The LCN SOLAK is a complete backup power solution designed for LCN automatic door operator systems. It comes as a fully assembled unit with both the power supply and cabinet, ensuring reliable operation even during power outages. When AC power to a building is interrupted, any electrically powered automatic door operator stops functioning. For a standard commercial door that opens manually by default, a power outage is an inconvenience. For an ADA-compliant automatic door that serves as an accessible entry point for wheelchair users, people with disabilities, or elderly occupants, a power failure that disables the operator creates a code compliance gap and a genuine accessibility failure. The SOLAK unit and cabinet solves that problem by providing continuous backup power to keep the operator running through an outage.

The SOLAK ships as a complete assembly. The "unit" is the power supply and battery backup electronics, and the "cabinet" is the enclosure that houses the unit, providing a code-compliant, secured installation point adjacent to or near the operator installation. This is a single-line order for the complete backup power system, not a bare electronics assembly.

Why LCN Automatic Door Operators Need Backup Power

LCN's automatic door operator family runs on 120V AC power. The 4640 Auto Equalizer Series, 9540 Senior Swing Series, and 6400 COMPACT Series all require a continuous AC supply to operate the motor, maintain control board logic, and accept signals from wall actuators, RF transmitters, and access control inputs. When AC power is cut, the control board loses power and the operator defaults to manual-only operation.

In a healthcare facility, a government building, a school, or any commercial property where the automatic operator is the primary accessible means of entry for certain occupants, maintaining function during power interruptions isn't just a convenience, it's an ADA requirement and often a fire and life safety code requirement. Emergency egress for occupants who rely on automatic doors cannot depend on AC power availability. The SOLAK unit provides the battery backup capacity to bridge power outages and maintain operation, allowing the operator to respond to actuator signals and open the door on demand even when building power is down.

LCN Unit and Cabinet Backup Power Specifications

The SOLAK is listed in the LCN Price Book as a special-order item, reflecting its role as a facility-level power backup solution rather than a standard stocked accessory. The list price of $2,366.00 positions this as a complete packaged system rather than a component-level battery replacement. The included cabinet provides a secure, professional housing for the backup unit that integrates with the surrounding building installation without exposed electronics.

LCN automatic door operators compatible with backup power solutions include the 4640 and 4642 Auto Equalizer low-energy push and pull side operators, the 9531 and 9542 Senior Swing electromechanical operators, and the 6440 COMPACT series modular operators. All of these run from a primary 120V AC input and benefit from backup power during supply interruptions.

LCN SOLAK for ADA Compliance and Life Safety

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that accessible features including power door operators remain operational as part of a building's accessible route. Beyond ADA, ANSI/BHMA A156.19 governs low-energy door operator performance standards, and ANSI A117.1 addresses accessibility requirements for operator activation force. When an operator is specified as part of an accessible entry point, its reliability isn't just a performance consideration, it's a legal and code requirement. Facilities that have made the investment in LCN automatic door operators to achieve ADA accessibility should protect that investment with backup power.

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