CAME Ferni Series User Manual

F ERNI K I T
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Installation Instructions
for a “Pair” of gates...
THE FERNI-P KIT CONSISTS OF:
2 X FERNI MOTORS
1 X CONTROL PANEL
1 X RADIO FREQUENCY CARD
1 X TUNED ANTENNA
2 X REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS
1 X PAIR SAFETY PHOTOCELLS

CAME Ferni Series Specifications

General

Brand	CAME
Model	Ferni Series
Category	Gate Opener
Language	English

Summary

Stage 1 - Civil & Mechanical Section

Pre-Installation Checks

Verifies gate posts, gate strength, and free movement before installation.

Mounting Motor Base Plate

Instructions for securely fixing the motor base plate to piers or posts.

Stage 2 - Wiring & Electrical

Fitting Control Panel

Secures the control panel PCB into its casing with supplied screws.

Basic Cable Layout

Illustrates the main cable routing for the gate automation system.

Low Voltage Cable Layout

Details the routing of low voltage cables for accessories and safety.

Stage 3 - Installation Section

Installing Motors

Steps for correctly positioning and fixing the motors to the base plate.

Installing Drive Arms

Attaching the drive arms to the motors and gate brackets.

Adjusting Open & Closed Cams

Setting the gate's open and closed limit positions using cams and microswitches.

Stage 4 - Wiring & Electrical (2)

Wiring Motors

Connects and earths the gate motors to the control panel wiring.

Wiring Safety Photocells

Connects the safety beam transmitter and receiver to the control panel.

Inserting Radio Frequency Card

Installs the RF frequency card into the designated socket on the panel.

Wiring Tuned Antenna

Connects the tuned antenna to the control panel for radio signal reception.

Coding Remote Controls

Sets dipswitches on remotes and programs them to the control panel.

Powering Up Control Panel

Connects the protected mains power supply to the control panel.

Stage 5 - Commissioning Control Panel

Initial Wiring & Setup

Connects power, sets transformer and dipswitches for initial operation.

Opening & Closing Gates

Tests and confirms correct motor direction for opening and closing.

Control Panel Adjustments

Fine-tunes potentiometers for delay, run time, and sensitivity.

Automatic Close & Safety Photocells

Configures automatic closing timer and safety photocell re-opening.

Programming Remote Controls

Stores remote control codes into the control panel's memory.

Final Assembly

Secures the motor cover after all commissioning steps are complete.

Troubleshooting Guide

Technical Information

Technical Specification

Provides product specifications, dimensions, and weight capacity.

Motor Torque Settings

Explains how to adjust motor torque using spade connectors.

ZA4 Control Panel Description

Details the ZA4 control panel's features, safety, and accessory compatibility.

ZA4 Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the electrical connections for the ZA4 control panel.

Control Panel Adjustments

Describes the function and adjustment of key control panel trimmers.

Electrical Connections

Lists and explains all terminal connections on the control panel.

Contact Information