The TC-800 full matrix radar speed sign is one sign with multiple display options and is available in a solar power model. The speed and message displays are easily readable up to 800 feet away. The TC-800 is ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 35-80 mph.
TC-800 Radar Speed Sign Spec Sheet
TC-800 Full Matrix Radar Speed Sign Specifications
Power and Electronic Specifications
Power Options
TC-800 Solar Power
- Operates 24/7 with solar power supply
- Power supply: Two external 12-volt,18 amp/hour AGM batteries (UL recognized) | Provides up to 14 days of back-up operation on fully charged batteries
- Power consumption: < 2.0 amps (24w) at maximum display intensity
- Idle mode: < 1/2 watt
- Circuit Breaker: Multi-circuit | 3 x 10 amp fuses
- Battery Status: Check battery charge levels and solar amperage via Wi-Fi
- Low battery cut-off feature provides intelligent battery management
- Solar panel output: Standard panel 50 watt | Optional solar panel upgrade – 80 watt
- Solar Charger: Fully integrated charge controller with continuous monitoring and data logging of solar output/battery charge status | Charger and battery characteristics matched to operate within the sign’s operating temperature range
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
15” tall numbers for speed display | 2 digit capable (mph) or 3 digit capable (kph)- Speed digits easily readable speed digits up to 800 feet
- Ideal for roads with traffic speeds of 35-80 mph
- Super bright amber LEDs in full matrix design
- 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 Alerts
- Standard: SPEED (3 flash rate options) | Enhanced font | SLOW DOWN | TOO FAST
- Display speed and word message alerts, alternately or individually, based on speed settings
- Speed display flash rates: MUTCD flash (approx. 55-60 fpm) | slow flash (approx. 90 fpm) | fast flash (approx. 140 fpm)
- Optional message alerts: SHARP CURVE | Right or left facing chevrons | SCHOOL ZONE | FINE $$$ (not available with cellular signs) | Smiley face
- Optional strobe alerts: Alternating red/blue strobe alert (police flash) | white strobe alert (can simulate a camera flash)
YOUR SPEED Faceplate
- 30″W x 36″H YOUR SPEED faceplate with 6″ high lettering
- 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 Specifications
Radar Speed Sign Housing
- Sign Housing Dimensions: 20.75″H x 30”W x 3.62″D
- Thickness: .1875″ to .25″ thick, heavy-duty aluminum
- IP65 compliant | NEMA 4 level compliant
- Humidity Maximum: 100% | Non-sealed and ventilated
- Provides maximum protection from the elements and vandalism
- Single piece cast aluminum housing design | Seamless construction with no welding
- External mounted battery housings allows for easy installation and replacement of batteries when needed | Battery housing dimensions: 9″H x 8.3″W x 4″D
- Pivot mounting bracket included. The sign housing bracket is built directly into the radar speed sign housing so only the pole side bracket requires installation allows for easy installation and replacement
Weights and Operating Temperature Specifications
Weight
- TC-800 solar power radar speed sign: Sign housing only – 49 lbs. | Sign housing with batteries attached – 83 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; including batteries
- 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
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
Cloud Service
(3-month trial included at no charge)
Radarsign Cloud™ is a secure, web-based, cloud management system providing centralized management of your network of devices and traffic data from any internet connected device…anywhere, anytime.
- Built in cellular modem is cloud accessible from anywhere internet is available
- Allows remote management of entire network of signs
- Uploads daily traffic statistics to Radarsign Cloud server (requires purchase of Streetsmart data license)
- Provides alerts if batteries run low, or connection is interrupted
