NICE Robus RB600 – standalone operator for sliding gates (A)
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Description of NICE Robus RB600 – standalone operator for sliding gates (A)
The NICE RB600 operator has been replaced by a newer model NICE RBS600. See the advantages of the newer NICE RBS400 and RBS600 models.
NICE Robus RB600 gate opener is designed for sliding gates weighing up to 600 kg and a clear opening width of up to 8 m. It has an electromechanical limit switch. The opener is non-reversible. Detailed technical specifications ». Download the manual ».
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This product—the standalone NICE Robus RB600 sliding gate opener (our code NICE-RB600-A)—includes:
- electromechanical NICE Robus RB600 gate opener with a load capacity of 600 kg and a maximum gate leaf length of 8m, with a built-in (but removable) control unit RBA3R10 without radio receiver (OXI).
- 2 × release keys for manual operation of the opener (required in the event of a power failure)
- opener mounting components, anchors and bracket, limit-switch stops for the opener
- installation manual
Discounted kits including a gate opener NICE Robus RB600:
| Gate opener kit with accessories » | Gate opener kit with accessories and rack » |
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Robus opener for gates up to 600 kg, remote control, photocells, warning light, key switch. |
ROBUS opener for gates up to 600 kg, rack, remote control, photocells, warning light, key switch. |
| Cantilever gate building kit » | Track gate building kit » |
Trolleys with 8 bearings, C-profile 6+3m Fe, guide ramp, receiver, guide, opener, rack. |
Wheels Ø100 mm, track 4x3m Zn, bottom stops, guide, opener, rack. |
The opener is compact, safe and practical, ideal for both residential and commercial use. Impact-resistant cover, aluminium alloy housing with an epoxy coating.
The opener is suitable for automating sliding gates weighing up to 600 kg with a gate leaf length of up to 8 m. These values apply under the conditions specified by the manufacturer, including weather conditions, temperature variations, gate rigidity and, above all, smooth gate movement. These conditions cannot always be achieved or controlled, so we recommend using the NICE Robus RB600 opener ideally for gates rated at 80% of these values. See the Choosing an opener chapter for more information.
Very user- friendly technology BlueBUS allows to power and control up to 7 pairs of photocells using a two-core cable.
Temperature sensor adjusts the opener's pulling force according to the weather conditions. The opener also includes a thermal fuse.
Adjustable speed, force and pause time of the drive’s automatic closing and many more; see Programming.
Diagnostics using warning beacon.
Gear module 4 is compatible with the toothed rack in our range.
Robus 600 drive functions "Slave unit" ensures automatic synchronisation of two motors. This means that it is possible to automate two sliding gates moving towards each other.
The NICE Robus RB600 drive is an electromechanical operator suitable for Slovakia’s climate and complies with all European safety standards.
Accessories compatible with the NICE Robus RB600 drive
We also recommend purchasing compatible optional accessories for the drive, or choosing one of our pre-assembled discounted sets:
| What | Why | Type |
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| Beacon | The beacon signals gate movement by flashing, making it suitable for exits with poor visibility. It also has a built-in antenna for a longer remote-control range. | - LED beacon with antenna ELDC - multifunction light WLT - wireless solar LED beacon LLW |
| Photocells | When closing, they detect an obstacle and stop the gate, preventing it from hitting cars or people. | - Era Photocell Medium EPMB - Era Photocell Large EPLB - Era Photocell Slim EPSB - wireless FT210B - wireless EPMOW - solar-powered PHW |
| Transmitter | For remote operation of the gate. | - Era One ON2E, ON3EBD, ON3ELR, ON4E, ON9E - Era Flor Flo2RE, Flo4RE - FloR Flo2R-s, Flo4R-s - Inti INTI2, INTI2Y, INTI2L, INTI2B, INTI2R, INTI2G |
| Receiver | Required for remote operation of the gate. | - OXI - OXIBD - OXILR - Wi-Fi receiver IT4WIFI - GSM receiver GSM LITE3+, GSM SMART3, GSM PROFI3 |
| Antenna | For improved remote-control range. | - integrated into the beacon ELDC - standalone antenna ABFKIT |
| Keypad | If you forget your remote control, or if many vehicles or people visit and you don't want to give everyone a remote or open the gate yourself. | - wireless EDSWG - wired EDSB |
| Key switch | Control the gate with a key using a switch connected to the drive by a cable, wherever you choose to install it. | - surface-mounted, with a standard cylinder EKS - surface-mounted, with a European cylinder, EKSEU - recessed, with a standard cylinder EKSI - recessed, with a European cylinder EKSIEU |
| Card readers | Control the drive by presenting a card or key fob to the card reader. | - ERA Transponder Reader ETPB |
| Rack | Essential for automating the drive—the drive cannot move the gate without a rack. | - nylon, with steel reinforcement, 33 cm LZ-1 - nylon, with steel reinforcement, 1 m LZ-10 - nylon, with steel reinforcement, reverse, 1 m LZ-15 - steel, 30x8mm, 1 m LZ-3 - steel, 30x12mm, 1 m LZ-5 - stainless steel, 30x10mm, 1 m LZ-7 |
| Backup power supply | Keeps the gate operating in the event of a power outage. | - backup battery PS124 - solar power supply SYKCE |
Manuals and documents for download
NICE Robus RB600 at a glance
NICE Robus is a range of irreversible electromechanical geared drives for sliding gates. They are supplied with a built-in (but removable) NICE RBA3R10 control unit with an SM connector for external receivers radio signal NICE SMXI, or NICE OXI. Electrical wiring for external devices (photocells, warning light, etc.) have been simplified across the NICE Robus sliding gate drive range by using BlueBUS, which allows multiple devices to be connected to a shared connector using just one two-core cable, without even needing to observe polarity. Automatic operation depends on the power supply, but if there is a power outage, the geared motor can of course be released using the special release key so the gate can be operated manually. It is also possible to purchase an optional NICE PS124 backup battery, which allows the gate drive to continue operating during a power outage.
Choosing a drive—is the NICE Robus RB600 suitable for my gate?
Every gate has its own size (and therefore leverage) and weight (and therefore the force exerted by its weight) and every drive has its limits. The NICE Robus RB600 drive is suitable for gates with the following leaf lengths and weights:
| Cycles per hour Consecutive cycles |
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| Up to 200kg | 200-400kg | 400-500kg | 500-600kg | ||
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Up to 4m |
40 |
32 |
24 |
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| 4-6m | 25 13 |
20 16 |
15 9 |
13 6 |
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| 6-8m | 20 10 |
16 12 |
12 7 |
10 5 |
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In principle gate leaf length determines the maximum number of cycles per hour as well as consecutive cycles, i.e. it specifies how long the operator can remain in operation. A greater weight further reduces the number of these cycles as a percentage, due to the greater strain on the operator, and also determines the maximum permitted speed under the given load. The operator is equipped with a device (thermal cut-out), which measures both the motor temperature and the ambient temperature, and reduces the number of possible cycles accordingly.
NICE Robus RB600 operator limits
The values shown are those recommended by the manufacturer, NICE. Based on our experience, we recommend keeping a reserve of approx. 80% of the stated values:
| Maximum | Recommended | |
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| Gate leaf length | 8 m | 6.5 m |
| Gate leaf weight | 600 kg | 500 kg |
Using the operator at maximum capacity, however, reduces its service life — see the estimated calculation of the operator's service life depending on stress factors:
NICE Robus RB600 operator service life
In the following table, add up the stress indices for the gate leaf weight and length, then add the indices for other factors, if applicable. Then use the graph to determine the operator's service life, expressed as the number of cycles.
Example: I have a gate with a clear opening of 4.5 m and a structure with infill weighing up to 200 kg (a standard gate). I calculate the gate leaf length index as approx. 15 + the gate weight index of 10 +, to be on the safe side, a low-temperature index of 10 because we have harsh winters, giving me a total index of 35. The graph shows that the operator's service life is approximately 120,000 cycles. At 10 operations per day, this corresponds to a service life of approximately 32 years.
| Properties of the complete automation system | Index | Service life graph |
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| Gate leaf weight |
The recommended maximum total index is up to 75%. (i.e. 40,000 cycles, which at a typical operating rate of 10 cycles/day equals 10 years)
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| Up to 200 kg | 10 | |
| 200-400 kg | 30 | |
| 400-600 kg | 50 | |
| Gate leaf length | ||
| Up to 4 m | 10 | |
| 4-6 m | 20 | |
| 6-8 m | 35 | |
| Other factors (if the probability of their occurrence is greater than 10%) | ||
| Ambient temperature above 40°C, below 0°C, or humidity above 80% | 10 | |
| Dusty environment | 15 | |
| Saline environment | 20 | |
| Photocell activation | 15 | |
| STOP input activation | 25 | |
| Speed higher than "L4 - Fast" | 20 | |
| Peak function active | 25 | |
Installing the NICE Robus RB600 operator
The installation method for the operator is different for track sliding gate and cantilever sliding gate is different. For a track sliding gate, the operator is generally mounted at ground level; for a cantilever gate, it needs to be operators raised using, for example, threaded rods (Ø8 threaded rod), a DIY mounting bracket, a concrete plinth, etc. The key factor is the height of the rack, which should ideally mesh with the operator's pinion; see Rack and its stop.
Wiring
A typical (optional) wiring layout for the operator and accessories looks as follows:
List of accessories
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Wiring list
| Purpose | Type | Max. length |
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| A. Power supply | 3×1.5mm2 | 30m, use 3×2.5mm for longer runs2 + grounding |
| B. Warning light with antenna |
2×0.5mm2 |
20m 20m (recommended: less than 5m) |
| C. Photocells | 2×0.5mm2 | 30m; over 30m, use 2×1mm2 |
| D. Key switch | 4×0.5mm2 | 50m (or 2 pcs. 2×0.5mm2) |
| E. Static safety edges | 2×0.5mm2 | 30m |
| F. Moving safety edges | 2×0.5mm2 | 30m |
Installation
See "What height should I install the drive at".
Gear rack and its end stop
The gate moves by transferring the rotary torque of the drive pinion into linear motion through the rack-and-pinion mechanism on the drive gear rack. The two most commonly used types of gear rack are:
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Nylon rack (possibly with steel reinforcement) – attaches to the gate with self-tapping screws through the eyelets. Ideal for relatively lighter and shorter gates. The steel pinion and nylon rack mesh quietly. |
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Steel rack – attaches to the gate by welding on threaded brackets, then screwing the rack into them. Used for longer and heavier gates. The steel pinion rubbing against the steel rack makes operation slightly noisier. |
It is essential that the drive pinion module is compatible with the gear rack module. The drive NICE Robus RB600 has a tooth module of 4.
The drive detects the open and closed end positions using end stops mounted on the gear rack:
| 1. Level the drive using the four adjustment points | 2. The gate and drive must be level | 3. Leave a gap of approximately 1–2 mm between the gear rack and drive pinion so the gate's weight is not transferred to the drive. |
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| 4. Tighten the drive mounting so it cannot move when the drive engages | 5. Move the gate to the open/closed position and install the end stops so they activate the drive switch at the end positions. | |
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Wiring the NICE Robus RB600 drive
Before connecting, disconnecting or changing the wiring of the drive, either to the mains or to accessories, remember to disconnect the power supply at the circuit breaker, by removing the power supply fuse, or by disconnecting the backup battery.
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To get the drive operating, you simply need to connect the drive power supply.
The connection is straightforward:
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...additional accessories
NICE RBA3R10 control unit for the NICE Robus RB600 drive provides the following inputs and outputs for accessories:
| Input/output | Description |
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| Output for up to two 12 V warning lights NICE LUCYB (or NICE MLBT) with one 12 V, 21 W bulb | |
| S.C.A. (Indicator) |
Output for an indicator (24 V, 4 W). Its operation can be configured by programming level II, setting L4; see Level II programming, L4 – Indicator output. |
| Input for parallel connection of compatible devices using BlueBUS technology via a two-core cable that carries both the power supply and the communication signal. | |
| STOP (Stop) |
Input for devices that stop gate movement. The following devices can be connected:
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| Input for devices that trigger step-by-step gate movement (see Step-by-step gate movement). Normally open devices (NO) can be connected. | |
| OPEN (Open) |
Input for devices that control gate opening (see Gate opening). Normally open devices (NO) can be connected. |
| CLOSE (Close) |
Input for devices that control gate opening (see Gate closing). Normally open devices (NO) can be connected. |
| AERIAL (Antenna) |
Input for the radio receiver antenna. The antenna is usually built into the warning light, for example, the NICE LUCYB, NICE MLBT, or a separate external antenna can be used NICE ABFKIT. |
Drive fuses
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The drive contains two fuses:
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Standard wiring diagram:
Drive photocells
Highly user-friendly BlueBUS technology allows you to power and control up to 7 pairs of photocells using a two-core cable.
Connecting multiple pairs of photocells NICE EPMB to the NICE BlueBUS
Position the photocells around the gate or door according to the example configurations for the complete installation, and set the jumpers according to the photocell jumper table for the NICE EPMB photocells gate drive. To prevent interference between pairs installed close to one another, make sure to follow these example configurations, and observe the orientation of the transmitters TX and receivers RX. Connect the photocells in parallel as shown (polarity does not need to be observed):
If you need the photocells to function as gate openers (see FA1 and FA2 in the example situations), i.e. when you drive a vehicle between their optical axes, so that they open the gate, you need to break link A on both the transmitter TX and receiver RX, see illustration:
Example photocell wiring setup
NICE EPMB photocell jumper table EPMB gate operator
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Connecting multiple pairs of photocells to the BlueBUS system is done by setting different jumper combinations; each connected pair must have a unique combination. Make sure that no two pairs in the same BlueBUS data network have the same combination. Within each pair of photocells, set the jumper on both the transmitter TX and receiver RX to the same value. If the jumper type uses only one jumper, or none at all, keep any unused jumpers for future use. |
| Photocell pair designation | Jumper using a combination of jumpers |
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| FOTO |  |
| FOTO II |  |
| FOTO 1 |  |
| FOTO 1 II |  |
| FOTO 2 |  |
| FOTO 2 II |  |
| FOTO 3 |  |
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FA1 |
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FA2 |
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If a photocell needs to be replaced for any reason, simply set it to the same jumper as the original one; there is no need to run the device learning procedure.
Radio receiver for gate operators
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NICE Robus RB600 gate operator is supplied with a NICE RBA3R10 control unit, which features an SM connector for connecting an external radio receiver (e.g. NICE OXI, NICE SMXI). This receiver is essential for receiving commands transmitted by remote controls, and is therefore required to operate the sliding gate remotely remote control. |
Selecting the gate travel direction
The sliding gate opening direction must be selected according to the position of the operator relative to the sliding gate leaf. View the gate from the side where the operator is installed.
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| If the gate opens to the left, set the switch to the left. | If the gate opens to the right, set the switch to the right. |
The switch is on the right-hand side of the RBA3R10 control unit in the middle.
Learning the connected gate operator devices
After connecting, disconnecting, or changing the wiring of any accessories on the BlueBUS inputs and STOP the accessory learning procedure must be performed. The operator will indicate that this procedure is required by flashing LEDs L1 and L2.
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Gate leaf length recognition
For the gate to move correctly (in particular, to calculate the acceleration and deceleration distances and partial opening), the operator must determine the length of the gate leaf itself. During this operation, the operator moves the gate from one stop to the other and determines the gate length using a switch.
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Programming the operator
The Robus operator allows you to program several functions, either by switching a function on or off using Level I programming, or by setting a default parameter using Level II programming.
The RBA3R10 control unit has three buttons for operating and programming the gate operator:
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Button | Function |
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| Open | The button sends an open command to the gate operator. It is also used during programming to move the programmed parameter value up. | |
| Stop/Set | The button sends a stop command to the gate operator. Pressing and holding it for 5 seconds takes you to Level I programming. Pressing and holding it again takes you to Level II programming for the current LED. | |
| Close | The button sends a close command to the gate operator. It is also used during programming to move the programmed parameter value down. |
Level I programming
At Level I, programming turns the selected function on or off. When a function is enabled, the corresponding LED on the control unit lights up. All functions are disabled by default.
To enter Level I programming, press and hold the “Stop/Set” button for about 5 seconds, until the L1 LED starts flashing. Then use the “Open” and “Close” buttons to move the selected LED up or down. You have 10 seconds for each action; otherwise, the operator will exit programming mode. When the flashing LED is positioned above the LED for the function you want to enable or disable, press the “Stop/Set” button once to make it flash faster (function enabled) or slower (function disabled), then leave it as it is and allow the operator to exit programming mode after 10 seconds. If everything went smoothly, the LED for the function you enabled will remain lit.
List of functions that can be enabled or disabled:
| LED | Function | Description |
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| L1 | Automatic closing | After a certain time (set under “Level II programming – Pause duration”), the gate will start closing automatically after it has opened. If this function is disabled, the gate can only be operated using a command from a gate remote control or similar. |
| L2 | Close after photocell interruption |
This function keeps the gate open only for the minimum time needed for a vehicle to pass through. Once the photocell beam is restored (after the vehicle has passed through), the gate will start closing automatically after 5 seconds. This function operates in one of two ways, depending on whether automatic closing is enabled (see the previous function). Automatic closing enabled – the gate stops when the photocell beam is restored and starts closing after 5 seconds. This means it may not open all the way. |
| L3 | Always close | After a power failure, the gate either remains in its current position (if this function is disabled) or closes (if the function is enabled). |
| L4 | Standby mode | This function reduces power consumption to a minimum. It is ideally suited for operation on a backup battery (e.g. NICE PS124). If this function is enabled, the control unit switches off one minute after the gate last moves BlueBUS input (and therefore all devices connected to it), all LEDs except BlueBUS LED, which will flash slowly. In this state, if a command is received, the control unit will restart first and only then carry out the command. |
| L5 | Boost | Disables the drive's gradual start at the beginning of a manoeuvre and starts it at full power. Suitable where friction is high or snow and ice need to be broken through, so this function is especially useful in winter. On the other hand, it reduces the service life of the drive. |
| L6 | Pre-flashing | After receiving a gate movement signal, the warning light flashes for three seconds to warn the surrounding area, and then the requested movement manoeuvre starts. |
| L7 | Close means partial opening | Command close always starts a partial gate opening manoeuvre. |
| L8 | Slave unit | Enabling this function is useful when installing two automated sliding gates facing each other — one drive is the master of the other. The slave drive has this function enabled and is synchronized with the master drive via the BlueBUS input. For more information, see Robus in slave mode. |
Level II programming
In Level II programming, values are assigned to the functions (these functions differ from those in Level I.).
Forget about Level I programming. Enter Level II programming by holding down the “Stop/Set” button for approx. 5 seconds, until LED L1. Then use the “Open” and “Close” buttons to move the current LED up or down. You have 10 seconds for each operation; otherwise, the drive will exit programming mode. When the flashing LED is above the LED for the function whose parameter you want to set, press and hold the “Stop/Set” button to enter the settings for that LED. The LED that remains lit (while you continue holding “Stop/Set”) indicates the current parameter value. You can increase or decrease this value using the “Open” or “ "Close” buttons (while continuing to hold “Stop/Set”), then release “Stop/Set” and wait for the drive to exit programming mode, which it will do within 10 seconds. To check that everything went correctly, repeat the procedure without changing the parameter value.
List of programmable functions and settings:
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Input LED — Name |
Setting LED — Value |
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| L1 — Pause duration If the “Automatic close” function is enabled in Level I programming, |
L1 — 5 seconds L2 — 15 seconds L3 — 30 seconds L4 — 45 seconds L5 — 60 seconds L6 — 80 seconds L7 — 120 seconds L8 — 180 seconds |
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Sets the sequence of gate movements triggered by repeatedly pressing, for example, the button on the gate remote control, or by activating the STEP-BY-STEP input (also known as P.P., or step-by-step operation). |
L1 — Open/Stop/Close/Stop L2 — Open/Stop/Close/Open L3 — Open/Close/Open/Close L4 — Condominium L5 — Condominium with two Stop commands L6 — Two-step operation, partial opening L7 — Hold-to-run L8 — Semi-automatic opening, hold-to-run closing |
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Sets the gate speed during normal operation (excluding acceleration and deceleration). |
L1 — Very slow (30%) L2 — Slow (45%) L3 — Medium (55%) L4 — Fast (70%) L5 — Very fast (85%) L6 — Extremely fast (100%) L7 — Opens “Fast”, closes “Slow” L8 — Opens “Extremely fast”, closes “Fast” |
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Sets when a signal should be sent to the S.C.A. output (24V -30% +50%, maximum power 4W) |
L1 — Gate opening L2 — Gate closed L3 — Gate open L4 — Second radio output L5 — Third radio output L6 — Fourth radio output L7 — Maintenance L8 — Electric lock |
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The motor force control system indicates the gate's weight. This system also monitors the ambient temperature and automatically adjusts the motor force, for example by increasing it in very low temperatures. |
L1 — Extra-light gate L2 — Very light gate L3 — Light gate L4 — Average-weight gate L5 — Moderately heavy gate L6 — Heavy gate L7 — Very heavy gate L8 — Extra-heavy gate |
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Sets the travel distance for partial opening. |
L1 — 0,5 m L2 — 1,0 m L3 — 1,5 m L4 — 2,0 m L5 — 2,5 m L6 — 3,0 m L7 — 3,5 m L8 — 4,0 m |
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Sets the number of gate movements after which the drive will indicate that maintenance is required. |
L1 — Automatic (the drive calculates this automatically based on the difficulty of the movements) L2 — 1000 × L3 — 2000 × L4 — 4000 × L5 — 7000 × L6 — 10000 × L7 — 15000 × L8 — 20000 × |
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Plays back the type of up to the last 8 error messages. |
L1 — Result of the 1st movement L2 — Result of the 2nd movement L3 — Result of the 3rd movement L4 — Result of the 4th movement L5 — Result of the 5th movement L6 — Result of the 6th movement L7 — Result of the 7th movement L8 — Result of the 8th movement |
Automating two opposing sliding gates with two NICE Robus RB600 drives
If you need to automate two sliding gates facing each other, drives Robus drives can be configured in slave mode. The operating principle is that one drive is the master and sends commands to the other, slave.. All Robus drives are set as master by default, so this parameter must be configured on the slave drive in Level I programming. using function L8 – slave.
Restrictions on connecting the master and slave units
- The gate driven by the slave unit can only be opened fully (there is no option to partially open it).
- All devices (photocells, receiver, etc.) must be connected to the master unit. Only the following may be connected to the slave unit: warning beacon, S.C.A. output indicator, devices connected to the STOP input and P.P. (also called STEP-BY-STEP, or Step-by-step), OPEN inputs and CLOSE are ignored.
- If you want to use a backup battery (NICE PS124), each drive must have its own.
- All programmed functions on the slave unit are ignored except for functions programmed in:
| Level I programming. | Level II programming. |
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| L4 - Standby mode | L3 - Motor speed |
| L5 - Peak | L4 - Output indicator |
| L8 - Slave unit | L5 - Motor force |
| L8 - Error log |
Installation procedure for two Robus drives in slave unit mode
1. Install the gates and drives and set the opening directions according to:
2. Connect the drives according to the diagram (observe the polarity of the BlueBUS wiring between the drives):
3. Run the power supply to both drives
4. On the slave unit, set the parameter in Level II programming L8 - Slave unit
5. Run the connected-device learning procedure on the slave unit
6. Run the connected-device learning procedure on the master unit
7. Run the leaf-length learning procedure on the master unit
Connecting additional external devices to the drive
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If you need to connect additional devices to the drive that require an external power supply (e.g. indicator lighting, key switch, magnetic cards, etc.), connect the device as shown in the diagram. The supply voltage is 24Vdc -30% to +50%, with a maximum current of 100mA. |
Special drive functions
Keeping the gate open
If a command to the STEP-BY-STEP input (also known as P.P. or Step-by-Step) is held for more than 2 seconds, the control unit will keep the gate open for as long as the command is active. This function is particularly useful when combined with a timer.
Forced operation
If a safety device fails, or an obstruction that cannot be removed gets in the beam of, for example, photocells and the gate will not move for safety reasons, you can activate the “Hold-to-run” mode, either permanently in Level II programming under setting L2 - Step-by-step mode to the value L7 - Hold-to-run, or temporarily:
- Send a command to the gate using a (remote control, key switch etc.)
- If there is a problem, the gate will not move and the warning light will probably indicate an error.
- Therefore, within 3 seconds of the previous command, send the command again and hold it.
- The gate will move while you hold the command and will stop when you release it.
Maintenance alert
In Level II programming under item L7 - Maintenance reminder you can set the number of cycles after which the drive signals that maintenance (inspection) is required. The drive signals this using the warning light (or on the S.C.A. output, if configured in Level II programming under item L4 - Output indicator level L7 - Maintenance) as follows:
| Number of cycles | Warning light indication | S.C.A. output indicator signal |
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| less than 80% of the limit | Normal operation; flashes at half-second intervals. | Lights up for 2 seconds after opening begins. |
| 80-100% of the limit | Lights up for 2s after the manoeuvre starts, then continues normally. | Flashes during the manoeuvre. |
| over 100% of the limit | Lights up for 2s after the manoeuvre starts, then continues normally, and lights up for 2s after the manoeuvre ends. | It keeps flashing. |
Instructions for clearing the maintenance alert and checking the current number of limit manoeuvres can be found in chapter 7.4.3 of the manual.
Troubleshooting drive problems
If anything is unclear, or you have any other problem, feel free to contact our technical support team for NICE drives.
Depending on the nature of the problem
During installation (or if the drive fails), you may encounter one of the following problems:
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The gate does not respond to the remote control, and the LED on the remote control does not light up. |
Check whether the batteries drive remote control are working properly; if not, replace them. Instructions can be found in the manual for the specific remote control. |
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The gate does not respond to the remote control, but the LED on the remote control lights up. |
Check whether the remote control has been stored in the memory receiver is working properly, or try remote control programming it again. |
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The gate does not move and the BlueBUS LED does not flash.
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Check whether the drive is receiving 230V. If it is, test both fuses and, if necessary, replace them with new fuses of the same rating. |
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The gate does not move and the warning light does not flash. |
Check whether the drive has registered the command. When a command is sent using the remote control the BlueBUS LED should flash rapidly twice. If the command is sent by another device via the STEP-BY-STEP input (P.P.), the corresponding STEP-BY-STEP LED should light up.. |
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The gate does not move and the warning light flashes several times. |
Count the flashes and refer to Diagnostics using warning light flashes. |
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The gate starts moving, then stops and begins moving in the opposite direction. |
The programmed motor force is probably too low for your gate. Check that nothing is obstructing the gate, and increase the drive force if necessary; alternatively, enable the Peak force. |
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The gate starts moving, but the warning light does not work. |
Check whether there is voltage at the FLASH output while the gate is moving (the voltage level is not important, approx. 10-30Vdc). If there is voltage at the output, the problem is likely with the warning light, so try replacing it with a similar one to see if it works. If there is no voltage at the output, the FLASH output may be overloaded; check whether the wiring has short-circuited. |
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The gate starts moving, but the S.C.A. output does not work. |
Check the type of function programmed for the S.C.A. output and, if the output should flash, check whether voltage is present (approximately 24Vdc). If there is voltage at the output, the bulb is likely faulty; try replacing it with a similar one to see if it works. If there is no voltage at the output, the S.C.A. output may be overloaded; check whether the wiring has short-circuited. |
Diagnostics using warning light flashes
While the gate is moving warning light flashes regularly once per second. If a problem occurs, the warning light signals an error with two faster sequences of flashes.
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Flash sequence |
Error |
Solution |
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1 flash 1-second pause 1 flash |
BlueBUS error
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The devices connected to the BlueBUS input do not match those detected during the device detection phase. Run the detection phase again. If that does not help, try once more; otherwise, use a process of elimination to find the faulty device and replace it (purchase, return under warranty, or repair it). |
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2 flashes 1-second pause 2 flashes |
Photocell activation |
The photocellsare activating, which is normal if their beam is interrupted while the gate is closing. If the beam was not interrupted, the photocells may be dirty, exposed to glare, or faulty. |
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3 flashes 1-second pause 3 flashes |
Motor force limiter activated
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While the gate is moving excessive friction is detected — the gate may not be properly adjusted. Try moving it by hand and readjusting it. Otherwise, it usually helps to increase the motor force, or enable the Peak force function. Another possible problem is that the bottom stop is too high. |
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4 flashes 1-second pause 4 flashes |
STOP input activated
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A command was sent to the STOP input, so if this activation was unexpected, check the devices connected to it. |
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5 flashes 1-second pause 5 flashes |
Internal control unit error |
Wait 30 seconds and try again. If the problem persists, try resetting it. Otherwise, the control unit will probably need to be repaired or replaced. |
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6 flashes 1-second pause 6 flashes |
Hourly manoeuvre limit reached. |
Wait a few minutes for the cycle limiter to fall below the limit. |
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7 flashes 1-second pause 7 flashes |
Internal electronic circuit error. |
Disconnect the entire drive for a few seconds and try again. If the problem persists, try resetting it. Otherwise, the control unit will probably need to be repaired or replaced. |
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8 flashes 1-second pause 8 flashes |
Continuous command active.
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A command is being sent continuously to the drive – check the devices connected to the OPEN input. If you have a timer connected, it is probably the cause.
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Diagnostics using LED flashes
On the RBA3R10 control unit for the NICE Robus RB600 drive, there are two sets of LEDs. Each set uses flashing or steady lights to indicate normal operation of the control unit or to diagnose faults, as shown in the tables below.
Horizontal LEDs: BLUEBUS, STOP, PP, OPEN, CLOSE
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Indicator |
Status |
Solution |
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BlueBUS LED |
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Off |
Fault
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Check the mains connection; if it is OK, check fuses F1 and F2 and, if necessary, replace them with new fuses of the same rating. |
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On |
Serious fault
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Try disconnecting the control unit, or all inputs. If that does not help, reset the unit. If the problem still persists, the control unit will probably need to be replaced. |
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Flashing at one-second intervals |
Everything is OK |
The control unit is operating normally. |
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2 quick flashes |
Input status has changed |
Normal operation – the status of the STEP-BY-STEP, STOP, OPEN, or CLOSE input has changed, the photocells have been activated, or the drive has received a command from the remote control. |
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Flash sequences separated by a one-second pause |
Multiple possibilities |
The number of flashes in each sequence corresponds to the fault diagnosis shown by the warning light. |
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STOP LED |
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Off |
The STOP input has been activated |
Check the devices connected to the STOP input. |
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On |
Everything is OK |
The STOP input is not active. |
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STEP-BY-STEP LED (also labelled P.P. or Step-by-Step) |
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Off |
Everything is OK |
The STEP-BY-STEP input is not active. |
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On |
The STEP-BY-STEP input has been activated |
The control unit is operating normally if an active device is connected to the STEP-BY-STEP input. |
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OPEN LED |
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Off |
Everything is OK |
The OPEN input is not active.
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On |
The OPEN input has been activated |
The control unit is operating normally if an active device is connected to the OPEN input. |
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CLOSE LED |
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Off |
Everything is OK |
The CLOSE input is not active.
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On |
The CLOSE input has been activated |
The control unit is operating normally if an active device is connected to the CLOSE input. |
Vertical LEDs L1–L8
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Indicator |
Solution |
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LED 1 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the Automatic closing function is disabled. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the Automatic closing function is enabled. |
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Flashing |
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LED 2 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Close after photocell interruption is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Close after photocell interruption is on. |
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Flashing |
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LED 3 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Always close is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Always close is on. |
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Flashing |
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LED 4 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the Standby function is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the Standby function is on. |
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Flashing |
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LED 5 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Peak is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Peak is on. |
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Flashing |
The function is being programmed. |
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LED 6 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Pre-flashing is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Pre-flashing is on. |
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Flashing |
The function is being programmed. |
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LED 7 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Close means partial opening is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Close means partial opening is on. |
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Flashing |
The function is being programmed. |
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LED 8 |
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Off |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Slave unit is off. |
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On |
During normal operation, indicates that the function Slave unit is on. |
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Flashing |
The function is being programmed. |
Installing a backup battery on the NICE Robus 600 operator
NICE PS124 backup battery is not included as standard with the operator, but it can be ordered separately. It is used in the event of a power failure, when it will power the gate operator. The battery is continuously recharged from the mains.
| 1. Pry off the plastic cover over the battery connector | 2. Connect the battery to the connector and place it next to the control unit |
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Manual release of the NICE Robus RB600 operator
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In the event of a power failure, you will not be able to operate the gate using the remote control. Therefore, the operator can be released using the release key so the gate can be moved manually: |
| 1. Slide the cover off the release lock | 2. Insert the release key and turn it clockwise |
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| 3. Pull out the release lever | 4. You can move the gate manually |
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Technical specifications of the NICE Robus RB600 operator
| Model | NICE Robus RB600 |
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| Type description | Electromechanical gear motor for the automatic operation of sliding gates in private settings. Supplied with NICE RBA3R10 control unit, but without radio receiver. |
| Gear wheel | Number of teeth: 15 Tooth module: 4 Pitch: 12,6mm Pitch diameter: 60mm |
| Torque [Force] |
18Nm [600N] - required to start the gate leaf moving |
| Rated torque [Rated force] |
9Nm [300N] - required to keep the gate leaf moving |
| Speed | 0,31 m/s |
| Rated speed | 0,15 m/s |
| Limit on consecutive cycles | 100 cycles/day (the control unit limits the number based on the restrictions; see Drive selection) |
| Operating time limit | 7 minutes (the control unit limits the time based on the restrictions; see Drive selection) |
| Service life | from 250,000 to 20,000 cycles, depending on the weight and length of the gate leaf, as well as the drive settings |
| Power supply | 230V (+10% -15%) 50/60Hz |
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Power consumption |
515W [2,5A] |
| Insulation class | 1 - must be earthed |
| Backup power supply | can be purchased separately and installed NICE PS124 backup battery |
| Warning light output | for two warning lights 12V with a 21W bulb (e.g. NICE Lucy LUCYB, NICE Moonlight MLBT) |
| Indicator output (S.C.A.) | for one 21V, max. 4W bulb (output voltage +50% -30%); can control a small relay |
| BlueBUS output | one output for up to 15 BlueBUS devices |
| STOP input | for normally open, normally closed and 8.2KΩ constant-resistance devices |
| STEP-BY-STEP input (P.P., step-by-step) | normally open (closing the contact triggers the command “Step-by-step") |
| OPEN input | normally open (closing the contact triggers the command “Open") |
| CLOSE input | normally open (closing the contact triggers the command “Close") |
| Radio receiver | receiver not included; “SM” connector for receivers NICE SMXI, NICE OXI etc. |
| Antenna input | 52Ω for RG-58 coaxial cable (or similar) |
| Programming functions | 8 on/off functions (Level I programming)) 8 adjustable functions (Level II programming)) |
| Self-diagnostic functions |
gate leaf length detection (calculates acceleration and deceleration distances and the partial-opening position) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Use in salty, acidic and potentially explosive environments | no |
| Protection rating | IP44 |
| Dimensions | 210×330×303 (W×D×H) |
| Weight | 11kg |
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