Parking Management - FeeMaster Smart

Unlike pay-and-display machines where users estimate parking duration upfront, FeeMaster Smart calculates fees based on actual time spent in the car park. The entry station timestamps each arrival, and the attendant console or exit station determines charges upon departure. This ensures users only pay for actual usage, improving fairness whilst maximising revenue. The MIFARE smart card technology provides enhanced security compared to paper tickets, with automatic card capture preventing unauthorised reuse. The system's modularity allows flexible deployment matching your facility's specific requirements and budget.

Yes, FeeMaster Smart is designed for autonomous operation, making it ideal for sites with limited networking infrastructure. Entry and exit stations function independently, storing transaction data locally and triggering barrier controls without requiring constant connection to central systems. The attendant console manages card programming and processes payments as a standalone unit. This independence reduces installation costs significantly compared to networked systems whilst maintaining comprehensive transaction logging. All interactions are recorded for later reporting and verification, ensuring complete audit trails despite the decentralised architecture.

The system primarily uses MIFARE smart cards which can be programmed with access rights, validity periods, and usage limits. These cards suit staff passes, season tickets, and multi-visit arrangements. For single-use access, barcode tickets provide a cost-effective alternative—these can be issued at entry for general visitors or at reception desks after payment. The exit station validates both card types, with automatic card capture for expired or "last use" credentials, enabling economical re-issuance. Optional grace periods on entry tickets facilitate charge-free exit if no suitable space is found or for quick drop-offs.

FeeMaster Smart is specifically designed for attended operations where reception staff or parking attendants process payments and issue credentials. The attendant console provides the interface for fee calculation, payment processing, and card/token issuance. For fully unmanned applications, alternative solutions offering integrated payment terminals and automated fee collection would be more appropriate. However, FeeMaster Smart excels in environments like hotels, hospitals, leisure centres, and small commercial car parks where staff presence enables personalised service whilst maintaining effective access control and revenue collection.

FeeMaster Smart accommodates variable tariff structures programmed into the attendant console, calculating fees based on arrival time, duration, and day of week. Smart cards can be encoded with specific access rights, enabling different rates for staff, members, visitors, and contractors. The system supports both single-use tickets and multi-visit cards, with automatic expiry checking and card capture on final use. Grace periods allow complimentary short stays, whilst lost card lists prevent unauthorised access. This flexibility enables tailored parking policies matching your operational requirements without complex programming.