Installation Manual

820/860

Sliding Gate System

Leading the way ...

 EC MACHINE DIRECTIVE COMPLIANCE DECLARATION

(DIRECTIVE 89/392 EEC, APPENDIX II, PART B)

Manufacturer: FAAC S.p.A.

Address: Via Benini, 1

40069 - Zola Predosa
BOLOGNA - ITALY

Hereby declares that: the 820-860 automation system

• is intended to be incorporated into machinery, or to be assembled with

other machinery to constitute machinery in compliance with the requirements
of Directive 89/392 EEC, and subsequent amendments 91/368 EEC, 93/44
EEC and 93/68 EEC;

• complies with the essential safety requirements in the following EEC Directives:

73/23 EEC and subsequent amendment 93/68 EEC.

89/336 EEC and subsequent amendments 92/31 EEC and 93/68 EEC.

and furthermore declares that unit must not be put into service until the
machinery into which it is incorporated or of which it is a component has
been identified and declared to be in conformity with the provisions of
Directive 89/392 EEC and subsequent amendments enacted by the national
implementing legislation.

Bologna, 1 January 1997

Managing
Director

A. Bassi

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 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE INSTALLER

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

1) WARNING! FAAC strongly recommends to follow these instructions literally for the safety of persons. Improper
installation or misuse of the product will cause very serious damages to persons.
2) Packaging material (plastic, polystyrene etc.) is a potential hazard and must be kept out of reach of children.
3) Read the instructions carefully before installing the product.
4) Keep these instructions for future reference.
5) This product has been designed and manufactured only for the use stated in this manual. Any other use not expressly
set forth will affect the reliability of the product and/or could be source of hazard.
6) FAAC S.p.A. cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by improper use or different from the use for which
the automation system is destined to.
7) Do not use this device in areas subject to explosion: the presence of flammable gas or fumes is a serious hazard.
8) Mechanical constructive elements must comply with UNI8612, CEN pr EN 12604 and CEN pr EN 12605 standards.
Countries outside the EC shall follow the regulations above besides their national normative references in order to
offer the utmost safety.
9) FAAC cannot be held responsible for failure to observe technical standards in the construction of gates and doors,
or for any deformation of the gates which may occur during use.
10) Installation must comply with UNI8612, CEN pr EN 12453 and CEN pr EN 12635.
The degree of safety of the automation must be C+E.
11) Before carrying out any operations, turn off the system’s main switch.
12) An omnipower switch shall be provided for the installation with an opening distance of the contacts of 3 mm or more.
Alternatively, use a 6A thermomagnetic breaker with multi-pole switching.
13) Ensure that there is a differential switch up-line of the electrical system, with a trip threshold of 0.03A.
14) Check that the earthing plant is in perfect condition and connect it to the metallic parts. Also earth the yellow/green
wire of the operator.
15) The automation is fitted with an anti-crush safety system that is a torque control device. In any case, further safety
devices shall be installed.
16) The safety devices (e.g. photocells, safety edges, etc.) protect areas where there is a mechanical movement
hazard, e.g. crushing, entrapment and cutting.
17) Each installation must be fitted with at least one flashing light (e.g. FAAC LAMP, MINILAMP etc.) as well as a warning
plate suitably fixed to the gate, besides the safety devices as per point 16. above.
18) FAAC cannot be held responsible regarding safety and correct functioning of the automation in the event that parts
other than FAAC original parts are used.
19) Use only FAAC original spare parts for maintenance operations.
20) Do not carry out any modifications to automation components.
21) The installer must supply all information regarding manual operation of the system in the event of an emergency
and provide the end-user with the "End-user Guide" attached to the product.
22) Keep out of persons when the product is in operation.
23) Keep out of reach of children the remote radio controls and any control devices. The automation could be
operated unintentionally.
24) The end-user must avoid any attempt to repair or adjust the automation personally. These operations must be
carried out exclusively by qualified personnel.
25) What is not explicitly stated in these instructions is not permitted.

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 AUTOMATION 820 - 860 & 826 MPS
These instructions apply to the following models: where:
820 EMC Z20 CR - 820 EMC - 820 EMC RF - 860 MC Z16 - 860 Ta = opening time
MC - 860 MC RF - 860 EMC Z16 - 860 EMC Tc = closing time
The FAAC model 820 and 860 automations for sliding gates Tp = pause time
are electromechanical operators which transmit movement Ti = interval between one complete cycle and the next.
to the leaf by means of a pinion with rack or chain coupled Graph of duty cycle
in an appropriate manner to the sliding gate.
The system is guaranteed to be mechanically locked Percentuale % Duty cycle % Fréquence % Benutzungs- % Frecuencia
di lav. % d'utilisation frequenz de utilización
when the motor is not in operation so a lock does not need
to be installed. The gear motors have mechanical/ 100

electronic clutches which provide the necessary adjustable 90

anti-crushing safety. A convenient manual release device
allows the gate to be operated in the event of a power 80
failure or malfunction. An electronic device allows the
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open/closed limit switches to be programmed by a simple
operation without the need to weld limit switch plates. The 60
electronic control unit is incorporated in the gear motors.
The automations 820 - 860 & 826 MPS have been designed 50

and built for vehicle access control. Do not use for any
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other purpose.
1. DESCRIPTION AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 30

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4 1 10

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
3 Tempo (h) Time (h) Temps (h) Zeit (Std.) Tiempo (h)

12 Table 1 Gear motor technical characteristics

5 MODEL 820 860
Power supply 230 V (+6% -10%)
Power consumption (W) 400 600
7 Reduction ratio 1:30
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No. of pinion teeth Z 16 / Z 20
11 8 Rack 4 module pitch 12.566
Max. thrust daN 50 110
Winding thermal protection 135 °C
10 Fig. 1 Duty rating 30% (see graph)
Oil quantity (l) 0,800
햲 Transformer 9 햸 Limit switch unit Type of oil FAAC XD 220
햳 826 MPS electronic control unit 햹 Worm screw Temperature range -20 to +55°c
햴 Surge capacitor 햺 Crown wheel
햵 Breather/clutch adjustment screw 햻 Emergency release Gear motor weight (kg) 14 15
햶 Electric motor 햽 Pinion Housing protection IP 44
햷 ADL electronic card 햾 Casing Max. gate weight (kg) 600 1200
Gate speed 12 m/min 9,6 m/min
1.1. MAXIMUM UTILISATION CURVE Max. gate length 13 m 10 m
The curve allows the maximum working time (T) to be Partial opening length 1,60 m 1,20 m
obtained as a function of duty cycle (F). Cooling self-ventilated
For example, the 820-860 gear motors can operate Clutch single disc in oil bath
uninterruptedly at a duty cycle of 30%. Housing treatment cataphoresis
To ensure good operation, keep to the field of operation Casing painting polyester RAL 7042
lying below the curve.
Control unit 826 MPS (incorporated)
Important: The curve refers to a temperature of 24°C.
Limit switches programmable memory (ADL)
Exposure to direct sunlight can result in a reduction in duty
cycle to as low as 20%. Deceleration electronic
Gear motor dimensions LxHxD (mm) see Fig. 3
Calculating duty cycle
The duty cycle is the percentage of effective working time Electric motor technical specifications
(opening + closing) with respect to the total cycle time Model 820 860
(opening + closing + pause times). Motor speed (rpm) 1400 1400
It is calculated using the following formula: Power consumption (W) 400 600
Ta + Tc Current draw (A) 2 3
%F = X 100 Surge condenser 20 µF 30 µF
Ta + Tc + Tp + Ti Power supply 230 V (+6 -10%) 50 Hz

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2. ELECTRICAL SET-UP (standard system)

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165
235 0¸ 50 Fig. 4

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165
햲 820/860 operator with
826 MPS control unit 0¸ 50 235
Fig. 5
햳 Photocells
햴 Key switch accessories and the electricity supply as described in
햵 Flashing light section 2. For ease of connection, ensure that the
햶 Radio receiver cables protrude by about 45 cm from the hole in the
Fig. 2
base plate.
3. DIMENSIONS
140

221,2
Values are expressed in mm. Fig. 3
Fig. 6

4. INSTALLING THE AUTOMATION

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4.1. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Z20 131 mm (820)
Z16 123 mm (860)

For safe, correct operation of the automation, make sure

that the following requirements are met:

• The gate’s structure must be suitable for automation.

Take special care to ensure that the wheels are large
enough to support the full weight of the gate, that a
top runner is installed and that mechanical limit stops
are fitted to prevent the gate from coming off the
runner.
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• The characteristics of the ground must ensure sufficient

support for the foundation plinth.
• There must be no pipes or electrical cables in the area
to be dug for installing the foundation plinth.
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• If the gear motor is located in a vehicle transit area, it 221,2

is a good idea to provide protection against accidental Fig. 7
collisions.
• Check that the gear motor has an efficient earth 4.3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
connection. 1) With the aid of a Teflon hammer insert the adjustable
4.2. INSTALLING THE BASE PLATE feet into the hexagonal holes under the base of the
1) The base plate must be positioned as shown in Fig. 4 gear motor as shown in Fig. 9.
(right-handed closure) or Fig. 5 (left-handed closure) to 2) Remove the casing and position the gear motor on the
ensure that the pinion and rack mesh correctly. foundation plate, threading the electrical cables into
the conduit in the operator body.
N.B.: It is advisable to install the base plate on a concrete
3) Adjust the height of the feet and the distance from the
base raised about 50 mm from the ground (Fig. 7).
gate as shown in Fig. 7.
2) Assemble the foundation plate as shown in Fig. 6. 4) Secure the gear motor onto the base plate using the
3) Prepare a foundation plinth as shown in Fig. 8 and install two nuts and the plates provided as shown in Fig. 10.
the base plate providing one or more conduits for 5) Set up the operator for manual operation as described
electrical cables. Use a level to check that the plate is in section 6.
perfectly horizontal and wait for the cement to set. 6) Remove the breather screw as shown in Fig. 11 and
4) Set up the electrical cables for connection to the keep it in a safe place.

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 Fig. 12

3) Rest the first rack element level on the pinion and weld
the threaded pawl onto the gate as shown in Fig. 15.
4) Slide the gate manually making sure that the rack rests
on the pinion. Weld the second and third pawls.
5) Place another rack element next to the first and use a
section of rack to set the teeth of the two elements in
phase as shown in Fig. 16.
Fig. 8
6) Open the gate manually and weld the three threaded
pawls. Proceed in this manner until the entire gate has
been covered.
4.4.2. SCREW-ON STEEL RACK (Fig. 13)

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Fig. 13
1) Slide the leaf manually to the closed position.
1 Fig. 9 2) Rest the first rack element level on the pinion and insert
the spacer in the upper part of the slot between the
rack and the gate.
3) Mark the point to be drilled on the gate. Drill a 6.5 mm
diameter hole and thread using 8 mm screw taps.
Tighten the bolt.
4) Slide the gate manually making sure that the rack rests
on the pinion and repeat the operations of point 3.
5) Place another rack element next to the first and use a
section of rack to set the teeth of the two elements in
phase as shown in Fig. 16.
Fig. 10 6) Slide the gate manually and secure the rack element
in the same manner as the first element. Proceed in this
manner until the entire gate has been covered.

Fig. 14

4.4.3. SCREW-ON NYLON RACK (Fig. 14)

1) Move the leaf manually to the closed position.
2) Rest the first rack element level on the pinion and mark
the point to be drilled on the gate. Drill a 4 mm
diameter hole and screw on the 6x20 mm self-tapping
Fig. 11 screw with reinforcement plate.
3) Move the gate manually making sure that the rack rests
4.4. MOUNTING THE RACK on the pinion and repeat the operations of point 2.
4.4.1. WELD-ON STEEL RACK (Fig. 12) 4) Place another rack element next to the first using a
1) Mount the three threaded pawls on the rack element, section of rack to set the teeth of the two elements in
positioning them in the upper part of the slot. This way phase as shown in Fig. 16.
the play provided by the slot will allow for future 5) Move the gate manually and carry out the fixing
adjustment. operations the same way as for the first element. Proceed
2) Slide the leaf manually to the closed position. in this manner until the entire gate has been covered.

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Fig. 19

4.5.2 MODEL 820 EMC RF - 860 MC RF (figs. 20-21)

- Insert the elastic pin 7 in the shaft with the aid of a
hammer.
- Fit the chain pinion on the shaft by matching up the
pinion seats with the elastic pin and tighten up screw 4
and washers 5 and 6.
- Fit the idle transmission bracket on the gear motor flange,
removing the four upper bolts and replacing them with
Fig. 16 the 5x12 hex bolts 1 and washers 2 in the kit as shown in
Fig. 20.
N.B.: Check that none of the rack elements come off the - Fit the chain as shown in Fig. 21 and mount the casing with
pinion during the movement of the gate. screws 1 and washers 3 (Fig. 20).
Important: Do not weld the rack elements either to the
spacers or to each other (for steel rack only). 7
After installing the rack, lower the position of the gear motor
by adjusting the feet (Fig. 17) by about 1.5 mm to ensure 2
correct meshing with the pinion. 1
1.5

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5
4 3 1
Fig. 20
Fig. 17

Check manually that the gate reaches the mechanical

travel limits correctly and that it does not encounter
friction during its travel.
Do not use grease or other lubricants between the pinion
and the rack.
4.5. MOUNTING CHAIN PINIONS
In versions for chain and idle transmission applications,
mount the Z16 or Z20 chain pinion. Proceed as follows:
4.5.1 MODEL 820 EMC - 860 MC - 860 EMC (figs. 18-19)
- Insert the elastic pin in the shaft with the aid of a hammer.
- Fit the chain pinion on the shaft by matching up the pinion Fig. 21
seats with the elastic pin and tighten up the screw with the
washers. 5. START-UP
5.1. CONNECTION TO ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Warning: Always turn off the electricity supply before
carrying out any work on the electronic control unit
(connections, programming, maintenance).
Warning: When terminal board J2 is disconnected, high
voltage remains on the outputs of the capacitor, motor and
transformer power supplies.
Observe points 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 in the GENERAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
As shown in Fig. 2, prepare the conduits and make the
Fig. 18
electrical connections from the 826 MPS electronic control
unit to the chosen accessories.

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Always route the power supply cables separately from the 5.1.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
control and safety cables (keyswitch, receiver, photocells,
OPEN
etc.). Use separate conduits to avoid any interference.
A/C
STOP
TABLE 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF 826 MPS
- FX - +
POWER SUPPLY 230 V (+6 -10%) 50 Hz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

MAX. MOTOR LOAD 600 W

MAX. ACCESSORIES LOAD 500 mA LAMP FAAC
230 V
+6% -10%
MAX. WARNING LAMP POWER 5 W (24Vac) 24V 3W LAMP 50-60 Hz

TEMPERATURE RANGE - 20°C + 55°C CONTATTO COSTA DI SICUREZZA

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SAFETY EDGE CONTACT
CONTACT TRANCHE DE SÉCURITÉ

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KONTAKT SICHERHEITSKANTE FX1

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TABLE3 ACCESSORIES CURRENT DRAW CONTACTO BANDA DE SEGURIDAD

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TYPE OF ACCESSORY NOMINAL CURRENT DRAW

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R 31 50mA

1
PLUS 433 E 20mA

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MINIDEC SL / DS 6mA
FX2

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2
DECODER SL / DS 20mA / 55mA

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1
RP 433 ESL / EDS 12mA / 6mA

2
DIGICARD 15mA

1
METALDIGIKEY 15mA
FOTOSWITCH 90mA Fig. 23a
DETECTOR F4 / PS6 50mA
MINIBEAM 70mA
5.2. DESCRIPTION OF TERMINAL BLOCK
5.2.1. OPEN (terminals 1-2)
5.1.1. 826 MPS CONTROL UNIT This means any control device with a N.O. contact which
causes the gate to open when activated. In automatic
J3 J7
and semiautomatic logics it is active for both opening and
FAAC J8
826MPS closure.
P1 P2 P3
5.2.2. A/C (terminals 1-3)
LD5 LD6 LD7 LD8
F2
This means any control device with a N.O. contact which
causes partial opening of the gate when activated in E1,
E2, A1, A2, S1 and S2 logics. In B and C logics it causes the
gate to close.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5.2.3. STOP (terminals 1-4)

F1 This means a control device with a N.C. contact which
J1
causes the gate status (opening-pause-closure) to be
LD1 LD2 LD3 LD4 DS1 interrupted until the next impulse is sent.
DECODER

J6 J5
J4 J9 N.B.: If stop devices are not connected, jumper terminals 1-4.
5.2.4. SAFETY FX (terminals 5 - 6)
J2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MOTOR CAP
.
This means all devices (photocells, safety edges, magnetic
Fig. 22 loops) with a N.C. contact which stop the movement of
the gate when an obstacle is present in the area protected
Table 4 826 MPS control unit components by the safety devices.
N.B.: If stop devices are not connected, jumper terminals 5-6.
LD1 OPEN LED
5.2.5. + - LOW VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY (terminals 6 - 7)
LD2 PARTIAL OPEN/CLOSE LED
These are the 24 Vdc terminals to which the accessories
LD3 STOP LED
must be connected.
LD4 SAFETY LED
Proceed as shown in Table 3 in order not to exceed the
LD5 LIMIT SWITCH ALARM LED
maximum permitted load.
LD6 OPENING LIMIT SWITCH LED
5.2.6. LAMP (terminals 8 - 9 - 10)
LD7 CLOSURE LIMIT SWITCH LED
LD8 SLIDING SPEED LED
These are the 24 Vac terminals to which the warning lamp
must be connected.
P1 OPENING LIMIT SWITCH PROGRAMMING BUTTON
Warning lamp operation illustrated in Fig. 24 refers to
P2 CLOSURE LIMIT SWITCH PROGRAMMING BUTTON
connection to terminals 8-9. Connecting the warning
P3 LIMIT SWITCH / RESET PROGRAMMING BUTTON
lamp to terminals 8-10 gives inverse operation.
J1 DECODER CONNECTOR
5.2.7. FAAC LAMP (terminals 11 - 12)
J2 LOW VOLTAGE TERMINAL BLOCK
J3 ADL CONNECTOR These are the 230 Vac terminals to which the flashing light
J4 FAAC LAMP OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK must be connected.
J5 CAPACITOR CONNECTOR 5.2.8. 230 V MAINS SUPPLY (terminals 13 - 14)
J6 ELECTRIC MOTOR CONNECTOR These are the terminals to which the 230 Vac electricity
J7 TRANSFORMER PRIMARY CONNECTOR supply must be connected.
J8 TRANSFORMER SECONDARY CONNECTOR Connect the earth cable to the post as shown in Fig. 23b.
J9 230 Vac POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL STRIP 5.2.9. BEHAVIOUR OF SAFETY DEVICES
F1 ELECTRIC MOTOR FUSE (F 5 A) The safety devices operate during closure only. In A1, E1
F2 ACCESSORIES FUSE (T 1.6 A) and S1 logics, interrupting the safety device contacts causes
DS1 PROGRAMMING DIPSWITCH the gate to stop closing and start opening immediately. In

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 5.4. OPERATION IN VARIOUS LOGICS
TABLE 5 LOGIC E1 (SEMIAUTOMATIC)
LOGIC E1 IMPULSES
GATE STATUS OPEN - A/C (1) - STOP SAFETY
CLOSED opens (2) no effect no effect
OPEN recloses (2 no effect no effect
CLOSING inverts motion stops inverts motion
OPENING stops stops no effect
STOPPED recloses (reopens when safety no effect no effect
devices are engaged) (2)

TABLE 6 LOGIC E2 (SEMIAUTOMATIC)

LOGIC E2 IMPULSES
GATE STATUS OPEN -A/C(1)- STOP SAFETY
CLOSED opens (2) no effect no effect
OPEN recloses (2) no effect no effect
CLOSING inverts motion stops stops and inverts motion
Fig. 23b when disengaged (2)
A2, E2 and S2 logics interrupting the safety device contacts OPENING stops stops no effect
causes the gate to stop closing, then to start opening again STOPPED recloses (reopens when no effect no effect
when the safety devices are released. safety devices are
engaged) (2)
5.2.10. ELECTRONIC SAFETY DEVICE
TABLE 7 LOGIC A1 (AUTOMATIC)
(models 820 EMC - 860 EMC only)
LOGIC A1 IMPULSES
The operator is equipped with a system which cuts in when
GATE STATUS OPEN - A/C (1) - STOP SAFETY
it senses a 20% reduction in pinion speed. The device inverts
CLOSED opens and recloses after no effect no effect
the closing movement and inhibits opening movement. pause time (2)
When this safety device cuts in, LED S goes out for a few OPEN recloses after 5 s (3) stops counting freezes pause until
seconds. Automatic re-closure is inhibited if the electronic disengagement
anti-crushing safety has cut in. CLOSING inverts motion stops inverts motion
OPENING no effect stops no effect
5.3. DIPSWITCH SETTINGS
STOPPED recloses (2) no effect no effect
N.B.: PRESS THE RESET BUTTON AFTER ALL PROGRAMMING
TABLE 8 LOGIC A2 (AUTOMATIC)
OPERATIONS
LOGIC A2 IMPULSES
GATE STATUS OPEN - A/C (1) - STOP SAFETY
Logic SW1 SW2 SW3
CLOSED opens and recloses after no effect no effect
E1 ON ON ON pause time (2)
A1 OFF ON ON OPEN recloses after 5 s (3) stops counting recloses after 5 s
Pause time (sec) (1)
S2 ON OFF ON Logic CLOSING inverts motion stops stops and inverts motion
S1 OFF OFF ON A1 A2 S2 S1 SW4 SW5 when disengaged (2)
B ON ON OFF 5 15 ON ON OPENING no effect stops no effect
C OFF ON OFF 10 30 OFF ON STOPPED recloses (2) no effect no effect
E2 ON OFF OFF 30 60 ON OFF
TABLE 9 LOGIC S1 (SAFETY)
A2 OFF OFF OFF 120 180 OFF OFF
LOGIC S1 IMPULSES
GATE STATUS OPEN - A/C (1) - STOP SAFETY
CLOSED opens and recloses after no effect no effect
pause time (2)
OPEN recloses immediately stops counting recloses after 5 s
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (2 and 3)
CLOSING inverts motion stops inverts motion
OPENING inverts motion stops no effect
STOPPED recloses (2) no effect no effect
TABLE 10 LOGIC S2 (SAFETY)
Gate closure direction as viewed from inside SW8 LOGIC S2 IMPULSES
To right ON
To left OFF GATE STATUS OPEN - A/C (1) - STOP SAFETY
CLOSED opens and recloses after no effect no effect
pause time (2)
OPEN recloses immediately stops counting freezes pause until
Pre-flashing (2) SW7 (2 and 3) disengagement
Yes ON CLOSING inverts motion stops stops and inverts motion
No OFF when disengaged (2)
OPENING inverts motion stops no effect
STOPPED recloses (2) no effect no effect
Warning light operation (3)
TABLE 11 LOGIC B (SEMIAUTOMATIC)
Gate status
LOGIC B IMPULSES
SW6 Closed Opening/Open Closing
GATE STATUS OPEN A/C (5) SAFETY (until STOP
ON Steady light
Off Steady light disengagement)
OFF Flashing
CLOSED opening (2) no effect no effect no effect
(1) Pause times include pre-flashing. OPEN no effect closing (2) inhibits closing no effect
(2) Pre-flashing commences 5 seconds before the start of each CLOSING no effect no effect stops stops movement
movement. stops movement
OPENING no effect no effect no effect
(3) Warning light connected between 8 and 9 (if connected
between 8 and 10, operation is inverted). STOPPED completes completes inhibits closing no effect
Fig. 24 opening (2) opening (2)

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TABLE 12 LOGIC C (DEADMAN)
LOGIC C IMPULSES
GATE STATUS OPEN (4) A/C (4 and 5) SAFETY (until STOP
disengagement)
CLOSED opens no effect no effect no effect
OPEN no effect closes inhibits closing no effect
CLOSING no effect stops stops
OPENING no effect no effect stops
STOPPED completes opening completes closing inhibits closing no effect

(1) The A/C input enables partial opening.

(2) With pre-flashing selected movement starts after 5
seconds.
(3) If the impulse is sent after pre-flashing the timer recounts. Fig. 26
(4) For operation in C logic keep the pushbutton depressed.
Movement stops upon release. 7) Without moving the gate carry out the following
(5) The A/C input controls closure. operations on the 826 MPS control unit (Fig. 27) in the
5.5. PROGRAMMING LIMIT SWITCHES stated order:
IMPORTANT: CHECK THE LENGTH OF THE GATE. THE a) hold down FCA.
OPERATOR HAS A LIMIT SWITCH SYSTEM WHICH ALLOWS b) press the RESET button for about 1 second. The ADL
FOR AUTOMATION OF GATES WITH A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF LED will light up for approximately one second to
13 m FOR MODELS 820 (Z 20 PINION) AND 10 m FOR confirm that the limit switch has been recognised.
MODELS 860 (Z 16 PINION). c) release the FCA button.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL
ADVERSELY AFFECT OPERATION OF THE ADL LIMIT SWITCH. RESET
1) To facilitate installation, it is advisable to program the FCC
control unit in E1 logic (semi-automatic) by positioning FCA
the relative dipswitches as follows:
SW1 - SW2 - SW3 to ON.
It is also advisable to inhibit pre-flashing by positioning
dipswitch SW7 to OFF.

Fig. 27
8) Wait for a few seconds, then slide the gate manually
until it is a few centimetres from the closed position end
stop.
9) Without moving the gate carry out the following
operations on the 826 MPS control unit (fig. 27) in the
stated order:
SW8 OFF SW8 ON Fig. 25 a) hold down FCC.
b) press the RESET button for about 1 second. The ADL
2) Position dipswitch SW8 according to the direction in LED will light up for approximately one second to
which the gate closes (see Fig. 25) (Rack application). confirm that the limit switch has been recognised.
IMPORTANT: In chain applications the dipswitch SW8 must c) release the FCC button.
be positioned to ON for closure to left and OFF for closure 10)Re-engage the operator by sliding the gate until the
to right. release device engages.
The positions of dipswitches SW4, SW5 and SW6 have no 11)Send an open impulse and check that the gate opens,
effect. performs a brief deceleration, then stops at the
3) Move the gate manually to its mid-travel position. programmed open position limit switch.
4) Switch on the electricity supply to the system and 12)Send another impulse and check that the gate closes.
check that the status of the LEDs is as follows: 13)To modify limit switch settings, repeat the sequence of
operations from point 3) to point 12).
LED ON LED OFF
IMPORTANT: If the LED starts flashing quickly (0.25 s) during
ADL - FCA - FCC OPEN - A/C - the limit switch setting operations, follow the instructions
S (860) - STOP - FSW S (820) given in the ALARM CONDITIONS section.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT THE GATE IS AT ITS MID- N.B.: Any interruption in the power supply will not affect
TRAVEL POSITION. memorisation of the limit switch positions.
5) Remove the safety tab as illustrated in Fig. 26 and keep If during a manual operation the gate is moved beyond
it for future maintenance work. the memorised limit switch positions, a series of open
6) Open the gate until it is just a few centimetres away impulses must be sent to move the gear motor to the zone
from the open position end stop. of normal operation.

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 5.6. OPERATION OF ADL LIMIT SWITCH
The ADL limit switch detects the number of pinion rotations
by means of a toothed belt transmission.
The operator is supplied with the drive in idle and the ADL
system positioned in the mid-travel position. Removing the
safety tab engages the transmission.
IMPORTANT: If the tab has already been removed by
mistake, thereby losing the centre-scale position of the
ADL, the following steps must be carried out to restore the
start condition:
1) Release the operator.
2) Slide the gate manually to the mid-travel position.
3) Remove the rack element so as to free the pinion. Fig. 28
4) Turn the pinion by hand clockwise or, if the pinion
becomes hard to turn, anticlockwise until the ADL NUMBERED KEY RELEASE CAP (Fig. 30).
(centre scale) LED lights up continuously. - Open the lock protection flap.
5.7. ALARM CONDITIONS - Insert the key into the lock and turn.
- Turn the release cap anticlockwise.
The ADL LED flashes in the following cases:
- Perform the gate opening or closing operation manually.
1) ADL system overrun.
- Turn the release cap anticlockwise.
2) Incorrect position of dipswitch SW8.
3) ADL connector removed. 7. RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION
4) Opening/closure time longer than 120 seconds. To prevent an accidental impulse from activating the
The warning light (if connected) flashes at the same time gate during the operation, turn off the electricity supply to
as the ADL LED. the system before relocking the operator.
While this condition is active all the control unit functions LEVER RELEASE DEVICE (Fig. 29)
are inhibited. It is possible to return to normal conditions - Insert the lever provided into the triangular slot release
only after eliminating the cause of the alarm and pressing device and turn anticlockwise by about half a revolution.
the RESET button on the control unit. - Refit the release device rubber cap
- Move the gate until the release device engages.
N.B.: When the warning light flashes with the ADL LED off,
this means that fuse F2 has blown. NUMBERED KEY RELEASE CAP (Fig. 30).
- Open the lock protection flap.
5.8. REGULATING THE TRANSMITTED TORQUE
- Insert the key into the lock and turn.
To regulate the transmitted torque turn the screw on the - Turn the release cap anti-clockwise.
electric motor shaft (Fig. 11). - Move the gate until the release device engages.
To increase the torque, turn the screw clockwise.
To reduce the torque, turn the screw anticlockwise. 8. MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: THE OPERATOR IS DELIVERED WITH THE CLUTCH When performing maintenance always check that the
SET TO MAXIMUM, SO THE SCREW MUST BE TURNED anti-crushing clutch is correctly regulated and that the
ANTICLOCKWISE TO REACH THE OPTIMAL SETTING. safety devices operate correctly.
Activate the operator and stop the gate manually to 8.1. TOPPING UP WITH OIL
check that the clutch engages. Bear in mind that when Check the quantity of oil in the operator periodically.
this is done with model 820 the electronic anti-crushing For medium-low duty cycles an annual check is sufficient;
device cuts in and stops the movement of the gate if it is for more intense use it is advisable to check every 6
opening and reverses it if it is closing. months.
The electronic anti-crushing device activation threshold The level must not fall below the reference notch on the
depends on the setting of the mechanical clutch. dipstick attached to the oil filler cap (Fig. 31).
5.9 TESTING THE AUTOMATION To top up, unscrew the filler cap (Fig. 31) and pour in oil up
to the correct level. Use exclusively FAAC XD 220 oil.
When installation is complete, affix the danger warning
label to the top of the casing (Fig. 28). Thoroughly check 9. REPAIRS
operation of the automation and all connected For repairs contact an authorised FAAC Repair Centre.
accessories.
Give the customer the User Guide. Explain correct use and 10. ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
operation of the gear motor and draw attention to the 10.1 CORD-OPERATED MANUAL RELEASE
potential danger zones of the automation. If the gear motor is installed in an inconvenient position, it
6. MANUAL OPERATION is advisable to use the accessory shown in Fig. 32 to
If it is necessary to operate the gate manually due to a perform the release operation. Pulling on cord A releases
power failure or malfunction of the automation, operate the system, whereas pulling on cord B relocks the gear
on the release device as follows. motor.
Important: When the automation is reset, move the gate
LEVER RELEASE DEVICE (Fig. 29)
until the release device engages before sending a control
- Remove the release device rubber cap.
impulse.
- Insert the lever provided into the triangular slot release
system and turn clockwise by about half a revolution.
- Open or close the gate manually.

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 USER’S GUIDE
820 - 860 AUTOMATION
Read the instructions carefully before using the product A convenient manual release device allows the gate to
and keep them for future reference. be operated in the event of a power failure or malfunction.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The light flashes while the gate is moving.
If correctly installed and operated, the 820-860 automations MANUAL OPERATION
ensure a high level of safety. If the gate has to be operated manually due to a power
However, some simple rules should be followed to avoid failure or malfunction of the automation, use the release
accidents: device as follows.
- Do not stand in the vicinity of the automation or allow LEVER RELEASE DEVICE (Fig. 1)
anyone else, especially children, to do so and do not - Remove the release device rubber cap.
place objects in the vicinity of the automation. This is - Insert the lever provided into the triangular slot release
particularly important during operation. system and turn clockwise by about 1/2 a revolution.
- Keep remote controls or any other control device out of - Open or close the gate manually.
the reach of children to prevent them from accidentally NUMBERED KEY RELEASE CAP (Fig. 2)
operating the automation. - Open the lock protection flap.
- Do not allow children to play with the automation. - Insert the key in the lock and turn.
- Do not deliberately obstruct the movement of the gate. - Turn the release cap clockwise.
- Make sure that branches or bushes do not interfere with - Open or close the gate manually.
the movement of the gate. RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION
- Keep the luminous signalling systems efficient and clearly
To prevent an accidental impulse from activating the
visible.
gate during the operation, turn off the electricity supply to
- Do not attempt to operate the gate manually without
the system before relocking the operator.
first releasing it.
- In the event of a malfunction, release the gate to allow LEVER RELEASE DEVICE (Fig. 1)
access and call a qualified technician for service. - Insert the lever provided into the triangular slot release
- After setting manual operation, disconnect the electricity device and turn anticlockwise by about half a revolution.
supply from the system before returning to normal - Refit the release device rubber cap.
operation. - Move the gate until the release device engages.
- Do not make any modifications to components belonging NUMBERED KEY RELEASE CAP (Fig. 2).
to the automation system. - Open the lock protection flap.
- Do not attempt to perform any repair work or tamper with - Insert the key into the lock and turn.
the automation. Call FAAC qualified personnel for repairs. - Turn the release cap anti-clockwise.
- At least once every six months have the automation, the - Move the gate until the release device engages.
safety devices and the earth connection checked by a
qualified technician.
DESCRIPTION
The FAAC 820 - 860 automations are ideal for controlling
vehicle access areas with medium-high transit frequencies.
The 820 and 860 for sliding gates are electromechanical
operators which transmit movement to the leaf by means
of a pinion with rack or chain coupled in an appropriate
manner to the sliding gate.
If automatic operation has been selected, sending an
impulse causes the gate to reclose on its own after the
selected pause time.
If semiautomatic operation has been selected, a second
impulse must be sent to reclose the gate.
An opening impulse send while the gate is reclosing Fig. 1
causes it to change direction of movement.
A stop command (if available) stops movement at any time.
For detailed information on operation of the sliding gate
in the various operating modes, contact the installation
technician.
The automations have safety devices (photocells) which
prevent the gate from reclosing when an obstacle lies
within the area they are protecting. 2
The system ensures mechanical locking when the motor is
not in operation, so it is not necessary to install a lock.
For this reason the release system must be used for manual
opening.
The gear motors have mechanical/electronic clutches
which offer the necessary anti-crushing safety. An
electronic device allows the open/closed limit switch 1
positions to be programmed. The electronic control unit is Fig. 2
incorporated in the gear motors.
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The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not
binding. FAAC reserve the right, whilst leaving the main features of
the main equipment unaltered, to undertake any modifications it holds
necessary for either technical or commercial reasons, at any time and
without revising the present publication.

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