Solar Traffic Controls manufactures solar and back-up power systems for Traffic Sensor devices. These include but are not limited to:

All systems are designed for pole mounting. System enclosures can hold from 2 to 4 deep cycle batteries and the system electronics. Enclosures are large enough to provide space for most CDPD modems, counters, radios or data loggers. Integration of user-provided equipment can be included in the cost of the system should you require this service. These systems are suitable for use with MSSEDCO products, Wavetronix Sensor systems and RTMS sensors.

Solar Smart Loop Vehicle Detection Package

A self-contained vehicle detection system with a wireless link to activate advance solar beacons or other warning devices. This product was developed to work in conjunction with the existing XSR series of solar flashers. It was also developed as an alternative to more expensive video or motion-based detection systems for situations where increased safety is important yet cost is critical. Most government agencies can get a loop in the ground quickly and relatively inexpensive making this an efficient safety upgrade to deploy.

Typically, the SSL unit will be located at a T-intersection where there is limited visibility due to physical obstacles or the road geometry makes it difficult for motorists to see one another. The loop is placed in the ground near the stop bar as in any normal loop detector application. It is powered by the SSL power system which features a low-power EDI loop card, control logic and a license-free radio.

When the loop detector triggers upon vehicle presence the control logic, which features a field adjustable delay, it sends an ON command to the advance warning devices. The control logic causes the radio to send redundant ON command pulses ensuring transmission reception at the devices. As long as vehicle presence is maintained the SSL will send periodic ON pulses to the advance devices. Also included is a self-test button to allow periodic testing. The control logic LCD screen also keeps track of the number of detections per week and duration of detection to allow tracking of use. System status is also displayed on the screen and the radio set is fully supervised assuring a high degree of reliability.