How Can Full-Height Turnstiles Provide ADA and Accessible Entry?

Power supply: AC power input for the turnstile controller and drive system.
Access control: Signal connections from RFID card readers, QR scanners, facial recognition terminals, fingerprint readers, or other access control devices.
Exit and control devices: Connections for push buttons, remote controls, fire alarm signals, or other authorized opening devices when required.
Communication: Depending on the controller, interfaces may include RS232, RS485, TCP/IP, or dry contact for integration with external systems.

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Full-height turnstiles are designed for high-security, controlled pedestrian access and are generally not intended to serve as the accessible route themselves. For projects requiring ADA or other accessible entry, a common solution is to combine the full-height turnstile with a dedicated accessible swing gate or wider pedestrian gate.

In this configuration, the full-height turnstile controls standard pedestrian traffic, while the adjacent accessible gate provides a wider, more convenient passage for wheelchair users, people using mobility aids, delivery carts, and other users who require additional clearance.

BOLAN offers solutions such as the BLS-FH65 Full-Height Combo Gate, which combines a full-height security lane with an adjacent wide-access gate in one integrated entrance solution.

The accessible gate can be connected to the same access-control system as the turnstile, allowing controlled entry through RFID, QR codes, biometric readers, facial recognition, or other authorized credentials, depending on the project configuration.

For U.S. projects, the final accessible route, clear opening, reader position, gate operation, and surrounding installation should be reviewed against the applicable ADA Standards and local building/accessibility requirements.