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You can now reach us on WhatsApp.

We recently launched Be Connected in a bid to connect with our customers and make all our support services as accessible as possible, no matter where you are.

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With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is the place to be if you want quick and easy communication. That’s why we are excited to announce we have just set up a WhatsApp business account to connect and support our customers even faster.

As well as offering support via the phone, we are now using WhatsApp as a method of communication to interact with our customers, giving us the ability to make use of the multimedia functions on offer. This also means more people can be on hand to help you wherever you are.

You can now message Benincà UK via WhatsApp and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help assist you with any query. From supplying you with datasheets and images, to helping you diagnose any technical issues, our agents will provide the best support directly to your device.

So, if you are looking for quick and easy support at a click of a button, just drop us a message via WhatsApp and our team will assist you.

It’s really simple, just save our contact number – 01488 658 276 and message us. Or open your camera on your smart device and scan the QR code below to launch WhatsApp!

Don’t have WhatsApp yet? You can download it here: https://www.whatsapp.com/download

 

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Say hello to Alex…

We are thrilled to have recently welcomed Alex to the team, joining us in an apprenticeship role. Alex will be based in the office and supporting the team with order processing and administration. As Alex continues to learn the sales process and customer service as part of his role, he will also be mentored by our sales team and start to build relationships with our ever-expanding customer base. 

General Manager Jamie Berry said “We are so pleased to be able to offer another apprenticeship position and support local young workers in building career paths. Alex is an impressive young man, mature beyond his years and I’m thankful for the help he has already provided internally in what has been an incredibly busy period for the company.”

In his spare time, Alex enjoys playing both rugby and football at the weekends and keeps fit going to the gym throughout the week. 

When asked if he has settled into his new role, Alex confirmed “I am loving it at Benincà, everyone’s lovely and have given me such a warm welcome” we are delighted to have you on board!

If you would like to contact Alex, you can reach him directly on:

alex.bamford@beninca.co.uk | 01488 658 276

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DoorBird: More than just a door intercom

DoorBird combines exclusive design with innovative IP technology, to deliver outstanding products in the field of door communication. 

By installing a DoorBird video door station, you can answer your door from anywhere in the world, via the use of a smartphone or tablet. Once installed, notifications are sent directly through to the smartphone / tablet when the doorbell button is pressed, enabling you to see your visitors, talk to them and open the door. 

Made in Germany to the highest quality and incorporating leading technology, it’s no wonder DoorBird products are fast becoming a popular choice for so many home and business owners wanting to add style, security, and convenience to their entrance. 

DoorBird door stations have a modern and sleek design and are available in many popular finishes including, brushed stainless steel, bronze, titanium, and powder coated, semi-gloss. Currently, we hold stock of the following three finishes, RAL 7016, stainless steel, and titanium, but can order in any finish upon request. 

 

Choose your colour! 

What you may not know, is that DoorBird also offers customers the option to fully colour match their DoorBird station. DoorBird have over 45 colour choices available, to view all the options, please download the ‘Material Guide’ below:  

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Here is a perfect example of how a DoorBird IP video door station has been customised to perfectly match the colour of the entrance gate. Don’t you agree it looks great? 

Please be aware any custom colours will encounter additional lead times, with the turnaround anticipated around 3-4 weeks. Any standard finishes that aren’t currently held in stock here at Benincà UK will have a lead time of around 5-7 days. 

If you would like to find out any more detail about DoorBird video door stations, please do get in touch with our sales team today. They would be more than happy to answer any of your questions and supply you with any further detail you may require. You can reach them via phone on 01488 658276 or email them at sales@beninca.co.uk. 

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Make way for the brand new Benincà PUPILLA.T photocell.

The Benincà ‘PUPILLA’ is a well-established, well recognised photocell, used by many in the UK as the go-to photocell product. The compact design and build quality are two stand out features which make the PUPILLA so popular.   

Always looking to expand and innovate, Benincà have been working hard on a new model, to allow even further reach to new customers within the market. To this end, the latest addition to our photocell offering is the brand new PUPILLA.T. The main difference from the original PUPILLA is that the internal swivel ball enabling the 180-degree rotation has been removed. The new PUPILLA.T allows for the PCB to be positioned at three different angles. The set three positions: front, right, and left, ensure complete precision and accuracy. You can of course still install the photocells in the standard way, facing directly at one another (see example A below) but can also position them on the back of the post too with the lens fixed to either position B or C (see example below). With this new design, we have managed to keep the fundamental identity and reliability of the product but through more efficient production we have reduced costs allowing even further competitive edge. 

 

 

In a bid to reduce our environmental impact and minimise waste, you will now find the PUPILLA.T instructions printed on the inside of the box. So please do take note of the instructions before discarding the packaging. In the meantime, if you would like to familiarise yourself with the new PUPILLA.T, you can view / download the datasheet below. 

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Please be aware, that as standard and moving forward all our kits will now include the new PUPILLA.T photocells. However, if you do require the original PUPILLA photocells these are still available to purchase separately or speak with your sales advisor and you can upgrade your kit price to include the PUPILLA product code, not the new PUPILLA.T.   

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01488 658 276 or sales@beninca.co.uk.  

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Get to know our BRAINY24.T control panel in more detail.

 

BRAINY24.T has been in circulation since 2018 but is now the staple panel for all 24v kits where the panel is not incorporated into the motor.

Whilst the panel has had new features within the EPROM software, the biggest change is within the hardware of the panel, importantly the transformer. The BRAINY24.T now has a switching transformer and these type of power supplies are used to achieve high efficiency and small physical size. The switching transformer is named as such because it incorporates a switching regulator to convert electrical power efficiently.

From an incoming supply range of 100 to 250 Vac the switching transformer provides a regulated and smooth DC current to the board through a process called pulse width modulation (PVM). Not only does the transformer handle the incoming power better, but it is also a separate PCB to the actual control panel to help prevent power loss and any potential damages to the control panel through short circuits. In addition, and probably its most notable upgrade, is that the switching transformer has a built-in battery backup option. There is no need to purchase an additional charger card and wire the component as before, you simply add 2 x 12vdc batteries to the new transformer which will automatically become the power source in the event of a mains power supply failure.

Battery back-up can be crucial to some installations as a means of keeping the access open and usable during a power cut. After all, nobody old or young, big or small, wants to climb the gates to open them if you return home during a power cut, not to mention the requirement for access for the emergency services at this time too!

For more details on our BRAINY24.T control, do not hesitate to contact our sales office on 01488 658 276.

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NEW 10 metre cable length option for the DU.IT14NVE & DU.350NVE

Underground operators are the ideal choice for when clients request discrete gate automation. Our electromechanical underground operators are specifically designed to be installed underground, with each model as standard coming with a length of 1.5m cable to wire directly into the control panel.

We are always looking at ways we can make improvements to our product range and on this occasion have now added the option to upgrade both the DU.IT14NVE and DU.350NVE. You can now upgrade the kit to include a 10-metre length of cable, providing you with much more flexibility when wiring the motor.

Two key benefits of having 10 metres of cable are:

  • On most gate systems, having 10 metres of cable length will give the installer the option of wiring even the furthest motor from the control panel directly back, alleviating the need for additional cable joints and preserving the cable colour coding.
  • It also ensures that the motor cables are of the correct specification.

If you would like to upgrade to 10 metre cable instead of the standard 1.5 metre length, simply request this upgrade on the kit when placing your order with a sales rep.

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Introducing the brand-new POL posts for PUPILLA photocells.

Capable of housing two PUPILLA photocells per post at different positions, once installed the all-new POL posts allow for the creation of a perimeter field.

Please see the example below, column B includes 2 transmitters (TX1 & TX2) and column C contains 2 receivers (RX2 & RX3) this would be an ideal setup for swing gates and provide maximum perimeter protection and safety.

 

The POL posts are available in two heights including, 500mm and 1200mm. The POL.05 can house 1 pair of photocells at the usual height of 500mm, compared to the POL.12 that can house 2 pairs of photocells at 500mm and 1200mm, making the POL.12 a more suitable option for industrial sites that may encounter larger vehicles.

With its sleek and stylish design, the POL post has an aluminium base with three fixing points, along with a plastic cover to protect the fixing screws. There is also a hole for easy cable access.

If you would like to find out any more detail, you can download the POL.05 & POL.12 data sheet here.

 

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The KS4 PRO assembly system for safety edges is here.

We are delighted to announce, the popular SENTIR safety edges we hold in stock have recently undergone a product upgrade. The newly upgraded safety edges now include a Plug ’N’ Sense assembly system, with the new assembly plugs now equipped with a new permanently elastic sealing compound, as well as a protective cap.

Compared to the previous KS 4 plugs, the new improvements offer increased protection, with class IP67 as standard, as well as even easier handling.

IP67 represents one of the highest levels of protection offered by an IP rating. This rating provides:

  • Complete protection against ingress of dust and airborne particles.
  • Protection against water and liquids, up to and including immersion in up to one meter of water for no more than 45minutes

We have put this product to the test here at Benincà UK within a submersion tank and are impressed with the results in comparison to the existing design. Therefore, thrilled to add the all-new KS 4 PRO plugs to our offering.

In addition, the new KS 4 PRO plugs are 100% compatible with previous KS4 systems, including contact profiles. Simple and fast to assemble without tools, the assembly process couldn’t be easier. The new caps will gradually filter through our stocks from July 2021 and are easily distinguishable from the current caps thanks to their red colouring.

If you would like more information, you can download the KS4 PRO datasheet here and the assembly guide here. If you have any questions regarding the product change, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.

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Learn more about the RF transmitter & SC.RF receiver

Did You Know? You can link up to 4x RF transmitters into each of the two channels of the SC.RF receiver, making them extremely versatile and cost-effective for your wireless safety edge requirements. 

There are numerous safety measures and products we can recommend for electric gate installs depending on the requirements and circumstances, however the most popular and common gate safety device to add is rubber contact safety edges.  

Our RF transmitter and SC.RF receivers are the perfect wireless solution for safety edges, as they are so quick and easy to install. 

Our RF single channel transmitter works with the SC.RF receiver on 868Mhz frequency for wireless safety edge transmission. You can program up to 4 x RF transmitters into each of the two channels of the SC.RF receivers, making them extremely versatile and cost-effective for your safety edge requirements. 

The transmitter is available in two models; as standard the RF unit is battery powered with 2 x AA batteries with a 2 year expected battery lifespan. Alternatively, the RF.SUN model incorporates a small solar panel that will recharge the battery which will trickle charge the battery all year round. The RF & SC.RF is also available in an 869Mhz frequency with both models utilising a N/C or 8K2 input. 

If you would like to find out more detail about our Benincà RF transmitter, SC.RF receiver, or any of our other gate safety products, please click here. Alternatively, if you have a question for our team, please do get in touch, you can reach us on 01488 658276 or sales@beninca.co.uk 

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Explore our extensive range of rising bollards.

We are known for having ‘strength in depth’ when it comes to being part of a group of companies and today, we review some products from RISE.  The demand for automatic bollards is rapidly increasing and with RISE, we have an extensive range of automatic bollards, suitable for both residential and commercial environments. 

We have automatic, semi-automatic, and fixed bollards, all of which are designed to provide maximum security and protection, whilst controlling access. Depending on the specific environment and requirements, bollards can be used to protect and safeguard vehicles, properties, and people. 

We stock both electromechanical and hydraulic automatic rising bollards under our Vigilant, Force, and Hydra ranges, all designed and produced to the highest quality standards.  

Our VIGILANT range of automatic electromechanical bollards run off a very low power consumption but are capable of a high number of cycles. With the optional extra of battery back-up within the panel, you can operate the Vigilant range even in the event of a power failure.  

These bollards are fast and easy to install compared to other competitor options on the market, due to the foundation box that can be assembled on-site without welding. The VIGILANT, FORCE and HDRA are available in two finishes, including powder coated steel or stainless steel finish, and come in two different heights, 500mm and 800mm. 

Most recently, we have expanded our bollard range to include the brand new Maximum M30 crash-rated bollard. Capable of withstanding the impact of a vehicle of 7,500kg, launched at a speed of 48 km/h, the Maximum M30 has secured outstanding certifications. This bollard is ideally suited for high security and sensitive locations. To find out more detail about the impressive Maximum M30 bollard, please click here.

If you would like to find out any more information around our range of bollards or want to discuss the right bollard for your exact requirements. You can reach us on 01488 658 276.