All Traffic Solutions SpeedAlert18 User manual

SpeedAlert 18 Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing an All Traffic Solutions SpeedAlert 18 data-enabled radar sign.
This Quick Start Guide will show you how to set up, power, and configure your new sign. If you
have a TraffiCloud subscription, you can log on to TraffiCloud to set up your signs remotely. If
you have Local Bluetooth access only, you can complete sign setup locally (see Step 4:Configure
the SpeedAlert locally on the next page).
NOTE:If your purchase includes the Integrated Solar option, this guide DOESNOTapply
to your product. Please refer to either the ATS 3 Trailer with Integrated Solar Setup Guide or Pole Mounting
Signs with Integrated Solar Option that came with your sign and available on www.alltrafficsolutions.com.
Step 1:Unpack the equipment
Remove the sign, batteries, charger, and other optional equipment from the boxes.
Batteries should be fully charged before deployment. SpeedAlert 18s can
accommodate up to two 16Ah lithium batteries internally. Although only
one battery is required, two batteries are recommended to extend the
run time of the sign, on average from 7 to 10 days.
For all steps involving batteries, repeat for the second battery as
necessary.
To remove the batteries:
A. Place the SpeedAlert18 face down on a flat surface and remove the
mounting bracket by unlocking the lock with the supplied key and lifting
up on the bottom of the mounting bracket.
B. Next, remove the battery compartment cover by removing the thumb
screws. Set the key, bracket, and thumb screws aside.
C. Slide the battery out of the battery compartment, as shown in [Figure 1]
below.
D. Disconnect the connectors, as shown in [Figure 2] below.
[Figure 1] Slide the battery [Figure 2] Disconnect/connect
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Step 2:Charge the batteries
The SpeedAlert 18 arrives with the batteries partially charged and needs to be fully charged before deployment.
WARNING:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ANDDAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT The charger is not intended for
outdoor use. Only charge and store the batteries in a controlled environment.
A. Plug the battery into the supplied charger cable.
B. Plug the charger cable into a power outlet. The light on the charger displays red while charging and changes to
green when charging is nearly complete. A charge can take up to 11 hours for the 12V 16Ah LFP batteries
supplied with the sign.
C. When the indicator on the battery charger turns green, repeat for the second battery if applicable, and then
proceed to the next step.
Step 3:Install the charged batteries
Follow these steps to install the charged batteries.
CAUTION:Use only the SHORT (3/8"-length) thumb screws to fasten the battery covers. Do NOT use the
longer (3/4"-length) thumb screws supplied for the Your Speed faceplate, as they are too long and can
cause damage to your sign.
A. Disconnect the battery from the charger.
B. Place the SpeedAlert face down on a flat surface and remove the mounting bracket and battery cover.
C. Connect the battery wiring harness to the connector inside the battery compartment, as shown in [Figure 2] on
the previous page.
D. Tuck the connector into the space in the top of the battery compartment.
E. Holding the connector in place, slide the battery into the compartment.
F. Replace the cover and fasten it down using the SHORT(3/8"-length) thumb screws.
Step 4:Configure the SpeedAlert locally
If you have a TraffiCloud subscription, you should use this step only to power on your SpeedAlert, and instead
configure the sign online, setting the sign display options and assigning a Site. It's best to perform sign setup in
advance, so that your traffic data is captured in TraffiCloud immediately. See the Getting Started with TraffiCloud guide
for your sign.
If you don't have a TraffiCloud subscription or the TraffiCloud Mobile app for Android (over Bluetooth), you can
configure your sign using the Speed Limit and Display Mode buttons, and TraffiCloud Sign Manager for Windows,
connecting over the supplied USB A-to-mini B cable or over Bluetooth.
To configure the sign locally:
A. If you don't have a subscription, plug the supplied USB-A-to-mini B cable into the back of the sign
and then into your computer. The mini-B port is located above the buttons inside the sign's
mounting channel. For Bluetooth pairing, use code "ATS".
B. Turn the sign on by pressing the Power button on the back, inside the mounting channel.
The SpeedAlert will go through start-up and self-check sequences. Once the self-check is complete,
the sign is fully operational. A green LED on the top-left corner flashes every 10 seconds to indicate
when the sign is powered on.
C. Set the speed limit by pressing the Speed Limit button until the desired value displays. The first
press displays the current speed limit.
D. Verify or set the display mode on the SpeedAlert. The default is Single Message Mode for message-
enabled signs.
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E. To change the mode, press the Display Mode (or Display Settings) button until the desired mode
displays on the sign. For details about display modes, see the applicable figures and table below for
your sign.
NOTE:To reduce the risk of tampering, the buttons deactivate five minutes after you power on the sign.
To reactivate them, long press the Power button again.
SpeedAlert Display Modes
Here is a summary of the SpeedAlert Display Modes:
Display
Mode Description
MSG
MODE
Single Message mode: Selects from the messages saved in the sign to display.
ALL
MSGS
All Messages mode: Displays all of the messages saved in the sign in sequence.
DEP
MSG
Dependent Messages mode: Displays a series of messages, with the content depending on how
fast the approaching vehicle is traveling.
SPEED
DISP
Speed Display mode(Radar signs only):Displays the speeds of the approaching vehicle.
DISPLAY
OFF
Display Off mode:Turns off but the display but the sign is still active and gathering sign status for
InstAlerts, and traffic and other data for SpeedAlerts, if subscribed. Also, referred to as "stealth
mode".
SP LMT
SIGN
Speed Limit Sign mode: Sets the Speed Limit to display.
Step 5:Install the Your Speed sign attachment
To save packing space, the Your Speed sign attachment ships in the transport position.
To set the sign attachment in the deployed position:
A. Remove the 3/4" (19 mm)Torx bolts (wrench included) and washers from the Your Speed
sign and set them aside. If there is no concern about tampering, you can use the long
thumb screws in place of the Torx bolts.
B. Reposition the Your Speed sign above the display.
C. Place a washer over each hole in the sign bracket and push the Torx bolts through the
holes in the Your Speed sign and the brackets and frame, as shown in the example at right.
D. Reinstall the fasteners to finish installing the Your Speed sign.
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Step 6: Mount the SpeedAlert
Use the instructions in this step for details about mounting the sign.
To install the sign mounting bracket:
A. If you are mounting the sign on a round pole, thread two stainless steel banding
straps (not included)through the sign mounting bracket, and then tighten the bracket
and straps around the pole. Thread the ends of the banding straps together and then
tighten them onto the pole.
B. If you are mounting the sign on a U-shaped or square pole, bolt the sign mounting
bracket to the pole using the supplied carriage bolts or U bolts, and wing nuts.
The wing nuts will be secured inside the back of the sign to prevent tampering.
To mount the sign:
Before you mount the sign, make sure that it's turned on. See Step 4:Configure the SpeedAlert
locally on page2.
A. Set the top channel on the back of the sign onto the tab at the top of the mounting
bracket.
B. Rotate the sign down until it's flush with the bracket.
C. Push the locking pin up to lock the sign into place.
D. Strap the excess cable to the pole.
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Technical documentation and training
If you have a TraffiCloud subscription, please visit our ATS Start-Up Guides page for links to the most recent versions
of our technical documentation, including the Getting Started with TraffiCloud series for the rest of our biggest-selling
devices. If you don't have a subscription, please visit the Technical Customer Support page.
Please contact Technical Customer Support to discuss your TraffiCloud training options. For online training
resources, please visit our TraffiCloud Training Videos Hub.
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