Campus Perimeter Secured

Meesons arranged a site visit to gain a greater understanding of what the client wanted to achieve and assess the space available. The client wanted to install external Speed Gates on the concourse of the campus to create a secure line, preventing unauthorised users from gaining access without consent. As the Speed Gates were required on the perimeter of the campus buildings, the client needed a robust outdoor solution that was able to withstand the harshest weather conditions. Meesons proposed their unique EasyGate SPT Outdoor Speed Gates, which were specifically designed for outdoor applications, without the need for a shelter or canopy. Their stylish design and IP53 rated ingress protection, made them the ideal solution for this modern campus. To enable a smooth installation of the Speed Gates, Meesons first installed a sub frame solution beneath the finished concourse paving. The sub frame solution simplified the process of setting out the Speed Gates and enabled the cabling to be securely routed through the framework to the correct positions. Once the sub frame had been installed the Speed Gate cabinets were fitted over the sub frame creating a seamless paved finished floor, running under the Speed Gate cabinets. The client wanted to ensure the Speed Gates were able to cope with the high number of students and staff transiting through the campus, so Meesons proposed and installed 9 lanes of EasyGate SPT Outdoor Speed Gates, consisting of 8 standard width lanes and 1 wide access lane. To notify users of the status of each Speed Gate, lane guidance was included on the front of each Speed Gate cabinet. The EasyGate SPT Outdoor Speed Gates are able to efficiently manage the transit of a large number of users due to the quick opening and closing speed of the glass wing barriers, allowing the transit of up to 40 people per minute. The SPT Outdoor Speed Gate also offers a holding force in excess of 650N, preventing the wings from being forced open by unauthorised users. At the clients’ request the Speed Gates were provided with 1200mm high glass wings to deter students from attempting to climb over the Speed Gates. Matching 1200mm high post-mounted infill barriers were installed at either end of the Speed Gates to create a secure line. The College required the ability to remotely control and override the Speed Gates. Meesons were able to achieve this by supplying an EasyTouch control panel and TMON Software. This enabled the online remote control, monitoring and automatic time scheduling of directional access through the Speed Gates lanes to ease the flow at peak times. Following the successful installation of the Speed Gates, Meesons were appointed to handle the ongoing service and maintenance of the Speed Gates.

The SPT Outdoor Speed Gates now facilitate the smooth transit of students and staff onto the campus and provides a robust deterrent to individuals looking to gain access to the campus buildings without authorisation. Meesons have succeeded in meeting the College's request for a robust and modern outdoor Speed Gate solution to create a secure line to their campus. Operations Director at Halesowen College commented: “Here at Halesowen College we were keen to provide a contemporary solution to site access as part of our secure campus agenda. Our priorities were for an access solution that enabled us to control entry and exit to the site, adjust the direction of ‘traffic flow’ at different times of the day and not compromise the aesthetic appearance of the college. Furthermore we needed the product to operate reliably in an external environment.” “The Meesons Speed Gates met all these requirements and the purchasing process, from initial consultation to final installation was very professionally handled. The team that performed the installation, in challenging weather conditions, were excellent. The gates themselves operate reliably and quickly, ensuring that students can gain safe access to the campus with virtually no delay. We look forward to an ongoing relationship, as part of our commitment to student safety and providing the best possible learning environment.”

Halesowen College case study