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- Page 1 SPEEDCHECK ® RADAR SPEED SIGN USER MANUAL SpeedCheck-18 SpeedCheck-15 85495_MANUAL_TRA_SPEEDCHECK-15-18_RevC Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Display Alignment – Hill Alignment ......................31 Display Alignment – Curve Alignment ..................... 33 Display Alignment – Rotational Display Sign Alignment ................. 34 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 3 SpeedCheck Controller Cable Connections (Legacy – without Slow Down) .......... 44 Programmable Board Display Cable Connections (with Slow Down) ............. 45 10.0 Customer Service and Warranty ........................46 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 4: Introduction
Adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is mandatory to comply with any certification markings. Non-adherence to code may void the warranty. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 5: Safety And Usage Precautions
The electronic equipment used generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, which can cause radio interference. The specifications of the products and components described in this manual are subject to change without notice. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 6: System Components
(Beacons or Standard Mount Flat Surface Mount Strobes) (U-bolts or banding) Solar Panels and Mounts Side of Pole Mount Top of Pole Mount Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 7: System Overview
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 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 8: Typical Configurations - Overview
See the separate SpeedCheck Manager software user guide for more information. SpeedCheck Manager Computer Wireless Dongle SpeedCheck Sign Software User Interface Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 9: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15 With Ac Power Routed To Sign
All other versions pole then seal have a power cable appropriately coming out of the sign. Internal AC power supply option not available with SpeedCheck-18. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 10: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15/18 With Solar Power From Cabinet
Optional StreetHub™ monitoring unit may be installed inside See cabinet drill points the cabinet for external conduit routing Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 11: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15/18 With Ac Power From Cabinet
Alternatively, route external to pole in conduit See cabinet drill points (Conduit and for external conduit fittings sold routing separately) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 12: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15/18 - External Beacons
12” round beacons using the color code shown below (Red positive, black negative) Example Circular Beacon Installation Beacon cables are factory installed to terminal block. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 13: Components And Preparation
Sign attachment banding and installation tool or heavy-duty tamper proof band clamps • Appropriate hose clamps for temporary positioning during the sign alignment process before permanently banding the display sign to the pole Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 14: Tools Required
Single wrap provides adequate strength for 90 MPH wind loading. 1/2” x 0.030” band However, double wrap is preferred on upper mounting bracket to prevent rotational slippage. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 15: Overview Of Cabinet Connection Terminals
DC Output Solar Version Connections StreetHub™ monitoring device connections DC Power from AC/DC power supply Display connects to (pre-wired) DC Output AC Version Connections Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 16: Speedcheck Controller - Input And Output Connections
ENSURE THE NOTES ABOVE ARE CAREFULLY REVIEWED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF THERE IS ANY UNCERTAINTY BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 17: Installation
5. Fish solar harness between top of pole to cabinet nipple hole (if required). 6. Fish flashing beacon harnesses between SpeedCheck conduit fittings and flashing beacon holes (if required). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 18: Round Pole Installation
(not provided) or U-bolts (an orderable option). 6+ Inch Round Pole Mount With Banding 4-6 Inch Round Pole Mount With U-Bolts Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 19: Flat Surface Mount Installation
Legacy versions of the “L” brackets have two holes oriented vertically instead of four. Two-hole versions are used with SpeedCheck-15 display enclosures that have an angled top. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 20: Quick Change Pole Mount
Upper Housing Mounting Bracket Top Bracket Hanger Installed Top Bracket (Note legacy angled top version shown) Lower Housing Mounting Bracket Installed Bottom Bracket Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 21: Tilt Mount
(Section 4.2). SpeedCheck-15 Upper Tilt Brackets SpeedCheck-15 Lower Tilt Bracket (legacy angled top version shown) SpeedCheck-18 Upper Tilt Brackets SpeedCheck-18 Lower Tilt Bracket Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 22: Cabinet Installation
4. If desired, before tightening banding, brackets and banding can be adjusted inboard again. Tighten banding (up to ¾” wide) as per banding manufacturer’s instructions. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 23: Solar Panel Mount Installation
Top 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. - Page 24 Instructions are provided at the end of this section. 4. PLASTIC CAP INSTALLATION (Standard Option): Fish solar panel harness through pole and plastic cap as shown. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
- Page 25 7. Mate black MC4 connectors from solar panel to those from solar harness. A click noise indicates they are fully mated. Tuck excess harness length down into pole or coil up excess harness and cable tie securely, if desired. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
- Page 26 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).
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Page 27: Solar Power System Wiring
10. Ensure green LED illuminates on solar charge controller indicating proper solar charging. Cabinet DC Output Terminals Cabinet DC Input Power Connection Terminal Label Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 28: Circular Beacon Installation
Complete the flashing beacon assembly and attach the bottom arm mount to the pole using stainless steel banding or bolts (not supplied). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 29: Display Alignment
The main sources of severe glare are sun and sky reflections and the headlights of oncoming vehicles. Proper display sign alignment must also factor in existing roadway grades, hills, and curves. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... - Page 30 Tilt brackets are available for this purpose. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com...
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Page 31: Display Alignment - Hill Alignment
For a proper alignment, tilt the display sign down so the radar beam follows the grade of the road and captures the uphill traffic stream. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... - Page 32 For a proper display sign alignment, tilt the display sign up from the base of the hill. The radar beam follows the grade of the hill to capture the downhill stream of traffic, as shown below. Proper Sign Alignment for Downhill Traffic Flow Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 33: Display Alignment - Curve Alignment
The next diagram shows the same curve configuration, but with display signs in proper locations. The radar is mostly parallel to the roadway, with a good detection range. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 34: Display Alignment - Rotational Display Sign Alignment
SPEEDCHECK-15/18 USER MANUAL 5.0 DISPLAY ALIGNMENT Display Alignment – Rotational Display Sign Alignment Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 35: Commissioning Checklist
If present, cabinet door is fully closed. Verify all fuses are intact. For StreetHub™ remote connectivity versions: Remote systems are visible in web interface. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 36: Maintenance And Product Care
The SpeedCheck radar speed signs are designed to operate reliably for years with virtually no need for maintenance. For solar models, Carmanah recommends routine inspections of the solar panels to ensure that they are unobstructed by anything that may prevent effective solar charging, including: •... -
Page 37: Battery Replacement (Solar-Powered System)
SpeedCheck-18. Replacement LED display boards are provided in pairs to ensure uniform brightness and color. On 15-inch displays, LED display boards are field serviceable. On 18-inch displays, LED display boards are not field serviceable. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
5. Test sequence is disabled. 6. Operating Modes settings set for “Display OFF”. 7. Timer or scheduler has scheduled the sign to be off. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 39 SLOW DOWN message operation in the Device Setup menu using your SpeedCheck Manager computer software. Speed readings Display may be set to read KPH instead of MPH. Contact Carmanah for a radar module are higher than set to the appropriate units.
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Page 40: Service & Repair
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 LED boards back onto the mounting pins. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 41: Accessing Speedcheck-15 Display Boards
Lift up to remove Lift window retainer clip Tilt the window forward and lift to Take note of window alignment stud remove for re-installation Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 42: Releasing Locking Features
When the top part of the circuit board releases from the upper hanger pins, lower the board to where the cut-outs slip off the lower hanger pins. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 43: Removing Display Boards
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. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com... -
Page 44: Speedcheck Controller Cable Connections (Legacy)
The 5-pin and 7-pin connectors (1 and 2) go the right LED display. • The 3-pin and 7-pin connectors (3 and 4) go to the left LED display. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 45: Programmable Board Display Cable Connections (With Slow Down)
4. Cable connections to the SpeedCheck Controller consist of four cables connected as shown in the photo below. Left Display Board Connector Right Display Board Connectors Slow Down Interconnect SpeedCheck Controller Connectors Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customerservice@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 46: Customer Service And Warranty
Visit carmanah.com for additional information or contact the 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).