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Half Height Turnstile
The Madoors USA MDRS-H-200 Half Height Turnstile System is a stainless steel or electrostatic powder-coated access control turnstile operating on 100 to 240V AC power — providing secure one-way or two-way pedestrian access control at swimming pools, sports complexes, fitness centers, factories, public buildings, and any outdoor or indoor application requiring a decorative, durable, and user-friendly security barrier without extra supervision. With spring and hydraulic shock absorber automatic soft centering after each passage, direction-blocked opposite rotation when passage begins, internal sensor direction detection, free passage in power cuts as standard legal compliance, optional power-cut lock on customer instruction, optional heater for -50°C cold climate operation, 20 persons per minute throughput rate, and a 47cm passage width across a 180kg stainless steel structure, the MDRS-H-200 provides reliable long-service half-height pedestrian access control in the harshest outdoor weather conditions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Madoors USA MDRS-H-200 Half Height Turnstile operates at 100 to 230VAC 47 to 60Hz — covering the complete global power supply frequency and voltage range for direct deployment in any country without power supply modification. Power consumption is 7W during transitions and 12W in standby — the low-power consumption profile directly reduces the operational energy cost of the turnstile installation over its service life.
The operating temperature range is -20°C to +70°C as standard — confirming reliable year-round operation in all outdoor climate conditions from cold winter environments through hot summer conditions. The optional heater system extends the operating range to -50°C for extreme cold climate deployments at northern latitude facilities.
The transition rate of approximately 20 persons per minute provides the throughput capacity required for the primary application environments — swimming pool and sports complex entry where controlled admission flow management is the operational requirement. The 47cm passage width provides the standard pedestrian access clearance for the half-height turnstile format.
The spring and hydraulic shock absorber centering system provides two functions simultaneously — the spring provides the return force that automatically returns the arms to the next locked position after each passage, and the hydraulic shock absorber controls the speed of the final centering phase to provide soft, quiet arrival at the locked position without arm impact noise or mechanical shock loading. This combined spring-hydraulic system directly provides the smooth, soft-centering operation that distinguishes quality half-height turnstiles from spring-only alternatives that produce harsh locking impact.
Internal sensors detect the direction of rotation — when a passage begins in one direction, the sensor confirms the rotation direction and blocks the opposite direction simultaneously. This direction locking prevents the reverse passage attempt by a person who has already initiated an authorized passage in the permitted direction.
Stainless steel construction provides the corrosion resistance required for outdoor installation at swimming pools and sports complexes — the water splash, chemical cleaning agents, and continuous moisture exposure of aquatic facility entrances create the most demanding corrosion conditions for turnstile hardware. Electrostatic powder coating in any specified color provides the decorative appearance option for indoor and less exposed outdoor installations.
KEY FEATURES
Spring & Hydraulic Shock Absorber — Automatic Soft Centering
The combined spring and hydraulic shock absorber system that provides automatic soft centering after each passage is the key mechanical quality feature of the MDRS-H-200 — the spring drives the return to the next locked position and the hydraulic absorber controls the arrival speed, providing silent, smooth, cushioned locking without mechanical impact. This soft centering directly extends the mechanism service life by eliminating the repeated impact loading that spring-only centering systems impose on the locking mechanism at every passage cycle.
Direction Blocking on Passage Initiation — Security Integrity
The internal sensor detection of rotation direction and simultaneous blocking of the opposite direction when passage begins directly prevents the reverse passage attempt — a person who has initiated an authorized passage in one direction cannot be followed through in the opposite direction by a second person pushing against the arm from the other side. This direction-blocking function maintains the one-person-per-authorized-passage security at half-height turnstile positions where both directions are simultaneously accessible to approaching persons.
Free Passage in Power Cut — Legal Compliance Standard
The standard free passage mode during power failure meets the legal obligation for emergency egress at access control turnstiles — the turnstile arms rotate freely in any direction when power is removed, ensuring that persons can exit the facility during power outages, fire alarms, and emergency evacuations without obstruction. The optional locked power-cut mode — supplied on written customer instruction — provides the alternative for the specific applications where the customer's risk assessment and legal jurisdiction permit or require locked power-cut behavior.
One-Way & Two-Way — Controlled or Free Configuration
The configurable one-way or two-way access, controllable or free passage in each direction, and time-based free release capability provide the operational flexibility required for the diverse access management scenarios of the MDRS-H-200 application range — controlled card reader entry with free exit at sports facilities, two-way card reader control at factory gates, timed free passage during peak periods at transit facilities, and controlled entry with supervisor-release exit at educational facilities.
Stainless Steel — Outdoor Aquatic & Sports Facility Durability
The stainless steel construction provides the corrosion resistance specifically required for the harsh outdoor environments of swimming pools and sports complexes — chlorinated water splash, high humidity, cleaning chemical exposure, and continuous outdoor weather exposure create the most aggressive corrosion conditions for turnstile hardware. Stainless steel directly provides the long-service outdoor durability that allows the MDRS-H-200 to remain structurally and mechanically sound throughout years of aquatic facility entrance service.
Optional -50°C Heater — Extreme Cold Climate Operation
The optional heater system extending the operating range to -50°C provides reliable operation at the most extreme cold climate facility entrances — outdoor sports complex and swimming pool entrances at northern latitude locations where winter temperatures regularly exceed the -20°C standard specification. The heater directly prevents the mechanism stiffening and electronic malfunction that cold temperatures cause in unheated turnstile systems.
User-Friendly — No Extra Supervision Required
The user-friendly design that provides security without extra supervision directly enables unsupervised admission control at swimming pools and sports facilities where staffing a gate attendant for every entry lane is not operationally or economically practical. The height of the half-height turnstile physically prevents entry without authorization, replacing the supervision function with a passive physical barrier that enforces the entry ticket requirement without staff presence at the turnstile.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Position Assessment & Configuration
Lane width, one-way or two-way configuration, controlled or free direction settings, card reader integration, optional heater requirement, construction finish — stainless or powder coat — color, and floor surface are confirmed.
Base Plate Fixing
Floor anchor positions are marked and anchor bolts are installed. The 180kg turnstile base plate is positioned and secured to the confirmed anchor positions.
Arm Assembly & Mechanism Check
Arm assembly is confirmed correctly installed on the central hub. Spring tension and hydraulic shock absorber fluid level and damping rate are confirmed. Smooth rotation and soft centering are verified.
Power Supply Connection
100 to 230VAC power supply is connected. Optional heater power connection is made where specified. 7W transition and 12W standby power consumption are confirmed.
Direction Sensor & Access Control Integration
Internal direction sensors are confirmed operational. Card reader, biometric, or other access control device is connected and programmed. One-way or two-way authorized passage, direction blocking on passage initiation, and free passage on power cut are tested.
Power Cut & Optional Lock Testing
Free passage on power disconnection is confirmed. Optional locked power-cut mode is activated and tested where specified on written customer instruction.
Operational Testing & Handover
Complete one-way and two-way passage cycle, soft centering, direction blocking, 20 persons per minute throughput rate, and temperature operating range are confirmed. Installation handover documentation is completed.
DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS & USE CASES
Madoors USA MDRS-H-200 Half Height Turnstiles are specified for any indoor or outdoor pedestrian access point requiring durable half-height controlled access.
- Swimming pool and aquatic center entry turnstiles
- Sports complex and leisure center access control
- Fitness center and gym membership entry turnstiles
- Factory and industrial facility worker entrance control
- Warehouse and logistics facility pedestrian access
- University and educational campus controlled entry
- Public building and institution pedestrian access
- Bank and financial institution entrance turnstiles
- Stadium and sports venue season ticket entry
- Theme park and attraction entry turnstile systems
- Office building and corporate campus pedestrian control
- Museum and cultural institution visitor access
- Hospital and healthcare facility controlled entry
- Outdoor event venue pedestrian access management
- Any indoor or outdoor pedestrian access point requiring decorative stainless steel half-height controlled turnstile access
- Category: Access Control Systems