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SpeedCheck ® RADAR SPEED SIGN USER MANUAL For the SPEEDCHECK-12 SPEEDCHECK-12 SPEEDCHECK-12 (battery-only/AC-powered model) (solar-powered model) 89840_MANUAL_TRA_SPEEDCHECK-12_RevB Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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SPEEDCHECK-12 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS This page intentionally left blank. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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...
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...
DC) and any to the pole. Can mounting bracket. to mount the electronics. optional be attached with product. communication through bolts or devices. banding. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
5. To close, push the display enclosure against the rear enclosure and then apply diagonal pressure in the bottom right corner of the sign face. Once fully closed then PUSH the lock to secure in place. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
STROBE SYSTEM LEDs VIEWING WINDOW LOOK UP AT SIGN FACE TO SEE SYSTEM LEDs HINGES LATCH POWER CONNECTIONS Rear View of Display Enclosure Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
System is in Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) System Status Flashing green No system faults One or more system faults (radar, Bluetooth, real-time clock, display Steady red LEDs, strobe) Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
SPEEDCHECK-12 USER MANUAL 2.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Rear Enclosure Options The rear enclosure comes in a variety of options shown below which could include a Carmanah solar power kit and/or StreetHub™ remote monitoring: One Battery AC Power AC Power One Battery...
2.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AC Power Option Signs powered by AC are ready to be wired with appropriately rated cables: POWER SUPPLY BREAKER INPUTS Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
2. This sensor wire is pre-installed to the Solar positive (+) terminal of the charge controller. 3. Once the sensor wire is inside the rear enclosure, connect it to the yellow wire shown below. + SOLAR SENSOR WIRE Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
3.0 SYSTEM PREPARATION 3.0 System Preparation Tools and Materials Required The following tools and materials may be required to mount your Carmanah SPEEDCHECK-12 depending on the model and configuration: a. Imperial socket set Drill and drill bits / step drill b.
1. Install grommet in cover hole, ensuring it is fully seated against cover face. 2. Secure cover to solar panel using 3x supplied push-in rivets. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
Failure to apply gaskets and sealant could result in water entry in the housing or conduit (if used) and cause damage to the product. Top of Pole gasket location Side of Pole gasket location Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
3. Two potential attachment methods are shown below: through bolting and banding. Use only Carmanah approved high-strength band clamp or commercial banding for mounting bracket to pole. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
3. When installed correctly, the rear enclosure should hang securely from the mounting bracket and the hole at the back of the rear enclosure should then line up with the threaded insert of the mounting bracket. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
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5. Install retaining bolt until it is sufficiently tight. Do not overtighten. For battery and solar-powered versions, tighten the retaining bolt so that the handle is horizontal. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
2. Secure battery strap(s) to hold battery(s) in place. If the SPEEDCHECK-12 has been supplied with a Carmanah solar power kit, route the battery cable from the solar housing to the sign through the pole internally. Drill an appropriate hole near the rear enclosure and route the power cable through provided conduit.
3. Install wires into the labelled locations shown and tighten screw terminals. 4. Strain relief AC wires using highlighted feature. Display Enclosure Installation ② ① Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
2. Mate the rear enclosure harness connectors with those on the display enclosure. AC or Battery Only Solar Kit w/ Battery Battery Only or AC w/ StreetHub Solar Kit w/ Battery & StreetHub Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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3. For AC-powered LED displays, connect the ground wire ring terminal coming from the breaker assembly to the ground screw located on the display enclosure power harness junction. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
2. Fasten 45-degree wedge casting to housing using 4x supplied bolts. 3. Install on pole and orient solar panel to face South (or as per specific instructions provided by Carmanah) by rotating mount (round post) or 45-degree wedge casting thread (square pole).
6. Install supplied plug into top drain hole. Use only Carmanah supplied high-strength band clamp or commercial banding to secure hub plate to pole. Threaded Opening Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
4. Fish harness down through pole or conduit to SPEEDCHECK-12 cabinet. Top of Pole Side of Pole fastening location fastening location Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
2. Lift other end of solar panel up and connect power harness, ensuring connector is fully engaged. 3. Lower solar panel, taking care not to pinch solar panel harness, and install remaining bolts. Tighten all 4 bolts. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
2. After verification of performance, tighten sign mount and ensure sign is closed securely. Diagram is not to scale and is for reference only. Follow local guidelines for installation. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
Scheduling Radar unit of speed (MPH/KPH) Data collection • • Operating mode selection Firmware updating • • • System ID, date and time Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com carmanah.com...
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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...
SpeedCheck Manager connects to the sign via Bluetooth. If present, solar panel pointed South (or as per specific instructions provided by Carmanah). If solar-powered, ensure system has clear sky access, and the removal of obstructions is not required.
This range is affected by target size such as a truck versus a compact car. Contact Carmanah for more information. Carmanah Technologies Corp. | 250 Bay St, Victoria, BC V9A 3K5, Canada | 1.250.380.0052 | customersupport@carmanah.com...
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3. For the PC version, 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...