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Beacon Series Optical Turnstile 

Theory of Operation: 

The Beacon barrier optical turnstile lane is designed to control traffic with an intuitive 
barrier free design. This is accomplished with thru-beam type sensors to detect where a 
person is inside of the lane. Crossing and uncrossing certain beams at certain times will 
evaluate a passage to be either authorized or unauthorized. 

Within each lane there are two primary zones of sensors. Each zone acts as a “limit”. 
Upon a valid entry (card read, push button, keypad, etc.), the unit recognizes 
authorization and allows passage through in the direction requested.  

Should a user pass in the incorrect direction or has not been authorized for passage, an 
audible alarm will pulse and red x’s will flash on the LED boards. An additional solid 
state output during alarm scenarios also exists for integration into other security systems. 

In addition to the two sensor zones mentioned previously, a third sensor zone exists for 
crawl-through detection. If anyone attempts to crawl through the lane under the standard 
sensor zones, the third sensor zone detects them and an alarm goes off.  

Beacon lanes are designed to allow heavy flows of traffic. With an adjustable swipe 
queue, one user can request passage through the lane while another is already inside. This 
negates the need to wait for the lane to return to a secured status before the next person 
can pass. 

Inside the primary cabinet, a logic controller with a display screen and input buttons 
allow a variety of settings for the machine to be adjusted to facility preferences.  

Physically, the cabinets of a Beacon lane can be positioned to create a variable passage 
width. A lane size can be anywhere from 22 to 38 inches. It is important to remember that 
the wider the width of the lane, the easier it would be for two people to pass side by side. 

 

Security Begins With Controlled Access

1636 W. 130th Street, Brunswick, OH 44212

Toll Free Phone: (800) 942-0829 | Fax: (800) 942-0828 / Phone: (330) 273-6185 | Fax: (330) 273-4468

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Summary of Contents for BE800-R

Page 1: ...l after installation If an installation is done by a construction company or outside installer please pass this book along to the end user This book is required for maintenance troubleshooting and rep...

Page 2: ...ons 10 Sensor Alignment 12 Sensor Designations 13 Wiring Legend 14 Wiring Diagrams 15 Overview of the Access Window 17 Device Settings of the Beacon Series 19 Warranty Information 21 Security Begins W...

Page 3: ...nsor zones mentioned previously a third sensor zone exists for crawl through detection If anyone attempts to crawl through the lane under the standard sensor zones the third sensor zone detects them a...

Page 4: ...econdary From the factory each cabinet in an array is preconfigured to the requested operation and layout Each lane has two directions of passage each of which can be configured for controlled passage...

Page 5: ...is necessary in order to operate the secondary cabinet It will be necessary to provide conduit access between the two cabinets However only the primary cabinet requires 100 240VAC The secondary cabin...

Page 6: ...binet The lids are secured with a lock on the front and hooks on the back In order to remove the lid unlock the front side with the provided keys Then pull the lid forward from the back and lift up to...

Page 7: ...g it out of the floor plate Although it should not be necessary the sensors can be disconnected from their cables Each sensor is equipped with an M8 euro style quick disconnect cable These can be disc...

Page 8: ...d off while the beam is crossed If the orange LED is blinking in any case you will need to adjust the sensor alignment shift the cabinets so that they are straight to each other or shim the cabinets s...

Page 9: ...Concrete Anchor Instructions Security Begins With Controlled Access 1636 W 130th Street Brunswick OH 44212 Toll Free Phone 800 942 0829 Fax 800 942 0828 Phone 330 273 6185 Fax 330 273 4468 9...

Page 10: ...wise operation will be inconsistent 3 If necessary move cabinets out of the way Drill four 3 8 holes 4 deep per cabinet and remove all concrete dust from the holes 4 Place cabinet in the correct locat...

Page 11: ...lignment instructions and test lane to ensure operation is satisfactory before replacing the front panels onto the cabinets 9 Install the sheets of glass by remove the two screws holding the glass cli...

Page 12: ...l will allow for some range of motion up and down The sensors can also be tilted on the brackets themselves to provide a left to right alignment adjustment Simply loosen the screws holding the bracket...

Page 13: ...ed Sensor Zone 2 does the same thing as zone 1 but in the opposite direction The sensor zones have another function as well On free flow mode when the sensor zone for the appropriate direction is actu...

Page 14: ...Wiring Legend Security Begins With Controlled Access 1636 W 130th Street Brunswick OH 44212 Toll Free Phone 800 942 0829 Fax 800 942 0828 Phone 330 273 6185 Fax 330 273 4468 14...

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Page 17: ...ode is active the display screen will show DM in the top left corner That being said it is possible to stray from the device mode settings In the selected device type section of the access window DM T...

Page 18: ...ll need to access system mode to run the program in this fashion Holding the key while pressing up and down allows you to change between system mode and device mode A third mode which will display TRM...

Page 19: ...rnally Enabling this allows the turnstile to ignore access control from allowing too many users pass through the turnstile Disabling it allows access control to hold the direction open 0 means the one...

Page 20: ...ither direction is active In facilities where users drag objects low to the ground behind them frequently such as gyms with rolling luggage it may be beneficial to disable this setting A value of 0 is...

Page 21: ...e Seller transportation charges prepaid Replaced or repaired goods will be redelivered freight repaid to the address of Buyer shown hereon Except for the Warranty contained herein there shall be no ot...

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