Viking Gate Opener Troubleshooting

As for the owner of Viking Gate Opener, the tables below are surely come in handy. 4 tables are devoted to 4 models of the brand: Viking CLASS I Gate Opener, Viking Designer I Gate Opener, Viking K-2 Gate Opener, Viking Q-4 Gate Opener. You can easily identify the problem and will be succeed in troubleshooting with the help of compact information from the table.

Viking CLASS I Gate Opener Troubleshooting

Code Cause
MOT AMP __._ AThis is the motor current amperage during operation
MOT VOLT __._ VDCThis is the actual motor voltage during operation
AC VOLT __._ VACThis is the actual low voltage AC to the Control Board from the transformer
CHARGE __._ VDCIndicates the charging voltage to the batteries, if the Battery Switch is in the OFF position
BAT VOLT __._ VDCIndicates battery voltage, if the AC power is discontinued to the Control Board
EPS2 ___% ERRIndicates that the Electronic Positioning Sensor (EPS) needs to be tuned
Error rate is displayed as a percentage
Speed __%Shows the percentage of speed set by the Speed adjustment on the control board
OVERLAP _._ SECShows the number of seconds set by the Overlap Adjustment on the control board. This feature is not available on slide gate operator models
ODS SENS ___%Shows the force setting selected to trip the obstruction sensor
TIMER __ SECShows the amount time set or remaining to hold the gate at the Open Limit position, before the gate starts to close
HEATER __ OFFThe Integrated Heater is disabled for the open "uPfJ 11 and/or close "CL5" limits
LOCK MOD OFFThe Lock Mode feature is turned OFF
LOCK MOD ONThe Lock Mode feature is turned ON

Viking Designer I Gate Opener Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
Gate does not run - Motor Sensor indicator comes ONCheck all motor connections to be fully engaged
Check that all motor cable connections, junctions and extensions are properly connected and color-coded
Check the 15 Amp fuse in the control board
Gate does not run - Motor Sensor indicator is OFFCheck all motor connections to be fully engaged
Check that limit switches are connected to the common and the normally close position
Check that the stop command is not active
Check that the UL command (photo beam and/or edge sensor) is not active.
Check that the vehicular loop detectors are working properly
Check that the radio command is not active
Ensure that you external accessories are working properly
Check the 4 Amps fuse in the control board
Ensure that you power cables are adequate in voltage and properly connected.
Gate does not run - Power failureCheck the 15 Amp battery fuse
Check the battery connections and cables
Check the voltage of the battery
Gate does not run - Obstruction sensor ON and audio alarm is SOUNDINGEnsure that the gate path is clear of obstructions
Note: To stop the audio alarm, use the stop command.
Adjust the trim pot of the obstruction sensor
Gate runs, stops and reverse momentarily - Obstruction sensor ON and audio alarm OFFEnsure that the gate path is clear of obstructions
Check for proper functionality and lubrication of the gate and hardware (hinges and the like).
Adjust the trim pot of the obstruction sensor
Gate ignores the limit switchesCheck that the open limit switch and close limit switch are in the corresponding place.
Check that all motor cable connections, junctions and extensions are properly connected and color-coded. Specifically check the blue and black motor leads
Ensure that the motor cable is away from sources of electrical interference
Check that the limit switch is not faulty
Check that wires to the limit switch are not shorted
Note: To minimize effects cause by electrical interference use twisted pairs of cables with the shield grounded

Viking K-2 Gate Opener Troubleshooting

LEDStatusMeaning
"Magnetic Lock Relay"OFFAt Closed Limit and Magnetic Lock Relay state is closed across "COM” & ”N.C”. Gate should be at the Close Limit.
SOLIDNot at Closed Limit and Magnetic Lock Relay state is closed across "COM” & ”N.O Gate should not be at the Close Limit
"Check Motor"OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDThe control board is sending power to the motor but the circuit is open.
"Battery Low”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDBatteries are low.
FLASHINGCheck power supply to the operator. Batteries critically low. Check power supply to the operator
"POWER”SOLIDNormal Condition.
FLASHINGOperator is running on batteries only
OFFNo power to control board.
“Radio”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the Radio terminal
"UL”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the UL terminal
“Re-Open”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the Re- Open terminal
"ATG”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the ATG terminal
"C Loop”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the C Loop terminal
“Open”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl board is receiving an input for a device connected to any of the following input terminals: Exit. Fire. Strike or Open
"STOP"OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the Stop terminal
"Close”OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDControl Board is receiving an input from a device connected to the Close terminal
"Siren"OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDSecond consecutive obstruction has been detected Batteries are critically low.
FLASHING
"Aux. Pwr"OFFNo voltage output on these terminals at the moment.
SOLIDThere is 24v DC output on these terminals at the moment.
"Diagnose"OFFNormal Condition.
FLASHINGErrors have been detected; Check LCD Display for ERR messages
"Close Limit"OFFGate is not at the close limit position.
SOLIDGate is at the close limit position.
FLASHINGClose limit position has been erased or not set
"Open Limit”OFFGate is not at the open limit position.
SOLIDGate is at the open limit position.
FLASHINGOpen limit position has been erased or not set
"ODS"OFFNormal Condition.
SOLIDObstruction has been detected,
FLASHINGOverload has been detected,
"Timer”OFFThe close timer is turned OFF or gate is not at the open limit if the timer is turned ON
SOLIDGate is at Open Limit. Timer is turned ON and counting down to close
FLASHINGGate is at Open Limit. Timer is turned ON but is not timing out due to a conflicting command
“AC VOLTAGE INPUT"SOLIDNormal Condition.
OFFIncoming power to Power Supply Panel Assembly is not sufficient
"PROTECTION WORKING”SOLIDNormal Condition.
OFFEMI Board is damaged and circuit is not protected . Replace EMI Board.
"AC VOLTAGE OUTPUT"SOLIDNormal Condition.
OFFThere is no output voltage from the Power Supply Panel Assembly.
"AC POWER"SOLIDNormal Condition for High Voltage installations.
OFFHigh Voltage is not supplied to the Modular Power Box

Viking Q-4 Gate Opener Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
Gate does not open or closeCheck all motor connections to be fully engaged
Check that limit switches are connected to the common and the normally close position
Check that the stop command is not active
Check that the UL command (photo beam and/or edge sensor) is not active
Check that the vehicular loop detectors are working properly
Check that the radio command is not active
Ensure that you external accessories are working properly
Automatic close does not functionCheck that the trim pot of the hold open timer is set to the proper time delay
Note: Hold open timer closes the gate automatically once the gate reaches the limit open
The time delay to close is set by the trim pot
To turn this system off turn the trim pot all the way clockwise
Make sure gate is fully open
Check photobeam path for obstruction
Check photobeam power
Check loop detectors for proper function
Gate opens in the opposite desired directionVerily your motor cable is connected to the proper connector
Check that all motor cable connections, junctions and extensions are properly connected and color-coded
On a Master/Slave installation, one gate runs in the opposite directionCheck the motor and limit switch wiring
Verify that one unit is connected as open-left and one unit is connected as open- right
Verify the interconnecting wiring color codes match on both the master and slave boards
Verify you are using shielded cables and that the shield is connected to the chassis ground at both ends, the master side and at the slave side
Gate opens. Closes or stops on its ownMake sure that the ‘Charger’ LED is on and not flashing, indicating that there is AC power
Check that your wires from your accessories are: a) Not shorting together b) Not shorting a power line c) Not shorting to metal or earth ground
‘Charger’ LED off. Gate does not run - alarm sounds upon any input commandCheck the 4 Amp fuse on the control board
Check the 3 Amp fuse on the EMI control board
Make sure the incoming AC line is properly connected
Check the incoming high voltage power supply
Check the proper selection of power supply (120/220 VAC).
Verify the EMI board by reading high voltage across the (4) blue and red wires at the terminal block connections.
Battery voltage reads zero or very lowEnsure the batteries are connected as follows: a) Left battery - Black terminal connected to the black wire from the harness (jacketed wire) b) Left battery - Red terminal connected to the red wire from fuse holder c) Right battery - Black terminal connected to the red wire from fuse holder d) Right battery - Red terminal connected to the red wire from the harness (jacketed wire)

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