Entry terminals – how do they work?

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Entry Terminals – How Do Modern Parking Systems Work?

The entry terminal is a key component of any automated parking system. It is where the user interaction process begins – whether the driver enters a residential, office, hotel, or public city parking lot.

 

What Is a Parking Entry Terminal?

An entry terminal is an intelligent device installed at the parking entrance that controls access and initiates vehicle entry registration. It can operate in automatic, semi-automatic mode, or be integrated with the parking management system.

 

How Does an Entry Terminal Work? Step by Step

  1. Vehicle detection – detecting a vehicle using an induction loop in the pavement.
  2. Authorization verification:
    • Subscription user: license plate recognition or RFID card.
    • Rotational/occasional user: license plate read by LPR camera or issuing a ticket with a QR code.
  3. Barrier opening – the terminal opens the barrier after successful verification.
  4. Data registration – recording information in the central parking system.

 

Functions of the Car Flow Entry Terminal

  • Parking access control with LPR cameras and CFS 2.0 software
  • Issuing single-use tickets
  • Support for RFID cards and proximity tags
  • Integration with license plate recognition cameras
  • Text and voice messages – available in 6 languages

 

Where Are Entry Terminals Used?

Car Flow terminals are ideal for:

  • Office building and shopping center parking lots
  • Residential complexes
  • City parking facilities and park & ride lots
  • Hotel, guesthouse, and conference center parking
  • Industrial, logistics, and event zones
  • Hospital and clinic parking (public and private)
  • Tourist attractions, amusement parks, marinas, ski resorts
  • Cemeteries and religious sites

 

Modern Solutions and Reliability of Car Flow Terminals

Car Flow System terminals combine reliability, intuitive operation, and modularity. They can be equipped with:

  • Intercom
  • Payment systems
  • CCTV cameras

Available models include 7” and 15” screens, capable of displaying the parking regulations or advertisements. We also offer terminals adapted for trucks and large vehicles.

 

Entry Terminals – The Gateway to Safe and Modern Parking

The entry terminal is the starting point of the entire parking process. It ensures convenience, safety, and automation in customer service.

 

Need an Entry Terminal or Parking System?

Contact the Car Flow System team – we will advise, design, and implement a complete parking solution tailored to your needs.