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- Page 1 SPEEDCHECK ® RADAR SPEED SIGN USER MANUAL SPEEDCHECK-15/18 85495_MANUAL_TRA_SPEEDCHECK-15-18_RevF Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Conduit Routing ............................28 Cabinet Installation ..........................29 Solar Panel Mount Options ........................30 Solar Panel Mounting – Side of Pole ....................... 30 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 3 Programmable Controller Cable Connections (with Slow Down) ............58 11.0 Miami Dade County Hardware Compliance Requirements ............... 59 12.0 Customer Service and Warranty ........................60 Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 5: Safety And Usage Precautions
The specifications of the products and components described in this manual are subject to change without notice. Product can have sharp edges. Accidental movement of hinged components can cause injury. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 6: System Components
(Beacons or Mounting 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 | customersupport@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 radar speed signs. 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 8: Typical Configurations - Overview
Optional strobes prewired to the controller e. Optional StreetHub™ remote monitoring prewired in the cabinet Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 9 SPEEDCHECK-15/18 USER MANUAL 2.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SPEEDCHECK-15 Junction Box: SPEEDCHECK-18 Rear Panel: Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 10: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15 With Ac Power Routed To Sign
All other versions appropriately have a power cable 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 11: 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 optional external conduit routing Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 12: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 13: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15/18 - External Beacons
(red positive, black negative) RED|BLACK|BLACK|RED SPEEDCHECK-18 Beacon Circular Beacon Installation Example cables are factory installed to terminal block. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 14: Typical Configurations - Speedcheck-15 - Strobe Flashers
The standard flash pattern used for strobe kits is “ComAlert™ 150”. The SPEEDCHECK-15 Output Function is set to “Flash” and if the dual strobe option is ordered, the synchronization is set to “Alt B with A”. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 15: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 16: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 17: Overview Of Cabinet Connection Terminals
(LVD) protection which will prevent the battery from complete discharge. The circled sections contain the StreetHub™ monitoring device connections, including the DC power out to the radar sign (DC+/- terminals). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 18: Controller
ENSURE THE NOTES ABOVE ARE CAREFULLY REVIEWED BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. CONTACT CARMANAH CUSTOMER SUPPORT 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 19: Controller - Classic (Legacy)
3.0 COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION Controller – Classic (Legacy) The controller below is no longer available from Carmanah and is replaced by the updated programmable board. The various settings and parameters are controlled by several DIP switches. Contact Carmanah for information on adjusting the settings. -
Page 20: Controller - Programmable (Legacy)
The coin cell bypass jumper must be present for the system to power up if the coin cells are dead or removed. Coin cells are installed with the positive side facing up or towards the outer edge of the controller PCBA. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 21: Controller - Updated Programmable
The replaceable coin cell batteries have been removed in this controller version in favor of a capacitor bank. You will have >24hrs of date/time retention with power disconnected to the controller. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 22: Radar
There is a green status LED that is located on the back of the radar that will continuously flash during normal operation. The radar will generate an audible beep during system the boot sequence or during a system reset. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 23: Installation
Shade analysis is highly recommended to understand how shadows will change according to the time of year. Contact Carmanah for a detailed examination and solar simulation for your site. -
Page 24: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 25: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 26: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 27: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 28: Conduit Routing
Removing the cabinet pipe nipple will allow the cabinet to sit closer to the pole or mounting surface. Contact Carmanah to obtain the optional hole plug kit that is required to seal the cabinet hole when the nipple is removed. -
Page 29: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 30: Solar Panel Mount Options
Solar Panel Mount Options There are two options for mounting the solar panel: Side of Pole – Adjustable tilt angle. Set it for 45° unless Carmanah has conducted solar simulations that • resulted in a recommendation for a different panel tilt angle. -
Page 31: Solar Panel Mounting - Top Of Pole (Galvanized Mount)
1. Attach solar panel to top of pole mount using supplied ¼” bolts, washers and locknuts. Leave nuts finger tight. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN at this stage. 2. Insert cap into pole top and slide bracket onto the pole. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 32 3. Make sure panel mount sits securely on the top of pole cap, as shown below (image shows solar panel removed for illustration purposes). Orient so panel faces South (in Northern Hemisphere). 4. Install and tighten supplied 5/8” bolts and washers. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
- Page 33 6. Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple (side of pole shown). Hole drilled for cabinet nipple Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 34: Solar Panel Mounting - Top Of Pole (Cast Mount)
2. Attach both sheet metal brackets to solar panel using supplied ¼” bolts, washers and locknuts. Install casting between brackets with supplied 3/8” bolts and washers. Tighten 3/8” bolts first. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com... - Page 35 4. Slide casting over top of pole and orient so panel faces South (in Northern Hemisphere). Tighten the 6x 3/8” bolts to secure casting to pole (image shows solar panel removed for illustration purposes). Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
- Page 36 6. Route supplied solar panel wires down pole and through hole for cabinet conduit nipple (side of pole shown). Hole drilled for cabinet nipple Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 37: Solar Power System Wiring
Ensure cabinet door is fully closed and latched otherwise damage may occur. DC out to radar sign DC out to radar sign Cabinet DC input power (Load +/- terminals) (StreetHub™ equipped only) terminals Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 38: Ac Power System Wiring
26AWG copper wire. Cabinet AC AC-in-the-sign wiring input terminals (SPEEDCHECK-15 only) DC out to radar sign DC out to (StreetHub™ radar sign equipped only) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 39: 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). The Carmanah output harness has connections for a maximum of two beacons. If you wish to connect more than two beacons refer to the support article at support.carmanah.com. The maximum number of beacons that should be connected is four. -
Page 40: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... - Page 41 Tilt brackets are available for this purpose. SPEEDCHECK-15 Upper Tilt Brackets (legacy angled top version shown) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 42: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... - Page 43 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 44: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 45: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 46: System Configuration
Once your system has been installed and is operational proceed with connecting to the sign via SpeedCheck Manager. This will require a PC with Bluetooth connectivity. Carmanah assigns default programming based on your system configuration and may require additional configuration based on your installation requirements. - Page 47 5. The sign is now paired and will be connected within SpeedCheck Manager. This process will need to be completed if you are connecting to a system for the first time or connect via another Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
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Page 48: Commissioning Checklist
If present, cabinet door is fully closed. Verify all fuses are intact. For StreetHub™ remote connectivity versions: Remote systems are visible in the Glance web interface. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 49: 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: Dirt and dust •... -
Page 50: Battery Replacement (Solar-Powered System)
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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 51: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 52 3. Make sure display date and time is set properly with the SpeedCheck Manager Device System tab setup menu. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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Page 53: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 54: Accessing Speedcheck-15 Display Boards
Lift up to remove Optional: If present, disconnect Tilt the window forward and lift to Take note of window alignment strobe connectors. remove stud for re-installation Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 55: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 56: 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 57: Classic Controller Cable Connections (Legacy - Without Slow Down)
The 5-pin and 7-pin connectors (1 and 2) go the right LED display. b. 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 58: Programmable Controller 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 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... -
Page 59: Miami Dade County Hardware Compliance Requirements
3. The standard plastic pole cap must be replaced with the metal 82865 pole cap kit. 4. If a solar system, the system must be used with 80W solar panel and 100Ah battery. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com... -
Page 60: Customer Service And Warranty
250 Bay Street Victoria, BC Canada V9A 3K5 Phone: 1.250.380.0052 1.877.722.8877 (Toll Free in U.S. and Canada) Fax: 1.250.380.0062 Email: customersupport@carmanah.com Web: carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com... - Page 61 12.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WARRANTY © 2021 Carmanah Technologies Corporation Technical Support: Email: customersupport@carmanah.com Toll Free: 1.877.722.8877 (US & Canada) Worldwide: 1.250.380.0052 Fax: 1.250.380.0062 Web: carmanah.com Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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