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  1. Thin design ensures freedom of installation
  2. One side holding with linear guide lets the floor free from door rail
  3. Endurance is proven by more than 1 million times' open-and-close test
  4. Platform Gates open and close simultaneously with car doors' movements (One cycle takes about 3 seconds)
  5. Doorway for drivers is ensured and can be used for emergency exit
  6. In case of emergency, the operation panel and the platform indicator works as a backup

Operation panel and indicator at platform

Indicator in staff room

  1. All Platform Gates can be monitored at the operation room and depot, ensuring good maintainability
  2. Sensors, chime and voice guidance ensure safety

Detection by sensors

Detection of unusual torque

  • Platform gates alarm and stop when they detect unusual torque in case something is pulled into the door box.

Obstacle sensors (optical beam)

  • Detection by sensors makes doors open when closed
  • Detection of obstacles makes train stop

Pressure sensors located at the edges of doors

  • Platform gates re-open and re-close when something touches at door edges (retry function)
  • Sensors can detect strap of bags, sticks or umbrellas (with chime)

Experienced Constructor

Foundation work

  • Foundation work is done at nighttime without interfering the regular operation
  • Before installation, the basement blocks are built in advance and are covered during regular operation

Shipping

  • Efficient shipping planning and rich know-how

Installation works

  • Temporary setup for one platform can be done overnight
  • It takes two weeks after temporary setup before starting the actual operation

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