NICE Spinbus SN6021 - standalone drive for garage doors
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Description of NICE Spinbus SN6021 - standalone drive for garage doors
Available replacement!
The Nice NICE Spinbus SN6021 drive has been replaced by a newer model NICE SPIDO 600.
NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator is designed for sectional garage doors with an area of up to 10.5m2, or up-and-over garage doors with protruding tracks with an area of up to 11.8m2, or up-and-over garage doors with non-protruding tracks up to 9.3m2. Which is which? It has a mechanical stop switch. The operator is notreversible. Detailed technical specifications ». Download the manual ».
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This product—the standalone NICE Spinbus SN6021 garage door operator (our code NICE-SN6021)—includes:
- electromechanical NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator with a control unit NICE SNA20R10 (formerly SNA2, or SNA20). The operator is supplied without a receiver. When replacing the operator, you can use your existing plug-in receiver, which has your remote controls programmed into it.
- installation manual
Special-price kits that include the operator NICE Spinbus SN6021:
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Spinbus SN6021 operator, SNA2 control unit, SMXI receiver, FLO2RE remote control, SNA30 guide rail. |
The operator is compact, safe and practical, making it ideal for both residential and commercial use. Durable plastic housing with built-in lighting.
The operator is suitable for automating a garage door with a door leaf area of 10.5m2 for a sectional garage door, 11.8m2 for an up-and-over garage door with protruding tracks, or 9.3m2 for an up-and-over garage door with non-protruding tracks. Types of garage doors. These values apply under the conditions specified by the manufacturer, such as weather conditions, temperature differences, door rigidity and, above all, smooth door operation. These conditions cannot always be achieved or controlled, so we recommend using the NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator with garage doors at no more than 80% of these values for optimal performance. See the section Choosing an operator for more information.
Very user- friendly technology BlueBUS allows you to power and control up to 6 pairs of photocells using a two-core cable. The operator also has a thermal fuse.
Adjustable speed,, force and pause time for automatic closing and more; see Programming.
Diagnostics using a warning beacon.
In the event of a power outage, the operator can be disengaged so the door can be moved manually. It is also possible to connect to the operator a NICE PS124 backup battery, which allows several operating cycles in the event of a power outage.
The operator control unit has a programmable input, to which you can connect a warning light, an open-gate indicator, an electromechanical lock or an electromagnetic lock.
The NICE Spinbus SN6021 is an electromechanical operator suitable for Slovakia’s climate and compliant with all European safety standards.
Accessories compatible with the NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator
We also recommend purchasing compatible optional accessories for the operator, or choosing one of our pre-assembled discounted kits:
| What | Why | Type |
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| Warning light | The warning light flashes to indicate gate movement—ideal for exits with limited visibility. It also has a built-in antenna for greater remote-control range. | |
| Photocells | They detect obstacles as the gate closes and stop its movement, preventing it from hitting cars or people. | - MoonBUS (MOFB) |
| Transmitter |
For remote gate control. |
- FloR (Flo2R-s, Flo4R-s) |
| Receiver | Required for remote gate control. | - OXI - SMXI |
| Antenna | For greater remote-control range. | - built into the warning light LUCYB, MLBT - ABFKIT antenna only, or ABF |
| Keypad | If you forget your remote, if many vehicles or people visit you, or if you don’t want to give everyone a remote or have to open the gate yourself. | - MOTXR |
NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator manual
Download the NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator manual here:
NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator manual
NICE Spinbus at a glance
NICE Spinbus is a range of non-reversible electromechanical geared operators for garage doors.. They are supplied with an SNA2 control unit. Compatible control units include SNA2, or SNA20. The control units have an SM connector for receivers radio signal NICE SMXI, or NICE OXI. Electrical connections for external devices (photocells, warning light, etc.) in the NICE Spinbus range of garage door operators were simplified by using BlueBUS, which allows multiple devices to be connected to a shared terminal using just one two-core cable, with no need to observe polarity. Automatic operation depends on the power supply, but in the event of a power outage you can, of course, disengage the geared motor and operate the gate manually. You can also purchase an optional NICE PS124 backup battery, which allows the gate operator to continue operating during a power outage.
Choosing an operator—is the operator NICE Spinbus SN6021 suitable for my garage door?
Every garage door has its own design (sectional, up-and-over, ...) and surface area and every operator has its limits. The following types of garage doors are commonly available on the market:
| Sectional garage door | Non-protruding up-and-over garage door * |
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| Protruding up-and-over garage door | |
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* To automate a non-protruding up-and-over garage door or a protruding up-and-over garage door without springs, you must install on the door NICE SPA5 swing arm.
Operator NICE Spinbus SN6021 can be used with the appropriate accessories for the following areas and leaf dimensions of each type of garage door:
| Sectional | Up-and-over protruding |
Up-and-over non-protruding |
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| max. 10.5m2 | max. 11.8m2 | max. 9.3m2 | |
| 3m guide rail |
2.4m × 4.4m |
2.8m × 4.2m |
2.2m × 4.2m |
| 4m guide rail | 3.4m × 3.1m | 3.5m × 3.4m | 3.2m × 2.9m |
In principle, the door leaf dimensions determine the maximum number of cycles per hour and consecutive cycles, i.e. they indicate how long the operator can run. Greater force (weight) further reduces the number of these cycles as a percentage, due to the greater load on the operator, and also determines the maximum permitted speed under that load. The operator is equipped with a device (thermal cut-out) that measures both the motor temperature and the ambient temperature, and reduces the number of possible cycles accordingly:
| Cycles per hour Consecutive cycles |
Force required to lift the door leaf* | |||
| Up to 250N | 250–400N | 400–500N | ||
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Up to 2m |
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| 2–2.5m | 15 7 |
10 5 |
4 2 |
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| 2.5–3m | 12 5 |
8 4 |
3 1 |
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| 3–3.5m | 10 4 |
7 3 |
2 1 |
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* 1Kg = 9.81N, i.e. the force required to lift the door leaf can also be expressed in kilograms by dividing by 9.81. For example, 500N is approximately 51Kg.
Installing the NICE Spinbus SN6021 operator
The installation method for the operator varies depending on the installation situation. For a door up to 2.5 m high, use a 3m guide rail; for a door up to 3.5m high, use a 4m guide rail. The guide rail can also be mounted on brackets fixed to the ceiling, or anchored directly to the ceiling using NICE SNA16 brackets.
Wiring
Typical (optionalTypical (optional) wiring for the operator and accessories is arranged as follows for the different types of gates as follows:
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| Projecting up-and-over garage door* | Non-projecting up-and-over garage door* |
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* To automate a non-projecting up-and-over garage door or a projecting up-and-over door without springs, you must install on the door NICE SPA5 pivot arm.
Accessories list
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Wiring list
| Purpose | Type | Max. length |
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| A. Warning light with antenna |
2×0.5mm2 |
20m 20m (recommended: less than 5m) |
| B. Photocells | 2×0.5mm2 | 30m; over 30m, 2×1mm2 |
| C. Key switch | 4×0.5mm2 | 50m (or 2 pcs. 2×0.5mm2) |
| D. Safety edge | 2×0.5mm2 | 30m |
Installing the NICE Spinbus SN6021 drive
The mechanical installation of the drive consists of three steps:
- Pre-installation requirements
- Assembling the guide rail
- Attaching the drive to the assembled rail
- Attaching the rail and drive to the ceiling
0. Pre-installation requirements
I. The drive requires a certain amount of clearance for installation, particularly for the guide rail. You will need:
- sufficient garage length (C+D) to accommodate the drive (approx. 3.5m for a 3m rail, approx. 4.5m for a 4m rail),
- at least 4cm and no more than 40cm clearance between the top point of the door and the ceiling (A)
- and the maximum distance between the guide rail and the ceiling (B) should be 40cm (a smaller distance is fine; the rail can even be installed directly on the ceiling).
See the illustration for a clearer idea:
| II. You also need to allow space for the drive unit itself: | III. For an up-and-over garage door, the clearance between the underside of the guide rail and the highest point of the moving door leaf (E) must be at least 6.5cm and no more than 30cm while the door is opening: |
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Warning: If the above requirements are not met, the NICE Spinbus SN6021 drive cannot be installed, or an alternative mounting solution will need to be devised.
1. Assembling the guide rail
Follow the instructions for the rail you have:
| NICE SNA3X (3x1m) |
NICE SNA30 (3m) |
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2. Attaching the drive to the assembled rail
| 1. You can attach the drive in one of three ways, depending on which position best suits your available space. | 2. Attach the drive to the drive shaft coupling using the four supplied 6,3x38 screws. |
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3. Attaching the rail and drive to the ceiling
Based on the measured values for the clearance between the rail and the ceiling and the top of the door, mark two mounting holes exactly in the center of the door. Depending on the type, you can attach the front bracket:
| Rivets can be used to attach it to the profile. | Wall plugs and screws can be used to attach it to the wall. | Alternatively, if the conditions allow, you can attach the rail directly to the ceiling. |
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After drilling the mounting holes, secure the front bracket, leaving the other end of the rail with the motor on the ground, then continue as follows:
Programming the opener
The opener programming procedure depends on the control unit supplied. The following control units are compatible with the NICE Spinbus SN6021 opener:
| SNA2 | SNA20 |
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Same as the SNA2, except that you can:
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Releasing the NICE Spinbus SN6021 opener
In the event of a power failure, you will not be able to operate the door using the remote control. Therefore, the opener can be released using the release lever and the door can be moved manually:
| 1. Pull the trolley release lever. | 2. Move the door. |
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Replacing the bulb in the NICE Spinbus SN6021 opener
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the opener from the power supply and follow these steps:
| 1. Press the white cover in and turn it. | 2. Unscrew the old bulb. Then screw in a new 230V 60W bulb with an E27 base. |
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Technical specifications of the NICE Spinbus SN6021 opener
| Model | NICE Spinbus SN6021 | ||||||||||
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| Type description | Electromechanical gear motor for automatic operation of garage doors in private settings. Supplied with the SNA2 control unit. The suitable control unit is either SNA2, or SNA20. | ||||||||||
| Gear wheel | Diameter: 9.5mm Number of teeth: 28 Compatible with rails: SNA3X, SNA30, SNA6 |
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| Torque [Force] |
11.7Nm [650N] - required to start the gate leaf moving |
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| Rated torque [Rated force] |
5.85Nm [345N] - required to keep the gate leaf moving |
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| Speed | 0,20 m/s | ||||||||||
| Rated speed | 0,08 m/s | ||||||||||
| Maximum number of consecutive cycles | 50 cycles/day (the control unit limits the number based on the restrictions; see Choosing a drive) | ||||||||||
| Operating time limit | 3 minutes (the control unit limits the operating time based on the restrictions; see Choosing a drive) | ||||||||||
| Power supply | 230V (+10% -15%) 50/60Hz | ||||||||||
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Power consumption |
270W | ||||||||||
| Insulation class | 1 - must be earthed | ||||||||||
| Backup power supply | available as an optional extra for installation NICE PS124 backup battery | ||||||||||
| Lighting | 12V 21W bulb, BA15 connector | ||||||||||
| Output for warning light |
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| BlueBUS output | one output for 2 BlueBUS devices | ||||||||||
| STOP input | for normally open, normally closed, and constant-resistance 8,2KΩ devices | ||||||||||
| STEP-BY-STEP input (P.P., step-by-step) | normally open (closing the contact issues the “Step-by-step") | ||||||||||
| Radio receiver | without receiver, “SM” connector for receivers NICE SMXI, NICE OXI etc. | ||||||||||
| Antenna input | 52Ω for RG-58 coaxial cable (or similar) | ||||||||||
| Programming functions | 4 on/off functions (Level I programming.) 4 adjustable functions (Level II programming.) |
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| Self-assessment functions |
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| Operating temperature | -20°C to +50°C | ||||||||||
| Use in saline, acidic, and potentially explosive environments | no | ||||||||||
| Protection rating | IP40 - indoor use or a well-sheltered outdoor location | ||||||||||
| Dimensions | 311×327×105 (W×L×H) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 3.6kg |
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