DKS 9245 Slide Gate Operator
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
Industrial Operators
Industrial Gate Operators
6550 series and 9200 series operators are designed to operate vehicular sliding and swinging gates used in Limited (Class III) and Restricted (Class IV) industrial applications only. These operators must never be used in Residential (Class I) or Commercial (Class II) applications, or in any application where the gate is operated by the General Public.
These operators must be installed with external entrapment prevention devices, Type B1 (non-contact) or Type B2 (contact), or a combination of both to ensure all entrapment hazard areas are protected. 9200 Series operators require a minimum of one (1) Type B1 AND one (1) Type B2 in EACH direction of travel. Refer to the Installation Manual for important safety information.
Minimum Gate Length
Most 9200 series operators have variable speed capability which allows the user to adjust the speed of the gate. On most operators, the speed can be set for speeds up to 2 Ft/sec., and on certain models the gate speed can be set up to 4 Ft/sec. When using these higher speeds, there is a time factor to consider during the start-up and the slow-down of the gate. For this reason, you will see a minimum gate length on operators design to move a gate at higher speeds.
UL 325 – February 2023
Requirements mandated by the safety standard (UL 325) that DKS gate operators are listed to require that photo-beams and contact edges used for entrapment protection must be monitored. Entrapment protection must be provided for the gate system where the risk of entrapment exists. The gate operator will not run without one or more external entrapment protection devices installed in each direction of travel. Check the gate operator installation manual for a list of external entrapment protection devices that can be used with DKS gate operator products.
The August 2018 update to the safety standard requires that a minimum of two independent means of entrapment protection must be provided, in each direction of travel, where the risk of entrapment exists. The actual number of external devices required is dependent on the gate system layout and the number of entrapment areas that will need to be protected. Installers will have to identify all potential areas where the risk of entrapment exists and how best to protect those areas. For example, some gates may require two (or more) external devices in each direction of travel to protect all potential areas of entrapment. 9500 Series operators require a minimum of one (1) Type B1 AND one (1) Type B2 in EACH direction of travel.
There is an exception for swing gates and vertical lift gates regarding the minimum of two entrapment protection devices in each direction of travel. For example, if on a swing gate system there is no potential for entrapment in the opening direction, then only the close direction will require a minimum of two means of entrapment protection. Installers will have to determine if any entrapment hazards exist in the opening direction, and if so, then those areas will have to be protected with external devices. Vertical lift gates require two means of entrapment protection in the down cycle but will only require one means of entrapment protection in the up cycle. Model 1175 is considered to be a vertical lift gate operator for entrapment protection means requirements.
Barrier gate operators that are installed in such a way that the barrier arm does not come closer than 16 inches to a rigid object are not required to protect against entrapment. The table below shows the minimum entrapment protection requirements for each type of gate operator in the scope of the UL 325 Standard for Safety.
| Opening | Closing | |
| Horizontal Slide Gate | 2 | 2 |
| Horizontal Swing Gate | 2* | 2* |
| Vertical Pivot Gate | 2 | 2 |
| Vertical Lift gate | 1 | 2 |
| Horizontal Bifold Gate | 2 | 2 |
| For a horizontal swing gate operator, at least two independent entrapment protection means are required in each direction of travel. Except, if there is no entrapment zone in one direction of travel, only one means of entrapment protection is required in that direction of travel; however, the other direction must have two independent entrapment protection means. | ||
6550 Swing Gate Operators
6550
- Adjustable Magnetic Limits
- Type A inherent reverse system
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Gate Tracker Data Output
- Built-in power and reset switches
- 14 ga. Galvanized steel cover
- Galvanized steel frame
- Opens gate 90° in approximately 16 sec.
- Magnetic lock output
- Overlap feature for bi-parting gates
| Model | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage2 | HP | Power Outlets | Maximum Cycles / Day | Loop Ports2 | Adjustable Clutch |
| 6550 | 2000 Lbs907 KG | 25 Ft7.62 m | Pad | III, IV | 115 208230 460575 VAC | 1 | 2 | Continuous | 2 | No |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- High voltage kit (P/N 2600-266) required for 208 Volt and higher.
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. Door King plug-in loop detectors only.
Operators Fixed Speed
- 6550-380 Primary 1 HP
- 6550-384 Secondary 1 HP
- Secondary operator includes 50 feet (15.2 m) of interconnection cable.
High Voltage Kit
2600-266 …………………………………………………………….. Note 1
- See Section A1, page 29.
Allows the operator to be powered from 208, 230, 460 or 575 VAC source voltage. In dual gate applications, only one (1) kit is required. Not available on 6555-081 operator. - Step 2: Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see pages 46 – 47.
Operator will not run without entrapment protection device(s) connected to the controller board. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Backup Power Inverters
- 1000-083 1000-Watt, Pure Sine Wave ……………………. Note 1
- 1000-045 Inverter Post Mount Kit………………………….. Note 1
- See Section A1 page 50.
9210 Slide Gate Operator
9210
- Adjustable Limits
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Built-in power and reset switches
- Two 115 VAC convenience outlets
- Partial open / anti-tailgate feature
- 30:1 Gear Reducer Drive Train
- Fixed Speed
- 20-Feet (6m) #50 / #60 Chain
- Gate tracker data output
- Selectable stop/ reverse function
| Model | Chain | Speed Fixed | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Minimum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage VAC | HP | Power Outlets | Loop Ports2 |
| 9210 | #50 | 1 Ft/sec.3m/sec | 2000 Lbs3907 Kg | 100 Ft30m | 10 Ft3m | Pad or Pedestal3 | III, IV | 115208, 230,460 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| #60 | 3000 Lbs31360 Kg |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. Door King plug-in loop detectors only.
- . Use of 2601-270 chain tray requires 9200-135 pedestal.
Operators w/#50 Chain
- 9210-380 1 HP, 115V (9.7A)
- 9210-382 1 HP, 208V 1Ø (5.0A)
- 9210-384 1 HP, 230V 1Ø (4.9A)
- 9210-386 1 HP, 208V 3Ø (3.4A)
- 9210-388 1 HP, 230V 3Ø (3.3A)
- 9210-390 1 HP, 460V 3Ø (1.7A)
Operators w/#60 Chain
- 9210-381 1 HP, 115V (9.7A)
- 9210-383 1 HP, 208V 1Ø (5.0A)
- 9210-385 1 HP, 230V 1Ø (4.9A)
- 9210-387 1 HP, 208V 3Ø (3.4A)
- 9210-389 1 HP, 230V 3Ø (3.3A)
- 9210-391 1 HP, 460V 3Ø (1.7A)
Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see Section A1, pages 46-47. Operator will not run without external entrapment protection devices connected to the controller board. Minimum of two (one in each direction of travel) is required. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See Section A1, page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Accessories
- 9200-135 Mounting Pedestal
- 2601-270 Chain Tray Kit 10 Ft (3m)1
- 1601-195 Heater Kit 120 VAC2
- 1601-197 Heater Kit 208/230 VAC2 1
- 601-198 Heater Kit 460 VAC2
- 9200-135 required if chain tray is used.
- Use if temperature routinely falls below 10°F (-12°C).
Chain
- 2600-485 #50 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
- 2600-448 #60 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
9220
- Adjustable Limits
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Built-in power and reset switches
- Two 115 VAC convenience outlets
- Partial open / anti-tailgate feature
- 30:1 Gear Reducer Drive Train
- Variable Speed
- 20-Feet (6m) #60 Chain
- Gate tracker data output
- Selectable stop/ reverse function
| Model | Chain | Speed Variable | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Minimum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage VAC | HP | Power Outlets | Loop Ports2 |
| 9220 | #60 | 1-2 Ft/sec.3-.6m/sec | 2000 Lbs3907 Kg | 100 Ft30m | 20 Ft6m | Pad or Pedestal3 | III, IV | 208, 230,460 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. DoorKing plug-in loop detectors only.
- Requires 9200-135 pedestal.
Operators
- 9220-381 2 HP, 208V 1Ø (11.7A)
- 9220-383 2 HP, 230V 1Ø (11.5A)
- 9220-385 2 HP, 208V 3Ø (6.6A)
- 9220-387 2 HP, 230V 3Ø (6.2A)
- 9220-389 2 HP, 460V 3Ø (3.1A)
Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
- Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see Section A1, pages 46-47.
- Operator will not run without external entrapment protection devices connected to the controller board. Minimum of two (one in each direction of travel) is required. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See Section A1, page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Accessories
- 9200-135 Mounting Pedestal
- 2601-270 Chain Tray Kit 10 Ft (3m)1
- 1601-197 Heater Kit 208/230 VAC2
- 1601-198 Heater Kit 480 VAC2
- 9200-135 required if chain tray is used.
- Use if temperature routinely falls below 10°F (-12°C).
Chain
- 2600-448 #60 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
9230 Slide Gate Operator
9230
- Adjustable Limits
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Built-in power and reset switches
- Two 115 VAC convenience outlets
- Partial open / anti-tailgate feature
- 30:1 Gear Reducer Drive Train
- Variable Speed
- 20-Feet (6m) #60 Chain
- Gate tracker data output
- Selectable stop/ reverse function
| Model | Chain | Speed Variable | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Minimum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage VAC | HP | Power Outlets | Loop Ports2 |
| 9230 | #60 | 1-2 Ft/sec.3-.6m/sec | 5000 Lbs32267 Kg | 100 Ft30m | 20 Ft6m | Pedestal3 | III, IV | 208, 230,460 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. DoorKing plug-in loop detectors only.
- 9200-135 pedestal included.
Operators
- 9230-380 3 HP, 208V 3Ø (9.8A)
- 9230-381 3 HP, 230V 3Ø (9.6A)
- 9230-382 3 HP, 460V 3Ø (4.9A)
Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see Section A1, pages 46-47. Operator will not run without external entrapment protection devices connected to the controller board. Minimum of two (one in each direction of travel) is required. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See Section A1, page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Maximum Security Slide Gate Operator
Accessories
- 2601-270 Chain Tray Kit 10 Ft (3m)
- 1601-197 Heater Kit 208/230 VAC1
- 1601-198 Heater Kit 480 VAC1
- Use if temperature routinely falls below 10°F (-12°C).
Chain
- 2600-448 #60 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
9235 Slide Gate Operator
9235
- Adjustable Limits
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Built-in power and reset switches
- Two 115 VAC convenience outlets
- Partial open / anti-tailgate feature
- 10:1 Gear Reducer Drive Train
- Electric Brake
- Variable Speed/High Speed
- 20-Feet (6m) #60 Chain
- Gate tracker data output
- Selectable stop/ reverse function
| Model | Chain | Speed Variable | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Minimum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage VAC | HP | Power Outlets | Loop Ports2 |
| 9235 | #60 | 1-4 Ft/sec.3-1.2m/sec | 3000 Lbs31360 Kg | 100 Ft30m | 30 Ft9m | Pedestal3 | III, IV | 208, 230,460 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. DoorKing plug-in loop detectors only.
- 9200-135 pedestal included.
9235 Slide Gate Operator
Operators
- 9235-380 3 HP, 208V 3Ø (12.8A)
- 9235-381 3 HP, 230V 3Ø (12.6A)
- 9235-382 3 HP, 460V 3Ø (6.3A)
Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see Section A1, pages 46-47. Operator will not run without external entrapment protection devices connected to the controller board. Minimum of two (one in each direction of travel) is required. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See Section A1, page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Accessories
- 2601-270 Chain Tray Kit 10 Ft (3m)
- 1601-197 Heater Kit 208/230 VAC1
- 1601-198 Heater Kit 480 VAC1
- Use if temperature routinely falls below 10°F (-12°C).
Chain
- 2600-448 #60 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
9240 Slide Gate Operator
9240
- Adjustable Limits
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Built-in power and reset switches
- Two 115 VAC convenience outlets
- Partial open / anti-tailgate feature
- 30:1 Gear Reducer Drive Train
- Variable Speed
- 20-Feet (6m) #80 Chain
- Gate tracker data output
- Selectable stop/ reverse function
| Model | Chain | Speed Variable | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Minimum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage VAC | HP | Power Outlets | Loop Ports2 |
| 9240 | #80 | 1-2 Ft/sec.3-.6m/sec | 10,000 Lbs33628 Kg | 100 Ft30m | 25 Ft7.6m | Pedestal3 | III, IV | 208, 230,460 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. DoorKing plug-in loop detectors only.
- 9200-135 pedestal included.
Operators
- 9240-380 3 HP, 208V 3Ø (12.8A)
- 9240-381 3 HP, 230V 3Ø (12.6A)
- 9240-382 3 HP, 460V 3Ø (6.3A)
Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see Section A1, pages 46-47. Operator will not run without external entrapment protection devices connected to the controller board. Minimum of two (one in each direction of travel) is required. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See Section A1, page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Accessories
- 2601-270 Chain Tray Kit 10 Ft (3m)
- 1601-197 Heater Kit 208/230 VAC1
- 1601-198 Heater Kit 480 VAC1
- Use if temperature routinely falls below 10°F (-12°C).
- PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
Industrial Operators
9245 Slide Gate Operator
Chain
- 2601-269 #80 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
9245 Slide Gate Operator
9245
- Adjustable Limits
- Plug-in Loop Detector Ports
- Built-in power and reset switches
- Two 115 VAC convenience outlets
- Partial open / anti-tailgate feature
- 10:1 Gear Reducer Drive Train
- Electric Brake
- Variable Speed
- 20-Feet (6m) #80 Chain
- Gate tracker data output
- Selectable stop/ reverse function
| Model | Chain | Speed Variable | Maximum Gate Weight | Maximum Gate Length | Minimum Gate Length | Mount | Class of Operation1 | Voltage VAC | HP | Power Outlets | Loop Ports2 |
| 9245 | #80 | 1-2 Ft/sec
.3-.6m/sec |
8000 Lbs3
3628 Kg |
100 Ft
30m |
25 Ft
7.6m |
Pedestal3 | III, IV | 208, 230,
460 |
3 | 2 | 2 |
- III = Limited Access; IV = Restricted Access
- Plug-in loop detector ports; open and reverse. DoorKing plug-in loop detectors only.
- 9200-135 pedestal included.
Operators
- 9245-380 3 HP, 208V 3Ø (12.8A)
- 9245-381 3 HP, 230V 3Ø (12.6A)
- 9245-382 3 HP, 460V 3Ø (6.3A)
Choose Entrapment Protection (required) Devices
Use Type B1 (non-contact) and/or Type B2 (contact) entrapment protection devices to protect all areas where the risk of entrapment exist – see Section A1, pages 46-47. Operator will not run without external entrapment protection devices connected to the controller board. Minimum of two (one in each direction of travel) is required. See installation manual for more information.
Loops and Loop Detectors
See Section A1, page 48 for a complete list of all loop detectors, prefabricated loops and loop accessories available.
Accessories
- 2601-270 Chain Tray Kit 10 Ft (3m)
- 1601-197 Heater Kit 208/230 VAC1
- 1601-198 Heater Kit 480 VAC1
- Use if temperature routinely falls below 10°F (-12°C).
Chain
- 2601-269 #80 Chain, 20-Ft (6 m)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
FAQ
- Q: Can these operators be used in residential applications?
A: No, these operators are designed for Limited and Restricted industrial applications only, not for Residential or Commercial use. - Q: How many entrapment protection devices are required for the 9200 Series operators?
A: The 9200 Series operators need a minimum of one Type B1 and one Type B2 in EACH direction of travel.
Documents / Resources
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DKS 9245 Slide Gate Operator [pdf] Installation Guide 6550 series, 9200 series, 9500 Series, 9245 Slide Gate Operator, Slide Gate Operator, Gate Operator, Operator |