The TC-600 full matrix radar speed sign is available in AC and solar power models. The TC-600 speed display is easily readable up to 600 feet away, and is ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 5-70 mph.
TC-600 Overview
TC-600 Full Matrix Radar Speed Sign Specifications
Display and Radar Specifications
YOUR SPEED Faceplate
- 28″W x 33″H YOUR SPEED faceplate with 4″ high lettering
- MUTCD compliant colors and reflectivity
- Available in white, fluorescent yellow/green, or safety orange
Speed Violator Alerts
- Standard alerts can be combined in multiple ways and include:
- Slow flash of actual speed
- Fast flash of actual speed
- SLOW DOWN message
- TOO FAST message
- Optional alert choices:
- SHARP CURVE
- Chevrons (right or left facing)
- Smiley face
- Fine alert
- Red/blue strobe (alternating)
- Simulated camera flash and white strobe
- Display speed and word message alerts alternately or individually, based on speed settings
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Display on-off feature allows traffic data collection continue even when the display is off (stealth mode)
Hyper-Alert™ Compact Flash Technology (Optional)
Hyper-Alerts™ are compact clusters of LED lights built right into the “Your Speed” faceplate of the TC-600 model, delivering an ‘impossible to ignore’ speeder alert in a significantly more compact solution than traditional beacons. By clustering the LEDs into a smaller footprint, the same light from a typical flasher becomes an urgent notification for the driver. Hyper-Alerts™ can be included as an option with new sign purchases, or retrofitted into existing Model TC-600 radar speed signs.
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 Options / Battery Specifications
Power Options
TC-600S (Solar Powered) Full Matrix Radar Speed Sign:
- Solar Panel Output: 50 watt standard, 65 watt optional
- Solar Panel Output with Hyper-Alert option: 50 watt solar panel for maximum 4 hour daily operation; 65 watt for maximum 10 hour daily operation; 85 watt for 24/7 operation, 120 watt for high volume traffic and cold temperatures
- Power Supply: Two 12-volt,18 amp/hour AGM batteries (UL recognized); provides up to 14 days of backup operation
- Solar Charge Controller: Manages the flow of solar energy input (up to 85w) from solar panel to battery
- Pole Mount Solar Bracket: Side of pole mount with adjustable angle bracket
- Low battery cut-off feature provides intelligent battery management
- Battery Status: Via Wi-Fi, can check battery charge levels and solar amperage
- Power Consumption:< 2.0 amps in active mode; Idle mode < 1/2 watt
- Circuit Breaker: Multi-circuit, 3x 10 amp fuses
TC-600A (AC Powered) Full Matrix Radar Speed Sign:
- Power Supply: Hard wire to 100V-240V power supply
- Power Consumption:< 2.0 amps in active mode; Idle mode < 1/2 watt
- Circuit Breaker: Multi-circuit, 10 amp fuses
Weight and Operating Temperatures
Weight
- TC-600S (Solar Powered): 41 lbs., (67 lbs. with batteries);
TC-600S (Solar Powered) with Hyper-Alerts™: 47 lbs., (73 w/ batteries) - TC-600A (AC Powered): 41 lbs.
TC-600 with Hyper-Alerts™: 47 lbs.
Operating Temperatures
- -40⁰ F to +160⁰ F
Housing Specifications
Radar Speed Sign Housing
- Dimensions:18.5″H x 26.25″W x 5.0″D
- Thickness: .1875″ to .25″ thick heavy-duty aluminum
- NEMA 4 level compliant
- Humidity Maximum: 100%
- Non-sealed and ventilated
- Single housing design means no separate battery box to mount
- Provides maximum protection from the elements and vandalism
Bashplate with LED cones
- Internal .375″ aluminum shield over LED display to protect components from abuse or vandalism.
- Individual holes for each LED focus and reflect light toward the road, providing the highest quality viewable display with minimum energy usage.
LEDs
- 2 digits, 13″ high super bright amber LEDs (life up to 100,000 hours)
- Easily readable up to 600 feet
- Automatic intensity adjustment to ambient light conditions for maximum visibility
- Provides directed viewing of display to oncoming traffic
Polycarbonate Display Cover
- .25” thick protective sheet covers entire display area
- Abrasion, graffiti and shatter resistant
- UV protection
Standard Features
Standard Features
- “Possum Switch” activation feature allows the sign to “play dead” for 30 minutes if attacked with force
- On/Off Timer Options: 4 timers per day, also by day of week. Settings allow lower speed limits for school zone times and for late night display shutoff.
- Display On/Off: Allows traffic data collection to continue even when display is off
- Display Brightness Control: Auto adjusts to light conditions
- Setup Functions: Easy to follow menu – software managed, no mechanical switches to operate
- Maximum Speed Cutoff: Prevents unwanted high speed displays; up to 99 mph; discourages “racing” of sign. Choice of flashing matrix, or LED display cutoff.
Wi-Fi Enabled
- Allows access to program signs from most web enabled devices (Apple devices, Android devices, Windows devices, etc.)
- WPA2 encrypted security
- Password protection
- Connection range up to 300 feet from sign
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
- Easy interface for anyone familiar with going to a website
- No more custom software required, just go to the radar sign’s web address, and a web page for operation pops up
- 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
Traffic Data Reporting Option
StreetSmart Traffic Data Reporting (optional)
T
he 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.
Radar Speed Sign Data Storage
- System Storage Capacity: Stores data on up to 5 million vehicles
- Retains data for retrieval for 12 months
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
