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R+T Innovation Prize
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The
SE 8.65 Fi, which uses GfA’s new SG40 gearbox, has been specifically
designed for use with counter-balanced sectional doors. Its compact
one-box design (just 285mm x 210mm x 85mm) and low-weight (9.5kg) allows
for greater flexibility during installation. The integrated frequency
inverter gives the drive an adjustable speed from 6 to 65rpm and an output
torque of 80Nm. This allows doors to be opened quickly and efficiently,
reducing energy loss and increasing the energy efficiency of
buildings.
The drive unit is fast, easy and safe to fit due
to a completely new single plug connection system between the drive unit
and the TS door control. This takes GfA’s existing plug and play
installation to the next level.
GfA
also presented a new patented torque bracket and spring tensioning device
which allows spring tension to be checked on installation and during
maintenance visits without the need to remove the drive. This feature is
designed to reduce premature failures of drive units due to incorrect
spring tension and to make the maintenance of sectional doors quicker and
simpler.
The
SE 8.65 Fi drive will be available in the UK from spring 2016. To express
an interest or discuss applications contact a member of the GfA sales team
on 01926 452452 or email sales@gfa-elektromaten.co.uk. Download a
datasheet here. | ||||||||
At
the end of February door industry companies from around the globe met
together at the leading trade fair R+T. GfA UK managing director Andrew
Collett was in attendance and provides this review.
“What
I noticed when looking around R+T 2015 was that our industry is evolving
rapidly and products are becoming more innovative, sophisticated and
hi-tech. It was interesting to see a completely wireless door solution
presented by one of our partners, GTE and customers I spoke to were
particularly impressed with GfA’s own innovations; the new SG40 drives and
the Bluetooth enabled diagnostic tool we mention elsewhere in this
newsletter.
“Whilst not everyone will use these innovations immediately there
seemed to be a recognition that GfA looks to the future and is keen to
work with customers to embrace the opportunities presented by
technological advancements.
“High speed doors were still at the forefront of energy conservation
measures and it was pleasing to see our own high speed drives used on many
of the doors on display throughout the fair.
“Talking to customers it was clear that despite the instability, both
economically and politically in parts of the EU, in the UK at least there
was a degree of cautious optimism, with order books looking healthier than
in the recent past. This is always good to
hear.” | ||||||||
The Bluetooth stick plugs into the limit switch ports on our TS 959,
TS 970(S2) and TS 971 control panels. After successful connection, the
identified control appears on the smart device display and the data can be
downloaded. In addition there is an area where free text can be entered
which could include data relating to the panel’s location, the
contract number etc
The
user can then easily discuss the findings with our technical support team.
All data is saved in the GfA cloud via 3G/4G or WiFi and accessible at any
time through the GfA web portal.
An ideal tool for maintenance engineers the sticks could also be left
with a building’s facilities management company when the door is
installed, allowing the door company to assess and diagnose an issue
remotely.
The data accessible on the GfA+ App is viewed on five clear
pages:
The last ten read out records can also be
displayed.
Download the GfA+ App and GfA-Stick datasheet
here.
Or talk to our technical support team about supplies of the GfA-Stick for
your maintenance teams or customers. Call 01926
452452.
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