{"product_id":"viking-vflex-control-board-for-dc-gate-operators-8vaig","title":"Viking VFLEXPCBU18 Post-2018 Control Board (Orange Logo)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking VFLEXPCBU18 Post-2018 Control Board, stocked by GatePoint Solutions, serves as the central control module for Viking DC gate operators, coordinating drive commands, safety coordination, and diagnostics to support dependable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn daily deployments, it acts as the brains of the system, coordinating motor drive, safety devices, and diagnostic visibility. It supports 24VDC operation with a soft-start\/stop for smooth gate movement, on-board LCD diagnostics for live status and fault codes, adaptive motor control that tunes torque and speed to gate load and temperature, and battery backup readiness for continued operation during outages. Robust surge protection and UL325 compliance with multi-device entrapment protection bolster safety and reliability, while all-weather performance from -20°F to 160°F with a thermostat-controlled heater keeps gates working in extreme conditions. The unit also provides a 24VDC accessory output at 750mA for powering peripheral safety devices and add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompatibility and installation notes: Compatible with Viking DC operators across R6, F1, K2, L3, G5, T21, and X390; not compatible with H-10 models. Post-2018 designation is identified by an orange logo; Viking requires a monitored photoeye for UL325 safety compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLogo Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUL Compliance Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Usage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVFLEXPCB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal version prior to 2016 UL updates. Used in early Viking DC operators with basic diagnostics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVFLEXPCBU16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL325 Updated to meet 2016 UL safety standards. Improved obstruction sensing and logic behavior (legacy version).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVFLEXPCBU18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent production model featuring enhanced surge protection, advanced diagnostics, and \u003cstrong\u003erequires a monitored photoeye\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viking Access Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46586200948911,"sku":"GPS-VK-VFLEXPCBU18","price":629.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2394\/0015\/files\/Vflex-Orange_d80b6a1a-097a-490b-9dbe-6b65f789c749.jpg?v=1771885552","url":"https:\/\/gatepointsolutions.com\/products\/viking-vflex-control-board-for-dc-gate-operators-8vaig","provider":"GatePoint Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}