Elan Cite Evolis Solution User manual

Mise à jour : 25/06/2015
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USER GUIDE
EVOLIS SOLUTION
ELAN CITE
12 ROUTE DE LA GARENNE
44700 ORVAULT
[phone]

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Table of contents
CONTENT
I. DELIVERY ............................................................................................................................................................ 0
II. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... 0
III. INITIAL POWER-UP ............................................................................................................................................. 0
A . A UTO - TEST AT START UP : ................................................................................................................................. 0
IV. START UP INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 0
A . C URRENT F RENCH RE ULATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 0
B . P RE SET - UP .................................................................................................................................................... 0
C . M OUNTIN .................................................................................................................................................... 0
D . M OUNTIN KIT ............................................................................................................................................... 0
E . R EMINDER : .................................................................................................................................................... 0
F . P OWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................................................... 0
V. SET-UP AND DATA COLLECTION .......................................................................................................................... 0
A . I CONS : .......................................................................................................................................................... 0
A . C OMPLEMENTARY MODES : (O NLY AVAILABLE ON SP) ............................................................................................. 0
B . D YNAMIC DISPLAY ACTIVATION .......................................................................................................................... 0
C . M ESSA ES ..................................................................................................................................................... 0
D . P ARAMETERS FOR ADVANCED STATISTICS MANA EMENT FEATURES ........................................................................... 0
E . D ATA RECOVERY ............................................................................................................................................. 0
F . S UMMARY PA E ............................................................................................................................................. 0
VI. DATA ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................................................. 0
A . RAPHICS VISUALIZATION ................................................................................................................................. 0
B . A VERA E SPEEDS : ........................................................................................................................................... 0
C . P ERCENTILES .................................................................................................................................................. 0
D . F EATURES FOR E VO RAPH ................................................................................................................................ 0
E . T HE .P.R.S OPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 0
F . B LUETOOTH : SECURITY COUPLIN COMPUTER / E VOLIS :.......................................................................................... 0
VII. MAINTENANCE OF THE DEVICE ........................................................................................................................... 0
VIII. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................ 0
I . CHART OF SYMPTOMS/SOLUTIONS .................................................................................................................... 0
. AFTER SALES SERVICE – TERMS AND CONDITIONS GUARANTEE ......................................................................... 0

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Thank you for choosing Evolis « Solution » radar speed sign. It allows speed reduction by
displaying:
•the speed
•a pictogram « warning sign» alternately to excess speeds (optional)
•5 messages (editable) depending on the vehicle’s speed and time of the day
The device also records traffic data (average and maximum speeds, number of vehicles, vehicle
distribution per speed, percentiles, and both sides of traffic). Set up and traffic data collection
are achieved using « Evocom/Evograph » software and connection with the device is done by
USB cable (standard), Bluetooth (optional), touchpad (optional) and .P.R.S. (optional).
I. DELIVERY
What’s in the box:
At delivery, please check the correspondence between the package’s contents and the delivery
note. Any mistake or any damage related to the transport should be reported to us within 2
working days.
5 elements must be in the box
- Radar Speed Sign « Evolis Solution »
- Vertical mounting bar
- USB cable (5m)
- User guide
- A set of 2 keys for the battery compartment
Please keep original packaging for transport during the 2-year warranty
period

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Depending on the power supply mode chosen, other accessories may be present:
- Mains / Street lighting
A set of outdoor male/female electric plugs with a 12V/17Ah battery
- Solar powered or with external charger
2 batteries 12V/22Ah

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II. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2 colors speed display (green/amber) + red
2 Message display (amber)
3 Backdoor
4 Pole straps (not included)
5 Battery compartments
6 Dial switch with preset speed thresholds, waterproof USB port and fuse for
power supply
7 Electric plug for mains (if ordered)
8 Cables and plugs for connection to solar panel (if ordered)
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III. INITIAL POWER-UP
a. Auto-test at start up :
Once powered on, turn the dial switch on any other position than
OFF (Veille), Evolis Solution will run a quick auto-test:
IV. START UP INSTALLATION
a. Current French regulations
Speed Display
It must distinguish posted speed limits from excessive speeds: green or amber for posted speed limit
and below; and red for excessive speed
Speed must not be displayed beyond 10 km/h above the posted speed limit in urban areas and
20 km/h outside urban areas. Beyond, and instead of the speed, a regulatory logo type A 14 can be
displayed.
No other logo from the A 14 is authorized to be displayed alternately with the speed or beyond the
excessive speed (Repeal of Smileys...)
Text Display
No message must be displayed below the posted speed limit (e.g. Thank You...)
Beyond the posted speed limit, the message displayed must be a short warning message: DANGER,
SLOW DOWN........
Legal texts
Decree of November 25, 1967 relative to road signaling (modified in 2011)
Part 9 of the ISSR (Ministerial instructions for road safety)
CERTU recommendations for radar speed signs
** Dimensions of the speed digits and letters must allow the driver to read them safely. Characters must
meet the recommendations of Article Part of the ISSR.
Speed
Display
1 188 in green
3
Battery voltage level (e.g. : 147
for 14.7 Volts
4
Then a red 8 for Bluetooth or a
green 1 for PRS
Text
Display 2
test OK or DEMARRAGE
1. 2/3.
4.
4.

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b.Pre set-up
Several thresholds can be programmable:
 Minimum speed display
 Threshold for color changing
 Warning threshold before red display
 Flash trigger speed threshold
 Maximum speed display (anti-race)
 Activation of alternate « warning sign » display
 Thresholds of message activation
For quick start-up, all these parameters are already set-up according to usual speed zones with
corresponding standard messages.
The dial switch in the battery compartment allows to easily selecting speed and corresponding
factory parameters according to the posted speed limit where installed.

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Factory parameters SOLUTION :
OPTION Display of the warning sign alternately to excess speed or beyond the anti race
threshold.
* SP: Specific mode or user mode (Select custom parameters set-up using Evocom software,
(see page 15/16)
** School function: (set-up by time slots and days of the week)
*** Activation of amber before red (deactivated by default)
Position of dial
switch
30 km/h 50 km/h 70 km/h 90 km/h 110 km/h
SP *
Standard School
function*
*
Minimum speed
displayed
15 km/h 15 km/h 15 km/h 15 km/h 15 km/h
15 km/h
Color change
31 km/h 51 km/h 71 km/h 91 km/h 111 km/h 51 km/h 31 km/h
Alert Zone ***
6 km/h 6 km/h 6 km/h 6 km/h 6 km/h
6 km/h
Flashing threshold
35 km/h 55 km/h 75km/h 95 km/h 115 km/h 55 km/h 35 km/h
Maximum speed
displayed
41 km/h 61 km/h 91 km/h 111 km/h 131 km/h 61 km/h 41 km/h
Message n°1
from 31 to
40 km/h
from 51
to
60 km/h
from 71
to
80 km/h
from 91
to
100 km/h
from 111
to
120 km/h
from 51
to
60 km/h
Message n°2
41 km/h 61 km/h 81 km/h 101 km/h 121 km/h 61 km/h
Message n°3
from 31km/h

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c. Mounting
For best operating performances, please select the location for your radar speed sign according
to the following criteria:
• An open field of at least 490ft upstream the sign. This area and the radar beam should be free
of any objects (trees, poles, parked vehicles…)
• The speed display should be distant from more than 210ft of large road signs. Otherwise, these
road signs may disturb the radar beam.
• Do not install a speed display at crossings or on bridges. Keep a minimum distance of 410ft
with cross traffic, to prevent influence on display and traffic data.
• Please make sure the speed display does not interfere in the visibility of road signs.
Installation height: Between 7ft and 16ft (calculated from the bottom edge of the speed display).
Off road: please do not exceed a 9ft off road
Orientation
•Horizontal
Evolis Solution must be perpendicular to the road, even by strong off road, in
order to keep a maximum range. •Vertical
Sign must be installed straight, unless there is a strong road gradient (+/- 5%). In
this case, the sign can be installed with the same angle, using a wedge, in order to
optimize the detection range.
For any value
>5%, please
contact us

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d.Mounting kit
A mounting bar is supplied with the display. Please mount it onto the pole using pole straps (not
included). Please watch the mounting direction (up/down). Insert the hooks of the speed display
into the bar. You can secure the speed sign with the bar using a key lock (not included).
In a safety interest, it is highly recommended to use an aerial lift during the installation of the
speed display.
We recommend the following installation procedure:
1. Put the bar onto the pole
2. Install the sign (without the batteries) onto the bar
3. Choose the correct direction and clamp the pole straps
4. Install the batteries, and/or connect the sign with mains
In case of solar power, it is necessary to install the solar panel with its mounting kit before
installing the speed sign (See Solar Panel user guide
Verification:
Once the sign has been installed, the detection range shall be between 330 and 820ft, but some
items may alter the range: curves, presence of obstacles, fog...
The dial switch located in the battery compartment allows you to choose the speed according to
the posted speed limit.

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e. Reminder:
Before the installation of your speed display:
• Remember to check and comply with the current regulations concerning working at a height,
and make sure to always operate safely for you and the others.
• Also observe the regulations on the construction site signaling applicable to road border
interventions.
• Always make sure that the pole on which you install the unit is stable and has a sufficient
diameter. If in doubt, consult our sales or service representatives.
• Works on high voltage electrical equipments are subject to authorizations. Remember to
check and comply with current regulations.
f. Power supply
Evolis Solution is 12V powered and design to operate either:
•connected with permanent mains network or street light and a 2V/ 7Ah battery
•by solar panel with 2 rechargeable 2V22Ah batteries
•on rechargeable batteries with an external 2V/4A charge.
Evolis Solution is protected against batteries deep discharges. Average consumption and
wattage:
•Speed: 0,3 A (3,6 Watts at 12V)
•Speed + Message: 0,8 A (9,6 Watts at 12V)
•Standby: 0,1 A (1,2 Watts at 12V)

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•Safety feature :
Evolis integrates an intelligent protection process based on battery voltage thresholds:
•Threshold 1: Deactivation of text messages
•Threshold 2: Lower luminosity
•Threshold 3: Display stops in order to avoid deep discharge and battery damage
• Electrical fuses :
A 6,3 A fuse is located at the battery output to protect the device in case of wrong polarity. A
second fuse (located in the casing) protects the whole system.
AC power:
For a charge on the street lighting system, Evolis is equipped with:
•a 4 Ah internal charger
•a 12V17 Ah battery
• IP66 male/female plugs for connection to mains
To connect the female plug to the mains, please do as follows:
Plug the neutral cable on « N »
Plug the phase on « 1 »
Plug the ground on central plot
We strongly recommend adding a 30mA caliber 16A type AC breaker upstream the speed
sign. ELANCITE cannot be held responsible for damage caused by a poor quality installation. In
the absence of circuit breaker, the warranty may not be able to apply in case of failure on the
internal electrical charger.

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Solar power :
Position the solar panel ideally south. It is also recommended to padlock the system through the
hole provided for this purpose (padlock not included). Before connecting the solar panel to the
radar, the battery must be installed and connected to the radar. The vertical angle is directly
given by the panel structure.
• Please connect using the plug cables.
Mounting: please refer to solar panel user guide.
The location must have a clear view of the sky to enjoy maximum loading capacity. Trees and
buildings can cast shadows on the solar panels, thus reducing considerably the performance of
solar cells.
Batterie only :
• Mobile use with one or two batteries:
In the case of mobile applications, Evolis Solution is designed to
work with one or two batteries. After opening the back door of
the unit, install the batteries charged in the slot between the
two retaining hooks.
Connect the terminals respecting the polarity and turn the dial
to select your speed to suit the current limitation. Check the
startup display on the Evolis Solution (self-test: 188 / battery
voltage / 8 in red for Bluetooth versions). These are sealed
batteries 12 Volts 22 Ah.

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Their lifespan depends on the type of use. Autonomy with 1 single battery (without charge) is 3
to 8 days. Avoid moving Evolis Solution with batteries inside for security reasons and weight.
If tricolor square is displayed (low battery warning), please replace both batteries with other
charged.
The charged battery will discharge gradually even if you do not use it. Please remember to
charge the battery before use, to avoid being run out of power when you want to make a
replacement locally. For this, use our external charger.
• Load indicator:
Red Charge is starting
Amber Charge in progress
reen Charge completed
The duration of a full charge is approximately 5 hours. The charging time may vary depending on
the remaining battery charge and the conditions under which the charge is made. The battery
can be charged even when it is not completely discharged. The charging time indicated above is
the charge of a battery (provided by us) discharged to 11.1V.
Note

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V. SET-UP AND DATA COLLECTION
All our software programs are available for download on www.elancite.fr, "Customer Area"
Login "utilisateur" and password "radarevolis".
USB driver:
USB driver is now directly integrated with the software. There is no need to download it
separately.
Evocom :
« Evocom » enables advanced set-up of the speed display. Please download "Evocom -
Evograph" from the website, then install using "Setup.exe".
2 shortcuts will appear on your desktop.
To launch the program, double click on the icon EVOCOM on your desktop. The software will
propose you an automatic detection of the device. Select YES.

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By default, EVOCOM presents you a summary of the statistics available for your radar.
Home screen, management of your statistics
and connection to EVOMOBILE
Set-up of the position « SP » for the dial
switch
Set-up of the messages
Summary page including all the details of
your radar

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All the features available in the "Settings" tab (except "STATISTICS" and "SPY MODE») relate to
the management of the SP mode (see Configuration Table).
All the programmable thresholds can be seen on the screen. The thresholds indicated are the
ones in memory in Evolis. Set up the desired thresholds and, with the icon , send them into
the Evolis memory as the new ones.
The message « Device configuration done » informs you of the good completion of the set-up.
You can save your configuration for a future use with the icon .
WARNING: Only the speed thresholds are saved. Text messages are taken into account.

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a. Icons:
Send the new parameters from Evocom to Evolis
Save the configuration for a future use
Run a simulation on Evolis
Open a configuration previously saved
Reload the parameters into Evolis
•Three-color display:
- Evolis can display up to 3 colors: (deactivated in Factory set-up).
Green for speeds below the speed limit,
Amber for speeds close to the speed limit
Red for speeds above the speed limit
Activation: select « three-color display »
•Set-up of the three-color display threshold:
Possibility to activate it between 0 and 30 km/h before passing from green to red.
a. Complementary modes: (Only available on SP)

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Time slot display:
You can then program the desired parameters, days and hours. Click on OK to confirm. Related
to the configuration mentioned in example: At the time of entry and exit of schools, speed
thresholds (and configurations related) switch automatically from a 50 km/h zone (previous
page) to a 30 km/h zone.
Furthermore, only the diffusion of Message #5 is activated during the time slots selected. (Its
diffusion will then have to be deactivated on the main screen by switching the speed of diffusion
to 255):
For certain locations like
schools or markets, Evocom
allows you to display specific
messages (e.g.: « CAUTION
SCHOOL » or « SLOW DOWN
MARKET ») at different
operating hours and days of
the week
By selecting « Yes », the
following window will appear:

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b. Dynamic display activation
This feature allows you to choose the activation of the “Dynamic display “logo:
Alternately with excessive speeds + beyond the « anti-race » threshold.
Only beyond the « anti-race » threshold.
By clicking on « Yes », the following window appears:
Select the display mode and click on OK.
: This feature can only be deactivated in SP mode.
c. Messages
- Utilization of an amber «full graphic» 64 x 16 cm (l x h) matrix. High resolution display: 64*16
pixels. Pitch (gap between each LED): 10 mm
Multiple choices of messages forms:
Examples:
2 lines of text up to 11 characters of 8 cm and/or 1 line of 6 characters of 16 cm and pictograms
up to 16 cm of height…
Select the « Messages » tab in the menu
You will have the possibility to program up to 5 messages (text or images) displayed
automatically depending on the speed.
Note