Directory automatic functioning and automatic gates

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European Standard EN 13 241-1 of 1st May 2005.

WARNING this article is OUR interpretation of the standard.
Please refer to official texts.

ZONE / USER.
It is recommanded to install a safety device to guarantee a minimal protection. The choice of this minimal protection depends on the "ZONE" and the type of "USER".

The standard distinguishes 2 types of "ZONE" where the "MACHINE" is installed.

"PRIVATE ZONE"
"PUBLIC ZONE"

The standard distinguishes 2 types of "USER" OPERATING WITH THE "MACHINE".

"AUTHORIZED USERS".
"GENERAL PUBLIC AS USERS".

The combination of the two, gives us 3 "TYPES OF USE" :

TYPE 1 :

"AUTHORIZED USER" + the "MACHINE" is in a "PRIVATE ZONE".
A limited number of people is trained / authorized to use the "MACHINE".
Typical example : The automatic doors on a load platform which is not on the public road and whose users are trained to the manoeuvre.

TYPE 2 :

"AUTHORIZED USER" + the "MACHINE" is in a "PUBLIC ZONE".
A limited number of people is trained / authorized to use the "MACHINE".
Typical example : The automatic door of the garage of a private individual or of a collective private building whose users are trained to the operation.

TYPE 3 :

"USER GRAND PUBLIC" + the "MACHINE" is necessarily in a "PUBLIC ZONE".
The "MACHINE" is open to "GENERAL PUBLIC AS USERS".
Typical example : A gate of a public car park.

The following table shows several types of minimal protection to adopt depending on the combination
"ZONE" / "USER" and the way of control:

Type of control

Type 1 :
AUTHORIZED USER
PRIVATE ZONE.

Type 2 :
AUTHORIZED USER
PUBLIC ZONE.

Type 3 :
GENERAL PUBLIC
PUBLIC ZONE.

CONTROL WITH PUSH-BOTTON TO KEEP PRESSED

Obligation : Continuous presence of the user near the "MACHINE".
Any obligation to install a sefety device.

Type of control system FORBIDDEN FOR THIS GROUP.

Type of control system FORBIDDEN FOR THIS GROUP.

CONTROL WITH KEY CONTACTOR TO KEEP PRESSED

Obligation : Continuous presence of the user near the "MACHINE".
Pas d'obligation de dispositif de protection.

Obligation : Continuous presence of the user near the "MACHINE".
Pas d'obligation de dispositif de protection.

Type of control system FORBIDDEN FOR THIS GROUP.

CONTROL WITH PULSE NEAR THE "MACHINE".
Infra-red remote control, push-button...

Protection by limitation of forces or detection without contact, example : photoelectric cells.

Protection by limitation of forces or detection without contact, example : photoelectric cells.

Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).

CONTROL WITH PULSE FAR FROM THE "MACHINE".
Radio remote control, control by entry phone...

Protection by limitation of forces or detection without contact, example : photoelecrtic cells.

Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).

Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).

AUTOMATIC CONTROL.
Closing after a time delay. Buckle of detection floor located...

Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).

Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).

Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).

Example of interpretation of this table : The combination TYPE 1 / D :
This combination shows the minimal protection for a gate or an automatic garage door to adopt. This combination can be used in 2 xays by a private person in a private or public zone, controlled by a radio remote control.
First: This might be a device for limitation of the force.( electronic limitation of force, sensor head gate...)
Second: Extract of the Standard: " A device which allows to detect a presence. The installation of this device has to guarantee that the moving gate cannot crash down any persone" for example by interaction of infra-red cells, which are arranged correcly.

The maximum forces. The unit control.

Back to main page STANDARD EN 13 241
Updated 21st June 2005.

The standard distinguishes 2 types of "ZONE" where the "MACHINE" is installed.	"PRIVATE ZONE" "PUBLIC ZONE"

The standard distinguishes 2 types of "USER" OPERATING WITH THE "MACHINE".	"AUTHORIZED USERS". "GENERAL PUBLIC AS USERS".

TYPE 1 :	"AUTHORIZED USER" + the "MACHINE" is in a "PRIVATE ZONE". A limited number of people is trained / authorized to use the "MACHINE". Typical example : The automatic doors on a load platform which is not on the public road and whose users are trained to the manoeuvre.
TYPE 2 :	"AUTHORIZED USER" + the "MACHINE" is in a "PUBLIC ZONE". A limited number of people is trained / authorized to use the "MACHINE". Typical example : The automatic door of the garage of a private individual or of a collective private building whose users are trained to the operation.
TYPE 3 :	"USER GRAND PUBLIC" + the "MACHINE" is necessarily in a "PUBLIC ZONE". The "MACHINE" is open to "GENERAL PUBLIC AS USERS". Typical example : A gate of a public car park.

Type of control	Type 1 : AUTHORIZED USER PRIVATE ZONE.	Type 2 : AUTHORIZED USER PUBLIC ZONE.	Type 3 : GENERAL PUBLIC PUBLIC ZONE.
CONTROL WITH PUSH-BOTTON TO KEEP PRESSED	Obligation : Continuous presence of the user near the "MACHINE". Any obligation to install a sefety device.	Type of control system FORBIDDEN FOR THIS GROUP.	Type of control system FORBIDDEN FOR THIS GROUP.
CONTROL WITH KEY CONTACTOR TO KEEP PRESSED	Obligation : Continuous presence of the user near the "MACHINE". Pas d'obligation de dispositif de protection.	Obligation : Continuous presence of the user near the "MACHINE". Pas d'obligation de dispositif de protection.	Type of control system FORBIDDEN FOR THIS GROUP.
CONTROL WITH PULSE NEAR THE "MACHINE". Infra-red remote control, push-button...	Protection by limitation of forces or detection without contact, example : photoelectric cells.	Protection by limitation of forces or detection without contact, example : photoelectric cells.	Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).
CONTROL WITH PULSE FAR FROM THE "MACHINE". Radio remote control, control by entry phone...	Protection by limitation of forces or detection without contact, example : photoelecrtic cells.	Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).	Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).
AUTOMATIC CONTROL. Closing after a time delay. Buckle of detection floor located...	Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).	Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).	Protection by limitation of forces and (detection without contact or any other safety device).