Tapco Adaptive FAST-12 User Manual

Tapco Adaptive FAST-12 User Manual

Pole-mount radar speed display sign

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RADAR SPEED DISPLAY SIGN USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 FAST-12 POLE-MOUNT RADAR SPEED DISPLAY SIGN USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual CONTENTS 1. Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ....3 Section A - Installation 1. Location Selection..............3 2. Hanging the Sign ..............3 3. Final Positioning/Fine Tuning .......... 4 4. Wiring ..................4 Section B - Operation 1.
  • Page 3: Unpacking And Checking Carton Contents

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4: Final Positioning/Fine Tuning

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual FINAL POSITIONING/FINE TUNING See Figure 3a for some basic positioning tips. Keep in mind that the 12” tall characters are readable to 750 feet. If the radar unit is picking up vehicles too far away, simply rotate the unit clockwise so that it’s facing the opposite curb a bit more.
  • Page 5: Programming The Display

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual KEY CHAIN REMOTE CONTROL The top button directs the numbers up with the other directing down. When the sign is ƒ in run mode, holding both buttons in for 1 second resets the sign without having to cycle the power key.
  • Page 6 FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual Note: If the Timer is enabled, (see “Setting the Clock and Timed Events”) the sign will run in Violator Mode (or any other mode) only during the selected event timed program. Otherwise, if the timer is disabled, the sign will run continuously (not recommended for overly long periods of time when on battery power only).
  • Page 7 FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual VIOLATOR ALERT 4: LF - FLASHING WHITE STROBE The display will now show “LF”. When drivers go over this setting, the white flashing strobe. The operator has 5 seconds to start pushing the button in- order to change the speed setting.
  • Page 8: Readout Results

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual VIOLATOR ALERT SETTINGS SUMMARY 1. Push button until display shows “VA” 2. Wait five seconds for MS (Minimum Speed) to display. Push the button to set the desired speed. ƒ 3. Wait five seconds for SL (SLOW) to display. Push the button to set desired speed.
  • Page 9: Advanced Features

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual ADVANCED FEATURES In addition to the standard features there are some advanced features available mainly for troubleshooting. To enter the Advanced Feature mode, turn the unit ON and press the programming button five (5) times before the intensity number blinks.
  • Page 10: Setting The Clock And Timed Events

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual SHOW SERIAL NUMBER MODE (CODE 9975) Serial Number mode will display seven (7) two (2) digit numbers. This is your software serial number . DISPLAY DIAGNOSTIC MODE (CODE 9979) Display diagnostic mode will make several patterns on the display used to test the display integrity. Pressing the program button five (5) times while the display is blank just after The red and blue test will exit and return to Main Menu.
  • Page 11 FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual SETTING THE EVENT TIMER Note: If you become lost while setting any of the numbers, the settings operate the same as the display set. In other words, if any numbers are missed the first time around, they will repeat again by holding in the pushbutton.
  • Page 12: Section C - Technical Information

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual SECTION C - TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Overall: Dimensions: 26” W x 20.5” H x 9” D ƒ Shipping Weight: ƒ 40 lbs Operational Temperature Range: -22°F to +158°F ƒ Speed Detection Range: 5-99 mph ƒ...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Tips

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS a. If no speed is displayed: 1. Check battery(s) with a voltage meter to be sure they are outputting at least 12 volts. 2. Check battery charger indicator lights. Be sure there is power to the charger from your outlet and power out from the charger measures higher than 12 volts.
  • Page 14: Section D - Optional Data Recording System

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual SECTION D - DATA RECORDING SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE - DATA RECORDING UNIT Record Data: a. When powered on, the data recorder’s LCD screen will display the “Main Menu” similar to Figure 1, below. Check the time and date listed. “Setting the Date and Time”...
  • Page 15: In-Depth Setup Guide And Setting Commands - Data Recording Unit

    FAST-12 Pole-Mount Radar Speed Display Sign user Manual IN-DEPTH SETUP GUIDE AND SETTING COMMANDS - DATA RECORDING UNIT Use the + and - buttons to navigate through the Settings Menu. To select the displayed options, press the Enter button. The Settings Menu allows you to: Set Distance - Set the distance at which the radar is picking up vehicles.
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