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412 Operator And

THE 412 OPERATOR AND 455 D Control Panel

Installation Manual

455 D CONTROL PANEL:

INSTALLATION MANUAL
CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 2
Technical Data 4
Unpacking the Operator 5
The 412 Operator General Characteristics 6
Installation Instructions 6
Prepare the Gate 6
Manual Release Mechanism 7
Install the Operator 7
Install the 455 D Control Panel 10
Exploded View, 412 12
412 Parts List 13
The 455 D Control Panel General Description 14
The 455 D Control Panel
Installation Instructions

Installing the 455 D Control Panel 14

Connect the Main Power Supply 14
Connect the Operator to the Control Panel 15
Check the Motor’s Direction of Rotation 15
Connect Other Devices 16
Set Other Operating Controls 18
Programming 20
Learning of Operating Times 22
Learning of Normal Times 22
Learning Times with Gatecoder 22
Automated Systems Test 23
Logic Tables of 455 D Control Panel 24
Maintenance 26 FAAC International, Inc.
Safety in Gate Design 26 303 Lexington Avenue
Troubleshooting 27
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Limited Warranty 28
www.faacusa.com
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I MPORTANT S AFETY I NFORMATION

Both the installer and the owner and/or operator of this size of the gate, how often it is used, and how fast
system need to read and understand this installation the gate operates.
manual and the safety instructions supplied with other 2. The operator you choose to install on your gate
components of the gate system. This information must be designed for the type and size of your gate
should be retained by the owner and/or operator of the and for the frequency with which you use the
gate. operator.
3. Your gate must be properly installed and must work
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury or death freely in both directions before the automatic
operator is installed.
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. 4. An automatic operator should be installed on the
inside of the property/fence line. Do not install the
2. Never let children operate or play with gate
operator on the public side of the property/fence
controls. Keep the remote control away from
line.
children.
5. Pedestrians should not use a vehicular gate system.
3. Always keep people and objects away from
Prevent such inappropriate use by installing
the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE
separate gates for pedestrians.
PATH OF THE MOVING GATE.
6. Exposed, reachable pinch points on a gate are
4. Test the gate operator monthly. The gate
potentially hazardous and must be eliminated or
MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object
guarded.
or stop when an object activates the non-
contact sensors. After adjusting the force or 7. Outward swinging gates with automatic operators
the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. should not open into a public area.
Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator 8. The operating controls for an automatic gate must
properly can increase the risk of injury or be secured to prevent the unauthorized use of those
death. controls.
5. Use the emergency release only when the 9. The controls for an automatic gate should be
gate is not moving. located far enough from the gate so that a user
6. KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED. Read cannot accidentally touch the gate when operating
the owner’s manual. Have a qualified service the controls.
person make repairs to gate hardware. 10. An automatic gate operator should not be installed
7. The entrance is for vehicles only. Pedestrians on a gate if people can reach or extend their arms
must use separate entrance. or legs through the gate. Such gates should be
guarded or screened to prevent such access.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

When installing the photo-beams supplied with this INSTALLATION

unit two things need to be considered.

1. If you have any question about the safety of the

1. Care should be exercised to reduce the risk of gate operating system, do not install this operator.
nuisance tripping, such as when a vehicle, trips Consult the operator manufacturer.
the sensor while the gate is in motion.
2. The condition of the gate structure itself directly
2. One or more photobeams shall be located affects the reliability and safety of the gate
where the risk of entrapment exists, such as operator.
the perimeter reachable by the moving gate
3. Only qualified personnel should install this
leaf.
equipment. Failure to meet this requirement could
cause severe injury and/or death, for which the
GATE DESIGN manufacturer cannot be held responsible.
4. The installer must provide a main power switch that
meets all applicable safety regulations.
1. A gate is a potential traffic hazard, so it is im-
portant that you locate the gate far enough away 5. Clearly indicate on the gate with the 2 warning signs
from the road to eliminate the potential of traffic that are included (visible from either side of the
getting backed up. This distance is affected by the gate).
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6. It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a damaged • Do not install or operate the equipment
gate by increasing hydraulic pressure. with bare feet.
7. Devices such as reversing edges and photobeams • Do not allow small children or incapable
must be installed to provide better protection for persons to use the equipment.
personal property and pedestrians. Install reversing 3. If a gate system component malfunctions, turn off
devices that are appropriate to the gate design and the main power before making any attempt to repair
gate application. it.
8. Before applying electrical power, be sure that the 4. Do not attempt to impede the movement of the
voltage requirements of the equipment correspond gate. You may injure yourself as a result.
to your supply voltage. Refer to the label on your
operator system. 5. This equipment may reach high temperatures
during operation; therefore, use caution when
touching the external housing of the operator.
USE 6. Learn to use the manual release mechanism
according to the procedures found in this in-
stallation manual.
1. Use this equipment only in the capacity for which it
was designed. Any use other than that stated should 7. Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
be considered improper and therefore dangerous. operations, disconnect the equipment from the
electrical supply.
2. When using any electrical equipment, observe some
fundamental rules: 8. To guarantee the efficiency of this equipment, the
manufacturer recommends that qualified personnel
• Do not touch the equipment with damp or periodically check and maintain the equipment.
humid hands or feet.

U.L. CLASS AND FAAC OPERATOR

Model Duty Cycle Typical Use

Class I: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator

402 750 • Home use

422 760 • Small apartment building, for
412 400 Limited duty example, up to 4 units in a
620 640 building, with limited public
access
885

Class II: Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator

400 640 • Apartment buildings

620 885 Continuous duty • Very public access

Class III: Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator

400 640 • No public access

620 885 Continuous duty

Class IV: Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator

620 640 • Prison rated security

885 Continuous duty
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TECHNICAL DATA
THE 412 COMPACT OPERATOR
Parameter Measure

Voltage required1, VAC 115, +/–10%, 50-60 Hz 230, +6 or -10%, 50-60 Hz

Duty type Residential duty

Maximum duty cycle2 18 cycles/hr 30 cycles/hr

Maximum leaf length, ft (m) 14 (4.3)

Maximum leaf swing, deg 110

Thrust and traction3, ft-lb 0-294 (0-400) 0-235 (0-320)

(Nm)

Stroke, in. (cm) 11 3/8 (29)

Rod speed 4, in./sec (cm/ 3/4 (1.9) 5/8 (1.6)

sec)

Thermal cut out, deg F (deg 284 (140)

C)

Operator dimensions, 39 5/16 ´ 3 3/4 ´ 7 9/16

l ´ w ´ h, in. (cm) (99.8 ´ 9.5 ´ 19.2)
Operator weight, lb (kg) 14.3 (6.5)

Current draw, A 5 2

Maximum amperage draw 800 mA 800 mA

for accessories, mA

1) While the 412 Operator is capable of 18 or 30 cycles/hr, as a residential-duty operator it is not designed for
such continuous, sustained operation.
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UNPACKING THE OPERATOR

When you receive your 412 Compact Operator, complete
the following steps.

Inspect the shipping box for physical damage such as a

torn carton. Then inspect the operator after you remove Front bracket
it from the box. Notify the carrier immediately if you
Worm screw
note any damage because the carrier must witness the
damage before you can file a claim.
Cover
As you unpack the box, insure that all the parts listed
below are included (also see Figure 1). Your kit (a pair of
operators) has these parts: Rear bracket

(1) Control panel enclosure with control panel and

photobeams inside (only 1 per kit).

(2) 412 Operator units. One is marked SX and one is

marked DX. Be sure to install each on the proper Motor
Power cable
gate leaf (see Figure 2).
Cable cover

(2) Protective covers for the worm screw housing of the

operator
Figure 1. Parts of the 412 Compact Operator
(1) Package of mounting hardware:
(SX model is shown)
(2) Rear mounting brackets
(2) Rear mounting plates that attach to the gate
post (or column)
(2) Front mounting brackets that attach the
operators to the gate leaves

(1) Parts package:

(2) Capacitors
(2) End caps
(2) Plastic inserts for the protective cover
(2) Manual Release keys
(2) Plugs for covering the Manual Release keyhole
(6) Snap rings
(4) Screws for attaching the cover to the operator
(2) Long pins for rear mounting (each requires 1
snap ring)
(2) Short pins for front mounting (each requires 2
snap rings)

Figure 2. Mount the proper model (SX or DX) on the gate

leaf whether the gate swings inward or outward.
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THE 412 COMPACT OPERATOR

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The FAAC 412 Compact Operator is an automatic gate For its protection, the single-phase, bidirectional motor
operator for a swinging gate leaf. The 412 Compact shuts off automatically if its operating temperature
Operator is useful in apartment and other residential reaches 284 deg F (140 deg C). Also for the protection
applications and can accommodate a gate leaf up to 14 and proper operation of the 412 Operator, each gate
ft (4.3 m) long. leaf on which it is installed must have a fixed positive
stop in both the opened and closed positions.
The self-contained 412 Compact Operator consists of an
electric motor that drives a worm screw housed in an Built-in security and anti-crushing measures of the 412
aluminum casing. Operator include a key-operated Manual Release
mechanism and a torque adjustment mechanism that
The locking the 412 Operator provides in the fully precisely controls the force transmitted to the gate leaf
opened and fully closed positions is a service device through the 412 Operator.
rather than a security device. Additional, external locks
are recommended under the following conditions: The Manual Release mechanism is a key-operated device
that disengages (or engages) the worm screw drive of
∗ It is a solid-faced gate. the 412 Operator. When the drive is disengaged, you
∗ The length of the gate leaf is 6 ft (2 m) or longer. can open and close the gate leaf by hand. Such manual
operation of the gate is necessary during installation
∗ The installation requires tight security.
and useful during power failures.
∗ The site is subject to vandalism.
∗ The site is subject to strong or very gusty wind. The torque of the 412 Operator is set during Basic
Programming of the 455 D Control Panel. (see page 20
For gates with two leaves, two operators are installed. for Basic Programming). FAAC recommends that the
gate leaf stop if it encounters a force of more than
In two-operator gate installations, both operators are about 33 lb (15 kg).
wired to one control panel. In such gate installations,
one leaf can be wired and programmed to close slightly Reversing devices (such as inductive loops and
later than the other leaf to accommodate overlapping photocells) should be installed to provide non-contact
gate designs. reversing operation.

The electronic control panel is a microprocessor-based

controller that accepts a wide range of product
accessories and reversing devices, thus allowing for
flexible gate system design.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the 412 Operator involves preparing the gate,
installing the operator(s), installing the control panel,
PREPARE THE GATE
setting the torque adjustments on the control panel,
Before you install the 412 Operator, you need to prepare
and setting other operational controls.
the gate itself for the operator. Be sure to do the
following three things:
Note: The following installation instructions assume
you are fully capable of installing an
Make sure that the gate structure is solidly built. Add
electromechanical operator on a gate. This manual
reinforcing crosspieces if necessary to the gate leaves.
does not instruct you in designing a gate, installing
Make sure that the gate moves smoothly on its hinges
a gate (whether on masonry, wood, or metal posts),
without excessive friction by swinging it opened and
or basic electrical wiring. The installation tasks
closed by hand. If necessary, lubricate all the gate's
discussed in this manual are tasks particular to the
moving parts.
412 Operator.
Provide positive stops for the gate leaves in the fully
opened and fully closed positions (see Figure 3).
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∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the gate

leaf
∗ Attaching the operator’s protective cover
∗ Installing the 455 D control panel
∗ Adjusting the torque for the operator
∗ Setting the operating controls

ESTABLISH THE ORIENTATION OF THE

OPERATOR AND THE GATE LEAF
Before you begin mounting brackets or attaching parts,
Figure 3. you first need to establish the proper orientation of
Positive Stops each operator in relation to its gate leaf.

Figure 2 (page 5) shows a biparting gate from the side

MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM where the operators are mounted. The operator
attached to the hinge on the left of the gate must be an
The Manual Release mechanism is a built-in release SX model. If the hinge is on the right side, the DX
device of the 412 Operator (see Figure 4). To access the model must be installed.
keyhole, remove the plug on the top of the motor
housing. Then insert the key and turn it a half turn in Installing the operator on the wrong side makes it
the direction of the gate’s closing to disengage the impossible to install the protective cover of the
operator’s motorized operation. You can now move the operator.
gate leaf by hand to open or close the gate. Operating
the gate leaf by hand is necessary during installation ATTACH THE REAR MOUNTING
and is useful during power failures.
BRACKET
1. Remove the plug 2. Insert the Manual Release
on the top of the key and turn it in the Inward swinging gate:
motor housing direction of the gate’s
closing
You need to determine whether to attach the rear
mounting bracket directly to the post (or wall) or to
notch the post and install a recessed liner. Large pillars
require a recessed liner to house the rear mounting
bracket and part of the operator so that the pillar will
not interfere with the swing of the gate when it is fully
opened.

To determine whether you need a recessed liner,

measure the distances B and D (shown in Fig. 5) on your
Figure 4. Use the Manual Release key to disengage the gate. If your measure of B or D is greater than the
412 Operator from its motor so that you can move the dimensions shown for your operator in Figure 5, notch
gate leaf by hand in the opening or closing direction the post and construct a recessed liner for the post
mounting bracket (see Figure 6). The recessed liner
should be constructed of 3/16 or 1/4 in. steel with a
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR minimum interior height of 11 13/16 in. (30 cm) so as
to allow you to meet the required dimensions shown in
Once you have prepared the gate, you are ready to Figure 5. Make sure the recessed liner is securely
proceed with the installation of the operator. embedded in the post (or wall).

Follow the instructions below to install your operator There are two parts to the rear mounting bracket. The
whether in an inward or outward swinging horizontal bracket attaches to the operator, and the
configuration. slotted vertical plate attaches to the gate post (see
Figure 8). Weld the two parts together and bolt the
Installing the operator consists of the following steps: assembly to the gate post of column. Note, though, that
use of the vertical rear mounting plate is optional.
∗ Establishing the orientation of each gate leaf and its
operator. Once you have positioned the rear mounting bracket,
∗ Attaching the rear mounting bracket attach the bracket to the post (or wall or recessed liner),
∗ Attaching the operator to the rear mounting bracket making sure the dimensions on your gate system match
∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the those shown in Figure 5.
operator
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Gate post Axis of rotation

(or column) for gate leaf
Center of gate leaf

Figure 5. Important
mounting dimensions for D E
inward-swinging 412 A
operators, top view
F C

Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
B 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
WARNING! A and B should differ by no more than 2 in. Larger differences may dangerously alter the speed of
operation.

C 36 1/4 in. (89.2 cm)

D Maximum 4 1/2 in. (10.8 cm) 3 3/8 in. (8.45 cm)

E Less Than A Less Than A

11 13/16 in.
(30 cm)
Outward swinging gate:
4 in.
(10 cm) If you are installing the 412 Operator to swing the gate
outward, construct a steel elbow of sufficient size to
attach to the gate pillar and rear mounting bracket (see
Figure 7 for elbow dimensions).

ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE REAR

5 29/32 in. MOUNTING BRACKET
(15 cm)
Attach the operator to the rear mounting bracket with
the long pin and one snap ring on the bottom (see
Figure 8).

ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE FRONT

MOUNTING BRACKET
Attach the operator to the front mounting bracket with
Figure 6. The required dimensions of the recessed liner the short pin and one snap ring on the bottom and one
when notching the gate post snap ring on the top (see Figure 9).
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Gate post
Axis of rotation
(or column)
for gate leaf
Centerline of gate leaf

D E
Figure 7. Important
mounting dimensions for A
outward-swinging 412 F
operators, top view
C
Steel elbow B
Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
B 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm)
WARNING! A and B should differ by no more than 2 in. Larger differences may dangerously alter the speed of
operation.
C 24 1/4 in. (62 cm)
D N/A N/A
E Less Than A

ATTACH THE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET from the front mounting bracket and push or pull the
cylinder in the direction of it opening direction of
TO THE GATE LEAF travel:

Disengage the operator’s worm screw drive from its motor

Inward swinging: You should be able to push
with the Manual Release. Insert the key in the top of the
motor assembly, and turn the key a half turn in the the cylinder in about 1/2 of an inch.
direction of the gate’s closing.
Outward swinging: You should be able to pull
You should be able to lengthen or shorten the cylinder the cylinder out about 1/2 of an inch.
covering the operator’s worm screw by pulling or pushing
the cylinder. Lengthen or shorten the operator to the If the worm screw was not at the full extent of its
required distance for your gate installation:
travel when attached to front mounting bracket, then
Inward swinging: Lengthen the worm screw with the operator detached from the front mounting
completely and push the cylinder in 1/8 to bracket, permanently attach (weld) the front mounting
1/4 inch. bracket to the gate leaf (see Figure 10).

Outward swinging: Shorten the worm screw If the worm screw was at the full extent of its travel,
completely and then pull the cylinder out 1/8 try moving the front mounting bracket toward the
to 1/4 inch. hinge and retesting. If again the front mounting fully
extends the worm screw, then the rear mounting
With the gate in the fully closed position, temporarily
clamp the front mounting bracket (previously attached to dimensions are incorrect (see Figure 5 or 7, whichever
the operator) to the gate leaf and insure that the cylinder applies to your installation). Reattach the rear
of the worm screw is level. mounting bracket as necessary.

Move the gate leaf by hand to the fully opened position Once the front mounting bracket is welded in place,
against the gate stop and insure that the cylinder is level. you can reattach the operator to the bracket.
Next, you must determine that the worm screw has not
reached the full extent of its travel. Remove the operator
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ATTACH THE OPERATOR COVER.

Once the operator is attached to the gate leaf, you
next prepare the cover for installation.

Caution: If you did not correctly establish the

orientation of the gate leaf and properly
install the DX model on the right side and SX
on the left side, you will be unable to install
the cover on either operator.

Position the mounting insert inside the aluminum Figure 10. Weld the front mounting bracket into position
cover and then slide the aluminum cover into after insuring the operator is level in the fully closed and
position. Secure the cover and insert with the short fully opened positions
screws provided (see Figure 11).

End cap for cover

The plastic cover insert
has a slot that must align
with the slot in the cover
4 3/8 in.
(11 cm)

2 3/4 in.
(7 cm) Figure 11. Attach the cover with two screws (SX
model shown)

Figure 8. Attach the operator to the rear INSTALLING THE 455 D CONTROL
mounting bracket (an SX version is shown) PANEL
Locate the control panel enclosure in the most
convenient position possible, considering the movement
of the gate. Figure 12 shows a basic layout for a two-
leaf gate with the 412 Compact Operator.

Installing the control panel consists of the following

general steps:

• Connecting the main power to the control

panel
• Connecting the activating device
• Connecting the operator to the control panel
• Checking the direction of the motor's rotation
• Connecting other devices to the control panel
• Set operating modes
Minimum of 3 1/8 in. (8 cm) from
the back of the vertical mounting
plate to the center of the front The installer is responsible for grounding the gate and
mounting hole on the operator operator systems, for providing the main power breaker
switch, and for making sure that the entire gate system
meets all applicable electrical codes.
Figure 9. Secure the operator to the front mount-
ing bracket with the short pin and 2 snap rings For the complete 455 D Control Panel Installation
Instructions, see pages 14—25 of this manual.
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Figure 12. The layout of a sample gate system

1
2

5
8
3

1 A
4
A
5
A C
B 3
7
B
A
Locate switches at least
10 ft from the gate

C
D
9

1 Operator Wire Gauges for Given Voltage

2 Control Panel 220 VAC 115 VAC

3 Photocell A 2 × 18 AWG A 2 × 18 AWG

4 Switch B 4 × 14 AWG B 4 × 14 AWG

5 Junction box (see text) C 5 × 18 AWG C 5 × 18 AWG

6 Reversing edges D 4 × 14 AWG up to 414 ft D 3 × 14 AWG up to 130 ft

7 Gate stops 3 × 10 AWG up to 340 ft

8 Switch

9 Wiring to main circuit breaker

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The 412 Compact Operator

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Parts List
412 Compact Operator

POS PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 799360 Motor Housing, SX top section 1

1 799359 Motor Housing DX top section 1
2 713009 Manual Release Key, 412 1
3 7171345 Flange, Protective Cover, 412 SX 1
3 7171335 Flange, Protective Cover, 412 DX 1
4 N/A Nickel Plated Self Tapping Screw (3.5 x 13 mm) 1
5 N/A Self Tapping Screw (5.5 x 15 mm) 2
6 799358 Cylinder Collar 1
7 736060* Cylinder Assembly New (Slide On)* 1
8 727148 End Cap, Protective Cover SX 1
8 727147 End Cap, Protective Cover DX 1
9 N/A Nickel Plated Self Tapping Screw (3.5 x 9.5 mm) 3
10 2705 Capacitor For 115 v (25μf) 1
10 2707 Capacitor For 220 v (8μf) 1
11 727216 Protective Cover, 412 1
12 722298 Protective Cover Support, 412 1
13 N/A Self Tapping Screw (5 x 18 mm) 4
14 716074 Motor Housing, Bottom Section 1
15 746030 Stator (motor) for 220 v 1
15 746755 Stator (motor) for 115 v 1
16 746028 Rotor (motor) 1
17 710919 Strain Relief, 412 1
18 390009 Skin Pack, 412 (1 pack = 2 operators) 1

*Models Manufactured before 2000 used a screw in type cylinder assembly. The part
number for this type cylinder is 736039. The manufacture date is the NR number on
the sticker located on the top motor housing.
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THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL

THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

breaker switch, and for making sure that the entire

GENERAL DESCRIPTION gate system meets all applicable electrical codes.
The installer should refer to the installation manual
The FAAC 455 D control panel is used to operate the
for a given operator for more information.
following models.
NOTE: An installation is U.L. compliant only
Swing gate operators:
when you install the FAAC operators according
400 412
to the UL325 standards.
402 750
422 760
Barrier gate operators:
610/615 INSTALLING THE 455 D CONTROL
The 455 D programming controls the following: PANEL
Operating logic: A, S, E, EP, B, and C logics Locate the control panel in the most convenient position
available. possible, considering the movement of the gate.

Reversing device behavior: Choose whether a Installing the control panel consists of the following
triggered reversing device during closing general steps:
immediately reverses gate movement or stops
the gate and reverses gate movement when no ∗ Connecting the main power to the control
longer triggered. panel
∗ Connecting the activating device
Torque or Pressure: Force adjustment for the ∗ Connecting the operator to the control panel
412 operator. Adjustable from 0 to 50. ∗ Checking the direction of the motor's rotation
∗ Connecting other devices to the control panel
Caution: For all hydraulic operators, the torque
must be programmed to the maximum (50) ∗ Set operating modes
setting.

Pause time between opening and closing: CONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY
adjustable from 0 to 240 seconds.
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
Opening/Closing time: adjustable make any electrical connections or before
from 0 to 120 seconds. programming.

Leaf delay on closing: adjustable from 0 to 4.1 Wire the main power supply to control panel terminals
minutes. in block J3 (see Figures 13 and 14). The installer is
responsible for insuring that a separate, grounded
The 455 D control panel should be installed in an circuit protected by a circuit breaker is between the
enclosure that is conveniently located as close as control panel and the main power supply. All wiring
possible to the gate operator. All electrical should conform to applicable electrical codes, and all
connections from the control panel to the operator wiring and fittings should be weatherproof and/or
must be made in a weatherproof junction box. suitable for burial.

The 455 D control panel requires a single-phase Connect the ground to the grounding terminal in block
power supply voltage (115 VAC [±10%] or 230 VAC J3 and connect the power wires to the terminals labeled
[+6 or -10%], 50–60 Hz). The power supply should be N (neutral) and L (line).
protected by a 15 amp dedicated circuit breaker (not
provided). NOTE: For a 230V system, a neutral is not
needed. Connect one 115V line to the L (Line)
The installer is responsible for grounding the and a second 115V line to the N (Neutral).
operator system, for providing the main power
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CONNECT THE OPERATOR(S) TO THE

THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note: If you want to delay the closing of one
CONTROL PANEL gate leaf in a two-leaf gate design, be sure to
connect its operator to Motor 1.
WARNING! Turn the main power off before
you make any electrical connections or before In order to wire motor 2 in a bi-parting system,
programming. connect the white wire to terminal 4 (on the J4
terminal strip), the black wire to 5, the red wire to 6.
Wire each leg of the capacitor (supplied) to terminals
CAUTION: The operators are grounded only by
5 & 6.
the grounded circuit the installer provides.

USING A JUNCTION BOX CHECK THE MOTOR’S DIRECTION OF

ROTATION
If an operator is more than 2 ft away from the control
panel, you must use a junction box for connection.
After you have connected the main power supply, and
Use a U. L. Listed cord grip where the operator cord
the operator(s) to the control panel, you need to
enters the junction box.
check the direction of rotation for each operator
motor in your gate design.
Note: If you have a one-leaf gate design, the
operator must be connected to Motor 1
(terminals 1,2, & 3)
Note: To check a motor’s direction of rotation,
you must have three closed circuits on terminal
block J1. Install one circuit between terminals 11
To wire up motor 1, connect the white wire to
and 16, another circuit between terminals 12
terminal 1(on the J4 terminal strip), the black wire to
and 19, and another circuit between terminals
2, and the red wire to 3. Wire each leg of the capacitor
13 and 19.
(supplied) to terminals 2 & 3.

J3 terminal block for

main power supply

Figure 13. The 455 D Control Panel J4 terminal block for

connecting the operator
F2
(s)
K
J1 terminal block for low-
J2 voltage accessories
RADIO

+ - F J2 quick connector port

1-455D115 = 115V

1-455D = 230V F Function Push Button

V1-4
61C455D
— Programming Push
Button

M + Programming Push
F1
M Button
220 115
FUSES
VAC VAC
F1
J5 J6 5A 10 A
J4 J1
22 23 24 25 Main Power
J3
FCA1

FCC1

FCA2

FCC2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
N L COM OP CL COM OP CL LAMP A B NC CL OP - - - + + TX LOCK F2 800 800
MOTOR 1 STOP FSW +24 V FSW W. L.
mA mA
MOTOR 2
MAIN
Accessories
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N L
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
C OM OP C L C OM OP C L LA MP C L OP - - - + + -
FS W 24V FS W W .LIGHT LOCK
MOTOR 1 MOTOR 2

E LE CTRIC LOCK

BLUE

BLUE
C1 C2

115 V A C +/- 10%

24 vdc
or 3W
230 V A C +6/ -10% M1 M2
50-60 Hz

OP E N OP E N S TOP
(1 of 2)

Figure 14.
The terminal strip wiring of Other safeties

the 455 D with photobeams

1
FS W OP
2
1
3
2
NOTE: In order to c omply with UL 325, two s ets 4

of FA A C photobeams mus t be ins talled. One s et 5

s hould be 6 in. outs ide the c los ed gate(s ) and ac t

as a c los ing rev ers ing dev ic e. A nother s et s hould 1
be 6 in. bey ond the s wing of the gate(s ) and ac t FS W CL
2
as an opening rev ers ing dev ic e. The ins taller is 1
3
2
res pons ible for determining the appropriate 4
mounting height. 5

You cannot check the motor’s direction of rotation

without these circuits (jumpers) or the accessories.
When properly prepared for testing, the LEDS FSWOP, CONNECT OTHER DEVICES
STOP, and FSWCL should be illuminated (see figure 16
on page 17).
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
make any electrical connections.
WARNING! Running the operator—even for
testing purposes—without a connected reversing
POWER SUPPLY FOR ACCESSORIES: You can access a 24
device is potentially dangerous. Do not place
VDC output for supplying power to accessories
yourself within the path of the moving gate
through terminals 17 or 18, (+) and 14 or 15 or 16, (-
during your test.
) on terminal block J1. In most cases, this source can
be used to power 24 VDC accessories.
Disengage the operator(s) with the Manual Release
key (see operator installation manual), and open the
gate by hand about halfway. NOTE: The 455 D control panel allows a
Next, engage the operator(s) with the Manual Release maximum accessory load of 800 mA.
key so that you can check the rotation of the motor
(s). REVERSING DEVICES: Reversing devices include
photocells, inductive loops, and so forth. All of the
To activate the operator(s) momentarily short across reversing devices should have contacts of the
terminals 9 and 14. normally closed (N.C.) type. Where you connect a
device depends on whether you want the device to
Turn on the main power and send an activating signal operate during opening or during closing.
to the operator. The gate leaf (or leaves) should open.
If a gate leaf closes, then you need to turn off the NOTE: UL does not recognize the FAAC system
main power and reverse the connection of the red with loop detectors or safety edges. FAAC
and black wires on terminal block J4 for the operator photobeams must be used to comply with UL
controlling that leaf. Then you need to recheck the 325.
rotation direction again.
To wire photobeams, refer to page 19 (see FSWOP for
After having completed your test of the motor’s opening photobeams, and FSWCL for closing
direction of rotation, replace any test circuits you photobeams). Photobeams must be connected as
installed (between terminals 11 and 16, between 12 shown. See also page 19 for the wiring of inductive
and 19, and between 13 and 19) with the proper loops. If using more than one reversing device, they
reversing and stop devices. The instructions for must be wired in series.
installing such accessories follow.
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(a) To the U. L. Listed gate operator (b) U.L. Listed Control Panel Enclosure

U.L. Listed Junction box 455 D Control Panel

cord grip
High-voltage
Legend terminal strip

THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 15.
White
Wiring detail (a) inside J3 J4 J1
the junction box and Red
(b) from the junction Black
box or operator to the Yellow/ COM OP CL COM OP CL
high-voltage terminal Green
strip on the 455 D
Ground
control panel Conduit to U.L. Listed
control panel enclosure
To the U.L. Listed according to N.E.C.
control panel

ACTIVATING DEVICES AND RADIO RECEIVER: The Cord grip or Op.1 Op.2
activating devices and radio receiver for your gate must conduit from
have normally open (N.O.) contacts. Connect such U.L. Listed gate
devices to terminals 9 and 14. operator(s)

NOTE: The FAAC radio receiver plugs into the 5

prongs labeled J2 (Quick connect port).
LED On Off
Page 19 shows how to connect a three or four wire
receiver. OP_A Command Given No Command
OP_B Command Given No Command
DECODER CARD: If you are installing the Digicard
magnetic card reader, or the Digikey keyboard, use the Stop No Command Command Given
quick-fit connector J2 for the DS decoder card.

NOTE: If your using both a receiver and decoder, FSW Opening reversing Reversing device
hard wire the decoder and plug in the receiver. Open devices clear triggered

OPEN/HOLD OPEN DEVICE: To open and hold open the FSW Closing reversing Reversing device
gate, simply maintain a contact across terminals 9 and Close devices clear triggered
14. (“A” Mode only)
FCA1 Flashes when gate coder is in use.
STOP BUTTON: The stop button you install must have FCC1 Operator 1
normally closed (N.C.) contacts. Multiple stop buttons
must be wired in series. Connect your stop device
FCA
between terminals 11 and 16. 2 Flashes when gate coder is in use.
FCC Operator 2
NOTE: The 455 D will not operate the motors 2
without a closed circuit between 11 & 14. F C A1
F SW O P FSWOP FCA1
The LED Indicators: The nine light emitting diodes O P_ A OP_A
(LEDs) on the control panel can be used to check for the FCC1 FCC1
proper function of the devices attached to the panel. ST O P STOP
The LED lights are on whenever the contacts are closed FCC2 FCC2
across each of the respective terminals. O P_ B OP_B

OP_A and OP_B (Partial Opening) should illuminate only F SW C L F C A2 FSWCL FCA2
when an activating signal is sent for 2 and 1 gate leaves,
respectively. STOP should be illuminated except when This display shows the This display shows the normal
the stop button is pressed. FSWOP and FSWCL should be meaning of each LED. status of the control panel.
illuminated except when the reversing devices, for
Figure 16. The 455 D display.
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opening and closing, respectively, are triggered. Use • E (semi-automatic): This mode requires a
THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
the LEDs and the next table to determine if the command to open and a command to close.
accessory devices you have installed are operating A second command during opening stops the
properly. gate. A second command during closing
reopens the gate.
Electric Locks: An electric lock can be wired to
the 455 D in terminals 18 and 21 (12Vac pulsed • EP (semi-automatic, step by step): This
provided). If a reversing stroke is needed to allow the mode requires a command to open and a
electric lock to release, this must be done in advanced command to close. A second command
programming. during opening or closing causes the gate to
stop. A third command then reverses the
See page 19 for the connections for a magnetic locking previous motion of the gate.
device.
• B (manned, pulsed): This mode is designed
WARNING LIGHT: Connect a warning light to for guard station use and requires a three-
terminals 18 and 20 in the group labeled W.LIGHT button switch (pulsed) to open, close, and
in terminal block J1 and J5. The terminals provide stop the gate.
an output voltage of 24 VDC, maximum power 3
Watts. This output voltage will power most 24 VDC • C (manned and constant): This mode
warning lights. requires constant pressure switches. One to
open and one to close. No pressure on a
NOTE: The behavior of the warning light varies switch stops the gate.
according to the logic you have set.
The three programming push buttons allow the
LOGICS A, S, E, EP, AND B: The warning light is on programming of the torque (or pressure), the pause
steadily during opening and the pause phase. During time between opening and closing, and the leaf delay
closing, the light flashes. on closing.

LOGIC C: The warning light is on steadily during WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
opening and flashes during closing. make any electrical connections.

For all FAAC hydraulic operators using the 455 D

SET OTHER OPERATING CONTROLS control panel, the force must be set at its maximum
setting of 50 in order to supply the correct voltage to
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you the operator.
make any electrical connections.
PAUSE TIME: The pause time between opening and
You need to program the control panel for your gate's closing can be adjusted from 0 seconds to 4 minutes.
operation. The 455 D Control Panel has on board Time is adjusted in one-second increments from 0—
programming that controls a wide range of functions. 59 seconds. When 60 seconds is reached, time is
adjusted in 10 second increments up to 4 minutes.
OPERATING LOGICS i.e. if display shows 2.5, it means 2 minutes and 50
seconds.
NOTE: The 455 D Control Panel provides inputs
for opening reversing devices and closing LEAF DELAY: You may choose to delay one leaf on
reversing devices. FAAC strongly recommends closing for overlapping gate leaves. Be sure the
the use of reversing devices, such as photocells operator on the leaf for delayed closing is connected
or other non-contact sensors. to Motor 1. On opening, the leaf connected to Motor 2
is delayed 2.5 sec.
• A (automatic): The gate opens on command
NOTE: If an opening leaf delay is desired, it must
and automatically closes after a pause phase. A
be enabled in the Advance Programming.
second command while opening is ignored; a
However, if enabled, you cannot adjust this
second command during the pause phase
opening delay of the operator connected to
interrupts the pause time; a second command
Motor 2.
during closing reopens the gate. A maintained
open command will hold the gate open.
The closing leaf-delay time is adjustable from 0 to 4
minutes.
• S (security): The security mode is like A logic
except that a second command during opening
immediately closes the gate. A maintained
NOTE: If the opening/closing time is set at less
than the leaf delay time, the delayed leaf closes
open command will not hold the gate open.
at the end of the closing time.
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Free Exit Loop/ Phone/ Firebox Magnetic Lock
(Hold Open Dev ices)

- Lock
+
17
12 vac
9 NO 14 Relay

14 C 18 N.C.
N.O.
21
COM

FAAC Shadow Loop

Rev ersing Photocells
(f or opening)
Additional
19 C
Reversing Devices 1
TX 12 NC
2
19 Coil Voltage =
Additional Motor Voltage
17 Reversing Devices
1
13 N.C.

2 N.O.

14
3 RX 7 COM

17
4 8

FAAC
3 & 4 Wire Radio Receiv ers
Rev ersing Photocells
(f or closing)
Additional
Reversing Devices
1
TX If 4 Wire Receiver
2
19
14 C
17
1 9 NO
12
2 14 -
19
3 RX 17 +
17
4
5

Saf ety Series

FAAC Wiring
Saf ety Loop
1
Detector TX
2
Additional (f or closing)
Reversing Devices
1 FAAC
PHOTO-BEAMS
2
19
3 RX
19 1 17
4
12 2 12
5
14
15 7
17 1
17 8 2 LOOP
DETECTOR
7 (FAAC)
8

NO = Normally Open, NC = Normally Closed, C = Common, TX = Transmitter, RX = Receiver

Figure 17. Common Accessories wired to 455 D Control Panel

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PROGRAMMING BASIC PROGRAMMING

THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
F
To program the automated system, the
“Programming Mode” must be accessed.

Programming is split into two parts: BASIC and

ADVANCED. Display Function Default
OPERATING LOGICS
BASIC PROGRAMMING A = Automatic (Timer to Close)
E = Semi Automatic
To access BASIC PROGRAMMING, press the “F” key. S = Security
EP = (Semi-Automatic) Step by Step
• If you press it (and hold it down), the display B = Manned, Pulsed
shows the name of the first function. C = Manned, constant

• If you release the key, the display shows the

value of the function that can be modified with PAUSE TIME
keys + and — . This is the time between open and
closing and is adjustable from 0 to
• If you press and hold down the “F” key again 4 min. This is only true in “A”
(and hold it down), the display shows the name Mode. (see pause time description)
of the next function, etc.

• When you reach the last function, press “F” to

FORCE/TORQUE MOTOR 1
exit the program, and the display resumes
This adjusts the force / torque that
showing the status of the inputs.
motor 1 is applying to the gate
leaf. Setting is 0 to 50.*
The table on the right shows the sequence of
functions accessible in BASIC PROGRAMMING.
FORCE/TORQUE MOTOR 2
This adjusts the force / torque that
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
motor 2 is applying to the gate
leaf. Setting is 0 to 50.*
To access ADVANCED PROGRAMMING, press the “F”
key and, as you hold it down, press the “+” key:
CLOSING LEAF DELAY
Delays the closing of operator
• If you release the “+”, the display indicates the wired into motor one outputs. Ad-
name of the first function. justable from 0 to 4 minutes
(Same as pause time)
• If you release the “F” key, too, the display
shows the value of the function that can be MOTOR RUN TIME
modified with keys “+” and “—”. This enables where you choose
from “simple” learning or
• If you press the “F” key (and hold it down), the “complete” learning of the motor
display shows the name of the next function, run time. See page 10 & 11 for
and if you release it, the value that can be complete details.
modified with keys “+” and “—”.
Simple Learning +
• When you reach the last function, press the “F” ~ 1 s.
key to exit the program, and the display
resumes showing the status of the inputs.
Complete Learning +
The table on page 21 shows the sequence of
functions accessible in ADVANCED PROGRAMMING. > 3 s.
EXIT PROGRAMMING
PROGRAM BUTTONS Exit from programming and return
to display of inputs status.
+ - F
LEFT MIDDLE RIGHT * With Hydraulic operators the Force/Torque must be set to
the maximum setting of 50.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMMING INDICATOR-LICHT:

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If 0 is selected, the output func-
tions as a standard indicator-light
(lit at opening and pause, flashing
Display Function Default at closing, and off when gate
closed). Time can be adjusted
MAXIMUM TORQUE AT INI- from 0 to 59s in 1s increments,
TIAL THRUST: The motors and from 1.0 to 4.1 min. in 10s
operate at maximum steps.
torque (ignoring the torque 0 = Standard Indicator-Light
setting) at start of move- From 1 to 4.1 = Timed Output
ment. Useful for heavy
leaves. CLOSING PHOTOCELLS REVERSE AT
Y = Enable RELEASE: Enable this function if
No = Disabled you want the closing photocells to
stop the gate and reverse it after
LAST STROKE AT CLOSING: the beam is cleared. Default setting
The motors are activated at is immediate reverse.
full speed for 1s to facili- Y = Enable
tate locking of the electric No = Disabled
lock.
Y = Enable A.D.M.A.P. FUNCTION:
No = Disabled If this function is enabled, the
safety devices to comply with
REVERSING STROKE: French standard NFP 25/362.
Before opening, while the Y = Enable
gate is closed, the motors No = Disabled
thrust to close for 2 s thus
facilitating release of the ASSISTANCE REQUEST (COMBINED
electric lock. WITH NEXT FUNCTION): If acti-
Y = Enable vated, at the end of countdown
No = Disabled (settable with the next function, i.e.
“Cycle programming”) it effects 8s
LEAF 2 OPENING DELAY of pre-flashing at every Open pulse
(2S): (job request). Can be useful for
Enables delayed start of setting scheduled maintenance
leaf 2, avoiding interfer- jobs.
ence between leaves.
Y = Enable Y = Enable
No = Disabled No = Disabled

FAIL SAFE: CYCLE PROGRAMMING:

If this function is activated, For setting count down of system
it enables a function test of operation cycles. Settable (in thou-
the photocells before any sands) from 0 to 99 thousand cy-
gate movement. cles. The displayed value is up-
Y = Enable dated as cycles proceed. This func-
No = Disabled tion can be used to check use of
the board or to exploit the
PRE FLASHING (5S): “Assistance Request” function.
5s before start of move-
ment. EXTRA WORK TIME:
Y = Enable When operating, if reversing occurs,
No = Disabled and if the leaf does not reach its
end contact point, you can activate
ELECTRIC LOCK ON LEAF 2: this function to increase work time.
For using the electric lock on
leaf 2 instead of on leaf 1. Y = ACTIVE
Y = Enable NO = DISABLED
No = Disabled EXIT PROGRAMMING:
Exit from programming.
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LEARNING OF OPERATING TIMES • When gate operator (1) reaches the position
that you want it to slow down, an open
command must be given to start the slow
WARNING: During the learning procedure, the down phase.
safety devices are disabled! Therefore, any and
• When gate operator (1) reaches the positive
all traffic must be avoided in the path of the gate
stop and the desired motor run time has
leaf(s).
been reached, an open command must be
given to shut the motor off. At this point
NOTE: Programming must start with the gate(s) gate operator (2) will automatically start to
in the closed position. open.
Opening/closing time is established by the learning
• When gate operator (2) reaches the position
procedure which varies slightly according to whether that you want it to slow down, an open
command must be given to start the slow
you are or are not using Gatecoders.
down phase.
• When gate operator (2) reaches the positive
LEARNING OF NORMAL TIMES stop and the desired motor run time has
been reached, an open command must be
Normal learning (i.e. without Gatecoders) can be done given to shut the motor off. At this point
in two different ways: gate operator (2) will automatically start to
close.
SIMPLE LEARNING (WITHOUT SLOW DOWN) • When gate operator (2) reaches the position
that you want it to slow down, an open
Close the gates, enter “BASIC PROGRAMMING”, select the command must be given to start the slow
TIME LEARNING function and press the + push-button down phase.
for 1 second the display begins flashing and the • When gate operator (2) reaches the positive
leaves begin the opening movement. stop and the desired motor run time has
been reached, an open command must be
Wait for the leaves to reach the opening positive stop given to shut the motor off. At this point
and then supply an OPEN A command after the gate operator (1) will automatically start to
desired motor run time has been reached (by push- close.
button or radio control) to stop the movement: the • When gate operator (1) reaches the position
leaves stop and the display stops flashing. One more that you want it to slow down, an open
command given will close the gate. command must be given to start the slow
down phase.
The procedure has ended and the gate is ready to
• When gate operator (1) reaches the positive
operate.
stop and the desired motor run time has
been reached, an open command must be
COMPLETE LEARNING (WITH SLOW DOWN) given to shut the motor off.

NOTES: The display stops flashing and the gate is ready for
normal operation.
• If you do not wish to slow the gate operator
(s) down, wait for the gate to reach its LEARNING TIMES WITH GATECODER
positive stop and supply two (2) consecutive
open commands (within 1 second). Learning with the Gatecoder can be done in two
different ways:
• If only one gate operator (1) is used, you
must go through the entire programming SIMPLE LEARNING
procedure, as if you were programming for
two gate operators (2). When the operator
Close the gates, enter “Basic Programming”, select the
has finished opening, supply 5 open
TIME LEARNING function and press the + push-button
commands until the gate operator begins to
for 1 second: the display begins flashing and the
close, and then resume normal operations.
leaves begin the opening movement.
Close the gates, enter “BASIC PROGRAMMING”, select the
The movement stops automatically when the opening
TIME LEARNING function and press the + push-button
positive stop is reached and the display stops
for more than 3 seconds: the display begins flashing
flashing.
and leaf 1 begins opening. The following functions
can be commanded by the OPEN A (by push-button
wired to terminals 9 and 14, or radio control):
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The procedure has ended and the gate is ready to •

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When gate operator (2) reaches the position
operate, using default slow down automatically set
that you want it to slow down, an open
by the control panel.
command must be given to start the slow
down phase. When the gate operator reaches
COMPLETE LEARNING its positive stop, the operator will
automatically shut off.
NOTES: • An open command must be given to start
closing gate operator (1).
• If only one gate operator (1) is used, you • When gate operator (1) reaches the position
must go through the entire programming that you want it to slow down, an open
procedure, as if you were programming a command must be given to start the slow
gate operator (2). When the gate operator down phase. When the gate operator reaches
(1) has finished opening, supply 5 open its positive stop, the operator will
commands until the gate operator begins automatically shut off.
to close, and then resume normal
operations. The display stops flashing and the gate is ready for
normal operation.
Close the gates, enter “BASIC PROGRAMMING”, select
the TIME LEARNING function and press the + push- NOTES:
button for more than 3 seconds: the display begins
flashing and leaf 1 begins opening movement. The • The open command to slow down the gate
following functions can be commanded by the OPEN should be given before the gate reaches the
A command (by radio control or key push-button): positive stop to prevent the gate from hitting
the stop at full speed. The positive stop could
• When gate operator (1) reaches the be mistaken for an obstacle and then upon
position that you want it to slow down, an hitting it, the gate(s) would automatically
open command must be given to start the reverse on contact.
slow down phase. When the gate operator
reaches its positive stop, the operator will
automatically shut off.
• An open command must be given to start
AUTOMATED SYSTEM TEST
opening gate operator (2).
When you have finished programming, check if the
• When gate operator (2) reaches the
system is operating correctly.
position that you want it to slow down, an
open command must be given to start the
Most important of all, check that the force is adequately
slow down phase. When the gate operator
adjusted and that the safety devices are operating
reaches its positive stop, the operator will
correctly.
automatically shut off.
• An open command must be given to start If pressure adjustments on hydraulic operators are not
closing gate operator (2). set before programming. It may need to be
reprogrammed for desired results.
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A (Automatic) Logic (455 D)

Gate Status Open A Open B Stop Opening Closing Warning
Reversing Reversing Light
Device(s) Device(s)
Opens single leaf
Opens both leaves
connected to Motor
Closed and closes them No effect No effect No effect Off
1 and closes it after
after pause time
pause time
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Stops; gate closes

when reversing de-
Opening No effect No effect Stops No effect On
vice no longer trig-
gered
Gate remains open
Interrupts the Interrupts the
Opened Stops No effect until reversing devices On
pause time pause time
no longer triggered

Depends on DIP
Closing Opens both leaves Opens leaf Stops No effect Flashes
switch 4

No effect
No effect
Stopped Closes the leaves Closes the leaf (opening is No effect On
(opening is inhibited)
inhibited)

S (Security) Logic (455 D)

Gate Status Open A Open B Stop Opening Closing Warning
Reversing Reversing Light
Device(s) Device(s)
Opens single leaf
Opens both leaves
connected to Motor
Closed and closes them after No effect No effect No effect Off
1 and closes it after
pause time
pause time

Stops; gate closes

when reversing de-
Opening Closes both leaves Closes leaf Stops No effect On
vice no longer trig-
gered

Gate remains open

Opened Closes both leaves Closes leaf Stops No effect until reversing devices On
no longer triggered

Opens both leave Depends on DIP

Closing Opens leaf Stops No effect Flashes
switch 4

No effect
No effect (opening is
Stopped Closes the leaves Closes the leaf (opening is No effect On
inhibited)
inhibited)

B (Manned, Pulsed) Logic (455 D)

Gate Status Open A Open B Stop Opening Closing Warning
Reversing Reversing Light
Device(s) Device(s)
Opens 1 or both
Closed No effect No effect No effect No effect Off
leaves

Opening No effect No effect Stops No effect Stops On

Closes 1 or both
Opened No effect No effect No effect No effect On
leaves

Closing No effect No effect Stops Stops No effect Flashes

Opens 1 or both Closes 1 or both

Stopped No effect No effect No effect On
leaves leaves
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E (Semi-automatic) Logic (455 D)

Gate Status Open A Open B Stop Opening Closing Warning
Reversing Reversing Light
Device(s) Device(s)

Opens single leaf

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Closed Opens both leaves connected to No effect No effect No effect Off
Motor 1

Stops; gate closes

when reversing
Opening Stops Stops Stops No effect On
device no longer
triggered

No effect
Opened Closes both leaves Closes leaf Stops No effect (opening is inhib- On
ited)

No effect Depends on DIP

Closing Closes both leaves Closes leaf Stops Flashes
(opening is inhibited) switch 4

No effect No effect
Stopped Closes the leaves Closes the leaf (opening is No effect opening is inhib- On
inhibited) ited)

EP (Semi-automatic, Step by Step) Logic (455 D)

Gate Status Open A Open B Stop Opening Closing Warning
Reversing Reversing Light
Device(s) Device(s)
Closed Opens both leaves Opens single leaf No effect No effect No effect (opening Off
connected to (opening is in- (opening is inhibited) is inhibited)
Motor 1 hibited)

Opening Stops Stops Stops Stops; gate closes No effect On

when reversing
device no longer trig-
gered

Opened Closes both leaves Closes leaf Stops No effect No effect (opening On
is inhibited)
Closing Stops Stops Stops No effect Depends on DIP Flashes
(opening is inhibited) switch 4
Stopped Gate leaves reverse Gate leaf reverses No effect No effect No effect On
direction direction (opening is in- (opening is inhibited) (opening is inhib-
hibited) ited)

C (Manned and Constant) Logic (455 D)

Gate Status Open A Open B Stop Opening Closing Warning
Reversing Reversing Light
Device(s) Devices(s)
Closed Opens 1 or No effect No effect No effect No effect Off
both leaves
Opening No effect No effect Stops No effect Stops On

Opened No effect Closes 1 or No effect No effect No effect On

both leaves
Closing No effect No effect Stops Stops No effect Flashes

Stopped Opens 1 or Closes 1 or No effect No effect No effect On

both leaves both leaves
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MAINTENANCE
THE 412 OPERATOR THE 455 D CONTROL PANEL
Keep the Control Panel free from spider webs, insects,
The FAAC 412 Operator requires no maintenance.
etc. Otherwise the Control Panel requires no
Periodically inspect the operator, however, to ensure
continued proper operation. maintenance.

SAFETY IN GATE DESIGN

• A gate is a potential traffic hazard, so it is • Pedestrians should not use a vehicular gate
important that you locate the gate far enough system. Prevent such inappropriate use by
away from the road to eliminate the potential installing separate gates for pedestrians.
of traffic getting backed up. This distance is
affected by the size of the gate, how often it is • The operating controls for an automatic gate
used, and how fast the gate operates. must be secured to prevent the unauthorized
use of those controls.
• The operator you choose to install on your
gate must be designed for the type and size of • The controls for an automatic gate should be
your gate and for the frequency with which you located far enough from the gate so that a
use the operator. user cannot accidentally touch the gate when
operating the controls.
• Your gate must be properly installed and must
work freely in both directions before the • Exposed, reachable pinch points on a gate are
automatic operator is installed. potentially hazardous and must be eliminated
or guarded.
• An automatic operator should be installed on
the inside of the property/fence line. Do not • It is extremely unsafe to compensate for a
install the operator on the public side of the damaged gate by over tightening a clutch or
property/fence line. increasing hydraulic pressure.

• Outward swinging gates with automatic • An automatic gate operator should not be
operators should not open into a public area. installed on a gate if people can reach or
extend their arms or legs through the gate.
Such gates should be guarded or screened to
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Before you do any work on the control panel,
be sure to turn off the main power.
NOTE: Any control panel specific information in the following applies to the 455 D control panel only.

PROBLEM: THE GATE DOES NOT RESPOND TO Check your reversing devices.
AN ACTIVATING SIGNAL. If no reversing devices are installed, make sure a circuit
is installed between appropriate terminals.
SOLUTION:
PROBLEM: THE GATE DOES NOT FULLY OPEN
You should have at least one operator wired to
terminals 1,2 and 3. (OR CLOSE).

Be sure that you have the motor start capacitors wired in SOLUTION:
terminals 2 and 3, 5 and 6 with the directional leads.
Check the operator's open/close time selection. You
Be sure that the torque/force setting is at the maximum should set a time that is just longer than the rated
setting of 50 in programming for hydraulic operations. speed of your model of operator. For example, because
the 412 CBAC has a rated opening time of 13 sec, you
Verify that the LEDs FSWOP, FSWCL, and the STOP are should set the time at 20 or 25 seconds.
illuminated. If they are not illuminated, be sure that you
have closed circuits in the stop and reversing inputs. Check to see that there are no obstructions in the path
of the gate or that the hinges are not binding.
Verify that your activating device works properly. OP_A
should illuminate when you signal the gate to open. If PROBLEM: THEOPERATOR DOESN'T WORK
OP_A does not illuminate when you signal the gate, then
the problem may be in your activating device. Short SMOOTHLY AND THE GATE JERKS AS IT OPENS
across terminals 9 and 14. If the short causes the gate AND CLOSES.
to open, then the problem is in the activating device.
Repair or replace the device. SOLUTION:

PROBLEM: THEGATE DOESN'T OPEN (OR CLOSE) Make sure the Manual Release Mechanism has fully
engaged the worm screw operation of the operator.
THOUGH THE MOTORS ARE RUNNING.
Make sure that a flexible gate leaf is not the problem. If
SOLUTION: the gate leaf flexes, then stiffen the gate or use a slower
operator.
Make sure that the motor is running in the right
direction, and make sure the Manual Release
mechanism has fully engaged the system.

PROBLEM: THE GATE OPENS BUT DOES NOT

CLOSE.

SOLUTION:
Make sure you have selected the desired operating
mode.

Verify that the reversing devices are working properly.

FSWOP and FSWCL should be illuminated except when a
reversing device is triggered. If either does not
illuminate, then one of your reversing devices is
preventing the gate from responding to your signal.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
To the original purchaser only: FAAC International, been operated under conditions more severe than, or
Inc., warrants, for twenty-four (24) months from the otherwise exceeding, those set forth in the
date of invoice, the gate operator systems and other specifications for such product(s). Neither FAAC S.p.A.
related systems and equipment manufactured by FAAC or FAAC International, Inc., shall be liable for any loss or
S.p.A. and distributed by FAAC International, Inc., to be damage whatsoever resulting, directly or indirectly,
free from defects in material and workmanship under from the use or loss of use of the product(s). Without
normal use and service for which it was intended limiting the foregoing, this exclusion from liability
provided it has been properly installed and operated. embraces a purchaser's expenses for downtime or for
FAAC International, Inc.'s obligations under this making up downtime, damages for which the purchaser
warranty shall be limited to the repair or exchange of may be liable to other persons, damages to property,
any part of parts manufactured by FAAC S.p.A. and and injury to or death of any persons. Neither FAAC
distributed by FAAC International, Inc. Defective S.p.A. or FAAC International, Inc., assumes nor
products must be returned to FAAC International, Inc., authorizes any person to assume for them any other
freight prepaid by purchaser, within the warranty liability in connection with the sale or use of the
period. Items returned will be repaired or replaced, at products of FAAC S.p.A. or FAAC International, Inc. The
FAAC International, Inc.'s option, upon an examination warranty hereinabove set forth shall not be deemed to
of the product by FAAC International, Inc., which cover maintenance parts, including, but not limited to,
discloses, to the satisfaction of FAAC International, Inc., hydraulic oil, filters, or the like. No agreement to replace
that the item is defective. FAAC International, Inc. will or repair shall constitute an admission by FAAC S.p.A. or
return the warranted item freight prepaid. The products FAAC International, Inc., of any legal responsibility to
manufactured by FAAC S.p.A. and distributed by FAAC effect such replacement, to make such repair, or
International, Inc., are not warranted to meet the otherwise. This limited warranty extends only to
specific requirements, if any, of safety codes of any wholesale customers who buy directly through FAAC
particular state, municipality, or other jurisdiction, and International, Inc.'s normal distribution channels. FAAC
neither FAAC S.p.A. or FAAC International, Inc., assume International, Inc., does not warrant its products to end
any risk or liability whatsoever resulting from the use consumers. Consumers must inquire from their selling
thereof, whether used singly or in combination with dealer as to the nature and extent of that dealer's
other machines or apparatus. warranty, if any.
Any products and parts not manufactured by FAAC This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other
S.p.A. and distributed by FAAC International, Inc., will warranties expressed or implied including the war-
carry only the warranty, if any, of the manufacturer. This ranties of merchantability and fitness for use. This
warranty shall not apply to any products or parts thereof warranty shall not apply to products or any part
which have been repaired or altered, without FAAC thereof which have been subject to accident, negli-
International, Inc.'s written consent, outside of FAAC gence, alteration, abuse, or misuse or if damage was
International, Inc.'s workshop, or altered in any way so due to improper installation or use of improper
as, in the judgment of FAAC International, Inc., to affect power source, or if damage was caused by fire, flood,
adversely the stability or reliability of the product(s) or lightning, electrical power surge, explosion, wind
has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident, or storm, hail, aircraft or vehicles, vandalism, riot or
has not been operated in accordance with FAAC civil commotion, or acts of God.
International, Inc.'s or FAAC S.p.A.'s instructions or has

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