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VER-MAC V-Touch TLD User Manual

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2012-11
1.0
2013-01
1.1
2013-09
1.3
2015-03
2.0
2017-10
3.0
2018-04
3.1
2018-10
3.2
V-Touch TLD
User's Manual
Manual part no. MAN-45 version 3.2
List of Revisions
Description
First version
Version for 2012 TLD design
New controller brand name
New controller software and redesign
General update
Update for the intersection creation
GPS mode

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  • Page 1 Touchscreen Controller V-Touch TLD User's Manual Manual part no. MAN-45 version 3.2 List of Revisions Date Version Description 2012-11 First version 2013-01 Version for 2012 TLD design 2013-09 New controller brand name 2015-03 New controller software and redesign 2017-10 General update...
  • 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 V-Touch 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. End User Responsibilities • The end-user is responsible for the appropriate choice of product, for its proper usage and the results obtained by this product.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    What You See ........................40 Change Admin Password .....................41 Communication Parameters ....................42 System Clock ........................43 Interface Language Selector ....................45 Alert Email ..........................46 Radio Diagnostics .........................47 Part 2 – System Configuration for an Intersection .................48 Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 8 Name the Intersection ......................50 Select the Pattern for the Intersection ...................51 Select the Driving Side ......................52 Set the Radio Frequency ......................52 Set the Default Signalization Mode ..................53 Device Discovery ........................53 Troubleshooting ........................55 Glossary ..........................56 Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual contains instructions for setting up and programming the operations of a temporary traffic signal system at intersections or work sites, using Ver-Mac’s TLD series of portable traffic lights equipped with a V-Touch Controller. The information in this manual applies of the V-Touch Controller for TLD units made on or after April 2015, that are in a controller box.

  • Page 10: V-Touch Controller

    If there is no touchscreen activity for approximately 5 minutes, the V-Touch Controller goes into sleep mode to maintain power and restores password security. To continue to use the unit, touch anywhere on the screen and log in again. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 11: Part 1 - Operation

    Part 1 – Operation Security and Login Before carrying out any operations using the V-Touch TLD, you must first log in, according to one of two levels of security. If you do not know your security level, ask your supervisor.

  • Page 12: Log In

    Admin users can change their password only after initial login. 1. The factory-set default password for the admin account is nine NOTE (9). 2. All image examples in this manual are for a shuttle intersection. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 13: Home Screen

    (cycle), plus, o the position of the current interval in the current phase. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 14 Toggles to display the rest of the operations buttons (Options and Parameters). Log out from all operations. Gives access to Options menu. Gives access to Parameters menu. Table 1 - Operation buttons Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 15: Quick Alarms Zone

    (see section 4.1), if a manual control is detected, the V-Touch TLD will let you pick to start the signal plan automatically, or to use the manual mode. If you select Automatic, afterwards, you can always take back the control with the Manual Control button that will appear in the Quick Alarm zone (see Figure 3) at the bottom.
  • Page 16 Home Screen We value your opinion Figure 4: Manual Control dialog box Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 17: Signalization

    • Tap twice on the required signal plan to select and activate it. • You are returned to the Home screen, where the sequence (cycle) of intervals and associated traffic movements in your selected signal plan displays in the Preview area. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 18: Stop The Current Signal Plan (Cycle)

    • To turn off the signal plan currently running at the intersection, tap Stop on Home screen and wait for the change to Default mode once the Current interval runs its course. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 19: Signal Timing Plans

    The initial view of the Edit Signal Plan screen displays three orange tips to keep in mind when creating/editing signal plans. • To make these tips disappear, tap anywhere in the Edit Signal Plan screen and then proceed with what you want to do. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 20: What You See

    Figure 7: Edit Signal Plan screen 5.3.1 Step 1: Selecting a Profile Mode 1. On the toolbar in Edit signal plan screen, tap the New icon. The New profile dialog box appears (see Figure 8): Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 21 In Static Phases mode, pick which color and pattern for each side (see Figure 9): Figure 9: Static Phase signal plan setup For the static mode you can now skip to step 5. b. In Multi Phases mode, go to the next step. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 22 Figure 11: Suggest Timings dialog box 3. Tap the Suggest button(s) and in the Suggest Timings dialog box that opens: o Select Feet or Meters and MPH or KM/H. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 23 The phase diagram at the bottom or middle of the screen changes to show the traffic movement(s) launched by this green light/signal. 2. Tap Back in the lower right corner to go back to Edit Signal Plan. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 24 Table 3 - Green interval times 1. In the Edit Signal Plan screen (see Figure 13), tap to select the first phase diagram of your sequence (cycle). 2. Tap Edit in the Phase Editor screen. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 25 Type the name for the signal timing plan on the keyboard that displays and confirm (green checkmark). The Edit signal plan screen now shows the name of the signal plan. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 26: Creating Detector-Actuated Phases

    When you open the Edit signal plan screen the last edited signal plan may be displayed on the screen. In such a case, tapping the toolbar icon for the function you require will erase it. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 27 Proceed to make whatever change(s) you want (Add (+) or Remove (-) a phase; select/change traffic movement; Edit or not the interval timings). Select any Operation buttons to save your changed signal plan. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 28: Options

    Admin users can test or check the operating state of the TLD units that make up the intersection (Maintenance), and verify their exact locations (GPS). Only admin users can configure a new traffic signalization setup for an intersection or change the existing configuration. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 29: New Configuration

    Table 4 Options buttons 6.2 New Configuration All Ver-Mac TLD units leave the factory already configured for a specific traffic control pattern and intersection type. Normally you do not need to configure your system. 1. To access the New Configuration screen, tap in Options screen.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    3. Tap Start test and wait for the results to display. 4. If there are any problems, verify and correct the errors (if possible). 5. Reset stats to zero and re-run the Maintenance test, to ensure you have corrected the problem. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 31: Gps

    GPS to have display the intersection site on the map. 2. Select unit number and tap ZoomIn/Refresh/Zoom Out to arrange the map view. 3. Select any Operations button to access other functions that are available to you. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 32: Edit Configuration

    A warning will tell you to contact support. If you have the possibility of using the GPS mode, an Activate button will be available in the Edit Configuration screen, in the top right corner (see Figure 17). Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 33 Master or Slave. Create the desired profile and tap GENERATE CODES to display codes for all units. 3. Note these down to use it in the next step, make sure you note the corresponding unit number that displays in red. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 34 4. When you tap Play, you need the code profile you noted (see Figure 18). Enter the code, then the code group (see Figure 19). This code contains the intersection configuration. Figure 18: Code Profile Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 35 The numbering is clockwise from the start unit. 7. Enter the codes and tap Accept. Units know when to change the lights because they are programmed with the GPS signal as a reference. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch TLD User's Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 36: Schedules

    Figure 20: Access to Schedule functions (Admin User) If the current signal plan is part of an active schedule and you stop the IMPORTANT current schedule, this action blanks the sign. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 37: 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 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...
  • Page 38 The three content areas in Schedule Editor–Day screen are: • The daily timetable with Up/Down arrows to move between timeslots. • Signal plan area with preview template and selection buttons. • Time adjustment area for timeslots. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 39 In the time dialogue box, set the Hour and Minute items to: Set the exact start of a new timeslot • • Expand or reduce an existing timeslot. Table 8: Content areas of Edit Schedule–Day screen Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...

  • Page 40: Create A New Schedule Of Signal Plan

    New time slots begin halfway through the time remaining in the daily timetable and each one displays in a different color. NOTE Selected timeslots are outlined in orange.. 7.2.1 Compile a Day Plan Figure 23: Building a day plan Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 41 3. Select the signal plan and tap twice to assign it to the timeslot and preview it in Signal Plan area. 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 until the day plan is complete (all timeslots created with signal plans assigned to them). Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...
  • Page 42 • 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 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 43 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 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...

  • Page 44: Edit An Existing Schedule

    This action does not blank the TLD. If there are empty dates in the Schedule, the TLD continues to display the last signal plan scheduled in the time slot immediately before the empty date(s). Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 45 • 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 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...

  • Page 46: Parameters

    Radio Diagnostics lets you change channel and see parameters. Reset factory defaults lets you set your controller back to what it was when it came out of the factory. Table 6: Parameters buttons Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 47: Change Admin Password

    3. When prompted, enter your new password, and confirm. A message confirms your new password and you return to Parameters screen, where you can proceed to access other Operations or Log out. Figure 18: Enter Old Password Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...

  • Page 48: Communication Parameters

    3. Tap EDIT beside each of the setting(s) you want to change; enter the changes and confirm. 4. Apply the changes to the network settings. 5. Select any Operations button to access other functions. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 49: System Clock

    The System Clock screen offers two ways of configuring the system clock, Manually or as a NTP Client. In order to prevent clock time-drift, Ver-Mac recommends the use of an NTP server. This function is available only to Admin Users, for TLD master units equipped with a modem connected to the Internet.
  • Page 50 2. Tap NTP Client to open NTP Client Configuration window. 3. Check Synchronize clock with NTP server in the NTP Client Configuration window. 4. Adjust Update frequency and Communication timeout (arrows or keypad input). 5. Save your settings. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 51: Interface Language Selector

    Language. 2. Select the language (English, Français, Espagñol) that you require. 3. Power OFF the V-Touch Controller, wait a few seconds, then power ON the touchscreen and log in again. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...

  • Page 52: Alert Email

    1. Tap E-Mail Alert to open the E-Mail Alert screen. 2. Select whether you are using a custom server or a Ver-Mac server. 3. If you are using a custom server: o Tap Edit beside each item that you need to adjust.

  • Page 53: Radio Diagnostics

    Touch Controller, move to the unit, reconnect the V-Touch Controller and access the Radio Diagnostics information for that specific TLD unit. Figure 24: Radio Diagnostics screen 1. Tap Radio Diagnostics and check the information. 2. Refresh info if need be. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – 3.2...

  • Page 54: Part 2 - System Configuration For An Intersection

    Before the signalization for an intersection can function correctly, all the TLD units must be configured to form a signalization system. TLD units from Ver-Mac leave the factory with the initial settings already configured for a specific traffic control pattern and intersection type.

  • Page 55: New Configuration

    New Configuration in the Options screen enables you to: • Configure the system for a new intersection. • Alter/change the factory settings of the Ver-Mac TLD units operating at a particular intersection. Figure25: Options menu showing New Configuration button 1.

  • Page 56: Name The Intersection

    The name that you give to the intersection serves as a reference, e.g. for email alerts or troubleshooting. 3. To change the name, tap Modify, type the Intersection Name and confirm (green checkbox). 4. Tap and move to the next screen. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 57: Select The Pattern For The Intersection

    (minimum 2 signal heads). T-JUNCTION A junction where three 2-way road segments meet (could also be a Y- junction). CROSSROADS A junction where two (or more) 2-way road segments meet and cross. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 58: Select The Driving Side

    2. Activate the check box if the unit is Hardwired rather than using radio. 3. Tap and move to the next screen. Figure 31: Radio Frequency Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 59: Set The Default Signalization Mode

    3. Select SolidRed unless you are in Australia, or following Australian standards and requirements. 9.6 Device Discovery To complete the configuration of the system, you will use the Device Discovery screen and assign units to each area. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...
  • Page 60 TLD units at the intersection to function. If you are using GPS synchronization, refer to section 6.5.1 to get the NOTE profile codes and enter them in each traffic signal. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting Problems detected by the system will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the V-Touch TLD. This section is a table to understand how to interpret messages. For more help, we have our support team to assist you by email or phone, as described at the beginning of the document.

  • Page 62: Glossary

    Traffic phases signal plan: pre-timed sequence (cycle) of signals controlling movement of traffic without calls from detectors/triggers. The timing is based on the usual traffic flow conditions. Ver-Mac 2018 V-Touch Controller for TLDs User Manual – V3.2...

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