Bridge-Type Octagonal Tripod Turnstile | Stainless Steel Access Gate

A durable bridge-type octagonal tripod turnstile manufactured from standard stainless steel using precision CNC laser cutting, designed for controlled pedestrian entry in factories, schools, stations, and public venues.

The bridge-type octagonal tripod turnstile is a robust pedestrian access control solution built for environments where durability and reliability take priority. The housing is fabricated from standard stainless steel using fully computerized CNC laser cutting, ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy and a clean industrial finish. The 500 mm standard gate arm supports a maximum arm weight of 24 kg, making it suitable for medium to heavy pedestrian traffic without mechanical fatigue.

At the core of this turnstile is an RS485 communication interface with a range of up to 1,200 meters, enabling centralized control across large facilities with multiple access points. The gate accepts dry contact or 12V level signals with a minimum pulse duration of 50 ms and drive current of 10 mA, making it compatible with a broad range of access controllers, RFID readers, and biometric terminals. Total power consumption stays below 60W at AC 220V input, keeping operating costs low even in 24/7 deployment scenarios.

With a throughput of 40 people per minute and a design rated for continuous operation, this turnstile handles the demands of factory shift changes, school dismissal times, and station peak hours. The octagonal bridge-type cabinet not only provides structural rigidity but also offers a recognizable professional appearance that signals controlled access to approaching visitors. For outdoor installations, a simple rain shelter is recommended to protect the mechanism, though the unit performs reliably in humidity up to 95% (non-condensing).

Key Features

• CNC laser-cut stainless steel housing
• RS485 communication up to 1,200 meters
• 40 people per minute throughput
• Standard 500 mm arm length, 24 kg max arm weight
• Supports dry contact and 12V level signal input
• AC 220V input, under 60W total power
• Indoor/outdoor installation (rain shelter for outdoor)

Technical Specifications

Applications

Suitable for factories, offices, schools, stations, exhibition venues, and other pedestrian access-control points. The tripod turnstile is particularly effective in industrial settings where the mechanical simplicity of the tripod arm mechanism ensures reliable operation in dusty or high-traffic conditions. Schools use tripod turnstiles at main gates for student ID-based entry during morning and dismissal hours. At metro and railway stations, the RS485 interface allows facility-wide synchronization across dozens of lanes. Exhibition centers and sports venues deploy tripod gates for ticket validation at perimeter entrances, while factories integrate them with facial recognition terminals for worker attendance tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this tripod turnstile be installed outdoors?

Yes, but a rain shelter is recommended for outdoor installation. The stainless steel housing resists corrosion, and the unit operates reliably in humidity up to 95% (non-condensing). For fully exposed outdoor locations, we recommend adding a simple canopy or awning over the installation area to protect the internal mechanism from direct precipitation.

How does RS485 communication work for multi-lane setups?

The RS485 interface supports communication distances up to 1,200 meters, allowing a single controller to manage dozens of turnstile lanes across a campus or facility. Each lane connects via twisted-pair wiring and receives open/close commands from a central access controller. This architecture simplifies wiring compared to individual relay runs and enables synchronized lane control for emergency egress scenarios.

What access control systems does it work with?

The turnstile accepts standard dry contact (relay) and 12V level signals with a minimum pulse duration of 50 ms, making it compatible with most RFID card readers, biometric terminals (including the JY-F7 facial recognition terminal), QR code scanners, and coin/token acceptors. The 10 mA minimum drive current means even low-power access controllers can trigger the gate reliably.