Certified Automatic Opening Vents (AOV)

NEOS Protect Doors have a certified door solution for smoke ventilation. The standard NEOS Hi door is fitted with a SE controls SECO Ni Folding Arm Actuator to provide precise and reliable operation of doors for smoke ventilation applications. The actuator is activated when it receives a signal from a fire and smoke management system.

The system provides the following features.

Tested to smoke vent standard EN12101-2:2017 for doors opening out to a podium or stair access.
The AOV door can also operate as a controlled entry door or exit door under normal conditions.
VFC to magnetic locking on doors.
Certified to the Secured by Design enhanced standard for communal entrances, STS202 BR2.
Tested also for frequency of use within standard.
Robust and compact design of actuator.
Doors can be fully glazed, opaque metal panel, or vision panel.
Operating speed 15mm/sec.
Voltage: 24dc. Current draw 1.0A.

Annex G test of the EN12101 -2 standard. (Heat Test)

In the resistance to heat test, the AOV is mounted on a test furnace that is heated from room temperature to 300°C within 5 minutes. After this heating-up phase the AOV is actuated and must be driven to the fully open smoke vent position within 60 seconds. The AOV must remain in position for a further 25 minutes.