Physical Security

Vehicle access control barrier

by Mark Rowe

Delta Scientific, the Californian-based manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and elsewhere, has announced that its newest vehicle access control barrier is the HD200, pictured.

The US firm says that the product was built for high traffic locations requiring rapid emergency fast operation (EFO) rates and open-close cycles. With a 0.63 second EFO and a 2-5 second normal operation rate, the HD200 is claimed to be the fastest operating standard vehicle barrier in the market. It features a crash rating of ASTM M30/P1. That means it will bring to a full stop a 7.5 ton (6803.9 kg) medium duty truck travelling at 30 mph (48.3 kph) in less than 3.3 feet (1 meter). In fact, the truck rebound after impacting the barrier was 11.5 feet.

Greg Hamm, Delta Scientific vice president, marketing and sales, described the product as ‘truly a breakthrough vehicle barrier’. He said: “A vehicle moving at 30 mph will travel 44 feet per second. With a 0.63 second EFO speed, if triggered within 50 feet of the barrier, it will still stop and destroy the attacking vehicle. As the tragedy in Nice has warned so many security professionals, we need to be aware of vehicle attacks. Especially in high traffic locations, we need high speed open/close rates to get the many vehicles in and out. Likewise, in densely occupied locations, we need very fast closing rates to protect the people. In high volume locations, the barrier is open much of the time. Therefore, when the location is heavily populated as well, we need the barrier to open and close frequently but, as importantly, close quickly.”

With a 24-inch (61 cm) shallow foundation and fully enclosed, flush mount design, the HD200 obviates the concerns of interference with buried pipes, power lines and fiber optic communication lines in urban uses. The shallow foundation also reduces installation complexity, time, materials and corresponding costs. The HD200 is suitable the makers say for high water table locations and areas with corrosive soils. It’s totally enclosed face can be removed for access.

The HD200’s EFO can be remotely controlled via fibre optics, touch screen control panels, NEMA-rated control button panels and key switches. The barrier also features diagnostic indicators for early detection of any difficulties. Projected life expectancy of the HD200 is 20-plus years, the firm says. Visit www.deltascientific.com.

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