Parking Access Control Solutions With Short-range RFID Readers
Posted: Sept, 04, 2020 8:30AM ET • 1 min read
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a form of wireless communication that uses radio waves to read and capture information stored on an object. Typically, in the parking industry, RFID readers are used in tandem with gated parking systems to control access of regular visitors with parking permit tags or transponders. This is known as an RFID parking control solution.
When exploring RFID parking control solutions, you may find yourself asking: what does it mean to be a short-range reader? Exactly as the name suggests, a short-range RFID reader refers to a short read range performance. Short-range RFID readers require parking permits or tags to be within close range, usually a few centimetres to a couple of feet. Due to this short range, a driver must roll down their window and present their parking pass or tag to the RFID reader before the gate arm will permit entry into the parking lot.
The benefits of installing a short-range RFID parking control solution are:
Economical access control: Short-range systems are normally less costly to purchase and maintain, and access cards are less expensive than transponders associated with long-range systems.
Fast entry and exit: A short-range RFID reader enables regular visitors to have quick and easy entry and exit to and from the parking facility. The interaction time between a driver and the parking system is largely reduced with an RFID reader.
One solution, many uses: Many building access cards can also be used for parking area access control which means one card for multiple purposes such as employee ID badges and building door access.
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Andrew Sgorlon
Technical Sales Support Manager
Andrew has more than 17 years of experience with automated parking solutions, being involved with the fist automated PARCS installed by Precise ParkLink in 2000. Andrew is one of Precise ParkLnk’s SMEs on all Precise ParkLink products and services. As the Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s (GTAA) Senior Account Manager (since 2011), Andrew has been instrumental in Precise ParkLink’s on-going operational support at Toronto Pearson. In this capacity, he supports Precise ParkLink’s onsite staff and is the sales/equipment representative at all GTAA parking operations meetings. Andrew is also the lead account manager for University of Toronto, Centennial College, and Durham College. Technology and automation are Andrew's work passion; he continuously looks for ways to improve and evolve the PARCS industry.
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