People counter app for a post-pandemic society

Because Luxury Bubble is a smaller business with only a few staff, there may not be spare staff available to monitor who is going in and who is coming out of the shop. This is where the PanelPilotACE intelligent display comes into play. With the People Counter application installed onto the PanelPilotACE, and a few easily obtainable parts (listed below), the number of people going in and out can be monitored without the need for staff interaction. The screen clearly shows customers when it is safe to enter, and when they should wait.

The free People Counter application will suit most single door entry properties. Staff can set the maximum number of people to be allowed into the premises, and also set a delay between entries so that safe distances are maintained.

“During and post-pandemic, it’s vital that we maintain strict social distancing rules in the shop and maintain optimum customer numbers for the safety of my employees and my customers. Being able to do that electronically rather than manually is just one more way we can make this new retail normal a little less stressful and safer. I’m looking forward to seeing it in use,” commented Currie.

Main parts required for the People Counter system are:

• Lascar PanelPilot SGD 43-A
• 2x photoelectric proximity sensor beams (e.g. RS 729-5117)
• Suitable 12V 1A power supply (e.g. RS 121-7204)
• Suitable enclosure to house the PanelPilot display and sensors (e.g. RS 773-9651)
• Exact parts required will depend on the specific environment and entrance to be used.

The free People Counter application is available on request, please contact [email protected]. For more specific requirements, the technical team at Lascar is also available for modification advice and other example templates. There is also a design service for more complex customisation.