Keep visitors informed with a simple, effective way to display how many parking spaces are available. Our custom DC-60C-Parking-PKG is designed for parking lot capacity tracking, giving customers and staff a clear visual indication of available spaces at a glance. This unit is ideal for facilities that need a dependable manual counter system for managing lot occupancy, reducing confusion, and improving traffic flow at entrances.

This parking lot capacity counter works by allowing the user to set the maximum number of available parking spaces directly on the unit using the push button switches located on the side of the enclosure. Once the limit is programmed, the included stainless steel control station is used to manually adjust the count as vehicles enter or leave. When a vehicle takes a space, the count is decreased. When a space becomes available again, the count is increased. This provides a straightforward and reliable method for displaying real-time parking availability without requiring complex automation.

Setting the unit up is simple and intuitive. After pressing the set button on the enclosure, the user can move through each digit position and adjust the displayed maximum count. For example, if the lot has 15 spaces, the operator selects the proper digit and increments it until the display reads the desired limit. Once the setting is confirmed, the display begins operating from that programmed value. As spaces are occupied, the decrement button lowers the count one number at a time. When all parking spaces have been taken, the display no longer shows zero. Instead, it displays the word FULL, giving customers an immediate and unmistakable indication that no spaces remain.

When a vehicle leaves and a spot opens up again, the increment button can be pressed to raise the count and restore the number of available spaces shown on the display. This makes the system especially useful for smaller parking areas, attended lots, private facilities, event venues, or locations where staff manually manage vehicle entry and exit.

Key product functions include:

• Manual parking lot space counting
• Increment and decrement control for space updates
• Programmable maximum parking capacity
• Automatic FULL display when the available count reaches zero
• Easy-to-read visual display for customers approaching the lot
• Nonvolatile memory to retain settings during power loss

The included stainless steel control box connects to the main unit through terminal blocks housed inside the left junction box. This dry contact connection method provides a dependable way to wire the external control station to the display enclosure. The same terminal block system is also used for power input. In this custom configuration, the unit is powered by a customer-provided 12VDC power source, allowing it to integrate with an existing low-voltage setup.

Inside the junction box, terminal identification instructions make installation easier by clearly labeling each function. Terminal 1 is used for increment, meaning the black wire increases the displayed count when activated. The red wire is used for decrement, reducing the available count when a parking space is taken. The white wire is the common connection. This organized terminal layout helps streamline installation and simplifies field wiring.

Hardware and design highlights:

• IP66 outdoor wet location waterproof enclosure
• 6-inch display visible from up to 300 feet
• 4-digit counter capable of counting up to 9,999
• Displays FULL instead of zero when capacity is reached
• Powered by customer-supplied 12VDC
• C-channel mounting for secure installation on poles, walls, or other sturdy surfaces
• Includes SW-2-HD-RED-BLK heavy duty momentary switch
• Includes 200 feet of outdoor-rated wire

This custom parking capacity counter package is built for durability and visibility in outdoor environments. The IP66 enclosure helps protect the unit in wet conditions, while the large 6-inch display ensures the count can be easily seen from a distance. The C-Channel mounting design adds flexibility, allowing the enclosure to be mounted where it will be most visible and practical for the application.

Another important advantage of this model is its nonvolatile memory. If power is lost, the unit retains the programmed maximum parking space on display, helping reduce setup time and preventing the need to re-enter the configuration after an outage.

The DC-60C-Parking-PKG is a practical solution for any facility needing a manual parking lot availability display. With rugged outdoor construction, clear long-distance visibility, simple count adjustment, and an easy-to-understand FULL indication, this unit provides an efficient way to communicate parking capacity to incoming drivers.

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