Tailgate Detector
TD M4.0
IEE's TDflex™ is an award-winning tailgate
detection solution that prevents unauthorized
access at:
Doors
Mantraps
Airlocks
E-gates
Turnstiles
Access points without doors
New generation
Tailgate Detector TD How TD Works
The Essential Security
Layer for Your Access
Control Systems
Today’s access control systems are IEE has developed a 3D sensor that
designed to help control and man- uses MLI (Modulated Light Intensity)
age authorized access to secure technology. This technology is based
areas. Ensuring that every individual on the optical time of flight (TOF) prin-
has properly presented a valid ID or ciple, where an active, non-scanning
successfully cleared biometric iden- light source emits modulated near-
tification is a major challenge faced infra-red light. The phase shift bet-
by security professionals. Preventing ween the light emitted by the source
tailgating and piggybacking, in other and the light reflected by the people
words misleading or outsmarting the and objects in the field of view is mea-
system, is a problem existing solutions sured to create a real-time topogra-
do not sufficiently address. phic image of the monitored area. The
3D MLI Sensor™ calculates the exact
IEE’s Tailgate Detector TDflex™ offers number of people transiting the detec-
a solution that ensures only authorized tion area and triggers an alarm when
people can enter a restricted area by it detects situations such as tailgating
adding an additional and essential or piggybacking.
security layer.
Efficient Security Staff Support
With IEE’s TDflex™, businesses can
optimize the scheduling of their secu-
rity staff. As the sensor is fully automa-
ted, security staff do not need to physi-
cally monitor access points – they will
be alerted if there is a security breach
– and IEE's TDflex™ reduces the poten-
tial for human error.
Topographic image Access allowed
Alarm
3D MLI Sensor™
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Features
High Accuracy this calibration, the sensor checks the
Sophisticated algorithms and exten- empty detection area and captures the
sive test scenarios ensure reliable presence of fixed objects and walls.
detection of people and objects in the
detection area. These test scenarios, Digital I/O Module
which consist of people carrying or IEE’s TDflex™ comes with a separate
wheeling luggage, wearing hats, or I/O module that features seven digi-
walking closely together, show that tal inputs and eight digital outputs.
IEE's TDflex™ can both handle people This module, which is powered via
carrying objects and detect multiple IEE's TDflex™, should be installed on
individuals in close proximity. the secure side, in order to maximize
security.
Reliability in Changing Light Con-
ditions Audible Feedback for Confirmation
As the sensor emits its own illumina- and Alerts
tion, the performance is not influenced IEE's TDflex™ has an integrated buzzer
by artificial light and the sensor also which can be used to give individual
works in the dark. acoustic feedback for such things as:
•• Pre-alert
Embedded Software •• Tailgate alert
Due to its integrated firmware, the •• Access allowed/impeded
sensor does not require any additional •• More than one have entered (real
computer or server to process the data mantrap mode)
it captures.
Self-Diagnostics
Sensor Management Tool A self-diagnostic routine runs at start-
The computer-based, multi-lingual sen- up and is regularly repeated to detect
sor management tool enables man- any sensor malfunction.
agement of multiple sensors and offers
the following features: Data Logging
•• Multi-sensor configuration and Historical data and system events:
backup •• Tailgate alerts
•• Fast software updates via the Ether- •• Abort credits
net network •• Bypass on/off
•• The ability to copy any given con- •• Superuser requests
figuration to multiple sensors •• System errors
•• Multi-sensor status monitoring and
advanced diagnostics Superuser Mode
•• Password-protected configuration
This is a temporary directional bypass,
•• Language selection
triggered by a person using a specific
superuser badge with an access con-
Semi-Automatic Calibration
trol device, that allows the superuser
After configuring basic parameters to:
such as mounting height, detection •• escort visitors without credentials
width and length, the sensor calibrates •• enter with carts containing very large
itself within a few seconds. During objects of any shape
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Features
People Counting Easy Installation
In addition to its access control The IEE's TDflex™ Design Housing -
features, IEE's IEE's TDflex™ can also available in white, black and gray -
be used as a People Counter: provides easy and aesthetic integration
into existing building architecture. The
•• Forward/Backwards counts Design Housing can be integrated
•• Current number of people in the into dropped ceilings (“Flush mount”),
detection area on the ceiling (“On-ceiling”) or, by
•• Zone occupancy. Triggering of an using an extension, below the ceiling
alert (SMS, e-mail, relay), if occu- (“Under-ceiling”) offering increased
pancy exceeds or falls below the set flexibility for all kinds of ceiling struc-
thresholds tures.
•• If there are multiple access points, IEE's TDflex™ is compatible with single
the occupancy of the entire area can or double doors swinging into the field
be monitored in the IEE Occupancy of view and can be installed either on
Tool (XML-RPC option required) the unsecure side (preferred) or the
•• Historic counting data logging, secure side.
analysis and reporting
Advanced Anti-Tamper Protection
With its optical, mechanical and elec-
tronic functionalities, IEE's TDflex™
now offers improved anti-tamper
protection. This greatly reduces the
chance that anyone can manipulate
the sensor.
Seamless Integration into Existing
Access Control Systems (ACS)
IEE's TDflex™ interfaces with any ACS
via digital inputs and outputs (I/Os).
These signals allow you to control the
doors and trigger alerts if there has
been a security breach.
If a person who has authenticated
decides not to enter the secure area,
IEE's TDflex™ sends an “abort credit”
signal to the ACS.
In addition to the digital I/Os, the ACS
can also communicate directly with
IEE's TDflex™ via XML-RPC (optional).
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Operating Modes
IEE's TDflex™ is a Tailgate Detector with
two main operating modes:
•• Virtual mantrap
•• Real mantrap
Virtual Mantrap Mode Real Mantrap Mode
In this mode, IEE's TDflex™ In the real mantrap
monitors single access mode, IEE's TDflex™
points to and from a monitors any space
secure area and is usually within two or more inter-
installed in front of doors. It locking doors. In this
is also possible to monitor mode, IEE's TDflex™
mechanical or optical does not consider
turnstiles, or virtual access authentication credits
points without any physical (inputs) from the access
barrier. control system; it con-
If an unauthorized person Unauthorized tinuously provides the Mantrap
attempts to gain access, access at turnstiles occupancy status of the
IEE's TDflex™ generates mantrap. This is then used to safely
an alert. This means that, depending control the doors.
on the security strategy, the door can
be locked as a preventative measure With the classic strategy of “single
(“high security strategy”), or if the person transfer”, which enforces the
secure area is breached, an alert can transit of one person at the time, IEE's
be triggered. TDflex™ provides the following out-
IEE's TDflex™ can also monitor people puts:
leaving the secure area to ensure there •• Empty
is no tailgating – effectively forcing •• Only one person
people to badge out. •• Suspicious e.g. more than one
person or a person behaving abnor-
In the virtual mantrap mode the mally
following outputs are provided:
•• Access recommendation As an alternative to “single person
•• Pre-alert transfer”, IEE's TDflex™ can also
•• Tailgate alert ensure secure transit of multiple
•• Status indicators people at a time, by counting the
•• Abort credit people inside the mantrap. This allows
for higher throughput without compro-
mising security.
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Unparalleled Flexibility in Different Infrastructures
Virtual Mantrap Mode Real Mantrap Mode
No Door One Door Two Doors
Entry/Exit readers: High security strategy: Single person transfer:
•• Generates an alert if •• One person at a time •• Outputs “empty“,
a person without ID •• The door is locked if “one person” or
transits more than one person “suspicious”
is detected in the field
of view
Passive RFID: High throughput: Multiple person transfer:
•• Counts the number of •• Generates an alert if •• Counts the number of
people in the detection a person without ID people present in the
area enters or exits mantrap. This number
•• Generates an alert if a •• Crowding is allowed is checked by an exter-
person without ID enters nal logic against the
the detection area number of credits
•• No credit allocation
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Technical Data
Device Properties TDflex96M4.0 TDflex64M4.0
Mounting height 2.5 to 3 m 3.0 to 5.0 m
Maximum detection area at 2.8 m x 1.1 m to 2.6 m x 1.0 m to
virtual gate 3.8 m x 1.6 m 4.6 m x 1.9 m
Maximum detection area in mantrap 3.6 m x 1.9 m to 3.6 m x 1.8 m to
4.6 m x 2.5 m 4.6 m x 2.75 m
Field of view/illumination 90° x 60° 60° x 40°
Type of illumination Modulated near infrared light (NIR)
Weight 0.8 kg (Core Housing) + 0.16 kg (Design Housing)
Dimensions of the Core Housing Ø 138 mm x H 60 mm
Dimensions of the Design Housing Ø 147 mm (integration cutout diameter), Ø 181 mm (outside rim
diameter), 70 mm (height)
Operational temperature range –20°C to +50°C
Enclosure rating (device with fan) IP 30
Supply voltage range 24 V DC ± 15%
Power consumption max. 1.0 A at 24 V DC
Core housing material Polymer
Technology 3D MLI Sensor™
TDflexTM M4.0 Sensor
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Tailgate Detector
TD M4.0
About us
IEE develops and manufactures cutting-edge sensing systems for building security and
management. The innovation driven company is specialized in design and manufacture of
people counter, unauthorized access control and volumetric object surveillor devices. IEE’s
TDflexTM, unique, multiple award-winning tailgate detector, provides an additional security
layer in modern access control systems in buildings and thus prevents unauthorized access
to highly secured areas.
As a worldwide pioneer in passenger presence detection, IEE is one of the leading suppliers
of advanced automotive interior sensing solutions. Founded in 1989 and headquartered
in Luxembourg, it has operations in Europe, America and Asia. IEE employs 4,100 people
worldwide and more than 10% of the company's workforce is engaged in Research &
Development.
Contact
Want to learn more about our access control solutions?
•• Contact your local dealer
•• For purchase information, please email us at infrastructure@[Link]
•• Visit our website [Link]
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