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When you need this action, turn off the power supply.
Remove the plastic cover with the Optima logo.
With the help of 10 allen key, loosen the M12x50 imbus bolt.
After this process, the gearmotor will be released the barrier does not work.
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Important safety instructions.

Follow all of these instructions. Improper installation can cause serious bodily harm.
Before continuing, also read the general precautions for users.

Use this product only for its specifically intended use. Any other use is hazardous. The manufacturer can not be held liable
for any damage caused by improper, unreasonable, and erroneous use. This manual's product is defined by the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE as partly-completed machinery. Partly-completed machinery is an assembly that almost
constitutes a machine, but which, alone, cannot ensure a clearly defined application. Partly-completed machinery is only
destined to be incorporated or assembled to other machinery or other partly-completed machinery or apparatuses to build
machinery that is regulated by the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The final installation must comply with the Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC and the current European reference standards. The manufacturer declines any liability for using
non-original products; which would result in warranty loss. All operations indicated in this manual must be carried out
exclusively by skilled and qualified personnel and in full compliance with current regulations. Laying of cables, installation
and testing must follow state-of-the-art procedures as dictated by applicable standards and laws. Make sure the mains
power supply is disconnected during all installation procedures. Check that the temperature ranges given and those of the
location match. Make sure that the opening automatic barrier does not constitute a hazard. Do not install on slopes, that
is, on any surfaces that are not perfectly level If necessary, add suitable reinforcements to the anchoring points. If
necessary, add suitable reinforcements to the anchoring points. Make sure that the operator, in the installation place, does
not get wet by direct jets of water (sprinklers, water cleaners, etc.). Make sure you have set up a suitable dual pole cut off
device along the power supply that is compliant with the installation rules. It should completely cut off the power supply
according to category III surcharge conditions. Demarcate properly the entire site to prevent unauthorized personnel to
enter; especially children and minors. In case of manual handling, have one person for every 20 kg that need hoisting; for
non manual handling use proper hoisting equipment in safe conditions. During the fixing phases, the operator could be
unstable and overturn. Be careful and do not lean on it until it is fully fastened. Use suitable protections to prevent any
mechanical hazards due to persons loitering within the operating range of the operator. The electric cables must pass
through special pipes, ducts and cable glands in order to guarantee adequate protection against mechanical damage.
Make sure that the moving mechanical elements have adequate distance from the wiring made. The electrical cables
must not touch any parts that may overheat during use (such as the motor and the transformer). All fixed controls must be
clearly visible after installation, in position that the guided part is directly visible, but far away from moving parts. In the
case of a maintained action command, this must be installed at a minimum height of 1.5 m from the ground and must not
be accessible to the public. When the passage width clearance is greater than 3 m, you must use a fixed rest for the boom
to support it. If not already present, apply a permanent tag, that describes how to use the manual release mechanism,
close to the mechanism. Make sure that the operator has been properly adjusted and that the safety and protection
devices, and the manual release, are working properly. Before turning over to the final user, check that the system
complies with the harmonized standards and the essential requisites of Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE. Any residual
risks must be indicated clearly with proper signage affixed in visible areas. All of which must be explained to end users.
Fit, in plain sight, the machine's ID plate when the installation is complete. If the power-supply cable is damaged, it must
be immediately replaced by the manufacturer or by an authorized technical assistance center, or in any case, by qualified
staff, to prevent any risk. Keep this manual inside the technical folder along with the manuals of all the other devices used
for your automation system. Remember to hand over to the end users all the operating manuals of the products that make
up the final machinery.

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MAIN POINTS OF DANGER FOR PEOPLE

Do not enter. Danger of hand entrapment.

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Optima Engineering INC. employs an Environmental Management System at its premises. This system is certified and compliant
with the UNI EN ISO 14001 regulation standard to ensure that the environment is respected and safeguarded. Please continue
safeguarding the environment. At Optima we consider it one of the fundamentals of our operating and market strategies. Simply
follow these brief disposal guidelines:

DISPOSING OF THE PACKAGING The packaging materials (cardboard, plastic, and so on) should be disposed of as solid
household waste, and simply separated from other waste for recycling. Always make sure you comply with local laws before
dismantling and disposing of the product. DISPOSE OF RESPONSIBLY!

DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT Our products are made of various materials. Most of these (aluminium, plastic, iron, electrical
cables) are classified as solid household waste. They can be recycled by separating them before dumping at authorized city
plants. Whereas other components (control boards, batteries, transmitters, and so on) may contain hazardous pollutants. These
must therefore be disposed of by authorized, certified professional services. Before disposing, it is always advisable to check
with the specific laws that apply in your area. DISPOSE OF RESPONSIBLY!

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The measurements, unless otherwise stated, are in millimeters.

CHALLENGER B300 - Automatic barrier with worm gear reducer and AC motor ; painted steel cabinet.

The ideal solution for passage ways with heavy transit flows
Any installation and/or use other than that specified in this manual is forbidden.

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3 7
2

1
8

1 – Anti-shearing cover. 6 – Top cover fastening screws.

2 – Fastening flange screws. 7 – Lock for service door.
3 – Fastening flange. 8 – Plastic cover for manual release.
4 – Boom anchoring plate. 9 – Steel cabinet.
5 – Top plastic cover.

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14

15

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10 – Ball bearing. 14 – Fixing plate.

11 – Proximity sensor for boom position. 15 – Anchoring plate.
12 – Worm gear reducer with AC motor. 16 – Anchoring studs.
13 – Service door. 17 – Control Panel Box.

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The following illustrations are just examples, as the space available for fitting the barrier and accessories varies depending on the
area where it is installed.

In case of manual handling, have one person for every 20 kg that need hoisting; for non manual handling use proper hoisting equipment
in safe conditions.

During the fixing phases, the barrier could be unstable and overturn. Be careful and do not lean on it until it is fully fastened.
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PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

If the flooring does not allow for a sturdy fastening of the device, you will have to set up a cement slab.
Dig a hole for the foundation frame.

Set up the corrugated tubes needed for the wiring coming out of the junction pit.
The number of tubes depends on the type of system and the accessories that are going to be fit.

a. b. c.
500

LAYING THE ANCHORING PLATE

Set up a foundation frame that is larger than the anchoring plate.

Fit an iron cage into the foundation frame to reinforce the concrete.
Assemble the anchoring studs to the plate.

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LAYING THE ANCHORING PLATE

Fit the anchoring plate into the iron cage.

The tubes must run through the existing holes. Cast cement into the foundation frame;

The plate must be perfectly aligned and completely above surface. Wait at least 24 hours for the cement to dry. Remove the foundation
frame.

Fill the hole with earth around the concrete block.

Fit the electric cables into the tubes so that they come out about 1500 mm.

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FASTENING THE BARRIER

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BOOM INSTALLATION

 Remove the M4x12 countersunk bolts with help of screwdriver and remove the upper cover (5) number on the page 6.
 Fit the arm between the fixing plates. Then tighten the M6x25 imbus bolts to the nuts with the help of 4 allen key.
 Pass the setscrews of the anti-shearing cover through the holes in the fixing plate and tighten the nuts.
 Replace the top cover and tighten the M4x12 countersunk head bolts.
 Place the plastic end cap on the end of the boom.
 Tighten the countersunk head tapping screw Ø3,5x9,5 with a screwdriver.

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BOOM INSTALLATION

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The product is sended with proximity switch settings made. Check that the boom is parallel to the road surface when it is in the closed
position and at about 90 when it is in the open position. If the mechanical limits distort the parallelism or verticality of the barrier arm, follow
the procedure below.

Open the plastic top cover.

1- Tighten or loosen the mechanical stop until the desired position of the boom is achieved.
2- Fasten the plastic top cover.
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~9

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Open the plastic top cover.

3- Tighten or loosen the mechanical stop until the desired position of the boom is achieved.
4- Fasten the plastic top cover.

~1°

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PREPARING BARRIER WITH THE COVER OPEN

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ELECTRIC CABLES PASSAGE

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INPUT VOLTAGE

Make sure the mains power supply is disconnected during all installation procedures.

Before working on the control panel, cut off the mains power supply.

CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICAL NETWORK

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230 V AC
50/60 Hz

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OPERATOR STATUS WARNING LIGHT

It warns of the operator status. Maximum capacity 13.5 W

Green LEDs on: Operator open.
Maximum contact capacity 24 DC - 11 W. Red LEDs on: Operator closed.

S S
T T
O O
P P
P P
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P
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INPUT VOLTAGE
N
(220-240 VAC)
PE
U

V
ELECTRIC MOTOR
W

PE

TWIST UP TO

TWIST UP TO
BLUE

THE POWER UNIT

THE POWER UNIT

YELLOW/GREEN TRAFFIC LAMP

BROWN

DATA ( NO )
FLASHING LIGHT
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0 VDC
Loop antennas should have 5 turns.

+24 VDC
GREEN LED DATA RGB LED ON THE
Make sure that the connections are tight.

BARRIER ARM
RED LED DATA

1mm H05V-K CABLE

1mm H05V-K CABLE

+24 VDC ( COM )
PNEUMATIC
PNEUMATIC SENSOR DATA SENSOR

+24 VDC ( COM )

0 VDC
PROXIMITY
TOP PROXIMITY SWITCH DATA ( NO )
BOTTOM PROXIMITY SWITCH DATA ( NO )

+24 VDC ( COM )

LOOP DEDECTOR ANTENNA

SAFETY

LOOP DEDECTOR ANTENNA

0 VDC

20
1mm H05V-K CABLE
PHOTOCELL

1mm H05V-K CABLE

Connect the 1st loop antenna connection to terminals 39 and 40.

PHOTOCELL DATA ( NC )
Connect the 2nd loop antenna connection to terminals 41 and 42.

+24 VDC ( COM )

"OPEN" COMMAND ( NO ) PUSH
BUTTONS
"CLOSE" COMMAND ( NO )
+24 VDC ( COM )
0 VDC
‘’OPEN’’ COMMAND ( NO )

‘’CLOSE’’ COMMAND ( NO )

FIRE ALARM ( NC )
ACCESS
ARM IS IN UP POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT CONTROL
SYSTEM
ARM IS IN UP POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

ARM IS IN DOWN POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

Loop detector connection is as shown below. Connect the antennas to the relevant terminals.

ARM IS IN DOWN POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

‘’ARM IS BROKEN’’ INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

‘’ARM IS BROKEN’’ INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

1st LOOP ANTENNA

1st LOOP ANTENNA LOOP

ANTENNAS
2nd LOOP ANTENNA

2nd LOOP ANTENNA

+24 VDC ( COM )
LIMIT SWITCH
DATA ( NC )
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
T

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INPUT VOLTAGE
N
(220-240 VAC)
PE
U

OPTIMA PHOTOCELLS
ELECTRIC MOTOR
W

PE
BLUE

YELLOW/GREEN TRAFFIC LAMP

BROWN

DATA ( NO )
FLASHING LIGHT
0 VDC

Multiple photocell pairs can be connected.

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+24 VDC
GREEN LED DATA RGB LED ON THE
BARRIER ARM
RED LED DATA
+24 VDC ( COM ) PNEUMATIC
PNEUMATIC SENSOR DATA SENSOR

+24 VDC ( COM )

0 VDC
PROXIMITY
TOP PROXIMITY SWITCH DATA ( NO )
BOTTOM PROXIMITY SWITCH DATA ( NO )

+24 VDC ( COM )

0 VDC SAFETY
PHOTOCELL

TX
PHOTOCELL DATA ( NC )

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0 VDC
+24 VDC ( COM )
+24VDC

TRANSMITTER
"OPEN" COMMAND ( NO ) PUSH
BUTTONS
"CLOSE" COMMAND ( NO )
+24 VDC ( COM )
0 VDC
‘’OPEN’’ COMMAND ( NO )
Connect the safety devices to the +24 VDC, 0 VDC and/or PHOTOCELL DATA inputs.

‘’CLOSE’’ COMMAND ( NO )

FIRE ALARM ( NC )
ACCESS
ARM IS IN UP POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT CONTROL
SYSTEM
ARM IS IN UP POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

ARM IS IN DOWN POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

ARM IS IN DOWN POSITION INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

NC
NO
NC OUT
COM ‘’ARM IS BROKEN’’ INFORMATION DRY CONTACT
+24VDC ‘’ARM IS BROKEN’’ INFORMATION DRY CONTACT

RX
1st LOOP ANTENNA
0 VDC

RECEIVER
1st LOOP ANTENNA LOOP
ANTENNAS
2nd LOOP ANTENNA

2nd LOOP ANTENNA

+24 VDC ( COM )
LIMIT SWITCH
DATA ( NC )
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1. Terminal Block for power input.

2. Terminal Block for 24VDC power output.
3. Terminal for the “OPEN” command (NO).
4. Terminal for OPEN proximity sensor data (NO).
5. Terminal for the “CLOSE” command (NO).
6. Terminal for CLOSE proximity sensor data (NO).
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7. Terminal for 1 photocell data (WC).

8. Terminal for loop detector data (NO).
9. Terminal for pneumatic sensor data (NO).
10. Terminal for fire alarm data (NC).
11. Terminal Block for OPEN command output.
12. Terminal Block for CLOSE command output.
13. Terminal Block for flashing light output.
14. Terminal Block for barrier “OPEN” information.
15. Terminal Block for barrier “CLOSE” information.
16. Terminal Block for barrier RGB strip LED.
17. Connector for programming.
18. Dip switch for the operating mode and auto-closing timing.

OPEN ( NO )
+24VDC ( COM ) 11
1
CLOSE( NO )
+24VDC ( COM ) 12

FLASHING LIGHT( NO )
+24VDC ( COM ) 13

2 DRY CONTACT 14

3
4
DRY CONTACT 15
1 2 3 4

5
6
7
8 GREEN LED NO )
+24VDC ( COM ) 16
9 RED LED ( NC )
10

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DIP SWITCH FOR THE OPERATING MODE AND AUTO-CLOSING TIMING

DIP SWITCH DESCRIPTION

ON / OFF 1 2 3 4

ON ON STOP MODE:
•Barrier is in stop mode. All functions are disabled.

OFF OFF 1 2 3 4

NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE DISABLED:

ON ON
• In this operating mode, the barrier will not close automatically
after opening.
• To close the barrier, give the close command from the push button.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4
•Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.

ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:

• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 5 seconds
after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.
ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:
• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 10
seconds after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.
ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:
• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 15
seconds after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.
ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:
• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 20
seconds after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.
ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:
• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 25
seconds after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.
ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:
• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 30
seconds after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.
ON ON NORMAL OPERATING MODE AND AUTOCLOSE ENABLED:
• In this operating mode, the barrier will automatically close 35
seconds after opening.
OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 •Photocell and loop detector are used for security purposes.

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OPERATING MODES SOMATIC VIEW NUMBER ONE

1 - ONLY OPEN on barrier A barrier B closed.

1
B

2 - ONLY OPEN on barrier B barrier A closed.

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OPERATING MODES SOMATIC VIEW NUMBER TWO

3 - ONLY OPEN on barrier B barrier A closed exit view.

B
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OPERATING MODES SOMATIC VIEW NUMBER THREE

5 - OPEN-CLOSE on barrier A or B for emergency opening.

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