Flex Mode: Operating Mode Management Guide

Modified on Wed, 16 Oct at 6:42 PM

FLEX OPERATING MODE MANAGEMENT

Flex Mode provides the flexibility to select the parking facility’s Operating Mode, determining the level of access control needed—whether the gates are up or down. Managed through the Parkonect Admin portal, either a Default mode is set or the Operating Mode calendar is used to schedule one-time or recurring mode changes.

The Garage Operating Mode Calendar is used to schedule and visualize automatic switches for Operating Modes.

The calendar tool is located in the Parkonect Admin portal under the Location main menu > Garage Settings > Garage Operating Mode Calendar on the left menu.

Available Operating Modes

Full Control

Both Gates Down
Express Pay or Kiosk Pay
Every Dollar Captured

Hybrid

One Gate “Up” - Hybrid operation
Express Pay or Kiosk Pay
Faster Ingress or Egress
Every Dollar Captured

Free Flow

Both Gates “Up”
Express Pay only
Fast In and Out
Not all Dollars Captured, Some to Compliance

By default gate "up" means the gate will auto vend when the loop is triggered.

Operating Mode Compatibility

When switching between different operating modes, it’s crucial to identify and address any potential compatibility issues. Certain features or settings may not function as intended if the modes are not fully compatible, so reviewing system requirements and configurations beforehand ensures a smooth transition without disruptions.

Operating Mode	Module Compatibility	Min. Required Hardware
Full Control (Gates Down)	✅ ExpressPay ✅ Ten Key ✅ DTC	Entry Vision FVR-Mark4 Tower Gate Exit Vision FVR-Mark4 Tower Gate
Hybrid Entry (Entry Gate Auto Vends)	✅ ExpressPay ❌ Ten Key ❌ DTC	Entry Vision FVR-Mark4 Gate Kit Gate Exit Vision FVR-Mark4 Tower Gate
Free Flow (All Gates Auto-Vend)	✅ ExpressPay ❌ Ten Key ❌ DTC	Entry Vision FVR-Mark4 Gate Kit Gate Exit Vision FVR-Mark4 Gate Kit Gate

Operating Mode

Module Compatibility

Min. Required Hardware

Full Control (Gates Down)

✅ ExpressPay
✅ Ten Key
✅ DTC

Entry

Vision FVR-Mark4
Tower
Gate

Exit

Vision FVR-Mark4
Tower
Gate

Hybrid Entry (Entry Gate Auto Vends)

✅ ExpressPay
❌ Ten Key
❌ DTC

Entry

Vision FVR-Mark4
Gate Kit
Gate

Exit

Vision FVR-Mark4
Tower
Gate

Free Flow (All Gates Auto-Vend)

✅ ExpressPay
❌ Ten Key
❌ DTC

Entry

Vision FVR-Mark4
Gate Kit
Gate

Exit

Vision FVR-Mark4
Gate Kit
Gate

The Parkonect Tower can only be considered for the minimum hardware requirement if the location is using the Ten Key Module only and will not have paper tickets.

Add New Schedule

When scheduling an Operating Mode change, it’s important to ensure that the selected mode differs from the default Operating Mode.

Select Schedule Operating Mode to add a scheduled mode
Select the Recurring or Exception option and set the day of the week or a date
Choose an Operating Mode
Submit to Save

View Schedule

Scheduled events will appear on the calendar once saved. Tap the magnifying to view details or select the Schedule View option for a detailed list.

Remove Scheduled Event

Select Schedule View
Use the Week navigation to locate the scheduled record
Select the X to remove from the schedule
OK to confirm