10 important points when choosing a retail security gate

Ten checkpoints before signing

Buying a gate without a structured checklist almost always produces a system that costs more to live with than expected. Walk through these ten before placing the order.

1. Purpose — pure deterrence, real catches, or RFID inventory.
2. Frequency — RF 8.2 MHz vs AM 58 kHz vs UHF RFID.
3. Antenna count — single, dual or three for wide entrances.
4. Sensitivity range — should be configurable, not factory-locked.
5. Industrial design — match the brand aesthetic, not generic black.
6. Mounting — floor base plates rated for the local floor type.
7. EMI tolerance — important next to bus stops, metro entrances.
8. Warranty — minimum 24 months, ideally with on-site service.
9. After-sales — local stocked spares matter more than brand prestige.
10. Total cost — gate plus labels plus deactivators plus service over five years.

Vista EAS provides a comparison sheet covering each item for any model in stock.