Quick answer
Parkomate Boom Barriers are vehicle access control barriers for entry and exit lanes, operating manually or automatically and integrating with ANPR, RFID/UHF readers, PMS and payment workflows for access and revenue protection.
Parkomate Boom Barriers are vehicle access control barriers for commercial buildings, malls, townships, hospitals, airports and public parking facilities. They control entry and exit lanes manually or automatically, and can integrate with ANPR, RFID/UHF readers, PMS and payment workflows.
Specifications
- Operating mode
- Automated or manual override
- Use cases
- Entry control, exit control, paid parking enforcement, resident/visitor access
- Credential integrations
- ANPR, RFID/UHF, QR passes, operator console where configured
- Safety
- Loop detector / infrared safety integration as per lane design
- Arm
- High-visibility reflective boom arm, length based on driveway width
- Housing
- Weather-resistant metal casing with powder coating
- Telemetry
- Open, close, forced open and fault logs where connected
- Input needed
- ⚠ NEEDS VERIFICATION: final arm length, motor duty cycle and lane safety configuration
How it works
- A vehicle approaches the entry or exit lane.
- ANPR, RFID/UHF, QR, operator input or payment software validates the vehicle.
- The controller sends an open signal to the boom barrier.
- The arm lifts and the vehicle passes through the lane.
- Safety loops or sensors check that the vehicle has cleared before closure.
Best suited for
Best when vehicle movement must be physically allowed, blocked or billed. Use this when:
- Entry or exit lanes need controlled access.
- The facility uses ANPR, RFID, QR passes, operator validation or payment verification.
- Revenue protection depends on preventing unpaid or unauthorized exits.
Compare with: use ANPR when the vehicle identity must be read automatically, and Smart Access Control when multiple credential types must work together. Boom barriers are the physical enforcement layer that makes the software decision visible at the gate.
Installation and civil requirements
- Civil island or mounting base at the lane.
- Power point, earthing and cable route to controller.
- Stop line, lane marking and approach geometry.
- Loop detector or safety sensor position.
- Integration test with ANPR, RFID, PMS or payment system.
FAQ
Common questions
What is a boom barrier used for in parking?
A boom barrier physically controls whether a vehicle can enter or exit a parking facility.
Can a boom barrier open through ANPR?
Yes. When ANPR validates a plate, the controller can trigger the barrier.
What happens during a power failure?
A manual override can allow authorized staff to operate the barrier by hand, depending on the installed model.
Can boom barriers be used for paid parking exits?
Yes. The exit barrier can remain closed until the system confirms payment.
What civil work is needed?
Most sites need a mounting base or island, power route, control cabling and safety loop/sensor planning.