Radarsign TC-800 User manual

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TC-800 | TC-1100 Solar Radar Speed Sign
Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings pg. 3
Best Practices for Radar Speed Sign Installation pg. 4-5
Pole and Mounting Options pg. 6
Selecting a Pole
Pole Mounting Options
Installing and Positioning the Radar Speed Sign
Pole Installation pg. 6
Mounting the Radar Speed Sign to a Round Pole pg. 7-8
Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole pg. 8
Best Practices for Installation of Solar Panels pg. 9
Installing a Small Solar Panel Mounting Bracket pg. 9-10
Installing a Large Fixed Solar Panel Bracket pg. 10
Installing an Adjustable Solar Panel Mounting Bracket pg. 11
Making the Power Connections pg. 12
Installing the YOUR SPEED Faceplate pg. 13
Radar Speed Sign Settings pg. 14
Customer Resource Center pg. 14
Radarsign Warranty pg. 15
Radarsign, LLC reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
Contact our sales department for special applications and configurations.
© 2005-2023 Radarsign, LLC

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SAFETY WARNINGS
This list of warnings indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided
will result in death or serious injury, and/or property damage.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
To reduce the risk associated with electric shock resulting from contacting high voltage AC:
Turn power OFF before connecting wiring from our AC powered radar signs to the AC source.
To reduce the risk of electric shock related injury resulting from hazardous AC voltage:
• Portions or this equipment derive power from sources that have high voltage levels. These must be
serviced by qualified personnel who have previous training or certification to safely work on high voltage
equipment. Consult a qualified electrician.
BATTERY SAFETY
Battery acid may cause skin irritation and eye injury. To reduce the risk of burns or other acid related injury resulting
from handling lead-acid batteries:
• Wear gloves, goggles, and an apron when handling batteries.
• Beware of cracked battery cases.
• Handle batteries with care.
Batteries may produce explosive gas under some conditions. This gas may be ignited by a spark or flame as you
work near the battery. To reduce this risk of explosion:
• Disconnect the battery.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid the use of devices that create sparks or use open flames.
• Use appropriate personal safety clothing and equipment.
To reduce the risk of burns or other acid-related injury resulting from exploding batteries:
• Always use the recommended charging systems with this product.
To reduce the risk associated with contamination of water supplies resulting from improper disposal of batteries
containing lead and acid:
• Please dispose of batteries in accordance with all local government laws and regulations.
An accidental short circuit may instantly heat conductive jewelry, tools, and surrounding objects to skin-searing
temperatures. To reduce this risk when working around batteries:
• Keep tools, jewelry and other conductive objects away from the battery terminals.
RADAR SAFETY
This product uses devices that radiate RF energy in the course of normal operation. Radar RF energy can be harmful
to the eyes. To reduce exposure to the risk of RF energy:
• Do not stare into the radar antenna.
• Keep a minimum safe distance of 8 inches (20 cm) from the display face.
PERSONAL SAFETY
To reduce the risk of impact hazards resulting from falls, accident with passing vehicle, and/or from use of unstable
equipment:
• Use appropriate work zone traffic control procedures, methods and equipment.
Strain or back injury may result from lifting equipment improperly. To reduce the risk of strain or back injury:
• Use proper lifting techniques and have adequate help when lifting.
To avoid the possibility of injury due to falling or unstable equipment:
• Be certain the radar speed sign is mounted to an appropriately rated pole or equivalent mounting surface.
• Use appropriately rated mounting hardware.

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Best Practices Prior to Radar Speed Sign Installation
• Our signs are designed to be water resistant when vertically installed and mounted properly on an approved pole
or mounting surface.
• Prior to installation the sign should be stored inside in a cool, dry place.
• Do not store the sign outside.
• Do not store the sign in a horizontal position. Storing the radar speed sign horizontally outside where it is
exposed to the weather voids the warranty.
• Do not leave the sign in a truck bed or laying on the ground.
• Do not drop the sign.
• Do not leave the sign in storage for months. The batteries will naturally discharge and will damage the batteries.
• Do not leave the battery jumpers connected for more than 24 hours without having the solar panel connected.
Best Practices for Radar Speed Sign Installation
These guidelines and recommendations provide the best practices for radar speed sign installation to
assure successful, accurate and effective traffic calming.
• The radar speed sign should be installed no more than 5 feet from the road curb. Signs place more than 5 feet
from the road will take the eyes of the driver an unsafe distance from the roadway and will result in displayed
speeds that are LOWER than the actual speed.
Do not install the radar speed sign in a curve or after a curve. The sign should be installed in the straight away of the
road. A radar speed signal cannot “curve” with the road, and will not display speeds with enough time for
drivers to see the alert and adjust their speed.
Sign is more than
5 feet from the
side of the road.
Sign is within
5 feet from the
side of the road.

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• The sign should be positioned perpendicular to the road with the radar pointing directly at the curb, not at the
center of the road, for maximum vehicle detection. Signs rotated toward the center of the road will not perform
as well.
• SOLAR MODELS | Do not install a solar powered radar speed sign under a tree. Summer leaves on the tree
could impact solar recharging. Make sure the solar panel is installed facing as close to South as possible at a
45° angle.
• The radar speed sign should be installed on the same side of the street as oncoming traffic. If installed on the
wrong side of the road, the angle of the sign could result in poor detection of the on-coming traffic, and also
result in the sign displaying speeds of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
• The radar speed sign should be installed 7-10 feet off the ground. Do not install the radar speed sign lower than
4 feet off the ground. Doing so will result in much of the radar speed signal being absorbed by the road, reducing
your detection range.
• Prior to the radar speed sign installation, look for any obstructions (telephone poles, large tree limbs, other
signage, etc.) that might interfere with proper operation of the sign.
• Installing the sign on the same side of the street as parallel parking of vehicles could affect the radar performance
of the radar speed sign. The radar speed sign should be installed high enough off the ground to detect oncoming
traffic over the parked vehicles.
• If the radar speed sign is installed more than 12 feet above the roadway the sign should not be tilted more than
3°- 4° downward to detect vehicles. Doing so will result in a greatly reduced length of time vehicles will be
detected, and will display speeds that are LOWER than actual speed (the cosine effect).

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Pole Options
Selecting a Pole Type
The radar speed sign can be mounted on a 4.5" O.D. (minimum) or larger outside diameter round pole The pole
length should be a minimum of 15 feet . When using a solar sign, the ideal length is 15 feet above the ground.
Pole Mounting Options
Due to the extremes of weather and terrain conditions that might exist, Radarsign does not recommend any specific
pole or hardware for installation of our signs. It is the responsibility of the user to install the necessary pole size to
provide adequate support for the sign. NOTE: Solar models need larger, stronger poles as there is 7.5-12
square feet of surface on the sign itself depending on the model, plus the square feet of surface of the solar
panel.
A 24" x 30" regulatory speed limit sign adds another 5 square feet of surface. A 30" x 36" regulatory speed limit sign
adds another 7.5 square feet of surface.
A breakaway base should anchor the pole you select. There are several manufacturers of this type of system, and
most city, county, and state DOT agencies require this type of pole base system for ANY sign mounted on a street
right-of-way.
Installing and Positioning the Radar Speed Sign
NOTE: The sign and pole should always be placed on the SAME
SIDE of the road as on-coming traffic.
Pole Installation
Once you have selected your pole, mark the pole with pencil or tape
at the 7 foot minimum height level. Position the bottom of the radar
speed sign a MINIMUM of 7 feet from the ground.
Seven feet is a minimum for most city and county regulations for
street signs. This will produce the most accurate readings from the
radar in detecting on-coming vehicles.
Bottom of the sign
should be a minimum
of 7 ft. above the
ground
24" x 30"
Regulatory Speed
Limit Sign
YOUR SPEED
Faceplate
Model TC-800
36" high
Model TC-1100
48" high
15 ft.
minimum
pole length
with base

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Mounting the Radar Speed Sign to a Round Pole
The pivot mounting bracket comes standard with the TC-800 & TC-1100 models. The sign
housing bracket is built directly into the radar speed sign housing so only the pole side bracket
requires installation. The installation hardware kit for the sign includes the pole side bracket
and the sign installation hardware (bolts, screws, nuts, washers, cover plates)
• Attach the pole side bracket to the pole. Depending on what type of pole you are
using, bolts or banding can be used.
• When you are ready to hang the sign onto the pole, place the ¼”x 4” bolt (supplied)
into the top hole of the housing bracket.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT attach the YOUR SPEED
faceplate or the batteries to the radar speed sign until it
is mounted on the pole. It will be much easier to mount
the radar sign without additional weight of the batteries.
• With two people, lift the sign and place the bolt into the U-
slot on the pole bracket. This will hold the sign so that the
side bolts (supplied) can be installed.
• Install a hex head bolt (1/4” x 5/8” length) > lock washer > flat washer
(supplied) into each of the two holes on both sides of bracket.
• Once the sign is securely installed and the angle of the sign is adjusted to
accommodate road conditions (uphill or downhill), the 4” bolt from the top hole
can be removed.
• Tighten the 4 bolts, 2 bolts each side, to secure the sign.
Installation Hardware Kit
Install supplied
bolts and
washers on
each side of
bracket.
Bolt
U-slot

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Mounting the Radar Speed Sign to a Round Pole
• Next install the batteries by correctly orienting the
battery housings with the back of the sign housing.
The sign housing has bolt holes at the top of the
housing, electrical connection boxes, and milled ledges
on the bottom of the housing.
The bolt threads of the battery housing should face
towards the back of the sign housing. Take note of the
two milled ledges on the back of the sign housing.
• Line up the ridge at the bottom of the battery housing
with the ledge on the back of the sign housing, mak-
ing sure that the ridge completely sets down into the
groove in the ledge.
• You should not be able to see the back of the ridge if
seated correctly.
• Line the bolt thread on the battery housing up to the bolt hole on the back of the
sign housing. Lightly tap the back of the battery housing to adjoin the electrical
connectors in the middle of the housing. Continue to hold the battery housing to
prevent any drops.
• Using the custom wrench, gently push the bolt forward until you feel it catch in
the threads in the sign housing. Being careful not to over-tighten, screw down
until the battery housing is secure and no longer needs a hand to hold it up.
Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole
For solar panel installation instructions refer to the instructions for the solar panel
size ordered on pages 9-11.
• With provided banding clamps, attach the solar mounting bracket with solar panel to pole.
• Slide bracket up the pole to desired position with the solar panel facing as close to south as possible at a
45° angle and secure to pole.
• Tighten all nuts on mounting bracket and solar panel.
• The solar panel MUST be installed before making the power connections.
Electrical
Connectors
Bolt Thread & Bolt Hole
Milled ledges
Electrical Connection
Bolt Hole
Bottom of battery
house with ridge
seated in the sign
housing ledge

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Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole
Best Practices for Installation of Solar Panels
The solar panel should be positioned facing as close to south as
possible at a 45° angle.
• The solar panel should be washed with a mild dish detergent and
soft cloth every 6 months for optimal performance
Small Solar Panel Mounting Bracket
For use with 50 watt panels
Attach the solar panel to the long tapered piece of the mounting
bracket (screws, nuts, and washers are included). The holes on
the solar panel and mounting bracket are pre-drilled.
Attach the short mounting bracket to the
has pre-drilled slots for two different orientations depending on the type
of pole that is used.
has pre-drilled slots for two
different orientations depending on the type of pole that is used. For mounting on a pole or round surface,
Secure the mounting bracket with the solar panel to the pole using banding clamps. Radarsign provides two
banding clamps that fit 3½” - 4½” diameter poles. For larger or smaller poles, customer must provide clamps.
Mount the bracket to the pole at the desired position with the solar panel facing as close to south as possible to a
45° angle and secure to pole.
Tighten all nuts on the mounting bracket and solar panel
Solar panel at 45°
angle facing south
Open side
Banding straps for
securing to pole
Open side of short bracket facing towards the pole
Flat side
Flat side of short bracket facing away from the pole
Position so top holes are farthest from the pole
Pole

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Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole
• has pre-drilled slots for two
different orientations depending on the type of pole that is used. For mounting on a flat surface,
at the desired
position with the solar panel facing as close to south as possible at a 45° angle and secure to pole
• Tighten all nuts on the mounting bracket and solar panel.
Large Fixed Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Installation Instructions
For use with 80 watt panels
• Assemble the bracket by attaching the support piece to the larger
bracket.
• Use the remaining bolts and spacers to secure the solar panel to the
bracket. Tighten all nuts on the mounting bracket and solar panel.
• Attach mounting bracket with solar panel to pole. Radarsign provides
two banding clamps that will fit 3½” - 4½” diameter poles. For larger or
smaller poles, customer must provide clamps.
• Slide bracket up the pole to desired position with the solar panel facing
as close to south as possible at a 45° angle and secure to pole.
• Tighten all nuts on mounting bracket and solar panel.
Flat side
Bolts for
securing to flat
surface
Flat side of short bracket facing towards the pole
Open side of short bracket facing away from the pole
Open side
Position so top holes are farthest from the pole
Flat surface
Large bracket

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Mounting the Solar Panel to the Pole
Large Adjustable Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Installation Instructions
For use with 90 watt panels
• The adjustable solar panel mounting bracket shown is
mounted to a 4 1/2” OD round pole. The bracket will accommodate U-bolts as small as 2 1/2 OD, however a 4 1/2”
OD is recommended due to wind resistance on the solar panel.
• The main support bracket can also be bolted to a flat mounting surface using the two 3/8 inch bolt holes in the
center of the bracket.
• Brackets have pre-drilled slots for mounting on 3½” - 4½” diameter poles. Radarsign provides two banding clamps
that will fit 3½” - 4½” diameter poles. If you wish to attach to smaller or larger poles, use the slots provided on the
main support bracket mount and use the appropriate size banding clamps. For larger or smaller poles, customer
must provide clamps.
Item
# Qty Description
11Base Plate*
21Pedestal Pole*
31Solar Panel*
42
U-bolt, 1/4” diameter
NOTE: The 2 U-bolts included are for a 4.5” OD
pole. Any other size used will be customer
supplied.
58Hex nut
61Adjustable solar bracket
78Hex bolt
88Hex nyloc nut
916 Washer, 5/16 x 3/4” diameter flat
10 4Hex head bolt, 1/4” x 3/4”
11 8Flat washer, 1/4”
12 4Fender washer, 1/4” x 1 1/2”
*Not included in Adjustable Solar Panel Mounting
Bracket Set
9
8
5
12
1
4
263
7
11
10
5
3
5
8
1
6
92
4
7
A
B
C
A.
Install the solar panel
to the support arms.
B:
Attach the support
arms to the angle
support bracket
C:
Attach the solar
panel with the
support arms and
angle bracket to the
main support bracket
Main support bracket
Angle support bracket
Support Arm

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Making the Power Connections
• Run the 1/2” flexible non-metallic conduit connector (FNMC-B connector/UL Approved) from the solar panel down
the pole, and between the battery housings to the bottom of the radar sign. It is important
to secure the conduit to the pole as much as possible to reduce vandalism opportunity.
• Attach the flexible non-metallic conduit connector from the solar panel to the cover plate
provided in the hardware kit.
• Connect the solar wiring 2-prong male and female pins to power up
the sign.
• Watch the sign run through a power on test (15-20 seconds). Testing
is complete when the blue blinking light changes from solid to blinking.
The sign should be operational at this point with factory settings.
• If the sign does not power up or operate at this point, disconnect and
check your solar connections. They are most likely reversed.
• Connect the batteries into the electrical circuit with the 4-prong male
and female pins. If you do not do this, your sign will operate only
during the day light hours using solar energy!
• Install the cover plate with the conduit connector to the power
junction box with the screws provided in the hardware kit.
4 prong
pins
2 prong
pins
Rear view of installed radar speed sign with the batteries
and solar conduit connector installed
Cover plate
Conduit

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Installing the YOUR SPEED Faceplate
TC-800 YOUR SPEED Faceplate
• The TC-800 YOUR SPEED faceplate is a wrap around design. Simply slide the
faceplate over the front of the radar speed sign and align the holes in the faceplate
with the holes on the side of the radar speed sign housing (3 each side).
• Secure the faceplate on both sides of the radar speed sign with the bolts, washers,
and nuts provided in the hardware kit. NOTE: Be careful not to cross thread the
bolts that attach the Your Speed Sign to the radar speed sign.
TC-1100 YOUR SPEED Faceplate
• The size of the TC-1100 YOUR SPEED faceplate requires that
stability brackets be installed to the back of the faceplate. Install
one bracket to each side with the “L” facing outward.
• Once the stability brackets are installed, secure the YOUR SPEED
faceplate by setting the faceplate over the front of the radar speed
sign and aligning the holes in the stability bracket with the holes on
the side of the radar speed sign housing. (3 each side). Secure the
faceplate on both sides of the sign housing with the bolts, washers,
and nuts provided in the hardware kit. NOTE: Be careful not to
cross thread the bolts that attach the Your Speed Sign to the radar
speed sign.
BEST PRACTICE for TC-800 AND TC-1100 Faceplate Installation
To protect the radar, it is critical that the faceplate is secured flush
against the radar speed sign housing where the radar housing and the
faceplate meet, with no gap. (TC-1100 shown in example)
Uninstalled
Stability
bracket
Installed
Stability
bracket
Back of TC-1100
YOUR SPEED faceplate
Stability bracket
attachment to
YOUR SPEED
faceplate
Stability bracket
attachment to
radar speed sign
housing
For best results, it is highly recommended that you add a regulatory speed limit sign
on the pole above or below your radar speed sign.
The speed limit sign and extender brackets are available from Radarsign.
Stability Brackets
Radar housing
Wrong
Visible
Gap
Right
No
Gap
Radar housing
Radar housing
Faceplate Faceplate

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Radar Speed Sign Settings
The factory settings of the radar speed sign are probably not the same as you would like to have for your installation.
The factory settings are:
Min Speed: 20
Max Speed: 55
Speed Limit: 30
Connect to the sign to set the initial parameters and settings for sign operation.
PLEASE NOTE: It is very important to consider the traffic speeds at the sign location when configuring the
Minimum and Maximum display speeds settings in order to conserve the sign battery charge level and
maximize the battery life. (See Operation Manual available in the Customer Resource Center for best practices
when configuring the Min and Max speed settings)
Customer Resource Center
Radarsign software downloads, installation manuals, operation manuals, product sheets, spec sheets,
and more can be found on our website.
Go to:
Contact Us (https://www.radarsign.com/contact-us/) > Customer Resource Center ( https://
www.radarsign.com/customer-resource-center/)
Password: safety
Customer Support:Call 678-965-4814 or email [e-mail]
Shipping Address: 1220 Kennestone Circle, Suite 130 Marietta, GA 30066
Sales Information: Call 678-965-4814 or email inf[email protected]
RMA Instructions: Please make sure to fill out and submit an RMA Request form with all returns.

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Limited Warranty Agreement
Radarsign, LLC warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original (end user)
purchaser for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment; This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement
of the product.
• Warranty is only valid if the product is installed, operated, and maintained according to the manufacturer’s
instruction and recommendations.
• Replacement parts are covered by the unexpired warranty of the parts they replace.
• Claims made under this warranty will be honored only if Radarsign, LLC is notified of a failure within the warranty
period, reasonable information requested by Radarsign is provided, and Radarsign is allowed to verify the cause
of the failure.
• To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call Radarsign, LLC for an RMA number; then return the
product to Radarsign, LLC for repair or replacement.
• Purchaser shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to Radarsign, LLC.
• Radarsign, LLC will pay for return of the products to purchaser located within North America. Purchasers from
a country outside or North America shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to
Radarsign, LLC for warranty or after warranty repair.
• Radarsign, LLC makes no other warranty of any kind with regard to this product. Radarsign, LLC shall not be
liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this product.
• Within ninety (90) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to customer
negligence, acts of God or vandalism, Radarsign will bear shipping costs for depot service both to and from the
repair facility for products sold with a United States shipping address. After 90 days, the customer is responsible
for inbound shipping. Radarsign will pay for return shipping to the customer for the entire warranty period if
customer is located within North America. Customers from a country outside or North America shall pay all
shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Radarsign, LLC for warranty or after warranty repair.
• Radarsign, LLC warrants that this product is new. Radarsign, LLC makes no other warranty, either expressed or
implied, with respect to this product. Radarsign, LLC specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantabil-
ity and fitness for a particular purpose.
• Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
• The remedies provided herein are customer’s sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall Radarsign, LLC be
liable for any lost profits, direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, whether based on contract,
tort or any other legal theory.
This warranty does not cover damage from:
• Accidents, malicious abuse, theft, vandalism, impact with a foreign object or acts of God
• Unauthorized modification of the product
• Failure of customer to follow Radarsign’s published site selection, installation, transport and/or storage instructions
in the Installation Manual for your sign model. The Installation Manual is available in the Customer Resource
Center* (https://www.radarsign.com/customer-resource-center/). Password: safety
• Customer’s removal or relocation of the sign
• Electrical work external to the unit, virus/hacker activity, and external computer errors
• Improper solar panel installation or improper use of battery charging equipment
This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first
call Radarsign, LLC for an RMA number, then return the product to Radarsign, LLC for repair or replacement.
Radarsign, LLC provides the following warranty for its traffic calming systems
whether sold directly by Radarsign or by an authorized Radarsign distributor.