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What is ‘Be Connected’?

We have recently launched Be Connected in a bid to support our customers, no matter where you are located. Covid has forced us all to adapt to new ways of working, but we have focused on the positive and learned new ways to stay connected.

The focus around Be Connected is to provide our support services which were previously delivered face to face, all remotely.

With Be Connected, we now provide help and support from our sales and/or technical team, via a video call or zoom meeting. You can therefore still access the same level of support and expertise from our team, just via a smart device.

To find out more information, please click here.

Our team of specialists are here to help… Let’s get connected!

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Official UK DoorBird distributor!

We are delighted to confirm we are now an official UK distributor of DoorBird. We are so excited to expand our current intercom range to include the DoorBird IP video door stations.

Using the most innovative IP technology, DoorBird IP Video door stations ensure customers never miss a visitor. With a DoorBird IP video door station, your customer can view a live feed of their front door, at any given time or place, all via a smart device.

The sleek and modern design of the flush-mounted stations, such as the D2101KV adds a stylish finish to the front of a residential or small commercial property. Not only does a DoorBird IP video door station add elegance, but it also adds a layer of security, notifying the end-user as soon as motion is detected and capturing any unwanted visitors on camera.

 

Take a watch of the video below and get a feel for the DoorBird D2101KV IP Video Door Station:

 

To find out more details about the unique DoorBird D2101KV IP video door station we now proudly stock, please click here.

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Our IRI.LAMP is a flashing light as standard but can easily be changed to a fixed courtesy light.

The exclusive IRI.LAMP is set to flashing light as default but can be adjusted with some simple steps to adapt it into a solid, courtesy light. The lamp has a unique design which sets it apart and is available in two options, white and yellow.  

The IRI.LAMP is the only model to manage all power supplies from 20 to 255 V both alternate or direct. The lamp runs off an incredibly low power consumption of 1w, whilst producing an impressive bright light. The lamp also includes a built-in long range ariel as standard.  

Designed with quick and easy installation in mind, the IRI.LAMP is very straightforward to use. It has the flexibility to be mounted on top of a surface, such as a post, or can be wall–mounted via a simple adjustment.  

 

 

Installing the IRI.LAMP as a flashing light: 

Most commonly installers will incorporate the IRI.LAMP flashing light within installations, to provide a clear signal of when the automated system is in use. The IRI.LAMP will flash as soon as the gates open or close, giving a visual aid to alert anyone close by that the gates are in operation. 

 

Installing the IRI.LAMP as a courtesy light: 

By adjusting the IRI.LAMP to become a fixed light, the lamp can also be used in situations where customers would like to add courtesy lighting to their system and driveway. 

The IRI.LAMP will not only provide light for practical purposes but also acts as a security light, deterring unwanted visitors. 

Adding courtesy lighting can enhance the overall look and design of properties and gives the ‘wow’ factor when guests arrive. You can use them to light up a driveway or to highlight specific features. 

 

Below are the simple steps you need to take to adjust the IRI.LAMP from flashing to fixed light: 

  • As per the IRI.LAMP datasheet, you will be able to follow the step-by-step instructions to unscrew and open the light casing.
  • Once you have opened the IRI.LAMP, you need to take the circuit board and cut the resistor as highlighted below.
  • By cutting the resistor, the flashing light will then become a fixed light. *Please note this is irreversible.

 

You can download the IRI.LAMP datasheet below:

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If you do have any questions regarding the above, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. You can call us on 01488 658276 or drop us an email at info@beninca.co.uk.

 

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Understand your compliance responsibilities as an installer or owner of an electric gate.

Quite often we receive calls from the end-user regarding their electric gates, as the product bears the Beninca logo and not that of the installer. We always confirm that Benincà UK do not sell directly to the end-user, as our products are designed specifically for professional gate and security installers. We only sell directly to trade customers, who are backed with product knowledge and have sufficient training.  

We always recommend individuals get in touch with the original installer, or if they do not have those details, we can alternatively recommend an installer local to their area. 

Recently the DHF have issued a document detailing the ‘Compliance responsibilities for powered doors, gates and traffic barriers’ and we found this very beneficial in covering where the responsibilities lie and wanted to summarise the key points: 

 

Benincà UK’s responsibilities as the component supplier: 

  • All drive units and control panels must be CE/UKCA marked, sold with a Declaration of Incorporation (DOI) and installation manual. 
  • All safety components must meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive and be CE/UKCA marked against the machinery safety legislation. 
  • Benincà UK are not responsible for the compliance of the finished system. 

 

Installers responsibilities as the manufacturer of the system: 

  • They must ensure that the components they fabricate are suitable for the application and capable of forming a compliant system. 
  • Ensure the complete system is safe and compliant. 
  • They must follow the instructions manuals supplied by the manufacturer (Benincà UK), to assemble and install a compliant system. 
  • Issue a Declaration of Conformity (DOC), operation and maintenance manual and CE/UKCA mark the finished system. 
  • Installers bear complete responsibility for the safety and compliance of the finished system. 

 

Maintenance company’s responsibilities when servicing: 

  • Assess the system and identify any risks, existing defects and diagnostic work necessary to make a full safety assessment. 
  • Complete all work as requested by the end-user. 
  • Leave the system with safety-critical defects in a safe condition. 
  • Provide the end-user with a complete overview and cover the steps taken to leave the system in a safe condition. 
  • Issue a formal unsafe system notice to the client where there are safety defects. 
  • Maintenance companies are legally responsible and must leave the system in a safe condition. 

 

End–user responsibilities as the owner: 

  • Must ensure the manual or powered industrial doors and garage doors they purchase are compliant by requesting a Declaration of Performance (DOP), operation & maintenance manual (O&E), and that the system is CE/UKCA marked. 
  • Must ensure that powered doors, gates and barriers they are purchasing are compliant by requesting a Declaration of Conformity (DOC), operation & maintenance manual (O&E), and that the system is CE/UKCA marked. 
  • Must ensure the system is maintained in accordance with the operation and maintenance manual. – If no O&E exists for the existing system, the owner should either contact the original installer to request one or work with a specialist to design a suitable manual. 
  • Must understand that maintenance companies cannot leave a system in service in a safety–critical condition, regardless of age or date of installation. 
  • Owners are legally responsible for the safety of the systems in use. 

 

All the above information has been taken from the ‘Compliance responsibilities for powered doors, gates and traffic barriers’ dhf document, which you can download below:

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