Stable Parking Control Equipment: 2026 Solution Selection Guide

A stable parking control system includes 4 main groups: (1) identification devices such as LPR/ANPR cameras for license plate reading, RFID card readers; (2) enforcement devices such as automatic barriers, loop detectors for vehicle detection; (3) auxiliary devices such as display screens, signal lights, and support buttons; (4) centralized management software with data processing, barrier control, and revenue reporting functions. All components must operate synchronously to ensure fast and accurate vehicle entry/exit.

For apartment parking lots with an activity frequency of 500-1,000 vehicles/day, AC motor barriers are recommended due to higher durability, less affected by temperature, and ability to operate continuously for long periods. AC motor barriers have an average lifespan of 1-2 million open/close cycles. DC motors are more suitable for small residential areas or villas with low traffic under 200 vehicles/day, where fast opening speed is required but continuous operation is not needed.

The cost depends on existing infrastructure. If old barriers are still working well, you only need to invest in additional LPR cameras, loop detectors, and software, costing about 25-45 million VND per lane. For a completely new setup with 1 entry + 1 exit lane, costs range from 40-70 million VND. With the AI software solution from An Ninh Số, businesses do not pay annual license fees, significantly reducing total cost of ownership over 5 years.

Modern parking control systems in Vietnam are gradually integrating electronic payment gateways such as VNPay, Momo, ZaloPay, or contactless bank cards. Management software can connect via API to payment gateways so customers can scan QR codes to pay parking fees right at the barrier, without needing staff to collect cash. This feature is being piloted at several large shopping centers and is expected to become standard within the next 2-3 years.

A stable parking control system is designed with a modular architecture, allowing expansion with additional lanes or new entry/exit points without changing the central software. Simply install additional barriers, LPR cameras, and connect to the central controller via LAN. The software will automatically detect new devices and allow configuration of lanes, permissions, and separate reports. This allows businesses to flexibly expand as the building grows without reinvesting from scratch.

When the LPR camera cannot read the license plate due to dirt, blur, or misalignment, the system switches to exception handling mode. The attendant at the lane will see the vehicle image displayed on the touchscreen, can manually enter the license plate and select the vehicle type (motorcycle, car, truck) for the system to create a record. The entire operation takes only 5-10 seconds, ensuring no congestion. The image and manually entered plate are stored for later reconciliation.