PV Series

PV is a five-inch plug-in retrofit for programmable-visibility traffic signal housings. It is not the standard 8/12-inch circular ball module used in a conventional head. Select it where the existing programmable-visibility assembly and lamp interface match the PV installation. The module’s application and physical interface matter more than the fact that it displays a circular indication.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet · PV Series Traffic Signal Module – Ball

Do not treat it as a diameter-independent replacement. PV’s five-inch design works within the intended programmable-visibility assembly, whose optical system and interface differ from a standard 8/12-inch head. For a conventional larger indication, compare the relevant IL6-P3 or DT module instead. A retrofit decision must preserve the approved indication presentation and compatible housing, not merely the light color.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet · IL6-P3 Series Traffic Signal Module – Ball · DT series traffic signal module ball

Further reading
Traffic Signal Approval: ITE, ETL and DOT Lists

The PV order table includes red, yellow, green and white, with a clear lens only. Choose the exact color and indication use against the signal plan. Do not add a tinted-lens promise from another ball family or assume white is approved for every road-traffic application. Record the PV model and lens in the replacement schedule.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet

The published PV table identifies standard non-dimming versions and separate -DIM models. Select the appropriate version for the existing programmable-visibility system’s dimming operation and installation instructions. A standard module should not be assumed to acquire that function because its voltage and mechanical fit match. Keep the DIM suffix in the installed-asset and spare records.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet

The linked PV specification dated November 20, 2024 states 70–135Vac. Some product/folder labels say 80–135Vac; the two descriptions should not be silently treated as identical. Use the linked model-specific sheet as the stated basis and obtain the final electrical confirmation for the ordered model if the project depends on the lower limit. PV is not documented here as a DC-input product.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet · PV Series Traffic Signal Module – Ball

The PV sheet lists response under 75ms, power factor above 0.90, THD below 20% and −40°C to +74°C operation. These are module characteristics; programmed visibility still depends on the complete intended housing and optical assembly. Verify the actual indication’s visible field and electrical response with the installed system rather than claiming the module alone defines the viewing zone.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet

The PV sheet lists a five-year limited warranty and an intensity-maintenance claim of 70% at 100,000 hours. Those are separate claims and do not establish a 100,000-hour maintenance-free signal assembly. Keep the written warranty and actual model with service records, and include housing/optical maintenance and field labor separately in the ownership-cost estimate.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet

Further reading
Long-Life LED Traffic Signals: Replacement Cost and ROI

Provide the existing programmable-visibility housing and module label, required color, standard or DIM suffix, circuit voltage and plug/interface details. Retain photos and the installation drawing for the complete assembly. Request the exact configuration’s applicable approval evidence; a general traffic-signal brochure or a conventional 12-inch ball approval cannot establish fit or acceptance for a five-inch PV retrofit.

Specifications & documents
PV traffic signal spec sheet

Further reading
Traffic Signal Approval: ITE, ETL and DOT Lists