The Wanco Automated Flagger Assistance Device (AFAD) is a portable flagging station that removes the traditional human flagger from the road while providing motorists with clear guidance through a temporary traffic control (TTC) zone. As a result, the Wanco AFAD not only improves worker safety but also lowers costs by limiting liability and exposure for personnel.

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Features

Removes human flagger from the road
Wireless or cabled remote control
Intuitive easy-to-use controller
Battery powered and solar charging
Tandem tow or optional nested tow

Transport

Extremely portable, can be towed by most vehicles
Compact trailer is easy to maneuver
Tow one trailer or two trailers
Rear tandem-tow ball hitch

Setup

Leveling jacks raise trailer tires off the ground to provide stability
Heavy-duty hand-winch allows one person to easily raise and lower the sign and signal lights
Single auto-locking device holds the tower in place while operating and during transport
Gate arm remains attached during transport and for storage
Gate arm extension can be removed and stowed
Easy pairing and unpairing with wireless controller
Full deployment by one person takes just a few minutes

Operation

Remote control allows human flagger to remain off the road
Wireless controller and cable-connected controller both included
Flexible operation for one or two operators and AFADs
12-inch red and yellow LED signal lights are highly visible
Operator can enable haul-road crossing mode
Intrusion alarm activated from wireless controller

Wireless controller

Full-color touchscreen with high-resolution display
Intuitive easy-to-use interface
Large AFAD buttons continuously indicate gate position and signal light behavior
Prohibited operations are “grayed out” and inactive
When two AFADs are controlled by one operator, the main control screen prevents both AFAD gates from opening at the same time
Continuous display of wireless signal strength and power indicators
Large “All Stop” button closes any open gate
Individual vehicle-intrusion alarm buttons for each connected AFAD

Cabled controller

Single large button opens and closes gate
When cable is connected to control box, prevents wireless control

Power system

Battery powered and solar charging
Energy-efficient operation results in long run times
Solar panel charges batteries automatically without intervention
Charging system shuts down when batteries are fully charged, preventing damage
Power system allows battery charging with solar panel or commercial power
Cooling fan protects battery charger from overheating
Battery box includes cradle and charger for wireless controller
Battery box can be locked to prevent unauthorized access

Maintenance

Standard trailer tires
Bolt-on fenders can be replaced if damaged
Durable powder-coat finish resists the elements

Applications

Temporary traffic control zones
Pavement patching operations
Bridge maintenance
Roadwork zones
Partial road closures
Haul road crossings

Options

LIGHTS

Signals backplate
Rear indicator light

GATE ARM

Diagonal stripes
4″ (11.4cm) arm height
Short arm extension
Fluorescent orange flag
Breakaway arm

POWER SYSTEM

Choice of battery types and configurations
Additional solar
45-amp battery charger
High-security battery box

TOWING

Combo-hitch for 2-inch ball and 2 1/2-inch pintle hook
Heavy-duty lunette ring for 3-inch pintle hook
Rear tandem-tow pintle hook
Nested dual-tow