Company Profile CENTURION SYSTEMS has been manufacturing automatic gate systems since 1987, and is committed to providing reliable, cost effective solutions in the field of access automation. CENTURION strives to give service and backup second to none. Our engineers are available to give sales support, installation training, and answers to technical or installation problems. The equipment is installed worldwide and is available through a network of distributors.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Icons Used In This Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions ATTENTION 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. WARNINGS FOR THE INSTALLER 1.
General Description 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.
Specifications Overall Dimensions Model V400 1400mm Extended 1000mm Retracted 400mm Stroke 0 95mm 10 All dimensions shown in millimetres Model V500 1600mm Extended 1100mm Retracted 500mm Stroke 0 95mm 10 All dimensions shown in millimetres Figure 1 Overall Dimensions Page 6
Operator V400/V500 Power Configurations: 7AH, 12V, CP84E (Domestic) 7AH, 12V, CP84SM2A (Light Industrial) Nominal Input Voltage: 12V DC 12V DC DC Current Draw (Max): 15A 15A Extention/retraction (no load): 27mm/sec 27mm/sec Max. Output Force: 250kgf 250kgf 100* 200 Max.
Power Supply 7AH, 12V, CP84E (Domestic) 7AH, 12V, CP84SM2A (Light Industrial) Nominal Input Voltage: 220V AC ±10% @ 50Hz 220V AC ±10% @ 50Hz AC Current Draw (Max): 60mA 170mA -20°C to +60°C -20°C to +60°C 0,8A @ 13,8V 2,5A @ 13,8V Temperature Range: Max. Continuous Charging Current: Power Supply, Wall Box and Control Card Assembly 7AH, 12V, CP84E (Domestic) 7AH, 12V, CP84SM 2A (Light Industrial) Boxed Shipping Weight (Excluding Batteries): 2.7kg 2.
Package Contents For standard V400 and V500 operators (VEC40000V2 & VEC50000V2) 3 2 1 4 5 9 11 8 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 7 Description Vector gate operator (Complete assembly) Wall bracket (standard) Wall bracket pin Gate Bracket Gate bracket pin Origin body Gate operator keys Gate warning decal Cap screw M6 x 25 SS 14mm snap ring 12mm snap ring M6 nut SS Camlock key serial No Keys are specific to each operator- key number must be recorded.
Control box including charger & controller (Domestic) VECCAD00V2 / (Light Industrial) VECCAD01V2 6 3 5 4 2 7 15 7.5 1 Item Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Vector Control Card Version 2 built in Rx CP84E Charger Wall box User Guide Installation Manual NOVA 4 button transmitters 12V 7.
High security kit (optional) VECHSK00V1 2 3 1 Item 1 2 4 Description Wall bracket (high security) Padlock Vector high security kit packing leaflet Qty. Part No. 1 2 1 1050M30000 M-PLTRI263 DOC1050D05 Mechano kit (optional) VECMAK00V1 2 3 1 5 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Description Vector securing plate (short) Vector securing plate (long) M10x35 Bolt M10 Nut Nylock Vector mechano kit packing leaflet Washer flat M10X30X4 Page 11 Qty. Part No.
Gate adaptor kit (optional) VECGAK00V1 2 3 1 4 Item 1 2 3 4 Description Gate bracket spreader plate M6x16 Countersunk cap screw M6 Hexnuts Vector gate adaptor kit packing leflet Qty. Part No.
Required Tools & Equipment Crimping Tool and Pin Lugs Electric Drilling Machine Spanner 17mm, 15mm Preferably Socket Set 20mm Hole Saw Connector block Hammer 2 X G-Clamps Side Cutters Screw Drivers 6mm Philips 3.5 Flat Pliers Masonry Bits - 12mm 10mm For Wall Mount Brackets Steel Bits 6.5mm/10.
Site Considerations In order to ensure a reliable and durable installation thought should be given to: Strength of the pillar For reliable operation it is important to ensure that the way the operator is secured to the wall takes into account the strength of the pillar, the size of the gate, and how frequently the gate would be used: High security kit together with a Wall adaptor kit High security kit Standard bracket PILLAR PILLAR PILLAR BEST This mounting is highly recommended for all light indust
Strength of the gate and gate bracket The gate adaptor kit both strengthens the connection to the gate, and also allows for more flexibility when mounting the bracket to the gate: Welding Gate adaptor kit BEST Through bolts Gate adaptor kit VERY GOOD Welding GOOD Through bolts (High tensile) FAIR Applications: Applications: Applications: • Light industrial • Domestic • Domestic • Heavy gates • Medium gates • Light gates • Frequent use • Frequent use • Infrequent use Tex screws and mild s
Install the gate operator only if: 1. It will not pose a hazard to the public. 2. There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares. 3. The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once completed. 4. The gate mass, length and application is within the operator specifications (see page 8). 5. The wind loading specifications are not exceeded (see page 42). 6. The gate is in good working order, vertically hung and swings freely. 7.
Cabling Requirements Control box 4 9 Mains isolator switch 5 3 2 7 To dwelling 9 1 6 3 8 6 LEGEND 1. 220V AC mains cable via mains isolator† switch (3 core LNE 0,5mm²)* Or Optional keypad ( 3 core 0,5mm2 multistranded). Or Low voltage 16V AC battery charger supply (2 core 1,5mm²). 2. Intercom cable (n1 + 6 core) to house. 3. MOTOR M (MTR M) or MOTOR S (MTR S) cable ( minimum, 2 core 2mm2 + 4 core 0,5mm² multi-stranded). See note ¥ 4.
Operator Installation 1. Determine gate opening angle and direction of operator (inward or outward). CLOSED 60° OPE N 70° 110° 100° 90° 80° T ESTIMA 2. Determine a suitable height for the wall bracket. The gate bracket must fit to a sturdy point on the gate. Minimum 125mm Take care to make sure the operator is mounted level. Gate Bracket Wall Bracket Consider using the optional gate adaptor kit.
4. Secure the bracket to the wall with the most appropriate means. It is critical that the wall bracket is securely mounted. See page 14 for site considerations. Determine the gate bracket position Start with the operator fully retracted. Turn out the actuator tube one or two turns. 5. Fit the gate bracket to the operator. 1 OR 2 TURNS 6. Fit the motor end of the operator to the wall bracket. 7. Open the gate fully and temporarily clamp the gate bracket to the gate.
8. Unlock the operator and swing the gate closed. 9. Remove the pin and the operator from the bracket, check that there are at least one or two turns of the actuator before it is fully extended. If it becomes obvious that the operator does not have enough stroke, reduce either the A or B distances by moving the wall bracket. Be sure not to make the A and B values less than allowed for in the installation tables on page 23. In general: • Large B distances give good security and good closing push force.
12. Fit operator, gate bracket pins and snap rings As an alternative to the snap ring, fit a padlock. or Adjust origin clamp (NB - Not required for outward swinging gates) 13.Unlock the operator and open the gate fully. open 14. Slide the origin clamp along the actuator tube, right up to the operator. Secure in place with an allen key tighten properly. 15. Attach warning decals to the gate as shown. 1 2 The mechanical part of the installation is now complete.
Operator Installation Inward Swing Gate Setup G AT E C L O S E D For gates opening 90° or less: G AT E O P E N GA TE OP EN A For best security (but slower operation) install with large B value B For gates opening more than 90°: For fast operation (but less security) install with small A and small B values CAUTION: Dimension A is always measured at right angles to the centre-line of the gate in its open position. B Ensure that the gate does not exceed the gate mass specifications on page 8.
For V400 (400mm operator) 1400mm Extended Gate opening angle 0° 1000mm Retracted Recommended positions (Only for a 2.5m gate or shorter) Gate swing A value angle 90° or less 160 100° 120 110° 120 120° 110 Alternative positions B value 200 180 130 110 120° 60° 70° 110° 100° 90° 80° A and B ‘min value’ Up to Up to Up to 2.5m 3m 3.5m Gate swing angle ‘(A+B) max’ A+B should not exceed Up to 1.
Outward Swing Gate Setup CAUTION: Dimension A is always measured at right angles to the centre-line of the gate in its open position. For gates opening 90° or less: Outward opening swing gates must have physical end stops fitted in the open position. Origin clamps must NOT be fitted. Ensure that the gate does not exceed the gate mass specifications on page 8.
For V400 (400mm operator) 1400mm Extended Gate opening angle 1000mm Retracted 0° Recommended positions (Only for a 2.5m gate or shorter) Gate swing angle 90° or less 100° 110° 120° A value B value 173 145 120 106 191 160 130 114 Gate swing angle ‘(A+B) max’ A+B should not exceed Up to 1.
Electrical Set-up WARNING 1. Always check that the isolator in the mains supply to the gate is in the OFF position, before doing any work. 2. Ensure that all low voltage systems (Less than 42.4V) are suitably protected from damage, by disconnecting all sources of power such as chargers and batteries before doing any work. 3. All electrical work must be carried out according to the requirements of all applicable local electrical codes.
Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Com Saf Sol 4. Check that the charger and battery are connected to the controller. Ensure the battery polarity is correct. Light Light 5. Switch on the mains supply (via isolator). Batt + Batt MTR M+ MTR M MTR S+ MTR S - 6. Ensure that both the controller and charger are effectively earthed for improved lightning protection. Setting the limits open 7. Check that the origin has been correctly set. (See page 21) 8. Check that the gate is closed and the operator is locked.
How to set up additional features on the Vector Controller Figure 10 provides the full menu of features that can be set up on the system. Explanation of each feature is provided in the section “CONTROLLER FEATURES”. When setting up the VECTOR system via the LCD display, all the steps that have to be followed are clearly provided via the display. It is only necessary to note the following: ? To get into setup mode, press the (oblong) button for 3 seconds and follow the instructions provided from there.
Menu Navigation Map SETTING LIMITS: 1 Setup Wizard SAFETY: 2 MTRM Collision Force: 2.1 MTRM Opening Collision Force MTRM Closing Collision Force MTRS Collision Force: 2.2 MTRS Opening Collision Force MTRS Closing Collision Force Collision Count: 2.3 AUTOCLOSE: 3 Autoclose Status: 3.1 Autoclose Time: 3.2 Autoclose Override Time: 3.3 Autoclose Advanced Options: 3.4 Autoclose on Open: 3.4.1 Autoclose on Partly Open: 3.4.2 Autoclose on Partly Closed: 3.4.
PEDESTRIAN: 7 Pedestrian Open Position: 7.1 Pedestrian Autoclose Time: 7.2 Pedestrian Pre-Open Delay: 7.3 Pedestrian Pre-Close Delay: 7.4 GATE LOCK: 8 Lock Enabled Status: 8.1 Lock Type: 8.2 Release Time: 8.3 Pre-Release Time: 8.4 Lock Location: 8.5 Lock Drive (AC/DC): 8.6 COURTESY LIGHT: 9 Courtesy Light Time: 9.1 Courtesy Light Light Profile: 9.2 Pre Flash A Pre Flash B Pre Flash C GENERAL: 10 REMOTES: 11 Operating Standard: 10.1 Reset Options: 10.2 Factory Default: 10.2.
Controller Features § Refer to Table 1 on page 39 for Schedule of Factory Defaults for each feature described below. SAFETY (COLLISION FORCE) - MENU 2 MTRM/S COLLISION FORCE If the gate is obstructed, the internal collision circuitry will activate. The response of the system to a collision will vary, depending on the Operating Standard (eg CE, UL325) selected. Responses can vary from one or both gates stopping, to one or both gates reversing.
AUTO-CLOSE ON OPEN - will automatically close the gate if it has reached the fully open. AUTO-CLOSE ON PARTLY OPEN - will automatically close the gate if it is stopped while opening, but before the reaching the fully opened position. AUTO-CLOSE ON PARTLY CLOSED - will automatically close the gate if it is stopped while closing, but before reaching the fully closed position. More than one advanced option can be selected.
1 Mechanical lip S Gate closes first M gate closes slightly behind S Gate (Leaf delay) closed position and via the PCM, push the two gates into the fully closed position, but not past. SHORT STOP VALUE The short stop distance can be set between 1mm and 40mm of piston stroke. Line of gates when closed 2 * PCM PUSH FORCE M Gate continues to close The amount of force applied by the actuator when in PCM can be set as a value from 1 to 15.
RAMP DOWN DISTANCE Sets the ramp-down distance in millimeters of travel of the piston when stopping. This setting applies to both motors. CRAWL DISTANCE Sets the final crawl distance in millimeters of travel of the piston when reaching an endpoint. This setting applies to both motors. PUSH FORCE LIMIT Sets the maximum push force delivered by the motors. The maximum setting is a value of 15 and the minimum is 4. This is useful in cases where limited push force is required.
IRBO=IRBC Configures the opening beam to act as a closing beam while the gates are closing. This allows one set of beams to be used across the line of the driveway up to where the gates open.
PEDESTRIAN OPENING – MENU 7 This feature is associated with the PED input on the controller. When activating this input, the system will open one of the gates (selectable in a double swing gate installation) to the pedestrian open position, and then automatically close after the pedestrian auto-close time lapses. The gate will open only after the adjustable pre-opening delay time.
? ? It can also be turned on for the same timed period by momentarily connecting the LIT input to COM.(eg activating a pushbutton connected to these terminals) Via the same pushbutton connected across LIT and COM, it can also be turned ON permanently by application of an impulse longer than 3 seconds. The fact that the pillar light is ON permanently is indicated by the STATUS LED flashing once every second. A short impulse thereafter will switch the lights off.
DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN STATUS Allow a diagnostic screen to be displayed. Can be useful when troubleshooting, but requires some technical knowledge. TEST BUTTON DISABLED Allows the round test button on the controller to be disabled, in cases where higher security is required. REMOTE CONTROLS – MENU 11 The controller is capable of learning up to 64 Centurion Nova remote controls / transmitters. Each transmitter can have up to 4 buttons. Each transmitter learned into the system is assigned a unique transmitter ID.
Factory Defaults Schedule South African Standard Profile PARAMETER DESCRIPTION UNIT MIN DEFAULT Auto-Close Enabled Auto-Close from Fully Open YES/NO NO YES/NO YES Auto-Close from Partly Open Auto-Close from Partly Closed Auto-Close Time Auto-Close Override Time YES/NO YES MAX NO YES/NO mm:ss 00:00* 0:15 04:00* s 2* 3 15* Mode of Operation S,R,C Motor M Opening Force Motor M Closing Force Motor S Opening Force Motor S Closing Force Level 1 3 Max (6) Level 1 3 Max (6) Level 1
South African Standard Profile Continue PARAMETER DESCRIPTION PED Open Distance PED Auto-Close Time PED Pre-Open Delay Time PED Pre-Close Delay Time Gate Lock Enabled Gate Lock Type Gate Lock Pre-Release Time Gate Lock Release Time Gate Lock Location Gate Lock Drive Type Courtesy Light Time Courtesy Light Profile PIRAC Enabled SAF Common Enabled SAF Common Tests which Beams IRBO acts as IRBC UNIT MIN DEFAULT MAX % (Full Open) 10 30 100 s 0 5 240 s 0 2 240 s 0 0 240 YES/NO NO M,S Stri
Description of Terminal Functions S Sens1 Motor S (MTR S) operator . Connects to the thin PURPLE wire of the Motor S operator. S Sens2 Motor S (MTR S)operator. Connects to the thin BLUE or ORANGE wire of the Motor S operator. M Sens1 Motor M (MTR M)operator. Connects to the thin PURPLE wire of the Motor M operator. M Sens2 Motor M (MTR M)operator. Connects to the thin BLUE or ORANGE wire of the Motor M operator. Sens + Operator sensor power connection.
LED External gate status indicator. (A low current output signal.) An output terminal which provides a low current, drive (approx. 4,5V DC, 20mA) to a LED which can be used to indicate the gate status remotely. If more than 3 LED's are required it is necessary to fit the CP78 MULTI LED driver card. For more details on the feedback about the status of the gate provided by the STATUS LED refer to pg 43. Com The COMMON termination point. All trigger signals etc.
LED Indicator Lights The controller is fitted with diagnostic lights (LEDs) that assist with the set-up and maintenance of the gate.
Charger and Pillar Light Connections S Sens1 S Sens2 M Sens1 M Sens2 Sens+ SensSafe CLS Safe OPN Com LCK/STP 220V AC Mains in E N L L N E E L Auxiliary supply NEUTRAL Protection fuse on mains input to charger (rating: 250mA slow blow) Pillar light TRG PED Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Safe Com Sol Light Light LIVE Batt + Batt MTR M+ MTR M MTR S+ MTR S - Figure 12 Charger and pillar light connections Fuse Protection The following protection fuses are provided on the system: Item Type Rating MAI
Determine Gate Swing Angle Use this procedure to accurately determine the gate opening angle: Step 1 Close the gate and measure a distance of 1m from the centreline of the gate hinge. Make a mark on the ground. 1m Step 2 Open the gate and measure a distance along the gate a distance of 1m from the centreline of the gate hinge. Make a mark on the ground. Measure the distance on the ground between the two marks (Z). Using this Z value, read off the gate opening angle from the table below.
Wiring Diagram for MOTOR M (MTR M) Operator MOTOR M (MTR M) MASTER PURPLE THIN PURPLE THIN BLUE / ORANGE BLUE THIN RED / GREY RED THIN BLACK BLACK S Sens1 S Sens2 M Sens1 M Sens2 Sens+ SensSafe CLS Safe OPN Com LCK/STP TRG PED Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Safe Com Sol SLAVE PURPLE BLUE RED BLACK THICK BLUE THICK BLACK Figure 13 Wiring Diagram for Motor M Page 46 Light Light Batt + Batt MTR M+ MTR M MTR S+ MTR S -
Wiring Diagram for MOTOR S (MTR S) Operator PURPLE BLUE MOTOR S (MTR S) PURPLE BLUE RED BLACK S Sens1 S Sens2 M Sens1 M Sense2 Sens+ SensSaf CLO Saf OPE Com LCK/STP TRG PED Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Com Saf Sol Light Light Batt + Bat MTR M+ MTR — MTR S+ MTR S- THIN PURPLE THIN BLUE / ORANGE THIN RED / GREY THIN BLACK S Sens1 S Sens2 M Sens1 M Sens2 Sens+ SensSafe CLS Safe OPN Com LCK/STP 15 15 TRG PED Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Safe Com Sol Light Light THICK BLUE THICK BLACK Figure 14 Wiring
Wiring Diagram for Safety Beams (for CE compliance) CLOSING BEAM OPENING BEAM - 12V/24V +12V/24V +12V/24V IRB RECEIVER IRB RECEIVER - 12V/24V COM NC COM NC NO NO Page 48 12V or 24V IRB Tx 12V or 24V IRB Tx Figure 15.
S Sens1 S Sens2 M Sens1 M Sens2 Sens+ SensSafe CLS Safe OPN Com LCK/STP TRG PED Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Safe Com Sol Light Light Batt + Batt MTR M+ MTR M MTR S+ MTR S - Page 49
Wiring diagram for other inputs LOOP * NEG NEG RADIO RECEIVER LOOP DETECTOR +12V COM NC NO COM NC NO REMOTE CONTROL CIRCUITRY FREE EXIT CIRCUITRY HOLIDAY LOCKOUT KEYSWITCH (normally CLOSED) +12V/24V PEDESTRIAN KEYSWITCH (normally OPEN) PILLAR LIGHT PUSHBUTTON (normally OPEN) STATUS LED SOLENOID LED * Only applicable if external radio receiver is being used Figure 16.
S Sens1 S Sens2 M Sens1 M Sens2 Sens+ SensSafe CLS Safe OPN Com LCK/STP TRG PED Com FRX LIT LED Com Aux 12V Safe Com Sol Light Light Batt + Batt MTR M+ MTR M MTR S+ MTR S SOLENOID OR STRIKE LOCK Page 51
Allowable Wind Loading Wind speeds for which operator will still operate the gate (for V400 or V500 operators) For a 25% covered gate: (Palisades, etc.) x 1.8m high Value of A or B dimension once installed. #1 100mm 140mm 180mm 220mm 260mm 300mm 340mm Gate lengths: Up to Up to 2.5m 3m(#2) Up to 1.
Installation Handover Once the installation has been successfully completed and tested, it is important for the installer to explain the operation and safety requirements of the system. NEVER ASSUME THE USER KNOWS HOW TO SAFELY OPERATE AN AUTOMATED GATE. Even if the user has used one before, it does not mean he knows how to SAFELY operate it. Make sure that the user fully understands the following safety requirements before finally handing over the site.
Installation Details Installation Date: Installer's Name: Installer's Address: Installation Checked By: Installer's Telephone Number: Notes Page 54
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Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd Head Office: Tel: +27 (0)11-699-2400, Fax: +27 (0)11-704-3412 or (0)11-462-6669 (Omit (0) when dialing from outside South Africa) 148 Epsom Avenue, North Riding P.O. Box 506, Cramerview, 2060 South Africa Sharecall 0860-CENTURION (Sharecall number applicable when dialed from within South Africa only) or visit www.centsys.co.za for details of your nearest agent For technical support, contact: South African Branches and Regional Distributors: Johannesburg Central/West Rand. . .
