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DFC Automation: Suppliers of Centurion automated access control equipment.

Here at DFC Automation we supply the whole range of Centurion Equipment, imported directly from South Africa and supplied to Gate Automation Companies all over the UK.

Over the years we have made strong ties with the Centurion head office, offering an up to the minute service, and information with what's new on the market.

Centurion Automated Equipment is manufactured using the highest quality materials giving you the most reliable automated equipment on the market. Many of Centurion's up to the minute equipment incorporates many advanced features not seen on many gate operators. Their patented DOSS origin sensors provide pin-point position control on both sliding and swinging gates, and most gate openers incorporates anti-crush sensitivity. Many of the gate openers also incorporate on-board battery backup as standard.

Not only do we supply the equipment we also offer technical and installation help and sales support.

Below is a list of just some on the wide range of Access Control systems:

• A10 Gate Operator
  The new A10 operator out shines all other gate operators in its class. Using a high-torque 3-phase motor and custom designed frequency inverter to provide a fully speed-controlled system, from a single phase power supply. This motor is capable of operating industrial sized gates weighing up to 2 tonnes. Fitting this type of operator to a lighter gate thanks to the frequency inverter this speed can be adjusted to provide rapid operation if required.
• D3 and D5 Gate Operators
  This up to date technical equipment offers a custom built gearbox and a high torque DC motor for swift and reliable sliding gate control. The operator uses a 12v maintenance free battery as its primary power source. Both of these units use a CP80 controller. For more frequent use a PSU version is available.
• R5 and R3
  These rotary arm swing gate operators are designed for swing gates. With the wide arc of operation combined with the soft acceleration and deceleration provides quick and easy opening and closing of your gate. Both gate openers can either work singly or as a pair, be wall mounted or pedestal mounted. All include on board control panels.
• Transmitters (Classic, Smart, Nova)
  The Centurion remotes come in 1,2, 3 and 4 button (classic are limited to 3) The initiative design makes it quick and easy to access the battery without having to loosen screws. As the remote is so compact it can easily be hooked onto your keyring or clipper onto your belt or vehicle sun visor. Depending on the model selected, coding is offered either with standard sip switch technology, self learning or rolling code. Competitively priced, these work in conjunction with the range of receivers to allow up to 1000 users and can integrate with most gate openers.
• Receivers (Classic, Smart, Nova)
  The Centurion receivers are available in 1,2,3 and 4 channels (classic limited to 3 channel), each channel can be selected for either latching or non-latching output. The clever design of these receivers means they use dip switch, self-learning or rolling code technology to learn the code of the transmitter. The receiver can be placed externally as it is housed in its own waterproof housing.
• SmartGuard Keypads
  The Supa Nova or Super Smart receiver gives a further level of control ability for the operator, allowing addition and deletion of individual fobs and variable output channels. This keypad has been designed to provide all the power and functionality for a high security access control. Manufactured using the latest high tech engineering polymers this keypad is also waterproof , robust and durable. 1000 users with individual codes can be stored.
• Supa Nova, and Supa Smart Receivers
  The Supa Nova or Super Smart receiver gives a further level of control ability for the operator, allowing addition and deletion of individual fobs and variable output channels.
• Chronolog Units
  The Chronolog unit can work with Smart Guard keypads and the Supa range of receivers to provide printouts of usage patterns and integrate with PC to provide logging and time barring functions.

• I5 Photocells
  These provides cost effective solution or infrared safety beams for your gate opener applications. They offer a range of up to 40m, they are self aligning and highly reliable.
• Barrier
  Centurion has developed a barrier with a slim line appearance, using an internal spring balance, but it is constructed to be strong and durable. It is fitted with a convenient thumbwheel which is used to secure the pole in vertical and horizontal positions. Automatic versions of barriers are also available.
• New products on the market:
• Polophone
  Centurions new range of intercoms offer simple 2 wire connectivity with multiple handsets including intercommunication between them, they can be powered from the gate opener, or internally as required.
• Lattice and solo Proximity Cards and Readers
  A new range about to be launched on to the market offer simple, up to 50 users or up to 1000 users with full PC interface control.