Tag: Technology
The History of the RRFB
MR. R.D. JONES – INVENTOR OF THE RRFB (RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON) In 2018, Mr. Richard D. “Rick” Jones decided to sell his patents to Carmanah Technologies Corp. so that Carmanah could disclaim these patents. By disclaiming the patents, Mr. Jones’ lifesaving RRFB technology was placed in the public domain. Now, all manufacturers of traffic […]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 […]
Prove Solar Performance with Our Solar Power Report
Learn how our comprehensive site assessment recommends the optimal solar-powered beacons to meet your project requirements No matter what your project application—crosswalk, school zone, or 24-hour sign marking—we can run a comprehensive site assessment to determine the right product for your project. Over the last 20 years, our sales engineers have developed a field-proven software […]
Wireless connectivity, monitoring technology, and solar flashing beacons enhance safety in school zones
Safety in school zones is paramount to a school district and the surrounding community, but for many districts, the challenge of managing a school zone beacon system can become time consuming and expensive, especially the task of ensuring that all of the beacons are operating as needed. Certain types of school zone beacons have to […]
Carmanah Releases New Ultra-Compact Solar Pedestrian Crosswalk Beacon
Carmanah’s new R820C solar-powered LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon. Carmanah is pleased to announce the release of the Model R820C, the most compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective solar LED pedestrian crosswalk beacon in the world. The R820C builds upon the established reputation and field-proven capabilities of Carmanah’s self-contained R820 solar flashing beacon – but is smaller, […]