Door Industry Journal - Winter 2019

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Automated Gates & Barriers ProAccess: The Ultimate Presence-Detection Solution BBC Bircher Smart Access has unveiled its revolutionary vehicle detector system, which offers a great alternative to the underground induction loop. ProAccess is a combined radar and ultrasonic sensor, which can detect vehicles of all sizes, whether they are stationary or moving up to 12mph, as long as they are within a range of 5.5m. The sensor can be installed 0.5m above ground, which innovatively reduces the need for road surfacing work – a significant advantage when it comes to installation time. This also makes the ProAccess the ultimate solution in locations where it is simply impossible to route cables underground – including locations with cobbled surfaces or near essential manholes. Offering ultimate precision, ProAccess can be adjusted to allow for a detection angle of ± 30° in just one simple step. Detection angles of 40° or 90° can also be achieved by installing the compatible mounting bracket. The unit, which is extremely easy to navigate thanks to simple navigation and LED feedback, has many additional benefits including an IP65 rating and built-in heater, which ensures stable operation even in colder conditions. Its benefits do not stop there – ProAccess not only reliably detects moving vehicles in order to activate a parking system, it also has an additional operating mode which allows facility managers to monitor occupancy. Both operations can be achieved in tandem by using more than one device. ProAccess is the ideal solution for presence-detection at car park barriers and sliding gates. Call BBC Bircher’s UK distributor, IN2 Access and Control for more information on tel. 01691 655150.