Barriers
Barriers as access control for your entrance
The rugged barriers from SOMMER protect entrances, employee and hotel parking, car parks and underground garages against unauthorised access or exit. Their intelligent control unit offers a wide range of connection options for safety accessories.
We offer automatic barriers made from aluminium or steel as well as booms with and without LED lighting for private and commercial applications.
Robust and versatile
SOMMER has an attractive complete solution where entrances or parking spaces need to be secured against unauthorised entry: Our barriers are extremely reliable and need very little maintenance.
Economic installation
Thanks to Plug & Go, installation consists only of set-up and connection.
Convenience
As we can supply both left- and right-closing booms, here, too, no adaptation is necessary during installation.
Flexible adjustment
The boom can be shortened on-site to the exact dimensions. This allows for customised production directly at the construction site.
Connections for safety accessories
All connections for safety-relevant accessories are already present.
Safety due to obstacle detection
The operating forces of the barriers are certified to EN 12453. The automatic obstacle detection provides additional safety. The boom opens automatically reverses if an obstacle is encountered; this ensures that vehicles will not be trapped.
Emergency release in the event of power failure
In the event of a power failure, the mechanical emergency release can be activated to open or close the barrier. Alternatively, emergency operation via a battery pack is possible.
Intelligent control technology
In addition, features and parameters can be configured via smartphone, tablet or laptop with the SOMlink service interface for specialist retailers.
One control unit, a wide range of connection options
The range of functions of the barriers can be expanded as required with a wide range of connection options and accessories.
Pluggable, colour-coded connecting terminals allow convenient and reliable connection (cannot be interchanged). Photocells and other safety devices are automatically recognised by the control unit. LEDs on the inputs and outputs display the connection statuses visually.
Radio system SOMloq2
Secure encryption
The future-proof SOMloq2 radio control system offers maximum data protection against hackers thanks to 128-bit AES encryption with rolling code.
Repeating radio signal
The auto-repeat function ensures convenient opening while approaching the building. The output radio signal repeats in a certain cycle to permit optimal availability.
High radio range
An innovative hop function extends the range, as radio signals are forwarded from SOMloq2 receivers.
Also for existing SOMMER products
Transmitters with the SOMloq2 radio control system are backward compatible with the Somloq Rollingcode radio system, making it possible to control existing barriers, operators and radio receivers.
Ready for a smart access control system
The Somweb Smart Home solution allows you to control the barrier very simply via app or browser from a smartphone, tablet or PC. The SOMweb can be integrated into Apple HomeKit and supports voice control via Siri and Google Assistant. The SOMweb can also be controlled with Amazon Alexa via IFTTT.
Configure your individual barrier
The choice is yours: Select a barrier body and boom and configure a barrier precisely tailored to your requirements.
Select a barrier body: Aluminium or steel?
ASB aluminium
- Barrier made of lightweight aluminium and therefore easy to transport and install
- Integrated warning light and status display with clearly visible signalling effect
- Can be supplied as both left- and right-closing models. No adaptations are necessary during installation.
- Convenient operation via radio thanks to the integrated radio receiver with bidirectional SOMloq2 (FM 868.95 MHz) radio control system
- Automatic obstacle detection ensures that the barrier opens automatically when it encounters an obstacle so that no vehicle gets wedged in
- The barrier can be manually locked and unlocked in any position (e.g. in the event of a power failure)
- Wide range of connection options for accessories
- Rugged, high-quality components guarantee a long service life
- Pre-programmed Pearl Vibe 4-command handheld transmitter with noticeable feedback of radio commands via vibration
ASB steel
- Can be supplied as both left- and right-closing models. No adaptations are necessary during installation.
- Convenient operation via radio thanks to the integrated radio receiver with bidirectional SOMloq2 (FM 868.95 MHz) radio control system
- Automatic obstacle detection ensures that the barrier opens automatically when it encounters an obstacle so that no vehicle gets wedged in
- The barrier can be manually locked and unlocked in any position (e.g. in the event of a power failure)
- Wide range of connection options for accessories
- Rugged, high-quality components guarantee a long service life
- Pre-programmed Pearl Vibe 4-command handheld transmitter with noticeable feedback of radio commands via vibration
Technical data
| Designation | ASB aluminium | ASB steel |
| Weight | 50 kg |
60 kg |
| Temperature range | −25 °C ... +65 °C | −25 °C ... +65 °C |
| Max. opening width | 5.5 m | 5.5 m |
| Radio control system | SOMloq2 | SOMloq2 |
| Radio frequency | FM 868.95 MHz | FM 868.95 MHz |
| Rated voltage | AC 220–240 V | AC 220–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Motor output | 60 W, DC 25 V | 60 W, DC 25 V |
| Max. cycles per day | 350 | 350 |
| IP code | IP44 | IP44 |
Select a boom: With or without lighting?
Boom 400 / 580
- Boom length with 4 m or 5.8 m
- Oval aluminium profile
- Cross-section: 44 × 100 mm
- The oval boom offers maximum stability and minimum resistance to wind load
- Boom lengths can be reduced directly on-site to suit individual requirements.
Boom 500 LED
- Boom length with 5 m
- Boom with red and green LED lighting for optimum safety
- Oval aluminium profile
- Cross-section: 44 × 100 mm
- The oval boom offers maximum stability and minimum resistance to wind load
- Boom lengths can be reduced directly on-site
to suit individual requirements.
The optional ‘Relay’ is required for a traffic-light function.
Compatibility of barrier body and boom
| Barrier body | Boom 400 (4 m) | Boom 580 (5.8 m) | Boom 500 LED (5 m) |
| ASB aluminium | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ASB steel | ✓ | ✓ | – |
The advantages at a glance
Easy installation
Thanks to Plug & Go, installation consists only of set-up and connection.
Security
The SOMloq2 radio control system offers maximum security against hackers via 128-Bit-AES encryption with Rollingcode.
Smart Home compatible
With optional accessories, the barrier can be controlled from a smartphone, tablet or PC.
Emergency release
The electric barrier can be unlocked with a key, independent of its position.
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ASB aluminium barrier with LED lighting in motion (traffic-light function only possible with optional Relay)
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Interior of the ASB aluminium barrier
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The integrated shaft for a battery pack allows quick and easy installation.
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ASB aluminium barrier, open, with green LED lighting (traffic-light function only possible with optional Relay)
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Boom with red LED lighting (traffic-light function only possible with optional Relay)
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ASB aluminium barrier, opening
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ASB steel barrier, closed
The matching accessories for the optimum barrier system
Additional equipment
The modular system structure makes it possible to expand the barriers with countless accessories. All accessories are easy to install, as the slots are colour-coded and exactly labelled.
HomeLink radio receiver module
With the HomeLink radio receiver, the operator can be upgraded to the HomeLink radio control system. The operator can then be controlled with a HomeLink transmitter integrated in the vehicle.
Battery pack
In the event of a power failure, the battery pack supplies energy to the gate operator for up to 12 hours with a maximum of 10 gate cycles (OPEN/CLOSE). The battery pack is automatically recharged during normal operation.
# 5115V001
Buzzer
Alarm or warning buzzer that outputs an acoustic signal reporting a break-in attempt or during the closing process.
Memo
Expands the memory of the handheld transmitter to 450 handheld transmitter commands. Allows the use of the Codemaster+ transmitter management.
Output OC
Open collector output for transmission of a static signal for display of the opening status to Smart Home systems or for activation of additional LED lighting with 24 V.
Relay
Relay with potential-free changeover contact for activating external lighting or querying the opening status.
Lumi Strip traffic light/lighting/warning light
The products of the Lumi Strip range offer new application options as lighting elements, warning lights or traffic lights, both in private garages and in public car parks.
Traffic light: # S11481-00001
Lighting: # S11479-00001
Lighting/warning light: # S11480-00001
LED warning light
For additional optical hazard detection.
# 5114V000
LED warning light
For additional optical hazard detection.
# 5114V000
One-way photocell (battery-operated)
Reliable and accurate obstacle detection via the precise detection of objects. This battery-operated 4-wire photocell offers a wide variety of installation options due to a circuit board which can be rotated 180°. Neither mounting brackets nor wiring between transmitter and receiver are required.
# S12478-00001
We deliver the quality – You enjoy the convenience
With reliable products from SOMMER, you can be assured of durability for years to come. This is not only because of their high quality and easy operation, but also because they are meticulously crafted and certified, which allows you to find the perfect barrier for your entrance.
The operating forces are certified to EN 12453.
Your safety is what drives us
Safety and accident prevention are the highest priorities for SOMMER. Our barriers are equipped with dependable technology that complies with applicable standards. The automatic obstacle detection provides protection by automatically opening when an obstacle is encountered (reversion). The Dynamic Power System automatically reads in the required force and adapts it to changing outside conditions.
Type-tested certification
The "Type-tested" certification represents a voluntary commitment to added security above and beyond the CE conformity test.
The ASB aluminium has a warning light integrated in the aluminium housing. This means you benefit from an attractive design as well as optimum safety. Set up, plug in, done! Installation couldn't be easier. The boom can be shortened on-site to fit your requirements in just a few work steps. And with SOMMER, you can order exactly what you need: Both left- and right-closing models can be manufactured in our production facilities. This means no adaptations are necessary during installation.
You also profit from the lightweight aluminium material during installation. Easy handling makes for short assembly times. With maximum stiffness, the ASB aluminium is extremely sturdy and has a very long service life. It can withstand even the toughest weather conditions. The countless connection options are another convincing advantage.
FAQs
The installation and operating manual for the barriers can be downloaded from the download portal.
With optional accessories, the intelligent barriers can be controlled from a smartphone, tablet or PC. In order to operate the barriers via Smart Home, you need the SOMweb Smart Home solution.
Barriers can only be operated with a connected photocell.
With the optional HomeLink radio receiver module, the barriers are compatible with HomeLink.
In addition to the induction loop, you need an induction loop detector. The induction loop is connected to the induction loop detector. The potential-free output of the induction loop detector is connected to terminal block Induc. 1 (object protection) or Induc. 2 (to open the barrier).
You can find a diagram showing an example installation on the barriers product page.
If the boom 500 LED is to light up permanently red or green, it can be connected directly to the 12 V terminal block of the barrier control system. No further equipment is required.
If you want to realise a traffic-light function with the boom, you will need the optionally available Relay (see additional equipment).
The traffic-light function ensures that the boom lights up red as long as the barrier is closed, so that there is no authorisation for drive-through. The LED lighting also lights up during opening and closing of the barrier.
When the barrier is fully open, the optionally available Relay switches the lighting to green, signalling that a vehicle can now drive through.
The optional ‘Relay’ is required for a traffic-light function.
You need to ensure that the potential of the two barriers does not overlap. To do this, an isolating relay must be provided on-site.
No, the effective opening width of the boom is the boom length minus 30 cm.
A floating support or support post is required from a boom length of 4 m.
The installation and operating manual contains details of faults which may occur on the barrier system, their causes and how to remedy them.
Where can I find the Reset button?
You will find the Reset button on the top left of the control unit, below the word STATUS. The Reset button is marked in red in the diagram.
Resetting the safety devices
Press the green Reset button for 1 second.
- Reset of the connected safety devices
- Subsequently attached safety devices are detected
Deleting the force values
Press the green Reset button for 5 seconds until the green status LED blinks slowly.
- Force values are now deleted
Deleting force and position values
Press the green Reset button for 10 seconds until the green status LED blinks quickly.
- Force and position values are now deleted
Reset
Press the green Reset button for 15 seconds until the green LED goes out.
- Reset is performed
A SOMlink and a WiFi-enabled device are required to reset all parameters to the factory settings.
Installation, initial operation and disassembly of the barriers may only be performed by a trained expert. Our specialist dealers provide safe and perfect all-round service for complete customer satisfaction.
A barrier is a structural element used to block a road or path. The barrier comprises a movable boom and a fixed barrier body. The boom extends across the road or path, preventing access or exit.
The barrier rises when access is granted and can be set to lower automatically after a predetermined time. The automatic obstacle detection provides additional safety during closing. The boom opens automatically reverses if an obstacle is encountered; this ensures that vehicles will not be trapped.
Barrier systems can be controlled via radio, Smart Home or other access systems.