AVUTEC: Solving Access Challenges at a High-Traffic Industrial Car Park

A UK–based retail-printing company needed a modern access control solution for its factory car park, which sees a steady flow of large trucks and cars of staff members. The new system had to:

• Handle access for high-volume, heavy-duty vehicle traffic during operating hours
• Prevent unauthorized after-hours parking
• Operate without on-site personnel

Faced with tight space at the gated entrance and rising concerns over security breaches when the car park was unattended, the solution needed to be fully automated, highly reliable, and easy to integrate with the existing infrastructure.  

A two-fold challenge

To tackle this upgrade, the company partnered with Oxen Installations, a specialist in access control and network infrastructure with experience in deploying smart systems. The project faced two major obstacles:

1. After-hours parking intrusions
   Unauthorised vehicles were accessing the car park after closing time. With no option for on-site gate staff, the new system had to run fully autonomously and be remotely managed.
2. Cramped entry layout
   A tight right-angle turn at the entrance with minimal curb space ruled out the installation of proximity readers, intercoms or poles in front of the gate. Any solution needed to be able to operate properly from a distance, without blocking the wide-angle approach of incoming trucks.

The installer quickly determined that a contactless ANPR camera setup —using licence plates as virtual access tokens—would overcome both the spatial and operational constraints.

An integrated solution for full automation

Oxen Installations deployed a smart ANPR-based access control system built around the AVUTEC Gatekeeper 410X integrated with a Paxton access control system for automated access management.

Why this setup worked:

• Onboard ANPR processing for instant recognition

The Gatekeeper 410X delivers powerful onboard processing and high-accuracy licence plate reads even in demanding, high-traffic conditions with varied vehicle and plate types.

• Installation flexibility with uncompromised performance

With a 2–12 m recognition range and 6 m-wide field of view, the camera could be mounted directly on the gate, without extra poles, roadworks, or curb modifications needed.

Its wide viewing angle doesn’t require a perfect frontal plate view, giving further mounting flexibility without sacrificing recognition accuracy.

• Straightforward integration with Paxton

Setup required only a Wiegand connection to the Paxton controller and PoE+ to power the camera, streamlining both cabling and configuration.

The fully remote connectivity of the AVUTEC system allows administrators to view license plate events or adjust camera settings from anywhere, without stepping on site.

Result and benefits of the installation

The new setup went live smoothly and immediately delivered results. AVUTEC provided remote configuration support, while Oxen managed on-site installation and integration, ensuring a seamless deployment with minimal disruption.

Even after an incident where a truck accidentally struck the camera, only the mounting bracket needed replacement, while the Gatekeeper unit itself continued functioning without issue.

The company now benefits from:

• Fully automated access control for staff, trucks, and authorized visitors
• Enhanced 24/7 security with no manual oversight needed
• Minimal maintenance and high reliability
• Proven durability in a heavy-duty, real-world industrial setting

This project demonstrates how AVUTEC ANPR systems, when paired with smart integration and expert installation, deliver uncompromised, fully automated access control—even in the most challenging environments.

About AVUTEC

AVUTEC manufactures and markets all-in-one ANPR camera systems. Our expertise encompasses both the development of sophisticated recognition software as the production of the camera systems themselves, ensuring a seamless integration between the hardware and software components.

Our ANPR systems are designed to ensure seamless integration with any system you can imagine. Our cameras are delivered to end-users through a dedicated network of partners, ensuring a smooth transition from production to practical use. Beyond delivering high caliber accuracy, we are committed to sharing our expertise with our partners, playing an active role in the success of their projects.

We warmly invite you to reach out to us and discover how our expertise and innovative ANPR systems can contribute to the success of your projects.