Filter
Top Products
VS-GSWG Swing Gate Operator Installation Guide
- 6 -
P1250 Revision X6 7-8-2011
Operator Setup (cont.)
Open and Close Limit Adjustment
The limit nuts are not preset at the factory and must be adjusted
for the gate in each installation. The limit switches are activated
by two threaded nylon rotary limit nuts which are attached to
a threaded limit shaft driven by a chain and sprockets from
the main drive shaft. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FILLER
BEFORE ADJUSTING THE LIMIT NUTS.
The Controller is factory setup for right-hand installations.
The OPEN limit switches are the ones closer to the bottom
of the operator. In left-hand installations, the CLOSE limit
switches are the ones closer to the bottom of the operator
(see Figures 7 & 8).
Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment
Before running the operator, set the limit nuts as follows:
1. With the gate connected to the gate operator in a mid-travel position,
turn the power disconnect switch OFF.
2. To adjust the limit nuts, press down on the detent plate and rotate the
limit nut along the threaded shaft (see Figure 9).
3. Adjust the OPEN limit nut until it is about 1/2” from activating the
LSO-2 OPEN limit switch.
4. Adjust the CLOSE limit nut until it is about 1/2” from activating the
LSC-2 CLOSE limit switch.
Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment
After fi nishing the rough limit nut adjustments, run the
operator to set the fi ne limit adjustment.
1. Turn the power disconnect switch ON.
2. Stand clear of any moving parts and press the OPEN button.
3. After the gate opens, press the CLOSE button.
4. Observe the gate in both directions as it runs through each complete
cycle. Adjust the open or close limit nuts again if necessary. Fine
levels of adjustment can be made by adjusting a few teeth on the
nut at a time. If the gate stops during travel, you may need to adjust
the Open or Close Current Setting or the Maximum Run Timer (see
Pages 13-14).
Setting Speeds using LSO-2 & LSC-2
Limit switches LSO-2 and LSC-2 control when the operator
accelerates to maximum speed and decelerates to
minimum speed. It is recommended that LSO-2 and LSC-2
are adjusted fi rst so the gate slows to near stop before
hitting LSO-1 or LSC-1 as these will apply the brake upon
activation.
Adjust LSO-2 and LSC-2 by slightly loosening the two
screws which hold them in place and sliding toward or away
from the center of the limit box. Care must be taken not to
adjust too close to the center as the limit nut may travel past
the switch and start accelerating at the end of the cycle.
PRESS DETENT
PLATE DOWN
ROTATE
LIMIT NUT
Figure 9. Setting the Limits
LIMIT
SHAFT
BOTTOM OF
OPERATOR
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-2)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-2)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-1)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-1)
CLOSE LIMIT NUT
OPEN LIMIT NUT
RIGHT-HAND
INSTALLATION
LSC-2 & LSO-2
CONTROL MOTOR
SPEED RAMP UP & DOWN
LSC-1 & LSO-1
CONTROL GATE
FULL OPEN AND CLOSE
Figure 7. Limit Box Assembly (Right-hand Installation)
LIMIT
SHAFT
BOTTOM OF
OPERATOR
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-2)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-2)
OPEN LIMIT
SWITCH (LSO-1)
CLOSE LIMIT
SWITCH (LSC-1)
OPEN LIMIT NUT
CLOSE LIMIT NUT
LSO-2 & LSC-2
CONTROL MOTOR
SPEED RAMP UP & DOWN
LSO-1 & LSC-1
CONTROL GATE
FULL OPEN AND CLOSE
LEFT-HAND
INSTALLATION
Figure 8. Limit Box Assembly (Left-hand Installation)
CAUTION
If the operator is installed in a left-hand installation. Set the
Controller to left-hand operation BEFORE running the operator
for the fi ne setting of the limit cams. Failure to do so will result
in over-shooting the limit switches, and may cause damage to
the operator and/or gate. Refer to programming on Page 12.