Adaptive FAST 500 Manuel utilisateur
FAST 500, 510 & 525/550
Radar Speed Display Dolly
User Manual
Contents
1. Unpacking and Checking Carton
Contents
2. Location Selection
3. Setting Up for Use
4. Anti-theft Precautions
5. Fine Tuning / Aiming
6. Programming the Display
7. Readout Results
8. Advanced Features
9. Setting up the Clock and Timer
10. Charging the Battery
11. Maintenance, Cleaning, & Care
12. Technical Specifications
13. Options and Upgrades
14. Warranty
15. Trouble Shooting Tips
16. Contact Information
17. Data Recording Unit Instructions
Quick Start
Guide In-Depth
Guide
Adaptive Micro Systems LLC | 7840 North 86th Street | Milwaukee, WI 53224
Phone (800) 558-7022 | AdaptiveDisplays.com
Thank you for the purchase of an FAST 500, 510 or 525 Radar Speed Display Sign. The FAST 500 &
510 was designed for small community streets and school zones where speeding is a problem.
The Fast 525 is designed for industrial usage where forklift speeding and company traffic is an
issue. This Manual will guide you through the all of the aspects of using your new sign. Please
read and understand this Manual and review the checklist in Section 1 below to be sure that
you’ve received everything you need prior to starting.
Take a moment to record the model and serial numbers below so that you have them in a safe
place for future use. You’ll find them at the front of the sign as shown in Figure 1.
SERIAL NUMBER: ______________________________
DATE OF PURCHASE: ____________________________
OPTIONS PURCHASED:__________________________
1. UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS
Item Qty Description
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(1) FAST 500/510/525 Radar Speed Display Dolly
(1) “YOUR SPEED” or “SCHOOL ZONE sign (mounted)
(1) “SPEED LIMIT” sign (mounted)
(3) “0”, “2”, & “3” numbered overlay signs
(1) “L” Key for signage (allen wrench)
(1) Key for sign enclosure
(1) Power Cord for charging (SpeedBoss includes external charger)
(1) Locking cable for wheel (Fast 500 only)
In addition you may have ordered on or more of the following options:
•Data collection system
•Optional Violator Alerts
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2. LOCATION SELECTION
In order to optimize your traffic calming results, there are a few simple things to keep in
mind and simple steps to follow. You’ll want to position the sign in location that’s on a
relatively flat stretch of road and is not too close to any stop signs, intersections, or
sharp curves in the road. Also, a clear line-of-sight relatively free of obstructions such as
large trees, fences or other landscape features is most desirable. Keep in mind that the
radar unit you’ve purchased is approach only (single-directional), so only the speed of
oncoming vehicles is displayed.
3. SETTING UP FOR USE
Park the dolly at final resting place, power it up, implement your anti-theft measures,
aim and go.
4. ANTI-THEFT PRECAUTIONS
We recommend a few ways to keep your dolly secure:
1. Run a locking cable thru one or both of your wheels and around the
frame.
2. Chain or cable-lock the sign to a nearby pole or other fixed landscape
feature.
5. FINAL POSITIONING / FINE TUNING
See Figures 5a and 5b for some basic dolly positioning tips. Keep in mind that the 12” tall
characters are readable to 750 feet. If the radar unit is picking up vehicles too far away,
simply rotate the sign clockwise so that it’s facing the opposite curb a bit more. Likewise,
if the unit is picking vehicles up too close or not far away enough, rotate counter-
clockwise. Practice with as many vehicles as necessary until desired results are achieved.
Remember, you may adjust the radar gun angle (aim) in the FAST 500/525 as well as the
angle of the dolly for maximum fine-tuning. See figure5b.
Figure 5a - Dialing in Approach Angle Sensitivity
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Figure 5b - Internal Radar Gun swivels both
Horizontally & vertically for diverse aiming options
6. PROGRAMMING THE DISPLAY
Now that your dolly is in position, and the “SPEED LIMIT” sign is set; you are ready to
power up. For the 510 Only - flip the toggle switch at the underside of the display
enclosure to “ON”. The 500/525 have a keyed on/off switch. Your display should light up
and flash a number between 0 and 9. This is the ambient light indicating level that
adjusts the LED’s brightness to meet the existing conditions automatically. Next locate
a small push button next to the “On/Off” switch on the bottom of the enclosure. This
programming button, or use your remote, will set up the display features on the FAST
500/510/525.
Figure 6
Key Chain Remote Control
•The left button directs the numbers up with the other directing down. When
the sign is in run mode, holding both buttons in for 1 second resets the sign
without having to cycle the power key.
•To replace its battery, remove the small Phillips head screw located on the
lower back and replace with a type 27A, 12volt alkaline cell.
The speed codes and their meanings
Read over the following programming codes listed in the Speed Code Table
below to become familiar with the two-letter groups (modes) you want to set in
the sign using the push button. Concentrate on the “Normal Mode” (NM) and
“Violator Alerts”
(VA) modes only, for now. Notice that they are grouped so that for example, when
“VA” is selected, you can set the “Minimum Speed”, Flash (speed), Blank (speed),
etc. As the last numbers are entered, the display is ready and goes blank.
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SPEED CODE TABLE
Two-letter Mode Meaning Description
NM => “Normal Mode” Sign shows all speeds
normally with no speed
filtering
VA => “Violator Alert”
MS => “Minimum. Speed”
SL => “Slow”
RB => “Red & Blue”
FL => “Flash”
BL => “Blank”
“Violator Alert” MENU
Min. speed for sign to display
Speed at which red “SLOW”
shows (Optional Feature)
Flashing “Red & Blue” speed
(Optional Feature)
Speed at which to flash
readout Speed at which to
blank screen
**ND => “No Display” Unit collects radar data with no display
** OPTIONAL ONLY for units with the
optional data collection software feature.
Feature must be enabled - See
Advanced Features Mode Section.
SETTING THE SIGN IN “NORMAL MODE”
The simplest mode to put the sign into is the “NM” (Normal
Mode). Instructions:
1. Turn the power on with the key. After the brightness number changes,
start pushing the button and stop on the two letter code “NM”.
2. As the display goes dark, it is now running in “Normal Mode”. In other
words, the sign will display the speed of oncoming vehicles from 5 mph
(down to 1 mph is also available, see Advance Features Section) to 99
MPH without showing any alerts. So for this code only, no further
programming would be needed.
PROGRAMMING THE SIGN IN “VIOLATOR ALERT” MODE
This section covers setting the standard “Violator Alert” functions including the
optional “Slow”, “Red & Blue” flashing signals. Note: The pushbutton
instructions described in the following paragraphs also apply to the use of the
key chain remote control buttons.
Turn power on. After the brightness number changes, push the button
and stop on “VA”. The display is now in “Violator Alert” setup mode. The Violator
Alerts 1 to 5 will then begin to appear in the order of the photos as shown
below.
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Note: If the Timer is enabled, (see Section 11 “Setting the Clock and Timed Events)
the sign will run in Violator Mode (or any other mode) only during the selected
event timed program. Otherwise, if the timer is disabled, the sign will run
continuously
(not recommended for overly long periods of time when on battery power only).
“Violator Alert”
Violator Alert 1: MS - Minimum Speed
After seeing the “VA” screen, the display will show “MS” (see photo below) along
with a number. The number represents the lowest speed at which the display will
start showing all oncoming vehicles. When this number appears, the operator
has 5 seconds within to start pushing the button in order to program this “MS”
speed setting. Press the button until the desired speed setting is reached. (Note:
If the button is held down, the numbers will increment fast without having to
press the button many times. The numbers will start over after 99 if you miss your
desired speed without turning off the power. If using the key chain remote,
simply press either button to move the numbers forward or backward). Once the
desired setting is reached, stop and wait for the next screen to appear after
approximately 5 seconds. The screen will then change to the next screen for
speed setting.
“Minimum Speed”
Violator Alert 2: SL - SLOW (Optional Feature)**
Check your packing slip or order to verify that this optional feature has been
included with your product. If this feature was ordered, the display will now show
the red “SL” (Slow) message and show a speed setting number. The red “Slow”
message is effective in helping to calm traffic. When the operator sees the setting
number appear, push the button within 5 seconds in order to change this number
until the desired speed setting is reached. Note: You can set the numbers even
when the words “Slow” are flashing. Once the desired setting is reached, stop
pressing the button and wait for the next screen, after approximately 5 seconds.
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Violator Alert 3: RB - Red and Blue flashing lights (Optional Feature)**
Check your packing slip or order to verify that this optional feature has been
included with your product. If this feature was ordered, the display will now show
“RB” which effectively flashes the Red and Blue flashing light pattern at the driver
while displaying their speed. The operator has 5 seconds to start pushing the
button in order to change the number setting. Note: You can set the numbers
even when the “Red & Blues” are flashing. Press the button until the desired
speed setting is reached. Once the desired setting is reached, stop and wait for
the next screen after approximately 5 seconds.
Violator Alert 4: FL - Flashing Speed
The display will now show “FL”. When drivers go over this setting, they will see
their over-the-limit speed flash. The operator has 5 seconds to start pushing the
button in order to change the speed setting. Press the button until the desired
speed setting is reached. Once reached, stop and wait for the next screen to
appear after approximately 5 seconds.
“Flashing Speed”
Violator Alert 5: BL - Blanking Speed
The display will show “BL” which is the speed limit that the display will no longer
show the oncoming vehicles speed. This setting will prevent drivers from
increasing their speed over this speed limit to see how fast they can go. Press the
button until
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the desired speed setting is reached. Wait approximately 5 seconds and the sign
will go dark. The display is now in service and operating in “Violator Alerts”
mode.
“Blanking Speed”
** Optional SLOW and Flashing Red & Blue Violator Alerts can be purchased and
activated at any time. Call Customer Service 866-982-2107 for pricing and
information.
Notes: •After this last “BL” screen, all of the violator alert settings have been saved even
after the sign is switched off. When the sign is turned on again, it will run thru
all of the modes and their speed settings for the operator to review.
•If changes are needed, press the sign mounted button for 5 seconds which will
start the mode settings to display again. If using the key chain remote, hold the
left button in for 1 second for the same effect.
•If desired, the sign can be pre-set at your base facility for transportation and
set-up at a different location.
•The violator alerts can be set in any order, but not at the same speed. If
attempted, this setting will skip to the next available number. To get the best
effect from the alerts, set the speeds at least 3-4 MPH difference. If you wish to
not use one of the violator alert settings, set the speed high, i.e. 97 MPH.
•Holding the button will scroll through the numbers faster for quicker setup. If
the desired setting is passed, the numbers will start over after 99.
•If using the optional key chain remote, the left button advances the numbers
while the right button reverses them.
•To start over, either turn off/on the sign with the power key OR when using the
key chain remote, hold the left button in for 3 seconds for a power reset.
After setting the clock, (see Section 11 “Setting the Clock & Timed Events”) the
sign will revert back to Normal Mode (NM). If Violator Alert mode is desired, it
will have to be set to “VA” mode again.
Violator Alert Settings Summary
Push button until display shows “VA”
Wait five seconds for MS (Minimum Speed) to display
“MS” will display. Push the button to set the desired speed.
Wait five seconds for SL (SLOW) to display
“SL” is displayed. Push the button to set desired speed.
Wait five seconds for RB (Flashing Red & Blue) to display
“RB” is displayed. Push the button to set desired speed.
Wait five seconds for FL (Flashing Speed) to display
“FL” is displayed. Push the button to set desired speed.
Wait five seconds for BL (Blanking Speed) to display
“BL” is displayed. Push the button to set desired speed.
After five seconds the last speed sets and the display goes dark
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Traffic Set-Up Examples
35 mph neighborhood speed limit
Set the “MS” (the radar detected Minimum Speed limit) at 5 mph, the
“SLOW” message at 35, “Flashing Speed” at 40mph, the “Red & Blues” at
50 and the Blanking Speed at 60. This is what will happen: Oncoming
vehicles speeds will be shown on the sign traveling from 5 to 34 MPH. If
the vehicle is traveling 35 to 39, the SLOW message will flash. Between 41
and 49, their speed will be displayed while flashing. Over 50MPH, the
display will show the Red & Blue flashing lights pattern. At 60 and above,
the display is blank. As the vehicle slows, the appropriate “Violator Alert”
will show for their speed until they reach 34 MPH where their speed is
displayed normally.
School Zones
Set the “MS” (the radar detected Minimum Speed limit) at 15 mph (so
drivers in a school zone obeying the speed limit are not distracted), the
“Flashing Speed” at 16mph and the “Blanking Speed” for 40mph. This is
what will happen: For speeds under 15 MPH, no speed will be displayed.
The display will flash the speed for vehicles traveling between 16 and 39
MPH. No speed will be displayed above 40 MPH.
7. READOUT RESULTS
The readings from the radar unit are filtered. The radar unit is very sensitive, so for
continuity of the oncoming driver, not every reading may be displayed. If there is a
difference between vehicle speeds of more than 3 miles per hour per second (extreme
acceleration or deceleration), the display will simply hold the last recorded speed for a
few seconds rather than jumping back and forth between speeds. A couple of
examples:
Example 1:
Example 2:
If a vehicle is traveling at 35mph and the car behind him is traveling
at 40mph, the sign will display the first vehicle at 35 until it passes.
The first vehicle’s speed will show for 1-1/2 seconds after it passes,
so the radar can establish and display vehicle two’s speed at
40mph.
If a vehicle accelerates towards the sign from a stop at greater than
3 miles per hour per second, no speed will be displayed. If a vehicle
accelerates at 3 miles per hour per second or less, the sign will
display the speed as it increases.
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