VFlex control board Part numbers and basic overview-Written by Mark Bernal, STE (Senior Technical Engineer)

Since our business is the manufacturing of gate operators, and the heart of the modern gate operator is the control board, it is fitting that the first thing you get to know well is.... our control board. 

One of the common complaints that we heard throughout the industry was that you have to carry so many different boards to service, or supply for, all the various operator models from any given manufacturer. So, about 3 years ago we responded when we released our VFlex control board. One board for all of our current generation operator models!

Please allow me to clarify and be specific regarding this and at the same time provide you some in-depth knowledge about the VFlex board:

·         One Control board layout for all current generation Viking operator models

·         Three control board part #s, depending on the operator model. This is only due to the hardware requirements according to gate capacities.

1.      VFLEXPCB

• Operator models K-2, L-3, R-6, F-1, T-21, G-5, X-9, i-8.
• In almost any case the VFLEXPCB will work just fine on an H-10 operator.
• Includes a 15A motor fuse.

2.      VFLEXPCB-H10

• Operator model H-10.
• Only difference is that this board has a 20A fuse in lieu of 15A.
• In almost any case the VFLEXPCB will work just fine on a H-10 operator.

Q:  Can you use this board part# on the other operator models? YES

3.      VFLEXPCB-Q7

• Operator model Q-7.
• This is specific to the Q-7 operator due to its 7,000 lb. gate capacity.

Q: Can you use this board part# on the other operator models? NO

·         The VFLEX Control Board is not compatible with 1st generation operators

o   Except for the G-5, X-9 and i-8.

• Requires additional items, but not complicated. Call Viking first though.

            Q: Why did you guys call this new board "VFlex"?

o   It's...... Flexible. We wanted to make one board that had the Flexibility to be used on all of our 2nd generation operators.

            Q: What's the difference between the VFlex board and the original 1st gen board?

First of all, the 1st gen board has had a name all this time, its called the GateTor board. It even has it printed right in the board itself.  Anyways, here are some of the advancements:

Built-in LCD Display	Built-in Multi-Meter
Displays Error Messages	Displays Gate Status
Primary Power Supply Data	Anti-Tailgate Feature
Speed Control Dial	Additional Power-Out Option
Built-in Heater	Built-in Thermostat
Added 3 second Pre-Warn Feature	2 Wire Master/Slave Communication
PCB Enclosure Protection	Added Sync Feature
Advanced Lightning Protection	Added Lock Mode Feature
Familiar layout to  GateTor board (1st gen)	Expandable for Additional Features
One Board, all models.... almost	Cool Name

The VFlex control board

We will be continuing to talk about the VFlex this month so check back for more!