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Operating your sign

Once mounted and powered, your sign can be connected to
using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and easily programmed and managed
or scheduled with our easy to use software.

For more information on operating and programming your sign, please refer to the SafePace® Pro User
Manual.
*Get the latest version at:

http://trafficlogix.com/customerarea/customerdownloads

Maintaining your sign

Replacing key internal sign components

The SafePace® 650 radar speed sign are comprised of the following key electronic components (and
respective quantities):

•

Controller Card (1)

•

Radar Head with controller (1)

•

BlueFin Bluetooth Controller (1)

•

VMFin VM Controller (1)

•

Combination Speed Violator Strobe/LED Matrix Display Board (1)

•

LED Matrix Display Boards (2)

•

Ambient Light Sensor (2)

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.

If you suspect that you require a replacement of any of the above-mentioned components, please call

Technical Support

. If necessary, a Diagnostic Toolbox can be sent out to help trouble-shoot any issues

you may be having.

Summary of Contents for SafePace 650

Page 1: ...3 Harriet Lane I Spring Valley New York 10977 T 866 915 6449 F 866 995 6449 I www trafficlogix com I info trafficlogix com 2015 Traffic Logix Corporation Traffic Logix SafePace 650 Radar Sign Installation Manual Version 1 5 ...

Page 2: ...ding Mounting hardware included 6 Universal Mounting Bracket System Optional 7 Installing the Mounting Brackets 7 Mounting and Dismounting the Sign 9 Powering the Sign 10 AC Power 10 Battery Power 10 Installing the battery 12 Solar Power 14 Mounting the Solar Panel 14 Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 15 Turning the Sign On and Off 16 Operating your sign 17 Maintaining your sign 17 Replacing key ...

Page 3: ... mounted to the SafePace Cruiser or Cruiser LT for portable speed control This manual describes the installation of the radar sign along with an optional solar panel Available Power options The SafePace 650 radar sign is energy efficient The low power sign utilizes the most power efficient radar technology available It comes with the following power options SafePace 650 AC Powered SafePace 650 Bat...

Page 4: ...lication in which the SafePace 650 radar sign is being used The following guidelines however should generally be adhered to i Choose a position where the line of sight from the radar sign to the vehicle will be uninterrupted Consideration should be given to how the location may develop with time The following types of questions should be considered Will any trees grow directly in the line of visio...

Page 5: ...oning the Sign Similar to other road signs the SafePace 650 radar sign should be installed near the closest lane 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 3 Symbolic loc...

Page 6: ...nstall the sign Standard Pole Banding Mounting hardware included The SafePace 650 radar sign and optional solar panel should optimally be mounted on a 12 14 foot pole Attach the supplied banding brackets to the top and bottom of the rear of the sign with the supplied tamper proof M6 security screws See Figures 5 6 below Figures 5 6 standard banding bracket mounted directly to sign with M6 tamper p...

Page 7: ... the turn of a key The quick mount and dismount feature of this bracket readily allows the sign to be moved from one location to another with relative ease and convenience Installing the Mounting Brackets Sign Bracket Attach the Sign Bracket to the backside of the sign using the included hardware Figure 8 Use supplied hardware Figure 9 Backside of Sign bracket Pole Bracket The Pole Bracket can be ...

Page 8: ...aced on the inside part of the bracket see Figures 14 and 15 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Installation of the Pole Bracket using supplied banding straps It is highly recommended that if banding is used to secure the Pole Bracket additional screws and or bolts should also be used see Figure 17 below to further prevent theft and vandalism Figure 19 Figure 17 Additional lag bolts should be...

Page 9: ... sliding the sign ON or OFF of the Pole Bracket Mounting and Dismounting the Sign The SafePace 450 radar sign easily mounts by sliding the sign down onto the Pole Bracket and dismounts by sliding the sign up off of the Pole Bracket Once mounted the sign should be locked into place as shown in Figure 22 Locking Mechanism in unlocked position Figure 20 Figure 21 Step 3 Lock the sign in place Step 1 ...

Page 10: ...ITE wires of the incoming power supply should be connected to the marked terminals The Ground wire should be connected to the GREEN YELLOW terminal see Figure 25 below Figure 24 AC power supply terminal block Figure 25 close up view Battery Power Battery powered signs come with three 4 cell lithium batteries each rated for 12 8V and 15Ah In most instances the batteries are shipped already installe...

Page 11: ...et the battery is charging Once the light turns GREEN the battery is now fully charged and is ready for use The batteries should be placed with care into the battery holder inside the sign Before closing the door of the sign ALWAYS make sure that the battery holder is closed and locked into place Failure to do so may result in damage to the battery bracket and enclosure Figure 26 Battery door clos...

Page 12: ...ket pull on the plunger pins on either end of the upper bracket see Figure 27 below and flip open the bracket door Figure 27 Battery bracket door flipped open Gently insert each of the batteries into the lower bracket and lay them flat against the enclosure Next gently close the battery bracket door and make sure the plunger pins lock into place ...

Page 13: ...ual V 1 5 Figure 28 Batteries inserted and connected Once the batteries are secured in the battery bracket feed each battery s connector through the adjacent space in the lower bracket then connect the battery and sign power connectors Once connected the sign will power on ...

Page 14: ...unting 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 you are in the northern hemisphere and towards due Solar North not magnetic North if you are in the southern hemisphere Regardless of whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere Solar N...

Page 15: ...gn can only be connected to the corresponding connector on the solar panel Figure 32 Panel connectors Figure 33 Sign connectors Insert the connectors from the sign into the corresponding connectors from the solar panel as shown below Figure 34 Figure 34 Connectors partially inserted Slide the connectors together until you hear a click and you can no longer slide them apart easily Once connected th...

Page 16: ... can be fatal and that can also damage electrical components Turning the Sign On and Off The SafePace 650 radar sign will immediately power on once the power source is connected There is no ON OFF switch supplied with the sign To turn the sign off simply disconnect the battery on the battery models and the connector on the AC and Solar models Connect battery connectors To prevent damage to the sol...

Page 17: ...d sign are comprised of the following key electronic components and respective quantities Controller Card 1 Radar Head with controller 1 BlueFin Bluetooth Controller 1 VMFin VM Controller 1 Combination Speed Violator Strobe LED Matrix Display Board 1 LED Matrix Display Boards 2 Ambient Light Sensor 2 WARNING Before ever doing any maintenance on a sign it is critical that the power is first turned ...

Page 18: ...raordinary environmental circumstances Traffic Logix reserves the right to charge for these damages to the product at rates normally 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 Traff...

Page 19: ...eplacement of the Product under this limited warranty you must do the following 1 Obtain a Return Materials Authorization number by contacting 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 If the product is defective then you will need to submit your c...

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