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Extinguishable Message Sign (EMS)

Extinguishable Message Sign (EMS)

Product Brochure:
EMS.pdf

Product Overview

McCain’s Extinguishable Message Sign (EMS) provide a clearly visible fixed message to en-route motorists. Strategically placed, these signs improve overall safety by providing motorists with pertinent roadside information or warnings. Common EMS applications include safety information near airports, data regarding direction or availability for carpool lanes or toll roads, radio frequencies for advisory radio stations, and general traffic alerts.

McCain’s EMS signs are the perfect addition toyour overall Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and can improve traffic flow and safety in your jurisdiction.

Benefits

  • Automatic dimming responds to ambient light minimizing nighttime glare and reducing energy consumption
  • Non-glare window maximizes sign visibility
  • Large size can accommodate standard and custom messages (two lines, approximately nine characters)
  • Assemblies and LED clusters can be removed and replaced with simple hand tools for easy maintenance
  • Dual access doors are easy to open and fully seal with the same flange design as standard traffic cabinets

Features & Specifications

McCain reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please contact McCain.

Standard Features

  • Available in standard and custom messages
  • Gas springs firmly hold door in open position
  • Automatic dimming adjusts to ambient light level
  • Adjustable flashing option is standard
  • Sign can be controlled either by one 120 VAC power/control line or two separate 120 VAC lines, power and control
  • Non-glare, high-impact-strength, gray acrylic window
  • Message is clearly visible when turned on and concealed when powered off
  • Can withstand temperatures ranging from -37° C to 74° C and humidity from 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
  • All control circuit board assemblies FR4, conformal coated

General Specifications
Housing Dimensions: 96” L x 48” H x 7.5” D
Material: 5052-H32 aluminum, 0.125” thick
Finish: Black powder coat (custom colors available)
Access Front access, doors (2), upper and lower
Latching System Positive latching action with T-handle compression latches (3 each door)
Display Type Discrete, removable clusters (pixels) mounted on aluminum panels
Display Technology Clusters (Pixels): 1” diameter, 12 LED’s, epoxy sealed
LED Type: Amber, T-1 3/4 LED’s, AllnGaP 591 nm λ
Character Font: 5 x 7 (custom options available)
Height: 10” (based on 5 x 7 font)
Capacity: 9 per line (varies per message) No. of Lines: 2
Spacing: Nominal 3” (Min 2”, Max 4.5”)
Viewing Angle 30° horizontal x 30° vertical, tilted 6°
Power Supply Solid state, 90 VAC-135 VAC input, 12 VDC-15 VDC output
Power Consumption Maximum: 100 W (varies per message)
Typical: 80 W
Ventilation Thermostatically controlled 100 CFM fan, louvered air intake, washable polyester filter, louvered exhaust
Weight 250 lbs

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