BFT VIRGO SMART BT A Arm Automations For Swing Gates User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: BFT

Table of Contents

VIRGO SMART BT A Arm Automations For Swing Gates
GENERAL SAFETY
EMERGENCY OPERATION
QUICK INSTALLATION
OPERATOR
OPERATOR INSTALLATION
SUPPORT PLATE FIXING
EMERGENCY MANOEUVRE (Fig.1)
MANUAL WIRE RELEASE DEVICE (Fig.H)
AUTOMATION CHECK
CONTROL
MAINTENANCE
CONTROL PANEL
SAFETY DEVICES
References
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Arm Automations For Swing Gates
User Manual BFT VIRGO SMART BT A Arm Automations For Swing
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ARM AUTOMATION FOR SWING GATES

VIRGO SMART BT A Arm Automations For Swing Gates

Caution! Read “Warnings” inside carefully

WARNING! Important safety instructions. Carefully read and comply with the Warnings and Instructions that come with the product as improper use can cause injury to people and animals and damage to property. Keep the instructions for future reference and hand them on to any new users. This product is meant to be used only for the purpose for which it was explicitly installed. Any other use constitutes improper use and, consequently, is hazardous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damage as a result of improper, incorrect or unreasonable use.

GENERAL SAFETY

Thank you for choosing this product. The Firm is confident that its performance will meet your operating needs. This product meets recognized technical standards and complies with safety provisions when installed correctly by qualified, expert personnel (professional installer). installed and used correctly, the automated system will meet operating safety standards. Nonetheless, it is advisable to observe certain rules of behavior so that accidental problems can be avoided:

Keep adults, children, and property out of range of the automated system, especially while it is moving.
Do not allow children to play or stand within range of the automated system.
The unit can be used by children over 8 years old and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with no experience or necessary knowledge on condition they are supervised or trained about the safe use of the equipment and understand the risks involved. Children must not play with the unit. Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by unsupervised children.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the device. Do not allow children to play with the fixed controls. Keep remote controls out of reach of children. – Do not work near hinges or moving mechanical parts.
Do not hinder the leaf’s movement and do not attempt to open the door manually unless the actuator has been released with the relevant release knob.
Keep the photocells’ optics and illuminating indicator devices clean.
Check that no branches or shrubs interfere with the safety devices.
Do not use the automated system if it is in need of repair.
In the event the automated system breaks down or malfunctions, cut off mains power to the system; do not attempt to repair or perform any other work to rectify the fault yourself and instead call in qualified, expert personnel (professional installer) to perform the necessary repairs or maintenance.
To allow access, activate the emergency release (where fitted).
If any part of the automated system requires direct work of any kind that is not contemplated herein, employ the services of qualified, expert personnel (professional installer).
At least once a year, have the automated system, and especially all safety devices, checked by qualified, expert personnel (professional installer) to make sure that it is undamaged and working properly.
A record must be made of any installation, maintenance and repair work and the relevant documentation kept and made available to the user on request.
Failure to comply with the above may result in hazardous situations.

SCRAPPING
Materials must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations in force. Do not throw away your discarded equipment or used batteries with household waste.
You are responsible for taking all your waste electrical and electronic equipment to a suitable recycling center.

Materials must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations in force. Do not throw away your discarded equipment or used batteries with household waste.
You are responsible for taking all your waste electrical and electronic equipment to a suitable recycling center.
Anything that is not explicitly provided for in the user guide is not allowed. The operator’s proper operation can only be guaranteed if the instructions given herein are complied with. The Firm shall not be answerable for the damage caused by failure to comply with the instructions featured herein.
While we will not alter the product’s essential features, the Firm reserves the right, at any time, to make those changes deemed opportune to improve the product from a technical, design or commercial point of view, and will not be required to update this publication accordingly.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

QUICK INSTALLATION

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OPERATOR

GENERAL OUTLINE
Low-voltage operator (24V ) suitable for residential use. Designed for swing gates having small-sized pillars. The operating arm, with its special anti- shearing shape, allows the leaves to be maneuvered even when the operator is positioned well away from their fulcrum. The irreversible electromechanical gear motor keeps the gate locked in the closing and opening positions.
The release lever, fitted to the outside of each operator, allows the manual maneuver to be carried out very easily.

ATTENTION! The VIRGO SMART BT A model controller is not equipped with mechanical torque adjustment.
It is compulsory to use a control panel of the same manufacturer, in compliance with the basic safety requirements of directives 2014/35/CE, 2014/30/CE, and 2006/42/CEE equipped with appropriate electric adjustment of the torque.

Before carrying out the manual maneuver make sure that this operation will not create a dangerous situation.
Check in the relevant literature that the thermal field in the working area is suitable for the operator.
Make sure that the movement of the door does not cause entrapment risks between the movable and fixed parts of the door. If swing gates with built-in doors are used, the motor must not run when the door is left open.
WARNING! The operator must be installed by a qualified technician as special safety components are used for every specific site and therefore safety depends on the installation.

Only for the USA: motors intended for gates without UL Approving shall not be installed on garage doors.“

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATOR INSTALLATION

3.1) Preliminary checks
Check that:

The gate structure is sufficiently sturdy and rigid.
The fixing position must be worked out according to the leaf structure. In any case, the maneuvering arm must push against a reinforced leaf point. (Fig.C)
The leaves can be moved manually along their entire stroke.
If the gate has not been installed recently, check the wear condition of all its components. Repair or replace defective and worn parts.
Operator reliability and safety are directly affected by the condition of the gate structure.

SUPPORT PLATE FIXING

The operator is supplied with a fixing bracket and lever arm.
Having identified the leaf reinforcement point, with the gate closed, trace an imaginary horizontal line from the centre of the reinforcement point to the pillar (Fig. D Ref.1).
Fig. C illustrates the most common types of installation:
Ref.2: 90° opening, position A and B as per the drawing
Ref.3: 90° opening, position B maximum
Ref.4: 120° opening, position A and B as per the drawing
Ref.5: 90° outward opening
See the table for other installation positions and relative lever angles.
Position the fixing bracket respecting the positions in fig.C.
The pillar surface, where the bracket is fixed, must be flat and parallel to the leaf.
Use screws and expansion plugs adequate for the type of pillar. In the case where the pillar surface is irregular, use expansion plugs with studs, in order to be able to adjust the fixing bracket parallel to the leaf (fig.D Ref.4).

Assemble the lever arm as in fig.E.
DX = fitting to right leaf
SX = fitting to left leaf
Choose the most suitable position for fixing bracket “F” to the leaf.
Insert the lever arm “L” into the output shaft of the gear motor and secure it using the special pin “P” and the self-locking nut “D”.
Release the actuator by operating the release lever to allow easy movement of the arm (see paragraph “EMERGENCY MANOEUVRE”).
Open the Gearmotor cover and fasten it to the plate as shown in Fig.F Ref.1-2.
Fix the leaf bracket Fig. F
Fix the drive bracket “F” to the leaf.
The correct position that the actuator arm must assume depends on the installation. The attachment point to the leaf is ascertained by positioning the arm in such a way as to respect the position shown in fig.C Ref.1.
With the operator released, check the arm for correct movement.
Repeat the same procedure for the other leaf.

LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT AND FIXING OF STOP BLOCKS.
The VIRGO SMART BT A actuator is equipped with limit-switch mechanical stop blocks, which make the installation of ground stops unnecessary.
Adjust the limit switches as described in paragraph “Motor connection and limit switch adjustment in the THALIA control panel section.
Referring to Fig. G, proceed as follows:

Identify the opening and closing limit switch points and fix the stop blocks so that the lever arm comes into contact slightly after the limit switches have been activated.

EMERGENCY MANOEUVRE (Fig.1)

In the case where the power supply is off, or any faults are present, the manual emergency maneuver can be carried out by operating the external release lever (Fig.1 rif.S).

Insert the release key and turn it anticlockwise (Fig.1 ref.B).
Move lever “S” until the lock is released (Fig.1 ref.B).
Push the leaf slowly to open or close the gate. (Fig.1 ref.C)
To reactivate motor-driven operation, turn the key clockwise to free the lever from its released position, then return it to its initial position for normal operation.

MANUAL WIRE RELEASE DEVICE (Fig.H)

The manual emergency release can be operated by a wire device:

Take all the metal cable out of the sheath and insert it into the release lever.
Lock the sheath and suitably adjust its position by means of the appropriate screw.
The cover is provided with a section to be torn off for the sheath to go through.
For further information, refer to the specific instructions for the release device.

AUTOMATION CHECK

Before allowing the automation to be used normally, carry out the following procedure very carefully:

Check the correct functioning of all safety devices (limit microswitches, photocells, sensitive edges etc.).
Check that the thrust (anti-squash) force of the leaf is within the limits set by current regulations.
Check the manual opening command.
Check the opening and closing operations with the control devices in use.
Check the standard and customized electronic functioning logic.

AUTOMATION OPERATION

Since the automation can be remote-controlled by means of a remote control device or a start button, and so out of sight, the good working order of all the safety devices should be checked regularly. In the event of any anomalous functioning of the safety devices, consult a specialized technician immediately. Keep children at a safe distance from the automation operation area.

CONTROL

The automation is used for the power-operated opening and closing of the gate.
The control can be of a number of types (manual, remote-controlled, magnetic badge access control, etc.) depending on requirements and the characteristics of the installation. See the specific instructions for the various control systems.
Users of the automation must be instructed about its control and operation.

MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the power supply when carrying out any maintenance operations.

Lubricate the Virgos of the maneuvering arm regularly.
Clean the lenses of the photocells every so often.
Have a qualified person (installer) check the correct motor torque setting.
In the event of any anomalous functioning which cannot be resolved, disconnect the power supply and contact a specialized technician (installer). Whilst the automation is out of order, activate the manual release to allow manual opening and closing.

CONTROL PANEL

GENERAL INFORMATION
The THALIA control panel comes with standard factory settings. Any change must be made using the programmer with the built-in display or universal handheld programmer. The Control unit completely supports the LINK protocol.
Its main features are:

Control of 1 or 2 24V BT motors Note: 2 motors of the same type must be used.
Electronic torque control with obstacle detection
Limit switch control inputs based on motor selected
Separate inputs for safety devices
Built-in radio receiver rolling code with transmitter cloning.

The board has a terminal strip of the removable kind to make maintenance or replacement easier. It comes with a series of prewired jumpers to make the installer’s job on-site easier.
The jumpers concern terminals: 70-71, 70-72, and 70-74. If the above-mentioned terminals are being used, remove the relevant jumpers.
TESTING
The THALIA panel controls (checks) the start relays and safety devices (photocells) before performing each opening and closing cycle.
If there is a malfunction, make sure that the connected devices are working properly and check the wiring.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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AUX output configuration

Aux logic= 0 – 2ND RADIO CHANNEL output.
Contact stays closed for 1s when 2nd radio channel is activated.
Aux logic= 1 – SCA GATE OPEN LIGHToutput.
Contact stays closed during opening and with leaf open, intermittent during the closing, open with leaf closed.
Aux logic= 2 – COURTESY LIGHT command output.
Contact stays on for 90 seconds after the last operation.
Aux logic= 3 – ZONE LIGHT command output.
Contact stays closed for the full duration of the operation.
Aux logic= 4 – STAIR LIGHT output.
Contact stays closed for 1 second at start of operation.
Aux logic= 5 – GATE OPEN ALARM output.
Contact stays closed if the leaf stays open for double the set TCA time.
Aux logic= 6 – FLASHING LIGHT output.
Contact stays closed while leaves are operating.
Aux logic= 7 – SOLENOID LATCH output.
Contact stays closed for 2 seconds each time gate is opened.
Aux logic= 8 – MAGNETIC LOCK output.
Contact stays closed while gate is closed.
Aux logic= 9 – MAINTENANCE output.
Contact stays closed once the value set for the Maintenance parameter is reached, to report that maintenance is required.
Aux logic= 10 – FLASHING LIGHT AND MAINTENANCE output.
Contact stays closed while leaves are operating. If the value set for the Maintenance parameter is reached, once the gate has finished moving and the leaf is closed, the contact closes for 10 sec. and opens for 5 sec. 4 times to report that maintenance is required.

Command input configuration

IC logic= 0 – Input configured as Start E. Operation according to STEP-BY-STEP MOV. logic. External start for traffic light control.
IC logic= 1 – Input configured as Start I. Operation according to STEP-BY-STEP MOV. logic. Internal start for traffic light control.
IC logic= 2 – Input configured as Open.
The command causes the leaves to open. If the input stays closed, the leaves stay open until the contact is opened. When the contact is open, the automated device closes following the TCA time, where activated.
IC logic= 3 – Input configured as Closed.
The command causes the leaves to close.
IC logic= 4 – Input configured as Ped.
The command causes the leaf to open to the pedestrian (partial) opening position. Operation according to STEP-BY-STEP. logic
IC logic= 5 – Input configured as Timer.
Operation same as open except closing is guaranteed even after a mains power outage.
IC logic= 6 – Input configured as Timer Ped.
The command causes the leaf to open to the pedestrian (partial) opening position. If the input stays closed, the leaf stays open until the contact is opened. If the input stays closed and a Start E, Start I or Open
command is activated, a complete opening-closing cycle is performed before returning to the pedestrian opening position. Closing is guaranteed even after a mains power outage.

Safety input configuration
SAFE logic= 0 – Input configured as Phot (photocell) non tested (). (fig.M, ref.1).
Enables connection of devices not equipped with supplementary test contacts. When the beam is broken, photocells are active during both opening and closing. When beam is broken during the closing, movement is
reversed only once the photocell is cleared. If not used, leave the jumper inserted.
SAFE logic= 1 – Input configured as Phot test (tested photocell). (fig.M, ref.2).
Switches photocell testing on at the start of operation. When the beam is broken, photocells are active during both opening and closing. When the beam is broken during the closing, movement is reversed only once the photocell is cleared.
SAFE logic= 2 – Input configured as Photo op (photocell active during the opening only) non-tested (). (fig.M, ref.1).
Enables connection of devices not equipped with supplementary test contacts. In the event beam is broken, photocell operation is disabled during closing. During the opening, stops motion for as long as the photocell beam stays broken. If not used, leave the jumper inserted.
SAFE logic= 3 – Input configured as Phot op test (tested photocell active during the opening only (fig.M, ref.2).
Switches photocell testing on at the start of operation. In the event beam is broken, photocell operation is disabled during closing. During the opening, stops motion for as long as the photocell beam stays broken.
SAFE logic= 4 – Input configured as Phot cl (photocell active during closing only) non-tested (). (fig.M, ref.1).
Enables connection of devices not equipped with supplementary test contacts. In the event beam is broken, photocell operation is disabled during the opening. During closing, movement is reversed immediately. If not used, leave the jumper inserted.
SAFE logic= 5 – Input configured as Phot cl test (tested photocell active during closing only (fig.M, ref.2).
Switches photocell testing on at the start of operation. In the event beam is broken, photocell operation is disabled during the opening. During closing, movement is reversed immediately.
SAFE logic= 6 – Input configured as Bar (safety edge) non tested (). (fig.M, ref.3).
Enables connection of devices not equipped with supplementary test contacts. The command reverses movement for 2 sec.. If not used, leave the jumper inserted.
SAFE logic= 7 – Input configured as Bar (tested safety edge (fig.M, ref.4).
Switches safety edge testing on at the start of operation. The command reverses movement for 2 sec.
SAFE logic= 8 – Input configured as Bar 8k2 (fig.M, ref.5). Input for resistive edge 8K2.
The command reverses movement for 2 sec.
SAFE logic=9 Input configured as Bar op, safety edge with active inversion only while opening, if activated while closing, the automation stops (STOP) (fig.M, ref. 3).
Allows connecting devices not fitted with supplementary test contact. The operation while opening causes the movement to be reversed for 2 seconds, the operation while closing causes the automation to stop. If not used, leave the jumper inserted.
SAFE logic=10 Input configured as Bar op test, safety edge checked with active inversion only while opening, if activated while closing, the automation stops (STOP) (fig.M, ref. 4).
Activates testing safety edges when starting operation. The operation while opening causes the movement to be reversed for 2 seconds, the operation while closing causes the automation to stop.
SAFE logic=11 Input configured as Bar 8k2 op, 8k2 safety edge with active inversion only while opening, if activated while closing, the automation stops (STOP) (fig.M, ref. 5).
The operation while opening causes the movement to be reversed for 2 seconds, the operation while closing causes the automation to stop.
SAFE logic=12 Input configured as Bar cl, safety edge with active inversion only while closing, if activated while opening, the automation stops (STOP) (fig.M, ref. 3).
Allows connecting devices not fitted with supplementary test contact. The operation while closing causes the movement to be reversed for 2 seconds, the operation while opening causes the automation to stop. If
not used, leave jumper inserted.
SAFE logic=13 Input configured as Bar cl test, safety edge checked with active inversion only while closing, if activated while opening, the automation stops (STOP) (fig.M, ref. 4).
Activates testing safety edges when starting operation. The operation while closing causes the movement to be reversed for 2 seconds, and the operation while opening causes the automation to stop.
SAFE logic=14 Input configured as Bar 8k2 cl, safety edge with active inversion only while closing, if activated while opening, the automation stops (STOP) (fig.M, ref. 5).
The operation while closing causes the movement to be reversed for 2 seconds, and the operation while opening causes the automation to stop.

SAFETY DEVICES

Note: only use receiving safety devices with free changeover contact.

TESTED DEVICES Fig. M
CONNECTION OF 1 PAIR OF NON-TESTED PHOTOCELLS FIG. K1
CONNECTION OF 1 PAIR OF CHECKED PHOTOCELLS FIG. K2

CALLING UP MENUS: FIG. 2

PARAMETERS MENU (PARA ) (PARAMETERS TABLE “A”)
LOGIC MENU (LOGIC) (LOGIC TABLE “B”)
RADIO MENU (radio) (RADIO TABLE “C”)

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FIRST TRANSMITTER MEMORIZED MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY ATTACHING THE KEY LABEL (MASTER).
In the event of manual programming, the first transmitter assigns the RECEIVER’S KEY CODE: this code is required to subsequently clone the radio transmitters.
The Clonix built-in on-board receiver also has a number of important advanced features:

Cloning of master transmitter (rolling code or fixed code).
Cloning to replace transmitters already entered in the receiver.
Transmitter database management.
Receiver community management.

To use these advanced features, refer to the universal handheld programmer’s instructions and to the general receiver programming guide.

7.4) DEFAULT MENU (default)
Restores the controller’s DEFAULT factory settings. Following this reset, you will need to run the AUTO SET function again.

7.5) LANGUAGE MENU (language)
Used to set the programmer’s language on the display.

7.6) AUTOSET MENU (AUTOset)

Launch an auto set operation by going to the relevant menu.
As soon as you press the OK button, the “…. …. ….” message is displayed and the control unit commands the device to perform a full cycle (opening followed by closing), during which the minimum torque value required to move the leaf is set automatically.

The number of cycles required for the auto set function can range from 1 to 3.
During this stage, it is important to avoid breaking the photocells’ beams and not to use the START and STOP commands or the display.
Once this operation is complete, the control unit will automatically set the optimum torque values. Check them and, where necessary, edit them as described in the programming section.
WARNING!! Check that the force of impact measured at the points provided for by standard EN 12445 is lower than the value laid down by standard EN 12453.
Impact forces can be reduced by using deformable edges.
Warning!! While the auto set function is running, the obstacle detection function is not active. Consequently, the installer must monitor the automated system’s movements and keep people and property out of range of the automated system.

7.7)INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE

Run the AUTO SET cycle (*)
Check the impact forces: if they fall within the limits (**) skip to point 10 of the procedure, otherwise
Where necessary, adjust the speed and sensitivity (force) parameters: see the parameters table.
Check the impact forces again: if they fall within the limits (**) skip to point 10 of the procedure, otherwise
Apply a shock absorber profile
Check the impact forces again: if they fall within the limits (**) skip to point 10 of the procedure, otherwise
Apply pressure-sensitive or electro-sensitive protective devices (such as a safety edge) (**)
Check the impact forces again: if they fall within the limits (**) skip to point 10 of the procedure, otherwise
Allow the drive to move only in “Deadman” mode
Make sure all devices designed to detect obstacles within the system’s operating range are working properly (*) Before running the auto set function, make sure you have performed all the assembly and make-safe operations correctly, as set out in the installation warnings in the driver’s manual.
(**) Based on the risk analysis, you may find it necessary to apply sensitive protective devices anyway

7.8) STATISTICS MENU
Used to view the version of the board, the total number of operations (in hundreds), the number of transmitters memorized and the last 30 errors (the first 2 digits indicate the position, and the last 2 give the error code). Error 01 is the most recent.

7.9) PASSWORD MENU
Used to set a password for the board’s wireless programming via the U-link network. With the “PROTECTION LEVEL” logic set to 1,2,3,4, the password is required to access the programming menus. After 10 consecutive failed attempts to log in, you will need to wait 3 minutes before trying again. During this time, whenever an attempt is made to log in, the display will read “BLOC”. The default password is 1234.

CLOSING LIMIT SWITCH PRESSURE Fig. O Ref. A-B OPENING DIRECTION Fig. L
CONNECTION WITH EXPANSION BOARDS AND UNIVERSAL HANDHELD PROGRAMMER (Fig. N) Refer to specific manual.
U-LINK OPTIONAL MODULES
Refer to the U-link instructions for the modules.
The use of some models causes lowered radio capacity. Adjust the system using an appropriate antenna tuned to 433MHxz.
11) RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS FIg.P
WARNING: this operation will restore the control unit’s factory settings and all transmitters stored in its memory will be deleted.
WARNING! Incorrect settings can result in damage to property and injury to people and animals.

Cut off power to the board (Fig.P ref.1)
Open the Stop input and press the – and OK keys together (Fig.P ref.2)
Switch on the board’s power (Fig.P ref.3)
The display will read RST; confirm within 3 sec. by pressing the OK key (Fig.P ref.4)
Wait for the procedure to finish (Fig.P ref.5)
Procedure finished (Fig.P ref.6)

WARNING! Incorrect settings can result in damage to property and injury to people and animals.
WARNING: Check that the force of impact measured at the points provided for by standard EN 12445 is lower than the value laid down by standard EN 12453.
Impact forces can be reduced by using deformable edges.
For best results, it is advisable to run the auto set function with the motors idle (i.e. not overheated by a considerable number of consecutive operations).

TABLE “A” – PARAMETERS MENU – (PARA AN)

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(*) In the European Union, apply standard EN 12453 for force limitations, and standard EN 12445 for measuring methods.
() Impact forces can be reduced by using deformable edges.
TABLE “B” – LOGIC MENU – (logic)**

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