Application: 24-Hour & Warning Flashers
New Generation of Solar-Powered Engines Are Ready for Your Project
Previous generation engines discontinued after March 31, 2019 Several Carmanah Traffic beacon engines are headed towards retirement, but their powerful replacements are already in production and ready for new orders. The R247C/R247, R829C/R829, and R820C/R820 will no longer be available after March 31, 2019, or when stock runs out, whichever happens first. All customers […]
New G Series Traffic Beacon Cabinet Features Video
The new G Series traffic cabinet is designed for demanding projects that need to support high beacon intensity, more activations, third-party devices, and other requirements. Here are some features that make installation and maintenance a breeze and keep your traffic beacons safe and secure over the long term. Carmanah’s G series products include: SC315-G Rectangular […]
Solar Beacons Help Altus, Oklahoma Solve Complex Challenges in a Rural Location
An installation of Carmanah R247E warning beacons helps Altus, OK, city officials overcome power supply and cost challenges to enhance the safety of a rural four-way stop intersection. (photo courtesy of The Altus Times) The City of Altus, Oklahoma had a problem. A problem that looked like a four-way stop in a rural location that […]How Site Shading Influences Solar-Powered Beacon Viability
THE IMPORTANCE OF CALCULATING HOW MUCH SUNLIGHT REACHES A SOLAR PANEL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ARTICLE 4 of 4 | This is the fourth article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Click here to start from the beginning. Shading is one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing a solar-powered beacon. […]How Autonomy Affects Specification of Solar-Powered Beacons
FINDING SOLUTIONS WITH APPROPRIATE SYSTEM AUTONOMY ARTICLE 3 of 4 | This is the third article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Missed the others? Click here to start from the beginning. System autonomy is an important factor to consider when specifying a solar-powered beacon. System autonomy is defined as the number […]How the Array-to-Load Ratio Helps Specify Solar-Powered Beacons
FINDING THE RATIO OF ENERGY IN AND ENERGY OUT ARTICLE 2 of 4 | This is the second article in a series of four on understanding solar power. Click here to start from the beginning. When specifying solar-powered beacons for a project, it is important to know what energy-in and energy-out elements to consider for […]The Role of Energy Balance in Specifying a Solar Powered Beacon
FACTORS AFFECTING ENERGY IN AND ENERGY OUT FOR SOLAR POWER BEACONS ARTICLE 1 of 4 | This is the first article in this series focusing on understanding solar power for traffic beacons and signs. Not all beacons are created equal. To ensure solar powered beacons maintain a reliable operating capacity and provide sustainable performance, it’s […]
Carmanah Beacons Join Approved Products Lists in Maryland and Louisiana
Two Carmanah products were recently included on state Department of Transportation Approved Products Lists (APLs), which list products approved for state-planned or state-funded projects. Written project specifications reflect these approved products. In Maryland, the Department of Transportation and Development approved the Carmanah R920 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)—an easy-to-install beacon that improves driver yield rates […]
Carmanah Launches the R247-E Solar 24 Hour Flashing Beacon
Carmanah Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of the R247-E Solar 24 Hour Flashing Beacon. The R247E is the third generation of Carmanah’s flashing beacon series, with advancements that include increased light intensity and a lighter, smaller solar engine. The compact design will readily install onto existing two-inch sign posts, or larger four-inch diameter poles […]