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Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 |

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SPEEDCHECK-15/18 USER MANUAL

2.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2.4 Typical Configurations

– SpeedCheck-15/18 with Solar Power from Cabinet

User-
accessible
battery and
solar controller
cabinet

See cabinet drill points
for 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)

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Содержание SpeedCheck-18

Страница 1: ...DAR SPEED SIGN USER MANUAL Carmanah Technologies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC V9A 3K5 Canada 1 250 380 0052 customerservice carmanah com carmanah com SpeedCheck 15 SpeedCheck 18 85495_MANUAL_TRA_SPEEDCHECK 15 18_RevC ...

Страница 2: ...r from Cabinet 11 2 6 Typical Configurations SpeedCheck 15 18 External Beacons 12 3 0 Components and Preparation 13 3 1 Components Supplied 13 3 2 Other Components Required 13 3 3 Tools Required 14 3 4 Banding Recommendations 14 3 5 Overview of Cabinet Connection Terminals 15 3 6 SpeedCheck Controller Input and Output Connections 16 4 0 Installation 17 4 1 Pole Preparation 17 4 2 Round Pole Instal...

Страница 3: ...ement Solar Powered System 37 7 3 Internal Components 37 8 0 Troubleshooting 38 9 0 Service Repair 40 9 1 Accessing Internal Components 40 9 2 Accessing SpeedCheck 15 Display Boards 41 9 3 Releasing Locking Features 42 9 4 Removing Display Boards 43 9 5 SpeedCheck Controller Cable Connections Legacy 44 9 6 SpeedCheck Controller Cable Connections Legacy without Slow Down 44 9 7 Programmable Board D...

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: ...ure the load is secured so moving parts do 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 ...

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 15 SpeedCheck 18 Power System Solar or AC Solar Version AC Version Shown with optional StreetHub monitoring ...

Страница 7: ...MANUAL 2 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 SpeedCheck 15 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions SpeedCheck 18 Display Sign Enclosure Dimensions ...

Страница 8: ...t fitting Optional 12V round LED beacons with internal driver connect in junction box Optional StreetHub monitoring available with SpeedCheck 15 only SpeedCheck 15 or 18 with AC DC power supply in cabinet Coiled up 2 conductor Red black DC power cable coiled up as it exits the junction box conduit fitting Optional 12V round LED beacons with internal driver connect in junction box Optional StreetHu...

Страница 9: ...tions SpeedCheck 15 with 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 Route AC power to enclosure Drill 1 hole in pole then seal appropriately Recommended 7 10 ft mounting height ...

Страница 10: ...RVIEW 2 4 Typical Configurations SpeedCheck 15 18 with Solar Power from Cabinet User accessible battery and solar controller cabinet See cabinet drill points for 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 ...

Страница 11: ...M OVERVIEW 2 5 Typical Configurations 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 ...

Страница 12: ...roller are suitable for powering the input of a round LED beacon that includes a built in 12V LED driver See Section 4 9 for more information on circular beacon installation To access the SpeedCheck controller remove 4 screws Beacon cables are pre installed if ordered Otherwise install conduit fitting to route external 12 round beacons using the color code shown below Red positive black negative S...

Страница 13: ...el mount top or side of pole Solar panel harness available lengths are 8 16 36 and 75 ft Pole mounted battery box with charge controller fuses and wiring 12V non spillable lead acid battery Optional conduit and fittings for routing solar panel harness external to pole not included AC powered systems include these components Pole mounted AC Cabinet for configurations other than SpeedCheck 15 with i...

Страница 14: ... 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 15: ...SER MANUAL 3 0 COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION 3 5 Overview of Cabinet Connection Terminals Solar Version Connections AC Version Connections Solar Battery Connections StreetHub monitoring device connections Display connects to DC Output DC Power from AC DC power supply pre wired StreetHub monitoring device connections Display connects to DC Output ...

Страница 16: ...ormation on the external input options see the SpeedCheck Manager Software User Guide When the input is open Mode 1 is set When the input it closed Mode 2 is set Route input cables through the SpeedCheck 15 junction box or SpeedCheck 18 back panel No voltage should be applied to the input connections The input is activated by shorting the input pins THE CONTROLLER CAN BE DAMAGED IF VOLTAGE IS APPL...

Страница 17: ...uctions such as trees or buildings could significantly reduce the amount of sunlight on the solar panel Shade analysis is highly recommended to understand how shadows will change according to the time of year Contact Carmanah for a detailed examination and solar simulations for your site Ensure proper safety practices are observed and hazardous voltages sources are de energized before beginning wo...

Страница 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...ah com 21 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 4 0 INSTALLATION 4 5 Tilt Mount 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 Bracket ...

Страница 22: ...2 drill points that may be used for routing 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 3 Route cables from pole into cabinet and temporarily affix cabinet against the pole For U bolt mounting inst...

Страница 23: ... of Pole Fixed at a 45 degree angle with supplied bird deterrent Side of Pole Adjustable tilt angle Set it for 45 degrees unless Carmanah has conducted solar simulations that resulted in a recommendation for a different panel tilt angle Top of Pole Solar Panel Installation 1 Attach tenon clamp brackets to 45 degree mount Use bolts and locknuts supplied Tighten nuts and bolts securely 2 If needed i...

Страница 24: ...s stage 12 Your system includes a cap for the open top of the pole The cap prevents debris from entering the pole There are plastic and metal versions of the cap The plastic cap is inserted into the top of the pole prior to attaching the solar mount bracket The metal cap is attached to the solar panel mounting bracket before the solar panel is mounted on the pole Instructions are provided at the e...

Страница 25: ...l caps route solar cables up through grommet in cap Make sure panel mount sits securely on top of pole cap as shown below solar panel not shown to allow visibility of pole top When setting top of pole mount on pole ensure two tabs are resting on lip of pole cap Also look underneath solar panel to ensure wiring is not pinched 7 Mate black MC4 connectors from solar panel to those from solar harness ...

Страница 26: ... to secure top of pole bracket to pole as shown 10 Tighten four nuts and bolts securing solar panel to bracket Side of Pole Solar Panel Installation 1 Assemble side of pole mount using instructions provided Install at 45 degree tilt angle unless advised otherwise by Carmanah Orient mount so panel will face the equator pointing south if in the Northern Hemisphere 2 Attach solar panel to mount using...

Страница 27: ...s from fuseholders in cabinet 4 4 Connect solar positive spade terminal red wire yellow heat shrink to the Solar fuseholder screw terminal Connect solar negative spade terminal black wire brown heat shrink to Solar screw terminal 5 Connect the sign DC input power terminals to the DC and DC terminals in the cabinet red is black is 6 Check the battery for voltage recommended 12 6V or greater for new...

Страница 28: ...beacon arm to the pole using stainless banding or bolts not supplied Use the gasket on the top mounting arm to ensure water does not leak past the connection 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...

Страница 29: ...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 30: ...rade To meet Manual on Uniform Traffic 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 beh...

Страница 31: ...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 32: ... 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 33: ...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 34: ...logies Corp 250 Bay St Victoria BC V9A 3K5 Canada 1 250 380 0052 customerservice carmanah com carmanah com 34 SPEEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 5 0 DISPLAY ALIGNMENT 5 4 Display Alignment Rotational Display Sign Alignment ...

Страница 35: ...s and LEDs 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 light showing on the charge controller to ...

Страница 36: ...r of the solar cabinet ensure the vents are clear and allow airflow Confirm the green light on the charge controller indicates proper solar charging Refer to the solar charge controller manual for more detail 7 1 Sign Inspection Remove debris and soil from the face of the display and sign as you would with any road sign Do not use oil based solvents on the polycarbonate window or the sign face as ...

Страница 37: ...tery 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 Courtesy of Morningstar Corporation SS 10L 12V User Manual Battery replacements should not be carrie...

Страница 38: ...gnore people or small targets 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...

Страница 39: ... line and 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 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 This range is affected by target size such as a truc...

Страница 40: ...y cabinet On solar powered units disconnect power at the solar power cabinet 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 the...

Страница 41: ...eeding with the following 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...

Страница 42: ...l 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 wh...

Страница 43: ...EEDCHECK 15 18 USER MANUAL 9 0 SERVICE REPAIR 9 4 Removing Display Boards Remove the 6 connectors from the display boards while taking note of the connector positions 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 INDIVIDUAL LEDs ...

Страница 44: ...nnect the display cables before connecting the power cable The 5 pin and 7 pin 1 and 2 connectors go the right LED display The 3 pin and 7 pin 3 and 4 connectors go to the left LED display 9 6 SpeedCheck Controller Cable Connections Legacy without Slow Down If your display uses a programmable driver board with coin cell holder note the following cable connections 1 Connect the display cables befor...

Страница 45: ... The index pins on the cable socket fit into notches in the board plug 2 The Left Side display 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 on eit...

Страница 46: ...he Customer Service Department Before contacting Carmanah customer service 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 Customer Servic...

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