Carmanah SPEEDCHECK 15 User manual

SPEEDCHECK®
RADAR SPEED SIGN USER MANUAL
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SPEEDCHECK-15/18
85495_MANUAL_TRA_SPEEDCHECK-15-18_RevF

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Standards ...................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................................5
1.4 System Components ..................................................................................................................................6
2.0 System Overview ................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 SPEEDCHECK-15/18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions.......................................................................7
2.2 Typical Configurations – Overview .............................................................................................................8
2.3 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15 with AC Power Routed to Sign ......................................... 10
2.4 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 with Solar Power from Cabinet .................................... 11
2.5 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 with AC Power from Cabinet ....................................... 12
2.6 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 – External Beacons ..................................................... 13
2.7 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15 – Strobe Flashers ............................................................. 14
3.0 Components and Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Components Supplied ............................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Other Components Required................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Tools Required ........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4 Banding Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Overview of Cabinet Connection Terminals ............................................................................................ 17
3.6 Controller ................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.7 Controller – Classic (Legacy)................................................................................................................... 19
3.8 Controller – Programmable (Legacy) ...................................................................................................... 20
3.9 Controller – Updated Programmable....................................................................................................... 21
3.10 Radar ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.0 Installation........................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 Pole Preparation ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Round Pole Installation............................................................................................................................ 24
4.3 Flat Surface Mount Installation ................................................................................................................ 25
4.4 Quick Change Pole Mount....................................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Tilt Mount ................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.6 Conduit Routing ....................................................................................................................................... 28
4.7 Cabinet Installation .................................................................................................................................. 29
4.8 Solar Panel Mount Options...................................................................................................................... 30
4.9 Solar Panel Mounting – Side of Pole....................................................................................................... 30

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4.10 Solar Panel Mounting – Top of Pole (Galvanized Mount) ....................................................................... 31
4.11 Solar Panel Mounting – Top of Pole (Cast Mount) .................................................................................. 34
4.12 Solar Power System Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 37
4.13 AC Power System Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 38
4.14 Circular Beacon Installation ..................................................................................................................... 39
5.0 Display Alignment ........................................................................................................................................... 40
5.1 Display Alignment – Overview ................................................................................................................. 40
5.2 Display Alignment – Hill Alignment.......................................................................................................... 42
5.3 Display Alignment – Curve Alignment ..................................................................................................... 44
5.4 Display Alignment – Rotational Display Sign Alignment ......................................................................... 45
6.0 System Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 46
7.0 Commissioning Checklist............................................................................................................................... 48
8.0 Maintenance and Product Care...................................................................................................................... 49
8.1 Sign Inspection ........................................................................................................................................ 49
8.2 Battery Replacement (Solar-Powered System)....................................................................................... 50
8.3 Internal Components ............................................................................................................................... 50
9.0 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 51
10.0 Service & Repair ............................................................................................................................................ 53
10.1 Accessing Internal Components .............................................................................................................. 53
10.2 Accessing SPEEDCHECK-15 Display Boards ........................................................................................ 54
10.3 Releasing Locking Features .................................................................................................................... 55
10.4 Removing Display Boards ....................................................................................................................... 56
10.5 Classic Controller Cable Connections (Legacy – without Slow Down) ................................................... 57
10.6 Programmable Controller Cable Connections (without Slow Down) ....................................................... 57
10.7 Programmable Controller Cable Connections (with Slow Down) ............................................................ 58
11.0 Miami Dade County Hardware Compliance Requirements ....................................................................... 59
12.0 Customer Service and Warranty .................................................................................................................. 60

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1.0 Introduction
The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual:
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 manual will familiarize you with the features, operation standards, and installation of Carmanah’s
SPEEDCHECK-15/18 radar speed sign. Failure to comply with the use, storage, maintenance, installation or
placement instructions detailed in this manual 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.

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1.3 Safety and Usage Precautions
Batteries are shipped fully charged. Use extreme caution when handling the batteries as they can
generate hazardous short-circuit currents. Remove all jewelry (bracelets, metal-strap watches,
etc.) before handling the batteries.
Solar panels produce DC electricity when exposed to light and can therefore produce an
electrical shock or burn. To render solar panels inoperative, remove them from sunlight or fully
cover their front surface with an opaque material.
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.
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.
Not all traffic products are compatible with external outputs. Please contact Carmanah for
additional information and guidance when adding or replacing beacons or other hardware.
The electronic equipment used generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, which can
cause radio interference.
The specifications of the products and components described in this manual are subject to
change without notice.
Product can have sharp edges. Accidental movement of hinged components can cause injury.

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1.4 System Components
Top of Pole Mount
Solar Panels
and Mounts
Side of Pole Mount
Sign
Mounting
Quick Change
(Portable)
Tilt Bracket
(for vertical adjustments)
Flat Surface Mount
Standard Mount
(U-bolts or banding)
LED Output
(Beacons or
Strobes)
Radar
Signs
SPEEDCHECK-18
Power
System
(Solar or AC)
Solar
Version
AC
Version
Shown with optional
StreetHub™
monitoring
SPEEDCHECK-15

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2.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.0 System Overview
2.1 SPEEDCHECK-15/18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions
This manual describes information on the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, and support options
for the SPEEDCHECK-15 and SPEEDCHECK-18 radar speed signs.
SPEEDCHECK-15 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions
SPEEDCHECK-18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions

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2.2 Typical Configurations – Overview
SpeedCheck display signs are available with a variety of options:
Model Beacons Strobes
StreetHub™
Remote Monitoring
SPEEDCHECK-15
(AC Internal) Optional Optional N/A
SPEEDCHECK-15
(AC/Solar Power Cabinet) Optional Optional Optional
SPEEDCHECK-18
(AC/Solar Power Cabinet) Optional N/A Optional
1. SPEEDCHECK-15 with AC power routed to sign
a. AC input wires connect in junction box, located on the sign chassis (see image on following page)
b. Optional 12V circular LED beacons with internal driver connect in junction box (red/black two
conductor cable)
c. Optional strobes prewired to the controller
2. SPEEDCHECK-15 or 18 with Solar/DC battery power in cabinet
a. Two conductor red/black DC power cable coiled up as it exits the junction box conduit fitting
b. Optional 12V circular LED beacons with internal driver connect in junction box. For
SPEEDCHECK-18, optional beacon versions ship with standard load cables pre-attached to a
four-position terminal block on the back panel assembly.
c. Optional strobes prewired to the controller
d. Optional StreetHub™ remote monitoring prewired in the cabinet
3. SPEEDCHECK-15 or 18 with AC/DC power supply in cabinet
a. SPEEDCHECK-15 – two conductor red/black DC power cable coiled up as it exits the junction
box conduit fitting
b. SPEEDCHECK-18 – two conductor red/black DC power cable coiled up as it exits the back panel
conduit fitting
c. Optional 12V circular LED beacons with internal driver connect in junction box. For
SPEEDCHECK-18, optional beacon versions ship with standard load cables pre-attached to a
four-position terminal block on the back panel assembly.
d. Optional strobes prewired to the controller
e. Optional StreetHub™ remote monitoring prewired in the cabinet
Beacons cannot be combined with strobes in the same system.

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SPEEDCHECK-15 Junction Box:
SPEEDCHECK-18 Rear Panel:

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2.3 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15 with AC Power Routed to Sign
Internal AC power supply option not available with SPEEDCHECK-18.
AC connections are
located inside the
junction box for AC-
in-the-sign version
only.
All other versions
have a power cable
coming out of the
sign.
¾” liquid-tight
conduit
included for
junction box to
pole cable
routing
Route AC
power to
junction box
Drill 1” hole in
pole then seal
appropriately
Recommended 7-10
ft. mounting height

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2.4 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 with Solar Power from
Cabinet
User-
accessible
battery and
solar controller
cabinet
See cabinet drill points
for optional external
conduit routing
SPEEDCHECK-18 with alternate
conduit connection point
different
from SPEEDCHECK-15
Optional
StreetHub™
monitoring unit
may be
installed inside
the cabinet
Solar panel
(top of pole
mount)
¾” liquid-tight
conduit included for
junction box/back
panel to pole cable
routing

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2.5 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 with AC Power from
Cabinet
Install
appropriate
pole cap
Route DC supply
harness through
pole
Alternatively,
route external to
pole in conduit
(Conduit and
fittings sold
separately)
SPEEDCHECK-18
alternate conduit
connection point
different
from SPEEDCHECK-15
See cabinet drill points
for external conduit
routing
¾” liquid-tight
conduit
included for
junction box
to pole cable
routing

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2.6 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 – External Beacons
Connection points for the SPEEDCHECK-15 output harness can be found in the junction box at the top of the
enclosure. Outputs from the SpeedCheck controller are suitable for powering standard 12V, circular LED
beacons, that contain internal LED drivers. See Section 4.14 for more information on circular beacon installation.
To access the SPEEDCHECK-18 controller,
remove four screws. Beacon cables are pre-
installed if ordered. Otherwise, install a ¾”
conduit fitting to route external 12” circular
beacons using the color code shown below (red
positive, black negative)
SPEEDCHECK-18 alternate point of
connection for external beacons:
SPEEDCHECK-15 Junction Box
Circular Beacon Installation Example
SPEEDCHECK-18 Beacon
cables are factory installed to
terminal block.
RED|BLACK|BLACK|RED

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2.7 Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15 – Strobe Flashers
Optional strobe kits are supported for SPEEDCHECK-15 only. Strobes kits are an alternative option to using
external beacons (cannot be combined together). There are two strobe kits available:
1. Dual strobe (Blue and Red)
2. Single strobe (White)
Strobe flashers contained in the strobe kits are Whelan TIR3 series and come with various flash patterns. The
white-violet wire controlling flash pattern and gray wire controlling the synchronization option are capped with
heat-shrink in case strobe flash pattern needs to be modified in the field.
See the single page instruction sheet included with each strobe order for reference or consult the Whelan website
for more strobe flasher information.
The standard flash pattern used for strobe kits is “ComAlert™ 150”. The SPEEDCHECK-15 Output Function is
set to “Flash” and if the dual strobe option is ordered, the synchronization is set to “Alt B with A”.
WHITE
BLUE
RED

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3.0 Components and Preparation
3.1 Components Supplied
The components below are required to install your SpeedCheck radar speed sign.
Display system:
•SpeedCheck display sign (15-inch or 18-inch displays)
•Regulatory sign face and mounting brackets (specified during ordering)
•Flexible conduit: 3/4-inch liquid-tight (included with display sign, for routing from sign to pole)
•Conduit connector (included with display sign)
•Mounting bracket kit (specify during ordering)
•Installation kit (USB dongle for use with SpeedCheck Manager software, alignment kit and foam cone)
•Optional beacons and output harness
•Optional input harness
•Optional strobes (SPEEDCHECK-15 only)
•Optional serial to Ethernet converter for remote connectivity (SPEEDCHECK-15 only, contact Carmanah)
Solar-powered systems include these components:
•Solar panel
•Solar panel mount (top or side of pole)
•Solar panel harness (available lengths are 8, 16, 36, and 75 ft.)
•Pole-mounted solar cabinet with charge controller, fuses and wiring
•12V non-spillable lead acid battery
AC-powered systems include these components:
•Pole-mounted AC cabinet (for configurations other than SPEEDCHECK-15 with internal AC power
supply)
3.2 Other Components Required
Review the following items carefully to ensure you have all components required to
complete your installation. If necessary, contact Carmanah for assistance.
The components below are readily available from electrical or traffic control equipment suppliers.
•Sign attachment banding and installation tool or heavy-duty tamper-proof band clamps
•Appropriate hose clamps for temporary positioning during the sign alignment process before permanently
banding the display sign to the pole

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3.3 Tools Required
The following tools may be required to mount your SpeedCheck radar speed sign, depending on the model and
configuration:
a. Imperial socket set
b. Crescent wrench
c. Tap set
d. Imperial Allen-Wrench set
e. Fish tape
f. Level
g. Compass or pre-determined equatorial
direction
h. Banding installation tool
i. Drill and drill bits
j. Fine tip felt marker
k. Multi-bit screwdriver
l. Pelco Roger-Wrench (signal head beacons)
m. Hook spanner wrench, 1-1/2” trade size
(some configurations)
n. Ladder or lift device
o. Lithium grease
3.4 Banding Recommendations
90 MPH Wind Loading
3/4” x 0.030” band Single wrap provides adequate strength for 90 MPH wind loading.
5/8” x 0.030” band Single wrap provides adequate strength for 90 MPH wind loading.
1/2” x 0.030” band
Single wrap provides adequate strength for 90 MPH wind loading.
However, double wrap is preferred on upper mounting bracket to
prevent rotational slippage.
Banding provides the most secure and vandal-resistant mounting. If banding is not available,
U-bolts can be used for most applications.

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3.5 Overview of Cabinet Connection Terminals
Solar Cabinets Solar Cabinets with StreetHub™
AC Cabinets AC Cabinets with StreetHub™
For solar systems without the StreetHub™ monitoring option, ensure the power cable going to
the radar sign is terminated on the Load +/- terminals of the SunSaver charge controller. This will
utilize low voltage disconnect (LVD) protection which will prevent the battery from complete
discharge.
The circled sections contain the StreetHub™ monitoring device connections, including the DC
power out to the radar sign (DC+/- terminals).
Solar and
Battery
Connections
DC power to
radar sign
DC power
from AC/DC
power supply
(pre-wired)
DC power to
radar sign
(Load +/-)

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3.6 Controller
There are several different hardware variations of the SpeedCheck controller. See Sections 3.7 – 3.9 to find the
one that matches your system configuration.
Before accessing the controller, be sure power has been disconnected to the system.
1. Turn off the external source powering the display sign.
2. Open the fuse block(s) in the display sign.
3. Wire harness connectors have ramp and clip features to hold the connector in place. If inserting
connectors, ensure the connector ramp engages with the corresponding mating features.
For more information on the external input options, see the SpeedCheck Manager Configuration Guide. When the
input is open, Mode 1 is utilized. When the input is closed, Mode 2 is utilized. Route input cables through the
SPEEDCHECK-15 junction box or SPEEDCHECK-18 back panel.
No voltage should be applied to the input connections. The input is activated by shorting the input pins.
THE CONTROLLER CAN BE DAMAGED IF VOLTAGE IS APPLIED TO THE INPUT.
ENSURE THE NOTES ABOVE ARE CAREFULLY REVIEWED BEFORE MAKING ANY
CONNECTIONS. CONTACT CARMANAH CUSTOMER SUPPORT IF THERE IS ANY
UNCERTAINTY BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, MODIFICATIONS OR
ALTERATIONS.
OUTPUT 1 – RED (+)
OUTPUT 1 – BLACK (-)
CONNECTOR RAMP
(SHOWN NOT FULLY MATED)
OUTPUT 2 – BLACK (-)
OUTPUT 2 – RED (+)
INPUT – GREEN (GND)
INPUT – WHITE (IN)

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3.7 Controller – Classic (Legacy)
The controller below is no longer available from Carmanah and is replaced by the updated programmable board.
The various settings and parameters are controlled by several DIP switches. Contact Carmanah for information
on adjusting the settings.
This controller does not have a Bluetooth radio and therefore cannot be used with SpeedCheck
Manager for configuration.
INPUT TERMINAL
(EXTERNAL TRIGGER)
OUTPUT TERMINAL
(BEACONS AND STROBES)
DISPLAY
LEDS
RADAR
INPUT
POWER
INPUT

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3.8 Controller – Programmable (Legacy)
The controller below is being phased out and replaced by the updated programmable board (Section 3.9).
Status LEDs:
•Power LED = input power; this will illuminate when power is applied
•Coin Cells LED = coin cells active; this will illuminate when input power has been removed and coin cells
are actively keeping date/time
•Bluetooth LED = Bluetooth connection; this will illuminate when a Bluetooth connection is active
•Top Status LED = radar active; this will illuminate when the radar is powered and operational
•Middle Status LED = vehicle detect; this will intermittently illuminate when a vehicle has been detected
•Bottom Status LED = display active; this will illuminate when the display is powered and operational
Momentarily shorting the two bottom pins on the 10-pin serial connector will perform a reset.
The coin cell bypass jumper must be present for the system to power up if the coin cells are
dead or removed.
Coin cells are installed with the positive side facing up or towards the outer edge of the
controller PCBA.
POWER
INPUT
RADAR
INPUT
OUTPUT TERMINAL
(BEACONS AND STROBES)
INPUT TERMINAL
(EXTERNAL INPUT)
DISPLAY
LEDS
COIN CELL BYPASS
(ENSURE THIS
JUMPER IS PRESENT)
COIN
CELLS
COIN CELLS
LED
BLUETOOTH
LED
STATUS
LEDS
POWER
LED
10-PIN SERIAL
TERMINAL
(FOR THIRD PARTY
CONNECTIVITY)