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Heavy Duty Steel Post Fortifies Vehicle Barrier Gate Access

by Liz Karson | Dec 19, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control

 This short video demonstrates Doorking’s DKS Lane Barrier Accessory System. This accessory is an easy add on to one of DKS’ popular barrier gates and is available in various widths. The typical application is where a higher desired degree of control of...

Gate System Maintenance Tips for Solar Panel Power Owners

by Liz Karson | Nov 30, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control

Is a portion of your automated gate system powered by solar panels? Anything that blocks or impedes access to the sun’s rays may decrease your panel’s efficiency. So there are a few basic maintenance tips to follow to ensure your solar panels continue to...

Barrier Gate and Vehicle Spike Operation at Hertz Rent A Car

by Liz Karson | Nov 28, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control

I wrote a blog article earlier this month entitled “Vehicle Control Spike Solution | Hertz Rent A Car in Chicago”. In the article I described how ECI helped solve two problems for Hertz Rent A Car on Chicago’s near north side. One involved replacing a...

Selecting Anti Terrorist Active Vehicle Barrier Systems

by Liz Karson | Oct 10, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control

Active vehicle barriers (AVB) are generally used at critical access control or entry locations. These active barriers have moveable parts, some of which, or most all of the parts, are power assisted. The systems are manually or mechanically operated to allow or...

Vehicle Detector Loops Used in Lieu Of Roundabout At School

by Liz Karson | Sep 28, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control

I stumbled upon this interesting application of vehicle detection loops earlier this month. The article was titled: “Somers High School Traffic Light Up and Running”. The local department of transportation (DOT) installed a new traffic light regulating vehicle traffic...

Monrovia Takes Control | Parking Revenue System to Launch

by Liz Karson | Jun 27, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control

Monrovia, population less than 40,000, is a small town in California incorporated in 1886. Until now Monrovia, CA has never charged a parking fee at its Metro Gold Line Station. According to Oliver Chi, City Manager, an experimental program will soon change that. Read...
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