Flashing Beacon Controllers for Hwy Signs

For Use on Highway Signs where Speeds are 60 MPH or Greater

The FAS6000 Flashing Advisory Sign Beacon Controller allows an operator to turn on or off a pair of flashing amber beacons on highway signs through wireless means – without compromising the AM broadcast signal. The FAS6000 Controller includes a solar-power collection-and-storage system, receiver, two amber 8" or 12" LED flashing beacons for minimum maintenance, weatherproof enclosure, mounts, wiring and instructions.

Each Flashing Advisory Sign Beacon Controller can recognize multiple on/off codes, allowing each sign to obey commands shared with other signs in the area. In this way, common groupings of Flashing Advisory Signs may be keyed on or off quickly in emergency situations.

Wireless control methods include two-way radio and commercial paging.

8" or 12" LED beacons are rated for more than 100,000 hours of continuous operation. The sealed-gelled cell battery auto-disconnects at low voltage to preserve integrity. FAS6000’s 64-watt unbreakable solar panel and charging system allow many hours of operation per day without tapping into battery reserves. FAS6000 batteries provide approximately 60 hours of continuous dark operation. The solar charging system adds an additional 3-15 hours of operation per day, on the average, varying with location and season.

Flashing Advisory Sign Beacon Controllers do not include sign panels, unless optioned.

Specifications

Cabinet

	NEMA4, fiberglass; gasketed, weatherproof with equipment panel and I-beam or wood post mounts; vented design; key lockable.
	Dimensions: approximately 24 inches by 24 inches by 14 inches.

Receiver

	Time and date stamping of messages.
	Pocsag or Flex available. (Flex is a Motorola trademark.)
	9-15 volt DC operation.
	Large CAP code capacity.
	Physical (WxDxH) 20x70x30mm.
	Parallel printer output (Centronics).
	Serial data output (2nd port optional).
	4 relays switching 12V 1A (optional).
	All frequency bands available (VHF, UHF, 900 MHz).
	External aerial on BNC connector.
	Text search and replace.

Beacons

	Two amber LED signals with parallel wiring pattern, 8-inch diameter. (12-inch is optional.)
	Internal faceting that minimizes maintenance (cleaning).
	Flashers (1fps) wig-wag format.
	Includes top-of-conduit mounts with pan adjustment.

Power Source

	AC: 120V AC single phase, 50/60 Hz.
	Solar: 64 watt, unbreakable solar panel; 20A charge controller with low voltage disconnect, LED indicators, adjustable-angle mast mount.

Battery

85 AH, 12V gelled cell battery.

Other ISS Sign Products

Fixed Flashing ALERT Signs for Low Speed Street Applications webpage.

Portable FASTrack Rollup Signs for Temporary Applications webpage.

Related Advisory Radio Systems

ALERT AM Emergency Advisory Radio System webpage.
ITS6000 Highway Advisory Radio System webpage.

This page was last updated on August 18, 2010.