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Question posted by sadlerman11 on June 4th, 2013

Doesn't Open.

The eye sensor and the loop detectors won't open the gate. The contacts close. What are some suggestions.

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SL595 Manual - Page 2

...following pages, it . OPERATOR WARNINGS Safety Installation Information 5 Suggested Entrapment Protection Device Locations 6 Safety Precautions for Secondary Entrapment Protection...SL585 34 Repair Parts - Model SL595 36 ADVERTENCIA Electrical Box 37 Safety Accessories for Open Roller Gates 7 Warning Sign Placement 7 • DO NOT attempt repair or service of your commercial door and gate...
SL595 Manual - Page 3

.... (30.5 cm/sec) Maximum Gate Weight - 2500 lbs. (1134 kg) Maximum Cantilever Gate Width - 45 ft. (13.7 m) Maximum Overhead Roller Gate Width - 90 ft. (27.4 m) Maximum V-Track Gate Width - 60 ft. (18.3 m) 24" (61 cm) Gate Side 16.5" (41.9 cm) 13.5" (34.3 cm) 22.5" (57.2 cm) 30" (76.2 cm) Allow For Door Opening 12" Min. (30.5 cm...
SL595 Manual - Page 4

...contact with a solid object. Do not let children operate the gate or play in plain view on both the open and close directions of one-to protect people from motorized gate systems. UL325 requires that is prevented via supervision by UL325 for a contact sensor... motorized gate systems. Moving Gate Can Cause Injury or Death KEEP CLEAR! Contact sensors such as photoelectric eyes, Type...
SL595 Manual - Page 6

SUGGESTED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICE LOCATIONS GATE SYSTEM (MASTER/SECOND SLIDE GATE) Open Edge Gate 2 Open Edge STREET Photo eyes for close cycle Gate 1 Close Edge Photo eyes for open cycle Run twisted wire from loop to operator Interrupt (Safety) Loop 4'T(y1p.2icmal) 4'T(y1p.2icmal) Interrupt (Safety) Loop 6' (1.8 m) 4' (1.2 m) Typical 12' (3.7 m) COMPLEX OR PARKING LOT Seal loops...
SL595 Manual - Page 7

Non-contact sensors such as photo eyes MUST Always Test Gate Edges and Photo Beams Anytime They Are AVERTISSEMENT protect during full movement of the gate. Gate may travel. NOT FOR USE AS PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE! AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT 7 ATTENTION ADVERTENCIA WARNING ADVERTENCIA WARNING Moving Gate Can Cause Injury or Death KEEP CLEAR! Also, Photo Beam for Open UNIT ...
SL595 Manual - Page 11

... proper length and attach second take -up bolt to chain end. PRECAUCIÓN Figure 3 Gate Bracket Drive Sprocket Gate Post ADVERTENCIA Idler Sprocket Idler Sprocket Insert Chain Through Plastic Guides Safety Bracket 11 Remove the operator cover or open access door. 2" (5.1 cm) U-bolts With Lock Washers AVERTISSEMENT 3. This may also be used as shown...
SL595 Manual - Page 12

...electrical disconnect switch. MANUAL DISCONNECT MODEL SL585 DISENGAGEMENT: RE-ENGAGEMENT: Rotate disconnect ...gate my now be moved manually. The electrical box is shipped from the factory as 3/4" and 1" knock outs for engagement.) MODEL SL595 DISENGAGEMENT: RE-ENGAGEMENT: Open the hinged door and pull the disconnect lever and lock it in place. Release the lever and close the door...
SL595 Manual - Page 13

... re-engage the manual disconnect. Disengage the retaining bracket and rotate the close limit switch. 6. LIMIT DIRECTION DIRECTION OF GATE TO OPEN RIGHT (Factory Default) LEFT OPEN LIMIT A B CLOSE LIMIT B A WARNING To reduce the risk of the control board, magnet, and RPM sensor (Hall Effect). The sensor air gap should flash simultaneously for correct alignment. At the...
SL595 Manual - Page 14

... Input: See Programming Section on page 15. This input will reverse a closing will stop and alarm. Obstruction While Opening (Edge/Photo eye with N.O. Transformer Electrical Box Obstruction While Closing (Edge/Photo eye with N.O. INSTALL VENT PLUG 1. Activating this input when the gate is detected (gate edge or RPM sensor), gate will have no effect. Activating this input when the...
SL595 Manual - Page 15

... (safety) loop, open or override open limit when activated during the ON close ON limit when the edge is S2 configured for the gate closing protection input. UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION (CONTINUED) EDGE/PHOTO OPEN This switch (S2-3) selects edge or photo sensor for photo ON eyes, the input functions to pause the gate ON during the opening cycle. EDGE OPEN CLED OPED...
SL595 Manual - Page 18

...must be set at M. NEVER permit anyone to open and close for significant increase in lieu of moving gate or garage door: The Universal Receiver can be set at the ...) position, the contacts will stay closed . constant or momentary closure on the side of constant closure is factory set at terminals R1 and R2 located on residential garage door openers because it can be...
SL595 Manual - Page 19

...input include: Telephone Entry Systems, Radio Receiver (Commercial Applications), Exit Loop Detector, Keypads, 7-Day Timer. Then follow the steps above to operate the gate operator. Figure 2 CONSTANT Jumper OPERATION Output Duration Terminals MOMENTARY Jumper OPERATION Output Duration Terminals Figure 3 OPENING RECEIVER OPEN RECEIVER Connect Antenna Indicator Light Learn Button C P2 M 24V...
SL595 Manual - Page 20

... pressure override device. This input functions to reverse a closing gate to the open or close . Latching this input will allow the user, in emergencies, to be used as a constant pressure override device. When two operators are intended for use with a loop detector and is primarily used as a loop detector or photo-eye. 1 234 56 789 Terminals 8 & 5 (Com) - This will...
SL595 Manual - Page 22

... the auxiliary limit switch. 8. Once the device activates the Interrupt (safety) loop input, the next vehicle to access the SAMS system will automatically close followed by first opening the gate farthest from terminal 8 of the SL585/595 accessory wiring terminal block to the normally open position until the device deactivates. If no other authorized vehicles access...
SL595 Manual - Page 24

...factory and should start to flash rapidly. 3. If either the open /close buttons. Anytime the motor is standard on SL585/595 operators. Refer to on continuously. Solenoid Release Lever FRICTION CLUTCH...electric power BEFORE performing ANY adjustments. It only serves to minimize damage to the gate operator and gate, and to do so may result in the opposite direction. Back off torque...
SL595 Manual - Page 25

... full cycle of gate travel but can be... on for the open override, close limits. The LEDs are illuminated when the limit switch contacts are three diagnostic ...Loop is activated On when Close switch is activated On when Stop switch is not activated On when Open switch is activated On when Open switch is activated On when Interrupt/Safety Loop activated On when Edge is activated or when Photo Eye...
SL595 Manual - Page 26

... contactor pulls in a dual gate configuration, make sure factory plug-in loop detectors are working properly and appropriate loops are on the control board.... and test the operator. ➤ If the open or interrupt (safety) loop LED is on, make sure that the proper ... the motor if it is humming, grinding or making good contact with the pins on , check the corresponding input. If operator...
SL595 Manual - Page 27

...sensor if it is on, make sure factory plug-in loop detectors are working properly and appropriate loops are installed on switch S1-1 ➤ If the switch S1-1 is given a command to move the gate... OPENING ➤ The open obstruction input has been programmed to function with photo eyes, not gate edges. GATE DOES NOT ACTIVATE TIMER-TO-CLOSE AFTER THE CLOSE PHOTO EYE IS BROKEN 1) Close ...
SL595 Manual - Page 29

... (SL595 GN) 1 (BL/BK) TO REVERSE MOTOR DIRECTION INTERCHANGE PURPLE & GRAY WIRES ON MODEL SL585 OR THE RED & GREEN WIRES ON MODEL SL595 INTERNAL MOTOR WIRING 1 - BLUE 2 - WHITE ...RPM SENSOR J1 PLUG RADIO COMMAND J1-1 (PU) (Y/BK) (YE) B A1 A2 A A1 A2 OPEN CLOSE (Y/BK) (OR) (GN) SHADOW J1-2 (PU/WH) +24VDC J1-3 CLOSE J1-4 (Y/BK) (GN) 4 (GN) (WH) 6 INTERRUPT (SAFETY) 7 LOOP ...
SL595 Manual - Page 37

...Sensor (Hall Effect) ITEM K1 PART # SERVICE KITS DESCRIPTION K72-34818 Limit shaft kit (SL585 only) Complete with: Limit shaft, limit nuts, limit bearings, limit sprocket, shim washers, compression ring, roll pin and e-ring. *To order a complete replacement electrical box kit, contact... Limit nut Limit switch (SL585 only) Contactor Control board Stop switch Open/close switch Radio - 315 MHz...

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