International. Boon Edam announced the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Tourlock safety revolving door. A solution that was first built in 1980 and is currently used in thousands of airports around the world, including commercial campuses and government buildings due to its high level of user flow and ability to prevent unauthorized access without the need for manned supervision.
In addition, the Tourlock has always been an automatic safety solution that requires no contact from users during activation and operation.
Mitigating intrusion by design
Close tracking of an authorized user is the most common way intruders can slip into a secure facility. The Tourlock, by design, prevents an unauthorized user from following an authorized user in the next compartment. The principle of operation removes the burden on people to "be impolite" by refusing to keep a revolving door open for a stranger. An added feature of the Tourlock is that it stops spinning in the "cross position" during an infiltration attempt. This places a "wall" between the intruder and the safe area and the intruder can only reverse and exit the door, while the authorized user continues to the safe area without any interference."
Preventing infiltration with sophisticated technology
The Tourlock combines premium construction with the option to include the intelligence of a sophisticated near-infrared detection technology housed in the roof, called StereoVision®. StereoVision scans each compartment during rotation to verify that a user is alone before allowing them to enter a secure facility. If more than one person is detected, the door will stop turning and alarming, then slowly turn backwards, forcing both users to exit the door.
StereoVision's technology has been continuously improved over the decades and today it is able to operate reliably in a wide variety of lighting environments, including outdoor lighting. Its reliable performance over the years has proven to be an extremely reliable method to prevent entry into a safe area without the excessive false rejections.
Accessories
For added safety, the Tourlock security door on the building envelope can be equipped with Level 3 bullet-resistant glass, capable of stopping three .44 magnum bullets. In addition, biometric identity verification devices can be connected to the end post or a pedestal to provide a highly secure and contactless authorization method. The Tourlock is capable of integrating with virtually any access system on the market.
Integrated diagnostic software for fast service resolutions
In the last year, the Tourlock was updated to include an integrated, IP-enabled software platform called BoonConnect that helps technicians diagnose the door and get it up and running quickly in the event of an outage. A technician simply logs in from a remote laptop, cell phone or tablet and can review performance data as well as diagnostic information about door sensors, drive system, motor and more. This visibility can save hours or days of time solving any problem.
"We at Boon Edam owe much of our success to the Tourlock over the past 10 years. It has been instrumental in meeting the growing security requirements of Fortune 500 companies and along with our turnstile offering has helped launch our Enterprise team to the level of success they have today," says Valerie Anderson, President and MANAGING Director of Boon Edam, Inc. "Even after 40 years, the demand for reliable security at the entrance has only continued to increase and the Tourlock continues to prove valid time and time again."
