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Power
How to wire the operator is presented in the Installation Instructions, but detailed information about the earth
and equipment ground, wiring to AC power and the availability of UPS systems are described in this section.
Supplemental documents to this section include:
• DC Power Supply with HyCharger DC • AC Power Supply with HyInverter AC
Installing the Earth Ground
An earth ground refers to the grounding rod and accompanying equipment ground which need to be installed
to safeguard against potential electrical shock and damage to personnel and equipment.
The potential for lightning discharge exists with all gates, fences and gate operators. National Electric
Code (NEC) - Article 250 requires a separate earth ground in addition to the required equipment ground.
HySecurity recommends grounding the operator with a separate earth ground rod (or a similar device
in the case of crash products) to shield the operator against electromagnetism and other electrical signals that
may cause, erratic operation with, or damage to, the Smart Touch Controller and other electrical parts.
For earth grounding requirements in the U.S.A.,
refer to the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 780 - Standard for the Installation of
Lightning Protection Systems. Highlights of the
standard include:
• The ground rod must be UL listed
copper-clad steel, solid copper, hot-
dipped galvanized steel, or stainless
steel. Minimum requirements: ⅝ inch
(16 mm) diameter and 8 feet (244 cm) in
length.
• The ground rod is driven into the earth
(refer to local codes for proper depth
requirements).
• The ground rod is electrically bonded
to the chassis with a single length of
un-spliced 6 AWG copper wire less than
3 feet (91 cm) long. Due to the large
concrete foundation on crash products,
make the necessary adjustments
to accommodate for earth ground
requirements.
• Local jurisdictions may impose other requirements above the NEC, Article 250 and NFPA 780. Consult
the local codes and regulations regarding requirements in your area.
NOTICE: Properly grounding the gate operator is critical to gate operator performance and the life of its
electrical components. Use sufcient wire size during installation. If you do not ground the operator with a
separate earth ground, you risk voiding the HySecurity Warranty.
SlideDriver
Chassis
Concrete foundation
Earth ground
Consult local
codes for
proper depth
Cut-away view
Grade
level
3 ft
(91.4 cm)
Maximum
distance
Limit
Switch
Toggle Handle
Ground lug
Control Box
Breather Cap
Quick
Disconnects
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