Gate automation systems, European regulations and installation safety

This interview with Giuliano Faccin, Technical Director of Benincà Group, explores the main challenges related to electric gate automation, focusing on EN 12453 and EN 12445 European standards, safety in use, and system certification.

The objective is to understand how technology can support installers in complying with regulatory requirements, reducing errors during installation, and simplifying the commissioning of automated systems.

According to Giuliano Faccin, the design of modern automation systems starts directly from safety regulations for automatic gates.

Benincà systems are developed to guarantee:

• energy efficiency
• safety in use
• integration with smart home systems (KNX, MQTT, etc.)
• immunity to single faults and electromagnetic interference

This approach allows installers to choose from a wide range of products equipped with intrinsic safety features that reduce installation time while ensuring maximum safety in use.

One of the most critical aspects for installers is the certification of gate automation systems.

The advanced technological solutions applied to our products integrate:

• physical, virtual encoders, and position controls
• automatic torque and speed calculation systems
• data encryption systems for protection against cyber attacks
• self-diagnosis of safety devices before every movement

These technologies allow precise control over the movement of the automatic gate, ensuring compliance with the force limits set by European standards and simplifying system certification procedures.

Reducing installation errors is one of the primary goals of R&D in the automation sector.

Benincà automation systems integrate features for:

• automatic self-configuration of operating parameters
• smart setting of operational values
• password protection to prevent unauthorized modifications

Control units with integrated displays also allow immediate diagnostics of automatic gates, facilitating troubleshooting and reducing intervention times.

A key element in modern system management is maintenance.

The PRO.UP system for gate automation enables:

• advanced remote configuration
• remote diagnostics of gate systems
• system geolocation
• scheduled maintenance support

This improves operational efficiency and allows for smarter management of access automation systems.

As Giuliano Faccin highlights, the evolution of the sector is moving toward increasingly intelligent automatic gate systems, designed not only to function but to simplify the installer's work.

The goal is clear: to make gate automation safer, easier to install, and quicker to certify, in full compliance with European regulations.

For this reason, we are active members of UNAC (the Italian association of manufacturers of motorized gates and building automation), a federated body of Anima Confindustria, promoting technical-regulatory culture and participating in national and European technical committees.