Quick Start: Setting up a Speed Display with Smart Apps Power Pole Mount with SLA Battery - Speedsentry 12 AC Power - SpeedSentry 12 Pole mounted Solar with SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) Battery - SpeedSentry Deployment Setup - Speedsentry Speed Display Controls and Settings...
12” display. The sign provides easy mounting and programming, and it offers a wide variety of options to suit your needs. The Speedsentry can be powered by a sealed lead acid battery for portable applications, and can be augmented with solar changing or AC power for permanent applications.
Use the carriage bolts, washers and nuts to secure it to a U-channel or square pole with the nuts on the traffic side of the plate. Make sure the projecting bolts on the mounting plate face traffic. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 6...
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Attach the Speedsentry to the Mounting Plate Place the four large wing nuts inside the unit so they are within reach when the unit is opened. With the display facing traffic, hoist the unit onto the mounting plate sliding it onto the four protruding bolts. While holding the unit in place, open the front and place a washer and wing nut on each screw inside the unit and tighten to secure.
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Settings button. Change settings with the up and down arrows. To get started, set the speed limit, set the radar to always on, the display to always on and the violator strobe to the speed limit. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 8...
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Speed” sign. Rotate the sign so the words “YOUR SPEED” face traffic. Reattach the bolts and tighten to secure. Do not loosen the center screw as this is the rotating hardware. Ready to go The SPEEDsentry is installed and ready for use. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 9...
Road/Group lets you group multiple addresses on one road or in a neighborhood together. Move sign to server location Go to the Equipment Management tab and click Move for the sign that requires the settings change. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 10...
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This will make the sign call in, get the new settings and start to assign recorded data to this location. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 11...
Start Up Every time you connect the Speedsentry's battery and press power, the display performs a startup test. It flashes the lights and strobe on the display and runs through a brightness cycle. The display shows patterns rather than specific numbers.
AC Power for Speed Displays CAUTION: High voltages present in AC Supply. Follow all applicable electrical codes when connecting the SPEEDsentry to the power line. Ground enclosure according to all applicable codes. Disconnect AC power before installation. Service should only be done by qualified personnel.
Appropriate panel size for solar assist depends on display sign model, traffic volume, geographic location, battery capacity and operating times. Actual performance depends on application and mounting location. Contact All Traffic Solutions for help in selecting an appropriately sized panel and battery combination.
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7. Tie power cord to pole with nylon ties and connect to the solar panel connector on the battery box. *Hex Head Machine Screw Speedsentry SS12 solar panel and battery connections For solar configured Speedsentry units, the enclosure will come equipped with a solar controller for regulating the voltage from the solar panel.
Setup - Speedsentry Speed Display This section covers the setup and installation of the SPEEDsentry unit, including the attaching the handle, identifying a proper location, mounting the unit, and positioning the “YOUR SPEED” sign. Attaching the Handle To attach the handle to the unit for easy carrying, use the included molded plastic handle, 2 washers, 2 small screws, and a Phillips screwdriver.
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Speedsentry parallel to the road. Other Mounting Options The SPEEDsentry comes with hardware to install the unit to a 4” aluminum pole and a U-channel pole. The aluminum mounting bracket can be drilled with more holes to accommodate your specific hardware. If you use hardware other than what is provided, make sure its installed length extends no more than 1”...
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NOTE: During operation in “stealth mode” with data collection on but with the display off the “your speed” sign can be removed. Note how the hardware is assembled on the center screw for so you can reassemble it correctly. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 20...
For complete information on ATS Mobile, see the ATS Mobile for Android Instructions. SmartApps Web-Based Remote Communication SmartApps is the All Traffic Solutions web-based interface used to manage all ATS products and a department's traffic safety program. The subscription SmartApps service provides online web-based remote equipment management through the sign's included cellular connection.
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The PC is connected to the sign with a USB or serial cable. There is no bluetooth wireless option for the client based software Contact ATS with questions regarding this legacy software. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 23...
Demo mode, sign displays a pattern of numbers to show digits when no vehicles present. Power On / Off When the Speedsentry 12 is powered on it will go through a startup routine and display 88. The unit does not loose data when the power is disconnected.
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'+' to indicate that the move sign signal is being sent to the server. Remember to reactivate the buttons if they have timed out and stopped operating. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 26...
'+' to indicate that the move sign signal is being sent to the server. Remember to reactivate the buttons if they have timed out and stopped operating. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 27...
Warranty All Traffic Solutions Warranty All Traffic Solutions warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 1 year and ATS reserves the right to repair or replace the warranted part or parts at its sole discretion. The following items are specifically not covered under warranty.
The batteries should only be charged w ith the prov ided automatic charger to prev ent ov ercharging. The display on the battery charger w ill indicate w hen the batteries are fully charged. Use of any SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 30...
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Monitor charger and battery frequently during charging to make sure both are functioning properly. • Do not allow the batteries to freeze. Batteries that hav e been frozen are not cov ered under w arranty. • Nev er attempt to charge a frozen battery. SpeedSentry Radar Speed Display - 31...
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