GATE STAR LINE INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL Model GSX1000 - Heavy Duty Vehicular Slide Gate Operator 104888 Serial #: Date Installed: Your Dealer: AllStar Pro’s CGA2K™ TECHNOLOGY! READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE As of date of manufacture, meets all ANSI/UL 325 Safety Requirements for Vehicular gate operators.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-Installation Notes....................................................3 Operator Class Designation ....................................3 Section A: Gate System Design/Installation....... 4 & 5 Section B: Preparing the Site ......................................6 The Concrete Operator Pad .....................................6 Electrical Power Requirements ..............................6 Placing the Vehicle Detector Loops........................7 Section C: Installing the Operator .
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES The Gate Star GSX1000 Vehicular Gate Operator will provide convenience and assurance to the ultimate users for many years. It is ruggedly built of the finest materials and has been thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory. It has many features that will aid in the installation and testing of the complete gate system. The GSX1000 is certified to comply with UL Standard for Safety 325, as revised March 1, 2000.
A: GATE SYSTEM DESIGN / INSTALLATION WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND GATE SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS! GATE SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECK LIST: 104949 • The GSX1000 operator may be installed on a Class I, II, III, or IV Vehicular Slide Gate. See page 3 for an explanation of the different Class locations. See the last page of this manual for the operator specifications (voltage, maximum gate weight & length etc.).
A: GATE SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION ALL APPROPRIATE SAFETY FEATURES MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO YOUR GATE SYSTEM. MOVING GATE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • DO NOT consider the built-in overload detector as the primary defense system. Consider all options in the gate system design. • DO NOT connect any auxiliary equipment to the GSX1000 operator (detectors, card readers, etc.) until the gate operator and all its functions are fully tested.
B: PREPARING THE SITE THE CONCRETE OPERATOR PAD GATE Installation requires the presence of a suitable concrete pad as a base for the operator. The dimensions of this pad should be sufficient to allow at least 3" of clearance from each edge of the pad to the nearest operator mounting hole.
B : PREPARING THE SITE 7 GATE 104888 Figure 7: Service Conduit WARNING! RISK OF ENTRAPMENT Vehicle detector loops will not detect smaller vehicles such as motorcycles, golf carts, bicycles, or pedestrians. Photoelectric detectors, edge detectors and separate pedestrian access must be installed.
B: PREPARING THE SITE 8 for the corners. When installing a two-loop reversing system it is best to bring the twisted lead wires from each loop to the operator so that the loops may be properly phased. The saw cut must be to a depth of 1.5 inches, clean and with no sharp corners. After placing the wires, it is essential that the wires be held tightly in place by the foam backing and that no voids exist that can collect water which might freeze and push the loop wires out of the slot.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 9 ATTACHING THE CHAIN BRACKETS and PLACING THE GSX1000 OPERATOR 106728 For standard drive chain configuration, the chain mounting brackets provided with the operator should be mounted on the the gate with the centerline of the slot 9½" above the top of the operator pad. You will normally require a welder, or an electric drill with a 3/8" bit, for attaching the chain brackets to the gate. See Figures 9 and 10. For optional back drive chain configuration, see Figure 25, page 21.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION For those areas where a high probability of ground lightning strikes exists (Florida, Georgia, etc.), additional lightning protection should be installed. Although it may not be possible to protect against all strikes, additional protection will substantially reduce the occurrence of lightning damage. Allstar’s lightning data indicates that the most strikes enter the operator through the power lines.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 11 WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL NON-CONTACT SENSOR (PHOTOELECTRIC) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES THRU BEAM PHOTOELECTRIC WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT SHOWN BELOW 113487 C OPEN PHOTO ELECTRIC RECEIVER B CLOSE PHOTO ELECTRIC RECEIVER E T OU NE ZO T EN G SI N O L -C B THRU BEAM CLOSE PHOTELECTRIC (See Note 1) RECEIVER B NO D INSIDE CLOSE PHOTO ELECTRIC EMMITER 1 2 111618 IDE INS A NC OVERHEAD VIEW (GATE SHOWN CLOSED) OUTSIDE A A EMMI
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL NON-CONTACT SENSOR (PHOTOELECTRIC) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES RETRO-REFLECTIVE PHOTOELECTRIC WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT SHOWN BELOW 113487 C OPEN PHOTO ELECTRIC TRANSCEIVER B CLOSE PHOTO ELECTRIC TRANSCEIVER E T OU NE ZO T EN G SI N O L -C D INSIDE A CLOSE REFLECTOR B RETRO-REFLECTIVE CLOSE PHOTELECTRIC (See Note 1) NC NO COM NO C RETRO-REFLECTIVE OPEN PHOTELECTRIC (See Note 1) C TRANSCEIVER POWER
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 13 WIRING AND SUGGESTED PLACEMENT OF OPTIONAL CONTACT SENSOR (ELECTRIC EDGE) SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES 113487 A CLOSE EDGE SENSOR B B OPEN EDGE SENSORS OPEN EDGE SENSOR A CLOSE EDGE SENSOR E TS OU M AP R NT NE ZO T EN G IN EN P -O IDE PM RA T EN NE ZO T EN G SI N O L -C B OVERHEAD VIEW (GATE SHOWN CLOSED) IDE INS A B INSIDE A B CLOSE EDGE A SENSOR(S) (SEE NOTES 1 & 3) 111618 OUTSIDE OPEN EDGE B SENSOR(S) (SEE NOTES 1 & 3) OPERATOR TERMINAL
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WIRING THE VEHICLE DETECTORS REVERSING LOOP VEHICLE DETECTOR: If a Reversing Loop Vehicle Detector is to be a part of this installation, start with this first. Install a 24 VAC powered, 11 pin (round configuration) vehicle detector module into the detector socket. The vehicle detector module must have a relay contact output. The Reversing Loop socket is preinstalled in the rear of the control panel and is the socket closest to the operator side wall.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Figure 18: Control Board Settings for LH/RH Operation 107033 110134 RIGHT HAND INSTALLATION OUTSIDE INSIDE LOCATION OF RIGHT-HAND & LEFT HAND HARNESS CONNECTIONS OUTSIDE LIMITS INSIDE LEFT HAND INSTALLATION Figure 17: Left Hand vs. Right Hand Installation LEFT- OR RIGHT-HAND INSTALLATIONS The GSX1000 operator can be configured for left- or right-hand gate installations. See Figure 17.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 110243 engages the leaf on the open limit switch when approached from the center of the threads on the limit nut threaded shaft. Listen carefully for the "snap action" of the limit switch. It may be necessary to try this operation several times until the "click" of the limit switch is clearly identified.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WARNING! RISK OF ELECTROCUTION DO NOT BEGIN TO SET THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS UNTIL THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AT THE GSX1000 CONTROL BOX TIMER TO CLOSE SETTING The Timer to Close is controlled by the setting of the “AUTO CLOSE TIMER” potentiometer on the control board, see Figure 22. When the pot is adjusted fully counter-clockwise the Timer-To-Close is disabled.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 1. Use a voltmeter to assure the service voltage to the operator is 115 VAC. Connection to 220 VAC service is the most common cause of board failure in new installations and is NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY! 2. No accessory equipment is installed in the control box. 3. All wires attached to the 11 position terminal strip or the 3-terminal connector on the control box are well clear of the motor V-belt and the limit switches. 4.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR CHECK OF THE INDICATOR LAMPS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. TESTING THE OPERATOR LOCK If the Indicator Test performed satisfactorily, turn off the AC Power Switch at the GX1000 Control Box. STANDARD LOCK Reconnect the white high voltage harness connector to the control board. Reset the Switch Selectable Options (S1, S2, S3) according to the function desired (see page 17, 20, and 21). 19 The Operator is equipped with an operator locking mechanism.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART # NAME DESCRIPTION # NAME DESCRIPTION 1 24 VAC Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary power for accessories. 9 OPEN PHOTO Momentary or continuous signal. 2 24 VAC Provides maximum 10 VA auxiliary power for accessories. 3 ALTERNATE Momentary input, must be released and re-entered to be recognized. This input is used for “COMMAND OPEN/COMMAND CLOSE” applications. The 1st signal will cause the gate to begin opening.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR 21 TERMINAL STRIP REFERENCE CHART # NAME 13 CLOSE EDGE DESCRIPTION This input is active only when referenced to the closing direction, it has no effect on the gate when opening or about to open. If activated when the gate is closing the gate will stop, pause and reverse in the open direction for 1/2 second (approx. 2 inches) and stop. Continuous activation will prevent the gate from moving in the close direction.
D: STARTING THE OPERATOR INSTALLING THE SPROCKET GUARD The sprocket guard must be properly installed before leaving the installation. It is designed to be trimmed by the installer as needed to best fit the type of installation. WARNING: DO NOT TRIM THE SPROCKET GUARD COVER MORE THAN IS NECESSARY TO CLEAR THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF THE CHAIN. There are score marks on the sides of the sprocket cover for proper cut-outs.
111728 Figure 25: Schematic & Wiring Diagram D: STARTING THE OPERATOR 23
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E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE 25 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL. 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. 4. Test the gate operator monthly.
E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE To the Owner/End User of Allstar’s Gate Operator: Thank you for choosing an Allstar product. We are confident you will have many years of use and satisfaction with your gate operator. Our Gate Operator is part of your unique gate operating system, which may consist of a variety of components, including the gate, the gate tracks, posts, and electronic features.
E: END USER INSTRUCTIONS GATE OPENER OPERATION & SAFETY GUIDE AVOID ENTRAPMENT: Stay away from the path of the gate and all moving parts (gate arms, etc.) at all times. Keep clear of the pinch points identified below.. Install guards or other safety features to prevent access to pinch point areas. Install guards on open rollers. PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: Do not stand near or on the gate. Gate may be activated without notice.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE PHYSICAL PAD: 22” W x 29”D x 3”H Elevation OVERHEAD CLEARANCE: Minimum 4” Required UNIT SIZE: 13”W x 15-3/8”D x 28-3/8” H FRAME: Welded, Uni-Body; Phosphatized And Painted to UL Standards COVER: Welded, Phosphatized And Painted to UL Standards. Key lock to prevent unauthorized access SHIPPING WEIGHT: 150 lbs.
