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The F-1™ gate operator has the capacity to operate swing gate up to

1500 lbs./12 ft. or 1000 lbs./16 ft. at 100% duty cycle under extreme

conditions. This efﬁ cient operator provides a solution for high trafﬁ c

commercial and residential applications. The F-1™ operator offers

efﬁ ciency and technology combined in a single package.

THE VIKING F-1™ SWING GATE OPERATOR

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Page 1: ...NSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE VIKING F 1 GATE OPER ATOR C L A S S I I I I I I A N D I V Commercial and Residential Vehicular Swing Gate Operator C L A S S I I I I I I A N D I V Commercial and Residential ...

Page 2: ...12 ft or 1000 lbs 16 ft at 100 duty cycle under extreme conditions This efﬁcient operator provides a solution for high trafﬁc commercial and residential applications The F 1 operator offers efﬁciency and technology combined in a single package THE VIKING F 1 SWING GATE OPERATOR ...

Page 3: ...F 1 Vehicular Gate Operator Revision F1NXMN10 H2 February 2019 ...

Page 4: ...older DWLC10 15 Worm Gear 70 10 1 DWGB70 16 Sprocket Gearbox VASP3034 17 Chain 40x46 Pitches DWCA10 18 Sprocket Motor VASP1034 19 24V DC Gearhead Motor VAF1MO 20 Brush Kit VAMBK 21 Chassis VNXF1CH 22 Loop Rack VA LR 23 Battery Switch DUMRS10 24 Motor Switch DUMRS10 25 Battery DUBA12 26 Modular Power Box Assembly VNXMPB 27 Toroid Transformer 10 amp DUTT10 28 Power Box Panel Assembly VNXUPBPA 29 120...

Page 5: ... BOARD 8 MOTOR SWITCH discontinues power to the motor also serves as a breaker that will self trip to protect the motor circuitry 9 BATTERY SWITCH disconnects batteries from the charging circuit during troubleshooting 10 MAIN AC POWER SWITCH discontinues the 115 230VAC power supplied to the operator 11 EMI FUSE main power supply protection 12 MODULAR POWER BOX ASSEMBLY removable provides a conveni...

Page 6: ...ERMINAL BLOCKS accessory connections pg 29 32 42 44 15 MASTER SLAVE Terminal Block wired master slave connection pg 22 16 CONTROL BOARD MOUNTING HOLES secures and grounds the control board 17 Siren Terminal Block Vikings UL Siren is connected here 18 ON BOARD 3 BUTTON STATION controls the gate during set up 19 AUX PWR Terminal Block used for solar applications in motion warning devices pg 19 25 20...

Page 7: ...MASTER SLAVE SET UP 22 23 Two Wire Communication 22 Wireless Communication Options 23 CONTROL BOARD SETUP 24 27 Initial Settings 24 25 Obstruction Detection Sensor ODS 26 Heater Lock Mode 27 ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 28 35 UL Re Open Monitored Input Terminals 28 29 Radio Receiver Typical 30 Anti Tail Gate Open Commands Guard Station 31 Viking Loop Rack 32 Guidelines for Loop Installations 33 Magnetic ...

Page 8: ... mm diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position c ALL EXPOSED PINCH POINTS ARE ELIMINATED OR GUARDED AND d GUARDING IS SUPPLIED FOR EXPOSED ROLLERS 2 The Operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening The p...

Page 9: ...nce with section 32 1 1 of the UL 325 standard a One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists such as a the leading edge trailing edge and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate refer to page 10 b One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom of a vehicular vertical lift gate c One or more contact se...

Page 10: ...se instruction must be kept and forwarded to all possible future users of the system This product must be used only for that which it has been expressly designed Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for possible damage caused by improper erroneous or unreasonable use Avoid operating in the proximity of the hinges or moving m...

Page 11: ...stem 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 a Use only the following type and size battery ies Yuasa NP7 12 or VIKING DUBA12 b Do not dispose of the battery ies in fire The cells may explode Che...

Page 12: ...re to install the required monitored entrapment protection sensor s may render the gate operator INOPERABLE The gate can be moved manually Refer to page 11 Consult the installation manual of the sensor for detailed information about the usage installation and maintenance Use only UL Recognized Component Edge Sensors and Photoelectric Sensors Refer to pg 7 SWING GATE ENTRAPMENT ZONE Locations betwe...

Page 13: ... hold the Stop button Toggle the Diagnose button once The number of Monitored sensors connected to the UL or Re Open terminals will now be displayed EXAMPLE UL LEARN UL2 RO1 UL LEARN NO LEARN 10K Monitored Terminal 10K Monitored Terminal IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be...

Page 14: ...ldren a Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet 6 away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over under around or through the gate to operate the controls Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use b The Stop and or Reset button must be located in the line of sight of the g...

Page 15: ...not able to reach it and 3 At least 6 feet away from all moving parts of the gate DO NOT allow pedestrian use of this gate DO NOT install the gate operator to lift gates 16 ft 1500 lb 12 ft Specifications UL 325 Classifcation Class I II III and IV Refer to page 9 Maximum Gate Length 16 ft 12 ft Maximum Gate Weight 1000 lb 1500 lb Operating Temperature 20 F 28 C to 160 F 71 C Power Requirements 120...

Page 16: ... operator and a minimum of 6 above level grade to avoid any flooding of the machinery 3 Provide a sufficient number of conduit pathways for all low power accessories such as loop detector leads maglock non contact sensors contact sensors safety and other commands Also provide conduit for the power supply to the operator DO NOT run low voltage and high voltage wiring in the same conduit Provide at ...

Page 17: ...pe 3 Provide a sufficient number of conduit pathways for all low power accessories Also provide conduit for the power supply to the operator DO NOT run low voltage and high voltage wiring in the same conduit Provide at least 12 separation between low and high voltage conduits GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION REQUIRED ADD ON PART VA F1PS Main pieces made of 1 4 thick material All mounting hardware is inc...

Page 18: ...NSTALLATION TECHNICAL TIPS Operator and Arm Geometry Increasing C dimension provides better gate control and stability by reducing the effects of inertia and deceasing the gate leverage against the operator Following to the geometrical formulas and relationships provided is recommended Arm Assembly VA F1ARM20 and VA F1SWL20 VA F1ARM Standard Typical installations Gate travels level VA F1SWL20 Opti...

Page 19: ...nal material when cutting the Arm Assembly to allow for adjustment TIP Use C clamps or tack weld the Arm assembly in place until Step 3 has been completed STEP 3 With the Clutch installed and released manually move the gate to both limits Verify the following 1 The gate reaches the desired limits 2 The Arm does not bind at any point STEP 4 Once satisfied with the installation and movement of the g...

Page 20: ... for grounding All ground wires must be as short and as thick as possible Prevent unnecessary turns or loops in all ground wires STEP 2 WARNING SINGLE PHASE AC ONLY At the J Box a Connect the incoming power wires matching the wire color codes b If the supply voltage is 120VAC connect the red wire labeled Outlet Power to the neutral white wires STEP 3 a Turn ON the main facility breaker b Verify th...

Page 21: ...ar Supply Option Vikings Solar Package part VA SOCHP is an efficient and effective solution to powering the operator with solar energy See page 46 for package details Disconnect the operators power harness and use the Solar Harness Connect the two panels in series Connect the batteries in series B A MAXIMUM DISTANCE 500 ft with 10 AWG wire Tip Solar efficiency can be increased by activating the Pr...

Page 22: ...he gate manually to the desired closed limit position and adjust the nearest Limit Switch Cam to actuate the corresponding limit switch d Slight tighten the Limit Cam Screw e Repeat Step 2c 2d for the desired open limit position f Run the 2 full cycles before confirming your limit settings Adjust accordingly if required 1b 1a STEP 1 Connect the Limit Switch Harness to the Control Board a OPEN RIGH...

Page 23: ...ches are actuated at the same time This display may indicate a problem with the limit switches or wires IMPORTANT This gate operator uses mechanical limit switches Therefore the limits cannot be set electronically by the control board The Limit Buttons on the control board have been rendered inactive Close Limit LED indicates the gate is at the close limit Open Limit LED indicates the gate is at t...

Page 24: ... Feature Toggle the Diagnose button until you see SLAVE MODE on the LCD Display Default setting is OFF Press and hold the Stop button Toggle the Diagnose button once The feature should now be displayed as ON Step 2 At the Master Operator Connect the entrapment protection sensor s as described on page 11 Step 2 At the Master Operator Connect the entrapment protection sensor s described on page 11 D...

Page 25: ...ct Wireless Master Slave Kit PART VA KONNECT MS Green LEDs will be illuminated solid when communication is ON Step 1 Plug the modules on to the V K plug play connection of each operators Control Board It is not important which board the master or slave module is placed on Step 2 At the Master Operator Connect the secondary entrapment protection sensor s as described on pages 11 and 22 Step 3 At th...

Page 26: ...ils about this feature Timer Hold Open Timer Automatically closes the gate after the selected amount of time from 1 60 seconds Turning the dial between 0 and OFF will disable this feature requiring a close command to close the gate Overlap Overlap Delay For Master Slave applications The control board that has this feature turned on is the MASTER and will delay to open for 1 6 seconds Slave will de...

Page 27: ...ly with a relatively low amount of force by following the steps for Manual Release as outlined at on page 11 Sync Used only in conjunction with the Viking Barrier gate operator model B 12 Activating this feature allows for synchronized operation with the B 12 operator See page 35 Auto Open Power Failure Option Opens the gate automatically during power failure Resumes normal operation when power is...

Page 28: ...ate s movement and reverse it momentarily 2 Bring the gate to a resting position 3 Disable the Hold Open Timer feature until the Gate Operator receives a new command If second obstruction is detected before the gate reaches either limit it will 1 Stop the gate s movement 2 Disable the Gate Operator 3 Sound the UL Alarm 4 A STOP command must be provided to disable the alarm and continue operation T...

Page 29: ...Turning this feature ON will secure the gate at the closed position preventing unauthorized manual entry NOTE If the application requires the gate to be held open for any reason set the HEATER ON for both limit positions IMPORTANT A POSITIVE STOP must be used on the gate at the limit position s the HEATER has been set for HEATER OPN ON To set the heater to turn on at the Open Limit 1 Use the Diagn...

Page 30: ...es 42 43 Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2 CL2P CL2R CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical mechanical and ﬂammability ratings Check for proper operation When a connected device is triggered the UL LED will illuminate to indicate an input The Stop LED will also illuminate if there is more than one Monitored device connected It is important to no...

Page 31: ...in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2 CL2P CL2R CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical mechanical and ﬂammability ratings Check for proper operation When a connected device is triggered the Re Open LED will illuminate to indicate an input The Stop LED will also illuminate if there is more than one Monitored device connected It is important to note that if mor...

Page 32: ...ubsequent commands will continue in the same order to control the gate This type of configuration is not recommended for commercial installations Open Only 2 By having the radio receiver connected as illustrated and with the Hold Open Timer ON see page 24 Each command of the radio transmitter is ALWAYS AN OPEN COMMAND to the gate TECHNICAL TIP For more information regarding accessory connections a...

Page 33: ... vehicle leaves the sensor preventing unauthorized vehicles from entry Guard Station All three buttons must be a Normally Open N O type of switch and can share the same common C connection to GND Open Commands Exit Fire and Strike input terminals all provide an open command to the control board Any device connected as shown will open the gate COM N O COM N O COM N O N O COM Cable use in Class 2 ci...

Page 34: ...oop Rack that plug in type loop detectors can be connected to This provides a convenient alternative to the box type loop detectors that would need to be wired to the control board Viking does not provide either type of loop detectors Loop Rack Part VA LR Loop Rack Wiring Harness Part VA LRH ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ...

Page 35: ... wire at least 6 turns per foot 5 Use BACKER ROD to minimize damage to the loop detector wire prior to using the sealant 6 Place the loop detector wire and adjust the sensitivity of the vehicular loop detector unit in a way to minimize the effects of the gate over the loop detector wire IMPORTANT Some of the following parameters may affect the proper functionality of the vehicular loop detector Co...

Page 36: ...lied by the control board An external power supply or plug in transformer must be used for the magnetic lock or lock solenoid Plug the transformer into the 120VAC receptacle provided at the operators Power Box This will prevent rapid drainage of the battery in the event of power failure The control boards Magnetic Lock relay is rated for 10A 250VAC TECHNICAL TIP The Magnetic Lock Relay LED will in...

Page 37: ... Viking gate operator reaches its Open Limit 3 Barrier Arm will close first the Viking gate operator will delay to close until the Barrier Arm reaches its Close Limit ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS STEP 2 Figure A B Connect the Barrier Arms designated sync output terminals to the Strike input at the Viking gate operator STEP 1 Figure A At the Barrier Arm operator connect the device s that will be used as t...

Page 38: ...mal Condition SOLID Batteries are low Check power supply to the operator pg 18 19 1 2 FLASHING Batteries critically low Check power supply to the operator pg 18 19 1 2 4 POWER SOLID Normal Condition FLASHING Operator is running on batteries only pg 18 19 1 2 OFF No power to control board 1 2 4 5 5 Radio OFF Normal Condition SOLID Control Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the R...

Page 39: ...on these terminals at the moment 15 Diagnose OFF Normal Condition FLASHING Errors have been detected Check LCD Display for ERR messages pg 40 16 Close Limit OFF Gate is not at the close limit position SOLID Gate is at the close limit position FLASHING Close limit position has been erased or not set pg 20 21 6 17 Open Limit OFF Gate is not at the open limit position SOLID Gate is at the open limit ...

Page 40: ...g for the overlap time HOLDING __ SEC Gate is at the limit open position and timing to close The display shows the actual time left before closing UL LEARN UL_ RO_ Indicates the number of connected Monitored Entrapment Protection Sensors that are being monitored NO LEARN no sensors learned pg 11 LCD Display References The control board is equipped with a LCD Display that provides operator informat...

Page 41: ...hows the percentage of speed set by the Speed adjustment on the control board pg 24 OVERLAP _ _ SEC Shows the number of seconds set by the Overlap Adjustment on the control board This feature is not available on slide gate operator models ODS SENS ___ Shows the force setting selected to trip the obstruction sensor pg 26 TIMER __ SEC Shows the amount time set or remaining to hold the gate at the Op...

Page 42: ... 4A a 4 Amp Fuse is blown or b There is a problem with the batteries or the control board 18 ERR BAT LOW The battery is low 1 2 3 4 ERR FUSE 15 AMP 15 Amp motor fuse is blown on the Master or Single Control Board 7 11 12 ERR EMI NO EMI No EMI board detected 15 ERR EMI NO FUSE 4 Amp main fuse is blown on Power Supply Panel Assembly 2 ERR EMI NO AC There is no AC voltage detected from the EMI Board ...

Page 43: ...l board is receiving an input from any external devices or if the ODS has been triggered pg 24 26 36 38 10 Remove the external devices from the control board to determine if the control board is responding to an input or problem with the external device or wiring pg 28 32 36 37 11 Check the ODS setting on the control board pg 8 12 26 12 Check that the gate can be moved manually with low resistance...

Page 44: ...nal Function Device Terminal 28V DC Positive GND DC Negative GND Relay Common C Radio N O If Timer OFF Open Stop Close If Timer ON Open Reopen if closing UL see pages 10 11 28 N O If stopped Prevents the gate from moving If traveling Stops then reverses gate momentarily Re Open see pages 10 11 29 N O If stopped No function If closing Stops then Opens gate ATG Anti Tailgate N O Input is received St...

Page 45: ...r safety device that provides an input or command to the Viking control board 5 C Relay Common Terminal This is the relay terminal that makes contact a short to the N O terminal when the device is activated Always wire this relay terminal to any GND terminal at the control board 6 N O Relay Normally Open Terminal The relay terminal that has an open contact to C while the relay is not activated and...

Page 46: ...TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 44 Common Radio Receivers Connections Appendix B Cable use in Class 2 circuit to an external device shall be type CL2 CL2P CL2R CL2X or other cable with equivalent or better electrical mechanical and ﬂammability ratings ...

Page 47: ... information regarding solar energy refer to www nrel gov solar Batteries Fuse Voltage 24V Amp Hour 35Ah minimum Fuse 10A minimum Replace the operators batteries with 35Ah or greater Panels Voltage 24V Wattage 80W minimum Cut the wires coming from the toroidal transformer Connect the solar panel cables to the power harness as shown IMPORTANT The chart provided can be used as a guide for the number...

Page 48: ...VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 46 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY ...

Page 49: ...VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 47 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY ...

Page 50: ...rator Connecting the AC Surge Pro in parallel to the EMI Board provides a dual layer of protection from surges up to 20 000 Volts 10 000 Amps Part VA SURGEPROAC VIKING KONNECT Diagnostic Tool On site remote access to the operator from the convenience of a compatible hand held device With the Viking App this tool becomes a wireless extension of the control board allowing you to view and change sett...

Page 51: ...learning algorithms redundancy design in both hardware and software to ensure operation and functionality protection from lightning short circuit and power surges and our exclusive helical gearing offering the highest efﬁciency rating in the industry Our entire product line is continually modiﬁed and improved based on the latest technology and our customer s valuable feedback The results are produ...

Page 52: ...gent speed control with smooth start and stop self adjust system Anti Tailgate and Operation Pre Warning features On Board LCD Display provides diagnostics operator status settings and real time volt and amp readings Intelligent obstruction detection with adjustable sensitivity Built in climate control for cold weather applications Built in protection against lightning strikes or similar electrica...

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