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Area of application
Installation
Commissioning
Adjustable potentiometer
Application/safety
Accessories, optional
Standards, guidelines, instructions
Maintenance




Area of application		  
Question Answer
Can the PORTEO be used instead of a door closer? Having been prepared using the same DIN hole pattern (identical hole arrangement and centres), the PORTEO can be readily retrofitted in place of a door closer. However, it is not suitable for fire and smoke check doors.



Installation		  
Question Answer
Can the PORTEO be used with a projecting arm? Yes, this option is available for frame reveal depths ranging from -20 mm and to +200 mm with the CD 80 arm.



Commissioning		  
Question Answer
Is the PORTEO handed for left/right-hand applications? The PORTEO is a non-handed door operator. The parameters are automatically set during the commissioning phase.
For which doors must advanced commissioning for the PORTEO be carried out?

If the PORTEO is transom-fixed on the pull side of standard interior doors, only standard commissioning is normally required.

Advanced commissioning is required for doors deviating from the customary standard values.
This applies for instance to:
- the required use of a projecting arm assembly instead of a slide channel
- very wide interior doors (> 1000 mm)
- very heavy interior doors (> 60 kg)




Adjustable potentiometer		  
Question Answer
How can the PORTEO be operated in the PowerMotion mode if the door is secured by a latch? To release the latch, an electric strike such as the DORMA Type Basic is required. The PORTEO can then be operated in the PowerMotion mode by means of an external activator such as a manual pushbutton or hand-held transmitter.
Which parameters can I set on the PORTEO? The following parameters can be set on the PORTEO using the potentiometers (controllers):
1. "PowerLess" operating mode (potentiometer 1)
In this mode the door can be opened manually using a lever handle, almost without effort.
2. Speed (potentiometer 1)
= Opening and closing time
- = Lowest speed (10 sec. travelling time)
+ = Highest speed (5 sec. travelling time)
3. Hold-open time (potentiometer 2)
= Time between the opening and closing cycles
- =  5 sec. hold-open time (with PowerLess: 0.5 sec.)
+ = 30 sec. hold-open time
4. Wall signal blanking (potentiometer 3)
 = Optional sensors are used to blank out the adjoining wall so that the PORTEO does not detect the wall as an obstruction and stop the door as a result
Only in conjunction with optional sensors:
- =  80° opening angle
+ = 110° opening angle
5. Unlocking time (potentiometer 4)
= Time after which the door commences the opening cycle after activation
Only with use of an electric strike (optional):
- =  0.2 sec. unlocking time
+ = 3 sec. unlocking time
What is the function of DIP switch A? DIP switch A has two functions:
1. Before commissioning:
DIP switch A in position
"ON" = Use of the PORTEO with a projecting arm assembly
"OFF" = Use of the PORTEO with a slide channel
2. After commissioning:
DIP switch A in position
"ON" = Electric strike and latching action are activated
"OFF" = Electric strike and latching action are inactive
Does the PORTEO door system also have to be protected by means of safety sensors?

No, in accordance with DIN 18650, the PORTEO door assistant is a low-energy product. The use of safety sensors is therefore not mandatory.

If particularly vulnerable persons (e.g. children or older or handicapped persons) may come into the vicinity of the door, the installer may consider it sensible to fit additional safety sensors.




Application/safety		  
How wide can a door fitted with a PORTEO be opened? The maximum door opening angle is 110°, and at least 100° whatever the fixing arrangement.
Does the PORTEO have anti-tamper protection? The PORTEO is equipped with an anti-tamper safety disconnection device. If, during travel, the door is pushed forcefully against the direction of travel, the drive will be disconnected. The door can then be operated manually.
After approx. 5 seconds, the door returns automatically to the preset function programme.
What happens if there is an obstruction in the way while the door is being opening or closed by the PORTEO?

The PORTEO is equipped with automatic obstruction detection. If the door encounters an obstruction during the opening or closing cycle, door travel is stopped immediately.

During the opening cycle, the door commences an opening cycle again after several seconds (max. three times). If the obstruction has not been removed, the door closes again.

During the closing cycle, the door opens several degrees after a few seconds in order to reduce pressure on the obstruction. The door keeps doing so until the obstruction has been removed.

How many radio hand-held transmitters can I connect to the PORTEO and what range does a hand-held transmitter have? You can connect as many radio transmitters to the PORTEO as you wish. Each hand-held transmitter must be programmed individually for the receiver.
Inside a building, a hand-held transmitter has a range of approx. 15 metres.
Can I connect both a hand-held transmitter and a pushbutton to the PORTEO? Yes, a pushbutton and as many hand-held transmitters as required can be connected to the PORTEO.
Can I also connect a signal lamp to the PORTEO? In principle it is technically possible to connect a signal lamp to the PORTEO. However, this is not a standard application. The lamp must be verified in advance by DORMA with reference to the customer's parameters.
Can the "Easy Switch" RFS set wireless pushbutton be used with the PORTEO? It is technically possible to connect the pushbutton, and wireless retrofitting is also possible. Because the receiver cannot be integrated in the PORTEO for reasons of size, installation work by the customer is required. The product combination is not a standard application, and the customer's corresponding parameters must be verified by DORMA.
Is the PORTEO equipped with a latching action function? Yes, the PORTEO has a latching action function. The latching action is deactivated for shipment and can be activated using DIP switch A (after commissioning!).
Can the latching action be switched on and off with the PORTEO? The latching action can be switched on and off as follows:
1. DIP switch A is "ON"
Latching action and electric strike (if installed) are active.
2. DIP switch A is "OFF"
Latching action and electric strike (if installed) are switched off.



Accessories, optional		  
Question Answer
What accessories can be used in conjunction with the PORTEO?

The following PORTEO accessories are optionally available:

I. Installation accessories:
1. Angle brackets
2. Mounting backplates
3. Glass door saddle plates
4. Cable loop
 
II. Convenience accessories:
Necessary in PORTEO PowerMotion mode in conjunction with an electric strike.
1. Hand-held transmitter (e.g. DORMA RC-T HandHeld)
2. Pushbutton (e.g. DORMA System 55)
3. Electric strike (e.g. DORMA Type Basic)




Standards, guidelines, instructions		  
Question Answers
What is the difference between "low energy" and "full energy"?

In the low-energy mode according to DIN 18650, no additional safety devices such as sensors are necessary because the contact forces and speeds are within safe limits. In the case of the PORTEO full-energy model, however, the use of safety sensors is mandatory according to DIN 18650.         


Please ensure compliance with regulations applicable outside those countries adopting DIN 18650.

Is there a PORTEO Full Energy unit available? No, not as a separate, integrated unit. To convert the PORTEO "low energy" to the full-energy version, an upgrade expansion board needs to be installed within the unit in place of the standard control board. The appropriate settings for the full-energy mode will then have to be made as indicated in the operating instructions, and the appropriate safety sensors will also need to be installed in accordance with the recommendations provided.



Maintenance		  
Question Answers
Does the PORTEO have to be maintained on an annual basis?

When using the PORTEO "low energy", annual maintenance is not a requirement.

If an operator requires approval of the entire door system in accordance with the safety standards of DIN 18650, the PORTEO must be serviced and inspected regularly, not less than once annually, by a DORMA-trained engineer.

   

 

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