How to Connect to a TraffiCalm Flashing Sign System via WiFi

Overview

Connecting or "pairing" your device to a TraffiCalm Flashing Sign System via WiFi is essential for system setup and management. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a seamless connection and setup process. ONLY controllers will have Wi-Fi.

Warning: Power Cycle to Enable WiFi

Disconnect Power: From the electronics tray within the controller cabinet.
Reconnect Power: 10 seconds after disconnecting.
Wait: 1-3 minutes for WiFi to reactivate.

Wi-Fi enabled

A blue LED will flash on the control board every 10 seconds when Wi-Fi is available to connect to.

Steps to Connect via WiFi

Power On the Controller:

Turn on the controller to activate WiFi for 2 hours. If WiFi shuts down, reboot the controller.

Connect to WiFi:

On your device, select the TraffiCalm_Setup_xxxxx network from WiFi settings.
Use the password Tr@ffiCalm to connect.

Note: If the unit was previously configured, the WiFi network name may appear as "Push2Cross," "Chevron," or "Beacon."

Access Setup Portal:

Open any web browser and go to Setup.Trafficalm.com.
Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Conclusion

Following these steps will enable you to successfully connect and configure your TraffiCalm Flashing Sign System via WiFi. This connectivity is crucial for managing and maintaining the functionality of your traffic management solutions.