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Depending on what model you have purchased, powering the sign will vary. The SafePace 500 sign is
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Solar powered (uses several rechargeable lead-acid batteries for backup)

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The warranty on the batteries is limited to 1 year — please contact Technical Support

for more details (see

Contacting Technical Support

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Summary of Contents for SafePace 500

Page 1: ...TRAFFIC LOGIX SAFEPACE 500 INSTALLATION MANUAL Radar Sign Installation Copyright 2011 2018 Traffic Logix Corporation All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...c Logix Corporation does not accept responsibility of any kind for customers losses due to the use of this document Trademarks Traffic Logix and SafePace are registered trademarks of Logix ITS Inc All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners This document may contain confidential and proprietary information of Traffic Logix Corporation and ...

Page 3: ...or the Sign 10 Installing the Waterproof Breathers 11 Using Pole Banding Mounting 12 Chapter 3 14 Power Options for your Sign 14 AC Power 15 Solar Power 16 Mounting the Solar Panel 16 Installing the Batteries 17 Charging the Batteries 18 Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 19 Chapter 4 21 Sign Operation and Maintenance 21 Opening and Closing the Sign Latches 22 Operating Your Sign 24 Turning the Si...

Page 4: ...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 4 ...

Page 5: ...eed 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 The SafePace 500 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 infor...

Page 6: ...me 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 u...

Page 7: ...ed 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 If you are unab...

Page 8: ...Chapter 2 INSTALLING THE SAFEPACE 500 SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 8 ...

Page 9: ...rees 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 Mou...

Page 10: ... 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 SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 10 ...

Page 11: ...ide of the sign are shipped uninstalled inside of the sign These breathers allow only airflow not moisture to circulate throughout the sign which prevents condensation and overheating Figure 3 Waterproof Breather To install the waterproof breathers 1 Remove the breathers from their shipping bag 2 Insert them into the pre cut mounting holes and secure them with the supplied rubber washer and nut Sa...

Page 12: ...ccommodate the size of the pole The sign is shipped with the pins in position for a 4 to 5 inch pole For larger poles move the pins to the outside position For smaller poles move the pins to the inner position Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew and move the pins TIP You may need to use different size larger or smaller banding straps not included for larger or smaller poles 2 Cut the plastic ties...

Page 13: ...Mounting 3 Insert the stainless steel banding strap into the bracket as shown in the following image 4 Fasten the sign to the pole and tighten the strap with a nut driver until secure SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 13 ...

Page 14: ... 500 sign is offered in the following powering models AC powered Solar powered uses several rechargeable lead acid batteries for backup 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 500 Installation Manual p 14 ...

Page 15: ... 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 To wire the incoming power supply to the sign 1 Connect the Line BLACK and Neutral WHITE wires of the incoming power supply to the marked terminals 2 Connect the Ground wires to...

Page 16: ... optimally 10 12 feet high Use the supplied solar panel bracket see Figure 7 below and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer included in the bracket s packaging Figure 7 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 ...

Page 17: ... installed Installing the Batteries SafePace 500 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 WARNING Proper battery care and maintenance is required Improper care and maintenance of batteries may void the product warranty We strongly recommend that you do the...

Page 18: ... a charge indicator which shows when the battery is fully charged and ready for use To charge the batteries 1 Connect the charger to the battery 2 Plug the charger into the wall When the charger indicates that the battery is fully charged the battery is ready for use 3 Unplug the charger from the wall before you disconnect the battery SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 18 ...

Page 19: ...lar panel Figure 8 Solar panel wires and connectors on the back of the solar panel Figure 9 Wires and connectors from the sign enclosure WARNING To prevent damage to the solar charger connect the battery connectors before connecting the Solar Panel to the sign WARNING Before ever doing any maintenance on a sign it is critical that the power is first turned off This will prevent accidental electric...

Page 20: ...click and you can no longer slide them apart easily Once connected the cables should look like the following 3 Open the sign then close the fuses for the solar charger as shown in the following image 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 SafePac...

Page 21: ...Chapter 4 SIGN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 21 ...

Page 22: ...igure 10 Components of the latches The following procedures provide details on how to use these components to properly open and close the latches on the signs 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 To open the latch 1 Unlock the latch with the su...

Page 23: ...g and Closing the Sign Latches 2 Lower the lever until flat against the surface of the enclosure as shown in the following image 3 Use the supplied key to lock the latch SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 23 ...

Page 24: ...irector User Guide TIP You can get the latest version of all manuals at http www trafficlogix com customerarea customerdownloads Turning the Sign On and Off There is no ON OFF switch supplied with the SafePace 500 sign The sign immediately powers on once the power source is connected and the fuse breakers are closed Depending on whether the powering model is AC or solar the sign may have up to thr...

Page 25: ...r need not be closed in order to power the sign The open breaker though will prevent the batteries from being recharged by the solar panel 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 SafePace 500 Installation Manual p 25 ...

Page 26: ...Power converter 1 for AC powered signs 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 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 ...

Page 27: ...ormally 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 pers...

Page 28: ...warranty proceed as follows 1 Contact 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 You may be required to do some troubleshooting as part of this evaluation 3 If the Product is defective then you will need to submit your contact information and proof ...

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