R920-E (Gen 3)

Low-cost and effective rectangular rapid flashing beacon for crosswalks

The Carmanah R920-E Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) improves compliance at uncontrolled crossings, such as midblock crosswalks and trail crossings. This user-activated, solar-powered flashing beacon is highly visible thanks to its irregular flash pattern (WW+S), which helps pedestrians and cyclists be seen in the daytime or at night, in any weather and any setting.

The solar panel, batteries and energy management system are contained in one, compact unit, making the R920-E an easy-to-install, self-contained solution. Its compact design and included universal mounting makes it easy to mount to many different pole shapes and sizes—it can even be retrofitted onto existing crosswalk signage to enhance an existing marked crosswalk. Despite its small form factor, the R920-E RRFB still packs high performance and brightness thanks to efficient energy management and a low power draw. This means it can even operate reliably in northern locations where average solar-powered RRFBs would not be sustainable and would require frequent, unnecessary battery replacements.

The R920-E RRFB can also be equipped with accessible pedestrian signals (APS) to meet full ADA compliance. It requires no trenching, cabling, or in-ground wiring, and it’s built to last: durable and dependable; this product comes with a 5-year warranty for peace of mind.

MUTCD 11th Edition Compliance

The 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), released in December 2023, includes Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), marking a major step forward in improving pedestrian safety at uncontrolled crosswalks. See Chapter 4L. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons.

Three reasons to choose this solar-powered RRFB:

1. Compact, 15-watt solar engine makes installation fast and easy with minimal traffic disruptions.
2. Easy to mount or retrofit onto a range of square and round poles.
3. Most effective crosswalk solution, with the highest yield rate per dollar spent on the system.

Product Options and Add-Ons

• Single or Dual Directional Light Bars
• Added LED Enhanced Signs
• ADA, PROWAG and MUTCD Compliant Pedestrian Activation

Light Bar Configuration

The R920-F supports a single or dual-directional light bar setup.

LED Enhanced Signs

Along with the standard light bars, you can add an LED Enhanced Sign to the R920-F to further strengthen the message to drivers. These flashing signs can also supplement advance pedestrian warning signs to warn drivers a pedestrian has activated the RRFB crossing.

ADA, PROWAG and MUTCD Compliant Pedestrian Activation

Our MX crosswalk systems use push buttons and activation methods that are compliant to ADA, PROWAG and MUTCD standards and guidelines. The R920-E supports standard push buttons with two-tone audible confirmation and visual LED confirmation, accessible pedestrian signal (APS) push buttons with locator tone and customizable voice messages. APS push buttons with non-contact operation and passive activation sensors are also supported, allowing pedestrians to activate a crosswalk without pressing a button.

We put solar to work^™

Whether your project application is a crosswalk, school zone, or 24-hour sign marking, we can run a comprehensive site assessment to confirm the best solar-powered flashing beacon for your project. We run a field-proven software simulation to create a Solar Power Report™ to show you how we did it. Best of all? It’s free, and we can have it ready in 24 hours.