CWT Compact - Unattended Payment System Overview - Secure, Solar-Powered Parking Payments

Aug 23, 2026

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CWT Compact is a next-generation unattended payment system from Cale designed for efficient parking and related access operations. It combines a robust mechanical MPC terminal base with new electronics and software, supporting licence plate entry, contactless payments, and EMV-certified transactions. The system offers secure payment handling aligned with PCI regulations, encrypted network communications, remote tariff changes, and upgrade capabilities through Cale WebOffice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

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Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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Key capabilities

Payment features and standards

Integration and user experience

Security, installation, and operations

Electronic locks, sensors, and anti-vandalism

Installation, communication, and maintenance

Applications and communications

Autonomous solar operation

Wide range of unattended payment use

CWT COMPACT ♦ Rates and instructions on display ♦ Licence plate entry support ♦ Contactless e-purse and contracts ♦ Centralised top-up functionality ♦ Electronic locks ♦ Fully EMV certified ♦ Designed for Cale WebOffice ♦ Solar-powered operation ♦ Network or stand-alone installation ♦ Upgrade kits available Unique Cale design The CWT Compact belongs to the latest generation of unattended payment systems from Cale. It combines the robust, mechanical design based on the wellknown and proven MPC terminal already installed across the world with completely new electronics and software, previously only available in premium segment products from Cale. Premium segment features The CWT Compact provides sophisticated yet simple payment services with cutting-edge features including software-controlled buttons, licence plate entry, audio interface, remote tariff change, and NFC applications. Ready for integration The CWT Compact and CWO provide a complete and powerful system for the efficient management of any parking operation. Cale´s open interface makes integration with external systems straightforward, enabling functions such as integration with ANPR, permit systems, and enforcement solutions to further optimise your operation. Secure, flexible payment The CWT Compact handles all payment options in accordance with the highest security standards in the industry, and all software development follows strict PCI regulations. The CWT Compact features payment methods such as coin, EMV, magstripe cards, MiFare, RFID and other NFC solutions. Secure and costefficient operation Fight vandalism with the CWT Compact. High-security stainless steel design makes it both durable and easy to maintain. The Cale-patented electronic lock system, together with intrusion sensors, puts you in control. To increase security further, the terminal can be fitted with a vibration detector and siren to identify and deter break-in attempts and vandalism before any major damage is done. Disabled access With its shorter pedestal, the CWT Compact is compliant with all the relevant standards for disabled access. End-user experience Thanks to its graphic display, alphanumeric keyboard and preconfigured step-by-step interfaces, complex rates become easy to understand for the end user. The layout of the user interface panels can be fully customised, and in addition to images, the graphic display module also shows different fonts and all characters used in every alphabet. The user interface can be updated remotely using Cale WebOffice. Autonomous operation The integrated solar panel makes it possible for the terminal to operate off grid. Printer The high resolution-printer for up to 150 mm tickets handles graphics, vouchers and 2D barcodes. Back-office and communication solutions Cale WebOffice (CWO) provides tools that simplify day-to-day administration, statistics and reports. CWO also allows Cale terminals to operate in a virtual network. CWT Compact software, including OS and local settings such as configurations and the user interface, can be upgraded remotely using CWO. Communication is available via cable (LAN) or 3G, and data is encrypted and compressed tobe both secure and cost-effective. Easy contactless payment CWO 2 offers several clever functions, that make the use of contactless payment easy. One example is centralised top-up, which means that parking time can be extended by using a code written on the ticket. This is only applicable when the terminal is configured for registration number input. It is also possible to load an e-wallet or Cale’s contactless card at the terminal. The card history will be saved in CWO, making it easier to replace lost cards. Easy installation and maintenance The terminal is divided into two parts to simplify installation, relocation, upgrade and service. With its modular design, it is also easy for a technician to access and switch out the differ

FAQs

What payment methods does the CWT Compact support?

It supports coin, EMV, magstripe cards, MiFare, RFID, and other NFC solutions, with contactless payment support enabled through configured options.

How does the CWT Compact improve security?

It uses a high-security electronic lock system with intrusion sensors, and it can be equipped with a vibration detector and siren to deter break-in attempts before major damage occurs. Payment processing follows strict PCI regulations.

How can administrators manage the system remotely?

Cale WebOffice (CWO) provides administration tools for daily tasks, statistics, and reports, and enables remote updates of terminal software, including OS and local configuration.

Aug 23, 2026

Upload by Quinn