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50 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2015
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT & SITE SAFETY
Built to Australian Standard 4852.2-2009,
the portable VMS boards are also used as
large size electronic advertising signs. For
example, fire authorities can display Fire
Danger Rating information on DataSigns’
colour VMS signs.
According to the company, Data Signs
was the first manufacturer in the world
to develop the 5-colour LED variable
message sign. As an option, a radar unit for
radar speed readout and radar data logging
capabilities can also be fitted.
The DataSign-VMS are available in three
sizes. The smallest is the DataSign-A; mid-
size is the DataSign-B and the DataSign-C
is the largest model. Each size is available
in 5-colour or amber-only (the 5-colour
model has a ‘5’ appended to the model
number). The DataSigns - A, B and C are all
fitted with disc brakes, as standard.
The DataSign VMS range features all solar
powered signs. The solar tilt/rotate system
developed by Data Signs allows the
operator to tilt and rotate the solar array to
the optimal angle and heading to capture
the most sunlight each day. By rotating the
bottom edge of the solar array to face due
north and tilting the solar array slightly for
summer and more for the winter season,
the amount of sunlight hitting the solar
array each day increases and so keeps the
battery bank fully charged.
The use of WebVMS is included as part
of the Data Signs purchase. WebVMS2
is cloud based technology offering full
redundancy and seamlessly enabling
users to monitor and program messages
on the VMS from anywhere with any
internet-enabled device such as tablet or
mobile phone. From any popular internet-
connected phone/tablet/laptop, this web-
based application allows users to:
• monitor the DataSign (check battery
voltage, message running, LED light
output, etc);
• check position (via on board GPS
satellite tracker module;
• create and upload message for display
with ease;
• schedule message displays for different
times;
• setup the radar (if option fitted).
Variable Message Signs – multiple purposes
Variable Message Signs (VMS) manufactured by Data Signs are trailer-mounted self-
powered via solar panels, with inbuilt satellite GPS tracking which can be used for
traffic management on road projects.
The only ongoing fee
for use of the WebVMS
will be from the telco
for the SIM card fitted
to the sign. Data Signs
recommends using a
$10-a-month plan with
Telstra.
Data Signs can even
organise the SIM card
and fit on your behalf
during the final QA
check in the factory so
when the VMS board is
received, it just has to
be turned on (small fee
applies), then logged into
WebVMS and the sign
is ready to go. WebVMS
is for exclusive use with
Data Signs’ manufactured
products.
Communicating with the
VMS can also be done
locally at the sign via:
VMS computer, when fitted to sign; or PC
connection using the Data Signs’ VMS
designer software.
Personal animations can also be created
with VMS Animator. Contact: 1300 850 785
or visit:
Manufactured in the US, the lighting
towers are built tough with technology
and engines from brands including
Catapillar and Kubota.
The Allmand lighting tower range
features adjustable metal halide lamps
that offer a greater light output than
most alternatives comparable in size
and price. The towers use a six-section,
hydraulically actuated automatic lift
mechanism to elevate lamp heads
to almost 8m above the ground in 25
seconds, while adjustable stabiliser
outriggers allow the units to withstand
wind gusts of up to 100kph.
Complying with Australia’s regulations
and standards, Allmand towers safety
Lightening the load with a smart investment
features include environmental fluid
containment systems, battery isolation and
emergency stop buttons as standard, with
options such as fire extinguishers and auto
start/stop controllers also available.
The Allmand range includes the popular
Nite Lite Pro II, Maxi Lite ML6V and ML8V,
and Port-A-Lite. Contact: 1800 800 878 or
visit:
CAPS’ (Complete Air and Power Solutions) range of portable
lighting towers from Allmand, have been fine-tuned over
75 years and deliver consistent performance.
The Allmand lighting tower range features
adjustable metal halide lamps