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berghaus MPB 4400 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Construction Site Traffic Signal System MPB 4400...
  • Page 2 Radio-controlled traffic signals use top-quality radio modules which have been given an approval number by the German Federal NetworkAgency for electricity, gas, telecommunications, postal and railway markets (formerly RegTP). Peter Berghaus GmbH produces and supplies construction site traffic signal systems with without signal safety feature.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Presentation of the MPB 4400 and Manual Device Models Pages 1 to 2 Programming / Re-programming Pages 3 to 58 One-Way Alternating-Direction Traffic Pages 3 to 6 One-Way Alternating-Direction Traffic with Special Options (see Chapters III + IV)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Special Options with Quartz Operation (Night-time Mode) III. Page 49 Special Options with Radio and Cable Operation (Night-time Mode, Day Programmes, Interval matrix , Forced Circulation and Data Transmission via PC) Pages 50 to 53 Auxiliary Functions (Manual Operation, Setting the Time of Day, Selecting Programmes, Version Display and Error Acknowledgement) Pages 54 to 64...
  • Page 5 Introduction MPB 4400 is the universal signal equipment for all traffic situations subject to traffic light control, including installations for the following traffic patterns: one-way alternating-direction; junction- merging and pedestrian installations; also for intersection signal installations with 12 groups and a maximum of 24 signal heads with control units that are 100% identical in construction.
  • Page 6 MANUALDEVICE MODELS Switching the manual device off and on Before you can set the manual device into operation, the batteries (4* Mignon AA) that are supplied with it must first be installed. To do this, open the battery chamber on the rear side of the device and insert the batteries (be sure the polarity is correct!).To switch the device on, briefly press the "ON"...
  • Page 7 1. Input for One-WayAlternating-Direction Traffic ithout traffic-flow dependency and without special options **M P B 4400** One Way Traffic You can programme one-way alternating-direction traffic with this manual device. Before programming the signal equipment, you should make sure that the time of day and date are set correctly in the manual device. You can determine this by switching on the manual device.
  • Page 8 Here you can alter the length of the roadworks site using the keys #1 and #3. Once the value is set, proceed further with key #4. Select: (km/h) 40 50 70 The current speed will be flashing. Set the required speed for within the roadworks site.
  • Page 9 After the formulation of the signal plan, the display switches to the following message: Put box into Unit 1 >4< Plug the device into the first traffic light (traffic light #1). Switch the traffic light on. The following must be visible in the traffic light display: 12,8 V Light ?? No data ! a.) with Quartz Operation...
  • Page 10 b.) with Radio Cable Operation without Special Options The selection proceeds as described in Item 1.2. You select however, depending upon the connection mode, not quartz but either radio or cable instead. For this you need programme only one traffic light with the manual device.
  • Page 11 2. Input for One-Way Alternating-Direction Traffic Radio or cable operation without traffic-flow dependency, but with special options such as Nighttime Mode, Day Programmes, Interval matrix, Forced Circulation and Data Transmission via PC **M P B 4400** One Way Traffic With this manual device you can programme one-way alternating- direction traffic without traffic-flow dependency, although with special options.
  • Page 12 Site length: >-< 50 m >+< Here you can alter the length of the roadworks site using the keys #1 and #3. Once the value is set, proceed further with key #4. Select: (km/h) 40 50 70 The current speed will be flashing. Set the required speed for within the roadworks site.
  • Page 13 When you are carrying out a re-programming, you have the opportunity of deleting old switch points that may be left over from a previous programming. For this, select "Yes", and confirm your choice with key Switchp. clear ? Once you have completed these entries, the manual device will ask you for 4 switch points for the entered Daytime Programme #1.
  • Page 14 Switchp. 1 off Start:>23:00 Uhr 00:00 means in this connection no input. For midnight, you must therefore enter 24:00 After entering the starting time, you will be called upon to specify the days on which the programme is to be used. Select Days all Mo-Fr Sa-So Afterwards, you have the opportunity to set the Night-time Mode for...
  • Page 15 The Interval Time is the period of time between the end of the green phase (e.g. of traffic light #1) and the beginning of the clear signal (green) for a coming traffic flow that intersects or merges (in this case traffic light #2, as one-way alternating-direction traffic operation was selected).
  • Page 16 Manual device Control device: 12,8 V Light 1 Sending to light Receiving Datablock: 159 / Transmission Transmission >> OK << >> OK << 12,8 V Light 1 1 light correct Light 2 missing ! programmed After switching on traffic light #2, the programme is transmitted by radio or cable to the other traffic light (traffic light #2) and the installation starts up completely automatically.
  • Page 17 3. Input for One-Way Alternating-Direction Traffic With traffic-flow dependency but without special options **M P B 4400 VA** One Way Traffic With this manual device you can programme one-way alternating- direction traffic with traffic-flow dependency, although without special options. Before programming the signal equipment, you should make sure that the time of day and date are set correctly in the manual device.
  • Page 18 Set the traffic-flow dependency to "Yes" ("Yes" flashes) and confirm the selection with key #4. The manual device display shows the following: Site length: >-< 50 m >+< Here you can alter the length of the roadworks site using the keys #1 and #3.
  • Page 19 following message: Put box into Unit 1 >4< Switch on a traffic light (which then automatically becomes traffic light #1). The following must be visible in the traffic light display: 12,8 V Light ?? No data ! Plug the device into the first traffic light (traffic light #1). Press key #4 on the manual device.
  • Page 20 4. Input for One-Way Alternating-Direction Traffic Radio or cable operation with traffic-flow dependency and with special options such as Nighttime Mode, Day Pro- gramme, Interval matrix, Forced Circulation and Data Transmission via PC **M P B 4400 VA** One Way Traffic With this manual device you can programme one-way alternating- direction traffic with traffic-flow dependency and with special options.
  • Page 21 possible. ith key #4 you then move further to the point of entering the traffic flow dependency: Traffic related: Set the traffic-flow dependency to "Yes" ("Yes" flashes) and confirm the selection with key #4. Pressing key #4 brings you then further to the point of entering Site length: >-<...
  • Page 22 Grn1 min => 10s Grn1 max = 30s Now one can set minimum and maximum green times for signal group #1. Continue with key #4. Grn2 min => 10s Grn2 max = 25s Now the same entries are made as above, this time for signal group #2. The displayed value in the line in which the arrow is blinking can be altered using keys #1 and #3.
  • Page 23 Nightmode: If you select "Yes" here, then you will be called upon to programme the Night-time Mode: Input >4< Nightprog. darkl Here you are asked to select 4 switch points for the Night-time Mode. This means you can have the Night-time Mode start itself as many as four times a day, at the different times that you select: Switchp.
  • Page 24 Select Days all Mo-Fr Sa-So After you have selected the days, (press key #4), the following display appears, if you have set the Interval Matrix under Special Options to "Yes": Meantimes Using the keys #1 and #3, you can select whether or not you wish to activate the Interval Matrix.
  • Page 25 Put box into Unit 1 >4< Switch on a traffic light (which then automatically becomes traffic light #1). The following must be visible in the traffic light display: 12,8 V Light ?? No data ! Plug the device into the first traffic light (traffic light #1). Press key #4 on the manual device.
  • Page 26 5. Input for Junction-Merging and Intersection Traffic Without traffic-flow dependency and without special options **M P B 4400** Cross-roads With this manual device you can programme junction-merging and/or intersection traffic for up to 4 groups and 24 signal heads with cable, and 4 signal heads with radio operation, without traffic- flow dependency and without special options.
  • Page 27 The current total will be flashing. You can now raise or lower the total, using the keys #1 and #3, e.g. "4" for 4-group operation. Select for example 4 groups to be entered into the following signal time plan. Continue using key #4; it is simply the green times "from...to" that are being entered.
  • Page 28 Here, where the arrow is flashing, one can raise or lower the number of seconds. In the above illustration, traffic light #1 would show green from the fifth to the thirtieth second. If one had selected the operating mode "cable" or "radio" at the start, then one can still enter the number of signal heads after every "from...to"...
  • Page 29 Put box into Unit 1 >4< Plug the device into traffic light #1. Switch the traffic light on. The traffic light display shows the following: 12,8 V Light ?? No data ! Press key #4. The data from the hand device will be transmitted to the traffic light.
  • Page 30 Manual Options: (Flashing, Lights Off,All-Red and Programme Selection) The procedural methods with manual options can be found in Chapter V "Auxiliary Functions", on page 53 of this manual.
  • Page 31 6. Input for Junction-Merging and Intersection Traffic Without traffic-flow dependency, but with special options such as Night-time Mode, Day Programmes, Interval matrix, Forced Circulation and Data Transmission via PC **M P B 4400** Cross-roads With this manual device you can programme junction-merging and/or intersection traffic for up to 4 groups and 24 signal heads with cable, and 4 signal heads with radio operation, without traffic- flow dependency but with special options.
  • Page 32 With key #4 you then move further to the point of entering the number of groups: Number groups: One way 3 4 The current number of groups will be flashing. You can now raise or lower the total, using the keys #1 and #3, e.g. "4" for 4-group operation. Press key #4 once again and follow the display on the manual device.
  • Page 33 Pressing key #4 brings you into the second line. One enters there the total of pedestrian signal heads that functions parallel to the roadway signal heads of group #1. F. blinking 1 : If you select "Yes" during malfunction flashing, then the entire signal group shows "Yellow flashing"...
  • Page 34 After entering the starting time, you will be called upon to specify the days on which the programme is to be used. Select Days all Mo-Fr Sa-So If you have selected more than one Daytime Programme, then you will now be called upon to enter these as described above (Enter Daytime Programme #2).
  • Page 35 This means you can have the Night-time Mode start itself as many as four times a day, at the different times that you select: Switchp. 1 flash Start:>22:00 Uhr 00:00 means in this connection no input. For midnight, you must therefore enter 24:00.
  • Page 36 from 1 => 3 10 sec You must undertake the settings for all interval times as described above. Once you have finished the entries, press key #4 once again. The display shows: Making signalplan After the formulation of the signal plan, the display switches to the following message: Put box into Unit 1...
  • Page 37 The switching-on sequence of the signal heads determines the relationship to the signal groups with the corresponding number of signal heads per group. Not until the last signal head is switched on and the data has been transmitted via radio or cable does the installation start up automatically through the switching-on programme.
  • Page 38 7. Input for Junction-Merging and Intersection Traffic With traffic-flow dependency but without special options * M P B 4400 VA* Cross-roads With this manual device you can programme junction-merging and/or intersection traffic for up to 4 groups and 24 signal heads with cable, and 4 signal heads with radio operation, with traffic- flow dependency but without special options.
  • Page 39 Using key #1, set the traffic-flow dependency to "Yes" ("Yes" flashes) and confirm the selection with key #4. With key #4 you then continue to the point of entering the number of groups: Number groups: One way 3 4 The current number of groups will be flashing. You can now raise or lower the total, using the keys #1 and #3, e.g.
  • Page 40 Here you can choose whether an infinite extension of green time is to be possible. If you select "Yes" (permanent green), then the green time will be extended until an "opposing" traffic light is prompted by radar detector. For this it is absolutely mandatory that the green-max. time #1 be at least 1 second larger than the green-min time for this group.
  • Page 41 The entries for the signal groups 3 and 4 are carried out analogously, as described above. Continue with key #4. Making signalplan After the formulation of the signal plan, the display switches to the following message: Put box into Unit 1 >4<...
  • Page 42 The switching-on sequence of the signal heads determines the relationship to the signal groups with the corresponding number of signal heads per group. Not until the last signal head is switched on and the data has been transmitted via radio or cable does the installation start up automatically through the switching-on programme.
  • Page 43 8. Input for Junction-Merging and Intersection Traffic With traffic-flow dependency and with special options such as Night-time Mode, Day Programmes, Interval Matrix, Forced Circulation and Data Transmission via PC * M P B 4400 VA* Cross-roads With this manual device you can programme junction-merging and/or intersection traffic for up to 4 groups and 24 signal heads with cable, and 4 signal heads with radio operation, with traffic- flow dependency and with special options.
  • Page 44 With key #4 you then move further to the point of entering the traffic- flow dependency: Traffic related: Using key #1, set the traffic-flow dependency to "Yes" ("Yes" flashes) and confirm the selection with key #4. With key #4 you then continue to the point of entering the number of groups: Number groups: One way 3 4...
  • Page 45 group #1. Press key #4. continous 1 : Normally, the continuous requirement is set at "Yes". That means that the installation extends the green time for an oncoming vehicle (green extension mode). If one switches the continuous requirement to "No" with key #3 ("No"...
  • Page 46 groups proceeds analogously. Use key #4 to proceed to the next menu. Switchp. clear ? When you are carrying out a -programming, you have the opportunity of deleting old switch points that may be left over from a previous programming. For this, select "Yes", and confirm your choice with key #4.
  • Page 47 Here you are asked to select 4 switch points for the Night-time Mode. This means you can have the Night-time Mode start itself as many as four times a day, at the different times that you select: Switchp. 1 off Start:>23:00 Uhr 00:00 means in this connection no input.
  • Page 48 Matrix is an additional control function for monitoring the minimum traffic-clearing periods. The Interval Time is the period of time between the end of the green phase (e.g. of traffic light #1) and the beginning of the clear signal (green) for a coming traffic flow that intersects or merges (e.g. traffic =>...
  • Page 49 The data from the hand device will be transmitted to the traffic light. The display in the manual device shows: Manual device: Control device: 12,8 V Light 1 Sending to light Datablock: 159 / Receiving Transmission Transmission >> OK << >>...
  • Page 50 With the new software version of our traffic signal system MPB 4400 you can carry out modifications to the radio/cable signalling equipment without having to switch off the signal system first. The signal system switches automatically to "all-red" during reprogramming and, after reprogramming is completed, switches automatically back to automatic operation.
  • Page 51 The data from the manual programming device is then transferred to the operating signal system (during data transfer, the signal system switches automatically to all-red). Manual device: Control unit: Sending to light 12,8 V Light 1 waiting for red Receiving Sending to light Transmission Datablock: 159 /...
  • Page 52 The current software version in the handbox and in the light system MPB 4400 now gives you the possibility of reading out the existing program from traffic light 1 or 1K1 to the handbox. In this way, you can make changes to the current program of the radio or cable traffic signal, or prepare the data for another traffic light system.
  • Page 53 III. Special Options with Quartz Operation In order to reach the Menu items with special options, press key #2 several times after switching on the manual device. Night-time Mode Before putting the night-time mode function into operation, you should make sure that the time of day and date are set correctly in the manual device.
  • Page 54 IV. Special Options with Radio or Cable Operation In order to reach the Menu items with special options, press key #2 several times after switching on the manual device. Night-time Mode Before putting the night-time mode function into operation, you should make sure that the time of day and date are set correctly in the manual device.
  • Page 55 Daytime Programme Neither the use nor the activation of daytime programmes is possible with quartz operation. Before setting the daytime programme, you should make sure that the time of day and date are set correctly in the manual device. You can determine this by switching on the manual device.
  • Page 56 Forced Circulation Forced circulation serves the purpose of putting an emergency circulation into effect in cases of failure of radar movement detectors or pedestrian request buttons. Forced circulation is useful only in conjunction with a traffic-dependency-operated All-Red installation or installations that operate with green-on-demand features for side streets, for example.
  • Page 57 V. Auxiliary Functions 1. Manual Options with One-Way Alternating-Direction Traffic: (Manual Operation, Flashing, Lights Off, All-Red and Programme Selection) Manual operation is possible only with either radio or cable operation. Simply plug the manual device into an installation that is in operation. After that, switch the manual device on using the key "ON".
  • Page 58 The manual device display shows: Please wait... >Flashing coming The installation runs automatically to the switch point set internally and switches then to "Flashing". The manual device now shows: >Flashing there Automatic >4< Remove the manual device from the control unit and switch it off as shown by twice pressing key #4.
  • Page 59 Programme Selection can be carried out only at traffic light #1. After selecting the programme, press key #4: Please wait... >Pro 1 coming Non-programmed programmes cannot be selected. Remove the manual device from the control unit and switch it off as shown by twice pressing key #4.
  • Page 60 pre-set green waiting point and stops there. The display shows: 3=Go on 4=End >Waitingpoint< Now press key #3, so that the traffic light installation runs to the next automatically pre-set green waiting point. It is not possible to use this to shorten the traffic-clearing period (interval).
  • Page 61 Simply plug the manual device into an installation that is in operation. After that, switch the manual device on using the key "ON". The display now shows: Please select: Pro 1 Please select: Pro 2 >-< Pro 1 >+< Pro 3 Pro 4 Pro 7 (Off) Pro 8 (Flashing)
  • Page 62 3. Setting Date and Time Change in the handbox: First switch the handbox off. Then press and hold button 1 and switch the handbox on (press "On" briefly). Release button 1 after approx. 10 seconds. Use buttons 1 and 3 to increase and decrease the value marked with ">...
  • Page 63 4. Version Display in Manual Device First switch the manual device off. Switch the manual device on, using the key "On"; the following message appears in the display: *PeterBerghaus* * Traffic Light * Vers. H1010 08:40 Handbox: The installed software version appears then in the first line and the serial number of the manual device in the second.
  • Page 64 5.Acknowledging errors Quit Failure with key >4< ! If the manual device is plugged into a flashing installation and then switched on, as though one wished to operate the installation manually, and the above message appears, then the installation had an error (for example, green-green violation).
  • Page 65 6. Special Operation modes using internal and external rotary switches for manual options, such as manual operation, flashing, lights off and all-red 6.1. Setting special operating modes by means of built-in rotary switches (optional) PUSH BUTTON Function LED AUTOMATIC EXTERN MANUAL CONTROL FLASHING...
  • Page 66 indicating that the special operating mode you selected has been activated. The signal system now operates until the preset switch-off time and then switches via a switch-off display to yellow flashing. (Please note that the only motor vehicle groups that flash are those that have been programmed with "yes"...
  • Page 67 Adirect change between the other special operation modes is possible. 7. Multi-frequency technology with field strength display (optional) As an option, the MPB 4400 can be equipped with the very latest multi-frequency technology. In addition to the internally fitted special radio module, the frequency selection switch and detailed field strength display are integrated in the front panel.
  • Page 68 The display lighting and field strength display is switched on by pressing the button "Field strength display and LCD lighting". During on-going operation, this display can also be used to optimize the position of the signal heads, as even the tiniest shift in position of often just a few centimetres can clearly improve or naturally also deteriorate the reception.
  • Page 69 VI. Control Device VI.1 Switching Control Device On and Off- Changing the Storage Batteries The control device is equipped with only an On/Off switch and a fuse. The maximum allowed value of the fuse is 6.3A! In order to put the installation into operation, the first thing is to clamp on the storage battery in the battery box (being careful to ensure correct polarity!) Switch on the traffic light using the main switch.
  • Page 70 The display appears as follows: Voltage or programme or time of day Traffic light number and signal configuration only with traffic actuated operation 12,8 V Light 1 + = message = demand stored in memory circulation second light status Should the installation be malfunctioning, then a clear description of the error will be displayed in the second line.
  • Page 71 VI.2 Error Messages for Control Device The error messages of the control device are displayed in the lower line of the LED display. The error display is very user-friendly. All currently-active errors are displayed, one after the other, using clear designations in slow succession to one another.
  • Page 72 case of this error, the directive to the control does not conform to the actual task at hand. Acknowledge the error using the manual device. Should the error re-occur, then you must send the control panel to the factory for evaluation. 12,8 V Light 1 E.
  • Page 73 VII. MANUAL DEVICE VII.1 Switching Manual Device On and Off Before you can set the manual device into operation, the batteries (4* MignonAA) that are supplied with it must first be installed. To do this, open the battery chamber on the rear side of the device and insert the batteries (be sure the polarity is correct!).
  • Page 74 Send again ? <2>=Yes <4>=No Repeat the transmission with key #2 or cancel it with key #4. Normally the manual device will show the following: with cable and radio: 2 lights correct 1 light correct programmed programmed Handbox off with key >4< Switch the device off using key #4.
  • Page 75 The factory settings for date and time of day have been lost. After pressing key #4, a menu will be displayed with which the current time can be entered (for this see the chapter "Auxiliary Functions", starting on page 53). After the correct setting of the internal clock has been made, this special menu will not be displayed again.
  • Page 76 As this can easily be so intended, you have the opportunity of confirming the message with key #3. This message is to be considered merely a warning. Quit Failure with key >4< ! If the above message appears after the manual device has been pushed into a flashing installation and then switched on, as if one had wanted to operate the installation by hand, then the installation has an error (green-green violation, for example).

  • Page 77: Accessories

    VIII. Accessories for MPB 4400 • Radio retrofitting • Retrofitting for traffic-dependent operation • Monitoring printer • Interface for printer (4 groups) • Interface for PC (laptop) programming (12 groups) • Software for PC (laptop) programming • Pedestrian symbols for signal heads •...

  • Page 78: Ix. Technical Data

    IX. Technical Data Operating voltage: approx. 9 - 14 V DC Power consumption for radio operation (mean per signal head): approx. 1.25 A (halogen) approx. 0.42 A (LED) Light sources: 12 V / 10 W halogen lamps – or optimised power-saving LED modules on request Fuses: 4 A, 5 x 20, semi-time lag (industry standard)

  • Page 79: Radar Detector

    X. Radar detector (option) Description of functions: radar movement detector The movement detector mounted on this traffic light system MPB 4400 ("VA" for vehicle-actuated option) is a directional radar detector specially optimised for use in mobile signal systems. The pivoting fixture on top of the traffic light signal head lets the radar detector be aligned ideally to the approaching traffic.
  • Page 80 Special features: Radar detection, insensitive to snow or rain Precise directional logic optimised to approaching vehicles Clear LED display on the detector shows when a vehicle has been detected Swivelling metal fixture for alignment exactly to the traffic flow Radar detector hinged for protection during transport Compact, weatherproof plastic housing Technical data: radar detector Housing dimensions (W x H x D): 135x65x130 mm...

  • Page 81: Spare Parts List

    Reflector with G 4 setting, Model Holland 210 mm EI 0023 Reflector, halogen, 200 mm EH 2100 LED traffic-light module RED for MPB 4400 as replacement EH 2110 LED traffic-light module YELLOW for MPB 4400 as replacement EH 2120 LED traffic-light module GREEN for MPB 4400 as replacement...
  • Page 82 EK 0001 Battery cable for MPB 4400 without battery clamp shoe, with ring lugs Front plate MPB 4400 compl. with 19 inch insert and plug bar, as well as On / MP 4026 Off switch and fuse element MP 4045...

  • Page 84: Warranty

    Warranty for defects We offer a 24 month guarantee for the signal systems produced by our company. The guarantee covers all material and workmanship faults caused by faulty manufacture during this period of time. Please send systems and parts of systems for replacement to our factory, postage/freight prepaid.
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