Fastlane turnstiles were proposed by Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) Limited, a UK based national systems integrator experienced in high-end systems. The installation integrates Fastlane Glasswing with Lenel access control and HID Iclass readers along with cashless payment canteen systems to create a seamless experience for staff and visitors. The installation is designed to reinforce the use of staff access control cards without restricting access to authorised users. The system’s cards allow access to the building via the turnstiles and to zones relevant to the card holder, as well as carrying funds for purchasing food and beverages in the restaurant and vending facilities along with a ‘follow me’ printing solution.

IDL’s Phil Allen commented. “Our long term relationship with Evolution meant we were jointly able to propose the most appropriate integrated solution. The Glasswing model complements and completes the overall foyer design. Security in the perfect package.”
“The benefits of the completed system are many”, explained Tony Brenchley of Thames Water. “The turnstiles offer an aesthetically pleasing, yet secure solution to entrance control in the foyer whilst the single card solution for the various systems in the office is seamless and very convenient to use”.

The side benefits of the completed integration are extra low power consumption, a reduction in security supervision, reduced cash handling, plus reporting and monitoring abilities far beyond previous systems’ capabilities. As the theme of the Business Park is based around its green credentials, Fastlane turnstiles with their extra low power consumption of less than 50 Watts per pedestal were an effective choice.