Traffic Logix SafePace Evolution 12 User manual

TRAFFIC LOGIX®
SAFEPACE® EVOLUTION12 INSTALLATION GUIDE
Radar Sign Installation
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SafePace® Evolution12 Installation Guide
Copyright © 2018 Traffic Logix Corporation. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 5
Introduction 5
Description 6
Sign Portability and Add-Ons 6
About this Manual 8
Documentation Conventions 8
Using Additional Customer Resources 9
Online Customer Area 9
Contacting Technical Support 9
Chapter 2 10
Installing the SafePace EV12 10
Selecting a Site for the Sign 11
Choosing a Position for the Sign 12
Mounting the Sign 13
Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting 13
Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) 14
Chapter 3 19
Power Options for your Sign 19
AC Power 20
Solar Power 21
Mounting the Solar Panel 21
Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 22
Battery Power 25
Charging the Batteries 25
Installing Lithium Batteries in SafePace Evolution signs 25
Installing Lead Acid Batteries in SafePace Evolution Signs 26
Chapter 4 29
Sign Operation and Maintenance 29
Opening and Closing the Sign Latches 30
Operating Your Sign 32
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Resetting the Sign 32
Replacing Key Components 34
Warranty 35
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
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Description
Description
The SafePace EV12 sign is a compact, lightweight, entry-level radar speed sign intended for private
communities or local roads. It has a bright three-digit speed display. It also offers speed activated digit color
changes to alert speeders.
Sign Portability and Add-Ons
The SafePace EV12 radar sign is a fairly lightweight sign. When used in conjunction with the optional
Universal Mounting Bracket, it is quite portable, easy to transport and can be mounted in minutes.
Portable Speed Control Option
The SafePace EV12 radar sign can also be mounted to the SafePace® Cruiser LT. A speed limit sign with
changeable numbers ensures that your SafePace EV12 Cruiser LT is ready to slow motorists, no matter
what the speed limit.
Figure 1: SafePace Cruiser LT
School Zone Option
The SafePace EV12 sign can also be combined with the SafePace Beacons to create a complete School
Zone System.
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Sign Portability and Add-Ons
Figure 2: Complete School Zone System
For more information on the above options, please contact your Sales representative or call Technical
Support.
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About this Manual
About this Manual
This manual describes the installation of the SafePace EV12 sign, along with an optional solar panel, to the
side of a pole. This manual also describes the wiring specifications for AC powered, and combined
solar/battery powered configurations.
Documentation Conventions
This document uses the following formatting conventions:
Format Description
Bold Gray Used in procedures to indicate menu commands, interface controls
and dialog box options.
Italics Used to place emphasis on certain words.
Monospace text Used for code samples and any information that the user enters.
Italicized
monospace text
Used to indicate text that you should replace with your own. For
example: In the Save As text box, enter c:\filename.ext where
filename.ext is the name of the file you want to save.
> Used to indicate a sequence of commands (and sub commands) to be
carried out in the displayed order. For example File > Exit means to
open the File menu then choose the Exit command. This applies to
menus from the main menu bar, context menus that appear when you
right-click on the interface, and tiles in a tiled interface.
NOTE: Notes are used as reminders or to provide information of interest that supplements or
emphasizes important points of the main text.
TIP: Tips are used to suggest alternative methods, workarounds and/or shortcuts that are not essential
but that you may find useful in a given situation.
CAUTION: Cautions are used to advise users of specific actions that could result in a loss of data.
WARNING: Warnings are used to advise users of specific actions that could result in personal physical
injury or damage to equipment.
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Using Additional Customer Resources
Using Additional Customer Resources
The following topics give you more information about additional resources available to our customers:
»Online Customer Area below
»Contacting Technical Support below
Online Customer Area
Visit the Online Customer Area at (https://trafficlogix.com/customer-area/) to gain access to a range of
resources including product documentation, software downloads and support videos, that will allow you to
get up to speed with your Traffic Logix product.
NOTE: The Customer Area is password protected so you may need to apply for a password if you
haven't already obtained one.
Software Downloads
Provides convenient access to the latest versions of our software applications and utilities.
Support Videos
Provides access to several videos that can help you get up to speed with your Traffic Logix product.
Product Documentation
Provides access to the most recent versions of our product documentation. If you are unable to access our
online documentation, please contact our Technical Support Department to discuss alternatives.
Contacting Technical Support
If you have questions or comments regarding this document or SafePace Evolution12, please feel free to
contact our technical support center by phone: [phone], or by email: [e-mail]
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Chapter 2
INSTALLING THE SAFEPACE EV12
There are several methods and hardware options available for the installation of the SafePace EV12 sign. It
can be mounted with either a pole bracket or a universal sign bracket.
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Selecting a Site for the Sign
Selecting a Site for the Sign
The site you select for the sign may vary with the application in which the SafePace EV12 radar sign is being
used. However, you should generally adhere to the following guidelines:
»Choose a location where the line of sight from the radar sign to the vehicle will be uninterrupted. Give
consideration to how the location may develop with time. The following types of questions should be
considered:
•Will any trees grow directly in the line of vision?
•Is it likely that road traffic signs will be erected in a position that could obstruct the field of view?
•For solar-powered signs, are the solar panels likely to be blocked by any trees or other structures?
»Install the radar sign directly adjacent to the lane of traffic being targeted since an interfering lane of
traffic may cause inaccurate speed readings.
»Mount the radar sign to a stable and firm structure. Avoid structures that are likely to be affected by
wind or rain. We suggest that you use a 4-inch to 5-inch diameter circular metallic pole, ideally, or a 4-
inch × 4-inch wooden pole. For ‘Telespar’ poles, we strongly recommend that you use the 2-inch variety.
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Choosing a Position for the Sign
Choosing a Position for the Sign
Similar to other road signs, the SafePace EV12 radar sign should be installed near the closest lane of traffic,
although off the actual road. The recommended height of the lower edge of the radar speed sign is
approximately 7 feet above the surface of the road. The display should be turned towards oncoming traffic
so that it is clearly visible to approaching drivers.
Figure 3: Example of Sign Location
Figure 4: Zone of Detection
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Mounting the Sign
Mounting the Sign
The SafePace EV12 sign and optional solar panel should optimally be mounted on a 12-foot to 14-foot
pole. You can install the sign using either of the following methods and hardware options:
»Standard Pole Banding Mounting
»Universal Mounting Bracket System
Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting
The SafePace EV12 sign comes with a Standard Pole Banding Mounting system. As this is a standard type of
mounting it requires no special knowledge to easily install the sign.
NOTE: The banding straps included are long enough for use with a 5-inch pole. If you want to use a
larger pole, you will need to obtain longer banding straps.
To install the sign using the standard pole banding mounting system:
1. Attach the supplied banding brackets to the top and bottom of the rear of the sign with the supplied
tamper-proof, M6 security screws as shown below.
Figure 5: Attaching the banding bracket to the sign
Figure 6: Standard banding brackets mounted directly to a sign with M6 tamper-proof screws
2. Insert the stainless steel banding strap into the bracket and fasten the sign to the pole.
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Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
3. Tighten the strap with a nut driver until secure. See Figure 7: below.
Figure 7: Sign Secured to a Pole with Banding Strap
Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
An optional Universal Mounting Bracket System is available with your SafePace EV12 sign. This mounting
bracket allows you to quickly and easily mount the sign to virtually any type of pole or surface in a secure
manner.
There are two parts to the bracket: one for the sign (the sign bracket) and the other (the pole bracket) for
the pole. The sign bracket needs to be attached to the back of the sign. Attach the pole bracket to the pole
or structure where you want to mount the sign. This allows you to easily slide the sign onto the pole bracket
where it can be locked into place with the included key. You can just as easily remove it from the bracket
once it is unlocked.
The quick mount and dismount feature of this bracket allows you to easily move the sign from one location
to another with relative ease and convenience.
Installing the Sign Bracket
To install the Sign Bracket:
»Attach the Sign Bracket to the backside of the sign using the included hardware.
Figure 8: Attaching the sign bracket.
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Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
Figure 9: Backside of sign bracket attached.
Installing the Pole Bracket
The Pole Bracket can be secured to any type of standard pole or Telespar type pole by a choice of banding
straps, lag screws, or bolts and nuts.
TIP: We recommend that you install the bracket on a 2-inch Telespar pole.
Figure 10: Pole bracket mounted to a circular pole
Figure 11: Pole bracket mounted to a 2-inch Telespar pole
To install the Pole Bracket on a Telespar Pole:
»Use the supplied 2.5-inch stainless steel security bolts and nuts to secure the Pole Bracket to the 2-inch
Telespar pole.
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Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
NOTE: It is very important that the head of the bolt be placed on the Telespar pole (see Figure
12: below) and that the nuts be placed on the inside part of the bracket (see Figure 13: below).
Figure 12: Pole bracket with bolts on the Telespar pole
Figure 13: Pole bracket with nuts placed on the inside of the sign bracket
To install the Pole Bracket using the supplied banding straps:
1. Thread the banding straps through the banding strap holes as shown.
NOTE: The banding straps included are long enough for use with a 5-inch pole. If you want to use a
larger pole, you will need to obtain longer banding straps.
2. Use additional screws and/or bolts to further prevent theft and vandalism.
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Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
To install the Pole Bracket on a flat surface:
1. Use the appropriate screws for the surface in question (for example: wood vs. concrete) and the
necessary anchors if required.
2. Drill 4 holes on the surface in question, to match the surface mount holes on the pole bracket.
3. If necessary insert the anchors in the holes.
4. Position the pole bracket and secure it to the surface with the screws.
Mounting and Dismounting the Sign
After you install the mounting brackets, you can easily mount the SafePace EV12 sign by sliding it down
onto the Pole Bracket. When the sign is mounted, you should lock it into place.
To mount the sign:
1. Position the sign above the bracket.
2. Slide the sign down the bracket.
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Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
3. Use the supplied key to lock the sign in place.
To dismount the sign:
1. Unlock the sign.
2. Slide the sign up and off of the Pole Bracket.
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Chapter 3
POWER OPTIONS FOR YOUR SIGN
The SafePace EV12 sign is offered in several powering models. Depending on what model you have
purchased, powering the sign will vary. The available power options are as follows:
»AC powered
»Solar powered (uses one or more rechargeable batteries for backup)
»Battery powered (includes one or more rechargeable batteries)
NOTE: The warranty on the batteries is limited to 1 year — please contact Technical Support
for more details (see Contacting Technical Support on page 9).
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AC Power
AC Power
The SafePace EV12 sign is equipped to accept 100-240 volts of AC power. For these signs (standard
model), the regulated power supply comes already pre-wired, and your sign is ready to operate once it is
mounted and wired to the incoming power supply. The Line (BLACK) and Neutral (WHITE) wires of the
incoming power supply should be connected to the marked terminals. The Ground wire should be connected
to the GREEN/YELLOW terminal (see Figure 15: below).
Figure 14: AC power supply terminal block Figure 15: Close-up view of AC power
connectors
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. To avoid serious injury or even death, all electrical wiring
should be performed by a qualified and professional electrician in accordance with local electrical
codes. Mishandling of electrical wiring may also result in damage to the unit and may void product
warranty.
WARNING: Should you need to drill holes in the sign for the AC power wiring, drill from the inside/out
as opposed to outside/in. This is to reduce the possibility of metal filings damaging the internal
components of the sign.
WARNING: It is vitally important, whenever you close the sign, that you close and lock all of the latches
properly to avoid water infiltration as this could damage the sign and void your warranty.
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