Door Industry Journal - Winter 2021

A year later, BBC Bircher released ‘ExpertSystem XRF’, a brand-new wireless switching system designed to make installation and set up easier, and offer improved performance and functionality. The ‘ExpertLine’ range of safety edges profiles were rebranded ‘ExpertSystem XL’ to coincide with the launch of the ExpertSystem XRF completing a complementary range of ExpertSystem products. IN2 Access & Control has previously reviewed the new integral transmitter (XRF-Ti). As 2021 draws to a close, the complete ExpertSystem range of sizes and components are now available from IN2 Access. Below is an overview of available sizes, components, and benefits of using ExpertSystem safety edge and wireless system together. ExpertSystem XL: new sizes, new aluminium Now available in four profiles heights: 42, 49, 74 and 99mm; the smaller size allows for a more discreet application on gates whilst still maintaining high sensitivity and quick activation properties. New 30 and 36mm aluminium profiles have been designed to securely house the XRF-Ti internal wireless transmitter (discussed in the next section) within the assembled safety edge. The 30mm aluminium (AP30) is ideally suited for the 49 and 74mm safety edge profiles, while the new 36mm aluminium (AP36) is for the 99mm profile. The 42mm safety edge profile is only compatible with the 24mm aluminium profile (AP24). Due to narrow width, this profile will not house the XRF-Ti. The new aluminium AP30 and AP36 are also available in angled format (AP3020 & AP3620) with black anodising for a seamless look. ExpertSystem XRF When the XRF range was launch, the highlight feature was the system’s hybrid safety function – combining category 2 and 3 safety into one device, with similar pricing and form factor to the RF Gate 3 (cat 3) system. If the automatic gate controller had integrated testing, then XRF would operate under category 2 when connected to the panel test output, if the controller did not have a test signal or the test input is not connected, then XRF would automatically operate under category 3 and monitor itself. This removed the need to choose between RF Gate 2 or RF Gate 3 when selecting a safety edge switching system. One important note: RF Gate 3 is being discontinued at the end of 2021, at which time XRF will be the default cat 3 option. RF Gate 2 systems will continue to be available. The integrated transmitter was another highlight of the new wireless system, the first offered by Bircher. The battery- operated transmitter works with the ExpertSystem XL safety edge and slides discreetly into the aluminium mounting rail (AP30, AP3020, AP36 & AP3620). This single channel integrated transmitter has a battery life of approximately seven years. Pairing the transmitter to the receiver is done simply by pushing the programming joystick on the receiver into pairing mode, then a double press of the mounted safety edge completes the pairing. The LED on the receiver will blink to confirm pairing has been successful. The newest XRF addition is the DIN-rail mounted dual channel receiver (model ‘XRF-RD & XRF-RD.A’). This popular option can be specified with an antenna connector for stronger signal when installed inside an enclosure. With two fixed-edge Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 101 Automated Gates & Barriers THE door industry journal winter 2021 Continued on next page