certificates
European Regulations for Automated Gates & Garage Doors
When a manual gate or garage door is equipped with an electric drive unit, its legal status under European law changes drastically: it ceases to be a simple building element and becomes, to all intents and purposes, a "Machine".
Consequently, its installation, commissioning, and regular upkeep are subject to binding European Directives and Harmonized Standards designed to protect user safety.
🇪🇺 Safety & Serenity: A Homeowner’s Guide to European Gate Regulations
Discover how intelligent technology protects your loved ones and keeps your home automated in perfect harmony with European standards.
Bringing an automated gate into your home is, above all, a choice of comfort and protection for your family. For the European Union, an automated system is considered a "Machine" designed to move heavy structures safely.
Because your peace of mind is paramount, European standards are in place to ensure that every single movement of your gate is gentle, predictable, and completely hazard-free.
At Ducati Home (DDA Srl), we believe safety shouldn't be an afterthought or a stressful chore.
While many companies on the market rely on simple self-declarations, we go the extra mile to give you absolute certainty.
We submit all our technologies to the rigorous and voluntary testing of the world’s most prestigious Independent International Certification Bodies, including TÜV SÜD, Nemko, and Intertek.
When you choose Ducati Home, you are choosing a certified ecosystem designed to care for your home.
DUCATI not only self-certifies its products but also mandates international notified body laboratories to perform full tests to certify the compliance of its products with all applicable EN standards.
List of regulations for which Ducati’s products obtained certifications of compliance:
EMC - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPLIANCE
EN55014-1-2006+A1:2009 EN55014-2-1997+A1+A2:2008 EN61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2:2009 EN61000-3-3:2008
LVD - ELECTRIC SAFETY
EN60335 1-2001+A13 2008 + A14 2010 EN60335-2-103:2003
+A11 2009 EN62233-2008
EN13241 -12453
R&TTE - RADIO & TELECOMUNICATIONS TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
EN301489-3V.1.4.1 EN 300 220-2V.2.1.2
RED - Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/UE
test report nummbers:
RXM180329051-22
RXM180329051-02
RXM180329051-03
RXM180329051
FCC- USA Federal telecommunication commission
FCC ID: OLS137925764
Washington laboratories tested * remote mod.6203
RoHS - RESTRICTION OF AZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
European Directives & Regulations (Legal Obligations)
Every automation system installed within the European Union must comply with the following core legislative acts, which carry full legal force across all Member States:
- Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230: The primary legislative pillar. It replaces the old Machinery Directive and mandates a comprehensive risk assessment, setting out essential health and safety requirements for the design and construction of the entire power-operated system.
- Construction Products Regulation (CPR - EU No 305/2011): Governs the structural performance, mechanical strength, and stability of doors and gates permanently installed in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
- Low Voltage Directive (LVD - 2014/35/EU): Ensures absolute electrical safety for all system components (control boards, drive units, transformers), eliminating any hazard of electrical shock or short-circuits.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC - 2014/30/EU): Certifies that the automation's electronics do not cause harmful interference with other household networks (Wi-Fi, smart appliances) and are fully shielded against external surges (e.g., lightning strikes).
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED - 2014/53/EU): Regulates the secure, stable, and encrypted transmission of radio frequencies used by remote controls and radio receivers.
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Modern Standards for Maximum Anti-crushing Protection (EN 12453:2027)European technical standards evolve over time to make home automation simpler, smarter, and friendlier for everyday life:
- The Unified Standard: In recent years, Europe streamlined its guidelines, merging previous requirements and on-site testing methods into a single, comprehensive regulation: the EN 12453.
- The New EN 12453:2027 standard: This represents the absolute latest milestone in European safety engineering. It focuses heavily on advanced electronic controls to provide the highest level of active anti-crushing protection ever achieved.
- Smart Upgrades, No Stress: These modern rules apply directly to new installations or when you choose to upgrade your existing system with a modern motor. It’s our way of ensuring your home stays current with the best safety tech available.
