Product Specification

Airport Fast Lane Speed Gate Turnstile

Product Overview

This airport fast lane speed gate turnstile places two independent interlocked barrier doors inside one stainless steel cabinet, so a single lane performs two verifications in sequence. A traveller presents a boarding pass QR code, an ID or passport card, or a face template at the first door; the door opens in 0.5 second and the traveller steps into the interlocked passage. The second door opens only after the system confirms that the passage is empty, which means a follower without a valid credential can never ride behind an authorised traveller. Twelve pairs of infrared sensors guard the lane, and one lane moves up to 40 persons per minute in normally open mode, keeping boarding queues short at peak hours. The cabinet is built from 304 stainless steel with acrylic swing arms, the passage channel is adjustable from 600mm to 1500mm, and the unit runs on AC220V with 150W peak power. It is delivered ready for relay, 12V pulse, RS485 or TCP/IP connection to the airport access control platform.

Features and Advantages

1. Fast lane flow of up to 40 persons per minute

The swing arm opens in 0.5 second and the lane handles 30 persons per minute in normal mode and 40 persons per minute in normally open mode, so a single airport fast lane absorbs a full boarding wave without building a queue.

2. Boarding pass and e-gate verification at both doors

Each door accepts a separate credential: boarding pass QR code, RFID or IC card, fingerprint, face or iris recognition, NFC phone or remote release. The two step verification pattern matches airport security and boarding checkpoints where the ticket is read once at the entry and once inside the lane.

3. Two door interlock with zero tailgating

The second door will not release while the first door is still open or while a person is detected inside the passage, which removes tailgating at a physical level instead of relying on software alarms alone.

4. Twelve pair infrared sensor array and instant alarm

Twelve pairs of infrared sensors map the whole passage. Unauthorised entry, tailgating or a stalled person triggers an audible and visual alarm at once, and the swing arm locks automatically when no valid opening signal is present, blocking forced entry.

5. Airport duty cycle protection and self diagnosis

A built in self diagnosis module raises an alarm and reports the fault before a lane goes down, the mechanism is rated for more than 5 million cycles, fire mode opens the lane with an alarm on emergency signal, and the barriers open automatically on power failure and re close on power recovery, which suits terminals that run 24 hours a day.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can this speed gate connect to an airport boarding pass system?

Yes. The controller accepts a relay switch signal, a 12V level signal or a 12V pulse signal with a pulse width above 100ms, and it also supports RS485 or TCP/IP, so a boarding pass QR reader, e-gate reader or airport access platform can drive the lane directly.

2. How many passengers can one lane handle at peak boarding time?

One lane passes 30 persons per minute in normal mode and up to 40 persons per minute in normally open mode, with a 0.5 second opening time. Multiple lanes can be grouped into a fast lane bank for wide body boarding waves.

3. What happens if a passenger tries to follow someone through?

The passage is covered by 12 pairs of infrared sensors. The second door stays locked until the first door is closed and the passage is confirmed empty, and any tailgating attempt triggers an audible and visual alarm while the swing arm locks.

4. What happens during a power failure or an emergency evacuation?

The barriers open automatically when power fails and re close automatically when power returns. On a fire alarm signal the lane enters fire mode, sounds the alarm and opens immediately so the evacuation route stays clear.

5. Is the lane width adjustable for different airport checkpoints?

Yes. The passage channel is adjustable from 600mm to 1500mm and the cabinet size can be customized, so the same model fits a standard boarding lane, a staff lane or a wide accessible lane.

6. What is the minimum order quantity and lead time?

The minimum order quantity is 1 piece. Stock units ship in 5 working days and production orders usually take 5 to 14 working days depending on quantity, with wooden case packaging for sea or air freight.