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Summary of Contents for SAFEPACE 550

Page 1: ...TRAFFIC LOGIX SAFEPACE 550 INSTALLATION MANUAL Radar Sign Installation Copyright 2017 2018 Traffic Logix Corporation All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...ffic 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 a...

Page 3: ... for the Sign 10 Mounting the Sign 11 Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting 11 Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System Optional 12 Chapter 3 17 Power Options for your Sign 17 AC Power 18 Solar Power 19 Mounting the Solar Panel 19 Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 20 Battery Power 22 Chapter 4 24 Sign Operation and Maintenance 24 Opening and Closing the Sign Latches 25 Operating Your Sign 2...

Page 4: ...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SafePace 550 Installation Manual p 4 ...

Page 5: ... speed limits vary by time of day or week Using optional battery power the sign can function autonomously for up to two weeks The sign has a weight of approximately 20 lbs and also a full range of features including user friendly software low power consumption vandal resistance and universal mounting brackets The SafePace 550 variable speed limit sign can also be combined with the SafePace Beacons...

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: ...cess to a range of resources including product documentation software downloads and support videos that will allow you to get up to speed with your Traffic Logix product NOTE The Customer Area is password protected so you may need 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 utiliti...

Page 8: ... SAFEPACE 550 There are several methods and hardware options available for the installation of the SafePace 550 sign It can be mounted with either a pole bracket or a universal sign bracket SafePace 550 Installation Manual p 8 ...

Page 9: ...sion 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 Mount the radar sign to a stable and fi...

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 550 Installation Manual p 10 ...

Page 11: ...ge to easily install the sign NOTE The banding straps included are long enough for use with a 5 inch pole If you want to use a larger pole you will need to obtain longer banding straps To install the sign using the standard pole banding mounting system 1 Attach the supplied banding brackets to the top and bottom of the rear of the sign with the supplied tamper proof M6 security screws as shown bel...

Page 12: ...racket for the pole The sign bracket needs to be attached to the back of the sign Attach the pole bracket to the pole or structure where you want to mount the sign This allows you to easily slide the sign onto the pole bracket where it can be locked into place with the included key You can just as easily remove it from the bracket once it is unlocked The quick mount and dismount feature of this br...

Page 13: ...anding straps lag screws or bolts and nuts TIP We recommend that you install the bracket on a 2 inch Telespar pole Figure 8 Pole bracket mounted to a circular pole Figure 9 Pole bracket mounted to a 2 inch Telespar pole To install the Pole Bracket on a Telespar Pole Use the supplied 2 5 inch stainless steel security bolts and nuts to secure the Pole Bracket to the 2 inch Telespar pole SafePace 550...

Page 14: ...espar pole Figure 11 Pole bracket with nuts placed on the inside of the sign bracket To install the Pole Bracket using the supplied banding straps 1 Thread the banding straps through the banding strap holes as shown NOTE The banding straps included are long enough for use with a 5 inch pole If you want to use a larger pole you will need to obtain longer banding straps 2 Use additional screws and o...

Page 15: ...unt holes on the pole bracket 3 If necessary insert the anchors in the holes 4 Position the pole bracket and secure it to the surface with the screws Mounting and Dismounting the Sign Once you have installed the mounting brackets you can easily mount the SafePace 550 sign by sliding it down onto the Pole Bracket Once mounted you should lock the sign into place To mount the sign 1 Position the sign...

Page 16: ...iversal Mounting Bracket System Optional 3 Use the supplied key to lock the sign in place To dismount the sign 1 Unlock the sign 2 Slide the sign up and off of the Pole Bracket SafePace 550 Installation Manual p 16 ...

Page 17: ...tions are as follows AC powered Solar powered uses 3 4 cell Lithium batteries for backup Battery powered includes 3 rechargeable Lithium batteries which provide up to two weeks of operation between charges 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 550 Installation Manual p 17 ...

Page 18: ...ARNING 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 and may void product warranty WARNING Should you need to drill holes in the sign for the AC power wiring drill from the inside out a...

Page 19: ...mally 10 12 feet high Use the supplied solar panel bracket see Figure 15 below and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer included in the bracket s packaging Figure 15 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 if ...

Page 20: ... region where the panel is being installed Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign As shown in the following images the solar panel and the sign come pre wired with connectors that allow for a simple installation The red male and black female connectors from the sign need to be connected to corresponding connectors on the solar panel Figure 16 Solar panel wires and connectors on the back of the solar p...

Page 21: ...n the sign then connect the battery connectors for the solar charger as shown in the following image 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 al...

Page 22: ...hem with sharp objects as this could cause a fire and or explosion Charge the batteries fully before the initial use The supplied battery charger is equipped with a charge indicator When the light on the charger is RED with the battery plugged into both the battery and an AC power outlet the battery is charging Once the light turns GREEN the battery is now fully charged and is ready for use Figure...

Page 23: ... Gently close the battery bracket door and make sure the plunger pin locks into place 4 Once the battery is secured in the battery bracket connect the battery and sign power connectors Once connected the sign will power on 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 voi...

Page 24: ...Chapter 4 SIGN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SafePace 550 Installation Manual p 24 ...

Page 25: ...igure 19 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 26: ...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 550 Installation Manual p 26 ...

Page 27: ...SafePace Cloud refer to the Web Director 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 550 sign The sign immediately powers on once the power source is connected To turn the sign off Do one of the following On battery powered models simply disc...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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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