Argus 60 - Uncategorized Dormakaba - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Optical Swing Lane / Security Turnstile
Brand	Dormakaba
Model	Argus 60
Interlock Height	39" (990 mm)
Interlock Length	64-15/16" (1650 mm)
Passage Width (Standard)	25-9/16" (650 mm)
Total Width	41-3/4" (1060 mm)
Door Leaf Material (Standard)	Transparent Plexiglass
Optional Door Leaf Materials	Tempered Laminate Glass (3/8" thickness)
Door Leaf Upper Edge Height	39" (990 mm) standard; optional up to 70-7/8" (1800 mm)
Drive Type	Power-assisted (Type 2) with two servo-positioning drives
Power Supply	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300 VA
Standby Power Consumption	17 VA
Operation Mode	Normally closed; opens on authorization
Safety Features	Enhanced sensor system (horizontal and vertical); optional full-height leaves; emergency exit module (STV-ETS)
Power Failure Behavior	Door leaves move freely (standard adjustment)
User Guidance	Illuminated RFID icon (white, red, green); optional cueing lights
Ambient Lighting	LED white K4000 in passage and exterior; optional red/green status display
Installation	Dowelled on finished floor level (FFL); not for outdoor use
Housing Material	Aluminum profiles and inlay elements
Optional Scanner Mounting	Flush-mounted in hand rail; concealed behind glass; surface-mounted for ADA
Maintenance & Cleaning	Clean with mild soap and water; avoid abrasive cleaners
Certifications	Not specified; designed for emergency exits and escape routes

Frequently Asked Questions - Argus 60 Dormakaba

What is the Dormakaba Argus 60?

The Argus 60 is an optical swing lane security turnstile designed for elegant and secure passage control. It features power-assisted drives and enhanced sensor systems.

What are the standard dimensions of the Argus 60?

Interlock height: 39" (990 mm), interlock length: 64-15/16" (1650 mm), passage width: 25-9/16" (650 mm), total width: 41-3/4" (1060 mm).

What power supply does the Argus 60 require?

It operates on 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with a maximum power consumption of 300 VA and standby consumption of 17 VA.

How does the Argus 60 behave during a power failure?

By default, the door leaves move freely to allow unimpeded passage. An optional emergency exit module (STV-ETS) can be added for active opening.

Can the door leaves be installed taller?

Yes, optional door leaf upper edge heights are available up to 70-7/8" (1800 mm) in tempered laminate glass or plexiglass.

What materials are used for the housing and door leaves?

The housing and guiding elements are aluminum. Standard door leaves are transparent plexiglass; optional tempered laminate glass is available.

Is the Argus 60 suitable for outdoor use?

No, it is designed for indoor installation only, dowelled on finished floor level (FFL).

What safety features does the Argus 60 include?

It includes an enhanced sensor system with horizontal and vertical detection, optional full-height door leaves, and single-passage monitoring in both directions. The unit can be integrated with emergency exits.

How do I clean and maintain the Argus 60?

Clean surfaces with a soft cloth and mild soapy water. Avoid abrasive or harsh chemical cleaners to prevent damage to the aluminum and plexiglass.

Can the Argus 60 be configured as a twin or multiple system?

Yes, the Argus 60 supports single, twin, triple, quadruple, and multiple system configurations for wider entrances.

USER MANUAL Argus 60 Dormakaba

Modern minimalist furniture cabinet with two side views showing internal compartments and a double door (no text or symbols visible)

Argus 60 optical swing lane

The definition of elegance

Basic equipment Argus 60

Construction Interlock height 39" (990)
Interlock length 64-15/16" (1650)
Passage width 25-9/16" (650)
Total width 41-3/4" (1060)
Housing, base columns, guiding elements	Profile and inlay elements in the hand rails and in the front of the side panels are made of aluminum.
Blocking elements Two door leaves made of transparent plexiglass, upper edge 39" (990).
Sensors The sensor system is integrated in the guiding elements both horizontally and vertically.

Finish Surface combinations according to presetting or individual.

Function Drives Type 2.* Integrated in the swing tube. Safety level 2. Passage area monitored by enhanced sensor system with an optimized installation length and arrangement (increased level of single passage monitoring in both directions, including detection of opposite direction).

Operation modes Normal operation is leaves closed. The door leaves open in the direction of passage, once authorized and then close again.

Electric components Control system and power supply integrated in the unit.

	Power supply 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300 VA
	Standby power consumption	17 VA
	Standard adjustment in case of power failure	Door leaves move freely.
Installation		Dowelled on finished floor level FFL.Not suitable for outdoor installation.

*Type 2: power-assisted motion; two servo-positioning drives/electrically closed in both directions.

Argus 60 is a longer model (64-15/16" [1650]) offering an increased safety level with a vertical strip installed as an additional scanner. Optional full height door leaves offered increased security. An easy-to-understand user guidance system with optional intuitive cueing lights in the top cover and colored light signals directly on the card reader ensures a high level of convenience. Ambient lighting is integrated for aesthetics—the unit becomes a real highlight in the foyer.

Argus 60 options

Elegant security

Option Description

Version Single system Twin system Triple systemQuadruple system Multiple system
Sensor-controlled passage width monitored	Passage width 35-7/16" or 36"(900 or 915 mm).Extended passage width with reduced opening angle.
Passage width not monitored by sensors	Passage width greater than 39-3/8"(1000 mm) to max. 63"(1600)Passage width = 63"(1600) with max. upper edge 39"(990)Passage width = 55-1/8"(1400) with max. upper edge 47-1/4"(1200)Passage width = 47-1/4"(1200) with max. upper edge 55-1/8"(1400)
Door leaf increased with drive unit 33-7/16"(850 mm)	Upper edge of door leaf:47-1/4"(1200) in 3/8"(10) plexiglass55-1/8"(1400) in 3/8"(10) tempered laminate glass63"(1600) in 3/8"(10) tempered laminate glass70-7/8"(1800) in 3/8"(10) tempered laminate glass
Drive unit increased to same upper edge as door leaf	Upper edge of door leaf:47-1/4"(1200) in 3/8"(10) plexiglass55-1/8"(1400) in 3/8"(10) plexiglass63"(1600) in 3/8"(10) plexiglass70-7/8"(1800) in 3/8"(10) plexiglass
Scanner installation Flush-mounted socket in the hand rail for on-site installation.Universal, concealed scanner installation behind 1/4"(6) tempered laminate glass with RFID symbol L 5-15/16" x W3-9/16" x H1-3/16"(L150 x W90 x H30).Preparation for a surface-mounted scanner attachment in the vertical surface, e.g. for ADA compliance (height 33-7/16"[850])
User guidance Illuminated RFID icon in white, red and green
Ambient lighting In the passage area LED white K4000.On the outside LED white K4000.Additional red and green for status display.
Use in emergency exits and escape routes	STV-ETS module for activation of emergency exits and escape routes:Door leaves are freely mobileDoors move to open position

Installation drawings

Pure architectural or structural diagram showing vertical supports and rectangular panels with grid patterns, no text or symbols present.

Pure architectural or structural diagram showing vertical panels and supports, no text or symbols present

Note

Dimensions shown as inches followed by millimeters; for example, 1" (25).

Installation drawings

dormakaba USA Inc.

Dorma Drive, Drawer AC

Reamstown, PA 17567

844.SPECNOW

www.dormakaba.us