A modern parking system for a university campus

The campus of WSB University – National Louis University in Nowy Sącz serves hundreds of students, academic staff, lecturers and university guests every day. In order to ensure efficient vehicle traffic management and the automation of parking processes, the modern Car Flow System parking control system was implemented. The solution enables automatic handling of entries and exits, vehicle identification, convenient collection of parking fees, space reservations and real-time monitoring of parking occupancy.

The devices and software deployed ensure a high level of automation, infrastructure security and comfort for users of the car park on the WSB-NLU campus in Nowy Sącz.

Entry parking terminal

• entry terminal CFS-S-E7
• 7" colour touchscreen
• issuance of parking tickets with QR code
• support for Mifare subscription cards
• support for parking reservations via QR codes
• voice communication with the operator
• multilingual user interface (up to 6 languages)

Exit parking terminal

• exit terminal CFS-S-X7
• 7" colour touchscreen
• support for QR codes and parking tickets
• support for Mifare subscription cards
• cashless payments: NFC, BLIK, PayPass
• printing of card payment receipts – simplified invoice with VAT number
• voice communication with the operator
• multilingual user interface (up to 6 languages)

Automatic pay station – cash and cashless payment handling

The WSB-NLU campus car park in Nowy Sącz features an installed automatic pay station equipped with a 15" colour touchscreen, a Mifare/Unique contactless card reader, a banknote acceptor and a full range of payment handling functions. The automatic pay station serves as the central point of driver service, enabling convenient and fast settlement of parking fees both in cash and by cashless means.

• automatic pay station CFS-S-AP15 with 15" colour touchscreen
• coin and banknote payment acceptance with change dispensing
• Mifare/Unique contactless card reader
• QR code support – parking tickets and reservations
• cashless payments: NFC, BLIK, PayPass
• printing of tickets and receipts
• voice communication with the operator
• multilingual user interface (up to 6 languages)

Parking barriers and road infrastructure

As part of the implementation, a complete vehicle traffic control infrastructure was installed for the WSB-NLU campus car park in Nowy Sącz, ensuring safe and smooth flow of parking users. Different types of barriers were used, tailored to the specific requirements of individual entry points to the university premises.

• Standard parking barriers with a 3m arm
• Standard parking barrier with a 6m arm (remote control + GSM module)
• fixed support for the 6m barrier
• LED illuminated arms (red/green)
• single inductive loop detectors for vehicle detection
• safety photocells
• radio receivers
• dual-channel remote controls
• GSM module for remote control of the 6m barrier
• SOS modules for barriers
• refuge island modules
• galvanised steel posts in various heights with parking signage
• photocell posts, height 50 cm
• Premium shelter canopy for the automatic pay station – sturdy free-standing steel structure
• car park regulations board

LPR Licence Plate Recognition System

A key element of the parking system on the WSB-NLU campus is the automatic licence plate recognition (LPR) system, which enhances car park security and enables effective access control to the facility. The LPR cameras feature built-in OCR technology and require no additional controller – vehicle identification takes place automatically and is fully integrated with the remaining modules of the parking system.

• LPR cameras CFS-C-L03 with OCR licence – 2 units
• fast and precise licence plate identification
• full integration with entry and exit terminals and the automatic pay station

VoIP voice communication – car park operator service

The WSB-NLU parking system in Nowy Sącz has been equipped with a complete voice communication infrastructure, enabling direct contact between drivers and car park staff in the event of issues with tickets, payments or equipment malfunction.

• VoIP IP phones for the operator
• voice communication integrated with the entry terminal, exit terminal and automatic pay station
• fast and effective handling of car park user requests

Parking space reservation system

The implementation for the WSB-NLU campus in Nowy Sącz was equipped with the CarFlow parking space reservation module, enabling advance parking planning and integration with the university's external systems. The solution proves particularly effective during open days, academic conferences, examinations and other events generating increased vehicle traffic on the campus.

CarFlow 2.12 server and software

• CFS server for parking devices
• RACK enclosure for the server
• Mifare subscription card reader (desktop)
• CarFlow 2.12 Basic – perpetual software licence, installation on a single server (up to 4 devices)
• CarFlow 2.12 Reservations module – parking space reservation handling
• "Remote Access" workstation – access to the system via a web browser from any location (5 workstations with dedicated certificate)

Implementation summary – WSB-NLU campus car park in Nowy Sącz

The Car Flow System parking system implemented at the campus of WSB University – National Louis University in Nowy Sącz is a comprehensive and modern solution dedicated to educational and academic facilities. The integration of the CFS-S-E7 entry terminal, the CFS-S-X7 exit terminal, the CFS-AP automatic pay station handling cash, banknotes and cashless payments, the LPR system, an extensive barrier infrastructure, VoIP communication, a space reservation module and CarFlow 2.12 software delivers a high level of automation, security and comfort for car park users.

The implementation confirms the flexibility and scalability of the CarFlow system in managing car parks at educational facilities, where reliability of operation, handling of high vehicle turnover and the ability to manage student and staff subscription cards are of paramount importance.