Connecting Optical Turnstiles to LAN/WANs Using The iPocket232™
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 The Challenge
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Optical turnstiles are typically installed in high-profile lobbies of large facilities including office buildings, government facilities and research campuses. The purpose of optical turnstiles is to control access to a given area using a badge reader system. PathMinder optical turnstiles assure that only people with a valid electronic ID badge enter the site; an alarm is generated if a person tries to enter without a badge. PathMinder's turnstile designs offer a combination of speed, security and safety. Fast barrier retraction contributes to a real-world traffic throughput of 30 people per minute - which helps avoid queuing. Tall, heavy glass is typically used to offer a strong physical barrier, which, combined with PathMinder's optical detection matrix, offers excellent security. Three independent safety sensors are utilized to stop the barrier before making contact with a person. Further information on PathMinder's optical turnstiles - including a video of the barriers in action - can be found at www.pathminder.com.
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PathMinder wanted to marry its unique technology, which includes a real-time remote monitoring software, with a device that would facilitate the transmission of data from the RS232 based turnstile back to an organization's LAN/WAN, for real-time remote monitoring and diagnostics.
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Precidia's Solution |
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Precidia's iPocket232 proved to be the ideal solution for PathMinder. The compact iPocket232 connected unobtrusively to the optical turnstiles, instantly converting RS232 data into IP packets. With this solution deployed, the organization's security manager could use PathMinder's software to obtain real-time data on entrance and egress from the building. In addition, remote diagnostics were simplified.
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Said PathMinder President Gennady Reshetnikov "The iPocket232 allows our customers to take full advantage of the capabilities inherent in our product. When the iPocket232 is partnered with our optical turnstiles, security managers have a fully integrated solution that provides them with up to the minute access control data, improving efficiency and safety. The iPocket232 easily met our need for a seamless connectivity solution that is plug and play, adding almost no complexity to the overall installation."
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Benefits |
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Security Managers realize several benefits when deploying the iPocket232 with their PathMinder optical turnstile:
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- Access to Real-Time Data
The iPocket232 provides the bridge between the RS232 based turnstile and the organization's LAN, allowing turnstile data to reach the security manager's desktop for analysis and diagnostics.
- Enhanced Security
The efficient relay of time-sensitive access control data is critical to ensuring best in class security. The iPocket232 helps facilitate access to this key data in real-time.
- Improved Productivity
With the optical turnstile connected to a LAN, security and maintenance staff no longer need to visit each turnstile onsite to retrieve data or perform administration tasks. They can simply log into each device using a standard web browser, or Telnet, from their office PC.
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Conclusion |
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The iPocket232 responds to the need of security and facilities managers for a completely integrated access control solution. Working with PathMinder's unique optical turnstile products, the iPocket232 can provide the missing link in a real-time remote monitoring solution for access control.
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Precidia's technology protects legacy equipment investment, yet delivers enhanced features to serial devices, such as network management, SNMP support, data logging, and diagnostics. In effect, serial equipment benefits from all of the features of TCP/IP. It's that easy.
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