Traffic Logix SAFEPACE 550 User manual

TRAFFIC LOGIX®
SAFEPACE® 550 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Radar Sign Installation
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SafePace® 550 Installation Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 4
Introduction 4
Overview 5
About this Manual 6
Documentation Conventions 6
Using Additional Customer Resources 7
Documentation CD 7
Online Customer Area 7
Contacting Technical Support 7
Chapter 2 8
Installing the SafePace 550 8
Selecting a Site for the Sign 9
Choosing a Position for the Sign 10
Mounting the Sign 11
Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting 11
Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) 12
Chapter 3 17
Power Options for your Sign 17
AC Power 18
Solar Power 19
Mounting the Solar Panel 19
Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 20
Battery Power 22
Chapter 4 24
Sign Operation and Maintenance 24
Opening and Closing the Sign Latches 25
Operating Your Sign 27
Turning the Sign On and Off 27
Replacing Key Components 28
Warranty 29
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
SafePace® 550 Installation Manual p. 4

Overview
Overview
The SafePace 550 variable speed limit sign offers the flexibility to display speed limits based on work or
school zone scheduling. This portable speed limit solution doesn't compromise on digit size or visibility.
Using highly visible LEDs, it displays the speed limit in full 15-inch digits that can be seen from up to 600 feet
away. This ensures that motorists are aware when the speed limit has changed. With a built-in strobe and
flashing digits to warn violators, the SafePace 550 is ideal for use anywhere that speed limits vary by time
of day or week.
Using optional battery power, the sign can function autonomously for up to two weeks. The sign has a
weight of approximately 20 lbs and also a full range of features including user-friendly software, low power
consumption, vandal resistance, and universal mounting brackets
The SafePace 550 variable speed limit sign can also be 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.
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About this Manual
About this Manual
This manual describes the installation of the SafePace 550 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:
»Documentation CD below
»Online Customer Area below
»Contacting Technical Support below
Documentation CD
The documentation CD contains printable PDF versions of the documentation for our signs and sign
management software. If you wish, you can contact technical support to obtain a copy of our
documentation CD. See Contacting Technical Support below for details on how to contact technical support.
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.
Contacting Technical Support
If you have questions or comments regarding this document or SafePace 550, please feel free to contact
our technical support center by phone: [phone], or by email: [e-mail]
SafePace® 550 Installation Manual p. 7

Chapter 2
INSTALLING THE SAFEPACE 550
There are several methods and hardware options available for the installation of the SafePace 550 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 550 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.
SafePace® 550 Installation Manual p. 9

Choosing a Position for the Sign
Choosing a Position for the Sign
Similar to other road signs, the SafePace 550 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 1: Example of Sign Location
Figure 2: Zone of Detection
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Mounting the Sign
Mounting the Sign
The SafePace 550 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 550 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 3: Attaching the banding bracket to the sign
Figure 4: 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 5: below.
Figure 5: Sign Secured to a Pole with Banding Strap
Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
The SafePace 550 sign comes with an optional Universal Mounting Bracket System that 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 6: Attaching the sign bracket.
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Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
Figure 7: 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 8: Pole bracket mounted to a circular pole
Figure 9: 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
10: below) and that the nuts be placed on the inside part of the bracket (see Figure 11: below).
Figure 10: Pole bracket with bolts on the Telespar pole
Figure 11: 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
Once you have installed the mounting brackets, you can easily mount the SafePace 550 sign by sliding it
down onto the Pole Bracket. Once mounted, you should lock the sign 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 550 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 3 4-cell Lithium batteries for backup)
»Battery powered (includes 3 rechargeable Lithium batteries which provide up to two weeks of operation
between charges)
NOTE: The warranty on the batteries is limited to 1 year — please contact Technical Support
for more details (see Contacting Technical Support on page 7).
SafePace® 550 Installation Manual p. 17

AC Power
AC Power
The SafePace 550 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 13: below).
Figure 12: AC power supply terminal block Figure 13: 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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Solar Power
Solar Power
The Solar powered model of the SafePace 550 sign includes a solar panel and mounting bracket, one or
more 4-cell lithium batteries, and a solar charger. The solar panel powers the sign when exposed to sunlight
while at the same time charging the batteries to provide a power backup for night-time and cloudy day use.
The solar panel is quick to install and should suffice in most installations.
Figure 14: Solar panel
Mounting the Solar Panel
You need to mount the solar panel at the highest point on the pole, optimally 10-12 feet high. Use the
supplied solar panel bracket (see Figure 15: below) and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer
(included in the bracket’s packaging).
Figure 15: 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 your solar panel towards due Solar South (not magnetic South), if you are in the
northern hemisphere and towards due Solar North (not magnetic North) if you are in the southern
hemisphere.
Regardless of whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, Solar North/South is the position of
the sun in the sky at exactly the midpoint between sunrise and sunset.
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Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign
The solar panel should be angled 15 degrees above the latitude of
the installation site. For example, if the latitude of the installation
site is 45 degrees then the solar panel should be installed at an
angle of 60 degrees, as shown.
You can easily obtain the latitude of the installation site from
mapping software or for free by doing an internet search for
"latitude your_city" where your_city is the name of the city or
region where the panel is being installed.
Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign
As shown in the following images, the solar panel and the sign come pre-wired with connectors that allow
for a simple installation. The red (male) and black (female) connectors from the sign need to be connected to
corresponding connectors on the solar panel.
Figure 16: Solar panel wires and connectors on the back of the solar panel
Figure 17: Wires and connectors from the sign enclosure.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the solar charger, connect the solar panel to the sign before
connecting the battery connectors to the solar charger in the sign.
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