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THE 415 L LS OPERATOR AND I n s t a l l a ti o n M a n u a l

425 D CONTROL PANEL:

INSTALLATION MANUAL

CONTENTS
Important Safety Information 2
Technical Data 4
Unpacking the Operator 5
The 415 L LS Operator General Characteristics 6
Installation Instructions 6
Prepare the Gate 6
Manual Release Mechanism 6
Attach the Electric Cables 7
Install the Operator 7
Attach the Rear Mounting Bracket 8
Attach the Front Mounting Bracket to the Gate Leaf 8
Attach the Operator to the Rear Mounting Bracket 9
Attach the Operator to the Front Mounting Bracket 9
Adjusting the Limit Switches 10
Install the 425 D Control Panel 10
Exploded View, 415 L LS Operator 12
415 L LS Operator Parts List 13
The 425 D Control Panel General Description 14
The 425 D Control Panel
Installation Instructions

Installing the 425 D Control Panel 14

Connect the Main Power Supply 14
Connect the Operator to the Control Panel 14
Connect Accessory Devices 15
Set Operating Modes 16
Setting the DIP Switches 17
Obstacle Recognition 17
Programming 19
Display Descriptions 20
Programming the Motor Run Time 20 FAAC International, Inc.
Maintenance
Fuse Ratings 20
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Limited Warranty 23
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I M PORTANT S AFE TY I NFORM ATION

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

When installing the photo-beams supplied with this INSTALLATION

unit two things need to be considered.

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

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

U.L. CLASS AND FAAC OPERATOR

Model Duty Cycle Typical Use

Class I: Residential Vehicular Gate Operator

402 750 • Home use

422 760 • Small apartment building, for
415 400 Limited duty example, up to 4 units in a
620 640 building, with limited public
access
885

Class II: Commercial/General Access Vehicular Gate Operator

400 640 • Apartment buildings

620 885 Continuous duty • Very public access

Class III: Industrial/Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator

400 640 • No public access

620 885 Continuous duty

Class IV: Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator

620 640 • Prison rated security

885 Continuous duty
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TECHNICAL DATA
THE 415 COMPACT OPERATOR

Parameter Measure

Voltage required, VDC 24 Vdc

Duty type Residential

Maximum duty cycle 100%

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

Maximum leaf swing, deg 110

Thrust and traction, ft-lb (Nm) 280 (400)

Stroke, in. (cm) 15 (38.1)

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

Operating Ambient Temperature -4 thru +131

Deg F (Deg C) (-20 thru +55)
Operator dimensions, 37 x 4 x 6
l ´ w ´ h, in. (mm) (940 X 105 X 148)
Operator weight, lb (kg) 17.5
(8)
Current draw, Amp 3

Power (Watt) 70

Maximum amperage draw for .630mA

accessories, mA
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UNPACKING THE OPERATOR

When you receive your 415 L LS Compact Operator, (1) 3 Conductor Electric Cable for Limit Switch Connection
complete the following steps.
(1) Package of mounting hardware:
Inspect the shipping box for physical damage such as a (1) Rear mounting brackets
torn carton. Then inspect the operator after you remove (1) Rear mounting plates that attach to the gate post
it from the box. Notify the carrier immediately if you (or column)
note any damage because the carrier must witness the (1) Front mounting brackets that attach the operators
damage before you can file a claim. to the gate leaves

As you unpack the box, insure that all the parts listed (1) Parts package:
below are included (See Figure 1). (2) Manual Release keys
(4) Snap rings
(1) Control panel enclosure with control panel and (1) Long pins for rear mounting (each requires 2 snap
transformer. ring)
(1) Short pins for front mounting (each requires 2
(1) 415 Operator. snap rings)
(1) Cable Cover
(1) 2 Conductor Electric Cable for Motor Connection (2) Cable Strain Reliefs

Number Description
1 415 Operator
2 Manual Release Location
3 Piston Rod
9 4 Front Mounting B racket
5 Rear Mounting Bracket

Figure 1. Parts of the 415 L LS Operator 6 Rear Fork

7 Long Rear Pin
8 Cable Cover
9 Short Rear Pin
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THE 415 COMPACT OPERATOR

Built-in security and anti-crushing measures of the 415
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Operator include built in reverse on contact and a
torque adjustment that controls the force transmitted to
The FAAC 415 Compact Operator is an automatic gate
the gate leaf through the 415 Operator.
operator for a swinging gate leaf. The 415 Compact
Operator is useful in residential applications and can
The Manual Release mechanism is a key accessed
accommodate a gate leaf up to 14 ft (4.3 m) long.
device that disengages (or engages) the cylinder on 415
Operator. When the drive is disengaged, you can open
The self-contained 415 Compact Operator consists of an
and close the gate leaf by hand. Such manual operation
electric motor that drives a worm screw housed in an
of the gate is necessary during installation and useful
aluminum casing.
during prolonged power failures.
The locking the 415 Operator provides in the fully
The torque of the 415 Operator is set during Basic
opened and fully closed positions is a service device
Programming of the 425 D Control Panel. (see page 19
rather than a security device. Additional, external locks
for Basic Programming).
are recommended under the following conditions:
Reversing devices (such as inductive loops and
∗ It is a solid-faced gate. photocells) should be installed to provide non-contact
∗ The length of the gate leaf is 6 ft (2 m) or longer. reversing operation.
∗ The installation requires tight security.
∗ The site is subject to vandalism. WARNING: To insure that the installation meets the UL
∗ The site is subject to strong or very gusty wind 325 Standards. A set of photo beam (Part Number
785163) must be installed anywhere that an entrapment
In two-operator gate installations, both (master/slave) with the gate leaf(s) could happen.
operators are wired to one control panel.
The 425 D also has a built in battery back-up system
The electronic control panel is a microprocessor-based that can be used with the addition of 2 12V 7.5ah
controller that accepts a wide range of product batteries. The batteries must be wired in series to
accessories and reversing devices, thus allowing for provide 24VDC to the control panel during power
flexible gate system design. outages. Connect the batteries to the +/- on the 425D
control panel (see Fig. 16)
Also for the protection and proper operation of the 415
Operator, each operator has built in limit switched so During prolonged power outages the manual release
positive stops are not needed. may be used if needed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the 415 Operator involves preparing the gate, Make sure that the gate structure is solidly built. Add
installing the operator(s), installing the control panel, reinforcing crosspieces if necessary to the gate leaves.
programming control panel, and connecting other Make sure that the gate moves smoothly on its hinges
operational controls. without excessive friction by swinging it opened and
closed by hand. If necessary, lubricate all the gate's
Note: The following installation instructions assume moving parts.
you are fully capable of installing an electromechanical
operator on a gate. This manual does not instruct you Positive stops are not needed with the 415 Operator due
in designing a gate, installing a gate (whether on to built in limit switches.
masonry, wood, or metal posts), or basic electrical
wiring. The installation tasks discussed in this manual
are tasks particular to the 415 Operator.
MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM
To manual release the 415 Operator perform the
PREPARE THE GATE following steps as shown in Figure 2.

Before you install the 415 Operator, you need to prepare 1. Slide the key access cover toward the front of the
the gate itself for the operator. Be sure to do the operator.
following: 2. Insert the key and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
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3. Turn the manual release knob clockwise 1/2 turn. After attaching the electric cables to the 415 Operator,
4. To re-engage the operator, perform the procedure you will need to thread the cables thru the assembled
in reverse. cable/strain relief cover and tighten the strain relief as
shown in figure 5.
Now the 415 operator is manual released. You can
move the gate freely.

1 2

Figure 5. Assembling the

strain reliefs to the cable

Slide the cable/strain relief 3

Figure 2. Use the Manual Release key to disengage the
cover up the cables until flush with the 415 Operator
415 Operator from its motor so that you can move the
gate leaf open and/or closed by hand. and secure the cover with the four (4) screws provided
as shown in figure 6.

ATTACH THE ELECTRIC CABLES

Before mounting the operator to the gate panel you
must attach the two provided electric cables. See figure
3 & 4 for the detail sticker on the bottom of the
operator.

Figure 6. Attach the electric cable cover with

two screws provided

INSTALLING THE OPERATOR

Once you have prepared the gate, you are ready to
Figure 3. Electric Cable Detail Sticker proceed with the installation of the operator.

LIMIT SWITCH CABLE Follow the instructions below to install your operator
whether in an inward or outward swinging
Sticker Labeled Color Description configuration.

COM Blue Common Wire Installing the operator consists of the following steps:
FCC Brown Closing Limit
∗ Attaching the rear mounting bracket
FCA Black Opening Limit ∗ Attaching the operator to the rear mounting bracket
∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the
OPERATOR MOTOR CABLE
operator
Sticker Labeled Color Description ∗ Attaching the front mounting bracket to the gate
leaf
M Blue Motor Directional ∗ Installing the 425 D control panel
M Brown Motor Directional ∗ Setting the operating controls

Figure 4. Electric Cable Wire Color Codes

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ATTACH THE REAR MOUNTING BRACKET BRACKET TO THE GATE LEAF

Inward swinging gate: Disengage the operator’s manual release (see figure 2).

You need to determine whether to attach the rear You should be able to lengthen or shorten the cylinder
mounting bracket directly to the post (or wall) or to by pulling or pushing the cylinder. Lengthen or shorten
notch the post and install a recessed liner. Large pillars the operator to the required distance for your gate
require a recessed liner to house the rear mounting installation:
bracket and part of the operator so that the pillar will
not interfere with the swing of the gate when it is fully Inward swinging: Lengthen the piston rod until
opened. the appropriate limit led goes out on the
control panel.
To determine whether you need a recessed liner,
measure the distances B and D (shown in Fig. 9) on your Outward swinging: Shorten the piston rod until
gate. If your measure of B or D is greater than the the appropriate limit led goes out on the
dimensions shown for your operator in Figure 9, notch control panel.
the post and construct a recessed liner for the post
mounting bracket (see Figure 7). The recessed liner With the gate in the fully closed position, temporarily
should be constructed of 3/16 or 1/4 in. steel with a clamp the front mounting bracket (previously attached
minimum interior height of 8in. (252.4 cm) so as to to the operator) to the gate leaf and insure that the
allow you to meet the required dimensions shown in cylinder is level.
Figure 9. Make sure the recessed liner is securely
embedded in the post (or wall). Remove the operator from the front mounting bracket
for welding.
There are two parts to the rear mounting bracket. The
horizontal bracket attaches to the operator, and the
If the cylinder has not been extended beyond its limit
slotted vertical plate attaches to the gate post. Weld the
two parts together and bolt the assembly to the gate switch attached to front mounting bracket, then with
post of column. Note, though, that use of the vertical the operator detached from the front mounting bracket,
rear mounting plate is optional. permanently attach (weld) the front mounting bracket to
the gate leaf (see Figure 8).
Once you have positioned the rear mounting bracket,
attach the bracket to the post (or wall or recessed liner), Once the front mounting bracket is welded in place, you
making sure the dimensions on your gate system match
can reattach the operator to the bracket.
those shown in Figure 9.
ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE REAR
Outward swinging gate:

If you are installing the 415 Operator to swing the gate

outward, construct a steel elbow of sufficient size to
attach to the gate pillar and rear mounting bracket (see
Figure 10 for elbow dimensions).
ATTACH THE FRONT MOUNTING
6 in in.
11 13/16
(152.4 cm)
(30 cm) Figure 7. The
required dimensions
4 in. of the recessed liner
(10 cm)
when notching the
gate post

5 29/32 in.
(15 cm)

Figure 8. Weld the front mounting bracket into position

after insuring the operator is level.
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MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING BRACKET

Attach the operator to the rear mounting bracket with Attach the operator to the front mounting bracket with
the short brass bolt and self locking nut. the short pin and one snap ring on the bottom and one
snap ring on the top.
ATTACH THE OPERATOR TO THE FRONT
B

Gate post Axis of rotation

(or column) for gate leaf
Center of gate leaf
Figure 9. Important mounting
dimensions for inward-swinging
D E
A
F C

Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A 7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
B 7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
WARNING! A and B should differ by no more than 2 in. Larger differences may dangerously
alter the speed of operation and possibly make the limit switches inoperable.
C 50 3/4 in. (1290 mm)
D Maximum 5 in. (125 mm) 4 2/5 in. (110 mm)
E Less Than A Less Than A

Gate post
Axis of rotation
(or column)
for gate leaf
Centerline of gate leaf

D E
A
F
Figure 10. Important
mounting dimensions for C
outward-swinging 415
Steel elbow B
Mounting Dimensions
90-deg Swing 110-deg Swing
A 7 5/8in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)
B 7 5/8 in. (195 mm) 6 5/8 in. (170 mm)

WARNING! A and B should differ by no more than 2 in. Larger differences may dangerously alter

C 37 1/8 in. (943 mm)

D N/A N/A
E Less Than A
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ADJUSTING THE LIMIT SWITCHES INSTALLING THE 425 D CONTROL

The limit switch adjustments are carried out as follows:
PANEL
Locate the control panel enclosure in the most
1. Unscrew the upper fastening screw, figure 11, ref.
convenient position possible, considering the
A, and remove the cap, figure 11, ref B.
movement of the gate. Figure 14 shows a basic layout
2. To adjust the closing limit switch (FCC) turn the
for a two-leaf gate with the 415 Compact Operator.
adjusting screw clockwise, figure 12, ref A, to
increase the rod stroke, and counter-clockwise to
Installing the control panel consists of the following
reduce it.
general steps:
3. To adjust the opening limit switch (FCA) turn the
adjusting screw counter-clockwise figure 13 ref. A,
to increase the rod stroke, and clockwise to reduce • Connecting the main power to the control
it. panel
4. Perform a couple of test cycles to check the correct • Connecting the activating device(s)
position of the limit switch, if the limit switch • Connecting the operator to the control panel
adjustments need to be carried out again, repeat • Connecting other devices to the control panel
the operations starting from step 2. • Set operating modes
5. Reattach the cap, figure 11, ref B, and tighten the • Set the dip switches
fastening screw, figure 11, ref A. • Programming

WARNING! Motor one (1) limit switch must be wired For the complete 425 D Control Panel Installation
to FCA1 and FCC1 on the 425 D Control Panel. Motor Instructions, see pages 14—25 of this manual.
two (2) limit switch must be wired to FCA2 and FCC2
on the 425 D Control Panel.

Figure 11.
Limit Switch Cover with Fastening Screw.

Figure 12. Figure 13.

Closing (FCC) Limit Switch Adjustment Screw Opening (FCA) Limit Switch Adjustment Screw
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Figure 14. The layout of a sample gate system

1
2

5
78
3

1 A
4
A
5
A C
B 3
67
B
A
NOTE: Locate activation switches at
least10 ft from the gate.
C
D
98

1 Operator Wire Gauges for Given Voltage

2 Control Panel/Enclosure 110 VAC primary / 24 VAC 100 VA secondary

3 Photocell A 2 × 18 AWG A 2 × 18 AWG

4 Power Switch B 4 × 14 AWG B 4 × 14 AWG

5 FAAC 5 Wire Cable for Master/Slave Connection and C 5 × 18 AWG C 5 × 18 AWG

Junction Box
6 Gate stops provided by built in limit switch

7 FAAC Key Activated Switch (T10) A 2 × 18 AWG A 2 × 18 AWG

8 Wiring to main circuit breaker D 2 × 12 AWG

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The 415 L LS Operator

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Parts List
415 L LS Operator
POS PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1 7220015 Rear Mounting Bracket 1

2 7284005 Rear Mounting Plate 1

3 718366 Long Pin with C Clips 1

4 7182075 Short Pin 1

5 N/A Hex Nut 1

6 7221115 Rear Fork 1

7 716148 Rear Upper Body 1

8 428403 Manual Release Assembly 1

9 60202145 Manual Release Cam 1

10 60202155 Manual Release Lever 1

11 716150 Limit Switch Protective Cover 1

12 490108 Limit Switch Assembly 1

13 718354 Front Mounting Pin with C Clips 1

14 N/A Self Tapping Screws 4.2 mm x 13 mm 7

15 728271 Front Mounting Bracket 1

16 711027 Limit Switch Adjusters Cover 1

17 490104 Cylinder 1

18 718367 Screw Drive Pin and C Clips 1

19 499399 Lower Front Cover 1

20 N/A Self Tapping Screw 6.3 mm x 19 mm 8

21 60202225 Gear (Piston) 1

22 N/A Self Tapping Screw 4.8 mm x 13 mm 10

23 60202165 Bushing 2

24 60202215 Gear (Motor) 1

25 60202205 Motor 24VDC 1

26 709324 Gasket 1

27 60202175 Electric Cable Cover 1

28 716149 Rear Body Lower Half 1

29 490106 415 Skin Pack 1

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THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL

THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ∗ Connecting accessory devices

∗ Set operating modes
The FAAC 425 D control panel is used to operate the
following models. CONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY
Swing gate operators: WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
415 412 make any electrical connections or before
390 770 programming.
The 425 D programming controls the following: The main power can be provided in the following.
Operating logic: A, EP, logics available. 1) Bring a 115VAC line into the enclosure and wire
to the terminals provided, and plug the
Pause time between opening and closing: Is set transformer into the outlet provided inside the
during the motor programming time. enclosure.
2) Plug the transformer into any 115VAC outlet and
Opening/Closing time: Self Learning. (During the bring the low voltage (24VAC) wires into the
programming stage enclosure wiring them directly to the control
panel as described below. Be sure to use the
Leaf delay on closing: adjustable from 1.5 to 10 appropriate size wire for longer runs.
seconds.

Leaf delay on opening: 1.5 (this cannot be

changed) CONNECT THE OPERATOR(S) TO THE
The 425 D control panel should be installed in an
CONTROL PANEL
enclosure that is conveniently located as close as
possible to the gate operator. All electrical WARNING! Turn the main power off before you
connections from the control panel to the operator make any electrical connections.
must be made in a weatherproof junction box.

The 425 D control panel requires the 100VA USING A JUNCTION BOX
transformer (included) 115vac primary and 24vac
secondary. The power supply should be protected by If an operator is more than 2 ft away from the control
a 15 amp dedicated circuit breaker (not provided). panel, you must use a junction box for connection. Use
a U. L. Listed cord grip where the operator cord enters
The installer is responsible for providing the main the junction box.
power breaker switch, and for making sure that the
entire gate system meets all applicable electrical Note: If you have a one-leaf gate design, the
codes. The installer should refer to the installation operator must be connected to Motor 1 (terminals
manual for a given operator for more information. APM1 and CHM1) in the CN2 Terminal Block

NOTE: An installation is U.L. compliant only To wire up motor 1, connect the blue wire to terminal
when you install the FAAC operators APM1(on the CN2 terminal strip), the brown wire to
according to the UL325 standards. CHM1..

INSTALLING THE 425 D CONTROL Note: If you want to delay the closing of one gate
PANEL leaf in a two-leaf gate design, be sure to connect
its operator to Motor 1.
Installing the control panel consists of the following
general steps: In order to wire motor 2 in a bi-parting system, connect
the blue wire to terminal APM2 (on the CN2 terminal
∗ Connecting the main power strip), the brown wire to CHM2.
∗ Connecting the activating device
∗ Connecting the operator(s)
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CN1 terminal block for main power

THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

supply, battery connections and
accessory power

CN2 terminal block for connecting the

operator(s), lock, and lamp

CN3 limit switch connections

CN4 terminal block for low-voltage

accessory inputs

CN5 quick connector port for the

FAAC plug in radio receiver.

P1 Programming Push Button

P2 Programming Push Button

Figure 16. The 425 D Control Panel

CONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES

FUSE RATINGS
WARNING! Turn the main power off before
F1 Main Power 10A you make any electrical connections.

POWER SUPPLY FOR ACCESSORIES: You can access a

F2 Accessories/Charging Circuit 1.6A 24 VDC output for supplying power to
accessories through terminals +24V and –24V on
F3 Lamp .800mA terminal block CN1. In most cases, this source
can be used to power 24 VDC accessories.
F4 Electric Lock 3.15A
NOTE: The 425 D control panel allows a
F2
maximum accessory load of 630mA.

REVERSING DEVICES: Reversing devices include

F1 photocells, inductive loops, and so forth. All of
the reversing devices should have contacts of the
normally closed (N.C.) type. Where you connect a
RADIO

device depends on whether you want the device

P1 P2
to operate during opening or during closing.
RESET

NOTE: UL does not recognize the FAAC

F4
STOP FSW-CL FSW-OP
system with loop detectors or safety edges.
FAAC photobeams must be used to comply
FCC1FCA1 FCC2 FCA2
F3

with UL 325.

To wire photobeams, refer to page 18 (see FSWOP

for opening photobeams, and FSWCL for closing
photobeams). Photobeams must be connected as
shown. See also page 18 for the wiring of
N.C. inductive loops. If using more than one reversing
- COM
device, they must be wired in series.
-
+
+
NOTE: A shadow/intermediate loop cannot be
wired to for use when using the 425 D
control panel.

Figure 17. The terminal strip wiring of the 425 D with

photobeams
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ACTIVATING DEVICES AND RADIO RECEIVER: The The STOP should be illuminated except when the stop
THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
activating devices and radio receiver for your gate button is pressed. FSWOP and FSWCL should be
must have normally open (N.O.) contacts. Connect illuminated except when the reversing devices, for
such devices to terminals OPEN A and COM. opening and closing, respectively, are triggered. Use the
LEDs and the next table to determine if the accessory
NOTE: The FAAC radio receiver plugs into devices you have installed are operating properly.
the 5 prongs labeled CN5 (Quick connect
port). Electric Locks: An electric lock can be wired to the
425 D in terminals ELS and ELS (24Vdc pulsed
Page 18 shows how to connect a three or four wire provided) in the CN2 terminal block. If a reversing
receiver. stroke is needed to allow the electric lock to release,
this must be done in programming.
FAAC PLUG IN RADIO RECIEVER: If you are
installing the FAAC Receiver use the quick-fit See page 18 for the connections for a magnetic locking
connector CN5. device.

NOTE: If your using both a receiver and WARNING LIGHT: Connect a warning light to
decoder, hard wire the decoder and plug in terminals labeled lamp in the CN2 terminal block.
the receiver. The terminals provide an output voltage of 24 VDC,
maximum power 15 Watts. This output voltage will
OPEN/HOLD OPEN DEVICE: To open and hold open power most 24 VDC warning lights.
the gate, simply maintain a contact across terminals
OPEN A and COM. (“A” Mode only) NOTE: The behavior of the warning light is as
follows. During programming the light will flash
STOP BUTTON: The stop button you install must every 1/2 second during opening and every 1 1/2
have normally closed (N.C.) contacts. Multiple stop seconds during closing. If you are in automatic
buttons must be wired in series. Connect your stop mode (A), upon reaching the open position, the
device between terminals STOP and COM. output will remain on for 5 seconds to inform you
that the gate will close automatically. It will also
NOTE: The 425 D will not operate the motors flash for up to 10 seconds if the gate is open and a
without a closed circuit between STOP & COM. safety is triggered.

The LED Indicators: The nine light emitting The output can also be set as a courtesy light that stays
diodes (LEDs) on the control panel can be used to illuminated for 90 seconds. See the programming
check for the proper function of the devices section (G0 and G1) for further details
attached to the panel. The LED lights are on
whenever the contacts are closed across each of the SET OPERATING MODES
respective terminals.

WARNING! Turn the main power off before you

make any electrical connections.
LED On Off
You need to program the control panel for your gate's
operation. The 425 D Control Panel has on board
DL1 Power On Power Off programming that controls a wide range of functions.

Closing OPERATING LOGICS

DL7 Closing
Safeties
FSW CL Safeties Normal NOTE: The 425 D Control Panel provides inputs
Triggered
for opening reversing devices and closing
Opening reversing devices. FAAC strongly recommends
DL8 Opening
Safeties the use of reversing devices, such as photocells
FSW OP Safeties Normal
Triggered or other non-contact sensors.

DL6 Stop Device Stop Signal • A (automatic): The gate opens on command
STOP Normal Given and automatically closes after a pause phase. A
second command while opening is ignored; a
second command during the pause phase
DL2,DL3 interrupts the pause time; a second command
Limit Switches Limit Switches
DL4,DL5 during closing reopens the gate. A maintained
Normal Triggered
Limits open command will hold the gate open.
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NOTE: If the opening/closing time is set at less than

• EP (semi-automatic, step by step): This the leaf delay time, the delayed leaf closes at the end
mode requires a command to open and a of the closing time.
command to close. A second command
during opening or closing causes the gate to
SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES

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stop. A third command then reverses the
previous motion of the gate.
Set the dip switches as follows:
The two programming push buttons allow the
programming of the force, logic settings, etc On Off
WARNING! Turn the main power off before you 1-2 3-4 ENC
make any electrical connections.
3-4 1-2 AMP
PAUSE TIME: The pause time between opening and
closing is set during the motor run time programming
section.

LEAF DELAY: You may choose to delay one leaf on OBSTACLE RECOGNITION
closing for overlapping gate leaves. Be sure the
operator on the leaf for delayed closing is connected In the event that two obstacles are sensed in succession,
to Motor 1. the motor(s) will stop. At this point the control panel will
require an activation signal which will cause the motor(s)
The opening leaf-delay time of 1.5 seconds cannot be to run open and then close at slow speed to “reprogram”
adjusted. the location of the open and closed limit switches.
The closing leaf-delay time is adjustable from 1.5 to
10 seconds.

(a) To the U. L. Listed gate operator (b) U.L. Listed Control Panel Enclosure

U.L. Listed Junction box 425 D Control Panel

cord grip
CN2
Legend terminal strip
Blue
CN2 CN3/CN4
Brown
Black
OP CL OP CL
Blue/Brown
(motors)

Ground
Conduit to U.L. Listed con-
trol panel enclosure ac-
To the U.L. Listed cording to N.E.C.
control panel

Cord grip or conduit Op.1 Op.2

from
Figure 18. U.L. Listed gate
Wiring detail (a) inside the junction box and (b) from the operator(s)
junction box or operator to the high-voltage terminal strip
on the 425 D control panel
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Activation Devices Magnetic Lock

(Free Exit Loop/ Phone/ Keypad)

-
+ Lock

-24V +24V
24 vdc
OPEN COM

C Relay

NO N.C.
A

ELS
N.O.

COM

ELS
Partial Activation Device
(Open Motor 1
only on a dual gate) Limit Sw itch Jumpers
OPEN COM

COMF FCC1 FCA1 FCC2 FCA2 ENC1 ENC2

C
NO
B

If limit switches are not being used than

they must be jumped out as shown abov e

Reversing Photocells
3 & 4 Wire Radio Receivers
(DC Radios Only)
Additional
Reversing Devices 1
TX If 4 Wire Receiver
2
+24V -24V OPEN COM

C
+24V -24V FSW COM

1 NO
CL

2 -
3 RX +
4
5

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

Figure 19. Common Accessories wired to 425 D Control Panel

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DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMMING LEAF DELAY

WARNING! Turn off the main power before you 1.5 seconds
make any electrical connections or set any
switches inside the control panel box. 3 seconds

To program the automated system, the 6 seconds

“Programming Mode” must be accessed.
10 seconds
The 425D has two push buttons labeled P1 and
LOGIC SETTING
P2 that are used to program how the control
panel operates and responds to inputs. EP
1. The display should show “— —”. A
2. Press and hold the P2 button for 5 seconds
until the display shows the first parameter. ACTIVITATION COMMAND
3. To change the parameter values use the P1
button. Open/Close/Open
4. Use the P2 button to move from parameter to
Open/Stop/Close/Stop
parameter.
5. If no buttons are pushed for 60 seconds then SECURITY MODE
the board will automatically exit
programming. Only useful in EP Logic
6. Continuing all the way through the program
to the last parameter will also exit the Only useful in A Logic
program.
REVERSING STROKE (useful with electric locks)
Use the following table to program the
Disabled
parameters required for your installation.
Enabled

COURTESY LIGHT/WARNING LIGHT

PROGRAM BUTTONS Flashing Light

Left Right
Courtesy Light (Light stays lit solid for
90 seconds)

P1 P2 DECELERATION PERCENTAGE SETTING

20% of opening run time

10% of opening run time

DISPLAY DESCRIPTION DECELERATION SPEED (SLOW DOWN SPEED)

FORCE SETTING (Force Applied to the Gate) High

Low
Minimum force, maximum
sensitivity LIMIT SWITCHES (WITH/WITHOUT)

Medium low force, maximum Not using limit switches

sensitivity
Using limit switches
Medium high force, minimum
NUMBER OF MOTORS
sensitivity
One operator connected
Maximum force, minimum
sensitivity Two operators connected
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DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS FUSE RATINGS

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The following table shows the descriptions of the display Fuse Protects
during a normal operating procedure
F1 = 10Amp Main Power
250V
Value Shows Descriptions
F2 = 1.6Amp Accessories/Charging
—— —— Gate Closed and at Rest 250V Circuit
F3 = .800mAmp Flashing Light
Gate is Opening (Open in “E” Mode) 250V

Timer to Close (Pause Time) F4 = 3.15Amp Electric Lock Output

250V
Gate is Closing

PROGRAMMING THE MOTOR RUN TIME

NOTE: The operators will run at slow speed during the motor
run time programming phase.

The 425D features a self learning function for programming

the motor run time, pause time, and deceleration of the 415
L LS Operator(s). Follow the procedure below to complete this
function.

1. Manually release the 415 operator(s), move the gate(s) to

the halfway position, and reengage the operator(s). See
figure 3
2. Turn the power on. Ensure that the power led (DL1) is on.
3. Press and hold the P2 button until the display shows its
first value. (Example A1,A2,A3, Or A4)
4. Give the panel an open activation with any normally open
device wired to the OPEN A and COM terminals or the
FAAC plug in radio receiver. Motor 2 should close first,
followed by motor 1.
5. If either gate moves toward the open direction, touch the
two RESET (JMP1) pins, (see figure 14) with a small
screwdriver or piece of wire. This will cause the gate to
stop.
6. Turn the power off to the control panel and reverse the
motor wires to the operator that ran open. Turn the
power back on to the control panel and start again at
step 1.
7. Once the motor(s) is (are) running toward the closed
position, it (they) should do so until the closed limit
switch is reached.
8. After 2 seconds, motor 1 should begin to run open, after
another 2 seconds motor 2 should run open. It (they)
continue until the open limit switch(s) is (are) reached.
9. When the gate(s) reach the open position, the control
panel begins to count the pause time. Once the desired
pause time (timer to close) has elapsed, give the panel an
open activation. Motor 2 should begin to close, followed
by motor 1. The gate(s) will run until the closed limit
switch(s) is (are) reached.
10. Programming is now complete. The display will show
“— —”.
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MAINTENANCE
THE 415 OPERATOR THE 425 D CONTROL PANEL
Keep the Control Panel free from spider webs, insects,
The FAAC 415 Operator requires no maintenance.
etc. Otherwise the Control Panel requires no
Periodically inspect the operator, however, to ensure
continued proper operation. maintenance.

SAFETY IN GATE DESIGN

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

• Outward swinging gates with automatic • An automatic gate operator should not be
operators should not open into a public area. installed on a gate if people can reach or
extend their arms or legs through the gate.
Such gates should be guarded or screened to
prevent such access.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Before you do any work on the control panel,
be sure to turn off the main power. And disconnect the batteries
NOTE: Any control panel specific information in the following applies to the 425 D control panel only.

PROBLEM: THE GATE DOES NOT RESPOND TO PROBLEM: THE GATE DOES NOT FULLY OPEN
AN ACTIVATING SIGNAL. (OR CLOSE).

SOLUTION: SOLUTION:
You should have at least one operator wired to The control panel might need to be reprogrammed. If the gate
terminals APM1 and CHM1. has warn or damaged hinges or hardware the panel might
need to be reprogrammed for this type of problem.
Verify that all the correct leds are illuminated. If they are
not illuminated, be sure that you have closed circuits in Check to see that there are no obstructions in the path
the stop and reversing inputs. of the gate or that the hinges are not binding.
Verify that your activating device works properly. OP
should illuminate on the display when you signal the PROBLEM: THEOPERATOR DOESN'T WORK
gate to open. If OP does not illuminate when you signal SMOOTHLY AND THE GATE JERKS AS IT OPENS
the gate, then the problem may be in your activating AND CLOSES.
device. Short across terminals OPEN A and COM. If the
short causes the gate to open, then the problem is in
the activating device. Repair or replace the device.
SOLUTION:
Make sure the Manual Release Mechanism has fully
PROBLEM: THEGATE DOESN'T OPEN (OR CLOSE) engaged the worm screw operation of the operator.
THOUGH THE MOTORS ARE RUNNING.
Make sure that a flexible gate leaf is not the problem. If
the gate leaf flexes, then stiffen the gate or use a slower
SOLUTION:
operator.
Make sure that the motor is running in the right
direction, and make sure the Manual Release
mechanism has fully engaged the system.

PROBLEM: THE GATE OPENS BUT DOES NOT

CLOSE.

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

Verify that the reversing devices are working properly.

FSWOP and FSWCL should be illuminated except when a
reversing device is triggered. If either does not
illuminate, then one of your reversing devices is
preventing the gate from responding to your signal.
Check your reversing devices.

If no reversing devices are installed, make sure a circuit

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