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Is the angle orientation of the Active Beacon solar panels an important consideration during winter months?

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Is the angle orientation of the Active Beacon solar panels an important consideration during winter months?

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• Answer: No. Even with the angle of incidence of the solar energy in the northern region of Canada, the Active Beacon solar panel efficiency is better than 90% when compared with an angled tracking solar panel. 2.2 Installer Configuration Question: Can the flash duration be adjusted? • Answer: Certainly. The adjustment knob is located on the back of the LED module. Duration settings are 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, and 60 seconds. Question: Can the flash pattern be adjusted? • Answer: Yes. There are two flash patterns: • a. High intensity; Four 125 ms pulses with 50% duty-cycle followed by second off • b. Standard MUTCD second on, second off 2.3 Wireless Considerations Question: What does the wireless technology do? • Answer: Wireless RF signaling is used to send activation signals to all beacons in the vicinity of a crosswalk. Each JSF Technologies Active Beacon assembly has the capability to receive activation signals. Beacon assemblies that have push-button connected will be able to send ac