SMART. BARRIER. CONTROL.

09.12.2024 - BarrierSystems GmbH and Consel Group AG are jointly implementing a large-scale project in Hamburg to install modern bollard systems. The first installation at Berta-Kröger-Platz has been successfully completed, with many more to follow. The project requires innovative solutions as the city of Hamburg operates an isolated IT infrastructure without open internet access. As a result, the ControlHub was installed directly on a municipal server. The SmartKits operate autonomously within the city’s internal network and utilize municipal SIM cards. Additionally, various third-party systems need to be integrated, for which BarrierSystems GmbH provides the necessary interfaces based on its open API.

01/12/2024 - BarrierSystems GmbH is to implement the access control solution for two systems for the Hessian state capital of Wiesbaden in the short term. This project includes not only the installation of bollards, but also gates, both of which are to be controlled and administered via the smart ControlHub and the ControlApp.

09/18/2024 - BarrierSystems GmbH is proud to announce full compatibility with the visitor management software VISIT from ASTRUM IT GmbH. Thanks to a well-documented API, existing systems such as VISIT or ERP solutions can be easily connected to BarrierSystems Nexus. This enables companies to maintain their usual processes without any additional effort. For example, the Wilo Group uses VISIT, and license plates are automatically transferred to BarrierSystems' access management system - manual intervention is no longer necessary. Other systems can also be connected at any time.

06/10/2023 - Together with Consel Group AG, BarrierSystems GmbH has reached the next milestone in the project for the city of Basel. As part of the project, two servers were delivered to the city’s data center and successfully put into operation. Due to high security requirements, the city of Basel opted for the BarrierSystems Nexus On-Premise solution, where server hardware is operated on-site. The system’s hot-swap capability and regular backups ensure high reliability and fail-safety. The installation was completed within a single day, enabling seamless commencement of operations.

03/01/2024 - Following the tragic vehicular attack in Trier in December 2020, which claimed six lives, the city developed a comprehensive security concept for its downtown area. This initiative was successfully implemented by BarrierSystems in collaboration with ZABAG Security Engineering GmbH. Using the BarrierSystems platform, the city can now efficiently manage access permissions for different groups of individuals based on factors such as facility zones, time schedules, and special authorizations. The installed systems are fully automated and also incorporate a fine enforcement mechanism. Together, the companies are contributing to safer and more controlled access to Trier’s city center.

01/10/2024 - With BaseLink, BarrierSystems offers smart access management tailored to small-scale commercial or private installations. In addition to the trusted ControlHub, the system can be operated via iOS or Android apps, as well as through Apple Watch or Apple CarPlay, allowing users to lock and unlock access points effortlessly. A status display provides real-time information about the condition of the access system. The system also supports unlimited scheduling for automated opening and closing of barriers. For more details on additional product features, visit BarrierSystems/BaseLink.

11/08/2023 - Thanks to increased performance of the control unit, the new SmartKit enables the control of two separate groups of barrier systems, such as when controlling access to separate roadways, each of which is controlled via its own rules and access means. The new SmartKit has 16 inputs and 6 outputs as standard, but can be upgraded to up to 128 inputs and 16+ outputs or with additional sensors (such as a noise sensor) upon customer request. There is also a further optimized design, which further increases reliability. The new SmartKit is offered at the same price as before.

06/12/2023 - As part of a major project in Baden Baden, the Swiss barrier manufacturer Consel Group is installing 13 bollard systems that regulate access to various public spaces and facilities. There are special challenges, for example the carriages that drive through the popular health resort. A separate control extension was programmed for this, which evaluates separate lowering and raising signals via radio. The remote controls can be trained and managed individually via the BarrierSystems ControlHub, so that they can be switched off individually if necessary. Thanks to the smart access management system from BarrierSystems, the city of Baden Baden can control and parameterize the bollard systems via a cloud-based ControlHub.

05/11/2023 - With its solution for smart access management, BarrierSystems is taking part in the challenge of the IÖB innovation platform with the title "Innovative access/parking control and visitor guidance for roads in natural areas". BarrierSystems is convinced that it can make an important contribution to the digitization of local recreation areas and that it meets all the requirements for an economical and expandable solution for Austrian forests.
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For Wilo SE, one of the world's leading pump manufacturers in Dortmund, realized by ZABAG Security Engineering GmbH, manufacturer of access and security systems Security systems in the outdoor area, in collaboration with BarrierSystems, a largely automated access control to allow company employees, visitors and other authorized access people to easily enter the company premises, the so-called Wilopark. In addition to control and parameterization via the cloud-based ControlHub as control software, BarrierSystems also enables vehicle detection via artificial intelligence, which recognizes fire brigade, police, etc. vehicles by their exterior. This means that these services have access even if they come from outside and their license plates are therefore not included in the system.

As part of a major project in Mannheim, the Swiss... Barrier system manufacturer Consel Group installed 9 bollard systems, which regulate the access to the planks in Mannheim. This is where they play Control columns and access control play a special role, because the control column houses all the relevant control systems for the automatically retractable bollard. Thanks to the smart access management system from BarrierSystems, the The city of Mannheim can use this to control and parameterize the bollard systems via a cloud-based ControlHub. The ControlHub has in the case of Mannheim, a special interface to the city's internal software system, where authorizations and all other business cases are recorded.

02/27/2023 - Consel Group AG, the experts for high security solutions, Bollard systems, barrier systems, perimeter protection and area closures cooperate with BarierSystems to continuously adapt their system to current and future customer requirements. BarrierSystems is ideal for controlling bollard systems, barriers, gates, road blockers and much more. A Conesel customer can upgrade their barrier system control to the smart solution from BarrierSystems at any time! Consel is convinced that no other system meets more requirements and at the same time can be expanded as desired.
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01/24/2023 - At Perimeter Protection 2023 Nuremberg, the trade fair for perimeter protection, Felix Wenz, CEO of BarrierSystems GmbH, will present the smart, manufacturer-independent access management system BarierSystems, which uses smart automatic vehicle recognition to only allow authorized vehicles to enter a traffic-calmed zone, for example. With BarrierSystems, barrier systems are controlled depending on the situation. Unauthorized vehicles are not allowed to enter protected areas; authorized vehicles recognized by the system are automatically granted access. Existing systems can also be easily retrofitted with the SmartKit and then controlled and parameterized via the cloud-based ControlHub. The cloud-based ControlHub enables the status of a barrier system to be monitored remotely and makes it easy to assign access authorizations. As a cloud-based control center with an overview map for querying the status of the system(s), simple management of access authorizations and time controls, as well as remote maintenance and error detection, the ControlHub offers intuitive and user-friendly control of individual and groups of control systems.
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01/17/2023 - Together with the barrier system manufacturer and cooperation partner ZABAG, BarrierSystems exhibited its smart access management system from January 17th - 19th, 2023 in Nuremberg at the Perimeter Protecion trade fair, Europe's only trade fair with a focus on holistic solutions in the area of ​​outdoor area protection and building security. learn more...

01/09/2023 - After selling the BarrierSystem to Code Hive GmbH, the city of Karlsruhe and Code Hive GmbH have decided to continue and further develop the projects. In 2019, the city of Karlsruhe started two pilot projects together with EnBW Energie Baden Württemberg AG to calm traffic. The two partners installed smart traffic bollards in the Karlsruher Passagehof and in the Karlsruher Zirkel near the market square. These are intended to increase safety and also protect residents from too much noise. learn more...