Turnstiles

The turnstiles of E-Kent systems can be operated by E-Kent's magnetic tickets and smart cards. Access Control Turnstiles have been designed for quick, efficient, safe and controlled entry and exit of passengers.

E-Kent's turnstiles have been designed for indoor spaces as well as outdoor spaces. The turnstiles can be of the side opening or turning types, and unidirectional or bidirectional types. The bar type of turnstile is generally driven by an electromechanical motor. Their movements, direction of turn and position are monitored by a number of internal sensors. They are driven by an electromechanical motor designed for self-centering.

E-Kent's turnstiles are designed for exceptional circumstances as well as normal use. They can be set to remain open or closed in case of power failure. In case of emergency or other exceptional circumstances, the sequence of entry and exit can be sent by means of a combination or by lowering the turnstile bars. When necessary, they can be opened by remote control to ensure safe passage. The turnstiles contain signal lights (red and green displays) on both sides of them to indicate whether the turnstiles are in or out of service.

E-Kent's turnstiles include security measures. If somebody attempts to force through the turnstile, or to sneak under it or to jump over it, an audio-visual signal is set off on both the system computer and the turnstile itself.

Validators

A validator is a device designed for verifying the authenticity of smart cards and magnetic tickets, and for reading them. These devices read tickets and cards, store the relevant data (including fares) and upload the data to the central system.

A validator reads the data stored on magnetic cards and proximity cards (contact and contactless types), records new data on these, deducts the fare from the credit charged to the cards, and contains a keypad which the driver can use for entering various data (including the number of the transport route, direction, stops, shift commencement time, and shift ending time). It stores all of a day's processes in its memory.

Validators communicate with the central system in an efficient and secure way, and upload the data stored in their memories to the central system's computer at regular intervals.