 VERSION A Siemens Mobility Inc 2400 Nelson Miller Parkway Louisville KY 40223 1 800 626 2710 www usa siemens com rail manuals Copyright 2021 Siemens Mobility Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... his or her own risk WARRANTY INFORMATION Siemens Mobility Inc warranty policy is as stated in the current Terms and Conditions of Sale document Warranty adjustments will not be allowed for products or components which have been subjected to abuse alteration improper handling or installation or which have not been operated in accordance with Seller s instructions Alteration or removal of any seria...

Page 3: ...iii SIG QG 21 01 NOVEMBER 2021 Version A DOCUMENT HISTORY Version Release Date Sections Changed Details of Change A NOV 2021 N A Initial Release ...

Page 4: ... Electronic Motor Protection 2 4 2 6 Bi Directional Lock Bar US Patent number 7 690 702 2 4 2 7 Operating Mode Switch 2 9 2 8 Over Speed Circuit 2 10 SECTION 3 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 3 1 3 1 Internal Wiring 3 1 SECTION 4 ENTRANCE GATE INSTALLATION AND SETUP 4 1 4 1 Recommended Wire Size Requirements 4 1 4 2 Installation Procedure 4 2 SECTION 5 PROGRAMMING 5 1 5 1 Description of User Interf...

Page 5: ...ULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WARNINGS ALWAYS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER NOTES CAUTIONS AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION CAUTION REFERS TO PROPER PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES WHICH IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION AND OR POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAUTIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER NOTES AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION EXCEPT WARNINGS NOTE Generally used to highlight certain inform...

Page 6: ...s and components Siemens Mobility Inc has instituted these practices at its manufacturing facility and encourages its customers to adopt them as well to lessen the likelihood of equipment damage in the field due to ESD Some of the basic protective practices include the following Handle circuit boards by the edges only Never physically touch circuit board or connector contact fingers or allow these...

Page 7: ...m S 80 including instructions for installation maintenance operation and troubleshooting of the unit This information is essential to ensure proper system operation and problem diagnosis It is recommended that each system operator and maintainer become familiar with the information provided herein before attempting to program calibrate or troubleshoot the S 80 Figure 1 1 S 80 Smart Gate Mechanism ...

Page 8: ... the gate s drive train from the whipping action of the gate arm This dramatically reduces the wear on the bearings gears motor and electric brake Also the reduced whipping action of the arm reduces wear on the affiliated gate arm hardware and breakaway gate arm protection devices This significantly improves the overall life expectancy of the mechanism The gate arm is fully powered throughout the ...

Page 9: ...nd the preliminary install is complete the gate is run through a calibration sequence This provides step by step instructions on how to adjust counterweights which ensures optimum adjustment of horizontal and vertical torques WARNING NO GATE SHOULD EVER BE INSTALLED AND NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED SIEMENS ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR OPERATION 1 2 ADVANCEMENTS 1 2 1 Full...

Page 10: ...ht and some of the LED indications Removing the jumper will not have any adverse effect on the normal operation of the mechanism 1 3 PC CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW The S 80 PC Control Board is plug coupled to minimize wire disarrangement when replacing components The control board has an array of diagnostic LEDs to monitor the condition of the mechanism minimizing the need for a multi meter when troubl...

Page 11: ...U S E F U S E L A M P 20A BRAKE S S80 GATE MECHANISM SIEMENS S80 ENTRANCE GATE Made in USA B E L L GC MTSS Data 1 2 Arm Loop 1 2 DIGI DATA MOTOR Figure 1 3 S 80 Front Panel 1 3 1 Backlit 2 x 16 LCD display The display includes the following buttons to allow for programming Enter Exit Next and Previous The programming functionality is similar to Siemens Solid State Crossing Controller SSCC logic 1 ...

Page 12: ...nt Specification Housing and Cover Cast Aluminum Gear Train 33 1 Reduction Gear motor output to main shaft Bearings Maintenance Free Sealed both main and gear shafts Gearmotor Maintenance Free 12 Volt Brushless DC Gate Control GC Current in Vertical Position 615 mA 12 VDC Operating Voltage 12 and 24 VDC Nominal 9 to 36 VDC at the mechanism Operating Current 6 to 15 A 12 VDC current varies with gat...

Page 13: ... the user When the GC input is energized the gate arm rises from the horizontal to the vertical position and is then held in the clear position by the electric brake When the GC input is deenergized the electric brake releases and then the arm is driven from the vertical to the horizontal position Unlike previous S type gates the S 80 drives the gate arm down from the full vertical to the full hor...

Page 14: ...INSTALLED AND THE HORIZONTAL BUFFER HAS BEEN ADJUSTED SO THAT THE GATE ARM IS LEVEL AND SET TO THE PROPER VERTICAL DISTANCE ABOVE THE ROADWAY DOING SO WILL INCORRECTLY SET THE HORIZONTAL ZERO DEGREE REFERENCE POSITION The positive and negative battery and GC inputs on the PCB are reverse polarity protected Improper application of polarity will not damage the unit 2 3 GEAR MOTOR The gear motor in t...

Page 15: ...ill very gradually increase as the brake wears The brake should be inspected periodically to ensure the air gap is maintained If an air gap adjustment is necessary remove the set screw using a 2 5 mm Allen wrench and apply a single drop of Loctite 243 to the threads and reinsert it loosely into the collar Set the air gap to between 0 015 and 0 020 using Siemens brake adjustment shims part number N...

Page 16: ... torque on the motor and returns to the previous position After a 10 second wait period the S 80 attempts to drive the arm to the position indicated by the Gate Control If the obstruction persists the 10 second wait period is repeated for a second and third time If the obstruction persists on the fourth attempt to move the gate arm the wait period is extended to one minute intervals and attempts t...

Page 17: ...RED FUNCTIONALITY MAKE SURE THE KEEP UP OR KEEP DOWN MARKINGS ARE FACING TOWARD THE MOTOR WHEN BEING INSTALLED AND NOT TOWARD THE EXTERIOR OF THE GATE MECHANISM Under certain conditions it may be difficult to remove the lock bar if it is under pressure It may be necessary to use a 5 16 wrench on the brake end of the motor hex to relieve the pressure of the lock bar against the reaction pin CAUTION...

Page 18: ...ENTRANCE GATE 2 6 SIG QG 21 01 NOVEMBER 2021 Version A Figure 2 3 Bi Directional Lock Bar Storage Brake Motor Shaft Hex 5 16 Lock Bar Storage ...

Page 19: ...ENTRANCE GATE 2 7 SIG QG 21 01 NOVEMBER 2021 Version A Figure 2 4 Bi Directional Lock Bar Right Side View Bi Directional Lock Bar Clutch Bearing Motor Shaft Hex Reaction Pin ...

Page 20: ...R IN THE KEEP UP OR KEEP DOWN POSITION DURING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MECHANISM REFER TO FIGURE 2 5 TO DETERMINE THE PROPER ORIENTATION OF THE LOCK BAR TO HOLD THE GATE IN THE DESIRED POSITION Bi Directional Lock Bar Reaction Pin Lock Bar Orientation Marking in this position it will Keep Up the gate arm ...

Page 21: ...ounterweights fully extended to the horizontal position The Bi Directional Lock Bar must be installed to hold the mechanism in the horizontal position once it has been powered down using the Motor Down pushbutton See Figure 2 5 WARNING THE LOCK BAR SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED UNTIL AFTER THE GATE ARM IS IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION AFTER BEING LOWERED WITH THE MOTOR DOWN PUSHBUTTON THE MOTOR DOWN PUSHBU...

Page 22: ...A THE CROSSING CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN THIS FEATURE IS LEFT IN THE MAINTENANCE POSITION 2 8 OVER SPEED CIRCUIT The over speed snubbing circuit is always in place directly across the motor It provides robust dynamic braking if the motor RPM goes too high driven by a gate arm with no counterweights or a broken gate arm It provides snubbing protection in both motor direction...

Page 23: ...maximum wire size for the jumper is 12 AWG solid or stranded wire NOTE Gate application design mechanical and electrical should be done in accordance with Part 8 Traffic Controls for Highway Rail Grade Crossings of the MUTCD Manual latest revision This includes installation of gate mechanism foundations to achieve the required gate arm vertical height above the roadway and horizontal clearance to ...

Page 24: ...ONFIGURATION 3 2 SIG QG 21 01 NOVEMBER 2021 Version A Figure 3 1 S 80 Internal Wiring Diagram Note Exact degree for contact closure will be based on railroad s requirements L 1 L 2 L 1 L 2 COMMON SPARE SPARE SPARE SPARE ...

Page 25: ...E SIZE REQUIREMENTS Sizes of wire used for the motor circuit should be calculated so that there will be not more than 0 1 ohm resistance between the battery and mechanism terminals Wire sizes are recommended in the following table Table 4 1 Recommended Wire Sizes for Battery Supply to the Mechanism Distance from Battery Terminals to Mechanism Terminals Size of Copper Wire to Use Up to 60 feet 120 ...

Page 26: ... PROPER VERTICAL DISTANCE ABOVE THE ROADWAY DOING SO WILL INCORRECTLY SET THE HORIZONTAL ZERO DEGREE REFERENCE POSITION WHENEVER A HORIZONTAL GATE ARM ADJUSTMENT IS MADE POWER MUST BE CYCLED TO THE BOARD TO RE ESTABLISH ZERO OR HORIZONTAL POSITION 1 Mount the support clamp onto the mast The support clamp NYK 070786 5X mounts on a 5 inch diameter mast with the casting portion facing 45 degrees from...

Page 27: ...ANISM ONLY CAN BE LIFTED INTO PLACEUSING THELIFTING EYEPROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONSFORLIFTING PRE ASSEMBLED SIGNALSWITH GATEMECHANISM 1 SIGNAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE WITHOUT ARM AND COUNTERWEIGHTS 2 LIFT POINT SHOULD BEA MINIMUM OF 15 ABOVEGATE MECHANISM 3 LIFTING SLING CAN BEUSED AROUND MAST AND UNDERTHE J UNCTION BOX CROSSARM FOR LIGHTSASSHOWN WEIGHT 209 Lbs WEIGHT ASSHOWN 560 Lbs Weight as shown 461 lbs ...

Page 28: ...nd in the arm support slot before mounting clamp bar and locking piece 10 Install counterweights Install the gate arm supports and counterweights with the gate arm in the up position The number of counterweights required is shown in Table 4 2 Weights are based on the use of AREMA compliant gate arms and may vary slightly between different manufacturer s gate arm types Use of a gate saving device m...

Page 29: ...ENTRANCE GATE INSTALLATION AND SETUP 4 5 SIG QG 21 01 NOVEMBER 2021 Version A Figure 4 3 Spring Buffer Adjustment 1 Vertical Position and 2 Horizontal Position 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...rrule must not exceed the outside diameter of 12 AWG wire It may be necessary during change out from older style gate mechanisms to replace the existing 10 AWG wire that runs from the junction box base to the gate with 12 AWG wire 14 Apply power to the mechanism ensure connections are made with the proper polarity This will automatically set the horizontal position of the gate arm to zero degrees ...

Page 31: ...sm by opening up the test links on terminals 4 and 5 2 Place ratchet wrench with 5 16 inch socket over the hexagon shaft brake side The ratchet should be set in the direction to prevent its rotation backwards direction depends on whether you are raising or lowering the mechanism the motor shaft rotates in the opposite direction as the main shaft of the gate This is required to retain your progress...

Page 32: ...OVEMBER 2021 Version A Figure 4 4 Hand Cranking Gate Mechanism Hex shaped hub fits over motor shaft also the location where the torque wrench is applied Apply rachet wrench with 5 16 socket to this end of the motor shaft Reaction Pin Bi Directional Lock Bar ...

Page 33: ...til the segment gear is no longer resting on the horizontal buffer 3 Hold the torque wrench stationary and ensure the gate arm is not bouncing Read the torque value indicated on the torque wrench 4 Slowly release tension on the torque wrench and allow the segment gear to rest on the horizontal buffer 5 Repeat Steps 4 6 a total of three times to obtain an accurate average reading for the horizontal...

Page 34: ...nary 4 Install the torque wrench onto the hex of the gearmotor output shaft Figure 4 4 5 Gradually release pressure from the 5 16 wrench until full gate arm torque is held by the torque wrench 6 Hold the torque wrench stationary and ensure the gate arm is not bouncing Read the torque value indicated on the torque wrench 7 Use the 5 16 wrench to hold the gearmotor stationary and release pressure on...

Page 35: ...rweights and Vertical Torque Gate Arm Length ft Counterweights Required Stud Plate NYK 070757 Gear Motor Output Shaft Torque inch pounds Main Shaft Torque foot pounds Std Short Std Short Min Max Min Max Counterweights mounted on one Support Arm 12 15 1 3 26X 30X 64 75 175 205 16 20 2 5 26X 30X 64 77 175 210 21 22 3 7 26X 30X 64 77 175 210 23 27 4 10 26X 30X 70 84 190 230 28 32 5 10 26X 30X 86 96 2...

Page 36: ...erview Figure 4 5 S 80 Installation Overview Display LED Indications Menu Buttons Detail G Scale 2 3 S 80 Control Board 6 Fused Contacts Main Battery Fuse Optional 115 VAC Defroster Apply gear lubricant so that all teeth are coated Aeroshell 7 or equivalent only Motor Down Push Button Operating Mode Switch ...

Page 37: ...e gate arm is in the vertical position Contact 2 GD or Gate Down is dedicated for determining that the gate arm is in the down position Contacts 3 4 and 5 are spare contacts These can be used for traffic preemption etc Contact 6 Bell is dedicated for control of the bell Refer to Section 5 for detailed programming instructions of the contacts Refer to Section 7 to troubleshoot the contacts Table 4 ...

Page 38: ...more current Power down current should be 6 15 amps D Check ascending and descending times Validate ascend and descend times with the values that were programmed during the installation Measured times should be within 1 second of the programmed times This can be verified by using a stop watch or the timer on a mobile device E Brake air gap using Air Gap Tools part numbers NYK 074070 C and NYK 0740...

Page 39: ...etailed pictures of the user interface The table below lists the buttons that are available for the user to interact with the unit Figure 5 1 S 80 Front Panel User Interface Enlarged View Table 5 1 User Interface Buttons Switches Pushbutton Switch Label Function Enter Enter menu item Exit Exit menu item Next Next menu item Previous Previous menu item Motor Down Drive the gate arm down when the Ope...

Page 40: ...PROGRAMMING 5 2 SIG QG 21 01 NOVEMBER 2021 Version A 5 2 MENU SYSTEM PROGRAM The following figure shows the menu system for the S 80 Gate Mechanism The main menu follows the following sequence ...

Page 41: ...TER REPEAT CONTACT PROGRAMMING STEPS FOR REMAINING CONTACTS IF USED GATE ARM LENGTH DEFAULT 16 FT ENTER USE NEXT PREVIOUS TO SELECT VALUE FROM 12 TO 38 FEET ENTER NEXT ARM RETENTION ENTER USE NEXT PREVIOUS TO SELECT ENABLED OR DISABLED ENTER NEXT PROGRAM UP POSITION DEFAULT 88 DEGREES USE NEXT PREVIOUS TO SELECT VERTICAL POSITION FROM 70 TO 88 DEGREES ENTER ENTER NEXT PROGRAM SET TO DEFAULT CAUTIO...

Page 42: ...iz 83 degree state change Program Contact 2 GD View Program Relay 2 Determines open or closed in horizontal position and angular degree of state change Closed in Horiz 5 degree state change Program Contact 3 View Program Relay 3 Determines open or closed in horizontal position and angular degree of state change Open in Horiz 5 degree state change Program Contact 4 View Program Relay 4 Determines o...

Page 43: ...nu Counterweight Vertical and Horizontal 16 12 to 38 range Arm Retention Enable Disable Gate Arm Retention Enabled maintain Gate Arm in the down position actively Disabled Do not actively maintain the Gate Arm in the down position Enabled Program Up Position Program the Gate Arm Vertical position in degrees 88º 70 to 88 degree range Program Set to Default Program set to default parameters Activati...

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Page 45: ...er NYK 032619 9X 9 16 and wrenches gate arm Loctite 243 Threadlocker 6 2 PERIODIC LUBRICATION The S 80 Gate Mechanism has sealed bearings on the main shaft on the idler gear shafts and on the auxiliary sidewalk arm shaft if so equipped No bearing lubrication is required Gearmotor bearings are sealed with all temperature grease and no lubrication is required Gears should be coated with a thin film ...

Page 46: ...testing must be performed to verify proper operation Ensure the Operating Mode switch is in the Normal position Perform all tests as specified by Railroad procedures WARNING WHEN PLACING THE GATE IN SERVICE OBSERVE PROPER OPERATION WITH TRAIN ACTIVATION OF THE CROSSING AND PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL TESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RAILROAD PROCEDURES ...

Page 47: ... Battery polarity is correct 40 amp automotive fuse is blown Check the 40 Amp fuse located just above the B12 and N12 terminals Replace the fuse as required WARNING NEVER REPLACE THE FUSE WITH A HIGHER AMPERE RATING THAN THE CURRENT VALUE IDENTIFIED ON THE FACE OF THE CONTROL BOARD No gate control GC power is available Ensure the red Gate Control LED is lit 1 Ensure 12 VDC nominal voltage is prese...

Page 48: ...minimum of 11 VDC is present on the control board s brake terminals Validate that Gate Control GC power is available and that both the Gate Control and Brake On red LED s are illuminated Segment main shaft gear is hitting the vertical buffer and tripping the Motor Overload Improper horizontal position setting Lower the gate arm to ensure the horizontal position of the arm is correct and then cycle...

Page 49: ...ire connections Motor connector not properly installed seated Ensure motor connector is fully inserted into the control board Replace the Control Board Gate rises too slowly Low battery voltage Measure battery voltage on B12 and N12 terminals Ensure a minimum of 11 VDC is sustained at all times on terminals B12 and N12 while the gate is ascending Incorrect counterweight settings Verify correct cou...

Page 50: ...nding Gate arm does not rise to the desired vertical position Gate Up position improperly programmed Verify Gate Up position is not programmed to the desired vertical angle position Refer to the programming section of this manual and reprogram the Gate Up position to the desired vertical angle as defined by the site specific conditions Note the Gate Up position can only be set to a vertical angle ...

Page 51: ...ate arm position Digital Contacts not functioning as intended Verify the red Contact LED s are not lit for the corresponding contact in question Verify contact programming setting as stated above Check 20 amp automotive fuse Replace fuse WARNING NEVER REPLACE THE FUSE WITH A HIGHER AMPERE RATING THAN THE CURRENT VALUE IDENTIFIED ON THE FACE OF THE CONTROL BOARD MTSS features are not functioning pr...

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Page 53: ... The following chart details the recommended hardware torque Table 8 1 Recommended Hardware Torque Guidelines Thread Size Hex Nut Size Torque 4 40 3 32 Allen 6 in lbs 10 32 32 in lbs 14 24 7 16 6 ft lbs 20 7 16 6 ft lbs 5 16 18 15 ft lbs 3 8 16 9 16 25 ft lbs 13 55 ft lbs 5 8 11 15 16 90 ft lbs 10 1 1 8 105 ft lbs 1 8 1 1 2 140 ft lbs ...

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