Traffic Logix SafePace EV12FM, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...TRAFFIC LOGIX SAFEPACE EVOLUTION 12FM INSTALLATION MANUAL Radar Sign Installation Copyright 2019 Traffic Logix Corporation All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...Traffic 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 Corporatio...

Page 3: ...n 13 Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting 13 Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System Optional 14 Chapter 3 19 Power Options for your Sign 19 AC Power 20 Solar Power 21 Mounting the Solar Panel 21 Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign 22 Battery Power 24 Charging the Batteries 24 Installing Lithium Batteries in SafePace Evolution signs 24 Installing Lead Acid Batteries in SafePace Evolution Si...

Page 4: ...Resetting the Sign 31 Replacing Key Components 32 Warranty 33 SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 4 ...

Page 5: ...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 5 ...

Page 6: ...onjunction with the optional Universal Mounting Bracket it is quite portable easy to transport and can be mounted in minutes Portable Speed Control Option The SafePace EV12FM radar sign can also be mounted to the SafePace Cruiser LT A speed limit sign with changeable numbers ensures that your SafePace Cruiser LT is ready to slow motorists no matter what the speed limit Figure 1 SafePace Cruiser LT...

Page 7: ...bility and Add Ons Figure 2 Complete School Zone System For more information on the above options please contact your Sales representative or call Technical Support SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 7 ...

Page 8: ...ilename 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 used as reminde...

Page 9: ... for a password if you haven t already obtained one Software Downloads Provides convenient access to the latest versions of our software applications and utilities Support Videos Provides access to several videos that can help you get up to speed with your Traffic Logix product Product Documentation Provides access to the most recent versions of our product documentation If you are unable to acces...

Page 10: ...Chapter 2 INSTALLING THE SAFEPACE EV12FM There are several methods and hardware options available for the installation of the SafePace EV12FM sign SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 10 ...

Page 11: ...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 firm st...

Page 12: ...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 Example of Sign Location Figure 4 Zone of Detection SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 12 ...

Page 13: ... 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 below...

Page 14: ...e pole bracket 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...

Page 15: ...straps lag screws or bolts and nuts TIP We recommend that you install the bracket on a 2 inch Telespar pole Figure 10 Pole bracket mounted to a circular pole Figure 11 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 Evolutio...

Page 16: ...le bracket with bolts on the Telespar pole Figure 13 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 stra...

Page 17: ... the surface in question to match the surface mount 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 After you install the mounting brackets you can easily mount the SafePace EV12FM sign by sliding it down onto the Pole Bracket When the sign is mounted you should lock ...

Page 18: ...t System Optional 2 Slide the sign down the bracket 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 Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 18 ...

Page 19: ...ary The available power options are as follows Solar powered uses one or more rechargeable batteries for backup Battery powered includes one or more rechargeable batteries NOTE The warranty on the batteries is limited to 1 year please contact Technical Support for more details see Contacting Technical Support on page 9 SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 19 ...

Page 20: ...NG 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 as op...

Page 21: ... 10 12 feet high Use the supplied solar panel bracket see Figure 17 below and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer included in the bracket s packaging Figure 17 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 you a...

Page 22: ...the city or 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 18 Solar panel wires and connectors on the back of ...

Page 23: ...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 3 Insert the connectors from the sign into the corresponding connectors from the solar panel as shown below 4 Slide the connectors together until you hear a click and you can no longer slide them apart easily Once connected the cables should look like the follow...

Page 24: ...the battery 2 Plug the charger into the wall When the charger indicates that the battery is fully charged the battery is ready for use 3 Unplug the charger from the wall before you disconnect the battery Installing Lithium Batteries in SafePace Evolution signs Your SafePace EV12FM sign holds up to two rechargeable lithium batteries Each battery should be placed with care into the battery holder in...

Page 25: ...en the battery is secured in place connect the battery and sign power connectors to power on the sign Installing Lead Acid Batteries in SafePace Evolution Signs The battery should be placed with care into the battery bracket inside the sign There are two parts to the battery bracket the upper bracket and the lower bracket You need to remove the upper bracket install the battery then replace the up...

Page 26: ... in the lower bracket and lay the battery flat against the enclosure Make sure that the RED positive terminal is at the top and the BLACK negative terminal is at the bottom 4 Place the upper bracket on top of the battery and align the screw holes in the bracket with the screw holes in the enclosure 5 Use the included screws to screw the bracket into place Make sure not to over tighten the screws 6...

Page 27: ... As as long as the batteries are properly positioned there should be no issues with making the proper connections 7 When you are finished you can close and latch the sign enclosure 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 SafePace Evolution 12FM In...

Page 28: ...Chapter 4 SIGN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 28 ...

Page 29: ...he 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 If necessary unlock the latch with the supplied key ...

Page 30: ...g the Sign Latches 2 Lower the lever until flat against the surface of the enclosure as shown in the following image 3 If applicable use the supplied key to lock the latch SafePace Evolution 12FM Installation Manual p 30 ...

Page 31: ...rs on once the power source is connected There is also no reset button on the controller card included with this sign As a result we recommend that you use the following procedure to turn the sign OFF and ON or reset the sign To reset the sign 1 Open the sign enclosure On the inside of the front panel you will see the controller card and below it two green plugs One of these is wired to the contro...

Page 32: ...er 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 could damage ...

Page 33: ...lly 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 person t...

Page 34: ...nty 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 of pu...