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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Choosing An Effective Traffic Signal Battery Backup System

By Anita Ortega


The economic development in most countries across the world can be majorly attributed to the development in infrastructure. This is largely in the transport sector. There has been increased development in modern roads. The development has been prompted by the increasing number of motor vehicles along most roads. Motor vehicles are considered to be a necessity in the transport sector. Despite the fact that many more roads have been developed, there is still congestion and overpopulation in most roads. This enhances the need for better traffic management. This can be achieved by putting up more traffic signal lights well supported by an effective traffic signal battery backup system.

The rise in the number of both public and private vehicles in the urban roads has become inevitable. Quick means of transport is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This means that the vehicles are the best option that people have. This has given rise to several vehicles which have caused congestion in most urban roads. In order to ensure that there is smooth floor of traffic along the roads and streets, more traffic lights have been put up to guide motorists.

Most urban roads and streets are highly inaccessible and do not have adequate power supply. The signal lights in these types of roads rely on stored power to operate. They require backup system to light up. The backup systems should have the ability to store adequate power to ensure continued operations of the signals.

The signal backup system should also be capable of recharge. This is because they easily run out of power as they are used. They are constantly in use especially in areas without electricity supply. Most battery backups can be recharged using solar panels. This is because it is easier, cheaper and quicker than having to transport them to regions where there is electricity.

In most areas in the developing countries, there is poor infrastructural development. This means that it is impossible to connect the signal lighting to the power lines. They therefore have to be installed with an alternative source of power. This is provided by a standby power battery backup. These backups ensure that power is availed even to the remote roads where there is no electricity.

In order to reduce on purchase, installation and maintenance costs, the it should be cheap. This will reduce its overall purchase and installation costs. It should also be made of materials that can withstand the varying climatic conditions in most areas. This helps to save on maintenance expenses.

The systems should have an aspect of durability. That is, the systems should be able to support the signal lights for a long time before they are replaced. They should be able to be in operation long enough to allow the traffic planning and management committees to add address traffic related issues in other areas before they are replaced. This also enhances their effectiveness.

Most towns and cities would be in full disorder if the means of transport are not properly controlled. Most people would be late for work. Goods and services will not reach their intended destination. This justifies the need for adequate control. This is achieved through lights. Reliable and effective power backup system is necessary to enhance the smooth operation of these lights.




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