The Smart Sign System : Smart Signs with Sign Control Software

The Smart Sign System: Smart Signs with Sign Control Software
Centralized, Network Sign Control

Automated Sign Control
Smart Sign messages are controlled automatically through the software during and after staffed business hours as well as in unstaffed locations

Simple Installation
Smart Signs fit in the same physical footprint as traditional signs and only require Ethernet and power connections for operation.
Unlimited Scalability
Once the software is installed, Smart Signs can be added to the network individually

Trained Installing Partners
Distributed through a network of trained installers. Contact us to find the Partner nearest you.

Suitable for any application

Easy to install

Scalable

It's the automated solution for sign control.

How The

Smart Sign

System Works

The Sign Control Software resides on a central computer and operates over the facility network. The Smart Sign System does not use the internet to operate.

As each Smart Sign is added to the network, the Sign Control Software identifies it and allows the administrator to assign it to a logical group and give it a descriptive name. Then the admin can set a weekly repeating schedule for the Smart Sign that contains a daily time-based list of messages for each day of the week. Once the schedule is set, the Sign Control Software communicates the information to the Smart Signs and their messages change automatically responding to the Sign Control Software commands until the admin changes the schedule.

Using the Sign Control Software, the admin has the ability to add and manage authorized users and their access to Smart Sign information via the User Interface. The Smart Sign System User Interface is a limited extension of the Sign Control Software. It gives authorized users a way to view the sign status in real-time using any web browser or mobile device. It also allows authorized users to view the weekly message schedule by specific group(s), view the status of individual signs and override the current message temporarily when needed. It's secure; access to all information is permissions based.

Network Topology

The Smart Sign System network is quite simple. The Sign Control Software resides on a network server. Once the software is installed, Smart Signs can be added in any physical location that has access to the facility network.

There's no limit to the number of locations or Smart Signs the software can control.

Components of The

Smart Sign

System

Sign Control Software

The Sign Control Software organizes and manages all Smart Signs in the system as well as controls the message(s) that each Smart Sign displays.

Using a scheduling feature, the Administrator can set a repeating weekly schedule for each Smart Sign. The schedule contains a daily time-based list of messages for each day of the week. Each day can have different messages, including periods of time where the Smart Sign blanks-out or display nothing at all. Schedules are specific to Sign Types and loop until edited or temporarily interrupted with a manual or scheduled override function.

The Sign Control Software is also used to assign and manage User access to the Smart Sign User Interface.

Smart Sign User Interface

The Smart Sign User Interface is a limited extension of the Sign Control Software. It offers live access for monitoring sign status by group as well as the ability to interrupt the scheduled message display with a temporary override message. The Smart Sign User Interface is secure; access to information is permissions based and password protected.

Viewable on any browser or device.
Smart Signs

Smart Signs look just like Signal-Tech's traditional LED signs but they are controlled with The Smart Sign Control Software instead of switches. Just connect the Smart Sign to your network using the Ethernet port inside the Smart Sign and the sign messages can be controlled with the Sign Control Software from anywhere on the facility Network.
Smart Sign Compatible Products:

TCL Series - Outdoor Blank-Out LED Direct View
PHX Series Outdoor Blank-Out LED Backlit Signs
TCIL Series - Traffic Control Indicator Signals
VMS Rebel Series - Outdoor LED Programmable Display
Space Available Signs (Only when integrated with RedStorm 2.1 Parking Guidance System)

System Requirements

Sign Control Software
- Computer (by others)
  - Server grade PC with power backup running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 or higher
  - Minimum requirements: 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of hard drive space
- Network requirements
  - • Ethernet
  - • DHCP enabled
Smart Signs
- Each Static Message Sign & Space Available Sign requires:
  - • A power connection at the sign. Either 12-24V or 120-277V based on Sign Series and input voltage
  - • A wired Ethernet network connection at the sign
  - • Ethernet DHCP static lease
- Each VMS Rebel Programmable sign requires:
  - • A 120-240V power connection at the sign
  - • A physical Ethernet network connection at the sign
  - • Ethernet DHCP static lease