Traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems
Power disturbances that impact traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) not only create potentially dangerous conditions for transportation users, but also often result in immediate gridlock and congestion on arterial roads and outlying intersections – impacting air quality, noise levels, and transit times. Year to year, traffic control system failures account for an immeasurable number of vehicle accidents, personal injury and fatalities, and insurance claims. While this is no surprise to those familiar with the challenges of transportation, many may be unaware that strategically deployed and reliable backup power can minimize or even neutralize the root cause of many of these problems.
To date, the majority of states and provinces in the US and Canada have standardized on the Alpha® UPS for their applications, resulting in Alpha® systems already backing up over 50,000 traffic intersections and ITS installations, as well as many other traffic markets around the world.
The ITS promises the benefit of providing real-time information access to operators of traffic management centers and end users, enabling them to make smarter, more efficient use of transportation networks. Without backup power, loss of these interfaces and critical communication devices may pose significant safety and security risks for the user and operator. The moment when communications are needed the most is often the time when there is an unexpected local power loss or interruption.
- Traffic grade fan-cooled aluminum Type 3R enclosure designed to protect rugged battery backup power system components from harsh outdoor elements. Various mounting options provide a flexible solution. Enclosure can be provided without or with a quick connect generator receptacle with a lockable door.
- Designed to easily accommodate a rugged 350 to 2000 W Alpha® FXM UPS power module.
- Universal automatic transfer switch provides a fail-safe and manual operation ensuring critical loads are protected should the UPS require maintenance. Including a Simplex® convenience receptacle and options like surge arrestor assembly and a receptacle plate for multiple battery heating mats.
- Universal generator transfer switch offers complete control over generator transfers. It allows an AC generator to recharge the batteries and power your systems during extended power outages.
- AlphaGuard™ helps to balance and optimize battery performance or the Remote Battery Monitoring System (RBMS) Plus balances and offers detailed, real-time information on batteries remotely.
- House up to four AlphaCell® 195XTV, 240XTV, 3.5HP, or 4.0HP batteries for longer runtimes to help system uptime. Offerring one of the best full replacement warranties for an outdoor application.
- Door with three-point latch with a Grade 2 keylock Corbin® slam latch integrated with the stainless-steel handle. The metal document holder offers space for manuals and maintenance records.
For over 20 years, Alpha has been providing Traffic UPS solutions, which enable traffic operators to better manage resources and reduce operating expenses by improving traffic controller reliability. We offer a full family of TYPE 3R outdoor enclosures, hardened outdoor-rated Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), small to larger indoor UPS, and specialty batteries for traffic infrastructure (including traffic light intersections and signage), and Traffic ITS private wireless networking applications; including Point to Point, Point to Multipoint, Mesh Network, WiFi, Wireless System and Fiber installations that communicate with a Traffic Management Center. Our Traffic UPS solutions are ruggedized to withstand the most extreme environmental conditions, ensuring your traffic systems will always have access to reliable power.
If your business is traffic operations, here are reasons why it makes sense to consider a Traffic UPS system:
- Provide continual power to your operating system in the event of a power outage, sag or brown out until regular utility power is restored – even in extreme weather conditions
- Condition and regulate the quality of the commercial power supply to your traffic system, which improves reliability
- Keep your traffic intersections flowing and prevent or minimize severe accidents
- Reduce your operating expenses by eliminating false service call-outs and expensive truck rolls
FXM HP 650, 1100, 2000 Rugged UPS Modules
SE48-1616 48-inch Outdoor Battery Backup System Enclosure
SE48-2216 48-inch Outdoor Battery Backup System Enclosure
Alpha Traffic Mini BBS Battery Backup System
This solution was developed in response to an emerging demand for a more compact, discreet, and budget-friendly UPS cabinet, endowed with the outdoor ruggedness and reliability for which Alpha is known. Primary applications include powering traffic controller cabinets, including Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) M, P, and 336, as well as specialty ITS projects.
