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Transportation Routing Information Panel System

T.R.I.P.S. Display

System Description

Motion Message Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of LED electronic displays, has designed and manufactured the MM8X40/U1 for the T.R.I.P.S. application as specified by the United States Postal Service. The MM8X40/U1 is an electronic text panel with 8 lines, each capable of displaying 40 characters of 2.8-inch tall text. As designated by the U.S.P.S., the eighth (bottom) line is able to display horizontal moving messages.

The T.R.I.P.S. system has been developed by the U.S.P.S. to support and enhance incoming and out going dispatches. The system may also be utilized for employee communications and safety messages. The system displays TIMESWEB data in many formats.

The Motion Message T.R.I.P.S. displays have been engineered to network (LAN Ethernet) interface and are fully ACE compliant. The TIMESWEB data is sent from U.S. Postal source in St. Louis.

The displays can receive message data either individually or simultaneously. The distance from the network interface (LAN Ethernet), may be up to 4000 feet. Data communication is standard RS422/485 over 22 gauge twisted pair. Connection to the sign is made via RJ11 modular phone jack. The Network Interface can drive up to 24 Display Panels. Each plant may have multiple interfaces.

Motion Message was awarded the prototype of the T.R.I.P.S. system in Washington in 1995, and has been awarded every T.R.I.P.S. contract since. When you purchase a Motion Message T.R.I.P.S. display, you are buying the only T.R.I.P.S. display that is in use by the U.S.P.S. across the country, and the only one ACE compliant and designed specifically for use by the U.S.P.S..

Please contact Motion Message Inc. for additional information or for assistance in placing your order.

Contacts:

Motion Message Inc.==> Bill Sheridan 1-800-323-4777

 

Physical Description  

Dimensions:     102" wide x 35" high x 3 3/4" deep  
Case Construction: .090" Aluminum  
Finish: Black, baked enamel, medium texture  
Faceplate:    Lexan (polycarbonate) 1/8"  thick color 6149 (red) velvet finish 1 side  
Viewing Distance:      120 feet  
Number of Lines:    8
Characters per Line:    40
Character Height:    2.8 inches  
Dot Matrix:    5 x 7
Matrix (LED) Spacing:  .400" centers  
Memory:   32K 
Power:   120 VAC, 60 HZ, 3 AMP  max. (360 watts)  
Weight:   122 lbs.  
Shipping Weight: (for) 1 panel 203 lbs.  including packing material.
Shipping Weight: multiple panels
  • All panels on Oversized Skid 106" X 48" @ 60 LBS.
  • Up to 6 ( per skid) panels @ 143 Lbs. each
  • Panels steel banded to skid
  • Example 5 panels = 60lbs (skid) + 715 lbs.(panel) = total 775lbs on oversize skid
  • Miscellaneous hardware and cables ship separately
   

 

Warranty

MM8X40/U1 TRIPS displays purchased from Motion Message Inc. for the U.S.P.S. are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of delivery. See the owner's manual for complete warranty details.

Call for Quote 1-800-323-4777

 

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