En 16005 Sliding Doors

EN 16005 06
Guide for EN 16005

- Power operated pedestrian doorsets -
Safety in use
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Guideline 06
Introduction
The main intended use of power operated pedestrian doors is to

provide easy access, higher comfort and improved safety of pedest-
rians. This document provides information about the new European
Standard EN 16005. Compliance with this document does not mean
compliance with the actual EN 16005 nor to the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC which are the official documents that must be applied.
EN 16005 states requirements regarding design and test methods

for external and internal doorsets with emphasis on safety in use. Its
consideration and application will further enhance the operating safety
of power operated pedestrian doors. EN 16005 is effective in Europe
from April 2013 and listed in the EU Official Journal as harmonized
standard under the Machinery Directive.
Contents
03 I Introduction
04 I Content of EN 16005
05 I Basic safety requirements
06 I Basic safeguarding options
10 I Maintenance
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Content of EN 16005
Sliding door sets without break-out
EN 16005 specifies requirements regarding design and test methods function (EN 16005, 4.7.2.3)
for external and internal power operated pedestrian doorsets. Such Automatic sliding door sets without a break-
doorset constructions may be operated electromechanically, electro- out function may be installed and operated
hydraulically or pneumatically. in emergency exits and escape routes provi-
This European Standard covers safety in use of power operated pe- ded that the opening of the door is assured
destrian doorsets used for normal access as well as in escape routes by a failsafe system corresponding to Perfor-
and as fire resistance and / or smoke control doorsets. mance Level “D” per EN ISO 13849-1.
The type of doorsets covered include:
• power operated pedestrian sliding, swing and revolving doorsets

• power operated balanced and folding doorsets with horizontally
moving leaves
EN 16005 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and

events relevant to power operated doorsets when they are used as
intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably fore-
seeable by the manufacturer.
Power operated pedestrian doorsets shall be designed so that hazards

due to crushing, shearing, impact and drawingin during the opening
and closing cycles are avoided or so that safeguards against such
hazards are provided.
Important content of EN 16005:
• Requirements regarding design and test methods for power

operated pedestrian doorsets Basic safety requirements
• Safety in use regulation of doorsets for normal access and escape
routes / fire resistance Requirements for the doorset drive
• Names significant hazards, hazardous situations and events • Constructed for safe movement and stopping under intended
relevant to power operated doors conditions of use
• EN 16005 does not cover special functions of doors, like security • Disconnection of a drive should be easily visible / recognized
in banks, airports, etc. or fire compartment (EN 16005, 4.3.3)
• Electrical drives shall fulfill EN 60335-2-103
Constructive requirements for the doorset

• Safety related parts should comply to EN ISO 13849-1
Performance Level “C”
Door closing cycle
(EN 16005, 4.6.2.2) • For emergency and escape routes performance level ”D“ of
EN ISO 13849-1 is required
The use of light barriers (photoelectric cells)
is no longer permitted. The manufacturer shall provide information on operation, maintenance
and inspection.
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Basic safeguarding options Danger points and protection of danger points
Danger points shall be safeguarded up to a height of 2.5 m above the

Safety distances
floor with the following exception:
Sufficiently dimensioned safety distances to prevent crushing or
a) the guide slot in the drive cover, or drive arm or closing action at
drawing in are:
• ≤ 8 mm or ≥ 25 mm for fingers
the top of the doorset below the lintel is not regarded as a danger
• ≥ 200 mm for the head

point and a protective device need not be provided at this point as any
• ≥ 500 mm for the body

contact with it requires an intentional action;
b) danger points between the leaf and frame presenting a fingertrap

Force limitation
hazard can be protected up to only 2 m (e.g. fingerprotection).
The values of dynamic force generated by the doorset leaf when
impacting a person or an obstacle shall be considered to be safe if Barriers
the limits specified in EN 16005 are not exceeded, when measured Barriers are intended to direct pedestrian traffic or to avoid pedestrians
according by EN 16005. from entering non-safe zones. They shall be:
Low energy
• designed so that children cannot easily climb over or crawl under them
• suitably secured
The force required to prevent a stopped doorset from opening or
• able to withstand forces occurring in normal service
closing any further - measured at the main closing edge in the direction
• a minimum of 900 mm high
of travel - shall not exceed 67 N at any point in the opening or closing
cycle. The kinetic energy of a doorset in motion shall not exceed 1,69 J Barriers, when used, shall not create new hazards.
in the case of low energy movement doorsets without safety sensors.
Guards
Protective measures such as enclosures, covers, enclosing guards or
fixed protection leaves shall be designed so that:
• persons cannot reach any danger point up to a height of 2.5 m
above floor level
• they can only be removed or opened with the aid of a tool
• they do not cause additional hazards (e.g. shearing or drawing in)
Low Energy Mode

(EN 16005, 4.6.4)
Automatic door sets operating in the Low

Energy Mode can be deployed without
safety sensors for certain applications.
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Protective devices
Protective devices can be:
• Pressure-sensitive protective equipment (PSPE)

• Electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE)
Protective devices shall be designed so that, e. g.:
• after resetting them a functional check is carried out and normal

operation of the doorset is started only if safety functions are in
place
• the protective device complies with the requirements of EN 12978
(contains requirement of periodic testing the sensor once a cycle)
Protective devices
(EN 16005, 4.6.8 - 4.6.11)
Danger points must be rendered safe by

appropriate protective devices, e. g.:
Pressuresensitive sensors, sensortype safety
edges, sensortype safety mats, mechanical
barriers and guards, safety pocket screens,
proximity (non-contacting) sensors, infrared
sensors. Function of sensors shall be tested
once per door cycle.
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Maintenance
Routine maintenance instructions shall highlight that for safe operation,

long term reliability and efficiency, a power operated pedestrian door-
set (including protective devices and safety systems) shall be regularly
maintained according to the manufacturer‘s specification.
This includes;
• frequency of maintenance to be carried out (including recommen-

ded frequency for checking the correct operation of safety systems
being at least once a year)
• simple instructions for tasks that can be undertaken by the owner
without any specific competence
• highlight any maintenance actions that should only be carried out
by professionals
The maintenance instructions shall inform the owner about the impor-
tance of recording any maintenance activity.
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The information on which this publication is based has been researched and pro-
Recommended frequency for checking the cessed with the greatest of care. We cannot, however, accept liability for any inju-
ries, expenses or losses incurred which could in any degree be attributed to the use
correct operation of safety function and devices
of the information contained in this text. Reprinting or copying in whole or in part is
is, at least, once a year. only permitted with the written permission of the publisher and clear reference to
the publication source. I Status: March 2014
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EN 16005 06

Guide for EN 16005

Fon +49 2331 2008-0

The main intended use of power operated pedestrian doors is to

EN 16005 states requirements regarding design and test methods

05 I Basic safety requirements

06 I Basic safeguarding options

• power operated pedestrian sliding, swing and revolving doorsets

EN 16005 deals with all signiﬁcant hazards, hazardous situations and

Power operated pedestrian doorsets shall be designed so that hazards

Important content of EN 16005:

• Requirements regarding design and test methods for power

Constructive requirements for the doorset

Basic safeguarding options Danger points and protection of danger points

Danger points shall be safeguarded up to a height of 2.5 m above the

• ≥ 200 mm for the head

• ≥ 500 mm for the body

b) danger points between the leaf and frame presenting a ﬁngertrap

Low Energy Mode

Automatic door sets operating in the Low

Protective devices can be:

• Pressure-sensitive protective equipment (PSPE)

Protective devices shall be designed so that, e. g.:

• after resetting them a functional check is carried out and normal

Danger points must be rendered safe by

Routine maintenance instructions shall highlight that for safe operation,

• frequency of maintenance to be carried out (including recommen-

For a digital version scan the code with

Text / Editorial team:

E.D.S.F. - WG “Service and Maintenance” & Fachverband Türautomation (FTA)

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