What Is Drop Arm Turnstiles?
Security turnstile gates are an ideal solution for many venues such as museums and visitor centers, public transport hubs and commercial offices. Turnstile gate access control assists security teams by preventing unwarranted entry while simultaneously providing accurate usage data that allows capacity planning.
When an authorized user or paying customer presents their credentials at a turnstile barrier, its arms will rotate to allow entry before locking until another individual presents credentials to gain entrance.
Optical Barrier
Optic barrier systems work with drop arm turnstiles to control access and stop unauthorised individuals from passing. While traditional turnstiles employ physical barriers, optical gate systems consist of cabinets containing invisible infrared beams which detect when someone attempts to pass without appropriate credentials and trigger an alert if someone attempts to pass without authorization. Furthermore, optical gates can connect with fire alarm systems for instantaneous opening of lanes in case of emergencies.
These gates can be found in many commercial environments, from stadiums and offices to public transport systems. You have several variations of optical barrier security turnstiles available depending on your application: some feature barrier-free detection using infrared technology while others come equipped with physical barriers that can be opened or closed to control passage.
At turnstiles can be configured for both barrier-free and barrier-based options to meet the ADA compliance of lanes and passageways, providing more reliable and safer passage. Furthermore, their double anti-pinch protection ensures reliable passage as well as emergency security requirements by auto falling their barriers when power fails – meeting any emergency security needs that arise.
Optic drop arm turnstiles are specifically designed to fit into tight spaces with minimal impact on building layout, thanks to their compact cabinet design and sleek architectural style that ensure they can accommodate for various applications in any environment. In addition, their low power consumption ensures long-term operation with reduced maintenance needs.
These types of turnstiles can easily be integrated into an ADA bank of gates to provide accessibility for disabled individuals. Used to manage pedestrian passage in secured areas and allowing wheelchairs, strollers and other assistive devices through, this type of turnstile is easy to connect into an overall access control solution by linking it up with existing fire alarm systems – automatically opening gate in case of an emergency while keeping turnstile from locking or closing in case of danger.
Bi-directional Access Control
Not like traditional access control turnstiles which only function as one-way barriers and require people to present credentials in order to gain entry, drop arm turnstiles are designed with optical barriers capable of functioning both ways and can also integrate various types of readers for credential recognition and assessment such as biometric ID readers, high security card readers, or mobile credential readers.
When someone presents their credentials to a reader, this causes the gate’s barriers to rotate in the desired direction, allowing them to pass easily through and exit the facility while being tracked by the turnstile system. Should someone present their credentials again before exiting, the turnstile will alert users and closes its gates preventing tailgating as well as helping maintain building security by restricting how many people can occupy any given area at one time.
Optic barrier turnstiles offer several distinct advantages over their competitors, including bi-directional access. This feature can be found in numerous turnstile models including our Speedgate model – making them especially helpful in facilities with both entrance and exit lanes. Furthermore, their quick and silent entry solution is perfect for high pedestrian traffic environments that need both entrance and exit lanes.
Security cameras are an integral component of any turnstile. Should an intruder attempt to use false credentials or tailgate, a video can capture their actions and help facility managers identify them – helping facility managers take appropriate actions such as issuing warnings or even detaining them.
RS 716 optical barrier turnstile is equipped to connect directly with fire alarm systems, so as to immediately open its gates in case of an emergency. As it’s motorized with wide enough passageway suitable for wheelchairs and carts, and uses special arms that drop into recesses in its cabinet when activated by power outages or fires – once these events have concluded, however, the motorized mechanism returns back into normal operative mode allowing normal operations once more.
ADA Compliant
There is something magical and transcendental about being near water, something which cannot be replicated in any other medium. So let’s make this clear from the outset; ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant drop arm turnstiles are an excellent solution for public access control applications in office buildings, hospitals, airports, banks, retail outlets schools amusement parks sports complexes ports & harbor installations etc. They meet both spirit and letter of the regulations. ADA compliant turnstiles contain either one long passage barring arm, or two medium-length arms, that drop into recesses in the cabinet when an authorized person presents their credential to pass through it. Cabinet mounted sensors and emitters serve as a sufficient deterrent against multiple entries, and may be configured with different kinds of access control systems such as proximity, biometrics or RFID-based access control systems etc.
Anti-panic features of these barrier arms also enable people with strollers, wheelchairs or baby carts to pass in emergency situations such as fire. Once power has been restored again, however, the barrier arm returns automatically to its normal operational mode and resets as quickly as it had collapsed.
RS 716 pedestrian turnstile gate is an innovative pedestrian turnstile gate designed for maximum security and versatility, capable of being configured in various styles, shapes and sizes to meet any need. From its choice of housing finishes and designs to lid options and barrier arms as well as integrated access control readers (proximity access control reader readers, biometric readers and visitor management systems), the RS 716 makes an excellent solution for any application.
Touchless turnstiles and ADA gates have become increasingly popular since the pandemic due to their effectiveness in combatting COVID-19 transmission. These contactless entrances can be seamlessly integrated with temperature sensors, facial recognition systems, hand sanitizer stations, etc. for true hands-free operation.
The RS 716-9, designed to comply with ADA compliance standards and boasting a small footprint and low entry cost per lane of entry, makes an excellent solution for public access control applications such as offices, banks, hospitals and airports. Packed with advanced features for maximum security protection, this system comes in both single lane and multi lane configurations in order to meet various capacity needs.
Fire Alarm Integration
Integrating turnstiles with fire alarm systems requires proper execution; to do so, each turntile must send input directly into the fire alarm system, so when someone activates their alarm, its barrier arm drops and makes way for passage – especially useful in public places such as museums and shopping malls where individuals may have difficulty exiting quickly.
Pedestrian Turnstile Gates can also be easily integrated with other security systems, including fingerprint and biometric readers. They’re suitable for many different uses in office buildings, transportation terminals and public spaces alike – and even configured for ADA entry if necessary! They make an ideal way to improve workplace security without spending a fortune on new hardware or equipment.
RS 716 Series high waist-high optical turnstiles are specifically designed to provide secure, efficient, and user friendly bi-directional access control. These motorised barriers feature smooth near-silent operation for entry/exit mode selection based on site requirements; additionally they support dry contact outputs of facility access control devices with anti-panic drop arm function ensuring clear egress in case of emergency or power outage.
These turnstiles can also be integrated with various credential readers and suitable for either single-directional or bi-directional passage, providing increased accuracy and reliability of system operation. Their barrier mechanism is specifically designed to prevent tampering; made of stainless steel for maximum durability against repeated use in harsh environments. In addition, each turnstile features its own backup power system while its motorized mechanism can be controlled remotely.
Turntiles also include alarm features to notify users of any incorrect operation, such as reverse passing, trailing and overdue passing. They will send an alert to a supervisor when someone attempts to pass without valid credentials; and will auto reset and lock if there are no valid input within a set time limit or when power goes off – complying with fire safety requirements in this way.