SmartSign

 

 SmartSign

Smart Sign
SmartSigns are essentially converted standard road signs. T M Safety Signs actuate the signs using powerful electric rams combined with maintenance free gears and clutches. The unit is extremely rugged and weather-proof. Typically the receiver unit is fixed to the rear of the sign.

SmartSigns can be installed during low risk periods e.g. at night and only activated when required, eliminating the need to cross live lanes of traffic.

SmartSign is typically combined with SmartBlind enabling the covering of the sign face when not required.


Key Benefits

  • Increased safety for work on high speed roads
  • Very efficient in repetitive lane closures
  • Saves vital time in narrow working windows
  • Fewer workers are required, useful for tight budget constraints
  • Cover up or change legend in seconds from 2000 metres away
  • Solar powered for temporary or permanent applications


Technical Information


Radio Transmitters & Receivers

Range

The user has a choice of ranges. We are able to offer 50 metre, 100 metre, 800 metre and 2km units. Often contractors prefer short-range units in the sure knowledge that they are not affecting other closures nearby.

Power

Our units typically use solar power. This enables them to be compact and completely independent. Solar panels are built in making sure the units are maintenance free for years at a time. Mains power is easily incorporated for permanent installations.

Transmitter

The hand-held transmitters are compact, easy to use and rugged. To ease confusion we supply transmitters tailored to your specific signs, with only the functions you require.

Receivers

You can specify up to seven separate functions for your specific application. You may require lighting (both warning and flood) as well as the full functions offered by SmartSign combined with SmartBlind. We can easily supply a suitable radio kit to suit you needs. Our receivers are all interchangeable. This means that you can upgrade you units, in the field, with incredible ease.

Security

Our radios operate using digital transmissions which are security coded. This ensures that they are not susceptible to interference whether accidental or malicious.


SmartSign with SmartFrame Units


Mechanics

T M Safety Signs actuate the signs using powerful electric rams combined with maintenance free gears and clutches. The unit is extremely rugged and weather-proof. Typically the receiver unit is fixed to the rear of the sign.

Fail-safe

Should it be necessary to alter the sign legend, without the transmitter, the unit is equipped with clutches to allow the wicket flaps or legend to be manually changed. If the unit is unlawfully jammed, the radio is programmed to indicate a fail-safe mode. This mode displays all lanes closed in the case of a wicket sign.

Installation

Installation is essentially identical to 'dumb signs'. The SmartSign fits on the standard 'Quick-fit' frame with 750mm spaced attachment toggles.


SmartSign with SmartBlind Units


Mechanics

Blinds are made from exceptionally rugged materials. The surround is made from a combination of high-impact ABS plastic and uPVC. The material used for the blind is a rip-proof and UV resistant fabric capable of resisting all that a British winter can offer. Sealed electric motors drive the blinds up and down through a system of drive belts and torque rods. Blind position is electronically sensed and the information fed to the computer chip in the receiver.

SmartBlind Installation

SmartBlind units are permanently attached to a backing board. This backing board my have a sign face printed on it. SmartBlinds usually have the receiver mounted on the rear of the backing board.