The potential for flooding is a
common hazard near shorelines and
rivers. Shoreline community Long Branch
NJ uses several Flashing ALERT Signs
(like the one pictured below) to alert
motorists to the danger, as they
approach low areas that are prone to
rising water. Beacons are triggered via
UHF/VHF. |
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Solar panel and electronics are
behind the sign panel. |
Traffic sees the sign panel with
embedded LED Beacons. |
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Wireless ● Remote Controlled
● Solar Powered for Streets & Road
with Speed Limits below 60 MPH |
Ultra-visible from more than 1000 feet – even in daytime –
Flashing ALERT Signs grab attention with their bright embedded
flashing LED beacons. Communities, military bases and industries
often use the signs in conjunction with Information Radio
Stations to announce urgent message broadcasts. But the signs
may also be used independently, e.g., to announce detour routes
and emergency actions when beacons activate.
Flashing ALERT Sign Systems may be custom designed for each
application with varying power and control methods, sign text,
colors and mounting styles and may be installed apart from
electrical power services, which keeps installation costs low.
System operators trigger beacons to flash via one of a number of
wireless control methods, e.g. UHF, VHF, paging, SMS/cellular,
wireless modem. Bright, amber LEDs command immediate attention
when activated. When beacons are off, colored panels display
24/7.
Flashing ALERT Signs store enough flash-power to run 4 to 10
days even with no sun. With as little as 1.5 average sun hours
per day, each sign's backup battery system remains fully charged
around the clock.
Within each sign location, up to four Flashing ALERT Signs may
be connected to and controlled by a single Remote Control Power
Unit via wire line. For example, two Flashing ALERT Signs could
be placed on a busy thoroughfare, one facing each traffic
direction; another pair could be placed on two busy streets that
intersect that thoroughfare.
Flash patterns and sign colors comply with the Department of
Transportation/Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (2004, Regulation 2A.08). (Check with
street department and highway authorities to coordinate
compliance with local/state regulations governing signs in your
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Technical Specifications* |
Sign Panel |
Remote Control & Power Unit
Cabinet
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Face
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Typical size: 44” high by 24” wide, customizable
(price relates to size).
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Composition: natural aluminum, standard 1/16”
gauge reflective black/ yellow/blue, high
intensity prismatic sheeting; customizable
black/white, 2” and 3” high lettering.
- Mount: universal L-bracket for banding, bolting
to existing poles or posts.
Sign Electrical
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LED beacons: 2, amber, weatherproof LED beacons;
41 diodes each; 4.25” diameter embedded
reflectors.
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Current draw: 100 milliamps.
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Flash controller: 8A, 50/60 fpm, waterproof.
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Duty cycle: 50% flash.
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Operation time: 2-4 day flash via solar power
without sunlight.
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Emergency Use in
Avalon, NJ
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Size: 20” high x 16" wide x 10" deep.
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Construction: NEMA4X, natural aluminum,
single-hinge door, hasp-lock-in closure;
weatherproof external antenna connector, wiring,
ports.
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Mounts: external tabs for universal mounting to
existing poles or posts.
Electrical
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Solar panel: typical 40-watt, 2.40-amp at
12-volt DC, 38.38"x12.13".
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Solar panel mount: side-of-pole, band or
bolt-on.
- Solar controller: 6-amp current capacity, LED
charge indications.
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Low voltage disconnect
circuitry.
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Battery: 55AH, AGM, sealed type.
Controller
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Capacity: up to 4 flashing signs.
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Control wiring: #14 AWG, each a maximum of 1000
feet from the controller.
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Receive frequencies/ranges: 33-50 MHz (VHF low),
150-170 MHz (VHF high) and 450-470 MHz (UHF).
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Control codes: up to 6 simultaneous codes.
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Code formats: DTMF (up to 12 digits); 2-tone
sequential, single-tone 0.3-3.0 kHz.
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Programming output: SPDT relay with programmable
timer; laptop programming via RS232 port and
Windows-based software.
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Indicators: “ALERT received” LED indicator.
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Speaker: 4” integral.
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Test diagnostics: built in with LED indicators.
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External antenna: 50-ohm BNC connector.
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Custom Versions |
Customized Flashing ALERT Signs may retrofit
existing warning/evacuation signs to notify
drivers when an event is imminent.
Applications include
weather emergencies and evacuations. Evacuation
signs without flashers tend to blend into local
environments, especially for residents and
regular commuters, but get noticed with flashers
activate during crises. |
For McGuire AFB, two
opposite-facing Flashing ALERT
Signs have a
custom military-gray/brown
background with white lettering
and feature optional beacon sun
visors.
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Control Methods |
Method |
3rd-Party Carrier |
Requires Existing Infrastructure |
Controls Signs in Subgroups |
Controls Signs via Web GUI |
Status Feedback Is Provided |
Added Hardware Costs |
UHF/VHF
Using DTMF 2-Tone |
No |
Yes,
requires UHF/VHF coverage at sign
locations on available frequency. |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Commercial Paging |
Yes,
flat monthly. |
No |
Yes |
With
additional software. |
No |
No |
Cellular SMS |
Yes,
per location. |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Network
LAN or Wireless |
Yes,
only if 3rd-Party LAN or wireless
provider is used. |
Yes,
network must be accessible
at all
sign locations. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, if
wireless. |
Cellular DTMF |
Yes,
per location. |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Quote |
Email Bill Baker
for a formal quote based
on your application. An illustrated instruction
manual comes with the product. We offer
technical support for the life of the product
24/7.
Sole Source. We frequently are the only source for the products
and services we offer and can send you support letters to affirm
that for your purchasing documentation.
Competitive Process. If you must seek competitive bids or
quotes, we can supply specifications (in text form) so you can
easily integrate them into bid documents.
Purchases by governmental entities can be made by purchase
order, agency order on letterhead, VISA/MC (up to $3,500) or
simply by signing and returning our quote sheets. Standard terms
are Net 30 days.
*These specifications are subject to change
without notice. |
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