Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
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To ensure the safety of people, it is important that you read all the following
instructions. Incorrect installation or incorrect use of the product could
cause serious harm to people.
The installer, being either professional or DIY, is the last person on the site that can ensure that the operator is safely
installed, and that the whole system can be operated safely.
MOVING GATE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
KEEP CLEAR. GATE MAY MOVE AT
ANY TIME. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO PLAY IN AREA OR
OPERATE GATE .
WARNING
ATTENTION
WARNINGS FOR THE INSTALLER
1.
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
14. Safety devices must be fitted to the installation to guard
before beginning to install the product.
against mechanical movement risks such as crushing,
dragging and shearing.
2.
All installation, repair, and service work to this product
must be done by a suitably qualified person.
15. It is recommended that at least one warning indicator
light be fitted to every system.
3.
Do not activate your gate opener unless you can see it
and can determine that its area of travel is clear of
16. Always fit the warning signs visibly to the inside and
people, pets, or other obstructions.
outside of the gate.
4.
NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE.
17. The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual
Always keep people and objects away from the gate
operation of the gate in case of an emergency, and must
and its area of travel.
hand the User/Warnings guide over to the user.
5.
NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE
18. Explain these safety instructions to all persons
GATE CONTROLS, and do not allow children or pets
authorized to use this gate, and be sure that they
near the gate area.
understand the hazards associated with automated
gates.
6.
Secure all easily accessed gate opener controls in order
to prevent unauthorized use of the gate.
19. Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene,
etc.) within reach of children as such materials are
7.
Do not in any way modify the components of the
potential sources of danger.
automated system.
20. Dispose of all waste products like packaging materials,
8.
Do not install the equipment in an explosive
worn out batteries, etc, according to local regulations.
atmosphere: the presence of flammable gas or fumes is
a serious danger to safety.
21. Always check the obstruction detection system, and
safety devices for correct operation.
9.
Before attempting any work on the system, cut electrical
power and disconnect the batteries.
22. Centurion Systems does not accept any liability caused
by improper use of the product, or for use other than that
10. The mains power supply of the automated system must
for which the automated system was intended.
be fitted with an all-pole switch with contact opening
distance of 3mm or greater. Use of a 5A thermal breaker
23. This product was designed and built strictly for the use
with all-pole circuit break is recommended.
indicated in this documentation. Any other use, not
expressly indicated here, could compromise the service
11. Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a
life/operation of the product and/or be a source of
threshold of 30mA is fitted upstream of the system.
danger.
12. Never short circuit the battery and do not try to recharge
24. Everything not expressly specified in these instructions
the batteries with power supply units other than that
is not permitted.
supplied with the product, or by Centurion Systems.
13. Make sure that the earthing system is correctly
constructed, and that all metal parts of the system are
suitably earthed.
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The Vector operator has been designed to safely and cost-effectively automate a wide variety of swing
gates, from single light domestic swing gates to heavy industrial double swing gates.
The fail-safe and fully redundant position and collision detection system has been designed and tested
to set the standard in safety of operation and to provide an unparalleled level of reliability and durability
in operation.
The gate travel limits are managed by a sealed double-redundant opto-electronic system that has been
designed not only to ensure ultra-reliable operation, but also to ensure precise position and trajectory
control. This enables very accurate and reliable collision detection to ensure safe operation even under
trying conditions.
The Vector control card has been designed 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 of the control card on site.
Some of the advanced features offered by the Vector controller are:
•
Fully automated single button limit-setup for single and double swing gates.
•
Full graphics LCD display provides an intuitive user interface with built-in diagnostics to speed up
and simplify the installation process.
•
Separate safety inputs for sensitive edges or beams on both the closing and opening directions of
the gate.
•
Advanced closed-loop speed control to maintain safe and reliable operation on inclined gates
under windy conditions.
•
Fully configurable gate run profiles
•
Selectable and adjustable auto-close with pushbutton override.
•
Pedestrian (Partial) opening with automatic closure.
•
Free exit input.
•
Positive close mode.
•
Multiple mode of operation.
•
Solenoid lock drive output up to 2A.
•
Holiday lockout.
•
A status LED output to indicate the gate status remotely.
•
Pillar light control
•
Leaf delay selectable for either gate leaf.
•
On-board NOVA receiving with selective add and delete of remotes.
Lightning Protection
The Vector electronic controller utilizes the same proven surge protection philosophy that is used in all
Centurion products. While this does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged in the event of a
lightning strike or power surge, it greatly reduces the likelihood of such damage occurring. The earth
return for the surge protection is provided via the mains power supply earth. In order to ensure that the
surge protection is effective, it is essential that the unit is properly earthed.
General Description
General Description
Icons Used In This Booklet
Icons Used In This Booklet
Indicates tips and other information that could be useful during the installation.
Notes indicate variations and other aspects that should be considered during the installation.
Cautions are critical aspects that must be adhered to, to prevent personal injury.
