Kit for sliding garage door with RIB K500 motor for up to 500 kg gate and 300 cycles daily, built-in control unit S5060T, 4 m metal rack, 1 pair of photocells and 2 PSD-36T remote controls. Includes: base and mounting materials, limit switch plates, disengagement keys and Greek installation instructions.

• For a maximum leaf weight of 500kg
• Non-reversible, permanently lubricated mechanism
• Maximum number of consecutive cycles at 20°C: up to 25
• Up to 300 cycles per day. (for a 5m door)
• Single-phase motor (230 VAC)
• Mechanism dimensions: 274x245x267 mm (LxWxH)
• Leaf movement speed: 9.6 m/min
• Motor absorbed power: 229 W
• Features a key for disengagement (manual operation)
• Protection degree: IP54
• Gear type is Z12/module 4.
• Metal rack 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 K500 (Kit-Standard S) set

 

The RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) set includes:

• RIB K500 sliding mechanism for doors up to 500Kg.
• Autotech S5060T control panel
• 4m metal rack module-4
• ProfelmNet PSD-36T remote controls at 433.92 MHz, 2 pcs
• Wired photocell set, 1 set
• Motor mounting base (includes mounting screws and anchors)
• Limit switch activation plates
• Manual release keys (disengagement), 2 pcs
• Detailed installation instructions in Greek

The RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) set is a complete solution for automating a sliding gate up to 4m long. Depending on your needs, additional products can be added to fully meet your requirements.

RIB K500 motor dimensions

Criteria for selecting a sliding mechanism

The main characteristics of the RIB K500 mechanism that must be taken into account when choosing the motor are the following:

• Suitable for doors weighing up to 500kg
• Maximum number of consecutive cycles at 20°C: up to 25
• Maximum daily use: 300 cycles

The 500kg weight limit covers most residential gate cases. The basic feature a garage door should have is smooth movement in manual operation. For a door to accept a mechanism, it must not have difficulty moving. Even a 100kg door with difficulty in movement will cause the mechanism to malfunction. In contrast, a perfectly maintained 500kg door will work smoothly and without problems.

The great advantage of the RIB K500 motor is its ability to operate intensively:

• The 25 consecutive cycles ensure that even during peak hours, the door can operate, practically continuously, without problems.
• 300 uses/day are sufficient even for residential complexes or commercial premises. Unlike the competition, the RIB K500 can be used without fear of overheating and going out of service, even under conditions of intensive use.

 

Necessary checks before installing the RIB K500 sliding mechanism

The door must operate perfectly as a manual door. If it presents any problem as a manual door, converting it to an automatic one will not only not solve it but will worsen it, risking damage to the automation.

No automation installation should be carried out on a door that does not already work perfectly as a manual door.

The minimum checks we perform to determine how well the door works are:

1. The track on the floor must be perfectly horizontal and straight. We check that it has no distortions, dents or bumps, that it is well supported on the floor and that at no point does it sag when the door wheels roll over it.
2. The door wheels must be in good condition, match the weight of the door and have a profile compatible with the track profile (e.g., no wheels with a circular profile on a track with an angular profile).
3. The surface of the door leaf must be completely flat (no "bellies").
4. The door 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., gravel, dirt, leaves). We move the door by hand from end to end, at a slow, constant speed. The speed should be approximately that of the mechanism. If at some points the resistance of the door leaf increases sharply, we stop and look for the reason. Possible causes are:

• A piece of welding protrudes from one of the track joints.
• There was some debris that we did not clean.
• One of the door wheels is jamming.
• The door leaf is jamming on the support rollers.

5. The door leaf must move without jolts and back-and-forth movements. The support rollers must work well with the door leaf. They must embrace it firmly and without much gap, so that it cannot "play" back and forth. Also, they must keep it completely vertical. This must be true throughout the entire travel of the door leaf. If such problems occur at some points, we stop and look for the reason. Possible causes are:

• The surface of the door 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 particularly check how much the door leaf moves back and forth when the door is almost closed (as long as the door leaf is very close but has not yet "landed" on the opposite side), especially if the door leaf is long and high. We pay particular attention if the movement is such that it can cause the door leaf to collide with the lips of the receiver ("cup" - closed position limit stop) that the opening may have on the side where the door closes. For this reason, we oscillate the door leaf by hand. If the door leaf moves excessively back and forth, we stop and look for the reason. Possible causes are:

• The support rollers do not work well with the door leaf, so it can "play" excessively.
• The door leaf is not stiff enough and warps easily.
• The point where the support rollers and therefore the door leaf (e.g., a metal column) are supported is not stiff enough and warps easily.

7. The door leaf must move without ups and downs and up-and-down jolts. If such problems occur at some points, we stop and look for the reason. Possible causes are:

• There was some debris that we did not clean.
• There is a gap in one of the track joints.
• One of the door wheels does not have a completely circular circumference or is excessively worn.
• The track sags instead of being completely horizontal everywhere.

8. When the door is closed, the door leaf must lock into the receiver of the opposite position ("cup" or closed position limit stop, if such a receiver exists) leaving at least 2 centimeters of free space. In this position, it is advisable for the door leaf to be secured in a way that does not allow it to be lifted with a crowbar (a common method of violation on small automatic doors).

9. The door must have mechanical stops in the open and closed positions of the door leaf.

We check the rolling quality by moving the door manually at a low, constant speed, no greater than that of the mechanism (i.e., no more than 10 to 12 meters per minute). We perform the check both when opening and closing.

Basic installation features of a sliding automation system

 

The image above illustrates a typical sliding automation installation. A basic prerequisite is a properly and fully functional door. The door must be 30-40cm longer than the opening. This allows the motor to be placed outside the opening, leaving the entire width of the door free for vehicle passage.

The rail on which the door wheels roll is placed on the ground. The rail is twice as long as the door to cover its entire travel. The rollers hold the door in a vertical position. The stops define the open and closed positions of the door. All of the above are essential for the smooth operation of the door and must pre-exist the mechanism. Also, a basic prerequisite is that the door operates smoothly, with minimal effort, and has been installed without inclination.

The motor has a gear through which motion is transmitted to the door. The metal rack (welded) is mounted on the door and moves with it. The gear rotates within the rack's teeth, and the door moves.

An essential accessory for sliding gates are safety photocells. Safety photocells monitor the door's path to prevent obstacles and accidents. Classic photocells consist of a transmitter and receiver and require wiring on both sides of the door. If this is not feasible, safety photocells with a reflector can be installed.

Also, if the door is adjacent to a busy road or visibility is poor, a warning light informs passing vehicles of the vehicle exiting the gate.

 

Installation procedure for RIB K500 sliding automation

When the mechanism is installed on the base and combined with the standard metal rack, the basic heights are those shown in the diagram below.

 

Since 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 door does not have a structural element stable enough to weld the rack to, then we must:

• either install the entire mechanism higher.
• or add such an element to the door (e.g., a horizontal hollow section or a thick plate).

1. Select the position of the motor base, so that 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 specifically constructed for this purpose (with a length and width at least equal to the base and a depth of at least 20 cm).
Note 2: At this point, water should not stagnate or pass through. If this occurs, the mechanism must be installed in an elevated position.
Note 3: For the gate to open and leave the entire width of the opening free, the door leaf must be at least 420 mm longer than the width of the opening. If this is not the case, then:

either extend the door leaf (or, at least, add an extension to support the rack on the side where the door opens)
or leave the door leaf as is and accept the reduced free passage width.

2. Prepare the base for installation

3. Select the positions of the peripheral devices (photocells, beacon, push-button, etc.).

4. Install the power cables and the cables of the peripheral devices

Note 1: The connection of the motor to the electrical network must be made 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 door and, most importantly, in the direction perpendicular to the door. The base must be perfectly parallel to the door.

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 in the upper part of the base.

The method of supporting the base depends on the type of floor. We can use screws with metal anchors, if there is already a resistant 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 door. 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 secured to the mounting base with 2 protruding screws. Place the mechanism on the base and screw it to it.

 

9. Disengage the mechanism:
Open the small door, insert the key into the lock and turn it counter-clockwise.
In this position, the mechanism has been disengaged, meaning its gear can be rotated manually. The mechanism will remain in this state (disengaged) until you complete the installation of the rack.

 

If you are installing the standard metal rack, please note the following:

 

 

 

 

 

The rack consists of 1 m sections.

Each piece has 3 oval holes. In each hole, we screw in a spacer, as shown in the diagram.

Initially, we screw each spacer approximately in the center of the oval hole (so that we can later, if necessary, make an adjustment up or down). We screw the spacers tightly enough so that they do not move. 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 door.
When installing a sliding door mechanism, we ensure that the rack does not rest on the gear but is slightly away from it, creating a small clearance.


If we do not create the correct clearance or, even worse, if the door rests on the gear, we will not have proper cooperation between the rack and gear, and sooner or later, we will face problems in the operation of the mechanism and/or the door (squeaking, noises, gear breakage, mechanism dislodgement, etc.).
The recommended clearance is 1.5 mm.
Never lubricate the rack or the gear. This does not contribute to the proper functioning of the automation. On the contrary, if we do, the grease or oil will collect dust, sand, dirt, and debris, creating a mixture that wears down 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 touching the other. To ensure this, we must use a third piece of rack 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 door completely and place 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 the pitch is maintained from piece to piece.

Note: The rack must engage with the gear along its entire width throughout the door's travel (and in the middle of its width, if possible). If necessary, the mechanism can be adjusted in distance relative to the door leaf: Loosen the screws connecting the mechanism to the mounting base and move it perpendicularly to the door leaf.

11. Once the rack is installed, check its correct positioning by manually opening and closing the gate at a steady low speed. The movement must be smooth throughout, without changes in resistance and without the motor shaking. If you notice any problems, slightly loosen the bolts on the spacers of the corresponding rack section (so that it can move slightly up and down) and re-adjust it.
12. After confirming the correct positioning of the rack, tighten the bolts on the spacers.
13. Next, proceed to adjust and connect the electronic control panel, safety photocells, and other peripheral devices, according to the respective instructions.

ATTENTION: After connecting the mechanism to the 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 mode).

The limit switches are the two plates with inclined sides and are installed on the rack, as shown in the adjacent figure.
Do not use makeshift limit switches, or bend or modify the mechanism's limit switches. Improper interaction between limit switches and limit switches causes problems in the automation's operation.
Do not weld the limit switches to the rack as this eliminates the possibility of adjustments.

14. Place the limit switches at both ends of the rack to 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 moved by the limit switches, in one direction or the other.
Note 1: The limit switches must be adjusted so that the gate stops at least 2 cm before touching the mechanical stops in the open and closed positions of the gate leaf. The gate must not hit anything when it reaches the fully closed or fully open position.
Note 2: The recommended way to find the correct position of the limit switches is to see when the panel recognizes that each of the two limit switches is activated (via the corresponding indicator LEDs). This obviously requires connecting the mechanism to the power. The process is as follows:

• Ensure that the control panel is correctly wired with respect to the opening direction of the mechanism (whether it opens to the right or to the left). The wiring must be correct before proceeding with adjustments.
• Move the gate (manually) to the open position and observe when the indicator LED of the open position limit switch turns off. Correct the position of the limit switch so that there is a safety distance of at least 2 cm from the mechanical open position stop.
• Move the gate (manually) to the closed position and observe when the indicator LED of the closed position limit switch turns off. Correct the position of the limit switch so that there is a safety distance of at least 2 cm from the mechanical closed position stop (or the column).

15. When the limit switch adjustments are complete, confirm the overall proper functioning of the automation. For this purpose, engage the mechanism and, via remote control or button, open and close the gate several times. Pay particular attention to the correct operation of the limit switches (the points where the gate stops), the safety photocells (they 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 operating method, its proper use, and any potential risks that may still exist during its operation.

RIB K500 Sliding Gate Motor Gear

The mechanism has a gear for transmitting motion to the gate. The gear has protective covers to prevent accidents.

 

Also, after installation, the screw must be removed as indicated in the photo above.

 

Wiring of the RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) sliding gate automation set

 

For the wiring of the RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) sliding gate 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 good for it to be 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 photocells with a reflector can be installed, which only require a 4x0.6mm² cable up to the transceiver (on the side where the motor is located).
• For the push-button or key switch (not included in the set), a 2x0.6mm² cable is required.
• For a warning light (not included in the set), a 1x1.0 mm² or 2x1.0 mm² cable is required.
• The cables must be in conduits and protected from moisture.

RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) Control Panel

The RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) set includes the Autotech S5060T control unit, which is integrated into the motor. It is a proven control unit that has proven to be reliable and functional. It works perfectly with the RIB K500 motor, is easy to use, and simple to set up.

Features:

• Available terminal switch socket for the mechanism
• Adjustable mechanism force
• Soft-start and soft-stop options for smoother garage door operation.
• Accepts safety photocells. It interrupts 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 selects how long they want the gate to close automatically. (This option is not recommended without the installation of photocells).
• Features electric braking option
• Has a microswitch for adjusting the opening direction.
• Accepts push-buttons (simple or with key). The push-button can have 2 functions: Open-stop-close-stop-open... or open only, which can be combined with automatic closing.
• Accepts 230VAC lighting lamp or 230VAC warning light without flashing.
• The receiver is integrated and easy to use.
• Features LED indicators that provide information about the motor's functions.

This control panel has been chosen over competitors due to its reliability and numerous functions. Especially the soft-stop functions and the ability to adjust the motor's force distinguish it from other sliding automation control panels.

RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) Sliding Gate Remote Controls

The RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) sliding gate mechanism set comes with two ProfelmNet PSD-36T remote controls 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 operating at 433.92 MHz.

Packaging of the RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) sliding gate set

The RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) set is delivered in 2 separate packages. One contains only the metal rack and the other the motor 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 K500 (Kit-Standard S) sliding gate set

The installation instructions for the RIB K500 (Kit-Standard S) sliding gate set are detailed, readable, and easy to follow. They contain 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 not familiar with automation. If the wiring has been installed, all that is needed is for someone to be "handy" and able to work with arc 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 adjustments of the panel are also described in detail. The remote controls are delivered pre-adjusted, but instructions for future reference are also provided.