Apr 9, 2025   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Polara Unveils Bulk Remote Firmware Management for Accessible Pedestrian Signals

Polara is streamlining Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) maintenance with the launch of Polara Updater, a powerful and free software utility that enables agencies to update APS firmware remotely, in bulk, and on schedule—eliminating the need for manual updates at each intersection.

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The Polara Updater software communicates with the Control Unit (iCCU-S2), which then updates the iDS/iNS series APS units.

The Polara Updater software communicates with the Control Unit (iCCU-S2), which then updates the iDS/iNS series APS units.

Effortless Updates for Polara’s 2-wire APS Products: iNS and iDS

The popular 2-wire APS push buttons from Polara are the most sophisticated and capable in the industry, designed to integrate with an ever-growing range of third-party traffic control components. Regular firmware updates are essential to maintaining peak performance and ensuring compatibility. The Polara Updater ensures agencies can:

  • Remotely update APS firmware from the traffic control center.
  • Schedule automatic updates at optimal times.
  • Maintain APS on the latest or a controlled firmware version.
  • Update all networked intersections simultaneously.

Enhancing Accessibility with Innovation

“Firmware updates are crucial for APS reliability and evolving standards,” said Ryan Macias, Vice President, Applications Engineering at Polara’s parent company, Synapse ITS. “With Polara Updater, agencies can now update an entire network effortlessly, ensuring pedestrians have access to the safest and most advanced APS technology available.”

“The Updater software marks a key milestone in our mission to simplify and modernize field operations,” said Josh LittleSun, Chief Technology Officer at Synapse ITS. “This launch—and everything we have planned—aims to make maintenance easier and more efficient for the people who rely on our technology every day.”

Seamless Integration

Polara Updater is now available for deployment and is compatible with Polara’s 2-wire APS products, iNS and iDS. To learn more about how this software can simplify APS maintenance for your agency and to download the free software, visit Polara’s Product Support Center at polara.com/updater.

About Polara Enterprises

Polara designs and manufactures the most technologically advanced and durable ADA-compliant and pedestrian-friendly crosswalk devices on the market. With hundreds of thousands of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and push buttons installed across North America, Polara is one of the most trusted names in pedestrian safety. For more information, visit polara.com.

About Synapse ITS

Uniting industry-leading brands Polara Enterprises, Carmanah Technologies, Eberle Design (EDI), Diablo Controls, and Availed Technologies, Synapse ITS is a comprehensive transportation technology platform focused on increasing roadway safety, accessibility, and efficiency through innovative infrastructure. From intersections to highways, crosswalks to parking areas, Synapse ITS products leverage durable, dependable hardware alongside state-of-the-art software and data collection to provide agencies with intelligent solutions to complex transportation challenges. For more information, visit synapse-its.com.