DORMA BWN HEAD OFFICE & MAJOR NATIONAL CENTRES

DORMA BWN Automatics Pty Ltd

Head Office
46 Abbott Road
Hallam, Victoria
AUSTRALIA 3803
Tel. +61 (3) 9796 4111
Fax. +61 (3) 9796 3767
www.bwn.com.au

Authorised Agents and Distributors

Auto Door Systems
36 Crompton Road
Rockingham,Western Australia
AUSTRALIA 6168
Tel. +61 (8) 9527 2981
Fax. +61 (8) 9592 6242

DORMA BWN Automatics Pty Ltd

Unit 1 Block V 391 Park Road
Regents Park, New South Wales
AUSTRALIA 2143

Stratford Services Pty Ltd

2A Meredith Street
Newton, South Australia
AUSTRALIA 5074

Tel. +61 (2) 9738 8222

Fax. +61 (2) 9738 8022

Tel. +61 (8) 8337 3077

Fax. +61 (8) 8336 9431

Edington Automatic Doors

DORMA BWN Automatics Pty Ltd
44 Harries Road
Coorparoo, Queensland
AUSTRALIA 4151

Architectural Hardware
78 Winnellie Road
Winnellie, Northern Territory
AUSTRALIA 0821

Tel. +61 (7) 3394 3477

Fax. +61 (7) 3394 2953

Tel. +61 (8) 8984 4566

Fax. +61 (8) 8984 3339

Dorma Horizon NZ Ltd

20 Sylvia Park Road
Mt Wellington, Auckland
NEW ZEALAND

Bright Lights Electrical (ACT) Pty Ltd

3/12 Sandford Street
Mitchell, ACT
AUSTRALIA 2911

Tel. +64 (9) 573 1999

Fax. +64 (9) 573 1991

Tel. +61 (2) 6241 0008

Fax. +61 (2) 6241 9069

DORMA BWN
OPERATING
MANUAL

FOR OTHER COUNTRIES PLEASE CALL DORMA BWN HEAD OFFICE

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A M e m b e r o f t h e D o r m a G ro u p o f C o m p a n i e s

The Automatic Door Experts

Table of Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . .3
Mode Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

DORMA BWN
AUTOMATIC DOOR
OPERATING MANUAL

Failsafe System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Battery Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Photoelectric P.E. Cells . . . .5
Fire Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features:
The features of the Automatic Door Logic Controller include:
1.

Dual photo electric safety beams

2.

Safety reverse on closing cycle

3.

Low speed retry from safety reverse

4.

Safety stop on opening cycle

5.

Security control interface

6.

People counting capability

7.

Fully automatic failsafe

8.

Fully adjustable opening and closing speeds

9.

Fully adjustable dwell opening time

10.

Four mode functions (open, auto, exit, off)

11.

Selectable fire alarm interface

12.

Climate Control (auto, manual)

Thank you for purchasing a

DORMA BWN Automatic Door Operator
DORMA BWN Automatics Pty Ltd is Australias leading
manufacturer, designer and exporter of Automatic Door equipment.
We incorporate a Logic Controller System which is the latest in
microprocessor based technology suitable for automatic door
control systems. The Logic Controllers operating parameters can be
adjusted to accommodate various climatic conditions and specific
site requirements in relation to speed, braking, etc.
The benefits to you, our customer, will become apparent over the
period of ownership. At DORMA BWN Automatics Pty Ltd
we have included hundreds of features during our thirty years of
business into our products so that the main tangible benefit is a
reliable and trouble-free entry to your building. Should your Door
Operator ever give you any trouble, the additional benefit of the
genuine manufacturers warranty, extensive service network and
spare parts facilities will have your Automatic Door returned to safe
operation and the entry to your place of business again fully
functional.

Mode Switching
There are four (4) standard modes that the Automatic Door Operator will operate
in.They are:
1. OFF: (For After Hours/Locking)
OFF
The door will close and turn off so as to be manually locked.
EXIT
The door can also be moved manually to any position in this
mode for cleaning and maintenance.
AUTO
OPEN

EXIT

AUTO

FLOORGUIDES
to guide door as
it opens and closes.

INSIDE ELEVATION

OPEN

Rollers

SWITCHING
mode switch
location.
Usual reset button
location.
Usual

If a DORMA BWN electric locking system is fitted then

the door will close and lock automatically. Entry or exit
from the building is obtained via either keyswitch or remote
actuation.

OFF

SAFETY P.E. CELLS

(Sidelight frame)
Projects beam across doorway.
If any object (e.g. person, box)
breaks the beam the door will
hold open.

OPERATOR
DORMA BWN

SENSOR

STANDARD GPO
240V 10A
(by others)

Movement Detector.
One each side.

150

600

User Guide
Operator Standard Accessories

2. EXIT:
The door will automatically open when approached from
the inside but not from the outside. This mode is used to
allow people to leave the building after hours or at closing
time, it restricts people from coming in. If the DORMA
BWN locking system is used the door will also lock
automatically after each cycle in this mode.

OFF
EXIT

AUTO
OPEN

OFF
EXIT

AUTO
OPEN

3. AUTO: (For Normal Business Hours)

In this position the doors will open and close automatically
subject to the sensors activating upon an approaching
person.

4. OPEN:
In this position the door will drive fully open and remain
there. This mode may be used whilst moving equipment in
and out of the building or to hold the door open for
cleaning or repair.

The door should be controlled by the mode switch at all times.The only
time the mode switch is not used is when the unit has been interfaced
with a security system.The power to the unit should only be turned off for
maintenance to the unit.
4

FAILSAFE SYSTEM (Loss of 240V Mains Power)

In the event of a power failure the door will automatically open if in AUTO mode
using the DORMA BWN Invertor. This is to allow people to exit the building in case
of emergency. In EXIT or LOCK mode if a DORMA BWN electric lock is fitted the
unit will remain closed and locked until the emergency exit button is pressed. If the
outside key switch is used this will unlock the door and it will open via the invertor
failsafe.The door will automatically reset once power has been restored.

Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE

BATTERY MONITORING
If a DORMA BWN invertor is fitted a red light and a reset
button will be provided. The invertor battery voltage is
monitored and if it falls below a preset value the red light and
buzzer will turn on. By pressing the reset button the buzzer will
turn off but the red light will remain on indicating a service call
is required, (i.e. battery low).

Door will not close

SAFETY PHOTOELECTRIC (P.E.) CELLS

The automatic door operator has two (2) sets of safety P.E. cells
fitted across the doorway. Each set is comprised of a transmitter
and a receiver. One (1) set is positioned at approximately 150mm from floor level
and other at 600mm from floor level.These are designed to prevent the door from
closing on a person or object that is stationary in the doorway. The safety P.E. cells
work in all modes.The safety P.E. cells can be turned off in LOCK mode for security
reasons upon request. Note: Breaking the safety P.E. beams whilst the doors are
locked will not open the door.

BACK-UP SYSTEM

FAULT

REMEDY

Check 240V power is turned on

Check Four Position switch is in the Auto

Mode
Check there is no object or material
covering the light cells (safety beam)
Check there are no obstructions i.e.
stones under door, rubber mat, etc.

Check 240V power is turned on

Door will not open

Check Four Position switch is in the Auto

Mode

Door will only open from

one side

Check Four Position switch is not in Exit

Mode

Check for moving objects in the sensor

detection area, e.g. cobwebs on sensor,
moving plants.

Press RESET button on Back-up System

switch. Alarm should cease. If not, contact
your authorised BWN Service Agent.

RESET

Door opens/closes by itself

FIRE ALARM
The automatic door operator can easily be interfaced with a signal from the fire
indicator board. Upon receiving a signal the unit will either automatically open or
close dependent on fire authority requirement.
MALFUNCTION
The automatic door operator will automatically analyse information being fed to it
and if it determines that the door is not operating to set parameters i.e. the door is
stalled or jammed it will shut off power to the motor to avoid any major fault from
occurring.
CLIMATE CONTROL (Contact your agent to activate)
Manual climate control (if fitted) will allow a switch to select from four (4) different
door openings, one at full opening the others at a reduced distance that can be
programmable up to 100% of full opening.
Automatic climate control, if activated, will automatically adjust the opening distance
dependant on traffic volume.

Alarm (continuous high

pitch) sounding and red light
on Back-up System switch

Under no circumstances should anyone other than an authorised DORMA BWN

Service Agent open the cover to adjust the Automatic Door operator.
DORMA BWN Automatics Pty Ltd recommends that your automatic door
operators be regularly maintained by an authorised DORMA BWN Service agent to
ensure safety and longevity of operation. Please contact your local Authorised
Service agent to enquire about a maintenance program that best suites your needs.
Your DORMA BWN automatic door operator is cover by a 1-year labour and 2-year
parts warranty and any warranty work must be carried out by an authorised
DORMA BWN Service representative or agent. Any work carried out on the
automatic door other than by an authorised agent may void the warranty.