Maintenance Schedule - Apollo Gate Opener; Apollo Gate Opener Troubleshooting - Nice Apollo 1550ETL–1K Installation Manual

14 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - APOLLO GATE OPENER

Active the primary (inherent) reverse system by blocking the gate
with a solid object. The gate should reverse momentarily then stop.
Alarm Restart the gate and Lock again with a solid object. The gate should
reverse momentarily, then stop, and go into hard shutdown with an
alarm
Check the batteries for any leakage or loose connections. Batteries
Battery
should be replaced every two years
Fire Dept Check emergency vehicle access device for proper operation
Gate Inspect for damage
Reverse Sys- Check that the gate reverses on contact with an object in both the
tem opening and closing cycles
Loop(s) Check vehicular reverse and shadow loops for proper operation
Release Check manual release for proper operation
Complete Overall Check: Complete check of gate and gate operating system
Mounting Hard-
Check screws and nuts
ware

15 - APOLLO GATE OPENER TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM(S)
Operator will not power
On.
Power LED is OFF
Gate opens a short dis-
tance, then stops and
reverses
Gate opens but will not
close
Hard Shutdown (2 back
to back obstructions)
LED blinking, Buzzer
sounds for 5 minutes
Gate opens by itself
TABLE 2
TABLE 3
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Check terminal Lock wiring for loose or broken wires
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Check the fuse
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Check wiring polarity
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Check the UL/Edge input on the gate controller
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Adjust Force Settings
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Check Motor 1 and Motor 2 encoder LEDs to verify the LEDs toggle when
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the gate is moving
Check the input LEDs. Any ON will hold the gate open and indicates a
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problem with a keying device
Check the secondary safety devices. Any activated safety devices will
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hold the gate open and indicates a problem with the safety device
Check the loop detectors. Any activated safety devices can hold the gate

open and indicates a problem with the loop detector or ground loop
Clear any obstructions from the path of the gate. Press RESET to clear (or

hard reset button)
Check accessory inputs and clear them as necessary
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COMPLETE BASIC
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