VFlex adjustable dials. What do they mean and what do they do?- Written by Mark Bernal STE

Adjustable dials... what do they mean and what do they do?

"Timer" is our Hold Open Timer

·         Also commonly referred to in our industry as a Close Timer or Timer to Close....

·         Tip: if you want the gate to close immediately after it opens, DO NOT set this dial right at the "0" mark... that is too close and sometimes may be Off and other times may work the way you want depending on atmospheric conditions. That's not because of the component quality; it's just way temp and humidity affect adjustable contacts.

·         It is important to know that this feature will directly affect the way the gate responds to an input from a radio receiver. Check back later to this blog for more information regarding this!

 

"ODS" is our acronym for Obstruction Detection Sensor

·         Also commonly referred to in our industry as EDR or Reverse Sensor.

·         There is no typical setting for this dial, as every gate is different, and should be adjusted according to each and every installation.

·         The rest of this feature is pretty much self explanatory.

 

"Overlap" Delay is typically, used on double swing gates that overlap each other while closed due to design or when using a magnetic lock or lock solenoid.

·         Also referred to in our industry as a Delay Timer or Delay to Close Timer.

·         I wanted to say that the name of this feature also explains itself, but it doesn't.

·         What is important to know about this feature is that it will delay the master side from opening, and the slave side from closing, however many seconds it has been set to. The "0" setting is zero or no delay.

·         Which side is the Master and which side is the Slave???
Well, if you have a dual G-5, X-9 or i-8, I'm sure you will figure it out if you don't already know. As for the other operator models, this is a very good question and a whole nother topic that I will discuss later in this blog.

 

"Speed" Control is a very helpful feature that allows you to adjust the gate travel speed. But, use this feature appropriately and thoughtfully, as it can give you grief if not applied appropriately.

·         The factory setting compiles to UL 325 class 1 & 2 applications and should remain at this setting for these applications.

·         For swing gates, decreasing speed can improve control of long and/or heavy gates by reducing the potential for inertia to be created. This is a good thing, but may not be necessary.

·         For slide gates, decreasing speed can reduce motor current (amps) by boosting motor torque. This is also a good thing.

 

Note: The LCD display screen on the VFlex board will show the percentages or seconds of all the settings we have talked about. These can be accessed by pressing the diagnose button until you get to the desired function.