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- Page 1 PTL 2.4LD ORTABLE ONTROL IGNAL IELD UIDE 9001:2015 REV 24 06.01.17 CAN...
- Page 2 110 VAC power supply. The PTL 2.4LD has the radio capabili es of communica ng up to a 1.6 kms (1 mile) with a clear line of sight.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
(ii) Table of Contents Introduc on (ii) Table of Contents Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide Gen 1 Controller Controller Label Controller Bu on Defi ni ons Towing, Physical Setup and Takedown Towing Safety Posi oning, Leveling and Securing the Trailer Raising the Main Light Post and Extending the Horizontal Mast Arm Retrac ng the Horizontal Mast Arm and Lowering the Main Light Post Controller Opera ng Instruc ons... -
Page 4: Glossary Of Terms Used In This Guide
1. Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide Controller Opera ng Modes – There are two commonly used opera ng modes for each controller; Mode 1: Master Unit 1A – Phase 1A Mode 2: Secondary Unit 1B – Phase 1B Master Unit 1A –... -
Page 5: Gen 1 Controller
Gen 1 Contoller 2.1 Controller Label Gen 1 - Portable Traffic Signal Controller STOP FLASH MENU DISTANCE GREEN MASTER (SEC) (SEC) (VOLTS) MODE 12.4 12.5 TIME CONTROL AMBER PH 2/3 PH 2/3 SECONDARY (VOLTS) TIME GREEN (SEC) (SEC) (SEC) ENTER FULL START SENSOR... - Page 6 PH 2/3 RED – (PHASE 2 and 3 RED TIMES displayed in seconds) This is the me the SECONDARY PHASE 1B unit will display a minimum red indica on for vehicles to clear the work-zone (when opera ng in a ‘ONE WAY AT A TIME’ layout – for detailed informa on pertaining to layouts and corresponding phases, refer to the manual).
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Page 7: Towing, Physical Setup And Takedown
Failure to do so WILL result in an accident causing injury or death 3.2 Posi oning, Leveling and Securing the Trailer 1. Move the PTL 2.4LD unit into posi on. Proper posi oning of the unit(s) will be as described by the local road authority. -
Page 8: Raising The Main Light Post And Extending The Horizontal Mast Arm
3.3 Raising the Main Light Post and Extending the Horizontal Mast Arm ALWAYS check for overhead power lines or u lity lines in the immediate area to avoid contact with the main light post or horizontal mast arm. Move the unit to another loca on if necessary; ALWAYS raise the light post FIRST, before extending the horizontal mast arm out. - Page 9 Steps to Retrac ng Horizontal Mast Arm and Lowering the Main Light Post 1. Set Master Unit 1A to solid RED mode (pressing the ALL STOP bu on) which will cause the Secondary Unit 1B to be solid RED also, or turn the units off . 2.
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Page 10: Controller Opera Ng Instruc Ons
Controller Opera ng Instruc ons (Alterna ng traffi c through a single lane) It is important to measure the distance from the vehicle “stop” loca on at the Master Unit 1A to the vehicle “stop” loca on at the Secondary Unit 1B - every me you set up the units. This will assist when using the DISTANCE se ng to calculate the cycle mes. -
Page 11: Changing Clear/Red Times On The Fly (Same Me In Both Direc Ons)
4.4 Changing CLEAR/RED Times on the Fly (same me in both direc ons) Note: Using only the bu ons on the Master Unit 1A controller; The best way to change the all CLEAR/RED me is to use the DISTANCE bu on. Increasing the distance will increase the all CLEAR/RED me. -
Page 12: Controller Opera Ng Modes
Controller Opera ng Modes There are 6 possible Controller Opera ng Modes; 1. Mode 1: Master Unit 1A - No ma er if you are using one unit or up to six units on one job site communica ng with each other, you must always have one of the units opera ng in Master Unit 1A mode. -
Page 13: Quick Setup Instruc Ons For Typical Jobsite Applica Ons
5 Quick Setup Instruc ons for Typical Jobsite Applica ons 5.1 Two Units - Opera ng in Automa c Cycle Time Control (Two-way traffi c through a single lane) One unit must be set to Master Unit 1A and the other is set to Secondary Unit 1B. Secondary Unit 1B should turned be “ON”... - Page 14 5.2 Two Units - Operated Manually by Hand Held Radio Remote Control (Two-way traffi c through a single lane) One unit must be set to Master Unit 1A and the other set to Secondary Unit 1B. Edit the menu se ngs on the controller below to select the following values;...
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Page 15: Single Unit - Operated Manually By Hand Held Remote Control
5.3 Single Unit - Operated Manually by Hand Held Radio Remote Control The unit must be set to Master Unit 1A. Edit the menu se ngs below to select to the following values NOTE: To enter the edit screen press the “MENU” bu on within 5 seconds of turning power “ON”; To change a menu se ng on the controller, press the +/- bu on, then a er the desired value is displayed press the “MENU”... -
Page 16: Hand Held Radio Remote Control
Hand Held Radio Remote Control 1. HHR does not have an on/off switch 2. Pressing and holding any bu on will turn the HHR ON automa cally 3. HHR will automa cally turn OFF a er releasing a bu on NOTE: The radio frequency range is 910 MHz - 917 MHz (spread spectrum, frequency hopping). -
Page 17: Changing The Comm Link Address Number
6.4 Changing the Comm Link Address Number NOTE: The HHR, Master Unit 1A and Secondary Unit 1B must all be on the same comm link adress number. A communica on error will result on the LCD screen if not on the same comm link address. You will hear a “chirp”... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance 7.1 Solar Panel NOTE: The solar panels do NOT provide suffi cient charge to the ba eries to allow for indefi nite run mes. Clean the panel’s surface whenever it gets dirty to maximize solar charging. 7.2 Ba ery Maintenance For weekly ba ery maintenance instruc ons see decal on controller cabinet door. -
Page 19: Safety Precau Ons When Working With Ba Eries
7.5 Safety Precau ons when working with ba eries Always use eye protec on, a face guard, and rubber gloves when working around ba eries Have an eye wash kit available at all mes Always have water and baking soda available to wash off and neutralize acid if it comes into direct contact with skin ...