Unit Deployment and Removal
8
PCMS Operations, Safety & Maintenance V3.0
Ver-Mac 2018
3.2
Setup and Adjustment of Signboard and Solar Array
1.
Raise the mast (Up/Down switch or manual hand winch).
Make sure the sign clears all other equipment on the trailer.
2.
Turn the signboard display to face the oncoming traffic.
Fine tune the orientation with the site viewer.
Lock the signboard in position with sign hand brake.
3.
Lower the signboard enough to access the solar panel tilt and rotate system,
but make sure sign casing does not collide with surrounding objects.
4.
Wind the tilt arm adjustment knob until the solar array is at a 45 degree angle.
You now have enough clearance to rotate the solar panel.
5.
Release solar panel hand brake and rotate solar panels with the two side
rotation handles.
6.
Lock solar panel hand brake and keep the solar array in position.
Adjust the solar panel handbrake for a firmer grip as needed.
NOTE
Always turn the solar panels so they face of due south. (In the southern
hemisphere, due north.) Use a compass. Please keep in mind that large metal
objects can affect the calibration of a compass, so stand away from any metal
object when taking coordinates.
7. Raise the signboard fully.
8.
Turn on sign (Power ON/Off switch) and controller.
3.3
Ballast
WARNING
Never use large loose items for ballast as they can become
dangerous projectiles if the signboard is hit.
In static locations and under specific conditions (turbulence or extreme weather
conditions) you may need to add ballast to stabilize the trailer.
The method used to stabilise the sign should be secure to avoid an additional potential
hazard.
3.4
Messages
You can display messages on the PCMS either through JamLogic, providing you have a modem, or
through the controller. There are two types of controllers: the wi-fi controller on RC models and the
V-Touch touchscreen controller located in the controller box.
If you have a V-Touch controller, please refer to MAN-44_PCMS_User_manual_V-
Touch_controller_V3.
If you have the RC model that uses wi-fi communication, please refer to MAN-68
MessageSigns_RCControllervUsersManualv2.