Lift Barrier, Electric - Crash Tested M50/P3

• In-Ground unit with 6 second
  operation. Ideal for high volume
  entrances.
• PLC controlled logic. Trigger loops and
  timers can be provided to meet traffic
  control requirements.
• Manual operation in the event of a
  power failure
• Provides highly visible deterrent.
  Typical arm is painted Safety Yellow with
  retro- reflective striping & signs.
• Easily integrated into an existing
  access control platform
• Available Sizes: 12’ to 16’
• Foundation Depth: 42”
• Operation Speed: 6 Secs
• Power Supply: One 208/220/230V,
• Single Phase 20A, & One 110V, 20A

The *ASTM F2656 standard was created to replace the old Department of State crash testing standard (K-ratings). It was designed to meet the needs of various organizations responsible for protecting U.S. assets both in the country and abroad. To address this need, ASTM developed the F2656 “Standard Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle Security Barriers.” 

The ratings in ASTM F2656 are based on three main factors:

1) type of vehicle used in the test
2) speed of the vehicle during the test
3) how much the vehicle penetrates the barrier during the test.

There are six classes of vehicles used in the testing: Small Car (SC), Full-Size Sedan (FS), Pickup Truck (PU), Medium Duty Truck (M), Class 7 Cabover (C7), and Heavy Goods Vehicle (H). The lighter vehicles (SC, FS, PU) are tested at speeds of 30, 40, 50, and 60 mph, while the heavier vehicles (M, C7, H) are tested at 30, 40, and 50 mph.  

The penetration ratings (P-ratings) define how far the vehicle penetrates the reference point on the barrier. A P1 rating is given for penetration of 3.3 ft (1m) or less, P2 for penetration greater than 3.3 ft (1m) up to 23 ft (7m), P3 for penetration greater than 23 ft (7m) up to 98.4 ft (30m), and a failure for any penetration beyond 98.4 ft (30m).