The Sivananda MK-1 / MK-1S full-height single lane turnstile (ERP reference KTI0201703MK1SI) is engineered for broad integration across industrial and high-security facility infrastructure. Built to serve unmanned perimeter access points, the turnstile features standardized electro-mechanical interface logic compatible with all commercial access control panels, authentication hardware, and power distribution systems.
Access Control Panel and Reader Technology Integration
The turnstile’s electronic control interface supports direct connection to all commercial third-party access control panels and reader hardware currently available in the market. Authentication hardware can be mounted and integrated to control either uni-directional or bi-directional transit cycles. Compatible reader technologies include:
- RFID and Proximity Systems: Compatible with commercial standard contactless card readers, smart card transponders, and long-range credentials.
- Biometric Terminals: Interfaces with optical and capacitive fingerprint readers, facial recognition terminals, and iris scanners.
- Barcode and Optical Scanners: Compatible with 1D barcode scanners, 2D QR code decoders, and mobile-credential ticket validators.
- Manual Push Buttons & Remote Consoles: Supports external reception desks, override push buttons, and remote security guard station trigger switches.
Logic Modes and Relay Configuration
To match site-specific security protocols, the turnstile interface board provides configurable transit operation logic:
- Normally Closed (N/C) Mode: The mechanical rotor remains locked in the rest position until a valid release signal is delivered from the access controller, preventing unauthorized entry.
- Normally Open (N/O) Mode: The mechanism remains unlocked and freely rotatable until a breach or restriction command locks the rotor head.
- Authorization Signal Handling: Integrates with standard pulse or momentary relay contacts. Once authorized, the integrated positive action mechanical lock prevents two consecutive pedestrian passages on a single transaction pulse.
Electrical Mains and Power Compatibility
The internal control circuitry and locking solenoids are designed to integrate seamlessly into industrial and commercial utility grids without requiring external step-down power transformers:
- Operating Voltage: 230 V AC ± 10% single-phase input.
- Line Frequency: 50 Hz alternating current.
- Power Consumption: Rated at 40 W, maintaining minimal continuous draw across high-throughput cycles.
- Drive Options: Standard electro-mechanical hand-operated mechanism, with optional motorized drive mechanism compatibility for assisted rotation.
- Compliance & Safety: CE certified for Electrical and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Safety, ensuring stable operation without interference when deployed adjacent to electronic security detection equipment.
Architectural and Mechanical Synchronization
Mechanically, the turnstile integrates a 4 x 90-degree four-quadrant rotor that completes 90-degree indexing per valid transit. Reverse movement is mechanically blocked by an integrated anti-backup mechanism once the rotor advances 30 degrees past its rest position, while an internal self-centering mechanism drives the rotor completely back to rest. The unit is manufactured in a single walkway lane configuration (with dual walkway variations available in the product family) using mild steel powder-coated finish or stainless steel frames paired with a stainless steel rotor assembly. This build is compatible with floor-anchored perimeter installations in environments such as government facilities, financial institutions, IT parks, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, and ordnance depots.
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