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24" Stainless Steel Optical Turnstiles
Model OTS-MH

System Features

  • Card In/Free Exit Operation
  • Optional Card In/Card Out Operation
  • Backlit Display Indicator Graphics
  • Automatic Alarm Reset
  • Tailgate Sensitivity Field Adjustable
  • Durable Stainless Steel Construction
  • Footprint: 8 X 24 X 38 Inches
  • Brushed Stainless Steel Finish
  • Specialty Finishes Available
  • Beveled or Rounded Ends
  • Custom Operational Features Available
  • May Be Used As A Pedestrian Counting System

24" Optical Turnstile System
Model  Shown: Stainless Steel, Corian® Tops, Beveled Ends

OVERVIEW

Our Medium Housing Optical Turnstile System (OTS-MH) monitors through-beam infrared sensors, access control contacts to determine and annunciate the status of a secured pedestrian walkway. The access control system provides valid card contact closures to the optical turnstile system when a card is presented to the card reader mounted at the turnstile housing. Green and red backlit display indicators prompt persons using the turnstile passageway to present their card, and that access is granted or denied. A sounder located inside the turnstile housing provides a short audible indication that access is granted.

One person is allowed to pass through the optical turnstile lane for each valid card presented. If a person walks through the turnstile passageway without presenting a valid card, an alarm is generated. A sounder in the turnstile housing alerts area personnel that a violation has occurred, and an alarm relay contact notifies the access control system of the alarm.

STANDARD SYSTEM INTERFACE

The lock output of the card access system is monitored by the optical turnstile system to determine when a valid card has been presented. The lock may be fail safe or fail secure. The lock output must be configured for automatic re-lock when the door is opened. The normally closed-door mimic relay (DMR) is monitored by the card reader system. The normally closed alarm relay is monitored by the card reader system.

OPERATION

NORMAL ENTRY USING CARD READER

The DMR opens when the valid card is presented to the card reader, and closes when a person walks through the optical turnstile passageway. This relay cycle is expected by the card reader system and an authorized passage is registered in the card reader database.

TAILGATE ALARM

If a person walks through the turnstile passageway in the entry direction without presenting a valid card, then the DMR opens again and the card reader system interprets that action as a forced door and an alarm is registered in the card reader database. The optical turnstile system circuit activates the local sounder so that the alarm is annunciated at the door.  The normally closed alarm relay opens. The alarm is reset after about 4 seconds.

FREE EXIT

When a person walks through the turnstile passageway in the exit direction no alarm is generated.

Technical Specifications

Power 12 VDC @ 1 Amp max.
Inputs Valid card contact: 1 lock control relay from card reader system. Lock may be fail safe or fail secure.
Through beam infrared sensors, mounted inside turnstile housing.
Outputs 1 normally closed Door Mimic Relay (DMR)
1 normally closed Alarm Relay
Alarm sounder @ 85 dB. Sounder is on during alarm.
Green Display graphic indicates entry access enabled.
Red Display graphic indicates secured mode. Entry will generate an alarm.
Field
Adjustments
Tailgate Sensitivity Adjustment - sets the sensitivity of the tailgate detection software.
Fail-Safe / Fail Secure Lock voltage select. Use J5 to select lock voltage
Construction The sub-base and internal frame are constructed of 3/8" steel.  There are 4 mounting holes and access for wiring.  Housing is stainless steel with brushed finish.
Dimensions 8 x 24 x 38 inches
Mounting The sub-base is bolted to the floor using the provided anchor bolts.  The housing frame is mounted to the sub-base, and the mounting bolts are concealed behind the infrared translucent Plexiglas.
Spacing NORMAL PASSAGEWAYS
The turnstile housings should be spaced to provide 30 to 32 inches of walkway space for normal passageways.

ADA PASSAGEWAYS
The turnstile housings should be spaced to provide a minimum of 36 inches of walkway space for ADA compliant passageways.

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