DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS

SERIES
DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS
NEXTGEN SERIES
QUANTUM LEAP IN LED SIGN TECHNOLOGY

The NextGen series of LED Dynamic Message

Almost No Maintenance Signs (DMS) are lightweight, standard, modu-
(Compared to today's industry average)
larized and hermetically sealed panels that
can be assembled to create any size DMS.
No Heating, No Ventilation This innovative modularized construction simpli-
(Record Low Power Consumption compared to fies maintenance to the level of uncharted terri-
today's industry average) tory in the transportation industry. State of the art
technology has reduced power consumption of
Meets All Standards LED diodes and completely eliminated the need
for internal heating and ventilation.
Cutting-Edge Performance

SAVINGS OF UP TO 60%
Operation & Maintenance (O&M) costs esti-
mated savings may reach 60% with NextGen
SAVING signs.
COST
UP TO
Do you know how much DMS really costs?
60%
USDOT ITS costs database states that operation and mainte-
nance (O&M) cost of average installed DMS reaches up to 5%
of its capital cost annually (source: www.itscosts.its.dot.gov).
For example, on a $4,000,000 DMS installation, annual O&M
cost is expected to reach $200,000.

Operation & Maintenance Costs (percentage of annual O&M Operation & Maintenance Costs Estimated Saving with
expected cost as per USDOT costs database*) Telegra NextGen (percentage of annual O&M expected cost
as per USDOT costs database*)
ALMOST NO MAINTENANCE FLAWLESS DESIGN AND EXECUTION
(compared to today’s industry average)
· Tested for minimum 10 year durability
· Hermetically sealed sign housing by accelerated weathering test methods
- extended MTBF of sign panel · Superior resistance to loads and deflections
(>40,000 hrs expected) - reinforced die-casted aluminium
· No regular maintenance · Superior impact resistance
· Superior performance in cold climates - multiply rein forcedfront face
- front face defrosting system · Welding process eliminated
· Hassle-free replacement of any sign · Only industrial operating range rated
segments electronic components
· Quick and simple repair · Completely automated production
- only 1 replaceable module in sign display - no room for human errors
matrix · Superior vibration performance
- no wiring in sign modules
IP67/NEMA 6 technology provides optimum
working conditions for all active components. Entire diligently collected experience with

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The high efficiency and low current optical customers and their operational problems in
system ensures no deterioration of LEDs over different climates and environments all around
the lifetime. There are no consumable parts, the world is embedded in the design and care-
no filters, and no ventilation fans. The most fully organized production process of these
efficient, on-demand, front face defrosting sys- products.
tem is energized from DC input on the sign’s Flawless design is certified through high-
est grades in all available performance tests
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power cable, triggered from TMC or automati-

cally, using 210 W/m2. Modular construction (structural performance, durability perfor-
allows replacement of a single display panel mance, optical performance). These Signs have
in case of damage. The LED module is the only been designed and widely tested for the most
active component in the sign panel that needs demanding traffic applications under the most
replacement, which can be completed in a few severe environmental conditions.
short minutes without tools (tool-free execu-
tion is optional). Controller and power supply
units are located inside the roadside cabinets.
COMMITMENT TO THE CLIENT IS TROUBLE-FREE REPAIR
COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY
STANDARDS

Telegra’s NextGen has to be delivered with What is the cost of traffic regulation during
the highest possible quality standards. For us maintenance?
in Telegra, providing the best possible quality How long does it take to repair a faulty LED
means producing signs without defects module?
throughout all stages of production. What tools are required for repair?
Each stage of production carries its own quality What level of education is required by a mainte-
control mark and is traceable at any moment. nance technician to perform it?
Entire electronics are functionally tested in How many spare parts does a maintenance
extended temperature range before final technician need to have with him/her during
assembly in the sign module. Each sign module the repair process?
is functionally tested while submerged in water How big of problem is it if a rock or a bird
to ensure perfect sealing. damages front face of a big display?
After it is assembled and prior to its delivery,
each sign is burn-in tested by the most experi- These problems become almost irrelevant with
enced employees for a minimum of 168 hours. NextGen signs:

· Power supplies and controller are located

inside roadside cabinet
· Extraordinarily fast and straightforward
repair process
· No tools required
· Only basic training needed
· Sign module is the only replaceable
component in sign display matrix
· Each segment is repleaceable independently
in case of mechanical damage.
RECORD LOW POWER INTELLIGENT LIGHT BEAM WIDTH SHAPING
CONSUMPTION
(compared to today’s industry average) Traditional design Dynamic Message Signs
rely on a raw unshaped LED light spread
· Ventilation and heating are not required for pattern. Standard LED emits a round sym-
operation under full load in wide temperature metrical cone of light not suited for dis-
range of -40 to +165ºF (-40 to +74 ºC) play applications. It is comparable to us-
· Record energy savings in warm climates ing a simple light bulb in a car's headlight.
· Maximized light output using superior lens
technology NEMA TS-4 and European EN-12966 stan-
· Ideal sign for solar applications dards are created to define the most usable
light beam shapes to be used in traffic
applications. Telegra DMS optical system
DC power consumption reduced up to 125 W/m2 is made of LEDs, but raw light output is shaped
while the typical industry average is 200 W/m2 or by a custom made lens system.
more (for full color at toughest performance
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classes defi ned by EN12966 B6 and NEMA TS-4 Typical light shape for highway applica-
class e). The cutting edge optical lens techno- tions is usually NEMA class e or EN12966
logy ensures ultra low current drive of LED, class B6 (30° horizontally and 10° vertically).
significantly reducing its aging.
In that regard the NextGen series truly is a Such optimized approach is far more efficient
than traditional DMS simply because light is not
green technology, measured by all standards.
wasted, but rather focused and directed exactly
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where it is needed - to the drivers. This reduces

overall DMS power consumption and thus
allows hermetically sealed sign execution,
bringing numerous operational benefits to the
users.
Large portion of the light projected to the road is wasted in Telegra optical system optimally shapes the light so that
traditional DMS because beam shape is symmetrical no light is wasted

OPTIMAL LIGHT PATTERN in most of the signs available on the market. As

LED modules are hermetically sealed with dry
Far approaching vehicles are most likely not air inside, a defogging system is unnecessary.
situated in a narrow area covered by the typi-
cal light beam projected on the road. That is
because the road bends and the driver's vi- CUTTING EDGE PERFORMANCE
sion is disrupted by the nearby access roads.
Based of that, the most desirable sign's light THE ULTIMATE MISSION IS SAFETY
beam is a T-shape pattern in which the part
further away from the sign is wider, and the · Superb legibility - increases safety of traffic
part closer to the sign is narrower (in the figure participants
above the light beams are presented from the · High resolution - Identical clarity to static
sign's perspective). signs
· Speed reading - True-type fonts embedded
LOW REFLECTION FRONT PLATE · Faster recognition - Anti-aliasing smoothens
images and text
Traditionally DMS is designed with polycar- · Smart intensity control - increases safety of
bonate front plate in front of raw LEDs. This traffic participants
approach often leads to severe problems when · Fully controllable matrix - flexibility to trans-
the sun is positioned low behind the driver. Re- fer any user definable message
flection can be so severe that the sign becomes
simply illegible under such conditions. Defor- SIGN CONTROLLER
mations of the front plate make things even
worse, creating phantom patterns due to the As multiple signs on one structure became
reflection. common practice, Telegra introduced the
Traditionally, DMS will typically increase LED Modular Controller, a 19-inch rack that can be
output to neutralize the phantom effect on the populated with as many controllers as needed
front plates and make messages legible. This for custom location. All controllers shared the
will additionally increase already high power same power source, housing and GUI. This way
consumption and increase heat dissipation and power, space, time and money needed for in-
temperature inside the sign, which will unevita- stallation are saved.
bly shorten the LED lifecycle. With the new model sign controller, Telegra
Another problem is fogging and condensation takes it a step further. The Sign Controller is
on such surfaces that require power demand- now a single unit that can be placed inside the
ing anti fogging system. sign or inside the Roadside cabinet and can
The benefit of Telegra's front face is that it control multiple DMS signs.
achieves extremely low reflections from the Instead of large cabinets on the concrete foun-
front face (typically, less than 700 cd/m2). dation next to the gantry, a simple economic
Low reflection enables Telegra signs to achieve cabinet can now be placed on the leg of the
a superb contrast ratio using minimum current gantry.
through LEDs, much lower than current needed
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE & TECHNICAL FEATURES

Sign display Sign display is assembled with LED modules. LED modules form the LED matrix.
Entire sign assembly is certified according to EN12966 and meets or exceeds NE-
MA-TS4
NextGen’s evolutionary design has eliminated 100% of welding process in fabrica-
tion of the sign disply.
Sign controller Sign controller and power supply are located in remote roadside location (or pole
mounted) cabinet.
Each sign controller assembly consists of one controller and necessary converter
box for communication between sign controller to sign assembly.
Interface between sign controller and sign assembly is twisted pair or fiber optics
Maintenance Front and rear access possible
access
LED module 720,0 x 360,0 x 56,6 and 360,0 x 360,0 x 56,6 (for 15,00; 20,00 pixel pitch)
dimensions 666,6 x 333,3 x 56,6 and 333,3 x 333,3 x 56,6 (for 18,52; 22,23; 27,78 pixel pitch) - on demand
All dimensions are in mm
Pixel color Full color (RGB); Amber; White; BI-color
Pixel pitches 20,00 mm; 15,00mm; 18,52mm; 22,23mm; 27,78mm
Optical system Based on lens in front of LED
Optical Color: white, red, blue, green, amber class C2
performance Beam width: (+-15 degrees horizontally, +0-10 degrees vertically)
according to Class E according to NEMA-TS4; Class B6 according to EN12966 (B4 available on
NEMA-TS4/ demand)
EN12966 Minimum Light intensity: L3 According to EN12966 and NEMA-TS4
Yellow 7440 CD/m2; White 12400 CD/m2; Green 3720 CD/m2; Red 3100 CD/m2; Blue
1240 CD/m2
Contrast ratio: R3 According to EN12966; exceeds NEMA-TS4 requirements
Sign durability All sign panel structural components exposed to environmental influences are en-
vironmentaly tested using accelerated weathering ISO standard to verify minimum
10 year durability.

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All sign panel materials are certified to durability compliance with EN12966 stan-
dard.
Vibration test, EN60068-22-64; test Fh, Class AJ2
Change of temperature, IEC 60068-2-14 - classes T1, T2 and T3
Damp heat, EN 60068-2-30 - classes T1, T2 and T3
Impact resistance, EN 60598-1
Water ingress, EN 60529 - class x7
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Dust ingress, EN 60529 - class 6x

Corrosion test (neutral salt spray test), EN ISO 9227
Front face As a part of EN12966 certifi cation process, NextGen series is, certified for dura-
coating bility according to ISO 11997 (corrosion), and according to ISO 4892 (accelerated
weathering), which guarantees at least a 10 year front face lifecycle
Environmen- IP67 / NEMA 6
tal protection
degree of sign
panel housing
Heating and Not required
ventilation
Ambient Exceeds Class T1, T2 and T3 According to EN12966
temperature -40…+74ºC; -40…+165ºF
range Fans or other equipment are not required to provide accept-
able temperature levels inside the sign.
-40…+74ºC; -40…+165ºF
Structural Designed and constructed to comply with AASHTO requirements
performance Certified EN12966 classes:
Wind load: up to WL9
Dynamic snow load: DSL4
Point load: PL0
Temporary deflection - bending: TDB2
Temporary deflection - torsion: TDT0
Front face 270W/m2, equally distributed over entire active matrix area; available
defrosting on demand
system
Communica- Conforms to all relevant subsets of NTCIP standards
tion interface TLS FG4; ModBus TCP; Profibus; XML-DA; Simple ASCII; I/O-inter-
and function- face
ality compli- Others on demand
ance
Maintenance All components and modular assemblies are removable, transportable,
features and capable of being installed as a single unit by a single technician.
Quick connect - Sign panel segments are accessible from the outside
to allow easy disconnect of one segment (module) without affecting
functionality of any other segment.
It is possible to replace entire segment (module) of display panel in
case of damage without affecting functionality of any other segment.
Modules can be replaced without using any tools.
Controller and power supply units are located in controller cabinet
near the gantry to allow easy maintenance access.
Servicing Web based over Ethernet; Ethernet port located on sign controller lo-
interface cated in cabinet by the gantry. No need to access sign panel itself.
Functionality Status and error information; Control options; Configuration options;
of servicing Log status
interface
Firmware Over sign controller Ethernet port located in controller cabinet by
upload the gantry. No need to access sign panel itself.
Electrical HD638 and 384.4 certified
safety Power supply units and all electric components operating at volt-
ages higher than 24VDC are UL listed
Applicable EN12966; NEMA-TS4; AASHTO; NTCIP, NEC
standards