Switches, sensing edge assemblies, and additional components for automatic doors, gates, public transportation, and specialty applications

Pressure Wave Switches & Sensors

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Reliable, proven, maintenance free

Activation from all angles with low force requirement

Highly reliable, even in tough environments

Simple and robust design with long mechanical lifetime

Millions of switches successfully installed

For automatic doors, public transportation & specialty applications

Pressure Wave Switches & Sensors

Universally Reliable

The pressure wave system, due to its high sensitivity, is able to detect contact from people or vehicles approaching from almost any angle and a low activation force reliably switches the electrical contact. Due to it's simple design, the system is extremely robust and reliable even under tough environmental conditions. Bircher Reglomat's pressure wave switch systems are a proven solution for a variety of applications. The systems are maintenance free and offer excellent cost-performance ratio.

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Pressure Wave Applications by Industry

Aircraft Barrier gates Carwashes Clean rooms Cold storage doors Gates Hangar doors Industrial lifts Material handling Medical/veterinary equipment Public transit Spacecraft Stop switches Warehouse doors Whirlpools/hot tubs Vehicle doors

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Sensing Edge Applictions

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Automatic Overhead Door Bus/Train Door

Quick reaction time is ideal for high-speed doors

Airwave sensing edge assembly with switch protects people/vehicles in the closing path of a door by reversing the door when contact is made with the edge.

Airwave sensing edge assembly with switch protects people in the closing path of an entry or vestibule door. The door reverses when contact is made with the edge.

Self-contained system does not require external power

Highly sensitive to pressure from all directions for opti-mal safety

Barrier Gate

Airwave sensing edge assembly with switch protects people/vehicles in the closing path of a barrier gate. The barrier gate reverses when contact is made with the edge.

Soft rubber profile with low activation force requirement prevents injury to people or damage to vehicles

Activation from all angles with low force requirement

Technology OverviewA pressure wave generated by pressing the sensing edge or sensor reaches the pressure wave switch. The membrane inside the switch deflects, causing the electric contact to close (open if switch is set to NC logic).

The electric contact remains switched as long as the input pressure is above the response pressure threshold and before bleeding through the temperature compensation orifice.

Medical Equipment

Airwave sensing edge assembly with switch can be used as an activation device to quickly and precisely position equipment.

Resistant to cleaning chemi-cals and bodily fluids

Increases patient/operator safety - no electrically conductive components used for device activation Operating temperature

range is suited for cold storage applications

A. Pressure setting screw

B. Temperature compensating bleeding orifice

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Sensing Edge AssembliesSensing edge assemblies, available in custom lengths and a variety of profile shapes, come fully assembled to conveniently suit your application. Bircher Reglomat's sensing edges are proudly assembled in the U.S.A.

Assemblies are available with or without aluminum retainer. All standard sensing edge assemblies are supplied with 4" (101 mm) of PVC air hose unless otherwise specified. Additional length or neoprene hose material available by request. Switches sold separately. See back page for ordering information.

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Profiles & Retainers for Sensing Edge Assemblies

Dimensions ininches (mm)

Profile

Part no.

Material

Cross section

Weight with rail without rail

Retainer

DWS-D

210154

PVC, black

0.12 sq in (77 mm2)

0.18 lb/ft (0.27 kg/m)0.09 lb/ft (0.14 kg/m)

DWS-C

210152

PVC, black

0.28 sq in (180 mm2)

0.44 lb/ft (0.66 kg/m)0.22 lb/ft (0.33 kg/m)

DWS-B

210147

PVC, black

0.62 sq in (400 mm2)

0.50 lb/ft (0.75 kg/m)0.28 lb/ft (0.42 kg/m)

DWS-Bs

210149

PVC, black

0.62 sq in (400 mm2)

0.52 ft/lb (0.78 kg/m)0.31 ft/lb (0.46 kg/m)

DWS-A

210142

PVC, black

0.85 sq in (550 mm2)

0.87 ft/lb (1.3 kg/m)0.54 ft/lb (0.8 kg/m)

0.87 (22)

1.42 (36)0.71

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0.51 (13)

0.98 (25)

0.49

(12.

5)

0.51 (13)

0.98 (25)

1.14

(29)

0.98 (25)

1.54

(39)

0.98 (25)

1.85

(47)

1.42 (36)

2.01

(51)

End piece DWSED (p/n 209154) DWSEC (p/n 208995) DWSEB (p/n 208996) DWSEA (p/n 208997)DWSEB (p/n 208996)

Custom Sensing EdgesFrom design to manufacturing, Bircher Reglomat can create a custom profile to suit your application-call for more details.

Custom Profile

N/A

Neoprene, black

Custom size

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Retainer typically not required - custom edges are designed to fit existing applica-tions

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D1 Series Switches

The D1 series, Bircher Reglomat's best-selling pressure wave switches utilize proven technology with millions of units in use for countless applications world-wide. The fixed orifice equalizes for atmos-pheric and/or temperature changes and allows for reliable operation regardless of environmental conditions.

Response pressure

NO - Normally Open (factory setting)NC - Normally Closed

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D1 Switch Types

602624

Air connection ø 3

7.57.5

3550

7.57.5

DW40 Switch in Housing AssemblyDWGK1

Assembly includes one DW40 switch and PVC hose pre-installed inside GEHDWGK1 housing with screw-on lid. This sealed housing, made of impact-resistant plastic, meets IP65 and protects the DW40 switch even in the toughest environ-ments. Compact design is easy to mount almost anywhere.

dimensions in inches (mm)

0.87 (22) 1.73 (44)1.18 (30) 2.28 (58)

2.25

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DW20sPressure wave switch with screw connections. Easily accessible screw terminals and 0.25" (6.3 mm) blade terminals.

Pressure wave switch with connection terminals and 0.25" (6.3 mm) plug tab and clip-on mounting bracket.

DW40

Output

Max. pressure

Pressure equalization

Mechanical lifetime

Operating temp.

1.5 - 6 mBar +/- .5 mBar(Factory setting = 2 mbar)

150 mbar

Operating current 20 - 500 mA (ACDC ohmic)

Operating voltage 24 - 250 VAC, 24 - 50 VDC

30 - 200 ml/min +/- 15 ml/min @ 2 mBar(Factory setting = 110 ml/min @ 2 mBar) Fully sealed version on request

50 million switchings

-20°to + 160°F (-30°to + 70°C)

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D3 Series Switches

The D3 series, featuring a self-cleaning contact and snap-action switch has completely separate pneumatic and electrical systems. It is ideal for ap-plications where a changeover contact or pneumatic self-holding contact are required.

Switch

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Air connection ø 3

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D3 Switch in Housing Assembly D3 Switch Types

Response pressure

Output

Max. pressure

Pressure equalization

Mechanical lifetime

Operating temp.

1.5 - 4 mBar +/- .5 mBar(Factory setting = 2 mBar)

500 mBar

Operating current 1 - 1000 mA (ACDC ohmic)

Operating voltage 6 - 250 VAC, 6 - 50 VDC

30 - 150 ml/min +/- 15 ml/min @ 2 mBar (Factory setting = 65 ml/min @ 2 mBar) Fully sealed version on request

10 million switchings

-22°to + 176°F (-30° to + 80°C)

D3PK1/D3PBK1

Assemblies includes either one D3-P or D3-PB switch and neoprene hose pre-installed inside impact resistant GEHD3K1 housing with snap-on lid. The housing meets IP54.

Pressure wave binary snap-action switch

D3-P

Pressure wave snap-action switch with "birotil" self-holding mechanism. The temperature compen-sating bleeding orifice is kept closed for the duration the pressure is present.

D3-PB

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6.54 (166)0.13 (3.4)

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Pressure-Sensitive Cell - DGD

DGD recessed in floor plate

A5.91 (150) 5.91 (150)B 40

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Additional Sensors

Ground Contact Sensor - DGU

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Straight Air Hose Connector - DWV

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0.47

(12)

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T-shape Air Hose Connector - DWTAir Hose - PVC2/4

Can be purchased per foot or in full rolls(see back page for ordering information).

Neoprene material also available - call for details.

Threaded Air Hose Connector - A3M5

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Pressure-sensitive cells are used in contact floor applications in all types of environments. It's compact design allows for easy and unob-trusive installation. Switch sold separately.

Ground contact sensors are ideally used an activation sensor for automatic doors and gates. Featuring a slim profile, the sensor is installed partially in the ground and acts as a sensing edge to activate a pressure wave switch that triggers the automatic door or gate to open. Switch sold separately.

Bircher Reglomat's durable pneumatic push buttons can be used for a variety of activa-tion or signalling applications. Low activa-tion forces are required, making them simple and reliable to use. Switch sold separately.

Foot-Operated Push Button - DTFU / Hand-Operated Push Button - DTFUW

Dimensions in inches (mm)

D58 009 US 5/16

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Technical Data

Edge Profiles MaterialMax. recomm. edge lengthConnection cable length to switch

PVC, black19.7' (6 m)max. 32.8' (10 m)dia 0.08"/0.16" (dia 2/4 mm)

Ground Contact Sensor Material

Connection cable length to switchLoading capacityDrive-over speedOperating temperature

U-profile: Galvanized steelRubber profile: EPDMmax. 32.8' (10 m)dia 0.08"/0.16" (dia 2/4 mm)max. 4400 lbs (2 t)max. 19 mph (30 km/h)–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

Pressure Sensitive CellMaterial

Pressure load capacityPreload capacityResponse weightDeformationMax. deformationNumber of elements/systemOperating temperature

Galvanized steel, natural rubber,ring, protected by siliconemax. 11000 lbs/element (5 t)max. 88 lbs/element (40 kg)approx. 11 lbs/element (5 kg)0.008"/22.5 lbf (0.2 mm/100 N)0.047"/135 lbf (1.2 mm/600 N)max. 8–4°F to +160°F (–20°C to +70°C)

HousingsMaterial

WeightFasteningElectrical connectionAir connection

Protection class

Impact-resistant plastic, Luran 786R, grey3 oz (85 g) / 1.6 oz (45 g) empty 2 x M4 screw or snap-onPG-cable gland PG11Connection nippledia. 0.12" (dia. 3 mm)IP 65 / IP54 for snap-on version

Order DetailsSensing Edge Assemblies

To order pre-assembled airwave sensing edges, specify the following: 1. One of the following PVC Profiles (details on page 3) DWS-A DWS-B DWS-Bs DWS-C DWS-D

3)

Switches209986 DW10* Switch with plug connection on bottom

209999 DW10s* Switch with plug connection on side

210004 DW20s* Switch with screw connections & blade terminals

210018 DW40* Switch with connection terminals, plug tab

210095 DWGK1 Housing and DW40 switch assembly

209853 D3-P Snap-action pressure wave switch

209854 D3-PB Snap-action switch with "birotil" self-holding mechanism

209869 D3PK1 Housing and D3-P switch assembly

209858 D3PBK1 Housing and D3-PB switch assembly

Additional Sensors209932 DGU500 Ground contact sensor - 19.69" (500mm)

209928 DGU1000 Ground contact sensor - 39.37" (1000mm)

209929 DGU1500 Ground contact sensor - 59.06" (1500mm)

209930 DGU2000 Ground contact sensor - 78.74" (2000mm)

209931 DGU3000 Ground contact sensor - 118.11" (3000mm)

209926 DGD Pressure sensitive cell

209979 DTFU Foot-operated pneumatic button

209981 DTFUW Hand-operated pneumatic button

Edge Retainers MaterialMax. avail. length/piece

Aluminum9.84' (3 m)

*Special sealed switch version also available, denoted by d - example: DW40d

All standard sensing edge assemblies are supplied with 4" (101 mm) of PVC air hose unless otherwise specified. Additional length or neoprene hose material available by request. Switches sold separately.Switches sold separately.

Part number examples:DWS-A 36" DWS-A profile, 36" edge, with aluminum retainerDWS-GA 36" DWS-A profile, 36" edge, without aluminum retainer (denoted by G)

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2. Finished edge length (in inches)3. With or without retainer

Air Hoses & Connectors 207492 PVC 2/410 PVC hose - 32.8' (10 m) roll

207493 PVC 2/425 PVC hose - 82' (25 m) roll

207494 PVC 2/450 PVC hose - 164' (50 m) roll

207502 Neo 2/4100 Neoprene hose - available by foot or 328' (100 m) roll

208930 DWV Straight air hose connector

208929 DWL 90° air hose connector

208928 DWT T-shape air hose connector

208968 A3M5 Threaded air hose connector

Housings & Accessories212865 GEHDWGK1 Housing with screw-on lid for DW40 (switch not included)

212864 GEHD3K1 Housing with snap-on lid for D3 (switch not included)

210191 DWSO Plug-in base for DW10 & DW10s

213967 SPK-APD Junction box, surface mount

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