SC315-G (Gen 3)

A Versatile Solar or AC Crosswalk Solution

The Carmanah SC315-G Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) includes various solar panel and battery options or an AC connection to help improve yield compliance at uncontrolled crossings, even in shaded locations or where daily activations are high.

This pedestrian-activated flashing beacon uses an irregular flash pattern to help pedestrians and cyclists be seen in any weather and any setting, whether day or night. Options include a microwave-based passive activation sensor to detect pedestrians and audible pushbutton support to improve accessibility. The SC315-G is 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), which was released on December 19, 2023, incorporates RRFBs, marking a milestone for traffic control and pedestrian safety. RRFBs are approved for use in the United States, as well as other regions including Canada and overseas. 

Three reasons to choose the SC315-G RRFB:

1. Multiple solar panel and battery options allow for high performance, even in shaded locations
2. Solar- and AC-powered versions are available to provide a viable solution in any location
3. Both solar and AC power options support passive activation sensors and audible pushbutton stations to increase user accessibility

Product Options and Add-Ons

• Single or Dual Directional Light Bars
• Added LED Emhanced Signs
• ADA, PROWAG and MUTCD Compliant Pedestrian Activation
• Overhead Lighting for Crosswalks

Light Bar Configuration

The SC315-G 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 SC315-G 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

All our crosswalk systems use push buttons and activation methods that are compliant to ADA, PROWAG and MUTCD standards and guidelines. The SC315-G can support standard pushbuttons with two-tone audible confirmation and visual LED confirmation, accessible pedestrian signal (APS) pushbuttons with locator tone and customizable voice messages. APS pushbuttons with non-contact operation and passive activation sensors are also supported, allowing pedestrians to activate a crosswalk without pressing a button.

Overhead Lighting for Crosswalks

While many mid-block crosswalks are in locations with traditional street lighting, it’s typically not enough to adequately illuminate a pedestrian or light the entire crosswalk area. Purpose-built, pedestrian-scale lighting like Carmanah’s overhead lighting systems integrate seamlessly with our RRFBs and crosswalk systems, providing bright, directional, and uniform light that allows drivers to detect pedestrians at a distance and adjust their speed accordingly. Studies have found that adding street lighting can reduce nighttime crashes by 50% and reduce fatal crashes by 43%.

Learn more about Overhead Lighting

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.