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Summary of Contents for Pike Evolution Series
- Page 1 • • PT4+ This guide covers Evo T5, PT5 and PT4+ controllers in their standard dual-channel plus newer MULTI channel versions. Please see page 13 for important information. operator’s guide PSL2021 issue 2 rev a...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Operation Welcome Making adjustments Evo panel layouts Operation modes Communication failures Installation Calling ‘hold all red’ Setting up the signal heads Checking battery charge levels Preparing for operation Resetting the system Setting slaves Decommissioning the system ...Vehicle Incidents during operation ...Pedestrian Error indications Setting the master... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome Important HE Evo series from Pike Signals delivers a breakthrough in combined vehicle and pedestrian phase control within This system should be installed and operated only by fully portable systems. Drawing upon our long history within vehicle trained and experienced personnel. The junction layout control dating back to 1932 and particularly our pioneering work examples given in this document are for guidance only. -
Page 5: Evo Panel Layouts
Evo panel layouts For other models, please see the next page Evo controllers are highly compact and yet Ü offer full master and slave capabilities. DEMAND Signal head mimic For each phase This indicator During operation, shows when these indicators show the microwave the signals currently vehicle detector... - Page 6 Evo panel layouts (continued) In addition to the main Evo PT5 controller, the Pike Signals Evo range also offers these other complimentary panels: Evo T5 The Evo T5 controller has all of the controls and capabilities of the Evo PT5 shown on the...
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Setting up the signal heads Set up the signals with the appropriate traffic management For each approach, measure the distance from each WAIT scheme for the prevailing roadwork site conditions. sign to the sign furthest away. HERE WAIT HERE Recommended references The latest issues of: • ‘The use of vehicle actuated portable traffic signals’... -
Page 8: Preparing For Operation
POWER • Setting all vehicle slaves - page 7 • Setting all pedestrian slaves - page 7 • Set up the master - page 8 The text display will briefly show and then*: PIKE SIGNALS Notes • If you are setting up a dedicated pedestrian crossing, go to page 12. • Older Pike XL2 slave controllers can be used as part of an Evo layout for vehicle control, however, if you require pedestrian crossings, then only Evo • To choose radio channel... -
Page 9: Vehicle
...Setting slaves (cont.) - Pedestrian ...Setting slaves (cont.) - Vehicle Press to scroll through the various slave pedestrian Press to scroll through the various vehicle slave signal head designations: e.g. signal designations: e.g. Slave Ped 1a Slave Ped Slave Veh 1S Slave Veh 1D ... -
Page 10: Setting The Master
SELECT The text display will briefly show and then*: PIKE SIGNALS SCAN option On MULTI controllers at switch on, after scrolling through the first 17 radio channel options, if the controller is in Master mode, you will see a option. -
Page 11: Vehicle Phases
...Setting the master (cont.) - Vehicle phases For each vehicle phase that you need to use: Repeatedly press for the phase Set the Maximum Green time MODE/DEMAND until the required setting is illuminated: Ensure that the indicator is on. MAX GRN If it is not, press the selects one approach, one head MAX GRN... -
Page 12: Pedestrian
...Setting the master (cont.) - Pedestrian Where one or more pedestrian crossings Note: The timings that you choose in this section will apply are required, on the master controller press to all pedestrian crossings associated with this controller. until the indicator for CROSSINGS/DEMAND Note: To create a dedicated pedestrian crossing (i.e. -
Page 13: Starting Operation
...Setting the master (cont.) - Starting operation Once the following stages are complete: • All heads, signs and cones placed in appropriate locations, • Vehicle slave controllers set, • Pedestrian slave controllers set (if used), • Vehicle phase(s) set on the master, • Pedestrian crossings set (if used) on the master. Performing a test start ...then you should be ready to start operation using the master With the standard set up procedure, the system does controller. -
Page 14: Pedestrian Only Installations
Pedestrian only installations Linking phases Where the sole reason for an installation is to form a portable Evo controllers allow you to optionally join phases 1 and 2 as pedestrian crossing, i.e. a single vehicle phase serving only the well as (separately) phases 3 and 4 to suit road layouts. When crossing, you are recommended to use the phases are linked, all signal heads associated with both of the PEDESTRIAN ONLY... -
Page 15: Radio Channels
Radio channels Using the scan option Evo controllers that show the MULTI logo on their front panels offer a greatly increased Press to switch on. The text display will show POWER Radio number of radio communication channels (1 , where is the last channel used. -
Page 16: Transmitter Power
Transmitter power Note: When reducing power in a controller, you must ensure Evo controllers that show the MULTI logo on their front panels provide an option, when that its transmissions are sufficiently strong to still reach its own master; or if it is the master, that it can reach ALL of its slaves. they are first switched on, to change the transmitter power: It is not necessary to change the Tx power level in all Evo units... -
Page 17: Operation
Operation Making adjustments When the system is running, continue to monitor the build up of traffic on each approach. If regular patterns of significant traffic queues are emerging on particular approaches, consider making careful adjustments to alleviate the problem. Timing adjustments can be made to a phase at any time. The effects of timing changes will be incorporated during the next full cycle of operation for each phase. -
Page 18: Operation Modes
Operation modes Communication failures The blue mode switch determines how the system operates. The Evo system continually monitors itself to check for any type of failure so that it can take appropriate action: VEHICLE MANUAL After a temporary communications loss Phases respond to the control panel All enabled phases Firstly, all signals will show red for 50 seconds. -
Page 19: Calling 'Hold All Red
Calling ‘hold all red’ Calling ‘hold all red’ from the master controller The system allows the ‘hold all red’ mode to be invoked either from the Evo master controller or from any of the remote slave To call ‘hold all red from the master controllers. This is a useful feature for: • Occasional heavy plant crossings, On the master controller, press ALL RED... -
Page 20: Checking Battery Charge Levels
Checking battery charge levels Resetting the system When the system is operating you can quickly check the exact Certain failures within the Evo system require the operator to battery charge levels for the master and all slaves, from the cure/acknowledge the failure and reset the system as a whole. In master text display. -
Page 21: Decommissioning The System
Decommissioning the system When the portable signals are no longer required, please follow this procedure to decommission their use. To decommission the system Ensure that the shuttle lanes are cleared of obstructions (with the exception of the signals heads, cones and related warning signs). -
Page 22: Incidents During Operation
Incidents during operation In accordance with Highways Agency specifications, the Evo master controller and all associated signal heads monitor themselves continually for faults or unexpected incidents during operation. The system as a whole adheres to a defined set of responses for particular failures, as discussed here. Red vehicle/pedestrian signal failures Green vehicle signal conflicts When the operation mode is either Vehicle or Fixed Time:... -
Page 23: Error Indications
Error indications The Evo controller uses its various panel indicators to provide assistance in tracing and solving operational problems. Comms indicator Mimic indicators (for each phase) In normal operation the indicator will show a In normal operation these displays mimic the COMMS currently active lamps of each signal head with a flashing green light:... - Page 24 Text display Master has unconfigured pedestrian head. Config Error 11 The text display at the A slave has unconfigured pedestrian head. bottom of the control panel Config Error 12 shows a continual count A slave has unconfigured vehicle head. Config Error 13 of the elapsed time for the No vehicle phases configured.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Green mimic indicator flashing A green conflict has been detected. Reset or replace the corresponding signal head, as necessary. See Resetting the system on page 18. Red mimic indicator flashing A red lamp failure has been detected. Check and replace the affected signal lamp or head, as necessary. -
Page 26: Warranty And Environmental Information
Ltd. While every effort has been taken to ensure that this guide provides accurate information, no liability shall be accepted for any errors or omissions. It is a policy of Pike Signals Ltd to seek registered design and/or patent protection for its products. Documentation by:... -
Page 27: End Of Life Disposal
End of life disposal Pike Evo controller Item Qty Item Material Action Fascia Aluminium with vinyl cover & stainless steel bolts Separate and recycle 27 Push button Mixed metals and plastic Reuse/recycle Waterproof seal Neoprene Reuse/recycle Front panel assembly FR-4 glass epoxy with electronic components... -
Page 28: Appendix 1: Phase Set Up Examples
Appendix 1: Phase set up examples This page offers an explanation of the conventions used within This section provides various examples of typical traffic control scenarios. Each example shows how to set the vehicle phase this section. The row of controls shown at the foot of each example are not exactly as they appear on the controller, and pedestrian modes on the Evo master controller and also the corresponding phase numbering for each slave signal head... -
Page 29: Basic Shuttle Working
Example 1: Basic shuttle working 2 vehicle phases, 2 approaches, 1 head per approach This example shows a carriageway controlled by two single- approach phases, each with one signal head. Note: All junction layout examples given in this document are meant for rough guidance only. Please refer to Highways Agency specifications for actual signal, sign and cone placements for any particular junction types. -
Page 30: Standalone Pedestrian Crossing
Example 2: Standalone pedestrian crossing 2 vehicle phases, 2 approaches, 1 head per approach with single pedestrian crossing This example shows a basic pedestrian crossing and uses the mode to use the most PEDESTRIAN ONLY appropriate settings. Note: When the PEDESTRIAN ONLY mode is invoked, all active phases operate as one. Note: All junction layout examples given in this document are meant for rough guidance only. -
Page 31: Standalone Pedestrian Crossing With Two Vehicle Heads Per Approach
Example 3: Standalone pedestrian crossing with two vehicle heads per approach 2 vehicle phases, 2 approaches, 2 heads per approach with single pedestrian crossing This example shows a pedestrian crossing that might be used on a faster road with extra vehicle signals for added visibility and uses the mode to use the most appropriate settings. -
Page 32: Shuttle Working Plus Pedestrian
Example 4: Shuttle working plus pedestrian crossing 2 vehicle phases, 2 approaches, 1 head per approach with single pedestrian crossing This example shows a pedestrian crossing combined with shuttle working. Note: All junction layout examples given in this document are meant for rough guidance only. Please refer to Highways Agency specifications for actual signal, sign and cone placements for any particular junction types. -
Page 33: Pedestrian Crossings
Example 5: Combined carriageway plus pedestrian crossings This example shows two linked pedestrian crossings that are staggered across two carriageways. The layout uses the mode to use the most appropriate settings. PEDESTRIAN ONLY Note: When the PEDESTRIAN ONLY mode is invoked, all active phases operate as one. Note: All junction layout examples given in this document are meant for rough guidance only. -
Page 34: Pedestrian Crossings
Example 6: Two-way crossroad plus pedestrian crossings This example shows a crossroad with two vehicle (linked) phases and four Note: All junction layout examples given pedestrian crossings. in this document are meant for rough guidance only. Please refer to Highways Agency specifications for actual signal, sign and cone placements for any particular junction types. -
Page 35: Four-Way Crossroad Plus Pedestrian Crossings
Example 7: Four-way crossroad plus pedestrian crossings This example shows a crossroad with controlled by four vehicle phases with four Note: All junction layout examples given pedestrian crossings. in this document are meant for rough guidance only. Please refer to Highways Agency specifications for actual signal, sign and cone placements for any particular junction types. -
Page 36: Five-Way Staggered Junction Plus Pedestrian Crossings
Example 8: Five-way staggered junction plus pedestrian crossings This example shows a major junction controlled using all five vehicle phases as well as four pedestrian crossings. Note: All junction layout examples given in this document are meant for rough guidance only. Please refer to Highways Agency specifications for actual signal, sign and cone placements for any particular junction types. -
Page 37: Fast Carriageway With Side Road
Example 9: Fast carriageway with side road This example shows the control of shuttle working on a fast carriageway with a side road. Note: All junction layout examples given in this document are meant for rough guidance only. Please refer to Highways Agency specifications for actual signal, sign and cone placements for any particular junction types. - Page 40 Pike Signals Limited Units 7, 9 & 11 Phoenix Business Park, Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, B7 4NU tel: +44(0)121 359 4034 fax: +44(0)121 333 3167 email: enquiries@pikesignals.com www.pikesignals.com...
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