Wanco Metro Variable Message Sign - Trailer Wiring

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Owner’s Manual 49

Wanco® Metro™ Message Sign

Figure 6-2. Trailer wiring

SCREW TERMINALS TO

FRAME (WHITE WIRES)

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BROWN

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Main Page

Table of Contents3
Introduction7
Read before Using7
Trailer Models7
Applications7
Where to Obtain Service8
Figure 1-1 Vehicle Identification Tag8
Safety9
Safety Statements in this Manual9
General Safety10
Operating Safety10
Prior to Use10
During Operation11
Service Safety12
Labels13
Label Locations13
Table 2-1 Label Samples and Descriptions13
Assembly15
Wiring and Harness15
Drawbar Installation15
Operation17
Overview17
Before Using the Message Sign17
Towing18
Before Towing18
Before Towing19
During Towing21
After Towing21
Figure 4-2 Tow-Chain Hook-Up21
Deployment22
Locating and Positioning the Trailer22
Leveling the Trailer23
Figure 4-3 Positioning the Trailer23
Raising the Display and Setting a Message24
Figure 4-4 Deploying the Sign25
Using the Controller26
Batteries26
Sight-Tube26
Optional Equipment27
Cellular Modem27
Radar27
Traffic Data Classifier System28
Troubleshooting29
Before Troubleshooting29
Alarms29
Table 5-1 Alarms Indicated by the Controller29
Display Alarm30
Power Board Alarm31
NTCIP Alarm32
Auxio Alarm32
Figure 5-1 Power Board Wiring Connections32
Voltage Alarm33
Temperature Alarm33
Table 5-3 Temperature Values33
Photocell Alarm34
Figure 5-2 Photocells and Main Terminal Strip35
Main Terminal Strip36
Message Display37
Table 5-4 Troubleshooting a Blank Display37
Table 5-5 Troubleshooting Messages that Appear or Disappear37
Controller38
Table 5-9 Troubleshooting Inoperable Controller38
Table 5-6 Troubleshooting Partial Messages and Duplicate Characters38
Table 5-7 Troubleshooting Stuck Leds38
Table 5-8 Troubleshooting LED Brightness Problems38
Power Failure39
Table 5-10 Troubleshooting Automatic Shutdown39
Table 5-11 Troubleshooting Power Problems39
Radar40
Before Troubleshooting Radar40
Radar Troubleshooting Procedure40
Figure 5-3 Fuses on the Power Board40
Figure 5-4 Radar Wiring Connections and Fuses41
Figure 5-5 Radar Wiring Terminals41
Maintenance43
Periodic Maintenance43
Display Cabinet44
Polycarbonate Window44
Photocells44
Display Modules45
Power System46
Overview46
Solar Panels46
Batteries46
Table 6-1 Battery Charge Requirements49
System Reset52
Software Update52
Storing the Message Sign53
Figure 6-1 Reset Button and USB Port on Computer Box53
Winch Cable Replacement54
Wiring54
Replacement Parts54
Figure54
Figure 6-6 Replacement Parts: Tower Assembly54
Trailer Wiring55
Figure 6-3 Display Cabinet Wiring56
Figure 6-5 Replacement Parts: Trailer Assembly59
Figure 6-7 Replacement Parts: Display Cabinet Assembly61
Figure 6-8 Replacement Parts: Drawbar Assembly62
Figure 6-9 Replacement Parts: Battery Box Assembly63

Wanco Metro Variable Message Sign - Trailer Wiring

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