The Schweers System

The X600 and Ticketman from Schweers and their Politess software provide an all in one solution-scanner, printer, camera, software - which ensures that all the evidence you need is directly attributed to each parking ticket.

Schweers hardware and software is used in over 750 cities throughout the world from Boston to Croydon and has been fully tested over 18 years.

Customers tell us that not only are their on street operatives more efficient but time saved "in the office" is considerable. You can't afford to delay.

What can be achieved?

• Speedier throughput means more vehicles can be monitored leading to increased revenue.
• Number plate recognition - prompts checking in short stay areas.
• Multiple dated and timed photographs to attach to a ticket ensures "evidence" is good - staff spend less time on phone and make fewer expensive court appearances.
• Weatherproof unit allows working in all weathers - no more soggy, unreadable paper.
• Long battery life keeps operatives working for the whole shift.
• Safer for operatives transactions can be completed away from contentious situations.

Number of Units

1

3

5

10

Initial Cost

£ 5954

£ 12690

£ 19426

£ 31936

Estimated extra income Per year

£ 18000

£ 54000

£ 90000

£ 180000

Payback time on initial cost- in days

148

92

82

64

Licences & support years 2-5

£ 3364

£ 6804

£ 12244

£ 18844

Cost per unit per day, year 1

£ 19.84

£ 14.10

£ 12.95

£ 10.64

Cost per unit per day, over 5 years

£ 6.21

£ 4.33

£ 3.95

£ 3.38

Payback time on 5 year cost- in days

173

116

106

89

Prices correct at 30 January 2010 based on 1 euro = 0.87 GBP & are subject to change

ZatPark is a complete system for parking companies and their operators. It comes in two parts which can work together or independently. Because there is no expensive outlay for back office software and no necessity for employing back office staff this is an ideal way to move away from the highly inefficient pen and paper.

The Mobile Solutionallows the operator in the field to book errant parkers, record all the vehicles details and take evidential photographs using a PDA and mobile printer combination. The information can then be downloaded directly to head office using GPRS for live transfer or by Broadband at the end of the shift using a PC connection. Using a PDA the operator does not have to re-type information at the end of the day which not only saves time but also eliminates the possibility of errors.

Alternatively a handwritten ticket can be issued and keyed into the office system at the end of each shift over a broadband connection, ensuring the information can be available on your web site within 24 hours of the vehicle being booked.

The Back Office solution can be used as a stand alone for running all aspects of parking control. ZatPark is a hosted system which is paid for by assigning a small percentage of paid charges to ZatPark. The only initial outlay will be for any mobile equipment and any software changes or additions which may be required. Leasing can be arranged for this part of the outlay (subject to approval).

The ZatPark Solution uses the experience gained from many years in the parking industry and the comprehensive list of Standard features include:

Parking Charge Notice Entry
Vehicle Immobilisation Entry
Towed Vehicle Entry
Site Listing and information
Employee and client listings
Control of access level for groups and individuals
Automated Control of charges at site level
Automated Control of offences
Automated reply to appeals
Manual control of appeals
Acceptance of payments
Negotiation of payments
SMS messaging to operators in the field
Recording and notification of repeat offenders
Hosted system ensuring regular backups to prevent information loss
Reporting on payments
Reporting on issuance of tickets
Graphs and tabular reports as required.
Mail merging with standard headed templates
Link to existing web sites for customer information
Secure data protection
24/7 access
System updates FOC

You may not want an all in one system, choosing a PDA and printer to suit your requirements may be the answer for you, but whichever way you choose, by making an investment in technology you can see a return on your income so quickly that it is hard to believe. Look at the table below*. As an example, the figures are based on a complete front end system which includes:

• Motorola MC55 with GPS/GPRS/Camera,
• Printek FieldPro mobile printer, case, vehicle kit, spare battery,
• Parking enforcement software and software licence
• Blank paper rolls,
• ANPR software,
• 2 days training and first year telephone software support
• Hardware maintenance.

But the choice of what to have is yours.
Study them and then add the savings you will make at the back office and you KNOW that it makes financial sense to call us.

Number of Units

1

3

5

10

Initial Cost

£ 5640

£ 10220

£ 15450

£ 27400

Estimated extra income

£ 18000

£ 54000

£ 90000

£ 27000

Payback time in days

137

70

62

54

Ongoing costs per annum

£ 500

£ 800

£ 1250

£ 2000

Cost per unit per day, year 1

£ 18.8

£ 11.35

£ 10.3

£ 9.13

Cost per unit per day, year 2

£ 1.66

£ 0.88

£ 0.83

£ 0.66

Car Park Management System powered by Trakware

The Car Park Management System has been developed to cover two car park types:

1. Delayed parking– this is where there is a time limit on a car park.
2. Pay and Display.

Delayed Parking

Each registration number of each car using a car park is collected and stored in the software running on the mobile device.

Alternative Solutions

All-in-one solutions are not always the answer as everyone has a different problem to solve. With that in mind we will help you to find the best solution to meet your needs from a wide range of hardware and software.

Problem - Weather conditions.
Solution - Rugged, waterproof units with screen that is visible in sunshine.

Problem - Need camera, scanner, and phone.
Solution - Choose from one of several PDAs* to suit your needs and budget.

Problem -Need to take payment there and then.
Solution -Bluebird with integrated magstripe reader.

Problem -Difficulties carrying a printer and a PDA*.
Solution -The Route palette carry case that holds both safely and charges
both printer and PDA from 1 power supply.

Problem -Need to print indestructible tickets/messages.
Solution -Zebra portable printers with non tear paper.

Problem -Need to archive direct thermal printed paper.
Solution -Zebra special coated paper will still be readable after 10 years.

Problem -Bespoke software too expensive.
Solution -Let us show you off-the-shelf and do it yourself packages.

* PDA - Portable Digital Assistant