Banksman Pressure Switched Red/Green Traffic Wand 27cm

Description

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Vastly improved signalling performance when compared to single button operated traffic wands with a ‘Deadman’ pressure switched safety feature built into this Knightkit design.

The safety banksman traffic wand has a two switch operation incorporating a pressure switch similar in concept to a ‘Deadman’ lever which switches the light from green to red as soon as pressure is released from the button.

With two button operation this unit is powered on and off separately, an advantage over our earlier version which had a single button operation and was slower to operate.

An operator is able to continually cycle from red to green simply by holding/releasing pressure on the appropriate function button, with a separate power button for turning it on and off.

Intuitive Design Improves Useability

Compared to single button traffic wands which typically require 6 button depressions before you cycle back around to the red signal again, the banksman wand takes just 2. Once powered on, its just 1 press and release to switch from red to green – that means signalling is significantly faster which improves operator safety considerably.

Function

The lower button activates the banksman wand turning the unit on with a solid red light, press and hold pressure to activate the green solid light, release it and it reverts to red, press again to activate green etc. Operators simply have to release pressure on the button to send out a RED stop signal and put pressure back on the button for a GREEN go signal.

The simple highly intuitive operation is an advantage when it comes to training vehicle marshals, in an emergency, operators just have release the button to signal stop. If an operator drops the traffic wand, an immediate red light message to ‘STOP’ if seen by all observers.

The top button will power the unit off but can also be used to operate the Red only and nose cone torch feature.

Features

The wand uses 18 high output red and green LED’s, it’s a compact yet highly visible traffic baton and we believe you will be impressed by the performance, its best in class in terms of visibility and you will get approximately 8 hours of continuous use with quality batteries.

Its translucent casing measures just under 15cm with a handle of 15cm, powered by 3 x AAA (not included) the unit weighs130 grams.

We recommend using rechargeable batteries with a spare set of batteries and separate battery charger, a wand can always be in action if you hot swap the batteries as and when needed.

A magnetic base allows deployment on metallic surfaces with the magnet being strong enough to support the wand vertically. (Note that this wand is not compatible with the optional tripod stand).

Optional Kit

This light wand is compact enough to be comfortably attached to Hi-Vis jackets using Klickfast accessories (see Klickfast Torch holder and retro Screw to Fit Docking station) it then provides a highly effective personal safety light that which can quickly be detached and deployed in its role as a marshalling wand.

We have found that when a wand is secured on a person via these Klickfast fittings it promotes product longevity as it is less likely for users to lose, drop or simply sit on them! The marshal’s banksman wand and accessories can be purchased as a kit here.

Performance

Made from durable polycarbonate and acrylic it is a sturdy unit for its size using quality materials, having such a large number of LED’s they are highly visible, and can be seen at ranges up to 800m – bright enough to make them distinguishable against background construction lighting.

The traffic control baton is weather resistant and will operate in adverse weather conditions.

Applications

Construction Plant Direction, Traffic Marshalling and Management, Police RTC, Military Transport Direct, Fire Service etc…

Summary

Modes Red constant, Green constant, White nose none torch function
Super bright traffic wand effective at up to 800m plus.
Overall 30cm long (handle 15cm, light tube 15cm)
Comfortable handhold design with belt clip
Low power consumption over 8 hrs use (3 x AAA batteries to purchase click here)
Light weight & compact, easy to operate and carry.
Magnetic base
Banksman Pressure Switched Red/Green Traffic Wand 27cm

To prevent accidental damage consider purchasing the banksman fixing kit option, it allows operators to fix their wand to their PPE, many breakages are caused by operators dropping or sitting on the wands whereas positioning a wand out of the way prolongs life expectancy.