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indicator lights will switch from green or blue to red and the displays and software counts will be accurately
updated as well.
The Software…
The Dupline® 3 Parking Guidance System is inherently robust, and it is a stand-alone system. This system
requires no PC to run, it only needs a PC for system configuration. In addition, Carlo Gavazzi supplies
carpark software, which enables monitoring of the real-time situation of each parking space or level in a
facility. It also has an alarm component, which can provide logging and indication of a variety of conditions
with operator-defined limits.
Some typical alarm functions include time limits for individual spaces, occupied levels and maximum
occupied indications. Additionally, the software graphically displays tables and graphs showing the
occupancy rates for the areas, the levels and the entire facility.
The software is also an excellent tool for data logging and historical trending and analysis. Data can be
stored and utilised for multiple facilities, a single facility, a level, or even for an individual space.
The software allows authorised operators to book or reserve spaces. When an open space is booked, the
associated indicator light in the parking space will turn red, and it will provide a connection to the
software's overview where the corresponding virtual indicator light turns red. The software also provides a
web server that enables access to the carpark system via tablets, smartphones etc.
Planning a Dupline
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Parking Guidance System (PGS)
As with any good system, the majority of your time and effort should be spent in the ‘planning’. An old
proverb says: ‘A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.’
In this section system planning is divided into four distinct phases. These four phases should be completely
understood and completed before moving on to the actual Installation.
Phase 1: Gather Tools and Information
This includes technical drawings/information/layout of the parking system acquired from the customer. The
drawings used must always be the latest version to avoid any mistakes in the subsequent work.
The drawings should consist of lanes, cross-sections, parking spaces, both regular and for disabled, location
of displays and cabinets, cabinet size, available power and location and the location of the equipment room
where the software server will be installed.
Traffic flow: Single direction or bi-directional.
A true-to-scale CAD drawing with information of the parking structure, including lane distances in order to
determine the cabling and maximum number of sensors allowed per CMCG.
Parking space dimensions: length, width and the distance from the floor to the ceiling. The relationship
between the floor and ceiling angle is also critical.
The dimensions from centre line to centre line of the spaces.
Any information on using existing or new cable trays to pull wires for the sensors