INVT Solution for Automated Car Parking System

Abstract: Now days in metro city automated car parking system are very essential system due less parking area in society. Here automated technology designed to park vehicles without human intervention. In small area 9 cars easily parked. To automated this system use sensor, induction motor PLC and HMI. 

Keywords: IVC1L PLC, VS HMI, Modbus.

1. Introduction

Machine Procedure:
 Control System:
1.    PLC and HMI interface via Modbus communication to visualize the operation and control the system.
2.    PLC control motor via contactor for shifting car positions.
3.    HMI visualize the all parking stations and can call any car randomly.
4.    Provide different operation mode like Auto, Car Details and Maintenance.
a.    Auto: Call particular car or shift car to its home position.
b.    Car Details: Here user can fill car details and owner name for quick identification.
c.    Maintenance: This mode like manual mode, if auto mode fails to operate then operator can call car manually, or during maintenance time can adjust the pallet positions or limit sensor position.   
5.    In this system used total 15 number of contactor to operate 9 pallets. 2 contactors are common (reference) contactor with help of this we can operate other contactors. Means if you want to left pallet 1 then you need to operate reference contactor UP and pallet 1 UP contactor. For one function need to operate 2 contactor. 

Pallet shifting system:
1.    For vertical and horizontal pallet shifting use 2 motor. Whereas shifting for vertical or horizontal pallet use single motor.
2.    Each pallet have limit sensor which limit over travel and provide feedback pallet position.
3.    Pallet 1,2,3 only move up and down, Pallet 4,5,6,7 move left right and up down, Pallet 8,9 move left right only.  

2. Project information and Solution
* Project information
Site information: Residential apartment

* INVT solution

* System Configuration

* System commissioning

Control panel

3. Advantages and benefits
1.    Maximizing land usage, especially in urban areas where space is limited and expensive.
2.    Users don’t need to drive around searching for an open spot, which reduces time spent in parking lots and minimizes stress.
3.    In this system can park 9 cars instated of 3 cars.
4.    As cars are parked and retrieved automatically, there is less noise from drivers revving engines or honking horns.
5.    Automated Parking system can utilize multi-story (vertical) designs, making it ideal for areas with limited ground space.
6.    These systems can handle many vehicles in a short period, making them ideal for busy environments such as airports and commercial centers.
7.    The automated nature of these systems minimizes human mistakes such as improper parking, collisions, or leaving cars unlocked.
8.    Since the system eliminates the need to drive around looking for a parking space, vehicles spend less time idling, leading to reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions.

4. Conclusion
This system installed at residential apartment in urban area. Because of this system land consumption requirement reduce. Instated of 3 car parking area we can park 9 cars vertically. So for that INVT provide solutions against Delta and DOL starter.