Semi-Automated Systems | ParkPlus

Semi-Automated Systems

ParkPlus semi-automated parking systems use puzzle-style lift-and-slide technology with PLC control to deliver multi-level self-park access configurable to almost any site.

Designed for both new construction and retrofit projects, these systems let drivers park and retrieve their own vehicles without an attendant. Each configuration combines vertical lifting with horizontal shifting to present any vehicle at grade on demand. With installations ranging from two levels above grade to seven-level pit-and-tower arrays, semi-automated parking systems from ParkPlus maximize density while keeping the parking experience simple for every user.

System Configurations

ParkPlus semi-automated parking systems with multi-level platform access

Above Grade Configuration

2 to 5 levels high with no pit required. Mounts on grade with an engineered foundation. Available in single or tandem arrays with no horizontal limitations.

ParkPlus lift-slide pit configuration with below-grade levels

Pit Configuration

Up to 5 levels above grade combined with up to 2 levels below grade, storing up to 7 vehicles in the footprint of one. Maximises density on constrained sites.

Tandem Arrays

Systems arranged in single or tandem arrays on either side of a drive aisle. No horizontal limitations, scalable to any site width.

The ParkPlus Lift-Slide Puzzle Parking System combines mechanical structure with programmable logic control, moving stacked vehicles on platforms to present each car at grade without removing others from the system. Drivers park and retrieve their own vehicle from the same position every time. Systems can be installed indoors or outdoors, freestanding or building-integrated, and configured for a wide range of site conditions.

Up to 7 Vehicles per Footprint
2 to 5 Levels Above Grade
6,000 lbs per Platform

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How the Lift-Slide system works

The system uses PLC software to move platforms vertically and horizontally, presenting the requested vehicle at grade without disturbing others. Each user is assigned a dedicated space and parks and retrieves from the same position every time. Safety gates, limit switches, and motion detectors manage each cycle automatically. A manual override is available at all times. Average retrieval time is under 90 seconds, making these semi-automated parking systems practical for high-turnover residential and commercial applications.

Layout Options

  • Single array
  • Tandem array
  • With pit
  • Without pit
  • Indoor installation
  • Outdoor installation

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Common questions about semi-automated parking systems

Does the driver need to be present to retrieve the vehicle?
Yes. The driver requests their vehicle at the keypad or via key fob, app, or remote control. The system presents the vehicle at grade and the driver enters, starts, and drives away. No attendant is required.
Can vehicles be accessed independently without moving others?
Yes. That is the key advantage of the puzzle system. PLC software repositions platforms so that any vehicle can be presented at grade without removing other vehicles from the system.
How many vehicles can the system store?
Up to 7 vehicles in the footprint of a single parking space, with up to 5 levels above grade and up to 2 levels below grade.
What vehicle types are supported?
Standard passenger vehicles and SUVs. Custom solutions are available for specific requirements.
Can the system be installed outdoors?
Yes. Systems can be installed indoors or outdoors and customised with external cladding, garage doors, and roofing per project specifications.
Does ParkPlus handle installation and service?
Yes. All systems are designed, manufactured, installed, and serviced in-house by ParkPlus.

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From new builds to retrofit projects, our team is ready to help you find the right system.