[OPLINLIST] People counters

[Gary Simon]

In the past, our maintenance department had purchased a very expensive
counter and always had to adapt the device to meet our needs.  But we
recently found a counter from a local company and are very satisfied
with it. 

We purchased a battery-powered, non-directional people counter from a
company called Sensource, Inc. (www.sensource.biz).  It can be installed
by anyone handy with a screwdriver in less than a half hour.  The cost a
few months ago was $340.  The batteries which they say lasts a year or
more are 3.6 volt, lithium batteries that may be purchased from
Sensource for $12 but possibly could be found cheaper elsewhere.  They
also have a 12 volt, plug-in model.

The company has an assortment of other devices, including one that ties
into your computer network so it can be read from a remote location.



-----Original Message-----
From: Peg Laboucane [mailto:laboucpe at canalfultonlibrary.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 2:43 PM
To: oplinlist at oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINLIST] People counters

Hello All, Our library is currently considering purchasing a new "people
counting" system. We would like input from other libraries as to what
type of device you are using and the pros and cons as you see them. We
are a smaller size library with a very modest budget. Thanks in advance
for your replies.
Peg Laboucane, Canal Fulton Public Library.