Sensotek's digital access control system can be used to monitor the current coronavirus pandemic regulations.

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The 'Smart Entrance Manager' from Sensotek - a subsidiary of Pepperl+Fuchs - is a modular system solution available on the market that has been tailored to the needs of retailers/retail/beverage stores, shoe stores, DIY stores and so on.

The digital access control system uses Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology to count people with a counting accuracy of >99%. The system counts people passing through with directional evaluation and can be configured for simple (one entrance and exit door) or more complex (multiple entrances and exits) people counting - depending on requirements. The user accesses the settings via the control unit display by pressing a finger and entering the pin. The maximum permitted number of people is entered there. A display uses the familiar green or red traffic light to indicate whether the stores, restaurants, exhibitions, etc. may be entered. The interface developed by Sensotek switches off the sensor system in the outdoor area above the automatic door if the specified number of visitors is exceeded. This prevents people from entering the sales areas, while people can still safely access the outside from the inside.

An SD card in the control unit secures the evidence against official inspections by backing up counted values. Environmental influences such as temperature and lighting conditions do not affect the system. Real distance and shape information is evaluated and people are recognized based on their shape and movement. The components are simply connected to each other via Ethernet cable.

Access control via traffic light system

The Schmersal Group has also developed a digital access control system that makes it possible to comply with the Corona Ordinance in public facilities without a great deal of personnel effort.