🔷 Tripod Turnstile Gate Introduction
Access Control Tripod Turnstile Gate is a mechanical access control gate with three rotating arms arranged in a tripod shape (120° separation). It allows one person to pass through at a time and is widely used in security-sensitive areas like offices, train stations, stadiums, factories, and schools. It serves as a physical barrier that helps control pedestrian flow while integrating with access control systems like RFID, barcode, fingerprint, or facial recognition.

⚙️ How Tripod Turnstile Works:
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Idle State: Arms are locked to prevent unauthorized entry.
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Authentication: User taps an RFID card, scans QR/barcode, fingerprint, or face.
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Signal Received: Upon valid access, the mechanism unlocks one rotation.
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Manual or Motor Drive: User pushes the arm or the arm auto-rotates (semi-automatic or full-automatic).
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Lock After Passage: The arm resets and locks, ready for the next person.
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Anti-tailgating: Only one person is allowed per authentication.
✅ Features of Access Control Tripod Turnstile Gate:
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Three-arm rotating barrier
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Stainless steel housing (304/316 optional)
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Manual, semi-automatic, or full-automatic operation
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Bi-directional or uni-directional control
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LED indicator lights (green/red)
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Anti-tailing and anti-reverse protection
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Automatic arm drop on power failure (optional)
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Compatible with all access control systems
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Counting function (optional)
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Compact and space-saving design
🌟 Advantages of Semi-Automatic Tripod Turnstile:
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Cost-effective for tight budgets
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Simple design, easy to install and maintain
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Reliable operation with high durability
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Efficient crowd control in busy areas
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Customizable for card readers, face recognition, etc.
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Energy-saving with low power consumption
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Weather-resistant for indoor/outdoor usage
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Smooth and quiet operation
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Compact footprint ideal for limited spaces
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Failsafe security with arm drop in emergencies
🎯 Benefits of RFID Access Control Tripod Turnstile Gate:
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✅ Enhances security by controlling who can enter/exit
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🚶♂️ Organizes pedestrian flow in high-traffic areas
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📊 Improves attendance tracking in offices or gyms
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🔐 Prevents unauthorized access
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🧠 Integrates with software systems (ERP, HR, time attendance)
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⚙️ Reduces the need for manual supervision
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🔧 Reduces maintenance cost due to simple mechanical structure
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🏢 Professional appearance fits most environments
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🆘 Safe during power failure with drop arm mechanism
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💼 Boosts operational efficiency in secured environments

Technical specifications:
| Turnstile type | Access Control Tripod Turnstile Gate |
| Model | S116 black |
| Dimension | 420*330*980 mm |
| Pass width | ≤550 mm |
| Sensor | Optional |
| Direction | One / Bi-direction |
| Cabinet end style | Square |
| Cabinet material | Cold plate baking paint |
| Arm material | Stainless steel #304 |
| Unlock time | 0.2s |
| Flow rate | 25p/min |
| Safety | Arms drop down during emergency |
| Fire alarm connection | Connecting port for fire alarm system |
| Working condition | Indoor |
| LED indicator | on side (red / green / blue) |
| Drive unit type | Semi-automatic by solenoid (Default)
Automatic by DC brushless motor (Optional) |
| Power supply | AC110-240v, 50/60Hz |
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Reader Integration |
Integrates to access control and fire safety systems
through dry contact |
| Electric key switch remote locking or unlocking | |
| RS485 port for secondary development interface | |
| Reader type | Face recognition, IC/ID/HID/RFID/NFC card, QR code scanner, fingerprint, coin collector, ticket collector |
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Edited on December 16th, 2025




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