Dual 4-Meter Boom Barriers with RFID+ANPR Entry & AI Vehicle Detection Exit at Appaswamy Trellis, Chennai
A premium multi-barrier vehicle access control deployment for one of Chennai's most prestigious residential complexes in Vadapalani — featuring dual 4-meter boom barriers, hybrid RFID+ANPR entry, AI vehicle detection exit, push button and remote controls, anti-smashing sensors, and visual status indication lamps.
The Security Challenge
Why Appaswamy Trellis needed a sophisticated, dual-barrier vehicle access control system.
High-Density Residential Complex
Multiple apartment towers with hundreds of residents required separate, dedicated entry and exit lanes to prevent traffic bottlenecks.
Mixed Vehicle Types
Daily influx of resident vehicles, visitor cars, delivery agents, and service vehicles needed intelligent categorization and tracking.
Premium Security Standards
A luxury residential project demanded enterprise-grade access control with visual status indicators and tamper-proof audit trails.
The imAI Solution Deployed
A comprehensive dual-barrier access control ecosystem engineered for Appaswamy Trellis.
Dual 4-Meter Boom Barriers
Two dedicated 4-meter boom barriers — one for entry, one for exit — sized perfectly for the complex's lane width while ensuring complete vehicle blockage.
RFID + ANPR Entry System
Hybrid entry combining imAI RFID readers and ANPR cameras — ANPR automatically recognizes registered resident vehicles AND logs visitor vehicles, while RFID provides an instant backup entry method for tag-carrying residents. Maximum flexibility with dual-layer security.
AI Vehicle Detection Exit
AI vehicle detection cameras automatically sense any vehicle approaching the exit gate and trigger the barrier to open — no plate reading required, smooth traffic flow.
Visual Status Indication Lamps
Integrated green (fully open) and red (closed/mid-cycle) lamps provide instant visual feedback to guards and drivers from a distance.
Push Button & Remote Control
Manual override at the security cabin plus wireless remote control for staff — maximum operational flexibility for emergency vehicles and VIP visitors.
Anti-Smashing Safety Sensors
Integrated safety sensors detect vehicles under the barrier and prevent the arm from lowering — protecting resident cars and barrier mechanism from damage.
Why This Dual-Barrier Setup is Ideal for Large Residential Complexes
Appaswamy Trellis deployed a premium, enterprise-grade access control architecture.
Dedicated Entry & Exit Lanes
Instead of a single shared barrier, Appaswamy Trellis deployed two separate 4-meter boom barriers — one exclusively for entry, one for exit. This eliminates cross-traffic conflicts, prevents bottlenecks during peak hours, and creates a smooth, one-way traffic flow that luxury residential complexes demand.
RFID + ANPR Hybrid Entry
Appaswamy Trellis deployed a dual-layer hybrid entry system where ANPR cameras automatically recognize both registered residents AND visitor vehicles. When a resident's vehicle plate matches the database, the barrier opens instantly — no RFID tag required. For visitors and delivery vehicles, ANPR logs the entry to the cloud database for security tracking. imAI RFID tags provide an additional instant entry method for residents who prefer tag-based access or whose plates may be temporarily unreadable. This hybrid approach maximizes security while minimizing wait times for everyone.
Project Location & Technical Specifications
Project Details
- Client: Appaswamy Trellis
- City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Area: Vadapalani, Arcot Road
- Lanes Automated: Dual (Entry + Exit)
- Status: Successfully Operational
Technical Specifications
- Boom Barrier Arm: 4 Meters (2 Units)
- Entry Tech: RFID + ANPR Hybrid
- Exit Tech: AI Vehicle Detection
- Status Lamps: Green (Open) + Red (Closed)
- Safety: Anti-Smashing Sensor
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