Additional version - with transferable cash box - combines ease of operation with unparalleled security
Parkeon, the world’s leading provider of parking space management solutions, is introducing an additional version of its Strada™ Pay & Display (P&D) parking terminal. The new model – known as the Strada Rapide - features an ergonomically-designed transferable cash box to make the coin collection procedure as fast and uncomplicated as possible.
Plymouth City Council is currently alpha-testing the Strada Rapide, both on and off-street, for the Company. "We are happy to assist Parkeon, who have provided us with an excellent service since installation of the City’s on-street Pay & Display machines in April 2003, by testing their latest model", says Sid Evans, the Council’s Parking Development Officer.
Power consumption management has been optimised on the solar-powered Strada Rapide to increase further its daily ticket-issuing capability, making this environmentally-friendly and easily installed variant a viable proposition in more locations. Solar power eliminates the Health & Safety risks associated with mains electricity in relation to installation and parking personnel and the general public; although a mains operated version is available, as well as an autonomous battery model.
Lifting and removing the coin box from the Strada Rapide is designed to be a safe and easy procedure. Before withdrawing the box, collectors can anticipate its weight as the receptacle is supported by the opened vault door, which is at the optimum height so they do not have to bend. The cash box can be removed with either the left or right hand, and the handle is easily grasped, even in severe weather conditions. The opening aperture is the full width and depth of the cash box, so that it only has to be tipped-up once to empty the contents speedily and completely.
Unparalleled security is also a feature of the Strada Rapide, which incorporates special materials to further enhance resistance against attacks. It is fitted with a highly secure electronic locking mechanism that is fully-shielded inside the vault. Once opened, the collection door provides no internal access to secure areas.
The electronic locking mechanism can be re-programmed, along with the key, in the event of key loss. This saves time and money in the aftermath of such an occurrence and minimises machine downtime.
Such security features are designed to protect parking revenues and ensure that drivers will always find operational machines – which also helps to maintain revenue streams and reduce parking disputes, respectively.
Two new semi-metallic finishes: Trinity Green and Titanium Grey, are being introduced for the new machine.
About Parkeon (website: www.parkeon.com)
Parkeon is a global leading player in the fields of on-street and off-street parking and automated mass-transit ticketing equipment and systems.
Its activities encompass the development, manufacture, installation and maintenance of equipment and systems, as well as related services, including systems management and hosting, which have leveraged a network of twelve data processing centres around the world.
Parkeon is leader of the on-street parking segment with a 58% global maket share. With an installed base of over 130,000 machines, the Company’s parking terminals are a familiar sight in over 3,000 cities across 40 countries. Its Pay & Display systems control over 3 million parking spaces around the world. Parkeon also has an installed base of 3,000 ticket vending machines for heavy and light rail, underground and multimodal transport operators.
Based in Europe (Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the United Kingdom and France - where the Company is headquartered) and the United States, Parkeon employs over 830 people worldwide and generated revenues of €130 million in 2004. The Company’s R&D establishment, production line and quality control centre are in Besançon, France. Its manufacturing facility has an annual production capability of 20,000 Pay & Display units and 1,000 ticket vending machines/access control systems.
Parkeon was formed in November 2003 after the global-leading equity firm, Apax Partners, acquired the parking & ticketing division of Schlumberger. Originally established in 1970, the Company has played a significant role in the development of Pay & Display technology, in which it has over 30 years experience.
Strada is a mark of Parkeon.
Parkeon Limited,
Membrain House,
Ferndown Industrial Estate,
Wimborne,
Dorset BH21 7PP,
U.K.
Tel: 01202 850927
Fax: 01202 850903
Web: www.parkeon.com
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