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- Page 1 V-Touch Touchscreen Controller User's manual List of Revisions Date Version Revision 2011/07 Original 2012/03 Formatting & content 2012/06 Formatting & content 2013/08 New name V-Touch and Rainbow technology 2016/09 New template and minor updates...
- Page 3 The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the equipment. Failure to properly maintain equipment can also void all guarantees. This manual contains a complete list of all scheduled maintenance intervals for all Ver-Mac PCMS units. Please work safely.
- Page 4 Signalisation Ver-Mac and shall be carried out at its factory, unless otherwise agreed by prior arrangement with Signalisation Ver-Mac. Signalisation Ver-Mac shall not be held liable for any cost incurred by the owner in the execution of repairs.
- Page 5 Defective equipment or component parts for repair or replacement must always be returned to Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc. along with an RMA number obtained beforehand from Customer Service at Signalisation Ver-Mac Inc.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Display Detection ......................42 8.10 Countdown Timer ......................43 8.11 Data Management ......................43 8.12 Current Max ........................45 8.13 Sign Type ......................... 46 8.14 GPS Modem ........................46 8.15 Sign Up/Down ........................47 Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 7: Figures And Tables
Figure 25 - List of active devices ........................38 Figure 26 - Edit graphic screen ........................38 Figure 27 - Color Picker window ........................40 Figure 28 - Default Messages screen ......................41 Figure 29 - Display Detection screen ......................42 Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... - Page 8 Table 16 - Operations buttons–Parameters screen ..................51 Table 17 - LVD Settings ..........................56 Table 18 - Status Warnings ........................... 58 Table 19 - Message errors ..........................59 Table 20 - General troubleshooting ....................... 59 Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0...
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Page 9: Introduction
If there is no touchscreen activity for approximately 5 minutes, the Touchscreen NOTE Controller goes into sleep mode to conserve power and restore Password security To continue to use the unit, touch anywhere on the screen and log in again. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 10: Security And Login
can access Maintenance and run tests on the different hardware components of the panel, as needed can start/stop Schedules Administrator: has complete access to device functions password protected account o can change their own password Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 11: Authentication Screen
Touch login, you must change the community name to get the maximum security on your PCMS. To change the community name: 1. In Parameters, choose Community Names. 2. In the Community Names page (see Figure 2), tap Edit beside Admin. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 12: Figure 2 - Community Names
Figure 2 - Community names 3. Change administrator for another password. Remember to give it to the operators that will use it in JamLogic or any other means of NTCIP communication with your PCMS. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 13: Home Screen
PCMS unit and allows you to access the QuickPick image bank or select the Operation buttons to access all the functions of the Touchscreen. All users have access to the Home Screen but the display of Operations icons NOTE varies according to their User profile. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 14: Quickpick Image Bank
After a brief message, your selected image shows in Preview area of the Home screen and displays on the PCMS. NOTE The QuickPick image bank will replace the current message on your PCMS unit. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 15: Display A Message
A Collection of changeable text messages. This page also lets you activate a selected message for the PCMS. Messages in the Library appear in alphabetical order. NOTE You cannot delete messages in the Library. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 16: Select And Display An Existing Message
To remove the current message from the sign, you must Stop message. 1. Open the Collection and select the message. 2. Tap Delete and confirm (Yes). In case of error, tap No and return to the Collection. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 17: Blank The Signboard
A moment later the message is removed from the PCMS and the Preview area on the home screen goes dark, indicating that the PCMS is blank. NOTE If a Schedule is in force, Stop also terminates the Schedule. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 18: Create A Message
Message toolbar to tailor the presentation of the message. 6.1.1 What You See Function All letters are upper case. All letters are lower case. Numbers Punctuation marks and symbols Additional language accentuation marks Table 3 - Keys to change keyboard layout Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 19: Table 4 - Edit Message Toolbar Icons
Line alignment, toward top, mid-page, bottom. Opens line Flash Time window. Opens Moving Text window. Applies the autofont feature so text can resizes according to content. Opens display Colors window. Table 4 - Edit Message Toolbar icons Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... - Page 20 Select the message you require and then tap selected message a second time to open it for editing. Select the appropriate icons on the Edit message toolbar and make the required changes. Select any Operation buttons to save your changed message. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0...
- Page 21 In the dialogue box, type or select your required time settings and tap Apply. To have all lines of the text flash, Repeat the procedure for each line in turn, making sure the time settings are the same for each line. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0...
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Page 22: Special Tags
Depending on the size of the signboard and the font you use, you can combine more than one type of data and/or formats on the same message page. However, you must select and set one data type per line and format each separately. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 23: Table 5 - Dynamic Data Types
6. Complete the remainder of your message then select any Operation buttons to save. Displaying a Radar speed reading (Special Tag) in a message is not the same as NOTE triggering a message by radar input. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 24: Page Conditions
In the dialogue box, type or select to set the minimum and maximum of speed that will cause the message to display. Select either KM/H or MPH. 4. To attach your Page Conditions settings, tap Apply. 5. Tap any Operation buttons to save the message. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 25: Figure 8 - Page Conditions - No Ios Active
However they have to be the same page conditions for every single page of the multi-page message. Table 6 shows an example of message pages (single page and multi-page messages) that result from input from two IO detector devices. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 26: Table 6 - Message Pages Attached To Io Operative Status In Page Conditions Window
8. Tap any other Operations button to save. Even if you want the same message page to display for two or more IOs, you must NOTE set the Page Conditions for each IO separately. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 27: Import A Graphic Into A Message
3. Tap the selected image a second time to insert in the page. 4. Adjust the page characteristics as required. 5. Complete the remainder of your message, then select any Operation button to save it. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 28: Moving Text
Move pointer to the end of the line that is to move. Tap Moving text on the toolbar. Select the setting you want and Insert. Repeat procedure for all lines where text is to move then select any Operation button to save the message Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 29: Auto Font Feature
Color options are not available for all models of PCMS. Figure 12 - Colors settings Select the colors that you want for text or page and Apply. PCMS-320 Rainbow Figure 13 - Color Picker Screen Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 30: Figure 14 - Color Picker - Color Zone
Create a Message Give us your thoughts: Ver-Mac’s Rainbow Technology creates over 16,000 colors that can be displayed in a message or in a graphic design. The red, green, blue (RGB) hues are mixed together to create any color. Figure 14 - Color Picker - Color zone To choose the colour of your message: In Edit message screen, tap Colors to display message components. -
Page 31: Schedules
Only Admin Users can access Schedule Editor functions. Guests are limited to the Start/Stop Schedule mode. If the current message is part of an active schedule and you stop the IMPORTANT current schedule, this action blanks the sign. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 32: Explore Schedule Editor
To consult the day plan for a particular date, tap the date on the calendar and open Schedule Editor – Day window at that date. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 33: Figure 17 - Schedule Editor - Day Screen
The three content areas in Schedule Editor–Day screen are: The daily timetable with Up/Down arrows to move between timeslots. Message area with preview template and selection buttons. Time adjustment area for timeslots. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 34: Create A New Schedule Of Messages
2. Use arrows beside the calendar to locate the program start date and tap the date to select it. Schedule Editor – Day screen opens and you can proceed to build your day plan. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 35: Figure 18 - Building A Day Plan
When you compile a day plan you have three tasks to complete: Set up the daily timetable. Select the message to display in a particular timeslot. Establish when and for how long the day plan repeats within the Schedule (Periodicity). Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 36: Table 9 - Day Plan Icons And Buttons
3. Select the message and tap twice to assign your selected message to the timeslot and preview it in Message area. 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 until the day plan is complete (all timeslots created with messages assigned to them). Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 37: Figure 19 - Periodicity Window With Default Settings
The lifetime of the dayplan; What part of the day plan (all or a selected timeslot) to include in your Schedule; Tap Apply to add your settings to the Schedule. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 38: Table 10 - Periodicity - Repetition Options
Schedule, and tap Apply. If your Schedule contains more than one day plan, repeat both compilation and periodicity procedures until you fill up the whole Schedule. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 39: Edit An Existing Schedule
Change only the message(s) attached to time slots. Alter the Periodicity conditions of a day plan. Prolong a schedule by altering the Periodicity conditions of the relevant day plans. Table 11 - Editing options for Schedules Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 40: Figure 20 - Reviewing A Schedule
Access Schedule Editor – Month screen and select Start to activate your schedule immediately. When a Schedule is active, the Schedule icon displays in the top right corner of the Home screen title bar. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 41: Options
Devices allow you to see a list of all detected active peripheral devices on the PCMS. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 42: Table 12 - Options
You will find these defaults in this screen if it requires updates. Power Saving Options allow you to tune the VMS options for maximum battery power saving in addition to the Current Max option. Table 13 - Other options Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 43: Brightness
It is suggested to leave the PCMS brightness on automatic to avoid creating a NOTE dangerous situation at night. The brightness required for daytime operations will dazzle a nighttime motorist and reduce the autonomy of the unit. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 44: Pixel Test
Tap Stop to end testing. Tap FullMatrix to have entire display lit, in order to scan the display and visually locate any faulty pixels. Tap Stop to end testing. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 45: Maintenance
Photocell sensors that detect the ambient light conditions. Results for the three components display onscreen enabling you to trace and correct any problems. Re-run the Maintenance test after you correct any deficiencies, to ensure you have NOTE corrected the problem. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 46: Devices
The device list a great tool for device troubleshooting as it will indicate what NOTE devices have been detected. 8.6 Edit Graphic Figure 26 - Edit graphic screen Graphics are message pages that contain an image. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 47: Table 14 - Edit Graphic Screen Toolbar Icons
2. Select Eraser from the Edit graphic toolbar and make any adjustments or remove design elements. Then use Pencil to redraw. 3. When your graphic is complete, select any Operations button and confirm (Yes) to save it in the image bank. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 48: Schedules
Color icon on toolbar changes to selected color and Pencil function is activated in the new color. 8.7 Schedules NOTE Certain options are only available to Admin Users. For additional information, please see Schedules section. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 49: Default Messages
If your option is Select message, OK opens Select Message screen. In Select Message screen, locate the message you want and tap twice on it to attach it as the Default Message to your selected event. Repeat the procedure for all indicated predictable events. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 50: Display Detection
The Display Detection screen allows you to do a test after performing maintenance on the panel. Therefore, this test is seldom used. Typically, it will be done by a maintenance person. It displays the current configuration such as matrix size, name and color scheme. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 51: Countdown Timer
From the Options menu, tap Data Management. When the system has located a valid USB storage device, tap the relevant button for what you want to do. Figure 31 - USB Data Connector Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 52: Figure 32 - Data Management - Import Screen
You can also tap Clear and remove data from the internal memory of the controller. Clear is always available. Clear removes data from the internal controller IMPORTANT memory only, not from the USB key. Figure 32 - Data Management – Import screen Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 53: Current Max
In the dialogue box, type or select the intensity of each color in milliamperes (1- 255). For single color signs the range is (1-20). Tap Apply to send your settings to the sign. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 54: Sign Type
Options Give us your thoughts: 8.13 Sign Type This option is only available for Admin Users. Unless Ver-Mac Support directs you otherwise, you normally do not need to access the information displayed in Sign Type window. 8.14 GPS Modem The GPS Modem screen allows you to select a modem among the available models. -
Page 55: Sign Up/Down
Tap to activate. 8.16 Radar Configuration In the Radar Configuration option, you can display the current vehicle speed detected by the radar and activate the Keep radar always on checkbox. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 56: Gps
This screen is where you change your defaults if you wish all messages to be NTCIP- compliant. Changes in this screen will affect all permanent messages at once and will be applied to new messages until you change formatting in the Message Editor. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 57: Power Saving Options
Give us your thoughts: Figure 37 - Default NTCIP parameters 8.19 Power Saving Options Because batteries drop faster during winter’s cold temperatures, Ver-Mac added energy-saving options that will turn on during Eastern Daylight Time, at the battery level you set in this screen. -
Page 58: Parameters
Change Password is where users can set a personalized password. Network gives access to the communications settings for the system. Special Code allows Ver-Mac Support to assist clients in adding new features. Clock allows you to configure the system clock. -
Page 59: Guest Management
Proceed to input the changes and confirm. 3. remove a Guest user from the list and revoke their access. Select the Guest user from the list, tap Delete and confirm (Yes/No). Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 60: Change Admin Password/Guest Password
This option is only available for Admin Users. Tap Network to edit the network parameters. Figure 42 - Network window 1. To select the type of setting you need to access, tap DHCP or Static. 2. Locate the setting(s) you want to change and tap EDIT. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 61: Special Code
4. Apply the changes to the network settings. 5. Select any Operations button to access other functions. 9.4 Special Code This option is only available for Admin Users. Upon instructions from Ver-Mac Support you: Tap Special Code and use the keypad to enter the coded information. -
Page 62: Diagnostics
9.7 Interface Language Selector Figure 45 - Language Selector screen Language Selector menu is where you can change the language of the interface. Select the language you require. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 63: Hardware Changes
3. Once you have saved the changes you must power OFF the controller and restart the system. 4. If you have not added any additional hardware and you note the controller detects hardware is missing, do not save the changes. Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 64: Low Voltage Disconnect Card
5-Second Cutoff Simulation Simulates a 5-second cutoff. Voltage (V) Adjusts the threshold voltage that will trigger a cutoff. Tresholds Temperature Adjusts the threshold temperature that will trigger a (°F) cutoff. Table 17 - LVD Settings Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 65: View Logs
You can use it to scrutinize the PCMS behavior. Figure 48 shows the solar and battery voltage over a week. Figure 48 - Data chart for a week Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0... -
Page 66: Troubleshooting
Give us your thoughts: 10 Troubleshooting This chapter is intended as a first step in diagnosing touchscreen problems yourself. Ver-Mac support will be in a much better position to help you if you have managed to perform some basic troubleshooting procedures before you contact them. -
Page 67: Message Errors
LED status on Regulator charging procedures Touchscreen mounted Touchscreen mounting Loosen slightly incorrectly nuts. Touchscreen calibration is misaligned Power the unit off, power the Software configuration error unit on Table 20 - General troubleshooting Ver-Mac 2016 V-Touch Controller User Manual, V3.0...
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