The TC-1000 full-size radar speed sign, with an 17″ LED display, is available in AC and solar power models. The TC-1000 speed display is easily readable up to 1000 feet away, and is ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 40-95 mph.
TC-1000 Radar Speed Sign Spec Sheet
TC-1000 Radar Speed Sign Specifications
Display and Radar Specifications
LEDs
- 2 digits, 17″ high super bright amber LEDs (life up to 100,000 hours)
- Laser cut flat black mask enhances visibility of LED display when illuminated, and ensures completely dark display when LEDs are off
- Easily readable up to 1000 feet
- Display brightness control: Automatic intensity adjustment to ambient light conditions for maximum visibility
YOUR SPEED Faceplate
- 36″W x 44″H YOUR SPEED faceplate with 6″ high lettering
- Ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 40-95 mph
- MUTCD compliant colors and reflectivity
- Available in white, fluorescent yellow/green, and yellow
Speed Violator Alerts
- Slow flash or fast flash of actual speed
- SLOW DOWN alert message
- Speed display flash rates: MUTCD flash (approx. 55-60 fpm), Slow flash (approx.100 fpm), Fast flash of actual speed (approx.140 fpm)
- Display speed and word message alerts alternately or individually, based on speed settings
Radar
- Type: K Band, single direction Doppler radar; FCC part 15 compliant; no license required
- Sensor Range: Detects vehicles up to 1200 feet
- Beam Width: 12 degrees, +/- 2 degrees
- Operating Frequency: 24.125 GHz, +/- 50 MHz
- Accuracy: +/- 1.0 mph
- Speed Detection Range: 5 – 127 mph
Power and Electronic Specifications
TC-1000S (Solar Powered) Radar Speed Sign:
- Operates 24/7 with solar power supply
- Solar Panel Output: 75 watt minimum
- Power Supply: Two 12-volt,18 amp/hour AGM batteries (UL recognized); Provides up to 14 days of back-up operation on fully charged batteries
- Solar Charger: Fully integrated charge controller with continuous monitoring and data logging of solar output and battery charge status. Charger and battery characteristics matched to operate over the sign’s operating temperature range.
- Low battery cut-off feature provides intelligent battery management
- Battery Status: Can check battery charge levels and solar amperage via Wi-Fi
- Power Consumption: < 2.5 amps (24w) in active mode; Idle mode < 1/2 watt
- Circuit Breaker: Multi-circuit, 3x 10 amp fuses
- Pole Mount: Side of pole mount with adjustable angle bracket
TC-1000A (AC Powered) Radar Speed Sign:
- Operates 24/7 with AC power supply
- Power Supply: Hard wire to 100V-240V power supply
- Power Consumption: < 2.5 amps (24w) in active mode; Idle mode < 1/2 watt
- Circuit Breaker: Multi-circuit, 5 amp fuses
Electronics:
- All power inputs are infused and reversed assembly protected
- All circuit boards are conformally coated for extra protection
- Sign has automatic reset and watch-dog circuitry to return to normal operation without user intervention
Housing Specifications
Radar Speed Sign Housing
- Dimensions:22.2″H x 32.5″W x 5.25″D
- Thickness: .1875″ to .25″ thick aluminum with white powder coat finish
- NEMA 4 level compliant
- Humidity Maximum: 100%
- Non-sealed and ventilated
- Provides maximum protection from the elements and vandalism
- Seamless construction with no welding
- Single-piece cast aluminum housing design means no separate battery box to mount
Bashplate™ with Integrated LED Reflectors
- Internal .375″ aluminum shield over LED display to protect components from abuse or vandalism
- Directional beam technology: Individual holes for each LED focus and reflect light toward the road, providing the highest quality viewable display with minimum energy usage
Polycarbonate Display Cover
- .25” thick protective sheet covers entire display area
- Abrasion, graffiti and shatter resistant; UV protection
Weight and Operating Temperature Specifications
Weight
- TC-1000S (Solar): 2 digits: 72 lbs. (98 lbs. with batteries)
- TC-1000A (AC):2 digits: 72 lbs.
Operating Temperatures
- -40⁰ F to +160⁰ F
Standard Features
Standard Programming
- Setup Functions: Easy to follow menu – software managed, no mechanical switches to operate
- Daily timers: Allow 4 on/off timer settings per day, also by day of week. Settings allow lower speed limits for school zone times and for late night display shutoff. (Optional Advanced Scheduler available with all models)
- Stealth mode: Display on-off feature allows traffic data collection to continue even when the display is off
- “Possum Switch” activation feature allows the sign to “play dead” for 30 minutes if attacked with force
- Maximum speed cutoff: Prevents unwanted high speed displays; up to 99 mph; discourages “racing” of sign. Choice of flashing dashes or LED display cutoff
Wi-Fi Enabled
- Manage your radar speed sign with smart phone, tablet, or laptop up to 300 feet from the sign
- No internet required.
- WPA2 encrypted security
- Password protection
Wi-Fi capabilities and benefits over Bluetooth
- 10x faster, two weeks of download data takes less than 10 seconds
- 10x range, typical Bluetooth range is 10 to 30 feet. Wi-Fi is operational up to 300 feet away, allowing the user to remain in their vehicle, whether across the street, down the block, or behind the sign
- BYOD (bring your own device): use any smart phone, tablet, or laptop that has Wi-Fi and a web browser
- OTA software updates (over the air): Allows the wireless delivery of software updates and upgrades directly to the radar speed sign. This is not possible with Bluetooth.
- No more Bluetooth issues with pairing codes and Com Port numbers
Warranty
- 2 year warranty on parts and labor; including batteries
- Exceptions: Does not cover malicious abuse, theft, or damage due to unauthorized modification
- Optional third year warranty extension available
Traffic Data Collection and Reporting Option
StreetSmart Traffic Data Reporting (optional)
The radar speed sign records traffic data that can be used to confirm date, time, and severity of speeding problem. Reporting requires optional StreetSmart to generate charts and graphs.
- Use StreetSmart traffic data reporting software to report, organize, and analyze speed and traffic data
- The information collected by the radar sign is loaded into Excel™ ready .csv files, and can generate 35 charts and graphs.
Traffic Data Storage Capacity:
- Stores data on up to 5 million vehicles
- Retains data for retrieval for 12 months