Sequence of Operations Wedge Barrier Project June 2025 v2.pdf

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Barricade System -FEMA Region IV - Federal contract opportunity
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70FBR425Q00000080
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 4

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The document is a detailed Sequence of Operations for a New Barrier Wedge/Gate System, outlining a comprehensive security access control mechanism with four distinct operational modes. The system consists of multiple integrated components including a motorized sliding gate, high-security wedge barrier, metering arm, signal lights, loop detectors, and a vehicle authorization system capable of processing entries via PSO or badge/ANPR technologies.

The four operational modes are: 1) Normal Mode (Full Security) with individual vehicle control, 2) High Traffic Mode (Expedited Flow) maintaining throughput during rush hours while preserving moderate security, 3) Free Exit Mode allowing automatic single vehicle egress, and 4) Additional Control Features including a manual override panel, timers to prevent tailgating, and error state management. The system incorporates multiple loop detectors at entry approach, staging zone, and exit path, with built-in safety mechanisms like stopping motion and triggering alarms if obstructions are detected. The design emphasizes flexible, secure vehicle access management with granular control across different traffic and security scenarios.

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Sequence of Operations

New Barrier Wedge/ Gate System

System Components:

Sliding Gate (motorized, secure) Wedge Barrier (high-security blocker) Metering Arm (low-security control) Signal Light (Red/Yellow) Loop Detectors (Entry, Exit, and Presence) Vehicle Authorization System (Badge, ANPR, etc.)

Modes Of Operation:

1. Normal Mode (Full Security) Purpose: Standard operation with full security protocols—every vehicle is individually controlled.

A. Entry Sequence:

a. Idle State:

b. Gate: Closed

c. Wedge Barrier: Raised

d. Metering Arm: Lowered

e. Signal Light: Red

B. Authorization Detected

a. Vehicle authorized via PSO or

b. Vehicle authorized via badge/ANPR

c. If zone clear and authorized:

C. Vehicle Enters Staging Zone

a. Signal Light: Red

b. Gate: Opens

c. Wedge: Lowers

d. Metering Arm: Raises

e. Signal Light: Yellow

D. Vehicle Passes Through Gate

a. Signal Light: Red

b. Metering Arm: Lowers

c. Wedge: Raises

d. Gate: Closes

e. System resets

Purpose: To maintain throughput during rush hours while keeping moderate security.

A. Characteristics:

a. Gate stays open

b. Wedge stays down

c. Metering arm and signal light control vehicle-by-vehicle entry

d. No gate or wedge motion per vehicle

B. Entry Sequence:

a. Idle State:

b. Signal Light: Red

c. Metering Arm: Down

d. Gate: Open

e. Wedge: lowered

C. Authorization Detected

a. Vehicle authorized via PSO or

b. Vehicle authorized via badge/ANPR

c. If zone clear and authorized:

D. Vehicle Enters

a. Metering Arm: Lowers behind vehicle

b. Signal Light: Red

c. Metering Arm: Raises

d. Signal Light: Yellow

E. Vehicle Passes Through Gate

a. Signal Light: Red

b. Metering Arm: Lowers

c. System resets

3. Free Exit Mode (One-Time Auto Egress)

-out situations.

Triggered Manually or via Event (e.g., alarm reset, VIP vehicle)

A. Sequence:

a. Trigger Received

b. Gate: Opens

c. Wedge: Lowers

d. Metering Arm: Raises

e. Signal Light: Yellow

B. Vehicle Passes Exit Sensor

a. Signal Light: Red

b. Metering Arm: Lowers

c. Wedge: Raises

d. Gate: Closes

e. System resets

4. Additional Control Features

A. Manual Override Panel for each mode B. Timers/Delays to prevent tailgating or premature closure C. Loop Detectors at:

a. Entry approach

b. Inside staging zone

c. Exit path

D. Error States:

a.

b.

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