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SESA deploys full matrix dynamic message sign in Canada

As part of its multi-year contract with the City of Calgary in Canada, SES America recently delivered a large 27.5 ft long Messenger 6000 full matrix dynamic message sign (DMS). Installed on the Deerfoot Trail, the sign replaces an older obsolete DMS and was successfully integrated with the city's NTCIP traffic management software. The DMS is capable of displaying large font and graphics and is equipped with nine front access doors to guarantee ease of access and maintenance to all components. All component
May 11, 2017 Read time: 1 min
As part of its multi-year contract with the City of Calgary in Canada, 7846 SES America recently delivered a large 27.5 ft long Messenger 6000 full matrix dynamic message sign (DMS). Installed on the Deerfoot Trail, the sign replaces an older obsolete DMS and was successfully integrated with the city's NTCIP traffic management software.


The DMS is capable of displaying large font and graphics and is equipped with nine front access doors to guarantee ease of access and maintenance to all components. All components are rated to operate in very harsh environments and extreme temperatures. SESA also provided the controller cabinet with the latest version of the NTCIP SCU6 controller.

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