LED Variable Message Signs
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LED SIGNALLING TECHNOLOGY
SWARCO FUTURIT is the leading European supplier of high quality Variable Message Signs (VMS) for traffic guidance and information purposes. SWARCO FUTURIT’s VMS constitute the Cutting-edge of optical quality in signalization and are used worldwide for dynamic traffic management on highways, traffic guidance in urban areas, lane control ahead of tunnels and lane assignment inside tunnels. Parking lot guidance, traffic calming, improved safety and warning of upcoming hazards and black spots, and toll stations are additional applications of SWARCO FUTURIT’s VMS.
CLEAR & EFFICIENT DYNAMIC DISPLAYS
SWARCO FUTURIT’s VMS are certified by Notified Bodies BASt and INTRON according to the requirements of EN12966 and provide brilliant legibility, efficient use of energy and an excellent luminance ratio. Our patented lens technology enables the fitting of the optical lens directly in the matrix plate – there is no need for a distorting front screen. Our unique optical design avoids the
problems Associated with reflections. Even at low sun position (5°) the luminance ratio meeting the highest requirement classes guarantees best legibility. Derived from our customers’ needs and applications, the different VMS types can be classified as follows:
- Limited programmable VMS with predefined number of aspects – optionally combined with flashers
- and alphanumerical text sections
- Freely programmable VMS with full LED graphics
- Dynamic Route Information Panels (DRIPs) using monochrome, multi-color or RGB and freely
- programmable LED matrix
- Lane control signals
- Combined signals
