VMS

Variable Message Signs

SOLARI Variable Message Signs
Variable Message Signs (VMS) are a
proven technology as the most effective
means of communicating real-time traf-
fic information to drivers. The introduc-
tion of VMS technology has significant-
ly contributed to the increase in traffic
safety on roads and highways. Another
advantage of implementing an advanced
VMS solution is that it may also be used
to suggest alternate routes to drivers in
order to alleviate heavy congestion con-
ditions.
Solari VMS products are compliant with
all International standards and may be
used in any traffic application, including
highways, toll stations, road and city in-
formation.
Several models are available to address
different application requirements, in-
cluding alphanumeric models (for gen-
eral purpose messages), full-graphic/
full-color models (to display road signs)
and semi-graphic models (for non-
Western languages such as Arabic).

Variable Message Signs Lane Control and Speed

Devices types (VMS/DMS) Signs (LCSS)

Alphanumeric text Pre-defined Road Symbols

Intended application messages, Graphic Road and Speed Limits
Signs

Resolution Custom Designed Custom Designed

Dot pitch From 10mm to 50mm From 18mm to 24 mm

Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, White and their combination

Pixel Colours colours including full colour

Brightness (EN 12966) Class L3 Class L3

Alphanumeric VMS
Contrast (EN 12966) Class R3 Class R3 Alphanumeric and full-graphic
VMS are often combined
Beam width (EN 12966) Class B3, B4, B5 and B6 Class B3, B4, B5 and B6 in order to convey different
Colour coordinates (EN types of information.
Class C2 Class C2 In the example above
12966)
Automatic brightness
(GRA, Roma) a full-graphic and
Standard feature Standard feature full-color VMS displays
adjustment
road signs, while the
Automatic temperature
regulation Standard feature Standard feature alphanumeric VMS
provides supplementary
Integrated controller Standard feature Standard feature information.

Interfaces/Communications Ethernet, RS 485, RS 232, Fiber Optic, SMS, GPRS,

UMTS/3G, WiFi/WiMax, Bluetooth, Tetra, Radio links…
NTCIP / TCP IP / HTTP / SOAP / XML / Web Services /
Protocols OPC and others
Web-based setup/diagnostic Standard feature Standard feature
tool

Size Custom Designed Custom Designed

Enclosure Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy

Power supply 115-230 Vac 115-230 Vac

Operating temperatures From -20 °C to + 55°C From -20 °C to + 55°C

(Environmental conditions)
 Solari was the first company to ever install a Public
Display System (Liege Railway Station, Belgium 1956)
and the first VMS System with LED technology (Udine
City Information System, Italy 1989).

With over 50 years of experience in the field,

Solari is the worldwide leader for the supply of
turnkey information display systems.

Semi-graphic VMS FULL-graphic VMS LCS and SLS

Semi-graphic solutions Full-graphic solutions are Lane Control Signs (LCS) and
are useful for applications suitable for applications where Speed Limit Signs (SLS)
that require support for there is no pre-defined layout should be referred to as
non-Western character sets. for the information to be Changeable Message Signs
A typical example is the displayed to drivers. rather than VMS.
Arabic language, which requires The VMS shown in the picture They are specialized devices
a continuous stroke: above (No Regrets System in that display a very limited
in such a case, character-based the Nederland) provides a number of pictures. Nonetheless,
LED modules cannot be used. full-graphic surface with they are much cheaper than full-
The picture shows an support for two colors graphic solutions where each
application in Kuwait. (white and red). pixel is individually addressable.
 Ruggedized enclosures
Solari VMS are deployed with ruggedized enclosures which are suit-
able for installation in any type of environment. Special care is paid
to temperature and humidity control, in order to avoid malfunc-
tions and condensation on front surface. The ambient temperature
is measured by multiple sensors and, according to preset rules which
implement a hysteresis cycle, cooling/warming devices are activat-
ed. The enclosure is based on an aluminum extrusion and provided
with back doors for maintenance.

SOFTWARE
A very powerful, yet simple to use application is available to con-
trol multiple VMS devices. This application implements a full traffic
management software including Graphical User Interface with GIS
with the ability to interface others systems such as Scada Systems.
Solari SW is a client-server application featuring a Microsoft Win-
dows graphic user interface. The main window contains a map of
the VMS system showing the location and the status of each device.
By clicking on an icon representing a VMS, it is possible to obtain
a detailed view including a real-time picture of the message that is
currently displayed on the selected VMS. The detail form also allows
the operator to select a new message, to change working parameters
for the VMS, and more. The FEP also allows the operator to handle
scheduled messages through a tool named Scenario. Additional
functions include a reporting utility, the management of vocabular-
ies (lists of pre-defined messages, city names, etc.) and a configura-
tion utility.

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