1603 Parking Control
BARRIER GATE AUTO SPIKE SYSTEM

FOR A HIGHER DEGREE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
- Mechanically links traffic control autospikes to the operator arm
- Designed for single lane (14 ft maximum) traffic lanes
- Electronic magnetic limit settings
- Octagonal lighted arms and low headroom folding arm kits available
- Pedestrian Protection System available
- 5 year limited factory warranty on operator
- 1 year limited warranty on tunnel sections, spike sections, and end cap

Warning Sign and Signal Light
sign warns drivers and signal light (red/ green) is synchronized with the barrier arm.

Surface Mount
spikes install easily without trenching and double as a speed bump.

Gate Tracker™
provides operator data to companion access controller (DKS 1833, 1835, 1837, 1838).

Drive Extension Safety Design
flexible shaft drive keeps Spikes operable and eliminates down time from breakage.
ACCESS CONTROL SOLUTIONS

| MODEL 1603 | |
|---|---|
| CLASS OF OPERATION | II, III, IV |
| ARM TYPE / MAX LENGTH | Round Aluminum 14 ft (4.3m)Octagonal Aluminum 14 ft (4.3m) |
| MOTOR | ½ HP Continuous Duty AC Motor |
| INPUT | 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 5.4A 230 VAC, 60 Hz, 2.7A1 460 VAC, 60 Hz, 1.4A1 |
| OPTIONS | Heater and Fan Kits Folding Arm Kit2 Lighted Arm 2 Piece Arm3 Traffic Signal4 |
1. These operators use a step-down transformer to achieve 115 VAC operating voltage.
2. Maximum length of folding arm is 12 ft (3.6m)
3. Two-piece arm reduces shipping cost.
4. 12 VDC Red/Green LED traffic signal with 35 in (.89m) mount post.
| SPIKE COMPONENTS REQUIRED |
|---|
| Warning Sign1 |
| 18 in (.45m) Drive Extension2 |
| 3 ft (.91m) Spike Section3 |
| End Cap |
| 18 in (.45m) Tunnel Section4 |
| Any combination of the drive extension + spike sections + tunnel sections should not exceed 14 ft (4.3m). |
1. LED Illuminated sign mounts on 3.5 in (89mm) post (post not supplied).
2. Use only one drive extension.
3. Four (4) maximum.
4. As required.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
MECHANICAL
Primary Reduction is provided by a 60:1 Worm Gear Reduction
System running in a continuous oil bath
Arm ans spikes rotate 90° in approximately 2.5 seconds
G90 galvanized steel housing, painted white
Fail-secure mechanical release method, and hand crank allows lowering of the spikes in the event of a power outage
GATE TRACKER™
Reporting output provides operator data to a DKS 1833, 1835, 1837 or 1838 access control system (requires 2358 expansion board)
Options
Aluminum Octagonal Lighted Barrier Arm’s LEDs are RED when the arm is down and turn to GREEN when the arm rotates full up.
2-Piece Arm 14 Ft (4.27 m): The two-piece Aluminum Arm Ships in a 7-ft (2.13 m) long box to reduce shipping cost. Two piece design does not except light kit.
Electrical
Magnetic Electronic Limit Controls
Auto-Close timer 3.5 to 59 seconds
P.A.M.S. (Perimeter Access Management System) sequence with a Slide or Swing Gate Operator
Up Input Memory Buffer
Down Memory Option
Multiple Up Commands
Port for plug-in Open (Up) Detector
Port for plug-in Reverse (Down) Detector
Programming Switches
Built-in Power On/Off Switch
Built-in Selectable Warning Beeper
DKS Pedestrian Protection System: The system reverses Barrier Arm if person is detected, and lowers
Barrier Arm if unauthorized vehicle enters. Requires DKS 9411 Loop Detector and a photo-beam.
Miscellaneous
Environmental: 35°F to 115°F (1.6°C to 46°C)
CAUTION: Installation and use of this product in areas that are subject to freezing weather with the potential of snow and ice accumulation is not recommended.
Heater and fan kits are available for extreme environments.

DOORKING, INC.
Access Control Solutions since 1948
120 Glasgow Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301 U.S.A.
Tel: 310-645-0023 FAX: 310-641-1586
www.doorking.com
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