Designed to address the unique challenges of outdoor access management, the Full Height Turnstile RS 996T with Top Cover is a heavy-duty, weather-resistant access control device engineered for long-term reliable operation in exposed open-air environments. Unlike conventional half-height turnstiles that are only suitable for indoor or semi-outdoor covered areas, this full-height turnstile adopts an enclosed 360-degree rotating structure paired with a dedicated all-weather top cover, creating a fully isolated access passage that not only strictly prevents unauthorized climbing, crawling or jumping over behaviors, but also effectively shields internal core components from rain, snow, strong sunlight, dust and extreme temperature erosion. It is the ideal access control choice for scenarios that require high security level and 24/7 unattended operation, including industrial parks, construction sites, residential compound perimeter gates, stadiums, port terminals, power plant stations and outdoor public transport hubs.
The entire main body of the RS 996T full height turnstile is made of 304 grade (optional 316 marine grade for coastal high-salt areas) stainless steel with a thickness of 2.0mm, which has excellent anti-corrosion, anti-rust and anti-vandalism properties. The custom-molded top cover above the turnstile is manufactured using high-strength ABS engineering material with UV-stabilized coating, which can withstand long-term exposure to strong ultraviolet radiation without yellowing, deformation or cracking, and can effectively block rain, hail and falling debris from directly hitting the internal movement and circuit modules.
All wiring ports and electrical connection points of the device are equipped with IP65 rated waterproof gaskets and aviation plugs, and the internal control circuit board is covered with a conformal three-proof paint layer, allowing the turnstile to operate stably in an ambient temperature range of -40°C to 65°C, adapting to extreme weather conditions from cold northern winter snowstorms to high-temperature summer sun exposure in desert areas. The rotating shaft of the movement is made of imported wear-resistant alloy material, with a service life of more than 10 million operations, and no frequent maintenance is required even in dusty outdoor construction site environments.
The RS 996T full height turnstile supports seamless docking with almost all mainstream access control identification systems on the market, with reserved standard interfaces for multiple identification methods:
The device is equipped with an intelligent anti-pinch sensor array. Once an obstacle or a person is detected in the rotating channel, the motor will instantly stop running and release the rotating arm to avoid clamping injuries. It also has a built-in emergency release mechanism: when a power failure or fire alarm signal is received, the rotating arm will automatically unlock to form a free passage, ensuring rapid evacuation of personnel in emergency situations. The turnstile also supports bidirectional access direction configuration, which can be set to free passage, normally closed, one-way free and one-way verification and other working modes according to actual management needs, and the real-time traffic data and operation status can be transmitted to the background management system through TCP/IP communication, facilitating managers to view access records, generate attendance reports and remotely diagnose device faults.
The full-height closed structure of the RS 996T turnstile completely eliminates the hidden safety risk of people jumping over the turnstile that exists in ordinary half-height products. Even in unattended outdoor areas without security on duty, it can effectively prevent unauthorized personnel from breaking into the restricted area. The overall modular design simplifies the on-site installation process: the equipment only needs to be fixed on the pre-buried foundation with expansion bolts, and the wiring can be completed in less than 4 hours for a single device, greatly reducing the construction cost and cycle. The surface of the stainless steel main body adopts wire drawing anti-fingerprint treatment, which is easy to clean and maintain, and can keep a neat and beautiful appearance for a long time even in outdoor environments with heavy dust and rain. For management units that have high requirements for both security level and outdoor environmental adaptability, the RS 996T full height turnstile with top cover is a cost-effective and reliable long-term access control investment.