INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE VIKING SINGLE CONTROL UNIT CLASS II, CLASS III, AND CLASS IV Commercial/Residential Vehicular Swing Gate Control Unit
This Single Electronic Control Unit “ECUS” is equipped for use with 115/230VAC, 24VAC/VDC or solar and includes a battery backup system and Viking’s new “VFlex” control board. The VFlex control board offers enhanced surge/lightning protection, state of the art technology and a user-friendly design for setup and troubleshooting.
ECU Single Vehicular Swing Gate Controller • Revision ECUSNXMN10.
PARTS DIAGRAM: Item Description 2 Part No.
ECU BOX DIMENSIONS: VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.
CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES: 1. POWER HARNESS CONNECTOR provides power to the control board. pg 14-15 2. “OPEN LEFT” & “OPEN RIGHT” provides power to the motor. pg 16 3. INACTIVE FOR ECU APPLICATIONS available for future developments 4. FEATURE ACTIVATION TRIM POTS activate and set features. pg 18 5. “EPS1” CONNECTOR available for future developments 6. “EPS2” CONNECTOR monitors the limit positions. 7. EMI BOARD CONNECTOR monitors the high voltage power supply. 8.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: PARTS DIAGRAM/PARTS LIST ECU BOX DIMENSIONS CONTROL BOARD REFERENCES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Important Installation Instructions Maintenance General Safety Precautions Operator Classification Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation Audible Alarm Reset Installation Warning Placard Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION Specifications ECU Box Installation ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION High Voltage Supply
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING! To reduce the risk of severe injury or death. 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS . 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 6. 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. 7.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 14) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. • Check that all mounting hardware of the gate operator is properly tighten. • Ensure that the gate moves freely. • Check for corroded parts and replace if necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons: a. Use only the following type and size battery(ies): Yuasa NP7-12 b. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible disposal instructions. c. Do not open or mutalate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. d.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. NOTE: This type on installation does not reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the photo beam is obstructed. This installation is only to protect against entrapment and to comply with UL325. Secondary Entrapment Protection Photo Beam (non-contact sensor) Installation • Photo beams or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. NOTE: This type on installation does not reverse the gate all the way back to its limits when the edge sensor is obstructed. This installation is only to protect against entrapment and to comply with UL325. Secondary Entrapment Protection Edge Sensor (non-contact sensor) Installation • Edge Sensors or like must be installed to reduce the risk of entrapment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! WARNING! Not Following these instructions may cause severe injury or death. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm • UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor). • The audible alarm will continue to sound for 5 minutes or until a stop command gets actuated. • The Stop command can be actuated in three different forms: 1.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION ! WARNING: DO NOT allow pedestrian use of this gate. Locate Control Buttons: 1. Within sight of the gate, 2. At a minimum height of 5 feet so small children are not able to reach it; and 3. At least 6 feet away from all moving parts of the gate.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION High Voltage Supply Option ! Caution: Always turn off power breakers when working with high voltage. DO NOT connect the “Power Harness” to the Control Board until the electrical installation is complete and ready for verification. STEP 1 ! WARNING: SINGLE PHASE AC ONLY At the “EMI Board”: a.Remove the Control Board Mounting Plate as described on page 13. TIP: It is not nessesary to dismount the control board from the Mounting Plate b.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Low Voltage Supply Option TIP: As an alternative to high voltage, the operator can be power by 24VAC. It is recommended to use Vikings Modular Power Box (part # VNXMPB) as the source. ! Caution: Always turn off power breakers when working with high voltage. DO NOT connect the “Power Harness” to the Control Board until the electrical installation is complete and ready for verification.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Motor Harness NOTE: Refer to the gate operator’s Installation Manual (G-5, X-9 or i-8) for specific instructions on how to connect the gate operator’s wiring harness to the operator. STEP 1 Connect the wires from the operator’s wiring harness to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. ! Tip: If this controller is an i-8 model ECU, the blue and black wires from the operator’s wiring harness are only required to be connected.
LIMIT INDICATIONS ! IMPORTANT: The gate operator (excluding i-8 model) uses mechanical limit switches and therefore the limits cannot be set electronically by this controller. The Limit Buttons on the control board have been rendered inactive by the controller. Refer to the gate operator’s Installation Manual (G-5, X-9 or i-8) for specific instructions on how to set the limits for the gate operator model chosen. VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Initial Settings “Timer” Hold Open Timer “Overlap” Overlap Delay Automatically closes the gate after the selected amount of time from 1-60 seconds. Delays the gate from opening for the selected amount of time from 1-6 seconds. Turning the dial to between “0” and “OFF” will disable this feature, requiring a close command to close the gate. “ODS” Obstruction Detection Sensor Sets the amount of force required to trip the inherent obstruction sensor.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Initial Settings NOTE: Installing a shunt, or jumper, on the pins will activate the feature. “Auto Open” - Power Failure Option Opens the gate automatically during power failure. Resumes normal operation when power is restored. “Last Open” - Power Failure Option Will open the gate automatically when batteries critically low. “Fail Safe/Secure” During complete power failure, including battery power; determines the force required to manually move the gate.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) ! IMPORTANT: The appropriate “ODS” setting is dependant upon the gate installation and construction. Set this feature accordingly. Additional Safety equipment should be used to reduce possible risk of injury or vehicle damage. “ODS” Obstruction Detection Sensor The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions in the path of the traveling gate.
CONTROL BOARD SETUP Viking Heater The operator has an integrated heater. Activate this feature when the operator is used in application temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). To set the heater to turn on at the Close Limit: 1. Use the “Diagnose” button to scroll through the LCD menu to “HEATER CLS” 2. Press and hold the “Stop” button on the control board. 3. Press and release the “Diagnose” button to turn this feature ON and OFF. To set the heater to turn on at the Open Limit: 1.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Re-Open Photo Beam (vehicular Safety) NOTE: This type of photo-beam installation will stop then RE-OPENS the gate all the way to the open limit when the an beam is obstructed. Intended for vehicular safety ONLY. For the purpose of pedestrian entrapment, see pages 10-11. N.O. COM (-) (+) Note regarding Photo Beam types: Check for proper operation: Fail-Safe type - connect the “N.C.” terminal of the photo beam to the “Re-Open” terminal on the control board.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver (Typical) ! IMPORTANT: The Hold Open “Timer” setting (page 18) effects how the gate will respond to the radio receiver command. The control board provides two modes of operation that a radio receiver can control the gate: Open-Stop-Close 1. By having the radio receiver connected as illustrated and with the Hold Open Timer OFF (see page 18): COM N.O. (-) (+) Every command of the radio transmitter will control the gate as follow: a. First command opens the gate, b.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Anti-Tail Gate, Open Commands & Guard Station ! TECHNICAL TIP: For more information regarding accessory connections and terminal functions, refer to “Appendix (A)” on pages 36-37. 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. + + - + - N.O. COM N.O. COM N.O. COM Guard Station ! All three buttons must be a Normally Open “N.O.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Viking Loop Rack TIP: This operator may be equipped with a pre-wired Loop 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 VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Guidelines for Loop Installation 1. Prevent sharp corners in the geometry of the loop sensor. 2. Install the appropriate number of turns for your loop geometry based on the loop perimeter. Use Table C (below) as a guide. 3. Use XLP (cross-linked-polyethylene) type of wire. This wire reduces the effects of moisture and other environmental events in altering the functionality of the vehicular loop detector. 4. Twist the lead wire at least 6 turns per foot. 5.
ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Magnetic Lock, Lock Solenoid NOTE: Viking Access Systems does not provide external gate lock devices. These items can be purchases from your dealer or distributor. Power Magnetic Lock Do not use the 24v DC power supplied by the control board. An external power supply, or plug-in transformer, must be used for the magnetic lock or lock solenoid. This will prevent rapid drainage of the battery in the event of power failure.
SYNCHRONIZATION WITH B-12 Barrier Arm (B-12) Synchronization Option NOTE: The Control Board provides a convenient solution for applications that require synchronized operation with the Viking Barrier Arm Operator model B-12. This type of application opens and closes in the follow pattern: 1. Open Command is provided only to the Viking B-12 Barrier Arm Operator. 2. The Barrier Arm will delay to open until this Gate Operator reaches its Open Limit. 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING LED References In addition to the LCD Display, the control board LEDs monitor the various circuits of the control board. Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 32-35 for further troubleshooting. Page 35 TS Ref#(s) # LED Status Meaning 1 OFF At Closed Limit and Magnetic Lock Relay state is closed across “COM” & “N.C”. (page 27). Gate should be at the Close Limit.
TROUBLESHOOTING LED References Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 32-35 for further troubleshooting. Page 41 TS Ref#(s) # LED Status Meaning 9 OFF Normal Condition. SOLID Control Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the C Loop terminal (pages 32, 42). OFF Normal Condition. SOLID Control board is receiving an input for a device connected to any of the following input terminals: Exit, Fire, Strike or Open (pages 31, 42).
TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References The control board is equipped with a LCD Display that provides operator information, current conditions, settings, diagnostics and error messages. Use the table below to identify the corresponding “TS Ref#” and refer to page 35 for further troubleshooting. 1. Error Messages will be displayed first. Call out LCD Display, Diagnose Button and Diagnose LED 2. The”Diagnose” LED will flash consecutively indicating how many Error Messages are available. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References LCD MSG Meaning Multi Meter Displays MOT AMP __._ A MOT VOLT __._ VDC AC VOLT __._ VAC CHARGE __._ VDC BAT VOLT __.
TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Display References Page 35 TS Ref #s LCD MSG Meaning Error Messages ERR AC LOW ERR AC HIGH ERR AC NO AC ERR CHRG HIGH ERR CHRG CHECK 4A ERR BAT LOW ERR FUSE 15 AMP ERR EMI NO EMI ERR EMI NO FUSE ERR EMI NO AC ERR EMI PROTECT 34 Indicates the AC line is low in voltage - AC voltage is below 90 VAC (or 180 VAC for 220 VAC operation). 1, 3, 4 Indicates the AC line is high in voltage - AC voltage is above 130 VAC (or 260 VAC for 220 VAC operation).
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions Begin the troubleshooting process by referring to the error messages on the LCD Display and/or the Status LEDs on the control board. Use pages 30-34 to identify the Troubleshooting Reference # (TS Ref#) then reference the table below. TS Ref# CHECK 1 Page Ref# Check that the high voltage power supplied to “EMI Board” is within range. 100v-120v or 200v-240v pg. 14 2 Remove and check EMI Fuse for continuity. pg.
Appendix (A) Access Control Connections Power Connections The control board provides a 24v DC output to power external devices and controls. Alternatively, for devices that require a power supply other than 24v DC , the operators Power Box contains a convenient 120v AC receptacle to connect a plug-in transformer. Terminals Connections and Input Functions: Viking Terminal “+28v” “GND” “GND” “Radio” Function “C” “N.O.
APPENDIX (A) Relays In General NOTE: Viking Access Systems does not provided the external safety devices and access controls. These items can be purchases from your dealer or distributor. In General Glossary of Terms In regards to the Viking control board, all external safety devices and access controls contain, and are, simple relays that provide an input to the Viking control board when the device is activated. 1. Terminal: Wire Connections. 2.
Appendix (B) Common Radio Receivers - Connections 38 VIKING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.800.908.
APPENDIX (C) Solar Applications NOTE: Viking recommends Solar Package (part # VA-SOCHP) for most general solar applications. Alternatively, individual and third party solar components can be used. The following are minimum system requirements and installation information. 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.
VIKING EXPANSION PRODUCTS VIKING KONNECT Master/Slave Kit Secure and reliable Master/Slave communication using Vikings Konnect technology. Paired with the Viking App, each module also doubles as a diagnostic tool. Part# VA-KONNECT-MS ***Q -7 Operator models require (2) Antenna Extension Cables (part# VA- RPSMA)*** VIKING KONNECT Diagnostic Tool On-site remote access to the operator from the convenience of a compatible hand held device.
OUR CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Viking Access Systems is continuously working hard to identify and design products that will appeal to the industry and it’s needs. As technology continues to advance, we have developed a completely efficient and intelligent line of gate operators to meet the changing demands. These machines offer; full UL325 and UL991 compliance, soft-start and soft-stop, intelligent obstruction sensors, continuous operation (100% duty cycle) and extreme power efficiency.
STANDARD FEATURES • UL325 and UL991 Compliant by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards.
