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Radar Sign Specifications
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  • Page 1 ® RAFFIC OGIX ® E 11 I VOLUTION NSTALLATION UIDE Radar Sign Specifications Copyright © 2018 Traffic Logix Corporation All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 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 Corporation and/or other third parties which is protected by copyright, trade secret and trademark law and may not be provided or otherwise made available without prior written authorization.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sign Portability and Add-ons About this Manual Documentation Conventions Contacting Technical Support Chapter 2 Installing the SafePace EV11 Selecting a Site for the Sign Choosing a Position for the Sign Mounting the Sign Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Chapter 1 NTRODUCTION SafePace® Evolution11 Installation Guide p. 4...
  • Page 5: Description

    Portable Speed Control Option The SafePace EV11 radar sign can also be mounted to the SafePace® Cruiser LT. A speed limit sign with changeable numbers ensures that your SafePace EV11 Cruiser LT is ready to slow motorists, no matter what the speed limit.
  • Page 6 Sign Portability 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® Evolution11 Installation Guide p. 6...
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this Manual About this Manual This manual describes the installation of the SafePace EV11 sign, along with an optional solar panel, to the side of a pole. This manual also describes the wiring specifications for AC powered, and combined solar/battery powered configurations.
  • Page 8: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support If you have questions or comments regarding this document or SafePace Evolution11, please feel free to contact our technical support center by phone: 1 (866) 915-6449, or by email: support@trafficlogix.com SafePace® Evolution11 Installation Guide p.
  • Page 9: Installing The Safepace Ev11

    Chapter 2 EV11 NSTALLING THE There are several methods and hardware options available for the installation of the SafePace EV11 sign. It can be mounted with either a pole bracket or a universal sign bracket. SafePace® Evolution11 Installation Guide p. 9...
  • Page 10: Selecting A Site For The Sign

    Selecting a Site for the Sign Selecting a Site for the Sign The site you select for the sign may vary with the application in which the SafePace EV11 radar sign is being used. However, you should generally adhere to the following guidelines: Choose a location where the line of sight from the radar sign to the vehicle will be uninterrupted.
  • Page 11: Choosing A Position For The Sign

    Choosing a Position for the Sign Similar to other road signs, the SafePace EV11 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.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Sign

    » Using the Standard Pole Banding Mounting The SafePace EV11 sign comes with a Standard Pole Banding Mounting system. As this is a standard type of mounting it requires no special knowledge to easily install the sign. 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.
  • Page 13: Using The Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional)

    Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) The SafePace EV11 sign comes with an optional Universal Mounting Bracket System that allows you to quickly and easily mount the sign to virtually any type of pole or surface in a secure manner.
  • Page 14 Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) Figure 9: Backside of sign bracket attached. Installing the Pole Bracket The Pole Bracket can be secured to any type of standard pole or Telespar type pole by a choice of banding straps, lag screws, or bolts and nuts. We recommend that you install the bracket on a 2-inch Telespar pole.
  • Page 15 Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) It is very important that the head of the bolt be placed on the Telespar pole (see Figure 12: below) and that the nuts be placed on the inside part of the bracket (see Figure 13: below). Figure 12: Pole 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:...
  • Page 16 Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) Mounting and Dismounting the Sign Once you have installed the mounting brackets, you can easily mount the SafePace EV11 sign by sliding it down onto the Pole Bracket. Once mounted, you should lock the sign into place.
  • Page 17 Using the Universal Mounting Bracket System (Optional) Use the supplied key to lock the sign in place. To dismount the sign: Unlock the sign. Slide the sign up and off of the Pole Bracket. SafePace® Evolution11 Installation Guide p. 17...
  • Page 18: Power Options For Your Sign

    Chapter 3 OWER PTIONS FOR YOUR The SafePace EV11 sign is offered in several powering models. Depending on what model you have purchased, powering the sign will vary. The available power options are as follows: AC powered » Solar powered (uses one or more rechargeable batteries for backup) »...
  • Page 19: Ac Power

    AC Power AC Power The SafePace EV11 sign is equipped to accept 100-240 volts of AC power. For these signs (standard model), the regulated power supply comes already pre-wired, and your sign is ready to operate once it is mounted and wired to the incoming power supply. The Line (BLACK) and Neutral (WHITE) wires of the incoming power supply should be connected to the marked terminals.
  • Page 20: Solar Power

    Solar Power Solar Power The Solar powered model of the SafePace EV11 sign includes a solar panel and mounting bracket, one or more rechargeable batteries, and a solar charger. The solar panel powers the sign when exposed to sunlight while at the same time charging the batteries to provide a power backup for night-time and cloudy day use.
  • Page 21: Wiring The Solar Panel To The Sign (1-Wire Ez Connector)

    Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign (1-wire EZ connector) The solar panel should be angled 15 degrees above the latitude of the installation site. For example, if the latitude of the installation site is 45 degrees then the solar panel should be installed at an angle of 60 degrees, as shown.
  • Page 22 Wiring the Solar Panel to the Sign (1-wire EZ connector) Screw the cover on the sign connector over the joint. Be careful not to over tighten it. Open the sign then connect the battery connectors to the solar charger as shown in the following image.
  • Page 23: Battery Power

    Installing Lithium Batteries in SafePace Evolution signs Your SafePace EV11 sign holds up to two rechargeable lithium batteries. Each battery should be placed with care into the battery holder inside the sign.
  • Page 24: Installing Lead Acid Batteries In Safepace Evolution Signs

    Installing Lead Acid Batteries in SafePace Evolution Signs To install the battery in the battery bracket: Make sure that the battery has been removed from its packaging, then open the sign enclosure. Place the battery into the lower bracket then push the battery flat against the enclosure. You should hear it snap into place.
  • Page 25 Installing Lead Acid Batteries in SafePace Evolution Signs Gently place the battery, on its side in the lower bracket and lay the battery flat against the enclosure. Place the upper bracket on top of the battery and align the screw holes in the bracket with the screw holes in the enclosure.
  • Page 26: Sign Operation And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 PERATION AND AINTENANCE SafePace® Evolution11 Installation Guide p. 26...
  • Page 27: Opening And Closing The Sign Latches

    Opening and Closing the Sign Latches Opening and Closing the Sign Latches Your SafePace Evolution sign comes with several over-center draw type latches. These latches help to protect the internal components of the sign from vandalism as well as water infiltration. As shown in the following illustration the important components of these latches are the lever, the hook and the slot.
  • Page 28 Opening and Closing the Sign Latches Lower the lever until flat against the surface of the enclosure as shown in the following image. If applicable, use the supplied key to lock the latch. SafePace® Evolution11 Installation Guide p. 28...
  • Page 29: Operating Your Sign

    Resetting the Sign There is no ON/OFF switch supplied with the SafePace EV11 sign. The sign immediately powers on once the power source is connected. There is also no reset button on the controller card included with this sign.
  • Page 30 Resetting the Sign Wait a couple of seconds then reconnect the plug. The sign will immediately power on. It is vitally important, whenever you close the sign, that you close and lock all of the latches ARNING properly to avoid water infiltration as this could damage the sign and void your warranty. SafePace®...
  • Page 31: Replacing Key Components

    Replacing Key Components Replacing Key Components The SafePace EV11 sign is comprised of the following key electronic components (and respective quantities): Controller Card (1) » Radar Head (1) » BlueFin Bluetooth Controller (1) » SIMFin GSM/GPRS Controller (1) - for SafePace® Cloud signs »...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Terms of Use and any Applicable Safety Laws. Buyer agrees that there shall be no coverage or benefits of any kind under this limited warranty if it is determined by Traffic Logix that the Product was not installed or used in accordance with the Conditional Terms of Use or Applicable Safety Laws, or if the Product has been SafePace®...
  • Page 33 Warranty altered in any way by anyone other than Traffic Logix, or if the Product has been subject to any misuse or accident. In addition, Buyer assumes and agrees to indemnify Traffic Logix for all risk, liability or expense that results from any installation or use of the Product that is not in accordance with the Conditional Terms of Use or any Applicable Safety Laws.

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