Door Industry Journal - Winter 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk powered gates are compared, the test instrument is adjusted and corrected to match the known reference standard. Microtronics BlueForce and SpeedForce gate impact force testers are force measurement devices for the CE certification of power- operated gates and doors, compliant with standards EN12445, EN12453 and EN16005. Applied Measurements Limited are the only UK approved calibration house for Microtronics BlueForce and SpeedForce gate impact force testers. Applied Measurements’ recommend re-calibrating your gate impact force tester annually to ensure it maintains its accurate performance. The new ‘Upgrade Smart’ hardware and software upgrade is now available for BlueForce and SpeedForce gate force impact testers. Upgrade Smart uses state-of-the-art Bluetooth LE 4.1 wireless technology and NFC technology, enabling single test results to be viewed directly onto a latest generation smartphone or tablet. Upgrade Smart includes: • Bluetooth LE 4.1 wireless technology (for Apple iOS phones) • NFC technology (for Android and Windows phones) • Wireless connection for PC using Plug&Go BLE Bluetooth to USB adaptor • Annual Calibration Bluetooth LE 4.1 wireless technology enables force test measurements to be transferred directly onto an iOS Apple smartphone (iPhone 4S models onwards) or tablet for immediate display of the force graph and (PASS/NOT PASS) results. For Android and Windows smartphones, NFC technology allows the user to view measurements, graphs and all references of the tests, by simply placing the smartphone or tablet on the back of the upgraded BlueForce or SpeedForce tester. Fast wireless connection to the PC is also possible with the new Plug & Go BLE Bluetooth wireless technology to USB adaptor. The tests results can be transferred to the PC via the Plug & Go BLE receiver (USB port required). The responsibility of ensuring the new powered gate complies with the European Machine Directive 2006/42/EC lies with the manufacturer, installer or supplier. To conform to the European Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, the force testing device used must be EN 12445 compliant. Guarantee your gate impact force tester is working to specification by re-calibrating your device on a yearly basis ensuring accurate performance, reliability and traceability. Applied Measurements Limited are the only UK approved calibration house for Microtronics BlueForce and SpeedForce gate impact force testers. For further information, visit www.appmeas.co.uk, email info@appmeas.co.uk or contact us on +44 (0) 1189 817 339 . 115 THE door industry journal winter 2015