BESAM PASSPORT SPECIFICATION

SWING DOOR PRESENCE SENSOR

This specification is tailored to building codes within North America. Local building codes vary. If your project is outside North America, please contact Besam Export at for discussion on proper equipment application.

Division 8 - Doors and WindowsSection 08716 - Automatic Door Operators

PART I - GENERAL

1.01SECTION INCLUDES

Swing door presence sensing device to be mounted on the swing door header of the swing door. Perform installation by the local authorized Besam representative. For the name and number of your local authorized Besam representative, please call toll-free (866) 237-2687.

1.02RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THE SPECIFICATION:

Section 08720 - Automatic door operators

Section 08410 - Aluminum entrances & storefronts

Division 1600 - Electrical

1.03REFERENCES - (Codes & Approvals)

Unit described shall be installed to comply with current ANSI/BHMA 156.10 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors.

1.04PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.Passport sensor detects presence -- not motion and shall not be restricted in application due to poor design, construction or material.

B.Sensor capable of operating within temperature ranges of operating temperature range of - 20F (-29C) to 160F (71C).

1.05SUBMITTALS

A.Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data and standard details for automatic operators.

B.Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for the fabrication and installation of automatic operators and associated components of the work. Include anchors, hardware and other components not included in manufacturer's standard data.

1.06OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Spare parts list and owners manual are available from the manufacturer.

1.07QUALITY ASSURANCE

Local certified Besam distributor to install operator in accordance with current ANSI/BHMA 156.10 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors and local applicable codes.

1.08QUALIFICATIONS

Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this section shall have minimum ten years experience and be a member of the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM). Prior to placing door(s) in operation, an AAADM technician should inspect the doors for compliance with current ANSI/BHMA 156.10 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors.

Manufacturer to provide FACTORY owned central dispatch system for warranty service throughout North America. System to be available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year with a factory employee (not an answering service) to obtain malfunction information and dispatch appropriate service agency to the customer location. Toll free 1-877-BESAM-USto be prominently displayed on header of each operator. To insure quality service dispatching, outside contractors or answering services will not be accepted.

1.09WARRANTY

Besam's automatic door components are warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Besam's factory when the components have been installed by an authorized Besam distributor. Abuse, misuse, modification or improper repair or service by unauthorized technicians negates this warranty. During the period of this warranty Besam, at its sole option, will repair or replace any Besam automatic door component or parts thereof found to be defective in material or workmanship if any necessary return charges are prepaid. Components repaired or replaced under this warranty are warranted only for the remainder of the period covered by this warranty. For expanded warranty terms see Besam’s warranty certificate.

PART II PRODUCTS

2.01MANUFACTURER

Provide PassPort presence sensor as manufactured by Besam Entrance Solutions, Monroe, NC 28110. Perform installation by the local certified Besam Distributor.

2.02EQUIPMENT

PassPort presence sensor utilizes infrared technology and is surface mounted to the swing side of the header. An optional mounting block is required when stainless steel kick plates are used, or for applications utilizing the PassPort Plus infrared presence sensor.

2.03OPERATION -- SWING DOOR SAFETY DEVICES -- PASSPORT

General: Safety devices specified herein operate on active infrared technology.

  1. The “PassPort”: active infrared presence device shall utilize a combination of focused and diffused technology. The “PassPort” is powered by 24VAC/DC electronics supplied by the controller and shall recognize 2 different patterns: 1) when door is closed and 2) when door is open. When door is in open position it will provide 1’ of threshold protection with an adjustable self-adaptation time of 30 seconds to 25 minutes. The PassPort protection pattern will go through the threshold and overlap the motion pattern. All adjustments must be made by a universal coded infrared remote control. Mounting height 7’ to 9’ above finished floor.
  2. “Safety Beams” (PassPort Beam Kit) Active infrared safety beams, located 5 inches past the lead edge of the door in the full open position, will provide additional safety in the closing cycle. In the event someone breaks the beams, the door will not recycle open. Beams are connected to CUHub plug-n-play interface module. Note: guide rails are provided and installed by installing provider.
  3. Two sensors required for single doors. Four sensors required for pair of doors.

Door mounted detectors shall use active infrared technology with distance measurement. 12V – 24V AC or DC power requirements.

2.04 PassPort Lite package includes an optional swing door safety device.

  1. The PassPort Lite includes a sensor which shall be used in conjunction with the presence sensor and CUHub plug-n-play interface module in order to provide safety during the closing and opening cycles of the door. The door mounted sensor shall detect the presence of anything entering from the swing side of the door. Sensor shall be mounted on the swing side at top of the door at the lead edge of the door. Sensor shall detect a person in the swing path of the door during opening or closing and shall cause the door to stop if opening.
  2. Door mounted detectors shall use active infrared technology with distance measurement. 12V – 24V AC or DC power requirements.
  3. Two sensors required for single doors. Four sensors required for pair of doors.

2.05SWING DOOR SAFETY DEVICES – PASSPORT PLUS (OPTIONAL)

PassPort Plus package includes an optional swing door safety device – Superscan sensor.

2.06 PassPort Plus package includes optional swing door safety devices.

  1. The PassPort Plus includes sensors which shall be used in conjunction with the presence sensor and CUHub plug-n-play interface module in order to provide safety during the closing and opening cycles of the door. The door mounted sensors shall detect the presence of anything entering from either side of the door. Sensor shall be mounted on each side at top of the door at the lead edge of the door. Sensor shall detect a person in the approach and swing path of the door during opening or closing and shall cause the door to stop or reverse.
  2. Door mounted detectors shall use active infrared technology with distance measurement. 12V – 24V AC or DC power requirements.
  3. Two sensors required for single doors. Four sensors required for pair of doors.

2.07 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS

Electrical Characteristics: Electrical is 120V, 60 Hz, 10 amp electrical power supply to the operator. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR NOTE: provide two low voltage 18 gauge stranded wires from automatic operator to each remote (50 feet max.) activation devices (if required).

2.08 GUIDE RAILS

To be provided and installed by local certified Besam distributor per current ANSI/BHMA 156.10 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors.

2.09FINISHES

Finish: (Black, ready for non-metallic field finish painting).

PART III EXECUTION

3.01EXAMINATION

Verify the openings are plumb and are dimensioned properly. Insure adequate support has been provided at the operator header. Proceed with the installation only after conditions are deemed satisfactory.

3.02INSTALLATION & ADJUSTMENT

Install equipment in accordance with Besam installation instructions. Adjust equipment per instructions and current ANSI/BHMA 156.10 American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors.

Besam reserves the right to make product improvements and change specifications without notice.

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January 2009