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SPEEDCHECK-15/18 USER MANUAL

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4

1.1

Warranty Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................4

1.2

Standards ...................................................................................................................................................4

1.3

Safety and Usage Precautions ...................................................................................................................5

1.4

System Components ..................................................................................................................................6

2.0 System Overview ................................................................................................................................................7

2.1

SPEEDCHECK-15/18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions .......................................................................7

2.2

Typical Configurations – Overview .............................................................................................................8

2.3

Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15 with AC Power Routed to Sign ......................................... 10

2.4

Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 with Solar Power from Cabinet .................................... 11

2.5

Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 with AC Power from Cabinet ....................................... 12

2.6

Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15/18 – External Beacons ..................................................... 13

2.7

Typical Configurations – SPEEDCHECK-15 – Strobe Flashers ............................................................. 14

3.0 Components and Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 15

3.1

Components Supplied ............................................................................................................................. 15

3.2

Other Components Required ................................................................................................................... 15

3.3

Tools Required ........................................................................................................................................ 16

3.4

Banding Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 16

3.5

Overview of Cabinet Connection Terminals ............................................................................................ 17

3.6

Controller ................................................................................................................................................. 18

3.7

Controller – Classic (Legacy)................................................................................................................... 19

3.8

Controller – Programmable (Legacy) ...................................................................................................... 20

3.9

Controller – Updated Programmable ....................................................................................................... 21

3.10

Radar ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.0 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

4.1

Pole Preparation ...................................................................................................................................... 23

4.2

Round Pole Installation ............................................................................................................................ 24

4.3

Flat Surface Mount Installation ................................................................................................................ 25

4.4

Quick Change Pole Mount ....................................................................................................................... 26

4.5

Tilt Mount ................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.6

Conduit Routing ....................................................................................................................................... 28

4.7

Cabinet Installation .................................................................................................................................. 29

4.8

Solar Panel Mount Options ...................................................................................................................... 30

4.9

Solar Panel Mounting – Side of Pole ....................................................................................................... 30

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Страница 1: ...CK RADAR SPEED SIGN USER MANUAL Carmanah Technologies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC V9A 3K5 Canada 1 250 380 0052 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com SPEEDCHECK 15 18 85495_MANUAL_TRA_SPEEDCHECK 15 18_RevF ...

Страница 2: ...ons SPEEDCHECK 15 18 with AC Power from Cabinet 12 2 6 Typical Configurations SPEEDCHECK 15 18 External Beacons 13 2 7 Typical Configurations SPEEDCHECK 15 Strobe Flashers 14 3 0 Components and Preparation 15 3 1 Components Supplied 15 3 2 Other Components Required 15 3 3 Tools Required 16 3 4 Banding Recommendations 16 3 5 Overview of Cabinet Connection Terminals 17 3 6 Controller 18 3 7 Controll...

Страница 3: ...lignment Rotational Display Sign Alignment 45 6 0 System Configuration 46 7 0 Commissioning Checklist 48 8 0 Maintenance and Product Care 49 8 1 Sign Inspection 49 8 2 Battery Replacement Solar Powered System 50 8 3 Internal Components 50 9 0 Troubleshooting 51 10 0 Service Repair 53 10 1 Accessing Internal Components 53 10 2 Accessing SPEEDCHECK 15 Display Boards 54 10 3 Releasing Locking Feature...

Страница 4: ...ons are not followed NOTE suggests optimal conditions and provides additional information 1 1 Warranty Disclaimer This manual will familiarize you with the features operation standards and installation of Carmanah s SPEEDCHECK 15 18 radar speed sign Failure to comply with the use storage maintenance installation or placement instructions detailed in this manual could void the warranty 1 2 Standard...

Страница 5: ...not shift and that it can be lifted as far as needed without back strain or loss of grip Installation may require more than one person Ensure the equipment is not powered during installation and wiring of the system Recheck all completed wiring for proper polarity prior to energizing the system Changes or modifications to Carmanah equipment not expressly approved by Carmanah could void both the us...

Страница 6: ... 1 4 System Components Top of Pole Mount Solar Panels and Mounts Side of Pole Mount Sign Mounting Quick Change Portable Tilt Bracket for vertical adjustments Flat Surface Mount Standard Mount U bolts or banding LED Output Beacons or Strobes Radar Signs SPEEDCHECK 18 Power System Solar or AC Solar Version AC Version Shown with optional StreetHub monitoring SPEEDCHECK 15 ...

Страница 7: ...0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2 0 System Overview 2 1 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions This manual describes information on the installation maintenance troubleshooting service and support options for the SPEEDCHECK 15 and SPEEDCHECK 18 radar speed signs SPEEDCHECK 15 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions SPEEDCHECK 18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions ...

Страница 8: ...k DC power cable coiled up as it exits the junction box conduit fitting b Optional 12V circular LED beacons with internal driver connect in junction box For SPEEDCHECK 18 optional beacon versions ship with standard load cables pre attached to a four position terminal block on the back panel assembly c Optional strobes prewired to the controller d Optional StreetHub remote monitoring prewired in th...

Страница 9: ...chnologies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC V9A 3K5 Canada 1 250 380 0052 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 9 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 2 0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SPEEDCHECK 15 Junction Box SPEEDCHECK 18 Rear Panel ...

Страница 10: ...ith AC Power Routed to Sign Internal AC power supply option not available with SPEEDCHECK 18 AC connections are located inside the junction box for AC in the sign version only All other versions have a power cable coming out of the sign liquid tight conduit included for junction box to pole cable routing Route AC power to junction box Drill 1 hole in pole then seal appropriately Recommended 7 10 f...

Страница 11: ...5 18 with Solar Power from Cabinet User accessible battery and solar controller cabinet See cabinet drill points for optional external conduit routing SPEEDCHECK 18 with alternate conduit connection point different from SPEEDCHECK 15 Optional StreetHub monitoring unit may be installed inside the cabinet Solar panel top of pole mount liquid tight conduit included for junction box back panel to pole...

Страница 12: ...ons SPEEDCHECK 15 18 with AC Power from Cabinet Install appropriate pole cap Route DC supply harness through pole Alternatively route external to pole in conduit Conduit and fittings sold separately SPEEDCHECK 18 alternate conduit connection point different from SPEEDCHECK 15 See cabinet drill points for external conduit routing liquid tight conduit included for junction box to pole cable routing ...

Страница 13: ... for powering standard 12V circular LED beacons that contain internal LED drivers See Section 4 14 for more information on circular beacon installation To access the SPEEDCHECK 18 controller remove four screws Beacon cables are pre installed if ordered Otherwise install a conduit fitting to route external 12 circular beacons using the color code shown below red positive black negative SPEEDCHECK 1...

Страница 14: ...hite Strobe flashers contained in the strobe kits are Whelan TIR3 series and come with various flash patterns The white violet wire controlling flash pattern and gray wire controlling the synchronization option are capped with heat shrink in case strobe flash pattern needs to be modified in the field See the single page instruction sheet included with each strobe order for reference or consult the...

Страница 15: ...HECK 15 only Optional serial to Ethernet converter for remote connectivity SPEEDCHECK 15 only contact Carmanah Solar powered systems include these components Solar panel Solar panel mount top or side of pole Solar panel harness available lengths are 8 16 36 and 75 ft Pole mounted solar cabinet with charge controller fuses and wiring 12V non spillable lead acid battery AC powered systems include th...

Страница 16: ... drill bits j Fine tip felt marker k Multi bit screwdriver l Pelco Roger Wrench signal head beacons m Hook spanner wrench 1 1 2 trade size some configurations n Ladder or lift device o Lithium grease 3 4 Banding Recommendations 90 MPH Wind Loading 3 4 x 0 030 band Single wrap provides adequate strength for 90 MPH wind loading 5 8 x 0 030 band Single wrap provides adequate strength for 90 MPH wind ...

Страница 17: ...stems without the StreetHub monitoring option ensure the power cable going to the radar sign is terminated on the Load terminals of the SunSaver charge controller This will utilize low voltage disconnect LVD protection which will prevent the battery from complete discharge The circled sections contain the StreetHub monitoring device connections including the DC power out to the radar sign DC termi...

Страница 18: ...ectors ensure the connector ramp engages with the corresponding mating features For more information on the external input options see the SpeedCheck Manager Configuration Guide When the input is open Mode 1 is utilized When the input is closed Mode 2 is utilized Route input cables through the SPEEDCHECK 15 junction box or SPEEDCHECK 18 back panel No voltage should be applied to the input connecti...

Страница 19: ...no longer available from Carmanah and is replaced by the updated programmable board The various settings and parameters are controlled by several DIP switches Contact Carmanah for information on adjusting the settings This controller does not have a Bluetooth radio and therefore cannot be used with SpeedCheck Manager for configuration INPUT TERMINAL EXTERNAL TRIGGER OUTPUT TERMINAL BEACONS AND STR...

Страница 20: ...ar active this will illuminate when the radar is powered and operational Middle Status LED vehicle detect this will intermittently illuminate when a vehicle has been detected Bottom Status LED display active this will illuminate when the display is powered and operational Momentarily shorting the two bottom pins on the 10 pin serial connector will perform a reset The coin cell bypass jumper must b...

Страница 21: ...ate when power is applied LED2 display active this will illuminate when the display is powered and operational LED3 vehicle detect this will intermittently illuminate when a vehicle has been detected LED4 radar active this will illuminate when the radar is powered and operational This controller requires SpeedCheck Manager version 3 0 1 16 or newer of to communicate Download the latest version at ...

Страница 22: ... KPH this can be done via SpeedCheck Manager This will program the radar and is not an on the fly conversion by the controller so the setting will remain programmed within the radar The DR600 radar is capable of being externally mounted Contact Carmanah for more information There is a green status LED that is located on the back of the radar that will continuously flash during normal operation The...

Страница 23: ... if required Use hose clamps for the initial setup and alignment of the display sign to determine proper radar detection of oncoming vehicles Adjust as necessary before permanently attaching the display sign to the pole with banding or U bolts See Section 5 for proper sign alignment with respect to the roadway prior to permanently applying banding for round pole applications Ensure the installatio...

Страница 24: ...eck enclosure using eight 20 X 0 5 hex head screws Ensure both brackets have bent tabs facing downwards 2 Loosely secure sign to pole using hose clamps while making fine adjustments for alignment and commissioning see Section 5 3 Once alignment has been validated secure brackets to pole in a more permanent manner using stainless steel banding not provided or U bolts an orderable option 6 Inch Roun...

Страница 25: ...e rotational plates to the L brackets by aligning the centrally located pivot bolt holes Rest the upper plate on top of the upper L bracket and the lower plate on top of the lower L bracket then loosely secure them finger tight using the provided 5 16 18 X 1 nuts and bolts in the pivot bolt holes 4 Align the display sign to aim at the oncoming vehicles by installing two sets of nuts and bolts to b...

Страница 26: ...anger to the pole using hose clamp 5 Hang sign enclosure without sign face on top of the top bracket hanger 6 Loosely secure the bottom bracket hanger to the pole using hose clamp 7 Make fine adjustments for alignment and commissioning see Section 5 8 Once the alignment has been validated secure the brackets to the pole in a more permanent manner using stainless steel banding not provided or U bol...

Страница 27: ...sed for locations that require the display to be tilted up or down depending on local conditions See Section 5 for more information on alignment recommendations Install tilt mounts following the same process used for round mounts Section 4 2 SPEEDCHECK 15 Upper Tilt Brackets legacy angled top version shown SPEEDCHECK 18 Upper Tilt Brackets SPEEDCHECK 18 Lower Tilt Bracket SPEEDCHECK 15 Lower Tilt ...

Страница 28: ...tings can be purchased from Carmanah These kits or user supplied conduit are required to feed directly into the cabinet instead of the pole SPEEDCHECK 15 SPEEDCHECK 18 The SpeedCheck cabinet contains two externally marked drill points to choose from for terminating external conduit In situations where external conduit routing is utilized the cabinet nipple may or may not be required Removing the c...

Страница 29: ... of liquid tight conduit external to the mounting pole Prior to drilling the cabinet ensure there are no components which may be damaged on the inside of the cabinet 2 Drill a 1 3 4 diameter hole in pole for cabinet pipe nipple at desired position An optional hole plug kit is available if the pipe nipple is removed from the cabinet 3 Route cables from pole into cabinet and temporarily affix cabine...

Страница 30: ...hat resulted in a recommendation for a different panel tilt angle Top of Pole Fixed at a 45 angle with supplied bird deterrent o Galvanized Mount o Cast Mount 4 9 Solar Panel Mounting Side of Pole 1 Mark position of solar panel mount on pole and drill a suitable hole for the solar panel wires Follow instructions supplied with mount Install using 45 tilt angle Ensure solar panel is facing South for...

Страница 31: ...anah com 31 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 4 0 INSTALLATION 4 10 Solar Panel Mounting Top of Pole Galvanized Mount 1 Attach solar panel to top of pole mount using supplied bolts washers and locknuts Leave nuts finger tight DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN at this stage 2 Insert cap into pole top and slide bracket onto the pole ...

Страница 32: ...h com carmanah com 32 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 4 0 INSTALLATION 3 Make sure panel mount sits securely on the top of pole cap as shown below image shows solar panel removed for illustration purposes Orient so panel faces South in Northern Hemisphere 4 Install and tighten supplied 5 8 bolts and washers ...

Страница 33: ...stomersupport carmanah com carmanah com 33 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 4 0 INSTALLATION 5 Tighten bolts and nuts securing solar panel to mount 6 Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple side of pole shown Hole drilled for cabinet nipple ...

Страница 34: ...STALLATION 4 11 Solar Panel Mounting Top of Pole Cast Mount 1 Install grommet and thread 6x 3 8 bolts into casting Only thread in a couple turns so bolts do not protrude inside 2 Attach both sheet metal brackets to solar panel using supplied bolts washers and locknuts Install casting between brackets with supplied 3 8 bolts and washers Tighten 3 8 bolts first ...

Страница 35: ...3 Attach solar panel to top of pole mount using supplied bolts washers and locknuts Leave nuts finger tight DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN at this stage 4 Slide casting over top of pole and orient so panel faces South in Northern Hemisphere Tighten the 6x 3 8 bolts to secure casting to pole image shows solar panel removed for illustration purposes 1 4 Nyloc Nut 1 4 Washer 1 4 Bolt ...

Страница 36: ...nah com carmanah com 36 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 4 0 INSTALLATION 5 Tighten bolts and nuts securing solar panel to mount 6 Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple side of pole shown 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Hole drilled for cabinet nipple ...

Страница 37: ...rink to the Solar fuse holder screw terminal Connect solar negative spade terminal black wire brown heat shrink to Solar screw terminal 5 Connect the sign DC input power wires to one of the following terminals a Load and Load terminals red is black is b DC and DC terminals StreetHub equipped systems only red is black is 6 Check the battery for voltage recommended 12 6V or greater for new installs ...

Страница 38: ...move DC power fuse from fuse holder in cabinet 3 Install supply line and neutral wires to AC Input terminals Connect supply ground to the bus bar Secure cable jacket to chassis with cable tie a Line black neutral white ground green 4 Connect the sign DC input power wires to one of the following terminals a Load and Load terminals red is black is b DC and DC terminals StreetHub equipped systems onl...

Страница 39: ...onnection and enter the signal head from the top 2 Connect the flashing beacon harness to the terminal block inside beacon housing according to the wire connection table below Complete the flashing beacon assembly and attach the bottom arm mount to the pole using stainless steel banding or bolts not supplied The Carmanah output harness has connections for a maximum of two beacons If you wish to co...

Страница 40: ...id installing where large trucks may park and obscure the sign Install where the radar beam has a clear view of oncoming traffic not obscured by trees foliage signs buildings or other objects Install the sign near the road Typically the SPEEDCHECK 15 18 display sign is mounted between five and twelve feet from the roadside Use hose clamps first to determine the best display alignment and radar det...

Страница 41: ...affic Control Devices MUTCD standards the bottom of the sign must be seven feet above the ground Road Grades and Curvatures An installation in the uphill or downhill direction of a steep hill might require the display sign to be mounted with the top tilted towards oncoming vehicles to accurately aim the radar at approaching traffic In this situation use spacers behind the top or bottom display mou...

Страница 42: ...ation near a steep hill can easily result in the improper alignment of the radar beam With traffic moving in the uphill direction the radar can be aimed over the top of vehicles as with Radar Beam 1 below Alternatively if the display sign is tilted down too far the radar beam can be aimed into the ground as shown with Radar Beam 2 below For a proper alignment tilt the display sign down so the rada...

Страница 43: ... only the traffic at the top of the hill as shown in Radar Beam 1 below Poor Sign Alignment for Downhill Traffic Flow 1 However if the sign is level the radar beam might aim directly into the road grade which results in a short detection range as shown in Radar Beam 2 below Poor Sign Alignment for Downhill Traffic Flow 2 For a proper display sign alignment tilt the display sign up from the base of...

Страница 44: ...ying vehicle speed intermittently the display sign may need to be turned slightly towards or away from the road to detect vehicles at the appropriate portion of the curve The following diagram shows an example of two signs in poor locations relative to a curve The radar beam is angled to the roadway resulting in a short detection range The next diagram shows the same curve configuration but with d...

Страница 45: ...logies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC V9A 3K5 Canada 1 250 380 0052 customersupport carmanah com carmanah com 45 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 5 0 DISPLAY ALIGNMENT 5 4 Display Alignment Rotational Display Sign Alignment ...

Страница 46: ...t programming based on your system configuration and may require additional configuration based on your installation requirements The following is a few of the features and programming options found within SpeedCheck Manager Speed adjustments Radar unit of speed MPH KPH Beacon adjustments Operating mode selection Slow Down option toggle System ID date and time Scheduling Data collection Firmware u...

Страница 47: ... via Bluetooth 1 Open SpeedCheck Manager and click on Establish Connection 2 Wait for the software to scan and detect nearby Bluetooth devices Click on your radar speed sign designated as SpeedCheckXXXXX and click Connect 3 Click on the dialog box in the bottom right corner to begin the pairing process 4 Click on Allow to pair the device 5 The sign is now paired and will be connected within SpeedC...

Страница 48: ...light upon startup External output loads such as beacons power up as expected SpeedCheck enclosure is aimed properly in the correct direction toward oncoming traffic lanes For Solar Versions Before installing battery confirm it is in a good state of health The solar panel is securely mounted with hardware fully tightened Ensure there is a green charging status LED showing on the charge controller ...

Страница 49: ...flow Confirm the green light on the charge controller indicates proper solar charging Refer to the solar charge controller manual for more detail 8 1 Sign Inspection Remove debris and soil from the face of the display and sign as you would with any road sign with a soft microfiber cloth Do not use oil based solvents on the polycarbonate window or the sign face as this can cause permanent fogging C...

Страница 50: ... battery health or state of charge An ideal time to check the worst case battery state of charge is before sunrise in the middle of winter Remove the solar fuse then the battery fuse before disconnecting the battery and replacing it After battery replacement install the battery fuse then the solar fuse morningstarcorp com Battery replacements should not be carried out in windy conditions In all ca...

Страница 51: ...gets 5 The display may be angled slightly towards the center line of the road to focus on vehicles closer to the display Detection range may vary depending on target size such as a truck versus a compact car Sign displays test sequence only upon start up 1 Display may be set to OFF in the Operating Modes menu of the SpeedCheck Manager software 2 Timer or scheduler has been set to collect data but ...

Страница 52: ... or more towards the grade of the road up or down as required 5 Internal metal radar reflector bent or missing Check inside the display enclosure For systems with the DR500 or Decatur SI 3 SI 2 radars only 6 The display may be angled slightly towards the center line of the road to focus on vehicles closer to the display The factory setting is a detection range of 400 to 600 feet from the display T...

Страница 53: ...y cabinet b On solar powered units disconnect power at the solar power cabinet c Wait 30 seconds for the system to discharge before handling and removing the LED display boards 2 After the power is disconnected remove the LED boards from the mounting pins 3 Be very careful not to touch or move the LEDs They have been factory aligned for optimal visibility 4 Disconnect all power before reinstalling...

Страница 54: ...g steps High risk of LED display board damage if handled while sign is powered Mating connectors improperly may cause damage A controller board damaged in this way may not be covered by the product warranty Lift window retainer clip Tilt the window forward and lift to remove Take note of window alignment stud for re installation Tilt sign to rear Lift up to remove Take note of sign retention bolts...

Страница 55: ...il about how to release the display board locking features Being very careful not to touch the LED lamps grasp the circuit board stiffeners at the top Pull the circuit board toward you about 1 4 When the retainer tabs clear the hanger pins slide the circuit board upwards Pull on LED boards to raise tabs When the top part of the circuit board releases from the upper hanger pins lower the board to w...

Страница 56: ... the connectors from the display boards while taking note of the connector positions Slow Down optioned displays will have six connectors Non Slow Down optioned displays will have four connectors Image below shows a system with the Slow Down option Place the display boards somewhere that they will not be in damaged The LEDs are easily bent and misaligned NOTHING SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE INDI...

Страница 57: ...ed as follows 1 Connect the display cables before connecting the power cable a The 5 pin and 7 pin 1 and 2 connectors go the right LED display b The 3 pin and 7 pin 3 and 4 connectors go to the left LED display 10 6 Programmable Controller Cable Connections without Slow Down If your display uses a programmable driver board note the following cable connections 1 Connect the display cables before co...

Страница 58: ... The index pins on the cable socket fit into notches in the board plug 2 The left LED display board connection is a single cable with a 7 pin connector Note the orientation of the wires The index pins on the cable socket fit into notches in the board plug 3 Jumper connection between left and right display The cables exit the connector towards the opposite display board The board plug pins may be o...

Страница 59: ... two type 304 or 316 stainless steel 1 2 13 U bolts meeting the requirements of ASTM F593 with a minimum yield strength of 65KSI Type 304 or 316 stainless steel lock washers shall be used with the U bolts The corresponding 1 2 nuts must meet the requirements of ASTM F594 U bolts shall be torqued to 90 in lbs Cabinet mounts must be used with these appropriate U bolts The display sign must be used w...

Страница 60: ...ustomer support department Before contacting Carmanah s customer support department please have the serial number of your system available a brief description of the problem as well as all details of the installation location pole type type and quantity of fixtures The serial number can be found on the outside of the system on the bottom right corner of the enclosure To contact the Carmanah s Cust...

Страница 61: ...rsupport carmanah com carmanah com 61 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 12 0 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY 2021 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Technical Support Email customersupport carmanah com Toll Free 1 877 722 8877 US Canada Worldwide 1 250 380 0052 Fax 1 250 380 0062 Web carmanah com ...

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