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Identifying every vehicle, with or without a licence plate

Not every vehicle on a site has a licence plate that can be effectively used for access control.

Company cars, personal vehicles, utility vehicles, trucks, construction equipment, forklifts, two-wheelers, delivery vehicles and contractor vehicles: the diversity of vehicles can make licence-plate-based identification alone insufficient.

To ensure consistent access control, organisations need to be able to identify every authorised vehicle, regardless of its type.

Combining an RFID tag installed on the vehicle with a Spectre or Spectre nano reader provides an effective solution.

The vehicle is automatically identified as it enters the reading zone, without relying on the presence or readability of a licence plate.

This approach makes it possible to apply personalised access rules to each vehicle while ensuring reliable, automatic and seamless identification.

Adapting identification to the environment

Not every access point requires the same reading distance.With the Spectre range, vehicles can be identified at distances of up to 14 metres using an RFID tag installed on the vehicle. The Spectre nano provides identification at distances of up to 6 metres, making it particularly suitable for configurations requiring more targeted identification.

Identify the vehicle — and the driver

In some environments, identifying the vehicle alone is not enough. It may be necessary to verify three elements simultaneously:

  • Which vehicle?
  • Which driver?
  • Which authorisation?

Combined with STid Mobile ID, the Spectre nano uses RFID and BLE to identify both the vehicle and its driver via their smartphone. This dual identification approach strengthens access control while maintaining a seamless, contactless experience.

A solution for every use case

RFID tags installed on vehicles, mobile credentials and different reading distances: the Spectre range can adapt to different user profiles and site requirements. Organisations can therefore deploy a consistent identification strategy, from standard vehicle access points to areas requiring enhanced security.

Identifying a vehicle is no longer simply about detecting its presence. The challenge is to associate the vehicle, the driver and their access rights, while delivering a simple and seamless user experience. With Spectre and Spectre nano readers combined with STid Mobile ID, sites have a flexible approach that enables them to adapt the level of identification to each use case.

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Long-Range Vehicle Access Control with Spectre Readers The UHF Spectre reader delivers powerful long-range vehicle identification up to 14 meters, ideal for high-throughput access control points. With multi-antenna support, it connects up to four antennas, enabling precise multi-lane management, simultaneous vehicle identification. Designed for demanding traffic environments, Spectre ensures reliable, high-performance vehicle access control, optimized flow, secure identification across complex entry system

Discover STid Mobile ID, turning your smartphone into a secure access credential. Experience seamless, reliable authentication that keeps your sites protected while adapting to all access needs.

Versatile Multi-Technology Vehicle Access with Spectre Nano The Spectre nano reader is a versatile multi-technology solution for mid-range vehicle access control. Combining UHF, Bluetooth technologies in a single device, it offers flexible identification modes for drivers, vehicles. With an integrated antenna, reading range up to 6 meters, it supports multi-user environments, shared fleets. Compact, efficient, secure, Spectre nano ensures seamless vehicle identification, convenient access control for modern parking, perimeter security systems.

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