Variable Message Signs
The Variable Message Signs (including VMS-220A, VMS-340B, VMS-400C) are trailer-mounted self-powered via solar (or wind turbine optional) Signs with remote and satellite tracking,
radar speed readout and data logging capabilities.
The Signs can be used for traffic management on road projects, or as large size advertising message signs.
Scheduling / timed messaging is also available.
VMS-400C model
VMS Fleet Manager™
Track all your Signs real-time! View the message displaying on all your Signs, and change the message with one click.
The program runs on your PC.
Real-time alerts of any change on your Sign.
VMS Fleet Manager™ main screen
Manage your hire fleet and the location of each Sign. Know date each Sign is hired out to, and who the Sign
is hired out to. A complete VMS Fleet Manager at your fingertips! This software is included in your Sign purchase.
VMS Fleet Manager ™ Sign Options screen
Programming Options
The VMS Designer™ software (running on Microsoft Windows®) enables communication with your Sign via:
1. PC -> Direct Connect
2. Internet-Send - PC with Internet -> Sign
3. VMS COMPUTER™ (see below)
4. PC -> GPRS [Enabling real-time communications with your Variable Message Signs]
5. PC/laptop via Bluetooth® (optional).
Screen shot of the VMS Designer™ program
The VMS Designer™ software can be used to fully program your VMS display, including using Scheduling/Timed messages.
It is also very simple to create great animations for very effective advertising campaigns.
The VMS Designer™ and VMS Fleet Manager® programs are included as part of your Data Signs' Sign purchase.
They can be downloaded from the Support page using your Signs' Serial Number and VIN.
These programs are for exclusive use with Data Signs' manufactured products only.
VMS COMPUTER™
The VMS COMPUTER™ is a portable programming keyboard that allows for quick and simple Sign updates.
It is located in the Control box on the Sign.
There is a backlight on the LCD for use in low-light conditions.
Powered from the actual Sign itself; no external power source required.
It connects to Sign via a programming point located in the Control box.
VMS COMPUTER™ in use.
Amongst other features, the VMS COMPUTER™ can be used to:
- easily create messages to be displayed on the Sign, which can include (predefined) images and moving text, etc;
- put the Sign to sleep, or blank Sign;
- reawake the Sign;
- view the Sign Status Data, include Battery Voltage, Light Output Level, Operating Temperature, Fan Status, etc.
- set Radar Options (if Radar Gun fitted)
- set SMS Display & Reporting Options (so that you can be notified if Tamper, Low Voltage etc. conditions occur);
- upload messages created in VMS Designer™ to the Sign, via the SD card reader.
- control the "count-up/count-down timers" (useful for marathons, sporting events, etc!), or select "display date/time" function.
- and more besides!
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VMS-400C - Towing config.
Examples of pre-programmed frames, of which there are more than 100 available.
Status info from VMS display
received via SMS.
VMS-320DBL
Retractable Tow Bar
Smaller onsite footprint, added security.
Tiltable Solar Array
Rotates 360 degrees.
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