The Barlo™ Strobe Enhanced Traffic Signal
consists of a 1-section standard 12" aluminum traffic signal head,
a custom visor assembly and the strobe components. The Barlo™ is
shipped ready to attach to existing amber and green sections that complete
the signal head assembly. We provide Signal heads that are completely
Powder Coated inside and out. All hardware for all mechanical operations
is stainless steel. Electrical components are manufactured with nylon
and nickel-plated hardware. The visor is designed with the benefits
of a tunnel visor and the appearance of a cap visor. Elliott uses the
only the latest technology and the highest quality electrical components
available to ensure reliable, consistent operation of our traffic products.
Why choose a Barlo Strobe Enhanced Traffic Signal?
The Barlo Safety Beam
traffic signal system has been designed to enhance the normal illuminated
red
or amber
section
of the
signal.
This
is sometimes
necessary because of intense background lighting (visual noise), obstructed
approaches, intersections that have activities that distract the drivers
attention, obscure rail-road crossings, wrong-way warnings and high
speed approaches that tends to deceive the drivers perception of distance.
Research claims that everyone is blind to the color red when it is
displayed
in a position twenty degrees or greater from their direct line of vision.
If a motorist attention is distracted to the side while the light turns
red, they may not see that change. It has been proven that a flashing
light is an irritant to the mind, which causes the eyes to turn towards
the flash. This is why the aircraft industry uses strobe lights as
anti-collision devices on all airplanes and taxiways. This is why the
Barlo is very
useful tool in reducing traffic accidents.
Configuration
The Barlo light is available in several configurations.
The most common
is when the red interval is active the Strobe pulses approximately 60
times a minute (1 time per sec) for the duration of
that interval.
In red or amber section of a Flashing Signal indicating a dangerous
intersection or a four-way stop. (must be correctly ordered to be used
in flasher operation)
In the amber section to warn the motorist that the signal is soon changing
to red. This must be ordered with the 120 per min approximate flash rate.
Ordering Options
Many common options are available. Do you have a special requirement?
Call or request a Quick-Quote™.
Time
Out option: This option will turn off the strobe after the
red interval has
been active for a predetermined time. This option is
mainly used on signals that are programmed to go to red-rest at off-peak
times.
Discharge-disconnect option: This option will disconnect
the AC power and discharge the high voltage supply when the colored lens
is
removed. This feature gives
the service technician added protection from accidental shock.
Low wattage option: This feature includes a power inverter
to enable the user to place the light in a remote location that uses
L.E.D. lenses
and
portable
battery power.
Standard traffic signal housing colors are Highway safety YELLOW,
Forest GREEN, and BLACK
