AF76 OM - Safety Technologies
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1. Press and hold PWR button momentarily about 2 second then release Allow several seconds for the computer to boot Select back light option Depressing the STOP button turns the backlight OFF Depressing either of the SLOW buttons leaves the backlight ON e Ifboth AFAD sign heads are turned ON you will see of the following graphical depictions of their positions Note that the default condition disallows both signs from reading SLOW simultaneously e Both signs must be in the STOP position before either sign can be commanded to its SLOW position e Asa sign is changing positions the graphics will morph as shown below e NOTE The auxiliary lights positioned on the sign heads display 3 distinct positions o Amber indicates that the sign is in the SLOW position Red indicates that the sign is in the STOP position The absence of either light indicates that the sign is in the process of changing positions e If communication between the hand held transceiver and the sign heads 15 lost the graphical STOP SLOW will change to dashes Set Up Options e Set up options are accessed by first depressing the MODE button see examples below e Scroll up or down by using the Up Down keys to select the function you wish to change e Depress the ENTER button to make changes e Depress the MODE key a second time to exit the set up screens and return to the operating screen Example 1 to Swap Si2. provide additional confirming sign position feedback to the operator and others between the signs as well as enhancing visual information to the motorist AutoFlaggers are ideally suited for use on two lane low volume roadways Bridge repair pavement repair utility work and roadside maintenance are typical uses of the devices They can also be quite useful during incident management and using a single unit in conjunction with a flagger can make an effective moving lane closure This manual covers all the essentials of the use and care of the AutoFlagger It is divided into sections so that the reader may choose to read only those sections relevant to him or her The following table summarizes the sections Sign Head Setup Basic operations hand held Remote Defaults Control Setup Options Maintenance Troubleshootinc Getting Started Prior to operating in an actual work zone AutoFlagger is shipped fully assembled and ready to operate The persons operating the device should do the following before attempting to use it in a work zone Familiarize themselves with coupling and uncoupling the trailers Raise and lower the solar panel Release the sign head transport lock column brake and raise and lower the head see below Familiarize themselves with the STOP SLOW manual override buttons and ON OFF buttons located on the keypad on the back of each sign see below Open and close the front c
3. AutoFlagger Remote Control Flagging Device by Safety Technologies Inc User Manual Version 0 06 1 05 15 2009 Safety Technologies Inc 28932 Highway 58 Blvd Red Wing MN 55066 651 388 5030 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without written permission from Safety Technologies Inc Printed in the U S A 2004 Safety Technologies Inc Introduction AutoFlagger Automated Flagger Assistance Devices AFADs were designed to conform as closely as possible to existing flag person based flagging operations The physical characteristics including the octagonal STOP silhouette and triangular SLOW insignia are common to all existing traffic control flagging situations This helps motorist acclimate to a new traffic control device quickly and easily The physical size of AutoFlagger allows it to be seen and recognized earlier in the construction zone and aids motorists in visually differentiating it from other construction devices Its height makes the information discernable by cars positioned further away from the construction zone than is possible by conventional flag persons Its gate arm further reinforces the stop message Its wide stable trailer was designed to afford construction zone workers all possible means of safety Individual warning horns located on each sign head can be remotely activated to alert workers of impending danger The red and amber strobes
4. gn Sides e Depress MODE to see the following display and use the up down arrows to toggle between choices UP ARROW DOWN ARROW e When SWAP SIGN SIDES is selected depress the ENTER key to see the following This changes which sign is displayed on the left and right sides of the remote and 1s intended to make it easier for the operator to remember which sign on the display corresponds to which sign in the work zone For example having the AFAD sign to the operator s left correspond to the left sign on the hand held remote should help avoid operator confusion e Depress the MODE key to exit to the operating screen Example 2 allow both signs to read SLOW simultaneously INDEPENDENT dump truck crossing mode Depress the MODE key and use the DOWN ARROW key to select the SET SIGN MODE function Depress the ENTER button Scroll down to select the INDEPENDENT mode then depress the ENTER button to activate that function Depress the Mode button to exit to the operating screen CAUTION The INDEPENDENT mode allows both signs to read SLOW simultaneously It should only be used in approved circumstances Note After powering down and re powering the hand held in the INDEPENDENT mode reselection of that mode is required Example 3 SINGLE sign mode Depress the MODE key and use the DOWN ARROW key to select the SET SIGN MODE function Then press ENTER Scro
5. ll down to select the SINGLE sign mode then depress the ENTER button to activate that function Depress the Mode button to exit to the operating screen In this mode the hand held transceiver will only communicate to one sign which is the first sign bound or connected to the hand held as outlined in Example 4 below If the hand held is set to the PAIRED or SINGLE mode that selection remains active regardless of a power down and re power sequence until the operator changes it to another mode READ THIS CAREFULLY If you are operating two signs with two different hand held transceivers in close proximity to each other connect or bind one hand held to only one sign This will eliminate any chance of the hand held controller communicating to another distant sign Example 4 Binding connecting hand held remote control to Signs General Overview Each hand held transceiver and each sign head have a unique I D hard coded into their microprocessors at the factory An operator can select one or two signs and connect or bind a hand held to them either in the yard or on the job The hand held will only bind to the sign s assigned to it in the following procedure Sign Binding Procedure Turn ON sign 1 only Turn ON hand held and leave ON during entire procedure Depress the MODE key and use the DOWN ARROW key to select the BIND UNBIND SIGNS function Then depress the ENTER button to move to the next scree
6. n Depress and hold the ENTER button again to bind the hand held to that sign head loud warning horn on sign will sound for about 10 seconds as confirmation Leave hand held turned on turn OFF sign 1 and turn ON sign 2 then depress hold enter again to bind second sign to the same hand held After both signs are bound to the hand held scroll down to DONE and depress the ENTER button to complete the procedure Signs may be unbound from a connected hand held by scrolling down to the UNBIND ALL SIGNS and depressing the ENTER button Powering Down the hand held Transceiver e Depress the PWR button for about 12 second e Depress the STOP button Maintenance If a grease fitting is present grease the head mechanism yearly One pump only while mechanism is rotating Do not over grease The charger for the hand held s batteries in the charging bay draws a slight amount of power continuously When storing the AutoFlagger inside or in the absence of sunlight for periods of time greater than 45 days use of a trickle charger will help keep the 12 volt deep cycle batteries charged For longer hand held battery life we advise that you remove the battery packs from the storage bay charger when storing the unit for extended periods of time The trailer should be maintained accordance with generally accepted maintenance procedures Proper tire pressure and brake adjustment if so equipped is advised
7. over and understand the secondary catch Understand the sign position lock using the column brake Locate and switch remote hand held transceiver batteries from remote to charger Familiarize themselves with the overall operation and control of the system Sign Head Set Up and Basic Operations After raising solar panel Release column brake Disengage transport lock Depress the ON button momentarily The sign head computer will boot in about 3 seconds Rotate head to front position facing traffic Open front cover Raise Lower sign head Use lock ring to secure front cover to column CAUTION Be sure to release lock ring from cover before lowering head and watch that the cover does not strike base of column TRANSPORT LOCK COLUMN BRAKE SIGN HEAD RAISE LOWER SLOW MANUAL OVERRIDE SIGN HEAD POWER PUSH ON PUSH OFF STOP MANUAL OVERRIDE a N ee a SSS zai pe n pE COVER LOCK RING isr a aS RELEASE BEFORE es LOWERING HEAD NAA AUN K is 1 f AN A i 4 b j gt YF Fa 5 4 4 j vi 7 F k 4 AYN CAUTION WHEN LOWERING HEAD DO NOT ALLOW COVER TO CONTACT COLUMN BASE Hand Held Defaults and Set Up Getting Started Defaults e
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