Variable Message Signs

MS3
The MS3 range of Variable Message Signs were initially
developed for the Highways Agency and have since
been provided to all road authorities within the UK. The
MS3 signs allow the display of free text messages to
road users consisting of two, three or four row
characters per row to display more text-only messages.

These signs are available in a range of character sizes

to ensure clarity and visibility for different road
conditions, traffic speeds etc and are available with an
integral matrix panel to show either two digit advisory
speed limits, standard highways pictograms or short
words, e.g. "Fog". These additions are known as The size of characters and number of characters
Enhanced Matrix Indicators (EMI). depends on positioning and road speed. The signs
meet the requirements of EN 12966 (TR2136).
The display face consists of individually addressable
character modules (and optional matrix area), which
The signs are all provided with a wired NMCSII
are driven from a single sign driver module.
Interface as standard but can be upgraded to use
wireless communications.

An Ethernet based interface is available for the signs

and if necessary can be adapted to support the UTMC
protocol.

MS3 signs are normally mounted on a cantilever gantry

structure, overhanging the highway to ensure
maximum visibility.

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 Variable Message Signs
MS3 - Technical Solution
Sign Type MS 2 x 12 MS3 2 x 16 MS3 3 x 18
No of Characters 2 lines of 12 2 lines of 16 3 lines of 18
Matrix N/A 3 rows of 4 2 rows of 4
Lanterns 4 amber 6 amber, 4 red 6 amber, 4 red
Character Height 320 mm nominal 400 mm nominal 400 mm nominal
No of LEDs 4 LEDs per pixel 6 LEDs Per pixel 6 LEDs Per pixel
Pixel Array- 5 x 7 within the white/yellow spectrum. Uniform within 590nM
Overall Dimensions 4410(w) x 1755(h) x 7790(w) x 2390(h) x 8590(w) x 3070(h) x
350 mm 350mm 350mm

Extractor Fans 1 2 2
Heaters Two 120V Pyrobars Two 115V Pyrobars and Four 115V Pyrobars and
one Heater cable one Heater Cable one Heater Cable two Heater Cables
Hygro/Thermostat Eberle Hyg 7001. Eberle Hyg 7001. Eberle Hyg 7001.

Approximate weight 400Kg 825Kg 1100Kg

Power consumption < 2220VA < 3410VA < 3870VA
Supply Input 184-264V, 47-52Hz
Optical performance Compliant with TR 2136B, Level 1

8590 350 8590 350

3070

3070

3 x 18 with Matrix
3 x 18

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