Automatic doors and their associated hardware should allow architects, specifiers, designers and building owners to address the needs outline in the Disability Discrimination Act.

DDA Part 3 became effective in October 2004 and imposes a duty on private and public sector providers "to make reasonable adjustments to remove, alter, or provide a reasonable means of avoiding a physical feature of their premises which makes it difficult or impossible for disabled people to make use of their services."

Low energy and powered entrance door solutions are available which can be switched either manually or automatically and can be supplied with appropriate safety sensors as appropriate

Literature download Relcross door controls catalogue

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Categories in Automatics & Accessories

	Relcross Automatic Door Operator Relcross Automatic Door Operator All electric operator Interfaces with all switching devices Push and go facility Suitable for one or two way traffic flow for low energy or powered doors (with full safety) as necessary Literature download Automatic Operator
	LCN Auto Equalizers 4800 Series Auto Equalizers (Pneumatically Powered Operators) Ideal for multi-door applications since costs per door leaf decrease significantly as the number of leaves increases Standard, plate mounted 4810 series closer shipped with single lever (standard) arm, metal cover, standard track, and wood and machine screw pack Complete unit tested to over 3 Million cycles, 10 times the U.S. industry standard Utilizes a 10 million cycle heavy duty 4040 door closer cylinder Provides quiet, efficient and reliable operation Pneumatic operator allows use in hazardous environments where electrically operated devices would not be permitted Used in 'blow open' systems to control smoke evacuation Auto Equalizers require controllers and compressors to complete the system Non-sized cylinders for interior doors to 1220mm and exterior doors to 914mm Non-handed (4810, 4820, 4840) Literature download Auto Equalizers Catalogue download LCN catalogue
	LCN Electro-Mechanical Powered Operators 9100 Series (Electro-Mechanical Power Assisted Operator) Electro-mechanical opening and controlled spring closing Mains powered Fire certification of 120 minutes Maximum door width 1200mm Maximum door weight 80 Kgs Hold open time up to 30 seconds 'Push and go' facility Automatic safety stop Non-handed (9130, 9140) Literature download Relcross 9130 powered operator
	Sensors and Accessories Relcross Activation and Safety Sensors Microwave motion sensors for use with automatic door operators with high traffic flow Manual actuators and infra-red fobs and receivers for automatic door operators with low traffic flow Infra-red safety sensors to protect users on high traffic automated doors Literature download Activation sensors and acessories