The Lane Control Unit, LCU, was originally designed for the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin and has several advanced features that allows for a lower cost of installation and on-going maintenance cost when compared to the fiber optic halogen signals supplied by competitors for this application. The USA Signal product has a 900 Mhz wireless communications interface which reduces the need for a controller and AC and line switches normally deployed in this type of installation. With the redundant power supply architecture the reliability of this USA Signal product allows for an industry long 6 year warranty to be offered and also increases safety where the product is installed.
FEATURES & BENEFITS :
LED based product which offers considerable energy power savings and reliability over fiber optic halogen signals
5 LED symbols: Red X, Yellow X, Down Green Arrow, Down Yellow Arrow, Left Corner Yellow Arrow, Right Corner Yellow Arrow
Easily “Retrofitted” into existing installation where fiber optic halogen signals have failed
Interfaces to any industry controller
Can reduce cost 30 to 40% in “new installation” initial cost when compared to fiber optic halogen signal normal installations
The electronics are housed in an enclosure that is convection cooled, which keeps the electronics operating below specification requirements of 74 deg. Celsius
Dimming Control for Night Operation per ITE specification
Separate convection cooled watertight electronic cabinet to house all electronics
Electronics cabinet can be easily replaced without removing complete sign enclosure from intersection pole or bridge railing
