EL Smart Road Signs
Our smart road signs use electroluminescent technology powered by solar cells to offer a brighter, more weather-proof hazard alert in dark, dusty or low visibility areas.
Advantages of electroluminescent smart road signs
The simplicity of the technology makes it perfectly suited for use in remote locations, on mine sites and in road works areas. Electroluminescent road signs can be used in a variety of scenarios, as simple traffic signs marking stop, give way, kept left etc. They can also be used to mark hazardous areas, and are animated by approaching vehicles to attract greater attention than a static sign. Like other installations of electroluminescent technology, the benefits are significant and include:
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Portable and can be powered by either battery or solar in remote or challenging locations
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Strong and virtually unbreakable
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Highly visible in darkness, dust, smoke and fog
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An estimated product life of over 10 years, and landfill friendly on disposal
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Activates when traffic approaching
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Vandal resistant
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Still reflective
Technical Details
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Visibility over 500 meters in all weather conditions
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Distance starting animation at 80 meters
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Solar-powered 13V, 4 Amp Regulated power system
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Silent inverter to run EL panel at 80VAC Peek to Peek
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All electronics epoxy pot set, rated IP66, w/o fan or noise
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Four-day battery power reserve without solar charge
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Transparent, impact resistant thermal moulded housing for water-proofing
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Operation temperature range: -40 ·c – +85 ·c
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Humidity range: 0-100%
Characteristics for EFL Tech’s Smart Road Signs
Solar powered: GIGS panel, invertor 18V to charge
Sensor-activated (i) Activated by approaching vehicles light.
This is made possible by an embedded array of LOR’s.
(Future design with Doppler radar to sense vehicle without using light) (ii) Activated on sunset by LDR & Trimpot.
Battery-enclosed: Ll-lon battery array, 4x 18650 4 Amp hour Li-lon protected battery cells, charged with solar controller.
Animated Signature: EL panel with outer shape & text animating as vehicle approaches, flashes 2 times/sec for 4 seconds then stays constant until vehicle passes, then 2 flashes & off.
AU Standard Complied: Still complies with Australian Standards for retro-reflectivity.
Normal Appearance: Attaches to traditional mounting pole like normal signs.
Life-time: Battery life-time of 3 years, sign lifetime more than 5 years.
Test Functions (i) Manual override test button for EL animation (ii) Battery & solar charge indicators.
