Radar Speed Trailers

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1 Silent Advisr Slar Pwered Prtable Changeable Radar Speed Trailers Operatin and Maintenance Manual TRAFIX Versins: & (P/N ) Harness Harness the the Pwer f f the Sun! 7620 Cetrnia Rad, Allentwn, PA Phne

2 Cpyright 2008 Slar Technlgy, Inc. All rights reserved. SlarTech and SILENT ADVISOR are trademarks f Slar Technlgy, Inc. All ther brands and prduct names mentined herein are used fr identificatin purpses nly, and are trademarks r registered trademarks f their respective hlders Secnd editin: 05 May 2011 General Technical Supprt Web site: inf@slartechnlgy.cm techsupprt@slartechnlgy.cm

3 SILENT ADVISOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Intrductin Prduct Cncept & Features Standard Equipment Optins Rules fr Safe Operatin Operatin & Maintenance Checklist Cautins & Warnings Setup and Operatin Transprting and Trailering Psitining & Stabilizing Preperatinal Check Slar Panel Cleaning Pre-transprt Prgramming Main Cntrl Cnsle Operatin and Prgramming Getting Started Over-Speed Display Excessive Speed Display Extreme Speed Display Passwrd TRAFIX Main Menu (Versin ) TRAFIX Main Menu (Versin 2.1.0) Radar Data Cllectin Maintenance Cleaning Lubricatin Batteries Trubleshting and Repair Main Cntrl Cnsle Sign Display Panel Slar Energy Management System Winch and Cable System A. Appendix... A-1 Safe Operating Prcedures Checklist... A-2 Radar Speed Mnitr Specificatins... A-3 - i - MessageBard\Manuals\MBManualTableOfCntents.p65 12/1/2004

4 1. INTRODUCTION The SILENT ADVISOR Slar-Pwered Radar Speed Trailer manufactured exclusively by SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. prvides the abslute ultimate in innvative design and perfrmance. Frm the heavy duty structural steel trailer and supprt frame t the user-friendly cntrl cnsle, the SILENT ADVISOR is designed and built t prvide years f truble-free service with minimal care and maintenance. - PRODUCT CONCEPT AND FEATURES - SOLAR TECH 's philsphy f designed-in quality assures that yur SILENT ADVISOR will perfrm t yur expectatins nw and int the future. The SILENT ADVISOR is designed s that prduct updates and imprvements can be incrprated int existing units as they becme available. Yur SILENT ADVISOR never becmes bslete! Yur new SILENT ADVISOR als cmes with a very imprtant patented feature - the DISPLAY PANEL FAILSAFE FEATURE. This feature prvides the ability t autmatically detect prblems with the display mdules in the display panel, crrect temprary r "sft" errrs, and return the display panel t nrmal peratin within secnds. The DISPLAY PANEL FAILSAFE FEATURE als prvides the ability t ttally blank the dispaly panel if a display mdule failure r "hard" errr ccurs. This insures that the SILENT ADVISOR will never display an incrrect r misleading message, that culd cnfuse mtrists, if a prblem ccurs in the display panel. We recmmend that yu read this entire manual carefully and clarify any misunderstandings yu may have prir t perating the equipment. Factry-trained technical persnnel are always available t assist yu with any questins yu may have regarding peratin, prgramming, maintenance, r repair. Remember, safety thrugh knwledge wrks fr everyne! Make sure that yur staff is familiar with any tls r equipment befre they attempt t use them. - STANDARD EQUIPMENT - The SILENT ADVISOR cmes with a lng list f standard features which are clearly spelled ut in detail in the Specificatins Sectin f this manual. In additin, there are several available ptins which prvide additinal features as well as increased peratinal flexibility and cnvenience

5 - OPTIONS - Standard available ptins include: Varius cupler ptins and cnfiguratins Hardware and sftware supprt t permit field upgrades f perating sftware Remte peratin via wire line r cellular, telephne r mdem These and ther ptins can be installed at the factry at the time f manufacture r added later in the field. Always cnsult with factry technical persnnel regarding field-added ptins t make certain that yur SILENT ADVISOR is equipped with the latest versin f perating sftware. Yu will be ntified f majr perating sftware revisins as they becme available. Hwever, feel free t cntact the factry at any time t determine what new features may currently be available and we will be happy t assist in updating yur units

6 2. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The SILENT ADVISOR was designed and manufactured t be as safe and easy t use as pssible. Hwever, as with any piece f equipment, it is f paramunt imprtance that perating persnnel be cmpletely familiar with the unit and prperly trained in safe deplyment and perating prcedures. Make certain that any persns transprting r perating the SILENT ADVISOR have thrughly read and understand the Operatin and Maintenance Prcedures as presented in this manual. - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST - The Operatin & Maintenance Checklist, cntained in the Appendix f this manual, shuld be used prir t transprting the SILENT ADVISOR r putting the unit int service. The checklist helps t insure that prper perating prcedures are fllwed and that certain items pertinent t the safe peratin and maintenance f the equipment are nt verlked. - CAUTIONS & WARNINGS - WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. NOTE: SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, INC. has taken every precautin t insure that the SILENT ADVISOR is a safe and effective piece f traffic safety equipment. SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, INC., hwever, cannt be held respnsible fr any injuries, accidents, r ther mishaps resulting frm the use, misuse, r abuse f the SILENT ADVISOR, r any ther SOLAR TECH prduct. It is the user's sle respnsibility t ensure that the manner in which the SILENT ADVISOR is used is cnsistent with safe perating practices and that the user understand that he/she is the nly liable party

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8 3. SETUP AND OPERATION Radar speed trailers are intended t supplement ther traffic cntrl devices in reducing verall traffic speed t within psted limits by prviding real-time feedback t mtrists abut their actual speed. A detailed descriptin f hw they are t be placed and utilized in and arund wrk znes is presented in the Federal Highway Administratin Manual n Unifrm Traffic Cntrl Devices (MUTCD) and als in many individual state and lcal D.O.T. specificatins. These publicatins include detailed instructins n where t place varius traffic cntrl devices, particularly in situatins where visibility may be limited due t a curved apprach t the wrk zne r where the wrk zne is near an n r ff ramp r ther traffic merging pint. If ne f these manuals is nt available, yu shuld cnsult with lcal traffic safety fficials befre placing radar speed trailers r any ther traffic cntrl devices in the wrk zne. Prper placement f traffic cntrl devices is essential t their effectiveness. - TRANSPORTING & TRAILERING A safety check shuld be perfrmed n the message sign befre transprting the unit ver the rad. The Operatin & Maintenance Checklist frm included in the Appendix f this manual can and shuld be used as a safety checklist by the peratr t make certain that nthing has been verlked. Prir t transprting the unit t the wrk site, make sure that the battery bank is fully charged. This can be accmplished by bserving the Battery Vltage n the LCD Display f the Energy Management System Cntrl Unit. A Battery Vltage reading f 12.6 Vlts r higher indicates a fully charged battery bank. Even if the battery bank is nt fully charged, a few hurs f bright sunlight, the amunt f time it typically takes t transprt and setup the unit, will charge the battery bank sufficiently t prepare the unit fr peratin. If adequate sunlight is nt available, the battery bank can be recharged using any autmatic-type 12-Vlt battery charger with an utput current capability f 60 t 75 Amps. Check the Trubleshting and Repair Sectin f the manual fr additinal infrmatin n battery charging and testing. Make sure that all trailer tngue, cupler, safety chains, clevis pins, and blts are prperly installed and secured. Cnnect trailer wiring harness t tw vehicle and check fr prper peratin f stp, turn, and tail lights. All swivel jacks and utriggers must be placed in the apprpriate psitin fr transprt and securely lcked. The sign panel(s) must be cmpletely lwered/retracted/lcked/pinned int the transprt psitin. Clse all battery cmpartment cvers and secure with padlcks. Check tires fr crrect inflatin; 26 psi (190 kpa) fr 13-inch wheels and tires. In situatins where the wrk site is a significant distance away, stp peridically and check the integrity f the cupler and safety chains and fr any excess heat buildup in the tires and wheel bearings

9 - POSITIONING & STABILIZING - Upn arriving at the wrk site, first check the immediate area fr any verhead pwer lines r bstructins. Als, check the surrunding area fr any tall buildings, trees, r ther bstructins nearby that might shade the slar array during part f the day and interfere with the prper peratin f the slar electric charging system. Many times, just mving the unit a few yards can make the difference between getting an adequate supply f sunlight t maintain the charge level f the battery bank and being shaded enugh that the battery bank will eventually becme discharged t the pint where the sign panel is autmatically switched ff. Once the apprpriate site has been selected, the unit can be psitined and set up fr peratin. Blck the trailer wheels befre discnnecting the cupler frm the tw vehicle hitch. It is best t psitin the trailer as clse t the chsen lcatin as pssible with the tw vehicle because f the substantial weight f the unit. - SILENT ADVISOR RST The small trailer can be mved rather easily prir t raising the sign panel int the perating psitin. Lcate the trailer s that the trailer is parallel t the directin f traffic flw. Use the sight tubes lcated n the left side f the trailer frame t psitin the unit s that the sign panel will be perpendicular t ncming traffic. Rtate and lck int the vertical psitin and extend all fur (4) swivel jacks as necessary t level the trailer and remve all weight frm the axle. If the unit is set up n a relatively sft, unpaved surface, planks r sme ther frm f weight distributing material shuld be used t prevent the jack ft pads frm sinking int the surface. Using the tl prvided, select and install the desired numerals fr the speed limit sign. Pull and turn the latch pins lcated just belw the pivt pint fr the sign panel supprt frame t lck them in the retracted psitin. Rtate the winch handle clckwise t raise the sign panel and slar array int the perating psitin. Turn and release the latch pins t secure the sign panel in the perating psitin. Simply reverse the abve prcedure t return the sign panel t the transprt psitin t prepare the unit fr traveling. Be sure t pull and turn the tw sign supprt lcking pins t secure them in the retracted psitin befre attempting t lwer the sign panel. The sign panel can be lwered by rtating the winch handle cunterclckwise. The autmatic brake built int the winch will cntrl the descent. Lwer the sign panel slwly until it is resting n the travel supprt pads and ensure that winch cable is slack prir t transprt

10 - SILENT ADVISOR RST The small trailer can be mved rather easily prir t raising the sign panel int the perating psitin. Lcate the trailer s that the trailer is parallel t the directin f traffic flw. Use the sight tubes lcated n the left side f the trailer frame t psitin the unit s that the sign panel will be perpendicular t ncming traffic. Lwer the tngue jack all the way. Extend the rear jack stands until they just tuch the grund and insert and lck the pins. Nw extend the tngue jack while lking thrugh the sight tubes until yu are sighting directly int ncming traffic. Extend and lck the frnt jack stands t cmplete the setup. If the unit is set up n a relatively sft, unpaved surface, planks r sme ther frm f weight distributing material shuld be used t prevent the jack ft pads frm sinking int the surface. Using the tl prvided, select and install the desired numerals fr the speed limit sign. Pull and turn the latch pins lcated just belw the pivt pint fr the sign panel supprt frame t lck them in the retracted psitin. Rtate the winch handle clckwise t raise the sign panel and slar array int the perating psitin. Turn and release the latch pins t secure the sign panel in the perating psitin. Simply reverse the abve prcedure t return the sign panel t the transprt psitin t prepare the unit fr traveling. Be sure t pull and turn the tw sign supprt lcking pins t secure them in the retracted psitin befre attempting t lwer the sign panel. The sign panel can be lwered by rtating the winch handle cunterclckwise. The autmatic brake built int the winch will cntrl the descent. Lwer the sign panel slwly until it is resting n the travel supprt pads and ensure that winch cable is slack prir t transprt. - PREOPERATIONAL CHECK - Check the battery bank vltage by viewing the LCD screen n the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT. The ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT is lcated in the battery cmpartment. If adequate sunlight is available, the CHARGING indicatr n the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT will be n and the LCD screen will be displaying the slar array vltage and current and the battery bank vltage and current. If the battery bank is at r near a full state f charge, the display panel n the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT will be displaying the slar array vltage and current and the battery bank vltage and current and the CHARGING indicatr will be flashing. When the battery bank is fully charged the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT will switch ff the current flw frm the slar array t prevent vercharging f the batteries. The ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT will autmatically switch current flw frm the slar array n and ff as needed t maintain the charge level f the battery bank. Make sure that the slar panel is free f dirt and dust. Clean with clear water and a mild detergent. While the unit is in service, peridically check the slar array fr dust and dirt buildup and check the fluid level in the batteries. Every 30 days shuld be adequate except in extreme cnditins f dust r lw sunlight. Any excess snw accumulatin shuld be remved frm the

11 slar panels as sn as pssible. It is nt necessary r desirable t scrape ice buildup frm the upper surface f the slar panels. If the majrity f the snw is brushed away the heat effect f the sun will melt any remaining ice r snw accumulatin. Check the battery bank vltage every few days t make sure that the unit is receiving an adequate amunt f slar energy t maintain the battery bank at an acceptable level f charge. In the event that the battery vltage drps belw 12 Vlts during a sunny day, the battery bank shuld be recharged by a line-pwered auxiliary battery charger as sn as pssible. If the battery bank is allwed t discharge t a very lw level in extremely cld weather, the electrlyte may freeze resulting in permanent damage t the batteries. The battery bank may require a few recharge cycles befre it reaches its full energy strage capacity. New lead acid batteries generally d nt reach their full capacity until they have gne thrugh 10 t 15 charge/discharge cycles. Cnsult the MAINTENANCE sectin f the manual fr additinal infrmatin n battery maintenance and charging. - SOLAR PANEL CLEANING - When the sign panel is in the travel psitin, the entire trailer can be tilted back fr cleaning and snw remval. Simply lift up n the tngue until the trailer frame rcks back and rests n the rear jack stands r swivel jacks. The slar panels can be easily cleaned with clear water and a squeegee. When cleaning and servicing is cmpleted, simply pull dwn n the tngue t return the trailer t the nrmal traveling psitin. NOTE: A cmprehensive Preperatinal Checklist is prvided in the Appendix f this manual and may be phtcpied fr field use. - PRE-TRANSPORT PROGRAMMING - The SILENT ADVISOR can be cmpletely prgrammed prir t transprtatin t the wrk site. Simply fllw the prgramming prcedures utlined in the Main Cnsle Operatin and Prgramming sectin f the manual, switch ff the main pwer, transprt the unit t the jb site, and switch the main pwer back n. The SILENT ADVISOR will g thrugh the pwer up initializatin rutine, autmatically lad all the data files and begin peratin as previusly prgrammed. This handy features simplifies the installatin and setup prcedure and minimizes the amunt f time service persnnel need t spend at the wrk site. Install padlcks n the battery cmpartment(s) when the unit is left unattended t prevent unauthrized access and vandalism

12 4. MAIN CONTROL CONSOLE OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING - GETTING STARTED - When the main pwer switch, lcated n the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT, is switched n, the system ges thrugh a self check pwer-up test. This pwer-up sequence takes apprximately 2-3 minutes during which time the cntrl cnsle display screen will shw which functins are being laded, tested and verified. After hardware testing and initializatin has been cmpleted, the data files are laded and the cntrl cnsle screen will display the SlarTech "SPLASH SCREEN" alng with the Sftware Versin Number in the upper right hand crner f the display. All SILENT ADVISOR prgramming activities start frm the SPLASH SCREEN. Any time cntrl cnsle input activity stps fr mre than ten (10) minutes, the cntrl cnsle will autmatically return t the SPLASH SCREEN t insure that the passwrd prtectin features designed int the sftware are always in effect while the SILENT ADVISOR is left unattended. The SILENT ADVISOR emplys a single level f passwrd prtectin t prevent unauthrized use and/r prgramming f the main cntrl cnsle. Passwrd prtectin is nt enabled at the factry; hwever, may be activated r remved by an authrized user at anytime t implement security (see - PASSWORD - sectin). Frm the SPLASH SCREEN tuch the "Lg-In" buttn. If passwrd prtectin has been enabled yu will be presented with the PASSWORD ENTRY SCREEN and prmpted t enter a passwrd. Simply use the keybard prvided t key in the currently assigned passwrd and then tuch the "OK" buttn. Once the passwrd has been accepted (r if n passwrd was required) yu will be presented with the RST SETUP SCREEN. There are nly six (6) user adjustable settings n the SILENT ADVISOR RST SETUP SCREEN. - OVER-SPEED DISPLAY - - The first three (3) settings are assciated with the Over-Speed Display. Typically, the Over- Speed Display is used t advise mtrists that their speed is abve the psted limits by displaying the speed f appraching vehicles n the LED Display Panel. The Over-Speed Display will cause the detected speed f appraching vehicles t be displayed n the LED Display Panel. The user adjustable settings are the Lwer Limit, Upper Limit and Update Rate (in secnds) fr the Over- Speed Display. Simply tuch the "Arrw Buttns" t increase r decrease the value fr each parameter t achieve the desired setings

13 - EXCESSIVE-SPEED DISPLAY - - The next tw (2) settings are assciated with the Excessive-Speed Display. Typically, the Excessive-Speed Display is used t advise mtrists that their speed is significantly abve the psted limits by rapidly flashing the speed f appraching vehicles n the LED Display Panel. The Excessive-Speed Display will cause the detected speed f appraching vehicles t be rapidly flashed n the LED Display Panel. The user adjustable settings are the Upper Limit and the Flash Rate (in secnds) fr the Excessive-Speed Display. (Nte that the Lwer Limit fr the Excessive- Speed Display is autmatically set by the cntrl cnsle based upn the Upper Limit fr the Over- Speed Display.) Simply tuch the "Arrw Buttns" t increase r decrease the value fr each parameter t achieve the desired setings. - EXTREME-SPEED DISPLAY - - The final setting is assciated with the Extreme-Speed Display. Typically, the Extreme-Speed Display is used t advise mtrists that their speed is dramatically abve the psted limits by prviding ne f three displays: a blank display, rapidly flashing the Upper Limit f the Excessive- Speed Display, r rapidly pulsating rectangles n the LED Display Panel. The Extreme-Speed Display will cause the LED Display Panel t display that which the user has selected frm the three available ptins whenever an appraching vehicle is detected with a speed in excess f the Upper Limit fr the Excessive-Speed Display. T select the desired ptin simply tuch the radi buttn fr the desired display ptin fr the Extreme-Speed Display. - PASSWORD - T set, change r remve passwrd prtectin (security) fr the Silent Advisr Radar Speed Trailer simply tuch the "Passwrd" buttn n the RST SETUP SCREEN and when presented with the PASSWORD ENTRY SCREEN enter a new passwrd. Use the keybard prvided t key in the desired passwrd (r leave blank t remve all passwrd prtectin) and then tuch the "OK" buttn. The cntrl cnsle will save the new passwrd (r remve all passwrd prtectin if n passwrd was entered) and return t the Splash Screen. - MAIN MENU- TRAFFIX Menu Structure and Operating Instructins (Versin X): SlarTech Splash Screen The SlarTech Splash Screen is presented at the cmpletin f system bt-up (pwer-up & initializatin) and whenever an peratr lgs-ut. Nte: If n tuch-screen activity is detected fr mre than 5 minutes cntrl cnsle will autmatically return t the SlarTech Splash Screen and turn the back-light ff t cnserve pwer and restre Passwrd Security if enabled (unless Aut-Lgut Feature is disabled see Disable Autmatic Lg Out in Supervisr Menu). T re-activate the SlarTech Splash Screen and turn n the back-light simply tuch the tuch-screen [Nte: ensure that the main pwer switch n the Energy Management System (EMS) is in the On psitin!] Enabling Passwrd Security Unless specified therwise at time f rder, all MegaTech Cntrl Cnsles equipped with the TRAFIX perating system sftware are shipped with

14 Passwrd Security disabled (n passwrd required fr lg-in). T enable Passwrd Security, lg-in t the Administratr Menu, select Add/Remve Administratrs and create at least ne Administratr Passwrd. Passwrd Security is nw enabled and multiple passwrds may be created fr Quick Picks, General Users, Supervisrs and ther Administratrs. Additinal passwrds may be added and/r remved fr any peratinal level at anytime by the apprpriate authrity. All passwrds, and all Passwrd Security, may be remved, at any time, by selecting Reset Cntrller Settings frm the Supervisr Menu see belw fr additinal details. Menu Structure and Operating Instructins: -? requires a Quick Picks, User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) Cntrl Cnsle Language Selectin Enables the peratr t select frm English, Spanish, French, Prtuguese, Dutch Cntrl r German Cnsle Operating Languages (i.e. Menus, Prmpts, Buttns, etc.) Nte: Changing the Cntrl Cnsle Operating Language has n effect n available Fnts and/r Keybards in rder t enable varius Internatinal Keybards and/r Fnts (such as Arabic, Prtuguese, French Canadian etc.) the peratr must select the apprpriate Fnt Set frm the Change Fnt Set ptin in the Administratr Menu see Administratr Menu belw. - Blank the Sign Panel requires a Quick Picks, User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) Blanks the Sign Panel fllw instructins prvided n screen. Nte: it is recmmended that when the Silent Messenger PCMS is nt in use the peratr select this ptin t blank the sign panel, place the system in a lw-pwer cnsumptin mde, and leave the Main Pwer switch n t avid system t bt up prir t next usage. Only turn the Main Pwer switch (lcated n the Energy Management System) ff fr prlnged perids f nn-use r strage. - Instant Message requires a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) Takes the peratr directly t the Message Creatin and Editing Screen (see Message Creatin and Editing Screen belw) fr Instant Message creatin and display n the Sign Panel. Upn cmpletin f Message Creatin the newly created Message will be autmatically named Instant Message, placed in the Message Library and set as the Default Message (unless set as the Override Message fllw instructins prvided n screen). - Quick Picks requires a Quick Picks, User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security Up t Six (6) Pre-Prgrammed Quick Pick Messages fr Preview & Display User Assigned (see Set Quick Picks in User Menu). T preview a Quick Picks Message tuch the desired Message Windw nce (Message

15 Windw will turn yellw and Message will be displayed in Message Windw). T select a Quick Picks Message as the Default Message, and display it n the Sign Panel, tuch the desired Message Windw a secnd time [Message Windw will turn frm yellw t green indicting that the selected Message is nw set as the Default Message (unless set as the Override Message fllw instructins prvided n screen) and will be displayed n the Sign Panel]. Blank Blanks the Sign Panel fllw instructins prvided. Dne Returns t Main Menu r directly t SlarTech Splash Screen (Quick Picks peratrs iif Passwrd Security is enabled). - Main Menu requires a Quick Picks, User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) Quick Picks access requires lg-in with a Quick Picks, User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) - Up t Six (6) Pre-Prgrammed Quick Pick Messages fr Preview & Display User Assigned (see Set Quick Picks in User Menu). T preview a Quick Picks Message tuch the desired Message Windw nce (Message Windw will turn yellw and Message will be displayed in Message Windw). T select a Quick Picks Message as the Default Message, and display it n the Sign Panel, tuch the desired Message Windw a secnd time [Message Windw will turn frm yellw t green indicting that the selected Message is nw set as the Default Message (unless set as the Override Message fllw instructins prvided n screen) and will be displayed n the Sign Panel]. - Blank Blanks the Sign Panel fllw instructins prvided. - Dne Returns t Main Menu r directly t SlarTech Splash Screen (Quick Picks peratrs if Passwrd Security is enabled). User Menu - access requires lg-in with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) - Manage Messages (Create, Edit, Delete, Preview & Display Messages) - Message Screens: tp left screen (Current Message Screen) displays Message currently being displayed n the Sign Panel (amber), tp right screen (Preview Screen) fr preview f Messages within Message Library (blue). - Set Default Message (Yellw Check Mark) Sets the selected Message frm the Message Library as the Default Message and displays the selected Message in the tp left screen (Current Message Screen) in amber and n the Sign Panel unless a current

16 Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message in which case fllw instructins prvided. Nte: the Default Message is that Message which will nrmally be displayed n the Sign Panel unless superseded by a Schedule r an Event. If there are n Schedules r Events prgrammed, then the Default Message will be displayed n the Sign Panel at all times; hwever, if any Schedules r Events are present in the system s Scheduler thse Messages will take pririty ver the Default Message as prgrammed. In this case, when changing the Default Message, the peratr will be given a warning and the chice f setting the newly selected Message as the Default Message r as the Override Message. If the newly selected Message is set as the Override Message it will nt update r change the current Default Message, will take pririty ver all ther Schedules and Events and will be displayed n the Sign Panel at all times until changed r cleared. If the newly selected Message is set as the Default Message, the system will functin nrmally allwing all Schedules, Events (and the current Override Message) t take pririty. T preview a Message frm the Message Library tuch the desired Message in the list f Messages - the Message will be displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right). T set a Message frm the Message Library as the Default Message and display it n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message tuch the desired Message in the list f Messages and nce it is displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right) tuch the Set Default Message (Yellw Check Mark) buttn t set the selected Message as the Default Message, display it in amber in the Default Message Screen (left) and display it n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message if any Schedules r Events are present in the system s scheduler fllw instructins prvided n setting message as Default Message r Override Message see abve explanatin. - Add (Green Plus Sign) Activates the Message Creatin & Editing Screen t enable creatin, naming and saving f a new Message t the Message Library (see Message Creatin & Editing Screen). - Add & Set Default Message (Green Plus Sign & Yellw Check Mark) Activates Message Creatin & Editing Screen t enable creatin, naming, saving and autmatic display f a new Message

17 (sets the newly created and saved Message as the Default Message r Override Message (if any Schedules r Events are present in the system s Scheduler) and displays it in the Current Message Screen in amber and n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message see Set Default Message (Yellw Check Mark), Add (Green Plus Sign) and (Message Creatin & Editing Screen) fr additinal infrmatin and explanatin. - Edit Message (Pencil-Scissrs-Glue) Activates Message Creatin & Editing Screen and lads the selected Message frm the Message Library fr editing and saving. T edit a Message frm the Message Library, tuch the desired Message and when it is displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right) tuch the Edit Message (Pencil-Scissrs-Glue) buttn t activate the Message Creatin & Editing Screen (see Message Creatin & Editing Screen). - Delete Message (Black X) Remves the selected Message frm the Message Library. T delete a Message frm the Message Library, tuch the desired Message and when it is displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right) tuch the Delete Message (Black X) buttn and fllw n-screen instructins. Nte: The Default Message and Messages assigned t Current Quick Picks may nt be deleted. T delete a Message frm the Message Library ensure that it is nt assigned as the Default Message r t Current Quick Picks. - User Menu Returns peratr t the User Menu. - Message Creatin & Editing Screen: General Ntes: - The Active Page in a Message during Message creatin & editing is utlined in red. T edit an existing Page, tuch the Page nce t make it the Active Page (utlined in red). Tuch the Active Page a secnd time t edit the Page cntents. T place the cursr in a Text Page fr editing, tuch the desired lcatin fr cursr placement and edit as desired using the keybard. T change the Page Display Time fr the Active Page, tuch the Page Display Time windw (secnds) nce and type in desired display time [Nte: tw (2) secnds is prvided autmatically as the default display time fr all newly added Pages]. T remve a Page frm a Message, tuch the Page t make it the Active Page and then tuch the Delete (Trash Can) buttn t remve the Page frm the Message. New Pages added t a Message

18 will always be added t the right f the current Active Page. When all editing is cmpleted tuch the Finished (Green & Yellw Smile Face) buttn t name and save the Message (naming is nt required fr Message editing as the Message already had a name prir t editing). T exit withut saving any changes tuch the Cancel (Red w/black X) buttn. - T add a Text Page t a Message, tuch the Create Text Page ( Te][ ) buttn. Select desired fnt (an autmatic sizing fnt labeled Adaptive is prvided as the default fnt). Select the desired keybard. (Nte: availability f fnts and keybard activatin is dependent upn current cntrller fnt selectin - see Change Fnt Set in Administratr Menu). Type desired text. T select specific lines within a Page fr text creatin/editing (such as in a 3-Line Nrmal fnt) tuch desired line n the Active Text Page t place cursr as desired. T change the display time f the Active Text Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Graphic Image Page t a Message tuch the Create Graphic Image Page (Mna Lisa Picture) buttn and create a Graphic Image as desired by using the tls prvided. When finished tuch the Finished buttn. T change the display time f the Active Graphic Image Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Dynamic Data Surce (e.g. radar, time, date, etc.) Page, tuch the Create Dynamic Data Surce Page (Thermmeter & Time) buttn and create the Dynamic Data Surce Page by using the tls prvided. When finished tuch the OK buttn. T change the display time f the Active Dynamic Data Surce Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Page frm the Master Library, tuch the Insert Page frm Master Library (Bks) buttn. Select the desired Page fr insertin frm the menu prvided, and then tuch the OK buttn. T change the display time f the Active Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Page by cpying an existing Page frm within the Message simply select the Page t be cpied and tuch the Cpy buttn (Tw Sheets f Paper) a cpy f the currently selected Page will be inserted int the Message just t the right f the selected Page. The newly cpied Page may nw be edited and/r mved abut within the Message just like any ther Page

19 - T mve Pages left r right within a Message simply select the Page t be mved and use the Mve Left (Left Arrw) r Mve Right (Right Arrw) buttns t mve the Page left r right ne space at a time. Menu Selectins: - Create Text Page ( Te][ ) Inserts a new Text Page in a Message Keybard standard keybard input multiple keybards are available and may be selected at anytime by use f the keybard buttn at lwer right nte keybard activatin is dependent upn current cntrller language setting see Set Cntrller Fnts in Administratr Menu. Display Time (Secnds) Page Display Time within Message tuch in windw t edit display time (2 secnds is prvided as the default display time fr all newly added Pages). Fnt Fnt Selectin fnt availability is based upn current cntrller language setting An Adaptive fnt (an autmatic sizing fnt) is prvided as the default fnt in all cases unless changed by the peratr. see Set Cntrller Fnts in Administratr Menu. - Create Graphic Image Page (Mna Lisa Picture) Inserts a new Graphic Image Page in a Message Pencil Pixel by Pixel Editing turns pixels n r ff based upn pixel n/ff selectin Line Draw/Remve Pixels w/line Editing Circle Draw/Remve Pixels w/circle Editing Pixels On Turn Pixels n while editing Pixels Off Turn Pixels ff while editing Und Und last edit Red Red last edit Finished save changes and return t Message Creatin & Editing Screen Cancel cancel and discard changes and return t Message Creatin & Editing Screen

20 - Create Dynamic Data Surce Page (Thermmeter & Time) Inserts a Dynamic Data Surce Page in a Message Insert Text adds a text blck t a Dynamic Data Surce Page Insert Surce adds a Data Surce t Dynamic Data Surce Page Edit enables editing f previusly created text blcks within the Dynamic Data Surce Page (select text blck fr editing and then select Edit) Delete deletes selected text blck r data surce frm Dynamic Data Surce Page Mve Up mves selected text r data surce up in display rder n Dynamic Data Surce Page Mve Dwn mves selected text r data surce dwn in display rder n page n Dynamic Data Surce Page - Insert Page frm Master Library (Bks) Inserts a new Page frm the Master Library int the Message - Delete (Trash Can) Deletes the Active Page frm the Message Nte: a Message must cntain at least n Page. - Cpy (Tw Pages) Creates and inserts int the Message a Cpy f the Active Page. - Mve Page Left (Left Arrw) Mves the Active Page left ne psitin within the Message. - Mve Page Right (Right Arrw) Mves the Active Page right ne psitin within the Message. - Cancel (Red w/black X) Cancels Message Creatin & Editing withut saving any changes t the Message Library - Finished (Green & Yellw Smile Face) accepts changes and saves them t the Message Library (newly created Messages will require naming prir t saving t Message Library) - Keybard standard keybard functin fr selected language - Keybard Buttn (lwer right-hand crner next t space bar) enables selectin f available keybards fr supprted languages requires prper selectin f cntrller language (see Set Cntrller Fnts in Administratr Menu)

21 - Schedule Messages (Create, Edit, & Delete Message Schedules and Events) when selected the peratr is presented with a standard calendar (ne mnth at a time) which prvides a graphical representatin f the current Date & Time Based Scheduled Messages. Nte: t view the list f Schedules fr any given day tuch the desired day twice. The fllwing cntrls are prvided: - Schedules View the List f all Date & Time Based Scheduled Messages Add Adds a New Scheduled Message t the Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Edit Edits Selected Scheduled Message fllw nscreen instructins prvided. Delete Deletes Selected Scheduled Message frm Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Finished Return t Scheduler Main Screen - Events View the List f Event (Data Surce) Based Scheduled Messages Data Driven Events may be created fr varius Data Surces including: System Battery Vltage, Internal and External Temperature Inputs, System Phtcell Readings, Radar Gun Input, and External Switch Clsures. The fllwing cntrls are prvided: Add Adds a New Event Based Scheduled Message t Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Edit Edits the Selected Event Based Scheduled Message fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Delete Deletes the Selected Event Based Scheduled Message frm Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Finished Return t Scheduler Main Screen - Add Schedule/Event Adds New Date & Time r Event Based Scheduled Message t the Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. - Finished Returns t User Menu - Set Quick Picks (Assign Quick Picks Messages frm Message Library) - T add a Message t Current Quick Picks frm the Message Library, tuch the desired Message in the Message Library then tuch the Right Arrw Buttn ( => ) t mve the desired

22 Message t Current Quick Picks. If the desired Message is nt in the Message Library fllw Message Creatin & Editing prcedures t add the desired Message t the Message Library. [Nte: up t six (6) messages may be added t thecurrent Quick Picks message list.] - T remve a Message frm Current Quick Picks tuch the desired Message in Current Quick Picks and then tuch Left Arrw Buttn ( <= ). - When finished tuch the Finished buttn and then tuch the Lg Out buttn. - View System Status (Displays Current Time, Date, Phtcell Reading, Battery Vltage, Temperature, MAC Address, IP Address, Up-Time, Current Run-Time, Lifetime Run-Time, Serial Mdem Type, Signal Strength and Signal Quality. - Blank the Sign Panel (Blanks the Sign Panel) fllw n-screen instructins prvided. - Test Display Mdules (Tests LED Display Mdules & Sign Panel peratin) use arrw buttns prvided t turn n and test specific LED Display Mdules n the Sign Panel numerical address f current LED Display Mdule under test is prvided t aid in diagnstics fr assistance cntact Custmer Service. - Help (Basic peratinal instructins) - Slar Panel Orientatin (Cntrls actuatr equipped slar arrays) fllw n-screen instructins prvided. - Main Menu (Returns t Main Menu) - Lg Out (Lgs Out and returns t SlarTech Splash Screen) Supervisr Menu - access requires lg-in with a Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) - Manage Quick Pick Users (Add & Remve Quick Picks Users) - Manage General Users (Add & Remve Users) - Set Date & Time (Setting Date, Time, and Time Zne fr prper DST peratin) - Set Phtcell Limits (Used t adjust Phtcell Light Level Parameters) Nte: factry default settings are 1500 and 3750 it is nt recmmended

23 that changes be made t these set-pints withut cnsulting with the factry. - Disable Autmatic Lg Out (Disables the Autmatic Lg-Out Security Feature) fllw n-screen instructins prvided. - Reset Cntrller Settings (Reset Message Library, Scheduler, Set Pints and Passwrds, Master Reset) - Reset Run-Time Cunter Resets the resettable Run-Time Cunter viewable frm the System Status Screen. - Recalibrate Tuch-Screen Initiates tuch-screen calibratin rutine upn next system bt-up nly used when replacing tuch-screen nt part f Master Reset peratin cntact Custmer Service fr assistance. - Reset Sign Type Clears currently saved/stred Sign Panel Cnfiguratin and initiates Sign Panel Aut-Detectin & Cnfiguratin upn next system bt-up cntact Custmer Service fr assistance. - Reset Message Library Deletes all Schedules and Events frm the Scheduler, all Messages frm the Message Library and all user-assigned Messages frm Quick Picks. - Reset Schedules and Events Deletes all Schedules and Events frm the Scheduler. - Reset Factry Settings Restres all cntrller settings t riginal factry settings including phtcell set-pints, and deletin f all passwrds. - Master Reset Resets Message Library; Resets Schedules and Events; Resets Cntrller Settings (Deletes all Schedules and Events frm the Scheduler, all Messages frm the Message Library, all user-assigned Messages frm Quick Picks, all passwrds and restres all cntrller set-pints t riginal factry settings). - Manage NTCIP/UTMC Settings (Enables an Operatr t Enable r Disable NTCIP & UTMC servers, select between Central and Lcal cntrl and establish/change the Administratr Passwrd fr NTCIP/UTMC access and cntrl) fr mre infrmatin see NTCIP & UTMC supprting dcumentatin r cntact Custmer Service fr assistance. - Sign Panel Management (Enables an Operatr t describe the sign panel type fr NTCIP & UTMC cntrl and, if necessary, manually cnfigure they system s Sign Panel Cnfiguratin fr certain types f Sign Panels

24 including dual Sign Panel systems cntact Custmer Service fr additinal assistance. - Main Menu (Returns t Main Menu) - Lg Out (Lgs Out and returns t SlarTech Splash Screen) Administratr Menu - access requires lgin with an Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security) - Add/Remve Supervisr (Add & Remve Supervisrs) - Add/Remve Administratrs (Add & Remve Administratrs) Nte: at-least ne Administratr must be created prir t creatin f any ther passwrds. - View Cntrller Infrmatin (Sftware Versin, S/N, Secret Key) - Change Fnt Set (US DOT Fnts, Canadian Fnts, Internatinal Fnts) - US DOT Fnt Set Fnts Prvided: Adaptive, One-Line, Tw-Line, Three-Line Nrmal, Three-Line Bld, Three-Line Narrw, Three- Line Cndensed, and Fur-Line. Keybards Activated: English. - STD US DOT 3-Line Fnts Prvided: Adaptive & Three-Line Nrmal (5x7) nly. Keybards Activated: English. - Internatinal Fnt Set Fnts Prvided: Language specific. Keybards Activated: All (English, Arabic, French-Canadian MTO, Prtuguese/Spanish) - French Canadian MTO Fnt Set Fnts Prvided: French Canadian MTO-2 Three-Line Fnt. Keybards Activated: English and French-Canadian. - Cnfigure IP Address (Set up IP Address fr Netwrkability) select between Dynamic IP Address and Static IP Address see Cntrl Center 3000 Operating Instructins fr additinal infrmatin n netwrk settings. - Cnfigure Serial Mdem (Set up crrect settings fr current Serial Mdem) - Set Radar Gun Units (Selects between MPH and KPH) - Set Battery Vltage Offset (Sets the ffset fr vltage drp in Cntrl Cnsle pwer lines t ensure accurate display f actual battery terminal vltage)

25 - Main Menu (Returns t Main Menu) - Lg Out (Lgs Out and returns t SlarTech Splash Screen) Display Main Screen: TRAFFIX Menu Structure and Operating Instructins (Versin 2.1.0): - Blank the Sign Panel: Requires Lg-in with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Blanks the Sign Panel fllw instructins prvided n screen. Nte: It is recmmended that when the Silent Messenger PCMS is nt in use the peratr select this ptin t blank the sign panel, place the system in a lw-pwer cnsumptin mde, and leave the Main Pwer switch n t avid system bt up prir t next usage. Only turn the Main Pwer switch (lcated n the Energy Management System) ff fr prlnged perids f nn-use r strage. - Instant Message: Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Takes the peratr directly t the Message Creatin and Editing Screen (see Message Creatin and Editing Screen belw) fr Instant Message creatin and display n the Sign Panel. Upn cmpletin f Message Creatin the newly created Message will be autmatically named Instant Message, placed in the Message Library and set as the Default Message (unless set as the Override Message fllw instructins prvided n screen). - Quick Picks: Requires Lg-In with a Quick Picks, User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). - Up t Six (6) Pre-Prgrammed Quick Pick Messages fr Preview & Display that are user assigned (see Set Quick Picks in Manage Messages). T preview a Quick Picks Message tuch the desired Message Windw nce (Message Windw will turn yellw and Message will be displayed in Message Windw). T select a Quick Picks Message as the Default Message, and display it n the Sign Panel, tuch the desired Message Windw a secnd time [Message Windw will turn frm yellw t green indicting that the selected Message is nw set as the Default Message (unless set as the Override Message fllw instructins prvided n screen) and will be displayed n the Sign Panel]. - Blank Blanks the Sign Panel fllw instructins prvided

26 - Finished Returns t Display Menu r directly t SlarTech Splash Screen if Lgged-In with a Quick Picks Passwrd). - Manage Messages: Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Used t Create, Edit, Delete, Preview, Display Messages & Assign Quick-Picks. - Message Screens: Tp left screen (Current Message Screen) displays Message currently being displayed n the Sign Panel (amber). Tp right screen (Preview Screen) is fr preview f Messages within Message Library (blue). - Set Default Message (Yellw Check Mark): Sets the selected Message frm the Message Library as the Default Message and displays the selected Message in the tp left screen (Current Message Screen) in amber and n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message in which case fllw instructins prvided. Nte: The Default Message is that Message which will nrmally be displayed n the Sign Panel unless superseded by a Schedule r an Event. If there are n Schedules r Events prgrammed, then the Default Message will be displayed n the Sign Panel at all times; hwever, if any Schedules r Events are present in the system s Scheduler thse Messages will take pririty ver the Default Message as prgrammed. In this case, when changing the Default Message, the peratr will be given a warning and the chice f setting the newly selected Message as the Default Message r as the Override Message. If the newly selected Message is set as the Override Message it will nt update r change the current Default Message, will take pririty ver all ther Schedules and Events and will be displayed n the Sign Panel at all times until changed r cleared. If the newly selected Message is set as the Default Message, the system will functin nrmally allwing all Schedules, Events (and the current Override Message) t take pririty. Nte: T preview a Message frm the Message Library tuch the desired Message in the list f Messages. The Message will be displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right). T set a Message frm the Message Library as the Default Message and display it n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message tuch the desired Message in the list f Messages and nce it is displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right) tuch the Set Default Message (Yellw Check Mark) buttn t set the selected Message as the Default Message, display it in amber in the Default

27 Message Screen (left) and display it n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message if any Schedules r Events are present in the system s scheduler fllw instructins prvided n setting message as Default Message r Override Message see abve explanatin. - Add Message (Green Plus Sign): Activates the Message Creatin & Editing Screen t enable creatin, naming and saving f a new Message t the Message Library (see Message Creatin & Editing Screen). - Add & Set Default Message (Green Plus Sign & Yellw Check Mark): Activates Message Creatin & Editing Screen t enable creatin, naming, saving and autmatic display f a new Message (sets the newly created and saved Message as the Default Message r Override Message (if any Schedules r Events are present in the system s Scheduler) and displays it in the Current Message Screen in amber and n the Sign Panel unless a current Schedule, Event r Override Message is currently taking pririty ver the Default Message see Set Default Message (Yellw Check Mark), Add (Green Plus Sign) and (Message Creatin & Editing Screen) fr additinal infrmatin and explanatin. - Edit Message (Pencil-Scissrs-Glue): Activates Message Creatin & Editing Screen and lads the selected Message frm the Message Library fr editing and saving. T edit a Message frm the Message Library, tuch the desired Message and when it is displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right) tuch the Edit Message (Pencil-Scissrs-Glue) buttn t activate the Message Creatin & Editing Screen (see Message Creatin & Editing Screen). - Delete Message (Black X): Remves the selected Message frm the Message Library. T delete a Message frm the Message Library, tuch the desired Message and when it is displayed in blue in the Preview Screen (right) tuch the Delete Message (Black X) buttn and fllw nscreen instructins. Nte: The Default Message and Messages assigned t Current Quick Picks may nt be deleted. T delete a Message frm the Message Library ensure that it is nt assigned as the Default Message r t Current Quick Picks. - Set Quick Picks: Displays the Quick Picks Set-Up screen in which yu can add r remve Messages t r frm the Quick Picks Library. T add a Message t the Quick Picks Library frm the Message Library, tuch the desired Message in the Message Library then tuch the Right Arrw Buttn ( ==> ) t mve the desired Message t Current Quick Picks. If the desired Message is nt in the Message Library tuch the Green Plus (+) buttn and fllw

28 Message Creatin & Editing prcedures t autmatically create and add the desired Message t the Message and Quick Picks Libraries. [Nte: up t six (6) messages may be added t the Quick Picks Library.] T remve a Message frm Current Quick Picks tuch the desired Message in Current Quick Picks and then tuch left arrw buttn ( <== ). When finished tuch the Finished buttn and then tuch the Lg Out buttn. - Exprt: Exprts entire Message Library t a USB memry device fr transfer t anther cntrller (using Imprt) r Cntrl Center Imprt: Imprts Messages (exprted frm anther cntrller r frm Cntrl Center 3000) frm a USB memry device int the Message Library. - Finished: Returns peratr t the Display Main Screen. Message Creatin & Editing Screen General Ntes: - The Active Page in a Message during Message Creatin & Editing is utlined in red. T edit an existing Page, tuch the Page nce t make it the Active Page (utlined in red). Tuch the Active Page a secnd time t edit the Page cntents. T place the cursr in a Text Page fr editing, tuch the desired lcatin fr cursr placement and edit as desired using the keybard. T change the Page Display Time fr the Active Page, tuch the Page Display Time windw (secnds) nce and type in desired display time [Nte: tw (2.0) secnds is prvided autmatically as the default display time fr all newly added Pages]. T remve a Page frm a Message, tuch the Page t make it the Active Page and then tuch the Delete (Trash Can) buttn t remve the Page frm the Message. New Pages added t a Message will always be added t the right f the current Active Page. When all editing is cmpleted tuch the Finished (Green & Yellw Smile Face) buttn t name and save the Message (naming is nt required fr Message editing as the Message already had a name prir t editing). T exit withut saving any changes tuch the Cancel (Red w/black X) buttn. - T add a Text Page t a Message, tuch the Create Text Page ( Te][ ) buttn. Select desired fnt (an autmatic sizing fnt labeled Adaptive is prvided as the default fnt). Select the desired keybard. (Nte: availability f fnts and keybard activatin is dependent upn current cntrller fnt selectin - see Change Fnt

29 Set in Administratr Menu). Type desired text. T select specific lines within a Page fr text creatin/editing (such as in a 3-Line Nrmal fnt) tuch desired line n the Active Text Page t place cursr as desired. T change the display time f the Active Text Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Graphic Image Page t a Message tuch the Create Graphic Image Page (Mna Lisa Picture) buttn and create a Graphic Image as desired by using the tls prvided. When finished tuch the Finished buttn. T change the display time f the Active Graphic Image Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Dynamic Data Surce (e.g. radar, time, date, etc.) Page, tuch the Create Dynamic Data Surce Page (Thermmeter & Time) buttn and create the Dynamic Data Surce Page by using the tls prvided. When finished tuch the OK buttn. T change the display time f the Active Dynamic Data Surce Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Page frm the Master Library, tuch the Insert Page frm Master Library (Bks) buttn. Select the desired Page fr insertin frm the menu prvided, and then tuch the OK buttn. T change the display time f the Active Page tuch the display time windw and type in desired display time. - T add a Page by cpying an existing Page frm within the Message simply select the Page t be cpied and tuch the Cpy buttn (Tw Sheets f Paper) a cpy f the currently selected Page will be inserted int the Message just t the right f the selected Page. The newly cpied Page may nw be edited and/r mved abut within the Message just like any ther Page. - T mve Pages left r right within a Message simply select the Page t be mved and use the Mve Left (Left Arrw) r Mve Right (Right Arrw) buttns t mve the Page left r right ne space at a time. - T add Special Effects (Anntatins) t a Page, select the Page t which Special Effects (Anntatins) are t be added, tuch the Fx buttn and select the desired Special Effects (Anntatins) t be added t the Page

30 Menu Selectins: Create Text Page ( Te][ ): Inserts a new Text Page in a Message Keybard standard keybard input multiple keybards are available and may be selected at anytime by use f the keybard buttn at lwer right nte keybard activatin is dependent upn current cntrller language setting see Set Cntrller Fnts in Administratr Menu. Display Time (Secnds) Page Display Time within Message tuch in windw t edit display time (2 secnds is prvided as the default display time fr all newly added Pages). Fnt Fnt Selectin fnt availability is based upn current cntrller language setting An Adaptive fnt (an autmatic sizing fnt) is prvided as the default fnt in all cases unless changed by the peratr. see Set Cntrller Fnts in Administratr Menu. Create Graphic Image Page (Mna Lisa Picture): Inserts a new Graphic Image Page in a Message Pencil Pixel by Pixel Editing turns pixels n r ff based upn pixel n/ff selectin. Line Draw/Remve Pixels w/line Editing. Circle Draw/Remve Pixels w/circle Editing. Pixels On Turn Pixels n while editing. Pixels Off Turn Pixels ff while editing. Und Und last edit. Red Red last edit. Finished save changes and return t Message Creatin & Editing Screen. Cancel cancel and discard changes and return t Message Creatin & Editing Screen. Create Dynamic Data Surce Page (Thermmeter & Time): Inserts a Dynamic Data Surce Page in a Message

31 Insert Text adds a text blck t a Dynamic Data Surce Page. Insert Surce adds a Data Surce t Dynamic Data Surce Page. Edit enables editing f previusly created text blcks within the Dynamic Data Surce Page (select text blck fr editing and then select Edit). Delete deletes selected text blck r data surce frm Dynamic Data Surce Page. Mve Up mves selected text r data surce up in display rder n Dynamic Data Surce Page. Mve Dwn mves selected text r data surce dwn in display rder n page n Dynamic Data Surce Page. Insert Page frm Master Library (Bks): Inserts a new Page frm the Master Library int the Message. Delete (Trash Can): Deletes the Active Page frm the Message Nte: a Message must cntain at least n Page. Cpy (Tw Pages): Creates and inserts int the Message a Cpy f the Active Page. Mve Page Left (Left Arrw): Mves the Active Page left ne psitin within the Message. Mve Page Right (Right Arrw): Mves the Active Page right ne psitin within the Message. Page Special Effects / Page Anntatins (Fx): Used t add Special Effects t a Page (a.k.a. Page Anntatins) within a Message such as flashing an entire Page, flashing specific line(s) n a Page, adding static r dynamic (mving) arrws r chevrns t a Page r adding Signal Lamps t (all Pages in) a Message. Cancel (Red w/black X): Cancels Message Creatin & Editing withut saving any changes t the Message Library. Finished (Green & Yellw Smile Face): accepts changes and saves them t the Message Library (newly created Messages will require naming prir t saving t Message Library). Keybard: Standard keybard functin fr selected language

32 Keybard Buttn (lwer right-hand crner next t space bar): Enables selectin f available keybards fr supprted languages. Requires prper selectin f cntrller language (see Set Cntrller Fnts in Administratr Menu). - Schedule Messages: Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). When selected the peratr is presented with a standard calendar (ne mnth at a time) which prvides a graphical representatin f the current Date & Time Based Scheduled Messages. Nte: t view the list f Schedules fr any given day tuch the desired day twice. The fllwing cntrls are prvided: - Schedules: View the List f all Date & Time Based Scheduled Messages. Add Adds a New Scheduled Message t the Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Edit Edits Selected Scheduled Message fllw nscreen instructins prvided. Delete Deletes Selected Scheduled Message frm Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Finished Return t Scheduler Main Screen. - Events: View the List f Event (Data Surce) Based Scheduled Messages Data Driven Events may be created fr varius Data Surces including: System Battery Vltage, Internal and External Temperature Inputs, System Phtcell Readings, Radar Gun Input, and External Switch Clsures. The fllwing cntrls are prvided: Add Adds a New Event Based Scheduled Message t Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Edit Edits the Selected Event Based Scheduled Message fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Delete Deletes the Selected Event Based Scheduled Message frm Scheduler fllw n-screen instructins prvided. Finished Return t Scheduler Main Screen

33 - Exprt: Exprts all Schedules & Events t a USB memry device fr transfer t anther cntrller (using Imprt) r Cntrl Center Imprt: Imprts Schedules & Events (exprted frm anther cntrller r frm Cntrl Center 3000) frm a USB memry device int Schedules & Events n cntrller. - Finished: Returns t Display Main Screen. - Signal Lamps: Enables peratr t set (ptinal) Sign Panel Signal Lamps t: On (Signal Lamps ON at all times); Off (Signal Lamps OFF at all times); Autmatic (Signal Lamps turned ON / OFF AUTOMATICALLY as determined by current Message displayed n sign panel - see Page Special Effects). - Lg Out: Lgs Out t Main Splash Screen. Infrmatin Main Screen: Displays: Sftware Versin, Time, Date, Phtcell Reading & Setpints, Battery Vltage & Pwer Surce (Slar / Battery / AC-Line), Temperature, IP Address, MAC Address, Up-Time, Current Run-Time, Lifetime Run-Time, Serial Mdem Type, Serial Mdem Signal Strength, Serial Mdem Signal Quality, GPS Psitin and Sign Panel Cmpass Heading. - Refresh: Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Updates all Data n the Infrmatin Screen. - Help: Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Displays Help File (Basic Operatinal Instructins). - Cmm. Passwrds: Requires Lg-In with a Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Displays Cntrllers Remte Cmmunicatins Security Passwrds. - Lg Out: Lgs Out t Main Splash Screen. Tls Main Screen: Trubleshting, Cnfiguratin and Reset Tls. - Test Display Mdules (Tests LED Display Mdules & Sign Panel peratin): Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Use arrw buttns prvided t turn n and test specific LED Display Mdules n the Sign Panel. The numerical address f current LED Display Mdule under test is prvided t aid in diagnstics. Fr assistance cntact Custmer Service

34 - Test Entire Sign Panel (Tests All LED Display Mdules): Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). This test sends a test pattern t all LED Display Mdules in the sign panel t enable an peratr t easily and rapidly determine failures and make repairs. Fr assistance cntact Custmer Service. - Prvisin Unit: Requires Lg-In with a Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). This utility uses a special file frm a USB memry device (prvided by the factry) t cnfigure a cntrller t specific agency requirements, etc. Fr assistance cntact Custmer Service. - Cntrller Resets: Requires Lg-In with a Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Reset Run-Time Cunter Resets the resettable Run-Time Cunter viewable frm the Infrmatin Main Screen. Reset Schedules and Events Deletes all Schedules and Events frm the Scheduler. Reset Message Library Deletes all Schedules and Events frm the Scheduler, all Messages frm the Message Library and all user-assigned Messages frm Quick Picks. Restre Initial Cnfiguratin Restres all user cnfigurable settings t factry defaults. Reset Sign Panel Cnfiguratin Clears currently saved/stred Sign Panel Cnfiguratin and initiates Sign Panel Aut-Detectin & Cnfiguratin upn next system bt-up. Cntact Custmer Service fr assistance. Recalibrate Tuch-Screen Initiates a tuch-screen calibratin rutine upn next system bt-up. Only used when replacing a damaged tuch-screen. Nt included as part f a standard Master Reset peratin. Cntact Custmer Service fr assistance. User Master Reset Restres all cntrller settings t riginal factry settings including phtcell set-pints, and deletin f all passwrds. Factry Master Reset Resets Message Library; Resets Schedules and Events; Resets Cntrller Settings (Deletes all Schedules and Events frm the Scheduler, all Messages frm the Message Library, all user-assigned Messages frm Quick Picks, all passwrds and restres all cntrller set-pints t riginal factry settings)

35 - Slar Panel Orientatin: Requires Lg-In with a User, Supervisr r Administratr Passwrd (if Passwrd Security is enabled see Enabling Passwrd Security). Cntrls actuatr equipped slar arrays (fllw n-screen instructins prvided). - Lg Out: Lgs Out and returns t SlarTech Splash Screen. Settings Main Screen: - Administratrs: Add & Remve Administratrs. - Supervisrs: Add & Remve Supervisrs. - Users: Add & Remve General Users. - Quick Picks Users: Add & Remve Quick Picks Users. - IP Address: Set up IP Address fr Netwrkability (Select between Dynamic IP Address and Static IP Address see Cntrl Center 3000 Operating Instructins fr additinal infrmatin n netwrk settings). - Serial Mdem: Set up Serial Mdem Prt fr desired device. - NTCIP/UTMC: Enables an Operatr t Enable r Disable NTCIP & UTMC servers, select between Central and Lcal cntrl and establish/change the Administratr Passwrd (Cmmunity String) fr NTCIP/UTMC access and cntrl. Fr mre infrmatin see NTCIP & UTMC supprting dcumentatin r cntact Custmer Service fr assistance. - Autmatic Lg Out: Enables and peratr t disable r enable the Autmatic Lg-Out Security Feature. Fllw n-screen instructins prvided. - Date & Time: Set Date, Time & Time Zne (fr prper DST peratin). - Fnt Set & Blanking: Select amng US DOT Fnts, Canadian Fnts, Internatinal Fnts, etc. - US DOT Fnt Set Fnts Prvided: Adaptive, One-Line, Tw-Line, Three- Line Nrmal, Three-Line Bld, Three-Line Narrw, Three-Line Cndensed, and Fur-Line. Keybards Activated: English. - STD US DOT 3-Line Fnts Prvided: Adaptive & Three-Line Nrmal (5x7) nly. Keybards Activated: English. - Internatinal Fnt Set Fnts Prvided: Language specific. Keybards Activated: All (English, Arabic, French-Canadian MTO, Prtuguese/ Spanish)

36 - French Canadian MTO Fnt Set Fnts Prvided: French Canadian MTO-2 Three-Line Fnt. Keybards Activated: English and French- Canadian. - Adaptive Blanking: Autmatic: The sftware will autmatically insert blank pages (apprximately 0.5 secnds in duratin) between all pages f the currently displayed message t cnserve pwer whenever lgged r actual battery terminal vltage drps belw 12.4VDC. On: Blank pages (apprximately 0.5 secnds in duratin) will be inserted between all pages f the currently displayed message t cnserve pwer at all times regardless f lgged r actual battery terminal vltage. Off: N blank pages will be inserted between all pages f the currently displayed message regardless f lgged r actual battery terminal vltage. - Radar & Cmpass: Select between MPH and KPH fr Radar. Place Radar Gun in Tuning Frk Test Mde. Set Sign Panel Cmpass Heading Crrectin Factr. - Battery Vltage Offset: Set the ffset fr vltage drp in Cntrl Cnsle pwer lines t ensure accurate display f actual battery terminal vltage in vehicle munt installatins. - Phtcell Limits: Used t adjust Phtcell Light Level Parameters. Nte: factry default settings are 1500 and 3750 it is highly recmmended that changes nt be made t these set-pints withut cnsulting with the factry. - Interface Language: Change Cntrl Cnsl GUI (Graphical User Interface) language. Available languages are English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and Prtuguese. - Sign Panel: Enables an Operatr t describe the sign panel type fr NTCIP & UTMC cntrl and, if necessary, manually cnfigure they system s Sign Panel Cnfiguratin fr certain types f Sign Panels including dual Sign Panel systems. Cntact Custmer Service fr additinal assistance. - Lg Out: Lgs Out and returns t SlarTech Splash Screen

37 Radar Statistical Data Cllectin Operatin: All SlarTech Silent Messenger and Silent Advisr Prducts equipped with a MegaTech cntrller perating TRAFIX r later and the ptinal radar gun will autmatically lg and recrd (t a standard USB memry stick) all raw data prvided by the radar gun alng with basic statistical infrmatin abut the cllected data in 15 minute intervals. The data are stred in tw CSV (Cmma Separated Value) files which may be pened in Micrsft Excel r any ther similar spreadsheet type applicatin fr viewing, manipulatin and analysis. Additinally, the mst recent 30 days wrth f Radar Statistics (statistical radar data lgged every 15 minutes) is maintained in the cntrl cnsles nn-vlatile memry and may be retrieved remtely via Cntrl Center see Cntrl Center 3000 manual fr further details. Data Prvided is as fllws: Raw Data File: (radar_data file) - (Year, Mnth, Day, Time, Reading) - every reading - readings recrded every 250ms while tracking a target Statistical Data File: (radar_statistics file) - (Year, Mnth, Day, Time, # f Readings, Mean, Median, Mde, Standard Deviatin, Lwest Reading, Highest Reading) - based n all readings - readings are taken every 250ms while tracking a target T use the TRAFIX Radar Statistical Data Cllectin feature: 1. Insert the USB Memry Device int the USB Prt n the back f the MegaTech Cntrl Cnsle. 2. Setup and Prgram the unit as desired - data lgging and recrding is nw taking place autmatically. NOTE: a small USB Memry Stick Icn will be displayed in the lwer right- hand crner f the Cntrl Cnsle LCD Screen in the Manage Messages Page (Silent Messenger PCMS) r the Main Cntrl Page (Silent Advisr RST) indicating that the radar data cllectin feature is active. 3. Remve the USB Memry Device frm the USB Prt n the Cntrl Cnsle and insert int the USB Prt n any standard PC. 4. Either cut and paste r cpy the tw CSV files t desired lcatin n the PC and use Micrsft Excel (r any ther similar spreadsheet type applicatin) t view, manipulate and analyze the data. Nte: If the files are remved frm the USB Memry Device the Cntrl Cnsle will create new files upn reinsertin; hwever, if the files are left n the USB Memry Device, the Cntrl Cnsle will simply append new data t the existing files

38 5. MAINTENANCE The SILENT ADVISOR is designed and manufactured t prvide years f truble free service, while demanding a minimum amunt f care and maintenance. Aside frm keeping the display panels and the slar array clean and free frm debris, the SILENT ADVISOR will cnsume very little f yur equipment maintenance resurces. - CLEANING - The sign panel shuld be cleaned peridically as required t maintain ptimum visibility f the display. Use plenty f water t minimize scratching f the surface by abrasive dust and debris that may have accumulated n the face f the sign panels. A mild detergent can be used t remve any accumulated il r grease depsits. Rinse the surfaces thrughly t cmpletely remve the dirt and detergent residue. Avid using strng alkali detergents r petrleumbased slvents. Certain slvents will cause severe damage t the plycarbnate surfaces and are nt necessary fr effective cleaning. Peridic applicatin f a cleaning and plishing prduct such as Nvus Plastic Plish r KleenMaster Brillianize will dramatically imprve the service life f the plycarbnate panel as well as help t reduce dirt accumulatin in the field. The slar panels used in the slar array have a tempered glass upper surface and can be cleaned using the same techniques as thse emplyed in cleaning the sign panels. In the event that the slar array becmes cvered with snw, the excess snw shuld be remved as sn as pssible. It is nt necessary, nr desirable, t aggressively scrape frzen snw r ice accumulatin frm the panels. If the majrity f the snw is remved, sunlight will usually melt any remaining accumulatin within a few days and the slar array will be back t full energy prductin. When the sign panel is in the transprt psitin, the trailer can be tilted back nt the rear jack stands t facilitate cleaning the slar array. Simply retract the rear jack stands fully and lift up n the tngue until the trailer tilts tward the rear and rests n the rear jack stands. Pull dwn n the tngue t return the trailer t the transprt psitin. General verall cleaning f the entire unit is recmmended as a part f the rutine maintenance schedule t ptimize the perfrmance and life expectancy f the message sign. Urethane catings are amng the mst durable and crrsin resistant finishes available tday. Hwever, regular cleaning t remve dirt and crrsive cmpund accumulatin will g a lng way tward maximizing the appearance and life expectancy f the finish. A mild detergent and plenty f water is all that shuld be required t remve accumulated dust and rad film. Avid using strng alkali r abrasive cleaning cmpunds. They are nt necessary and may damage the finish

39 - LUBRICATION - Althugh, under typical perating cnditins, very little lubricatin service is required, it is still an imprtant aspect f maintaining truble free peratin and minimizing rust and crrsin prblems. The sign panel lifting mechanism emplys a winch and cable mechanism. Apply a small amunt f chain lube at each lube pints n the winch. The swivel jacks shuld als be lubricated regularly. Apply a small amunt f chain lube at the swivel bearing between the jack and the munting plate as well as at the hle lcated at the tp f the swivel jack uter tube t lubricate the internal screw mechanism. Lubricating these and ther pivt pints nt nly ensures that these mechanisms remain free and easy t perate, but als that rust and crrsin are kept t a minimum. The trailer axle wheel bearings shuld be cleaned and repacked with a gd grade f lithiumbased bearing grease at least nce a year, mre frequently if the trailer is used heavily, particularly in excessively dusty envirnments r if the axle has been submerged in water. Remve the dust cap frm the axle hub, remve and discard the ctter key, and remve the castle head nut. Remve the wheel and hub frm the axle spindle, being careful t prevent the bearings frm falling and becming cntaminated with dirt and grit. Clean the ld grease frm the bearings, hub, and spindle. Repack with clean wheel bearing grease and reassemble. Always replace the ctter key with a new ne t ensure secure retentin f the spindle nut. - BATTERIES - When servicing the batteries, as with any lead acid type battery, there are a few precautins that shuld be bserved: 1.) Never expse the area ver and arund an pen battery cmpartment t a spark r pen flame. Lead acid type batteries prduce hydrgen gas during a recharge cycle and an accumulatin f the gas expsed t a spark r flame culd result in an explsin! Since hydrgen gas is much lighter than air and dissipates very quickly, the nly area f cncern is immediately abve and arund the battery cmpartment. 2.) Always exercise extreme care when using metal tls arund the battery terminals. The batteries used in the SILENT ADVISOR have an extremely large energy strage capacity and can generate several thusand Amperes f current if the terminals are shrted ut by a metal tl. This high current will cause the tl t heat up very quickly and pssibly spray mlten metal at the pint f cntact. The battery bank perates at a very lw vltage level, specifically 12 Vlts, which is nt high enugh t present any danger f electrical shck. Hwever, the battery bank's ability t generate very high current necessitates the exercising f extreme cautin when wrking arund the battery terminals

40 3.) The electrlyte used in lead acid batteries, whether liquid r gel, is highly crrsive and can cause skin irritatin and burns. Use cautin, whenever batteries are being serviced r replaced, t avid spillage r case damage. If any f the electrlyte cmes int cntact with skin r clthing, remve it immediately by flushing with plenty f clean water. Glves and safety gggles shuld be wrn anytime service r repair wrk is being perfrmed n the batteries r electrical terminals! The batteries, in general, require very little care and maintenance. The mst imprtant aspect f ptimizing the service life f the batteries is fluid level maintenance. The electrlyte level must always be maintained at a level abve the plates inside the battery. If the electrlyte level drps belw the tps f the plates, the prtin f the plates that have been expsed will be permanently damaged. The electrlyte level is very easily maintained by simply adding distilled water as needed. Simply remve the vent caps frm each cell f the battery, check the level f the fluid, and add distilled water, if necessary, t bring the electrlyte level up t the indicatr ring lcated in the pening. A battery water dispenser, available at mst aut parts supply stres, will expedite and simplify the prcess. Battery fluid level shuld be checked every three t fur mnths in temperate climates and every 30 days in very warm climates. Remember, if the fluid level is nt maintained, the useful life f the batteries will be dramatically shrtened! The nly ther maintenance items that shuld be perfrmed n the batteries can be cmpleted at the same time that the electrlyte level is being checked. Make sure that the fasteners hlding the cables n the battery terminals are tight and that any fluid r residue buildup n the tps f the batteries is remved. Use a damp clth r spnge t wipe ff any buildup. This will help prevent crrsin f the terminals and the battery cmpartment and minimize breakdwns due t lse r crrded electrical terminals. Frm time t time, the battery bank may required a maintenance recharge using an auxiliary line-pwered battery charger t ptimize the energy strage capacity f the battery bank. If the SILENT ADVISOR is perating in extremely lw temperatures with limited sunlight availability, the battery bank may becme discharged t the pint where the system is shut dwn t cnserve pwer and prevent ver-discharging the battery bank. If this shuld happen, the battery bank shuld be recharged by an auxiliary battery charger as sn as pssible. If the batteries are allwed t remain in a discharged state in lw temperatures, the electrlyte may freeze and permanently damage the batteries. The SILENT ADVISOR uses a very high energy strage capacity battery bank. Recharging this battery bank is nt like recharging an autmbile battery. The charging prcess requires a large amunt f energy which means that a typical husehld aut battery charger is nt ging t d the jb! The battery bank cnsists f six-vlt batteries wired in a series and parallel cmbinatin t create a 12-vlt battery bank with apprpriate energy strage capacity. The battery charger must be fr 12-Vlt batteries and must have a suitable utput current rating

41 A 40-Amp battery charger will fully recharge a depleted battery bank in 20 t 24 hurs. A 60-Amp charger in abut 12 t 15 hurs. S as yu can see, it takes a high capacity battery charger and a substantial amunt f time t fully recharge the high capacity battery bank used in the SILENT ADVISOR. T charge the battery bank simply cnnect the psitive (RED) lead frm the battery charger t the psitive (POS) terminal f ne f the batteries in the battery bank with a RED jumper wire attached. Then cnnect the negative (BLACK) lead frm the charger t the negative (NEG) terminal f ne f the batteries in the battery bank with a BLACK jumper wire attached. NOTE: D nt cnnect the charger leads t the battery terminals that have jumper wires cnnecting the negative (NEG) terminal f ne battery t the psitive (POS) terminal f anther battery in the battery bank!!! These wire cnnect tw 6-Vlt batteries in series t prduce the 12-Vlt pwer required by the SILENT ADVOSOR's electrical system. Plug in the charger, switch it n and let it run t cmpletin. As always, bserve crrect vltage and plarity! D nt attempt t charge the battery bank by cnnecting the battery bank t a running autmbile! This will nt cause harm t either the car r the message sign. Hwever, since the alternatr in the vehicle is cnnected thrugh a charge regulatin system t an already charged battery (the vehicle's), the vltage generated will nt be sufficient t prduce an adequate flw f energy int the message sign's battery bank. Yu must use a line-pwered auxiliary battery charger with sufficient capacity t d the jb right. Prperly maintained batteries will prvide lng service life. Prtect yur investment! Take care f yur batteries!

42 6. TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR Even with the finest quality equipment, things d ccasinally g wrng. That's when the true quality begins t shw thrugh. Quality in design! Designed in cnveniences that ptimize service and repair, and get the equipment back n the jb as quickly and efficiently as pssible. The SILENT ADVISOR has been designed precisely that way! Mdular cnstructin that simplifies repairs and minimizes csts. Easy servicing t minimize dwntime. And finally, the ability t upgrade and maximize the service life f yur investment. Designed-in quality that prtects yur investment nw and int the future! - MAIN CONTROL CONSOLE - The MAIN CONTROL CONSOLE prvides several built-in trubleshting aids as part f the basic perating prgrams. The ability t check battery vltage, ambient light levels, display character mdules, autmatic shutdwn vltage set pints, library file status, and mre, right there in the field, allws much f the service and many f the repairs t be cmpleted at the wrk site withut the need t transprt the unit t a service center. These test and trubleshting functins are available frm the MAIN MENU. Refer t the MAIN MENU prtin f the MAIN CONSOLE OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING sectin f the manual fr instructins n hw t use these built-in test and trubleshting functins. This sectin f the manual als lists the factry defaults fr varius system perating parameters. Cmpare the current settings with the factry defaults t check fr any discrepancies that culd effect system peratin. If any perating parameter settings are different frm the factry defaults and yu wish t crrect them, refer t the MAIN MENU sectin f the manual fr instructins. Cntrl Cnsle will nt pwer up! In the event that the unit fails t pwer up when MAIN POWER is switched ON, check the MAIN POWER SWITCH / CIRCUIT BREAKER t make certain that it has nt tripped. The MAIN POWER SWITCH includes an autmatic electrical circuit prtectin device t prtect the electrical system in the event f an ver-current cnditin. If the MAIN POWER SWITCH is tripped, switch it OFF and back ON. If it trips again, cntact technical supprt at the factry fr assistance. Check the display n the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT t determine if the BATTERY BANK vltage is greater than 12.0 Vlts. If the BATTERY BANK vltage is zer, check the wiring between the batteries and the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT. If the BATTERY BANK vltage is less than 12.0 Vlts, recharge the BATTERY BANK using a line-pwered auxiliary battery charger

43 - SIGN DISPLAY PANEL - When the MAIN POWER is switched ON, the system ges thrugh several hardware check and initializatin rutines befre the data files are updated and sequences are displayed. The main message display panel mmentarily flashes all f the pixels n shrtly after MAIN POWER is switched ON. This indicates that pwer has been applied t the main display panel and all character mdules are active. If ne r mre f the display mdules fails t flash r display the prgrammed messages crrectly, it means that a display mdule(s) is either defective r is nt receiving pwer. The sign display panel needs t be checked! Display Mdules are nt wrking prperly! Messages are sent t the main display panel by the cntrl cnsle in much the same way that a hst cmputer sends infrmatin t wrkstatins in a cmputer netwrk. The messages are sent t display mdule #1 first, then n t display mdule #2. If ne r mre f the display mdules is nt crrectly displaying the messages, the prblem is usually with the first display mdule that is nt wrking. It is imprtant t remember that the display mdules are cmpletely interchangeable and are nt psitin dependent. That is, any display mdule will functin in any psitin withut the need t set any switches r install any jumpers n the circuit bard. The display mdules can be swapped in and ut while the display panel is pwered and perating. This feature dramatically reduces the amunt f time required t trublesht and repair the display panel. When "ht swapping" display mdules, that is, interchanging display mdules with pwer n, exercise cautin t avid cntacting any expsed terminals n the back f the display mdule with the metal munting frame. NOTE: Electrstatic discharge can damage the circuitry n the display mdule circuit bard. If a display mdule must be returned t the factry fr service, immediately upn remving it frm the sign panel frame, place the mdule in an antistatic bag r wrap the mdule in antistatic material fr safe transprt. If antistatic material is nt available, wrapping the display mdule circuit bard in aluminum fil will prvide adequate prtectin. T access the interir f the sign panel, unlck the sign panel dr latches by gently lifting up at the end f the latch tward the rear f the sign panel and unhking the latch frm the dr frame. Make sure that all f the dr latches have been disengaged befre attempting t pen the dr. Swing the sign panel dr pen. Yu will nw have access t the entire sign panel fr service and repair. Each display mdule is held in place by 1/4-turn wing head fasteners. Simply turn each fastener 1/4 turn cunterclckwise t unlck the fastener, then gently lift the display frm the munting rails. The pwer and cntrl signal cnnectr is a lcking-type cnnectr and must be unlcked befre it can be remved. Press the tabs n the ends f the pwer cnnectr and pull straight ut t remve it. Yu may have t rck the cnnectr frm side t side t lsen it frm the mating receptacle n the circuit bard. If yu remve display mdule #1 yu will be able t see the Sign Panel Intercnnect Circuit Bard. This bard prvides fr distributin f pwer and cntrl signals t the entire sign panel. The Sign Panel Intercnnect Bard als includes LEDs t indicate that pwer is available t the sign panel and that data is being sent t the sign panel frm the Cntrl Cnsle and that

44 the sign panel is returning data t the Cntrl Cnsle s the Cntrl Cnsle can verify that the sign panel is wrking. If ne r mre f the display mdules is nt wrking prperly, the SIGN PANEL FAILSAFE FEATURE will discnnect pwer t the display mdules. If this cnditin exists, the POWER IN indicatr n the Sign Panel Intercnnect Bard will be ON but the POWER OUT indicatr will be OFF. If this is the case, fllw the instructins prvided n the Main Cntrl Cnsle. After exchanging the suspect display mdule, check the cnnectr alng the bttm edge f the display mdule circuit bard t make sure that the plug and cables are all present and seated cmpletely int the cnnectr and the lcking tabs are engaged. Carefully psitin the display mdule in the center f the pening, taking care t make sure that the fasteners slip int the mating receptacles, then gently but firmly press n the mdule and rtate each fastener clckwise until it lcks int place. The wing heads shuld be riented vertically when the fasteners are lcked. Check fr prper display functin prir t clsing the sign panel dr. When everything is wrking prperly n the main display panel, clse and secure the sign panel dr. Secure the dr in the clsed psitin by hking and latching all f the dr panel latches lcated arund the perimeter f the sign panel case. The weather-strip seal will cmpress as the dr latches are secured. - SOLAR ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The SILENT ADVISOR's SOLAR ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM cnsists f a slar array, an ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT, and a battery bank. The slar array, cnsisting f pht vltaic panel(s), generates electricity whenever the array is expsed t sunlight. The ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT mnitrs the slar array utput, ambient temperature, the battery bank cnditin and regulates the flw f pwer generated by the slar array int the battery bank. Tgether the system cmpnents prvide an ecnmical, renewable surce f energy fr the SILENT ADVISOR's display panel and cntrl cnsle. When everything is wrking prperly the slar pwer system will prvide mre than enugh energy t perate the SILENT ADVISOR cntinuusly, in all kinds f weather, in any gegraphical lcatin. If the battery bank vltage is nt being prperly maintained by the slar pwer system, it is time t perfrm sme preventive and pssibly sme crrective maintenance t alleviate the prblem. The first step in crrecting a lw battery vltage situatin is t make certain that the upper surface f the slar panels is clean. Dirty slar panels may wrk fine in the summer time when plenty f sunlight is available. Hwever as Fall appraches and the days becme shrter, the reduced amunt f available sunlight is unable t penetrate the dust and dirt buildup and generate enugh energy t cmpletely recharge the battery bank. Clean the surface with water and a mild detergent r with a windw cleaning prduct

45 The next step is t check the utput frm the slar array and the pwer currently being cnsumed by the message bard. The ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT, in additin t regulating the flw f pwer int the battery bank, als mnitrs the pwer utput f the slar array, the pwer supplied by the battery bank, and the verall cnditin f the battery bank. During daylight hurs, when adequate sunlight is available, the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT will display the slar array vltage and current supplied t the battery bank as well as the present battery bank vltage and current being used by the message display panel and cntrl cnsle. At nn n a bright sunny day, while the SILENT ADVISOR is displaying a typical sequence, the current supplied by the slar array shuld be apprximately 1 1/2 t 3 times the current used frm the battery bank t perate the unit. This will insure cntinuus, uninterrupted peratin. It the current supplied by the slar array is nt adequate, the battery bank will eventually discharge and the unit will autmatically shut dwn. During the night, the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT cntinues t mnitr the slar array and the battery bank. The utput frm the slar array will, f curse, be zer during the night, hwever the utput vltage f the battery bank will be displayed alng with the current being cnsumed by the unit frm the battery bank. The CHARGING indicatr will flash and the LCD screen will als display the message "SOLAR TECH" and the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT's current firmware versin, indicating that the charging circuit is inactive. If the battery bank vltage drps belw 10.7 Vlts, the ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT will autmatically switch pwer t the unit ff. Main pwer will remain ff until the battery bank is recharged t a vltage f 12.0 Vlts r greater. The slar array, when it receives adequate sunlight, will prvide the necessary energy t recharge the battery bank. Hwever, if the battery bank is discharged t the pint where the autmatic lw battery vltage shutdwn feature discnnects main pwer, the battery bank shuld be recharged by an auxiliary battery charger capable f prviding at least 15 Amps per pair f six-vlt batteries in the battery bank. This will insure that the batteries have cmpletely recvered and will help insure maximum service life. If the current utput frm the slar array is inadequate the slar array must be checked further. The slar array shuld generate a minimum current f 2 t 3 Amps per slar panel in gd sunlight. Make certain that the upper surface f the slar panels is cmpletely cleaned prir t checking utput current. Dirt and dust accumulatin n the upper surface f the slar panels will significantly reduce the utput current. If the current reading is lwer than expected, each slar panel shuld be evaluated individually. Open the junctin bxes n the bttm f the slar panels and remve the red wire frm the terminal blck t islate the slar panels. Check each panel fr prper utput vltage and current. If ne slar panel is nt perating prperly, the pwer utput fr the entire array can be adversely affected. When all testing is cmplete and the prblem slar panel has been lcated and replaced, recnnect the leads t the slar panels and recnnect the slar array pwer utput leads t the charge cntrller, bserving crrect plarity. Make certain that all cnnectins are secure and that all wire terminals are prperly tightened. Install the junctin bx cvers and tighten screws t insure a weather-tight seal

46 SlarTech factry service technicians are available fr assistance in selecting the prper test equipment and perfrming slar panel pwer utput checks. - WINCH AND CABLE SYSTEM - If the autmatic brake mechanism n the winch fails t prperly cntrl the descent f the sign panel, the entire winch shuld be replaced. Replace the wire rpe if it shuld becme kinked r frayed. Keep equipment safe by keeping it prperly maintained!

47 - APPENDIX - TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operating Prcedures Checklist... A-2 Radar Speed Mnitr Specificatins... A-3 A-1

48 SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, INC Cetrnia Rad, Allentwn, PA Phne: Fax: Website: SILENT ADVISOR Slar Pwered Prtable Radar Speed Display Safe Operating Prcedures Safety Check Befre Transprting 1. Check battery bank vltage and slar array current. Clean slar panels if necessary. 2. Check battery fluid level. Add distilled water t indicatr ring if necessary. 3. Switch cntrl cnsle n and check fr prper peratin f sign panel. 4. Switch cntrl cnsle ff. 5. Clse, latch and secure (lck) battery cmpartment cver. 6. Lwer sign panel cmpletely t travel psitin. 7. Secure all lcking pins in apprpriate psitins. 8. Cnnect and lck cupler nt tw vehicle. 9. Secure jack stands in retracted psitin. 10. Retract and lck tngue jack, if s equipped, in hrizntal psitin. 11. Install safety chains, crisscrssed under tngue. 12. Cnnect stp and tail lights and check functin. 13. Peridically check tire pressure (26 psi) and cupler integrity. Safety Check Befre Operating 1. Psitin unit prperly n jack stands befre raising sign panel. 2. Check fr verhead wires r bstructins befre raising sign panel (15 ft. clear). 3. D nt stand under sign panel while raising and lwering. 4. Keep hands clear f lifting mechanism when raising r lwering sign panel. 5. Secure sign panel in perating psitin with lcking pins. 6. D nt smke r use pen flame arund pen battery cmpartment. 7. Open battery cmpartment lid fully when accessing the cmpartment. 8. Check battery fluid level peridically. If necessary, add distilled water until fluid reaches the indicatr rings. USE DISTILLED WATER ONLY! 9. D nt get battery fluid n skin r clthing. Shuld cntact ccur, flush the area thrughly with water and seek medical attentin. 10. Make sure the sign panels are displaying the apprpriate messages and fully visible t drivers appraching the wrk zne. 11. Always lck battery cmpartment t prevent unauthrized peratin. I have read and understand the abve prcedures fr the safe and effective peratin f the SILENT ADVISOR Slar Pwered Prtable Radar Speed Mnitr. Cmpany Name: Representative: Signature: Date: A-2