PCMS-1500

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Full Matrix, Solar-Powered Portable Message Board

Product Description:

Our full matrix full size controller message signs offer full graphic capability, and are one hundred percent NTCIP-compliant and can be easily controlled by any NTCIP-compliant traffic management software. Our robust design, plug and play components, and energy efficient technology provide a sign that requires minimal maintenance and has a low cost to own or rent.

Key Features:

Full matrix (30 x 48 pixels)
Up to 3 lines of 8 characters per line
4 LEDs per pixel in optical lens with 30° (standard) wide viewing angle
18" character default font
Display panel size 82" x 133"
Changeable messages (255 Default) (*1-999)
Permanent messages (258 Default) (*1-999)
Volatile messages (64 Default) (*1-999)
Changeable graphic pictograph (255)
Permanent graphic pictograph (89)
Keyboard or laptop programming
Admin & User level password

Options:

3G modem, can support fiber-optic, radio communication
Free access to our remote fleet management software Jamlogic2, (click here for PDF)
Radar
Data logger (requires radar)
GPS tracking
Easy graphic LCD touchscreen (click here for specifications)
Intelligent display sign with pixel detection
Battery charger (30 amp and 55 amp available)
IQ4 (makes chargers intelligent and cuts power when batteries full)
Laptop connection
Adjustable pintle hitch
2" coupler or 2 5/16" coupler
120 volt AC connection
Electric brakes
Torsion axle
Hydraulic Brakes
Traffic camera
Safety lock: Wheel, battery boxes, etc.
Extra storage: Cones, Cable, Chain, etc.
Spare tire
Tongue wheel jack
Contrast border (e.g. reflective)
Tilt and Rotate solar panel rack
Level (to stabilize sign)
Beacon (e.g, 4 corners)

Structure:

Overall length: 4470 mm (176")
Overall width: 2184 mm (86")
Display panel: 2083 mm x 3378 mm (82" x 133")
Panel construction: Aluminum
Traveling height: 2946 mm (116")
Operating height: 4572 (180")
Weight: 1150kg ( 2535 lb).
Coupler: 3" pintle eye
Axle/suspension: 1588kg (3500 lb.)
Heavy-duty frame with extended guard rails for fender and axle protection
Lockable control box

Display:

Full matrix (30 x 48 pixels)
Up to 3 lines of 8 characters per line
4 LEDs per pixel in optical lens with 30° (standard) wide viewing angle
18" character default font
Display sign rotates 360 degrees
Easy access and walk-way for maintenance
Plug & play display modules
On-site interface for self-error detection system and test pattern

Programming:

On-site using unit keyboard or laptop (RS-232 connection) Ethernet cross-over connections
Easy three-step programming category
High-speed remote programming from your PC with cellular option
Ethernet port 10/100
2x additional RS-232 ports

Solar Power Supply:

Various configurations of solar panels and batteries available
Solar regulator with battery surcharge protection

Features:

Changeable messages (255 Default) (*1-999)
Permanent messages (258 Default) (*1-999)
Volatile messages (64 Default) (*1-999)
Changeable graphic pictograph (255)
Permanent graphic pictograph (89)
Permanent Font sizes (15)
Custom Changeable Font sizes (*5)
Auto font
Per character font sizing
Per character & line flashing
Admin & User level password
Auto brightness (photocell)
Manual 0%-100% brightness levels (increments of 1%)
Scheduling
Scrolling
Special dynamic data feature trigger messages, displays motorist speed, actual temperature, time & date & live countdown
NTCIP compatibility (see detailed specs)
Easy integration to Software management (Already Supported by: Delcan, IBI, etc.)

*Requires factory settings

Overall Dimensions:

Overall length: 4470 mm (176")
Overall width: 2184 mm (86")
Display panel: 2083 mm x 3378 mm (82" x 133")
Traveling height: 2946 mm (116")
Operating height: 4572 mm (180")
Weight: 1150 kg (2535lbs)

Temperature Range:

Operational: -40° to + 74°C (-40° to +165° F)
Storage: -40° to + 85°C (-40° to +185° F)

Electrical Interference:

The PCMS 1500 is not affected by any normal (standard) type of RF interference
Relative Humidity Range:
Operating 10% to 95% RH, non-condensing

Trailer Material:

51 mm x 152 mm x 3.175 mm steel tubing (2" x 6" x 1/8")
Diamond plate catwalk mounted on display side of trailer to simplify maintenance

Cabinets:

Aluminum sign and control cabinets
Locked with padlocks
Plastic battery boxes
Optional: Steel battery boxes, safety locking bars
Weather stripping seals each compartment against moisture

Axle:

Single 1588 kg (3500-lb)
Optional: hydraulic brakes

Hitch:

Heavy-duty hitch capacity with 72 mm (3") pintle eye
Optional: 51 mm (2") ball coupler
1361 kg (3000-lb) maximum tongue load
Heavy-duty safety chains with safety hooks meeting safety standards

Tires & Wheels:

Tires: load range d 381 mm (15")
Wheel size: 381 mm (15")
6-stud tire rims
Optional: Anti-theft locking mechanism

Leveling Jacks:

Four-screw jacks, each rated at 907 kg (2000 lbs)
Optional: Tongue wheel jack
Trailer Lights:
State-of-the-art halogen lighting as per USDOT standards and specifications
Custom-made connections complying with customer specifications

Lift Mechanism:

Electro-hydraulic lift

Solar Panels:

Various configurations of solar panels and batteries available
High efficiency single-crystal silicon cells anti-reflection coated for improved efficiency

Batteries:

6-volt 220 amp/hour deep-cycle batteries, wired to provide a 12-volt system
Optional: Various batteries and configurations available

Controller Menu Display (LCD):

Current usage and battery voltage
Solar array current output (to the battery) and voltage
Sign status (error detection)
Current message display

Controls:

Main power switch
Raise / lower switch
Can switch from laptop to cellular
(local communication rs- communication 232)
LCD display
Keyboard
Charger switch

Display Dimensions:

The total display area for full matrix display is 2032 mm high x 3606 mm wide (80"x 142")

Speed of Message Change:

All three lines can be changed completely in less than 100 milliseconds with no visual disturbance

Legibility:

Messages displayed are easily readable from more than 305 meters (1000 feet)

Display:

590nm (± 2nm) amber-colored LEDs with viewing angle of 30 degrees (standard)
LEDs have rated life of 100,000 hours
Each amber-colored led encased in an enhanced optical lens to maximize legibility from any distance (creating bolder characters)
4 LEDs per pixel in enhanced optical lens
Each pixel shaded by a removable black plastic visor to minimize washout in direct sunlight
Full matrix 762 mm (h) x 1219 mm (w) pixel screen (30 x 48)
3 lines of up to 8 characters per line (A character is based on a 5 x 7 pixel of 457 mm (18"))
LED output adjusts automatically to ambient light conditions
100 brightness levels (1%-100% in increments of 1%)
The display is enclosed in an aluminum cabinet and protected by a polycarbonate face with UV protection

Keyboard:

Full-size QWERTY keyboard
Clear plastic weather protection cover

Software:

Changeable messages (default 255) (*1-999)
Permanent messages (default 258) (*1-999)
Volatile messages (default 64) (*1-999)
Changeable graphic pictograph (255)
Permanent graphic pictograph (89)
Permanent font sizes (15)
Custom changeable font sizes (*5)
Auto font
Per character font sizing
Per character & line flashing
Admin & user level password
Auto brightness (photocell)
Manual 0%-100% brightness levels (increments of 1%)
Scheduling
Scrolling
Special dynamic data features trigger messages, display motorist speed, actual temperature, time & date & live countdown
Supports NTCIP1203 v2
Backward compatibility with NTCIP1203 v1
Support all new NTCIP 1203 v2 MULTI tags including optimization and combination http://www.ntcip.org/
Graphics
Protocol translation engine allows live conversion from legacy protocol to ntcip
Firmware acts as virtual hub, allowing concurrent per interface protocol
Local communication settings
Drop address and communication speed (PMPP)
IP address, mask, gateway and port number for SNMP/UDP/IP transport setup

*Requires factory settings

Password Protection:

Admin & User level password

Paint:

State-of-the-art powder coating system
Highway safety orange is the standard color used
Optional: other colors available to comply with different regulations or match client fleet standard
Powder coating quality
Certified UV protection paint, impact resistant, humidity resistant, salt spray resistant

Maintenance: