iDS/iNS ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL
Transportation networks should be safe and accessible to everyone. With Polara’s industry-leading APS, they can be.
Features
Touchless actuation option
New iDS (iDetect) model provides touchless actuation with inconspicuous, weather-proof radar and an adjustable detection range of 1-20 inches.
Two- and three-wire installation
Two distinct models allow cities to easily upgrade both pre-timed and pedestrian actuated crosswalks to Accessible Pedestrian Siganls (APS) without additional wires or wifi units.
Intuitive wireless programming
System settings, speech messages, and firmware updates can all be accessed and changed with the Polara Field Service App.
Rugged “Hall effect” button
The iDS/iNS features a rugged housing and ultra-durable Hall-effect switch that’s rated to more than 20 million operations.
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Compatible with PedApp
Allows pedestrians to access audible information and remotely actuate push buttons from their smartphone.
Remote monitoring
Take advantage of third-party SNMP software to monitor the status of your iDS/iNS from any internet-connected device.
Bluetooth 5 connectivity
Button-to-button Bluetooth sync eliminates the need for external radios and trenching, with the added benefit of increased speed and range.
Extended button press
Customizable extended push settings allow pedestrians to access additional features like volume, direction of travel message, and more.
Multi-directional, customizable sound
Modular speaker emits sound from the front and back, with a variety of audio clips to choose from for walk, clearance, and don’t walk phases.
Compatible with preemption
The iDS/iNS is the only APS on the US market compatible with all emergency vehicle, rail, and transit preemption services.
See our APS in action
Watch how Nicole in San Francisco, CA uses her city’s newly-installed APS to get from point A to point B safely and confidently.
2- versus 3-wire: What’s the difference?
2-wire APS
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Polara’s APS comes in four models. The iDS2 and iNS2 are able to operate in either 2 or 3-wire installations; the iDS3 and iNS3 can only be used in 3-wire installations.
Resources
Accessible Crosswalk Solutions
| iNS 3-wire | |
|---|---|
| Name | Type |
| iNS/iDS 3 wire Quick Start Guide | Guide |
| iNS/iDS 3-Wire System Manual | Manual |
| iNS3 Android Application Manual | Manual |
| Wireless Sync Quick Guide | Guide |
| PedApp Intersection Map | Guide |
| iNS | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| iNS Sales Brochure | Sales Brochure |
| iNS Cut Sheet | Cut Sheet |
| iNS Graphical Ordering Guide | Ordering Guide |
| iDS | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| iDS Sales Brochure | Sales Brochure |
| iDS Cut Sheet | Cut Sheet |
| iNS/iDS Order Configuration Form | Order Form |
iCCU-S2 Shelf Mount Control Unit
The part number for ordering is iCCU-S2.
iCCU-C2 Card Rack/300 Series Control Unit
The part number for ordering is iCCU-C2.
iPHCU3S Ped Head Control Unit for 3-Wire System
The part number for ordering is iPHCU3S
PC App Dongle
The part number for ordering is iN-DGL
iNS Set Up Box
The part number for ordering is iNS-SUB.
iCCU-S2 Interconnect Board
The part number for ordering is iN2-ICB.
iCCU-C2 Interconnect Board
The part number for ordering the interconnect board is iN2-ICB-C.
iCCU-S2 Hardware Kit for Cable Strain Relief
The part number for ordering is HK-035.
iCCU-S2 50 Pin 4-Cable Harness mating Adapter
The part number for ordering is 50PINADP.
iCCU-S2 Any Cabinet Cable Package
The part number for ordering is ACCP.
iCCU-S2 SDLC Cabinet Cable Package
The part number for ordering is SDLCCP.
iCCU to Ped Head Load Switch Connector Cable
The part number for ordering this nine wire cable is CABLE-A.
iCCU to EV/PR Connector Cable
The part number for ordering this six wire cable is CABLE-B.
iCCU to Logic Ground Connector Cable
The part number for ordering this six wire cable is CABLE-C.
iCCU General Purpose Input Cable
The part number for ordering this four wire cable is CABLE-D.
iCCU-S2 PLC to iN2-ICB Connector Cable
The part number for ordering is BTN-PLC-CABLE.
iCCU-S2 Cable for Logic Ground (BIU Use)
The part number for ordering is CABLE-C-LG.
iCCU-S2 Standard SDLC Cable
The part number for ordering is iN2-SDLC-CABLE.
SDLC "Y" Cable
The part number for ordering is iN2-SDLC-YCABLE.
iCCU-C2 150 Watt Power Supply
The part number for ordering is iN2-150WPS-C.
iCCU-C2 C4 Cable Harness
The part number for ordering is iN2-C4-CABLE-C.
CCU-BRKT Mount
The part number for ordering this mount is CCU-BRKT.
Adapter for mounting two iNS PBS' on a 2.9" OD Pole
The part number for ordering is iNSDM-2.9-B
Adapter for Mounting Two iNavigators on a 4.5 OD Pole
The part number for ordering is iNSPA4X2-B.
iNS Fluted Mounting Adaptor
The part number for ordering is iNSPA-B-FP.
Push Button Station Conduit Mount
The part number for ordering is PBSCM.
Pole Cap for iNavigator Push Button Station
The part number for ordering is iNS-WPC-B.
Mounting Extender for iN & iNS Navigator
The part numbers for ordering are iNS-EXT-06 & iNS-EXT-12.
Angled Mounting Extender for iN & iNS Navigator
The part numbers for ordering are iNS-EXTANG-06 & iNS-EXTANG-12..
Height Reducing Mounting Extender for iN & iNS Navigator
The part number for ordering is iNS-EXTHTRED
iNS 9 X 12 Push Button Sign Backplate
The part number for ordering is PBFA9X12-X.
iNS 9 X 15 Push Button Sign Backplate
The part number for ordering is PBFA9X15-X
iNS Bi-directional Button Assembly
The part number for ordering is 850-491-2.
iNS No Arrow Button Assembly
The part number for ordering is 850-491-3.
iNS R/L Arrow Button Assembly
The part number for ordering is 850-491-1.
iNS Color Change Kit
The part number for ordering is iNS/iDS-CCK-YY-RR.
iNS Field Installable Replacement Speaker
The part number for ordering is iNS-SPKR
iNS External Speaker for ES Option
The part number for ordering is 2WEXTSPKR.
iNS Matching Color Paint
The part number for ordering Yellow is 190-1056
iNS Universal 90 Degree Adaptor
The part number for ordering is iNS-90DEGADPTR.
iNS 3-Wire Cable
The part number for ordering is iN3-CABLE-12.
Resources
Accessible Crosswalk Solutions
| iNS 3-wire | |
|---|---|
| Name | Type |
| iNS/iDS 3 wire Quick Start Guide | Guide |
| iNS/iDS 3-Wire System Manual | Manual |
| iNS3 Android Application Manual | Manual |
| Wireless Sync Quick Guide | Guide |
| iNS | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| iNS Sales Brochure | Sales Brochure |
| iNS Cut Sheet | Cut Sheet |
| iNS Order Configuration Form | Order Form |
| iNS Graphical Ordering Guide | Ordering Guide |
| iDS | |
|---|---|
| Property | Value |
| iDS Sales Brochure | Sales Brochure |
| iDS Cut Sheet | Cut Sheet |
| iDS Order Configuration Form | Order Form |
iCCU-S2 Shelf Mount Control Unit
The part number for ordering is iCCU-S2.
iCCU-C2 Card Rack/300 Series Control Unit
The part number for ordering is iCCU-C2.
iPHCU3S Ped Head Control Unit for 3-Wire System
The part number for ordering is iPHCU3S
PC App Dongle
The part number for ordering is iN-DGL
iNS Set Up Box
The part number for ordering is iNS-SUB.
iCCU-S2 Interconnect Board
The part number for ordering is iN2-ICB.
iCCU-C2 Interconnect Board
The part number for ordering the interconnect board is iN2-ICB-C.
iCCU-S2 Hardware Kit for Cable Strain Relief
The part number for ordering is HK-035.
iCCU-S2 50 Pin 4-Cable Harness mating Adapter
The part number for ordering is 50PINADP.
iCCU-S2 Any Cabinet Cable Package
The part number for ordering is ACCP.
iCCU-S2 SDLC Cabinet Cable Package
The part number for ordering is SDLCCP.
iCCU to Ped Head Load Switch Connector Cable
The part number for ordering this nine wire cable is CABLE-A.
iCCU to EV/PR Connector Cable
The part number for ordering this six wire cable is CABLE-B.
iCCU to Logic Ground Connector Cable
The part number for ordering this six wire cable is CABLE-C.
iCCU General Purpose Input Cable
The part number for ordering this four wire cable is CABLE-D.
iCCU-S2 PLC to iN2-ICB Connector Cable
The part number for ordering is BTN-PLC-CABLE.
iCCU-S2 Cable for Logic Ground (BIU Use)
The part number for ordering is CABLE-C-LG.
iCCU-S2 Standard SDLC Cable
The part number for ordering is iN2-SDLC-CABLE.
SDLC "Y" Cable
The part number for ordering is iN2-SDLC-YCABLE.
iCCU-C2 150 Watt Power Supply
The part number for ordering is iN2-150WPS-C.
iCCU-C2 C4 Cable Harness
The part number for ordering is iN2-C4-CABLE-C.
CCU-BRKT Mount
The part number for ordering this mount is CCU-BRKT.
Adapter for mounting two iNS PBS' on a 2.9" OD Pole
The part number for ordering is iNSDM-2.9-B
Adapter for Mounting Two iNavigators on a 4.5 OD Pole
The part number for ordering is iNSPA4X2-B.
iNS Fluted Mounting Adaptor
The part number for ordering is iNSPA-B-FP.
Push Button Station Conduit Mount
The part number for ordering is PBSCM.
Pole Cap for iNavigator Push Button Station
The part number for ordering is iNS-WPC-B.
Mounting Extender for iN & iNS Navigator
The part numbers for ordering are iNS-EXT-06 & iNS-EXT-12.
Angled Mounting Extender for iN & iNS Navigator
The part numbers for ordering are iNS-EXTANG-06 & iNS-EXTANG-12..
Height Reducing Mounting Extender for iN & iNS Navigator
The part number for ordering is iNS-EXTHTRED
iNS 9 X 12 Push Button Sign Backplate
The part number for ordering is PBFA9X12-X.
iNS 9 X 15 Push Button Sign Backplate
The part number for ordering is PBFA9X15-X
iNS Bi-directional Button Assembly
The part number for ordering is 850-491-2.
iNS No Arrow Button Assembly
The part number for ordering is 850-491-3.
iNS R/L Arrow Button Assembly
The part number for ordering is 850-491-1.
iNS Color Change Kit
The part number for ordering is iNS/iDS-CCK-YY-RR.
iNS Field Installable Replacement Speaker
The part number for ordering is iNS-SPKR
iNS External Speaker for ES Option
The part number for ordering is 2WEXTSPKR.
iNS Matching Color Paint
The part number for ordering Yellow is 190-1056
iNS Universal 90 Degree Adaptor
The part number for ordering is iNS-90DEGADPTR.
iNS 3-Wire Cable
The part number for ordering is iN3-CABLE-12.
APS FAQs
What’s the difference between a 2- and 3-wire APS?
Broadly speaking, two-wire systems are designed for intersections where pedestrian signals and call buttons are already present, and three-wire systems are for intersections without them. A two-wire system installs in the traffic cabinet; a three-wire installs in the ped head. Learn more about Polara’s 2- versus 3-wire systems.
What is the difference between the iDS and the iNS?
The iNS is our standard accessible crosswalk push button station. The iDS includes all of the quality and features of the iNS, plus it has iDetect, an intelligent radar motion-detection sensor for touchless activation.
What is the difference between the iDS2 and the iDS3 (or the iNS2 and iNS3)?
Polara’s APS comes in four models: the iDS2, iNS2, iDS3, and iNS3. The iDS2 and iNS2 can be installed to communicate with a control unit in the cabinet over 2 wires, or a control unit in the signal head over 3 wires (2-wire or 3-wire operation). The iDS3 and iNS3 are specifically for 3-wire installations, and cannot operate in 2-wire mode.
Can iDetect be used as a pedestrian detector for passive detection?
Although it was not developed for passive pedestrian detection, iDetect picks up pedestrian movements within its range.
Does the iDS support “Extended Pushbutton Press” features (2009 MUTCD §4E.13)?
Yes! The iDS can be configured to play an information message, increase volume on the selected crossing, and activate audio beaconing on an extended press of the button or an extended wave in front of the motion sensor.
Which products can communicate with "smart city" monitoring software/SNMP managers?
The 2-wire models of the iDS and iNS can be configured to send trap notifications via SNMP.
Is there a charge for having a custom message recorded for the iDS?
Polara records custom crossing messages for our customers without charge. Pre-installing custom audio on your unit may incur a fee; see your distributor for details.
What is the recording limit for custom messages, in seconds?
The length of the Walk interval is the primary limit for Walk messages. Informational messages should be kept to less than 60 seconds.
Does the iDS record how often the button is pressed so we can measure pedestrian volume?
The iDS does log push events, and those log files may be accessed with the Field Service App or networked devices.
Does the iDS support scramble or “Barnes Dance” intersections?
Yes. In a 2-wire system, all buttons would be assigned to the same phase. In a 3-wire system, the IDS can use Wireless Sync to synchronize all of the crosswalk buttons to the same phase; a single 2-conductor cable is run to one button to place calls into the cabinet if needed.
Can the iDS be mounted upside down to fit into awkward spaces?
No. Mounting the iDS upside down can allow moisture to collect inside the unit, and will void the warranty. In difficult installation locations, consider using one of our extended mounts, adapters, and mounting brackets.
What size conductors are required for the iDS 2-wire system?
Engineering recommendations is to use #14 for runs less than 300’, and #12 for run lengths greater than 300’.
Why should I upgrade to the iDS from my current iNavigators?
Besides our continual release of incremental improvements to make the iNS series the most reliable and feature-rich APS on the market, the iNS/iDS includes Bluetooth 5.0, which allows for the use of PedApp, Bluetooth Sync, and faster programming speeds. The iNS also improved transient protection over the iNavigator.