AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS

The DIGIWAY features self learning operation and has a built in radio receiver for additional radio control use. The system can be triggered by a simple push button or from any access control system. Additionally, an electric lock can be added and controlled by the DIGIWAY unit. The DIGIWAY is a medium duty use rated unit allowing up to 600 operations a day. When double leaf rebated doors are required to be automated two units can be used in conjunction via the radio coupling which controls the opening and closing sequences logically for both leafs. Logical connections exist for lock control, emergency stop and operation start.

The DIGIWAY unit has controls for opening speed, closing speed and open before close pause. Current sensing is incorporated in the unit in the event of obstacles in the opening and closing sequence. An override switch is included to turn the unit off, keep open and normal automatic operation. There is also a Push & Go feature will allows a small light pressure to be applied to the door start the automated opening sequence.

DIGIWAY AND THE DDA
The DDA was introduced in December 1996 when, in addition to employment protection provisions, it became unlawful for service providers to treat disabled people less favourably than other people for a reason related to their disability. From 1st October 1999 all service providers have had to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, such as providing extra help or making changes to the way they provide their services.

Service providers must:
• Take reasonable steps to change practices, policies or procedures which make it impossible or unreasonably difficult for disabled people to use a service.
• Provide auxiliary aids or services which would enable/facilitate disabled people to use a service
• Overcome physical features which make it impossible or unreasonably difficult for disabled people to use a service, by providing a service by a reasonable alternative method.

Since 1st October 2004 service providers should have made reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises to overcome barriers to access. This must be done by altering, removing or providing a reasonable means of avoiding such physical barriers.