RIB K800 Sliding Gate Opener Kit (Kit-Complete S)
- For maximum gate leaf weight of 800kg.
- Non-reversible, permanently lubricated mechanism
- Maximum frequency of use: S3-50% at 20°C
- Up to 30 opening/closing cycles per hour
- Up to 300 opening/closing cycles per day.
- Single-phase motor (230 VAC)
- Mechanism dimensions: 303x296x320 mm (LxWxH)
- Gate leaf movement speed: 9.6 m/min
- Motor absorbed power: 287 W
- Features a key for disengagement (manual operation)
- Protection degree: IP44
- Gear type: Z17/module 4
- Country of origin: Italy
- Warranty: 2 years
To order this product, please call us at 210.555.0632 or buy it online from our e-shop.
Contents of the RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) set
The RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) set includes:
- RIB K800 sliding garage door mechanism for doors up to 800Kg.
- Autotech S5060T control panel
- 4m module-4 metal rack
- ProfelmNet PSD-36T remote controls at 433.92 MHz, 3 pcs
- Wired photocell set, 1 set
- Safety flashing light, 1 pc
- Motor mounting base (includes mounting screws and anchors)
- Limit switch activation plates
- Manual override keys (disengagement keys), 2 pcs
- Detailed installation instructions in Greek
The RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) set is a complete solution for automating a sliding gate up to 4m in length. Depending on your needs, additional products can be added to fully meet your requirements.
RIB K800 motor dimensions
Criteria for selecting a sliding motor
The main characteristics of the RIB K800 mechanism that should be taken into account for its selection are the following:
- Suitable for doors weighing up to 800kg
- Maximum number of consecutive opening/closing cycles, at 20°C: up to 30
- Maximum daily use: 300 opening/closing cycles
800kg is a weight limit that covers most domestic gate cases. The main characteristic a gate must have is smooth movement in manual operation. For the gate to be automated, it must not show any difficulty in movement. Even a 100kg gate with movement difficulty will cause the motor to malfunction. Whereas, in contrast, a perfectly maintained 800kg gate will operate smoothly and without problems.
The great advantage of the RIB K800 mechanism is its ability to operate intensively:
- The 30 consecutive opening/closing cycles ensure that even during peak hours, the gate can operate, practically continuously, without problems.
- 300 uses/day are sufficient even for residential complexes or commercial spaces. Unlike the competition, the RIB K800 can be used without fear of overheating and malfunctioning even under intensive use conditions.
Necessary checks before installing a RIB K800 sliding motor
The gate must operate perfectly as a manual gate. If it presents any problem as a manual gate, converting it to automatic will not only not solve it but will worsen it, with the risk of causing damage to the mechanism.
No automation installation should be performed on a gate that does not already work perfectly as a manual gate.
The minimum checks we perform to assess how well the gate works are:
1. The track on the floor must be perfectly horizontal and straight. We check that it has no distortions, dents or bulges, that it is well supported on the floor and that it does not give way at any point when the gate wheels roll over it.
2. The gate wheels must be in good condition, match the weight of the gate and have a profile compatible with the track profile (e.g., we do not have wheels with a circular profile on a track with an angular profile).
3. The surface of the gate leaf must be completely flat (no "bellies").
4. The gate leaf must move smoothly, throughout its entire travel (both opening and closing), without its resistance to movement changing. We clean the track of any debris (e.g., pebbles, dirt, leaves). We move the gate by hand from end to end, at a slow, constant speed. The speed should be approximately the same as that of the mechanism. If at some points the resistance of the gate leaf increases abruptly, we stop and try to find the reason. Possible causes are:
- A piece of welding protrudes at one of the track joints.
- There was some debris that we did not clean.
- One of the gate wheels jams.
- The gate leaf jams in the support rollers.
5. The gate leaf must move without jerks and lateral displacement. The support rollers must work well with the gate leaf. They must embrace it firmly and without much clearance, so that it cannot "play" back and forth. Also, they must keep it completely vertical. These must apply throughout the entire travel of the gate leaf. If such problems occur at some points, we stop and try to find the reason. Possible causes are:
- The surface of the gate leaf on which the support rollers rest is not smooth and flat.
- The support rollers do not rotate smoothly, are not firmly supported or are excessively worn.
6. We specifically check how much the gate leaf moves back and forth when the gate is almost closed (as much as the gate leaf is very close but has not yet "landed" on the opposite side), especially if the gate leaf has a long length and height. We pay special attention if the movement is such that it can cause the gate leaf to collide with the edges of the receiver ("pocket" - closed position limit stop) that the opening may have on the side where the gate closes. For this reason, we swing the gate leaf by hand. If the gate leaf moves excessively back and forth, we stop and try to find the reason. Possible causes are:
- The support rollers do not work well with the gate leaf, so it can "play" excessively.
- The gate leaf is not stiff enough and twists easily.
- The point where the support rollers and thus the gate leaf are supported (e.g., a metal column) is not stiff enough and twists easily.
7. The gate leaf must move without up and down fluctuations and jerks. If such problems occur at some points, we stop and try to find the reason. Possible causes are:
- There was some debris that we did not clean.
- There is a gap at one of the track joints.
- One of the gate wheels does not have a completely circular circumference or is excessively worn.
- The track has hollows instead of being completely horizontal everywhere.
8. When the gate is closed, the gate leaf must lock into the receiver of the opposite position ("pocket" or closed position limit stop, if such a receiver exists) leaving at least 2 cm of free space. In this position, it is advisable for the gate leaf to be secured in a way that does not allow it to be lifted with a lever (a common method of forced entry for small automatic gates).
9. The gate must have mechanical stops in the open and closed positions of the gate leaf.
We check the quality of rolling by manually moving the gate at a low, constant speed, no faster than that of the mechanism (i.e., no more than 10 to 12 meters per minute). We perform the check for both opening and closing.
Basic features of sliding automation installation
The above image depicts a typical sliding automation installation. A basic prerequisite is the existence of a correct and fully functional gate. The gate must be 30-40cm larger than the opening. This allows the motor to be placed outside the opening and the entire width of the gate to remain clear for vehicle passage.
The rail on which the gate's wheels roll is placed on the ground. The rail is twice the length of the gate to cover the entire travel. The rollers keep the gate in a vertical position. The stops define the open and closed positions of the gate. All of the above are necessary for the smooth operation of the gate and must exist prior to the mechanism. Also, a basic prerequisite is that the gate operates smoothly, with minimal effort, and has been installed without inclination.
The motor has a gear through which motion is transmitted to the gate. The metal rack is placed on the gate (by welding) and moves with the gate. The gear rotates within the teeth of the rack, and the gate moves.
An essential accessory for sliding gates are safety photocells. Safety photocells monitor the gate's path to prevent obstacles and accidents. Classic photocells consist of a transmitter and receiver and require wiring on both sides of the gate. If this is not possible, safety photocells with a reflector can be installed.
Also, if the gate is near a busy road or visibility is poor, the warning light informs passing vehicles about the vehicle exiting the gate.
RIB K800 sliding automation installation procedure
During rack installation, because the holes for the spacers are oval, these dimensions can be adjusted by approximately 5 mm in total.
If, at the height where the center of the spacers is marked, our gate does not have a structural element stable enough to weld the rack, then we must:
- either install the entire mechanism higher.
- or add such an element to the gate (e.g., a horizontal hollow section or a thick plate).
1. Select the position of the motor base, ensuring it is within the limits indicated by the diagrams above.
Note 1: The base must be supported either on an existing reinforced concrete floor, at least 10 cm thick, or on a foundation built specifically for this purpose (with a length and width at least equal to the base and a depth of at least 20 cm).
Note 2: Water should not stagnate or pass through this point. If this happens, the mechanism must be installed in an elevated position.
Note 3: For the gate to allow the entire width of the opening to be clear when opened, the gate leaf must be at least 420 mm longer than the width of the opening. If this is not the case then:
- either extend the gate leaf (or at least add an extension to support the rack on the side where the door opens)
- or leave the gate leaf as is and compromise with the reduced clear passage width.
2. Prepare the base for installation
3. Select the positions of the peripheral devices (photocells, flashing light, buttons, etc.).
4. Install the power cables and the cables of the peripheral devices
Note 1: The connection of the motor to the electrical grid must be done by a qualified electrician.
Note 2: All cables must be placed inside appropriate protective conduits.
Check with a spirit level that the base is horizontal, both in the direction parallel to the gate and, more importantly, in the direction perpendicular to the gate. The base must be perfectly parallel to the gate.
If there are cables coming out of the floor under the mechanism (e.g., power supply, safety photocell connections, etc.), pass them through the large hole at the top of the base.
The method of supporting the base depends on the type of floor. We can use screws with metal plugs, if there is already a durable floor, or create a reinforced concrete foundation in which to anchor the base.
5. Secure the base to the floor so that it is perfectly horizontal and parallel to the gate. The base must be very well secured to the floor.
6. Remove the mechanism cover. To do this, unscrew the corresponding screws and pull the cover upwards.
7. Remove (unclip) the terminals from the control panel before performing any welding.
8. The mechanism is fixed to the support base onto the 2 protruding screws. Place the mechanism on the base and screw it to it.
9. Disengage the mechanism:
Open the door, insert the key into the lock and turn it counter-clockwise as many turns as necessary until the key stops.
In this position, the mechanism is disengaged, meaning its gear can be rotated manually. The mechanism will remain in this state (disengaged) until you complete the rack installation.
If you are installing the standard metal rack, note the following:
The rack consists of 1 m sections.
Each piece has 3 oval holes. In each hole, screw in a spacer, as shown in the figure.
Initially, screw each spacer approximately in the center of the oval hole (so that we can later, if necessary, make an adjustment up or down). Screw the spacers just tight enough so they don't wobble. The final tightening will be done after the rack is installed and checked.
We will weld the wide part (flange) of the spacer onto the gate.
When installing a sliding gate mechanism, ensure that the rack does not rest on the gear but is slightly spaced from it, creating a small gap.
If we do not create the correct gap, or even worse, if the gate rests on the gear, we will not have proper cooperation between the rack and the gear, and sooner or later, we will face problems in the operation of the mechanism and/or the gate (rattling, noises, gear breakage, mechanism uprooting, etc.).
The recommended clearance is 1.5 mm.
Never lubricate the rack or the gear. This does not contribute anything to the proper functioning of the automation. On the contrary, if we do so, the grease or oil will collect dust, sand, dirt and debris, creating a mixture that will wear out the automation.
When moving from one rack section to the next, the pitch of the rack must be maintained and not simply have one section touch the other. To ensure this, we must use a third rack piece and two clamps as a guide.
The rack sections must not, under any circumstances, be welded to each other, nor welded to the spacers.
10. Open the gate completely and install the first piece of the rack. Make sure to leave the
necessary clearance of 1.5 mm between the rack and the gear. Continue with the remaining rack pieces, ensuring that the clearance is uniform and that the pitch is maintained from piece to piece.
Note: The rack must, throughout the entire travel of the gate, engage, across its entire width, with the gear (and in the middle of its width, if possible). If necessary, the mechanism can change its distance from the gate leaf: Loosen the screws connecting the mechanism to the mounting base and move it perpendicularly to the gate leaf.
11. Once the rack is installed, check its proper placement by manually closing and opening the gate at a constant low speed. The movement must be smooth throughout, without changes in resistance and without the motor shaking. If any problem is observed, slightly loosen the screws on the spacers of the corresponding rack section (so that it can move slightly up and down) and readjust it.
12. After confirming the correct installation of the rack, tighten the screws on the spacers.
13. Then proceed to adjust and connect the electronic control panel, safety photocells, and other peripheral devices, according to their respective instructions.
ATTENTION: After connecting the mechanism to power, do not operate it automatically until you confirm the correct opening direction and install the limit switches.
Until then, leave the mechanism disengaged (in manual operation).
The limit stops are the two plates with slanted sides and are installed on the rack, as shown in the adjacent figure.
We must not use improvised limit stops, nor bend or modify the mechanism's limit stops. Poor cooperation between the limit stops and limit switches causes problems in the automation's operation.
We do not weld the limit stops to the rack because this eliminates the possibility of adjustments.
14. Install the limit stops at both ends of the rack so that they activate the motor's limit switches. The open and closed position limit switches are activated as the spring-loaded stem protruding above the gear is carried by the limit stops, in one direction or the other.
Note 1: The limit stops must be adjusted so that the gate stops at least 2 cm before hitting the mechanical stops in both the open and closed positions of the gate leaf. The gate should not hit anywhere when it reaches its fully closed or fully open position.
Note 2: The recommended way to find the correct position of the limit stops is to observe when the control panel recognizes that each of the two limit switches is activated (via the corresponding indicator LEDs). This obviously requires connecting the mechanism to power. The procedure is as follows:
- Ensure that the control panel wiring is correctly connected in relation to the direction of the mechanism's opening (whether it opens to the right or to the left). The wiring must be correct before proceeding with any adjustments.
- Manually move the gate to the open position and observe when the indicator LED for the open position limit switch turns off. Adjust the position of the limit stop to maintain a safety distance of at least 2 cm from the mechanical open position stop.
- Manually move the gate to the closed position and observe when the indicator LED for the closed position limit switch turns off. Adjust the position of the limit stop to maintain a safety distance of at least 2 cm from the mechanical closed position stop (or the pillar).
15. Once the limit stop adjustments are complete, confirm the overall proper functioning of the automation system. For this purpose, engage the mechanism and, using a remote control or push button, open and close the gate a few times. Pay particular attention to the correct operation of the limit switches (the points where the gate stops), the safety photocells (which prevent closing if their beam is interrupted), and the gate's stopping function when it encounters an obstacle. If necessary, make new adjustments. This check should be repeated at least once every six months.
16. Inform all users about the mechanism's operation, its proper use, and any potential risks that may still exist during its operation.
Gear for RIB K800 sliding motor
The motor has a gear for transmitting motion to the gate. The gear has protective covers to prevent accidents.
Wiring of the RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding automation set
For the wiring of the RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding set, the following are required:
- For the mechanism, a 3x1.5mm² cable suitable for outdoor use. If the distance where the motor will be installed is long, it is preferable for the cross-section to be 3x2.5mm². It is also advisable to have it on a separate fuse in the control panel so that its operation is not affected by other devices (lights, etc.).
- For classic photocells (included in the set), a 4x0.6mm² cable is required for the receiver and a 2x0.6mm² cable for the transmitter. If it is not possible to run a cable for the transmitter, then reflective photocells can be installed, which only require a 4x0.6mm² cable to the transceiver (on the side where the motor is located).
- For a push-button panel or key-switch (not included in the set), a 2x0.6mm² cable is required.
- For a warning light (included in the set), a 1x1.0mm² or 2x1.0mm² cable is required.
- Cables must be in conduit and protected from moisture.
RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) set control panel
The RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) set includes the Autotech S5060T control panel, which is integrated into the mechanism. This is a proven control panel that has been shown to be reliable and functional. It works perfectly with the RIB K500 motor, is user-friendly and simple to adjust.
Features:
- Available input for mechanism limit switches
- Mechanism force adjustment
- Soft-start and soft-stop options for smoother garage door operation.
- Accepts safety photocells. Stops the gate's movement if there is an obstacle in its path and commands it to return to the open position.
- Can accept automatic closing. The user chooses how long they want the gate to close automatically. (This option is not recommended without photocell installation)
- Features electric braking option
- Features a microswitch to adjust the opening direction.
- Accepts a push-button (simple or with a key). The push-button can have 2 functions. Open-stop-close-stop-open... or open only, which can be combined with automatic closing.
- Accepts a 230VAC lighting lamp or a 230VAC warning light without a flashing unit.
- The receiver is integrated, with easy operation.
- Features LED indicators that provide information on the motor's functions.
This control panel has been chosen over competitors due to its reliability and extensive features. In particular, the soft-stop functions and the ability to adjust the mechanism's force distinguish it from other control panels for sliding automation systems.
Remote controls for RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding set
The RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding mechanism set comes with 3 ProfelmNet PSD-36T remote controls operating at 433.92 MHz. The ProfelmNet PSD-36T remote controls are user-friendly, practical, and functional. They can store up to 4 gates. They are fixed code 12-bit at 433.92 MHz. They can copy remote controls of the same type, as well as older fixed-code remote controls that operate at 433.92 MHz.
Packaging of the RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding set
The RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) set is delivered in 2 separate packages. One contains only the metal rack and the other contains the mechanism with its accessories.
The set is checked by our technicians before shipment. It is also delivered pre-adjusted and ready for installation.
Installation instructions for the RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding garage door set
The installation instructions for the RIB K800 (Kit-Complete S) sliding garage door set are detailed, readable, and easy to follow. They incorporate the experience of our technicians over the years, from the thousands of mechanisms that have been installed. The instructions can be followed even by those unfamiliar with automation. If the wiring has been installed, all that is needed is someone who is "handy" and can do welding to successfully complete a sliding automation installation.
The instructions are in Greek and describe in detail the installation of the motor, the rack, and the accessories, if any. The connections and panel adjustments are also described in detail. The remote controls are delivered pre-programmed, but there are also instructions for future reference.