The company behind some of the UK's most exciting and dynamic interactive exhibition displays in visitor attractions and museums has brought to market QCounter - a fully automated, but low-cost, access control/people-counter system. Businesses emerging from lockdown restrictions must limit the number of people accessing a space or building to ensure the site remains COVID-safe and compliant with government regulations.

QCounter, based on a traffic light system, is a fully automated (without the need for any human operation), 'Plug n' Play' customer/visitor/staff counting system that manages and ensures the safe flow of people through spaces - thus ensuring organisations remain COVID-safe whilst fully operational.

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QCounter provides the following functionality:

  • Fully automated - no staff/personnel remote control operation required (unlike other systems)

  • Ergonomic design

  • Large bright indication of status (based on traffic light system)

  • Integrated LCD information display

  • Easy-to-change number of people allowed

  • Powered by dc supply from mains plug or USB power bank

  • Portable and easy to mount to any standard retractable barrier post - no tools required

  • Both single and dual units versions available - works on one way system with separate in and out doors

  • Client-branded 'dashboard' webpage (for public visibility).

Operational benefits for client:

  • Compliance with COVID secure rules

  • Visual reassurance for customers/visitors/staff/guests

  • Non-language specific

  • GDPR compliant (no integrated cameras)

  • Webpage can be displayed on larger screen to further reassure compliance

  • Expansion options available.

The units have been designed and manufactured in the UK by UK concept-to-reality company FifeX and are available to order today from their dedicated website www.qcounter.co.uk.