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How to turn on beacons so they flash

Topic

  • How do I get the beacons on my Vanguard display to flash?

Environment

  • Vanguard Transportation
  • VFC or VFC-3000 controller
  • Beacons
  • Vanguard Software

Steps

  1. Follow the configuration document to setup the beacons in the peripherals.
  2. A quick test to determine if they are working is to run the "All on 100% Burn" test pattern.
  3. Another way to turn the beacons on is to create a message in Vanguard Software, and click on the beacon option to enable this feature.
  4. Another alternative is to manually turn the beacons on quick message via Vanguard

KB ID: DD3600959

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