What Is a Tripod Turnstile and How Does It Work?

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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A tripod turnstile is a physical barrier pedestrian access control gate that uses three rotating arms to regulate entry and exit. It is commonly used to control authorized pedestrian movement at offices, factories, schools, gyms, stadiums, and other controlled access facilities.

When a user is successfully authenticated through an access control system, such as RFID, QR code, facial recognition, fingerprint, or NFC, the turnstile releases the mechanism and allows one person to pass. After the passage, the arms return to the locked position to control the next entry.

Depending on the model, tripod turnstiles can support automatic operation, access control integration, emergency release, pedestrian counting and sensor based passage monitoring.

BOLAN offers different tripod turnstile configurations for indoor and controlled access applications, with OEM and ODM customization available for specific project requirements.

In simple terms, a tripod turnstile combines a three-arm mechanical barrier with an access control system to manage pedestrian entry and exit.