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Variable Message Signs

Variable Message Signs (VMS) manufactured by Data Signs are Trailer Mounted, Solar Powered Message Boards. For continuous operation, the energy is stored to maintenance-free Batteries. These Data Signs message boards include local and remote programmable options and have inbuilt satellite GPS tracking. Built to Australian Standards 4852.2:2009 and Australian Design Rules for Trailer Manufacturing, our VMS Boards can be used for traffic management on road projects, as a general message boards, or as a large size dynamic electronic advertising sign. All DataSign VMS models are available in single-colour Amber or 5-Colour LED configuration.

Did you know Data Signs was the first LED message sign manufacturer in the world to develop the 5-colour LED variable message sign?

For example, fire authorities can display Fire Danger Rating information on the 5-Colour VMS model. All models can be used to advertise upcoming events, traffic control management, and can multi-task functionality when installed with the Houston speed radar, displaying vehicle approach speeds and speed specific messages. Click here for more information.

Data Sign VMS Features Features of the DataSign-VMS (For illustration purposes only).

DS-Live™ is for exclusive use with Data Signs' manufactured products only.

Local Programming Option

  1. VMS COMPUTER – Optional, to fit to Data Sign VMS.

VMS Computer Removable or fitted on-board keyboard tablet, for programming messages direct to VMS.



The DataSign-VMS boards are available in two models/sizes, as shown on the right. The smallest is the DataSign-A and the largest is the DataSign-C model. All of these models are available as single-colour Amber, with the DataSign-A5 and DataSign-C5 all available as 5-Colour.


VMS Setup and Solar Tilt & Rotate

VMS Retractable Drawbar

VMS Computer

Speed Advisory Trailer in use

VMS - How do I

Demo - Mudguards

Lowering an actuator manually




Programming Options

Our current range of DataSign-VMS can communicate remotely using the 3G/4G Mobile Network or locally with the VMS COMPUTER.

Remote Options:

  1. DS-Live™ via a subscription using a PC/Laptop/Phone/Tablet. SIM Card option for upgraded products, standard on new products.
  2.  AppVMS™ /  AppVMS™ a fully featured Apple or Android App for Phone or Tablet.
  3. STREAMS: Click here to visit our STREAMS Compliance page.


DS-Live on an iPad Screenshot of DS-Live™

From any internet-connected PC / Laptop or Phone, this web-based application allows you to:

  • Monitor your DataSign (check battery voltage, message running, LED light output, etc...).
  • Check position (via fitted GPS satellite tracker module).
  • Create and upload message for display with ease.
  • Schedule message displays for different times.
  • Setup the radar (if option fitted) ... and much more being added.

DS-Live™ is for exclusive use with Data Signs' manufactured products only.

Local Programming Option

  1. VMS COMPUTER – Optional, to fit to Data Sign VMS.

VMS Computer Removable or fitted on-board keyboard tablet, for programming messages direct to VMS.

  1. Easy to program
  2. Predefined messages and images
  3. Program current single-colour AMBER or 5-Colour VMS
  4. Local radar setup when fitted to sign
  5. Backlit large LCD screen
  6. Self-powered when connected
  7. Rugged in design
  8. Upgradable firmware (not remotely)
  9. Dedicated device, not a PC or Tablet, can only be use for our DataSigns-VMS products; no incentive to steal.
Click here for the VMS COMPUTER Quick Start Guide.