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User Manual 500 & 700 Single 

          500/502 & 700/702 Dual 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Polaris 700/702 

Polaris 500/502 

Summary of Contents for 502

Page 1: ...r 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 Polaris 700 702 Polaris 500 502 ...

Page 2: ...etting 22 Push to Open Limit Setting 24 Primary Secondary Gate Movement 26 Obstruction Sensitivity Set Up 27 Auto Close Timer 28 Transmitter Receiver 29 Accessory Hook Up Diagram 30 Exit Wand Hook Up Diagram 33 Photo Eyes Hook Up Diagram 34 Emergency Disconnect 36 Technical Specifications 37 Parts List and Illustrations 38 Troubleshooting Maintenance 40 List of Accessories 42 Warranty 43 Polaris A...

Page 3: ... depends 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 r...

Page 4: ...nded to service the general public Restricted 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 Underwriter...

Page 5: ... is Type A an inherent 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 pr...

Page 6: ...1 Hinged edge of the gate and the 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 Area 2 Area 1 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Gate in open position Driveway ...

Page 7: ...he control box 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 walkthrough gate for their use Warning Signs The warning signs must be installed on both side...

Page 8: ...is check should only be made with the battery disconnected to prevent the gate from moving during the test 7 This is a VEHILCLE GATE ONLY Pedestrians must use a separate entrance 8 NEVER install any control device on the outside of the Polaris cabinet or in such a way that someone can reach through the gate to activate it 9 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS 1 NEVER operate the gate unless you can s...

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Page 11: ...Page 11 Bushings to be set between bottom side of actuator rod ends and mounting bracket ...

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Page 13: ...ling of the post to be installed You simply set it into the position and bolt it tight The correct angle is preset 3 1 2 Post Push to Open 3 1 2 Post Pull to Open AGA recommends using self tapping screws on flat plates as indicated after final setup is complete This will help to secure the universal bracket from shifting AGA recommends using self tapping screws on flat plates as indicated after fi...

Page 14: ...illing of the post to be installed You simply set it into the position and bolt it tight The correct angle is preset 5 Post Pull to Open 5 Post Push to Open AGA recommends using self tapping screws on flat plates as indicated after final setup is complete This will help to secure the universal bracket from shifting AGA recommends using self tapping screws on flat plates as indicated after final se...

Page 15: ...l receive the Amazing Gates Universal Pull and Push brackets and gate attach bracket s These brackets can be used with your exiting posts or any non Amazing Gates posts to include column mounting Though the Amazing Gates bracket system can be used on any post column setup the diagram shown below must be followed concerning geometry of pivot point and hinge point ...

Page 16: ...Close 7 Battery OK 8 Battery Charging 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 ...

Page 17: ...P Switch 4 Time of Soft Start Stop ON Max extended time of soft start stop operation OFF Extended time of soft start stop operation NOTE Only active if Block 1 DIP 3 is set to ON Block 2 DIP Switch 1 Single or Dual Gate ON Dual gate applications OFF Single gate applications Block 1 DIP Switch 2 Audible Motion Alarm ON Audible motion alarm enabled OFF Audible motion alarm disabled Block 1 DIP Switc...

Page 18: ...up Follow local electrical codes Step 2 If using AC power to charge the battery connect wire to the control box as shown in fig 19 If charging battery with a solar panel s refer to Accessory Hook Up Diagram fig 32 on page 28 Connect 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 co...

Page 19: ...L ALL WIRING IS COMPLETED Step 4 Install the battery by placing the battery 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 1 877 313 8902 Batte Second Battery not included Figure 22 Black ...

Page 20: ... to indicate that the system is functioning 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 Auto...

Page 21: ...Page 21 WIRING THE OPERATOR ...

Page 22: ...osition Step 5 Again 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 Re...

Page 23: ... limit position that was programmed 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 ...

Page 24: ...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 b Press and hold the SET LIMIT button until two audible beeps are heard c Two audible beeps will verify the open limit setting i...

Page 25: ...tinue to open until 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...

Page 26: ...n 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 a...

Page 27: ...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 increased in cold w...

Page 28: ...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 POLARIS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF A SAFETY DEVICE SUCH AS PHOTO BEAMS OR SAFETY LOOP WHEN AUTO CLOSE TIMER IS ACTIVATED ...

Page 29: ...ut no more than 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 ...

Page 30: ...Page 30 Note Some accessories may require additional wire and or hardware and is to be supplied by the installer ...

Page 31: ... System Fire Access Control Keyswitch Control Solenoid Lock 1 see page 30 Accessory Connections Strip Magnetic Lock 2 see page 30 Please refer to Magnetic Lock instruction manual for connection instructions Connections differ for 12v or 24v connection ...

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

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

Page 34: ...or Attach the terminals in the emitter to those on the gate operator circuit board as shown below Use a direct burial type of control wire like sprinkler wire and position the emitter on the hinge side of the Use these instructions in combination with the NIR instructions that come with the photo eyes NIR Photo Brown Gray White Black Blue Black wire not used ...

Page 35: ...screw terminals labeled plus and minus The RECEIVER has 5 terminals DO NOT use terminal 4 To connect the units to the gate operator circuit board see the drawing below Use a direct burial type of control wire like sprinkler IRB 4X Photo Eye Use these instructions in combination with the IRB 4X instructions that come with the ...

Page 36: ...NCY DISCONNECT CAUTION The gate will move freely and uncontrolled when the gate operator is removed from the gate ONLY disconnect the gate operator when the control box power switch is OFF and the gate is NOT moving ...

Page 37: ...tor 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 100 feet 90 meters varies greatly depending on gate surroundings POLARIS 500 502 Capacity 12 feet 200 pounds Stroke Length 19 inches Minimum Gate Length 60 inches POLARIS 700 702 Capacity 14 feet 300 pounds Stroke Length 24 inch...

Page 38: ...Page 38 PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATIONS ...

Page 39: ...Page 39 PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATIONS Secondary Gate Operator 40 ft cable Polaris 502 Polaris 702 Circuit Board Cabinet Dimensions 14 5h x 12 5w x 6 5d Control Box Transformer Battery ...

Page 40: ... Will Not 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 L...

Page 41: ... 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 stop location...

Page 42: ... or close The access code can be easily modified Pin Lock The pin lock replaces the 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 op...

Page 43: ... and address 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 8617 Paseo Alameda NE Albuquerque NM 87113 ...

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