AST Magazine February 2018 final-feb-2018 | Page 7

Volume 20
February 2018 Edition
Normal operation cycle time is 5 seconds and Emergency Fast Operation (EFO) cycle time mode is 1.5 seconds.
Cost-effective replacement of standard bollards
The Raptor can save money when it comes to replacing existing
standard bollard systems.
Where an entire 6 to 8 feet of existing concrete and rebar must
be excavated and removed to install a new standard retractable
bollard system, a crew only needs to remove the top 20 inches of
an existing foundation to properly prepare for the XT-2200.
The XT-2200 Raptor is Ideal for the Following
Conditions:
Non-Standard Roadway Widths
• The Raptor can secure narrow roadways more cost effectively
than typical three-bollard arrays and can also be installed as
multiple units to provide heavy security for wide entrances.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Access
• Non-vehicular traffic can move through freely while the bol-
lards are in the secure position
Safe Operation
• Unlike many wedge-style barriers, there are no hazardous
pinch points and no need for a safety skirt
High-Speed Impacts
• Where the roadway layout allows vehicles to reach higher
speeds
Minimal Setbacks
• Where critical assets or equipment are located close to en-
trances (such as in urban areas) and a high level of security is
required regardless of potential vehicle speed
Fast Deployment
• Where the barrier needs to be deployed quickly because it is
located close to a guard booth and reaction time is therefore
minimal.
• The Raptor is raised and lowered with a double-acting hydrau-
lic cylinder for long-term reliability.
• Normal operation cycle time is 5 seconds and Emergency Fast
Operation (EFO) cycle time mode is 1.5 seconds.
Site Restrictions
• Where flush mounting with the roadway surface is required
for snow plowing or where buttresses and posts used in other
barrier designs would prevent access to wide vehicles
High Traffic
• Used as a final denial, this barrier can be used in tandem with
standard traffic arms to quickly process a high number of
vehicles
Architectural Appeal
• Contemporary style offers a modern twist on the typical bollard
design
Flexible Controls
• Bollards can be controlled independently or in small groups to
create more zones of control
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