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Sliding Gate Opener

Model: DKC400Y

Installation Manual

WARNING Read and thoroughly understand all instructions before installing or operating this automatic gate opener. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. This gate opener produces a high level of force. Stand clear of the gate opener during operation and always be aware of the hazards associated with it.



Table of Contents

IMPORTANT— READ THIS FIRST .......................................................................................................................... 3

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

PRELIMINARY CHECKS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Main features .............................................................................................................................................. 4

3. Main technical parameters.......................................................................................................................... 5

4. Working principle and main structure......................................................................................................... 5

Installation ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

Gate preparation ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Conduit Pipes ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Concrete pad ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Anchors ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Operator .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Installation of tracks (see Fig.3) ....................................................................................................................... 8

Magnets for limit switch .................................................................................................................................. 8

6. Connecting ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Wiring notes for control board ...................................................................................................................... 11

Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Adding extra remote controls (Learn): .......................................................................................................... 14

Erase remote controls: .................................................................................................................................. 14

Verify open direction ..................................................................................................................................... 15

Set auto-close function .................................................................................................................................. 15

Cancel auto-close function: ........................................................................................................................... 16

Pedestrian mode: .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Set width of pedestrian mode: .................................................................................................................. 16

Set auto-close function of pedestrian mode: ............................................................................................ 17

Cancel both the width and the auto-close function of pedestrian mode: ................................................ 17

Cancel the width of pedestrian mode, but keep the auto-close function of pedestrian mode: .............. 18

Keep the width of pedestrian mode but cancel the auto-close function of pedestrian mode: ................ 18

Adjustment of the auto-reverse function: .................................................................................................... 19

Check ................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting guide ...................................................................................................................................... 21



IMPORTANT— READ THIS FIRST

WARNING

This gate is dangerous if installed or used improperly. STAY AWAY FROM THE GATE WHILE IT IS OPERATING. The gate can crush hands, fingers or toes, knock over persons in the vicinity, and cause death if used improperly. KEEP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS AWAY FROM THE GATE. Children and adults with mental impairments, who may not recognize the obvious dangers, are at particular risk and must be kept away from moving parts of this gate. Damage to the gate or improper installation or maintenance could cause additional hazards. NEVER USE THE GATE IF IT IS DAMAGED.

SAFETY

This booklet will offer you information you may need to install your gear motor and to safeguard your safety. However, caution is unquestionably indispensable and nothing is better than preventing accidents. WARNING: any repair or adjustment of working machinery is strictly prohibited unless all the necessary precautions (electrical supply disconnected and motor off) have been taken in order to avoid possible accidents. WARNING: any repair must be carried out by qualified people. WARNING: All moving mechanisms must be provided with suitable protections. WARNING: Keep the automatic controls out of the reach of children. WARNING: Command pulses must be given from positions where the gate is visible. WARNING: Use transmitters only if you can see the gate. Read carefully the instructions enclosed in this manual. Keep this booklet in a suitable place well known to all interested people.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

The following gate characteristics should exist for the opener installation to be successful:

The gate must be balanced

You must be able to carry out manual closing and opening of the gate without any effort.

Make sure that the gate has a solid structure and that there is no friction points in its movement.

The weight of the gate should not exceed 600kg.

Turn off all power to the gate opener until installation is completed.



2. Main features

The device is used to drive a sliding gate.

Stop and reverse function if the gate is obstructed during operation.

Supports up to 100 remote controls.

User programmable and user erasable remote codes.

Infrared terminal (N.C) is supplied to use.

Auto-close function

Pedestrian mode.

Manual key release design for emergency purposes.

Integrated control board for easier installation

The gate opener can be integrated with an alarm lamp, photocell and other security

devices.

Soft start and soft stop functions to minimise wear and tear on your gate and gate

hardware and ensure quiet and safe operation.



3. Main technical parameters

Model Name DKC400Y

Power supply: 220V ~240V

Motor speed: 1400r/min

Gate moving speed (output gear 24 teeth) 14m/min

Gate moving speed (output gear 19 teeth) 11m/min

Output torque 14N.m

Max. gate weight 600kg

Remote control range 30m

Remote control frequency 433.92mHz

Working temperature -10°C ~ +55°C

Limit switch Magnetic or Spring limit switch

Remote Control Single Button Mode

Auto Close Time 0~45 sec

Noise less than 62dB

Working Time 90 sec

4. Working principle and main structure

The device is composed of a single-phase motor, worm and worm gear. The main shaft of

the motor rotates the worm with the clutch engaged; the worm rotates the worm gear and

output gear, which pushes the rack attached to the sliding gate, thus moving the gate.

The device is equipped with a thermal protector; the thermal protector will switch off the

motor automatically when the temperature exceeds 120°C and will switch on the motor

when the temperature drops to around 85°C.



Installation

This gate opener is a rack driven operator which works by forcing a rack past the driving

gear. An illustration is shown in Figure 1 below. The gate operator should be installed on

the inside of the gate.

Gate preparation

Be sure the gate is properly installed and slides smoothly before installing the gate

operator. The gate must be plumb, level, and move freely. Manually open and close the

gate, checking for any friction points.

Fig.1

Conduit Pipes

PVC conduit pipes should be used to protect electrical cabling. Ideally, the conduit pipes

should be set into the concrete when it is poured. Ensure that all cables are protected from

sharp or rough objects to avoid any damage.



Concrete pad

The base of the unit should be installed on a concrete slab/pad to ensure proper stability.

The concrete pad should be approximately 300mm x 200mm x 200mm deep to ensure

proper operation.

Anchors

You can use the anchors, bolts, washers and nuts that are provided with the operator.

These anchors must be set into the concrete when it is poured. You can also use other

ground anchors such as Dynabolts ™ to install in existing concrete.

Operator

In locations where frost occurs, mount the gate operator on an installation pad as shown in

Fig.2. Check the operator and make sure it is lined up with the gate.

Nut

Bolt

Anchor

NutSpring washer

Plain washer

Gear

Gate operator

Installation pad

Conduit

Wires

Fig.2



Installation of tracks (see Fig.3)

Fix the three nuts (included with the metal tracks) on the rack element.

Lay the first piece of track on the gear and weld the first nut on the gate.

Move the gate manually, checking making sure the track isn’t resisting movement at the

gear, and weld the second and third nut.

Place the second metal track near the first one. Move the gate manually and weld the

three nuts as per the first track. Repeat until the gate is fully covered.

When the rack has been installed, ensure that it rolls smoothly on the driving gear.

The space between rack and gear should be about 1mm.

Fig.3

Magnets for limit switch

For added safety, it is recommended that limit devices such as a ground stop be placed at

both ends of the gate to prevent the gate from sliding out of its rails. This is only a

precaution; the gate operator actually uses a magnetic limit switch to control the open and

closed positions of the gate.

Install the magnet as shown in Fig.4 and Fig.5.

Release the gear clutch and push the sliding gate manually to pre-determine the

positions of the limit switch magnets.

Fix the magnet brackets to the rack and tighten the gear clutch. The lower bracket is

used as the opening limit switch and should be installed on the rack for the open

position. Similarly, the higher magnet is for the closed position. Adjust the position of

gate operator, the magnet should be 10~15mm away from the magnetic limit switch

to work correctly.

Now open and close the gates via the operator. Make final adjustments to the

position of the magnets to ensure that your open and closed gate positions are

correct.



10-15mm

Magnet

Gate

Nut

Rack

Gear

Guide rail

122mm

Magnetic limit

switch inside

Fig.4

Fig.5

6. Connecting

Make sure that the power is OFF before making any electrical connections.

Perform the wiring (See Fig.6 and wiring notes for control board).



Fig.6 Control board scheme



Wiring notes for control board

1. Power switch: ON/OFF

2. Fuse: DKC400Y: 5A, Ø5x20 /DKC400UY: 10A, Ø5x20

3. Antenna: ANT

4. Beeper: DC12V

5. Dip-switch

6. Memory Card: 93C66

7. MCU: PIC 16C57C

8. Three button switch / single-button switch (keypad):

Three-button switch (normally open, three-button mode): T (Stop), G (Close), K

(Open), COM (Common)

Button switch Control board

terminal X10

T

G

K

COMCOMMON

STOP

CLOSE

OPEN

T

G

K

COM

N.O.

Schematic diagram Wiring diagram

Single-button switch / Keypad (normally open, single-button mode): T (Not used), G

(Open priority), K (Open/stop/close), COM (Common)

To install the keypad attach one lead of your keypad to ‘K’ of terminal X10 and the other

to the ‘COM’. The keypad will function in single channel mode.

Control board

terminal X10Button switchkeypad

Not used

G

T

COM

K

Com

Signal

NO

com

K

Open

G

com

NO

Schematic diagram Wiring diagram



9. Limit switch: CL (Close limit), CO (Com), OP (Open limit)，DC12V (Output power

supply)

CL

COM

OP

N.C. (For N.C. limit switch)

CL

COM

OP

N.O. (For N.O. limit switch)

Limit switch mode is adjustable by DIP-switch. (See table 1)

Schematic diagram

Control board

Motor wiring

terminal

EWV

CC

UOPCOMCL

MOTORREED SWITCHESSWITCH

WVCOM/UOPENCOMCLOSEDRELEASE

X9

Wiring diagram

10. Output power supply: +12V (DC +12V), COM (CO)，DET (Loop detector), I.R.

(Infrared N.C)

COM

GND

+12V

OutCOM

I.R

COM

+12V

Terminal

X8, No.10

Terminal

X8, No.10I.R

COMOut

COM

AC24V AC24VTerminal

X5,No.11

Infrared Control board Infrared Control board

Infrared with DC inputInfrared with AC input

Loop detector with DC input

Control boardLoop detector

Terminal

X8, No.10

+12V

COM

DET

COMOut

+12V

GND

COM

Loop detector with AC input

Control boardLoop detector

Terminal

X5,No.11AC24VAC24V

COMOut

COM

DET

Terminal

X8, No.10

Schematic diagram



11. Output power supply: AC24V

12. Power Indicator: LED

13. Learn button: AN

14. Force Adjustor (VR1): Clockwise +, Counterclockwise –

15. Power Transformer: DKC400Y: 220V/12Vx2 / DKC400UY: 110V/12Vx2

16. Sampling Transformer: 110V/8.8V 4W

17. Alarm Lamp: DKC400Y:AC220V / DKC400UY:AC110V

18. Motor Capacitor

19. Motor: U (com), V (Positive direction), W (Opposite direction), E (grounding),

RELEASE CLOSED COM OPEN COM/U V W

SWITCH REED SWITCHES MOTOR

CL COM OP U

C C

V W E

Motor wiring

terminal

Control board

X2

Wiring diagram

20. Power Input: E (Earth), L (Live), N (Neutral) DKC400Y: AC220 / DKC400UY: AC110V

Control

The remote control works in a single channel mode. It has four buttons. See Fig.7

remote control. The function of button 1, button 2, and button 3 are the same. With

each press of the remote control button which has been programmed, the gate will

close, stop, open or stop cycle. Button 4 is available for pedestrian mode.

You can program/learn button 1, button 2 and button 3 individually. You also can

program/learn two buttons or three buttons together, but you need repeat the

program/learn process if you want to use more than one button.



Button 2Button 1

Button 3Button 4

Fig.7 Remote control

Adding extra remote controls (Learn):

Press the button ‘AN’ (See Fig.6 terminal 13) on the control board, then the ‘LED2’

will flash once, the beeper will ring for about 1 second. Then press the remote

control button which you want to use, the ‘LED2’ will flash on and off again and the

beeper will ring for about 2 seconds. The learning process is finished.

Up to 100 remote controls may be used.

Erase remote controls:

To erase all existing remote controls, press and hold ‘AN’ button, the beeper will ring,

release the button once the beeper stops ringing. This indicates that all the remote

controls have been erased completely.



Verify open direction:

If the gate does not move in the desired direction, then you will need to reverse the motor

operating direction. Open the black plastic case and exchange wires ‘V’ with ‘W’, and also

exchange wires ‘OP’ with ‘CL’.

Table 1 DIP-switch

(See Fig.6 terminal 5)

Position DIP-switch Function

1

ON Limit switch mode is NC.

OFF Limit switch mode is NO.

2

ON Auto-close function and auto-close function of pedestrian mode

are available.

OFF Both Auto-close function and auto-close function of pedestrian

mode are shut off.

3

ON

Programming / In this position the control board is in

programming condition, DO NOT leave it in this position for

normal operation.

OFF Normal / In this position the control board can be normally used.

Set auto-close function

This feature can be selected to make the gate stay open for some seconds before it

automatically closes. The auto-close time can be adjusted to between 0 and 44 seconds

Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (See Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON

position.

Press the remote control button (button 1, button 2 or button 3) that has been

programmed to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).

Stop the gate at any position by pressing the same button, pause for how long you

want your gate to stay open before automatically closing. This is called the auto-

close time. The range is between 0-44 seconds.

Close the gate by pressing the same button. Press the button again to stop the gate

or let the gate stop at its closed position automatically if the limit switch is reached.



After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately.

The auto-close function has now been set.

Cancel auto-close function:

Please turn the second and the third DIP-switch (see Fig.6 terminal 5) to the ON

position.

Press the remote control button (button 1, button 2 or button 3) that has been

programmed to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).

Stop the gate at any position by pressing the same button, wait until the gate closes

automatically (45 sec.).

Press the same button to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed position

automatically if the limit switch is reached.

After this setup is complete, return DIP-switch 3 to OFF position immediately. Thus

the auto-close function has been canceled.

Pedestrian mode:

Pedestrian mode can be used to open the gate partially to allow pedestrian traffic to enter.

Set width of pedestrian mode:


position.

Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section), Wait until the

gate travels the distance you want to set for pedestrian mode (the range is between

0.3m-1.5m or 3-10 sec.)

Then press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate, pause for a few seconds and

close the gate by pressing the same button/button 4.

Press the same button again to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed

position automatically if the limit switch is reached.


The width has been set for pedestrian mode.

If you open the gate with button 4, the gate will stop at the position you have set above.



Set auto-close function of pedestrian mode:


position.

Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section), wait between

3-10 seconds, then press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate.

Now pause for however long you want your gate to stay open before automatically

closing. This is called the ‘auto-close time for pedestrian mode’. The range is

between 1-44 seconds.

Close the gate by pressing the same button/button 4.




The auto-close function of pedestrian mode has been set

Note: the new width of the pedestrian mode entry has been re-programmed in the device

and replaced the original width you have set in the Set width of pedestrian mode section

earlier.

If you open the gate with button 4, the gate will stop at the position you have set, and after

pausing for the time you have set, it will close automatically.

Cancel both the width and the auto-close function of pedestrian mode:


position.

Press button 4 to open the gate (see Verify open direction section).

Wait for more than 15 seconds. Then press the same button/button 4 to stop the

gate.

Wait until the gate closes automatically (45 sec.).

Press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed





Both the width and the auto-close function of the pedestrian mode have been

erased.

Cancel the width of pedestrian mode, but keep the auto-close function of pedestrian

mode:


position.


Wait for more than 15 sec. Then press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate.

Pause for how long you want your gate to stay open before automatically closing.

The range is between 0-44 seconds.

Then press the same button/button 4 to close the gate.




Note: the new auto-close time for pedestrian mode has replaced any auto-close time for

pedestrian mode that you might have set earlier.

Keep the width of pedestrian mode but cancel the auto-close function of pedestrian

mode:


position.


Wait until the gate travels the distance you want to set for pedestrian mode (the

range is between 0.3m-1.5m or 3-10 sec.)

Press the same button/button 4 to stop the gate.

Wait until the gate closes automatically (45 sec.). Press the same button again to

stop the gate or let the gate stop at its closed position automatically if the limit switch

is reached.




You are finished, the width for pedestrian opening has been preserved, but the auto-

close function has removed.

Note: the new width for pedestrian mode has replaced any previous pedestrian mode

opening width which you might have set.

Adjustment of the auto-reverse function:

Rotate the ‘VR1’ knob (See Fig.6 terminal 14) with a screwdriver, the resistance can

be increased (or decreased) by rotating clockwise (or counterclockwise).

If you turn the variable resistor clockwise it will increase the sensitivity. If you turn the

variable resistor counterclockwise, it will decrease the sensitivity.

If the gate fails to top in the event of an obstruction, this means that the sensitivity

has not been adjusted properly. For example if the gate fails to stop, the sensitivity

might not be high enough to recognize that there is an obstruction.

Note:

Please exchange wires ‘V’ and ‘W’ if the auto-reverse direction is wrong. Exchange wires

‘OP’ and ‘CL’ if the limit direction is wrong.

Check

Check the power supply, grounding and wiring before running the device.

Release the gear clutch with the release key to determine whether or not the gate

can be moved manually. If everything is in good working order, tighten the clutch

with the key.

Switch on the power and run the device to ensure that the gate is sliding smoothly.

Adjust the magnet position until the gate opens and closes properly at the intended

positions.

The motor is only designed to work for less than 5 minutes. If is runs continually for

an extended period of time, a thermal protector shut off power to prevent damage.



Maintenance

Keep operator clean at all times.

Ensure the operator is well earthed, and correctly terminated.

Regularly grease the wheels and axles to ensure the gate moves smoothly.

Ensure the power is switched off before removing the cover.

…Troubleshooting guide (next page)



Troubleshooting guide

Trouble Possible causes Solutions

Motor only runs in one

direction.

The wire connector terminal block

has becomes loose.

Check the wire connector terminal

block make and sure it is plugged in

terminal block 10, X8.

The limit switch wire connector

terminal block has becomes loose.

Check the limit switch wire

connector terminal block and make

sure it is plugged in terminal block

9, X9.

Check the limit switch mode.

The electric component on the

control board such as Q2, Q91 or

Q92 may be damaged.

Replace the electric component Q2,

Q91 or Q92 (BTA16/600) or replace

the board.

By pressing button 1(button 2

or button 3) which has been

programmed to open the gate,

press the same button again to

stop the gate in required

position, but the gate will

automatically close

immediately.

The auto-close time is too short. Reset the auto-close time. See Set

auto-close function section.

When you use button 4 of

remote control to open the

gate, the gate doesn’t open far

enough

The opening length set for

pedestrian mode is not wide

enough.

Reset the width for pedestrian

mode. See Set width of

pedestrian mode section.

When you use button 4 of

remote control to open the

gate, but the gate will

automatically close

immediately.

The auto-close time of pedestrian

mode is too short.

Reset the auto-close time for

pedestrian. See Set auto-close

function of pedestrian mode

section.

The gate will not open or close.

The limit switch wire connector

terminal block has becomes loose.

Check the limit switch mode (see

table 1 DIP-switch).

Connecting wires or terminal blocks

have become loose.

Check the connecting wires and

terminal blocks.

The electric component on the

control board such as Q2, Q91 or

Q92 may be damaged.

Replace the electric component Q2,

Q91 or Q92 (BTA16/600) or replace

the board.

Power switch is OFF Make sure power switch is ON.



Remote control does not work

The indicator light of remote

control does not light.

Check the batteries on your

remote control

Remote control is not suitable for

receiver.

After making sure the codes are

correct, erase remote controls and

then re-program the codes in the

device. See Adding extra remote

controls (learning) section.

Broken receiver board Replace receiver board.

When you open the gate by using

button 1(button 2 or button 3)

which has been programmed, the

gate will stop in mid way or

reverse before reaching the fully

open position

The Force Adj. (VR1) (auto-

reverse function knob) is set too

low, making it extremely sensitive

Check the Force Adj. (VR1).

Adjust VR1 to decrease sensitivity.

Gate is obstructed. Remove the obstruction.

The remote control operating

distance is too short. Signals are shielded by the gate.

Link a new antenna (1~1.2m BVR

0.75mm2) to the old antenna. Then

fix the antenna on the wall

vertically, make sure the total

height from the top of antenna to

the ground is approx. 1.5m.

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