MS4 (AMS) Device Driver


SSL in partnership with COLAS and SES (Securite et Signalisation) are responsible for the development, production and commissioning of the LED based MS4 message signs.

These signs contain a total of 24,576 red/amber pixels, and they are currently installed on the M4 between Junctions 12 and 14, and on the M42 for the ATM trial.

SSL produces a rackmount controller which is located in the roadside cabinet, and provides an interface between the roadside RS485 communications network, and the sign.

This controller features an interactive user interface allowing an engineer to quickly diagnose any sign faults should they exist.

SSL has also developed an Engineer's Terminal application, which allows the controller to be configured and status / fault information to be reported and logged.