Case Study
Barnwell Point Apartments
Gate Automation and Access Control
for Barnwell Point Apartments
A comprehensive gate automation solution for a brand new apartment complex in Hansfield, Co. Dublin.
Full gate automation across all entry and exit points at a new residential development, completed within 8.5 man-days on time and within budget.
A new residential development required automated gate and safety systems for all entry points.
Fajon Construction, a reputable firm based in Dublin, approached Electro Automation for a comprehensive gate automation solution for their Barnwell Point site which consists of a brand new apartment complex.
Project Snapshot
Client
Fajon Construction
Location
Hansfield Or Phibblestown, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Sector
Residential
Region
ROI, NI, UK
The Project
Fajon Construction engaged Electro Automation to supply and install automation and safety systems for both vehicular and pedestrian gates at the entrance and exit of Barnwell Point, a new apartment complex in Hansfield, Co. Dublin. The project required full coordination with on-site contractors responsible for civils and cabling, and needed to deliver a seamless integrated result across all gate types within the construction programme.
Each vehicular gate installation included a Smarty 4HS operator, 36v control panel, safety edges, aluminium profiles, photocells, loop detectors, external mag-locks, LED lights, warning signs, Rittal enclosures, receivers, antennas, and remote controls. Pedestrian gates were similarly equipped with appropriate automation and safety components.
The Solution
Objective: Supply and install automation and safety systems for vehicular and pedestrian gates.
Location: Barnwell Point, Hansfield, Co. Dublin.
Electro Automation was contracted to supply and install advanced gate automation and safety systems for both vehicular and pedestrian gates at the entrance and exit of the brand new apartment complex.
For each vehicular gate, the installation included a Smarty 4HS operator, 36v control panel, safety edges, aluminium profiles, photocells, loop detectors, external mag-locks, LED lights, warning signs, Rittal enclosures, receivers, antennas, and remote-control fobs.
This comprehensive system enhances security, ensures smooth and reliable operation, and provides remote control convenience. The safety edges and photocells significantly reduce the risk of accidents, making the gates safer for both vehicles and pedestrians. Safety edges offer significant benefits in gate automation systems. They act as crucial protective devices that detect obstacles in the gate’s path, preventing accidents and damage. By halting the gate’s movement upon contact, they safeguard vehicles, pedestrians, and the gate itself, ensuring a safer environment. Additionally, safety edges enhance compliance with safety regulations, reducing liability for property owners. Their integration into gate systems demonstrates a commitment to safety and reliability, fostering user trust and confidence in the automated system.
The pedestrian gate was equipped with a Nitto hinge, external mag-lock, keypad, Roger enclosure, and a push-button exit. These features ensure secure access control and easy exit, enhancing overall site safety.
Safety measures for the vehicular gates included three safety edges per gate, positioned on the leading edge and two horizontal edges, along with a safety loop. This configuration ensures maximum protection against accidental collisions and entrapments.
By coordinating with on-site contractors for civils and cabling work, Electro Automation ensured seamless integration of the new systems with existing site infrastructure. The installation was designed to be efficient, requiring only 8.5 man-days, and utilised single swing gates with minimum 150mm posts to accommodate the automation equipment. Activation through remote-control fobs and existing access control systems provided added convenience and security.
Smarty 4HS operators for vehicular gates
Safety edges and photocells for accident prevention
Pedestrian gate with keypad and mag-lock
The Result
Electro Automation completed the full gate automation and safety system installation at Barnwell Point within 8.5 man-days, coordinating seamlessly with the on-site contractors responsible for civils and cabling. All vehicular and pedestrian gates at the entrance and exit of the complex were fully automated, with safety systems including photocells, loop detectors, safety edges, and mag-locks installed and commissioned to specification.
The project was completed on time, within budget, and to the full satisfaction of Fajon Construction. The completed installation provides Barnwell Point with reliable, safe automated access control across all entry and exit points, improving both the security and the day-to-day convenience of the development for its residents.
Full gate automation delivered on time across a new residential development.
Barnwell Point Apartments opened with full gate automation across all entry and exit points, delivered on time and within budget in under nine man-days.
