Shetland Council

Client Application

This display is one of twelve large identical Outdoor Electronic Variable Message Signs supplied to Shetland Ferry Services for use at their ferry terminals on the mainland and on their adjacent Shetland Islands.

The Ferry Captains personally control the live information displayed on each sign remotely via lap-top computers on the Ferry Control Bridge, allowing them to show any alterations to the schedules or destinations as weather and ferry conditions dictate.

 

Product Specifications

 

Application

Ferry Information

Location

Outdoor

Description

3 Lines x 25 Characters and 5-Digit Clock Display

Character Height

100mm (4”)

LED

Ultra Bright Red LED 1200 mcd Brightness, 70° Viewing Angle

Communication

BT Land Line Modem or GSM Radio Modem.

Sensors

Light Sensor for Automatic Dimming

Inputs

N/A

Additional Peripherals

N/A

Software

Custom Software

Mounting

Pole Mounted

Power Supply

240VAC

Dimensions

2480mm Wide x 1100mm High x 300mm Deep

Enclosure

IP65 Aluminum Case & Blue Powder Coated

Environmental Control

Internal Cooling Fans, Heater & Thermostat

Branding

Applied Vinyl Text and Logo