Description
Single Yellow/Amber Sequential Traffic Cone Lamp.
Sequential road taper cone lamp, often referred to as a synchro lamp, uses infrared technology to signal the next lamp in sequence to create a cascade light effect on road tapers and lane merges where the road lamps flash in sequence away from oncoming drivers.
Lamps will determine their own sequence after 10 to15 seconds after been pushed down onto a traffic cone which activates the power switch, signalling the next road lamp in sequence to flash, this continues down the line creating the desired sequential yellow chase flashing pattern.
A 1W yellow LED provides illumination, with a flash rate of 60 per minute at 30CD Brightness (L7Class) and a steady on mode between flashes of 2CD (L3 Class). These lamps provide a constant light output as soon as powered on with the high flash followed by the low intensity background light between flashes.
The synch road lamp uses a single standard 4R25 battery (not supplied) high specification batteries can provide up to 1000 hours of operational running time with performance characteristics similar to other brands of traffic cone barrier lamps (subject to battery quality).
Certified to EN12352:2006+AC2009 standard.
Positioning & Powering On & Use
Position with an offset of +-10 degrees, the angle positions the lamps in line of sight for oncoming vehicles and enables the IR sensors to establish the flashing sequence, signalling the next in line until the synchro cascade effect is fully achieved. All lamps in one sequence should be orientated with the same angle.
Pushing the synchro lamp down onto the traffic cone will depress the power switch on the lamp, powering it on, where it will then begin to identify other lamps in the taper and establish the front to back flashing sequence.
Within 15-20 seconds of deployment lamps should have established connections with their nearest counterparts and a sequential light pattern establishes itself.
An indicator light on the rear of the cone lamp’s casing flashes when a signal is being received from a lamp in front, this visual indicator helps quickly identify lamps that are wrongly positioned, obstructed or may have become inoperable due to damage.
If the indicator on the back of a lamp is not flashing continually a good sequential pattern will not be achieved so re-position lamps accordingly or remove from the sequence for further investigation.
Lamps will perform best if positioned within 2-6 metres of each other, with this positioning should a lamp fail in the string the IR signal has the opportunity to reach the next lamp in line i.e. the sequential effect it less likely to be ‘broken’ by out of range lamps should batteries deplete etc.
In our own tests lamps with a good quality lamp battery would be expected to perform continually for approximately 120 hours, we always recommend to test the performance of your batteries before deployment noting that some battery types have different performance characteristics in cold weather conditions.
It recommended to deploy cone lamps in sequence by manufacturer type and not mix brands of lamps as interoperability cannot be guaranteed.
Practical Design
With an uncomplicated and familiar design, operators can quickly replace batteries with a minimum of delay.
The battery housing is a popular ‘wrap around design’ that pushes through the centre of the traffic cone lamp securely holding the battery in place which is favoured by many operators in cold weather situations (closures easier to handle, less likely to freeze or clog with dirt).
The loop handle can also be pushed forward to engage with the lipped top of many traffic cones and further secure the lamp, relying not just on gravity alone to secure it to a traffic cone.
The simplistic design lends itself to been easily maintained and cleaned, positioned upright lamps will drain and with internal components treated for corrosion they perform well over time in a UK climate.
The battery connecting points will accept a battery whichever way it is presented as long as the springs go in first!.
Serviceable Components
We have listened to traffic management operators who say that the part most liable to suffer from wear on a road lamp is the battery housing, lamps get thrown around a lot especially when been collected and this results in the battery cover rubbing away over time.
We have therefore made it detachable so if it does wear through it can be replaced. Additionally as many lamps suffer damage when deployed on the highways and motorways we have made the lens detachable too.
As these components can be replaced or re-used if components are salvageable from other damaged cone lamps, it makes for a strong economic reason to switch from your existing cone lamp provider whose products generally have no serviceable element to them.
The body of the cone lamp is made from robust easy to clean, bright yellow Polyethylene, the lens is made from durable high impact polycarbonate.
The unidirectional lens designed for maximum light output and incorporates a retro-reflective ring in accordance with DFT standards as can be seen on the images where a camera flash has been used to demonstrate the reflective properties of the lens collar.
Features & Benefits
- Cost Effective – Better value than other market leaders
- Technically advanced – IR synchronisation
- Smart Design – Fast deployment push down power activation
- Retro reflective lens collar and omni-directional lens
- Easy clean materials
- Highly efficient – optimises battery life
- Highly robust – tough materials, dirt resistant easy clean surfaces
- Replaceable parts – Maintainable by operators, spare parts available
- History of development – Continual improvements made since UK introduction 5 years ago
Supplied in Full Cartons Only of 10 units per carton, delivery made by courier typically within 2 working days.
Pallet loads of 180 units are available typically with a lead time of 5 working days to a UK delivery address, call for pallet delivery options.
Summary Setup, Positioning & Performance
- Best effects achieved at 2-5 metres (longer gaps have less visual effect, maximum 15m IR range between lamps)
- Orientate lamps all in same direction (+-10 degree maximum)
- Push down on traffic cone to activate lever switch
- Light operates constantly high flash and background light 24/7
- Rear indicator light to aid setup – flashes to demonstrate signal been received from leading lamp
- Anticipated battery performance approx. 5 working days with 8000mAh battery
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If you operatives are working on the motorways and highways consider PPE such as the LED illuminated belt harness, with independently operated Red LEDs on the rear and White LED’s to the front motorists and plant drivers can see which way your workers are facing read more here
Traffic Cone Lighting for non Public Roads & Motorways
A 360 degree lighting option for traffic cones on private, commercial, construction areas etc can be read about if you follow this link, where traffic cone mounted green LEDs, as well as red, yellow and blue become options for consideration particularly useful for large scale events indicating parking or traffic marshalling areas.
