Hanover Displays are one of the biggest and known manufacturers, not just in the UK but the world. Offering a various range of LED displays and Flip Dot. These are available in various sizes for different requirements.
Hanover display signs are very easy to use and most importantly designed for legibility in all conditions.
Using the Helen Software, the display is controlled by a controller operated by the driver. Hanover signs were originally designed for buses, however, they can be found an all modes of transportation.
Either blind can be operated by one of the below controllers.
The new DG3.
This controller uses a USB device to upload instead of a keylo. Also includes a new, improved display which can show exactly how will look outside with graphics.
Another feature on the DG3 is the DOWN button. To aid the driver in selecting the correct destination code quicker.
The ERIC +, with its full numeric keypad.
More commonly used in buses fitted with features as iBus. With the ability to not only select route and destination, but also the information displays fitted.
The DERIC +.
This controller is very common with most operators in the UK. Fairly simple to operate with a 2 line display.
Programming
Each type of destination equipment can be programmed to display your own route and destination or any message you require with use of the Helen Sign Editor Software.
Here are screen shots of the Helen software
From the HELEN software, you can then look to transfer the data onto the bus. This can be done in one of 4 methods.
With ERIC/DERIC controllers, using a CX105 cable. This is a serial cable designed to plug into your pc and the controller and syncronise.
Using a DERIC, the controller can have the mode changed to be a data loader and update other controllers using the CX105 cable.
KEYLO
The Keylo, is a handy little device known as a PMU (portable memory unit) made by Hanover Displays.
The ERIC and DERIC controllers can be programmed by the keylo, which would be connected to the base station for its initial transfer.
The base station is a grey box that connects to the PC via a USB cable, then as its the size of a keyring, the user can walk around all vehicles without the need of taking a pc around.
For the DG3's, the only way for this device is by USB stick. The DG3 will work with most USB sticks providing the folder that transfering from is marked up as "X:\Hanover\DB".
The eric.bin file would be required to be moved into that location, then a transfer would be seamless.
KEYLO