Strada™
Fully autonomous solar power
Accepts all means of payment — coins, bills, credit
cards and smart cards
Exchangeable coin box and bill stacker designed
for safe and speedy collection
An unmatched combination of enhanced security & ease-of-management
Simplified collection
The Strada is capable of handling multiple payment
methods—coins, bills, credit cards and smart cards. The ability
to process and authorize credit card transactions on-line prevents fraudulent
card use. Minimal effort is needed to open the cash vault to make
a collection. An electronic key is simply placed against a concealed lock
detection sensor deactivating the vault locking mechanism. The vault door
then can be easily pulled open, the coin box and bill stacker lifted out,
replacement units placed in the vault and the door pushed shut, it’s
as simple as that.
Easy
to empty
The coin box is fitted with a two-trigger, one-shot
system that is easily rearmed. An aperture, the full width and depth of
the coin box, means that it only has to be tipped over once to completely
empty the contents. With a capacity of 550 bills, the stacker also features
a one-shot system for collection security. The unique patented method
for collection allows no access to the vault from the maintenance compartment.
Security
is paramount
Security was a prime consideration in the design of the Strada. Special
materials have been incorporated to enhance the terminal's ability to
resist attacks. The terminal is also fitted with a highly secure electronic
locking mechanism that is fully-shielded inside the vault. Once opened,
the door to the cashbox vault provides no direct access to secure areas.
The cash can only be accessed by authorized personnel using an electronic
key to deactivate the locking system. Although it is a highly secure mechanism,
keys and locks can easily be reprogrammed, saving time and money, minimizing
machine downtime in the event of key loss. The electronic locking system
allows parking management to quickly change the combination for a single
unit or the entire inventory of pay stations should a key be lost or stolen.
Enhanced
power management
Power consumption has been optimized on the solar-powered version of the
Strada to further increase its daily ticket issuing capability—including
that of the more demanding bill acceptor model. The need for external
recharging of the battery is eliminated, reducing maintenance time on
the terminal. This makes the environmentally-friendly and easily installed
solar version a viable option in most locations.
Designed
to address health & safety concerns
The Strada is designed to make the lifting and removal of the coin box
and bill stacker a quick, easy and ergonomically correct procedure. Before
withdrawing the coin box, collection personnel can anticipate the weight,
as the receptacle is supported by the open vault door. The coin box can
be lifted and withdrawn at the optimum height and position for the
collector, in most cases removing the need to bend or stoop during the
collection process. The coin box can be easily removed with either the
left or right hand. The handle is easily grasped, even in adverse weather
conditions. All customer controls on the Strada are within 48" of
ground level, making the terminal ADA-compliant for both front and side
reach. An extra large graphic display panel is designed to make the machines
even more user-friendly for motorists and maintenance personnel alike.
