Product Specification

RFID Card Recognition Swing Barrier Gate Turnstile Outdoor Park Entrance 500-1200mm Lane

Product Introduction

Park and stadium entrances handle a mixed crowd every day: season ticket holders, staff, contractors and one-off visitors. Handing out paper tickets or checking names at a booth slows the queue and leaves no reliable record. This outdoor swing barrier gate turnstile solves the problem with RFID card recognition - each authorised user carries a 13.56MHz IC card, taps it on the reader, and the stainless steel swing arm opens in 0.5 seconds. Every tap is logged by card number and time, so entrance records can be exported for review instead of guessed.

The lane is built for open-air use. A 304 stainless steel cabinet, IP43 or IP54 protection grade and an operating range of -30℃ to 70℃ keep the mechanism stable through rain, dust and summer heat. The 500mm to 1200mm channel width suits both standard pedestrian flow and wider access for luggage or maintenance trolleys, and the arm can be configured to swing in one direction or both. Four infrared sensor pairs confirm single-person passage, and an audible and visual alarm fires if someone tries to slip through behind a valid card holder.

Card management stays simple at scale. Cards can be issued, grouped, frozen or cancelled from the access control platform, and the controller reports through RS485 or TCP/IP. Where a site wants more than cards, the same cabinet accepts QR code readers, face or fingerprint terminals, NFC phones and keypad entry, so one installation can grow with the project.

Product Features and Advantages

1. RFID Card Recognition in 0.5 Seconds

A 13.56MHz IC card reader sits in the cabinet top and validates the card before the swing arm moves. Opening time is 0.5 seconds and the lane clears 25 people per minute, or up to 40 people per minute in normally open mode, which keeps entrance queues short during peak arrival.

2. Every Passage Recorded by Card Number

Because access is tied to a physical card, each entry is written as a record with card ID and timestamp. Lost cards can be frozen from the management platform immediately, and monthly attendance or visitor statistics come straight out of the system instead of a manual logbook.

3. Weather-Ready Outdoor Cabinet

International standard 304 stainless steel resists corrosion and daily wear, and the IP43 or IP54 rated housing keeps dust and splashes away from the controller. The unit runs from -30℃ to 70℃, so park, stadium and factory gate installations do not need an extra shelter.

4. Wide Lane With Anti-Tailgating Logic

Channel width is adjustable from 500mm to 1200mm to match pedestrian, wheelchair or trolley traffic. Four pairs of infrared sensors verify that one person crosses per valid card, and a strobe plus buzzer alarm warns the gatehouse the moment a second person attempts to follow.

5. Rated for Five Million Passages

The swing mechanism is tested to at least 5 million operations, draws 100W at AC220V, and uses a modular layout so the reader, controller and arm assembly can be serviced separately. Emergency release opens the arms automatically on power failure to keep the evacuation route clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which card types does the RFID reader accept?

The standard reader works with 13.56MHz IC cards and compatible RFID/ID credentials. Card issuing, grouping and cancellation are handled from the access control platform, and the reader module can be swapped for a QR code, face or fingerprint terminal when a site changes method.

2. Can it be installed outdoors without a canopy?

Yes. The 304 stainless steel cabinet is rated IP43 or IP54 and operates from -30℃ to 70℃, which covers park gates, stadium entrances and factory yards. For coastal sites we recommend the higher IP54 option and a periodic clean of the reader window.

3. How does the lane stop tailgating?

Four infrared sensor pairs monitor the channel. If a second person follows a valid card holder, the arm holds position, the audible and visual alarm activates, and the event is logged for the gatehouse to review.

4. What width should we order?

500mm to 900mm suits normal pedestrian flow; 900mm to 1200mm is used for wheelchair access, luggage and maintenance trolleys. Frame length and channel width can both be customised, and the default cabinet measures 1400mm x 200mm x 1000mm.

5. How does the gate connect to our management system?

The controller provides relay switch, 12V level and 12V pulse signals with pulse width above 100ms, plus RS485 or TCP/IP communication, so passage records can be pushed to an existing access control or property management platform.