Installation Instructions CAR COMING Pedestrian Alert Safety Signs (PASS) Pedestrian Alert Safety System (PASS) www.passsigns.com support@passsigns.com 480-689-1993
Quick Guide Please read the entire guide or watch our instructional videos if you are new to the CAR COMING System. 1) Lay the sign on its back on a non-abrasive surface 2) Remove the two fastening screws from the bottom of the enclosure using a 5/32 Allen wrench 3) Slide the Front Cover of the enclosure down and remove from the Back Mounting Plate. Place the Front Cover on a non-abrasive surface 4) Remove the top and bottom fastening screws that connect the Internal enclosure to the back mounting plate 5) Hinge the Internal enclosure to an open position 6) Remove the two additional screws that connect the Internal enclosure to the Back Mounting Plate 7) Remove the Internal enclosure and place on a non-abrasive surface 8) Mount the Back Mounting Plate to the wall no less than 76 from the ground from the bottom of the Back Mounting Plate. Use fasteners specified for the wall surface and with a 50lbs strength. 9) Turn off all electrical power that will be provided to the sign 10) Bring the Power cabling (120VAC or 12VDC) through the back of the plate 11) Bring the Trigger cable through the back of the plate 12) Mount the Internal enclosure with the two screws to the Back Mounting plate, but leave hinged open 13) Terminate the Trigger cable to Input 1 Dry if the output contact is Normally Open, or to Input 12/24 if the Output is a 12-24V output 14) Connect 120VAC to the internal transformer, or if you are providing 12VDC to the sign then terminate 12VDC to Power IN terminal 15) Using a small screwdriver turn the Dial for PLAY to the 9 o clock position 16) Using a small screwdriver turn the Dial for DELAY to the 0 position 17) Using a small screwdriver turn the Dial for Volume to the 12 o clock position 18) Apply power to the sign and ensure the Power LED lights up 19) Press the Test Input 1 button and adjust the Volume with a small screwdriver to the desired volume 20) Press the Test 1 button and adjust the PLAY for the desired activation timer 21) Press the Test 1 button and adjust the DELAY for the desired delay before activation timer 22) Ensure all LED Modules are lighting up 23) Once you are satisfied with performance of the sign, hinge the Internal enclosure closed and fasten it closed 24) Slide the Front Cover up and screw in the two Allen head screws
Types of Installation The CAR COMING Pedestrian Alert Safety System (PASS) can be installed in a variety of configurations. The system is versatile and can be triggered from any type of vehicle detection device, or multiple vehicle detection devices. The sign can also be triggered from non-obvious devices such as a wireless remote from a Bus Driver, or a Cash Register drawer open relay, or an access control system card read output. The sign is triggered by a dry normally open output and can operate on 12VDC or 120VAC. In addition, If you have questions on the best approach to an installation, email or call us! We are happy to help you design your installation wiring. Common System Triggers Barrier Gate is Open output Barrier Safety Loop Activated output Parking Ticket Exit station Open Gate output Access control Open Door/Gate output Vehicle loop detector output Roll-up door Open output Photobeam detector output Vehicle motion detector output
Wiring Requirements The CAR COMING System was designed for easy wiring design and installation allowing low-voltage technicians (and non-technicians) installation without a line-voltage electrician. Easy Single Cable Installation (Single Barrier, Roll-up Door, Swing/Slide Gate) This is the most common installation and only requires a single cable between a barrier gate and the sign for Power and Activation Signal. Recommended cable is an 18 AWG / 4 Conductor. 120VAC power will be supplied from the Barrier Gate electrical circuit to the CAR COMING transformer (supplied) to provide 12VDC back to the sign for operation. If barriers arms are raised on a time schedule (ie overnight, special events) then use the Safety Loop Activation Output. The Safety Loop is the vehicle detection loop located under the barrier arm. The waterproof transformer inside the CAR COMING system can be removed and re-located inside the barrier. This avoids the need to bring 120VAC to the sign. This could be replicated in a ROLL-UP DOOR, SLIDING GATE, or SWING GATE. Brand Output Magnetic Auto Microdrive Output 6 programmed GATE OPENING (not Open) Skidata Output from 582 Column onboard relay programmed for Open Barrier 3M (FAPD) Output 8 Safety Loop Activated HUB Zeag LX Station Output 1 (Open Barrier) to Input 24VDC on PASS Controller If you have a barrier you have installed and would like to add to the list please email us the information to jeff.terrozas@passsigns.com
Easy Single Cable Installation (Multiple Barriers, Roll-up Doors, Swing/Slide Gates) This is the most common installation and only requires a single cable between a barrier gate and the sign for Power and Activation Signal. Recommended cable is an 18 AWG / 4 Conductor. Then only 2 Conductors will need to be used between devices. 120VAC power will be supplied from the Barrier Gate electrical circuit to the CAR COMING transformer (supplied) to provide 12VDC back to the sign for operation. If barriers arms are raised on a time schedule (ie overnight, special events) then use the Safety Loop Activation Output. The Safety Loop is the vehicle detection loop located under the barrier arm. The waterproof transformer inside the CAR COMING system can be removed and re-located inside the barrier. This avoids the need to bring 120VAC to the sign. This could be replicated with multiple ROLL-UP DOORS, SLIDING GATES, or SWING GATES. Common Barriers Output (If you need help with a design, contact us and we can help you) Brand Output Magnetic Auto Microdrive Output 6 programmed GATE OPENING (not Open) Skidata Output from 582 Column onboard relay programmed for Open Barrier 3M (FAPD) Output 8 Safety Loop Activated HUB Zeag LX Station Output 1 (Open Barrier) to Input 24VDC on PASS Controller If you have a barrier you have installed and would like to add to the list please email us the information to jeff.terrozas@passsigns.com
Motion Detector or Photobeams To detect vehicles without the use of barriers or vehicle loop detection, a motion detector(s) or photobeam(s) can be used. 120VAC or 12VDC power can be supplied to the CAR COMING system. The 12VDC power on the PASS Controller board will supply the power needed for the devices. PROS and CONS of using Photobeams Pros: A photobeam can be projected across multiple lanes of traffic to detect vehicles. Cons: Pedestrians can trigger photobeams and motion detectors creating nuisance alerts in high foot traffic areas.
Terminations: See the PSC-1 or PSC-2 Controller Guide for terminations. Located at passsigns.com/documentation Directional Logic Detection The waterproof transformer inside the CAR COMING system can be removed and re-located inside the barrier. This avoids the need to bring 120VAC to the sign. This could be replicated in a multiple ROLL-UP DOORS, SLIDING GATES, or SWING GATES. Common Barriers Output (If you need help with a design, contact us and we can help you)
Electrical Requirements Power Requirements: 120VAC 1 Amp OR 12VDC 5 Amps Trigger Input Normally Open Dry Contact 12VDC Output 24VDC Output Wiring Required for Installation Typical Wiring Installation (120VAC) from a Parking Gate Opening the Unit CAUTION DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT WHILE RAINING OR SNOWING. (1) Gently lay the unit on its back on a non-abrasive surface. Using a 5/32 allen wrench remove the two screws from the bottom of the unit. (2) Pull the front cover and slide down the sign s length and remove. If the front is difficult to pull off, use a flat screwdriver and gently pry at the bottom of the unit between the Front Cover and the Rear Plate. Opening the Interior Panel (1) Unscrew the bottom and top interior panel screws and hinge open the Interior Panel (2) If you are installing the sign, remove the two additional screws of the interior panel. This will make the installation of the Rear Plate much easier during installation. Mounting the Rear Plate Use the proper hardware dependent on the surface the sign is mounted to