New “Mini” Parking Guidance System from Setrix
Environmental-friendly parking space management for public and private parking facilities
The new Setrix mini-PGS offers owners or operators of parking lots and parking garages a simple and affordable entry-level parking guidance system (PGS).
Parking guidance systems provide motorists with information on parking space availability well in advance, which helps to reduce parking search traffic and contribute to environment protection. The scalable system employs modern network technology with open interfaces to ensure a future-proof investment.
The System
The PGS is based on a counting system in which the processed totals are sent to interlinked information display panels. The data on parking space availability can be presented in various ways from a straightforward “Occupied/Vacancies” message through to an LCD display showing the number of parking spaces available. Alternatively, the parking information can also be transmitted to mobile navigation systems.
Sensors
The easy-to-install PGS is based on tried-and-tested counting sensors with induction loops together with the latest analysis logic. As a rule, loop detectors are used for the Parking function. These detectors enable multiplex channels with synchronization whenever several detectors are used.
If induction loops cannot be used, alternative sensors can be integrated into the system.
Dynamic information displays
There is a free choice of information displays for presenting the counting results. You can choose to display a simple message such as “Vacancies/Full” or the actual number of spaces available. The displays support LCD as well as LED technology.
The displays can be selected for inside or outside areas; they are connected to the central control station via a two-wire cable using an RS-484 standard interface.
For longer distances from the central control station, we offer connection via GPRS (mobile radio) as a cost-effective alternative. One advantage here is that no data cable is required.
Central control station
The basic central control station consists of an embedded computer system and the requisite interfaces. The basic version includes a screen and corresponding keys for data entry. This makes it possible to adjust the parameters and change the capacities. The basic version of the PGS used in this way includes all the essential functions.
A laptop can be directly connected via ethernet cable for maintenance purposes. A compact flash adapter is provided for data storage.
System benefits
The system offers an outstanding price/performance ratio. The simple system architecture permits fast and straightforward system installation. A twin-wire cable connects detectors and information displays. The RS-485 bus does not require any additional devices like modems; it is suitable for high transmission rates and can communicate over long distances. The system has a sufficient number of interfaces available and can be extended in the future. The use of standard network technology means that the PGS can be easily connected to other superordinate parking guidance systems or information systems.