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2014-2015 Copyright Traffic Logix® Corp. SafePace® 700 Variable Message Radar Speed Sign
Installation Manual V. 1.1

Battery power

Battery powered 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).

ATTENTION:

Proper battery care and maintenance is required. To prevent damage to

the sign, please replace the batteries every

TWO

years. Improper care and

maintenance of batteries may void product warranty. Batteries should always be wired
in PARALLEL as depicted in Figure 9 below:

Figure 9, Wiring Signs in Parallel

Summary of Contents for SafePace 700

Page 1: ...Lane I Spring Valley New York 10977 T 866 915 6449 F 866 995 6449 www trafficlogix com I info trafficlogix com 2014 2015 Traffic Logix Corporation Traffic Logix SafePace 700 Variable Message Radar Speed Sign Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...e Selection 4 Positioning the Sign 4 Sign Assembly 6 Mounting the sign 7 Power options 8 AC power standard model 8 Battery power 9 Solar power 10 Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 10 Turning the Sign ON and OFF 13 Operating your sign 13 Maintaining your sign 13 Replacing key internal sign components 13 Determining True South 14 Warranty 16 Technical Support 17 ...

Page 3: ... 700 radar sign offers two rows of customizable text with extra large 18 inch LED digits You can display the message of your choice including animated text or graphics while displaying vehicle speeds in bright large digits that motorists can see even from a distance It can also be transported and deployed with the SafePace Cruiser LT or can be combined with the SafePace Beacon system Figure 2 Safe...

Page 4: ... with time The following types of questions should be considered a Will any trees grow directly in the line of vision b 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 st...

Page 5: ...1 The display should be turned towards oncoming traffic so that it is clearly visible to approaching drivers see Figure 3 The maximum detection range of the sign is 1 200 feet and varies based on the line of site see Figure 4 Figure 3 Symbolic Location Figure 4 Zone of Detection Range of Detection up to 1 200 ft ...

Page 6: ...breathers which are mounted diagonally on either side of the sign see Figure 5 below are shipped uninstalled inside of the sign These breathers allow only airflow not moisture to circulate throughout the sign which prevents condensation and overheating Remove the breathers from their shipping bag and install by inserting them into the pre cut mounting holes and securing with the supplied rubber wa...

Page 7: ...n with the supplied screws see Figure 6 below Figure 6 Standard Banding Bracket Mounted Directly to Sign Mounting the sign The SafePace 700 radar sign and optional solar panel should optimally be mounted on a 14 16 foot pole Insert the supplied stainless steel banding straps into the brackets and fasten the sign to the pole Tighten with a nut driver until secure see Figure 7 Once secured the sign ...

Page 8: ...y to operate once it is mounted and wired to the incoming power supply 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 which may void product warranty Figure 8 AC Power Converter ...

Page 9: ...ies when fully charged can power the sign up to 2 weeks depending on traffic volume and environmental factors ATTENTION Proper battery care and maintenance is required To prevent damage to the sign please replace the batteries every TWO years Improper care and maintenance of batteries may void product warranty Batteries should always be wired in PARALLEL as depicted in Figure 9 below Figure 9 Wiri...

Page 10: ...instructions provided by the manufacturer which are supplied in the bracket s packaging The two part bracket allows for full adjustment in order to best position the panel towards the sun Figure 10 Solar Panel Figure 11 Solar Panel Mounting Bracket It is optimal to position the solar panel towards due Solar South not magnetic South Solar South is the position of the sun in the sky exactly at the m...

Page 11: ... the wiring is inside the sign s enclosure After the conduit is secured feed the wires from inside the conduit through the holes in the battery shelves and pull them through to the electrical compartment into the lower area of the enclosure 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...

Page 12: ...f the fuse breaker marked Solar Figure 15 Next connect the solar panel s negative BLACK wire to the top of the first terminal block Figure 16 Figure 15 Fuse Breaker Figure 16 The solar power generated by the solar panel is regulated by a SunSaver 6 voltage regulator Figure 17 below which will be completely wired and configured when you receive the sign No changes need to be made to the SunSaver Fi...

Page 13: ...h or Wi Fi and easily programmed and managed or scheduled with our easy to use software Depending where the sign has been shipped your sign has been pre programmed to display speeds measured in kilometres or miles The sign features a MUTCD compliant radar speed display with two rows of LEDs for text and graphics and extra large 18 digits displaying vehicle speed Choose any message graphic or anima...

Page 14: ...e Google Earth to zero in on your house and find true south This requires downloading a small program from the Google Earth site Place the item you want to determine the direction of right in the center of the display as the angles change as you pan around In the View drop down menu selecting Grid will display a latitude longitude grid in which the grid lines run in the north south and east west d...

Page 15: ... your area Magnetic declination is the difference in degrees between the direction the compass needle points and true north Magnetic Declination depends on your location You can look up the declination for your area at the National Geophysical Data Center website Some compasses allow the declination to be set If yours does then just set your local declination and you are good to go If not then on ...

Page 16: ...oduct 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 n...

Page 17: ...t 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 Customer Support Do not ship your de...

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