Data Signs PTL Compact 1 User manual

PTL OPERATIONS MANUAL 1

PTL Compact Type 1 Operations

and Maintenance Manual

Your Portable Traffic Lights are compact lightweight traffic lights. As such correct

operation for Set-up and Take-down procedure is essential. Please ensure this

manual is read and understood before attempting to operate the Data Signs’ Portable

Traffic Lights (PTL).

Set-up and Maintenance requirements of the PTL are covered by this Manual.

CAUTION:

The Data Sign Portable Traffic Lights should only be operated by qualified

traffic managers.

If you have hired out this PTL, contact the Hire Company for assistance.

The PTL Compact TYPE 1 is

intended to be used to control

localized vehicular traffic flow

as a safer substitute for STOP/

SLOW (lollipop) signs. It does

not incorporate features such as

Vehicle Detection or solar powered

operation.

It is powered by a LiPo maintenance

free battery that needs to be

recharged at the end of the day. It is

not intended to be left unattended

on site and can only be operated via

the Remote Control which places

a safe distance between the actual

Traffic Light and the operator.

An overview of the layout of

the PTL Compact equipment is

provided here.

Beacon

Lantern

Shroud

Adjustable

Post

PTL Controller

Battery

PTL Remote

Stabiliser

Legs x 3

Aspects

Battery

Charger

Key Switches

Optional

Target Board

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Installation - Setting Up for Operation

Complete the setup

procedure as per the

steps below.

Suitable location:

Ensure that a level

surface is chosen for

setup.

Once all feet are down,

pull the center post

upwards to lock each

foot into place.

Once the stabilizers are

fixed into position, place

the Control Box onto

the post.

Align the notches in

the control box over the

metal bracket and lower

onto it.

Remove the light from

the carry bag.

Place it on the post

until the pin locks it into

place.

Do this for all sides as

shown.

Push with your feet on

the levers to allow the

stabilizer feet to fall

downwards.

Take care when the

feet fall downwards!

If high winds are

expected, place 20Kg

sand bags on each leg.

PTL OPERATIONS MANUAL 3

Plug in the cable by

lifting the weather

flap and pushing the

connector in, then

pull up the flap until it

‘locks’ over the plug.

Raise light by extending

the post.

Pull out the lower

spring clip, lift lights

until it clicks back in.

Optional Target Board:

This is useful when the

sun is behind the lights.

Switch on the

Controller(s).

Use the PTL Remote to

turn on the lights.

Operate from a safe

distance.

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Both the Master and Slave Controllers are fitted with

ON/OFF key-switches for security reasons, however

operational control is ONLY possible via the Remote

Controller.

Insert the right-side key and turn the switch to the ON

position for both Master and Slave units.

The Master and the Slave controllers will begin to

establish a radio link as indicated by the TX and RX

green lights on the controllers.

The Lights will remain blank until the Remote is

switched on and the Power ON button is held down for 5

Seconds, after this the Lights will show Flashing Yellow

and progress to showing RED, during this process the

Controllers and Lights will complete a self-diagnosis.

SHUTTLE or PLANT CROSSING Control is selected with

the left side key-switch.

GATING MODE which is single light use is selected via

the MAIN MENU Screen. Scroll down until the GATING

CONTROL menu is shown and select ON/OFF.

For Gating Mode see page 11

If PROGRAM selection is activated with the left key-

switch, the Controller will wait for further input and all

connected traffic lights will display blank.

Note: The left side key cannot be removed from the

key-switch while in the PROGRAM position. For safe

operation, remove the keys after the PTL units have been

setup and are operating.

Turning the Controllers On 4

Master Controller: Operational MODE SELECT 5

QuickStart 5

Shuttle Control – Single-Lane Usage 6

Plant-Crossing Control (2-Way) 8

Cycle and Phase Intervals for Shuttle and

Plant Crossing 10

Gating Control 11

Type 1 PTSS — PTL Remote Usage 12

Type 1 PTSS — Startup and Shutdown

using the PTL Remote 13

Type 1 PTSS — Self-Test using the PTL Remote 13

Main Menu 14

Controller display screens for Master and Slave 15

Wireless Link (RF) Explained 16

Fault Conditions 17

Troubleshooting Guide 18

Contents

PTL Compact Controller Type 1 QuickStart Guide

PTL Remote PTL Controller

This QuickStart Guide covers the PTL Controller Operation as per Australian Standards AS-4191:2015 plus QLD MRTS264 and

Various State Authority requirements.

Ensure the units are setup as described in the first section of this booklet. This User Manual applies to Controllers operating on

firmware 05.00.XX or later.

Turning the Controllers On

PTL OPERATIONS MANUAL 5

QuickStart

This MAIN MENU item lets you quickly set up to get the PTL sets going.

1. Master or Slave.

Select Unit 0 (Master) or Unit 1 (Slave)

Press the button to save the selection.

2. Turn the Key switch to Shuttle or Plant Crossing to Begin operation

SETTINGS COMPLETE

T u r n k e y s

i t c h

t o d e s i r e d o p e r a t i n g

o d e t o b e g i n

Master Controller:

Operational MODE SELECT

Enter PROGRAM selection by using the left key-switch on the Master Controller which

then allows you to select all other controller programmable functions, use the Up or

Down buttons to scroll through the MENU selection, then press the Button to

select the MENU item.

Press the R button to exit the selected MENU.

M A I N M E N U

VIE

PTL STATUS

* QUICK START

U N I T S E T T I N G S

Note: The MODE SELECT buttons are not used for Type 1 Compact PTL.

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Shuttle Control – Single-Lane Usage

Shuttle Control is a form of traffic control used where a portion of the roadway is closed

so that only a single lane can be used alternatively by traffic from opposite directions.

Only one Traffic Light unit can show the Green signal phase at any time; either the Master

or the Slave. The diagram below illustrates the traffic control scenario where Shuttle

control would typically be used.

Note: This diagram should not be used as a guideline for setting up a roadwork site, it is

provided as an example only.

Each PTL unit will go to the Green signal phase in turn. See timing diagram later in this

manual.

Shuttle Control is active while the left key-switch on the Master Controller is in the

SHUTTLE position. Operating mode using Shuttle Control is described in more detail on

the following page.

ROADWORKS

SITE

= Rear Flashing Beacon

Unit ID: 0

Unit ID: 1

REMOTE

CONTROL

SHUTTLE CONTROL

These illustrations are intended to outline the different modes which can be used with Data Signs Portable Trafﬁc Lights and should not be used as examples or guidelines on how to setup a

PTL OPERATIONS MANUAL 7

SHUTTLE MODE.

This can only be operated via the PTL Remote

Buttons used:

STOP or GO on PTL Remote.

A demand for Green or Red signal phase on the Master or Slave is entered on the Remote

Control unit. For Shuttle Control, on start-up, both the Master and Slave will rest on

Red until a demand for Green is entered.

To enter a demand for either Red or Green, press the STOP or GO buttons on the Remote

Control. The DEMAND LED is activated indicating a demand for either the Master or Slave.

Shuttle Control example:

1. Slave unit is currently showing the Green signal.

2. GO button is pressed for the Master side.

3. If the Green time has expired, the Slave will cycle immediately to Yellow and then Red

signal. The Master DEMAND LED will flash until the Green is lit.

4. Press the GO button on the Slave side to change the Cycle back in the reverse as per above.

5. Note: You can hold BOTH Master and Slave on Red indefinitely by pressing either Red Light.

To return to Green simply select either Master or Slave Green again, the lights will

change when the minimum Red time has expired.

The REMOTE ACTIVE indicator lights up on both the Master and Slave controllers when the PTL

remote is connected.

REAR BEACON LAMP:

The Beacon Lamps mounted behind the Traffic Lights flash on each unit when the Red

Lights are ON.

REMOTE

ACTIVE

PTL Remote Screen

Master / Slave Controller

For display use only

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Plant-Crossing Control (2-Way)

Plant-Crossing control is used to enable both directions of traffic flow along a roadway to

be simultaneously stopped, e.g. to allow road construction vehicles to cross. The diagram

below illustrates Plant-Crossing control usage.

Note: This diagram should not be used as a guideline for setting up a roadwork site, it is only

provided as an example.

Plant-Crossing Control is active while the left key-switch is in the PLANT CROSSING

position on the Master Controller.

REAR BEACON LAMP

The Beacon Lamps mounted behind the Traffic Lights flash on each unit when the Red

lights are ON. This acts as a visual indicator to the Plant (vehicles) Crossing the road that

it is safe to do so.

SIDE / HAUL

ROAD

= Rear Flashing Beacon

REMOTE

CONTROL

PLANT-CROSSING CONTROL

Both units show the same signal phase.

These illustrations are intended to outline the different modes which can be used with Data Signs Portable Trafﬁc Lights and should not be used as examples or guidelines on how to setup a

Unit ID: 0

Unit ID: 1

PTL OPERATIONS MANUAL 9

PLANT CROSSING MODE.

This can only be operated via the PTL Remote

Buttons used:

STOP or GO on PTL Remote.

On start-up, both the Master and Slave will rest on Green signal phase for Plant-Crossing

Control until a demand for Red signal is entered by the operator.

The operator can enter a demand for Red signal using either STOP buttons on the Remote.

Both the Master and Slave units will then cycle to Yellow and the Red signal phase.

To change back to Green signal, either the Master: GO or Slave: GO button is pressed.

When the Red time has expired, the lights will cycle back to the Green signal. If the

Master: STOP or Slave: STOP button is pressed and the Green time has not expired, the

DEMAND LED will flash.

Plant-Crossing Control, Manual mode example:

1. Both the Master and Slave are on Green.

2. Either the Master: STOP or Slave: STOP buttons can be pressed on the PTL Remote.

3. If the Green time has expired both the Master and Slave will cycle immediately to

Yellow and then to Red. Otherwise - if the Green time has not expired - the DEMAND

LED’s will flash.

4. Once the Green time has expired, the DEMAND LEDs will extinguish and the Master

and Slave will cycle to Yellow and then Red.

The REMOTE ACTIVE indicator lights up on both the Master and Slave controllers when a

button is pressed on the PTL Remote.

REMOTE

ACTIVE

PTL Remote Screen

Master / Slave Controller

For display use only

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SLAVE SIGNAL DISPLAY

MASTER PHASE

MASTER SIGNAL DISPLAY

GREEN RED

MASTER FLASHING BEACON

SLAVE FLASHING BEACON

SLAVE PHASE

GREEN RED

SLAVE SIGNAL DISPLAY

GREEN PHASE

MASTER SIGNAL DISPLAY

GREEN

MASTER FLASHING BEACON

SLAVE FLASHING BEACON

RED PHASE

RED

LEGEND:

GREEN

1 to 99 seconds

YELLOW

4 seconds

RED

5 to 99 seconds

FLASHING

Beacon

RADIO OR WIRED LINK

CYCLE

PLANT CROSSING OPERATION

SHUTTLE OPERATION

Cycle and Phase Intervals for Shuttle

and Plant Crossing Modes

Roadworks

Site

One-Way Road

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