Perimeter security manufacturer Nova Automation North West (a division of BID Products and Services) sought gate and barrier installations to serve a dual purpose, ensuring site security and acting as showpieces for customers.
Perimeter security manufacturer Nova Automation North West (a division of BID Products and Services) sought gate and barrier installations to serve a dual purpose, ensuring site security and acting as showpieces for customers. The firm has chosen barriers and swing and sliding gate operators from manufacturer FAAC (UK) for access control at its Bolton head office, reports Steve Mather, Nova Automation North West Divisional Manager. Access control to the service yard is provided by a stand-alone proximity card reader for staff and an intercom for visitors. Two FAAC 610 electro-hydraulic barriers with a central island provide entry and exit to the BID staff car park. 50 per cent duty rated, the 610 has a beam length of up to four metres and operating speeds of between three and six seconds. The range includes an articulated beam format, making it suitable for locations with low ceilings. Perimeter security to the staff car park is provided by a sliding gate with a FAAC 860 operator, the controls for which are integrated with the fire alarm system. Suitable for gates up to 10m wide and weighing up to 1200kg, the 860 has a 30pc duty cycle. Its electronic control system offers flexible operating logics, which allow separate pedestrian and vehicle access openings. The control system stores the gate?s stop positions, avoiding the need to add mechanical devices to the framework of the gate. The 860 microprocessor control system minimises wear and tear by slowing the gate before stopping it.
