Standard Message Board

Features include

Our signs are totally solar powered and provide continuous uninterrupted display.  Messages are legible in all conditions from bight sunlight to dense fog.  Onboard programmable control console changes messages easily anytime.  The sign panel fail safe system automatically detects and corrects errors and faults.  The signs are CE certified insuring complete electromagnetic compliance for superb reliability.  Remote operation using a modem connection is available.

Message Boards are sturdy secure and weather tight.  They have modular construction for easy maintenance and repair, a torsion type axle insures smooth and stable trasportation and a polyamide epoxy primer gives excellent rust and corrosion protection.  Acrylic urethan finish excellent appearance and durability.  Radar speed monitor available.

ISO 9001:2000 certified design and manufactuer

CE Certified

Fully Approved to Highways Agency specification TR2516B

Message Panel
Panel size320cm wide x 193cm high
Panel constructionAll aluminium modular construction
Matrix size27 x 48 pixels
Pixel size6.6 x 6.6cm
Characters per lineup to twelve
Number of linesup to three
Number of fontssix
Character height46cm to 132cm
Graphics capabilityFull matrix
Display technologyLED
Display life expectancyApproximately 10 years
Lifting mechanism2000lb capacity electro-hydraulic
Sign panel rotationGreater than 360 degrees
Physical Details
Length overall457 cm
Width overall234cm
Height travelling259cm
Height operating412cm
Ground clearance33cm
Weight approx1213kg
Weight with auxilliary
batteries pack1343kg
Coupler (class III)5.1cm ball or 7.6cm pintlering
Brake actuator2268kg reverse surge
Axle/suspensiontorq-flex-independent
Control Console
Console cicuitryUltra low powered solid state
Console keyboardWaterproof, backlit, alphanumeric
Console displayLCD 8 line by 40 character with graphics.
Back lit for night use
Programming softwareProprietary, field upgradeable
Message capacityPre-programmed and user programmed - 200 total
Sequence capacity200 total up to 16 messages each
time/date controlReal time/clock calendar
Message display timeUser-selectable (0.1-99 seconds)
Display update timeInstantaneous
Non volatile memorySeparate back up battery
Password protectionUser selectable, multi level
Operator interfaceEasy to use menus
Energy Source
Operating voltage12 volts DC
Battery type6 volt heavy duty deep cycle
Number of batteries8
c/w auxiliary battery pack12
Battery bank capacity1200 amp hours
c/w auxiliary battery pack1800 amp hours
Battery status indicatorDisplays full charge, normal and low battery condition
Solar Array constructionTop mounted solar panels in aluminium
Solar charge controllerAutomatic terperature compensated