Automatic sliding doors provide a seamless, accessible entrance solution for commercial buildings, featuring responsive opening mechanisms within minimal threshold space that make them ideal for high-traffic environments like hospitals, supermarkets, and office buildings where both convenience and space efficiency are essential considerations.
ES200 Operator System Features
The ES200 is a sophisticated automatic sliding door operator system known for its modular design and versatility. Tested to 1 million cycles, this system offers exceptional durability while providing smooth, virtually silent operation through its microprocessor-controlled technology that automatically adjusts opening and closing speeds. The operator can accommodate door leaf weights up to 200kg for single panels or 160kg per leaf for bi-parting configurations, with opening widths ranging from 700mm to 3000mm.
Key features include:
- Programming directly at the control unit or via handheld terminal
- Monitored battery back-up system for emergency escape routes
- Sound-damping with replaceable track rail
- Slimline Contur design with 100mm operator height (optional 150mm)
- Five function programs: Automatic, Partial Open, Exit Only, Permanent Open, and Night/Bank operation
- Electromechanical locking options for integrated concealed security
- DIN 18650 and EN 16005 compliance for maximum safety
The ES200 is ideal for high-traffic applications in public buildings, retail, healthcare, and educational facilities, with specialized versions available including the ES200-2D for emergency exits (featuring redundant second motor and control unit) and the ES200-T telescopic version that maximizes passage width in space-restricted areas.
Telescopic Door Configuration Options
The ES 200 T telescopic sliding door system maximizes passage width in restricted spaces through its specialized configuration options. Available in both double-panel (2-leaf) and four-panel (4-leaf) telescopic arrangements, this system achieves optimal clear opening widths from 800mm to 4000mm while supporting door panel weights of up to 2 × 75kg or 4 × 75kg respectively.
The telescopic configuration features several customization options to meet specific installation requirements:
- Multiple operator heights: 100mm, 150mm, or 200mm profiles suitable for both corridor and wall installations
- Optional function modules for specialized applications including pharmacy control, door status monitoring, airlock control, and synchronizing mode
- Emergency escape route capability through the ES 200 T-2D variant with redundant design and battery backup as standard
- Integration capabilities with building control systems via EIB or LON modules
- Program switch options ranging from mechanical to electronic versions, with locking capabilities via Euro profile half-cylinder or code access
Battery Backup Safety Systems
Battery backup systems are essential safety components of automatic sliding doors, ensuring continuous operation during power failures. These systems typically feature a 12V power unit with dual batteries that provide approximately 3 hours of runtime when fully charged, allowing for up to 100 operations during an outage. For doors designated as emergency exits, monitored battery backups are mandatory under BS EN 16005 standards, as they ensure doors can open automatically during power failures or fire alarm activation.
Safety regulations require that battery backup systems be self-monitoring, automatically opening doors if a fault is detected. Some modern systems employ innovative technologies like supercapacitors, which eliminate the need for traditional lead batteries while still providing reliable emergency operation. The backup system works in conjunction with electric locks that can be configured as either “fail safe” (unlocks without power) or “fail secure” (remains locked without power), depending on the building’s emergency egress requirements. For doors integrated into fire safety systems, monitored 1.2 Ah battery backups can be programmed to automatically open upon receiving signals from interfaced fire alarm systems.
Single vs. Bi-Parting Options
The ES200 sliding door operator system offers two primary configuration options – single sliding and bi-parting – each with distinct advantages for different entrance requirements.
Single sliding configurations feature one door panel that slides to one side, providing entry and exit through a single opening. This configuration is ideal for situations with limited space on one side of the entrance or when architectural constraints dictate asymmetrical design. With the ES200 system, single sliding doors can support heavier panels (up to 200kg) compared to bi-parting options, making them suitable for larger, more substantial door constructions. The clear passage width for single sliding doors ranges from 700mm to 3000mm, offering flexibility for various entrance requirements.
Bi-parting configurations, featuring two panels that slide in opposite directions from the center, provide several advantages for high-traffic environments. The maximum weight capacity is 160kg per door leaf, slightly less than single sliding doors but still substantial for most commercial applications. The clear passage width ranges from 800mm to 3000mm, similar to single sliding options. Bi-parting doors create a more balanced visual appearance and distribute the operational load between two motors and track systems.
For installation dimensions, single panel systems without side screens require a minimum system width of 2 × LW + 50mm, while bi-parting versions need 2 × LW + 100mm (where LW represents clear passage width). When including side screens, these dimensions increase to 2 × LW + 100mm for single sliding and 2 × LW + 180mm for bi-parting configurations.
Both configurations can be integrated with the ES200’s modular components, including:
- The MiniDriveUnit (MDU) in Easy, Standard, or DualDrive versions
- Various framing options (fully framed, fine framed, or all-glass)
- Optional function modules for specialized applications
For spaces with severe width restrictions, the ES200 T telescopic variant offers enhanced flexibility, with telescopic panels that slide in parallel to maximize the clear opening width while minimizing the space required for door panel stacking.
Glass Panel Customization
The ES200 sliding door system offers extensive glass panel customization options, allowing for tailored aesthetic and functional solutions across various commercial applications. Door variants can be configured with different glass panel implementations, including fully frameless glass, frameless glass with top rail, aluminum framed doors, and frameless glass on shopfronts.
For frameless glass applications, the system accommodates multiple preparation options. Doors can be installed with the sleek DORMA CDS43S top rail for enhanced stability while maintaining a minimalist appearance. This configuration requires approximately 15mm clearance between the top of the operator and the finished ceiling line to allow for fascia opening. The top rail design includes specific glass mounting details for various glass thicknesses, with additional mounting holes required for widths exceeding 1200mm.
Glass thickness options include 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm tempered safety glass (TSG), providing flexibility based on security requirements and design preferences. For enhanced aesthetics, frameless glass doors can be mounted directly to shopfronts using specialized hardware, creating a seamless visual transition between fixed and moving elements.
The sliding door system can also integrate with specialized glass panels that offer additional functionality beyond basic transparency. Customization options include:
- Surface treatments: Tempered glass, non-slip finishing, satin etch, and specialized coatings
- Visual effects: Chrome, opalescent, and various decorative finishes
- Privacy options: Clear, bronze, grey, textured (rain, reed, sable), and frosted varieties offering different privacy ratings
- Special glass types: Borosilicate glass for improved thermal resistance
For installations requiring advanced glass features, the system can accommodate curved glass panels, two-sided treatments, and special slabs. This flexibility allows architects and designers to create distinctive entrances that complement overall building aesthetics while maintaining reliable automatic operation.
The modular construction of the ES200 operator makes installation with various glass configurations straightforward, reducing installation time and maintenance costs. Special fixtures like floor guides with graphite-impregnated Nylatron rollers ensure smooth operation even with heavier glass panels.
For specific design requirements, glass panels can be complemented with MANET single-point fixings, creating a sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic ideal for upscale commercial environments. Additional options include double-glazing profiles (FLEX) and thermo profiles for enhanced energy efficiency in climate-sensitive applications.
