Vanguard® v4 Standard Software

Install Vanguard Standard on laptops to bring powerful diagnostics, testing, and message creation to the field. Vanguard Standard is designed to complement the skills of technicians as they visit DMS for routine and critical maintenance.

 

Controls any NTCIP-compliant DMS

  • Any DMS configuration
  • Variable speed limit signs and Vanguard VM-1020 DDMS
  • Portable NTCIP message displays

Messaging

  • Create quick, professional messages with the WYSIWYG editor
  • Manage each display's font database
  • Create flashing messages and enable beacons
  • Change the DMS brightness level manually or automatically
  • Preview messages

Diagnostics

  • Locate pixel failures instantly with an in-software visual representation test
  • View status, errors, and problem codes of all DMS subsystems
  • Verify and troubleshoot malfunctions at the pixel level
  • Initiate pre-programmed pixel test patterns and diagnostics tests
  • Monitor environmental status using all DMS sensors

Security

  • Real-time verification of "on" pixels
  • Username/password restricted access to functional areas
  • Built in security levels for easy setup

Licensing

Vanguard Standard is licensed per PC installed. Licenses provide one free year of software maintenance, including upgrades and bug fixes. Additional yearly licenses and maintenance contracts are purchased after they expire.

System Requirements

Recommended Hardware:

1.5 GHz or higher
1 GB RAM or more
2 GB HD space or more
Keyboard/Mouse
CDROM for installation
1280 x 1024 high color 32-bit display

Required Software:

.NET 4.0
SQL 2008 Express

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows XP w/SP3
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012

Documents

 

 

Vanguard v4 Brochure7614453
Vanguard VL-35X0 Overview511142
Product Overview VS61362195
VM-1020 20 mm Product Overview1487687
Catalog VF-2360 VMS28132783
2017-2018 Dynamic Message Signs Catalog16015897

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