V M S C O M P U T E R – A D VA N C E D F E AT U R E S
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Time of Day Offset Adjustment
Setting the Sign Brightness Level
This advanced function is to offset the GPS time in the Sign from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to set the
actual time for your region.
It is generally only needed if the SIM card is not fitted and no connection back to WebVMS server is
available. The sign is controlled from another source. i.e.
Streams® from Transmax
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party controller fitted to the Sign.
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Use the the and keys to select a PLUS or MINUS offset time, then press .
After this select the number of HOURS and Minutes to offset the time by.
Note: Daylight saving if applicable must be taken into consideration.
If a SIM card is fitted to the VMS sign controller, the correct time will be automatically set.
This is an Override advanced function for the Brightness level of the output of the LED’s on the Sign.
This level is normally managed automatically by the Sign Controller and will set the Brightness depending
on the detected ambient or environmental light conditions and the Signs’ battery voltage.
However, if you wish to alter this brightness level, you can set a specific level using this menu item.
This menu is selected via the
‘VMS Computer Optns’
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Enter the Brightness level as a percentage value. For example, 25% will mean the LED’s will be ¼ as
bright as their maximum output.
To change back to Automatic Brightness Control, enter 0 and press .
NOTE THAT SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS LIGHT LEVEL TOO HIGH MAY HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT
ON THE SIGN BATTERY VOLTAGE AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY FOR THE BATTERIES.
USE WITH CAUTION!
