How to Get Started with ANPR

Read more about what ANPR is and how it works.

How long does it take to get started with ANPR?

Eight weeks is an average, counted from decision to operation. During that time, power and network cabling needs to be run to where the cameras will be mounted, and the cameras need to be installed. Sometimes part of the facility has to be closed off while the work is under way. Plan for this in good time, so that your contract customers and visitors know what to expect.

How long it takes in your case depends on how much cabling and construction work is needed. What most often extends the timeline is running power and network cabling, and changes to traffic flows. Delivery times can also play a part.

If you already have ANPR cameras, it can be quicker, depending on which model you have. The same applies if all your customers are already in Park46. Then we do not need to import your contracts, and all that remains is to install the cameras.

What are the steps?

1. Demo and walkthrough. We show you how ANPR46 works and go through how your parking is used today.
2. Agreement and kick-off. You get a contact person who guides you through the entire implementation, so that you know who to turn to. Because the cameras register vehicles, we also sign a data processing agreement with you. You own the data, and we are the data processor.
3. Site visit. We walk through the facility on site and assess the conditions.
4. Preparations. You run power and network cabling and arrange any digging or poles.
5. Installation. We mount the cameras and connect them to the system.
6. Training. Your staff receive training, so that they feel confident with the system from the start.
7. Operation and support. Once everything is up and running, you continue to receive help from our support team and our Customer Success team.

In other words, we are responsible for the cameras and the system, and you for everything related to the facility itself.

What is checked during the site visit?

During the site visit, we look at where the cameras can be placed to read number plates reliably. The cameras are mounted at the entrance and exit and need to see the car as straight on as possible, at a certain distance. Curved ramps and uphill slopes can therefore affect the placement. Usually two cameras are used, so that the number plate can be read at both the front and the rear.

We also look at the traffic flow: how cars drive in and out, and whether any spaces need to be moved or closed off. Sometimes you need to direct traffic, for example with bollards.

If you have a gate or a barrier, ANPR46 can control it. It works the same way for both: a digital lock is installed on the gate or barrier, and the system is configured to specify which camera opens which lock. The gate or barrier can usually be set to stay open at certain times, for example 8 am–5 pm. At other times, the lock opens for those with access, such as contract customers, via the camera or the app.

Considering free flow without a barrier? Read when free flow parking works and when a gate is the better choice.

What should the signs say?

Before the cameras are switched on, you need to tell your contract customers and visitors how the new set-up works, for example the cameras, the app and any locks.

The signs show visitors how the parking works and how to pay, so they need to be clear. Place the QR code for the payment page where visitors see it straight away, so that they can pay without having to look for it.

The signs also inform people about the camera surveillance. The sign about the cameras should, among other things, show why you have them, who is responsible and how long the data is kept. If the facility has several entrances, there should be a sign at each one. We help you with what the signs should say, and you order them yourselves. Read more about what applies to camera surveillance with ANPR.

What does it cost to get started?

The cost consists of the cameras, the installation and the licence for the system. Today, an ANPR camera costs about SEK 20,000–25,000, and two are usually needed per entrance and exit. The licence is based on factors such as how many parking spaces and permits you have, and you only pay for what you need. On top of that come your own costs for power, network and any groundwork. What it will cost you depends on how many cameras are needed and how much construction work is required. Read about the myth that ANPR is expensive.

If you already have ANPR cameras, you can keep them, as long as they come from a manufacturer that ANPR46 supports, such as Axis, ARH or Tattile. That way, you do not need to buy new ones. Read what to consider when choosing an ANPR system.

What happens once the cameras are up and running?

Once the cameras are in operation, every car is registered automatically. In the admin interface, you can see parking sessions, camera images and payments, and follow how the facility is used. We describe how it works day to day, for both you and the person parking, in automated parking with ANPR in practice.

If you have questions, our support team is there to help. Each case gets a case number, so that you can track it.

After about three months, the patterns in the data are usually clear, since a single month can be affected by school holidays and public holidays. You then have a solid basis for developing your offering, for example with hybrid contracts and a customer club. A contract customer with a 24/7 permit can switch to a permit for evenings and weekends. Read how hybrid contracts and the customer club work.

See also how the data is used to increase revenue.

Want to know what your facility would need? Book a demo, and we will go through it together.

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