Traffic technology specialist Swarco has launched Profectus, a system that allows local authorities to monitor and control the performance of school signs to improve safety.
From a simple web browser interface, users can see when a sign is operating, check faults and change configuration for the master and slave signs. Fault notifications including failed LED displays can be sent via SMS or email; this reduces the possibility of a failed sign going unnoticed and potentially putting children’s lives at risk
VMS innovations offer transportation efficiency gains – David Arminas writes. Baggage truck drivers at the new Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, are now getting real-time imformation and directions on variable message signage. The airport opened last April and will be the first touchdown point for fans attending the football World Cup in Qatar in 2022. The airport is only 4km away from the overused but now redundant Doha International Airport, which will be demolished and redeveloped as an urban p
UK-based SRL Traffic Systems has purchased 100 mobile variable message signs from Swarco under an agreement to boost the fleet to 500 rental units.
The value of the deal at around US$2.9 million is a significant development for the UK market, said Swarco. SRL is also a manufacturer of portable and temporary traffic lights.
The solar-powered signs are equipped with energy efficient LEDs capable of displaying full-colour text and images with no restrictions. SRL will be managing the signs via Swarco’s in
