An opening can be wide enough for pedestrians and still be too narrow for the cabinets, readers and any adjacent access lane. Before selecting a turnstile, draw the proposed gate line and record two different measurements. One is the total finished width available for the installation. The other is the clear passage width users need in each lane.
Draw the entrance as it will be built
Mark the finished walls, columns, door swings and nearby fixed obstacles. Show the direction of entry and exit and the space available for queues on either side. Include an alternative route where the project requires a wider or accessible passage, and have the project team confirm the applicable access and emergency egress requirements.
Measure the entrance after allowing for finishes. Add the proposed cabinet positions, any side rails and the space the panels or arms need to move. For a multi-lane layout, use the manufacturer's drawing to check where cabinets are shared and how the end cabinets fit against the walls.
Compare cabinet dimensions and clear passage separately
For example, the SXK-SGZ03 datasheet lists a 420 × 330 × 980 mm cabinet for the SXK-SGZ03 and a 480 × 240 × 980 mm cabinet for the SXK-SGZ03C2. The sheet lists clear passage width separately. For the SXK-ST08 speed gate, the datasheet gives a passage width range of 600–900 mm. Use the drawing for the ordered configuration to check the total installed footprint and the movement of the panels.
Mark readers and cable routes
Show where each card reader, QR reader or face recognition terminal will sit, who will use it and how it will connect to the access controller. Mark likely power and data routes and leave room for installation and service access. If the gate will connect to existing software or a building system, include the controller model and interface details in your request.
Send a dimensioned floor plan, the number and direction of lanes, the required clear widths, photos of the entrance and your preferred credential types. These details let Thinkpark review the layout before you commit to a model.
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