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    Series 6500 Owner’ s Manual Series 6500 Vehicular Swing Gate Operator Copyright 2008 DoorKing, Inc. All rights reserved.[...]

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    Class of Operation Model 6500 - UL325 Class I, II, III, IV T ype of Gate Vehicular Swing Gates Only Horsepower 1/2 or 1 HP Voltage / Phase 115 V AC Single-Phase, 230 V AC Single-Phase, 460 V AC Single-Phase Current ½ HP – 5.4 Amps @ 120V; 2.7 Amps @ 230V ; 1.35 Amps @ 460V 1 HP – 9.7 Amps @ 120V; 4.9 Amps @ 230V ; 2.5 Amps @ 460V Max Gate Weig[...]

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    2 6500-065-K-7-08 SPECIFICA TIONS 1 SECTION 1 - INST ALL A TION 10 SECTION 2 - WIRING 14 Gate Construction Impor tant Safet y Instructions Instructions regarding intended installation: Impor tant Notices UL325 Entrapment Protection Glossar y Swing Gate Requirements Swing Gate Protection 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11-12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 1[...]

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    3 6500-065-K-7-08 SECTION 3 - ADJUSTMENTS 22 SECTION 4 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 25 SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 31 21 21 2.8 Auxiliary T erminal Description 2.9 Secondary Operator T erminal Description 3.1 Circuit Board Adjustments 3.2 DIP-Switch Settings 3.3 Limit Sensing System Adjustment 3.4 Inherent Entrapment Sensing Adjustment[...]

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    4 6500-065-K-7-08 Gate Construction Instructions regarding intended installation: Vehicular gates should be constructed and installed in accordance with ASTM F2200; Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction. For a copy of this standard, contact ASTM directly at 610-832-9585; service@astm.org; or www .astm.org . Impor tant Saf[...]

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    5 5 6500-065-K-7-08 • For gate operators utilizing contact sensors: 1. One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exist, such as at the leading edge, trailing edge, and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate. 2. One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bot[...]

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    6 6500-065-K-7-08 6 UL325 Entrapment Protection Class I Class I and II Class III Class IV Class II Class III Class IV A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a commercial locatio[...]

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    7 7 6500-065-K-7-08 Glossar y GA TE - A moving barrier such as a swinging, sliding, raising, lowering, or the like, barrier , that is a stand-alone passage barrier or is that portion of a wall or fence system that controls entrance and/or egress by persons or vehicles and completes the perimeter of a defined area. RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GA TE OPERA [...]

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    8 6500-065-K-7-08 Swing Gate Requirements The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening. The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the e[...]

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    9 9 6500-065-K-7-08 Swing Gate Protection Non-contact Sensor Reverse Loop Shadow Loop Automatic Exit Loop C D D C Minimizes the potential of the gate closing when a vehicle is present. Number and placement of loops is dependent on the application. Reverse Loop Minimizes the potential of the gate closing when a vehicle is present. Number and placeme[...]

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    10 6500-065-K-7-08 SECTION 1 - INST ALL A TION Prior to beginning the installation of the swing gate operator , we suggest that you become familiar with the instructions, illustrations, and wiring guide-lines in this manual. This will help insure that your installation is performed in an efficient and professional manner . The proper installation o[...]

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    11 6500-065-K-7-08 Space Gained from Standard Compact Installation 22” 28” 22” 28” Standard Installation Operator Installation 1.3 T ype of Installations Recommended for all gate lengths opening 90°. Concrete Pad 46” 14” 35” 23” 3” 90° 90° 90° Standard Compact Installation Concrete Pad Location Concrete Pad Location Operator I[...]

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    22” 28” 22” 28” Concrete Pad Location Operator Installation 42” 23” 2” 90° Plus Installation requires the Standard Compact Installation’ s concrete pad to be moved 2” away from the gate’ s open position. This distance of the gate’ s arm will var y depending on how far the gate will open. Compact Installation Concrete Pad Loca[...]

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    13 6500-065-K-7-08 Gate Bracket Crank Arm Control Arm Release hub with release tool. DO NOT REMOVE HUB! Bolt crank arm to operator . Slide elbow assembly on crank arm. Bolt control arm to gate bracket. Slide control arm into elbow assembly . KEEP ARM ASSEMBL Y LEVEL . Bolt gate bracket to gate. 1.5 Attach Gate Bracket CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE HUB! A A[...]

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    14 6500-065-K-7-08 1.6 Determining Arm Lengths Slide elbow assembly back and fourth, manually opening and closing gate until satisfied with the gate’ s 90° open and fully closed positions. Mark and cut off excess arms. Secure arms to elbow assembly with 6 allen screws. Tighten hub and replace release tool. Install safety covers. excess excess SE[...]

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    15 Chassis Ground Electrical Box Knock-outs Conduit Neutral 115 V AC 115 VAC Models Electrical Box Knock-outs Conduit 230/460 V AC 230/460 V AC 115 V AC Neu 115 V AC Neu 115 V AC Hot 2.1 High Voltage Wire Runs 2.2 High Voltage T erminal Connections The distance shown in the chart is measured in Feet from the operator to the power source. If power w[...]

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    16 6500-065-K-7-08 2.3 Control Wiring Radio Receiver power only . Power is limited to 250 ma. Open direction non-contact sensor . Stops the gate in the open cycle only . Gate resumes normal operation when the obstruction is cleared. Close direction non-contact sensor . Reverses gate during the closing cycle only . Holds gate in the full open positi[...]

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    17 Automatic exit loop lead in wires are twisted approx. 6 twists per foot. Reverse loop lead in wires are twisted approx. 6 twists per foot and are wired in series. Shadow loop lead in wires are twisted approx. 6 twists per foot. 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Reverse Reverse Automatic Exit Shadow 2.4 Loop Detector Wiring • I[...]

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    18 6500-065-K-7-08 2.5 Auxiliar y Device Wiring 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The Remote Alarm Reset Station (Model 1404-080) MUST be mounted in the line-of-sight of the gate operator . T erminal 5 required only if the tracker board will activate the gate operator . Refer to the manual 2351-065 for detailed information. Using a[...]

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    19 19 2.6 Primar y / Secondar y (Dual) Gate Connection 1 Motor 2 Motor 3 Neutral 4 24VAC 5 Limit 6 Spare 7 Limit 8 COM 1 Motor 2 Motor 3 Neutral 4 24VAC 5 Limit 6 Spare 7 Limit 8 COM Conduit Primary/secondar y interconnection cable in underground conduit. AC Power Conduit to Primary Operator Only . Secondar y Operator T erminal Conduit Primary Oper[...]

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    20 6500-065-K-7-08 2.7 Main T erminal Description 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. LOW VOL T AGE COMMON 2. RADIO RELA Y (SINGLE BUTTON) ACTIV A TION 3. 24 V AC Radio Receiver Power Only (250 ma. maximum) 4. SINGLE BUTTON ACTIV A TION INPUT/ OPEN LOOP LOGIC OUTPUT 5. SINGLE BUTTON ACTIV A TION 6. REVERSE (SAFETY) INPUT/ SHADOW I[...]

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    21 1 Motor 2 Motor 3 Neutral 4 24V AC 5 Limit 6 Spare 7 Limit 8 COM 2.8 Auxiliar y T erminal Description 2.9 Second T erminal Description 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. OPEN DIRECTION NON-CONT ACT SENSOR (Photocell) Stops gate movement in the open cycle. Gate resumes normal operation when the input (obstruction) is cleared. 2. CLOSE DIRECTION NON-CONT ACT[...]

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    22 6500-065-K-7-08 3.1 Circuit Board Adjustments SECTION 3 - ADJUSTMENTS The switch settings and adjustments in this chapter should be made after your installation and wiring to the operator(s) is complete. Whenever any of the programming switches on the circuit board are changed, power must be shut-off, and then turned back on for the new setting [...]

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    23 3.2 DIP-Switch Settings The two DIP-switches located on the circuit board are used to program the operator to operate in various modes and to turn on or off various operating features. Whenever a switch setting is changed, power to the operator must be turned OFF and then turned back on for the new setting to take affect. Check and review ALL sw[...]

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    24 6500-065-K-7-08 Safety Protection 13 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3.4 Inherent Entrapment Sensing Adjustment 3.3 Limit Sensing System Adjustment This vehicular gate operator is equipped with an inherent adjustable reversing sensor (T ype A) that is used as the primary entrapment sensing system. The gate will reverse upon sensing an obstruction [...]

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    25 6500-065-K-7-08 SECTION 4 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - T o reduce the risk of injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep people and objects away from gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE P A TH OF THE MOVING GA TE . 4. [...]

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    26 6500-065-K-7-08 4.2 Shutdown Conditions Under various entrapment conditions the operator will assume either a soft or hard (alarm) shutdown. T o determine what type of reset action is required, you will need to understand how the different entrapment conditions affect the gate operator . This occurs in various situations where the inherent or se[...]

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    27 6500-065-K-7-08 4.3 Manual Gate Operation This operator is equipped with a manual release system that will allow the gate to be pushed open in the event of a power outage or equipment failure. NEVER remove the hub from the operator after manually releasing it. Never attempt to manually push open any gate with an operator attached to it until you[...]

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    • Be sure that power is removed or shut-off prior to placing the gate operator in manual operation. Manual Release Remove release tool and place where shown. Release hub. Gate can now be manually operated. B C Unlock the cover and rotate sliding door . A CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE HUB! 28 6500-065-K-7-08[...]

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    29 6500-065-K-7-08 SECTION 5 - OPTIONAL CONVENIENCE OPEN ADJUSTMENTS The optional convenience open system installed in your vehicular gate operator is designed as a convenience enhancement only . It is not designed or intended to provide continuous gate operation during a power outage. Its sole purpose is to provide a method to open the vehicular g[...]

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    30 6500-065-K-7-08 DC MOTOR NEGA TIVE OUTPUT DC MOTOR POSITIVE OUTPUT BA TTERY NEGA TIVE INPUT BA TTERY POSITIVE INPUT 24 V AC COMMON 24 V AC INPUT ACTIV A TION OUTPUT RADIO POWER Not used. OPEN INPUT COMMON Not used. 5.3 DIP-Switch Settings 5.2 DC System Description Switch Function Setting Description Operation Changes Open Direction Automatic Pow[...]

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    31 6500-065-K-7-08 6.1 Maintenance SECTION 6 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inspection and service of this gate operator by a qualified technician should be per formed anytime a malfunction is obser ved or suspected. High cycle usage may require more frequent service checks. When servicing the gate operator , always check any secondar y (externa[...]

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    32 6500-065-K-7-08 6.2 Troubleshooting Have a good VOM meter to check voltages and continuity . A Meg-Ohm meter capable of checking up to 500 meg-ohms of resistance is necessary to properly check the integrity of the ground loops. When a malfunction occurs, isolate the problem to one of three areas: 1) the operator , 2) the loop system, 3) the keyi[...]

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    33 6500-065-K-7-08 • Check the reversing sensitivity . • Disconnect the gate from the gate operator and check that the gate swings freely without any binding. • Replace the circuit board. Gate opens a short distance, then stops and reverses. Alarm sounds for 5 minutes and then beeps once every 5 seconds. Operator will not run. Symptom Possibl[...]

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    34 6500-065-K-7-08 6.4 Accessor y Items The following accessory items are available for the model 6500 swing gate operator . Contact Sensors - For use as a secondary entrapment protection device. Miller Edge, Inc., MGO20, MGR20, MGS20 Photo Cell - Non-contact (photo-cells) sensors for use as a secondary entrapment protection device. MMTC, Inc. Mode[...]

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    35 6500-065-K-7-08 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Model 6500 1/2 HP 115 V AC Magnetic Open Sensor 1/2 HP 50uf Capacitor Reset AC Power Push to Operate Alarm[...]

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    36 6500-065-K-7-08 2340 Orange Secondary Current Sensor 2 Loops 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 – – + + 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Model 6500 1/2 HP 115 V AC / Convenience Open Mag[...]

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    37 6500-065-K-7-08 Secondary Current Sensor 2 Loops Model 6500 1/2 HP 230 / 460 V AC 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Magnetic Open Sensor 1/2 HP 50uf Capacit[...]

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    38 6500-065-K-7-08 2340 Orange – – + + Batteries 12 V 3 Amp/Hr 12 V 3 Amp/Hr 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Model 6500 1/2 HP 230 / 460 V AC / Convenien[...]

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    39 6500-065-K-7-08 Secondary Current Sensor 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Model 6500 1 HP 115 V AC Magnetic Open Sensor 1 HP Reset AC Power Push to Operate[...]

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    40 6500-065-K-7-08 2340 Orange 1 Loop – – + + Batteries 12 V 3 Amp/Hr 12 V 3 Amp/Hr Red Blue White 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Model 6500 1 HP 115 V [...]

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    41 6500-065-K-7-08 Secondary Current Sensor 1 HP Red Blue White Ground Model 6500 1 HP 230 / 460 V AC 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Magnetic Open Sensor Re[...]

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    42 6500-065-K-7-08 2340 1 Loop Brown Secondary Current Sensor – – + + Batteries 12 V 3 Amp/Hr 12 V 3 Amp/Hr Model 6500 1 HP 230 / 460 V AC / Convenience Open 1 HP Red Blue White Ground 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 ON 2 3 4 1 ON REVERSE LOOP P2 EXIT LOOP SELF TEST NC TIME DELA Y NO REV SENSE PRIMARY REV SENSE SECONDAR Y 1[...]

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    43 6500-065-K-7-08 2340 Model 6500 1/2 HP Secondar y Operator Model 6500 1/2 HP Secondar y Operator/Convenience Open – – + + Magnetic Open Sensor 1/2 HP 50uf Capacitor DC Power Batteries Red Red/White Red Red/White Black/White Purple Red Blue Blue Red Orange Y ellow White Ground Orange White White Blue 12 V 3 Amp/Hr 12 V 3 Amp/Hr Magnetic Close[...]

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    44 6500-065-K-7-08 2340 Model 6500 1 HP Secondar y Operator Model 6500 1 HP Secondar y Operator/Convenience Open – – + + Magnetic Open Sensor 1 HP DC Power Batteries Red Red Red/White Red/White Black/White Purple Blue Red Orange Y ellow White Ground Orange White Gray White Blue 12 V 3 Amp/Hr 12 V 3 Amp/Hr Magnetic Close Sensor DC Motor Magnetic[...]

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    6500-065-K-7-08 DoorKing, Inc. 120 Glasgow Avenue Inglewood, California 90301 U.S.A. Phone: 310-645-0023 Fax: 310-641-1586 www.doorking.com Series 6500 Owner’ s Manual Series 6500 Vehicular Swing Gate Operator[...]