A full door protection unit, also known as a door scan, is an elevator entrance protection device that eliminates the manual retracting safe edge. The unit uses 154 or more infrared light beams to continuously scan and detect obstructions within the elevator door’s path. If any of the detection beams are broken, it will instantly open the elevator door without touching or harming passengers.
Another type of door scan is the 3D full door protection unit which detects people or objects as they approach the door. Similar to automatic doors at a local grocery store, the elevator door reopens before the passenger gets to the entrance.
This devise is great to protect passengers as well as help prevent damage to the elevator’s doors. It is ideal for buildings with slow moving people, delivery people, hospitals and where heavy equipment is used. Even in residential settings, it is a great feature to have.
Benefits include
- Increased safety
- Reduced wear & tear on the elevator system
- Increased reliability
- Reduced shut downs
- Reduced service interruptions
- Complies to all new and old codes
