SLR • SLC • SLD Slide Gate Operator Installation Guide - 2 - 227968 Revision X13 2-3-09
Wiring Specifications
Refer to the following steps for details on power and
accessory wiring for the operator.
AC Power Wiring
1. Find the listing on this page corresponding to the model, voltage and
horsepower rating of your operator.
2. The distance shown in the table is measured in feet from the
operator to the power source. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
DISTANCE. These calculations have been based on standard 115 V
and 230 V supplies with a 10% drop allowable. If your supply is under
the standard rating, the runs listed may be longer than what your
application will handle, and you should not run wire too near the
maximum distance for the gauge of wire you are using.
3. When large-gauge wire is used, a separate junction box (not supplied)
may be needed for the operator power connection.
4. Wire length calculations are based on the National Electrical Code,
Article 430 and have been carefully determined based on motor
inrush, brake solenoids, and operator requirements.
5. Connect power in accordance with local codes. The green ground
wire must be properly connected.
6. Wire insulation must be suitable to the application.
7. Electrical outlets are supplied in all 115 VAC models for convenience
with occasional use or low power consumption devices only. If
you choose to run dedicated equipment from these devices, it will
decrease the distance for maximum length and the charts will no
longer be accurate.
DC Control and Accessory Wiring
1. All control devices are now 24 VDC, which can be run up to 2000
feet with 14 AWG wire.
2. Control wiring must be run in a separate conduit from power wiring.
Running them together may cause interference and faulty signals in
some accessories.
3. A three-wire shielded conductor cable is required to connect two
operators together for dual operation. You must use Belden 8760
Twisted Pair Shielded Cable (or equivalent) only – P/N 2500-1982,
per foot). See Page 23 for details of this connection. Note: The shield
wire should be connected in both the operators.
WARNING
ALL AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER SOURCE AND
THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
USE COPPER WIRE ONLY!
MODEL SLR POWER WIRING
VOLTS & HP
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
WIRE GAUGE
SINGLE DUAL
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
316 158 12
502 251 10
800 400 8
1272 636 6
2022 1011 4
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
764 382 12
1218 609 10
1936 968 8
3076 1538 6
4896 2448 4
MODEL SLC POWER WIRING
VOLTS & HP
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
WIRE GAUGE
SINGLE DUAL
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
222 111 12
354 177 10
566 283 8
900 450 6
1430 715 4
115 VOLTS
3/4-HP
178 89 12
282 141 10
450 255 8
716 358 6
1140 570 4
115 VOLTS
1-HP
160 80 12
254 127 10
406 203 8
646 323 6
1026 513 4
208 VOLTS
1/2-HP
760 380 12
1200 600 10
1924 962 8
3060 1830 6
4864 2432 4
208 VOLTS
3/4-HP
604 302 12
958 478 10
1526 763 8
2424 1212 6
3856 1928 4
208 VOLTS
1-HP
544 272 12
864 432 10
1374 686 8
2184 1092 6
3476 1738 4
230 VOLTS
1/2-HP
894 447 12
1422 711 10
2264 1132 8
3600 1800 6
5724 2862 4
230 VOLTS
3/4-HP
710 355 12
1128 564 10
1796 898 8
2852 1426 6
4538 2269 4
230 VOLTS
1-HP
640 320 12
1016 508 10
1616 808 8
2570 1285 6
4090 2045 4
MODEL SLD POWER WIRING
VOLTS & HP
MAXIMUM DISTANCE (FEET)
WIRE GAUGE
SINGLE DUAL
115 VOLTS
1/2-HP
430 215 12
684 342 10
1090 545 8
1732 866 6
2756 1378 4