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 CONTENTS

1 CONTENTS

1 INSTALLING THE D-4990

LOW ENERGY OPERATOR
Introduction and benefits 1
Component/
block diagram 2
Cautions 3
Product support & service contacts 3
Installation overview 3
Typical application riser diagrams & wiring diagrams 4
Task 1: Prepare the installation 1–9
Minimum installation requirements 9
Installation tools required 9
Task 2: Mount the operator 1–11
Task 3: Mount the push plates or other actuators 1–16
Task 4: Attach arms 1–16
Task 5: Make electrical connections 1–18
Task 6: Make initial settings and adjustments 1–22
Checklist before turning on power 22
Turn on power 22

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Door cycle stages 23
Check force and Kinetic energy 25
Potentiometers 25
Digital readout 27
DIP switch settings 27
Task 7: Complete the installation 1–29
Applying decals 29
Safety checks 1–30

2 IMPORTANT
TERMS

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 1 INSTALLING THE D-4990
LOW ENERGY OPERATOR

Introduction The Precision heavy-duty D-4990 Low Energy Operator is an electro-mechanical

and benefits product designed to provide safe and convenient automatic access to elderly or
physically impaired persons who require additional assistance.
Product features include:
■ Because this is a ‘low energy’ operator, no guide rails or safety mats are
required.
■ Operates quietly, safely, conveniently, and reliably
■ Electrically swings open up to 90 degrees
■ Manually swings open up to 120 degrees on pull-side installations; and up to
180 degrees on push-side installations.
■ Acts as a standard door closer in the event of a power failure
■ Complies with Americans with Disabilities Act Title 3 (ADA) requirements
■ Allows independent adjustment for
▲
door opening speed
▲
door opening force
▲ hold-open time up to 30 seconds
■ Complies with:
▲ UL Listed for use on fire and smoke check doors
▲ UL 325 Standard for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators
and Systems.
▲ UL 228 Standard for Door Closers-Holders, with or without Integral Smoke
Detectors
▲ Meets requirements for UL 10C and UBC 7.2 for positive pressure
▲ Complies with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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▲ANSI/BHMA 156.19 certified standard for Power Assist and Low Energy
Power-Operated Doors
▲ Complies with ANSI 117.1 section 4.13
▲ In compliance with FCC 47 CFR part 15 class B emissions requirements
(USA)
■ Monitors for obstructions during the opening cycle, ensuring safe access.
■ Closes either with the built-in D-4550 hydraulic closer or with the added help
of the built-in motor. This feature – power close – is especially helpful in
windy conditions or in buildings where interior stack pressures build up. This
feature can reduce energy use and cost.

Component/ For a view of the entire D-4990 system and the relationships between
block diagram components, see the diagram below. Shaded objects can be used in the system,
but are optional for the system to work. Non-shaded items are required.

120VAC Power
Source

D-4990 Low Energy

Access control
Operator
system

Door Types of actuators:

Actuators • Wired push button Fire alarm panel
• Wireless push button
• Card access

Electric lock Power supply

for lock

Types of locks:
• ELR (electric latch retraction) exit devices
• Magnetic locks
• Electric strike

Figure 1.1 Block diagram showing the relationships to the components in the system.
Shaded components are optional. Non-shaded components are required.

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Cautions Improper installation or regulation or adjustment may result in personal injury or
property damage. Follow this instruction manual carefully.

Product For product support contact your Stanley Precision factory representative.
support &
service
contacts

Installation Use this installation overview to help you prepare for all the stages of the
overview installation. Follow the cross-reference pages to get the full details of that step.
1 Prepare the installation – Make sure that the door opening is fully ready to
receive the D-4990 Power Operator, including power source and control wiring
for the operator. See Task 1: Prepare the installation on page 1-9.
2 Install the operator – Install the operator to the door header. See Task 2: Mount
the operator on page 1-11.
3 Install the actuators – Install the push plate, card readers or other actuators. See
Task 3: Mount the push plates or other actuators on page 1-16.
4 Install the operator arms – Install the arms to the door operator and door. See
Task 4: Attach arms on page 1-16.
5 Make all wiring connections – Make all power, switch, and output lock device
wiring connections. See Task 5: Make electrical connections on page 1-18.
6 Make initial settings and adjustments – Set switches and make adjustments for
backcheck, closer speed, power close, hold open, door speed, door force, etc.
See Task 6: Make initial settings and adjustments on page 1-22.
7 Complete the installation – Finalize the installation with testing, troubleshooting,
applying decals, and final inspections. See Task 7: Complete the installation on
page 1-29.

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Typical Simple door operator with inside and outside actuators
application ■ Doors locked during off hours with mechanical lock only.
riser diagrams ■ One actuator switch operates the door from the outside.
& wiring ■ A second actuator switch operates the door from the inside.
diagrams
120VAC

Operator

Actuator Actuator
inside outside

Figure 1.2 Riser diagram showing a single door with an operator and no electric locking
device.
Use the following diagram to wire this application.

Door control
NO
Actuator 1
outside 2
Com
3
4
NO
Actuator
inside
Com

TB1

Figure 1.3 Wiring diagram for simple single door installation

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Simple door operator with electric strike and inside and outside actuators
■ Doors locked with electric strike.
■ One actuator switch operates the door from the outside.
■ A second actuator switch operates the door from the inside.

120VAC

Operator

Electric
strike
Actuator Actuator
inside outside

Figure 1.4 Riser diagram showing a single door with an operator and no electric locking
device.
Use the following diagram to wire this application.

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Door control
NO
Actuator 1
outside 2
Com
3
4
NO
Actuator
inside
Com

TB1

Optional + 8 + Electric
power – 9 strike (by others)
supply 10 –
(DC only)
TB2
PS490-24VDC

Figure 1.5 Wiring diagram for simple single door installation

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Vestibule — Two single doors and operators with electric latch retraction
■ Doors closed and latched at all times
■ When activated, latchbolts retract and doors automatically open
■ Two actuators outside of the vestibule operates the closest door first, then
second
■ One activator inside of the vestibule operates the closest door only.

Power
supply
(by others)
120VAC

Operator Operator

Actuator ELR Exit Device Actuator

Actuators

Figure 1.6 Riser diagram showing a vestibule having two single doors with operators and
electric latch retraction exit devices
To wire the vestibule of this installation see See Figure 1.7 on page 1-8.

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Door 1 control
NO
Actuator outside 1
2
Com

NO
Inner vestibule 7
switch 8
Com
Common actuators include:
push plates, card readers,
key switches, keypads, and TB1
proximity switches.
6

Power + 8 + Electric
supply – 9 strike (by others)
10 –
TB2

Door 2 control
NO
Actuator inside 1
2
Com

NO
Inner vestibule 7
switch 8
Com
See page 1–25 for more
information about making
vestibule adjustments TB1
using POT 9. 4

Power + 8 + Electric
supply – 9 strike (by others)
10 –
TB2

Figure 1.7 Wiring diagram for vestibule installations

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TASK 1: PREPARE THE INSTALLATION

Minimum ■ The D-4990 must be mounted on the interior side of the building.
installation ■ The door can weigh no more than 350 lb.
requirements ■ The door can be no more than 48 in. wide.
■ If there is a manual closer, it must be removed or made inoperable.
■ The door must be in good working order. The hinges must work properly; the
door must swing freely through its entire range.
■ The frame must be made of 16 gauge welded steel or better; or the mounting
surface must be masonry; or additional support must be provided behind the
operator (see Figs 5 and 6).
■ For an outswing door, the reveal must be in the range 0 – 6 5/8 in. For an
inswing door the reveal must be 0 in.
■ Power for the D-4990 should be installed before starting the installation of the
operator.
Follow these instructions to prepare the door opening for the power operator
installation. Ignore those preparations that don’t apply.

Installation You will need the following tools to install the D-4990 Low Energy Operator:
tools required ■ digital stopwatch
■ force gauge
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ small flat-blade screwdriver
■ center punch
■ hammer
■ tape measure
■ diagonal cutters (wire strippers)
■ step ladder
■ electric drill
■ assorted drill bits
■ adjustable wrench
■ carbide drill bits if the operator is being attached to a masonry surface.

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To prepare the installation
1. Make note of the environmental limitations of the power operator and make
sure that your application does not exceed those limits. The D-4990 is
intended for indoor/controlled environmental operation only.

Specification Rating
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating linebreak 0 to +100°F
temperature

2. Pull all power, data, and switch wiring to the opening in either concealed or
non-concealed applications. See the wiring diagrams beginning on page 1-4
for details. Observe the following wire specifications:

Electrical specifications

Specification Rating
Voltage 115 Volts AC ±15%, 60 Hz
Max current 5 Amps
AC power for wire- 24 VAC @ 0.125 Amps
less receiver

Wire type Specification

Power 16 AWG
3. If your application requires electric latch retraction exit devices or electric
strikes, install the required separate power supply. An optional 24 volt,
0.5 amp power supply is available to field install inside the D-4990
Low Energy Power Operator. See the installation instructions that came
with the optional power supply.

Disconnect power before installing the operator!

A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
Warning! avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

4. Unpack the unit from the carton. For a standard D-4990 Low Energy Operator
you should have the following components:
Low energy operator
Operator arms
Mounting hardware package
Adjustment screwdriver
Back plate mounting template
Arm mounting template
Door decals

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▲ This manual
Optional equipment that you may have:
▲ Power supply for electric strike

TASK 2: MOUNT THE OPERATOR

Now that you have prepared the opening, you’re ready to mount the operator
unit itself. Follow these steps to mount the operator.

PUSH, To mount the operator on an outswing door

outswing 1. Determine the handing and side of the door. The D-4990 mounts to right-hand
mounting reverse bevel (RHRB) and left-hand reverse bevel (LHRB) doors. The D-4990T
(track) mounts to right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) doors. See Figure 1.8 on
page 1-11.
Note: The operator must be installed on the inside of the door.

D-4990T D-4990T

LH ‘Inswing’ or RH
‘Pull’ doors
D-4990 D-4990
Operator

Frame
LHRB ‘Outswing’ or RHRB Arms
‘Push’ doors Door

Figure 1.8 Diagram showing how the D-4990 and D-4990T mount to the four door swings
2. Make sure to place the hinge side of the template to the hinge side of the door.
See Figure 1.9.

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Figure 1.8.1 Standard Applications

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Template Note: Applies for

all standard
hinges. For special
hinges (swing-clear,
or other) and offset
pivots, consult your
authorized dealer.
Push-side mount:
Hinge ‘A’ = 1¾ to 2”
‘A’

Figure 1.9 Aligning the template to the door frame

3. Make sure that the mounting surface is clean, flat and structural. Modify the
door and frame as necessary.
4. Make sure that a minimum clearance height of 6 3/4" (172 mm) from ceiling to
door mounting surface is unobstructed. See Figure 1.10 on page 1-13.

ceiling/vertical obstruction Note: Pull side

clearance 6-1/2”,
6 ¾” push side clearance
min Frame 6-3/4”.
vertical
clearance
Aluminum
& glass
door
6 5/8”
max
reveal
Figure 1.10 Side cut-away view of an aluminum and glass door showing the maximum reveal.
Also this view shows the minimum vertical head clearance.
5. Tear along the perforated edges of the template.
6. Peel off the adhesive strips from the back of this template and carefully place it
in position on the frame by aligning the edges of template to the edges of the
door frame. See Figure 1.9 on page 1-13.
7. Peel off the adhesive strips from the back off the Arm Template and carefully
place it in position on the door as shown in See Figure 1.11 on page 1-14.
Follow the instructions on the arm template.

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Back plate
Align arrows from mounting template
back plate template to
arm template

Arm
template

Door

Figure 1.11
8. Mark for drilling a minimum of six mounting holes on the base. Make sure to
use mounting holes at each end and in the middle of the base. There are a total
of 22 mounting holes to choose from.
9. Mark for drilling conduit if needed.
10. Drill and tap the mounting holes. Use a #7, or 13/64" (0.201") drill and ¼"–20
tap for the mounting screws. Remove the templates.
11. Remove the cover screws and slide off the cover from the operator housing.
See Figure 1.12.

Cover

Operator
housing

Figure 1.12 Removing the cover from the housing

12. Remove the motor/closer assembly.

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Motor/closer assy

Motor/closer assy

Figure 1.13 Removing the motor/closer assembly from the housing

13. Mount back plate to the door frame using at least six 1/4-20 screws. See
Figure 1.14 on page 1-15.

Back plate

Door
frame

Figure 1.14 Mounting the back plate to the frame

Caution: Do not drill through the door and do not drill using the back plate as
a template: metal shavings or other debris could foul or short the electronics.
Caution

14. Route power and control wiring to the back plate.

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15. Reinstall motor/closer assembly. Make sure that the harnesses are not trapped
behind the motor/closer assembly. See Figure 1.13 on page 1-15.

TASK 3: MOUNT THE PUSH PLATES OR OTHER ACTUATORS

The type of actuator that you are installing will determine the installation
procedures. See the manufacturer’s instructions that came with the product.
Make sure to follow the ANSI/BHMA 156.19 requirements regarding the
placement of actuators:
ANSI/BHMA 156.19 requires that the actuator switch:
■ “ . . . be activated by a knowing act.” See the glossary of terms for a complete
definition, but in summary, the operator must be activated consciously. It
must not open without the person’s initiating.
■ be located within one to five feet from the door, but never more than 12 feet.
■ must remain accessible from the swing side when the door is opened.
■ not be located in a position where the user would be in the path of the
moving door.
■ be mounted so the user is in full sight of the door when activating the switch.
■ have an installation height of a minimum of 34 in (864 mm) and a maximum of
48 in (1219 mm).
Types of actuators include:
■ push plates
■ card readers
■ key switches
■ keypads
■ proximity switches
■ For information on how to wire the actuators to the D-4990 Low Energy
Operator, See Typical application riser diagrams & wiring diagrams on
page 1-4.

TASK 4: ATTACH ARMS

There are two types of arms available for the D-4990 or D-4990T Low Energy
Operator:
■ Standard, push arms
■ Track or parallel arms. These arms ship with the D-4990T series operator.
Your application will determine the type of arms that you will install.

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Inside or environ- Outside or environ-

mentally protected side mentally unprotected
Wall side

Operator

Frame

Arms
Swing out
Door

D-4990 out-swing installation

Wall
Operator

Parallel Frame
or track Arms
Door
Swing in

D-4990T in-swing installation

Figure 1.15 Comparing the two types of installations

Standard or outswing arm installation

1. If you’ve not done so already, use the arm template to locate the holes that
will mount the arm to the door. Follow the instructions on the template.
2. Drill and tap the mounting holes. Use a #17 or 11/64" (0.173") drill and 12-24
tap for the mounting screws. Remove the template.
3. Attach the main arm to the operator.
4. Attach the bottom arm to the door.
5. Connect the main arm to the bottom arm.

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Track or in-swing arm installation
1. If you’ve not done so already, use the track arm template to locate the holes
that will mount the arm to the door. Follow the instructions on the template.
2. Drill the holes. If you’re using the screws provided:
Qty 2 of #12/L pan-head tapping screw, or
Qty 2 of #12-24 UNC/L pan-head machine screws – use #17 (0.173") drill
size
3. Attach the main arm to the operator.
4. Attach the track to the door.

5. Attach the roller to the arm and set into the track as shown in.

TASK 5: MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Wiring The wiring connections that you need to make will depend on your application.
overview For sample wiring diagrams, see See Typical application riser diagrams & wiring
diagrams on page 1-4.
For concealed wiring, route all wires through the back plate.

Make connections in the following order:

1. Input connections – actuators, keypads, etc.
2. Output connections – electric strike, ELR exit devices, etc – if necessary
3. AC power connections
Use the following diagram and table to identify the wiring connections that you
need.

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Activate 1
Common 2
Activate 3
Common 4
Door closed pos switch 5
Common 6
Vestibule IN entrapment 7
Common 8
Push and go 9
Common 10 TB1

12 VDC+ spec 1 1 NA
Wireless receiver power 24 volts AC 2 2 NA
Wireless receiver power 24 volts AC 3 3 NA
Common 4 4 NA
Cycle counter 5 5 Hold
Vestibule OUT entrapment 6 6 Common
NA 7 7 Automatic
Common + 8 8 Common
Common – 9 9 NA
Lock coil 10 10 NA
TB2 TB3

Figure 1.16 Identifying the TB connectors

Conn TB1 | Use to wire . . . TB2 | Use to wire . . . TB3 | Use to wire . . .
Activation switch (push A 12 volt DC, 00 amp Not used.
1 plate, keypad, etc) power supply.
Common wire from the Wireless Receiver AC Not used.
2 switch Power 24 VAC
Activation switch Wireless Receiver AC Not used.
3 Power 24 VAC
Common wire from the Common wire from the Not used.
switch Vestibule OUT Entrap-
4 ment activation switch.
Door closed position Cycle counter.* Door hold open switch.*
5 switch from the D-4990.a
Common wire from the Activation switch Common wire from the
door closed position located inside the vesti- door hold open switch.*
switch.* bule and used to open
6 the first door going out.
Activation switch Not used. Not used.
located inside the vesti-
bule and used to open
the second door going
7 inside.

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Conn TB1 | Use to wire . . . TB2 | Use to wire . . . TB3 | Use to wire . . .
Common wire from the Electric strike or lock Common wire from the
activation switch located power supply voltage. automatic switch wire.
inside the vestibule. Also, positive wire from
8 the lock.
‘Push and go’ door Common wire from the For future use
switch.* electric strike or lock
9 power supply.
Common wire from the Negative wire from the For future use.
‘Push and go’ door lock.
10 switch.*
a This switch wiring comes from the factory already wired.

Make input connections

1. Locate the TB1 connector. See Figure 1.17.

TB1

TB2
TB3

Figure 1.17 Front view of the connector board

2. Remove the connector header from its base if not already removed. This may
make wiring easier.
3. Splice the wires from the actuator to the actuator wiring that is already wired
into TB1 connector.
4. Plug the TB1 connector into the header on the circuit board.

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Make output connections
If you are using an electric strike, ELR exit device, or other electric locking device,
follow these steps. If not, you can skip to Make power connections on page 1–21.
1. Locate the TB2 connector. See Figure 1.17.
2. Remove the connector plug from itssocket. This may make wiring easier.
3. Strip and connect the wires from the lock into TB2 connector.
4. Plug the TB2 connector back into the header on the circuit board.

Make power connections

Make sure that all power is off before making connections.
1. Locate the TB1 connector. See Figure 1.17.
2. Remove the connector plug from its header if it’s not already removed. This
may make wiring easier.
3. Strip and splice the wires from the power source. Mate all white wires from J6
and switches together. Mate the black (hot) wires together. Terminate the
ground screw.
J6 Connector

Ground Screw

4. Mate the motor connector plug to motor socket 1. See Figure 1.18.

Motor 1
socket

J6 Power
connector

Figure 1.18 Front view of the back plate showing motor connector 1
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TASK 6: MAKE INITIAL SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS

In most cases, the D-4990 Low Energy Operator comes factory pre-set to suit most
application requirements. But expect to make some minor adjustments.

Checklist Use the following checklist before making adjustment:

before turning ❏ All hardware installed
on power ❏ All electrical wiring connections made and properly terminated; make sure no
wiring is exposed.
❏ Cover removed
❏ Door closed and unlocked
❏ Door path clear

Do not turn on power until all wires are properly terminated and the unit is firmly
affixed to the door and frame.

Turn on power 1. Turn the unit on by pushing the lighted switch to the ON position. See
Figure 1.19.

POWER
HOLD
OPEN

ON

ON OFF
POWER
MODE

MODE
NIGHT

HOLD DAY
OFF

OPEN
DAY

NIGHT

Figure 1.19 Power and mode switches shown set to normal operation
2. Move the mode switch to DAY.
As soon as power is applied, the unit will go through a first-time, self-test cycle.
After a 30-second delay the unit will report any errors it finds via the digital
readout. See page 1–27.
You can also use the test button in place of an actuating device to force
the operator through its normal cycle. See page 1–26.

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Door cycle The door goes through five stages in one complete cycle, depending on the
stages application. See Figure 1.20. They are:
A Opening from closed to back-check
B Back-check to full open
C Full open hold time
D Hold time to latch-check or 10 degrees
E Latch-check or 10 degrees to close

D-4990

A Opening from closed to

back-check
0° B Back-check to full open
E C Full open hold time
10° D Hold time to latch-check
E Latch-check to close
A

60°°
70°
80° 90°
B

D C

Figure 1.20 View showing the stages of the cycles

To determine the minimum (fastest) opening times, follow these steps

1. Determine the width and weight of your door. If you cannot weigh the door,
use the following table to find its approximate weight:

Typical 3’ × 7’
Type of door Weight per sq. ft. door weight
• Solid core wood 5.5 lbs 115 lbs
• 20 ga flush hollow metal
• Aluminum × 1/4" glass
• Mineral core wood 7.0 lbs 147 lbs
• 16 ga flush hollow metal
• Aluminum × 1" glass

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For example, you have a solid core wood door, 3 feet wide by 8 feet tall:
3 feet × 8 feet = 24 ft2 >> 24 ft2 × 5.5 lbs/ft2 = 132 lbs
2. Determine the minimum (fastest) opening time 0 to 80 degrees using the
number that you computed above and Table 1. The minimum opening time
for any door is 3 seconds.
So for the example above of a door estimated to weigh 132 lbs with a 36
inch width, you would use the 150 lb maximum requirement of 3.5
seconds as the minimum amount of time (fastest) that the door could open
or close.

Table 1 Minimum opening time to back check or 80 degrees (whichever occurs first)
and
Minimum closing time from 90 degrees to latch check or 10 degrees
(whichever occurs first)

Max door weight Door width in inches

in pounds (lbs) 30 in 36 in 42 in 48 in
100 lbs 3.0 sec 3.0 sec 3.5 sec 4.0 sec
125 lbs 3.0 sec 3.5 sec 4.0 sec 4.5 sec
150 lbs 3.0 sec 3.5 sec 4.0 sec 4.5 sec
175 lbs 3.0 sec 4.0 sec 4.5 sec 5.0 sec
200 lbs 3.5 sec 4.0 sec 4.5 sec 5.5 sec
3. Determine the minimum closing time, from 90 to 10 degrees or latch check,
using the number that you computed above and Table 1. The minimum
closing time for any door is 3 seconds.
The minimum closing time from 10 degrees to fully closed for any door is
1.5 seconds.
4. Use the potentiometers, digital readout and spring adjustment to adjust the
opening and closing times to be compliant to ANSI/BHMA 156.19.

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The complete cycle time for a 132 pound door:

Door
cycle
stage Cycle Minimum time
A Opening time to 80 degrees 3.5 seconds
B 80 degrees to full opening of 90 degrees 1 second
C Hold open time delay 5 seconds
D Closing time to 10 degrees 3.5 seconds
E 10 degrees to close 1.5 seconds
Total minimum cycle time 14.5 seconds

Check force Make sure that the door can stop and open with the minimum amount of force
and Kinetic specified in ANSI/BHMA 156.19. To measure this, use a force gauge by putting it
energy one inch from the latch edge.
1. Check that the door can stop using 15 lbf (foot-pounds) or less.
2. Check that the door can open (release the latch, that is, if there is a latch) with
15 lbf or less.
3. Check that the door can start opening (set the door in motion) with 30 lbf or
less.
4. Check that the door can fully open with 15 lbf or less.

Potentiometers Use the potentiometers on the electronics board to fine-tune the door operator.
Each potentiometer or ‘POT’ allows you to isolate and adjust each movement of
the door operator.

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Use the adjustment

screwdriver to make POT
adjustments. The POTs are
factory-set mid-way. Turn the
POTS clockwise to increase
time, speed, torque, etc.

7 8
Potentiometers
5 6 Note: POT 9 is
3 4 arranged out of order
1 2
9 Test switch

Figure 1.21 View of the electronics board showing the nine potentiometers

Use the following table to make adjustments to door operation:

POT
number Used to adjust Use this when . . .
1 Hold-open time the time that the door holds open is too
short or too long.
Note: Hold open time can be up to 30 sec-
onds. The hold open time must be a mini-
mum of 5 seconds after the door is fully
open.
2 Full open position the door either does not open far enough
or opens too wide.
3 NA (not used)
4 Stall force and only when hold open motor is drifting
closed.
5 Open check speed you need to set the door speed during the
back check period. Make sure that the
speed is compliant.
6 Open sweep speed the speed that the door sweeps open is too
fast or too slow.
7 Opening torque the force of the opening is too strong or
too weak. The door should stop when
obstructed. It should not be difficult to
stop the door by hand.

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POT
number Used to adjust Use this when . . .
8 NA (not used)
9 Sequencer the vestibule second door delay needs to
be adjusted.

Digital readout The digital readout is a diagnostic and adjustment tool that allows you to monitor
the operator as it moves from one state to the next. Use this tool as you make
adjustments.

Number Operator state

01 Initialization
02 Door closed
03 Electric strike enabled (DIP switch 2;
see the DIP switch table above)
04 Door moving open
05 Door moving through back-check
06 Full open or hold open
07 Door moving closed
08 Door obstructed (moving open only)

DIP switch Six DIP switches define a feature’s mode or enable or disable a feature. For
settings example, your application may include locking and unlocking the door by an
electric strike. In that case, you will need to enable the normally (factory-preset)
disabled switch by flipping DIP switch 2 to ON. See Figure 1.22 to locate and help
identify the DIP switches.

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Digital
readout. See
page 1–27.

Note that all

switches are
set to OFF
(down)

DIP switches

Figure 1.22 View of the electronic board showing the DIP switches and digital readout

The following table identifies the individual DIP switches and their factory default
settings. All DIP switches are factory set to OFF. For a definition of terms, see the
Glossary.

DIP
switch
number DIP switch name ON OFF
1 Electric strike logic Fail-safe Fail-secure
2 Electric strike on/off Enabled Disabled
3 Out-swing/in-swing In-swing Out-swing
logic
4 ‘Push and Go’a Enabled Disabled
5 Power close Enabled Disabled
6 Back-check length NA NA
7 Future use NA NA
8 Factory use only NA NA
a Push and Go, if enabled, will activate when door are
pushed open past 10 degrees. This is activated by
switch not motor voltage.

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So if you . . .
■ Have an electric strike or any kind of locking device, set DIP switch 2 to ON.
■ Have an electric strike or any kind of locking device, set DIP switch 1 to ON
for fail-safe (when power fails, the lock will be secure or locked) or leave it
OFF for fail-secure (when power fails, the lock will be safe or unlocked).
■ Have an in-swing or pull door (has a parallel arm), set DIP switch 3 to ON.
■ Want to use the Push and Go feature that allows someone to simply push on
the door to start the operator, set DIP switch 4 to ON.
■ Want to use the Power close feature that forces the door closed in windy
conditions or where stack pressures build inside a building, set DIP switch 5
to ON.

TASK 7: COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION

Before putting the door into operation, three more steps are required to complete
the installation:
■ Applying door decals
■ Testing the door against the ANSI/BHMA 156.19 standard
■ Reinstall the cover

Applying For complete instructions on the placement of door decals, see the instructions
decals packaged with the decals.
ANSI/BHMA requires that:
“doors shall be equipped with signage visible from either side of the door,
instructing the user as to the operation and function of the door. The signs
shall be mounted 50" ± 12" (1270 mm ± 305 mm) from the floor to the
center line of the sign. The letters shall be 5/8 inch (16 mm) high
minimum.”
and
“All low energy doors shall be marked with signage visible from both sides
of the door, with the words ‘AUTOMATIC CAUTION DOOR’. . . .When a
Knowing Act Switch is used to initiate the operation of the door operator,
the doors shall be provided with signs on each side of the door where the
switch is located, with the message ‘ACTIVATE SWITCH TO OPERATE’.”
and
“When push/pull is used to initiate the operation of the door operator, the
doors shall be provided with the message ‘PUSH TO OPERATE’ on the
push side of the door and ‘PULL TO OPERATE’ on the pull side of the
door.”

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SAFETY CHECKS
The following safety checks must be made daily to assure proper door operation:
■ For safe operation, refer to the Daily Safety Check Sheet for safety procedures.
If you need a copy, call your local PHI distributor.
■ Test the doors daily and after any power outage. Verify operation of any
sensors.
■ Check the condition of the door, hinges, and safety decals.
■ If there are any problems, DISCONTINUE DOOR OPERATION IMMEDIATELY!
Notify your local authorized PHI distributor for repair.

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TERMS

The following are important terms that will help you better understand the
D-4990 Low Energy Operator.

AAADM Abbreviation for the organization, American Association of

Automatic Door Manufacturers. This organization has an inspector
certification program that trains and certifies automatic door operator
inspectors and technicians.

back-check A safety function that prevents or checks the door when a gust of wind
or some other force tries to force the door to open too quickly,
potentially damaging property or injuring people.

day mode Normal operational mode when all features are fully functional. See
also night mode.

electric strike A locking device mounted in the door frame that electrically holds and
releases a latch. ‘Electric strike’ the term can also be used generally for
any kind of electrical locking device.

encoder Combination of a magnet rotating on the shaft at the end of the motor,
and Hall effect transistors that send pulses to the control every time
the motor turns. When the door is powered up it will open slowly and
allow the encoder and processor to count the pulses from fully closed
to fully open. These pulses are used to indicate when a door should go
into back-check or when it’s at its open limit.

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fail-safe An automatic switching feature of an electrified lock that ensures that
the security device unlocks when power fails and until power is
restored. See also fail-secure.

fail-secure An automatic switching feature of an electrified lock that ensures that

the security device locks when power fails and until power is restored.
See also fail-safe.

hold-open time The time in seconds that the door remains open at 90 degrees. The
minimum hold-open time is 5 seconds, the maximum is 30 seconds.

knowing act According to ANSI/BHMA 156.19: “Consciously initiating the powered

opening of a low-energy door using acceptable methods including:
wall or jamb-mounted contact switches such as push plates; fixed non-
contact switches; the action of manual opening (pushing and pulling)
a door; and controlled access devices such as keypads card readers,
and keyswitches.”

mode switch Controls Hold Open and operating mode (Day or Night). See Day
mode and Night mode.

night mode Mode in which all actuators are not operational, except the push to
open feature remains active.

power close The optional feature designed to ensure that the door completely
latches closed, normally used in conditions where wind or stack
pressures could prevent the door from closing.

‘POT’ See potentiometer.

potentiometer A variable, adjustable resistor used to vary the amount of current that
flows to a device.

reveal The distance from the mounting surface of the operator to the face of
the door.

sequential An automatic feature that provides for sequential operation of two

operation units. For example, in a vestibule the opening of the second unit can
be delayed 1 to 30 seconds after the opening of the first.

stack pressure A force on the door, created by an internal air handling system or
external environmental conditions.

vestibule See sequential operation.

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