Door Industry Journal - Winter 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk powered gates NEW BIRCHER WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Gate and Door Control Specialists Introduce New Wireless Transmission System Gate and door control & safety specialists, IN2 Access, have introduced the new Bircher Reglomat wireless RF Gate two channel signal transmission system to their existing range of gate and door control products. The new two channel system, now with a two channel transmitters, provides direction related outputs for safety edges on sliding, swing and folding gates. The RF Gate 2.2A and 2.2NG can be used to provide directional outputs for up to eight safety edges per transmitter (four edges in series, per channel). With the two-channel solution, you can program up to seven transmitters per receiver resulting in up to 14 inputs (7 per channel) “With easy setup and installation, this system provides an ideal solution for both retro fits and new installs” says Derek Foreman, Director “The new functionality of this already tried and tested solution makes the install time even quicker, whilst reducing costs due to the new two channel transmitters now being supplied at the same cost of the original single channel units” As well as the additional channel, the transmitter now allows selection of either, Normally Open, Normally Closed and 8K2 Ohm inputs. Note: To comply with safety requirements 8K2 Ohm monitored safety edges should be used. With up to 2 year battery life plus acoustic and LED’s warning when the transmitter battery charge is low, the RF Gate system is simple to maintain. By wirelessly communicating the status of the safety edges to the switching unit, the device transmits critical safety information in an instant, allowing any potentially hazardous incidents to be avoided. For further information or support, please contact us at IN2 Access & Control ltd. on 01691 655150 122 THE door industry journal winter 2015 EASYGATES PRODUCE VIDEO TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ON SAFE GATE INSTALLATIONS EasyGates have produced a 3D animated video posing the question ‘Is your automated gate safe?’ The 4 minute video covers some general hazard areas and structural hazards that can be avoided with correct and proper installations. At a time when it is estimated that only 30% of the automated gates in the UK are installed to regulation standards, it could mean many gates in the UK could be potentially dangerous. Following a recent manslaughter charge to a gate installer for incorrectly installing automated gates and the current focus on gate safety following the Gate Safety Conference and Gate Safety Week last week, the release of the video comes at a poignant and relevant time. The video aims to help and support owners, occupiers; landlords and installers understand and acknowledge that they have a legal responsibility for the safety of their powered gates. And that it is always recommended that a competent expert is used to check and service automatic gates on a regular basis. The video looks at a number of hazardous situations including being hit by a moving gate, being caught or trapped by moving or stationary parts and being crushed against or trapped by an obstacle. Structural hazard scenarios are also covered with focus on how the outside elements can affect structure integrity and safety. Strong wind forces, cracks, bends, defective welding, suitability in the structure, water ingress, damage to cabling, control boxes and connections between components. EasyGates Managing Director, Tony Daniels-Gooding said: “We felt it was important to produce this video to show some example potential hazards automatic gates have and how with the correct installation, inspection and testing, that they can be used safely and efficiently. We all have a responsibility to each other and our customers in this sector to ensure automatic gate installations adhere to and meet regulation standards”. EasyGates are ASO Safety Solutions UK competence partners, supplying a number of the core safety products to the UK marketplace and providing quality, safety and technical service to a wide range of customers. You can view the video on YouTube here - youtu.be/TEA3tL0llhU www.easygatesdirect.co.uk