Can rgp be configured to trigger a turnstile during check-in?
We control access with a turnstile and would need the check-in process include triggering the opening of the turnstile. Is this possible ? Eg. if RGP could be configured to open a cash drawer on check-in then we could probably rig it to open the turnstile instead.
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What model (link ideally) turnstile do you have?
The turnstile is a Hayward turnstile triggered by an American Microsystems serial port scanner.
I've sent Hayward a request for integration information. I've had a number of customers express interest in a turnstile, so it might be time for RGP to support it.
We currently trigger the turnstile via the browser -> serial port link. It doesn't seem to be that important to integrate directly with the turnstile. We just need the check-in process to be able to send a signal to the serial port just like it does for a cash register during pos transactions.
What we're gonna do is use an audio triggered relay so that when RGP plays the ding it will trigger the turnstile. A little cludgy because we'll have to assign a silent audio file for any other sound RGP will want to make but its necessary because we require the turnstile for insurance purposes.
Interesting, and creative solution!
It would only be temporary as I do plan to support turnstiles within 12 months. It really isn't that hard.
Hello Andy
I too have a turnstiles, which is open with a tag and do the check in our current software. We can prevent user to check in again for a period of time. So like that they don't open the turnstiles to other non members.
Can i send you our relay model so you can check it out ?
Thanks
Steve
Steve - what model turnstile do you have?
Hi Andy,
Has there been any progress made on this? We're considering turnstiles too.
thanks, Audrey
Hello Audrey,
My understanding is Andy has decided not to support the turnstiles in RGP, as there are too many models and it would be impossible to test.
I will send you an email with a little more information.
Can we get a best practices on the workaround possibilities?
We'd love to use this.
Shoot me an email directly kenneth and I'll put you in contact with Vertical Endeavors. They developed a bridge piece of hard that allows RGP to work with a turnstile (+ some software from me). They charge for the bridge and can suggest the turnstile model.
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