VER-MAC Speed-Mac VP Use and care manual

Portable Speed Sensor
Speed-Mac VP
Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual
Document number MAN-118

Overview
Ver-Mac 2020 Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual v3.0
Speed-Mac VP
Operation, Safety and
Maintenance Manual
MAN-118
July 2020
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................
1Overview .............................................................................................................................1
2Unpacking and First Setup ................................................................................................2
3Operation ............................................................................................................................5
3.1 Setting Up in the Work Zone .........................................................................................5
3.2 Turning the Speed-Mac VP ON or OFF.........................................................................5
4Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................6
4.1 LEDs .............................................................................................................................6
4.2 Low Batteries ................................................................................................................6
4.3 Battery Recharging Process..........................................................................................7
5Long-Term Storage and Battery Safety Information........................................................7
5.1 Long-Term Storage .......................................................................................................7
5.2 Battery Information........................................................................................................7
5.3 Information about the GPS ............................................................................................8
6Glossary..............................................................................................................................8
List of Revisions
Date
Version
Description
2018/02 1.0 First version
2018/03
2.0
Modification following first models.
2018/08
2.1
Translation.
2018/11
2.2
New lock and GPS options
2020/07
3.0
LED section use of button, recharging.

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Disclaimer
Failure to read and follow the instructions and procedures contained in this manual could result
in failure of the equipment, damage and, serious injury.
The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the equipment.
Failure to properly maintain equipment can also void all guarantees.
This manual contains a complete list of all scheduled maintenance intervals for all Ver-Mac
units.
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Overview
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1 Overview
Ver-Mac’s Speed-Mac VP is a patent-pending design that combines the Speed-Mac 2.0 with
vertical solar panel, hence the VP addition. It can be easily set up by one man and will
operate all seasons without recharging, in most applications. The Speed-Mac VP is the only
autonomous NCHRP 350 tested and approved device on the market. Our Speed-Mac 2.0 is a
portable sensor system packaged inside a standard barricade light. The components include
a doppler radar, 4G modem with GPS, a lithium battery and a solar regulator. Combined with
our exclusive JamLogic software, the Speed-Mac VP provides a very robust but low-cost
speed data gathering system.
Figure 1 shows the Speed-Mac on our optional vertical panel.
•A label on the lens shows how the radar must face the oncoming traffic.
•The lens can be rotated 180° in both directions.
•If radar cannot be placed right along the side of the road, it should be pointed at least
100-150 feet up the road into oncoming traffic.
Figure 1 – Speed-Mac main components
Radar & GPS
modem,
battery inside
Sturdy and flexible panel
Solar
Panel

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Looking at the radar up close (see Figure 2), locate the arrow and make sure it points towards
oncoming traffic. The radar component inside the casing is a detector plate, the arrow shows
the right direction for optimal radar orientation.
Figure 2 – Speed-Mac radar module
2 Unpacking and First Setup
To connect the batteries:
1. Make sure you have the lock and other parts that were shipped initially in the casing.
2. Make sure the cables fit inside and close the casing:
Orientation sticker
Connect with this wire
Remove the electrical tape

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3. Fold the vertical panel:
4. Place a foot on one leg, bring up the panel and bring down the second leg.
5. Connect and install the Speed-Mac 2.0:

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6. Fasten the Speed-Mac 2.0 using the box shipped with it and a box screwdriver:
7. Set it up for operation: turn the lens toward oncoming traffic as illustrated on the label.
The solar panel will charge the batteries; you should be able to leave it operate for long
periods of time.
NOTE Make sure to disconnect the batteries from the Speed-Mac VP units when
taking down the work zone (see step 1).
Refer to the JamLogic fleet management software user’s manual for remote monitoring, in
the Radars chapter.

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3 Operation
A good setup will provide accurate data for smart work zones and traffic studies for the three lanes
next to it.
3.1 Setting Up in the Work Zone
For your Speed-Mac VP units to operate accurately the whole duration of the work zone, you
need to follow this procedure:
1. Set-up the Speed-Mac 2.0 unit on its panel, according to chapter 2.
2. Orient the solar panel toward the south, where the sun is at noon. Refer to LED
behavior (chapter 4) to make sure the battery is healthy.
3. The head of the unit has a white and an amber side. Turn the amber side according to
the marking on it (see figure below), to aim towards oncoming traffic.
4. Turn the unit on (see section 3.2).
3.2 Turning the Speed-Mac VP ON or OFF
To turn on, press the button quickly.
To turn the Speed-Mac VP off, press the button as illustrated and
hold about 3 seconds or until the green batteries LED turn off.
This side with the
solar panel, facing
south.

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4 Troubleshooting
4.1 LEDs
Press the button on the yellow case once to see LED status. They provide a lot of information.
LED icon
Name
Color
Behavior
Error
Red
On if there is a modem, GPS or radar error.
Blinks a half-second on/off for USB error.
Radar/
Button
pushed
Green
• Turns on when someone pushes the button. Push 1 second
to have the device push a communication once a minute, for
5 minutes, to JamLogic.
• Turns on when a vehicle just passed. Off after 15 minutes
with no vehicles.
Modem
Yellow
Blinks a on/off for a quarter second when connecting. Blinks
every second when connected to cellular tower.
Solid when connected to JamLogic.
Error if off and Error LED on.
Battery
# 3
Green
Battery level >6.5 V, 4 days of autonomy
Blinks a half-second on/off at the end of a USB transfer.
Battery
# 2
Green
Battery level >6.4 V, 18 hours of autonomy
Blinks a half-second on/off at the end of a USB transfer.
Battery
# 1
Green
Battery level >6.0 V, 4 hours of autonomy
Blinks a half-second on/off at the end of a USB transfer.
No icon.
Bottom right of
the orange
lens.
System in
operation
Red
Always on.
When initializing, the battery LED will perform this pattern: 1-2-3-2-1…
4.2 Low Batteries
If battery level is low, you will need to make sure the solar panel is charging it.
Make sure the solar panel it is facing south (see 3.1).
Make sure it is clean and undamaged.
DO NOT charge using a car battery.

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4.3 Battery Recharging Process
The Speed-Mac VP has an internal battery and an on-board charger. If you want to recharge the
battery, perform one of the following while the unit is OFF:
Connect the unit on the solar vertical panel (VP), put it outside with the panel facing south. The
unit will self-recharge within a few days.
OR
Connect a DC power source (12 V to 15 V) to the external connector. The source could be a
power supply 12 V/2 A, a charged battery, or a 50 W solar panel. Allow 5 hours of recharge.
For the exact wiring, refer to the parts manual, accessible though the QR sticker on the white
side of the lens.
WARNING
Do not plug a smart battery charger to the equipment. If you do so, no
charging will occur and potential damage to the internal components could
happen.
5 Long-Term Storage and Battery Safety Information
5.1 Long-Term Storage
If you need to leave the Speed-Mac unused for over 3 months (if charged), you need to
disconnect the battery. Otherwise, it will discharge and if it remains discharged for a long
period it might affect the battery’s long-term capacity.
Storage conditions:
Reference: MSDS sheet for the IFR26650-30A
5.2 Battery Information
Charge the battery only using the Speed-Mac 2.0.
Do not throw the battery in the garbage. Follow local disposal regulations.
Do not puncture the batteries.

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5.3 Information about the GPS
If you move the Speed-Mac 2.0 60 miles (100 km) from its origin, when it is unused for over 180 days,
or when first starting it up, the GPS has to refresh its satellite tables. After it’s started, time required for
a first positioning can take between 15 and 30 minutes. Make sure you take that into account if you
need a quick installation.
For JamLogic use of a Speed-Mac 2.0, please refer to the manual part number MAN-37 available on
the Ver-Mac online support page.
6 Glossary
Autonomy: the time a battery-powered system, usually with a solar panel, lasts on its own.
GPS: global positioning by satellite.
RH: relative humidity.
Speed-Mac VP: Includes the Speed-Mac 2.0 and the exclusive vertical barricade with integrated solar
panel.
Speed-Mac 2.0: The head and its yellow base only, for customers who wish to install it on a different
system.

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Warranty Statement
(Updated July 2019)
Our warranty applies to all equipment newly-manufactured by Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc.
subject to normal use for which the equipment and/or components were intended.
•Electronic components manufactured by Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc., are warranted for a period
of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser.
•All non-electronic components manufactured by Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc., are warranted for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser.
Components not manufactured by Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. are warranted
following the terms of the component’s manufacturer.
Limitations
The warranty is contingent on the following two conditions:
•Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. does not warrant any of its equipment, or parts thereof, against any
deterioration or damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance,
failure to follow operating instructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage,
collisions, accidents, natural catastrophes or unforeseen events.
•The equipment has been connected to a power source of the correct voltage and amperage.
Exclusions
Under no circumstances shall this warranty extend to:
•Any of our products which have been modified, repaired, or altered in any way, in any
establishment other than the Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. factory without authorization from
Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc.
•Replacement parts not supplied by Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc.
•The obligations of Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. shall in no way exceed the initial cost of the
equipment or part upon which such liability is based.
Repair or Replacement
Repair or replacement of any equipment or defective component shall always be at the
discretion of Signalisation Ver-Mac and shall be carried out at its factory, unless otherwise
agreed by prior arrangement with Signalisation Ver-Mac.
•Signalisation Ver-Mac shall not be held liable for any cost incurred by the owner in the
execution of repairs.
•Signalisation Ver-Mac shall not be held liable for reimbursement of any indirect or
incidental expenses incurred in either the removal of defective equipment or
component, nor in the installation of replacement parts.
•The end user is responsible for the cost of shipping, duties and handling related to
defective parts returned to Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. will
assume the return cost of shipping via regular service of replacement or repaired parts.

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Claim Procedure
•In order to make a claim under the terms of this warranty, the owner of the equipment
must first establish that the equipment has been installed, maintained and operated
within the normal limits of its intended usage.
•Defective equipment or component parts for repair or replacement must always be
returned to Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. along with an RMA number obtained beforehand
from Customer Service at Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc.
End User Responsibilities
•The end-user is responsible for the appropriate choice of product, for its proper usage
and the results obtained by this product.
•This warranty applies only to products that have been paid in full according to the
terms stipulated in the contract or on the invoice.
For any repair or replacement, please complete the RMA request form at the following
address:
http://vermac.keybook.com/public/dashboard/parts-repair-request/