Traffic Logix SafePace 500 User manual

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Traffic Logix®
SafePace® 500
Radar Sign
Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................3
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................3
Site Selection.................................................................................................................................................3
Positioning the Sign.......................................................................................................................................4
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................5
Sign Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................5
Mounting the Sign.....................................................................................................................................6
Powering the Sign .........................................................................................................................................6
AC Power...................................................................................................................................................7
Battery Power ...........................................................................................................................................8
Solar Power...............................................................................................................................................9
Mounting the Solar Panel ..................................................................................................................... 9
Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign ......................................................................................................10
Operating your sign.....................................................................................................................................12
Maintenance - Replacing Key Components................................................................................................12
Determining True South..............................................................................................................................13
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................14
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................15

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Introduction
Congratulations on your recent purchase of a Traffic Logix®SafePace® 500 radar sign. The SafePace® 500
radar speed signs are a perfect choice for municipalities, residential neighborhoods, schools, police
departments, private or gated communities, corporate campuses, schools and construction sites. These
full featured signs are extremely versatile with the options you need at remarkably low pricing.
Overview
Traffic Logix' new SafePace® 500 variable speed limit sign offers the flexibility to display speed limits
based on work or school zone scheduling. Using highly visible LEDs, the competitively priced SafePace®
500 ensures that motorists are aware when the speed limit has changed. With a built-in strobe and
flashing digits to warn violators, the SafePace® 500 is ideal for use anywhere that speed limits vary by
time of day or week. Offering outstanding features and superior functionality, the SafePace® 500 will
help keep your roads safe.
This manual describes the installation of the radar sign to side of a pole, along with an optional solar panel.
Wiring specifications are also provided for AC, and combined solar/battery powered configurations. The
SafePace® 500 dynamic message sign can be also combined with the SafePace® Beacons to create a
complete School Zone System, and can be mounted to the SafePace® Cruiser or Cruiser LT for portable
speed control. For more information about these configurations, please visit the documentation section in
the customer downloads area of our Traffic Logix® website for more information.
Site Selection
Site selection varies with the application in which the radar sign is being used. The following guidelines,
however, should generally be adhered to:
i) Choose a position where the line of sight from the radar sign to the vehicle will be
uninterrupted. Consideration should be given to how the location may develop with time.
The following types of questions should be considered:
a. Will any trees grow directly in the line of vision?
b. Is it likely that road traffic signs will be erected in a position that could obstruct the
field of view?
ii) The radar sign should be installed directly adjacent to the lane of cars it is targeting, since an
interfering lane of traffic may cause inaccurate speed readings.
iii) The structure that the radar sign is mounted to should be stable and firm. Avoid structures
that are likely to be affected by wind or rain. The suggested pole type for installation is
either a 14-16 foot, 4 inch diameter circular metallic pole or a 4”x 4”square wooden pole.

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Positioning the Sign
Similar to other road signs, the SafePace® 500 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 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 (see Figure 1). The maximum detection range of
the sign is 1,200 feet and varies based on the line of site (see Figure 2).
Figure 1, Symbolic Location
Figure 2, Zone of Detection
Range of
Detection up to
1,200 ft.

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Installation
Sign Assembly
The SafePace® 500 radar signs come almost fully assembled. To prevent breakage during shipping, the
two waterproof breathers which are mounted diagonally on either side of the sign (see Figure 3 below)
are shipped uninstalled inside of the sign. These breathers allow only airflow, not moisture, to circulate
throughout the sign which prevents condensation and overheating. Remove the breathers from their
shipping bag and install by inserting them into the pre-cut mounting holes and securing with the
supplied rubber washer and nut.
Figure 3, Waterproof Breather
The sign comes standard with banding brackets. If not already factory installed, mount the supplied
banding brackets to the top and bottom of the rear of the radar sign with the supplied screws (see
Figures 4 & 5 below).
Figures 4 & 5, Standard Banding Bracket Mounted Directly to Sign

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Mounting the Sign
The SafePace® 500 radar sign and optional solar panel should optimally be mounted on a 14 - 16 foot
pole. Insert the supplied stainless steel banding straps into the brackets and fasten the sign to the pole.
Tighten with a nut driver until secure (see Figure 6). Once secured, the sign is ready to be powered for
use.
Figure 6, Sign Secured to a Pole with Banding Strap
Powering the Sign
The SafePace® 500 radar signs can be powered in several ways:
AC Power (standard model) –these signs are equipped to accept 100-240 volts AC. The
incoming AC power is converted to 12 volt DC to power the sign.
Battery Power –the signs can accommodate up to six 12 volt DC lead acid batteries. These
batteries when fully charged, can power the sign up to 2 weeks (depending on traffic volume
and environmental factors).
Solar Power –the signs can be powered using a combination of solar and battery power. The
solar panel powers the sign when exposed to sunlight while at the same time charging batteries
to provide a power backup for night-time and cloudy day use.

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AC Power
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 which may void product warranty.
AC powered signs (standard model) are equipped to accept 100-240 volts of AC power. For these signs
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 (usually green),
should be connected to the GREEN/YELLOW terminal (see Figure 7 below).
Figure 7, AC Power Converter and Fuse Breaker

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Battery Power
WARNING: Proper battery care and maintenance is required. To prevent damage to the sign,
please replace the batteries every TWO years. Improper care and maintenance of batteries
may void product warranty.
Batteries should always be wired in PARALLEL as depicted in Figure 8 below:
Figure 8, Wiring Signs in Parallel

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Solar Power
The SafePace® 500 Solar Power models come standard with an 85 Watt solar
panel and mounting bracket. The solar panel is quick to install and should suffice
in most installations.
The solar panel powers the sign when exposed to sunlight while at the same time
charging batteries to provide a power backup for night-time and cloudy day use.
In areas with extended winters and below average hours of sunshine, a larger solar panel can be
supplied by special order.
Mounting the Solar Panel
The solar panel should be mounted at the highest point on the pole. Mount the panel using the supplied
solar panel bracket (see Figure 10 below) and please follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer which are supplied in the bracket’s packaging.
Figure 9, Solar Panel Figure 10, Solar Panel Mounting Bracket
The two part bracket allows for full adjustment in order to best position the panel towards the sun. It is
optimal to position the solar panel towards due Solar South (not magnetic South). Solar South is the
position of the sun in the sky exactly at the midpoint between sunrise and sunset.
See Determining True South for techniques on how to determine Solar South for your installation site.
The solar panel should be angled 15 degrees above the latitude of the installation site which can be
readily ascertained from mapping software or free from mapping and travel direction websites on the
internet.

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Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign
Begin by unscrewing the top fastener of the cable gland at the top right-hand side of the sign enclosure
(Figure 11). Loosen it enough so that the solar panel wiring can be fed through.
Figure 11 Figure 12
Pass the solar panel wiring through the hole of the cable gland (Figure 12), and then continue to feed
the wiring through the conduit (Figure 13)
Figure 13
Secure the cable gland’s cap tightly onto the conduit, once the wiring is inside the sign’s enclosure.
After the conduit is secured, feed the wires from inside the conduit through the holes in the battery
shelves and pull them through to the electrical compartment into the lower area of the enclosure.
WARNING: Before ever doing any maintenance on a sign, it is critical that the power
is first turned off. This will prevent accidental electrical shock that can be fatal and
that can also damage electrical components.

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Disconnect any power (AC or battery), then connect the solar panel’s positive (+) WHITE wire from the
solar panel to the top of the fuse breaker marked “Solar” (Figure 14). Next, connect the solar panel’s
negative (-) BLACK wire to the top of the first terminal block (Figure 15).
Figure14, Fuse Breaker Figure 15
The solar power generated by the solar panel is regulated by a SunSaver-6 voltage regulator (Figure 16
below) which will be completely wired and configured when you receive the sign. No changes need to
be made to the SunSaver.
Figure 16, SunSaver-6 Voltage Regulator

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Operating your sign
Once mounted and powered, your sign can be connected to
using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and easily programmed and managed
or scheduled with our easy to use software.
For more information on operating and programming your sign, please refer to the SafePace® Pro User
Manual.
*Get the latest version at: http://trafficlogix.com/customerarea/customerdownloads
Maintenance - Replacing Key Components
The SafePace ® 600 radar speed signs are comprised of the following key electronic components and
respective quantities:
Controller Card (1)
Radar Head (1)
Battery/Solar charger (1) - for signs powered by battery and/solar
AC Power convertor (1) - for AC powered sign configuration
Speed Violator Strobe PCB (1)
LED Digit Segment PCB (14)
Ambient Light Sensor (2)
WARNING: Before ever doing any maintenance on a sign, it is critical that the power
is first turned off. This will prevent accidental electrical shock that can be fatal and
that can also damage electrical components.
If you suspect that you require a replacement of any of the above-mentioned
components, please call Technical Support. If necessary, a Diagnostic Toolbox can be sent out to help
trouble-shoot any issues you may be having.

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Determining True South
There are three ways to determine which way is true south.
Google Earth
You can use Google Earth to zero in on your house and find true south. This requires downloading a
small program from the Google Earth site. Place the item you want to determine the direction of right in
the center of the display, as the angles change as you pan around. In the “View” drop-down menu,
selecting "Grid" will display a latitude-longitude grid in which the grid lines run in the north-south and
east-west directions.
Solar Noon Method
This method uses the fact that the sun is always true south at solar noon. A shadow cast by a vertical
object at solar noon runs true north-south. So, at solar noon, use the shadow cast by a plumb-bob
string or the vertical edge of a building to determine true south.
To determine the local time that corresponds to solar noon, find the sunrise and sunset times from a
current local paper (where "local" and "current" are both important!). Most GPS units will also give the
times for sunset and sunrise -- just make sure the GPS is set to your time zone. Solar noon is exactly half
way between the sunrise and sunset time. Note that the difference between local time noon and solar
noon can be quite a bit, depending on your location in the time zone, and daylight saving time.
You can also use this NOAA solar time calculator to find the local time for solar noon at your location:
http://www.srrb.noaa.gov/highlights/sunrise/sunrise.html
This Print Solar Noon Calendar prints out solar noon for your exact location for the entire year.
East
South
West
Solar
Noon

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Compass Method
You can use a magnetic compass to find south. The compass reading must be corrected for the
magnetic declination in your area. Magnetic declination is the difference (in degrees) between the
direction the compass needle points and true north. Magnetic Declination depends on your
location. You can look up the declination for your area at the National Geophysical Data Center website.
Some compasses allow the declination to be set. If yours does, then just set your local declination and
you are good to go. If not, then on each compass reading, you must offset the compass needle from the
true north mark on the compass by the declination angle. For example, if you live in Bozeman, MT your
declination is about 14 degrees east. To take a true compass bearing, rotate the compass until the
needle points 14 degrees east of north on the compass bearing scale. If your declination were 14
degrees west, you would rotate the compass until the needle was 14 degrees west of north on the
bearing scale (it would point to 360 -14 = 346).
Tax Assessor Maps
In some areas, tax assessors offer downloadable maps of your property that show true south.
Warranty
Subject to the following conditions, Traffic Logix Corporation (“Traffic Logix”) warrants that the
SafePace® 500 Speed signs sold by it (the “Product”) is free from defects in materials and workmanship
with normal use and service. This limited warranty extends for TWO (2) calendar year beginning on the
invoice date of the Product on the radar sign and TEN (10) years on the LEDs.
This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the Product when purchased either
directly through Traffic Logix or through an authorized Traffic Logix distributor and is not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser or end-user. Traffic Logix’s obligation and liability under this
warranty are expressly limited to repairing or replacing, at Traffic Logix’s option, defective products. In
no circumstances shall Traffic Logix’s liability, whether in contract or tort, under any warranty, in
negligence, or otherwise, exceed the amount of the purchase price of the product. Traffic Logix shall not
be liable for special, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind. This warranty does not cover
damages resulting from normal wear and tear, incorrect installation or operation, use other than for the
product’s intended purposes, vandalism, and extraordinary environmental circumstances. Traffic Logix
reserves the right to charge for these damages to the product at rates normally charged for repairing
such products not covered under this warranty. Damages resulting from any physical changes or

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alterations made to the product other than Traffic Logix will render this warranty VOID. Using any parts
or accessories not supplied or approved by Traffic Logix, such as battery chargers, will further render the
warranty VOID.
Traffic Logix neither assumes, nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any other liability in
connection with the sale of the Product, and there are no agreements or warranties collateral to or
affecting this limited warranty. THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT IS THE
EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
Traffic Logix does not warrant that any of its products will meet or comply with the requirements of any
applicable federal, state or local safety code, law, regulation or ordinance (“Applicable Safety Laws”).
Buyer acknowledges that Traffic Logix’s products are to be used only in accordance with the attached
Conditional Terms of Use and any Applicable Safety Laws. Buyer agrees that there shall be no coverage
or benefits of any kind under this limited warranty if it is determined by Traffic Logix that the Product
was not installed or used in accordance with the Conditional Terms of Use or Applicable Safety Laws, or
if the Product has been altered in any way by anyone other than Traffic Logix, or if the Product has been
subject to any misuse or accident. In addition, Buyer assumes and agrees to indemnify Traffic Logix for
all risk, liability or expense that results from any installation or use of the Product that is not in
accordance with the Conditional Terms of Use or any Applicable Safety Laws.
Warranty Replacement Procedure
In order to submit a claim for the repair or replacement of the Product under this limited warranty, you
must do the following:
1) Obtain a Return Materials Authorization number by contacting Customer Support. Do not ship your
defective product to Traffic Logix prior to contacting Customer Support.
2) A Customer Support agent will evaluate the Product to determine if it is defective. If the product is
defective, then you will need to submit your contact information, and proof of purchase (including the
date or purchase), in order to obtain repair or replacement parts.
3) The Customer Service Agent will provide you with instructions on how to have defective parts
repaired or replaced.
Technical Support
If you have questions or comments regarding the SafePace® 500 radar speed sign, please feel free to
contact our customer support center by phone: [phone] or by e-mail: [e-mail]