EDC and EDC-E Waist High Turnstile
Alvarado’s waist high turnstiles are installed throughout the world. Our turnstiles are used for bi-directional access control, patron flow control and patron counting. The EDC and EDC-E are superior quality turnstiles. They will provide years of trouble-free operation.
Security and crowd control applications
Access control | Employee entrances | Public transit
People counting | Visitor management
Designed to last
Superior construction
EDC and EDC-E (extended cabinet design) turnstiles are made with high quality components. Many of the turnstile’s internal parts are stainless 
steel. The turnstile arms rotate smoothly and self-center when returning to the home position. The turnstile does not have visible bolts or fasteners, which makes the turnstile better looking. It also improves security and safety.
The EDC-E turnstile has an extended cabinet and longer rotating arms. This creates a wider passageway for users.
Key Features:
Stainless steel internal components
Smooth turnstile arm rotation with automatic self-centering
Field configurable for single direction or bi-directional operation
No exposed bolts or fasteners
Added Benefits:
Designed for long term continuous usage
Single passage control
Easy to install and maintain
Great looking product, regardless of finish
Top quality service and support
Hinged lid allows for easy access for service and installation
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Ready to meet your needs
Unsurpassed entrance and flow control
EDC and EDC-E waist high turnstiles come in both manual and electric lock control versions. The turnstiles come with standard features that are expensive options on competing products.
Electric turnstiles provide two way controls. They will operate with any access control system. The turnstiles can also be activated by any device that provides a dry contact output. When the turnstile receives a dry contact “unlock” signal, it will rotate once in the appropriate direction. After the turnstile rotates, the arms lock in the home position, ready for the next activation. The turnstiles operate in either fail-safe or fail lock mode.
The turnstile provides an output signal after the arms rotate. This signal notifies the access system that a passage has occurred. It can also serve as a count output for facility counting purposes. For counting applications, a digital counter can be installed in the turnstile cabinet. The turnstile can also operate with Alvarado’s GateWatch facility counting software.
Passage directions of both electric lock and manual turnstiles can be changed in the field with a key. Electrically controlled turnstiles can be changed from controlled passage to free passage.
Card readers integrate with the electric lock turnstiles. They can be attached to the top of the turnstile. Or they can be installed underneath the lid.
Key Features:
Electric lock control and manual models
Smooth, automatically self-centering rotation
Rugged controller integrates with any access control system (electric models)
Fail-safe or fail lock operation (electric models)
Suitable for counting applications (both versions)
Low maintenance
Added Benefits:
Extremely versatile and effective
Safe for users, minimizes banging and over-travel
Integrates easily with access control systems
Various options for patron counting
Simplified integration
Employee Access and Visitor Management
Our waist high turnstiles will integrate easily with your building systems. Installation of card readers is quick and easy. The turnstiles have a dedicated fire system input. They also provide an output that can be used by the building system to verify rotation after activation. The EDC and EDC-E’s combination of features provides a very effective turnstile security solution.
Key Features:
Simplified integration to access control and visitor management systems
Flexible credential reader attachment options allows use of existing readers familiar to users
Dedicated fire input and various other available I/O
Override controls for operational flexibility
Easily change turnstile passage mode
Waist high turnstile with access control and visitor management integration
Safety features you shouldn’t be without
Built-in Safety
The EDC and EDC-E waist high turnstiles are secure and safe. An adjustable dampener slows and cushions the arm rotation preventing over travel. This allows the arms to relock in the “home” position after each passage. It also improves user comfort and safety.
In access control applications the EDC and EDC-E typically operates in fail-safe mode. When power is removed from the turnstile personnel can rotate the arms to exit. A drop arm version that provides a clear passageway when power is removed is available.
Key Features:
Adjustable dampener provides a safe, controlled rotation and self-centering arm rotation
Free egress in emergencies or loss of power
Drop-Arm option available to allow for clear passageway when power is removed
Certifications
The EDC and EDC-E waist high turnstiles are independently tested and certified by LA Testing Labs. They are also CE marked.
Additional information
The EDC / EDC-E has many available options, including:
Stainless steel finish (powder coat also available)
Card reader cutouts for flush mounting of credential readers
Card activation / status lights
Battery back up
Push button assemblies
Resettable and non-resettable counters
Portable base plates
GateWatch counting software
Modular Post and Railing
Custom infill sections and modular post and railing are available to fill in open areas around installed turnstiles and gates. Learn more in our barrier and railing section.
