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GEZE Powerdrive PL Processor (DCU1) – Sliding Door Controller

GEZE Powerdrive PL Processor (DCU1) – Sliding Door Controller

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Key Specifications

  • Product Name: GEZE Powerdrive PL Processor — the primary GEZE Controller (logic/control board) for Powerdrive PL automatic sliding doors; often described in service inventories as POWERDRIVE CONTROL PANEL, GEZE PL Processor, or Control Unit DCU1 .

  • System Compatibility: For Powerdrive PL series sliding doors designed for large/heavy leaves (up to ~200 kg per leaf) and wide openings; check your header label for “Powerdrive PL” to confirm match .

  • Control Platform: Part of the DCU1 family of control units (incl. DCU1-NT/2M variants, regional firmwares). Supports commissioning via ST 220 service terminal and myGEZE/GEZEconnects PC/Bluetooth tools where available .

  • Typical I/O: Program-switch inputs; radar/presence sensors; safety light curtains/edges; lock outputs; door-status contacts; emergency battery interface; diagnostic/parameter ports; CAN-based networking options.

  • Operating Modes: Automatic, Permanent Open, Partial/Half Open, Exit-Only, Off; additional behaviors via parameterization .

  • Compliance Context: When installed with compliant sensors and commissioned by trained personnel, Powerdrive PL systems are intended for EN 16005 / DIN 18650 environments .

  • Supply / Enclosure: Processor/control unit supplied as board or board-in-housing (variant-dependent). This is not a full operator kit; motor, rail, belt, sensors, covers, and switch are separate .

FAQ

Q1. Is this the right “GEZE PL Processor” for my door?
A. If your header label reads Powerdrive PL, this control family is correct. Before ordering, capture photos of the existing board sticker and connectors: DCU1 has generational variants (e.g., DCU1-NT, 2M/RWS) and regional firmware differences that affect compatibility .

Q2. How does “Control Unit DCU1” relate to the Powerdrive PL Processor?
A. DCU1 is GEZE’s control-unit platform used across several sliding-door families; the Powerdrive PL Processor is the DCU1-series control dedicated to the PL operator. Spare-parts lists may mention DCU1/NT/2M naming—always match by the label and connector layout .

Q3. How are parameters set in the field? Do I need a laptop?
A. You can commission entirely with the ST 220 service terminal (on-device display, parameter groups, diagnostics). Where available, myGEZE/GEZEconnects adds PC/Bluetooth commissioning and richer logging—useful for estates and complex sites.

Q4. Which modes will my program switch support?
A. Standard modes include Off, Automatic, Permanent Open, Partial/Half Open, and Exit-Only. Schedulers, airlock logic, or special profiles are enabled via the controller parameters .

Q5. Replacing only the processor will fix erratic motion, right?
A. Not always. The board solves control faults, but erratic motion often traces to mechanical issues (worn carriage wheels, belt tension, damaged end buffers) or sensor alignment. Follow GEZE’s sequence: mechanical checks → sensor verification → parameterization → test .

Q6. Does installing this controller alone make my system EN 16005 compliant?
A. Compliance is a system-level outcome. You need the correct controller, approved activation/safety devices, and validated commissioning & tests. Treat the processor as a prerequisite—not the whole compliance story .

Q7. What site details should I gather before ordering?
A. Record: 1) exact header model (Powerdrive PL), 2) board label/ID and photos, 3) supply voltage & battery pack presence, 4) program-switch type, 5) connected sensors/safety edges, 6) any network (CAN) or building-management integration.

Product Description

For facilities that live or die by uptime—airports, hospitals, large-format retail, transit interchanges—the GEZE Powerdrive PL Processor is the reliability anchor behind every smooth opening cycle. The Powerdrive PL platform is engineered for heavy leaves (≈ up to 200 kg) and wide spans, combining robust mechanics with a control architecture built for long duty cycles and repeatable, safe motion . The processor is the brain: it reads the radar and presence inputs, arbitrates safety edges and light curtains, commands the motor ramps, and enforces mode logic so your entrance flows when it must and secures when it should .

What professionals care about—and how this controller delivers

1) Commissioning speed and repeatability.
Frontline teams need predictable workflows: the ST 220 terminal provides menu-driven parameter groups and diagnostics right at the header. For estates and high-volume service orgs, myGEZE/GEZEconnects introduces PC/Bluetooth commissioning, data capture, and parameter templates to make fleets consistent across sites . Faster, more consistent commissioning cuts callbacks and aligns doors with EN 16005/DIN 18650 force/response doctrine .

2) Stable, quiet motion under real-world conditions.
Stack effect, temperature swings, and changing traffic profiles alter effective load. The Powerdrive PL control maps acceleration/deceleration and hold-open behavior so the door tracks cleanly and stops where sensors expect—reducing nuisance reversals and throughput hiccups . When paired with fresh running gear (wheels, belt, buffers), the controller’s ramp logic yields clean starts, accurate stops, and low acoustic signatures in prestige lobbies and clinical corridors .

3) Safety and compliance by design.
Modern entrances are about managed risk, not just motion. With the correct sensors and edges, the PL controller supports commissioning to EN 16005/DIN 18650, including direction-dependent activation zones, presence protection, and safe closing forces. Treat safety verification as part of the job every time you touch parameters .

4) Integration and future-proofing.
The Powerdrive PL platform supports networking via CAN and ties into building systems for status, alarms, and coordinated behavior (e.g., airlocks, vestibules). That matters when you’re integrating access control, alarms, or facility dashboards, and it’s why many spec sheets list CAN and interface points on the PL line .

Ordering guidance that prevents surprises

  • Identify precisely. Photograph the existing board and connectors; note DCU1 family variant (e.g., DCU1-NT/2M). Firmware and I/O populations can vary by region—matching the sticker and harness is key .

  • Capture the whole ecosystem. Note your program switch model, battery pack presence (for emergency cycles), and connected safety/activation devices; plan to re-validate everything after the swap .

  • Plan the commissioning window. Reserve time for parameter entry, safety checks, and multi-mode functional tests (Automatic, Permanent Open, Partial/Half Open, Exit-Only, Off). Document the final set-up so your estate stays consistent .

  • Think lifecycle. Consider adding ST 220 or myGEZE/GEZEconnects to your tool stack. Parameter templates and downloads help standardize dozens of doors—and that consistency translates to fewer after-hours callouts (GEZE, 2024).

Common root-cause triage

  • Symptoms pointing to the controller: erratic mode transitions without sensor faults, non-volatile error codes related to motor relay/logic, corrupted parameter memory, or repeated watchdog resets .

  • Mechanics that mimic control faults: flat-spotted/worn wheels, sloppy belt tension, mis-set end buffers. Always run the mechanical checklist before condemning the board .

  • Sensor causes: misaligned presence curtains, saturating radar in wind-prone vestibules, or edge wiring issues; the controller will behave “wrong” when inputs are wrong—validate zones and thresholds first .

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