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Parkomate Outdoor PGS is an outdoor parking guidance system for surface lots, rooftops and public zones, using IP68 geomagnetic sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, outdoor LED displays and cloud dashboards to show real-time availability.
Parkomate Outdoor PGS is an outdoor parking guidance system for open surface lots, exposed rooftops and public parking zones. It uses waterproof geomagnetic parking sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, outdoor LED displays and cloud dashboards to show real-time outdoor space availability.
Specifications
- Detection method
- 3-axis geomagnetic vehicle detection
- Detection accuracy
- Greater than 99% as per supplied product content
- Communication
- LoRaWAN v1.0.3 Class A
- Wireless range
- Approx. 500 m to 1 km in open conditions
- Battery
- 3.6V 20Ah lithium battery, 5+ year typical lifecycle
- Enclosure
- IP68 waterproof polycarbonate housing
- Load rating
- Up to 10 ton structural load resistance
- Status update
- Approx. 16 to 20 seconds vehicle presence verification
- Maintenance
- Bluetooth calibration and OTA firmware support
How it works
- A vehicle parks over a surface-mounted geomagnetic sensor.
- The sensor reads magnetic field disturbance and verifies occupancy.
- The sensor sends the slot status wirelessly through LoRaWAN.
- A gateway forwards the data to the server and dashboard.
- Outdoor LED displays update available-space counts for drivers.
Best suited for
Best for open parking areas where ceiling-mounted indoor systems are not practical, such as open-air parking lots, rooftop parking areas, campus parking zones and public surface parking. Use this when:
- The site needs slot-level parking availability.
- Wireless installation is preferred over trenching.
- Sensors must withstand rain, sunlight, dust and vehicle load.
- Outdoor display boards need real-time availability updates.
Compare with: for enclosed basements, Indoor PGS or Camera PGS is usually a better fit; for entry and exit control only, ANPR Solutions and Boom Barriers may be enough.
Installation and civil requirements
- Final outdoor bay marking and sensor placement at the center of each bay.
- LoRaWAN gateway mounting location with power and network backhaul.
- Outdoor LED display mounting foundations or poles.
- Surface condition check for asphalt or concrete anchoring.
- Drainage and cleaning plan so sensors remain visible and serviceable.
FAQ
Common questions
How does Outdoor PGS detect a parked vehicle?
It uses geomagnetic sensors that detect the magnetic disturbance caused by a vehicle parked over the bay.
Does Outdoor PGS need trenching?
No. The sensors are surface-mounted and communicate wirelessly, so deep cable trenching is avoided in most cases.
Can outdoor sensors handle monsoon rain?
Yes. The supplied product content specifies IP68 waterproof housing for outdoor sensors.
How long does the outdoor sensor battery last?
The supplied content specifies a 3.6V 20Ah lithium battery with a typical 5+ year lifecycle.
Where should outdoor sensors be placed?
They should be installed at the center of each parking bay, not in the driving aisle or near the wheel stop line.