The TC-400 model radar speed sign, with an 11″ LED display, is lightweight and is available in battery or AC powered models. The TC-400 speed display is easily readable up to 400 feet away, and is ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 5-55 mph.
TC-400 Radar Speed Sign Spec Sheet
TC-400 Radar Speed Sign Specifications
Power and Electronic Specifications
Power Options
TC-400 BATTERY Power Model
The TC-400 battery model has a modular design with a front radar speed sign housing and a rear battery housing that detach from each other so the sign can be easily moved and used in different locations. It includes a universal mounting bracket that can be installed on any size/style pole in just a couple of minutes. Additional brackets left on poles allow you to create a circuit to regularly rotate the sign location with ease, allowing same day response to speeding complaints. Just unlock the sign from the pole and move it to another location. It’s quick and easy, and is a great alternative to speed trailers.
- Operates +/- 2 weeks on 2 fully charged batteries |10 hour recharge period
- Power Supply: Dual 12-volt, 20 amp/hour, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries with 3A charger
- Power Consumption: < 2.0 amps (20w) at max display intensity
- Idle mode: < 1/2 watt
- Batteries have internal short circuit, over current, under and over voltage protection
- Battery Status: Check battery charge levels via Wi-Fi
Advantages of the TC-400 Portable Radar Speed Sign vs. Speed Trailers
- Flexibility: Can be used in many places a speed trailer simply will not fit and can be securely mounted to an existing pole with a pre-installed bracket in less than a minute. NO TOOLS are required.
- Portability: Allows same day response to speeding complaints
- Value: You can get 2 or 3 portable radar speed signs for the price of one speed trailer
- Intelligent: Allows you to confirm speeding times and rates
- Design: Radar range up to 1200 feet away; radar housing weighs only 24 lbs.; rugged design defeats most vandalism.
TC-400 AC Power Model
The AC model has a radar speed sign housing only and is wired for an AC power connection. | For use in parking decks and indoor warehouse locations.
- Operates 24/7 with AC power supply
- Power Supply: Hard wire to 100V-240V power supply
- Power Consumption: < 2.0 amps (20w) at maximum display intensity
- Idle mode: < 1/2 watt
- Circuit Breaker: Multi-circuit,10 amp fuse
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
Display Specifications
LED Display
11” tall numbers for speed display | 2 digit capable- Speed digits easily readable speed digits up to 400 feet
- Ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 5-55 mph
- Super bright amber LEDs | Life up to 100,000 hours
- Laser cut flat black mask enhances visibility of LED display when illuminated
Ensures completely dark display when LEDs are off - Display brightness fully automatic or user adjustable
Speed Violator Alert
- Standard alerts: SPEED (3 flash rate options)
- Speed display flash rates: MUTCD flash (approx. 55-60 fpm) | slow flash (approx. 90 fpm) | fast flash (approx. 140 fpm
- Optional strobe alerts – Choice of one: alternating red/blue strobe alert (police flash) or white strobe alert (can simulate a camera flash)
YOUR SPEED Faceplate
- 24″W x 21″H YOUR SPEED faceplate with 3″ high lettering
- Manufactured with highest grade reflectivity backing
- Available in white | yellow | fluorescent yellow/green | safety orange
Radar Specifications
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 | 8-198 Kph
Housing and Battery Specifications
Radar Speed Sign Housing
- Dimensions: 16.25″H x 22.75″W x 2.375″D
- Thickness: .185″ thick aluminum, silver powder coat finish
- NEMA 3R level compliant
- Humidity Maximum: 100%
Battery Housing and Batteries (battery power model only)
- Dimensions: 12.5″H x 17″W x 3.625″D
- Thickness: .185″ thick aluminum, silver powder coat finish
- Holds up to two field exchangeable 12-volt batteries
- Battery weight: 6 lbs. each
Mounting Bracket
Battery power sign
- Universal mounting bracket (12.75″H x 4.5″W x 2.9”D)
- Allows strapping, banding, pipe clamps, or bolting to almost any size or style of pole
- Sign installation takes less than one minute with pre-installed brackets
- NO TOOLS required
AC power sign
- Stainless steel universal pivot mounting bracket
- Allows 8 degree forward and back tilt
- For use in mounting radar speed signs on any pole using bolts or banding
Weights and Operating Temperature Specifications
Weight
- TC-400 Battery power sign (modular design): Radar speed sign: 19 lbs. | Battery housing 10 lbs.| Battery 6 lbs. each | Total weight when all pieces installed: 41 lbs. (with 2 batteries)
- TC-400 AC power radar speed sign | 15 lbs.
Operating Temperatures
- -40⁰ F to +160⁰ F
Standard Features on All Radarsign Brand Models
Bashplate™ with Integrated LED Reflector Cones
Heavy duty aluminum shield over LED display to protect components from abuse or vandalism- Directional beam technology, Radarsign’s proprietary design, includes beveled cones around each LED, magnifying the intensity of the light and 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
- Provides UV protection
Wi-Fi Enabled
- Radar speed sign emits it’s own Wi-Fi signal | No internet required | Manage sign with smart phone, tablet, or laptop
- Connection range up to 300 feet from sign
- Allows for quick and easy sign operation and data download from most web enabled devices
- Speed is 10x faster and has 10x the range of Bluetooth
- WPA2 encrypted security | Password protected
- OTA software updates (over-the-air) allow the wireless delivery of software updates and upgrades directly to the radar speed sign
Standard Programming
- Setup functions: Easy to follow digital menu | No mechanical switches to operate
- Daily digital timers: Allow 5 on/off timer settings per day (4 timers plus the standard setting), also by day of week | Settings allow for lower speed limits for school zone times
- Stealth mode: Display on/off feature allows traffic data collection to continue even when the display is off
- Possum Switch™: Feature allows the sign to “play dead” for 30 minutes if attacked with force
- Maximum speed cutoff: Feature prevents “racing” of sign at high speeds | Choice of flashing dashes or LED display cutoff
Warranty
- 2 year warranty on parts and labor; 1 year on battery packs
- Exceptions: Does not cover damage from accidents, malicious abuse, theft, vandalism, impact with a foreign object, acts of God, or unauthorized modification of the product
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Optional third year warranty extension available
Optional Scheduling and Data Reporting Features
Advanced Scheduler
Date driven program allows pre-programming multiple years and multiple schedules for your radar speed signs | Especially useful for school zone scheduling or in areas where events occur on a regular basis
StreetSmart Traffic Data Collection and Reporting
Lifetime license – Licensed per sign | One time charge – No recurring fees
StreetSmart traffic data collection and reporting software allows you to download, report, organize, and analyze the speed and traffic data that is recorded by the radar speed sign.
- Generate 35 charts and graphs with Excel™ macro
- Use to confirm the date, time, and severity of speeding problem
Traffic Data Storage Capacity:
- Stores data on up to 5 million vehicles
- Retains data for retrieval for 12 months
