DOMASTIC SLIDING GATE OPERATOR

D2 TURBO AND D2 TURBO LOW-VOLTAGE

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd

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 CONTENTS
Contents

Mechanical Setup page 5

FAST Electrical Setup page 6
TRACK page 6
Commissioning and Handover

SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 7

FIRST

Glossary of Terms page 9

1. General Description page 11

2. Icons Used in this Manual page 12

3. Specifications page 13

3.1. Physical Dimensions page 13

3.2. Technical Specifications page 13

4. Product Identification page 15

5. Required Tools and Equipment page 16

6. D2 Turbo Low-voltage Site Considerations page 17

7. Preparation of Site page 18

8. Cabling Requirements page 21

9. Lubrication page 22

10. Operator Installation page 23

10.1. Foundation plate installation page 25

10.2. Route Cables and Secure Foundation Plate page 31

10.3. Mount the gearbox page 31

10.4. Mount the rack page 34

10.5. Mount the origin marker page 38

10.6. Apply warning decal page 41

11. Electrical Setup page 42

11.1. Connect all Wiring page 42

11.2. Wiring Diagram for Closing Safety Beams/ Photocells page 43

11.3. Wiring Diagram for Opening Safety Beams/ Photocells page 44

11.4. Wiring Diagram for External Radio Receiver page 45

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11.5. Wiring Diagram for Closing Safety Beams/ Photocells page 46

11.6. Wiring Diagram for Opening Safety Beams/ Photocells page 47

11.7. Wiring Diagram for Other Inputs page 49

11.8. Wiring Diagram for Pillar Light to D2 Turbo page 50

11.9. Wiring Diagram for Pillar Light to D2 Turbo Low-Voltage page 51

11.10. Wiring Diagram for Solar Panel to D2 Turbo page 52

11.11. Wiring Diagram for Solar Panel to D2 Turbo Low-Voltage page 55

11.12. Mains Supply and Battery Connections page 56

11.13. Earthing for Effective Lightning Protection page 56

12. Commissioning the System page 58

13. Features and Functions page 60

14. Customising the Features and Functions page 72

15. Description of Terminal Functions page 91

16. Diagnostics page 93

17. Troubleshooting page 91

18. Manual Operation page 95

19. Additional Features page 96

20. Basic Maintenance page 95

21. Servicing the Operator page 98

22. 24 Month Carry-in Product Warranty page 99

23. Installation Handover page 102

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 MECHANICAL SETUP
FAST TRACK Mechanical Setup

These abbreviated instructions are for the experienced installer who needs a checklist
to get a standard installation up and running in the minimum of time.

Detailed installation features and functions are referred to later in this manual.

STEP
Gather Required Tools and Equipment page 16
1

STEP
Heed Necessary Site Considerations page 17
2

STEP
Cabling requirements page 21
3

STEP
Lubrication page 22
4

STEP
Operator installation page 23
5

STEP
Foundation plate installation page 25
6

STEP
Cabling and Wiring page 31
7

STEP
Mount Gearbox page 31
8

STEP
Mount the Rack page 34
9
FAST TRACK

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Electrical Setup

STEP
Connect all wiring page 42
10

STEP
Set the gate limits page 53
11

STEP
Set additional features page 67
12

Commissioning & Handover

STEP
Carry out a Professional Handover to Client page 99
13
FAST TRACK

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ATTENTION
To ensure the safety of people and possessions, it is important that you
read all the following instructions.

Incorrect installation or incorrect use of the product could cause

serious harm to people.

The installer, being either professional or DIY, is the last person

on the site who can ensure that the operator is safely installed, and that
the whole system can be operated safely.

Warnings for the Installer

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS before beginning to install
the product.

• All installation, repair, and service work to this product must be carried out by a
suitably qualified person
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety
• Do not activate your gate unless you can see it and can determine that its area of
travel is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions
• NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE.
• Always keep people and objects away from the gate and its area of travel
• NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE GATE CONTROLS
• Secure all easily-accessed gate opener controls in order to prevent unauthorised use
of the gate
• Do not in any way modify the components of the automated system
• Do not install the equipment in an explosive atmosphere: the presence of flammable
gasses or fumes is a serious danger to safety
• Before attempting any work on the system, cut electrical power to the operator and
disconnect the batteries
• The mains power supply of the automated system must be fitted with an all-pole
switch with contact opening
SAFETY FIRST

• Make sure that an earth leakage circuit breaker with a threshold of 30mA is fitted
upstream of the system
• Never short-circuit the battery and do not try to recharge the batteries with
power supply units other than that supplied with the product,
or by Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Make sure that the earthing system is correctly constructed, and that all metal parts
of the system are suitably earthed
• Safety devices must be fitted to the installation to guard against mechanical
movement risks such as crushing, dragging and shearing
• It is recommended that at least one warning indicator light be fitted to every system
• Always fit the warning signs visibly to the inside and outside of the gate
• The installer must explain and demonstrate the manual operation of the gate in case
of an emergency, and must hand the User Guide/Warnings over to the user
• Explain these safety instructions to all persons authorised to use this gate, and be
sure that they understand the hazards associated with automated gates
• Do not leave packing materials (plastic, polystyrene, etc.) within reach of children as
such materials are potential sources of danger
• Dispose of all waste products like packing materials, worn- out batteries, etc.,
according to local regulations
• Always check the obstruction detection system, and safety devices for correct
operation
• Neither Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, nor any of its subsidiaries, accepts any liability
caused by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the
automated system was intended
• This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this
documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the
service life/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger
SAFETY FIRST

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Glossary of Terms

• DOSS: Digital Origin Seeking System. An opto-electronic system that counts pulses
in order to determine the position of the gate and the distance that it needs to travel
to its respective endstops
• IRBO: Opening infrared Safety Beams. If the opening beams are interrupted while
the gate is in the closed position, it will prevent the gate from opening. If they are
interrupted while the gate is travelling in the open direction, it will stop and close the
gate. It will have no effect upon a closing gate
• IRBC: Closing infrared Safety Beams. If the closing beams are interrupted while the
gate is in the open position, it will prevent the gate from closing.
If they are interrupted while the gate is closing, it will stop and open the gate.
It will have no effect upon an opening gate
• PIRAC Mode: Passive infrared Autoclose Mode. This feature allows the gate to close
automatically as soon as a vehicle or pedestrian has passed through the closing
beam. This security feature ensures that the gate stays open for the minimum
amount of time possible, thus maximising security at the entrance

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd
Unit 13 Production Park
Intersection of Newmarket Road and Epsom Avenue
North Riding
Gauteng
South Africa

Declares that the product

Product name: D2 Turbo/D2 Turbo Low-Voltage Sliding gate operator.

Conforms with the following specifications

Emissions: CISPR 11 CLASS A - Radiated and conducted Interference field
strength (emission tests) – 150KHz TO 6GHz

Immunity: IEC 61000-4-2 – Electrostatic discharge

IEC 61000-4-3 – Radiated immunity – 80MHz TO 1000MHz
IEC 61000-4-4 – Electrical fast transients/burst
IEC 61000-4-5 – Surges
IEC 61000-4-6 – Conducted immunity – 150KHz TO 80MHz
IEC 61000-4-11– Voltage dips and interruption

Standard to which conformity is declared

IEC 60335-1:2006 Safety
IEC 61000-6-4:2006 Emissions
IEC 61000-6-2:2005 Immunity

Signed at North Riding, South Africa on April 14, 2010

Ian Rozowsky
Research & Development Director

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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. General Description

The D2 Turbo is designed to open and close domestic sliding gates weighing up to 250kg.
The gearbox, moulded from a high-tech engineering polymer not only looks good, but is
corrosion-free and guarantees that even if you live on the coast, your D2 Turbo will just keep
on going. A robust steel pinion ensures that your D2 Turbo can easily be retrofitted on sites
with existing steel rack and will deliver years of reliable service.

The D2 Turbo Low-Voltage is a cost-effective domestic sliding gate motor for gates weighing
up to 250kg. Its logic controller and onboard charger require only a low-voltage AC or DC input,
which means there is no need for costly high-voltage cable runs or expensive isolators.

The integral 12V 5Ah battery (charged by an internal charger) comes with full battery backup
and advanced lightning protection so you can always get in – even when the power is out.
For increased power capacity you can install a larger, 7Ah battery (your D2 Turbo was designed
to cater for this), or you can even use a solar panel to power it (See the section on Solar Panels,
for more details about solar charging).

Advanced features of the D2 Turbo logic controller:

The D2 Turbo has various useful features and functions, all easily-accessible from a user-friendly
dial-based setup system:
• Opening and closing safety beam inputs with beam circuit functional test1
• High-security cleared-beam Autoclose in conjunction with safety beams (PIRAC)1
• Multiple Modes of Operation: Standard Mode, Open only Mode (multi-user),
Reversing Mode, and two Pre-flashing Modes
• Automatic closing with adjustable time delay, and pushbutton override
• Remote gate-status indicator (gate position, power failure, low battery,
multiple collision detection and Pillar Light status indication)2
• Pedestrian Opening3 (with adjustable Autoclose time)
• Holiday Lockout3
• Courtesy/Pillar-Light timer (fixed duration), with pre-delays and two Pre-flashing Modes4
• Selectable gate speed modes - Low Speed/High Speed (High Speed is the default)
• Positive Close Mode (e.g. ensure activation of electric fence contact switch)
• Onboard multichannel code-hopping receiver with the ability to learn transmitter buttons
to specific functions (e.g. Gate trigger, Pedestrian Opening, Holiday Lockout)
1. Infrared Safety Beams or equivalent detection device must be fitted
2. Remote LED must be fitted
3. Onboard receiver must be used or external access control device such as a keypad or keyswitch that must be fitted
4. Pillar Lights/Pre-flash warning light must be fitted
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ICONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

2. Icons Used in this Manual

This icon indicates tips and other information that could be useful during the
installation.

This icon denotes variations and other aspects that should be considered during
installation.

This icon indicates warning, caution or attention! Please take special

note of critical aspects that MUST be adhered to in order to prevent
injury.
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 SPECIFICATIONS
3. Specifications

3.1. Physical Dimensions

310mm

60mm
244mm 170mm

FIGURE 1. OVERALL DIMENSIONS

3.1. Technical specifications

D2 Turbo D2 Turbo Low-Voltage
90V - 240V AC 10V - 20V AC1
Supply Voltage
± 10%, 50Hz1 10V - 28V DC1
Voltage output: 13.76V DC
10V AC 400mA
90V AC 1A Input Output

Battery Charger Amperage Input Output 20V AC 1A

Output (dependant on PSU Input Output
input voltage)
10V DC 200mA
240V AC 1.2A Input Output
Onput Output 20V DC 1A
Input Outpu
Motor voltage 12V DC
SECTION 3

Motor Power Supply Battery-driven (Standard Capacity - 12V 5Ah)2

Current Consumption (mains) 70mA NA

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SPECIFICATIONS

D2 Turbo D2 Turbo Low-Voltage

Current Consumption (motor
8A
at rated load)
Operator Push Force -
18kgf
Starting
Operator Push Force - Rated 9kgf
Gate Mass - Maximum 250kg
Gate Length - Maximum 20m
Gate Speed (Varies with
24m/min
Load)3
Manual Override Lockable with Key Release
Life Expectancy of Electric
Ten Years (based on ten operations per day)
Motor
Duty Cycle - Mains Present4,5 50%
Operations in Standby with
5Ah Battery
Half Day6 30
Full Day6 15
Collision Sensing Electronic
Operating Temperature
-15°C to +50°C
Range
Code-hopping Multichannel Receiver with Selective add
Onboard Receiver Type
and Delete
Receiver Code Storage
32 Transmitter Buttons
Capacity
Receiver Frequency 433.92MHz
Degree of Protection IP44
Mass of Unit Packed (with
standard kit, but excl. rack 4.83kg
and battery)
Packaging Dimensions (with
standard kit, but excl. rack 255mm wide x 188mm deep x 333mm high
and battery)
TABLE 1
1. Can operate off a solar supply, consult your local dealer for assistance
2. Can increase battery capacity to 7Ah for longer standby times
3. Gate operating speed can be configured to run slower depending on the requirements of individual installations
4. Based on 25°C ambient temperature and unit not in direct sunlight
5. Based on an operator push force of less than 50% of rated
6. Based on four metre gate, excluding infrared Safety Beams
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 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
4. Product Identification

Refer to the drawings below, for how to identify your D2 Turbo/D2 Turbo Low-Voltage motor
and its parts.

10

1 11

12
2 13

3
14

4
15

16
5

19
7

8
17

9
18

FIGURE 2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

1. Motor fuse 11. Status LED

2. D2 Turbo 220V orange controller and 12. Function Dial
D2 Turbo Low-Voltage dark-green 13. Selection knob
controller
14. Battery strap
3. 12V 7.2Ah or 5Ah battery
15. Spare fuse
4. Motor enclosure unit
16. Pulley guard
5. Camlock cover
17. Pinion
6. Manual Release thumbwheel
18. Pinion guard
7. Foundation plate
19. Motor housing
8. Gate-mounted origin marker
SECTION 4

9. Origin marker bracket

10. Selection knob

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REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

5. Required Tools & Equipment

Screwdrivers
6mm Phillips
3.5mm Flat
Pliers

Hammer
Electric drilling
machine
Spanners
17mm/15mm
preferably socket set

Crimping tool Connector

and Pin lugs block
G-clamps
x2

Hole saw Allen key

20mm 5mm

Angle grinder

Pin punch Measuring

6mm tape
Ø12mm masonry drill bit for
wall mount bracket
Ø6.5mm steel drill bit
for gate bracket

Spirit level

Hacksaw Welding machine

(including consumables)
and safety equipment

Marking
pen/chalk

Soldering
iron

Extension cord
SECTION 4

Safety equipment
(goggles, gloves etc.)

FIGURE 3. REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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6. D2 Turbo Low-voltage Site Considerations

IMPORTANT Site Considerations for the D2 Turbo Low-Voltage

Before you attempt to use your new gate motor for the first time, you should
know::
• At no point must 220V be supplied to the system! This is a low-voltage
model and connecting a mains voltage supply that exceeds its maximum
specifications will irreparably damage the electronics
• No earth terminal is provided for the incoming power, and is not necessary,
but the earthing lead must still be grounded to the motor base plate as this
serves as lightning protection
• The thickness of the cable needed to supply power to the system will
depend on the distance between the transformer and the motor, as well as
on the output voltage of the transformer used. The table below shows the
typical cable thicknesses for corresponding distance and assumes a 16V AC
transformer output

Distance from transformer to operator Minimum cable thickness required

Up to 20m 1mm2
20m - 40m 1.5mm2
40m - 60m 2.5mm2

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7. Preparation of Site

WARNING!
Endstops are mandatory and must be fitted to prevent death
or accidental injury should the gate overrun its limit. They are also
required to complete the setup procedure.

7.1. Endstops
Fit endstops capable of stopping the gate at rated speed. Refer to specifications at the
beginning of this manual for the operating speed

Make H>h to ensure gate will not jump over endstop

Endstop

h Endstop
H Ø16mm

FIGURE 4. FITTING ENDSTOPS

7.2. General Considerations for the Installation

Always recommend the fitment of additional safety equipment such as Safety Edges
and Safety Beams/Photocells, for additional protection against entrapment or other
mechanical risks.

Check that no pipes or electrical cables are in the way of the intended installation

Check that enough space is available for the gate operator with the gate in the required
open position.

Check for loose, sandy soil if installing foundations, as the soil condition may require a
larger foundation.

Never fit the operator on the outside of the gate, where the public has access to it.

7.3. Install the gate operator only if:

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It will not pose a hazard to the public.

There is sufficient clearance to a roadway and/or public thoroughfares

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The installation will meet all municipal and/or local authority requirements once
completed.

The gate mass, length and application is within the operator specifications

The gate is in good working order, meaning:

• That it moves freely

• Does not move on its own if left in any position
• It can be installed to have sufficient clearance between moving parts when opening
and closing to reduce the risk of personal injury and entrapment

Pushbuttons or keyswitches, when required, can be positioned so that the gate is in line
of sight of the operator

7.4. Guide-rollers and anti-lift brackets

Guide-rollers must ensure that the gate is held vertically

For improved safety, fit additional support post to prevent gate from falling over if
guide-rollers fail

To prevent unauthorised access fit anti-lift brackets as shown

The gap between the anti-lift bracket and the gate must be less than 5mm

Ensure that the gate cannot be lifted off the motor pinion with the anti-lift
bracket fitted.

GAP <5mm GAP <5mm

Guide-rollers

Additional
support post

GAP <5mm GAP <5mm

SECTION 7

FIGURE 5. FITTING GUIDE-ROLLERS

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7.5. Starting and running forces

Test the starting force of the gate as per Figure 6. Use a pull scale to determine the
maximum amount of pull force required to get the gate moving

Determine the running force of the gate by continuing to pull on the scale with just
sufficient force to keep it running and read off the maximum value in kgf shown on the
scale

Where possible determine the gate mass

The warranty will be void if the pull force and/or gate mass exceed the operator
specification as below:
• Starting force - 18kgf
• Running (rated) force - 9kgf
• Maximum gate mass - 250kgf

Pull scale

FIGURE 6. STARTING AND RUNNING FORCES

SECTION 7

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8. Cabling Requirements

8
Mains
isolator
switch

5
4
2 8
1 3
6
2 1

3
9

FIGURE 7. CABLING REQUIREMENTS

Legend
1. D2 Turbo: 220V - 240V AC mains cable via double mains isolator switch
(3 core LNE 1.5mm2 SWA) D2 Turbo Low-Voltage: 10V - 20V AC or 10-28V DC cable
via transformer in dwelling1
Optional Wiring (all cable is multi-stranded):
2. Intercom, cable from control box to dwelling (n1 6 + 6 core 2 0.5mm² multi-
stranded) or cable from control box to entry panel (n2 6 0.5mm² multi-stranded)
3. Infrared Safety Beams (3 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded)
4. Access control device (3 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded4)
5. Pedestrian keyswitch (2 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded) or
6. Keypad (3 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded)
7. External radio receiver (3 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded5)
8. Pillar Lights (3 core LNE SWA2, size according to power requirements)
9. Inductive loop detector for free-exit
(1 core 0.5mm² multi-stranded - silicone-coated6)
1. Possibly increase cable thickness if Pillar Lights are to be installed
2. SWA - steel wire armoured. Type of cable must adhere to municipal bylaws and preferably be screened.
Screening provides better protection against lightning - earth one end of the screening
3. Allows for all features such as Pedestrian Opening, Status LED, etc. to be operated from the intercom handset inside
the dwelling
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4. Number of cores and type of cable could vary depending on the brand of access control system being used
5. For optimum range an external radio receiver can be mounted on the wall
6. Number of cores required by the intercom

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LUBRICATION

9. Lubrication

The gearbox of the D2 Turbo is filled with grease during the assembly process, and the
gearset does not have to be lubricated ex-factory.
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10. Operator Installation

To ensure operator does not protrude into the driveway, install the foundation plate at
least flush with the driveway entrance

Determine a suitable position and vertical height for the operator by considering Figures
8, 9 and 10.

With careful selection of the rack configuration, and operator vertical height,
mounting of the rack could in some cases be greatly simplified.

If a theft-resistant cage is required, be sure to leave enough clearance from

pillars, etc.

It is typical to mount the rack above the pinion as shown in figures 8A, 9A and 10A for
each type of rack considered. However, figures 8B, 9B and 10B show in each case the
rack mounted underneath.

Pros of mounting the rack below the pinion

• The rack is more hidden from view
• It provides a very effective anti-lift bracket
• It ensures that as the gate beds in, the rack does not drop onto the pinion,
loading the operator unnecessarily
Cons of mounting the rack below the pinion
• Rack teeth face up vertically, potentially collecting dirt
• Custom bracket required to mount origin magnet
allow for adjustment)

allow for adjustment)

(Recommended to

(Recommended to
5mm

160mm

5mm
77mm

148 - 158mm

Foundation Foundation 148 - 158mm

plate plate
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Flat bar welded to

foundation plate and rail Raised
foundation

FIGURE 8A. ABOVE PINION - RAZ RACK FIGURE 8B. BELOW PINION - RAZ RACK

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allow for adjustment)

(Recommended to

allow for adjustment)

(Recommended to
130mm*
5mm

5mm
77mm

148 - 158mm

Foundation
plate Foundation 148 - 158mm
plate
Flat bar welded to
foundation plate and rail
Raised
foundation
* Includes 3mm clearance required
between rack and pinion

FIGURE 9A. ABOVE PINION FIGURE 9B. ABOVE PINION

- NYLON ANGLE RACK - NYLON ANGLE RACK
allow for adjustment)
(Recommended to

allow for adjustment)

(Recommended to
174mm*
5mm

74mm

5mm

146mm

Foundation
plate Foundation 146mm
plate
Flat bar welded to
foundation plate and rail
Raised
foundation
* Includes 3mm clearance required
SECTION 10

between rack and pinion

FIGURE 10A. ABOVE PINION - STEEL RACK FIGURE 10B. ABOVE PINION - STEEL RACK

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10.1. Foundation plate installation

When using a concrete

foundation it is
recommended that the
foundation plate is welded
to the rail/track of the
gate using short length
of flat bar, as in Figure
11. This makes it possible
to complete the whole
mechanical and electrical Foundation
installation, without having plate
to wait for the concrete to
set. After completing the Flat bar welded
to foundation
installation the concrete can plate and rail Gate rail
be poured and the operator
FIGURE 11
left in the Manual Mode until
the concrete has set.

The foundation plate can either be

set into a concrete foundation, as
in Figures 12 to 18, or bolted down
onto an existing concrete plinth as
shown in Figure 19 and 20.
If the D2 Turbo is being used to
replace a D3 gate operator,
refer to Figures 22 to 27.

FIGURE 12

Option 1: Cast foundation plate

into concrete

Bend the anchor brackets outwards

as shown in Figure 13.
SECTION 10

FIGURE 13

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Long-nosed
pliers

Using a pair of long-nosed pliers,

bend the ends of the anchor
brackets at a 90° angle.

Anchor
brackets

FIGURE 14

Fit the mounting bolts to the FIGURE 15

foundation plate and secure in place
with nuts and washer.
M10 M10 nut
washer
SECTION 10

M10 gearbox
mounting bolts

FIGURE 16

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M10
gearbox
mouting
bolts

ENSURE THAT
MOUNTING STUDS
AND LOCKNUTS ARE
FITTED BEFORE setting
the foundation plate in
concrete or bolting to an
existing plate.

300mm 400mm

400mm

FIGURE 17

Cables
400mm

M10
gearbox
Do not finish pouring concrete before mounting
bolts
the cables have been installed
– see next section Route Cable and
Secure Foundation Plate on page 28.
40mm

Foundation
plate Conduit

FIGURE 18

Option 2: Bolt foundation plate

onto an existing concrete plinth

If bolting onto an existing concrete

plinth, place the foundation plate
down in the correct position and use
the plate as a template for marking
the rawlbolt holes.
SECTION 10

Foundation
plate

FIGURE 19

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Anchor brackets

M10 nut

M10 washer

M10 gearbox
mounting bolts

Fit the mounting studs to the Use two M12 plated

foundation plate and secure in place nuts as spacers
with the stud locknuts.
M10 x 95
expansion stud
Do not bend out the anchor
brackets.

FIGURE 20

Route Cables and Secure

Foundation Plate

Route cables as determined in

Section 7, Cabling Requirements.

Make sure that all cables and

Cables
conduits protrude at least 400mm
above the foundation plate once
400mm

installed. M10
gearbox
mounting
Securely concrete or bolt the bolts
foundation plate in position.
40mm
SECTION 10

Conduit

Foundation
plate

FIGURE 21

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Option 3: Retrofitting D2 Turbo
to an existing D3 foundation Mounting
plate. studs

Grind off the existing mounting

studs from the D3 foundation plate
as shown in Figure 22.

Grinder
D3 foundation
plate

FIGURE 22

Stud locknut
(M10 half-height nut)

Fit the three mounting studs to

the D2 Turbo foundation plate
and secure in place using the stud
locknuts supplied with this kit.
The half-height nuts should be used Mounting stud
on the underside of the plate as
FIGURE 23
shown in Figure 23, as these will
later be used for height adjustment.
However, if space allows Orange
– i.e. there will be sufficient height-adjustment nuts

clearance between the rack and the

pinion once the operator has been
mounted – the orange
height-adjustment nuts may be used

Stud locknut
(M10 half-height nut) Washer

FIGURE 24

Do not attempt to mount the gearbox without using either the half-height nuts
or the orange jacking nuts as doing so will result in the gearbox being damaged
when the hold-down nuts are tightened.
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Orange
height-adjustment nuts

Use the supplied full-height

hold-down nuts to temporarily
secure the plate in place from
above as shown in Figure 24.

Place the D2 Turbo foundation plate

onto the existing D3 plate in the
optimum position.

D2 Turbo
foundation plate D3 foundation plate

FIGURE 25

D2 Turbo Weling machine

foundation plate

Carefully tack-weld the head of

each individual mounting stud onto
the D3 foundation plate.

Mounting
stud D3 foundation plate

FIGURE 26

Remove the hold-down nuts and lift

the D2 Turbo foundation plate off of
the mounting studs.
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D3 foundation plate

FIGURE 27

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10.2. Route Cables and Secure Foundation Plate

Route cables as determined in

Section 7, Cabling requirements Cables

Make sure that all cables and

400mm
M10
conduits protrude at least 400mm gearbox
above the foundation plate once mounting
bolts
installed. Cable entry is allowed for
in the far left-hand side corner of the
gearbox.

Securely anchor the foundation plate

40mm
in concrete or bolt it in position.

Conduit
Foundation
plate

FIGURE 28

10.3. Mount the gearbox Orange

height-adjustment nuts
Fit the orange height-adjustment nuts
to the base as shown in Figure 29 to
level the gearbox

Washer

Stud locknut
(M10 half-height nut)

FIGURE 29
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At the start of the gearbox

installation, install the gearbox so
that the bottom of the gearbox is
7mm above the foundation plate.
This is done so that the pinion of the
operator can be used as a pivot point
to ensure that the rack is installed
level. Once the rack is on the gate,
the gearbox is lowered so that it is
5mm above the foundation plate.
This is done to ensure that there is
enough space for future adjustment, 7mm

in the case where the rack lowers

M10 washer
on to the pinion over time, causing
M10 nut
added friction.
FIGURE 30

Secure the gearbox in place,

fitting a washer, spring washer
and M10 hold-down nut onto
each gearbox mounting.

FIGURE 31

Feed the cables through the

dedicated cable entry indent while
fitting the gearbox to the foundation
plate.

FIGURE 29.
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Cable entry point

FIGURE 32

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Note how the cables route up into
the control card.

FIGURE 33

Hold-down
nuts
(M10 nuts)

Tighten the hold-down nuts when

the gearbox is in the correct
position.

FIGURE 34

Discus
padlock
Theft-resistant Nut and
Discus padlock are available
for sites requiring additional
security.

FIGURE 29.
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Theft-
resistant
Nut

FIGURE 35

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10.4. 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
2mm - 3mm gap between
the teeth of the pinion
and the rack along the
Rack
entire travel of the gate. parrallel
Follow this procedure to rail

whether mounting steel, 3mm tooth

gap
RAZ or nylon angle rack.
Refer to the sections that Gate rail

follow for specifics about FIGURE 36

the mounting of each
type of rack

Before mounting the rack, 3mm 3mm

RAISE RAISE
raise the operator an additional
3mm. FIGURE 37

Put the gearbox into Manual Mode.

Refer to Section 18.

FIGURE 29.
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Start with the gate either fully open
or fully closed. Level this end
of the rack,
Place the one end of the first section and fix
of rack on the pinion. Let it mesh
fully.

Level the other end and fix that end

to the side of the gate.

Refer to sections that follow

for instructions on how to
fix the different types of
rack.
FIGURE 39

Slide the gate halfway along the first

section. Check that
the rack is
just resting
Level the unsecured end, ensuring on the pinion
that the rack is resting on the pinion,
not pressing down on it.

Before fully fixing each section of

rack, slide the gate backwards and
forwards along the section, checking
that the rack is only resting on the
pinion, not pressing down on it. Level this end
of the rack,
and fix

FIGURE 40

Continue this way to fix all sections.

3mm
tooth gap
Finally lower the operator 3mm to
achieve the required 3mm tooth
clearance.
3mm 3mm
Ensure that operator mounting bolts LOWER LOWER
are securely tightened
FIGURE 29.
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10.4.1. Steel rack

Fit the rack using the steel angle

brackets provided.

Brackets must be spaced no more

than 300mm apart.

±300mm

FIGURE 42

When joining the different lengths of

steel rack, a simple way of ensuring
correct pitch spacing, is to clamp
a small off-cut between the two
pieces.

±300mm

FIGURE 43

10.4.2. RAZ rack

Fix the RAZ rack to the side of the

gate using the TEK Screws provided.
Use the vertical slots in order to
allow for adjustment.

Use at least three TEK screws per

half metre section of rack.

FIGURE 29.
SECTION 10

TEK screw
(Self drilling and tapping) RAZ rack

FIGURE 44

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When fitting RAZ rack it is easier to
start on the right and work towards
the left.

RAZ rack simply clips together.

Start on
the right

FIGURE 45

Fit additional fixing

screws through the
horizontal slots to secure
the rack to the gate
directly above the pinion
when the gate is in the
closed, pedestrian and
open positions.
Gate Pedestrian Gate
closed opening open

FIGURE 46

10.4.3. Nylon Angle rack

Fix the rack to the side of the gate

using the TEK screws provided.

Ensure that all the mounting holes

provided in the angle section are
used

Nylon
angle
rack

FIGURE 29.
SECTION 10

TEK screw Use all

(Self drilling and tapping screw) mounting holes

FIGURE 47

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When joining two lengths together,

simply butt each section firmly
together to ensure the correct pitch.

Butt firmly
together

FIGURE 48

10.5. Mount the origin

marker
Close
Close the gate completely. the gate

FIGURE 49

Mount the origin marker to the rack, Isometric view A

making sure that there is a minimum
of 500mm from the origin sensor.
Refer to Figure 50, isometric view A
or plan view B.

It is possible to make the

distance between the origin
Greater than 500mm
marker and the origin
sensor much greater than
Origin
500mm. However, if using Plan view B
marker
the Pedestrian Opening
500mm
facility, it is preferable to
mount the origin marker
Gate
inside of the Pedestrian closed
Opening point (even though FIGURE 29.
the position of the marker
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will not affect the width of Origin

marker
the Pedestrian Opening). Origin
marker

FIGURE 50

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Steel rack

Bolt using
fasteners
For the steel rack, mount the origin provided
marker onto the rack using the
bracket provided.

Weld the bracket to the rack.

Bolt the origin marker onto the

bracket using the fasteners provided.

Origin
marker Weld mounting bracket
bracket provided to steel rack

FIGURE 51

RAZ rack

With RAZ rack the origin marker

mounts directly on top of the rack
without a bracket.

Drill mounting holes directly into the

rack and bolt into position.

File away the front lip of the rack if

you need to move the origin marker
closer to the operator as the gate
slides past.

FIGURE 52

Nylon angle rack

With Nylon Angle rack it is necessary
to use the bracket provided. Bolt using
fasteners
provided
It is preferable to use self-tapping
fasteners to secure the bracket into
the side of the nylon rack as shown.

Make a small tack weld to secure the

back of the bracket onto the angle
iron section of the rack.
FIGURE 29.
Bolt the origin marker onto the
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Origin
bracket using the fasteners provided marker screw into side of the
bracket nylon rack

FIGURE 53

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Gate

Rack

Note the orientation of the origin

marker.

FIGURE 54

Manually slide the gate open until Origin

the origin marker is in line with the marker
origin sensor.
Gate
Ensure distance between the face of
marker and front face of the sensor
Rack
is between 13mm and 20mm.
13-20mm
Adjust distance by sliding the origin
marker along the slotted mounting
holes until the specified distance is
achieved.

With Nylon Angle rack it is necessary Origin

to use the bracket provided. sensor

FIGURE 55

For best results keep gap between marker and sensor as small as
possible.
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10.6. Apply warning
decal
Apply the supplied warning decals to
both sides of the gate as indicated in
the second drawing on the reverse
side of the decal.

FIGURE 56

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11. Electrical Setup

1. Always check that the circuit breaker in the electrical panel is in the
OFF position, and that all high-voltage circuits (more than 42.4V) are
completely isolated from the mains supply before doing any work.
2. Ensure that all low-voltage systems (less than 42.4V) are suitably
protected from damage, by disconnecting all sources of power such as
chargers and batteries before doing any work.
3. All electrical work must be carried out according to the requirements of
all applicable local electrical codes. (It is recommended that a licensed
electrical contractor perform such work)

11.1. Connect all Wiring

Connect all cables as required to the
control card, according to the wiring
diagrams from page 43.

FIGURE 57

Check that the battery is connected

to the controller. Refer to page 49.

Ensure that the battery

polarity is correct.

FIGURE 58

Ensure that the controller is

effectively earthed for improved
lightning protection as shown on
page 50.
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FIGURE 59

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11.2 Wiring Diagram for i5 Closing Safety Beams/
Photocells

Closing Safety Beam/Photocell

12V/24V -

12V/24V +

COM

NC

NO

IRB Receiver

12V/24V -

12V/24V +

IRB Transmitter
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FIGURE 60

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11.3 Wiring Diagram for i5 Opening Safety Beams/

Photocells

Opening Safety Beam/Photocell

12V/24V -

12V/24V +

COM

NC

NO

IRB Receiver

12V/24V -

12V/24V +

IRB Transmitter
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FIGURE 61

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11.4 Wiring Diagram for External Radio Receiver

External radio receiver

12V+

NEG

COM

NC

NO

Remote control circuitry

SECTION 11

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Opening Safety Beam/Photocell

12V/24V -

12V/24V +

COM

NC

NO

IRB Receiver

FIGURE 63

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Closing Safety Beam/Photocell

12V/24V -

12V/24V +

COM

NC

NO

IRB Receiver

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11.7 Wiring Diagram for Other Inputs

Holiday Lockout
keyswitch/keypad
(normally-closed)

Intercom
pushbutton
(normally-open)

Pedestrian
keyswitch/keypad
(normally-open)

Status
LED
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11.8 Wiring Diagram for Pillar Light to D2 Turbo

E
90V - 240V
Mains in N

Waterproof
isolator
enclosure
within
one metre
of motor

Pillar Light/Courtesy Light1

1. Optional
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11.9 Wiring Diagram for Pillar Light to D2 Turbo

Low-Voltage

E Step-down transformer
90V - 240V capable of supplying
Mains in N the controller with
10V - 20V AC or
L 10V - 28V DC

12V
light bulb
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FIGURE 67

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11.10 Wiring Diagram for Solar Panel to
D2 Turbo

Solar panel
Panel
12V 0 - 30A regulator
Battery
Load

Battery
SECTION 11

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11.11 Wiring Diagram for Solar Panel to D2 Turbo

Low-Voltage
SECTION 11

FIGURE 69

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11.12 Mains Supply and Battery Connections

Battery leads

Mains
supply

FIGURE 68

SECTION 11

FIGURE 70

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11.11 Earthing for Effective Lightning Protection

Spade
connector

Optional
40kA
surge
arrestor

ENL

90V - 240V
Mains in

Earth spike
(>1m copper rod
hammered into
the ground)
SECTION 11

FIGURE 71

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12. Commissioning the System

Introduction
The D2 Turbo and D2 Turbo Low-Voltage sliding gate operators’ advanced functions are
controlled by intelligent microcontroller-based electronic controllers. These systems’
features and functions are enabled and disabled using the two user-friendly setting dials,
with the top dial used for selecting the desired function, and the bottom dial used for
selecting the specific setting to be enabled or disabled.

Setting up the gate

Limits
Close
Ensure that the gate is in the fully the gate
closed position and the motor drive
is engaged.

FIGURE 72

Rotate the Function Dial to the

LIMITS position along the ‘A’ row of
options.

Rotate the Setting Dial to the SETUP

position along the ‘A’ row of options.

FIGURE 73

Press the pushbutton to select this

feature.
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The gate will then run through its

automated procedure to determine
the gate’s open and closed positions.
If Setup is successful, the status LED
will be green, which indicates that
Setup has finished.

FIGURE 75

Return the Function Dial to the RUN

position.

FIGURE 76
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13. Features and Functions

Functional Dial

Select / Toggle
pushbutton

Settings Dial

FIGURE 77. D2 TURBO CONTROLLER (ORANGE)

Functional Dial

Select / Toggle
pushbutton

Settings Dial
SECTION 13

FIGURE 78. D2 TURBO LOW-VOLTAGE CONTROLLER (DARK GREEN)

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Gate operation
Full Gate Opening

The remote controls supplied with

the D2 Turbo are used to operate
the gate.

However, most automatic gate

installations are also fitted with
an intercom which provides for
communication between the house
or building and the gate.
The handset is usually fitted with
a gate pushbutton which, when
pressed, sends a signal to the D2
Turbo controller to operate the gate.

FIGURE 79

Modes of Operation

To operate the gate to open fully, the D2 Turbo has three modes to choose from
depending on the application. Only one mode can be selected at any given time.

Standard Mode

Standard Mode is the most commonly used mode for domestic applications as it allows
full control of the gate. Press the remote control button for approximately one second to
set the gate in motion. If the remote control button is pressed while the gate is moving,
the gate will stop. Press the remote control button again and the gate will go into
reverse.

Autoclose, explained on page 57 and PIRAC (Beam/photocell Autoclose) on page 63,

can be used with Standard Mode.

Open Only Mode

This mode is ideal for increased safety in multi-user, single dwelling applications.

If you select Open Only Mode, your gate will open when you press the button of the
remote control or the gate pushbutton on the intercom – but pressing the button again
while the gate is opening will be ignored. It will not cause the gate to stop or to reverse.
Only the internal Autoclose feature described on page 57 of this installation manual,
which is automatically enabled, will close the gate if you have selected Open Only Mode.

If the button of the remote control or intercom gate release is pressed while the gate
SECTION 13

is closing, the gate will immediately reopen. The gate cannot be stopped in a midway
position and will therefore always close. If the button is pressed while the gate is in the
open position, the Autoclose timer (page 57) will be reset.

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We highly recommend that a pair of Safety Beams are installed across the gate
entrance and connected to the Closing Safety Beam input on the D2 Turbo
controller if you select Open Only Mode. This will prevent the gate from closing
on people, pets or vehicles (page 59).

PIRAC (Beam Autoclose) (page 63) can be used with Open Only Mode.

Reversing Mode offers slightly more security than Standard Mode as it allows you to close
your gate quickly by pressing, for instance, your remote control just as you drive through
the gate to prevent children or pets running out - or anybody getting in behind you.
When pressing the button of the remote control or the gate pushbutton on the intercom,
your gate will be set in motion. If you press the button again, the gate will move in the
opposite direction. So, if the gate is opening and you press the button, the gate will stop
and immediately start to close (and vice versa).

Autoclose (page 57) and PIRAC (Beam Autoclose) (page63) can be used with
Reversing Mode.

To configure any of the operating modes please refer to the section,

‘Customising the Features and Functions’ on page 67

Automatic closing (Autoclose Mode)

The D2 Turbo/D2 Turbo Low-Voltage has the facility to automatically close the gate after
it has opened (Autoclose Mode). The time that the gate stays open is by default fifteen
seconds, but this time period can be set to be five, ten, fifteen, thirty, or forty-five
seconds.

As described in the previous section, Autoclose Mode is selectable with Standard Mode
(page 74) and Reversing Mode (page 78) - by default the function is Off.
However, Autoclose is automatically enabled in Open Only Mode.

We highly recommended that a Safety Beam is installed across the gate

entrance and connected to the Closing Safety Beam input on the D2 Turbo
controller, if you select Autoclose in order to prevent the gate from closing on
people, pets or vehicles.
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Autoclose Override

Automatic closing can be overridden

in Standard and Reversing Modes
by pressing and holding the button
of the remote control or intercom
gate release for no less than three
seconds.
Press and hold remote
control pushbutton;
The gate response will be to start gate will start to open
opening and then to stop as soon
as the Autoclose Override feature is
activated. On releasing the button,
the gate will continue opening until
fully open.

Your gate will stay open until you

use the remote control or intercom
gate release to close the gate.
The D2 Turbo will then revert to Gate stops to indicate
normal Autoclose operation that Autoclose Override
has been engaged

The Autoclose function

cannot be overridden in
Only Open Mode.

To enable/disable the Autoclose

function and/or change the
Autoclose time, please refer to the
section, ‘Customising the Features Release remote control pushbutton;
and Functions’ on page 67. gate will continue to open
fully and stay open

FIGURE 80

Pedestrian Opening

The Pedestrian Opening input

opens the gate just wide enough
for a pedestrian to pass through
the opening. A second button on
your remote control can be used
to operate the Pedestrian Opening
function. You can also connect
a keyswitch or keypad mounted
adjacent the gate entrance to
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operate this function.

FIGURE 81

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There is a default two second delay
before the gate opens. This is to
warn the pedestrian that the gate is
about to move.

It will also give the person enough

time to move their hand away if they
are reaching through the gate to
operate a keyswitch or a keypad.

If the Courtesy Light (page 64) is

connected to the D2 Turbo control
card, it will flash indicating that the
gate will open approximately one
metre. The gate will close after a
default time of five seconds.
FIGURE 82

The gate can be kept open by keeping a trigger on the input (keeping your key in the
keyswitch, for example) – once removed the gate will close after the default five seconds.

If a Closing Safety Beam (page 60) is fitted and the beam is broken while the gate is
closing, the gate will stop and open to the Pedestrian Opening position.
The gate will remain open while the beam is broken and the five second (fixed) Autoclose
Delay will only commence once the beam has been cleared.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that all Pedestrian Keyswitches and
keypads are installed on the opposite end of the gate to where the operator is
installed.

Safety Beam(s)/Photocell(s) (optional, but recommended)

It is always recommended to connect additional safety mechanisms to the D2 Turbo/
D2 Turbo Low-Voltage instead of relying only on the inherent anti-crushing protection,
referred to above. The typical device is an infrared Safety Beam/Photocell which
can detect the presence of any vehicle, person or pet that breaks the beam and
communicates back to the D2 Turbo that something is in the path of the gate.

Another option is an Inductive Loop Detector, which is mounted in the ground, adjacent
to the gate, which is very effective at detecting vehicles or the like, but not persons or
pets.
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Closing Safety Beams

Closing Safety Beams provide

additional protection against your
gate closing on people or vehicles.

If the beam is broken while the gate

is opening, the gate will continue to
open.

If the gate is open, the gate cannot

be closed if the beam is broken, and
if the gate is closing when the beam
is broken, it will stop and re-open.

FIGURE 83

If you select the Autoclose (page 74) feature, the gate will remain open if the beam is
broken and it will only close after the set Autoclose time has expired when the beam has
been cleared.

Please contact us for more information on suitable protection devices.

Opening Safety Beams

These beams prevent your gate from

opening if an object, person or pet is
in the way.

If the beam is broken while the gate

is closed, the gate will not open.
If the gate is opening and the beams
are broken, it will stop then close.
If the gate is closing while the
beams are broken, it will continue to
close
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Gate closed - gate cannot open

Gate opening - gate stops and re-closes
Gate closing - gate continues closing

FIGURE 84

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Holiday Lockout Mode

This feature completely immobilises the operator and deactivates all inputs so nobody
can get into your property while you are away.

One of the buttons on your remote control can be used to switch the Holiday Lockout
function On and Off, as well as a latching keyswitch or keypad mounted adjacent the
gate entrance, accessible from the outside of the property.

When Holiday Lockout is enabled,

any and all of the access control
devices that are connected to the
D2 Turbo will be rendered inactive.
Not even tampering with the
keyswitch or keypad on the outside
of the property will open the
gate – this is particularly useful if
you intend leaving your property
unattended for extended periods of
time.

FIGURE 85

If Holiday Lockout is enabled while the gate is moving or in the open position, it will only
activate once the gate is back in the closed position.

If somebody tries to open the gate via a valid remote control, keypad code, etc. and
Holiday Lockout is enabled, the onboard buzzer will emit one beep periodically for 30
seconds to confirm that the gate has been disabled using this feature. Only the input
device that invoked Holiday Lockout will be capable of disabling it, and returning the
controller to normal operation.

To enable/disable the Holiday Lockout Mode feature, please refer to the section,
‘Customising the Features and Functions’ on page 67.

Positive Close Mode

Positive Close Mode is intended for applications where the gate must close fully against
the gate end post for security reasons – such as ensuring proper contact of a switch on
the gate that feeds power to an electric fence.

This feature operates only during the last few millimetres when the gate closes.
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It is recommended that a rubber strip be fixed to the front edge of the gate to
reduce the noise when the gate closes against the end post

To enable / disable the Positive Close Mode feature, please refer to the section,
‘Customising the Features and Functions’ on page 67.

Speed Profiles

The D2 Turbo can be set to run in either a High Speed Mode (default) which is
approximately 24 metres per minute, or a Low Speed Mode which is approximately 16
metres per minute.

High speeds offer a greater level of convenience and security, while slower speeds ensure
increased levels of safety at the gate.

To change the Speed Profile, please refer to the section, ‘Customising the Features and
Functions’ on page 67.

Anti-crushing Sensitivity

The D2 Turbo incorporates a sensitive electronic anti-crushing technology that responds

in the event that a person or vehicle obstructs your gate.

Using this technology, the typical

response for an opening gate is to
immediately stop and retract a short
distance, while a closing gate will
stop and fully reopen.

Collision Sensing can be set to either

High Sensitivity or Low Sensitivity.
Generally High Sensitivity should
be used, but in instances where the
gate runs very poorly, for example
if the gate’s rail is damaged, Low
Sensitivity can be selected.

FIGURE 86

Collision Count

A counter monitors the number of collisions that the gate experiences before it fully
closes. If the number exceeds the default value of four, the gate will stop.
The Status LED (page 88) will flash four times every second until a remote control or
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intercom gate release pushbutton is pressed.

Please refer to Gate Status Indication (page 88) for more information on this diagnostic
device.

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Gate
opening

PIRAC

With PIRAC Mode enabled, your gate

will close as soon as you have driven
through and passed the Safety Beam
Beams – giving intruders no time to
follow behind you.

FIGURE 87

Gate
opening
If Autoclose is enabled and the
gate has been opened but nothing
moves through the Closing Safety
Beam, the gate will stay fully open
for the duration of the Autoclose
timer before closing. However,
Beam
if something passes through the
Closing Beam the gate will close
immediately.

FIGURE 88

If something crosses the beam while

the gate is opening, the gate will
continue to open until the beam is
cleared. Once the beam is cleared,
Gate
the gate will stop and close. If the closing
gate has reached its fully open
position, it will stop and remain open
until the beam is cleared.

Beam

FIGURE 89
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To enable/disable PIRAC Mode, please refer to the section,

‘Customising the Features and Functions’ on page 65.

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Courtesy (Pillar)
Light Timer (optional
feature)
Courtesy (Pillar) Lights can be
connected through the D2 Turbo/D2
Turbo Low-Voltage controller if an
adequate power supply is available
at the gate. The lights will switch on
every time the gate is given a signal
to operate (the trigger could be a
remote control button, or the gate
pushbutton on an intercom).

The lights will stay on for a fixed

period of two minutes, then
automatically turn off. FIGURE 90

The purpose is to bathe your entrance with light when you open the gates and increase
your security as you drive into your property – it also saves electricity as the lights only
come on when you use the gate motor.

Using the Pedestrian Opening feature will cause the Courtesy (Pillar) Lights to flash three
times before the gate opens.

The cabling that supplies the input voltage to the D2 Turbo must be suitably
sized to carry the additional load of the Courtesy (Pillar) Lights.

Courtesy (Pillar) Lights

act as Warning Light
These modes replace the standard
Courtesy Light feature.

Pre-flashing Modes

Depending on your requirements

or local regulations, your gate
automation system can provide for
two different safety Pre-flashing
Modes which will activate the gate’s
Pillar Lights if fitted and connected
to the D2 Turbo controller.
FIGURE 91

Pre-flashing Mode A
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With Pre-flashing Mode A activated, the Pillar Light Relay will only activate during gate
movement.

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Pre-flashing Mode C

With Pre-flashing Mode C activated, the Pillar Light Relay will activate for two seconds
before gate movement occurs, as well as during gate movement. This means that gate
movement will be delayed for a period of two seconds after a trigger signal has been
received.

To change the Courtesy (Pillar) to one of the Pre-flashing Modes, please refer to the
section, ‘Customising the Features and Functions’ on page 67.

External Gate Status

Indication LED
An LED (Light Emitting Diode)
mounted on your intercom allows
you to view the position of your gate
and the condition of the battery and
power supply from the safety of your
home. The different signals of the
LED are described below:

FIGURE 92

Off Gate is closed

On Gate is partially or fully open
Continuous slow flash Gate is opening
Continuous fast flash Gate is closing
Two flashes every two seconds No mains present
Three flashes every two seconds Battery voltage is low

Battery-low Protection
The controller has circuitry that monitors the state of the battery. During a power failure,
energy is drawn from the battery but not replaced. To protect the battery from being
quickly damaged, the protection circuitry prevents the motor from being run off the
battery when the battery voltage drops below 10.6V.

Indication that the battery-low protection has been triggered is provided by the onboard
buzzer and status LED on the controller (and intercom if so equipped and connected to
the controller). The LED will flash three times every two seconds, and the buzzer will
beep three times every two seconds.
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The gate system will also shut off until such time as the battery has recharged to an
acceptable level. Consult your gate automation specialist if you discover that your
Battery-low Protection signal continues to re-occur.

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Solar Profile
D2 Turbo and D2 Turbo Low-Voltage controllers manufactured after August 2014 support
Solar Mode.

This useful profile option allows the mains fail circuitry to be bypassed in instances where
solar power is being used in lieu of an electrical mains supply. The standard response
of the controller upon detecting a mains failure is to emit two short beeps every two
seconds but, if the Solar Profile has been selected, the condition will not be flagged.

To enable/disable Solar Mode, please refer to the section ‘Customising the Features and
Functions’ on page 67.
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14. Customising the Features and Functions

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’. ~ Leonardo Da Vinci

The D2 Turbo and D2 Turbo Low-Voltage controllers make ordinarily complex settings
as quick and easy as possible. Using the Function and Setting Dials, the Select/Toggle
pushbutton, and the bi-colour (red and green) Status LED you can set up the many
features and functions in a flash.

Function Dial

Please always adjust the Function

Dial first.

FIGURE 93

Setting Dial

Set this to the desired function,

and then move the Setting Dial
to the preferred setting.

FIGURE 94

If a setting is for a single fixed value,

for example, 15 second Autoclose
time, then the Select pushbutton
acts as a select for that single
choice.

However, if the setting has two

options, for example On/Off or Hi/
Lo, then the pushbutton acts as a
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toggle between the two preferences.

FIGURE 95

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When using the Select pushbutton

to toggle between preferences, the
status LED will light up as green to
indicate On or High; or alternatively
red to indicate Off or Low.

FIGURE 96

The Function Dial must

always be returned to the
Run position (rotated fully
counter-clockwise) after
you have finished setting up
any of the features, modes
or profiles. This ensures
that it will be ready for use.

FIGURE 97

Remote control
administration
The D2 Turbo controllers incorporate
an onboard multichannel receiver
compatible with code-hopping
technology.

The receiver will allow any

combination of the different inputs -
Trigger (Gate fully open), Pedestrian,
Holiday Lockout, etc. to be operated
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from a single multi-button remote

control.
FIGURE 98

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You can also artificially increase
1 2
the number of buttons by using a
two-button combination. One of the
buttons is used as a Shift button Shift button
to allow the other buttons to be
used again in combination with this
button. Press and hold the allocated
Shift button and then press one of
3
the other buttons to create a new 5
button. The Shift button cannot be
Shift button
used as a button on its own - it must
always be used in combination with
4
another button.

Use of the Shift button principle

allows a three-button transmitter 6

to gain an extra button and operate

four functions and a four-button
transmitter gains two extra buttons
and can operate six functions.
This is quite handy if you’d like to Press and
hold the
control additional devices from a ‘fourth’ button
single multi-button remote control, as a Shift button
together with
for example your garage doors if button 1, 2 or
3 to operate
they are equipped with compatible 4, 5 or 6
code-hopping receivers.
FIGURE 99

However, it’s important to note that the other devices cannot be activated with the new
Shift button, only the D2 Turbo (and other operators that are equipped with an onboard
receiver) is able to recognise the Shift button signals.

Using the shift key principle also prevents you from enabling functions like Holiday
Lockout Mode by accident. This is because you have to use both hands to press the
two-button combination.

At any stage remote controls can be selectively added or deleted within the system.
To selectively delete a remote control, the remote control must be available.
Please refer to the section, ‘Deleting Specific Remote Controls’ on page 71.
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Adding code-hopping
remote controls
To add a code-hopping remote
control to the onboard receiver
and assign a button to any specific
function as described above, please
follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the REMOTES position (B).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

the desired selection along the ‘B’
row of options. FIGURE 100

You can choose from the following settings:

• Tx TRG to assign a remote control button to be learned into the system and
trigger the gate to fully open
• Tx PED to assign a remote control button to be learned into the system and
partially open the gate for a pedestrian
• Tx LCK to assign a remote control button to be learned into the system and
activate Holiday Lockout Mode

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select the setting chosen from above
– the Status LED will change from
red to green to confirm the setting.

FIGURE 101
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Step 4: Press the desired button on
the remote control(s) that you want
to activate the selected function.

The Status LED will flash twice

indicating that the onboard receiver
has learned in the remote control(s).
The onboard buzzer will also pulse
twice.

FIGURE 102

Step 5: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.

FIGURE 103

Deleting specific remote controls

To delete specific remote controls from the D2 Turbo’s onboard receiver, please follow the
steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the REMOTES position (B).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial

to DELETE Tx along the ‘B’ row of
options. This will delete specific
remote controls from the onboard
receiver’s memory.
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FIGURE 104

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Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select – the Status LED will change
from red to green.

FIGURE 105

Step 4: Press any button on the

specific remote control(s) that you
want to delete from the onboard
receiver’s memory. The Status LED
will flash green three times and the
buzzer will also beep three times
indicating that the onboard receiver
has deleted the remote control(s)
from its memory.

FIGURE 106

Step 5: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.
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FIGURE 107

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Deleting all remote controls
To delete all the learned-in remote controls from the D2 Turbo onboard receiver,
please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the REMOTES position (B).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

DELETE ALL along the ‘B’ row of
options. This will delete all remote
controls from the onboard receiver’s
memory.

FIGURE 108

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select the setting.

The Status LED will initially flash

red. Hold down the pushbutton until
the Status LED turns green and
three beeps are heard.
This will indicate that the onboard
receiver has deleted the remote
control(s) from its memory.

FIGURE 109

Step 4: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.
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FIGURE 110

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Setting the Autoclose feature

The Autoclose feature can be selected to be either Off or Activated, with a pre-selected
time delay.

Activating the Autoclose feature

To activate the Autoclose, with a

pre-selected time delay, please
follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the AUTOCLOSE position (C).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

the desired time delay setting along
the ‘C’ row of options.
You can choose either 5 seconds,
10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds
or 45 seconds. FIGURE 111

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select your choice.

FIGURE 112

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that the
Autoclose feature has been activated
with the delay time selected in
Step 2.
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FIGURE 113

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to
the RUN position.

FIGURE 114

Please note that if the operator is running Open Only Mode – the Autoclose
feature is activated with a 15 second delay as the default – this can be changed
if necessary.

Deactivating the Autoclose

feature

To deactivate the Autoclose feature,

please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the AUTOCLOSE position (C).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

the OFF selection along the ‘C’ row
of options. The Status LED will be
red if Autoclose is on. If it is already
Off, the Status LED will be green.
FIGURE 115

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select.

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that
the Autoclose feature has been
deactivated or switched Off.
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FIGURE 116

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.

FIGURE 117

Setting the Mode of Operation

The D2 Turbo has three modes to choose from depending on the application. Only one
mode can be selected at any given time

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the AUTOCLOSE position (C).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

the OFF selection along the ‘C’ row
of options. The Status LED will be
red if Autoclose is on. If it is already
Off, the Status LED will be green.

FIGURE 118

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select.

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that
the Autoclose feature has been
deactivated or switched Off.
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FIGURE 119

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to
the RUN position.

Please note that PIRAC

Mode can be active in
addition to this mode if so
desired.

FIGURE 120

Open Only Mode

To activate Open Only Mode please follow these steps:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the MODE position (D).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

the OPEN ONLY selection along the
‘D’ row of options.

FIGURE 121

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select the setting.

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that the
Open Only Operating Mode has been
activated.
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FIGURE 122

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.

Please note that PIRAC

Mode can be active in
addition to this mode if so
desired.

FIGURE 123

Reversing Mode

To activate Reversing Mode, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the MODE position (D).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

the REVERSING selection along the
‘D’ row of options.

FIGURE 124

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select the setting.

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that the
Reversing Operating Mode has been
activated.
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FIGURE 125

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to
the RUN position.

Please note that PIRAC

Mode can be active in
addition to this mode if so
desired.

FIGURE 126

Setting PIRAC Mode

PIRAC (Beam Autoclose) Mode can
be activated when using any of the
three Operating Modes (Standard,
Open Only, or Reversing).

To select PIRAC Mode as either On or

Off, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the MODE position (D).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to the

PIRAC on/off selection along the ‘D’
row of options.
FIGURE 127

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

select the setting.

The Status LED will change from red

to green indicating that PIRAC Mode
has been activated, or it will change
to red indicating that PIRAC Mode
has been deactivated.
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FIGURE 128

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.

FIGURE 129

Setting the Pre-flashing Modes

Pre-flashing Mode A and Pre-flashing Mode C can be activated in addition to any of the
above Modes of Operation.

To select a Pre-flashing Mode as

either on or off, please follow the
steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the MODE position (D).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

either PFA on/off for Pre-flash Mode
A, or PFC on/off for Pre-flash Mode
C along the ‘C’ row of options.

FIGURE 130

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

toggle the Pre-flash Mode between
On and Off.

The Status LED will change from red

to green indicating that the selected
Pre-flash Mode has been activated,
or it will change to red indicating
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that it has been deactivated.

FIGURE 131

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to
the RUN position.

FIGURE 132

Setting the Operating Profiles

Three Operating Profiles, Positive Close Mode, Speed and Collision Sensitivity, can each
be configured depending on your individual requirements.

Positive Close Mode

To activate or deactivate Positive

Close Mode, please follow the steps
below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the PROFILE position (E).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial

to PCM on/off along the ‘E’ row of
options.

FIGURE 133

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

toggle the chosen mode between On
and Off.

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that the
selected Positive Close Mode has
been activated, or it will change
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to red indicating that it has been

deactivated.

FIGURE 134

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.

FIGURE 135

Setting the Speed Profile to High or Low

To select the desired speed profile, either High (approximately 24m/min) or Low
(approximately 16m/min) please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the PROFILE position (E).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

SPEED hi/lo along the ‘E’ row of
options.

FIGURE 136

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

toggle Speed profile between High
and Low.

The Status LED will change from red

to green indicating that the High
Speed Profile has been activated,
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or it will change to green indicating

that the Low Speed Profile has been
activated.
FIGURE 137

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to
the RUN position.

FIGURE 138

Setting the Anti-crushing Sensitivity Profile

To select the desired sensitivity of the anti-crushing technology as either High or Low,
please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the PROFILE position (E).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial

to SENS hi/lo along the ‘E’ row of
options.

FIGURE 139

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

toggle the Sensitivity Profile between
High and Low.

The Status LED will change from

red to green indicating that the
High Sensitivity Profile has been
activated, or it will change to red
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indicating that the Low Sensitivity

Profile has been activated.
FIGURE 140

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to

the RUN position.

FIGURE 141

Solar
To configure the controller for solar power (controllers manufactured after August 2014
only), please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Rotate the Function Dial to

the PROFILE position (E).

Step 2: Rotate the Setting Dial to

SOLAR on/off along the ‘E’ row of
options.

FIGURE 142

Step 3: Press the pushbutton to

toggle the Solar Profile between On
and Off.

The Status LED will change from red

to green indicating that the Solar
Profile has been activated, or it will
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change to red indicating that it has

been deactivated.

FIGURE 143

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Step 4: Return the Function Dial to
the RUN position.

FIGURE 144

Should you wish to verify your settings you can rotate the Function Dial to the function
that you want to check the settings of. Then rotate the Setting Dial to the various
selection options. The status LED will light up as green to indicate that the selected
option is either On or High; or alternatively red to indicate Off or Low.

Reverting to Factory Defaults

It is possible to clear and default the system completely, resetting all programmed
settings to default values and clearing all learned remotes as well as gate limits.

To perform a complete reset:

• Remove power from the unit by disconnecting both the mains supply and one battery
terminal
• Press and hold the Run Button
• Reapply power to the unit (it makes no difference whether the mains or battery is
reconnected first)
• Keep holding the Ru Button. The SAFE OPEN, SAFE CLOSE, and LCK LEDs will come
on. Keep holding the button until the LEDs have gone off, and come back on again
• Release the Run Button
• The controller is now defaulted

Reverting to Factory Defaults

Parameter
Unit Minimum Default Maximum
description
Sensitivity Hi/Lo Lo Hi Hi
Autoclose status On/Off Off
Autoclose timer s 15s Off 45s
Modes of Operation S, O, R S
PIRAC On/Off Off
PCM status On/Off Off
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Speed Hi/Lo Lo Hi Hi
Light profile CUR, PFA, PFC CUR
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15. Description of Terminal Functions

Motor Motor output – connects to the Blue or Brown motor wire.

Motor Motor output – connects to the Blue or Brown motor wire.
Batt + Positive battery connection.

Battery terminal normally indicated as + or red (right-hand

battery)

Batt - Negative battery connection.

Battery terminal normally indicated as - or black (right-hand

battery)

COM The common termination point. All trigger signals, etc. have their return
path to one of the COM terminals.
PED Pedestrian Opening input. (A normally-open potential-free input).
Momentarily connecting this input to COM will cause the gate to open to
the Pedestrian open position. For more information refer to the Pedestrian
feature.
TRG Trigger input. (A normally-open potential-free input) Momentarily
connecting this input to COM will cause the gate to open or close
depending on the operating mode selected. For more information see the
Autoclose feature and Modes of Operation.
LCK/STP Holiday Lockout or gate Stop input. (A normally-closed potential-
free input). For as long as a connection between this input and COM is
maintained the controller will behave normally. But, when this connection
to COM is broken all inputs are inhibited and all triggers except the one
that invoked the feature will be ignored, and if the gate is moving it will
stop. As the name implies, this feature is mostly used in situations where
the premises will be left uninhabited for a period of time, for example
when the residents go away on holiday, and electronically locks the entire
system for added security. While this is usually a remote control button,
other typical devices include a pushbutton, keypad, keyswitch and any
number of access control devices.

If this input is enabled while the gate is moving or in the open

position, it will only activate and inhibit operation of all the inputs
when the gate is back in the closed position

If the LCK function is not required a link must be fitted between

LCK and COM*(refer to note on page 80)
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Safe OPENING edge safety input. (A normally-closed potential-free input).
OPN As long as a connection between this input and COM is maintained the
controller will behave normally. When this connection is broken it will
prevent the gate from opening if it is stationary, and will stop and reverse
the gate if it is opening. This input has no effect if the gate is closing.

If the Safe OPN function is not required a link must be fitted between safe
OPE and COM for the controller to operate normally.
When setting up the controller for the first time or after a full reset back to
factory default has been performed, the system will electronically override
the Safety Inputs and allow the system to function without the links.
However, if safeties are connected to either or both inputs, thereafter there
must be a normally-closed circuit maintained for the system to operate
correctly. I.e. if beams are fitted and then removed, the circuit which is
affected must be replaced with a wire link to create the normally-closed
circuit.

Safe CLS CLOSING edge safety input. (A normally-closed potential-free input). As long
as a connection between this input and COM is maintained the controller will
behave normally. When this connection is broken it will prevent the gate from
closing if it is stationary, and will stop and reverse the gate if it is closing. This
input has no effect if the gate is opening.

If the Saf CLS function is not required a link must be fitted between Safe
CLS and COM for the controller to operate normally. )
When setting up the controller for the first time or after a full reset back
to factory defaults has been performed, the system will electronically
override the Safety Inputs and allow the system to function without
the links. However, if safeties are connected to either or both inputs,
thereafter there must be a normally-closed circuit maintained for the
system to operate correctly. I.e. if beams are fitted and then removed,
the circuit which is affected must be replaced with a wire link to create the
normally-closed circuit.

LED External gate status indicator. (A low-current output signal.)

An output terminal which provides a low-drive (approx. 4,5V DC, 20mA)
to an LED which can be used to indicate the gate status remotely. If more
than three LEDs are required it is necessary to fit the CP78 MULTI-LED
driver card.
Aux 12V Auxiliary power connection. Provides a +12V DC supply for auxiliary
equipment such as a radio receiver, Safety Beam(s) etc. It is linked directly
to the battery positive via a 3A resettable fuse.
Safe Used for switching the power supply to the Safety Beam(s). If automatic
Common beam testing is required, the negative power supply connection of the
beam transmitters must be wired to this point.
When setting up the controller for the first time or after a full reset back to factory
default has been performed, the system will electronically override the Safety Inputs
and allow the system to function without the links. However, if safeties are connected to
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either or both inputs thereafter, there must be a normally-closed circuit maintained for
the system to operate correctly. I.e. if beams are fitted and then removed, the circuit
which is affected must be replaced with a wire link to create the normally-closed circuit.

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16. Diagnostics

Diagnostic LEDs
The D2 Turbo controller has a series of diagnostic LEDs which indicate the state of the
inputs. Normally-open inputs are indicated by a RED LED, and normally-closed inputs by
a GREEN LED. An illuminated RED LED indicates that the signal is present
(e.g. intercom button pressed), while an illuminated GREEN LED indicates that the signal
is absent (e.g. infrared Safety Beam not broken).

Safety OPN: Green

On when the opening beam is not activated

Safety CLS: Green

On when the closing beam is not activated

LCK/STP: Green
On when the LCK/STP input is not activated

Status: Red
This LED indicates the state of the gate as per
the table below

TRG: Green
On when a trigger signal is present

PED: Green
On when the pedestrian signal is present

AUX: Green
On when an auxiliary signal is present
Buzzer feedback
A warning buzzer will sound (where applicable) as per the table below:

Gate User can

Number Fault
Inhibitor name Priority continues correct
of beeps type to operate error
3 beeps every two Power
Battery-low 1 seconds for 30 system Yes1 Yes
seconds fault
Periodic until
Multiple collisions 2 condition is cleared Collision No Yes
by user
3 beeps periodically
Holiday Lockout 3 User No Yes
for 30 seconds
2 beeps every Power
Mains failure 4 two seconds for system Yes Yes
30 seconds fault
Beams broken 1 beep periodically
5 User No Yes
(any) for 30 seconds
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3 beeps each time

Beams broken 6 the gate is User No Yes
(any) triggered
1. Gate will close fully and then shutdown for two minutes TABLE 3

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17. Troubleshooting

Problem Possible faults

• Fuse is blown – Check 30A ATO fuse, and replace if
necessary
• LCK (Holiday lockout) input activated. Green LCK light
should be ON
• IRBC/IRBO (IR beams) inputs activated
• Latching input on TRG. (TRG light must be off for gate to
Gate does not move
operate
• IRBC - gate will not close once open; IRBO - gate will not
open once closed
• Green IRBC/IRBO lights should be ON -
• Check the battery condition with Procedure A: Low battery
voltage condition, later in this section
• Procedure B: False collision detection, later in this section
• If the problem persists, the main controller might be faulty
• If Status light flashes four times, then the operator is in
Multiple Collision Mode. If required, check with
• Check the battery condition with Procedure A: Low battery
Gate moves a short voltage condition, especially if the Status Light flashes
distance, and then three times
stops • Check for false collisions with Procedure B: False Collision
Detection, later in this section
• Intermittent IRBC/IRBO signals. Check that the voltage
applied to the beams is appropriate
• False trigger. Intermittent short due to possible moisture
on the TRG input. Monitor TRG LED
Gate starts closing,
• If the problem is still not solved, the main controller might
then stops and
be faulty
re-opens
• Check collision sensitivity and other causes with Procedure
B: False Collision Detection
• Besides a faulty controller, which will be considered last,
the only factor that could cause this symptom is a missing
Gate overrides
origin or faulty DOSS module
its limits
• However, initially before the gate overrides its limits, if the
origin is not detected, the controller will automatically start
beeping when the gate is running, but it will allow normal
operation.
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Check for the following:

• Check that the origin marker is correctly positioned as
shown on page 38
• Check that the DOSS sensor harness is properly plugged
into the magnetic switch at one end and the controller at
the other
Gate overrides its
limits • Carefully check the condition of the harness.
• Look out for any bad crimp joints between the wires and
the connectors at both ends of the harness
• Check that the magnetic switch is mechanically switching.
In manual mode, slide the gate backwards and forwards
so that the magnet passes the switch each time. Listen out
for a distinctive click as the switch operates
• Check that the respective origin sensor is securely clipped
into the housing
• Check that the origin magnet is correctly positioned as
Unreliable Autoclose
shown on page 38
• If the problem is not solved, the main controller might be
faulty
• Latching receiver on TRG would activate the Autoclose
Gate opens to override feature
Pedestrian and closes • Long pulse on TRG would activate the Autoclose override
feature
• Faulty IRBC Beam signal
• Intermittent power loss, check for low voltages with
Gate opens to Procedure A: Low Battery Voltage Condition
Pedestrian and • If the problem is still not solved, the main controller might
stays open be faulty
• Intermittent fault on PED (Pedestrian) input. Check wiring,
and key switch/keypad operation
• Check Procedure B:False Collision Detection
• If the problem is still not solved, the main controller might
be faulty
• There is a continuous PED signal, the PED light will be
Gate opens from the on continuously. (The PED light and signal must turn
intercom, but not via on momentarily for the gate to close after a pedestrian
the remote control signal.) If an external receiver is operating the PED input,
check for an accidentally latching contact, or a faulty
keyswitch/ keypad
• If the problem is still not solved, the main controller might
be faulty
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Procedure A - Low-battery voltage condition
Status light flashes three times

If the battery voltage is less than 10.5V, the motor will not operate at all. For any other
voltage, the battery could still be the cause of the problem. Check that the battery is
being properly charged.

• Check that the mains power is turned ON (measure 90V - 240V AC on the mains
connector for the D2 Turbo, or 10V - 20V AC/10V - 28V DC for the D2 Turbo Low-
Voltage)
• Check the condition of the battery leads, terminals and connectors. Look for and
correct all loose connections and signs of corrosion
• The battery might be discharged. Measure the battery voltage with the charger
connected; if the voltage is below 12.5V then the battery is discharged. The number
of opening cycles per hour may be excessive, thus discharging the battery. Charge
the battery if required
• The onboard charger might be faulty. Disconnect the battery, and measure the
voltage on the battery leads.
• It must be between 13.6V and 13.8V. If not, replace the controller
• Battery may be old, and might have to be replaced. If in doubt test as follows:
• Check that the battery is charged by ensuring that the battery voltage is above 13.5V
with the onboard charger connected. (If the battery is in a good condition it would
probably pass the test without being fully charged)
• Isolate the mains from the controller
• Remove the DC motor leads from the DC Controller
• Apply the DC motor leads directly to the battery, while measuring the battery voltage

First make sure that the moving gate will not pose any danger.

• If the gate does not move, the battery or motor could be faulty
• If the battery voltage remains unchanged, then the motor is faulty and must be
serviced. If the battery voltage drops to below 11.2V then the battery must be
replaced
• Before replacing the battery, measure the charging voltage on the battery leads with
the battery disconnected. It must be between 13.6V and 13.8V.
If not, replace the charger.
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Procedure B - False collision detection

Status light flashes four times to indicate that number of collisions have exceeded the
Collision Counter feature value.

With the operator in Manual Mode, check the following and correct if necessary:

• Check for badly running gate, or something physically obstructing the gate
• Activate the manual override and manually move the gate to check for ease of
operation
• Rack pressing down onto pinion
• Bad rack joints
• Seized or badly running wheels
• Top guide-rollers restricting the gate
• Dirt on rail
• Physical damage to the rail
• Wheel catching side of pinion
• Gate hitting endstop
• Check the DC motor wires for loose connections
• Check that the sensor wire harness is securely plugged into controller
• If the problem is not solved, replace the motor module and main controller
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18. Manual Operation

Disengage the gearbox/drive

To manually override the operator you will need to:

Open the camlock cover, insert

the camlock key and rotate it 90°
clockwise (the cover can also be
removed at this stage if so desired).
This will allow for the rotation of the
Manual Release thumbwheel.

FIGURE 145

By turning the Manual Release

thumbwheel 90° counter-clockwise
until it clicks, the motor pinion will
be put into ‘Manual Mode’.

Re-engage gearbox/ FIGURE 146

drive
To re-engage the drive mechanism
of the operator you will need to:

Turn the Manual Release

thumbwheel 90° clockwise until it
clicks.

Once you have re-engaged the drive

mechanism, don’t forget to lock the
camlock by inserting the key and
rotating it 90° counter-clockwise –
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this will help prevent unauthorised

tampering with the operator.

FIGURE 147

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19. Additional Features

Battery saver
In the event of a battery-low
shutdown, only the motor will stop
drawing current – the controller,
infrared beams and any other
peripheral devices will continue to
flatten the battery; however, at a
much slower rate.

An optional low cut-out switch

(product code CP107) totally
disconnects the battery and protects
it from being fully discharged and
potentially damaged.

Consult your gate automation

specialist for further details.
FIGURE 148

Solar power supply

A solar panel can be used to
charge the battery instead of the
conventional charging circuit.
A 20W panel will provide enough
power for 20 daily operations of an
average gate (less if 12V DC security
lights are fitted).

You will need to fit a deep-cycle

low-maintenance battery (minimum
35Ah) in order to provide sufficient
backup capacity during days of poor
weather.

These are typical values for

Southern Africa. Contact your gate
automation specialist for details on FIGURE 149
what solar panel to select in your
area.

Refer to Figure 66 and 67 on pages 49 and 50 for instructions on how to connect a solar
panel to your D2 Turbo/D2 Turbo Low-Voltage operator.

The mains fail buzzer can be disabled by selecting the Solar Profile option
(controllers manufactured after August 2014 only). Refer to ‘Customising the
Features and Functions’ on page 65 for details.
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20. Basic Maintenance

Our operators are designed to be maintenance-free. However, there are some basic
checks that should be carried out regularly (every six months). These checks will increase
the long-term reliability of the system and prevent erratic operation of your gate.

Isolate mains supply to system before cleaning or working on the equipment

General
Even if the user has used a gate operator before, it does not mean that he knows how
to SAFELY operate it. Make sure that the user fully understands the following safety
requirements before finally handing over the site.

Show the user how to do the

following:

• Keep the track clear of stones,

dirt and obstructions
• Ensure that all rollers run freely
• Put the operator into Manual
Mode and check that the gate
runs freely on its rail and does
not catch or foul against the
walls or pillars
• Ensure that the gate wheels and
guide-rollers are rotating freely FIGURE 150
and are not worn. In high-volume
applications it will be necessary
to replace these components
regularly
• Ensure that the rack is properly
secured to the gate and that it
does not press down onto the
operator pinion at any point
along its travel
• Keep shrubs and vegetation clear
of the motor and rack
• Check that the key still operates
the camlock - spray with
lubrication if necessary
• Keep the inside of the motor
FIGURE 151
housing clean
• The operators are fitted with high-quality, maintenance-free lead acid batteries which
should provide up to three years of normal service life.
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• Check for corrosion of the battery terminals

• Clean and apply copper-based grease as necessary

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21. Servicing the Operator

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Consult your local dealer for assistance.

Your D2 Turbo sliding gate operator requires no special care other than that described in
the Maintenance section. If you are having a problem with your D2 Turbo, please contact
your installer or local dealer.
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 24 MONTH CARRY-IN PRODUCT WARRANTY
22. 24 Month Carry-in Product Warranty

You can register your product(s) online at www.CentSys.co.za, which will assist
you in keeping a record of your date of purchase or installation, serial numbers,
etc.

All of our products are manufactured with extreme care, thoroughly inspected and tested.

The goods supplied by us shall be subject to the provisions of sections 55 to 57 of

the Consumer Protection Act (68/2008) except where the provisions of the warranty
contained in our product documentation are more favourable to the purchaser. Subject
to the warranty contained in our product documentation, if applicable, our products are
warranted for a period of twenty-four months after delivery. However, it is expressly
noted that batteries carry a six month warranty due to the nature of these products
being such that they are subject to possible misuse. Please note that warranties will be
honoured on a carry-in basis; in other words, the product in question must be taken in
to one of our branches, or to the authorised reseller that the product was purchased
from, for assessment and, if necessary, repair. For equipment not of our manufacture,
the warranty as supplied by the original manufacturer will apply if such warranty is more
favourable to the purchaser than the relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act
(Act 68/2008 of South Africa), or any other applicable law as so required in different
countries in which the product was sold. Such warranty is valid only once full payment
has been received for such goods.

Australian customers:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure

Any warranty may be voidable on any equipment which:

1. Has not been installed in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
2. Has been subject to misuse or which has been used for any purpose other than that
designed for by the manufacturers.
3. Has damage caused as a result of handling during transit, atmospheric conditions
(including lightning), corrosion of metal parts, insect infestation, power surges or
other forces outside of the control of the manufacturer.
4. Has been repaired by any workshop and / or person NOT previously authorised by the
manufacturer.
5. Has been repaired with components not previously tested, passed or authorised by
Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, South Africa or one of its subsidiary companies.

Any warranty may be voidable on any equipment which:

1. There has been a failure to install the product in accordance with the installation
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instructions provided by the manufacturer, or

2. A failure to abide by the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer, or

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3. There is no breach of a legal duty of care owed to you by us or by any of our

employees or agents.
4. Such loss or damage is not a reasonably foreseeable result of any such breach, and
any increase in loss or damage resulting from breach by you of any term of this
contract.
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23. Installation Handover

Once the installation has been successfully completed and tested, it is important for the
installer to explain the operation and safety requirements of the system.

Never assume the user knows how to safely operate an

automated gate!

Even if the user has used a gate operator before, it does not mean he knows how
to SAFELY operate it. Make sure that the user fully understands the following safety
requirements before finally handing over the site.

1. The following needs to be understood by the user:

• How to operate the Manual Release thumbwheel mechanism.
(Show them how by demonstration)
• How the obstruction detection and all other safety features work.
(Show them how by demonstration)
• All the features and benefits of the operator, i.e. Safety Beams, etc.
• All the safety considerations associated with operating an automated gate. The user
should be able to pass this knowledge on to all other users of the automated system
and must be made aware of this responsibility

• Do not activate the gate operator unless you can see it and can determine that its
area of travel is clear of people, pets, or other obstructions
• NO ONE MAY CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING GATE. Always keep people and objects
away from the gate and its area of travel
• NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH THE GATE CONTROLS, and do not
allow children or pets near the gate area
• Be careful with moving parts and avoid close proximity to areas where fingers or
hands could be pinched
• Secure all easily-accessed gate operator controls in order to prevent unauthorised
use of the gate
• Keep the automated gate system properly maintained, and ensure that all working
areas are free of debris and other objects that could affect the gate operation and
safety
• On a monthly basis, check the obstruction detection system and safety devices for
correct operation
• All repair and service work to this product must be done by a suitably qualified
person
• This product was designed and built strictly for the use indicated in this
documentation. Any other use, not expressly indicated here, could compromise the
good condition/operation of the product and/or be a source of danger!
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Neither Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd, nor any of its subsidiaries, accepts any liability
caused by improper use of the product, or for use other than that for which the
automated system was designed.

Ensure that the customer is in possession of the User Guide and that you have completed
the installation details in the back of the User Guide.

Once the installation has been successfully completed and tested, it is important for the
installer to explain the operation and safety requirements of the system.
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Notes

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