ISO 9001 · ISO/IEC 27001 · ENS MEDIUM category · CVE Numbering Authority

Car park access control with number plate recognition

Smart access: identification, entry and real-time monitoring.

CRONOS manages the entry of vehicles and people to car parks, campuses and sites with number plate recognition, RFID cards, barriers, kiosks and a gatehouse console with live video. Software, electronics and firmware developed by our team.

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What is it? Smart access

CRONOS is our comprehensive access and car park management system: it gives managers accurate data on access to their sites and car parks, with centralised, real-time monitoring.

It integrates hardware such as barriers, kiosks and ANPR cameras with intuitive, configurable software. Its strength is flexibility: because we develop it entirely in-house, it adapts to each installation and evolves with each client's needs.

CRONOS, formerly ATISCAM, grew out of an in-house R&D line we have been working on since 2010: number plate recognition for car park access through barrier airlocks.

  • In service on several campuses of a public university
  • Multiple entrances and sites from a single application
  • Our own electronic boards controlling barriers and gates

What sets CRONOS apart

  • 100% configurable to each client's needs.
  • Compatible with new or existing infrastructure.
  • Full integration between hardware and software.
  • Close, specialised technical support.

Number plate recognition, the web application and the boards that control the barriers all come from our custom software development and custom hardware and electronics lines.

Smart management In 3 steps

Smooth vehicle flow: the driver identifies themselves, the barrier opens and the manager sees everything from a single point.

  1. Identification

    An ANPR camera reads the number plate (OCR) on arrival at the barrier, or users present their RFID or Mifare card.

  2. Immediate opening

    The system checks whether they are authorised for that entrance at that time and the automatic barrier opens.

  3. Real-time monitoring

    Every passage is logged and the gatehouse staff see access events live from a centralised console.

Works with single barriers and double-barrier airlocks, at one or several entrances.

Features Integrated hardware and software

Number plate recognition

Automatic number plate recognition (OCR) at single barriers and at double-barrier airlocks.

RFID and Mifare cards

Card access for people and vehicles, as an alternative or complement to the number plate.

Gatehouse console

Live cameras at each entrance and open or lock commands from the control desk.

Profiles, quotas and calendars

Who can enter, through which entrance, at what times and with how many reserved spaces.

Free spaces and traffic lights

Car park occupancy and space-availability lights to guide drivers.

Payments and kiosks

Card, contactless or cash payment, and virtual POS, for pay car parks.

Logs, reports and auditing

History of entries and exits by entrance, user and vehicle, statistics and event auditing.

Our own boards and firmware

Our electronic boards control barriers and gates; the software and firmware are developed in-house.

Benefits of our system

Speed
Access in under 3 seconds.
Security
Obstacle detection, data encryption and event logging, with HTTPS and daily backups.
Universal accessibility
Intuitive, multilingual and accessible interface.
Scalability
It grows with you: easy to extend to new entrances and sites.
Total reliability
Robust, integrated technology.

Designed for users

  • A fast, secure and hassle-free experience.
  • Multilingual access that is accessible to everyone.
  • Easy payment by card, contactless or cash.

Smart management for administrators

  • Real-time occupancy and access control.
  • Reports and statistics for decision-making.
  • Event auditing for maximum transparency.

CRONOS in figures

  • < 3 sto enter the site
  • 100 %configurable to each installation
  • 3 stepsidentification, opening and monitoring
  • 2010start of our R&D in number plate recognition

Ideal For

  • Public and private car parks
  • Shopping centres
  • Hospitals and universities
  • Industrial and urban environments

If you also need to know how many people are inside a building at any given time, combine it with our SICAD occupancy control system. Looking for access control for people in buildings with readers and locks? See our access control systems.

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Security and compliance

Number plates and images processed with safeguards

An access control system records number plates, identities and images. CRONOS protects data with HTTPS, encryption and daily backups, and is developed and maintained with the same safeguards as the rest of our software.

ATISoluciones is certified under the Spanish National Security Framework (ENS), MEDIUM category, for the systems supporting the development and maintenance of software applications, and to ISO/IEC 27001: the product is designed, coded and maintained within an audited management system.

  • ENS MEDIUM category
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISO 9001

ENS measures (Royal Decree 311/2022)

  • op.accAdministration, management and gatehouse profiles with different permissions.
  • op.exp.8Logging of passages and of the actions of each console user.
  • mp.sw.1Software and firmware developed within our certified management system.
  • mp.infoProcessing of number plates and images in compliance with the GDPR and the Spanish Data Protection Act (LOPDGDD).

Frequently asked questions About access control with number plate recognition

How does access control with number plate recognition work?

A camera reads the vehicle's number plate as it arrives at the barrier, the system checks whether it is authorised for that entrance at that time and, if so, gives the order to open. Every entry and exit is logged.

What happens if the number plate cannot be read?

Users can identify themselves with their RFID card and, in any case, gatehouse staff see the access live from the console and can open the barrier.

Is it suitable for sites with several entrances or several campuses?

Yes. CRONOS manages several entrances and sites from the same application, with profiles, quotas and calendars for each entrance.

Does it integrate with our existing barriers?

CRONOS is compatible with new or existing infrastructure: barriers and gates are controlled by our electronic boards via relays. During the site survey we assess which of your existing equipment can be reused.

Can we charge for parking?

Yes. CRONOS accepts card, contactless or cash payments, as well as virtual POS. If you also need to manage a motorhome service area and its services, see GESTVAN.

Is CRONOS the same as ATISCAM?

Yes. CRONOS is the current name of our access control system for car parks and sites, previously marketed as ATISCAM.

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