Executive Summary
The Pennine Five building in Sheffield includes a 400+ space underground car park. The client needed a modern parking system that would improve security, streamline vehicle access and create a smoother payment journey for visitors and permit holders.
Twin delivered an integrated solution combining parking barrier systems, parking payment terminals, ANPR access control and pay-on-exit technology with minimal disruption to daily site operation.
Parking Systems Installed at Pennine Five
- Parking barrier systems for controlled vehicle entry and exit
- Parking payment terminals for pay-on-exit visitor payments
- ANPR parking systems for registration recognition and access validation
- Parking payment systems linked to site rules and payment workflows
- Permit and access control for authorised users and managed access
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Client Requirements
The client required a robust pay-on-exit parking payment system integrated with ANPR to improve access control, speed up payment and maintain a smooth user journey in a busy underground car park.
- Integration with existing MAV ANPR cameras
- 4 × MK2 Twin parking payment terminals supporting pay-on-exit
- 4 × ANPR access control units at vehicle entry points
- Vehicle registration entry to gain access and process payment
- Seamless experience for short-stay visitors and permit holders
- Installation with minimal disruption to daily traffic
Our Solution
We delivered an end-to-end solution combining parking barrier systems, parking payment systems and ANPR-based access control across vehicle and pedestrian access points.
- Integrated with the existing ANPR camera network
- Installed 4 × MK2 parking payment terminals for pay-on-exit
- Installed 4 × ANPR access control units at vehicle entry points
- Enabled simple VRM entry for payment and access
- Created a clear user journey for visitors and permit holders
- Used a phased rollout to avoid site disruption
Related solutions: parking barrier systems, parking terminals, ANPR parking systems.
Implementation
Our four-week deployment followed a structured plan:
- Design & Planning: mapped camera feeds, barrier locations and integration requirements.
- Hardware & Software Install: deployed parking payment terminals, access control units and required software during off-peak hours.
- Testing: validated reads, payment flow and access handling before launch.
- Go-Live & Training: launched the system and handed over support and operating guidance.
Results & Benefits
- Improved site security through controlled access
- Smoother visitor payment flow with pay-on-exit terminals
- Simple user experience for visitors and permit holders
- Minimal operational disruption during deployment
- Clear, visible payment and access hardware on site
Conclusion
Pennine Five shows how Twin can combine parking barrier systems, parking payment systems and ANPR-led access control into one practical, site-ready solution.
Looking for a similar installation? Contact Twin to discuss your site requirements, book a survey and review the right combination of barriers, payment terminals and access control.
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