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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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A window of opportunity with Hi-Motions products.

Anyone in the automation or construction industry will be aware of the dramatic and sudden cost increase of steel, importantly the raw material, and the impact this is having on industries.

Our range of HI-MOTIONS products, including hardware accessories for cantilever gates, sliding gates, and sliding doors are all steel products, many of which come from the raw material of steel coil. It is the steel coil that has been impacted the most, so considerable price increases are inevitable on the tracks and monorails with smaller increases expected on other hardware such as hinges and carriages.

Fortunately, due to our increased stock volumes at Beninca UK, we are pleased to announce we are currently able to honour a window of opportunity on the current stock, as we hold off price increases on Hi Motions products until 1st April 2021. This will be subject to availability, so we would encourage our customers to take full advantage as soon as possible whilst you have the opportunity.

With a price increase on tracks and monorails likely to be double figures in terms of percentages, this window of opportunity will last as long as the current stock does but it is financially very beneficial to order now so please contact our sales team to discuss your gate hardware requirements.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do get in contact with us today.

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The IRI.KPAD keypad, available in both wired or wireless versions.

 

Part of the IRIDE range, the IRI.KPAD digital keypad comes in an aluminium external case, with a polished glass-effect front panel and back-lit LED chrome-plated metal buttons. Not only does the keypad look incredibly stylish but it delivers maximum protection against vandalism. Incorporating advanced technology, the IRI.KPAD works to provide your premises with additional security. 

The IRI.KPAD is quick and easy to install and is available in two versions, wireless and wired. Both allow for an access password to be set, protecting the system from unauthorised users attempting to change the settings. There is also the option to set a 3-minute keypad block after 5 failed attempts. 

The keypad is extremely user-friendly and when the buttons are pressed, both IRI.KPAD versions give a clear activation signal, via the audible buzzer and LED light. 

As noted above, the IRI.KPAD digital keypad is available in two versions, wired and wireless.  Here are the key differences:

IRI.KPAD – Wireless version: 

  • Equipped with 3.6V battery ensuring long lifespan. 
  • Up to 50m range from control panel or receiver. (in normal surroundings)  
  • Triple coding: The wireless version handles three types of code: Rolling Code, Fixed Code and Advanced Rolling Code (ARC), the last of which guarantees absolute security.  
  • Can memorise up to 254 PINs. 

IRI.KPAD.C – Wired version: 

  • 12 or 24 VAC/DC power supply. 
  • Can function in two modes, standalone or remote control. 
  • Standalone allows the memorisation of 30 PINs 
  • Remote control mode allows the memorisation of up to 254 PINs and guarantees maximum security against intrusion. 

 

By installing a digital keypad, you can: 

  • Increase the security of your premises and safeguard your assets. 
  • Emit the risk of lost keys and the cost of replacements. 
  • Quickly and easily change the PIN code, as and when required.  

If you have any questions regarding the unique and exclusive IRI.PAD digital keypads that we have available, please do get in touch. Contact us today to speak with a member of our team and they can provide knowledgeable advice and help you find the best product to suit your requirements. 

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We’ve got you covered.

 

 

For a considerable period of time, we have been preparing for the UK to leave the EU and as such, we have been working extremely hard planning for all scenarios. 

Regardless of the outcome, we wanted to ensure Brexit would not leave us in a difficult situation and so, as part of our contingency plan, one of the main focuses has been ensuring we substantially increase our stock holding across our entire product portfolio. 

Fortunately, our move to a much larger premises back in September 2019 helped to put us in a very strong position, as we dramatically upsized to cover future growth. Most recently, we have completed a warehouse expansion, increasing our racking space to make way for all the additional pallets of goods. 

Our priority has and will always be delivering outstanding customer service, and we are delighted to confirm since the UK left the EU, we have experienced no shortages and are confident we can continue to provide our customers with high-quality goods delivered with incredibly fast lead times. 

With our latest full truck worth of goods arriving in from Italy just last week, we are certain we’ve got all your automation needs covered. So please get in touch today and let our team of experts help you. 

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Uncover what makes our BOB above ground operators unique!

All Benincà products are extensively tested, researched, and developed by our mechanical and electronics engineers. They are consistently looking to push the boundaries and design highly specialised products. When designing the BOB range, our engineers explored the possibilities of including FACE gearing within our swing gate operators.

For anyone that isn’t familiar with FACE gearing, it refers to the gear wheel with the cogs mortised into its face, usually in conjunction with a lantern pinion. Face gear enables the transmission of the drive through an angle and are commonly used in high power, high precision applications, particularly within the aviation sector.

Benincà have secured a patent for the use of FACE gears within the linear swing gate operator which is the BOB design. The patent concerns the 90 ° return of motion of the internal bevel gears. (highlighted in the picture below)

 

The inclusion of FACE gears within our BOB operator really sets them apart, as it is quite rare to find FACE gears in situations like ours, as touched on above, most commonly FACE gearing is used by manufacturers for helicopter tiltrotors.

The FACE gears within the BOB offer huge advantages in terms of weight and load distribution on the teeth, especially when used for multiple transmissions, compared to traditional bevel gears.

Key advantages the FACE gears bring to the BOB:

  • Reduced sensitivity to misalignment and low transmission errors, making the motor very silent.
  • The teeth geometry guarantees a better distribution of the stress, allowing a higher resistance to heavy loads, impacts and general wear and tear, delivering a smooth operation.

We often refer to ourselves as #automationspecialists, and the patent above is a prime example of where Benincà lead the way by producing innovative products, combined with state-of-the-art mechanics.

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Life after Brexit: where do we stand? 

As we all know, Brexit has been the main topic of conversation over the past 4 years (with a little break due to COVID), and on the 31st December 2020 at 11pm the United Kingdom left the European Union. 

There is still a lot of uncertainty, especially for businesses trying to quickly and efficiently implement the new changes, however, we wanted to reassure our customers that Benincà UK have been working hard behind the scenes to minimise the impacts. 

Increased Stock Volumes 

Back in the summer of 2020, we adjusted our forecasting and significantly increased our order volumes, so we now hold a much larger volume of stock. All made possible by our recent warehouse expansion. We are therefore confident we have sufficient stock, even across our most popular lines. 

Regarding future imports from Italy, we already meet a number of the import requirements, but to help counteract any potential issues, we have recently assigned a customs agent. Our newly appointed customs agent will work alongside us to ensure all imports moving forward from Italy will be as smooth and quick as possible. 

Gate Safety Legislation 

We have been asked lots of questions in relation to gate safety laws and changes within the legislation for compliant gate systems post Brexit. Companies that place new systems on the market have legal responsibilities under a range of product safety criminal legislation. The gate industry is very aware of safety legislation that has its origins in European CE marking legislation. Post-Brexit (1st January 2021), the emphasis in Great Britain will not be on the European Machinery Directive but on the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR), a UK regulation. The SMSR was enacted to implement the EU directives and regulations so the effect and meaning of the two different regulations are the same, just slightly different wording.

We are anticipating further revisions to guides to gate safety following the pending publication of a new version of EN 12453. As soon as we learn more on this, we will be sure to pass on the information.

There are various exclusions or allowances within the legislation changes, for example, goods installed in Northern Ireland or brought into Great Britain from Northern Ireland due to the Northern Ireland protocol around the Brexit trade and cooperation agreements, NI remain tied with CE marking and EU regulations.

For a more detailed guide to recent legislation changes, please view the DHF TS011 & 012:2019 Supplement dated December 2020

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UKCA Certification 

We would also like to draw your attention to the new UKCA marking requirements. Many of you will be familiar with the CE mark, this is no longer valid and has been replaced by the new UKCA mark. For installers, this means every new gate installed must now have a UKCA mark applied upon completion. This became law as of the 1st January 2021 and if you would like more detail around this, please read our recent blog. (UKCA FAQ’s) 

As we, as a company sell components of machinery, Benincà have a grace period to transition products fully across from the current CE mark to the new UKCA mark by January 2022. We are working with HQ currently to make changes to our products and literature and anticipate completing this well before the deadline, so there will be no impact to our customers.  

 

If you do have any questions regarding the above, please do contact us via telephone on 01488 658 276 or email us at info@beninca.co.uk 

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MAXIMUM: The ‘all-new’ crash-rated M30 bollard 

Beninca UK have seen a huge increase in the demand for automatic bollards. Automatic bollards provide a safe and efficient solution for controlling traffic flow and vehicle access, ultimately protecting people and places. 

RISE are one of the six companies that fall under the Benincà Group and already have a well-established range of automatic bollards, sold globally. At Benincà we strive to be #automationspecialists and are continuously looking to develop our brands and bring new opportunities to the foreground. 

Benincà and RISE have been working extremely hard to create a new automatic bollard that can deliver unrivalled protection under the most extreme measures and off the back of this, the creation of the new MAXIMUM M30 bollard was born. 

Here are some of the key features of the MAXIMUM M30:  

  • Capable of withstanding the impact of a vehicle of 7,500kg, launched at a speed of 48 km/h.  
  • Obtained the following certificates: IWA 14-1:2013 V/7200 [N3C] /48/90: -0.8 / PAS68:2013 V/7500 [N3] /48/90: -0.5 / ASTM F2656 Rating C730/7200 – P1 (-0.8)
  • In the event of a power failure, the bollard will remain in the raised position (manual release) to ensure security is not compromised. 
  • The foundation box complies with the EN124 (40T) regulation and there is an independent hydraulic pump for each bollard, laterally positioned in order to avoid any damage in the event of an impact and to facilitate future maintenance. 
  • Heating for the foundation box and buzzer are available as accessories. 
  • The cylinder is available in painted steel or electropolished stainless steel  
  • The cylinder has built-in LED lights, and the control unit can manage 2 bollards at the same time.  

The RISE Maximum M30 performed outstandingly in the crash–test and secured a negative penetration of 0.8 m, indicating that the truck bed stopped at 0.8 m in front of the bollard. To put that into context, specification sheets often refer to a penetration grade P1, which according to ASTM is obtained when the truck bed passes beyond the bollard by a maximum distance of 1 metre. Therefore, the negative penetration value obtained by RISE (-0.8 m) is an even higher performance result.  

 

 

So, after years of research and development, we are delighted the MAXIMUM M30 bollard is officially in production within the RISE factory in Italy and will be making its way to the UK market later this year. We have big hopes for the MAXIMUM bollard and look forward to working with the high–security market, supplying them with a high-quality product with an excellent M30 test certificate, alongside the heritage of the RISE brand. 

If you would like to be notified as soon as the MAXIMUM M30 bollard becomes available for purchase in the UK, please ensure you sign up to our newsletter today via our website! 

You can also download the MAXIMUM M30 data sheet below.

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In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do get in touch via the telephone on 01488 658 276 or email us on info@beninca.co.uk and our team of experts at Benincà UK would be more than happy to advise and guide you to the best product for your environment. 

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How does the ONE.2WO receiver differ from the ONE.2WB?

 

 

The ONE.2WB is a 2 channel boxed 433.92Mhz radio receiver that needs to be added within the enclosure and control panel upon installation. This can sometimes be difficult due to limited space and so, we’d like to draw your attention to the sister product, the ONE.2WO. 

Both the ONE.2WB and ONE.2WO are almost identical, as they are both capable of storing up to 512 transmitters and with 2 channels working on a 433.92Mhz frequency. However, the ONE.2WO has an IP rated enclosure, meaning it can be mounted externally, for example; directly to a garage door or post, as it is completely weatherproof. 

If you have any questions regarding the above products, please do get in touch. You can also download the datasheet here.

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TO.GO Transmitters with Dual Code & Back Compatibility

Our TO.GO transmitters are small but mighty and are the most important element of an install for the end user, allowing them control of their system by a simple click of a button.  

Over time, Benincà have improved the TO.GO transmitters and previous editions such as the TO.GOWV have been discontinued and made way for the new TO.GOVA transmitter, available in both 2 and 4 button options. The TO.GO2VA and TO.GO4VA are super secure with 128bit advanced rolling code technology.  

ARC Technology: Delivering higher levels of security and reliability. 

Thanks to the length of its transmitted code, our new 128bit Advanced Rolling Code (ARC) provides maximum security. Compared to the older 64bit rolling code, the new ARC technology offers a transmitter that is virtually impossible to clone. 

Dual Code 

The TO.GOVA transmitter is equipped with dual coding, which means it can be set to Advanced Rolling Code (128bit) and standard Rolling Code (64 bit).  

Back Compatibility 

As standard, the TO.GOVA comes with 128bit encryption, so is suitable and requires no adjustments for new installs. However, a common issue flagged by installers upon purchasing a new 128bit transmitter, is that the new transmitter is not compatible with existing and older equipment which is set to 64bit. The dual coding solves this problem, allowing the installer the option to switch the transmitter to the required 64bit code (HCS), with a simple two button sequence. 

The video below gives instructions on how to change a TO.GOVA code type: 

 

As you can see from the video there are some simple steps you can perform to switch the TO.GOVA code type, however, if you do have any further questions our technical team would be happy to assist. 

You can also click to download the TO.GO Datasheet here!