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FOUR CHANNEL STANDALONE COUNTING SYSTEM
The NCT200 is a four-channel counting system that can be used either as a standalone unit providing up to 4 individual counters or as part of a count management system by linking it to the server PC of the count management system (VenueMaster or NorParc).
When in standalone mode, one or more Variable Message Signs can be associated with each of the counters to provide information of space availability to staff and visitors. Up to two alarm outputs can be associated with each counter to indicate that the count has reached a predetermined value. The outputs can be used to operate Open/Full signs, traffic lights or other external indicators as necessary.
When used with a count management system, the NCT200 can be networked to the server via either RS485 or TCP/IP. The outputs from the NCT200 can be controlled directly from the software to support centralised control of signs, alarms, door/barrier control arming, etc.
  VenueMaster provides centralised count management and monitoring for a venue that has multiple entry and exit points and/or discrete areas such as stands, levels, circles, etc., where it is necessary to monitor total and individual occupancy levels.
Each entry point (and exit point, if necessary) is individually monitored by one of four counters within an NCT200 counting controller. Each counter can receive count inputs (either increment or decrement) from voltage free contacts in a turnstile or similar entry control system. The NCT200 stores the count values locally and makes them available to the VenueMaster software over a network connection.
VenueMaster maintains a database of counter identities, count values, alarm thresholds and other user settings. It processes the count information using virtual counters to calculate and store values such as the throughput of each bank of turnstiles, the occupancy levels of individual sections and the overall level of occupancy of the venue. These values can then be used to display important summary information on screen and for driving Variable Message Signs that are strategically placed around the venue to enable officials and visitors to be kept aware of the current situation.
In addition, the stadium administrator, safety officer and other key officials have access to a wealth of useful information including real-time occupancy data, early indications of potential problems and a continuous count log to facilitate the statical analysis of visitor and spectator arrival patterns, attendance, section utilisation, etc. |
