New Product Release: Solar Smart Loop Vehicle Detection Package

TEMPE, AZ - 05/04/2009 - Solar Traffic Controls has released the Solar Smart Loop (SSL) a self-contained vehicle detection system with a wireless link to activate advance solar beacons or other warning devices.

The 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.

STC recently fielded an equipment package to the Town of Paradise Valley, AZ. The application was a residential street that emptied into a collector street. There was a dip in the road approaching the intersection which made it difficult for motorists on the collector to see vehicles turning out of the residential street. Several near misses had occurred yet the situation did not warrant installation of a signalized intersection. Town management reacted in a proactive way to resident's request to provide a higher degree of safety at this location. The town also requested all the equipment be finished to match the area color scheme which STC was able to furnish as an option.

For questions on this product line please contact us or call us at 480-449-0222 (MST time). For more information about Solar Smart Loop and XSR series of solar flashers go to Traffic Sensor Power Systems and Data Sheet for XR, SR and XSR smart Solar Flashers.

About Solar Traffic Controls
Solar Traffic Controls (STC) designs and manufactures solar-powered traffic control systems for city, state and federal DOTs. Its primary products are solar-powered flashing beacon systems used for school zones and 24-hour applications. Go solar: STC's equipment and services will save you time, effort and money.