Optical Turnstiles & Speed Gates

An optical turnstile is a waist-height entry lane that uses sensors to verify every person who walks through. Fastlane optical turnstiles from Smarter Security pair those sensors with glass barriers that open for a valid credential and close right behind the user. Your lobby stays open and welcoming, and unauthorized entry gets stopped at the lane.

Weighing your options? See Optical vs. Full-Height Turnstiles.

Fastlane uses neural-network analytics to track every person in the lane. It can detect a tailgater as close as 1/4″ (6mm) behind an authorized user and tells the difference between a person and a carried bag or rolling case, which virtually eliminates false alarms. All while moving up to 60 people per minute.

Learn more in Tailgating vs. Piggybacking.

Fastlane offers ADA-width lanes across the product line, so wheelchair users, deliveries and visitors with carts or strollers pass through the same secure entrance as everyone else. No separate side door to manage.

Explore wide lane turnstiles.

Sidegate Detection^® spots two people trying to walk side by side through one lane. It’s exclusive to wider Fastlane lanes, where the extra width could otherwise leave room for someone to slip through next to an authorized user.

Yes. Fastlane integrates with third-party access control systems, card readers, mobile credentials and visitor management platforms. Our partner integrators handle installation and tie the lanes into the security system you already run.

See How Mobile Credentials Work with Optical Turnstiles.

Cost depends on the number of lanes, the model, barrier height, custom finishes and installation. Every entrance is spec’d to the building, so the best number comes from a quick conversation about yours.

Our turnstile cost guide breaks down what drives the total, or schedule a 15-minute consultation.