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FAST 500, 510 & 525/550

Radar Speed Display Dolly

User Manual

Contents

Unpacking and Checking Carton

Contents

Location Selection

Setting Up for Use

Anti-theft Precautions

Fine Tuning / Aiming

Programming the Display

Readout Results

Advanced Features

Setting up the Clock and Timer

10.

Charging the Battery

11.

Maintenance, Cleaning, & Care

12.

Technical Specifications

13.

Options and Upgrades

14.

Warranty

15.

Trouble Shooting Tips

16.

Contact Information

17.

Data Recording Unit Instructions

Quick Start

Guide In-Depth

Guide

Adaptive Micro Systems LLC | 7840 North 86th Street | Milwaukee, WI 53224

Phone (800) 558-7022 | AdaptiveDisplays.com

Summary of Contents for FAST 500

Page 1: ...525 550 And 510 SpeedBoss Radar Speed Display Dolly User Manual Fast 500 Fast 525 Pallet Mounted Sign Adaptive Micro Systems LLC 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee WI 53224 Phone 800 558 7022 AdaptiveDisplays com ...

Page 2: ...splay 7 Readout Results 8 Advanced Features 9 Setting up the Clock and Timer 10 Charging the Battery 11 Maintenance Cleaning Care 12 Technical Specifications 13 Options and Upgrades 14 Warranty 15 Trouble Shooting Tips 16 Contact Information 17 Data Recording Unit Instructions Quick Start Guide In Depth Guide Adaptive Micro Systems LLC 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee WI 53224 Phone 800 558 7022 A...

Page 3: ... future use You ll find them at the front of the sign as shown in Figure 1 SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________________ OPTIONS PURCHASED __________________________ 1 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS Item Qty Description A C D E F G H I 1 FAST 500 510 525 Radar Speed Display Dolly 1 YOUR SPEED or SCHOOL ZONE sign mounted 1 SPEED LIMIT sign mounte...

Page 4: ...to keep your dolly secure 1 Run a locking cable thru one or both of your wheels and around the frame 2 Chain or cable lock the sign to a nearby pole or other fixed landscape feature 5 FINAL POSITIONING FINE TUNING See Figures 5a and 5b for some basic dolly positioning tips Keep in mind that the 12 tall characters are readable to 750 feet If the radar unit is picking up vehicles too far away simply...

Page 5: ... Remote Control The left button directs the numbers up with the other directing down When the sign is in run mode holding both buttons in for 1 second resets the sign without having to cycle the power key To replace its battery remove the small Phillips head screw located on the lower back and replace with a type 27A 12volt alkaline cell The speed codes and their meanings Read over the following p...

Page 6: ...g the button and stop on the two letter code NM 2 As the display goes dark it is now running in Normal Mode In other words the sign will display the speed of oncoming vehicles from 5 mph down to 1 mph is also available see Advance Features Section to 99 MPH without showing any alerts So for this code only no further programming would be needed PROGRAMMING THE SIGN IN VIOLATOR ALERT MODE This secti...

Page 7: ...your desired speed without turning off the power If using the key chain remote simply press either button to move the numbers forward or backward Once the desired setting is reached stop and wait for the next screen to appear after approximately 5 seconds The screen will then change to the next screen for speed setting Minimum Speed Violator Alert 2 SL SLOW Optional Feature Check your packing slip...

Page 8: ...en after approximately 5 seconds Violator Alert 4 FL Flashing Speed The display will now show FL When drivers go over this setting they will see their over the limit speed flash The operator has 5 seconds to start pushing the button in order to change the speed setting Press the button until the desired speed setting is reached Once reached stop and wait for the next screen to appear after approxi...

Page 9: ...ed high i e 97 MPH Holding the button will scroll through the numbers faster for quicker setup If the desired setting is passed the numbers will start over after 99 If using the optional key chain remote the left button advances the numbers while the right button reverses them To start over either turn off on the sign with the power key OR when using the key chain remote hold the left button in fo...

Page 10: ...l flash the speed for vehicles traveling between 16 and 39 MPH No speed will be displayed above 40 MPH 7 READOUT RESULTS The readings from the radar unit are filtered The radar unit is very sensitive so for continuity of the oncoming driver not every reading may be displayed If there is a difference between vehicle speeds of more than 3 miles per hour per second extreme acceleration or deceleratio...

Page 11: ...n on and off the down to one mode If after putting in the minimum speed code the display shows S1 then the speed will show down to 1 mph If S5 shows then the speed will only show down to 5 mph Alternate Slow Down Mode The display can show the Slow Down violator alert two ways One is that only Slow Down is shown if the vehicle speed is over that set speed The other is that the Slow Down will show a...

Page 12: ...ow either an On or Off On means the filter was off and will now be turned on Off means the filter was on and will now be turned off We recommend the Filter be On for most applications Turning the No Display Availability On and Off This feature simply leaves the ND mode in or out of the main menu On means the display availability was off and will now be turned on Off means the Display Availability ...

Page 13: ...rent time minute SETTING THE EVENT TIMER Note If you become lost while setting any of the numbers the settings operate the same as the display set In other words if any numbers are missed the first time around they will repeat again by holding in the pushbutton Also the power key can be cycled on and off to start over from the beginning or the key chain remote option allows you to advance or rever...

Page 14: ...ompletely automatic and may be left connected to both AC power and to the battery that it is charging for long periods of time However it is prudent to periodically check both the battery and the charger for normal operation during these extended charging periods PRO PAK FEATURES 500 525 only The PRO PAK charger has a RED and GREEN light for each charging bank The RED light indicates the battery i...

Page 15: ...atings are highly resistant certain solvents can harm them Avoid contact with nail polish remover paint or lacquer thinner motor oils transmission and brake fluids or parts cleaning fluids If any of these should contact the powder coated surface immediately wipe the area with a soft clean cloth and wash as described above Lexan Screen Your display screen carries a 5 year limited warranty against b...

Page 16: ... ambient light conditions Fold down speed sign rack Keyed On Off switch Deep cycle dry cell marine battery Single cycle on off clock Flashing digit violator alert Directional Traffic Arrow Patterns Minimum Display Speed High Speed Cut off Automatic default to previous user settings each power up 1 square steel tube frame White polyester powder coat finish over high zinc epoxy primer 13 OPTIONS and...

Page 17: ...our Set Time feature and be sure your clock is set properly to display at the correct times If in doubt disable the set time feature 2 If a NR is displayed Please note the radar can be accessed via a panel on the back side of the LED display Use the L key to remove the tamper resistant screws and slide the cover over 1 Check the radar gun connector to be sure of a good connection 2 Check the indic...

Page 18: ...Systems LLC 7840 N 86th Street Milwaukee WI 53224 Phone Number 800 558 7022 Website adaptivedisplays com Email connect adaptivedisplays com Adaptive Micro Systems LLC 7840 North 86th Street Milwaukee WI 53224 Phone 800 558 7022 AdaptiveDisplays com ...

Page 19: ...ecting traffic data hold any key and the display will read Remove SD Card b To remove the card press the SD card in and it will pop out 3 Setting the Date and Time Figure 2 Set Time a Before inserting the SD card first power up as described above Next press Enter to get to the Settings Menu Figure 2 b Press Enter when the display reads Set Time c Using the and keys set the correct Month Day Year H...

Page 20: ... 6 000 000 vehicle entries Note that the more vehicles saved on your card the longer the reports will take to generate Section B In Depth Guide and Setting Commands Data Recording Unit Use the and buttons to navigate thru the Settings Menu To select the displayed option press the Enter button The Settings Menu allows you to Your File Name This is helpful if you decide to move the trailer to a diff...

Page 21: ...emoved to return to the menu features 2 Error Messages ERR Card Lost Press any Key If the SD card is removed without stepping thru the saving data section this error will appear Go back to Section 1 to record new data Note Data is written to the card as vehicles are recorded The data can be recovered if the card is not cleared Write Error Card Error Try another SD or Format Card If the SD card is ...

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