Mechatronic door furniture
Mechatronics essentially refers to a field of applied science and engineering which focusses on the the integration of mechanical systems with electronics and software to create and improve the functionality and efficiency of different products and their processes.
Mechatronic door furniture is defined in the Code of practice: Hardware for fire and escape doors, Issue 5 (published by DHF and GAI in November 2024) as a 'Combination of lever handles or knobs on backplates or roses with an integrated or a remote electronic system, which is to be used with a mechanical or electromechanical lock for the purpose of operating the lock after verifying the authorisation of a credential mechatronic door furniture.'
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