Flash PARCS offers the option for transient parkers to enter the parking facility with an access code, which is linked to a price. Typically this option is used to offer a discounted price to a group of parkers. When the parker enters the PIN at an entry kiosk, the kiosk will provide a barcoded ticket for the parker to take and enter the facility. This barcoded ticket will be scanned at the exit kiosk for departure.
Transient Access Code Process
1. The parker receives an access code from the parking operator before arriving at the facility.
2. At the entry kiosk, the parker taps Other Access Options then I have an Access Code.
3. The parker uses the touchscreen keypad to enter the access code.
4. The entry kiosk will print a barcoded ticket and the gate will vend. The parker will NOT enter the PIN again on exit, the parker will use the kiosk-printed barcoded ticket to exit the facility.
Providing the Access Code is a manual process. Flash does not provide a system to communicate the assigned access code.
Access Code Price Options
Access Codes are created in the Flash Admin portal under the Non-Burnable Coupons tab, the Coupons feature must be first enabled by Flash Support to proceed with operator management.
Preconfigured Price
The preconfigured price can be an hourly rate, a full validation rate, or even a flat rate.
Hourly rates are configured by Flash Support, please contact support@flashparking.com for assistance.
Full Validation prices can be configured in the Flash Admin portal by any user with Administration rights, see the Full Validation article for set-up instructions.
Create Access Code
Step One
1. Go to https://portal.flashvalet.com and log in to the Admin Portal.
2. Select the Locations tab on the left menu and choose a location.
3. Select the Non-Burnable Coupons tab on the top menu.
4. Click Add New and enter the Coupon Name.
5. Select a price in the drop-down menu. (The price should be configured beforehand see the Price Creation guide for further instructions.)
6. (Optional) Set a Valid From and To date/time to limit the validity of this Access Code.
7. Input the four or five digital numeric code. This is the assigned Access Code used at the kiosk.
8. (Optional) If the coupon should only be used at entry a set number of times enter the number of allowed times in the Max Uses field.
9. (Optional) If the location is utilizing Logical Zones, the coupon usage can be specified at certain Zones. Leaving all unchecked will allow usage on Logical Zones.
10. Select Save.
Step Two
Link the newly created Non-Burable Coupon (or Access Code) to the PARCS Transient ticket type.
1. After clicking Save, the option to link the coupon to the PARCS Transient ticket will appear.
2. Check Use Ticket Type next to the PARCS ticket type > Save.
If the location is configured with Logical Zones, the Access Code can be limited to only work in certain zones.
Delete Transient Access Code
1. Go to https://portal.flashvalet.com and log in to the Admin Portal.
2. Select the Locations tab on the left menu and choose a location.
3. Select the Non-Burnable Coupons tab on the top menu.
4. Select the Access Code from the list > click the Delete button.
This will remove the option from any validation accounts and can no longer be used on the Entry kiosk.
Once restored if being used by a validator account, it must be checked on their Validation Acccount again.
Restore Transient Access Code
Any previously deleted non-burnable coupons can be restored if necessary.
1. Go to https://portal.flashvalet.com and log in to the Admin Portal.
2. Select the Locations tab on the left menu and choose a location.
3. Select the Non-Burnable Coupons tab on the top menu.
4. Check the Show Deleted checkbox > click search.
5. Select the Access Code from the list > Click the Restore button.
