Cabinet Placement and Foundation Preparation
Prior to mounting the eSSL BG100 barrier cabinet, prepare a level concrete foundation capable of supporting dynamic mechanical torque during continuous barrier cycling. The barrier housing occupies a footprint of 268 mm in depth, 348 mm in width, and 1050 mm in height. Conduit entry stubs for primary power and low-voltage control signal cabling should emerge through the base opening inside the cabinet envelope. With an ingress protection degree of IP67 and an operating temperature envelope spanning -20°C to +50°C, the housing provides robust environmental sealing for outdoor installations.
Aluminium Fencing Boom and Rest Stand Assembly
The BG100 barrier operates with an aluminium fencing boom measuring up to 5 meters in length. Because the folding lattice fencing adds distributed weight along the profile to prevent pedestrian under-crawling, mechanical balancing is essential:
- Boom Arm Mounting: Secure the 5-meter aluminium boom assembly to the drive hub using the provided clamping hardware, ensuring the lattice linkage moves smoothly through its 6-second vertical travel stroke.
- Boom Rest Stand: Position and anchor the included boom rest stand at the terminal end of the 5-meter arm. Align the cradle to support the horizontal resting position, eliminating stress on the drive shaft and compression springs when closed.
- Compression Spring Balancing: The machine core utilizes a compression spring balance assembly engineered to prevent accidents caused by spring failure. Adjust the spring tension so the arm remains balanced at a 45-degree angle when disengaged.
Electrical Connections and Interface Wiring
Electrical installation requires supplying input power to the onboard switched-mode power supply (SMPS), which accepts AC 220V or 110V at 50Hz/60Hz to drive the internal 90W 220V AC motor. The motor housing features a die-casting aluminium alloy construction equipped with an internal cooling fan to assist thermal dissipation under intensive operating cycles rated up to 30 Lakhs (3,000,000) cycles MCBF.
| Terminal / Interface | Signal / Hardware Type | Functional Application |
|---|---|---|
| Control Inputs | Dry contact | Trigger signals from access controllers, RFID, Wiegand, or biometric readers |
| Safety Sensors | Dedicated input interfaces | Integration with photocell safety beams, inductive loop detectors, and air switches |
| Signaling Output | Lamp interface | Connection for external traffic signal lamp or warning indicator |
Calibration, Testing, and Commissioning
Commissioning begins by setting the integrated double safety limit switches to define precise horizontal and vertical stopping limits for the 6-second operational stroke. The onboard control panel includes 3 integrated push buttons—marked UP, STOP, and DOWN—enabling localized manual testing of the motor drive without external controllers.
Configure the auto-closing delay parameter on the controller board, which adjusts from 1 to 80 seconds to match site traffic clearance requirements. Verify the bumping bounce-back obstruction detection feature to ensure the arm instantly reverses direction upon contacting an obstacle during its downward descent. Confirm mechanical manual release operation to ensure emergency override functionality operates freely during power interruptions. Finally, verify the handheld wireless remote control operation over its rated 25-meter range; note that handheld transmitters require external battery cells (they are not included).
