Automated Doors- Do They Need Battery Backup?

Automated doors do they need battery backup?

This is a question we are often asked. There are of course many factors to consider depending on your requirements.

Automatic Sliding Doors

Automated sliding doors come with battery back-up and an electric lock as standard extras.

Electric locks come in a number of designs but their function is always the same to lock the door either by fail safe or fail secure actions.

What is Fail Safe and Fail Secure?

Fail Safe

Will only lock when the door has a power source – The lock requires power to hold the door shut, if the power stops from the mains the battery can take over. When the battery power runs out the door would be unlocked. – This set up is for emergency egress from buildings so you cannot be locked inside a building and you can escape. Normally if the fire alarm went off this would be wired to the operator and the operator would open and stay open.

There is now an extra option for fail safe operators – The FACE automatic sliding door operators were awarded Gold at the R+ T Innovation Awards for the use of supercapacitor technology that will open the door and leave it open on power fail. This means LEAD batteries are no longer required. This has many benefits for the environment and the savings in replacement batteries over the life of the operator.

Fail Secure

The automated door will stay locked without a power source – Requiring power to lock and unlock the door with a pull cord in case of emergency release – so in the case of power fail the door would stay locked and you could open it with the cord if required but then it would be open.

Both of these setups can have other options for the final movement of the door like opening and staying open or closing and staying closed and then the lock would be on or off depending on the lock.

The one you pick comes down to the setup you require and the AUS Standards around if the automated door is an exit door or not (we can help you work out the right solution).

Automated Swing Doors

Automatic swing door openers have the same options with electric strikes being Fail Secure or Fail Safe.

Fail secure – The strike is locked without power – the door could not be pushed open but the handle could be used and the door pushed open.

Fail Safe – The strike is unlocked without power and the door can be pushed open

Mag locks are another locking device used with swing doors and are Fail Safe as they require power to work.

Battery backup for automated swing doors depending on the brand can be internal or external. Our FAAC and DITEC operators can all be fitted with battery back up.

They are designed for a one press exit in emergency with a few hours of the power going out, bigger systems that last longer can be installed but these are UPS external units that can get very big if a long amount of time is required.

As most doors have a handle to use, battery backup is not needed very often, however you might want it if you are not able to open the door manually yourself and want the door to open at least once with a power cut.

Depending on if you are in a house or an apartment will also change if having a backup battery is required, in a house the backup battery will help you escape if the power has gone out and you need to use the doorway to escape.

In an apartment depending on the building fire plan you might be required to stay in your room and have the firefighters come and get you out which would mean having a backup battery is less likely for an emergency

As discussed there are many factors to consider when installing automated doors. Contact Action Auto Door to discuss your options and work out the best solution for your needs.

Action Auto Door supply and install automatic door openers and automatic gate openers across Australia. We install automatic swing door openers, automatic sliding doors and disabled toilet systems in residential homes and commercial businesses. We specialise in disability access and are a NDIS Registered Provider.

Automatic Doors Brisbane

Automatic Doors Brisbane– There are a range of automatic doors options to consider when looking to automate your doors in Brisbane.

Are you looking to automate doors in your home or business?

Your options for Automatic Doors include:

Automatic Garage Doors
Automatic Swing Doors
Automatic Sliding Doors
Automatic Gate Openers
Automatic Fire Doors
Automatic Industrial Doors and Gates

In the home the most common door to automate is the garage door . This is an inexpensive option to help you enter and exit your garage without having to get in and out of your car. There are a range of affordable options for roller doors, tilt doors and barn doors.

Automatic Gate Openers are also an affordable way to add convenience and security to your home. In Brisbane due to the abundance of sunny days automatic gate openers can also be run on solar power if it is hard to get power to the operator.

Automatic Door Openers can be fitted to front entry doors and sliding patio doors in homes. These are installed for convenience and to assist the elderly and disabled with moving freely through their home without the worry of opening cumbersome doors and tricky key locks.

Automatic Doors Brisbane – Commercial

Automatic doors are an important consideration for Brisbane and Gold Coast businesses. Installing automatic sliding doors adds a professional touch to your business and helps keep air conditioning contained on a hot Brisbane day.

Automatic sliding doors are the most common automated entry for businesses. Doors can be custom made to replace manual swing and sliding doors.

Automatic Swing Door Openers can be installed on manual swings doors and can be a cost effective solution if you are unable to renovate or install sliding doors. They are also regularly fitted to fire doors as sliding doors are not commonly fire rated and no automatic door operator in Australia has been fire tested on them.

Automatic Disabled Toilet Doors are also installed in highly trafficked businesses like shopping centres, airports and hospitals. With push button activation they ensure those with mobility restrictions can safely and securely lock and open the toilet door. an

Automatic commercial boom gates, roller doors and commercial cooler rooms and PVC doors can all be automated depending on your business requirements.

With the spread of the coronavirus around the world it is a known factor that the virus transfers through contact with infected surfaces. Automating doors in your Brisbane business is now more important than ever.

Action Auto Door are a local QLD company that installs automatic doors in residential and commercial premises across Australia.

Contact Action Auto Door for more information about installing automatic doors in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. We supply leading European brands FAAC, Ditec and FACE.

Automatic Fire Doors- What Are The Requirements?

Action Auto Door specialise in automatic fire doors. We can provide automation services for fire doors in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Gold Coast and regional centres across Australia.

Do you have a fire rated door installed in your home or business?

In this photo the door has a tag located on the hinge edge of the door leaf.

This tag will specify that the door has a fire rating. Fire doors are seen most commonly in commercial buildings and apartments.

A normal entry door is made of wood. Fire doors have an internal filling inside them that is fire resistant. .

There are three main fire cores used in Australia:

Firecore
Pyropanel
E-Core

These are all types of fire resistant cores that stop the fire from penetrating the doorway for a set time from 30mins to 4 hours.

Fire doors must be self latching and self closing. They will be installed with a door closer that will automatically close after being opened. This is a requirement in order to contain any potential fires in a building.

Fire doors can also be fitted with automatic door openers to assist those with mobility issues or in places where hygiene is important. Anything installed onto the fire door and frame must have been tested under fire conditions by a certified testing company to comply with Australian Standards.

Most unit doors are normally 1-hour fire-rated doors, this means that everything used on the door and frame must have been tested for that doors core under fire conditions. This includes locks, handle, eyeholes and door closers etc to comply with Australian Standard AS1905.1

This also includes electric swing door openers and sliding door openers

Which Automatic Fire Door Operators Are Compliant?

The FAAC 950N2 has been tested on all three cores which means it can be used on any of the main cores used in Australia.

If the operator installed has not been tested on the core of your fire door the door and operator is non-compliant. If you do not install a compliant automatic fire door operator this can be a costly mistake. This means the door or operator would need to be changed to be compliant.

When installing automatic fire doors it is important to install the right automatic door opener from the beginning. This ensures you do not run into compliance issues and costly fix ups. A small number of automatic swing door openers are compliant so be sure to ask before making any amendments or changes to your fire doors.

Action Auto Door can provide a certificate of insurance to confirm that the installed operator has been tested to your specific fire core. For more information and help with installing an automatic fire door opener in your home or business contact us today.

Automatic Barn Doors- Automatic Barn Door Openers

Automatic Barn Doors are a feature that is being seen more often in garage door design in Australia. Action Auto Door install and supply automatic swing door openers and automatic sliding door options for barn doors throughout Australia.

Automatic Barn Doors provide an architectural look to a standard garage or shed. Aesthetically pleasing they give your garage a unique look that dispels the harshness of aluminium roller doors and tilt doors.

As Australian’s look to modernise their homes barn doors and hamptons style doors on garages are becoming more commonly seen on homes particularly in coastal areas like the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Below is a video of a recent installation on two garage barn doors. These doors are swing doors that have been fitted with the Centsys Vantage Swing Gate Motor.

What is important when installing automatic barn doors is ensuring the motors used have the capacity and strength to open the doors. A sliding gate motor can also be retrofitted to sliding barn doors to automate them and provide ease of access.

Things to consider…..

There are a few things to consider when looking to install automatic barns door openers. If you are looking to install swinging barn doors you need to ensure that there is enough space to swing open the barn door. If you are looking at a sliding door the space needs to be wide enough to allow for the sliding door to slide back and forth.

Power will also need to be available to close your barn doors to ensure the automatic door openers can work. Solar power may also be an option if power is difficult to install.

There are also a number of options to consider when choosing how to open and close your automatic barn doors.

The opening and closing of the doors can be activated by remote controls, keypads and also push to exit buttons on the wall. Swing doors can have a button installed to open one door or both. They can be set to open one then the other and close the same if the doors are rebated.

They can be mounted at the top and push the door open so you won’t lose room each side of the doorway (as long as they have something good to mount to).

For more information on installing Automatic Doors in your home or business contact Tim at Action Auto Door today. We install automatic swing door openers, automatic sliding door openers and automatic gate openers across Australia. We provide installation services in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth. We also provide installation services in regional areas in all states. We supply and install leading brands Centsys, FAAC and Ditec.

Ph: 0411 126 538

Email: info@actionautodoor.com.au

Electric Door – 5 Reasons You Need Touchless Entry Door Systems

An Electric Door has become an important asset in businesses and homes. There are a number of reasons why you need a touchless electric door system in your home and business.

5 Reasons You A Need Touchless Electric Door System

Hygiene
Safety
Energy Efficiency
Design Aesthetic
Disability Access

1.Hygiene

Touchless door entry systems are an obvious way to stop the spread of germs and viruses. Installing electric touchless doors has become a priority for businesses worldwide with the spread of Coronavirus. Electric doors can be opened by automatic sensors that activate and open the doors on approach. They can also be activated by handsfree wave sensors. These sensors are mounted to the wall and detect hand movements. They are commonly used on Automatic Swing Doors. While it may be cheaper to use hand sanitiser when people are entering and exiting buildings it can not be certain that all people actually comply. Installing automatic door openers ensures that people are not touching unhygienic door handles and spreading germs and viruses.

2.Safety and Security

Electric Doors are a safer way for people to enter and exit buildings . In a commercial setting automatic sliding doors allow people to enter a building without using their hands. While this is safer hygienically, it is also safer for people with prams, the elderly and those with mobility restrictions. Automatic swing doors can be automated with a safety sensor that activates if anyone is in the line of the door .This safety feature ensures that people are not hit by the door if they are in the way when it opens. Automatic doors can also be activated to automatically lock when programmed for added security and safety.

3.Energy Efficiency

An electric door helps keep the heat and cold within a building. In summer the opening and closing of doors automatically ensures that the air conditioning system does not over work and the air is contained within the building. This is also true of heating. FAAC Automatic Door Openers have an innovative energy saving system that notices when a person is truly entering or exiting a building . It does not continually open and close. They have been EN16005 certified and are leading the way in European energy efficiency for automatic doors. While it may not be obvious the energy savings from installing touchless electric doors can be significant.

4.Design Aesthetic

Have you noticed when you enter a building now and you have to open a door yourself it gives you a certain impression of the business? This is even further cemented now with the spread of COVID 19. People don’t want to touch doors. Installing an electric door at your business shows customers and visitors that you have thought about hygiene and the practicalities of opening and closing doors in public spaces. Automatic doors at the entrance to businesses also gives an element of prestige and helps to keep a modern design aesthetic to your building.

5.Disability Access

It is a legal requirement that all businesses in Australia provide safe access to their building for people with disabilities. This often means installing touchless electric doors at the entry to your building. Automatic doors are also seen on disabled toilet doors to ensure easy entry and exit from toilet cubicles.

We are often asked if automatic wave sensors can be installed on disabled toilet doors. Currently Australian building standards do not give the option of using touchless sensors . Building code currently stipulates that the doors must be opened by push buttons that comply with the Australian Standards. Hopefully in time the standards will be updated to consider the technology and the need to stop the transmission of germs and viruses.

Electric doors can also be installed in the homes of the elderly and disabled to help with safe entry and exit at home. With the introduction of the NDIS auto doors can sometimes be funded through NDIS home modifications in plans. Contact us for more information on retrofitting automatic doors in homes as there are a number of factors to consider as discussed here.

Action Auto Door install and supply electric doors and touchless door sensors across Australia. We supply and install in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Gold Coast and regional centres across Australia. Contact us to find out more information.

Assistive Technology Devices for Wheelchair Users

Assistive technology devices for wheelchair users allows people to safely open automatic doors in their home. There are a range of switches and automated devices that can be used to assist with movement through the home.

Action Auto Door are an NDIS Registered Provider who specialise in installing and custom fitting assistive technology in homes. We supply and install automatic door openers across Australia.

Below are some of the switches we can custom fit to suit your needs and requirements. Contact us if what you are looking for is not below and we will help to find what you need.

Jellybean Switch and Remote Control

Depending on your ability pressing a remote or wall button to open your doors might be difficult. The Jellybean switch is an assistive technology device for wheelchair users that can be configured to your wheelchair.

The Jellybean switch can be mounted on a wheelchair in a number of locations depending on your preference and needs. See pictures below.
The buttons come in a number of sizes and colours

The remote plugs into the jellybean button which then sends a signal to the receiver, in the video below you can see me pressing the button to open the automatic swing door.

RFID Card Reader

We have a range of RFID readers and depending on the setup and size of the property we are dealing with we can set up from 0 to 10m.

The RFID reader picks up a credit card size tag that when moved within range triggers the access control reader and this in turn makes the automatic operator open.

These are a great option for people with limited movement who are not able to use one of the other access control options. This can be mounted onto the wall so as the card comes within range the door would open automatically and then close after the card has left the readers range.

We also have a range of hands free door opener sensors that can be used in homes. Along with wave sensor technology, there are also apps like the Remootio and Omgate than can be set up with Bluetooth or WIFI and can be touch or voice-activated..

As you can see there is a range of assistive technology devices for wheelchair users that can be set up with automatic door openers in the home environment. These devices along with automatic door operators can be claimed in NDIS plans under assistive technology or home modifications.

Action Auto Door supply and install automatic swing doors, automatic sliding doors, garage door openers, disabled toilet door systems and automatic gate openers in homes and business.

We install in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Perth and Hobart. We also have installers in regional centres please contact us for more information.

Automatic Doors Adelaide – Swing & Sliding

Automatic Doors Adelaide. Swing or Sliding? Which is the best option?

If you are looking for automatic doors in Adelaide you may be considering whether you need to convert your current swing doors to sliding doors or if your sliding doors can be automated.

There are a number of things to consider when deciding on the right type of automation solutions for your doors.

Action Auto Door supply and install automatic doors across Adelaide and South Australia in both residential homes and businesses. Contact us to discuss the best solution for your needs.

Automatic Swing Doors

Automatic swing door openers are an affordable and cost-effective way to automate front entry doors and internal doors.

Single leaf swing doors can be automated with standard and slimline operators and are an important part of allowing those with mobility issues to open and close their front entry doors safely and securely.

In businesses, automatic swing doors are a standard feature in hospitals, retail and on disabled toilet doors and entries. We discuss automatic swing doors in detail here.

Is it cost-effective and safe to automate double swing doors?

This often depends on the condition of the doors and the amount of use the doors will receive. If the doors are wide enough it can often be cost-effective to automate one door while leaving the other door to be manually opened.

When considering this option it is best if the single door is wide enough to fit wheelchairs and prams through.

If you have a set of older swing doors that don’t lock properly or have seen betters days it may be practical to install automatic sliding doors.

Automatic Sliding Doors

Automatic sliding doors in Adelaide are a common feature in shopping centres, offices and retail business. They are a modern and effective way of allowing customers and employees to safely enter and exit the premises.

With the spread of COVID -19 it has never been more practical to install hands-free door openers in your business. While people might say you can just use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the building this can never be assured. With automatic doors that are activated by motion sensors, you can guarantee that people are not spread germs and viruses when opening and closes doors.

Action Auto Door supply and install trusted and respected European brands FAAC, Ditec and GEZE. Each brand is made and manufactured in Europe and has been established in the door industry for over 40 years. While people often associate European with being more expensive this is not the case. Our operators are competitive with any model on the market but are quality assured. For more information on costs check out this page.

Call or email us today for a free quote.

info@actionautodoor.com.au

0411 126 538

Automatic Door Slider- Commercial & Residential

An Automatic Door Slider can be fitted to both residential and commercial sliding doors. Automatic Door Sliders allow sliding doors to be opened by the push of a button or by hands free sensor technology. With the spread of COVID -19 forcing us to assess how we stop the spread of germs and viruses, an Automatic Door Slider is a hygienic and practical way to help make your home and business COVID Safe.

Along with the hygienic benefits of automatic sliding doors it is also important to offer safe and obstruction free entry and exit from your business for customers. As discussed hygienic safety is now paramount to safe business practices but so is allowing safe access for customers and importantly the elderly and the disabled.

Automatic Door Sliders can be fitted to a range of entry doors and internal sliding doors. They are commonly fitted to office entry doors, hospitals, retail outlets and shopping centres. Disabled Toilet Doors can be fitted with an automatic door slider to allow those with mobility or sight issues to safely enter and exit a bathroom. Anywhere there is a door, an automatic door operator can most likely be fitted.

Action Auto Door install and supply quality European automatic sliding door operators from known and trusted brands FAAC, DITEC and GEZE. These operators have been tried and tested across the world and are world leading in technology and safety. They have also been designed and manufactured in Europe so you can be assured of their quality and safety.

While there are many operators that claim to be “Made in Australia” this means they are put together in Australia from imported parts most often from China. While Australia does not currently have a 100% made and manufactured operator you can be rest assured that European operators are made and held to the highest standards. This is why the costs of automatic doors can vary widely.

Due to our extensive range of operators we are able to custom fit an automatic door slider to your business premises or home. Our automatic sliding door range gives you the ability to choose between operators depending on your operational requirements eg. weight of door, space above door, slim- line design etc.

Automatic Door Slider – Commercial

For commercial doors we recommend and use the Ditec DAS107 and the FAAC AIR 1400 these are both affordable and reliable automatic sliding door operators.

Both have electric locking, battery backup and have been tested for over 1 million operations. These Italian operators are installed around the world and are TUV tested ensuring high quality and outstanding safety.

Automatic Door Slider – Residential

For domestic sliding doors we use the Ditec Civik and FAAC Air 1000 which is a smaller version of the commercial sliding doors. These operators are packed with the same features as the commercial ones and have been tested to meet the high standards. But are more compact and versatile units

They can be used with proxy sensors, hand held remotes, push buttons, pet sensors and more.

Automatic Cavity Sliding Doors

The Ditec Olly cavity slider is used for existing cavity sliding doors and can be retro-fitted into existing doorways.

This can save you money by not having to replace the doorway. Cavity sliding doors can be retrofitted in homes along with front entry doors, screen doors and patio doors.

Action Auto door supply and install Automatic Door Openers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart , Gold Coast, Cairns, and regional areas across all states and territories.

We install automatic sliding doors, automatic swing doors and automatic toilet doors in businesses and homes. We are NDIS registered and specialise in home modification installations for disabled access. Contact us to obtain a free quote.

Assistive Technology for the Disabled – Automatic Doors

Assistive Technology for the disabled and elderly is a broad category of systems and devices that can assist those with mobility impairments. These devices can help people to perform tasks and activities that may otherwise be difficult or impossible to complete. Assistive technology for the disabled and elderly includes mobility aids like wheelchairs, walkers and crutches or something as simple as modified eating utensils.

For people with mobility issues a sometimes overlooked device that can be used to assist with everyday movement through the home are automatic doors .

How is an automatic door opener considered Assistive Technology?

As discussed assistive technology is any device that makes performing a task easier. While Automatic doors can be funded under home modifications they are also considered assistive technology for funding requirements.

Automatic door openers can be installed to assist with entry into your home. They can be mounted above your door internally to ensure security and lessen exposure of the operator to the elements. The door can be activated in a number of ways .

Remote control buttons, RFID card readers, Jelly bean switch controls or voice activation apps can all be setup with an electric strike to open and close the door. These devices can be put on walkers and attached to wheelchairs to ensure a single button press entry or a completely hands free entry.

Security is guaranteed with an automatic closer set after a preset time has been reached. The automatic door opener may be able to be used with your current lockset but can be confirmed on inspection and a new lockset installed if required.

Automatic door openers can also be installed on internal swings doors and sliding patio doors . Action Auto Door has domestic operators that are used on more light weight doors and can help lower the price of installing automatic door operators throughout the home.

What else can be automated?

Garage door openers and automatic gate openers can also be installed and considered assistive technology for the disabled and elderly as they complete the full automation of entering and exiting your home without having to use a key , turn a door handle or open or close a garage door or gate. Homes can now also be set up with Google Home voice activated products .

Action Auto Door is a NDIS registered provide r and works closely with occupational therapists and self funded clients to ensure we can get exactly what it is you need at home to keep your independence and have trouble free movement through the home.

We have a large range of quality European automatic door operators from world leaders FAAC and DITEC. These operators are affordable and reliable and can be fitted to your needs at home. All our operators meet stringent Australian building codes and regulations and we have operators that are compliant with Australian Fire Door Safety Standards. Fire Door Safety Certificates can be provided which can be a requirement if automating an apartment door that has been certified as a fire door.

Action Auto Door installs Australia wide. We have fully insured licensed installers in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Perth, Cairns and the Gold Coast. We also install in regional areas in all states.

For more information on how the doors in your home can be fully automated please contact us for a free quote or simply to find out further information we are only too happy to help.

Email: info@actionautodoor.com.au

Phone: 0411 126 538

Automatic Gates and Doors – Why are they important?

Automatic gates and doors are a common feature in homes and businesses. Our reliance on them is often underestimated but with the coronavirus alerting us to the need to be more hygienic and avoid touching surfaces with our hands it makes sense that automatic gates and doors will become even more important.

If you are looking for an automatic gate or door in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart or any regional area in Australia, Action Auto Door can provide information and an obligation free quote.

This is particularly true of hands free entry options. Many people install driveway gates in their homes and business so they do not have to leave their vehicle and open a gate manually. While stopping the spread of viruses and germs has become an important factor in installing automatic gates and doors we can not forget the other important reason – Convenience.

The convenience of having an automatic gate opener and automatic garage door in your home is often taken for granted. They are a common feature in homes today and this is because they provide convenience and security. Having an automated garage door or driveway gate means you are protected from the weather and don’t have to deal with cumbersome gates and doors that can be heavy to open and close. They also provide security as you press a button and they are closed and locked.

Automatic doors and gates are also installed in the homes of people with mobility issues. The convenience of hands free or one touch button systems allows those with mobility issues to move more freely and safely through their homes. Automatic door openers can be installed on front entry entry doors, internal doors and sliding doors in the home. Coupled with an automatic gate, garage door and home automation systems homes today can be wired to be virtually hands free. This also is true for offices and businesses looking to make their entry and movement more convenient for customers and employees.

While convenience is often the most important factor in home installation of automatic gates and doors for businesses, the protection and safety of customers and staff from bacteria and viruses is becoming ever more important.

Places like medical centres in the past may have had manual doors for visitors to open and close on entry and exist. This is now considered a high risk area for spreading bacteria and viruses thus the need for many medical centres and businesses to move to automated entry doors. This will also ensure the safe exit and entry of those with mobility issues . This is also true of public bathrooms. Automatic toilet doors are also being considered by businesses not only for disabled clients but for the broader community.

Convenience and safety are the key considerations that come into making the decision to install automatic gates and doors in your home or business.

Action Auto Door are leading suppliers and installers of a range of quality, affordable European gate and automatic door openers from FAAC, DITEC and CENTSYS. We provide installation services in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Canberra, Western Australia and The Northern Territory.

We are Registered NDIS Providers and are able to assist with complex Home Modification and business quotes having extensive experience working with occupational therapists and builders in the disability sector.