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Please take special note of critical aspects that MUST be adhered to in order to prevent injury The D5-Evo is a domestic and light-industrial operator designed to open and close sliding gates weighing up to 500kg. A custom designed gearbox moulded from robust engineering polymers, coupled to a powerful 12V DC motor, provides fast and reliable automation for entrances to homes and small housing estates.
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D5-Evo controller Foundation plate Courtesy light fuse Motor fuse (30A ATO) (3A F/B) 1 x 12v 7.2Ah battery Gate mounted origin 10. SM2A charger marker 11. Manual release access Origin marker bracket door Origin sensor Side covers...
General considerations for the installation For comprehensive information, please refer to the full installation manual available for download on www.centsys.co.za Install the gate operator only if: It will not pose a hazard to the public There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once completed...
4. Empty the contents of the oil bottle into the gearbox (80ml). 5. Refit the coloured oil filler cap. Oil specifications Centurion product code: OIL80ML0X0/H Castrol SAF-XO 75w-90 Synthetic Final Drive Lubricant...
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Legend 1. 220V AC mains cable via double pole mains isolator switch (3 core LNE 1.5mm SWA) Optional wiring (all cable is multi-stranded): 2. Intercom cable from motor to dwelling (n1 + 6 core 0 .5mm ) 3. Intercom cable from motor to entry panel (n2 0.5mm ) 4.
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Disengage gearbox/drive Insert the camlock key and rotate it 90° clockwise. This will allow for the removal of the cover, as well as for the rotation of the release thumbwheel. Do not remove the thumbwheel. Removal of the thumbwheel may result in water entering the gearbox and the warrantee will be void...
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Guide-rollers and anti-lift brackets are correctly fitted The gate mass, starting- and rated-pull-force limitations are not exceeded The D5-Evo is positioned correctly and does not protrude into the driveway Locate operator position To ensure operator does not...
Foundation plate installation The foundation plate can either be set into a concrete foundation, or bolted down onto an existing concrete plinth, refer to illustrations below Option 1: New concrete foundation Assemble foundation plate with anchor brackets as shown in the illustration •...
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Route cables and secure foundation plate Route cables as determined in Section 9, Cabling requirements. Make sure that all cables protrude at least 400mm above the baseplate once installed as shown in the illustration Securely concrete or bolt the foundation plate in position.
Mount the rack The rack must be securely mounted to the side of the gate. It must be parallel with the gate rail, and there must be a 2 - 3mm gap between the teeth of the pinion and the rack, along the entire travel of the gate Steel rack...
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Mounting the origin marker Close the gate completely. Mount the origin marker to the rack a minimum of 500mm from the origin sensor. Steel rack For steel rack mount the origin marker onto the rack using the bracket provided. Weld the bracket to the rack.
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Mounting the origin marker (continued) 13. Manually slide the gate OPEN until the origin marker is in line with the origin sensor. 14. Ensure distance between face of marker and front face of sensor is between 13 and 20mm. Take care with the orientation of the arrow on the origin marker.
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