Carmanah SpeedCheck-15 Parts list manual

SPEEDCHECK®
SPEEDCHECK-15 LED DI S PLAY BOARD S R E PLACE M E NT G UIDE
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................................................3
1.0 Warnings and Precautions ................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Standards ...................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions...................................................................................................................4
2.0 Installation Procedure........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 SPEEDCHECK-15 –LED Display Board Removal and Replacement ......................................................7
2.2 Low Power Mode (10mA Setting)............................................................................................................ 12

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1.0 Warnings and Precautions
The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this guide:
WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the
precautions.
CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed.
NOTE suggests optimal conditions and provides additional information.
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer
This guide will familiarize you with the features and installation of Carmanah’s SPEEDCHECK-15 LED display
boards. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or placement instructions detailed in this
guide could void the warranty.
1.2 Standards
Perform all installation, wiring, grounding and maintenance in conformance with local building and electrical
codes. Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply with any certification markings.
Non-adherence to code may void the warranty.
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions
Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they can generate hazardous short-circuit
currents. Remove all jewelry (bracelets, metal-strap watches, etc.) before entering the cabinet.
Before lifting any heavy or bulky equipment, ensure the load is secured so moving parts do not
shift, and that it can be lifted as far as needed without back strain or loss of grip. Installation may
require more than one person.
Ensure the equipment is not powered during installation and wiring of the system.
Recheck all completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system.

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Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could
void both the user's authority to operate the equipment and the warranty.
All Carmanah traffic products use a constant-current LED output circuit. Not all traffic beacons
are compatible with this output. Please contact Carmanah for additional information and guidance
when adding or replacing beacons or other hardware.
This guide is specific to the SPEEDCHECK-15 LED display board kit installation and is not
a replacement for the complete product user manual,
Visit support.carmanah.com to download the complete product user manual.

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2.0 Installation Procedure
This guide is for installing replacement SPEEDCHECK-15 LED display boards into the following compatible
Carmanah system:
•SPEEDCHECK-15
SPEEDCHECK-18 systems are sealed and do not have field replaceable LED display boards.
Ensure system power is removed before accessing and removing the LED display boards. If you
cannot remove power before accessing the inside of the SPEEDCHECK-15 enclosure, have
caution when handling the LED boards while powered. Legacy LED display boards have exposed
solder joints on the rear and if they make contact with the bare metal enclosure with power
applied damage can occur.
Refer to the individual product user manual for more details at support.carmanah.com. Your replacement LED
display board kit will be specific to your installation configuration. You will receive a left and right LED display
board plus new cabling.
Type
“88”
LED Color
Slow Down
LED Color
Application
Notes
“88” only
Yellow
N/A
Radar Speed
“88” only
White
N/A
Variable Speed
Limit
“88” + Slow Down
Yellow
Yellow
Radar Speed
“88” + Slow Down
Yellow
Red
Radar Speed
Red is not MUTCD compliant
“88” + Slow Down
White
Yellow
Radar Speed
White is not MUTCD compliant
Slow Down only
N/A
Yellow
Advisory
Slow Down only
N/A
Red
Advisory
The images in this guide may differ from your SPEEDCHECK-15 radar speed sign. They are for illustrative
purposes only.

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2.1 SPEEDCHECK-15 –LED Display Board Removal and Replacement
ENSURE DEVICE IS COMPLETELY POWERED OFF SO THERE IS NO DANGER OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR RISK OF DAMAGING EQUIPMENT.
1. Disconnect power to the SPEEDCHECK-15 sign by turning off the breaker or removing the fuse(s) in the
associated power cabinet.
2. Remove the two hex head screws, one on each side, holding the sign face to the radar enclosure.
3. Tilt the sign to the rear and lift to remove.
4. Lift window retainer clip and tilt window forward. Lift and remove window.

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5. Remove the right LED board by pulling it towards you about 1/4". Pull up by grasping the LED board
stiffeners only. When the retainer tabs clear the top hanger pins slide the LED board upwards and then
pull down to clear the bottom hanger pins.

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6. Open the DIN rail fuse block(s), DC and AC if equipped, as a precaution to ensure no power will feed the
controller during this procedure.
7. Disconnect the LED wiring on the back and set aside the right LED board. Perform the same procedure
for the left LED board and remove them both from the system.
DC input fuse
AC input fuse
(AC systems only)

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8. Disconnect the LED wiring connected to the control board and remove from the system.
9. Connect the new LED wiring to the control board. Ensure you follow your specific configuration:
No Slow Down (“88” LEDs only):
•Left LED board = LED harnesses 3 & 4 (3-pin and 7-pin respectively)
•Right LED board = LED harnesses 1 & 2 (5-pin and 7-pin respectively)
Slow Down equipped:
•Left LED board = LED harness 3 only (7-pin)
•Right LED board = LED harnesses 1, 2, & 4 (5-pin, 7-pin, and 3-pin respectively)

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10. Connect the partially completed LED wiring from step 9 to the left LED display board and mount it to the
radar sign enclosure. Ensure the proper harnesses (1/2 or 1/2/4) connected.
11. Connect remaining wiring to the right LED display board. Ensure the small jumper harness is installed to
connect the left and right LED display boards together for systems with Slow Down option.
Right LED
board
Left LED
board
Jumper connection from left
to right LED board
(Slow Down equipped only)
Connections 1/2/4 or 1/2
(Slow Down shown here)
Connection(s) 3 or 3/4
(Slow Down shown here)

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12. Close the DIN rail fuse block(s) that were opened from step 6 and carefully install the right LED display
board to the radar sign enclosure. For LED boards that have exposed solder joints on the rear do not
short them to the enclosure frame while power is applied.
13. Reinstall the fuse(s) or close the breaker in the power cabinet to apply power to the radar sign. Let the
sign power up and check that all of the LED segments are operational during the test sequence. This will
take up to 60 seconds to complete before the system is ready to detect traffic. Ensure that the system is
detecting valid speeds. If the speeds appear incorrect the wiring was not done correctly.
14. Reinstall the polycarbonate window back onto the radar sign and ensure it is secured with the window
tab. The glossy side faces towards traffic.
15. Wait for traffic to activate the system and ensure the radar sign is working properly.
16. Reinstall the sign and secure to the enclosure using the two hex screws.
17. Ensure the system is set to low power mode (10mA). Refer to the Section 2.2 for more information.
2.2 Low Power Mode (10mA Setting)
Confirm your controller is configured for the replacement LED display boards. The new LED display boards are
more efficient than legacy versions (2010 and older) and can run at a lower power draw. Refer to the table below
to set your specific controller to the lower power LED setting (10mA).
Controller
Version
Example
Settings For 10mA Mode
Classic
(legacy)
1. Locate the top blue potentiometer and jumper
pins in the upper left-hand corner of the control
board.
2. Remove the red jumper on the pins labelled
20mA as below.
3. Carefully turn the potentiometer fully
counterclockwise.
Remove
Turn fully
counterclockwise

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Legacy
Programmable
(Bluetooth)
1. Locate the top blue potentiometer and jumper
pins in the upper left-hand corner of the control
board.
2. Remove the red jumper on the pins as shown
below.
3. Carefully turn the potentiometer fully
counterclockwise.
Updated
Programmable
(Bluetooth)
1. Ensure you are running version 3.0.1.16 or
newer of SpeedCheck Manager.
2. Establish a connection with your system with
SpeedCheck Manager.
3. Click on Device Setup and type in the
password unlock.
4. Verify the LED Drive Current is set to 10mA.
If an adjustment is required click on the
Apply button when completed.
Download the latest version of SpeedCheck Manager at support.carmanah.com.
Remove
Turn fully
counterclockwise

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