Traffic logix Safepace 650 User manual

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Traffic Logix®

SafePace® 650 Radar Sign

Installation Manual Version 1.5

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Table of Contents

Overview.................................................................................................................................................3

Available Power options..........................................................................................................................3

Sign Portability and Add-ons.................................................................................................................... 3

Site Selection...........................................................................................................................................4

Positioning the Sign................................................................................................................................. 5

Installation ..............................................................................................................................................6

Mounting the Sign...................................................................................................................................6

Standard Pole Banding Mounting (hardware included) ........................................................................6

Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)....................................................................................7

Installing the Mounting Brackets......................................................................................................7

Mounting and Dismounting the Sign........................................................................................................9

Powering the Sign..................................................................................................................................10

AC Power........................................................................................................................................... 10

Battery Power ...................................................................................................................................10

Installing the battery......................................................................................................................12

Solar Power .......................................................................................................................................14

Mounting the Solar Panel .............................................................................................................. 14

Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign..................................................................................................15

Turning the Sign On and Off ..................................................................................................................16

Operating your sign...............................................................................................................................17

Maintaining your sign............................................................................................................................17

Replacing key internal sign components ............................................................................................17

Warranty............................................................................................................................................... 18

Technical Support..................................................................................................................................19

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Overview

The versatile Traffic Logix SafePace® 650 radar feedback sign offers a relatively lightweight, portable

speed display and dynamic messaging solution that doesn't compromise on digit size or visibility. It

displays vehicle speed in full 15" LED digits and can be seen from up to 600 feet away. This innovative

sign is also capable of displaying text, graphics, or animation. Whether you want to simply alert drivers

of their speeds or notify them about an event, construction or dangerous road conditions, you can

choose the message to display. The user friendly management interface lets you program your radar

sign to show different messages based on scheduling or driver behavior.

The sign has a weight of around 30 lbs and, using optional battery power, it can function autonomously

for up to two weeks. The SafePace® 650 dynamic message 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.

This manual describes the installation of the radar sign along with an optional solar panel.

Available Power options

The SafePace® 650 radar sign is energy efficient. The low power sign utilizes the most power-efficient radar

technology available. It comes with the following power options:

SafePace® 650 AC Powered

SafePace® 650 Battery Powered ( includes three 4-cell lithium batteries that provide up to 2 weeks

of operation between charges)

SafePace® 650 Solar Powered ( with three 4-cell lithium batteries for backup)

*Note –The warranty on the battery is limited for 1 year –please call Technical Support for more details.

Sign Portability and Add-ons

The SafePace® 650 radar feedback and messaging sign is a lightweight sign. When used in conjunction

with the optional Universal Mounting Bracket, it is quite portable. At just around 30 lbs, the lightweight

sign is easy to transport and can be mounted in minutes.

Compact or full size face

Choose compact 4-inch or full size 6-inch Your Speed text, both of which include full size 15-inch digit

speed display.

Face plate

Dimensions

Compact size face

28.0” (h) x 28.0” (w) x 3.5” (d)

Full size face

40.0” (h) x 30.0” (w) x 3.5” (d)

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Portable Speed Control option

The SafePace® 650 radar sign can also be mounted to the SafePace® Cruiser LT.

Figure 1, SafePace Cruiser LT

Complementary add-on options

With an AC powered sign, external components, like beacons, can also be attached to create a complete

school zone system.

Figure 2, Complete School Zone System

For more information on the above options, please contact your Sales Representative. You can also 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 SafePace® 650 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: 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?

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

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either a 4-inch to 5-inch diameter circular metallic pole or a 4 x 4 inch wooden pole is an

ideal choice. For ‘Telespar’poles, we strongly recommend that you use the 2-inch variety.

Positioning the Sign

Similar to other road signs, the SafePace® 650 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, Symbolic location

Figure 4, Zone of detection

Range of

Detection up to

1200 ft.

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Installation

There are several methods/hardware options available for the installation of the sign. The SafePace®

650 radar sign can be installed as a full size or compact size sign, and optionally mounted with a

universal sign bracket or pole bracket.

Mounting the Sign

There are several methods and hardware options available to install the sign.

Standard Pole Banding Mounting (hardware included)

The SafePace® 650 radar sign and optional solar panel should optimally be mounted on a 12 -14 foot

pole. Attach the supplied banding brackets to the top and bottom of the rear of the sign with the

supplied tamper-proof, M6 security screws. See Figures 5 & 6 below.

Figures 5 & 6, standard banding bracket mounted directly to sign with M6 tamper-proof screws

Insert the stainless steel banding strap into the bracket and fasten the sign to the pole. Tighten with a

nut driver until secure. See Figure 7 below.

Figure 7, Sign Secured to a Pole with Banding Strap

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Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)

The SafePace® 650 radar sign comes with an optional Universal Mounting Bracket that allows the sign to

be easily mounted to virtually any type of pole or surface in a quick, easy and secure manner.

The SafePace® 650 mounts to the bracket and is just as easily removed from the bracket with just the

turn of a key.

The quick mount and dismount feature of this bracket readily allows the sign to be moved from one

location to another with relative ease and convenience.

Installing the Mounting Brackets

Sign Bracket

Attach the Sign Bracket to the backside of the sign using the included hardware.

Figure 8, Use supplied hardware Figure 9, Backside of Sign bracket

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.

Figure 10, Pole Bracket mounted to circular pole

Figure 11, Pole Bracket mounted to

2” Telespar pole

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Installation of Pole Bracket on 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.

*A 2-inch Telespar pole should be used

It is very important that the head of the bolt be placed on the Telespar pole (See Figures 12

and 13) and that the nuts be placed on the inside part of the bracket (see Figures 14 and 15).

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15

Installation of the Pole Bracket using supplied banding straps

It is highly recommended that if banding is used to secure the Pole Bracket additional screws and/or

bolts should also be used (see Figure 17 below) to further prevent theft and vandalism.

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Figure 17, Additional lag bolts

should be used for added security

Figure 16,Pole bracket

banded to utility pole

Figure 18, Profile view

of pole bracket

banded

Banding strap

holes (4)

Teleapar pole

mounting holes (6)

U-Channel

mounting holes (4)

POLE BRACKET

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WARNING: To prevent damage to the locking mechanism of the Universal

Mounting Bracket System, the key must be removed from the lock and the

locking mechanism must be set in the “unlocked” position (see Figure 23)

BEFORE sliding the sign ON or OFF of the Pole Bracket.

Mounting and Dismounting the Sign

The SafePace® 450 radar sign easily mounts by sliding the sign down onto the Pole Bracket and

dismounts by sliding the sign up off of the Pole Bracket. Once mounted, the sign should be locked into

place as shown in Figure 22.

Locking Mechanism in “unlocked” position

Figure 20

Figure 21

Step 3: Lock the sign in place.

Step 1: Position the sign above the bracket.

Step 2: Slide the sign down the bracket.

Figure 22

Figure 23

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Powering the Sign

The SafePace® 650 radar sign is offered in several powering models. Depending on what model you have

purchased, powering the sign will vary.

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 and may void product warranty.

The SafePace® 650 radar sign is equipped to accept 100-240 volts of AC power. For these signs (standard

model), the regulated power supply comes already prewired, 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 25 below).

Figure 24, AC power supply terminal block Figure 25, close-up view

Battery Power

Battery powered signs come with three 4-cell lithium batteries, each rated for 12.8V and 15Ah. In most

instances, the batteries are shipped already installed in the sign. In some cases though, due to some

shipping restrictions on lithium batteries, the batteries may be shipped separately. Once you have

received the batteries, remove them from the shipping packaging.

WARNING: the Lithium battery comes with a protective black wrap on the

outside of the unit that SHOULD NEVER be removed; doing so will damage

the battery and will create a potential hazard. The Lithium batteries supplied

with the SafePace® 650 radar sign are stable and safe when handled and

used properly. Care should be taken not to bend the battery or puncture it

with sharp objects as fire and/or explosion may result.

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The batteries should be charged fully before the initial use, and are normally charged before being

shipped. A battery charger is supplied in the event that your batteries are not charged when you receive

them. The supplied battery charger is equipped with a charge indicator. When the light on the charger is

RED (with the battery plugged into both the battery and an AC power outlet, the battery is charging.

Once the light turns GREEN, the battery is now fully charged and is ready for use.

The batteries should be placed with care into the battery holder inside the sign. Before closing the door

of the sign, ALWAYS make sure that the battery holder is closed and locked into place.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the battery bracket and enclosure.

Figure 26, Battery door closed and locked into place

Note: The 3 cell battery requires a 3 cell battery charger and the 4 cell battery requires

a 4 cell battery charger.

Warning: Using the wrong charger risks damaging the battery which

isn’t covered by the warranty.

Battery and

(Solar) charger

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Installing the battery

To install the battery in the battery bracket, pull on the plunger pins on either end of the upper bracket

(see Figure 27 below) and flip open the bracket door.

Figure 27, Battery bracket door flipped open

Gently insert each of the batteries into the lower bracket and lay them flat against the enclosure. Next,

gently close the battery bracket door and make sure the plunger pins lock into place.

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Figure 28, Batteries inserted and connected

Once the batteries are secured in the battery bracket, feed each battery’s connector through the

adjacent space in the lower bracket, then connect the battery and sign power connectors. Once

connected, the sign will power on.

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Solar Power

The SafePace® 650 Solar Power radar sign model comes standard with an 85 Watt solar panel and

mounting, three 4 Cell Lithium Ion batteries, and a solar charger. The solar panel is quick to install and

should suffice in most installations.

Figure 29, solar panel

Mounting the Solar Panel

The solar panel should be mounted at the highest point on the pole, optimally 10-12

Feet high. Mount the panel using the supplied solar panel bracket (see Figure 30 below) and please

follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer which are supplied in the bracket’s packaging.

Figure 30, 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.

The solar panel should be angled 15 degrees above the latitude of the installation site which you can

readily ascertain from mapping software or for free from mapping and travel direction websites on the

internet.

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 in Figure 31.

Figure 31

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Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign

As shown in the following images, the solar panel and the sign come pre-wired with quick connectors to

allow for a simple installation. Each of the cables from the sign can only be connected to the

corresponding connector on the solar panel.

Figure 32, Panel connectors Figure 33, Sign connectors

Insert the connectors from the sign into the corresponding connectors from the solar panel as shown

below (Figure 34).

Figure 34, Connectors partially inserted

Slide the connectors together until you hear a click and you can no longer slide them apart easily. Once

connected the cables should look like the following:

Figure 35, Sign and Panel cables connected

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Next, open the sign and connect the battery connectors to the solar charger.

Figure 36

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.

Turning the Sign On and Off

The SafePace® 650 radar sign will immediately power on once the power source is connected. There is

no ON/OFF switch supplied with the sign. To turn the sign off, simply disconnect the battery on the

battery models and the connector on the AC and Solar models.

Connect battery

connectors

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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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

Maintaining your sign

Replacing key internal sign components

The SafePace® 650 radar speed sign are comprised of the following key electronic components (and

respective quantities):

•Controller Card (1)

•Radar Head with controller (1)

•BlueFin Bluetooth Controller (1)

•VMFin VM Controller (1)

•Combination Speed Violator Strobe/LED Matrix Display Board (1)

•LED Matrix Display Boards (2)

•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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Warranty

Subject to the following conditions, Traffic Logix Corporation (“Traffic Logix”) warrants that the

SafePace®650 Speed sign (the “Product”) is free from defects in materials and workmanship. This

limited warranty begins on the invoice date of your purchase of the Product and extends:

For TWO (2) calendar years on the radar sign, and

For ONE (1) calendar year on the batteries.

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

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

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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 Technical Support. Do not ship your

defective product to Traffic Logix prior to contacting Technical Support.

2) A Technical 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® 650 radar speed sign, please feel free to

contact our customer support center by phone: (866) 915-6449 or by e-mail: support@trafficlogix.com

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