TM-248

Structure

• Height: 762 mm (30")
• Length: 188 mm (74")
• Depth: 114 mm (4.5")
• Display panel: 2 lines of up to 8 characters per line (10" x 7")
• Panel construction: Aluminum

Display

• Line matrix
• 2 lines of up to 8 characters per line (10" x 7")
• 4 LEDs per pixel
• 7 x 48 pixels per line

Programming

• On-site using unit handheld controller

Features

• Easy three-step programming category
• Custom-designed software
• Software allows operator to create, edit, and save up to 99 pages
• Comes standard with 50 preprogrammed messages
• Takes 0.10 seconds to alternate between messages
• One-level password
• Auto brightness (photocell)
• Manual 0%-100% brightness levels (increments of 1%)

Options

• Motor: Intelligent Electric Actuator

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

• Overall Length: 4699 mm (185")
• Height : 762 mm (30")
• Length: 188 mm (74")
• Depth: 114 mm (4.5")
• Display panel: 2 lines of up to 8 characters per line (10" x 7")

TEMPERATURE RANGE

• Operational: -40° to + 74°C (-40° to +165° F)
• Storage: -40° to + 85°C (-40° to +185° F)

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE

• The TM-248 is not affected by any normal (standard) type of RF interference

RELATIVE HUMIDITY RANGE

• Operating 10% to 95% RH, non-condensing

CABINETS

• Aluminum sign and control cabinets
• Weather stripping seals each compartment against moisture  

LIFT MECHANISM

8" Intelligent Electric Actuator

BATTERIES

• Truck-mount message signs are powered by the vehicles’ batteries
• Fused at 20 amps

CONTROLLER
MENU DISPLAY (LCD)

• Sign status (error detection)
• Current message display

CONTROLS

• LCD Display
• Handheld controller

DISPLAY DIMENSIONS

• Total display area for full matrix display is 2 lines of up to 8 characters per line (10" x 7")

SPEED OF MESSAGE CHANGE

• All two lines can change completely in less than 100 milliseconds with no visual disturbance.

READABILITY

• Messages displayed are easily readable from more than 152.4 meters
  (500 feet)

DISPLAY

• 590nm (± 2nm) amber-colored LEDs with viewing angle of 15 degrees (standard)
• LEDs have rated life of 100,000 hours
• Each LED encased in enhanced optical lens to maximize legibility from any distance (creating bolder characters)
• 4 LEDs per pixel in enhanced optical lens
• Each line is 7 pixels high x 48 pixels wide
• TM-248 consists of two lines of text with 254 mm high (10") characters per line
• LED output adjusts automatically to ambient light conditions
• 100 brightness levels (1%-100% in increments of 1%)
• The display is enclosed in an aluminum cabinet and protected by a polycarbonate face with UV protection

KEYBOARD

• Alphanumeric keypad

SOFTWARE

• Software allows operator to create, edit, and save up to 6 pages
• Comes standard with 50 pre-programmed messages
• Arrow/Caution functions
• Per line flashing
• One level changeable protection password
• Auto brightness (photocell)
• Manual 0%-100% brightness levels (increments of 1%)

PASSWORD PROTECTION

One level password

PAINT

• State-of-the-art powder coating system
• « Highway safety orange » is the standard color used
  • Optional: Other colors available to comply with different regulations or match client fleet standard 
• Powder coating quality
• Certified UV protect paint
• Impact resistant
• Humidity resistant
• Salt spray resistant

WARRANTY

• 1-year warranty on complete trailer
• 2-year warranty on electronics
• 6-month manufacturer’s warranty on batteries
• Limited warranty on solar panels varies from one manufacturer to another

TECH SUPPORT

• 24/7 technical support