What are optic turnstiles?

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Optical turnstiles use sensors to detect individuals passing through, discouraging illegal entry. They eliminate tailgating and can monitor the number of people entering a building. They offer programmable options and can admit up to 40 people per minute, making them an excellent option for buildings with high traffic. Optical turnstiles are elegant and unobtrusive, projecting an image of safety and security while not detracting from the interior design aesthetic.

Optical turnstiles are used in many large companies and companies. They have many distinct advantages over traditional turnstile systems or card entry systems. The sophisticated technology used in optical turnstiles includes numerous sensors that incorporate an array of sensing beams. The beams detect each time a person passes through the turnstile. The turnstiles’ optical sensors are also placed at very low levels to discourage people from illegally crawling through the turnstiles.

There are many ways an unauthorized person can slip through an entry system undetected. One common way is tailgating, which occurs when one person follows another into a building after the first person uses her ID to open the door. The use of optical turnstiles can eliminate this practice. If someone enters without using a valid ID card, an alarm will alert the security personnel.

Beams in optical turnstiles can monitor the number of people entering a building using the one card, one person system. If more than one person breaks the beam after an ID card has been presented, the system will notice. Optical turnstiles are an extremely useful system for buildings with a high level of people entering and leaving. They are also useful for monitoring how many people are in the building at any given time in case of an emergency evacuation.

Unlike the old ID card system, optical turnstiles have many different programmable options. They can be set up for both incoming and outgoing traffic using card access for both directions. They also speed up the entry process, as the door or turnstile doesn’t have to be closed for another to enter. Provided the card is presented, one person can enter. Up to 40 people per minute can be admitted through access via optical turnstiles.

Optical turnstiles are an excellent option if you want your lobby to have an open plan feel. They can be elegant and unobtrusive and also eliminate the need for staff at the door. They project an image of safety and security, but do not detract from the interior design aesthetic.




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