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D3, D5 and A10 User guide DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL SLIDING GATE OPERATORS...
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Product Guarantee D3 and D5 Product Guarantee D3 and D5 The CENTSYS D3 and D5 Version 3 sliding gate operators are manufactured with extreme care, thoroughly inspected and tested. The operators are only guaranteed against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months from the invoice date of the operator, or 26 months from the manufacturing date (as shown on the serial number label of the operator), whichever expires first.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ............................6 Models covered ............................ 6 Main features ............................6 Normal operation ..........................8 Radio transmitter ..................8 Intercom pushbutton ................8 Pedestrian keyswitch ................9 Controller features and functions ......................10 Introduction ....................10 Anti-crushing device ................
The electronic controller has many advanced features including variable sensitivity collision detection, adjustable delay Autoclose, pedestrian opening, etc. Advanced lightning protection is built into the controller as standard. On the D3 and D5 domestic models, a 12V battery is the primary power source, thus providing a limited number of operations in the event of a mains power failure.
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Accordingly, the unit is resistant to forced entry. The integral electronic controller has similar functions to those of the D3 or D5 and uses the same technology in terms of origin and encoder signal inputs. Unique to the A10 is the high speed mode, enabling adjustable opening and closing speeds up to 30 metres per minute.
Normal operation Normal operation The gates can be opened or closed in the following way: Radio transmitter A handheld radio transmitter, carried in the motor car, sends a coded signal to the receiver mounted in the control enclosure to open or close the gate. Press once for approximately one second to initiate gate motion.
Most automatic gate installations are fitted with an intercom which provides for communication between the house and the gate. The intercom handset is usually provided with a “Gate" or "Door Release” pushbutton which, when pressed, sends a signal to the gate controller to open the gate.
Controller features and functions Controller features and functions Introduction The electronic controller synchronizes the functions of the gate operator. Although the controllers for each operator are marginally different, the functions and safety features which are described below are similar. Anti-crushing device Gate closing Gate closing into an obstruction Gate automatically reverses and re-opens...
Automatic alignment CENTSYS operators are fitted with a manual override mechanism. This is to allow the gate to be operated in the event of a total malfunction of the equipment. It is also required if the mains power has failed in the case of the 220V operators ( A10 models).
The status LED will stop flashing and remain ON when the Autoclose has been overridden. Mains failure detection (D3/D5 only) Although these systems will continue to operate in the event of a mains power failure due to the built-in battery, it is important to register that there is a problem before the battery is run flat.
SENSOR is checked by a qualified technician. Lightning protection All CENTSYS controllers have onboard lightning protection. The protection circuitry was designed in conjunction with the CSIR. Provided that the system has been properly earthed the protection will significantly improve the resistance of the system against lightning strikes.
Holiday lockout (optional) A keyswitch can be connected to the gate system that will allow the system to be totally immobilised. The keyswitch is mounted with access from the outside of the property. When the keyswitch is OFF, the gate system will shut down and it will not be possible to operate the gate.
It is necessary to have at least a 35Ah deep cycle low-maintenance battery fitted, in order to provide sufficient backup capacity during days of poor weather. For further details contact your local CENTSYS agent. DC Converter module (optional for A10 only) The DC converter module allows the A10 gate operator to function from a 12V battery in the absence of AC mains.
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protection circuitry will not connect the battery to the converter. The DC Converter module has three status LEDs. These LEDs indicate battery status, AC mains status, and lastly the temperature of the converter. The LEDs operate in the following manner: When ON, When OFF, Logic...
Special Functions Special Functions Reversing Mode Apart from the Standard Mode of Operation as described in the section Normal Operation, the system offers another Mode of Operation. Referred to as Reversing Mode, if the transmitter is pressed while the gate is moving, the gate will automati- cally reverse direction.
It is also required if the mains power has failed in the case of the A10 (without DC converter) operator. CENTSYS D3 and D5 Open manual override Rotate thumbwheel clockwise...
Basic maintenance Basic maintenance CENTSYS operators are designed to be maintenance-free. However, there are some basic checks that should be carried out regularly (every six months). These will increase the long term reliability of the system, and obviate false triggering of the protection systems leading to erratic operation of the gate.
The battery (D3/D5 Operators only) CENTSYS systems that are fitted with maintenance-free lead-acid batteries, should provide at least three years of normal service life. For sites utilizing an external 35Ah battery, ensure that the level of liquid (electrolyte level) is correct. Check for corrosion of the battery terminals. Clean and apply copper based grease as necessary.
A10 Inverter module The 310V DC supply is hazardous and potentially lethal. WARNING The A10 inverter module should be installed and maintained by a qualified installer. A10 models are supplied with spare fuses housed in the controller card cover. Be careful to replace A10 fuses with those of the correct rating (see diagram below). The small green light (LED) on the controller marked - “POWER”...
-10° to +50°C -10° to +50°C Temperature range Housing protection IP55 IP55 CP80 CP80 Control card * Corrosion protection (baseplate) Galvanized Galvanized Mass of unit (packed) including 7.5Ah Battery 12kg 13.5kg * D3 and D5 have different micro-controller versions Page 23...
1 000kg* 600kg** Maximum gate mass (1) At rated thrust and 25 C maximum ambient temperature, unit in full shade. (2) Refer to RATED THRUST values. CENTSYS A10 DC converter SPECIFICATIONS DC CONVERTER Input voltage 12V DC Input current @ rated thrust...
Unit 13 Northlands Production Park Epsom Avenue North Riding Gauteng South Africa Declares that the product: Product Name: D3 / D5 Sliding Gate Operator Product Options: All variants Conforms with the following specifications: Safety: IEC 60355-1:1991 & Am1:1994 & Am2:1999 For D3: EN 12453:2000 EN 12978:2003 when fitted with CE chip and a P36 Passive Sensitive Edge according to instructions.
PRE-FLASHING MODE 10/1 10/2 10/3 10/4 5 Secs PRE-FLASH TIME 11/Time COLLISION COUNT 12/Count D3/D5 CRAWL DISTANCE (1 FLASH = 350mm) 350mm 13/Count OPENING SPRINT MODE SELECT: Standard speed Standard 13/1 Standard speed + 30% 13/2 Standard speed + 60%...
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The following checks must be made in addition to the above checks to ensure a CE compliant installation: P36 PASSIVE EDGES FITTED TO ALL HAZARDOUS EDGES D3/D5 OPERATORS INSTALLED, WITH CE CHIP FITTED TO CONTROLLER COLLISION SENSITIVITY (see above) SET TO HIGH OR MEDIUM Page 28...
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