UK HIGHWAY & MOTORWAY VMS
Guiding the way across the UK
SWARCO has established a reputation of delivering first-class UK motorway VMS installations using our patented lens technology to deliver unmatched optical quality. SWARCO supplies National Highways (formerly Highways England) approved MS4, AMI, and MS3 signs. Using full-colour LED displays, our motorway signage is relied upon for guiding road users safely on highways.
Our reliable VMS are designed to improve overall traffic flow and reduce energy consumption as a part of SWARCO’s commitment to creating environmentally sound products. SWARCO’s Motorway VMS are designed to have a non-aging effect on the LED’s as a result of a very low LED current directed at the road for both low power consumption and maintenance.
Energy Efficient
Best Optical
Performance
Highest
Quality LEDs
Reliability
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY - Patented lens design for highest optical efficiency. Even suitable for solar power.
- Unbeatable high contrast – especially during low sun angle
- No ageing effect of the LEDs as a result of the very low operating current
- Best value for OPE (Optical Performance Efficiency) * – the key figure for evaluating optical efficiency, energy consumption, operating costs, lifetime, perceptibility and durability
- TMC Compatible — Integrate the signs to your exististing traffic technology strategy
- FuturCOM2 protocol communication to local roadside controller over future proof DSL connection. DSL can run over existing RS485 comms upgadding 115 kB to 10Mbps.
- CE UKCA and UKNI certified
- All LEDs are continuously monitored, even when they are off; LED status will be reported to the traffic center or to a local control
- Quick and easy replacement of parts without use of tools
- Optimised stability by proven construction
- Adaptable to different ambient light conditions
- Integrated sensors for temperature and light
- Two year warrantly as standard
Technical Details
Protection classes | IP45 – IP65 | |
Temperature classes | T1 (-15°C to +60°C) / T2 (-25°C to +55°C) / T3 (-40°C to +40°C) / T4 (-15°C to +55°C including sun radiation) | |
Interfaces | RS485/RS422,Profibus,Profinet,Ethernet,IP,WLAN others on request | |
Mounting options | C-rails Pipe clamps Other constructions on request | |
Optics | Optical equipment fits into the matrix luminance ratio (contrast) up to 100, even at low sun position <5° | |
Matrix | Anodized aluminium and coated – avoiding the front screen is standard | |
Power supply | 80 - 265 VAC 12 - 48 VDC Optional: photovoltaics, wind turbine, fuel cell | |
Maintenance access | Easy maintenance access Rear door or front matrix access (depending on the type of variable message sign) | |
Pixel pitch | 20mm | |
Light distribution | B3 (wider beam width available upon request) | |
Protocol | UTMC, NTCIP (others also available upon request) | |
Communications | FuturCOM2 to roadside controller. Roadside controller then has NM CS2 over NRTS. | |
| Power options | Mains, Solar, Fuel Cell | |
| Certification | TR2607C, TR1100 & MCH1600 certified | |
| Housing | Modular design principle in seawater-proof, powder-coated profiles made of aluminum AlMg3 or stainless steel (V4A, 1.4571) |
