Automatic doors offer accessibility and convenience, making it to where foot traffic can flow smoothly with the least amount of traffic. Although they are very beneficial, they don't go without risk. From costly damage because of collisions to potential injuries, ensuring the safe operation of automatic swing doors is crucial for business owners and facility managers. What if there was a smart accessory designed specifically to mitigate these risks? 

Enter the SDC AUTO-IR accessory – a vital addition to your automatic door systems designed to enhance safety and protect your investment. SDC’s AUTO-IR accessory mitigates injury liability
and costly damage by detecting stationary objects and slow-moving people in the swing path of an automatic door. It’s designed as a reliable companion accessory for virtually any door
operator traffic application to override ADA hold open time and protect operator investment

Risk of Automatic Swing Doors

Slow moving individuals like small children, the elderly, and people with mobility aids can be struck inadvertently by doors swinging shut. Leading to potential injuries and liability concerns. Damage that can be quite costly is another hidden risk for automatic swinging doors. For example, A swinging door colliding with stationary objects like carts, equipment, luggage, or even misplaced furniture can cause expensive damage to the door itself, the automatic operator mechanism, and the object hit.  

How SDC AUTO-IR Provides a Solution

SDC’s AUTO-IR accessory acts as a vigilant watchdog for the swing path of your automatic doors. Using infrared technology, it actively detects stationary objects by identifying individuals who might not clear the doorway before the standard closing cycle begins.  By detecting these obstructions, the AUTO-IR can signal the door operator to stop or remain open, effectively preventing collisions before they happen.

Guarantees Smooth and Safe Door Operation

AUTO-IR allows re-activation of the door before contact is made during the closing cycle, protecting slow-moving people as well as people trailing behind. It reliably detects stationary as well as moving objects in the swing path of an automatic door. Following a door activation, the AUTO-IR remains enabled to allow continued automatic non-contact re-activation capability should someone remain in the door opening while the door is open or while it is closing.