carmanah SpeedCheck Manager Mobile Apps Installation Guide

SpeedCheck®
SPEEDCHECK MANAGER MOBILE APP CONFIGURATION GUIDE
For the SPEEDCHECK-12

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Introduction

1.1 About the App
SpeedCheck Manager mobile app is used to wirelessly communicate with your SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign for programming, configuration, and diagnostics. It utilizes the Bluetooth connection between your mobile device and the applicable radar speed sign. Once you download the app, no cellular or Wi-Fi connection is required while on site to communicate with the radar speed sign. The mobile app allows for quick adjustments to key settings, verification of system parameters, firmware updates, password management, and the ability to perform local diagnostics without needing to access the interior of the radar speed sign. SpeedCheck Manager mobile app is available free of charge on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for compatible mobile devices.

NOTE To download the SPEED CHECK-12 user manuals, please visit support.carmanah.com.
NOTE   The images and descriptions in this document feature the iOS version of the app. The iPadOS and Android versions will be very similar but may look and/or perform differently.
NOTE   This document focuses on the mobile version of SpeedCheck Manager. The PC software version of SpeedCheck Manager is available at support.carmanah.com. See Section 4.0 for more information on specific features found only within the PC software version.

1.2 App Installation
Download and install SpeedCheck Manager mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store:

The following are the minimum device requirements to download and use the app:

iPhone (iOS®)
Device Requirements| iPad (iPadOS®)
Device Requirements| Android
Device Requirements
---|---|---
•iPhone 8 or newer
•iOS version 13 or newer| •iPad 5th generation or newer (including iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, and iPad Pro 2nd generation)
•iOS version 13 or newer; iPadOS 13 or newer| •Android 9 or newer

NOTE Mobile devices require Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Older hardware and/or software than listed above may be compatible but are not officially supported or tested by Carmanah.

Initial Setup

Carmanah assigns default programming to each sign using the following parameters:

Integrated Strobe| Unit of Speed| Minimum Speed| Speed Limit| Violation Alert
Speed| Strobe Speed| High Speed
Cutoff
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
On| mph/kph (location
dependent)| 25| 30| 31| 35| 50

Based on your application, you may need to change these settings and/or other system parameters using the SpeedCheck Manager mobile app.

NOTE Before connecting to your SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign, navigate to the app store on your mobile device to confirm you are running the latest version available. Firmware updates are tied to the version of the app you have installed on your mobile device.
NOTE For MUTCD compliance, the strobe should be turned off for SPEED CHECK-12 systems. See Section 2.4 for more information.

2.1 Connecting to the SPEED CHECK-12
Opening the SpeedCheck Manager mobile app will take to you to the Signs screen. On this screen, the app will automatically scan and detect any nearby SPEED CHECK-12 signs (up to approximately 100’ or 30 m away). To scan manually, tap the refresh button in the top right or swipe down on the screen.
For best performance, stand in front of the sign when connecting.

Nearby signs will be represented on this screen with the following information:

• Each sign will be uniquely named SPEED CHECK-XXXXXX.
• Each sign detected on the Signs screen will have an icon to the left that represents the Bluetooth signal strength and, therefore, system proximity.
• The nearest sign detectable with the highest signal strength will be at the top of the list.
• A designation (SC12) will denote the model of the system that is detected.

Tapping on a sign and logging in will establish a connection and display the current system parameters. Once connected the radar display will blink for a few seconds to denote which system you are connected to.

NOTE If a sign already has an established connection via SpeedCheck Manager (mobile or PC), it will no longer be available on the Signs screen. You may need to tap on the refresh button or swipe down on the center of the screen to check for new systems.
NOTE When opening the app for the first time, you will be prompted to agree with Carmanah’s software license agreement and privacy policy. Read through the documents and tap Continue.
2.2 Logging In and Default Password
After connecting to your sign for the first time, you will be prompted to log in.
For SPEED CHECK-12 systems enter the default password “speed check” (all lowercase and without quotations) and tap Login. The app will advise you to change this password to one of your own choosing. See Section 3.6 to change the default password.

NOTE Tapping on the “eye” icon will reveal the password being entered. See Section 3.8 for more information on saving system passwords.
NOTE SPEED CHECK-12 systems will require the use of the default password.

2.3 Firmware Update
Once on the Settings screen, the app will prompt with an icon if there’s an update available next to the firmware version in the upper read-only status area. Whenever a firmware update is available it is recommended to install it on each system you connect to. See Section 3.7 for more information.

To update the firmware follow this procedure:

1. Tap on the Update Available button and this will take you directly to the Firmware screen. a. Alternatively you can access this screen from the Advanced Options screen.
2. You will be prompted with the current version you are running and the latest version that is available. This latest version is tied to the mobile app version you are running. Tap on the latest available version shown and then tap Continue.
3. Once the firmware has been updated you can tap the back button twice to navigate to the Settings screen and you should now see the new version installed. You will not be required to reconnect or login to the sign again as this will be done automatically for you.

Do not interfere with the update process during the firmware upgrade procedure. Doing so may render the system inoperable.

2.4 Main System Settings
The Settings screen will allow you to program the main system settings for the SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign.
Tap on the value you wish to change and a popup screen will appear for you to adjust the existing value. Once completed, tap the Save button.

The default system settings may need to be adjusted based on your location and application. It is recommended to set your SPEED CHECK-12 sign name to something unique based on the location and direction of traffic for future identification, e.g., SPEED CHECK-12_StreetName_EB. There are various read- only status and system parameters that can be used for diagnostics purposes. See Section 3.4 for more information.

Settings Screen User-Editable Settings

SpeedCheck
Name| Up to 24
alphanumeric
characters| programmed.
System name programmed| •Rename your sign to something unique based on location, the direction of traffic, etc., for future
identification.
Date| MMM/DD/YYYY| Current date programmed.|
Time| HH:MM: XM| Current time programmed.|
Display Speed Limit| On/Off| Turn the display LEDs on or off.| •Turning off the display will record
vehicle data in stealth mode.
0 — 99| Set the speed limit of the roadway for the sign’s current location.|
Violation Alert
Speed
High Speed
Cutoff| 0 — 99| Set the speed threshold when the display LEDs will start flashing the speed detected.| •It is recommended to set this value just above the speed limit.
0 — 99| Set the speed threshold when the display LEDs stop flashing the speed detected.| •It is recommended to set this value no higher than 20 mph/kph above the speed limit. The aim is to discourage excessive speeding against the sign.
Minimum
Speed| 0 — 99| Set the speed threshold when the display LEDs will first show the speed detected.| •It is recommended to set this speed above 5 mph or 8 kph.
•Setting this value to 198 puts the system into a demo mode and is for testing or demonstration purposes only.
Strobel
Strobe Speed’| On/Off| Turn the integrated strobe on or off.| •To comply with MUTCD standards,
the strobe should be turned off.
0 — 99| Set the speed threshold when the integrated strobe will start flashing.| •The strobe flash rate cannot be adjusted.
•Setting this value to zero (0) will
flash the strobe continuously.

2.5 Additional Settings and Options
Once you have adjusted the main system settings, tap on the ellipsis (…) icon in the upper right to show additional settings and options.

• Advanced options – opens a screen containing further features and settings. See Section 3.5 for more information.
• Run test sequence – starts testing the display LEDs and integrated strobe (SPEED CHECK-12 only). Running this will confirm which system you are currently connected to.
• Change password – opens a screen to change your current password. See Section 3.6 for more information.
• Reboot sign – resets the sign. This will require about 30 seconds and will disconnect you from the sign once completed.
• Cancel – Takes you back to the Settings screen.

Navigation

3.1 Signs Screen
The Signs screen will be the first to appear when opening the app and contains all detected and compatible SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed signs are available nearby. Each sign will be represented by its system name and Bluetooth signal strength. The signs will be sorted by proximity, with the nearest system at the top of the list. Signs are automatically detected upon first entering this screen; the list can be refreshed manually by tapping the refresh button in the upper right or by swiping down on the screen.

At the bottom ribbon of the screen will be additional functions:

• Signs – takes you back to the main screen to scan for available signs.
• Passwords – opens a screen to manage all of your locally saved passwords. See Section 3.8 for more information.
• Manuals – opens a screen to access links to various manuals and live support. See Section 3.9 for more information.

NOTE A sign won’t appear in the list if another device is connected to it.
NOTE When connected to a system there will be a green dot next to the Signs icon on the bottom ribbon.

3.2 Login Screen
The Login screen is accessed by tapping on an available sign on the Signs screen. If required enter the password for the sign and tap Login. Tapping on the Cancel button will take you back to the Signs screen.
Tapping on the Reset Password button will provide you with instructions on resetting the signing password. See Section 3.3. for more information.

NOTE For SPEED CHECK-12 the default password is speed check.

3.3 Reset Password Screen
The Reset Password screen is available by tapping on an available system while on the Signs screen. If you cannot remember your password, you can tap on the Reset Password button which will open up the following menu:

1. Gain access to the system and power cycle your sign. Wait for the system to boot and navigate back to the SpeedCheck Manager mobile app.
   o SPEED CHECK-12 – requires the system key

2. Select the Tap to reconnect button once the system is powered up and completed its start-up sequence.

3. The Change password button will become active and you will have four minutes to set a new password.
   

3.4 Settings Screen
The Settings screen is accessed by logging into an available sign and contains the main system settings and statuses. The editable settings can be adjusted by tapping on the current value. Other parameters are read-only. For a list of editable settings see Section 2.4.

The ellipsis (…) icon in the upper right contains additional settings and features:

• Advanced options
• Run test sequence
• Change password
• Reboot sign
• Cancel

NOTE Swipe down on the screen to refresh the read-only values. Tap on the “x” button to disconnect from the system and exit back to the Signs screen. The
NOTE Reboot sign function will perform a soft reset on the sign. Doing so will disconnect you from the sign and bring you back to the Signs screen.

Settings Screen Read-Only Statuses/Parameters

nominal.
· AC power supply = 15 VDC nominal.
Power Status| The input power status (AC or batteries).| · Good — the input power is in a good voltage range (>12.6 VDC).
· Charge — batteries require charging (<12.6 VDC).
·  LVD — system is in low voltage disconnect (<11.7 VDC).
Operating Mode| The current operating mode is selected.| · Continuous — standard operating mode, radar, and display active at all times.
· Scheduler — for programmed schedules, typically for school zones. See Section 4.
Firmware| Current controller firmware version installed.| · See S ection 3.7 for more information.
Bootloader| The current bootloader version is installed.| · This is not field upgradeable.
System Status| Main status parameter for the SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign.| · Okay — the system is not detecting any faults.
· Low Voltage — the system is in low voltage disconnect (LVD).
·  Faults — one or more detected:
o Radar
o  Bluetooth
o Real-time clock
o Display LEDs
o Strobe

¹SPEEDCHECK-12 only

3.5 Advanced Options Screen
The Advanced Options screen is accessed from the Settings screen by tapping on the ellipsis icon (…) in the upper right and contains additional system settings and parameters.

Advanced Options Screen

Operational Settings

operation
•Scheduler = uses internal
scheduling capabilities
HS Cutoff
Function| Disable
Blank Display
Speed Limit| Set the function for what occurs when the High-Speed Cutoff threshold has been met or exceeded.| •Disable = will display detected speeds up to 99
•Blank Display = will stop displaying numerical speeds at or above High-Speed Cutoff value
•Speed Limit = will display the Speed Limit value at or above High-Speed Cutoff value
Violation Alert
FPM| 30 — 150 FPM| Set the Violation Alert flashes per minute (FPM).| •Default value is 109 FPM.
Strobe’| On/Off| Turn the integrated strobe on or off.| •To comply with MUTCD standards, the strobe should be turned off.
Firmware| )000(| Current controller firmware installed.| •A notification will be present on the Setting screen if an update is available.

Data Collection

Vehicle Data
Collection| On/Off| Enable or disable data collection of vehicle statistics.|
Event Log| N/A| Downloads a copy of the system event log from the sign.| •Tap on Download Log and then Share Log to send a copy of the event log as a .TXT to yourself via a variety of methods.
Data Log| XX Vehicle(s)| A number of vehicles were detected and logged by the radar system. Vehicle statistics can be reset by tapping on Data Log and then Reset Log to clear the memory.| •Tap on Download Log and then Share Log to send a copy of the data to log as a . TXT to yourself via a variety of methods.
•Import this. CSV file into SpeedCheck Traffic Analyzer (PC) for further statistical analysis.
Circular Data
Collection| On/Off| Prevents the memory from completely filling to a point where it stops collecting new data.| •On = system will nearly fill the memory and then the oldest data will start to be overwritten to continue collecting new data.
•Off = system fills the memory and then stops recording new data.

3.6 Change Password Screen
The Change Password screen is accessed from the Settings screen by tapping on the ellipsis icon (…) in the upper right and allows for changing existing sign passwords. Enter your new password and tap on Save. The password is restricted to the following parameters:

• Must be between 4 – 12 characters in length
• Allowable alphanumeric values: 0-9, a-z, A-Z
• Allowable special characters: ~, !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, -, _, +, =

NOTE If the Remember Passwords toggle is enabled, the password will be updated and retained. All passwords are stored locally on your mobile device. For more information, please see Passwords in Section 3.8.
NOTE The password is case-sensitive and cannot contain spaces. You cannot use “speed check” anywhere in the new password.

3.7 Firmware Screen
The Firmware screen is accessed from the Advanced Options screen and allows for examining the installed firmware version to verify if there is a firmware update available.
Tap on the new version available to proceed with the firmware update procedure if your system is running an older version than shown.

NOTE The latest firmware available is bundled with the version of the software. Ensure you are running the latest version of the software available from your app store.
During the firmware upgrade procedure, do not do any of the following:

• Move away from the sign
• Power down the sign
• Minimize or close the app
• Power down your mobile device
• Turn off Bluetooth on your mobile device

Interfering with the update process may render the system inoperable.

3.8 Passwords Screen
The Passwords screen is accessed by tapping on the Passwords button in the bottom ribbon and contains a repository of all saved system passwords in a list view. On this screen, you are able to see all of the signs you have saved a password for on your mobile device. When finished, tap the Signs button to exit back to the main screen.

• To reveal a specific system password in plain text, tap on the “eye” icon.
• To copy a specific system password into your mobile device’s clipboard, tap on the “paper” icon.
• To delete a specific system password from your mobile device, tap on the “trash” icon. Your mobile device will no longer retain the password for that system. If needed, use the Reset Password feature if you cannot remember the system password (see Section 3.3).
• The Remember Passwords toggle will enable or disable the ability to retain new, update existing or populate saved passwords for each system on the Login screen. Once a password has been saved, the app will automatically fill in the specific password on the next connection and you will not be required to enter it.

3.9 Manuals Screen
The Manuals screen is accessed by tapping on the Manuals button in the bottom ribbon and contains access to the following:

• SPEEDCHECK-12 User Manual
• SpeedCheck Manager User Manual (mobile app)
• FAQs and Live Support – access to Carmanah’s Product Support Center for manuals, support articles, videos, and live chat
• SpeedCheck Manager Version – currently installed version of the app

NOTE The items above contain links to the Carmanah website and will require an Internet connection.

SpeedCheck Manager (PC Version)

4.1 PC Version Settings Not Supported on Mobile
The PC version of SpeedCheck Manager is another platform that can be used to wirelessly communicate with your SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign for programming, configuration, and diagnostics. It utilizes the Bluetooth connection between your PC and the SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign.
There is one main function of the PC software version that is not currently supported by the mobile app:

• Creating and uploading schedules

NOTE SpeedCheck Manager (PC) version 3.0.2.10 or newer is required for operation with SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed signs. Download the latest version at support.caramanh.com.

NOTE For more information on these features, refer to the PC version of the SpeedCheck Manager configuration guide at support.carmanah.com.

StreetHub Remote Monitoring and Scheduling

The SPEED CHECK-12 radar speed sign can be equipped with StreetHub two-way cellular connectivity for programming and monitoring. This option is available for battery-powered, solar-powered, and AC-powered signs. StreetHub systems are accessed using the Glance portal via your web browser: glance.appinfoinc.com.

StreetHub allows you to monitor system parameters and set schedules remotely using an Internet-connected device (PC or mobile) and a web browser. Radar speed settings configured in Glance override changes made in SpeedCheck Manager locally. The next time the system sends an update (every 15 minutes), the Glance settings will override anything changed via SpeedCheck Manager (PC or mobile).

NOTE Remote connectivity requires an active connectivity and support plan. Contact Carmanah for more information.
NOTE For remote access to your systems, visit glance.appinfoinc.com. Login information is provided by Carmanah or using your existing account.
NOTE Battery-powered SPEED CHECK-12 systems equipped with StreetHub have very limited run times and should not be considered a permanent solution.

Hardware Supported

The SpeedCheck Manager mobile app supports all SPEED CHECK-12 systems and versions.

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References

• Systems for Traffic Beacons and Signs | Solar LED Beacons | Carmanah
• glance.appinfoinc.com
• Carmanah Product Support Center
• Product Support Center
• glance.appinfoinc.com/
• Carmanah Product Support Center
• Systems for Traffic Beacons and Signs | Solar LED Beacons | Carmanah

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