Work Zone Safety Products
For decades, our primary goal has been to develop products that make work zones safer. The Hill & Smith lines of traffic control products variable message signs and arrow boards have long provided contractors, transportation agencies, and others with reliable and life-saving devices. More than ever, we are committed to the innovation and development of 21st century technologies that meet our customers’ needs and make work zones safe.
SMC 4000 & 5000 Message Boards
Full-Matrix Mini Message Center
Manufactured to Work Area Protection’s high-quality standards, the full-matrix mini message center deploys in places larger signs cannot. The full-matrix display can present messages as text, graphics, or a combination of both with arrow board capability. The trailer design makes it easy to navigate through urban areas where traffic is heavy and deploy where space is limited.
Features
Specs
Why the SMC 4000 and 5000?
The continuous, full-matrix design allows the display of messages using text, graphic symbols, or both. Graphic symbols are displayed at a standard 50-inch height and text messages are displayed using either 20″ or 28″ tall characters.
The SMC 4000/5000 uses 5 high-intensity, solid-state LEDs per 2-inch pixel. This creates a more uniform light output in each pixel, resulting in increased message definition and distance legibility.
A user-friendly, NTCIP-compliant, dedicated computer reduces the number of keys required to program the SMC 4000/5000.
The Mast-Mini is designed for use in areas where space is limited and provides variable character fonts with both 12″ and 18″ character heights.
The Mast-Mini provides 250 text, 60 graphic and 20 arrow board display messages preprogrammed and stored in the controller. Additionally, 100 user-created messages can be programmed and stored.
The Mast-Mini uses a durable trailer system designed to provide years of dependable service. The trailer’s high-quality powder-coat finish, 2″x 3″ 11-gauge steel frame and a 2,000-pound axle enhance the overall durability of the unit and has 4 leveling jacks with slide out extensions provide stability when deployed.
The entire system was developed with the operator/end user in mind. Electronic components are easily replaced, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. This modularity also improves system diagnostics.
SMC 4000/5000 Trailer Specifications
- Raised Height — 134″ (3.4 m)
- Travel Height — 102″ (2.6 m)
- Width — 68″ (1.73 m)
- Length with tongue — 107″ (2.72 m)
- Length w/o tongue — 55″ (1.4 m)
- Weight — 1,144 lbs (518.9 Kg)
- Energy Source — (2) 4D Deep Cycle batteries
- Generator — solar panel array
- Operating Temperature Range — -20 to +120 degrees F (-29 to +49 degrees C)
- Lift Mechanism — 1,500 lbs brake winch
- Main Frame — 2″ x 3″ x .120″ high-grade steel
- Removable tongue
SMC 4000 Sign Case Specifications
- Height – 48″ (1.22 m)
- Width – 96″ (2.43 m)
- Character Height – 12″ (30.48 cm) and 18″ (46 cm)
- Lamp – LED (4 per pixel)
- Legibility – 1000 ft (304 m)
SMC 5000 Sign Case Specifications
- Height – 44″ (1.11 m)
- Width – 71″ (1.80 m)
- Character Height – 9″ (22.86 cm) – 37″ (93.98 cm)
- Lamp – LED (4 per pixel)
- Legibility – 1000 ft (304 m)
SMC Computer Specifications
- Control Console Display: LCD
- Pre-programmed Messages: 250
- User-programmed Messages: 100
- NTCIP-compliant software
- Update Speed: 100 Milliseconds
- Removable Solid State Design
- Off-the-shelf QWERTY keyboard
Documentation
Have technical questions? Below is a document that should help, but don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you don’t find what you’re looking for.