Turnstile Gates & Access Control — Built in Sri Lanka
Cerox designs, builds, installs, and supports complete access control systems — turnstile gates, biometric readers, cloud dashboard, and HR integrations. Hardware engineered locally. Same-day support across Sri Lanka.
Choose the right gate for your site
From slim corporate speed gates to full-height factory perimeter turnstiles, every form factor uses the same Cerox controller and the same cloud dashboard.
Tripod Turnstile
Compact 3-arm turnstile for offices, gyms, and mid-throughput sites. ~700 mm footprint, 25-30 people/min. Most popular entry-level form factor.
Speed Gate (Swing Barrier)
Slim glass-panel swing barriers for premium corporate lobbies. High aesthetic, 30-40 people/min, motorized opening.
Full-Height Turnstile
Tall (~2.2 m) rotating gate for factories, warehouses, and perimeter security. High deterrent value, 15-20 people/min.
Optical Swing Lane
Wheelchair-accessible wide-lane optical barrier — installed alongside turnstiles to provide a mandatory accessibility lane.
Boom Barrier (Vehicle)
Motorized arm barrier for car parks, factory gates, and apartment complexes. Integrates with the same software platform as pedestrian access.
Smart Door Lock
Retrofit electric strike or magnetic lock for existing doors — when full turnstile installation is not required. Same dashboard, same readers.
Six ways to identify users — pick what fits
Mix and match identification methods per gate, per zone, or per user. Multi-factor combinations supported for high-security areas.
RFID Card
125 kHz EM and 13.56 MHz MIFARE. Fast, low cost, high throughput.
Fingerprint
1-2 second identification. Same biometric stack as Cerox Gym System.
Face Recognition
Hands-free sub-second recognition. Hygiene-friendly.
PIN Keypad
Lowest-cost option. Useful as backup or visitor access method.
QR Code
Visitor pre-registration — guest receives QR via SMS/email, scans at gate.
Multi-Factor
Card + PIN, face + card, or biometric + card for high-security zones.
Hardware + software + integrations
Cerox delivers the whole system. Not a reseller — we design the PCB, write the firmware, build the dashboard, and integrate with your existing IT stack.
Cloud admin dashboard
- Real-time access log — who, when, which gate, in/out
- User management with bulk CSV / HR system import
- Time-based access rules (working hours only)
- Zone-based access rules (which gates each user can pass)
- Visitor pre-registration with QR code SMS/email
- Attendance, occupancy, and anomaly reports
- Full audit log of every admin action
- Role-based admin access (super admin, security, HR, viewer)
- Multi-site — manage 1 building or 50 sites from one dashboard
Mobile user app
- Users see their own access history
- Phone-as-pass (BLE / QR code) — replaces physical card
- Visitor invitations — users invite guests, guests receive QR
- Emergency unlock request to admin
- Optional integration with Cerox Gym System member app
Safety & compliance
- Emergency drop-arm — fire alarm input drops barriers automatically
- Anti-tailgating IR sensors
- Anti-passback logic (no double-entry without exit)
- Physical override key for power-off operation
- Bidirectional sensors for direction enforcement
- EN 60839-11-1 compliant design
Integrations
- HR / payroll — auto-sync employee list, deactivate on termination
- Attendance system — access log = attendance record
- Cerox Gym System — single platform membership + access
- SMS gateway — real-time alerts on forced entry or alarms
- Email — daily / weekly access reports to managers
- CCTV (ONVIF) — sync video clip to each access event
- Fire alarm panel — auto-drop barriers on fire trigger
- LDAP / Active Directory — enterprise SSO for admin dashboard
Reliability & uptime
- UPS battery backup — 4-8 hours operation during power cuts
- Offline mode — works without internet, syncs when back online
- Local SD/eMMC log storage on every controller
- Ethernet + Wi-Fi + 4G optional backhaul
- Cerox keeps SL local spare parts stock
- Same-day on-site response in Western Province
Security
- OSDP encrypted reader protocol (or Wiegand for legacy)
- TLS 1.3 encrypted cloud communication
- Role-based admin access controls
- Full audit log — every admin action recorded
- Tamper-detection on controller and reader housings
- Reversible actions — undo any admin change
Deployed across every kind of site
From single-gate gyms to multi-plant industrial groups — the same platform scales from 1 to 50+ sites.
Local engineering. Local support. No vendor lock-in.
Most SL access control is imported and resold by distributors. Cerox is different — we own the hardware design, the firmware, the dashboard, and the install team. That means we can customize anything, fix things same-day, and stand by the system for the next 10 years.
- Custom hardware design — built around your workflow, not the other way round
- Sinhala / Tamil / English software interface
- Direct integration with SL HR, payroll, and attendance systems
- Same-day on-site response in Western Province; next-day across SL
- Local stock of spare parts — no waiting on overseas shipments
- Source code and design files transferable to customer if required
- Annual maintenance contracts with predictable pricing
- Bundle with Cerox Gym System or other automation products
Cerox vs imported systems
From site visit to live system in 3-6 weeks
Site survey
We visit, measure, and understand your access flow and security requirements.
Design & quote
Hardware variant, identification method, integrations, and price.
Build & customize
Hardware assembled and software configured to your brand and workflow.
Install & commission
On-site installation, integration testing, and staff training.
Maintain
Annual maintenance contract — same-day support, spare parts, updates.
Ready to secure your site?
Tell us your building, your staff count, and what you want to control — we'll quote a complete system with no obligation.
Reference images of representative turnstile hardware: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA). Cerox-built systems may differ in finish and configuration.
Access control in Sri Lanka — common questions
What is an access control system?+
An access control system electronically controls who can enter or leave a building, room, or zone. It combines physical hardware (turnstile gates, doors, locks) with identification (RFID card, fingerprint, face recognition, PIN, QR code) and software (admin dashboard, real-time logs, user management). Cerox builds the hardware, software, and integrations end-to-end in Sri Lanka.
What turnstile types does Cerox build?+
Tripod turnstiles for offices and gyms, slim speed gates for premium corporate lobbies, full-height turnstiles for factories and warehouse perimeters, wide swing gates for wheelchair accessibility, and boom barriers for vehicle gates. Cerox can also design custom hardware variants on request.
Which identification methods do you support?+
RFID cards (125 kHz EM and 13.56 MHz MIFARE), fingerprint biometrics, face recognition, PIN keypads, and QR codes for visitors. Multi-factor combinations (card + PIN, face + card) are supported for high-security zones.
How does the software dashboard work?+
Cloud-based admin dashboard accessible from any browser. Shows real-time access logs, user management with bulk CSV import, time-based and zone-based access rules, visitor pre-registration with QR codes, attendance reports, anomaly alerts, and a full audit log of every admin action. Multi-site support — manage one building or 50 sites from the same dashboard.
Does the system integrate with our HR / payroll / attendance systems?+
Yes. We integrate with any HR or payroll system via API, CSV sync, or direct database — auto-deactivating departed employees and treating each access log entry as an attendance record. We also bridge to CCTV (ONVIF), fire alarm panels (mandatory drop-arm on alarm), SMS, email, and LDAP/Active Directory for enterprise SSO.
What happens during a power cut or network outage?+
Every Cerox controller has UPS battery backup (4-8 hour runtime). The system operates fully offline — access decisions are made on local stored credentials and logs are synced to the cloud once connectivity returns. Emergency drop-arms automatically trigger on fire alarm input even with the controller offline.
Why choose Cerox over imported brands like ZKTeco or Hikvision?+
Local engineering, local support. Cerox designs, builds, installs, and maintains the system in Sri Lanka — same-day support response, customization to your exact workflow, Sinhala/Tamil/English software, integration with local SL HR and payroll systems, and no vendor lock-in. Imported systems are often cheaper per gate but slower to customize and depend on overseas firmware updates.
How long does installation take?+
A typical single-gate office or gym deployment: 3-6 weeks from order to live (hardware procurement, software customization, install, commissioning, staff training). Multi-gate or multi-site rollouts are phased — single-site pilot first, then expansion. Annual maintenance contract follows.