1) GENERAL INFORMATION
The ARES ULTRA BT A actuator is highly versatile in terms of installation op-
tions due to the extremely low position of the pinion, the actuator's compact
nature and the height and depth adjustment features it offers. The adjustable
electronic torque limiter provides anti-crush safety. Manual emergency operation
is extremely easy to perform using just a release lever.
Stopping is controlled by polarized magnetic limit switches.
The MERAK control panel comes with standard factory settings. Any change
must be made using the programmer with built-in display or universal handheld
programmer.
Fully supports EELINK and U-LINK protocols.
Its main features are:
- Control of 1 low-voltage motor
- Obstacle detection
- Separate inputs for safety devices
- Configurable command inputs
- 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, 70-74.
If the above-mentioned terminals are being used, remove the relevant jumpers.
TESTING
The MERAK 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.
2) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply
110-120V 50/60Hz
Power input
400 W
Pinion module
(0,15")4mm (18 teeth)
ARES
Pinion module
(0,15")4mm (25 teeth)
ARES V
Leaf speed
(29,5 ft) 9m/min
ARES
Leaf speed
(39,4 ft) 12 m/min
ARES V
Max. leaf weight
(3306,9 lb)1500 Kg
ARES
Max. leaf weight
(1653lb) 750 Kg
ARES V
Max. torque
35 Nm
Impact reaction
Electronic torque limiter
Lubrication
Lifetime greased
Manual operation
Lever-operated mechanical release
Type of use
20 cycles/h
Buffer batteries (optional
Two 12V 1.2Ah batteries
extras)
Environmental conditions
(-68°+131°F) -20 + 55 °C
Protection rating
IP44
Commercial – class II
Class of use
Residential – class I
Sound pressure
<70dBA
Operator weight
(15,4 lb) 7 kg
Dimensions
See Fig. H
CONTROL UNIT
Low voltage/mains insula-
> 2MOhm 500V
tion
Operating temperature
(-68°+131°F) -20 + 55 °C
range
Thermal overload protection Software
Dielectric rigidity
mains/LV 3750V~ for 1 minute
Accessories power supply
24V ~ (demand max. 0,5A) 24V ~ safe
AUX 0
NO 24V ~ powered contact (max.1A)
Fuses
Fig. F
Built-in Rolling-Code radio-receiver frequency 433.92MHz
Setting of parameters and
Universal handheld programmer/LCD display
options
N° of combinations
4 billion
Max. n° of remotes that can
63
be memorized
Usable transmitter versions:
All ROLLING CODE transmitters compatible with
3) TUBE ARRANGEMENT Fig.A
Install the electrical system referring to the standards in force for electrical systems
CEI 64-8, IEC 364, harmonization document HD 384 and other national standards.
4) PREPARATION FOR MOTOR MOUNTING FIG.B
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
MOTOR
Make a hole in the ground to accommodate the concrete pad where the tie rods
will be positioned, keeping to the distances featured in (FIG.B).
5) REMOVING THE COVER FIG.C
5.1) MOUNTING THE MOTOR FIG.C1
6) MOUNTING DRIVE ACCESSORIES FIG.D-D1
Recommended rack types (FIG.J)
7) RACK CENTRING WITH RESPECT TO PINION FIG.J-K1-L
DANGER - Welding must be performed by a competent person issued
with the necessary personal protective equipment as prescribed by
the safety rules in force FIG.K.
8) FASTENING LIMIT SWITCH BRACKETS FIG.E
Fastening the limit switches:
• Attach the limit switch bracket to the rack as illustrated in FIG. D1
• Fasten the magnetic limit switch box to the limit switch bracket with the screws
and plate provided, as illustrated in FIG.E – Ref.1.
• Fasten the limit switch bracket to the rack by screwing in the two front screws
provided FIG.E ref.2
Right-hand limit switch:
• Fasten the Right-hand magnetic limit switch called "R"; do not exceed the sta-
ted maximum distance between the magnetic limit switch box and the limit
switch assembly, FIG.E.
Left-hand limit switch:
• Fasten the Left-hand magnetic limit switch called "L"; do not exceed the stated
maximum distance between the magnetic limit switch box and the limit
switch assembly, FIG.E.
Warning. Do not swap over the limit switch brackets once you have changed the
opening direction via the relevant logic
9) STOPS FIG.M
DANGER - The gate must be fitted with mechanical stops to halt its
travel both when opening and closing, thus preventing the gate from
coming off the top guide. Said stops must be fastened firmly to the ground,
a few centimetres beyond the electric stop point.
10) MANUAL RELEASE (See USER GUIDE -FIG.3-).
Warning Do not JERK the gate open and closed, instead push it GENTLY to
the end of its travel.
11) TERMINAL BOARD WIRING Fig. F-N
Once suitable electric cables have been run through the raceways and the auto-
mated device's various components have been fastened at the predetermined
points, the next step is to connect them as directed and illustrated in the diagrams
contained in the relevant instruction manuals. Connect the live, neutral and earth
wire (compulsory). The mains cable must be clamped in the relevant cable gland
(FIG.N-ref.N1), while the earth wire with the yellow/green-coloured sheath must
be connected in the relevant terminal (FIG.N-ref.N2).
WARNINGS - When performing wiring and installation, refer to the standards
in force and, whatever the case, apply good practice principles. Wires carrying
different voltages must be kept physically separate from each other, or they must
be suitably insulated with at least 1mm of additional insulation.
Wires must be secured with additional fastening near the terminals, using devi-
ces such as cable clamps. All connecting cables must be kept far enough away
from dissipaters.
11.1) LOCAL COMMANDS Fig.F
While the display is off, pressing the + key commands the gate to Open and
pressing the - key commands it to Close. Pressing either key again while the
automated device is moving commands the gate to STOP.
12) SAFETY DEVICES
Note: only use receiving safety devices with free changeover contact.
12.1) TESTED DEVICES Fig.S
12.2) CONNECTION OF 1 PAIR OF NON-CHECKED PHOTOCELLS FIG. G1
12.3) CONNECTION OF 1 PAIR OF CHECKED PHOTOCELLS FIG. G2
13) ACCESS TO THE SIMPLIFIED MENU: FIG.1
13.1) CALLING UP MENUS: FIG. 2
13.2) PARAMETERS MENU (PARA ) (PARAMETERS TABLE "A")
13.3) LOGIC MENU (LOGIC) (LOGIC TABLE "B")
13.4) RADIO MENU (radio) (RADIO TABLE "C")
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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 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.
13.5) DEFAULT MENU (default)
Restores the controller's DEFAULT factory settings. Following this reset, you will
need to run the AUTOSET function again.
.
13.6) LANGUAGE MENU (language)
Used to set the programmer's language on the display.
13.7) AUTOSET MENU (AUTOset)
• For best results, it is advisable to run the autoset function with the motors idle
(i.e. not overheated by a considerable number of consecutive operations).