Door Industry Journal - Spring 2020

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 94 THE door industry journal spring 2020 Automated Gates & Barriers KMG-Lite App Simplifies Force Testing Easygates Direct have worked closely with GTE Industrieelektronik in Germany on an exciting new Smartphone App for use with their popular door, barrier and gate force testers. Combined with KMG-LITE-BT low cost tester, the App is completely free for both iOS & Android devices. The app provides a series of preset test points which have been designed in accordance with the Door Hardware Federations Code of Practice. The presets will guide the engineer through all of the required force measurements in a simple step-by-step process. Instructions on the positioning and the frequency of each force measurement helps to ensure that the commissioning requirement is fully satisfied. In addition to the simple nature of the app, customer records are stored locally to the smart device, and reports can be generated into a PDF format for ease of publishing into a technical file. For customers with KMG-LITE without Bluetooth, Easygates Direct are offering a low cost upgrade service so even older force testers can send results effortlessly to a smart phone. EasyGates Direct are GTE’s UK Distribution, Calibration and Training Centre, and offer force testing training. Yearly calibration is quick and simple as they are conducted in the UK at EGD’s own premises. Advice, support and comprehensive training on all aspects of force testing and installation conformity are all available from EasyGates Direct. You can contact their friendly team by calling 01384 569 942, emailing info@easygatesdirect.co.uk or by visiting their website at www.easygatesdirect.co.uk .