NEMA Standards Publication TS 2-2003

Traffic Controller Assemblies

with NTCIP Requirements

Published by
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
1300 N. 17th Street
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209

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CONTENTS Page

Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... xviii

Scope ..........................................................................................................................................................xix

HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................... xxii

TS 2-1998 UPDATE.................................................................................................................................. xxiv

TS 2-2003 UPDATE...................................................................................................................................xxv

SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 CONTROL EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 BARRIER ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.3 CABINET................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.4 CALL ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.4.1 SERVICEABLE CONFLICTING CALL .........................................................................1-1
1.1.5 CHECK ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.6 CONNECTOR......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.6.1 NOT USED CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.6.2 RESERVED CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................1-2
1.1.6.3 SPARE CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.7 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.7.1 FLASHER CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY .......................................................................1-2
1.1.7.2 FULL-TRAFFIC-ACTUATED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY ......................................... 1-2
1.1.7.3 ISOLATED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY ......................................................................1-2
1.1.7.4 MASTER CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY .........................................................................1-2
1.1.7.5 MASTER-SECONDARY CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY................................................. 1-2
1.1.7.6 OCCUPANCY CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY (LANE-OCCUPANCY CONTROLLER OR
DEMAND CONTROLLER AND PRESENCE CONTROLLER)................................................. 1-2
1.1.7.7 PEDESTRIAN-ACTUATED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY............................................ 1-2
1.1.7.8 PRETIMED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY......................................................................1-2
1.1.7.9 SECONDARY CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY (SLAVE).................................................. 1-2
1.1.7.10 SEMI-TRAFFIC-ACTUATED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY........................................ 1-3
1.1.7.11 TRAFFIC-ACTUATED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY.................................................. 1-3
1.1.8 CONTROLLER UNIT ............................................................................................................. 1-3
1.1.8.1 DIGITAL CONTROLLER UNIT...................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.8.2 MULTI-RING CONTROLLER UNIT............................................................................... 1-3
1.1.8.3 SINGLE-RING CONTROLLER UNIT ............................................................................1-3
1.1.9 COORDINATION.................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.10 COORDINATOR................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.11 CYCLE.................................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.1.11.1 CYCLE LENGTH ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.12 DENSITY .............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.1.13 DETECTOR .......................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.14 DEVICE ................................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.14.1 ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE .............................................................................1-3
1.1.14.2 ELECTRONIC DEVICE................................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.14.3 SOLID-STATE DEVICE ............................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.15 DIAL ..................................................................................................................................... 1-4

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1.1.16 DWELL ................................................................................................................................. 1-4

1.1.17 EXTENSION, UNIT............................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.18 ENTRY.................................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.18.1 DUAL ENTRY .............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.18.2 SINGLE ENTRY........................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.19 FLASHER............................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.20 FORCE OFF ......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.21 GAP REDUCTION................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.1.22 HOLD.................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.23 INTERCONNECT ................................................................................................................. 1-4
1.1.24 INTERVAL............................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.1.24.1 MINIMUM GREEN INTERVAL ....................................................................................1-4
1.1.24.2 PEDESTRIAN CLEARANCE INTERVAL ................................................................... 1-4
1.1.24.3 RED CLEARANCE INTERVAL ................................................................................... 1-4
1.1.24.4 SEQUENCE, INTERVAL ............................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.24.5 YELLOW CHANGE INTERVAL .................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.25 MANUAL .............................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.25.1 MANUAL OPERATION ............................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.25.2 MANUAL PUSHBUTTON............................................................................................ 1-5
1.1.26 MAXIMUM GREEN .............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.27 MEMORY.............................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.27.1 DETECTOR MEMORY ................................................................................................ 1-5
1.1.27.2 NONLOCKING MEMORY............................................................................................ 1-5
1.1.27.3 NON-VOLATILE MEMORY ......................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.27.4 VOLATILE MEMORY .................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.27.5 RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY (RAM) ........................................................................ 1-5
1.1.27.6 READ ONLY MEMORY (ROM) ................................................................................... 1-5
1.1.27.7 PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (PROM) ................................................ 1-5
1.1.27.8 PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EPROM).............................................. 1-5
1.1.28 MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT...............................................................................1-5
1.1.29 MODULAR DESIGN............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.30 OFFSET................................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.1.31 OMIT, PHASE (SPECIAL SKIP, FORCE SKIP).................................................................. 1-6
1.1.32 OVERLAP ............................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.1.33 PASSAGE TIME................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.34 PATTERN............................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.1.35 PHASE ................................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.1.35.1 TRAFFIC PHASE.........................................................................................................1-6
1.1.35.2 CONFLICTING PHASES ............................................................................................. 1-6
1.1.35.3 NONCONFLICTING PHASE ....................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.35.4 PEDESTRIAN PHASE................................................................................................. 1-6
1.1.35.5 PHASE SEQUENCE.................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.35.6 PARENT PHASE ......................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.35.7 VEHICULAR PHASE ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.1.36 PORTION ............................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.1.36.1 EXTENSIBLE PORTION ............................................................................................. 1-6
1.1.36.2 INITIAL PORTION .......................................................................................................1-6
1.1.36.3 INTERVAL PORTION .................................................................................................. 1-7
1.1.37 PREEMPTION ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.1.38 PREEMPTOR, TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ...........................................................................1-7
1.1.39 PREFERRED SEQUENCE .................................................................................................. 1-7
1.1.40 PROGRESSION ................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.1.41 RED INDICATION, MINIMUM (RED REVERT) ................................................................... 1-7
1.1.42 REST .................................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.1.43 RING..................................................................................................................................... 1-7

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1.1.44 SPLIT.................................................................................................................................... 1-7

1.1.45 SUPPRESSORS .................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.1.45.1 SUPPRESSOR, RADIO INTERFERENCE..................................................................1-7
1.1.45.2 SUPPRESSOR, TRANSIENT...................................................................................... 1-7
1.1.46 SWITCH................................................................................................................................ 1-8
1.1.46.1 AUTO/MANUAL SWITCH ........................................................................................... 1-8
1.1.46.2 FLASH CONTROL SWITCH ....................................................................................... 1-8
1.1.46.3 POWER LINE SWITCH (DISCONNECT SWITCH)..................................................... 1-8
1.1.46.4 RECALL SWITCH........................................................................................................ 1-8
1.1.46.5 SIGNAL LOAD SWITCH ............................................................................................. 1-8
1.1.46.6 SIGNAL SHUT-DOWN SWITCH ................................................................................. 1-8
1.1.47 TIME BASE CONTROL .......................................................................................................1-8
1.1.48 TERMINALS, FIELD ............................................................................................................ 1-8
1.1.49 TIMING ................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.1.49.1 ANALOG TIMING ........................................................................................................ 1-8
1.1.49.2 CONCURRENT TIMING .............................................................................................. 1-8
1.1.49.3 DIGITAL TIMING.......................................................................................................... 1-8
1.1.49.4 TIMING PLAN .............................................................................................................. 1-8
1.1.50 YIELD ................................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2 DETECTORS.................................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.2.1 ACTUATION........................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.2 ANTENNA .............................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.2.3 CALL ...................................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.4 DETECTION ........................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.4.1 ADVISORY DETECTION............................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.4.2 PASSAGE DETECTION ................................................................................................ 1-9
1.2.4.3 PRESENCE DETECTION.............................................................................................. 1-9
1.2.5 DETECTOR ............................................................................................................................ 1-9
1.2.5.1 BIDIRECTIONAL DETECTOR ...................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5.2 CALLING DETECTOR................................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5.3 CLASSIFICATION DETECTOR .................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5.4 DIRECTIONAL DETECTOR .......................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5.5 EXTENSION DETECTOR.............................................................................................. 1-9
1.2.5.6 INFRARED DETECTOR ................................................................................................ 1-9
1.2.5.7 LIGHT-SENSITIVE DETECTOR.................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5.8 LOOP DETECTOR ........................................................................................................ 1-9
1.2.5.9 MAGNETIC DETECTOR ............................................................................................... 1-9
1.2.5.10 MAGNETOMETER DETECTOR................................................................................1-10
1.2.5.11 NONDIRECTIONAL DETECTOR ..............................................................................1-10
1.2.5.12 PEDESTRIAN DETECTOR .......................................................................................1-10
1.2.5.13 PNEUMATIC DETECTOR .........................................................................................1-10
1.2.5.14 PRESSURE-SENSITIVE DETECTOR.......................................................................1-10
1.2.5.15 RADAR DETECTOR..................................................................................................1-10
1.2.5.16 SYSTEM DETECTOR................................................................................................1-10
1.2.5.17 SIDE-FIRE DETECTOR.............................................................................................1-10
1.2.5.18 SOUND-SENSITIVE VEHICLE DETECTOR.............................................................1-10
1.2.5.19 ULTRASONIC DETECTOR .......................................................................................1-10
1.2.6 DETECTOR MODE ..............................................................................................................1-10
1.2.7 INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTOR SYSTEM ..........................................................................1-10
1.2.8 INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTOR UNIT.................................................................................1-10
1.2.9 LEAD-IN CABLE..................................................................................................................1-11
1.2.10 OUTPUT .............................................................................................................................1-11
1.2.10.1 EXTENSION OUTPUT...............................................................................................1-11
1.2.10.2 DELAYED OUTPUT ..................................................................................................1-11
1.2.11 PROBE ...............................................................................................................................1-11

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1.2.12 SENSOR.............................................................................................................................1-11
1.2.13 VEHICLE DETECTOR SYSTEM .......................................................................................1-11
1.2.14 ZONE OF DETECTION (SENSING ZONE) .......................................................................1-11
1.3 SIGNAL ........................................................................................................................................1-11
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCE DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................1-12
SECTION 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................2-1
2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING STANDARDS ................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 DEFINITIONS OF MAJOR UNITS OF THE CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY ........................... 2-1
2.1.2 OPERATING VOLTAGE........................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 OPERATING FREQUENCY................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 POWER INTERRUPTION ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4.1 FIELD TERMINAL OUTPUTS ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.5 TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5.1 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE........................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5.2 HUMIDITY ...................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.6 TRANSIENTS, POWER SERVICE ........................................................................................2-2
2.1.6.1 HIGH-REPETITION NOISE TRANSIENTS ................................................................... 2-2
2.1.6.2 LOW-REPETITION HIGH-ENERGY TRANSIENTS...................................................... 2-3
2.1.7 TRANSIENTS, INPUT-OUTPUT TERMINALS...................................................................... 2-3
2.1.8 NONDESTRUCT TRANSIENT IMMUNITY ...........................................................................2-3
2.1.9 VIBRATION ............................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.1.10 SHOCK................................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 CONTROLLER UNIT TESTS......................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 TIMING ACCURACY.............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1.1 DEVIATION .................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1.2 SETABILITY AND REPEATABILITY ............................................................................ 2-4
2.2.2 TIMING ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 VIBRATION ............................................................................................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 SHOCK................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.5 TEST FACILITIES .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.6 TEST UNIT ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.7 TEST PROCEDURE: TRANSIENTS, TEMPERATURE, VOLTAGE, AND HUMIDITY........ 2-4
2.2.7.1 TEST A: PLACEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER AND CHECK-OUT OF
HOOK-UP................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.7.2 TEST B: TRANSIENT TESTS (POWER SERVICE) ..................................................... 2-5
2.2.7.3 TEST C—LOW-TEMPERATURE LOW-VOLTAGE TESTS ......................................... 2-7
2.2.7.4 TEST D—LOW-TEMPERATURE HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTS ........................................ 2-8
2.2.7.5 TEST E—HIGH-TEMPERATURE HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTS ........................................ 2-8
2.2.7.6 TEST F—HIGH-TEMPERATURE LOW-VOLTAGE TESTS ......................................... 2-9
2.2.7.7 TEST G—TEST TERMINATION.................................................................................... 2-9
2.2.7.8 TEST H—APPRAISAL OF EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST ............................................. 2-9
2.2.8 VIBRATION TEST................................................................................................................2-10
2.2.8.1 PURPOSE OF TEST....................................................................................................2-10
2.2.8.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS........................................................................2-10
2.2.8.3 RESONANT SEARCH .................................................................................................2-10
2.2.8.4 ENDURANCE TEST ....................................................................................................2-11
2.2.8.5 DISPOSITION OF EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST..........................................................2-11
2.2.9 SHOCK (IMPACT) TEST .....................................................................................................2-11
2.2.9.1 PURPOSE OF TEST....................................................................................................2-11
2.2.9.2 TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS........................................................................2-11
2.2.9.3 TEST PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................2-13
2.2.9.4 DISPOSITION OF TEST UNIT.....................................................................................2-13
2.2.10 POWER INTERRUPTION TESTS .....................................................................................2-13
2.2.10.1 500-MILLISECOND POWER INTERRUPTION.........................................................2-13

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2.2.10.2 1000-MILLISECOND POWER INTERRUPTION.......................................................2-13

2.2.11 TIMING ACCURACY TESTS.............................................................................................2-14
2.2.11.1 SETABILITY...............................................................................................................2-14
2.2.11.2 REPEATABILITY.......................................................................................................2-14
2.3 MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT TESTS ..........................................................................2-14
2.3.1 TEST FACILITIES ................................................................................................................2-14
2.3.2 STANDARD SETUP.............................................................................................................2-14
2.3.3 GROUND ISOLATION TEST...............................................................................................2-15
2.3.4 1500 PF INPUT TEST ..........................................................................................................2-15
2.3.5 CONFLICT LOW VOLTAGE TEST .....................................................................................2-15
2.3.6 CONFLICT HIGH VOLTAGE TEST.....................................................................................2-15
2.3.7 RED INPUT TEST ................................................................................................................2-15
2.3.8 MINIMUM YELLOW CHANGE/RED CLEARANCE INTERVAL .........................................2-16
2.3.9 PORT 1 TIMEOUT................................................................................................................2-16
2.3.10 DC VOLTAGE MONITORING............................................................................................2-16
2.3.11 MMU POWER FAILURE....................................................................................................2-17
2.3.12 PERMISSIVE PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................2-17
2.3.13 CONTINUOUS RESET ......................................................................................................2-17
2.3.14 TRANSIENT TESTS ..........................................................................................................2-17
2.4 TERMINAL AND FACILITIES TESTS .........................................................................................2-18
2.5 LOAD SWITCH TESTS ................................................................................................................2-18
2.5.1 TEST PROCEDURE FOR PIV AND DV/DT TESTING........................................................2-18
2.6 FLASHER TESTS ........................................................................................................................2-19
2.6.1 TEST PROCEDURE FOR PIV AND DV/DT TESTING........................................................2-19
2.7 FLASH TRANSFER RELAY TESTS ...........................................................................................2-19
2.8 LOOP DETECTOR UNIT TESTS.................................................................................................2-20
2.8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................2-20
2.8.1.1 VOLTAGE, DC SUPPLY .............................................................................................2-20
2.8.1.2 TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY...............................................................................2-20
2.8.1.3 TRANSIENTS, DC POWERED UNITS........................................................................2-20
2.8.1.4 TRANSIENTS, LOOP DETECTOR INPUT TERMINALS ...........................................2-21
2.8.1.5 VIBRATION..................................................................................................................2-21
2.8.1.6 SHOCK.........................................................................................................................2-22
2.9 BUS INTERFACE UNIT TESTS...................................................................................................2-23
SECTION 3 CONTROLLER UNITS........................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 CRC (CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK)............................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 LOAD SWITCH DRIVER GROUP ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 PHYSICAL STANDARDS .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 DESIGN .................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.3 MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES ............ 3-1
3.2.3.1 MATERIALS................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.3.2 MATING SURFACES .................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3.3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 INTERFACE STANDARDS............................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1 PORT 1 PHYSICAL AND PROTOCOL ................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.1.1 CONNECTOR ................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1.2 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1.2.1 LOGIC GROUND AND EARTH GROUND ........................................................... 3-3
3.3.1.2.2 DATA AND CLOCK LINKS................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1.3 DATA AND CLOCK COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL .............................................. 3-4
3.3.1.4 INFORMATION FIELD FORMATS................................................................................ 3-7
3.3.1.4.1 PRIMARY STATION (CU) ..................................................................................... 3-8

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3.3.1.4.1.1 TYPE 0 LOAD SWITCH DRIVERS ....................................................................3-8

3.3.1.4.1.2 TYPE 1 MMU INPUTS / STATUS REQUEST ..................................................3-11
3.3.1.4.1.3 TYPE 3 MMU PROGRAMMING REQUEST ....................................................3-11
3.3.1.4.1.4 TYPE 9 DATE AND TIME BROADCAST ........................................................3-11
3.3.1.4.1.5 TYPE 10 TF BIU #1 OUTPUTS / INPUTS REQUEST .....................................3-13
3.3.1.4.1.6 TYPE 11 TF BIU #2 OUTPUTS / INPUTS REQUEST .....................................3-14
3.3.1.4.1.7 TYPE 12 TF BIU #3 OUTPUTS / INPUTS REQUEST .....................................3-15
3.3.1.4.1.8 TYPE 13 TF BIU #4 OUTPUTS / INPUTS REQUEST .....................................3-15
3.3.1.4.1.9 TYPE 18 OUTPUT TRANSFER FRAME .........................................................3-16
3.3.1.4.1.10 TYPE 20 DR BIU #1 CALL DATA REQUEST ...............................................3-16
3.3.1.4.1.11 TYPES 21–23 DR BIUS #2-4 CALL DATA REQUEST .................................3-16
3.3.1.4.1.12 TYPE 24 DR BIU #1 RESET / DIAGNOSTIC REQUEST ..............................3-16
3.3.1.4.1.13 TYPE 25-27 DR BIUS #2-4 RESET / DIAGNOSTIC REQUEST ...................3-17
3.3.1.4.1.14 TYPE 30 DIAGNOSTIC REQUEST................................................................3-17
3.3.1.4.1.15 TYPE 40 POLL FOR SERVICE......................................................................3-17
3.3.1.4.1.16 TYPE 41 RESERVED .....................................................................................3-17
3.3.1.4.1.17 TYPE 42 SECONDARY DESTINATION MESSAGE .....................................3-17
3.3.1.4.1.18 TYPE 43 SECONDARY EXCHANGE STATUS.............................................3-18
3.3.1.4.2 SECONDARY STATIONS ...................................................................................3-19
3.3.1.4.2.1 TYPE 128 MMU (TYPE 0 ACK) .......................................................................3-19
3.3.1.4.2.2 TYPE 129 MMU INPUTS/STATUS (TYPE 1 ACK)..........................................3-19
3.3.1.4.2.3 TYPE 131 MMU PROGRAMMING (TYPE 3 ACK) ..........................................3-21
3.3.1.4.2.4 TYPE 138 TF BIU #1 INPUTS (TYPE 10 ACK) ...............................................3-24
3.3.1.4.2.5 TYPES 139–141 TF BIU #2-4 INPUTS (TYPE 11-13 ACK) ............................3-25
3.3.1.4.2.6 TYPE 148 DR BIU #1 CALL DATA (TYPE 20 ACK).......................................3-25
3.3.1.4.2.7 TYPES 149–151 DR BIU #2-4 CALL DATA (TYPE 21-23 ACK) ....................3-31
3.3.1.4.2.8 TYPE 152 DR BIU #1 DIAGNOSTIC (TYPE 24 ACK).....................................3-31
3.3.1.4.2.9 TYPES 153–155 DR BIU #2-4 DIAGNOSTIC (TYPE 25-27 ACK) ..................3-33
3.3.1.4.2.10 TYPE 158 DIAGNOSTICS (TYPE 30 ACK) ...................................................3-34
3.3.1.4.2.11 TYPE 168 NO SERVICE REQUIRED (TYPE 40 ACK)..................................3-35
3.3.1.4.2.12 TYPE 169 SECONDARY SOURCE MESSAGE (TYPE 40 ACK) .................3-35
3.3.1.4.2.13 TYPE 170 SECONDARY NEGATIVE ACKNOWLEDGE (TYPE 42 NACK).3-36
3.3.1.4.2.14 TYPE 171 SECONDARY ACKNOWLEDGE (TYPE 42/43 ACK)..................3-36
3.3.1.4.3 SECONDARY TO SECONDARY MESSAGES...................................................3-36
3.3.1.5 FRAME TIMING ...........................................................................................................3-37
3.3.1.5.1 PRIMARY STATION............................................................................................3-37
3.3.1.5.2 SECONDARY STATIONS ...................................................................................3-38
3.3.1.5.3 HANDSHAKING ..................................................................................................3-38
3.3.1.5.4 COMMAND FRAME SCHEDULING ...................................................................3-39
3.3.2 PORT 2 INTERFACE ...........................................................................................................3-40
3.3.2.1 UNIT TO PRINTER ......................................................................................................3-40
3.3.2.2 UNIT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER ............................................................................3-41
3.3.3 PORT 3 SYSTEM INTERFACE ...........................................................................................3-41
3.3.3.1 CONNECTOR ..............................................................................................................3-41
3.3.3.2 INTERFACE .................................................................................................................3-41
3.3.3.2.1 TRANSMISSION METHOD .................................................................................3-41
3.3.3.2.2 TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS................................................................3-41
3.3.3.2.3 RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................3-41
3.3.4 TYPE 1—INTERFACE STANDARDS .................................................................................3-41
3.3.5 TYPE 2—INTERFACE STANDARDS .................................................................................3-42
3.3.5.1 ELECTRICAL LIMITS OF INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINATIONS .................................3-42
3.3.5.1.1 LOGIC LEVELS...................................................................................................3-42
3.3.5.1.2 TRANSIENT IMMUNITY......................................................................................3-42
3.3.5.1.3 INPUTS ................................................................................................................3-42
3.3.5.1.4 OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................3-42

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3.3.5.2 PIN CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................3-43

3.3.5.2.1 CONNECTORS USED.........................................................................................3-43
3.3.5.2.2 INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTOR PIN TERMINATIONS.....................................3-43
3.3.6 NTCIP REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................3-46
3.4 PRETIMED CONTROL.................................................................................................................3-49
3.4.1 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................3-49
3.4.1.1 SIGNAL PLAN .............................................................................................................3-49
3.4.2 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................3-49
3.4.2.1 TIMING PLANS............................................................................................................3-49
3.4.2.1.1 CYCLES...............................................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.1.2 SPLITS.................................................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.2 INTERVALS .................................................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3 SIGNAL PLANS...........................................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3.1 MINIMUM TIME ...................................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3.2 LOAD SWITCH DRIVER CONDITION................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3.3 TIMING PLAN TRANSFER .................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3.4 SIGNAL PLAN TRANSFER ................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3.5 VARIABLE INTERVAL........................................................................................3-50
3.4.2.3.6 AUTOMATIC FLASH...........................................................................................3-51
3.4.2.3.7 ACTUATED INTERVAL(S)..................................................................................3-51
3.4.2.4 OFFSET .......................................................................................................................3-51
3.4.2.5 SYNC MONITOR..........................................................................................................3-51
3.4.2.6 MANUAL CONTROL ...................................................................................................3-51
3.4.2.7 FREE MODE ................................................................................................................3-51
3.4.3 INITIALIZATION...................................................................................................................3-52
3.4.4 ACTUATED MOVEMENTS..................................................................................................3-52
3.4.4.1 PROVISION FOR STORING A DEMAND...................................................................3-52
3.4.4.2 PLACEMENT OF VEHICLE RECALL.........................................................................3-52
3.4.4.3 PLACEMENT OF PEDESTRIAN RECALL .................................................................3-52
3.4.5 EXTERNAL INTERFACE.....................................................................................................3-52
3.4.5.1 PIN CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................3-52
3.4.5.2 INPUTS ........................................................................................................................3-54
3.4.5.3 OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................3-58
3.4.6 PRIORITY OF INPUT FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................3-60
3.4.7 INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................3-60
3.5 ACTUATED CONTROL ...............................................................................................................3-61
3.5.1 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................3-61
3.5.1.1 RING.............................................................................................................................3-61
3.5.1.2 BARRIER (COMPATIBILITY LINE) ............................................................................3-61
3.5.1.3 MULTI-RING CONTROLLER UNIT.............................................................................3-61
3.5.1.4 SINGLE-RING CONTROLLER UNIT ..........................................................................3-62
3.5.1.5 DUAL ENTRY ..............................................................................................................3-62
3.5.1.6 SINGLE ENTRY ...........................................................................................................3-62
3.5.1.7 PEDESTRIAN RECYCLE ............................................................................................3-62
3.5.1.8 PREFERRED SEQUENCE ..........................................................................................3-62
3.5.2 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................3-62
3.5.2.1 PIN CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................3-63
3.5.3 PER PHASE .........................................................................................................................3-66
3.5.3.1 TIME SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................3-66
3.5.3.2 PHASE INTERVALS....................................................................................................3-66
3.5.3.3 PHASE SELECTION POINTS .....................................................................................3-72
3.5.3.4 PROVISION FOR STORING A DEMAND...................................................................3-72
3.5.3.5 PLACEMENT OF MAXIMUM RECALL.......................................................................3-72
3.5.3.6 PLACEMENT OF MINIMUM RECALL ........................................................................3-72
3.5.3.7 PLACEMENT OF PEDESTRIAN RECALL .................................................................3-72

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3.5.3.8 PLACEMENT OF CALL AT PHASE TERMINATION .................................................3-72

3.5.3.9 CONDITIONAL SERVICE............................................................................................3-72
3.5.3.10 AUTOMATIC PEDESTRIAN CLEARANCE..............................................................3-73
3.5.3.11 INPUTS ......................................................................................................................3-73
3.5.3.12 OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................3-73
3.5.4 PER RING ............................................................................................................................3-74
3.5.4.1 INPUTS ........................................................................................................................3-74
3.5.4.2 OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................3-75
3.5.5 PER UNIT .............................................................................................................................3-76
3.5.5.1 INITIALIZATION...........................................................................................................3-76
3.5.5.2 SIMULTANEOUS GAP OUT .......................................................................................3-76
3.5.5.3 DUAL ENTRY ..............................................................................................................3-77
3.5.5.4 ALTERNATE SEQUENCES ........................................................................................3-77
3.5.5.5 INPUTS ........................................................................................................................3-78
3.5.5.6 OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................................3-82
3.5.5.7 RED REVERT ..............................................................................................................3-83
3.5.6 PRIORITY OF INPUT FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................3-83
3.5.7 INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................3-83
3.5.8 OVERLAPS ..........................................................................................................................3-84
3.6 ACTUATED COORDINATION.....................................................................................................3-84
3.6.1 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................3-84
3.6.1.1 PERMISSIVE................................................................................................................3-84
3.6.2 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................3-84
3.6.2.1 TIMING PLANS............................................................................................................3-84
3.6.2.1.1 CYCLES...............................................................................................................3-85
3.6.2.1.2 SPLITS.................................................................................................................3-85
3.6.2.2 OFFSET .......................................................................................................................3-85
3.6.2.3 SYNC MONITOR..........................................................................................................3-85
3.6.2.4 MANUAL CONTROL ...................................................................................................3-85
3.6.2.5 FREE MODE ................................................................................................................3-85
3.6.3 COMMAND PRIORITY ........................................................................................................3-86
3.6.4 EXTERNAL INTERFACE.....................................................................................................3-86
3.6.5 INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................3-87
3.7 PREEMPTION ..............................................................................................................................3-87
3.7.1 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................3-87
3.7.2 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................3-87
3.7.2.1 INPUT PRIORITY.........................................................................................................3-88
3.7.2.2 MEMORY .....................................................................................................................3-89
3.7.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE.....................................................................................................3-89
3.7.4 INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................3-89
3.8 TIME BASE ..................................................................................................................................3-89
3.8.1 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................3-89
3.8.1.1 COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME ...........................................................................3-90
3.8.2 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................3-90
3.8.3 EXTERNAL INTERFACE.....................................................................................................3-90
3.8.4 INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................3-90
3.9 MISCELLANEOUS.......................................................................................................................3-91
3.9.1 FLASH..................................................................................................................................3-91
3.9.1.1 START-UP FLASH ......................................................................................................3-91
3.9.1.2 AUTOMATIC FLASH...................................................................................................3-91
3.9.2 DIMMING..............................................................................................................................3-92
3.9.3 DIAGNOSTICS.....................................................................................................................3-92
3.9.3.1 AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTICS......................................................................................3-92
3.9.3.1.1 MEMORY .............................................................................................................3-92
3.9.3.1.2 PROCESSOR MONITOR ....................................................................................3-93

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3.9.3.1.3 PORT 1 ................................................................................................................3-93

3.9.3.1.4 DETECTOR DIAGNOSTICS ...............................................................................3-95
3.9.3.1.5 EVENTS REPORT...............................................................................................3-96
3.9.3.2 OPERATOR INITIATED DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................3-97
3.9.3.2.1 INPUTS ................................................................................................................3-97
3.9.3.2.2 OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................3-98
3.9.3.2.3 INTEGRAL DISPLAY ..........................................................................................3-98
3.9.3.2.4 INTEGRAL KEYPAD...........................................................................................3-98
3.10 FUTURE .....................................................................................................................................3-98
3.11 PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................................3-98
3.11.1 ENTRY................................................................................................................................3-98
3.11.2 DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................3-98
3.11.3 SECURITY..........................................................................................................................3-98
3.11.4 BACKUP ............................................................................................................................3-98
3.12 POWER INTERRUPTION ..........................................................................................................3-99
SECTION 4 MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 BASIC CAPABILITY.............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 TS 1-1989 COMPATIBILITY..................................................................................................4-1
4.2 PHYSICAL...................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 ACCESSIBILITY .................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.2 MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES ....................... 4-2
4.2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 4-2
4.2.4 SIZE........................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 INTERFACE STANDARDS............................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.1 PORT 1 CONNECTOR .......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.2 PIN CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.2.1 CONNECTORS .............................................................................................................. 4-3
4.3.2.2 PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.3 INPUTS................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.3.1 AC LINE ......................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.3.2 AC NEUTRAL ................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.3.3.3 EARTH GROUND .......................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.3.4 LOGIC GROUND ...........................................................................................................4-6
4.3.3.5 +24V MONITOR DC INPUTS ........................................................................................ 4-6
4.3.3.6 CONTROL INPUTS ....................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.3.7 CABINET INTERLOCK ................................................................................................. 4-6
4.3.3.8 FIELD TERMINALS ....................................................................................................... 4-7
4.3.3.9 RED ENABLE ................................................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.3.10 TYPE SELECT INPUT ................................................................................................. 4-7
4.3.3.11 LOCAL FLASH STATUS............................................................................................. 4-8
4.3.4 OUTPUTS............................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.3.4.1 OUTPUT RELAY............................................................................................................ 4-8
4.3.4.2 START-DELAY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 4-8
4.3.5 DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................ 4-8
4.3.6 CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING........................................................................................ 4-9
4.3.6.1 MINIMUM FLASH PROGRAMMING ...........................................................................4-10
4.3.6.2 MINIMUM YELLOW CHANGE CHANNEL DISABLE PROGRAMMING ...................4-10
4.3.6.3 VOLTAGE MONITOR LATCH PROGRAMMING .......................................................4-10
4.3.7 COMPATIBILITY PROGRAMMING ....................................................................................4-10
4.3.7.1 CONNECTOR P1 PROGRAMMING CARD PIN CONNECTIONS .............................4-11
4.3.7.2 CONNECTOR P2 PROGRAMMING CARD PIN CONNECTIONS .............................4-11
4.4 FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................4-12
4.4.1 MMU POWER FAILURE......................................................................................................4-12

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4.4.2 MINIMUM FLASHING INDICATION ....................................................................................4-12

4.4.3 CONFLICT MONITORING ...................................................................................................4-12
4.4.4 RED MONITORING..............................................................................................................4-13
4.4.5 MINIMUM YELLOW CHANGE / RED CLEARANCE INTERVAL MONITORING ..............4-13
4.4.5.1 YELLOW PLUS RED INTERVAL................................................................................4-13
4.4.5.2 YELLOW CHANGE INTERVAL ..................................................................................4-13
4.4.6 PORT 1 TIMEOUT................................................................................................................4-14
4.4.7 VOLTAGE MONITORING....................................................................................................4-14
4.4.7.1 VOLT DIRECT CURRENT SUPPLY MONITOR .........................................................4-14
4.4.7.2 VOLT MONITOR INHIBIT INPUT ................................................................................4-14
4.4.8 CONTROLLER VOLTAGE/FAULT MONITOR INPUT .......................................................4-15
4.4.9 RESET..................................................................................................................................4-15
4.5 DIAGNOSTICS .............................................................................................................................4-15
4.5.1 MEMORY..............................................................................................................................4-15
4.5.2 MICROPROCESSOR MONITOR.........................................................................................4-16
SECTION 5 TERMINALS AND FACILITIES.............................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 CABINET................................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 FLASH BUS ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3 EARTH GROUND .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.4 LOGIC GROUND ................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.5 PRIMARY FEED..................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.6 SIGNAL BUS.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.7 TERMINAL(S) ........................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 PHYSICAL...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.4 PRINTED CIRCUITS .............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2.5 WIRE ...................................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.6 WIRING .................................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2.7 LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.8 LOAD SWITCH AND FLASHER SUPPORT.........................................................................5-3
5.3 INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.1 TYPE 1 CONTROLLER INTERFACE.................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.1.1 LOAD SWITCH AND FLASHER POSITIONS .............................................................. 5-3
5.3.1.2 INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS....................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1.3 POWER AND CONTROL TERMINALS ........................................................................5-7
5.3.1.4 BIU INTERFACE............................................................................................................ 5-7
5.3.1.4.1 BIU RACK.............................................................................................................. 5-7
5.3.1.4.2 BIU INPUT/OUTPUT FUNCTIONS .......................................................................5-9
5.3.2 TYPE 2 CONTROLLER INTERFACE..................................................................................5-14
5.3.2.1 LOAD SWITCH AND FLASH TRANSFER POSITIONS.............................................5-14
5.3.2.2 INTERFACE TERMINALS...........................................................................................5-14
5.3.2.3 INPUT/OUTPUT MODE ...............................................................................................5-14
5.3.3 PORT 1 COMMUNICATION CABLES ................................................................................5-14
5.3.4 DETECTOR RACK...............................................................................................................5-15
5.3.4.1 DIMENSIONS...............................................................................................................5-15
5.3.4.2 DESIGN........................................................................................................................5-16
5.3.4.3 DETECTOR RACK BIU ...............................................................................................5-16
5.3.4.4 DETECTOR LOOP CONNECTIONS...........................................................................5-18
5.3.4.5 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.............................................................................5-18
5.3.5 POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................5-19
5.3.5.1 DIMENSIONS...............................................................................................................5-19

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5.3.5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................5-19

5.3.5.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................5-19
5.3.5.4 POWER SUPPLY INPUTS ..........................................................................................5-20
5.3.5.4.1 AC LINE ...............................................................................................................5-20
5.3.5.4.2 AC NEUTRAL ......................................................................................................5-20
5.3.5.4.3 EARTH GROUND................................................................................................5-20
5.3.5.4.4 PIN CONNECTIONS............................................................................................5-20
5.3.6 FIELD TERMINALS .............................................................................................................5-20
5.3.6.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................5-20
5.3.6.2 NUMBER AND SIZE OF TERMINALS........................................................................5-21
5.3.6.3 FIELD TERMINAL NOMENCLATURE........................................................................5-21
5.3.7 TERMINAL TYPES AND PRACTICES................................................................................5-22
5.4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................5-22
5.4.1 AC SERVICE........................................................................................................................5-22
5.4.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION WITHIN CABINET ......................................................................5-22
5.4.2.1 GROUNDING SYSTEM ...............................................................................................5-22
5.4.2.2 DISCONNECTING MEANS .........................................................................................5-24
5.4.2.3 SIGNAL BUS ...............................................................................................................5-24
5.4.2.4 AC SERVICE TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION...............................................................5-24
5.4.2.5 RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION..................................................................5-24
5.4.2.6 CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLE..................................................................................5-24
5.4.2.7 LIGHTING FIXTURE....................................................................................................5-24
5.4.2.7.1 FLUORESCENT FIXTURE..................................................................................5-24
5.4.2.7.2 INCANDESCENT FIXTURE ................................................................................5-25
5.4.2.7.3 LIGHTING FIXTURE SWITCH ............................................................................5-25
5.4.3 COMMUNICATIONS TRANSIENT SUPPRESSION ...........................................................5-25
5.5 CONTROL CIRCUITS ..................................................................................................................5-25
5.5.1 AUTO/FLASH SWITCH .......................................................................................................5-25
5.5.2 FLASH TRANSFER CONTROL ..........................................................................................5-25
5.5.3 MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT...............................................................................5-25
SECTION 6 AUXILIARY DEVICES ........................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 THREE-CIRCUIT SOLID STATE LOAD SWITCHES.................................................................... 6-1
6.2.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................... 6-1
6.2.2 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................... 6-2
6.2.3 INPUT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................... 6-3
6.2.4 OUTPUT ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .....................................................................6-3
6.3 SOLID STATE FLASHERS............................................................................................................ 6-4
6.3.1 TYPE OF FLASHER .............................................................................................................. 6-4
6.3.2 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................... 6-4
6.3.3 GENERAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................................... 6-5
6.4 FLASH TRANSFER RELAYS........................................................................................................ 6-6
6.4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.1.1 TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.1.2 VIBRATION AND SHOCK............................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.1.3 TRANSIENTS................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.2 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.2.1 ENCLOSURE ................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.2.2 CONTACTS AND CONNECTOR .................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.2.3 DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.3.1 CONTACT RATING ....................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.3.2 CONTACT MATERIAL .................................................................................................. 6-6
6.4.3.3 COIL RATING ................................................................................................................ 6-7

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6.4.3.4 INSULATION.................................................................................................................. 6-7

6.5 INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTOR UNITS......................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1 LOOP DETECTOR UNIT DEFINITIONS ...............................................................................6-8
6.5.1.1 CHANNEL ...................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1.2 CROSSTALK ................................................................................................................. 6-8
6.5.1.3 DETECTOR MODE........................................................................................................ 6-8
6.5.1.4 LEAD-IN CABLE............................................................................................................ 6-8
6.5.1.5 LOOP DETECTOR SYSTEM......................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1.6 LOOP DETECTOR UNIT ............................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1.7 RESET CHANNEL......................................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1.8 RESET UNIT .................................................................................................................. 6-8
6.5.1.9 SENSOR LOOP ............................................................................................................. 6-8
6.5.1.10 VEHICLE DETECTOR SYSTEM ................................................................................. 6-9
6.5.1.11 ZONE OF DETECTION................................................................................................ 6-9
6.5.2 FUNCTIONAL STANDARDS................................................................................................. 6-9
6.5.2.1 OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 6-9
6.5.2.2 CONFIGURATIONS AND DIMENSIONS......................................................................6-9
6.5.2.2.1 CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................. 6-9
6.5.2.2.2 DIMENSIONS.......................................................................................................6-10
6.5.2.3 ACCESSIBILITY ..........................................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.4 MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES..6-11
6.5.2.4.1 MATERIALS ........................................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.4.2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................6-11
6.5.2.5 POWER INPUTS..........................................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.5.1 DETECTOR UNIT DC SUPPLY VOLTAGE........................................................6-11
6.5.2.5.2 LOW SUPPLY VOLTAGE AUTOMATIC RESET ...............................................6-11
6.5.2.6 LOGIC GROUND .........................................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.7 EARTH GROUND ........................................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.8 DC CONTROL INPUTS ...............................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.8.1 LOW OR ACTIVE STATE ...................................................................................6-11
6.5.2.8.2 HIGH OR INACTIVE STATE ...............................................................................6-11
6.5.2.8.3 TRANSITION VOLTAGE ZONE OF INPUT CIRCUITRY ...................................6-12
6.5.2.8.4 EXTERNAL TRANSITION TIME .........................................................................6-12
6.5.2.8.5 MAXIMUM CURRENT .........................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.8.6 SIGNAL RECOGNITION .....................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.8.7 ACTIVATION OF DELAY/EXTENSION FEATURE............................................6-12
6.5.2.8.8 ACTIVATION OF DETECTOR UNIT ADDRESS FEATURE ..............................6-12
6.5.2.9 DATA RECEIVE (RX) INPUT ......................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.9.1 MARK STATE (BINARY 1) .................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.9.2 SPACE STATE (BINARY 0)................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.9.3 OTHER STATES .................................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.9.4 TRANSIENT WITHSTAND ..................................................................................6-12
6.5.2.10 LOOP INPUTS ...........................................................................................................6-13
6.5.2.11 LOOP/LEAD IN ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES..........................................................6-13
6.5.2.12 TEST LOOP CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................6-13
6.5.2.13 TEST VEHICLE DEFINITION ....................................................................................6-13
6.5.2.14 SENSITIVITY..............................................................................................................6-14
6.5.2.15 SENSITIVITY CONTROL...........................................................................................6-14
6.5.2.16 APPROACH SPEED..................................................................................................6-14
6.5.2.17 MODES OF OPERATION..........................................................................................6-15
6.5.2.17.1 PRESENCE........................................................................................................6-15
6.5.2.17.2 PULSE ...............................................................................................................6-15
6.5.2.18 RECOVERY FROM SUSTAINED OCCUPANCY .....................................................6-15
6.5.2.19 RESPONSE TIME......................................................................................................6-15
6.5.2.19.1 VARIATION IN RESPONSE TIME ....................................................................6-15

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6.5.2.20 TUNING......................................................................................................................6-15
6.5.2.21 SELF-TRACKING ......................................................................................................6-16
6.5.2.22 RECOVERY FROM RESET.......................................................................................6-16
6.5.2.23 CROSSTALK AVOIDANCE ......................................................................................6-16
6.5.2.24 DELAY/EXTENSION .................................................................................................6-16
6.5.2.24.1 DELAY ...............................................................................................................6-16
6.5.2.24.2 EXTENSION ......................................................................................................6-16
6.5.2.25 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...............................................................................6-17
6.5.2.26 OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................6-18
6.5.2.26.1 SOLID STATE CHANNEL DETECTION OUTPUTS.........................................6-18
6.5.2.26.2 CHANNEL STATUS OUTPUTS........................................................................6-18
6.5.2.26.3 CHANNEL STATUS REPORTING....................................................................6-19
6.5.2.26.4 DATA TRANSMIT OUTPUT (TX) .......................................................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.1 MARK STATE (BINARY 1)..............................................................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.2 SPACE STATE (BINARY 0) ............................................................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.3 HIGH IMPEDANCE STATE.............................................................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.4 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE DURING POWER OFF.............................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.5 TX OUTPUT SHORTS.....................................................................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.6 RISE/FALL TIME .............................................................................................6-20
6.5.2.26.4.7 TRANSIENT WITHSTAND .............................................................................6-20
6.5.2.27 COMMUNICATION PORT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................6-20
6.5.2.27.1 COMMUNICATION PORT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...........................6-20
6.5.2.27.2 BAUD RATE ......................................................................................................6-21
6.5.2.27.3 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS .................................................................6-21
6.5.2.27.4 SLOT ADDRESSES ..........................................................................................6-21
6.5.2.28 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................6-21
6.5.2.28.1 CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................6-21
6.5.2.28.2 CONNECTOR TERMINATIONS........................................................................6-21
6.5.2.28.3 TYPE A TWO CHANNEL WITHOUT DELAY / EXTENSION TIMING .............6-21
6.5.2.28.4 TYPE B FOUR CHANNEL WITHOUT DELAY / EXTENSION TIMING............6-21
6.5.2.28.5 TYPE C TWO CHANNEL WITH DELAY / EXTENSION TIMING .....................6-21
SECTION 7 CABINETS ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.1 CABINETS OF FERROUS MATERIAL .................................................................................7-1
7.2.2 CABINETS OF ALUMINUM ALLOY ..................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.2.1 SHEET ALUMINUM ....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.2.2 CAST ALUMINUM ......................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 CABINET DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.4 TOP SURFACE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................ 7-2
7.5 DOORS........................................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.5.1 MAIN CABINET DOOR.......................................................................................................... 7-2
7.5.2 HINGES .................................................................................................................................. 7-2
7.5.3 DOOR STOP .......................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.5.4 LATCHES AND LOCKING MECHANISM ............................................................................. 7-2
7.5.4.1 LATCHING ..................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.5.4.2 ROTATION OF HANDLE............................................................................................... 7-2
7.5.4.3 LOCKS ........................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.5.4.4 PROVISIONS FOR PADLOCK...................................................................................... 7-3
7.5.5 DOOR OPENING ................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.5.6 GASKETING .......................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.5.7 POLICE COMPARTMENT..................................................................................................... 7-3
7.5.7.1 DOOR............................................................................................................................. 7-3
7.5.7.2 LOCKS ........................................................................................................................... 7-3

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7.5.7.3 COMPARTMENT SIZE .................................................................................................. 7-3

7.6 SHELVES ....................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.6.1 POSITIONING ........................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.7 FINISH AND SURFACE PREPARATION...................................................................................... 7-4
7.7.1 STEEL CABINETS................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7.1.1 PREPARATION ............................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7.1.2 PRIME COAT ................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7.1.3 INTERIOR SURFACES ................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7.1.4 EXTERIOR SURFACES ................................................................................................ 7-4
7.7.2 ALUMINUM CABINETS......................................................................................................... 7-4
7.7.2.1 PREPARATION: PAINTED CABINETS........................................................................ 7-4
7.7.2.2 PRIME COAT ................................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7.2.3 INTERIOR SURFACES ................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7.2.4 EXTERIOR SURFACES ................................................................................................ 7-4
7.7.3 UNPAINTED ALUMINUM CABINETS................................................................................... 7-4
7.8 CABINET MOUNTING ................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.8.1 POLE-MOUNTED CABINETS ............................................................................................... 7-4
7.8.2 PEDESTAL-MOUNTED CABINETS...................................................................................... 7-4
7.8.3 BASE-MOUNTED CABINETS............................................................................................... 7-5
7.8.3.1 SIZES 3, 4, AND 5 ......................................................................................................... 7-5
7.8.3.2 SIZES 6 AND 7 .............................................................................................................. 7-5
7.8.4 ANCHOR BOLTS................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.9 CABINET VENTILATION ............................................................................................................... 7-6
7.9.1 FAN OR COOLING SYSTEM DESIGN ................................................................................. 7-6
7.9.2 FAN OR COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION.......................................................................... 7-6
7.9.2.1 OPERATING CONDITIONS .......................................................................................... 7-6
7.9.2.2 FAN OR COOLING SYSTEM CONTROLS...................................................................7-6
7.9.2.3 FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 7-6
SECTION 8 BUS INTERFACE UNIT......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 PHYSICAL...................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2.1 MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.2 PRINTED CIRCUITS .............................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.3 DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.3 CONFIGURATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 8-1
8.5 POWER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 8-2
8.5.1 INITIALIZATION..................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.6 INDICATORS.................................................................................................................................. 8-3
8.6.1 POWER ON INDICATOR.......................................................................................................8-3
8.6.2 PORT 1 INDICATOR.............................................................................................................. 8-3
8.6.3 RACK TX INDICATOR (BIU2 ONLY) .................................................................................... 8-3
8.7 BIU-TO-RACK COMMUNICATION PORT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (BIU2 ONLY)....... 8-3
8.7.1 COMMUNICATION PORT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 8-3
8.7.2 BAUD RATE........................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.8 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................8-3
8.8.1 PORT 1 COMMUNICATIONS................................................................................................ 8-3
8.8.2 PORT 1 CONNECTOR .......................................................................................................... 8-3
8.8.2.1 PORT 1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS................................................................ 8-4
8.8.3 CARD RACK CONNECTOR.................................................................................................. 8-4
8.8.3.1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR BIU TYPE BIU ............................................ 8-4
8.8.3.2 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR BIU TYPE BIU2 .......................................... 8-5
8.8.4 OUTPUTS............................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.8.4.1 DATA TRANSMIT OUTPUT (TX) FOR BIU TYPE BIU2 ................................................ 8-6

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8.8.4.1.1 MARK STATE (BINARY 1)..................................................................................... 8-6

8.8.4.1.2 SPACE STATE (BINARY 0) ................................................................................... 8-6
8.8.4.1.3 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE DURING POWER OFF.................................................... 8-6
8.8.4.1.4 TX OUTPUT SHORTS............................................................................................ 8-6
8.8.4.1.5 RISE/FALL TIME .................................................................................................... 8-6
8.8.4.1.6 TRANSIENT WITHSTAND .................................................................................... 8-6
8.8.5 INPUTS................................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.8.5.1 OPTO COMMON ........................................................................................................... 8-6
8.8.5.2 OPTO INPUTS ............................................................................................................... 8-6
8.8.5.3 LINE FREQUENCY REFERENCE ................................................................................ 8-7
8.8.5.4 24 VOLT SIGNAL INPUTS ............................................................................................ 8-7
8.8.5.4.1 ADDRESS SELECT INPUTS ................................................................................ 8-7
8.8.5.4.2 FUNCTION INPUTS .............................................................................................. 8-7
8.8.5.5 DATA RECEIVE INPUT (RX) FOR BIU TYPE BIU2..................................................... 8-8
8.8.5.5.1 MARK STATE (BINARY 1) ................................................................................... 8-8
8.8.5.5.2 SPACE STATE (BINARY 0).................................................................................. 8-8
8.8.5.5.3 TRANSIENT WITHSTAND .................................................................................... 8-8
8.8.5.6 +24 VDC INPUT ............................................................................................................. 8-8
8.8.5.7 EARTH GROUND .......................................................................................................... 8-8
8.8.5.8 LOGIC GROUND ...........................................................................................................8-8

Tables

Table 2-1 WET-BULB DRY-BULB RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT BAROMETRIC PRESSURE OF 29.92 In.
Hg. .................................................................................................................................................2-2
Table 3-1 COMMAND FRAMES...........................................................................................................3-7
Table 3-2 RESPONSE FRAMES..........................................................................................................3-8
Table 3-3 COMMAND FRAMES AND FREQUENCY OF TRANSMISSION......................................3-37
Table 3-4 SERVICE, RESPONSE, AND COMMAND VALUES (MILLISECONDS) ..........................3-39
Table 3-5 OBJECT RANGE VALUES FOR ACTUATED SIGNAL CONTROLLERS.........................3-48
Table 3-6 TIMING PLAN.....................................................................................................................3-55
Table 3-7 OFFSET..............................................................................................................................3-56
Table 3-8 SIGNAL PLAN ....................................................................................................................3-56
Table 3-9 I/O MODE BITS (3 PER UNIT)...........................................................................................3-57
Table 3-10 CODED STATUS BITS (3 PER UNIT) .............................................................................3-59
Table 3-11 CODED STATUS BITS (3 PER RING) ............................................................................3-75
Table 3-12 ALTERNATE SEQUENCE ...............................................................................................3-77
Table 3-13 I/O MODE BITS (3 PER UNIT).........................................................................................3-80
Table 3-14 TIMING PLAN...................................................................................................................3-86
Table 3-15 OFFSET............................................................................................................................3-87
Table 5-1 AMPACITY ...........................................................................................................................5-2
Table 5-2 TYPE 1 CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................................5-4
Table 5-3 INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINALS ...........................................................................................5-4

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Table 5-4 BIU ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT ............................................................................................5-9

Table 5-5 BIU 1 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT..............................................................................................5-9
Table 5-6 BIU 2 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT............................................................................................5-10
Table 5-7 BIU 3 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT............................................................................................5-12
Table 5-8 BIU 4 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT............................................................................................5-13
Table 5-9 DETECTOR RACK CONFIGURATIONS ...........................................................................5-15
Table 5-10 DETECTOR MODULE COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS ................................................5-16
Table 5-11 DETECTOR RACK BIU ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT ........................................................5-17
Table 5-12 BIU 9 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT..........................................................................................5-17
Table 5-13 FIELD TERMINALS..........................................................................................................5-20
Table 5-14 MMU CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS....................................................................................5-26
Table 6-1 DETECTOR UNIT TYPES....................................................................................................6-9
Table 6-2 CONNECTOR TERMINATIONS ........................................................................................6-22
Table 7-1 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................7-2
Table 8-1 BIU TYPES ...........................................................................................................................8-1

Figures

Figure 2-1 TEST PROFILE ...................................................................................................................2-7

Figure 2-2 SHOCK TEST FIXTURE ...................................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-3 PIV AND DV/DT TEST CIRCUIT (SOLID STATE LOAD SWITCH OR FLASHER) .........2-18
Figure 2-4 TEST CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................................2-20
Figure 2-5 LOOP INPUT TERMINAL TRANSIENT TESTS ...............................................................2-22
Figure 3-1 PORT 1 CONNECTIONS, TYPE 1 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY .......................................3-4
Figure 3-2 PORT 1 CONNECTIONS, TYPE 2 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY .......................................3-4
Figure 3-3 PORT 1 TIMING ..................................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-4 PORT 1 FRAME FORMAT..................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-5 COMMAND AND RESPONSE FRAME TIMING ..............................................................3-38
Figure 3-6 DUAL RING CONTROLLER UNIT....................................................................................3-61
Figure 3-7 SINGLE RING CONTROLLER UNIT ................................................................................3-62
Figure 3-8 VARIABLE INITIAL TIMING ..............................................................................................3-67
Figure 3-9 GAP REDUCTION ............................................................................................................3-68
Figure 3-10 ACTIVATED PHASE OPERATING IN THE NONACTIVATED MODE...........................3-69
Figure 3-11 ACTIVATED PHASE OPERATING IN THE NONACTIVATED MODE...........................3-71
Figure 3-12 LOAD SWITCH DRIVERS, PEDESTRIAN .....................................................................3-74
Figure 4-1 PROGRAMMING CARD .....................................................................................................4-9

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Figure 5-1 LOAD SWITCH OR FLASHER SUPPORT.........................................................................5-5

Figure 5-2 FRONT VIEW—LOAD SWITCH SUPPORT DIMENSIONS...............................................5-6
Figure 5-3 FRONT VIEW—FLASHER SUPPORT DIMENSIONS .......................................................5-7
Figure 5-4 CABINET POWER DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC ...........................................................5-23
Figure 5-5 TERMINAL & FACILITIES WIRING ..................................................................................5-27
Figure 6-1 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT .....................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS SOLID STATE FLASHER (VIEWED—CONNECTOR
END) ..............................................................................................................................................6-5
Figure 6-3 FLASH TRANSFER RELAY WIRING DIAGRAM ...............................................................6-7
Figure 6-4 TWO CHANNEL CARD RACK UNIT ................................................................................6-10
Figure 6-5 FOUR CHANNEL CARD RACK UNIT ..............................................................................6-11
Figure 6-6 TEST LOOP CONFIGURATIONS.....................................................................................6-14
Figure 6-7 DELAY OPERATION ........................................................................................................6-17
Figure 6-8 EXTENSION OPERATION ...............................................................................................6-17
Figure 7-1 FOUNDATION FOR SIZES 3, 4, AND 5 BASE-MOUNTED CABINETS............................7-5
Figure 7-2 FOUNDATION FOR SIZE 6 AND 7 BASE-MOUNTED CABINETS ...................................7-6
Figure 8-1 BUS INTERFACE UNIT ......................................................................................................8-2

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Foreword

This NEMA Standards Publication TS 2-2003, Traffic Controller Assemblies, has been developed as a
design guide for traffic signaling equipment which can be safely installed and provide operational features
not covered by the NEMA TS 1-1989, Traffic Control Systems. Within the standard, any reference to a
specific manufacturer is made strictly for the purpose of defining interchangeability where there exists no
nationally recognized standard covering all the requirements. The manufacturer references do not
constitute a preference.
The TS 2 Standards Publication has been established to reduce hazards to persons and property when
traffic signaling equipment is properly selected and installed in conformance with the requirements herein.
The user's attention is called to the possibility that compliance with this standard may require use of an
invention covered by patent rights. By publication of this standard, no position is taken with respect to the
validity of this claim or of any patent rights in connection therewith.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this document are encouraged. They should be sent
to:
Vice President, Engineering Department
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
1300 N.17th Street
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
tel: (703) 841-3200
fax: (703) 841-3300

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Scope

This Standards Publication covers traffic signaling equipment used to facilitate and expedite the safe
movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
Two approaches to expansion of traffic features of NEMA TS 1, Traffic Control Systems are provided:

Type 1—
° Entirely new performance oriented standard.

Type 2—
° Use of the MSA, B, and C connectors in common use with NEMA TS 1 equipment.

The Type 1 approach embraces:

° Controller Unit

• Display-alphanumeric Display—32 Characters, 2 Lines Minimum

• Port 1 Connector
• High speed full duplex data channel connecting controller unit, conflict monitor
(malfunction management unit), rear panel (terminals and facilities) and detectors.
• All data exchange with rear panel.
• Controller unit and conflict monitor exchange information on a regular basis,
performing redundant checks on each other. Controller unit has access to all conflict
monitor internal information, making enhanced event logging, remote intersection
monitoring, and remote diagnostics feasible.
• All detector information, including detector diagnostics.
• ElA-485 serial communications interface with noise immunity characteristics.
• SDLC (synchronous data link) communication protocol with a bit rate of 153, 600
bits/second, utilizing sophisticated error checking.
• Vast reduction in number of wires in the cabinet.

• Port 2 Connector
• Interface to personal computer.
• Interface to printer.

• Port 3 Connector
• 1200 baud, FSK serial port for on-street communications.

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• Standard Features
• Actuated control.
• Conditional service.
• Additional detectors.
• Delay/extension/switching detectors.
• Dual entry.
• Alternate phase sequences.
• Start-up flash.
• Automatic flash.
• Dimming.
• Coordination: 16 timing plans; one cycle length per timing plan; one split per timing
plan; three offset per timing plan.
• Preemption: six inputs; six sequences.
• Time base: yearly clock; daylight savings; leap year.
• Internal diagnostics: memory diagnostics; processor monitoring; conflict monitoring
checking; detector diagnostics.
° Conflict Monitor (Malfunction Management Unit)

• Single Type —configurable as 12 four-input channels or 16 three-input channels

• Port 1 Connector
• Communications with controller unit, as described above.
• MSA, MSB connectors downward compatible with those on a TS 1 conflict monitor;
used primarily for sensing of voltages on field terminals.
• Low voltage monitoring—monitor will be the first unit in a cabinet to sense a low
voltage condition and will put intersection in flash in an orderly manner. This
sequence will be reversed on power up.

• Detectors
• Rack mounted, 16 detector channels per rack, up to four racks.
• Port 1 connector: pluggable, interchangeable Bus Interface unit to convert Port 1 high
speed serial data to format required by individual detectors.
• Communications with controller unit, as described above.
• Per channel diagnostic data: open loop; shorted loop; excessive inductance change;
watchdog failure.
• Detector reset capability.
• Operation from either 12 volt or 24 volt DC power supply.

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° Rear Panel (Terminals and Facilities)

• Conventional load switches, flasher, flash transfer relays.
• Termination points for needed functions.
• Port 1 connector: communications with controller unit, as described above, and
pluggable, interchangeable Bus Interface Unit to convert Port 1 high speed serial
data to format required by rear panel.
The TS 2 Type 2 is the same as the Type 1 with the following exceptions:
° The MSA, MSB, and MSC connectors for the Controller Unit are compatible with equipment
conforming with the NEMA TS 1-1989 Standards Publication.
° MS connector pin-outs are configurable to one of eight modes to satisfy different applications and
achieve different functionality. Default mode is pin compatible with TS 1-1989.

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HISTORY

This Standards Publication is predicated upon an industry perceived need to overcome limitations of the
NEMA Standards Publication TS 1, Traffic Control Systems, which in 1976 reflected the first industry
documentation of technically adequate and safe traffic control equipment.
The NEMA TS 1 as subsequently revised and expanded and re-affirmed in 1989:
1. Defined effective actuated intersection control.
2. As a complete package defined all equipment within the cabinet and test procedures.
3. Provided equipment interchangeability between manufacturers.
4. As a minimum functional standard facilitated design innovations.
Limitations inherent in NEMA TS 1 were seen as follows:
1. Reliance on point-to-point wire connection for all functions with termination points for all wires, many
of which are not utilized.
a. Numerous connections increase failure potential.
b. Not cost effective.
c. Hardware limited expandability.
2. Out-of-date technology.
3. Lack of uniformity in the implementation of the following functions and the resulting loss in equipment
interchangeability:
a. Coordination.
b. Time base control.
c. Preemption.
d. Uniform Code flash.
e. Communications.
f. Diagnostics.
g. User interface.
The following industry guidelines were established to overcome the limitations in the NEMA TS 1
Standards Publication:
1. Equipment requirements based on valid engineering concepts.
2. Interchangeability, performance oriented, without precluding downward compatibility with TS 1
equipment.
3. Emphasis on use of enhanced diagnostic techniques.
4. Minimize potential for malfunctions.
5. Provide for future expandability.
6. Enhanced user interface.

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Four basic proposals were considered over a four-year period. These were:
1. Standardize the functions being provided on the MSD connector.
2. Free up seldom used pins on the MSA, MSB, and MSC connectors and reassign them to needed
functions.
3. Develop an entirely new, performance oriented standard.
4. Proceed with Proposal 1, then move on to Proposal 3 for a long-term solution.
During the investigations, involving debate within the industry and inputs received from traffic engineers
and those responsible for the selection, installation and maintenance of traffic control equipment actions
were taken on each proposal.
Industry debate of which approach to follow consumed approximately 2.5 years before approval of
Proposal 3—proceed with the development of an entirely new, performance oriented standard. While the
majority of the industry tended to favor this proposal, some members in opposition had concerns, many of
which were valid, and each was carefully studied and evaluated, including joint consultations with
delegations from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the International Municipal Signal
Association (IMSA), as well as at NEMA sponsored open forums at Annual Meetings of ITE.
The advantages of a new performance oriented standard were identified as:
1. Communication between major equipment within the cabinet over a data channel with virtually
unlimited capacity. Potential for future expandability is thereby maximized.
2. Use of a high speed data channel between the controller unit, malfunction management unit,
detectors, and rear panel reduces the number of connections and facilitates diagnostic testing,
thereby reducing the potential for malfunction.
3. Cost effectiveness of communications protocols.
4. Enhanced user interface.
During the development of the new NEMA Standards Publication TS 2 two approaches evolved:
1. Type 1, which utilizes a high speed data channel between all major equipment to maximize the
functionality and expandability.
2. Type 2, which retains the MSA, MSB, and MSC connectors for data exchange with the rear panel,
providing a degree of downward compatibility.

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TS 2-1998 UPDATE

The following is a summary of the changes provided by the 1998 release of this Standards Publication:
SECTION 2:
The Standard Publication has been restructured to move all testing criteria into Section 2.
SECTION 3:
Type 129 MMU Inputs/Status frame has been updated to add ‘Start-Up Flash Call’ bit. This status bit
enables the CU to enter the Start-Up Flash state following any Terminal & Facilities flash mode.
NTCIP Requirements has been added. Additional Controller Unit types with two Conformance Levels
has been added for NTCIP requirements.
Port 1 Frame Fault flash has been modified to limit the number of times the device may exit this fault
state in a specific time without user interaction.
SECTION 4:
Pin Assignments has been modified to add ‘Local Flash Status’ input on Connector B. This and the
Output Relay modification are key to enabling the CU to enter Start-Up Flash following any Terminal &
Facilities flash mode.
Output Relay operation has been modified to add ‘Start-Up Flash Call’ bit in Frame 129.
Display has been modified to add ‘Local Flash Status’ input indication.
Minimum Yellow Change / Red Clearance Interval Monitoring has been modified to remain
enabled when the Load Switch Flash bit is set to 1 in the Type 0 frame from the CU.
Port 1 Timeout operation has been modified to limit the number of times the device may exit the fault
state in a specific time without user interaction.
SECTION 5:
Port 1 Communication Cables shielding has been modified to terminate to Earth Ground.
Malfunction Management Unit wiring has been modified to add ‘Local Flash Status’ input.
SECTION 6:
Detector Configurations has been modified to add four new types (AC, BC, CC, & DC) with
communications port TX & RX capability.
Detection Outputs & Status Outputs condition has been added for the Disable and Reset states.
Detector Connector Terminations has been modified to add Detector Address Bit #3.
SECTION 8:
BIU Configurations has been modified to add one new type (BIU2) with communications port TX &
RX capability.

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TS 2-2003 UPDATE

The following is a summary of the changes provided by the 2003 release of this Standards Publication:
SECTION 3:
Page 3-19 : Clause 3.3.1.4.2.2 Type 129 MMU Inputs/Status (Type 1 ACK) - revised
Page 3-93 : Clause 3.9.3.1.3 Port 1 - revised
SECTION 5:
Page 5-14 : Clause 5.3.3 Port 1 Communication Cables - revised
Page 5-22 : Clause 5.4.2.1 Grounding System - revised
SECTION 6:
Page 6-22 : Table 6-2
CONNECTOR TERMINATIONS - revised
SECTION 8:
Page 8-2 : Clause 8.5 POWER REQUIREMENTS - revised
Page 8-2 : Clause 8.5.1 Initialization - revised
Page 8-3 : Clause 8.7.1 Communication Port Electrical Requirements - revised
Page 8-5 : Clause 8.8.4 Outputs - revised
Page 8-6 : Clause 8.8.4.1.4 TX Output Shorts - revised
Page 8-6 : Clause 8.8.5.2 Opto Inputs - revised
Page 8-7 : Clause 8.8.5.4 24 Volt Signal Inputs - revised
Page 8-7 : Clause 8.8.5.4.2 Function Inputs - revised
Page 8-8 : Clause 8.8.5.5 Data Receive Input (RX) for BIU Type BIU2 - revised
Paragraphs revised in this update are denoted by a wavy line to the right of the paragraph as shown for
this paragraph.

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SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS

These definitions reflect the consensus of the traffic control equipment industry as represented by NEMA
and are intended to be in harmony with terminology in current usage, such as is published in the "Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” and various technical reports of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers, 525 School Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024.

1.1 CONTROL EQUIPMENT

The abbreviations used in this Standard Publication are defined as follows:
AC – Alternating Current
BIU – Bus Interface Unit
CA – Controller Assembly
CU – Controller Unit
DR – Detector Rack
MMU – Malfunction Management Unit
TF – Terminals and Facilities
1.1.1 Auxiliary Equipment
Separate devices used to add supplementary features to a controller assembly.
1.1.2 Barrier
See 3.5.1.2.
1.1.3 Cabinet
An outdoor enclosure for housing the controller unit and associated equipment.
1.1.4 Call
A registration of a demand for right-of-way by traffic (vehicles or pedestrians) to a controller unit.
1.1.4.1 Serviceable Conflicting Call
A call which:
1. Occurs on a conflicting phase not having the right-of-way at the time the call is placed.
2. Occurs on a conflicting phase which is capable of responding to a call.
3. When occurring on a conflicting phase operating in an occupancy mode, remains present until given
its right-of-way.
1.1.5 Check
An output from a controller unit that indicates the existence of unanswered call(s).
1.1.6 Connector
A device enabling outgoing and incoming electrical circuits to be connected and disconnected without the
necessity of installing and removing individual wires leading from the control unit.
1.1.6.1 Not Used Connections
The Not Used connector pin terminations are used exclusively to prevent interchangeability with units
already in use not in conformance to this publication. These connector pins are not to be internally
connected.

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1.1.6.2 Reserved Connections

The Reserved connector pin terminations are used exclusively for future assignment by NEMA of
additional specific input/output functions. The control unit does not recognize any Reserved input as valid
nor shall it provide a valid output on a Reserved output.
1.1.6.3 Spare Connections
The Spare connector pin terminations are exclusively for manufacturer specific applications.
A Controller Assembly wired to utilize one of these connections may not be compatible with all
manufacturer's control units. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
1.1.7 Controller Assembly
A complete electrical device mounted in a cabinet for controlling the operation of a traffic control signal.
1.1.7.1 Flasher Controller Assembly
A complete electrical device for flashing a traffic signal or beacon.
1.1.7.2 Full-Traffic-Actuated Controller Assembly
A type of traffic-actuated controller assembly in which means are provided for traffic actuation on all
approaches to the intersection.
1.1.7.3 Isolated Controller Assembly
A controller assembly for operating traffic signals not under master supervision.
1.1.7.4 Master Controller Assembly
A controller assembly for supervising a system of secondary controller assemblies.
1.1.7.5 Master-Secondary Controller Assembly
A controller assembly operating traffic signals and providing supervision of other secondary controller
assemblies.
1.1.7.6 Occupancy Controller Assembly
(Lane-Occupancy Controller or Demand Controller and Presence Controller)
A traffic-actuated controller which responds to the presence of vehicles within an extended zone of
detection.
1.1.7.7 Pedestrian-Actuated Controller Assembly
A controller assembly in which intervals, such as pedestrian WALK and clearance intervals, can be added
to or included in the controller cycle by the actuation of a pedestrian detector.
1.1.7.8 Pretimed Controller Assembly
A controller assembly for the operation of traffic signals with predetermined:
1. Fixed cycle length(s).
2. Fixed interval duration(s).
3. Interval sequence(s).
1.1.7.9 Secondary Controller Assembly (Slave)
A controller assembly which operates traffic signals under the supervision of a master controller
assembly.

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1.1.7.10 Semi-Traffic-Actuated Controller Assembly

A type of traffic-actuated controller assembly in which means are provided for traffic actuation on one or
more but not all approaches to the intersection.
1.1.7.11 Traffic-Actuated Controller Assembly
A controller assembly for supervising the operation of traffic control signals in accordance with the varying
demands of traffic as registered with the controller by detectors.
1.1.8 Controller Unit
A controller unit is that portion of a controller assembly that is devoted to the selection and timing of signal
displays.
1.1.8.1 Digital Controller Unit
A controller unit wherein timing is based upon a defined frequency source such as a 60-hertz alternating
current source. (See 1.1.49.3.)
1.1.8.2 Multi-Ring Controller Unit
See 3.5.1.3.
1.1.8.3 Single-Ring Controller Unit
See 3.5.1.4.
1.1.9 Coordination
The control of controller units in a manner to provide a relationship between specific green indications at
adjacent intersections in accordance with a time schedule to permit continuous operation of groups of
vehicles along the street at a planned speed. (See 1.1.30.)
1.1.10 Coordinator
A device or program/routine which provides coordination.
1.1.11 Cycle
The total time to complete one sequence of signalization around an intersection.
In an actuated controller unit, a complete cycle is dependent on the presence of calls on all phases. In a
pretimed controller unit, it is a complete sequence of signal indications.
1.1.11.1 Cycle Length
The time period in seconds required for one complete cycle.
1.1.12 Density
A measure of the concentration of vehicles, stated as the number of vehicles per mile per lane.
1.1.13 Detector
See 1.2.5.
1.1.14 Device
1.1.14.1 Electromechanical Device
A device which is characterized by electrical circuits utilizing relays, step switches, motors, etc.
1.1.14.2 Electronic Device
A device which is characterized by electrical circuits utilizing resistors, capacitors, and inductors, which
may include electromechanical and solid-state devices.

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1.1.14.3 Solid-State Device

A device which is characterized by electrical circuits, the active components of which are semi-
conductors, to the exclusion of electromechanical devices or tubes.
1.1.15 Dial
The cycle timing reference or coordination input activating same. Dial is also frequently used to describe
the cycle.
1.1.16 Dwell
See 1.1.42.
1.1.17 Extension, Unit
The timing interval during the extensible portion which is resettable by each detector actuation. The green
interval of the phase may terminate on expiration of the unit extension time.
1.1.18 Entry
1.1.18.1 Dual Entry
See 3.5.1.5.
1.1.18.2 Single Entry
See 3.5.1.6.
1.1.19 Flasher
A device used to open and close signal circuits at a repetitive rate.
1.1.20 Force Off
A command to force the termination of the green interval. (See 3.4.5.2 and 3.5.4.1.)
1.1.21 Gap Reduction
A feature whereby the Unit Extension or allowed time spacing between successive vehicle actuations on
the phase displaying the green in the extensible portion of the interval is reduced.
1.1.22 Hold
A command that retains the existing Green interval.
1.1.23 Interconnect
A means of remotely controlling some or all of the functions of a traffic signal.
1.1.24 Interval
The part or parts of the signal cycle during which signal indications do not change.
1.1.24.1 Minimum Green Interval
The shortest green time of a phase. If a time setting control is designated as Minimum Green, the green
time shall be not less than that setting.
1.1.24.2 Pedestrian Clearance Interval
The first clearance interval for the pedestrian signal following the pedestrian WALK indication.
1.1.24.3 Red Clearance Interval
A clearance interval which may follow the yellow change interval during which both the terminating phase
and the next phase display Red signal indications.

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1.1.24.4 Sequence, Interval

The order of appearance of signal indications during successive intervals of a cycle.
1.1.24.5 Yellow Change Interval
The first interval following the green interval in which the signal indication for that phase is yellow.
1.1.25 Manual
1.1.25.1 Manual Operation
The operation of a controller assembly by means of a hand-operated device(s). A pushbutton is an
example of such a device.
1.1.25.2 Manual Pushbutton
An auxiliary device for hand operation of a controller assembly.
1.1.26 Maximum Green
The maximum green time with a serviceable opposing actuation, which may start during the initial portion.
1.1.27 Memory
1.1.27.1 Detector Memory
The retention of a call for future utilization by the controller assembly.
1.1.27.2 Nonlocking Memory
A mode of actuated-controller-unit operation which does not require detector memory.
1.1.27.3 Non-Volatile Memory
Read/Write memory that is capable of data retention during periods when AC power is not applied for a
minimum period of 30 days.
1.1.27.4 Volatile Memory
Read/Write memory that loses data when power is removed.
1.1.27.5 Random Access Memory (RAM)
Semiconductor Read/Write volatile memory. Data is lost if power is turned off.
1.1.27.6 Read Only Memory (ROM)
Read-Only, non-volatile, semiconductor memory manufactured with data content, permanently stored.
1.1.27.7 Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM)
Read-Only, non-volatile, semiconductor memory that allows a program to reside permanently in a piece of
hardware.
1.1.27.8 Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM)
Read-Only, non-volatile, semiconductor memory that is erasable (via ultra-violet light) and
reprogrammable. (See 1.1.27.6 and 1.1.27.7).
1.1.28 Malfunction Management Unit
A device used to detect and respond to improper and conflicting signals and improper operating voltages
in a traffic control system.
1.1.29 Modular Design
A design concept such that functions are sectioned into units which can be readily exchanged with similar
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1.1.30 Offset
Offset is the time relationship, expressed in seconds or percent of cycle length, determined by the
difference between a defined point in the coordinated green and a system reference point.
1.1.31 Omit, Phase (Special Skip, Force Skip)
A command that causes omission of a selected phase.
1.1.32 Overlap
A Green indication that allows traffic movement during the green intervals of and clearance intervals
between two or more phases.
1.1.33 Passage Time
The time allowed for a vehicle to travel at a selected speed from the detector to the stop line.
1.1.34 Pattern
A unique set of coordination parameters (cycle value, split values, offset value, and sequence).
1.1.35 Phase
1.1.35.1 Traffic Phase
Those green, change, and clearance intervals in a cycle assigned to any independent movement(s) of
traffic.
1.1.35.2 Conflicting Phases
Conflicting phases are two or more traffic phases which will cause interfering traffic movements if
operated concurrently.
1.1.35.3 Nonconflicting Phase
Non-conflicting phases are two or more traffic phases which will not cause interfering traffic movements if
operated concurrently.
1.1.35.4 Pedestrian Phase
A traffic phase allocated to pedestrian traffic which may provide a right-of-way pedestrian indication either
concurrently with one or more vehicular phases, or to the exclusion of all vehicular phases.
1.1.35.5 Phase Sequence
A predetermined order in which the phases of a cycle occur.
1.1.35.6 Parent Phase
A traffic phase with which a subordinate phase is associated.
1.1.35.7 Vehicular Phase
A vehicular phase is a phase which is allocated to vehicular traffic movement as timed by the controller
unit.
1.1.36 Portion
1.1.36.1 Extensible Portion
That portion of the green interval of an actuated phase following the initial portion which may be
extended, for example, by traffic actuation.
1.1.36.2 Initial Portion
The first timed portion of the green interval in an actuated controller unit:
1. Fixed Initial Portion: A preset initial portion that does not change.

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2. Computed Initial Portion: An initial portion which is traffic adjusted.

3. Maximum Initial Portion: The limit of the computed initial portion.
4. Minimum Initial Portion: See Fixed Initial Portion.
5. Added Initial Portion: An increment of time added to the minimum initial portion in response to vehicle
actuations.
1.1.36.3 Interval Portion
A discrete subdivision of an interval during which the signals do not change.
1.1.37 Preemption
The transfer of the normal control of signals to a special signal control mode for the purpose of servicing
railroad crossings, emergency vehicle passage, mass transit vehicle passage, and other special tasks,
the control of which require terminating normal traffic control to provide the priority needs of the special
task.
1.1.38 Preemptor, Traffic Controller
A device or program/routine which provides preemption.
1.1.39 Preferred Sequence
See 3.5.1.8.
1.1.40 Progression
The act of various controller units providing specific green indications in accordance with a time schedule
to permit continuous operation of groups of vehicles along the street at a planned speed.
1.1.41 Red Indication, Minimum (Red Revert)
Provision within the controller unit to assure a minimum Red signal indication in a phase following the
Yellow Change interval of that phase.
1.1.42 Rest
The interval portion of a phase when present timing requirements have been completed.
1.1.43 Ring
See 3.5.1.1.
1.1.44 Split
The segment of the cycle length allocated to each phase or interval that may occur (expressed in percent
or seconds).
In an actuated controller unit, split is the time in the cycle allocated to a phase.
In a pretimed controller unit, split is the time allocated to an interval.
1.1.45 Suppressors
1.1.45.1 Suppressor, Radio Interference
A device inserted in the power line in the controller assembly (cabinet) that reduces the radio
interference.
1.1.45.2 Suppressor, Transient
A device which serves to reduce transient over-voltages.

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1.1.46 Switch
1.1.46.1 Auto/Manual Switch
A device which, when operated, discontinues normal signal operation and permits manual operation.
1.1.46.2 Flash Control Switch
A device which, when operated, discontinues normal signal operation and causes the flashing of any
predetermined combination of signal indications.
1.1.46.3 Power Line Switch (Disconnect Switch)
A manual switch for disconnecting power to the controller assembly and traffic control signals.
1.1.46.4 Recall Switch
A manual switch which causes the automatic return of the right-of-way to its associated phase.
1.1.46.5 Signal Load Switch
A device used to switch power to the signal lamps.
1.1.46.6 Signal Shut-Down Switch
A manual switch to discontinue the operation of traffic control signals without affecting the power supply
to other components in the controller cabinet.
1.1.47 Time Base Control
A means for the automatic selection of modes of operation of traffic signals in a manner prescribed by a
predetermined time schedule.
1.1.48 Terminals, Field
Devices for connecting wires entering the controller assembly.
1.1.49 Timing
1.1.49.1 Analog Timing
Pertaining to a method of timing that measures continuous variables, such as voltage or current.
1.1.49.2 Concurrent Timing
A mode of controller unit operation whereby a traffic phase can be selected and timed simultaneously and
independently with another traffic phase.
1.1.49.3 Digital Timing
Pertaining to a method of timing that operates by counting discrete units.
1.1.49.4 Timing Plan
The Split times for all segments (Phase/Interval) of the coordination cycle.
1.1.50 Yield
A command which permits termination of the green interval. (See 1.1.22.)

1.2 DETECTORS
1.2.1 Actuation
The operation of any type of detector.
1.2.2 Antenna
The radiating or receiving elements utilized in transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves.

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1.2.3 Call
See 1.1.4.
1.2.4 Detection
1.2.4.1 Advisory Detection
The detection of vehicles on one or more intersection approaches solely for the purpose of modifying the
phase sequence and/or length for other approaches to the intersection.
1.2.4.2 Passage Detection
The ability of a vehicle detector to detect the passage of a vehicle moving through the zone of detection
and to ignore the presence of a vehicle stopped within the zone of detection.
1.2.4.3 Presence Detection
The ability of a vehicle detector to sense that a vehicle, whether moving or stopped, has appeared in its
zone of detection.
1.2.5 Detector
A device for indicating the presence or passage of vehicles or pedestrians.
1.2.5.1 Bidirectional Detector
A detector that is capable of being actuated by vehicles proceeding in either of two directions and of
indicating in which of the directions the vehicles were moving.
1.2.5.2 Calling Detector
A detector that is installed in a selected location to detect vehicles which may not otherwise be detected
and whose output may be modified by the controller unit.
1.2.5.3 Classification Detector
A detector that has the capability of differentiating among types of vehicles.
1.2.5.4 Directional Detector
A detector that is capable of being actuated only by vehicles proceeding in one specified direction.
1.2.5.5 Extension Detector
A detector that is arranged to register actuations at the controller unit only during the green interval for
that approach so as to extend the green time of the actuating vehicles.
1.2.5.6 Infrared Detector
A detector that senses radiation in the infrared spectrum.
1.2.5.7 Light-Sensitive Detector
A detector that utilizes a light-sensitive device for sensing the passage of an object interrupting a beam of
light directed at the sensor.
1.2.5.8 Loop Detector
A detector that senses a change in inductance of its inductive loop sensor by the passage or presence of
a vehicle near the sensor.
1.2.5.9 Magnetic Detector
A detector that senses changes in the earth's magnetic field caused by the movement of a vehicle near its
sensor.

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1.2.5.10 Magnetometer Detector

A detector that measures the difference in the level of the earth's magnetic forces caused by the passage
or presence of a vehicle near its sensor.
1.2.5.11 Nondirectional Detector
A detector that is capable of being actuated by vehicles proceeding in any direction.
1.2.5.12 Pedestrian Detector
A detector that is responsive to operation by or the presence of a pedestrian.
1.2.5.13 Pneumatic Detector
A pressure-sensitive detector that uses a pneumatic tube as a sensor.
1.2.5.14 Pressure-Sensitive Detector
A detector that is capable of sensing the pressure of a vehicle passing over the surface of its sensor.
1.2.5.15 Radar Detector
A detector that is capable of sensing the passage of a vehicle through its field of emitted microwave
energy.
1.2.5.16 System Detector
Any type of vehicle detector used to obtain representative traffic flow information.
1.2.5.17 Side-Fire Detector
A vehicle detector with its sensor located to one side of the roadway.
1.2.5.18 Sound-Sensitive Vehicle Detector
A detector that responds to sound waves generated by the passage of a vehicle near the surface of the
sensor.
1.2.5.19 Ultrasonic Detector
A detector that is capable of sensing the passage or presence of a vehicle through its field of emitted
ultrasonic energy.
1.2.6 Detector Mode
A term used to describe the operation of a detector channel output when a presence detection occurs.
1. Pulse Mode: Detector produces a short output pulse when detection occurs.
2. Controlled Output: The ability of a detector to produce a pulse that has a predetermined duration
regardless of the length of time a vehicle is in the zone of detection.
3. Continuous-Presence Mode: Detector output continues if any vehicle (first or last remaining) remains
in the zone of detection.
4. Limited-Presence Mode: Detector output continues for a limited period of time if vehicles remain in
zone of detection.
1.2.7 Inductive Loop Detector System
See 6.5.1.5.
1.2.8 Inductive Loop Detector Unit
See 6.5.1.6.

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1.2.9 Lead-in Cable

See 6.5.1.4.
1.2.10 Output
1.2.10.1 Extension Output
The ability of a detector to continue its output for a predetermined length of time after the vehicle has left
its zone of detection.
1.2.10.2 Delayed Output
The ability of a detector to delay its output for a predetermined length of time after a vehicle has entered
its zone of detection.
1.2.11 Probe
The sensor form that is commonly used with a magnetometer type detector.
1.2.12 Sensor
The sensing element of a detector.
1.2.13 Vehicle Detector System
See 6.5.1.10.
1.2.14 Zone of Detection (Sensing Zone)
That area of the roadway within which a vehicle will be detected by a vehicle detector system.

1.3 SIGNAL
A device which is electrically operated by a controller assembly and which communicates a prescribed
action (or actions) to traffic.

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1.4 CROSS-REFERENCE DEFINITIONS

Other Term NEMA Term NEMA No.

All-Red Interval Red Clearance Interval 1.1.24.3
Control Box Cabinet 1.1.3
Dispatcher Controller Unit 1.1.8
Filter Radio Interference Suppressor 1.1.45
Fire Preemptor Traffic Controller Preemptor 1.1.38
Fixed Time Controller Pretimed Controller Assembly 1.1.7.8
Housing Cabinet 1.1.3
Line Filter Radio Interference Suppressor 1.1.45
Lock-In Detector Memory 1.1.27.1
Manual Control Manual Operation 1.1.25.1
Pad Pressure-Sensitive Detector 1.2.5.14
Progression Coordinator 1.1.10
Railroad Preemptors Traffic Controller Preemptor 1.1.38
Red Revert Minimum Red Indication 1.1.41
Sequence Interval Sequence 1.1.24.4
Time Cycle Cycle 1.1.11
Timer Controller Unit 1.1.8
Traffic Controllers Controller Assembly 1.1.7
Traffic Phase Phase 1.1.35
Treadle Pressure-Sensitive Detector 1.2.5.14
Vehicle Interval Unit Extension 1.1.17
Vehicle Interval Passage Period 1.1.33
Volume-Density Operation Gap Reduction 1.1.21
Volume-Density Operation Added Initial Portion 1.1.36.2

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SECTION 2
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 2 relates to environmental standards and operating conditions for intersection traffic control
equipment.
This section establishes the limits of the environmental and operation conditions in which the Controller
Assembly will perform.
This section defines the minimum test procedures which may be used to demonstrate conformance of a
device type with the provisions of the standard. These test procedures do not verify equipment
performance under every possible combination of environmental requirements covered by this standard.

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING STANDARDS

The requirements (voltage, temperature, etc.) of this clause shall apply in any combination.
2.1.1 Definitions of Major Units of the Controller Assembly
For the purpose of this clause, "Major units of the Controller Assembly (CA)” shall include the Controller
Unit (CU), Malfunction Management Unit (MMU), Bus Interface Units (BIUs), Cabinet Power Supply, Load
Switches, Flasher(s), and Detector(s).
2.1.2 Operating Voltage
The nominal voltage shall be 120 volts alternating current.
The voltage range for Major units of the Controller Assembly shall be 89 to 135 volts alternating current.
The Malfunction Management Unit shall provide the detection of proper AC Line voltage and cause a
flash state when not proper (see 4.4.1).
An AC line voltage greater than 98 shall be considered proper and less than 89 shall be considered
improper for the CA. The MMU shall cause a transition between ‘flash’ and ‘normal’ states within the
range of 89 and 98 volts alternating current.
2.1.3 Operating Frequency
The operating frequency range shall be 60 hertz +3.0 hertz.
2.1.4 Power Interruption
A power interruption is defined as 0 volts alternating current.
Two or more power interruptions which are separated by power restorations of 1500 or more milliseconds
shall be considered as separate interruptions.
Three interruptions of 300 milliseconds or less which are separated by power restorations of 300
milliseconds or more shall not cause the CA to revert to its start-up state.
Detection of power interruption to the CA will be provided by the MMU. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
2.1.4.1 Field Terminal Outputs
The CA Field Terminal Outputs shall react to a power interruption, upon restoration of power, as follows:
1. Interruption of 450 Milliseconds or Less: Shall continue to operate as though the power interruption
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2. Interruption of More Than 450 Milliseconds and Less than 500 Milliseconds: Shall either continue to
operate (2.1.4.1.1) or shall revert to its start-up state (2.1.4.1.3).
3. Interruption of 500 Milliseconds or More: Shall revert to its start-up state.
2.1.5 Temperature and Humidity
The CA shall maintain all programmed functions when the temperature and humidity ambients are within
the specified limits defined herein (2.1.5.1 and 2.1.5.2).
2.1.5.1 Ambient Temperature
The operating ambient temperature range shall be from -34oC (-30oF) to +74oC (+165oF). The storage
temperature range shall be from -45oC (-50oF) to +85oC (+185oF).
The rate of change in ambient temperature shall not exceed 17oC (30oF) per hour, during which the
relative humidity shall not exceed 95 percent.
2.1.5.2 Humidity
The relative humidity shall not exceed 95 percent non-condensing over the temperature range of +4.4oC
(+40oF) to +43.3oC (+110oF).
Above +43.3oC (110oF), constant absolute humidity shall be maintained. This will result in the relative
humidities shown in Table 2-1 for dynamic testing.

Table 2-1
WET-BULB DRY-BULB RELATIVE HUMIDITY
AT BAROMETRIC PRESSURE OF 29.92 In. Hg.
Dry Bulb Relative Wet Bulb
Humidity
o o o o
F C Percent * F C
40 4.4 75 37 2.8
50 10.0 80 47 8.3
60 15.6 83 57 13.9
70 21.1 86 67 19.4
80 26.7 87 77 25.0
90 32.2 89 87 30.6
100 37.8 89 97 36.1
110 43.3 90 107 41.7
120 48.9 70 109 42.8
130 54.4 50 109 42.8
140 60.0 38 109 42.8
150 65.6 28 109 42.8
160 71.1 21 109 42.8
165 73.9 18 109 42.8
* For dynamic testing

2.1.6 Transients, Power Service

The CA shall maintain all defined functions when the independent test pulse levels specified in 2.1.6.1
and 2.1.6.2 occur on the alternating-current power service.
2.1.6.1 High-Repetition Noise Transients
The test pulses shall not exceed the following conditions:
1. Amplitude: 300 volts, both positive and negative polarity.
2. Peak Power: 2500 watts.
3. Repetition: 1 pulse approximately every other cycle moving uniformly over the full wave in order to
sweep across 360 degrees of the line cycle once every 3 seconds.

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4. Pulse Rise Time: 1 microsecond.

5. Pulse Width: 10 microseconds.
2.1.6.2 Low-Repetition High-Energy Transients
The test pulses shall not exceed the following conditions:
1. Amplitude: 600 volts + 5 percent, both positive and negative polarity.
2. Energy Source: Capacitor, oil filled, 10 microfarads + 10 percent, internal surge impedance less than
1 ohm.
3. Repetition: 1 discharge every 10 seconds.
4. Pulse Position: Random across 360 degrees of the line cycle.
2.1.7 Transients, Input-Output Terminals
The CA shall maintain all defined functions, when the test pulse occurs on the input-output terminals.
1. Amplitude: 300 volts, both positive and negative polarity.
2. Pulse Source: 1000 ohms nominal impedance.
3. Repetition: 1 pulse per second, for a minimum of 5 pulses per selected terminal.
4. Pulse rise time: 1 microsecond.
5. Pulse width: 10 microseconds.
2.1.8 Nondestruct Transient Immunity
The CA shall be capable of withstanding a high energy transient having the following characteristics
repeatedly applied to the alternating current input terminals (no other power connected to terminals)
without failure of the test specimen:
1. Amplitude: 1000 volts + 5 percent, both positive and negative polarity.
2. Energy Source: Capacitor, oil filled, 15 microfarads + 10 percent, internal surge impedance less than
1 ohm.
3. Repetition: Applied to the CA once every 2 seconds for a maximum of three applications for each
polarity.
4. After the foregoing, the CA shall perform all defined functions upon the application of nominal
alternating current power.
2.1.9 Vibration
The major units of the CA shall maintain all programmed functions and physical integrity when subjected
to a vibration of 5 to 30 Hz up to 0.5g’s applied in each of three mutually perpendicular planes.
2.1.10 Shock
The major units of the CA shall suffer neither permanent mechanical deformation nor any damage that
renders the unit inoperable, when subjected to a shock of 10g applied in each of three mutually
perpendicular planes.

2.2 CONTROLLER UNIT TESTS

The CU shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this Section. This Clause
defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a CU type with the provisions of
the standards.
In the interest of ensuring safe and reliable operation of the CU covered by these standards, the stress
levels which the tests encompass are nominal Worse-Case conditions the units experience in operation.

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These tests are intended for type acceptance testing, not production testing. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
2.2.1 Timing Accuracy
2.2.1.1 Deviation
The CU shall maintain all of the programmed functions within the maximum timing deviation.
2.2.1.2 Setability and Repeatability
The accuracy of the timing of any interval portion is limited by the setability and repeatability error of that
interval portion's readout and setting device.
1. Setability is the difference between the indication and the actual timings obtained.
2. Repeatability is the measure of the duplicating capability for repetitive timings of a given setting.
(Authorized Engineering Information.)
2.2.2 Timing
Timing shall be accomplished by digital methods. The setability shall be in discrete increments. The
timing shall relate to the power line frequency so that no cumulative or drift errors shall occur in timing
intervals. Any interval timed shall not deviate by more than 100 milliseconds from its set value at a power
source frequency of 60 hertz.
2.2.3 Vibration
The CU shall maintain the programmed functions and physical integrity when subjected to a vibration of 5
to 30 Hz up to 0.5g applied in each of three mutually perpendicular planes.
2.2.4 Shock
The CU shall suffer neither permanent mechanical deformation nor any damage that renders the unit
inoperable, when subjected to a shock of 10g applied in each of three mutually perpendicular planes.
2.2.5 Test Facilities
All instrumentation required in the test procedures, such as voltmeters, ammeters, thermocouples, pulse
timers, etc. shall be selected in accordance with good engineering practice. In all cases where time limit
tests are required, the allowance for any instrumentation errors shall be included in the limit test.
1. Variable Voltage Source: A variable source capable of supplying 10 amperes from 89 to 135 volts
AC.
2. Environmental Chamber: An environmental chamber capable of attaining temperatures of -34oC
(-30oF) to +74oC (+165oF) and relative humidities given in Table 2-1.
3. Transient Generator(s): Transient generator(s) capable of supplying the transients outlined in 2.1.6
through 2.1.8.
2.2.6 Test Unit
The test unit shall consist of one CU.
2.2.7 Test Procedure: Transients, Temperature, Voltage, and Humidity
2.2.7.1 Test A: Placement In Environmental Chamber and Check-Out of Hook-Up
1. Place the test unit in the environmental chamber. Connect the test unit AC input circuit to a variable
voltage power transformer, voltmeter, and transient generator. The transient generator shall be
connected to the AC input circuit at a point at least 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the AC power source
and not over 3 meters (10 feet) from the input to the test unit.
2. Connect test switches to the appropriate terminals to simulate the various features incorporated into
the test unit. Place these switches in the proper position for desired operation.

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3. Verify the test hook-up. Adjust the variable-voltage power transformer to 120 volts AC and apply
power to the test unit. Verify that the test unit goes through its prescribed start-up sequence and
cycles properly in accordance with the operation determined by the positioning of test switches in
item 2.
Upon the satisfactory completion and verification of the test hook-up, proceed with Test B.
2.2.7.2 Test B: Transient Tests (Power Service)
1. Program the test unit to dwell. Verify the input voltage is 120 volts AC.
2. Set the transient generator to provide high-repetition noise transients as follows:
a. Amplitude: 300 volts + 5 percent, both positive and negative polarity.
b. Peak Power: 2500 watts.
c. Repetition Rate: One pulse every other cycle moving uniformly over the full wave in order to
sweep once every 3 seconds across 360 degrees of line cycle.
d. Pulse Rise Time: 1 microsecond.
e. Pulse Width: 10 microseconds.
3. Apply the transient generator output to the AC voltage input for at least 5 minutes. Repeat this test for
at least two conditions of dwell for the test unit. The test unit must continue to dwell without
malfunction.
4. Program the test unit to cycle. Turn on the transient generator (output in accordance with item 2) for
10 minutes, during which time the test unit shall continue to cycle without malfunction.
5. Set a transient generator to provide high-repetition noise transients as follows:
a. Amplitude: 300 volts +5 percent, both positive and negative polarity.
b. Source Impedance: Not less than 1000 ohms nominal impedance.
c. Repetition: One pulse per second for a minimum of five pulses per selected terminal.
d. Pulse Rise Time: 1 microsecond.
e. Pulse Width: 10 microseconds.
Program the test unit to dwell. Verify the input voltage is 120 volts AC.

6. Apply the transient generator (output in accordance with item 5) between logic ground and the
connecting cable termination of selected Connector A, B, or C input/output terminals of the test unit.
A representative sampling of selected input/output terminations shall be tested. The test unit shall
continue to dwell without malfunction.

7. Program the test unit to cycle. Turn on the transient generator (output in accordance with item 5) and
apply its output to the selected Connector A, B, or C input/output terminations. The test unit shall
continue to cycle without malfunction.
8. Set a transient generator to provide low-repetition high-energy transients as follows:
a. Amplitude: 600 volts +5 percent, both positive and negative polarity.
b. Energy Discharge Source: Capacitor, oil-filled, 10 microfarads.
c. Repetition Rate: One discharge each 10 seconds.
d. Pulse Position: Random across 360 degrees of line cycle.
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10. Discharge the oil-filled 10-microfarad capacitor ten times for each polarity across the AC voltage
input. Repeat this test for at least two conditions of dwell. The test unit shall continue to dwell without
malfunction.
11. Program the test unit to cycle. Discharge the capacitor ten times for each polarity while the test unit is
cycling, during which time the test unit shall continue to cycle without malfunction.
12. During the preceding transient tests (item 3 through 11), the test unit must continue its programmed
functions.
The test unit shall not skip intervals or interval portions when cycling; place false calls or produce
false indications while in dwell; disrupt normal sequences in any manner; or change timings.

13. Non-destruct Transient Immunity:

a. Turn off the AC power input to the test unit from the variable-voltage power source.
b. Apply the following high-energy transient to the AC voltage input terminals of the test unit (no
other power connected to terminals):
(1) Amplitude: 1000 volts, both positive and negative polarity.
(2) Peak Power Discharge: Capacitor, oil-filled, 15 microfarads.
(3) Maximum Repetition Rate: Applied to the CA once every 2 seconds for a maximum of three
applications for each polarity.
c. Upon completion of the foregoing, apply 120 volts AC to the test unit and verify that the test unit
goes through its prescribed start-up sequence and cycles properly in accordance with the
programmed functions. The first operation of the over-current protective device during this test
shall not be considered a failure of the test unit.
NOTE—Test C through G follow the profile indicated in Figure 2-1 to demonstrate the ability of the test unit to function reliably under
stated conditions of temperature, voltage, and humidity.

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Figure 2-1
TEST PROFILE
NOTES:
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1. The rate of change in temperature shall not exceed 17 C (30 F) per hour.
2. Humidity controls shall be set in conformance with the humidities given in Table 2-1 during the temperature change between
Test D and Test E.
3. If a change in both voltage and temperature are required for the next test, the voltage shall be selected prior to the temperature
change.

2.2.7.3 Test C—Low-Temperature Low-Voltage Tests

1. Definition of Test Conditions
a. Environmental Chamber Door: Closed.
b. Temperature: -34oC (-30oF).
c. Low Voltage: 89 volts AC.

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d. Humidity Control: Off.

2. Test Procedure: While at room temperature, adjust the input voltage to 89 volts AC and verify that the
test unit is still operable.
a. With the test unit cycling, lower the test chamber to -34oC (-30oF) at a rate not exceeding 17oC
(30oF) per hour. Allow the test unit to cycle for a minimum of 5 hours at -34oC (-30oF) with the
humidity controls in the off position. Then operate the test switches as necessary to determine
that all functions are operable.
b. Power shall then be removed from the test unit for a minimum period of 5 hours. Upon restoration
of power, the test unit shall go through its prescribed start-up sequence and then resume cycling.
c. With the test unit at -34oC (-30oF) and the input voltage at 89 volts AC, the following items shall
be evaluated against the respective standards:
1) 2.2.10 Power Interruption Tests
2) 2.2.11 Timing Accuracy Tests
3) 2.2.11.2 Repeatability
On satisfactory completion of this test, proceed with Test D.
2.2.7.4 Test D—Low-Temperature High-Voltage Tests
1. Definition of Test Conditions
a. Environmental Chamber Door: closed.
b. Low Temperature: -34oC (-30oF)
c. High Voltage: 135 volts AC.
d. Humidity Controls: off.
2. Test Procedure: While at -34oC (-30oF) and with humidity controls off, adjust the input voltage to 135
volts AC and allow the test unit to cycle for 1 hour. Then operate the test switches as necessary to
determine that all functions are operable.
3. With the test unit at -34oC (-30oF) and the input voltage at 135 volts AC (humidity controls off), the
following items shall be evaluated against the respective standards:
a. 2.2.10 Power Interruption Tests
b. 2.2.11 Timing Accuracy Tests
c. 2.2.11.2 Repeatability
On satisfactory completion of this test, proceed to Test E.
2.2.7.5 Test E—High-Temperature High-Voltage Tests
1. Definition of Test Conditions
a. Environmental Chamber Door: Closed.
b. High Temperature: 74oC (+165oF).
c. High Voltage: 135 volts AC.
d. Humidity Controls: In accordance with the humidities given in Table 2-1.
2. Test Procedure—With the test unit cycling, raise the test chamber to +74oC (+165oF) at a rate not to
exceed 17oC (30oF) per hour. Verify the input voltage is 135 volts AC.
3. Set the humidity controls to not exceed 95 percent relative humidity over the temperature range of
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control to maintain constant absolute humidity; 43oC (109oF) wet bulb which results in the relative
humidities shown in Table 2-1. Verify that the test unit continues to cycle satisfactory during the
period of temperature increase and at established levels of relative humidity.
a. Allow the test unit to cycle for a minimum of 15 hours at 74oC (165oF) and 18 percent relative
humidity. Then operate the test switches as necessary to determine that all functions are
operable.
b. With the test unit at 74oC (165oF) and 18 percent relative humidity and the input voltage at 135
volts AC, the following items shall be evaluated against the respective standards:
1) 2.2.10 Power Interruption Tests
2) 2.2.11 Timing Accuracy Tests
3) 2.2.11.2 Repeatability
On satisfactory completion of this test, proceed to Test F.
2.2.7.6 Test F—High-Temperature Low-Voltage Tests
1. Definition of Test Conditions
a. Environmental Chamber Door: Closed.
b. High Temperature: 74oC (165oF).
c. Low Voltage: 89 volts AC.
d. Humidity Controls: 18 percent relative humidity and 43oC (109oF) wet bulb.
2. Test Procedure: Adjust the input voltage to 89 volts AC and proceed to operate the test switches to
determine that all functions are operable. With the test unit at 74oC (165oF) and 18 percent relative
humidity, 43oC (109oF) wet bulb, and the input voltage at 89 volts AC, the following items shall be
evaluated against the respective standards:
2.2.10 Power Interruption Tests
2.2.11 Timing Accuracy Tests
2.2.11.2 Repeatability
On satisfactory completion of this test, proceed to Test G.
2.2.7.7 Test G—Test Termination
1. Program the test unit to cycle.
2. Adjust the input voltage to 120 volts AC.
3. Set the controls on the environmental chamber to return to room temperature, 15oC (60oF) to 27oC
(80oF), with the humidity controls in the off position. The rate of temperature change shall not exceed
17oC (30oF) per hour.
4. Verify the test unit continues to cycle properly.
5. Allow the test unit to stabilize at room temperature for 1 hour. Proceed to operate the test switches to
determine that all functions are operable.
2.2.7.8 Test H—Appraisal Of Equipment Under Test
1. A failure shall be defined as any occurrence which results in other than normal operation of the
equipment. (See item 2 for details.) If a failure occurs, the test unit shall be repaired or components
replaced, and the test during which failure occurred shall be restarted from its beginning.
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a. If the test unit skips intervals or interval portions, places false calls, presents false indications,
exhibits disruption of normal sequence, or produces changes in timing beyond specified
tolerances, or
b. If the test unit fails to satisfy the requirements of 2.2.7 Tests A to G, inclusive.
3. An analysis of the failure shall be performed and corrective action taken before the test unit is
retested in accordance with this standard. The analysis must outline what action was taken to
preclude additional failures during the tests.
4. When the number of failures exceeds two, it shall be considered that the test unit fails to meet these
standards. The test unit may be completely retested after analysis of the failure and necessary
repairs have been made in accordance with item 3.
5. Upon completion of the tests, the test unit shall be visually inspected. If material changes are
observed which will adversely affect the life of the test unit, the cause and conditions shall be
corrected before making further tests.
6. Upon satisfactory completion of all of the tests described in 2.2.7.1 through 2.2.7.7, the test unit shall
be tested in accordance with 2.2.8.
2.2.8 Vibration Test
2.2.8.1 Purpose of Test
This test is intended to duplicate vibrations encountered by the test unit when installed at its street-
corner location.
The test unit shall be fastened securely to the vibration test table prior to the start of the test.
2.2.8.2 Test Equipment Requirements
1. Vibration table with adequate table surface area to permit placement of the test unit.
2. Vibration test shall consist of:
a. Vibration in each of three mutually perpendicular planes.
b. Adjustment of frequency of vibration over the range from 5 to 30 Hertz.
c. Adjustment of test table excursion (double amplitude displacement) to maintain a ‘g’ value,
measured at the test table, of 0.5g; as determined by the following formula:
g = 0.0511df2
Where:
d = excursion in inches

f = frequency in Hertz
2.2.8.3 Resonant Search
1. With the test unit securely fastened to the test table, set the test table for a double amplitude
displacement of 0.015 inch.
2. Cycle the test table over a search range from 5 to 30 Hz and back within a period of 12-1/2 minutes.
3. Conduct the resonant frequency search in each of the three mutually perpendicular planes.
4. Note and record the resonant frequency determined from each plane.
a. In the event of more than on resonant frequency in a given plane, record the most severe
resonance.
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c. If no resonant frequency occurs for a given plane within the prescribed range, 30 Hz shall be
recorded.
2.2.8.4 Endurance Test
1. Vibrate the test unit in each plane at its resonant frequency for a period of 1 hour at an amplitude
resulting in 0.5g acceleration.
2. When more than one resonant frequency has been recorded in accordance with 2.2.8.3.4, the test
period of 1 hour shall be divided equally between the resonant frequencies.
3. The total time of the endurance test shall be limited to 3 hours, 1 hour in each of three mutually
perpendicular planes.
2.2.8.5 Disposition of Equipment Under Test
1. The test unit shall be examined to determine that no physical damage has resulted from the vibration
tests.
2. The test unit shall be checked to determine that it is functionally operable in all modes of its
prescribed operation.
3. The test unit may be removed from the test table. Upon satisfactory completion of the vibration test,
proceed with the shock (impact) test described in 2.2.9.
2.2.9 Shock (Impact) Test
2.2.9.1 Purpose of Test
The purpose of this test is to determine that the test unit is capable of withstanding the shock (impact) to
which it may reasonably be subjected during handling and transportation in the process of installation,
repair, and replacement. It is to be noted that the test unit is not, at this time, in its shipping carton.
The test unit shall be firmly fastened to the specimen table. In each of its three planes the test unit shall
be dropped from a calibrated height to result in a shock force of 10g.
2.2.9.2 Test Equipment Requirements
1. Shock (impact) test fixture equivalent to that suggested by the simplified sketch shown in Figure 2-2.
2. The test table shall have a surface area sufficient to accommodate the test unit.
3. The test table shall be calibrated and the items tested as indicated. This shock test defines the test
shock to be 10g +1g.
a. Calibration of the test equipment for these shock tests shall be measured by three
accelerometers having fixed shock settings of 9g, 10g, and 11g. They shall be Inertia Switch
Incorporated ST-355, or the equivalent. These devices shall be rigidly attached to the test table.
b. Calibration of the fixture for each item to be tested shall be as follows:
1) Place a dummy load weighing within 10 percent of the test unit on the table.
2) Reset the three accelerometers and drop the test table from a measured height.
3) Observe that the accelerometers indicate the following:

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Figure 2-2
SHOCK TEST FIXTURE

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a) The 9g accelerometer shall be activated.

b) The 10g unit may or may not be actuated.
c) The 11g unit shall not be actuated.
c. Repeat calibration test (a) and (b) adjusting the height of the drop until, on ten successive drops,
the following occurs:
1) The 9g unit is actuated ten times.
2) The 10g unit is actuated between four to eight times.
3) The 11g unit is not actuated on any of the ten drops.
2.2.9.3 Test Procedure
1. The calibration height of the drop for the particular item under test as determined in 2.2.9.2 shall be
used in this procedure.
2. Secure the test unit to the test table surface so that the test unit rests on one of its three mutually
perpendicular planes.
3. Raise the test table to the calibrated height.
4. Release the test table from the calibrated height, allowing a free fall into the box of energy absorbing
material below.
5. Repeat the drop test for each of the remaining two mutually perpendicular planes, using the same
calibrated height for each drop test of the same test unit.
6. The observations of the accelerometer for the three tests of the test item shall be:
a. The 9g unit is actuated for all three tests. (Repeat the calibration if the unit is not actuated.)
b. The 10g unit may or may not be actuated in these tests.
c. The 11g unit is not actuated on any drop. (If the unit is actuated, repeat the calibration only if the
test unit has suffered damage.)
2.2.9.4 Disposition of Test Unit
1. Check the test unit for any physical damage resulting from the drop tests.
2. Check the test unit to determine that it is functionally operable in all modes of its prescribed operation.
3. Satisfactory completion of all environmental tests, including the shock (impact) is required.
2.2.10 Power Interruption Tests
The following power interruption tests shall be conducted at low input voltage (89 volts AC) and high input
voltage (135 volts AC) at -34oC (-30oF), and +74oC (+165oF).
2.2.10.1 500-Millisecond Power Interruption
While the test unit is cycling, remove the input voltage for a period of 500 milliseconds. Upon restoration
of the input voltage, check to insure that the test unit continues normal operation as though no power
interruption has occurred. Repeat this test three times.
2.2.10.2 1000-Millisecond Power Interruption
While the test unit is cycling, remove the input voltage for a period of 1000 milliseconds. Upon restoration
of the input voltage, check to insure that the test unit reverts to its start-up sequence. Repeat this test
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2.2.11 Timing Accuracy Tests

A sampling of at least four intervals (or interval portions) shall be timed as specified in the following
procedure.
2.2.11.1 Setability
The range of timing shall, as a minimum requirement, be as shown in 3.4.2.1 or 3.5.3.1.
The range of timing and setability requirements shall be in accordance with the functional standards given
in this publication.
Determine that the setting of the interval time has been provided in positive discrete increments in
accordance with the functional standards given in this publication for the specific test unit.
2.2.11.2 Repeatability
At all stabilized temperatures specified in 2.2.7.2 through 2.2.7.7, each interval shall be timed with the
digital time indicator for ten consecutive cycles for one given setting for each interval.
Any interval timed shall not deviate by more than +100 milliseconds from its set value.

2.3 MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT TESTS

The MMU shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this Section. This Clause
defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a MMU with the provisions of the
standards.
In the interest of ensuring safe and reliable operation of the MMU covered by these standards, the stress
levels which the tests encompass are nominal Worst Case conditions the units may experience in
operation. These tests are intended for type acceptance testing and not production testing. (Authorized
Engineering Information.)
2.3.1 Test Facilities
1. A variable AC voltage source capable of providing AC test voltages from 0 to 135 volts RMS AC, 5
amperes minimum capacity.
2. Test probe or test fixture to provide a means of applying the test voltage specified in item #1 to
selected field terminal inputs of the MMU.
3. A true RMS responding voltmeter to provide means of detecting a test voltage of 0 to 150 volts RMS
AC. The voltmeter shall display actual RMS voltages without additional computation required. The
true RMS meter shall measure a 60 Hz half wave sinusoidal signal with a peak voltage of 50 volts as
25 volts RMS.
4. A digital time indicator with sufficient scale to cover the range and resolution of timings to be taken
and with a readout capability of at least 0.01 seconds.
5. Milliamp meter.
6. A variable direct current voltage source capable of providing 0.5 amperes from 0 to 30 VDC.
7. Test probe or test fixture provide a means of applying the test voltage in item #6 to selected inputs.
See 4.3.3.5 and 4.3.3.6 of the MMU.
8. A transient generator capable of supplying the transients outlined in 2.1.6 through 2.1.8.
9. Test fixture capable of providing Port 1 communications with the MMU as outlined in 3.3.1 (Port 1
Physical and Protocol).
2.3.2 Standard Setup
Unless otherwise specified the MMU shall be set up as follows:
1. No fault state at the beginning of each test.

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2. All Green, Yellow, and Walk inputs shall be zero volts.

3. All Red inputs shall be connected to AC Line.
4. Red Enable shall be zero volts AC.
5. The two +24 Volt Monitor inputs shall be connected to 24 volts DC.
6. +24 Volt Monitor Inhibit input and CVM input shall be zero volts DC.
7. MMU set up for non-latching voltage monitoring faults.
8. Program card programmed for no compatible channels.
9. MMU set up to operate as a type 12, without Port 1 communications.
Where AC Line is specified it is meant to mean any voltage from 89 volts RMS AC to 135 volts RMS AC.
2.3.3 Ground Isolation Test
Measure resistance between AC Neutral and Logic Ground to verify that it exceeds 10 megohms.
2.3.4 1500 pF Input Test
With AC Line applied to any Green, Yellow, or Walk input apply 135 volts RMS AC through a 1500 pF
capacitor to each of the other Green, Yellow, and Walk inputs one at a time for 1 second. Verify that no
conflicts are recognized. Repeat test with AC Line applied to a different Green, Yellow, or Walk input and
verify that the input used for the first part of the test also does not cause a conflict to a 135 volts RMS AC
signal applied through 1500 pF.
2.3.5 Conflict Low Voltage Test
1. Apply AC Line to one conflicting input and apply 15 volts RMS AC full wave signal to all other Green,
Yellow, and Walk inputs for one second. Verify that no conflict is recognized within that interval.
Repeat with AC Line on a different channel.
2. Same as 2.3.5.1 with 15 volts RMS AC (30 V peak 60 Hz) positive half wave signal.
3. Same as 2.3.5.1 with 15 volts RMS AC (30 V peak 60 Hz) negative half wave signal.
2.3.6 Conflict High Voltage Test
1. Apply AC Line to one conflicting input and apply 25 volts RMS AC full wave signal to each of the
other Green, Yellow, or Walk inputs. Verify that a conflict is recognized and the Output relay
contacts transfer to the fault condition within the time parameters specified in 4.4.3. Repeat with AC
Line on a different conflicting input to verify that the first input also responds correctly to 25 volts RMS
AC input.
2. Same as 2.3.6.1 with 25 volts RMS AC (50 V peak 60 Hz) positive half wave signal.
3. Same as 2.3.6.1 with 25 volts RMS AC (50 V peak 60 Hz) negative half wave signal.
4. With the MMU in a Conflict fault state, verify that the MMU remains in the Conflict fault state after the
removal of the conflicting signals. Remove AC power from the MMU, allow enough time for the
internal power supplies to Bleed down to 0 VDC before restoring AC power to the MMU. Verify that
the AC power interruption does not cause reset of the fault or alter any fault data display indications.
2.3.7 Red Input Test
1. Apply 89 volts RMS AC to the Red Enable input. With all other Red inputs at AC Line, apply 50 volts
RMS AC to each Red input and verify that a Red Failure is recognized and the Output relay contacts
transfer to the fault condition within the time parameters specified in 4.4.4.
2. With the MMU in the Red Failure state, verify that the MMU remains in the Red Failure state after the
removal of the Red Failure. Remove AC power from the MMU, allow enough time for the internal

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power supplies to Bleed down to 0 VDC before restoring AC power to the MMU. Verify that the AC
power interruption does not cause reset of the fault or alter any fault data display indications.
3. Apply 89 volts RMS AC to the Red Enable input. Apply 70 volts RMS AC to all Red inputs for at least
2 seconds and verify that no faults are recognized within that interval.
4. With Red Enable input at 70 volts RMS AC and Red inputs at zero volts for at least 2 seconds, verify
that no faults are recognized within that interval.
2.3.8 Minimum Yellow Change/Red Clearance Interval
1. With Red Enable signal connected to AC Line and all channels programmed to disable Minimum
Yellow Change monitoring, apply the following sequence to any conflicting channels:

Channel A: Green Red

<-- 2.6 sec. Or less -->

Channel B: Red Green

Verify that the MMU recognizes a 2.6 second or less clearance time (Yellow + Red) as a Minimum
Yellow Change / Red Clearance failure. Verify that all other pairs of conflicting channels respond
correctly to a Minimum Yellow Change / Red Clearance failure.

2. With Red Enable signal connected to AC Line, apply the following sequence to any channel enabled
to monitor minimum Yellow Change interval:

Channel N: Green Yellow Red

<-- 2.6 sec. Or less -->

Verify that a 2.6 second or less Yellow Change interval is detected as a Minimum Yellow Change /
Red Clearance failure.

3. With the MMU in the Minimum Yellow Change/Red Clearance fault state, remove AC power from the
MMU, allow enough time for the internal power supplies to Bleed down to 0 VDC before restoring AC
power to the MMU. Verify that the AC power interruption does not cause reset of the fault or alter any
fault data display indications.
2.3.9 Port 1 Timeout
With the MMU setup with Port 1 communications and the Type Select input set True (Low), verify that
the Output relay contacts transfer to the fault condition after 300 milliseconds but before 400 milliseconds
if a Type 0 frame is not received within this interval. Verify that no timeout occurs if the Port 1 Disable
input is a True (Low) state.
2.3.10 DC Voltage Monitoring
For tests 2.3.10.1 to 2.3.10.6 apply 24 VDC to the +24 Volt Inhibit input.
1. Apply 22 VDC to both +24 Volt Monitor inputs. Verify that the MMU is in the no fault condition.
2. Apply 18 VDC to each +24 Volt Monitor input with the other input at 22 volts. Verify that applying the
18 VDC to either input is recognized as a +24 Volt Failure and the Output relay contacts transfer to
the fault condition within the time parameter specified in 4.4.7.1. Verify that reapplying 22 VDC to the
input(s) being tested restores the MMU to the no fault condition.

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3. With the MMU in the no fault condition, verify that applying 16 VDC to the Controller Voltage
Monitor (CVM) input is recognized as a CVM failure and the Output relay contacts transfer within the
time parameter specified in 4.4.8. Verify that applying 8 VDC to the CVM input restores the MMU to
the no fault condition.
For tests 2.3.10.4 to 2.3.10.5 enable latching 24 volt failures.
4. Apply 18 VDC to either +24 Volt Monitor input and verify that a +24 Volt Failure is recognized and
the Output relay contacts transfer within the time parameter specified in 4.4.7.1. Verify that
reapplying 22 VDC to the input(s) being tested does not restore the MMU to the no fault condition or
alter any fault data display indications.
5. With the MMU in the latched +24 Volt failure state, remove AC power from the MMU, allow enough
time for the internal power supplies to Bleed down to 0 VDC before restoring AC power to the MMU.
Verify that the AC power interruption does not cause reset of the fault or alter any fault data display
indications.
For tests 2.3.10.6 to 2.3.10.7 enable latching CVM failures.
6. Apply 16 VDC to the Controller Voltage Monitor (CVM) input and verify that a CVM failure is
recognized and the Output relay contacts transfer within the time parameter specified in 4.4.8. Verify
that reapplying 8 VDC to the CVM input does not restore the MMU to the no-fault condition or alter
any fault data display indications.
7. With the MMU in the latched CVM failure state, remove AC power from the MMU, allow enough time
for the internal power supplies to Bleed down to 0 VDC before restoring AC power to the MMU. Verify
that the AC power interruption does not cause reset of the fault or alter any fault data display
indications.
8. Over the voltage range of 0 to +30 volts DC, verify that the maximum current into or out of the +24
Volt Monitor inputs is less than 10 milliamps.
2.3.11 MMU Power Failure
1. Remove AC power for 450 milliseconds and verify that both the Start-Delay and Output relays
remain in the no fault condition for at least 100 milliseconds beyond the end of this interval.
2. Remove AC power for 500 milliseconds and verify that the MMU recognizes the 500 millisecond
MMU Power Failure. Verify that both the Start-Delay and Fault Output relays transfer to the fault
condition within 525 milliseconds following the start of the power failure interval. Verify that the MMU
executes a Start-Delay and Minimum Flash time power-up sequence as specified in 4.3.4.2 and
4.4.2 upon restoration of AC power.
3. Slowly lower the AC Line input voltage level until the MMU recognizes an MMU Power Failure.
Slowly raise the AC Line input voltage level until the MMU recognizes power restoration. Verify that
the Off voltage level occurs above 89 volts RMS AC and that the On voltage level occurs below 98
volts RMS AC. Also verify that the hysteresis from Off to On, or On to Off is at least 3 volts.
2.3.12 Permissive Programming
With a program card programmed for all channels to be permissive, apply AC Line to all channels. Verify
that no conflicts are recognized.
2.3.13 Continuous Reset
Create a conflict on at least two channels. Activate the front panel manual reset or Reset input. While the
reset input is maintained, verify that the Output relay contacts transfer to the no fault condition and that a
conflict failure is again recognized.
2.3.14 Transient Tests
The MMU shall maintain all defined functions while the independent test pulse levels specified in 2.1.6.1
and 2.1.6.2 are applied to the AC field inputs and AC Line input of the MMU.

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The MMU shall be capable of withstanding a high energy transient specified in 2.1.8 applied to the AC
field inputs and AC Line input (no other power connected to these inputs) of the MMU without failure of
the unit under test. The MMU shall perform all defined functions upon application of power to the AC Line
input of the MMU.

2.4 TERMINAL AND FACILITIES TESTS

The Terminal And Facilities shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this
Section. This Clause defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a Terminal
And Facilities with the provisions of the standards.
(Under Consideration)

2.5 LOAD SWITCH TESTS

The Load Switch shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this Section. This
Clause defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a Load Switch with the
provisions of the standards.
2.5.1 Test Procedure for PIV and DV/DT Testing
Each load switch output shall have a dv/dt rating of at least 100 volts per microsecond when measured at
21o C (70o F) using the circuit in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3
PIV AND DV/DT TEST CIRCUIT (SOLID STATE LOAD SWITCH OR FLASHER)
NOTES:
1. R2 and R3 shall be low inductance resistors such as carbon pile devices.
2. The load connected to x-x shall be between 500k ohms and 250 megohms (resistive).

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1. With the power removed from the load, connect pins 1 (AC Line) and 11 (AC Neutral) of the load
switch to terminal A of the test circuit.
2. Connect terminal B of the test circuit to pin 3 (Circuit A) of the load switch.
3. Set Vp to 500 VDC.
4. Decrease R2 until the load switch output conducts or the value of R2 reaches zero. If the load switch
starts conducting when the test pulse is applied, back R2 off slightly to a higher resistance point
above which the load switch does not conduct. Conduction of the load switch circuit due to either PIV
or DV/DT can be observed by the flickering or dipping of the Vp meter.
5. Measure the time required for the wave form at points x-x to reach 200 VDC DV/DT = 200/time
measured.
6. Repeat the test steps 4 and 5 with terminals A and B of the test circuit reversed.
7. Connect terminal B of the test circuit to pin 5 (Circuit B) of the load switch and connect terminal A of
the test circuit to pins 1 and 11 of the load switch.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for circuit B of the load switch.
9. Connect terminal B of the test circuit to pin 7 (Circuit C) of the load switch and connect terminal A of
the test circuit to pins 1 and 11 of the load switch.
10. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for circuit C of the load switch.

2.6 FLASHER TESTS

The Flasher shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this Section. This Clause
defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a Flasher with the provisions of
the standards.
2.6.1 Test Procedure for PIV and DV/DT Testing
The flasher output shall have a dv/dt rating of at least 100 volts per microsecond when measured at 21o C
(70o F) using the circuit in Figure 2-3.
1. Connect pins 10 and 11 of the flasher to terminal A of the test circuit.
2. Connect terminal B of the test circuit to pin 7 of the flasher.
3. Set Vp to 500 VDC.
4. Decrease R2 until the flasher generates an output or the minimum resistance is reached. If the
flasher fails, back off R2 slightly to higher resistance point at which the flasher just passes.
Conduction of a flasher circuit due to either PIV or DV/DT can be observed by the flickering or dipping
of the Vp meter.
5. Measure time required for wave at points x-x to reach 200 VDC DV/DT = 200/time measured.
6. Repeat the test with the connector pins A and B reversed.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 with terminal B of the test fixture connected to pin 8 of the flasher.

2.7 FLASH TRANSFER RELAY TESTS

The Flash Transfer Relay shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this
Section. This Clause defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a Flash
Transfer Relay with the provisions of the standards.
(Under Consideration)

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2.8 LOOP DETECTOR UNIT TESTS

The Loop Detector Unit shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this Section.
This Clause defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a Loop Detector
Unit with the provisions of the standards.
2.8.1 Environmental Requirements
Loop detector units shall operate in accordance with requirements listed herein under the following
environmental conditions.
2.8.1.1 Voltage, DC Supply
1. Voltage Range—The voltage range shall be 10.8 VDC minimum to 26.5 VDC maximum.
2. Ripple—The maximum supply ripple shall be 500 millivolts peak to peak.
2.8.1.2 Temperature and Humidity
Temperature and humidity shall be in accordance with 2.1.5.
2.8.1.3 Transients, DC Powered Units
Loop detector units shall operate normally when the test impulse described in 2.1.7 is applied as follows:
1. Between Logic Ground and the DC Supply power input. The test setup shown in Figure 2-4 shall be
used for this test.
2. Across the output terminals of each channel while in both the detect and non-detect condition.
3. Between Logic Ground and the control inputs.
Detector loop inputs are specifically excluded from this test.

Figure 2-4
TEST CONFIGURATIONS
TEST CONDITIONS:
1. The transient generator is described in 2.1.7.
2. The input voltage shall be 10.8 to 26.5 volts DC measured at the input terminal to the loop detector unit under test.
3. The DC power source must be capable of supplying at least 50 milliamperes per channel.
4. When testing for the reverse polarity transient, the diode shown shall be reversed.

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2.8.1.4 Transients, Loop Detector Input Terminals

The loop detector unit shall be capable of withstanding the eight nondestructive transient tests described
in Figure 2-5. Each test shall be repeated 10 times with the loop detector unit operating from its normal
power source. The time between repetitions shall not exceed 10 seconds.
The energy source shall be a capacitor, oil filled, 10 microfarads + 5 percent, internal surge impedance
less than 1 ohm connected in accordance with Figure 2-5. The voltage on the capacitor shall be adjusted
as described herein. The test push button shall be activated for at least one second for each of the eighty
test repetitions.
After the foregoing tests, the loop detector unit shall operate normally.
1. Test Numbers 1 and 5. The Loop detector unit shall withstand the discharge of a 10 microfarad
capacitor charged to + 1000 volts applied directly across the loop detector unit sensor loop input pins
with no sensor loop load present.
2. Test Numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. The loop detector unit shall withstand the discharge of a 10
microfarad capacitor charged to + 2000 volts applied directly across either the loop detector unit
sensor loop input pins or from either side of the sensor loop input pins to equipment ground. The loop
detector unit sensor loop input pins shall have a dummy resistive load attached equal to 5.0 ohms +
10 percent.
2.8.1.5 Vibration
The loop detector unit shall maintain both its physical integrity and operating characteristics after being
subjected to the vibration test in 2.2.8. This test shall be run at nominal voltage and room environmental
conditions.

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Figure 2-5
LOOP INPUT TERMINAL TRANSIENT TESTS

TRANSIENT TEST CONFIGURATIONS

Test Test Selector Power Supply Polarity Load Across Tested
Number Position Setting +5% Selector Detector Input Inputs
1 1 1000 Positive None D to E
2 2 2000 Positive 5 Ohms D to E
3 3 2000 Positive 5 Ohms D to L
4 4 2000 Positive 5 Ohms E to L
5 1 1000 Negative None D to E
6 2 2000 Negative 5 Ohms D to E
7 3 2000 Negative 5 Ohms D to L
8 4 2000 Negative 5 Ohms E to L
*The pin designations shown are for Channel 1. Similar tests shall be performed on all channels (i.e. pin pairs J and K, P and R,
and U and V, respectively and as applicable) of the loop detector unit.

2.8.1.6 Shock
The loop detector unit shall suffer neither permanent mechanical deformation nor any damage which
renders it permanently inoperable after being subjected to the shock test described in 2.2.9.
This test shall be run at room environmental conditions without power applied to the unit.

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2.9 BUS INTERFACE UNIT TESTS

The Bus Interface Unit shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in this Section.
This Clause defines the test procedures required to demonstrate the conformance of a Bus Interface Unit
with the provisions of the standards.
(Under Consideration)

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SECTION 3
CONTROLLER UNITS

This section defines the physical, interface, and functional requirements of solid state controller units,
which fully conform, to this Standards Publication.

3.1 DEFINITIONS
These definitions define the nomenclature frequently used in this part of the Standard Publication.
3.1.1 CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)
An error checking technique where a mathematically derived code follows the transmission of a block of
data. The code is recalculated and compared to be sure that the data has not changed during
transmission.
3.1.2 Load Switch Driver Group
The set of three outputs which are used to drive load switch inputs to provide a Green, Yellow, or Red
output condition for vehicle signals or Walk, Pedestrian Clear, or Don’t Walk output condition for
pedestrian signals.

3.2 PHYSICAL STANDARDS

This standard covers eight CU configurations. The configurations are:

Controller Unit Type 1 Type 2

Actuated A1 A2
Pretimed P1 P2

Actuated / NTCIP A1N A2N

Pretimed / NTCIP P1N P2N
See 3.3.6 for Actuated / NTCIP requirements.
The CU shall conform to these physical requirements:
3.2.1 Dimensions
The CU shall be capable of being shelf mounted. The CU shall also be capable of being mounted in a 19-
inch rack (EIA Standard RS-310-C, 1982). The height of the CU shall not exceed 30.48 cm (12 in.). The
depth of the unit, including connectors, harnesses, and protrusions, shall not exceed 36.83 cm (14.5 in.).
On rack-mounted units, the mounting flanges of the control unit shall be so placed that no protrusion shall
exceed 27.94 cm (11 in.) to the rear and 8.89 cm (3.5 in.) to the front.
3.2.2 Design
The CU shall be of modular design. Circuit boards shall be readily accessible for maintenance. It shall be
permissible to accomplish this by the use of extender boards. All fuses, connectors, and controls shall be
accessible from the front of the CU.
3.2.3 Material and Construction of Rigid Printed Circuit Assemblies
3.2.3.1 Materials
All printed circuit boards shall be made from NEMA FR-4 glass epoxy or equivalent (See NEMA LI 1-
1989, Industrial Laminated Thermosetting Products).

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3.2.3.2 Mating Surfaces

All electrical mating surfaces shall be made of noncorrosive material.
3.2.3.3 Component Identification
The Printed Circuit Assembly shall be so designed that each component is identified with a circuit
reference symbol. The identification shall be etched or silkscreened on circuit boards.

3.3 INTERFACE STANDARDS

This standard shall define Types 1 and 2 CUs.
Type A1 and P1 CUs shall utilize an Input / Output Interface conforming to the requirements of 3.3.1 for
all Input / Output functions with the Terminals and Facilities, Malfunction Management Unit, Detector
Rack(s), and Auxiliary Devices.
Type A2 and P2 CUs shall utilize an Input / Output Interface conforming to the requirements of 3.3.1 for
Input / Output functions with the Malfunction Management Unit and Detector Rack(s) and 3.3.5 for Input /
Output functions with the TF, Detector(s), and Auxiliary Devices.
Type A2 CUs are included for the purpose of upgrading existing TS 1 installations (Authorized
Engineering Information).
If input/output terminations in addition to those covered by these standards are required to allow inclusion
of additional functional capabilities, such additional input/output terminations shall be provided on an
additional connector. Such additional connector shall not be interchangeable with other connector(s) on
the face of the CU. The provision of these additional functional capabilities shall not modify the operating
capabilities of the CU covered by these standards when the additional input/output connector is
disconnected.
The CU shall provide an input/output interface to meet the following requirements.
3.3.1 Port 1 Physical and Protocol
3.3.1.1 Connector
The Port 1 connector shall be a 15 pin metal shell D sub-miniature type connector. The connector shall
utilize female contacts with 15 millionths of an inch minimum gold plating in the mating area. The
connector shall be equipped with latching blocks. The connector shall intermate with a 15 pin D type
connector, Amp Incorporated part number 205206-1, or equivalent, which is equipped with spring latches,
Amp Incorporated part number 745012-1, or equivalent. Pin connections shall be as follows:
Pin Function
1 Tx Data +
2 Logic Ground
3 Tx Clock +
4 Logic Ground
5 Rx Data +
6 Logic Ground
7 Rx Clock +
8 Logic Ground
9 Tx Data -
10 Port 1 Disable (0VDC=disable) (*)
11 Tx Clock -
12 Earth Ground
13 Rx Data -
14 Reserved
15 Rx Clock -

* Pin 10 shall be connected to pin 8 when it is desirable to disable all Port 1 communications
activity. This shall be accomplished by mating a connector (as described above) to this Port 1
connector, in which pin 8 and pin 10 are connected.

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Port 1 shall be utilized to facilitate communications between the CU, the TF, the MMU, and the DRs, as
defined in this standard. Port 1 may also be used for manufacturer's use. In such instances, conformance
with this standard shall be required.
It will be necessary to disable all Port 1 communications activity when a CU meeting the requirements of
this standard is installed in a CA that has no accommodations for Port 1, such as a CA meeting the
requirements of NEMA Standard TS 1-1989. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
3.3.1.2 Electrical Interface
3.3.1.2.1 Logic Ground and Earth Ground
1. Logic Ground—Voltage reference point and current return point for CU input and output logic
circuits. This output shall not be connected to AC Neutral or Earth Ground within the CU.
2. Earth Ground—Terminal for connection to the chassis of the CU. Earth Ground shall be electrically
connected to the shell of the connector(s) where applicable. This input shall not be connected to
Logic Ground or AC Neutral within the CU.
3.3.1.2.2 Data and Clock Links
1. Tx Data +, Tx Data -, Tx Clock +, Tx Clock -, Rx Data +, Rx Data -, Rx Clock +, and Rx Clock -
shall consist of four interface links conforming to the requirements of the Electronic Industries
Association EIA-485, Standard for Electrical Characteristics of Generators and Receivers for use in
Balanced Digital Multipoint Systems, dated April 1983. Where differences occur between the EIA-485
standard and this standard, this standard shall govern. Tx Data + shall be the non-inverting line and
Tx Data - shall be the inverting line of one link. Tx Clock + shall be the non-inverting line and Tx
Clock - shall be the inverting line of the second link. Rx Data + shall be the non-inverting line and Rx
Data - shall be the inverting line of the third link. Rx Clock + shall be the non-inverting line and Rx
Clock - shall be the inverting line of the fourth link.
2. All voltage potentials on the Tx Data, Tx Clock, Rx Data, and Rx Clock interface links shall be
referenced to logic ground within the CA.
3. The interface links shall be connected within the CA in a full duplex party line configuration, as shown
in Figure 3-1 for a Type 1 CU and Figure 3-2 for a Type 2 CU. The TF interface shall consist of up to
eight identical stations, each as shown. The Detector interface shall consist of up to eight identical
stations, each as shown. The Rx Data and Rx Clock links shall be terminated within the CU with
resistors of 120 ohms, plus or minus 5%, connected between the + and - sides of the links, as shown
in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 (total of two resistors within the CU).
4. Data and Clock Links: Additional Considerations
a. The Tx Data, Tx Clock, Rx Data, and Rx Clock link connections within the CA shall utilize the
TF as the common connection point. Refer to 5.3.3, Port 1 Communications Cables for details.
b. The Tx Data and Tx Clock links shall be terminated within the MMU with resistors of 120 ohms,
plus or minus 5%, connected between the + and - sides of the links, as shown in Figure 3-1 and
Figure 3-2 (total of two resistors within the MMU).
c. The data and clock link connections may be used for purposes not defined in this standard at the
manufacturers discretion. In the event that the data and clock link connections are used in this
manner, such use shall conform to the requirements of 3.3.1.4, Information Field Formats, and
3.3.1.5, Frame Timing, of this standard. Further, any auxiliary equipment utilizing the data and
clock link connections shall not have terminating resistors connected to these links.

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Figure 3-1
PORT 1 CONNECTIONS, TYPE 1 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

Figure 3-2
PORT 1 CONNECTIONS, TYPE 2 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

3.3.1.3 Data and Clock Communications Protocol

The transfer of data shall take place over the data and clock links by means of the SDLC (Synchronous
Data Link Control) Protocol, as defined by International Business Machines Corporation document GA27-
3093-3, dated June 1986. Where differences occur between this standard and the IBM document, this
standard shall govern.

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1. Data shall be transmitted by the sending station on the Tx Data + and Tx Data - lines. The receiving
station shall consider the data to be a binary 1 when the voltage potential of the Tx Data + line is
more positive than the voltage potential of the Tx Data - line. The receiving station shall consider the
data to be a binary 0 when the voltage potential of the Tx Data + line is more negative than the
voltage potential of the Tx Data - line.
2. A clocking signal shall be transmitted by the sending station on the Tx Clock + and Tx Clock - lines.
The receiving station shall read the data on the Tx Data + and Tx Data - lines when the voltage
potential of the Tx Clock + line makes a positive going transition with respect to the Tx Clock - line,
as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3
PORT 1 TIMING

3. The data transfer rate shall be 153,600 bits per second, plus or minus 1 percent. The width of the bit
cell on the Data links shall be the reciprocal of the data transfer rate.
4. The clocking signal from the sending station shall be a square wave with a frequency of 153,600
hertz, plus or minus 1 percent, and shall be synchronous with the data on the Data links. The clocking
signal shall make its positive going transition at the midpoint of the bit cell, plus or minus 10 percent
of the bit cell width, as measured at the sending station.
5. Only one secondary station shall be sending data at a time, all others shall have their Tx Data link
outputs and Tx Clock link outputs in the high impedance state.
6. The frame format of the data transmitted on the Tx Data links shall be as shown in Figure 3-4.

OPENING FLAG ADDRESS CONTROL INFORMATION CRC CLOSING FLAG

0111 1110 8 BITS 8 BITS VARIABLE LENGTH 16 BITS 0111 1110
Figure 3-4
PORT 1 FRAME FORMAT

a. The frame shall be bounded at the beginning and end by the opening and closing flags,
respectively. The hexadecimal representation of these flags shall be 7E(hex).

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b. The address field shall be 8 bits in length. The usage of the address field shall be as shown
below:
Address Usage
0–18 Defined by TS 2
19–127 Reserved for TS 2
128–254 Manufacturers Use
255 Defined by TS 2

The CU shall be the primary station, the MMU shall be secondary station 16 (address=16), the TF
shall be secondary stations 0 through 7 (addresses=0 through 7), and the Detectors shall be
secondary stations 8 through 15 (addresses=8 through 15). Address 17 shall be used for
diagnostic purposes, as described in 3.3.1.4. The CU shall be secondary station 18 (address=18)
for the purpose of secondary to secondary messaging, as described in 3.3.1.4.3. When the
primary station sends a frame it shall place the address of the station to whom it is sending the
frame in the address field. The receiving station shall respond by sending a frame to the primary
station with its own address in the address field. Secondary stations shall transmit only in
response to a correctly received frame from the primary station. Frames transmitted by the
primary station with an address of 255 shall be considered broadcast frames and shall be
accepted by all secondary stations. Secondary stations shall not respond to broadcast frames.

Frames transmitted to the TF and to the DRs shall be received by BIUs. There shall be a
maximum of eight BIUs at the TF. There shall be a maximum of eight DRs, each having one BIU.
There shall be programming means in the CU to identify the BIUs that are present in the CA. The
addresses, usage, and descriptions of these BIUs are:

Address Usage Description

0 Defined by TS 2 TF BIU #1
1 Defined by TS 2 TF BIU #2
2 Defined by TS 2 TF BIU #3
3 Defined by TS 2 TF BIU #4
4 Reserved for TS 2 TF BIU #5
5 Reserved for TS 2 TF BIU #6
6 Manufacturers Use TF BIU #7
7 Manufacturers Use TF BIU #8
8 Defined by TS 2 DET BIU #1
9 Defined by TS 2 DET BIU #2
10 Defined by TS 2 DET BIU #3
11 Defined by TS 2 DET BIU #4
12 Reserved for TS 2 DET BIU #5
13 Reserved for TS 2 DET BIU #6
14 Manufacturers Use DET BIU #7
15 Manufacturers Use DET BIU #8

c. The control field shall be set to 83(hex) in all frame types.

d. The information field shall be variable in length, depending on the type of frame being
transmitted. The length of the information field shall be a multiple of eight bits.
e. The CRC field shall be 16 bits in length. The receiving station shall utilize the CRC field for error
checking of all received frames. Failure of the CRC check shall result in specific action, as
defined in this standard.
f. All stations transmitting a frame shall utilize zero bit insertion whereby during the transmission of
the address, control, information and CRC fields the transmission of five consecutive binary 1's
shall always be followed by the insertion of one binary 0. The receiving stations shall strip away
these extra inserted 0s.
g. The address, control, and information fields shall be transmitted least significant bit first. The CRC
field shall be transmitted most significant bit first.

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h. All stations transmitting a frame shall have the capability to abort the transmission of the frame by
sending a minimum of eight consecutive binary 1's. All stations receiving a frame shall have the
capability of recognizing the abort sequence and terminating the reception of the frame.
3.3.1.4 Information Field Formats
Each station shall be responsible for transmitting frames containing information fields. Frames transmitted
by the primary station shall be referred to as command frames and frames transmitted by secondary
stations or other auxiliary equipment shall be referred to as response frames. Command frames
transmitted to BIUs in the TF and in the DRs shall be transmitted only to those BIUs that are present, as
determined by the programming entries made in the CU. Response frames shall only be transmitted as a
result of receiving a command frame. Unless otherwise indicated, a transmitted binary 1 shall represent
the active state and a binary 0 shall represent the inactive state. The first eight bits in each information
field shall contain the frame Type Number. There shall be a maximum of 64 different command frame
types defined by this standard and 64 different response frame types defined by this standard.
Additionally, there shall be 64 different command frame types reserved for manufacturers use and 64
different response frame types reserved for manufacturers use, as outlined below.
Frame Types Function
0–63 Command Frame, Defined by TS 2
64–127 Command Frame, Manufacturers Use
128–191 Response Frame, Defined by TS 2
192–255 Response Frame, Manufacturers Use

The specific frame types, their usage, their destinations, the addresses that must be in their address
fields, and their functions are summarized in the Command Frame table and the Response Frame
table. The 1 in the usage column indicates that the indicated frame type is used in a Type 1 CA. The 2 in
the usage column indicates that the indicated frame type is used in a Type 2 CA.
The information fields of frame types 64 through 127 shall contain a manufacturer specific code. The
manufacturer specific code is a 16 bit binary number which shall be placed in bits 9–24 of the information
field. These codes are maintained and issued by NEMA.
Reserved bits shall always be set to zero by the transmitting station.
The intention in placing manufacturer specific codes in frame types that are reserved for manufacturers
use is to allow equipment to differentiate between frames that may contain the same frame type.
(Authorized Engineering Information.)

Table 3-1
COMMAND FRAMES
Type Usage Dest Address Function
0 1&2 MMU 16 Load Switch Drivers
1 1&2 MMU 16 MMU Inputs / Status Request
3 1&2 MMU 16 MMU Programming Request
9 1&2 ALL 255 Date And Time Broadcast to ALL
10 1 TF 0 TF BIU #1 Outputs / Inputs Request
11 1 TF 1 TF BIU #2 Outputs / Inputs Request
12 1 TF 2 TF BIU #3 Outputs / Inputs Request
13 1 TF 3 TF BIU #4 Outputs / Inputs Request
18 1 ALL 255 Output Transfer Frame Broadcast to TF BIUs
20 1&2 DR 8 DR BIU #1 Call Data Request
21 1&2 DR 9 DR BIU #2 Call Data Request
22 1&2 DR 10 DR BIU #3 Call Data Request
23 1&2 DR 11 DR BIU #4 Call Data Request
24 1&2 DR 8 DR BIU #1 Reset / Diagnostic Request
25 1&2 DR 9 DR BIU #2 Reset / Diagnostic Request
26 1&2 DR 10 DR BIU #3 Reset / Diagnostic Request
27 1&2 DR 11 DR BIU #4 Reset / Diagnostic Request
30 1&2 (1) 17 Diagnostic Request
40 1&2 ALL 0–254 Poll for Service
41 Reserved

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Table 3-1
COMMAND FRAMES
Type Usage Dest Address Function
42 1&2 ALL 0–254 Secondary Destination Message
43 1&2 ALL 0–254 Secondary Exchange Status
(1) Frame Type 30 is for Diagnostic Purposes

Table 3-2
RESPONSE FRAMES
Type Usage Source Address Function
128 1&2 MMU 16 MMU (Type 0 ACK)
129 1&2 MMU 16 MMU Inputs/Status (Type 1 ACK)
131 1&2 MMU 16 MMU Programming (Type 3 ACK)
138 1 TF 0 TF BIU #1 Inputs (Type 10 ACK)
139 1 TF 1 TF BIU #2 Inputs (Type 11 ACK)
140 1 TF 2 TF BIU #3 Inputs (Type 12 ACK)
141 1 TF 3 TF BIU #4 Inputs (Type 13 ACK)
148 1&2 DR 8 DR BIU #1 Call Data (Type 20 ACK)
149 1&2 DR 9 DR BIU #2 Call Data (Type 21 ACK)
150 1&2 DR 10 DR BIU #3 Call Data (Type 22 ACK)
151 1&2 DR 11 DR BIU #4 Call Data (Type 23 ACK)
152 1&2 DR 8 DR BIU #1 Diagnostic (Type 24 ACK)
153 1&2 DR 9 DR BIU #2 Diagnostic (Type 25 ACK)
154 1&2 DR 10 DR BIU #3 Diagnostic (Type 26 ACK)
155 1&2 DR 11 DR BIU #4 Diagnostic (Type 27 ACK)
158 1&2 17 Diagnostic (Type 30 ACK)
168 1&2 ALL 0–254 No Service Required (Type 40 ACK)
169 1&2 ALL 0–254 Secondary Source Message (Type 40 ACK)
170 1&2 ALL 0–254 Secondary Negative Acknowledge (Type 42 NACK)
171 1&2 ALL 0–254 Secondary Acknowledge (Type 42/43 ACK)
(DET = Detector Rack, ALL = All secondary stations, ACK = Acknowledge)

The detailed formats for the information fields of the frame types summarized above follows:
3.3.1.4.1 Primary Station (CU)
The primary station shall transmit command frames containing information fields as follows:
3.3.1.4.1.1 Type 0 Load Switch Drivers
The destination of these frames is the MMU. The Channel numbers in the Function column below refer
to the channel numbers of the MMU. The CU shall include a definition, via program entry, of the MMU
Channel to CU signal driver group utilization in the terminal facilities. The Load Switch Flash bit, when
set to 1 shall cause the MMU to disable its Red Monitoring function, such that a Red Failure does not
occur during times when the CU load switch drivers are flashing the load switch outputs. All states of CU
No Fault Flash (i.e., Startup, Automatic, and Preempt) shall set Type 0 Frame Load Switch Flash bit to 1.

Type 0 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0 Type 0 Command Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 Channel 1 Green Driver + (Walk)
10 Channel 1 Green Driver - (Walk)
11 Channel 2 Green Driver + (Walk)
12 Channel 2 Green Driver - (Walk)

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Type 0 Command Frame

Bit Function
13 Channel 3 Green Driver + (Walk)
14 Channel 3 Green Driver - (Walk)
15 Channel 4 Green Driver + (Walk)
16 Channel 4 Green Driver - (Walk)
17 Channel 5 Green Driver + (Walk)
18 Channel 5 Green Driver - (Walk)
19 Channel 6 Green Driver + (Walk)
20 Channel 6 Green Driver - (Walk)
21 Channel 7 Green Driver + (Walk)
22 Channel 7 Green Driver - (Walk)
23 Channel 8 Green Driver + (Walk)
24 Channel 8 Green Driver - (Walk)
25 Channel 9 Green Driver + (Walk)
26 Channel 9 Green Driver - (Walk)
27 Channel 10 Green Driver + (Walk)
28 Channel 10 Green Driver - (Walk)
29 Channel 11 Green Driver + (Walk)
30 Channel 11 Green Driver - (Walk)
31 Channel 12 Green Driver + (Walk)
32 Channel 12 Green Driver - (Walk)
33 Channel 13 Green Driver + (Walk)
34 Channel 13 Green Driver - (Walk)
35 Channel 14 Green Driver + (Walk)
36 Channel 14 Green Driver - (Walk)
37 Channel 15 Green Driver + (Walk)
38 Channel 15 Green Driver - (Walk)
39 Channel 16 Green Driver + (Walk)
40 Channel 16 Green Driver - (Walk)
41 Channel 1 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
42 Channel 1 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
43 Channel 2 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
44 Channel 2 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
45 Channel 3 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
46 Channel 3 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
47 Channel 4 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
48 Channel 4 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
49 Channel 5 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
50 Channel 5 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
51 Channel 6 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
52 Channel 6 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
53 Channel 7 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
54 Channel 7 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
55 Channel 8 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
56 Channel 8 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
57 Channel 9 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
58 Channel 9 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
59 Channel 10 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
60 Channel 10 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
61 Channel 11 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
62 Channel 11 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
63 Channel 12 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
64 Channel 12 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
65 Channel 13 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
66 Channel 13 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
67 Channel 14 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
68 Channel 14 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
69 Channel 15 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
70 Channel 15 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
71 Channel 16 Yellow Driver + (Pedestrian Clear)
72 Channel 16 Yellow Driver - (Pedestrian Clear)
73 Channel 1 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
74 Channel 1 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
75 Channel 2 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
76 Channel 2 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)

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Type 0 Command Frame

Bit Function
77 Channel 3 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
78 Channel 3 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
79 Channel 4 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
80 Channel 4 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
81 Channel 5 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
82 Channel 5 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
83 Channel 6 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
84 Channel 6 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
85 Channel 7 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
86 Channel 7 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
87 Channel 8 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
88 Channel 8 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
89 Channel 9 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
90 Channel 9 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
91 Channel 10 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
92 Channel 10 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
93 Channel 11 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
94 Channel 11 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
95 Channel 12 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
96 Channel 12 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
97 Channel 13 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
98 Channel 13 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
99 Channel 14 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
100 Channel 14 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
101 Channel 15 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
102 Channel 15 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
103 Channel 16 Red Driver + (Don’t Walk)
104 Channel 16 Red Driver - (Don’t Walk)
105 Reserved
106 Reserved
107 Reserved
108 Reserved
109 Reserved
110 Reserved
111 Reserved
112 Load Switch Flash

If both the Load Switch + and Load Switch - bits are 0, then the corresponding load switch shall not turn
on. If the Load Switch + bit is 1 and the Load Switch - bit is 0, then the corresponding load switch shall
cause the field indication to be dimmed by eliminating positive half wave segments from the alternating
current sinusoid applied to the field indications. If the Load Switch + bit is 0 and the Load Switch - bit is
1, then the corresponding load switch shall cause the field indication to be dimmed by eliminating
negative half wave segments from the alternating current sinusoid applied to the field indications. If both
the Load Switch + and the Load Switch - bits are 1, then the corresponding load switch shall turn on
continuously. See 3.9.2 for further information on dimming.

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3.3.1.4.1.2 Type 1 MMU Inputs / Status Request

The destination of these frames is the MMU.

Type 1 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 0
3 0
4 0 Type 1 Command Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0

3.3.1.4.1.3 Type 3 MMU Programming Request

The destination of these frames is the MMU.

Type 3 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 1
3 0
4 0 Type 3 Command Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0

3.3.1.4.1.4 Type 9 Date And Time Broadcast

The destination of this frame is all secondary stations.

Type 9 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 0
3 0
4 1 Type 9 Command Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 Month - Bit 0
10 Month - Bit 1
11 Month - Bit 2
12 Month - Bit 3
13 Reserved
14 Reserved
15 Reserved
16 Reserved
17 Day - Bit 0
18 Day - Bit 1
19 Day - Bit 2
20 Day - Bit 3
21 Day - Bit 4
22 Reserved
23 Reserved
24 Reserved
25 Year - Bit 0

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Type 9 Command Frame

Bit Function
26 Year - Bit 1
27 Year - Bit 2
28 Year - Bit 3
29 Year - Bit 4
30 Year - Bit 5
31 Year - Bit 6
32 Reserved
33 Hour - Bit 0
34 Hour - Bit 1
35 Hour - Bit 2
36 Hour - Bit 3
37 Hour - Bit 4
38 Reserved
39 Reserved
40 Reserved
41 Minutes - Bit 0
42 Minutes - Bit 1
43 Minutes - Bit 2
44 Minutes - Bit 3
45 Minutes - Bit 4
46 Minutes - Bit 5
47 Reserved
48 Reserved
49 Seconds - Bit 0
50 Seconds - Bit 1
51 Seconds - Bit 2
52 Seconds - Bit 3
53 Seconds - Bit 4
54 Seconds - Bit 5
55 Reserved
56 Reserved
57 Tenths of Seconds - Bit 0
58 Tenths of Seconds - Bit 1
59 Tenths of Seconds - Bit 2
60 Tenths of Seconds - Bit 3
61 Reserved
62 Reserved
63 Reserved
64 Reserved
65 TF BIU #1 Present
66 TF BIU #2 Present
67 TF BIU #3 Present
68 TF BIU #4 Present
69 TF BIU #5 Present
70 TF BIU #6 Present
71 TF BIU #7 Present
72 TF BIU #8 Present
73 DET BIU #1 Present
74 DET BIU #2 Present
75 DET BIU #3 Present
76 DET BIU #4 Present
77 DET BIU #5 Present
78 DET BIU #6 Present
79 DET BIU #7 Present
80 DET BIU #8 Present

Bits 9–64 of this frame shall contain the real time as it currently exists within the CU. This time shall be
referred to as the CU real time. The transmission of this frame shall begin within + 100 milliseconds of the
CU real time contained within the frame.
Bits 9–16 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the current month of year of the CU
real time, in the range 1–12.

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Bits 17–24 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the current day of month of the CU
real time, in the range 1–31.
Bits 25–32 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the last two digits of the current
year of the CU real time, in the range 0–99.
Bits 33–40 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the current hour of the CU real
time, in the range 0–23.
Bits 41–48 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the current minute of the CU real
time, in the range 0–59.
Bits 49–56 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the current second of the CU real
time, in the range 0–59.
Bits 57–64 of this frame shall contain a binary coded representation of the current tenths of seconds of
the CU real time, in the range 0–9.
Bits 65–80 of this frame shall contain an exact representation of the programming data in the CU that
signifies the presence or absence of TF BIUs 1–8 and Detector Rack BIUs 1–8. A value of 1 shall indicate
the presence of the associated BIU and a value of 0 shall indicate the absence of the associated BIU.
All reserved bits in this frame shall be set to zero.
3.3.1.4.1.5 Type 10 TF BIU #1 Outputs / Inputs Request
The destination of these frames is the TF. Refer to Section 5 of this document for a complete list of BIU
#1 signal assignments. Input / Output pins below that are designated as Inputs or Reserved in Section 5
must be driven to the logic 0 state at all times in this Type 10 Frame.
Input / Output pins below that are designated as Spares in Section 5 may be driven to the logic 0 state or
logic 1 state, at the manufacturer's discretion, in this Type 10 Frame. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)

Type 10 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 0
4 1 Type 10 Command Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 Output 1 (Load Switch +)
10 Output 1 (Load Switch -)
11 Output 2 (Load Switch +)
12 Output 2 (Load Switch -)
13 Output 3 (Load Switch +)
14 Output 3 (Load Switch -)
15 Output 4 (load Switch +)
16 Output 4 (Load Switch -)
17 Output 5 (Load Switch +)
18 Output 5 (Load Switch -)
19 Output 6 (Load Switch +)
20 Output 6 (Load Switch -)
21 Output 7 (Load Switch +)
22 Output 7 (Load Switch -)
23 Output 8 (Load Switch +)
24 Output 8 (Load Switch -)
25 Output 9 (Load Switch +)
26 Output 9 (Load Switch -)
27 Output 10 (Load Switch +)

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Type 10 Command Frame

Bit Function
28 Output 10 (Load Switch -)
29 Output 11 (Load Switch +)
30 Output 11 (Load Switch -)
31 Output 12 (Load Switch +)
32 Output 12 (Load Switch -)
33 Output 13 (Load Switch +)
34 Output 13 (Load Switch -)
35 Output 14 (Load Switch +)
36 Output 14 (Load Switch -)
37 Output 15 (Load Switch +)
38 Output 15 (Load Switch -)
39 Input / Output 1 (Load Switch +)
40 Input / Output 1 (Load Switch -)
41 Input / Output 2 (Load Switch +)
42 Input / Output 2 (Load Switch -)
43 Input / Output 3 (Load Switch +)
44 Input / Output 3 (Load Switch -)
45 Input / Output 4 (Load Switch +)
46 Input / Output 4 (Load Switch -)
47 Input / Output 5 (Load Switch +)
48 Input / Output 5 (Load Switch -)
49 Input / Output 6 (Load Switch +)
50 Input / Output 6 (Load Switch -)
51 Input / Output 7 (Load Switch +)
52 Input / Output 7 (Load Switch -)
53 Input / Output 8 (Load Switch +)
54 Input / Output 8 (Load Switch -)
55 Input / Output 9 (Load Switch +)
56 Input / Output 9 (Load Switch -)
57 Input / Output 10
58 Input / Output 11
59 Input / Output 12
60 Input / Output 13
61 Input / Output 14
62 Input / Output 15
63 Input / Output 16
64 Input / Output 17
65 Input / Output 18
66 Input / Output 19
67 Input / Output 20
68 Input / Output 21
69 Input / Output 22
70 Input / Output 23
71 Input / Output 24
72 Reserved

If both the Load Switch + and Load Switch - bits are 0, then the corresponding load switch shall not turn
on. If the Load Switch + bit is 1 and the Load Switch - bit is 0, then the corresponding load switch shall
cause the field indication to be dimmed by eliminating positive half wave segments from the alternating
current sinusoid applied to the field indications. If the Load Switch + bit is 0 and the Load Switch - bit is
1, then the corresponding load switch shall cause the field indication to be dimmed by eliminating
negative half wave segments from the alternating current sinusoid applied to the field indications. If both
the Load Switch + and the Load Switch - bits are 1, then the corresponding load switch shall turn on
continuously. See 3.9.2 for further information on dimming.
3.3.1.4.1.6 Type 11 TF BIU #2 Outputs / Inputs Request
These frame types are identical to Type 10 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses are
as noted in the Command Frame summary.

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3.3.1.4.1.7 Type 12 TF BIU #3 Outputs / Inputs Request

The destination of these frames is the TF. Refer to Section 5 of this document for a complete list of BIU
#3 signal assignments. Input / Output pins below that are designated as Inputs or Reserved in Section 5
must be driven to the logic 0 state at all times in this Type 12 Frame.
Input / Output pins below that are designated as Spares in Section 5 may be driven to the logic 0 state or
logic 1 state, at the manufacturer's discretion, in this Type 12 Frame. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)

Type 12 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 1
4 1 Type 12 Command Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 Output 1
10 Output 2
11 Output 3
12 Output 4
13 Output 5
14 Output 6
15 Output 7
16 Output 8
17 Output 9
18 Output 10
19 Output 11
20 Output 12
21 Output 13
22 Output 14
23 Output 15
24 Reserved
25 Input / Output 1
26 Input / Output 2
27 Input / Output 3
28 Input / Output 4
29 Input / Output 5
30 Input / Output 6
31 Input / Output 7
32 Input / Output 8
33 Input / Output 9
34 Input / Output 10
35 Input / Output 11
36 Input / Output 12
37 Input / Output 13
38 Input / Output 14
39 Input / Output 15
40 Input / Output 16
41 Input / Output 17
42 Input / Output 18
43 Input / Output 19
44 Input / Output 20
45 Input / Output 21
46 Input / Output 22
47 Input / Output 23
48 Input / Output 24

3.3.1.4.1.8 Type 13 TF BIU #4 Outputs / Inputs Request

These frame types are identical to Type 12 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses are
as noted in the Command Frame summary.

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3.3.1.4.1.9 Type 18 Output Transfer Frame

The destination of this frame is all TF BIUs. All other secondary stations shall ignore this frame. The
receipt of this frame shall cause the TF BIUs to transfer their outputs, as defined in Section 8 of this
standard.

Type 18 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 0
4 0 Type 18 Command Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 0

3.3.1.4.1.10 Type 20 DR BIU #1 Call Data Request

The destination of these frames is the DR BIU #1.

Type 20 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 1
4 0 Type 20 Command Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 0

3.3.1.4.1.11 Types 21–23 DR BIUs #2-4 Call Data Request

These frame types are identical to Type 20 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses are
as noted in the Command Frame summary.
3.3.1.4.1.12 Type 24 DR BIU #1 Reset / Diagnostic Request
The destination of these frames is the DR BIU #1. A Detector Reset value of logic 1 shall cause the
detectors in the associated detector card slots to be reset. A Detector Reset value of logic 0 shall have
no effect on the associated detectors.

Type 24 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 1 Type 24 Command Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 Detector Card Slots 1 & 2 Reset
10 Detector Card Slots 3 & 4 Reset
11 Detector Card Slots 5 & 6 Reset
12 Detector Card Slots 7 & 8 Reset
13 Reserved
14 Reserved

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Type 24 Command Frame

Bit Function
15 Reserved
16 Reserved

The conditions under which this frame shall be transmitted is not defined.
3.3.1.4.1.13 Type 25-27 DR BIUs #2-4 Reset / Diagnostic Request
These frame types are identical to Type 24 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses are
as noted in the Command Frame summary.
3.3.1.4.1.14 Type 30 Diagnostic Request
There shall be programming means in the CU to enable and disable the transmission of this command
frame.
The destination of this frame is not defined in this standard. It is intended, however, that this frame will be
used by diagnostic test equipment which may be utilized for testing the CU. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)

Type 30 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 1
4 1 Type 30 Command Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 0

3.3.1.4.1.15 Type 40 Poll For Service

This Command Frame is used to poll the secondary stations for a secondary to secondary message
exchange. The destination shall be each secondary station on the link in a sequential fashion. Thus the
CU must be programmed with the addresses of all secondary stations which are to receive this frame
type. If the addressed secondary station has a message to be sent it shall respond with a Type 169
Frame (and be referenced as the Source secondary station). If the addressed secondary station does not
have a message to be sent it shall respond with an Type 168 Frame.

Type 40 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 1 Type 40 Command Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 0

3.3.1.4.1.16 Type 41 Reserved

3.3.1.4.1.17 Type 42 Secondary Destination Message
This Command Frame carries the secondary source message from the primary station to the destination
address. The destination shall be the secondary station which has been specified as the destination
address in the Type 169 Frame (and be referenced as the Destination secondary station).
Bits 9–24 are the Source station Manufacturer Specific ID number, as described in 3.3.1.4.

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Bits 25–32 identify the Source address.

Bits 33–288 contain the message data.

Type 42 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 0
4 1 Type 42 Command Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 0
9 Manufacturer ID - Bit 0
10 Manufacturer ID - Bit 1
11 Manufacturer ID - Bit 2
12 Manufacturer ID - Bit 3
13 Manufacturer ID - Bit 4
14 Manufacturer ID - Bit 5
15 Manufacturer ID - Bit 6
16 Manufacturer ID - Bit 7
17 Manufacturer ID - Bit 8
18 Manufacturer ID - Bit 9
19 Manufacturer ID - Bit 10
20 Manufacturer ID - Bit 11
21 Manufacturer ID - Bit 12
22 Manufacturer ID - Bit 13
23 Manufacturer ID - Bit 14
24 Manufacturer ID - Bit 15
25 Source Address - Bit 0
26 Source Address - Bit 1
27 Source Address - Bit 2
28 Source Address - Bit 3
29 Source Address - Bit 4
30 Source Address - Bit 5
31 Source Address - Bit 6
32 Source Address - Bit 7
33 Message Data - Bit 1
.
288 Message Data - Bit 256

3.3.1.4.1.18 Type 43 Secondary Exchange Status

This Command Frame reports the resulting status of the message exchange to the original Source
station. The destination shall be the Source secondary station.
Bit 9 is set to indicate the message exchange is complete with no errors.
Bit 10 is set to indicate an Type 169 Frame was received from the Source secondary station with an
invalid Destination address.
Bit 11 is set to indicate the Type 42 Frame was received correctly but not accepted by the Destination
secondary due to an invalid Manufacturer Specific ID number.
Bit 12 is set to indicate the Type 42 Frame was not acknowledged by the Destination secondary (CRC
error or Timeout error).

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Type 43 Command Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 1
3 0
4 1 Type 43 Command Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 0
9 Status Complete
10 Destination Address Error
11 Manufacturer Id Error
12 Destination Timeout
13 Reserved
14 Reserved
15 Reserved
16 Reserved

3.3.1.4.2 Secondary Stations

The secondary stations shall transmit response frames containing information fields as follows:
3.3.1.4.2.1 Type 128 MMU (Type 0 ACK)
The source of these frames is the MMU. This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 0 Frame has
been correctly received from the primary station. If a Type 0 Frame is received from the primary station
with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.

Type 128 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0 Type 128 Response Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 1

3.3.1.4.2.2 Type 129 MMU Inputs/Status (Type 1 ACK)

The source of these frames is the MMU. This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 1 Frame has
been correctly received from the primary station. If a Type 1 Frame is received from the primary station
with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.
If the MMU is in the no failure state and its output relay is energized, then bits 9 through 62 of the
information field of this frame shall contain an exact image of the signals that are applied to the MMU
front panel connectors and bits 65 through 77 shall be 0. In the event that the MMU has fewer than 16
channels, the bit positions of the nonexistent channels shall be set to 0.
If the MMU is in the failure state and its output relay is de-energized, then bits 9 through 62 of the
information field of this frame shall contain an exact image of the signals that were applied to the MMU
front panel connectors at the point in time of the detection of the failure, one or more of bits 65 through 75
shall be set to 1 to indicate the type of failure(s) and bits 76 and 77 shall be 1.
If the MMU is in the failure state and its output relay is energized, then bits 9 through 62 of the
information field of this frame shall contain an exact image of the signals that are applied to the MMU
front panel connectors, one or more of bits 65 through 75 shall be set to 1 to indicate the type of failure(s),
bit 76 shall be 0 and bit 77 shall be 1.

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Type 129 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 0
3 0
4 0 Type 129 Response Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 1
9 Channel 1 Green
10 Channel 2 Green
11 Channel 3 Green
12 Channel 4 Green
13 Channel 5 Green
14 Channel 6 Green
15 Channel 7 Green
16 Channel 8 Green
17 Channel 9 Green
18 Channel 10 Green
19 Channel 11 Green
20 Channel 12 Green
21 Channel 13 Green
22 Channel 14 Green
23 Channel 15 Green
24 Channel 16 Green
25 Channel 1 Yellow
26 Channel 2 Yellow
27 Channel 3 Yellow
28 Channel 4 Yellow
29 Channel 5 Yellow
30 Channel 6 Yellow
31 Channel 7 Yellow
32 Channel 8 Yellow
33 Channel 9 Yellow
34 Channel 10 Yellow
35 Channel 11 Yellow
36 Channel 12 Yellow
37 Channel 13 Yellow
38 Channel 14 Yellow
39 Channel 15 Yellow
40 Channel 16 Yellow
41 Channel 1 Red
42 Channel 2 Red
43 Channel 3 Red
44 Channel 4 Red
45 Channel 5 Red
46 Channel 6 Red
47 Channel 7 Red
48 Channel 8 Red
49 Channel 9 Red
50 Channel 10 Red
51 Channel 11 Red
52 Channel 12 Red
53 Channel 13 Red
54 Channel 14 Red
55 Channel 15 Red
56 Channel 16 Red
57 Controller Voltage Monitor (1=fail)
58 +24 Volt Monitor I (1=fail)
59 +24 Volt Monitor II (1=fail)
60 +24 Volt Monitor Inhibit (1=inhibit)
61 Reset (1=reset)
62 Red Enable (1=enable)

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Type 129 Response Frame

Bit Function
63 Reserved
64 Reserved
65 Conflict
66 Red Failure
67 Spare Bit 1
68 Spare Bit 2
69 Spare Bit 3
70 Spare Bit 4
71 Spare Bit 5
72 Spare Bit 6
73 MMU Diagnostic Failure
74 Minimum Clearance Failure
75 Port 1 Timeout Failure
76 Fail (1=failed - Output Relay Transferred)
77 Fail (1=failed - Immediate Response To Failure)
78 Reserved
79 Local Flash Status
80 Start-Up Flash Call
81 Reserved
82 Reserved
83 Reserved
84 Reserved
85 Reserved
86 Reserved
87 Reserved
88 Reserved

When Bit 80 is set to 1 for two consecutive Type 129 transfers, the CU shall go to the beginning of the
Start-Up Flash period/state (see 3.9.1.1) and begin timing same, except when bit 80 is set to 1 as a
result of exiting the Start-Up Flash period/state. No input, other than the lack of AC power, shall prevent
this transition to the Start-Up Flash period/state.
Spare fault bits are used to indicate MMU detected failures which are not defined in this document.
(Authorized Engineering Information.)
3.3.1.4.2.3 Type 131 MMU Programming (Type 3 ACK)
The source of these frames is the MMU. This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 3 Frame has
been correctly received from the primary station. If a Type 3 Frame is received from the primary station
with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.
Bits 9–128 of this frame represent an exact image of the compatibility programming status of the MMU. A
bit value of 1 indicates that the MMU has been programmed for compatibility between the associated 2
channels. In the event that the MMU has fewer than 16 channels, the bit positions corresponding to the
nonexistent channels shall be set to 0.
Bits 129–144 of this frame represent an exact image of the Minimum Yellow Change Disable status of the
MMU. A bit value of 1 indicates that the Minimum Yellow Change feature has been disabled for the
associated channel.
Bits 145–148 of this frame represent a binary coded image of the minimum flash time setting in the MMU,
in the range 6–16 seconds. Bit 145 shall be the least significant bit and bit 148 shall be the most
significant bit. A binary value of 5 shall represent a minimum flash time setting of 6 seconds. Each
increment of the binary value shall represent a one second increment of the minimum flash time setting,
up to a maximum binary value of 15. Binary values of 0–4 shall not be used.
Bit 149 of this frame represents an exact image of the latch setting for 24 volt failures in the MMU. A bit
value of 1 indicates that the MMU has been programmed to latch 24 volt failures in the fault condition.

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Bit 150 of this frame represents an exact image of the latch setting for the controller voltage/fault monitor
input in the MMU. A bit value of 1 indicates that the MMU has been programmed to latch CVM failures in
the fault condition.

Type 131 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 1
3 0
4 0 Type 131 Response Frame
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 1
9 Channel. 1–2 Compatibility Status
10 Channel. 1–3 Compatibility Status
11 Channel. 1–4 Compatibility Status
12 Channel. 1–5 Compatibility Status
13 Channel. 1–6 Compatibility Status
14 Channel. 1–7 Compatibility Status
15 Channel. 1–8 Compatibility Status
16 Channel. 1–9 Compatibility Status
17 Channel. 1–10 Compatibility Status
18 Channel. 1–11 Compatibility Status
19 Channel. 1–12 Compatibility Status
20 Channel. 1–13 Compatibility Status
21 Channel. 1–14 Compatibility Status
22 Channel. 1–15 Compatibility Status
23 Channel. 1–16 Compatibility Status
24 Channel. 2–3 Compatibility Status
25 Channel. 2–4 Compatibility Status
26 Channel. 2–5 Compatibility Status
27 Channel. 2–6 Compatibility Status
28 Channel. 2–7 Compatibility Status
29 Channel. 2–8 Compatibility Status
30 Channel. 2–9 Compatibility Status
31 Channel. 2–10 Compatibility Status
32 Channel. 2–11 Compatibility Status
33 Channel. 2–12 Compatibility Status
34 Channel. 2–13 Compatibility Status
35 Channel. 2–14 Compatibility Status
36 Channel. 2–15 Compatibility Status
37 Channel. 2–16 Compatibility Status
38 Channel. 3–4 Compatibility Status
39 Channel. 3–5 Compatibility Status
40 Channel. 3–6 Compatibility Status
41 Channel. 3–7 Compatibility Status
42 Channel. 3–8 Compatibility Status
43 Channel. 3–9 Compatibility Status
44 Channel. 3–10 Compatibility Status
45 Channel. 3–11 Compatibility Status
46 Channel. 3–12 Compatibility Status
47 Channel. 3–13 Compatibility Status
48 Channel. 3–14 Compatibility Status
49 Channel. 3–15 Compatibility Status
50 Channel. 3–16 Compatibility Status
51 Channel. 4–5 Compatibility Status
52 Channel. 4–6 Compatibility Status
53 Channel. 4–7 Compatibility Status
54 Channel. 4–8 Compatibility Status
55 Channel. 4–9 Compatibility Status
56 Channel. 4–10 Compatibility Status
57 Channel. 4–11 Compatibility Status
58 Channel. 4–12 Compatibility Status
59 Channel. 4–13 Compatibility Status

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Type 131 Response Frame

Bit Function
60 Channel. 4–14 Compatibility Status
61 Channel. 4–15 Compatibility Status
62 Channel. 4–16 Compatibility Status
63 Channel. 5–6 Compatibility Status
64 Channel. 5–7 Compatibility Status
65 Channel. 5–8 Compatibility Status
66 Channel. 5–9 Compatibility Status
67 Channel. 5–10 Compatibility Status
68 Channel. 5–11 Compatibility Status
69 Channel. 5–12 Compatibility Status
70 Channel. 5–13 Compatibility Status
71 Channel. 5–14 Compatibility Status
72 Channel. 5–15 Compatibility Status
73 Channel. 5–16 Compatibility Status
74 Channel. 6–7 Compatibility Status
75 Channel. 6–8 Compatibility Status
76 Channel. 6–9 Compatibility Status
77 Channel. 6–10 Compatibility Status
78 Channel. 6–11 Compatibility Status
79 Channel. 6–12 Compatibility Status
80 Channel. 6–13 Compatibility Status
81 Channel. 6–14 Compatibility Status
82 Channel. 6–15 Compatibility Status
83 Channel. 6–16 Compatibility Status
84 Channel. 7–8 Compatibility Status
85 Channel. 7–9 Compatibility Status
86 Channel. 7–10 Compatibility Status
87 Channel. 7–11 Compatibility Status
88 Channel. 7–12 Compatibility Status
89 Channel. 7–13 Compatibility Status
90 Channel. 7–14 Compatibility Status
91 Channel. 7–15 Compatibility Status
92 Channel. 7–16 Compatibility Status
93 Channel. 8–9 Compatibility Status
94 Channel. 8–10 Compatibility Status
95 Channel. 8–11 Compatibility Status
96 Channel. 8–12 Compatibility Status
97 Channel. 8–13 Compatibility Status
98 Channel. 8–14 Compatibility Status
99 Channel. 8–15 Compatibility Status
100 Channel. 8–16 Compatibility Status
101 Channel. 9–10 Compatibility Status
102 Channel. 9–11 Compatibility Status
103 Channel. 9–12 Compatibility Status
104 Channel. 9–13 Compatibility Status
105 Channel. 9–14 Compatibility Status
106 Channel. 9–15 Compatibility Status
107 Channel. 9–16 Compatibility Status
108 Channel. 10–11 Compatibility Status
109 Channel. 10–12 Compatibility Status
110 Channel. 10–13 Compatibility Status
111 Channel. 10–14 Compatibility Status
112 Channel. 10–15 Compatibility Status
113 Channel. 10–16 Compatibility Status
114 Channel. 11–12 Compatibility Status
115 Channel. 11–13 Compatibility Status
116 Channel. 11–14 Compatibility Status
117 Channel. 11–15 Compatibility Status
118 Channel. 11–16 Compatibility Status
119 Channel. 12–13 Compatibility Status
120 Channel. 12–14 Compatibility Status
121 Channel. 12–15 Compatibility Status
122 Channel. 12–16 Compatibility Status
123 Channel. 13–14 Compatibility Status

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Type 131 Response Frame

Bit Function
124 Channel. 13–15 Compatibility Status
125 Channel. 13–16 Compatibility Status
126 Channel. 14–15 Compatibility Status
127 Channel. 14–16 Compatibility Status
128 Channel. 15–16 Compatibility Status
129 Channel. 1 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
130 Channel. 2 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
131 Channel. 3 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
132 Channel. 4 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
133 Channel. 5 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
134 Channel. 6 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
135 Channel. 7 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
136 Channel. 8 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
137 Channel. 9 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
138 Channel. 10 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
139 Channel. 11 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
140 Channel. 12 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
141 Channel. 13 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
142 Channel. 14 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
143 Channel. 15 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
144 Channel. 16 Minimum Yellow Change Disable
145 Min. Flash Time - Bit 0
146 Min. Flash Time - Bit 1
147 Min. Flash Time - Bit 2
148 Min. Flash Time - Bit 3
149 24 Volt Latch
150 CVM/Fault Monitor Latch
151 Reserved
152 Reserved
153 Reserved
154 Reserved
155 Reserved
156 Reserved
157 Reserved
158 Reserved
159 Reserved
160 Reserved
161 Reserved
162 Reserved
163 Reserved
164 Reserved
165 Reserved
166 Reserved
167 Reserved
168 Reserved

3.3.1.4.2.4 Type 138 TF BIU #1 Inputs (Type 10 ACK)

The source of these frames is the TF BIU #1. This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 10
Frame has been correctly received from the primary station. If a Type 10 Frame is received from the
primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.
Refer to Section 5 of this document for a complete list of BIU #1 signal assignments. Input / Output pins
below that are designated as Outputs in Section 5 shall not be used as inputs in this frame.

Type 138 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 0
4 1 Type 138 Response Frame

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Type 138 Response Frame

Bit Function
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 1
9 Input / Output 1
10 Input / Output 2
11 Input / Output 3
12 Input / Output 4
13 Input / Output 5
14 Input / Output 6
15 Input / Output 7
16 Input / Output 8
17 Input / Output 9
18 Input / Output 10
19 Input / Output 11
20 Input / Output 12
21 Input / Output 13
22 Input / Output 14
23 Input / Output 15
24 Input / Output 16
25 Input / Output 17
26 Input / Output 18
27 Input / Output 19
28 Input / Output 20
29 Input / Output 21
30 Input / Output 22
31 Input / Output 23
32 Input / Output 24
33 Input 1
34 Input 2
35 Input 3
36 Input 4
37 Input 5
38 Input 6
39 Input 7
40 Input 8
41 Opto-input 1
42 Opto-input 2
43 Opto-input 3
44 Opto-input 4
45 Reserved
46 Reserved
47 Reserved
48 Reserved

3.3.1.4.2.5 Types 139–141 TF BIU #2-4 Inputs (Type 11-13 ACK)

These frame types are identical to Type 138 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses
are as noted in the Response Frame summary.
Refer to Section 5 of this document for a complete list of signal assignments for BIUs 2–4.
3.3.1.4.2.6 Type 148 DR BIU #1 Call Data (Type 20 ACK)
The source of these frames is the Detector Rack BIU #1. This frame type shall be transmitted only if a
Type 20 Frame has been correctly received from the primary station. If a Type 20 Frame is received from
the primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.

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The two detector call status bits for each detector channel shall be defined as follows:

Bit 1 Bit 0 Definition

0 0 The channel has no call – and there has
been no change in this status since this
frame was last transmitted (no call - no
change).
0 1 The channel has a call - and there has
been no change in this status since this
frame was last transmitted (constant call -
no change).
1 0 The channel has no call - and there has
been a change in this status since this
frame was last transmitted (call has gone
away).
1 1 The channel has a call - and there has
been a change in this status since this
frame was last transmitted (new call).

The 16 detector time stamp bits for each detector channel (bits 0 through 15) shall contain the value of
the detector BIU internal time stamp generator at the instant in time when the detector call last changed
status. Each detector BIU shall contain an internal time stamp generator. This generator shall be a free
running 16 bit binary counter that starts counting at 0 following the application of power to the BIU and
counts up to 65,535. At the next increment after reaching a value of 65,535, the counter shall roll over to
0 and start over. The detector bus interface unit time stamp generator shall increment every 1.0
milliseconds + 0.05 percent. The time stamp generator shall not be effected by the reception of a Type 9
Frame from the CU (date and time broadcast).
The detector BIU internal time stamp generator is intended to provide the means by which precision
timing information about detector calls can be obtained. When only detector call status is needed without
any timing information, then it is only necessary to use detector Call Status Bit 0 for each channel. When
precision occupancy data is needed or precision speed data for any detector pair(s) is needed, then the
time stamp generator data for each detector channel may be used, with a resolution of 1.0 milliseconds.
Since the time stamp generator in each detector BIU is not synchronous with the time stamp generators
in the other detector BIUs, only pairs of detectors on a single BIU should be used for speed
measurements. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

Type 148 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 1
4 0 Type 148 Response Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 1
9 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 0
10 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 1
11 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 2
12 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 3
13 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 4
14 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 5
15 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 6
16 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 7
17 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 8
18 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 9
19 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 10
20 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 11
21 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 12
22 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 13

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Type 148 Response Frame

Bit Function
23 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 14
24 Detector 1 Time Stamp Bit 15
25 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 0
26 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 1
27 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 2
28 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 3
29 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 4
30 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 5
31 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 6
32 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 7
33 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 8
34 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 9
35 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 10
36 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 11
37 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 12
38 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 13
39 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 14
40 Detector 2 Time Stamp Bit 15
41 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 0
42 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 1
43 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 2
44 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 3
45 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 4
46 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 5
47 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 6
48 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 7
49 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 8
50 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 9
51 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 10
52 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 11
53 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 12
54 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 13
55 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 14
56 Detector 3 Time Stamp Bit 15
57 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 0
58 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 1
59 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 2
60 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 3
61 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 4
62 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 5
63 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 6
64 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 7
65 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 8
66 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 9
67 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 10
68 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 11
69 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 12
70 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 13
71 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 14
72 Detector 4 Time Stamp Bit 15
73 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 0
74 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 1
75 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 2
76 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 3
77 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 4
78 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 5
79 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 6
80 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 7
81 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 8
82 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 9
83 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 10
84 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 11
85 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 12
86 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 13

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Type 148 Response Frame

Bit Function
87 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 14
88 Detector 5 Time Stamp Bit 15
89 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 0
90 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 1
91 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 2
92 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 3
93 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 4
94 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 5
95 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 6
96 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 7
97 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 8
98 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 9
99 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 10
100 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 11
101 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 12
102 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 13
103 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 14
104 Detector 6 Time Stamp Bit 15
105 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 0
106 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 1
107 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 2
108 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 3
109 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 4
110 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 5
111 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 6
112 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 7
113 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 8
114 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 9
115 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 10
116 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 11
117 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 12
118 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 13
119 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 14
120 Detector 7 Time Stamp Bit 15
121 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 0
122 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 1
123 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 2
124 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 3
125 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 4
126 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 5
127 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 6
128 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 7
129 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 8
130 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 9
131 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 10
132 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 11
133 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 12
134 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 13
135 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 14
136 Detector 8 Time Stamp Bit 15
137 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 0
138 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 1
139 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 2
140 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 3
141 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 4
142 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 5
143 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 6
144 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 7
145 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 8
146 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 9
147 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 10
148 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 11
149 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 12
150 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 13

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Type 148 Response Frame

Bit Function
151 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 14
152 Detector 9 Time Stamp Bit 15
153 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 0
154 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 1
155 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 2
156 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 3
157 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 4
158 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 5
159 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 6
160 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 7
161 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 8
162 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 9
163 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 10
164 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 11
165 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 12
166 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 13
167 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 14
168 Detector 10 Time Stamp Bit 15
169 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 0
170 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 1
171 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 2
172 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 3
173 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 4
174 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 5
175 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 6
176 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 7
177 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 8
178 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 9
179 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 10
180 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 11
181 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 12
182 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 13
183 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 14
184 Detector 11 Time Stamp Bit 15
185 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 0
186 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 1
187 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 2
188 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 3
189 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 4
190 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 5
191 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 6
192 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 7
193 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 8
194 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 9
195 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 10
196 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 11
197 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 12
198 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 13
199 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 14
200 Detector 12 Time Stamp Bit 15
201 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 0
202 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 1
203 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 2
204 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 3
205 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 4
206 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 5
207 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 6
208 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 7
209 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 8
210 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 9
211 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 10
212 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 11
213 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 12
214 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 13

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Type 148 Response Frame

Bit Function
215 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 14
216 Detector 13 Time Stamp Bit 15
217 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 0
218 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 1
219 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 2
220 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 3
221 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 4
222 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 5
223 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 6
224 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 7
225 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 8
226 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 9
227 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 10
228 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 11
229 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 12
230 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 13
231 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 14
232 Detector 14 Time Stamp Bit 15
233 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 0
234 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 1
235 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 2
236 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 3
237 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 4
238 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 5
239 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 6
240 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 7
241 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 8
242 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 9
243 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 10
244 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 11
245 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 12
246 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 13
247 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 14
248 Detector 15 Time Stamp Bit 15
249 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 0
250 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 1
251 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 2
252 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 3
253 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 4
254 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 5
255 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 6
256 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 7
257 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 8
258 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 9
259 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 10
260 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 11
261 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 12
262 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 13
263 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 14
264 Detector 16 Time Stamp Bit 15
265 Detector 1 Call Status Bit 0
266 Detector 2 Call Status Bit 0
267 Detector 3 Call Status Bit 0
268 Detector 4 Call Status Bit 0
269 Detector 5 Call Status Bit 0
270 Detector 6 Call Status Bit 0
271 Detector 7 Call Status Bit 0
272 Detector 8 Call Status Bit 0
273 Detector 9 Call Status Bit 0
274 Detector 10 Call Status Bit 0
275 Detector 11 Call Status Bit 0
276 Detector 12 Call Status Bit 0
277 Detector 13 Call Status Bit 0
278 Detector 14 Call Status Bit 0

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Type 148 Response Frame

Bit Function
279 Detector 15 Call Status Bit 0
280 Detector 16 Call Status Bit 0
281 Detector 1 Call Status Bit 1
282 Detector 2 Call Status Bit 1
283 Detector 3 Call Status Bit 1
284 Detector 4 Call Status Bit 1
285 Detector 5 Call Status Bit 1
286 Detector 6 Call Status Bit 1
287 Detector 7 Call Status Bit 1
288 Detector 8 Call Status Bit 1
289 Detector 9 Call Status Bit 1
290 Detector 10 Call Status Bit 1
291 Detector 11 Call Status Bit 1
292 Detector 12 Call Status Bit 1
293 Detector 13 Call Status Bit 1
294 Detector 14 Call Status Bit 1
295 Detector 15 Call Status Bit 1
296 Detector 16 Call Status Bit 1

3.3.1.4.2.7 Types 149–151 DR BIU #2-4 Call Data (Type 21-23 ACK)
These frame types are identical to Type 148 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses
are as noted in the Response Frame summary.
Type 149 Frame is the response data from BIU #2 for detectors 17–32; Type 150 Frame is the response
data from BIU #3 for detectors 33–48; Type 151 Frame is the response data from BIU #4 for detectors
49–64.
3.3.1.4.2.8 Type 152 DR BIU #1 Diagnostic (Type 24 ACK)
The source of these frames is the Detector Rack BIU #1. This frame type shall be transmitted only if a
Type 24 Frame has been correctly received from the primary station. If a Type 24 Frame is received from
the primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.
The bits designated Watchdog Failure, Open Loop, Shorted Loop, and Excessive Change In
Inductance shall indicate failures. The logical 1 state shall represent the failed state and the logical 0
state shall represent the good state.

Type 152 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 1 Type 152 Response Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 1
9 Detector 1 - Watchdog Failure
10 Detector 1 - Open Loop
11 Detector 1 - Shorted Loop
12 Detector 1 - Excessive Change In Inductance
13 Detector 1 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
14 Detector 1 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
15 Detector 1 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
16 Detector 1 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
17 Detector 2 - Watchdog Failure
18 Detector 2 - Open Loop
19 Detector 2 - Shorted Loop
20 Detector 2 - Excessive Change In Inductance
21 Detector 2 - Bit 4 (Reserved)

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Type 152 Response Frame

Bit Function
22 Detector 2 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
23 Detector 2 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
24 Detector 2 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
25 Detector 3 - Watchdog Failure
26 Detector 3 - Open Loop
27 Detector 3 - Shorted Loop
28 Detector 3 - Excessive Change In Inductance
29 Detector 3 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
30 Detector 3 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
31 Detector 3 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
32 Detector 3 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
33 Detector 4 - Watchdog Failure
34 Detector 4 - Open Loop
35 Detector 4 - Shorted Loop
36 Detector 4 - Excessive Change In Inductance
37 Detector 4 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
38 Detector 4 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
39 Detector 4 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
40 Detector 4 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
41 Detector 5 - Watchdog Failure
42 Detector 5 - Open Loop
43 Detector 5 - Shorted Loop
44 Detector 5 - Excessive Change In Inductance
45 Detector 5 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
46 Detector 5 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
47 Detector 5 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
48 Detector 5 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
49 Detector 6 - Watchdog Failure
50 Detector 6 - Open Loop
51 Detector 6 - Shorted Loop
52 Detector 6 - Excessive Change In Inductance
53 Detector 6 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
54 Detector 6 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
55 Detector 6 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
56 Detector 6 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
57 Detector 7 - Watchdog Failure
58 Detector 7 - Open Loop
59 Detector 7 - Shorted Loop
60 Detector 7 - Excessive Change In Inductance
61 Detector 7 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
62 Detector 7 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
63 Detector 7 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
64 Detector 7 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
65 Detector 8 - Watchdog Failure
66 Detector 8 - Open Loop
67 Detector 8 - Shorted Loop
68 Detector 8 - Excessive Change In Inductance
69 Detector 8 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
70 Detector 8 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
71 Detector 8 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
72 Detector 8 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
73 Detector 9 - Watchdog Failure
74 Detector 9 - Open Loop
75 Detector 9 - Shorted Loop
76 Detector 9 - Excessive Change In Inductance
77 Detector 9 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
78 Detector 9 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
79 Detector 9 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
80 Detector 9 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
81 Detector 10 - Watchdog Failure
82 Detector 10 - Open Loop
83 Detector 10 - Shorted Loop
84 Detector 10 - Excessive Change In Inductance
85 Detector 10 - Bit 4 (Reserved)

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Type 152 Response Frame

Bit Function
86 Detector 10 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
87 Detector 10 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
88 Detector 10 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
89 Detector 11 - Watchdog Failure
90 Detector 11 - Open Loop
91 Detector 11 - Shorted Loop
92 Detector 11 - Excessive Change In Inductance
93 Detector 11 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
94 Detector 11 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
95 Detector 11 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
96 Detector 11 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
97 Detector 12 - Watchdog Failure
98 Detector 12 - Open Loop
99 Detector 12 - Shorted Loop
100 Detector 12 - Excessive Change In Inductance
101 Detector 12 - Bit 4 (Reserved)2
102 Detector 12 - Bit 5 (Reserved)2
103 Detector 12 - Bit 6 (Reserved)2
104 Detector 12 - Bit 7 (Reserved)2
105 Detector 13 - Watchdog Failure
106 Detector 13 - Open Loop
107 Detector 13 - Shorted Loop
108 Detector 13 - Excessive Change In Inductance
109 Detector 13 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
110 Detector 13 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
111 Detector 13 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
112 Detector 13 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
113 Detector 14 - Watchdog Failure
114 Detector 14 - Open Loop
115 Detector 14 - Shorted Loop
116 Detector 14 - Excessive Change In Inductance
117 Detector 14 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
118 Detector 14 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
119 Detector 14 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
120 Detector 14 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
121 Detector 15 - Watchdog Failure
122 Detector 15 - Open Loop
123 Detector 15 - Shorted Loop
124 Detector 15 - Excessive Change In Inductance
125 Detector 15 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
126 Detector 15 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
127 Detector 15 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
128 Detector 15 - Bit 7 (Reserved)
129 Detector 16 - Watchdog Failure
130 Detector 16 - Open Loop
131 Detector 16 - Shorted Loop
132 Detector 16 - Excessive Change In Inductance
133 Detector 16 - Bit 4 (Reserved)
134 Detector 16 - Bit 5 (Reserved)
135 Detector 16 - Bit 6 (Reserved)
136 Detector 16 - Bit 7 (Reserved)

3.3.1.4.2.9 Types 153–155 DR BIU #2-4 Diagnostic (Type 25-27 ACK)

These frame types are identical to Type 152 Frame except that the frame type numbers and addresses
are as noted in the Response Frame summary.
Type 153 Frame is the diagnostic response data from BIU #2 for detectors 17–32; Type 154 Frame is the
diagnostic response data from BIU #3 for detectors 33–48; Type 155 Frame is the diagnostic response
data from BIU #4 for detectors 49–64.

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3.3.1.4.2.10 Type 158 Diagnostics (Type 30 ACK)

This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 30 Frame has been correctly received from the primary
station. If a Type 30 Frame is received from the primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type
shall not be issued.
Bits 9–48 of this frame shall function identically to bits 9–48 of Type 138 Frame from TF BIU #1 and the
CU shall act on them in an identical manner.
Bits 49–88 of this frame shall function identically to bits 9–48 of Type 139 Frame from TF BIU #2 and the
CU shall act on them in an identical manner.
Bits 89–128 of this frame shall function identically to bits 9–48 of Type 140 Frame from TF BIU #3 and the
CU shall act on them in an identical manner.
Bits 129–168 of this frame shall function identically to bits 9–48 of Type 141 Frame from TF BIU #4 and
the CU shall act on them in an identical manner.
Bits 169–184 of this frame shall function identically to the 16 bits named DET 1 Call Status Bit 0 through
DET 16 Call Status Bit 0 in Type 148 Frame and the CU shall act on them in an identical manner.
Bits 185–200 of this frame shall function identically to the 16 bits named DET 17 Call Status Bit 0 through
DET 32 Call Status Bit 0 in Type 149 Frame and the CU shall act on them in an identical manner.
The CU shall logically OR all bits received in this frame with those received in other frames referenced
here prior to acting on them.

Type 158 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 1
4 1 Type 158 Response Frame
5 1
6 0
7 0
8 1
9–168 See Text Above
169 Detector Call #1
170 Detector Call #2
171 Detector Call #3
172 Detector Call #4
173 Detector Call #5
174 Detector Call #6
175 Detector Call #7
176 Detector Call #8
177 Detector Call #9
178 Detector Call #10
179 Detector Call #11
180 Detector Call #12
181 Detector Call #13
182 Detector Call #14
183 Detector Call #15
184 Detector Call #16
185 Detector Call #17
186 Detector Call #18
187 Detector Call #19
188 Detector Call #20
189 Detector Call #21
190 Detector Call #22
191 Detector Call #23
192 Detector Call #24
193 Detector Call #25
194 Detector Call #26

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Type 158 Response Frame

Bit Function
195 Detector Call #27
196 Detector Call #28
197 Detector Call #29
198 Detector Call #30
199 Detector Call #31
200 Detector Call #32

3.3.1.4.2.11 Type 168 No Service Required (Type 40 ACK)

This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 40 Frame has been correctly received from the primary
station and the secondary station does not have a message to exchange with another secondary station.
If a Type 40 Frame is received from the primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be
issued.

Type 168 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 1 Type 168 Response Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 1

3.3.1.4.2.12 Type 169 Secondary Source Message (Type 40 ACK)

This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 40 Frame has been correctly received from the primary
station and the secondary station has a message to exchange with another secondary station. If a Type
40 frame is received from the primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.
Bits 9–24 are the Source station Manufacturer Specific ID number, as described in 3.3.1.4.
Bits 25–32 identify the Destination address.
Bits 33–288 contain the message data.

Type 169 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 0
3 0
4 1 Type 169 Response Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 1
9 Manufacturer ID - Bit 0
10 Manufacturer ID - Bit 1
11 Manufacturer ID - Bit 2
12 Manufacturer ID - Bit 3
13 Manufacturer ID - Bit 4
14 Manufacturer ID - Bit 5
15 Manufacturer ID - Bit 6
16 Manufacturer ID - Bit 7
17 Manufacturer ID - Bit 8
18 Manufacturer ID - Bit 9
19 Manufacturer ID - Bit 10
20 Manufacturer ID - Bit 11

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Type 169 Response Frame

Bit Function
21 Manufacturer ID - Bit 12
22 Manufacturer ID - Bit 13
23 Manufacturer ID - Bit 14
24 Manufacturer ID - Bit 15
25 Destination Address - Bit 0
26 Destination Address - Bit 1
27 Destination Address - Bit 2
28 Destination Address - Bit 3
29 Destination Address - Bit 4
30 Destination Address - Bit 5
31 Destination Address - Bit 6
32 Destination Address - Bit 7
33 Message Data - Bit 1
|
288 Message Data - Bit 256

3.3.1.4.2.13 Type 170 Secondary Negative Acknowledge (Type 42 NACK)

This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 42 Frame has been correctly received from the primary
station and the Destination station determines the Manufacturer Specific ID number is not valid. If a Type
42 Frame is received from the primary station with a CRC error, then this frame type shall not be issued.

Type 170 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 0
2 1
3 0
4 1 Type 170 Response Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 1

3.3.1.4.2.14 Type 171 Secondary Acknowledge (Type 42/43 ACK)

This frame type shall be transmitted only if a Type 42 or Type 43 Frame has been correctly received from
the primary station. If a Type 42 or Type 43 Frame is received from the primary station with a CRC error,
then this frame type shall not be issued.

Type 171 Response Frame

Bit Function
1 1
2 1
3 0
4 1 Type 171 Response Frame
5 0
6 1
7 0
8 1

3.3.1.4.3 Secondary to Secondary Messages

Secondary station to secondary station messaging provides a method of exchanging Manufacturer
Specific data from one station to another station via the Port 1 data link. The message data contained in
the information field of a Type 169 Frame is transmitted from the Source secondary station through the
primary station to the Destination station. The message data contents are meaningful only to the
secondary stations.

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There shall be a programming means in the CU to identify the secondary station addresses which will
receive the Type 40 Frame. The primary station shall transmit a Type 40 Frame to each designated
secondary station on the link in a sequential fashion. The broadcast address (255) shall be invalid as a
destination address. If a secondary station has a message to exchange it shall respond to the Type 40
Frame with a Type 169 Frame. If the secondary station does not have a message to exchange, it shall
respond with a Type 168 Frame. Upon correct receipt of the Type 169 Frame from the source secondary
station, the primary station shall transmit the message data to the destination secondary station in a Type
42 Frame. Upon correct receipt of the Type 42 Frame from the primary station, the destination secondary
station shall acknowledge receipt with either a Type 171 or Type 170 Frame. The primary station shall
complete the message exchange by transmitting a Type 43 Frame to the source secondary with the
status of the exchange. This command frame shall be acknowledged by the source secondary station
with a Type 171 Frame.
Secondary stations shall respond to command frames within the service time defined in 3.3.1.5.2.
A determined access time for service may not be provided due to variations in the number of stations, the
amount of secondary messages transmitted, etc. Therefore, time critical (real time) messages should be
discouraged. Since the message data contents are specific only to the source and destination stations, it
is dependent on the user of manufacturer specific messages to assure validation of the sender and
contents of the message. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
3.3.1.5 Frame Timing
3.3.1.5.1 Primary Station
The CU shall be designated the Primary Station. The transmission of Port 1 command frames shall be
controlled by the CU. The primary station shall transmit all frame types within a one second window, with
the window repeating itself in a cyclical manner every second that the primary station is operating. Each
one second window shall start with the beginning of the transmission of Type 9 Frame, the date and time
broadcast to all secondary stations. The beginning of the transmission of Type 9 Frame shall occur every
1.0 seconds + 0.01 seconds. Each frame type shall have a defined frequency of transmission, such that
some frames shall be transmitted more frequently than once per second. Table 3-3 shows the command
frames and their frequency of transmission. If the command frames are required to be transmitted, as
determined by CU programming means described elsewhere in this standard, then the frequency of
transmission shall be exactly as shown. The minimum number of command frames transmitted by the CU
each second shall be determined by Equation 3-1, where T represents the number of TF BIUs present
(as determined by CU programming means) and D represents the number of Detector Rack BIUs present
(as determined by CU programming means).
Equation 3-1
#Command Frames = 32 + 11D (T = 0)
#Command Frames = 42 + 10T + 11D (T >> 0)

Table 3-3
COMMAND FRAMES AND FREQUENCY OF TRANSMISSION
Type Freq. Of Trans. Description
0 10 Times/Second Load Switch Drivers
1 10 Times/Second MMU Inputs / Status Request
3 1 Time/Second MMU Programming Request
9 1 Time/Second Date And Time Broadcast
10 10 Times/Second TF BIU #1 Outputs / Inputs Request
11 10 Times/Second TF BIU #2 Outputs / Inputs Request
12 10 Times/Second TF BIU #3 Outputs / Inputs Request
13 10 Times/Second TF BIU #4 Outputs / Inputs Request
18 10 Times/Second Output Transfer Frame
20 10 Times/Second DR BIU #1 Call Data Request
21 10 Times/Second DR BIU #2 Call Data Request
22 10 Times/Second DR BIU #3 Call Data Request

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Table 3-3
COMMAND FRAMES AND FREQUENCY OF TRANSMISSION
Type Freq. Of Trans. Description
23 10 Times/Second DR BIU #4 Call Data Request
24 1 Time/Second DR BIU #1 Reset / Diagnostic Request
25 1 Time/Second DR BIU #2 Reset / Diagnostic Request
26 1 Time/Second DR BIU #3 Reset / Diagnostic Request
27 1 Time/Second DR BIU #4 Reset / Diagnostic Request
30 1 Time/Second Diagnostic Request
40* 10 Times/Second Poll for Service
* The Type 40 Frame may be replaced by a Type 42 or 43 Frame, as required, during
secondary to secondary messaging (See 3.3.1.5.4).

3.3.1.5.2 Secondary Stations

The MMU, TF, and the Detector Racks shall be designated secondary stations. Secondary stations shall
begin their response to command frames from the primary station within a designated period of time
following the complete reception of each command frame. This period shall be known as the Service
Time at Secondaries and shall have a maximum value of 0.5 milliseconds. Secondary stations may
begin their responses to command frames immediately following the complete reception of command
frames. The secondaries Tx Clock and Tx Data link output shall be in its high impedance state outside of
the interval defined by its service time plus response time.
3.3.1.5.3 Handshaking
The transmission of command and response frames shall take place using a full duplex arrangement. The
transmission of command frames shall begin at the start of each one second window. Following the
transmission of each command frame, there shall be a Dead Time during which the CU does not
transmit. Following the Dead Time interval, the CU shall begin the transmission of the next frame in the
prescribed sequence. Each secondary station shall begin its response to command frames following the
reception of command frames, as outlined in 3.3.1.5.2. Failure to receive at the CU a given complete
response frame type from a secondary station prior to receiving any other complete response frame type
shall be cause to count a No Response for the given response frame type. The transmission of each
response frame shall be completed before the completion of the transmission of the next command frame
in the prescribed sequence. This is illustrated in Figure 3-5. In order to meet this requirement, the
inequality shown in Equation 3-2 shall be met at all times.
Equation 3-2
[Service(N)+Response(N)] < [Dead(N)+Command(N+1)]

COMMAND TIME DEAD TIME FRAME COMMAND TIME DEAD TIME FRAME COMMAND TIME
FRAME (N) (N) FRAME (N+1) (N+1) FRAME (N+2)

SERVICE TIME RESPONSE TIME SERVICE TIME RESPONSE TIME

FRAME (N) FRAME (N) FRAME (N+1) FRAME (N+1)
Figure 3-5
COMMAND AND RESPONSE FRAME TIMING

Where Service (N) represents the maximum service time at secondaries for any frame (i.e., 0.5
milliseconds), Response (N) represents the maximum response frame transmission time at a secondary
in responding to a given frame (i.e., frame number N), Dead (N) represents the minimum dead time
following the transmission of a given frame (i.e., frame number N), and Command (N+1) represents the
minimum command frame transmission time for the next frame in the prescribed sequence (i.e., frame
number N+1). Thus, the Dead Time following the transmission of each command frame shall have a

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minimum value that meets the requirements of Equation 3-3, where Dead (N), Service (N), Response
(N), and Command (N+1) are as described above. In no event, however, shall the Dead Time be less
than 0.5 milliseconds.
Equation 3-3
Dead(N) = Service(N) + Response(N) - Command(N+1)
For the purpose of calculating the minimum Dead Time from Equation 3-3, the values for Service,
Response, and Command for each command frame type shall be taken from Table 3-4, where each of
the values shown represents milliseconds.

Table 3-4
SERVICE, RESPONSE, AND COMMAND VALUES
(MILLISECONDS)
Frame Type Service Response Command
0 0.5 0.442 1.031
1 0.5 1.074 0.360
3 0.5 1.705 0.360
9 0.5 n/a 0.825
10 0.5 0.758 0.773
11 0.5 0.758 0.773
12 0.5 0.758 0.618
13 0.5 0.758 0.618
18 0.5 n/a 0.360
20 0.5 2.715 0.360
21 0.5 2.715 0.360
22 0.5 2.715 0.360
23 0.5 2.715 0.360
24 0.5 1.453 0.412
25 0.5 1.453 0.412
26 0.5 1.453 0.412
27 0.5 1.453 0.412
30 0.5 1.957 0.360
40 0.5 2.652 0.360
42 0.5 0.442 2.166
43 0.5 0.442 0.360

The values shown in Table 3-4 are based on the following considerations: The maximum service time at
secondaries shall be 0.5 milliseconds. The maximum response frame transmission time at secondaries
shall be equal to the total number of bits in the response frame (which is equal to the number of
information field bits specified in 3.3.1.4 plus 48) divided by the minimum data transfer rate specified in
3.3.1.3 and multiplied by 1.2 (to account for the extreme of maximum zero bit insertion). Thus the
maximum response frame transmission time at secondaries shall be equal to the total number of bits in
the response frame divided by 126,720. The minimum command frame transmission time shall be equal
to the total number of bits in the command frame (which is equal to the number of information field bits
specified in 3.3.1.4 plus 48) divided by the maximum data transfer rate specified in 3.3.1.3 (to account for
the extreme of no zero bit insertion). Thus the minimum command frame transmission time shall be equal
to the total number of bits in the command frame divided by 155,136.
In the event that manufacturer specific command and response frames are generated, the calculation of
the minimum Dead Time following the transmission of each command frame shall be based on the same
considerations specified above.
3.3.1.5.4 Command Frame Scheduling
The one second window described in 3.3.1.5.1, during which time all frame types shall be transmitted,
shall be divided into ten 100 millisecond windows, each of which shall have a duration of 100 + 10
milliseconds. The summation of the durations of the ten 100 millisecond windows in each one second
window shall be 1.0 + 0.01 seconds.

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All command frames shown in Table 3-3 and shown as having a frequency of transmission of 10
times/second and required to be transmitted by the CU, as determined by CU programming means, shall
be transmitted in their entirety in each of the 100 millisecond windows. The scheduling of the transmission
of these frames shall be such that they are transmitted in the following order in each of the 100
millisecond windows: frame Type 0, 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 40.
All command frames shown in Table 3-3 and shown as having a frequency of transmission of 1
time/second and required to be transmitted by the CU, as determined by CU programming means, shall
be transmitted in their entirety in each of the one second windows. The scheduling of the transmission of
these frames shall be such that they are transmitted in the following order in each of the one second
windows: frame Type 9, 3, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30. Only one of these frames shall be transmitted in each of the
100 millisecond windows. Thus frame Type 9 shall be transmitted in the first 100 millisecond window of
each one second window, frame Type 3 shall be transmitted in the second 100 millisecond window, etc.
At a minimum, one Type 40, 42, or 43 Frame shall be transmitted in each 100 millisecond window. Only
one command frame type shall be transmitted within each 100 millisecond window. In the event of link
errors caused by CRC or timeouts, retries by the primary station shall be optional and shall occur within
the same 100 millisecond window. Receipt of a new Type 40 Frame by a source secondary instead of the
Type 43 Frame will indicate to the source secondary that the current message exchange may not have
been completed successfully and has been aborted.
At the manufacturers discretion, the transmission of manufacturer specific command frames may take
place at any point in the one second window, except that frame Type 9 shall be the first frame transmitted
in each one second window. The use of manufacturer specific command and response frames shall not
preclude the transmission of frame Types 9, 3, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 0, 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23,
40 and their response frames, in the manner specified on the previous page.
3.3.2 Port 2 Interface
An EIA/TIA-232-E Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) interface and connector shall be provided for
interconnecting to a printer or personal computer.
The connector shall be mounted on the front of the CU and shall be a 25 pin metal shell “D” subminiature
type connector. The connector shall utilize female contacts with 15 millionths of an inch minimum gold
plating in the mating areas. The connector shall be equipped with latching blocks. The connector shall
mate with a 25 pin “D” type connector, AMP Incorporated part number 205208-1, or equivalent, which is
equipped with spring latches, AMP Incorporated part number 745013-1, or equivalent.
Pin Function I/O
1 Earth Ground [-]
2 Transmitted Data................................. [O]
3 Received Data [I]
4 Request To Send ................................ [O]
5 Clear To Send [I]
6 Not Used ............................................. [-]
7 Logic Ground [-]
8 Received Line Signal Detector ............ [I]
9–19 Not Used [-]
20 DTE Ready .......................................... [O]
21–25 Not Used

The EIA/TIA-232-E function reference for Pin 1 is Shield and Pin 7 is Signal Common.
3.3.2.1 Unit to Printer
The CU timing data, operational data, and reports shall be capable of being transmitted to the printer. The
CU shall interface with a printer capable of eighty columns or more. The CU shall provide for
asynchronous serial data communications with X-On/X-Off handshaking protocols, a word structure of 1
Start Bit + 7 Data Bits + 1 Parity Bit (Even) + 1 Stop Bit, transmit and receive ASCII coded 1200 Bits Per
Second serial data.

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3.3.2.2 Unit to Personal Computer

The CU shall be capable of transmitting and receiving 1) unit timing and operations data, 2) activity
status, and 3) unit reports to a personal computer running the appropriate software. The data
transmissions shall be checked for accuracy.
3.3.3 Port 3 System Interface
An interface and connector shall be provided for interconnecting the CU to the system interconnect lines.
3.3.3.1 Connector
The Port 3 connector shall be mounted on the front of the CU and shall be a 9 pin metal shell “D”
subminiature type connector. The connector shall utilize male contacts with 15 millionths of an inch
minimum gold plating in the mating areas. The connector shall be equipped with latching blocks. The
connector shall mate with a 9 pin “D” type connector, AMP Incorporated part number 205203-1, or
equivalent, which is equipped with spring latches, AMP Incorporated part number 745011-1, or
equivalent.
Pin connections shall be as follows:
Pin Function I/O
1 Transmit 1 [O]
2 Transmit 2 ............................. [O]
3 Reserved [-]
4 Receive 1 .............................. [I]
5 Receive 2 [I]
6 Earth Ground......................... [-]
7 Reserved [-]
8 Reserved ............................... [-]
9 Earth Ground [-]

Pins 6 and 9 are provided for connection to an external cable shield, if appropriate. (Authorized
Engineering Information.)
3.3.3.2 Interface
The system interface shall provide four-wire full duplex communications over an unconditioned Type 3002
voice grade private line channel or equivalent customer owned cable.
3.3.3.2.1 Transmission Method
Communications over the system interface shall utilize time division multiplex techniques. Transmissions
shall use phase coherent frequency shift keying (FSK) modulation at a data rate of 1200 bps. Data format
shall be asynchronous, bit serial.
3.3.3.2.2 Transmitter Characteristics
The transmitter portion of the system interface shall be a digital to FSK modulator. Output level shall be 0
dBm +15% into a 600 ohm load. Frequency stability of the transmitted signal shall be +5% over the CU
operating temperature range. Transmit frequencies shall be 1200 Hz for MARK (logic 1) and 2200 Hz for
SPACE (logic 0).
3.3.3.2.3 Receiver Characteristics
The receiver portion of the system interface shall be a FSK to digital demodulator. Receiver sensitivity
shall be a minimum of -34dBm. In band signal-to-noise ratio shall be 10dB or greater.
3.3.4 Type 1—Interface Standards
A Type A1 or P1 CU shall provide an Input / Output interface to meet the following requirements.
The connector shall have a metallic shell, be connected to the Earth Ground internally, be mounted on
the front of the unit, and intermate with a MS3106( )-18-1S.
Input / Output connector pin terminations shall be as follows:

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Connector “A” Pin/Function

Pin Function I/O
A AC Neutral [I]
B Not Used ...............................
C AC Line [I]
D Not Used ...............................
E Not Used
F Fault Monitor ......................... [O]
G Logic Ground [O]
H Earth Ground......................... [I]
I Not Used
J Not Used ...............................

3.3.5 Type 2—Interface Standards

A Type A2 or P2 CU shall provide an Input / Output interface to meet the following requirements.
3.3.5.1 Electrical Limits of Input / Output Terminations
3.3.5.1.1 Logic Levels
All logic signals (except as explicitly defined elsewhere in these standards) shall be Low state (nominal 0
volts) for the True (operate) state of all input and output terminations. Input / Output terminations, when
not activated, shall be internally biased to the False (High) nonoperate state (+24 volts DC).
3.3.5.1.2 Transient Immunity
The operation of the CU shall not be affected during operation by the application to any input or output
terminal of pulses of 10 microseconds duration, 300-volt positive or negative amplitude, and with a
maximum repetition rate of 1 pulse per second. For the purposes of this requirement, a pulse source
having an output impedance of not less than 1K ohms, nor greater than 10K ohms shall be used.
3.3.5.1.3 Inputs
Inputs shall have the following characteristics:
1. A voltage between 0 and 8 volts shall be considered the Low state.
2. A voltage greater than 16 volts shall be considered the High state.
3. The transition from the Low state to High state (and vice versa) shall occur between 8 and 16 volts.
4. External transition from the Low state to High state (and vice versa) shall be accomplished within 0.1
millisecond.
5. Over the voltage range 0 to 26 volts DC, the maximum current In or Out of any input control terminal
shall be less than 10 milliamperes. Input impedance shall not exceed 11K ohms to 24 volts DC, nor
shall the surge impedance be less than 100 ohms resistive.
6. Any input signal dwelling in a defined logic state for less than 8 milliseconds shall not be recognized.
Any input signal dwelling in a defined logic state for more than 17 milliseconds shall be recognized.
Successive similar logic state transitions shall not be recognized when occurring less than 8
milliseconds apart, and shall be recognized when occurring more than 34 milliseconds apart.
3.3.5.1.4 Outputs
Electrical outputs shall have the following characteristics:
1. Output Circuits
a. The Low (operate) voltage shall be between 0 and 4 volts.
b. Current sinking capability in the Low state (True) shall be at least 200 milliamperes from an
inductive load.
c. With an external impedance of 100K ohms or greater, the transition from 4 to 16 volts (and vice
versa) shall be accomplished within 0.1 millisecond.

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d. The High state impedance shall not exceed 11K ohms to 24 volts DC.
e. Any external steady-state voltage applied to an output terminal shall not exceed +30 volts DC,
nor shall it cause flow of more than 3 milliamperes into the terminal, when the output is in the
High state.
f. Any valid True output signal, except Load Switch Driver outputs when Dimming is enabled, shall
dwell in this state for at least 50 milliseconds.
2. Regulated 24 Volts DC for External Use
a. Positive 24 + 2 volts DC shall be regulated over an AC line voltage variation from 89 to 135 volts
and from no load to full load.
b. Current capability shall be 500 milliamperes continuous with less than 0.5 volt peak-to-peak
ripple.
3.3.5.2 Pin Connections
The Type A2 and P2 CU shall provide Input / Output interface pin connections per 3.3.5.2.1 and 3.3.5.2.2.
3.3.5.2.1 Connectors Used
The connector on the CU shall have a metallic shell. The connector shall be connected to the chassis
internally. The connectors shall be mounted on the front of the unit in accordance with the following:
1. Connector A shall intermate with a MS3116( )-22-55S
2. Connector B shall intermate with a MS3116( )-22-55P
3. Connector C shall intermate with a MS3116( )-24-61P

Controller Unit Conn A Conn B Conn C

Type A2 Actuated X X X
Type P2 Pretimed X X -
3.3.5.2.2 Input / Output Connector Pin Terminations
Input / Output connector pin terminations shall be in accordance with the following:
Connector “A” Pin/Function
55 Pin (Plug) Type # -22-55P
Pin Function I/O
A Fault Monitor ............................. [O]
B +24 VDC (External) [O]
C Voltage Monitor......................... [O]
D Vehicle 1 Red [O]
E Pedestrian 1 Don’t Walk ........... [O]
F Vehicle 2 Red [O]
G Pedestrian 2 Don’t Walk ........... [O]
H Pedestrian 2 Pedestrian Clear [O]
J Pedestrian 2 Walk..................... [O]
K Vehicle 2 Detector [I]
L Pedestrian 2 Detector ............... [I]
M Input 1 [I]
N Input 2 ....................................... [I]
P Input 3 [I]
R Input 4 ....................................... [I]
S Input 5 [I]
T Input 6 ....................................... [I]
U AC Neutral [I]
V Earth Ground ............................ [I]
W Logic Ground [O]
X Flashing Logic........................... [O]
Y Output 1 [O]
Z Vehicle 1 Yellow........................ [O]
a Pedestrian 1 Pedestrian Clear [O]

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Connector “A” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Plug) Type # -22-55P
Pin Function I/O
b Vehicle 2 Yellow [O]
c Vehicle 2 Green ........................ [O]
d Output 2 [O]
e Output 3 .................................... [O]
f Vehicle 1 Detector [I]
g Pedestrian 1 Detector ............... [I]
h Input 7 [I]
i Input 8 ....................................... [I]
j Input 9 [I]
k Input 10 ..................................... [I]
m Input 11 [I]
n Test A........................................ [I]
p AC Line [I]
q I/O Mode Bit A........................... [I]
r Output 4 [O]
s Vehicle 1 Green ........................ [O]
t Pedestrian 1 Walk [O]
u Output 5 .................................... [O]
v Input 12 [I]
w Input 13 ..................................... [I]
x Input 14 [I]
y I/O Mode Bit B........................... [I]
z Input 15 [I]
AA Test B........................................ [I]
BB Input 16 [I]
CC Output 6 .................................... [O]
DD Output 7 [O]
EE Input 17 ..................................... [I]
FF Input 18 [I]
GG Input 19 ..................................... [I]
HH I/O Mode Bit C [I]

Connector “B” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Socket) Type # -22-55S
Pin Function I/O
A Output 8 [O]
B Input 20 ..................................... [I]
C Output 9 [O]
D Vehicle 3 Green ........................ [O]
E Vehicle 3 Yellow [O]
F Vehicle 3 Red............................ [O]
G Vehicle 4 Red [O]
H Pedestrian 4 Pedestrian Clear .. [O]
J Pedestrian 4 Don’t Walk [O]
K Output 10 .................................. [O]
L Vehicle 4 Detector [I]
M Pedestrian 4 Detector ............... [I]
N Vehicle 3 Detector [I]
P Pedestrian 3 Detector ............... [I]
R Input 21 [I]
S Input 22 ..................................... [I]
T Input 23 [I]
U Input 24 ..................................... [I]
V Input 25 [I]
W Input 26 ..................................... [I]
X Input 27 [I]
Y Pedestrian 3 Walk..................... [O]
Z Pedestrian 3 Pedestrian Clear [O]
a Pedestrian 3 Don’t Walk ........... [O]
b Vehicle 4 Green [O]
c Vehicle 4 Yellow........................ [O]
d Pedestrian 4 Walk [O]
e Output 11 .................................. [O]
f Output 12 [O]

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Connector “B” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Socket) Type # -22-55S
Pin Function I/O
g Input 28 ..................................... [I]
h Input 29 [I]
i Input 30 ..................................... [I]
j Input 31 [I]
k Input 32 ..................................... [I]
m Input 33 [I]
n Input 34 ..................................... [I]
p Vehicle A Yellow [O]
q Vehicle A Red ........................... [O]
r Output 13 [O]
s Output 14 .................................. [O]
t Output 15 [O]
u Vehicle D Red ........................... [O]
v Input 35 [I]
w Vehicle D Green........................ [O]
x Input 36 [I]
y Input 37 ..................................... [I]
z Input 38 [I]
AA Vehicle A Green........................ [O]
BB Vehicle B Yellow [O]
CC Vehicle B Red ........................... [O]
DD Vehicle C Red [O]
EE Vehicle D Yellow ....................... [O]
FF Vehicle C Green [O]
GG Vehicle B Green........................ [O]
HH Vehicle C Yellow [O]

Connector “C” Pin/Function

61 Pin (Socket) Type # -24-61S
Pin Function I/O
A Output 16 [O]
B Output 17 .................................. [O]
C Pedestrian 8 Don’t Walk [O]
D Vehicle 8 Red............................ [O]
E Vehicle 7 Yellow [O]
F Vehicle 7 Red............................ [O]
G Vehicle 6 Red [O]
H Vehicle 5 Red............................ [O]
J Vehicle 5 Yellow [O]
K Pedestrian 5 Pedestrian Clear [O]
L Pedestrian 5 Don’t Walk [O]
M Output 18 .................................. [O]
N Output 19 [O]
P Vehicle 5 Detector..................... [I]
R Pedestrian 5 Detector [I]
S Vehicle 6 Detector..................... [I]
T Pedestrian 6 Detector [I]
U Pedestrian 7 Detector ............... [I]
V Vehicle 7 Detector [I]
W Pedestrian 8 Detector ............... [I]
X Input 39 [I]
Y Input 40 ..................................... [I]
Z Input 41 [I]
a Input 42 ..................................... [I]
b Test C [I]
c Output 20 .................................. [O]
d Pedestrian 8 Walk [O]
e Vehicle 8 Yellow........................ [O]
f Vehicle 7 Green [O]
g Vehicle 6 Green ........................ [O]
h Vehicle 6 Yellow [O]
i Vehicle 5 Green ........................ [O]
j Pedestrian 5 Walk [O]
k Output 21 .................................. [O]

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Connector “C” Pin/Function

61 Pin (Socket) Type # -24-61S
Pin Function I/O
m Input 44 [I]
n Input 45 ..................................... [I]
p Input 46 [I]
q Input 47 ..................................... [I]
r Input 48 [I]
s Input 49 ..................................... [I]
t Vehicle 8 Detector [I]
u Input 50 ..................................... [I]
v Input 51 [I]
w Pedestrian 8 Pedestrian Clear .. [O]
x Vehicle 8 Green [O]
y Pedestrian 7 Don’t Walk ........... [O]
z Pedestrian 6 Don’t Walk [O]
AA Pedestrian 6 Pedestrian Clear .. [O]
BB Output 23 [O]
CC Output 24 .................................. [O]
DD Output 25 [O]
EE Input 52 ..................................... [I]
FF Output 26 [O]
GG Output 27 .................................. [O]
HH Output 28 [O]
JJ Pedestrian 7 Walk..................... [O]
KK Pedestrian 7 Pedestrian Clear [O]
LL Pedestrian 6 Walk..................... [O]
MM Output 29 [O]
NN Output 30 .................................. [O]
PP Output 31 [O]

3.3.6 NTCIP Requirements

The CU (Type A1N, A2N, P1N, and P2N) shall comply with the referenced National Transportation
Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Standards when installed. The software shall comply with the
versions of the relevant NTCIP standards that are current at the date of this document.
The CU (Type A1N, A2N, P1N and P2N) shall comply with NEMA TS 3.2 the Simple Transportation
Management Framework, and shall meet the requirements for Conformance Level 2. The software shall
comply with NEMA TS 3.3, the Class B Profile, and shall include both an EIA/TIA 232-E and an FSK
modem interface for NTCIP based communications.
The CU shall implement conformance groups as defined in NEMA TS 3.4 Global Object Definitions in
accordance with the following:

TS 3.4 CONFORMANCE GROUPS STATUS

TS 3.4 Base A1N & A2N P1N & P2N
Feature
Clause Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
Configuration 3.1 M M M M M
Database Management 3.2 O O M O M
Time Management 3.3 O O M O M
Time Base Event Schedule 3.4 O O M O M
Report 3.5 O O M O M
STMF 3.6 O O M O M
PMPP 3.7 O O M O M
The notation key ‘M’ for Status indicates that support of the feature is mandatory for all implementations
claiming support. The notation key ‘O’ for Status indicates that support of the feature is optional and left to
the implementor.

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The CU shall implement conformance groups as defined in NEMA TS 3.5 Actuated Signal Controller
Object Definitions in accordance with the following:

TS 3.5 CONFORMANCE GROUPS STATUS

TS 3.5 Base A1N & A2N P1N & P2N
Feature
Clause Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
Phase 3.1 M M M -- --
Detector 3.2 M M M -- --
Volume Occupancy Report 3.3 O O M O M
Unit 3.4 O O M -- --
Special Function 3.5 O O M O M
Coordination 3.6 O O M -- --
Time Base 3.7 O O M O M
Preempt 3.8 O O M -- --
Ring 3.9 O O M -- --
Channel 3.10 O O M -- --
Overlap 3.11 O O M -- --
TS 2 Port 1 3.12 O O M 0 M
The CU shall implement optional objects as defined in NEMA TS 3.4 Global Object Definitions in
accordance with the following:

TS 3.4 OPTIONAL OBJECTS STATUS

TS 3.4 Base A1N & A2N P1N & P2N
Feature
Clause Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
globalSetIDParameter 2.2.1 O O M O M
dbMakeID 2.3.5 O O M O M
eventConfigLogOID 2.5.2.7 O O M O M
eventConfigAction 2.5.2.8 O O M O M
eventClassDescription 2.5.6.4 O O M O M
The CU shall implement optional objects as defined in NEMA TS 3.5 Actuated Signal Controller Object
Definitions in accordance with the following:

TS 3.5 OPTIONAL OBJECTS STATUS

TS 3.5 Base A1N & A2N P1N & P2N
Feature
Clause Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2
phaseControlGroupTable 2.2.5 O O M -- --
vehicleDetectorQueueLimit 2.3.2.7 O O M -- --
vehicleDetectorFailTime 2.3.2.11 O O M -- --
vehicleDetectorReportedAlarms 2.3.2.13 O O M -- --
alarmGroupTable 2.4.12 O O M -- --
specialFunctionOutputTable 2.4.14 O O M -- --
preemptMinimumGreen 2.7.2.6 O O M -- --
preemptMinimumWalk 2.7.2.7 O O M -- --
preemptEnterPedClear 2.7.2.8 O O M -- --
preemptState 2.7.2.16 O O M -- --
preemptControlTable 2.7.3 O O M -- --
ringControlGroupMax2 2.8.5.4 O O M -- --
ringControlGroupMaxInhibit 2.8.5.5 O O M -- --
NTCIP Level 1 requirements provide only the mandatory objects of TS 3.4 and TS 3.5. The mandatory
objects of TS 3.4 and TS 3.5 do not address the advanced functions relative to Coordination, Time Base,
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requirements should not expect those features unless the user specification includes a definition of
additional conformance groups from the standard or defines and lists specific alternates.
All objects required by this standard shall support all values within its standardized range. The
standardized range is defined by a size, range, or enumerated listing indicated in the object’s SYNTAX
field and/or through descriptive text in the object’s DESCRIPTION field of the relevant standard. The
following provides the current listing of known variances for this standard:
Table 3-5
OBJECT RANGE VALUES FOR ACTUATED SIGNAL CONTROLLERS
Object MINIMUM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
TS 3.4-1996
moduleType Value 3
dbCreateTransaction All Values
dbErrorType All Values
globalDaylightSaving Values 2 & 3
maxTimeBaseScheduleEntries 16
maxDayPlans 15
maxDayPlanEvents 10
maxEventLogConfigs 50
eventConfigMode Values 2 thru 5
eventConfigAction Values 2 & 3
maxEventLogSize 255
maxEventClasses 7
maxGroupAddress 2
TS 3.5-1996
maxPhases 8
phaseStartup Values 2 thru 6
phaseOptions All Values
maxPhaseGroups 1
maxVehicleDetectors 64
vehicleDetectorOptions All Values
maxPedestrianDetectors 8
unitAutoPedestrianClear All Values
unitControlStatus All Values
unitFlashStatus All Values
unitControl All Values
maxAlarmGroups 1
maxSpecialFunctionOutputs 8
coordCorrectionMode Values 2 thru 4
coordMaximumMode Values 2 thru 4
coordForceMode Values 2 & 3
maxPatterns 48
patternTableType Either 2, 3, or 4
maxSplits 16
splitMode Values 2 thru 7
localFreeStatus Values 2 thru 11
maxTimebaseASCActions 48
maxPreempts 6
preemptControl All Values
preemptState Values 2 thru 9

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Object MINIMUM PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

maxRings 2
maxSequences 16
maxChannels 16
channelControlType Values 2 thru 4
channelFlash Values 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, & 14
channelDim Values 0 thru 15
maxChannelStatusGroups 2
maxOverlaps 4
overlapType Values 2 & 3
maxOverlapStatusGroups 1
maxPort1Addresses 18
port1Status Values 2 & 3
The CU shall be supplied with documentation, including a 3.5in. floppy disk(s) and/or CD-ROM containing
ASCII versions of the following MIB files in ASN.1 format:
1. The relevant version of each official NEMA Standard MIB Module referenced by the device
functionality; and
2. If the device does not support the full range of any given object within a NEMA Standard MIB Module,
a manufacturer specific version of the official NEMA Standard MIB Module with the supported range
indicated in ASN.1 format in the SYNTAX field of the OBJECT-TYPE macro.

3.4 PRETIMED CONTROL

The Standards in 3.4 respond to the need for the functional interchangeability of Solid State Traffic Signal
CUs, pretimed type. Interchangeability of equipment manufactured in conformance with these standards
has been promoted by connector plug compatibility.
Interchangeability of equipment can be achieved only when units are configured to produce the same
functional operation utilizing exactly the same inputs and outputs.
Configurations 'P1' and 'P2' CUs (see 3.2) shall provide functional capability to meet the pretimed control
requirement herein.
3.4.1 Definitions
3.4.1.1 Signal Plan
A unique set of parameters that define the sequence and control for one cycle.
3.4.2 General
The solid state pretimed CU shall be an interval oriented device. The conditions of the output circuits
(Load Switch Drivers) shall be programmable as to condition in each of the Signal Plan intervals. The
interval sequence, interval timing, and output circuit condition are used to control the order in which traffic
movements are assigned the right-of-way at the intersection and the time allocated to each.
The CU shall be capable of operating as a master controller, isolated controller, or secondary controller
without changes or additions.
The CU shall accept Timing Plan and Offset commands from traditional interconnect systems, the internal
system interface, and/or from a companion Time Base program.
The CU shall be capable of providing the following features:
3.4.2.1 Timing Plans
The CU shall provide control for a minimum of sixteen timing plans. The CU shall select the timing plan to
be used, according to the current status of the Timing Plan request.

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3.4.2.1.1 Cycles
The CU shall be capable of providing a minimum of one cycle length for each timing plan. Each cycle
length shall be adjustable over a range of 30 to 255 seconds in 1 second increments.
3.4.2.1.2 Splits
The CU shall be capable of providing a minimum of one set of splits for each timing plan. Each split shall
provide an adjustable time for each interval in the sequence in accordance with the following:
a. 0 to 25.5 seconds in 0.1 second increments, and
b. 0 to 255 seconds in 1 second increments, or
c. 0 to 99 percent (of cycle length) in 1% increments.
3.4.2.2 Intervals
The CU shall be capable of providing a minimum of 24 intervals per Timing Plan. When less than 24
intervals are required, it shall be possible to program only the number used.
3.4.2.3 Signal Plans
The CU shall be capable of implementing four different signal plans. All signal plans shall have the same
number of intervals.
Signal plans shall be capable of being selected based on program entry, interconnect inputs, time base
control events, and a system interface.
The CU shall provide the following capability within each signal plan:
3.4.2.3.1 Minimum Time
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of a Minimum Time for each interval (0 to 25.5 seconds in 0.1
second increments).
3.4.2.3.2 Load Switch Driver Condition
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the output condition (Green, Yellow, or Red) of each
Vehicle Load Switch Driver Group for each interval. A circuit closure to Logic Ground shall be
maintained at one of these three outputs at all times. The three outputs shall energize the appropriate
vehicle signal load switching circuit to result in a Green, Yellow, or Red indication for the duration of such
required indication.
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the output condition (Walk, Pedestrian Clear, or Don’t
Walk) of each Pedestrian Load Switch Drivers Group for each interval. A circuit closure to Logic Ground
shall be maintained on at least one of these three outputs at all times. The three outputs shall energize
the appropriate pedestrian signal load switching circuit to result in a Walk, Pedestrian Clearance, or
Don’t Walk indication. The Don’t Walk output shall flash only during the Pedestrian Clearance
interval(s).
3.4.2.3.3 Timing Plan Transfer
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the interval end at which a Timing Plan transfer may occur.
3.4.2.3.4 Signal Plan Transfer
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the interval end at which a Signal Plan transfer may occur.
3.4.2.3.5 Variable Interval
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the intervals which shall be considered variable for offset
correction, force off, and manual control enable operation.

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3.4.2.3.6 Automatic Flash

Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the interval end as the Automatic Flash Entry point and the
interval beginning as the Automatic Flash Exit point.
3.4.2.3.7 Actuated Interval(s)
Means shall be provided, for user definition, of the interval(s) which are serviced based on the activity of
vehicle and/or pedestrian detectors.
3.4.2.4 Offset
The CU shall provide three offset settings for each of the Timing Plans.
Each offset shall provide an adjustable interval time in accordance with either of the following:
1. 0 to 254 seconds in 1.0 second increments, or
2. 0 to 99 percent (of cycle length) in 1% increments.
The values shall determine the time in seconds that the starting point of Interval #1, local time zero, shall
lag the Synchronization pulse, system time zero.
The CU shall recognize when the sync reference and local offset in control indicate local zero is not
correct. When establishing its offset based on the sync pulse, the CU shall reference only the leading
edge, regardless of the width of the sync pulse.
3.4.2.5 Sync Monitor
The CU shall monitor the Offset command requests for validity of the imposed sync reference.
The CU shall revert to Free mode when:
1. No sync pulse is received for 3 consecutive cycles.
2. No offset line is active for 15 seconds.
3. More than one offset line is active for 15 seconds.
During Sync Monitor Free mode, the Offset command requests shall continue to be monitored and should
the command request return to valid operation, the CU shall implement the pattern commanded.
The Sync Monitor Free mode may be replaced by a Time Base Control event. See the On-Line definition
in the Time Base section.
3.4.2.6 Manual Control
The CU shall be capable of being set to manually operate in any pattern (Timing Plan plus Offset) and
Signal Plan via program entry. A manual selection of pattern and signal plan shall override all other
pattern interface commands.
3.4.2.7 Free Mode
The CU shall be capable of Free mode of operation. During this mode all pattern inputs (Timing Plan and
Offset) shall be ignored and offset correction shall not occur.
The coordinator shall be capable of being set to the Free mode defined under Sync Monitor and via
program entry.
The coordinator shall recognize input requests that conflict with coordinated operation and automatically
revert to Free mode while the inputs are active. The inputs that conflict with internal coordination are:
1. Manual Control Enable
2. Stop Time
3. Automatic Flash

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4. Any Preemption
3.4.3 Initialization
Initialization shall occur under either of the following conditions:
1. Restoration of power after a defined power interruption.
2. Activation of External Start input.
A program entry for initialization shall be provided to cause the CU to start at the beginning of the defined
signal plan interval.
As part of the initialization routine, calls shall be placed on all actuated movements and retained until
serviced.
3.4.4 Actuated Movements
The CU shall provide actuated operation to the extent that the signal sequence may be dependent on
vehicle and/or pedestrian detector actuations.
3.4.4.1 Provision for Storing a Demand
There shall be a provision for storing a call for vehicle service on four vehicle movements when the
specific movement is not displaying a Green indication. The vehicle memory feature shall be capable of
being disabled via program entry.
There shall be a provision for storing a call for pedestrian service on each of the four movements, when
the movement is not displaying a Walk indication.
3.4.4.2 Placement of Vehicle Recall
Means shall be provided, via program entry, to place a recurring demand for vehicle service on the
movement when that movement is not in its Green interval.
3.4.4.3 Placement of Pedestrian Recall
Means shall be provided, via program entry, to place a recurring demand for pedestrian service on the
movement when that movement is not in its Walk interval.
3.4.5 External Interface
The CU shall operate with an external interface as follows:
3.4.5.1 Pin Connections
A Type P2 CU shall provide input-output connector pin terminations in accordance with the following:
Connector “A” Pin/Function
55 Pin (Plug) Type # -22-55P
Pin Function I/O
A Fault Monitor [O]
B +24 VDC (External)................... [O]
C Voltage Monitor [O]
D Vehicle 1 Red............................ [O]
E Pedestrian 1 Don’t Walk [O]
F Vehicle 2 Red............................ [O]
G Pedestrian 2 Don’t Walk [O]
H Pedestrian 2 Pedestrian Clear .. [O]
J Pedestrian 2 Walk [O]
K Vehicle 2 Detector..................... [I]
L Pedestrian 2 Detector [I]
M Mode* Input 2............................ [I]
N Stop Time [I]
P Reserved................................... [I]
R External Start [I]
S Interval Advance ....................... [I]
T Ind. Lamp Control [I]

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Connector “A” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Plug) Type # -22-55P
Pin Function I/O
U AC Neutral ................................ [I]
V Earth Ground [I]
W Logic Ground ............................ [O]
X Flashing Logic [O]
Y Status Bit C ............................... [O]
Z Vehicle 1 Yellow [O]
a Pedestrian 1 Pedestrian Clear .. [O]
b Vehicle 2 Yellow [O]
c Vehicle 2 Green ........................ [O]
d Mode* Output 10 [O]
e Mode* Output 2......................... [O]
f Vehicle 1 Detector [I]
g Pedestrian 1 Detector ............... [I]
h Mode* Input 1 [I]
i Force Off ................................... [I]
j External Recall [I]
k Manual Control Enable ............. [I]
m Reserved [I]
n Test A........................................ [I]
p AC Line [I]
q I/O Mode Bit A........................... [I]
r Status Bit B [O]
s Vehicle 1 Green ........................ [O]
t Pedestrian 1 Walk [O]
u Mode* Output 9......................... [O]
v Mode* Input 10 [I]
w Reserved................................... [I]
x Reserved [I]
y I/O Mode Bit B........................... [I]
z Reserved [I]
AA Test B........................................ [I]
BB Reserved [I]
CC Status Bit A ............................... [O]
DD Mode* Output 1 [O]
EE Mode* Input 9............................ [I]
FF Reserved [I]
GG Reserved................................... [I]
HH I/O Mode Bit C [I]

Connector “B” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Socket) Type # -22-55S
Pin Function I/O
A Mode* Output 5 [O]
B Preempt 2 Detector................... [I]
C Mode* Output 6 [O]
D Vehicle 3 Green ........................ [O]
E Vehicle 3 Yellow [O]
F Vehicle 3 Red............................ [O]
G Vehicle 4 Red [O]
H Pedestrian 4 Pedestrian Clear .. [O]
J Pedestrian 4 Don’t Walk [O]
K Mode* Output 12....................... [O]
L Vehicle 4 Detector [I]
M Pedestrian 4 Detector ............... [I]
N Vehicle 3 Detector [I]
P Pedestrian 3 Detector ............... [I]
R Mode* Input 7 [I]
S Mode* Input 6............................ [I]
T Mode* Input 13 [I]
U Mode* Input 5............................ [I]
V Reserved [I]
W Preempt 4 Detector................... [I]
X Preempt 5 Detector [I]

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Connector “B” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Socket) Type # -22-55S
Pin Function I/O
Y Pedestrian 3 Walk..................... [O]
Z Pedestrian 3 Pedestrian Clear [O]
a Pedestrian 3 Don’t Walk ........... [O]
b Vehicle 4 Green [O]
c Vehicle 4 Yellow........................ [O]
d Pedestrian 4 Walk [O]
e Mode* Output 4......................... [O]
f Mode* Output 8 [O]
g Mode* Input 8............................ [I]
h Mode* Input 4 [I]
i Mode* Input 3............................ [I]
j Mode* Input 11 [I]
k Mode* Input 14.......................... [I]
m Mode* Input 15 [I]
n Mode* Input 16.......................... [I]
p Vehicle A Yellow [O]
q Vehicle A Red ........................... [O]
r Mode* Output 11 [O]
s Mode* Output 3......................... [O]
t Mode* Output 7 [O]
u Vehicle D Red ........................... [O]
v Preempt 6 Detector [I]
w Vehicle D Green........................ [O]
x Mode* Input 12 [I]
y Free Mode................................. [I]
z Reserved [I]
AA Vehicle A Green........................ [O]
BB Vehicle B Yellow [O]
CC Vehicle B Red ........................... [O]
DD Vehicle C Red [O]
EE Vehicle D Yellow ....................... [O]
FF Vehicle C Green [O]
GG Vehicle B Green........................ [O]
HH Vehicle C Yellow [O]

* Input / Output Functions are dependent on the I/O Mode Bit inputs. See 3.4.5.2(17) for a definition of the
function assigned to each mode.
3.4.5.2 Inputs
1. AC Line—Current protected side of 120 VAC 60 Hertz power source within the CU.
The CU shall have a front panel mounted over-current protection device in the 120 VAC input to the
unit.

2. AC Neutral—Unfused and unswitched side of 120 VAC 60 Hertz power source taken from neutral
output of AC power source.
This input must not be connected to Logic Ground or Earth Ground within the CU.

3. Earth Ground—Terminal for connection to the chassis of the CU. Earth Ground shall be electrically
connected to the shell of the connector(s) where applicable. This input shall not be connected to
Logic Ground or AC Neutral within the CU.
4. External Start—An input to cause the CU to revert to its programmed initialization interval upon
application. Upon removal of this input the CU shall commence normal timing.
5. Interval Advance—A complete On-Off operation of this input shall cause immediate termination of
the interval in process of timing. The CU shall select the next interval to service based on it's normal
sequence control method.

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Interval Advance shall be used in conjunction with Manual Control Enable to produce manual
control of the programmable variable intervals with the remaining intervals self timing (see Manual
Control Enable).

Interval Advance shall be used in conjunction with Stop Time to advance through all serviceable
intervals. The termination of all signal plan intervals will be controlled by the Interval Advance input.

6. Stop Timing—An input which when activated causes cessation of CU interval timing for the duration
of such activation. Upon removal of activation from this input, all portions which were timing will
resume timing.
During Stop Timing, the CU shall not terminate any signal plan, interval, or interval portion, except by
activation of the Interval Advance input.

7. Force Off—An input when active causes the termination of the signal plan variable interval subject to
the completion of any programmed signal plan Minimum Interval timing.
8. Manual Control Enable—An input to place calls on all actuated movements, stop CU timing in
programmed variable intervals, and inhibit the operation of Interval Advance during all other
intervals.
9. External Recall—Input to place a recurring demand for service on all actuated vehicle movements.
10. Indicator Lamp Control—Input to disable CU indicators.
The CU might not employ this input. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

11. Test Input (Two per Unit)—Test Input, two per unit, for manufacturer's use only.
12. Pattern Inputs—The CU shall select the pattern to be used, according to the current status of the
Timing Plan and Offset requests. In the applicable mode, seven inputs for a hardwire type
interconnect interface shall be available.
Pattern inputs shall be interpreted as command requests in accordance with Table 3-6 and Table
3-7.

Table 3-6
TIMING PLAN
Command TP A TP B TP C TP D
Request Input Input Input Input Reference
TP 00 OFF OFF OFF OFF Dial 1 Split 1
TP 01 OFF OFF ON OFF Dial 1 Split 2
TP 02 OFF OFF OFF ON Dial 1 Split 3
TP 03 OFF OFF ON ON Dial 1 Split 4
TP 04 ON OFF OFF OFF Dial 2 Split 1
TP 05 ON OFF ON OFF Dial 2 Split 2
TP 06 ON OFF OFF ON Dial 2 Split 3
TP 07 ON OFF ON ON Dial 2 Split 4
TP 08 OFF ON OFF OFF Dial 3 Split 1
TP 09 OFF ON ON OFF Dial 3 Split 2
TP 10 OFF ON OFF ON Dial 3 Split 3
TP 11 OFF ON ON ON Dial 3 Split 4
TP 12 ON ON OFF OFF Dial 4 Split 1
TP 13 ON ON ON OFF Dial 4 Split 2
TP 14 ON ON OFF ON Dial 4 Split 3
TP 15 ON ON ON ON Dial 4 Split 4
For the purpose of utilization in an existing traditional interconnect system, a Reference with Dial and
Split numbers is provided.

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Table 3-7
OFFSET
Command Off 1 Off 2 Off 3
Request Input Input Input
Offset 1 ON OFF OFF
Offset 2 OFF ON OFF
Offset 3 OFF OFF ON
Sync OFF OFF OFF
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

13. Signal Plan Inputs—The CU shall select the signal plan to be used, according to the current status of
the Signal Plan requests. In the applicable mode, two inputs for a hardwire type interconnect
interface shall be available.
Signal Plan inputs shall be interpreted as command requests in accordance with Table 3-8.

Table 3-8
SIGNAL PLAN
Command Sig Plan A Sig Plan B
Request Input Input
Signal Plan 1 OFF OFF
Signal Plan 2 ON OFF
Signal Plan 3 OFF ON
Signal Plan 4 ON ON
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

14. Vehicle Detector—Provision to enter a vehicle call into the CU.

Vehicle Detector inputs shall be provided as follows:

a. Type P1 CU—10
b. Type P2 CU—4 (10 in the applicable mode)
As a minimum, each Vehicle Detector input shall be enabled by assignment to any one movement,
via program entry. Each shall be capable of Delay, and Extension as follows:

a. Delay—The vehicle detector actuation (input recognition) shall be capable of being delayed, by
an adjustable program entered time (0–255 seconds in increments of 1 second), when the
movement is not green. Once the actuation has been present for the delay time it shall be
continued for as long as it is present.
b. Extension—The vehicle detector actuation (input duration) shall be capable of being extended
from the point of termination by an adjustable program entered time (0–25.5 seconds in
increments of 0.1 second), when the movement is green.
The special vehicle detector functions shall be capable of being used in any combination.

As a minimum, the following number of Vehicle Detector inputs shall be capable of assignment
to a System Detector function, via program entry.

1) Type P1 Unit—8
2) Type P2 Unit—6 (in the applicable mode)
15. Pedestrian Detector—Provision to enter a pedestrian call into the CU.

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As a minimum, each Pedestrian Detector input shall be enabled by assignment to any one
movement, via program entry.

16. System Address Bits—Five System Address inputs shall be provided. The CU shall respond to the
system address defined by the binary decoding of these five inputs.
17. Input / Output Mode (Three per Unit)—The CU shall select the Input / Output function of specific
hardware I/O based on the current status of these three inputs.

Table 3-9
I/O MODE BITS (3 PER UNIT)
Mode Bit States State
# A B C Names
0 OFF OFF OFF Not Used
1 ON OFF OFF Hardwire Interconnect
2 OFF ON OFF System Interface
3 ON ON OFF Hardwire Interconnect
4 OFF OFF ON Reserved
5 ON OFF ON Reserved
6 OFF ON ON Manufacturer Specific
7 ON ON ON Manufacturer Specific
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

a. Mode 0 Input / Output Functions

Mode 0 is not used. The CU shall not recognize any mode dependent input as valid nor shall it
provide a valid output on any mode dependent output when Input / Output Mode 0 is active.

b. Mode 1 Input / Output Functions

Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-h Preempt 1 Detector A-DD Preempt 1 Status
A-M Preempt 3 Detector A-e Preempt 3 Status
B-i Signal Plan A B-s TBC Auxiliary 1
B-h Signal Plan B B-e TBC Auxiliary 2
B-U Reserved B-A Preempt 2 Status
B-S Reserved B-C Preempt 4 Status
B-R Timing Plan C B-t Preempt 5 Status
B-g Timing Plan D B-f Preempt 6 Status

A-EE Dimming Enable A-u Reserved

A-v Automatic Flash A-d Automatic Flash Status
B-j Timing Plan A B-r TBC Auxiliary 3
B-x Timing Plan B B-K Reserved
B-T Offset 1
B-k Offset 2
B-m Offset 3
B-n TBC On Line

c. Mode 2 Input / Output Functions

Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-h Preempt 1 Detector A-DD Preempt 1 Status
A-M Preempt 3 Detector A-e Preempt 3 Status
B-I Vehicle Detector 5 B-s TBC Auxiliary 1
B-h Vehicle Detector 6 B-e TBC Auxiliary 2
B-U Vehicle Detector 7 B-A Preempt 2 Status
B-S Vehicle Detector 8 B-C Preempt 4 Status
B-R Vehicle Detector 9 B-t Preempt 5 Status
B-g Vehicle Detector 10 B-f Preempt 6 Status

A-EE Dimming Enable A-u Reserved

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Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-v Local Flash Status A-d Automatic Flash Status
B-j Address Bit 0 B-r TBC Auxiliary 3
B-x Address Bit 1 B-K Reserved
B-T Address Bit 2
B-k Address Bit 3
B-m Address Bit 4
B-n MMU Flash Status

d. Mode 3 Input / Output Functions

Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-h Preempt 1 Detector A-DD Timing Plan A
A-M Preempt 3 Detector A-e Timing Plan B
B-i Signal Plan A B-s TBC Auxiliary 1
B-h Signal Plan B B-e TBC Auxiliary 2
B-U Reserved B-A Timing Plan C
B-S Reserved B-C Timing Plan D
B-R Timing Plan C B-t Offset 1
B-g Timing Plan D B-f Offset 2

A-EE Dimming Enable A-u Offset 3

A-v Automatic Flash A-d Automatic Flash Status
B-j Timing Plan A B-r Signal Plan A
B-x Timing Plan B B-K Signal Plan B
B-T Offset 1
B-k Offset 2
B-m Offset 3
B-n TBC On Line

e. Mode 4 and 5 Input / Output Functions

Mode 4 and 5 are reserved for future definition and use by NEMA. The CU shall not recognize
any mode dependent input as valid nor shall it provide a valid output on any mode dependent
output when one of these Input / Output Modes is active.

f. Mode 6 and 7 Input / Output Functions

Mode 6 and 7 are for manufacturer specific applications.

A Terminal and Facilities wired to utilize Mode 6 or Mode 7 may not be compatible with other
manufacturer's CUs. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

18. Free Mode—An input when activated causes the CU to operate in Free Mode (See 3.4.2.7).
3.4.5.3 Outputs
1. Logic Ground—Voltage reference point and current return for CU input and output logic circuits. This
output must not be connected to AC Neutral or Earth Ground within the CU.
2. Fault Monitor—An open collector output which is maintained True (Low state) as long as the
voltages within the CU do not drop below predetermined levels required to provide normal operation.
The output will also be False (High state) during CU generated flash modes as defined elsewhere in
this section.

3. CU Voltage Monitor (Type P2 Only)—An open collector output which is maintained True (Low state)
as long as the voltages within the CU do not drop below predetermined levels required to provide
normal operation.
The output will also be False (High state) during CU generated flash modes as defined elsewhere in
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This output operates concurrently with Fault Monitor output except during periods of No Fault Flash
(i.e., Automatic Flash and Preempt Flash).

4. Regulated 24 Volts DC For External Use (Type P2 Only)—Positive 24 + 2 volts DC shall be

regulated over an AC line voltage variation from 89 to 135 volts from no-load to full-load. Current
capability shall be 500 milliamperes continuous with less than 0.5 volt peak-to-peak ripple.
5. Flashing Logic Output (Type P2 Only)—Alternating True/False logic output at 1 pulse per second
repetition rate with 50 + 2 percent duty cycle. In its False state, this output shall be capable of
providing 50 milliamperes of current. In its True state, this output shall be capable of sinking 200
milliamperes. This output shall switch within 5 degrees of the zero crossover point of the AC line.
6. Load Switch Drivers, Vehicle (Three Per Group)—Provision for separate Green, Yellow, and Red
outputs for each basic group. The three outputs shall energize the appropriate signal load switching
circuit to result in a Green, Yellow, or Red indication for the duration of such required indication.
7. Load Switch Drivers, Pedestrian (Three Per Group)—Provision of separate Walk, Pedestrian
Clearance, and Don’t Walk outputs for each pedestrian movement. The three outputs shall energize
the appropriate pedestrian signal load switching circuit to result in a Walk, Pedestrian Clearance, or
Don’t Walk indication. The Don’t Walk output shall flash only during the Pedestrian Clearance
interval as shown in Figure 3-12.
8. Pattern Outputs—In the applicable mode, seven outputs for master type interconnect interface
drivers shall be available. The outputs shall echo the active pattern. All outputs shall be constantly
ON when active except offset which is OFF for a minimum of 3 seconds or 3% of the cycle once each
cycle beginning at the “0” point of the cycle.
Pattern outputs shall be interpreted as command requests in accordance with Table 3-6 and Table
3-7.

9. Signal Plan Outputs—In the applicable mode, two outputs for master type interconnect interface
drivers shall be available. The outputs shall echo the active signal plan.
Signal plan outputs shall be interpreted as command requests in accordance with Table 3-8.

10. Coded Status Bits—Only one of the coded status codes shall be active when the following
conditions are present in the CU:

Table 3-10
CODED STATUS BITS (3 PER UNIT)
Code Bit States State
# A B C Names
0 OFF OFF OFF Minimum
1 ON OFF OFF Variable
2 OFF ON OFF Not Used
3 ON ON OFF Not Used
4 OFF OFF ON Not Used
5 ON OFF ON Not Used
6 OFF ON ON Not Used
7 ON ON ON Undefined
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

Code 0: Minimum—When timing the Signal Plan Minimum portion of the Interval.
Code 1: Variable—That portion of the interval following the completion of the Signal Plan
Minimum time.
Code 2: Not Used.

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Code 3: Not Used.

Code 4: Not Used.
Code 5: Not Used.
Code 6: Not Used.
Code 7: Undefined.
3.4.6 Priority Of Input Functions
The priority of input functions shall be in the following order:
1. Power-Up
2. External Start
3. Preemption
4. Interval Advance
5. Stop Time
6. Automatic Flash
7. Manual Control Enable
8. Force Off
Lower priority inputs shall condition those of higher priority as defined elsewhere in this standard.
Patterns and signal plans are capable of being selected based on program entry, Interconnect Inputs,
Time Base Control events, and a System Interface. The pattern and signal plan select priority shall be as
follows:
1. Program Entry
2. System Interface
3. Time Base Control Event
4. Interconnect Inputs
When the Time Base Control On-line input is active, the Time Base Control event priority will be lower
than Interconnect Inputs. Should the Sync Monitor diagnostic determine the Interconnect Offset to be
invalid, a Time Base Control event may control.
3.4.7 Indications
Indications shall be provided on the display and appropriately identified to facilitate the determination of
the operation of the CU. These indications shall consist of the following as a minimum requirement:
The indications shall provide for the simultaneous (i.e., concurrent) presentation, where concurrent states
exists, of the following states/functions:
Current Status
1. Running Pattern, Control Source
2. Running Pattern, Timing Plan plus Offset
3. Correction In Progress
4. System Zero
5. Cycle Counter
6. Interval In Service

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7. Interval Counter
8. Presence of vehicle call
9. Presence of pedestrian call

3.5 ACTUATED CONTROL

The Standards in 3.5 respond to the need for the functional interchangeability of Solid State Traffic Signal
CUs, actuated Type (2 through 8 phase). Interchangeability of equipment manufactured in conformance
with these standards has been promoted by connector plug compatibility.
Interchangeability of equipment can be achieved only when units are configured to produce the same
functional operation utilizing exactly the same inputs and outputs.
Configurations 'A1' and 'A2' CUs (see 3.2) shall provide functional capability to meet the actuated control
requirements contained herein.
3.5.1 Definitions
These definitions define the nomenclature frequently used in this part of the Standard Publication.
3.5.1.1 Ring
A ring consists of two or more sequentially timed and individually selected conflicting phases so arranged
as to occur in an established order.
3.5.1.2 Barrier (Compatibility Line)
A barrier (compatibility line) is a reference point in the preferred sequence of a multi-ring CU at which all
rings are interlocked. Barriers assure there will be no concurrent selection and timing of conflicting
phases for traffic movement in different rings. All rings cross the barrier simultaneously to select and time
phases on the other side.
3.5.1.3 Multi-Ring Controller Unit
A multi-ring CU contains two or more interlocked rings which are arranged to time in a preferred
sequence and to allow concurrent timing of all rings, subject to the restraint in 3.5.1.2. A dual-ring CU is
illustrated in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6
DUAL RING CONTROLLER UNIT

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3.5.1.4 Single-Ring Controller Unit

A single-ring CU contains two or more sequentially timed and individually selected conflicting phases so
arranged as to occur in an established order. Single-ring CUs are illustrated in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7
SINGLE RING CONTROLLER UNIT

3.5.1.5 Dual Entry

Dual entry is a mode of operation (in a multi-ring CU) in which one phase in each ring must be in service.
If a call does not exist in a ring when it crosses the barrier, a phase is selected in that ring to be activated
by the CU in a predetermined manner.
3.5.1.6 Single Entry
Single entry is a mode of operation (in a multi-ring CU) in which a phase in one ring can be selected and
timed alone if there is no demand for service in a nonconflicting phase on the parallel ring(s).
3.5.1.7 Pedestrian Recycle
Pedestrian recycle is any start of pedestrian service after the start of the associated phase Green.
3.5.1.8 Preferred Sequence
Preferred sequence is the normal order of phase selection within a ring with calls on all phases.
3.5.2 General
Inputs, outputs, functions, and programming controls are separated into the following three categories:
1. Per phase (3.5.3)
2. Per ring (3.5.4)
3. Per unit (3.5.5)

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3.5.2.1 Pin Connections

A Type A2 CU shall provide Input / Output connector pin terminations shall be in accordance with the
following:
Connector “A” Pin/Function
55 Pin (Plug) Type # -22-55P
Pin Function I/O
A Fault Monitor [O]
B +24 VDC (External)................... [O]
C Voltage Monitor [O]
D Phase 1 Red ............................. [O]
E Phase 1 Don’t Walk [O]
F Phase 2 Red ............................. [O]
G Phase 2 Don’t Walk [O]
H Phase 2 Pedestrian Clear ......... [O]
J Phase 2 Walk [O]
K Vehicle Detector 2..................... [I]
L Pedestrian Detector 2 [I]
M Mode* Input 2............................ [I]
N Stop Time (1) [I]
P Inhibit Max Term (1).................. [I]
R External Start [I]
S Interval Advance ....................... [I]
T Indicator Lamp Control [I]
U AC Neutral ................................ [I]
V Earth Ground [I]
W Logic Ground ............................ [O]
X Flashing Logic Out [O]
Y Status Bit C (1).......................... [O]
Z Phase 1 Yellow [O]
a Phase 1 Pedestrian Clear ......... [O]
b Phase 2 Yellow [O]
c Phase 2 Green.......................... [O]
d Mode* Output 18 [O]
e Mode* Output 2......................... [O]
f Vehicle Detector 1 [I]
g Pedestrian Detector 1 ............... [I]
h Mode* Input 1 [I]
i Force Off (1).............................. [I]
j External Min Recall [I]
k Manual Control Enable ............. [I]
m Call To NA I [I]
n Test A........................................ [I]
p AC Line [I]
q I/O Mode Bit A........................... [I]
r Status Bit B (1) [O]
s Phase 1 Green.......................... [O]
t Phase 1 Walk [O]
u Mode* Output 17....................... [O]
v Mode* Input 18 [I]
w Omit Red Clear (1).................... [I]
x Red Rest (1) [I]
y I/O Mode Bit B........................... [I]
z Call To NA II [I]
AA Test B........................................ [I]
BB Walk Rest Modifier [I]
CC Status Bit A (1).......................... [O]
DD Mode* Output 1 [O]
EE Mode* Input 17.......................... [I]
FF Pedestrian Recycle (1) [I]
GG Max II Selection (1) ................... [I]
HH I/O Mode Bit C [I]

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Connector “B” Pin/Function

55 Pin (Socket) Type # -22-55S
Pin Function I/O
A Mode* Output 9 [O]
B Preempt 2 Detector .................. [I]
C Mode* Output 10 [O]
D Phase 3 Green ......................... [O]
E Phase 3 Yellow [O]
F Phase 3 Red ............................ [O]
G Phase 4 Red [O]
H Phase 4 Pedestrian Clear ........ [O]
J Phase 4 Don’t Walk [O]
K Mode* Output 20 ...................... [O]
L Vehicle Detector 4 [I]
M Pedestrian Detector 4 .............. [I]
N Vehicle Detector 3 [I]
P Pedestrian Detector 3 .............. [I]
R Mode* Input 11 [I]
S Mode* Input 10......................... [I]
T Mode* Input 21 [I]
U Mode* Input 9........................... [I]
V Pedestrian Recycle (2) [I]
W Preempt 4 Detector .................. [I]
X Preempt 5 Detector [I]
Y Phase 3 Walk ........................... [O]
Z Phase 3 Pedestrian Clear [O]
a Phase 3 Don’t Walk.................. [O]
b Phase 4 Green [O]
c Phase 4 Yellow ........................ [O]
d Phase 4 Walk [O]
e Mode* Output 4 ........................ [O]
f Mode* Output 12 [O]
Mode* Input 12......................... [I]
h Mode* Input 4 [I]
i Mode* Input 3........................... [I]
j Mode* Input 19 [I]
k Mode* Input 22......................... [I]
m Mode* Input 23 [I]
n Mode* Input 24......................... [I]
p OL A Yellow [O]
q OL A Red ................................. [O]
r Mode* Output 19 [O]
s Mode* Output 3 ........................ [O]
t Mode* Output 11 [O]
u OL D Red ................................. [O]
v Preempt 6 Detector [I]
w OL D Green.............................. [O]
x Mode* Input 20 [I]
y Free (No Coordination) ............ [I]
z Max II Selection (2) [I]
AA OL A Green .............................. [O]
BB OL B Yellow [O]
CC OL B Red ................................. [O]
DD OL C Red [O]
EE OL D Yellow ............................. [O]
FF OL C Green [O]
GG OL B Green .............................. [O]
HH OL C Yellow [O]

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Connector “C” Pin/Function

61 Pin (Socket) Type # -24-61S
Pin Function I/O
A Status Bit A (2) [O]
B Status Bit B (2).......................... [O]
C Phase 8 Don’t Walk [O]
D Phase 8 Red ............................. [O]
E Phase 7 Yellow [O]
F Phase 7 Red ............................. [O]
G Phase 6 Red [O]
H Phase 5 Red ............................. [O]
J Phase 5 Yellow [O]
K Phase 5 Pedestrian Clear ......... [O]
L Phase 5 Don’t Walk [O]
M Mode* Output 13....................... [O]
N Mode* Output 5 [O]
P Vehicle Detector 5..................... [I]
R Pedestrian Detector 5 [I]
S Vehicle Detector 6..................... [I]
T Pedestrian Detector 6 [I]
U Pedestrian Detector 7 ............... [I]
V Vehicle Detector 7 [I]
W Pedestrian Detector 8 ............... [I]
X Mode* Input 8 [I]
Y Force Off (2).............................. [I]
Z Stop Time (2) [I]
a Inhibit Max Term (2).................. [I]
b Test C [I]
c Status Bit C (2).......................... [O]
d Phase 8 Walk [O]
e Phase 8 Yellow ......................... [O]
f Phase 7 Green [O]
g Phase 6 Green.......................... [O]
h Phase 6 Yellow [O]
i Phase 5 Green.......................... [O]
j Phase 5 Walk [O]
k Mode* Output 21....................... [O]
m Mode* Input 5 [I]
n Mode* Input 13.......................... [I]
p Mode* Input 6 [I]
q Mode* Input 14.......................... [I]
r Mode* Input 15 [I]
s Mode* Input 16.......................... [I]
t Vehicle Detector 8 [I]
u Red Rest Mode (2).................... [I]
v Omit Red Clear (2) [I]
w Phase 8 Pedestrian Clear ......... [O]
x Phase 8 Green [O]
y Phase 7 Don’t Walk .................. [O]
z Phase 6 Don’t Walk [O]
AA Phase 6 Pedestrian Clear ......... [O]
BB Mode* Output 22 [O]
CC Mode* Output 6......................... [O]
DD Mode* Output 14 [O]
EE Mode* Input 7............................ [I]
FF Mode* Output 24 [O]
GG Mode* Output 8......................... [O]
HH Mode* Output 16 [O]
JJ Phase 7 Walk............................ [O]
KK Phase 7 Pedestrian Clear [O]
LL Phase 6 Walk............................ [O]
MM Mode* Output 23 [O]
NN Mode* Output 7......................... [O]
PP Mode* Output 15 [O]

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* Input / Output Functions are dependent on the I/O Mode Bit inputs. See for a definition of the function
assigned to each mode.
3.5.3 Per Phase
The following inputs, outputs, functions, and programming controls shall be provided on a per phase
basis:
3.5.3.1 Time Settings
The following functions, with the associated minimum timing ranges and maximum increments, shall be
provided as a minimum when required by the application. For timing accuracy See 2.2.1.

Range, Increments,
Function Seconds Seconds
Min Green 1–255 1
Passage Time 0–25.5 0.1
Maximum 1 1–255 1
Maximum 2 1–255 1
Yellow Change 3–25.5 0.1
Red Clearance 0–25.5 0.1
Walk 0–255 1
Pedestrian Clearance 0–255 1
Added Initial 0–25.5 per Actuation
Time to Reduce 1–255 1
Time Before Reduction 1–255 1
Minimum Gap 0–25.5 0.1

Zero shall be satisfied by any time between zero and 100 milliseconds.
3.5.3.2 Phase Intervals
1. Green Interval—Actuated Phase
a. Without Volume Density—The Green interval is a variable interval dependent upon vehicle
actuations. The Green interval time shall be limited by the Maximum Green time function which
shall commence timing upon registration of a serviceable conflicting call. The Minimum Green
time shall not be preempted by a Maximum Green termination.
Three time settings shall be provided for determination of Green timing on an actuated phase
without volume density.

1) Minimum Green—The first timed portion of the Green interval which may be set in
consideration of the storage of vehicles between the zone of detection for the approach
vehicle detector(s) and the stop line.
2) Passage Time (Vehicle Interval, Preset Gap)—The extensible portion of the Green shall be
a function of vehicle actuations that occur during the Green interval. The phase shall remain
in the extensible portion of the Green interval as long as the passage timer is not timed out.
The timing of this portion of the Green interval shall be reset with each subsequent vehicle
actuation and shall not commence to time again until the vehicle actuation is removed from
the CU. The duration of the Green interval shall be subject to the limit of the Maximum
Green.

3) Maximum Green—This time setting shall determine the maximum length of time this phase
may be held Green in the presence of a serviceable conflicting call. In the absence of a
serviceable conflicting call the Maximum Green timer shall be held reset.
b. With Volume Density—In addition to Minimum Green, Passage Time, and Maximum Green
timing functions, phases provided with Volume Density operation shall include Variable Initial
timings and Gap Reduction timings. The effect on the Initial timing shall be to increase the
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its signal is displaying Yellow or Red. The effect on the extensible portion shall be to reduce the
allowable gap between successive vehicle actuations by decreasing the extension time in a
manner dependent upon the time waiting of vehicles on a conflicting phase.
1. Variable Initial (see Figure 3-8)—The Variable Initial timing period shall be determined by
an interrelationship of two time settings as described below:
a. Minimum Green setting shall determine the minimum Variable Initial time period.
Seconds/Actuation setting shall determine the time by which the Variable Initial time
period will be increased from zero with each vehicle actuation received during the
associated phase Yellow and Red intervals.
b. The maximum of the Variable Initial timing period shall be settable (on a per-phase
basis) in the range of 0–255 seconds with increments of 1 second. The maximum
Variable Initial setting shall be subordinate to Minimum Green time setting.
c. Initial timing shall equal (Seconds/Actuation) multiplied by (number of actuations) within
the constraint of Maximum Initial and shall be not less than Minimum Green.
2. Gap Reduction (see Figure 3-9)—The Gap Reduction function shall be accomplished by
means of the following functional settings:
a. Time Before Reduction
b. Passage Time
c. Minimum Gap
d. Time To Reduce

Figure 3-8
VARIABLE INITIAL TIMING

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Figure 3-9
GAP REDUCTION
NOTES:
1. to = Start of phase Green.
2. t1 = Registration of serviceable conflicting call.
3. Time Before Reduction shall not start timing before t1.
4. Maximum timer start shall be conditional upon being in the Green interval and registration of a serviceable conflicting call -
vehicle or pedestrian.
5. Passage Time portion of Green interval must time concurrently with Initial subject to vehicle actuation.

The Time Before Reduction period shall begin when the phase is Green and there is a
serviceable conflicting call. If the serviceable conflicting call is withdrawn while timing this
period, the timer shall be reset and remain reset until the next serviceable conflicting call is
received.

Upon completion of the Time Before Reduction period, the linear reduction of the allowable
gap from the Passage Time level shall begin.

The rate of reduction shall be based on the setting of the Passage Time, Minimum Gap, and
Time To Reduce controls. This method shall reduce the allowable gap at a rate equal to the
difference between the Passage Time and Minimum Gap setting divided by the setting of
the Time To Reduce control.

The reduction of the allowable gap shall continue until the gap reaches a value equal to or
less than the Minimum Gap as set on the Minimum Gap control after which the allowable
gap shall remain fixed at the values set on the Minimum Gap control. In the presence of a
continuous vehicle actuation, the phase shall not gap out even if the gap is reduced to zero
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If at any time the serviceable conflicting call is withdrawn, the gap shall revert to the Passage
Time setting value, and the Time Before Reduction period timer shall be reset and remain
reset until the next serviceable conflicting call is received.

2. Pedestrian Timing, Concurrent

Concurrent pedestrian timing shall be permitted in association with any mode of vehicle signal timing.
Two time settings shall be required:

a. Walk—This shall control the amount of time the Walk indication shall be displayed.
b. Pedestrian Clearance—This shall control the duration of the Pedestrian Clearance output and
the flashing period of the Don’t Walk output.
When a pedestrian call is stored in pedestrian memory and pedestrian indications are concurrent
with an associated vehicle phase, the pedestrian sequence shall commence service when
entering the vehicle Green of that phase unless the Pedestrian Omit line is activated.

During the display of the Walk and Pedestrian Clearance indications, a concurrent Green
vehicle indication shall be shown. It shall be possible to recycle the pedestrian indications in
response to succeeding pedestrian calls for service subject to absence of serviceable conflicting
calls (vehicle or pedestrian) and nonactivation of the Pedestrian Omit line.

3. Actuated Phase Operating in the Nonactuated Mode

The actuated phases that are converted to Nonactuated operation by activation of either the Call To
Non-actuated Mode inputs shall have a permanent demand placed for vehicle and pedestrian
service. Each such phase shall be equipped with pedestrian timing capability.

These phases shall be considered to have the four Green states indicated in Figure 3-10.

STATE A - CODE “0” WALK

STATE B - CODE “1” WALK HOLD

STATE C - CODE “2” PEDESTRIAN CLEARANCE

STATE D - CODE “3” GREEN REST

CODED STATUS BITS CODE

Figure 3-10
ACTUATED PHASE OPERATING IN THE
NONACTUATED MODE

a. State A shall be the minimum timing state. The duration of State A shall be equal to the
Walk time setting. Signal indications for State A shall be Green and Walk.
b. State B shall be a state immediately following the minimum timing state. The CU shall dwell in
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serviceable conflicting call exists. The signal indications shall remain in Green and Walk. The CU
shall leave this state when the Hold input is not active and Walk Rest Modifier is not active; or
when the Hold input is active, a serviceable conflicting call exists, and the Force-Off input is
activated. If the phase Hold is active and the Force-Off is activated when the phase is active and
a serviceable conflicting call does not exist, the CU shall continue to dwell in State B of the
phase.
c. State C shall be the Pedestrian Clearance state. During State C, the phase shall activate its
Pedestrian Clearance output and flash its Don’t Walk output. The duration of the state shall be
equal to the Pedestrian Clearance setting. The phase shall time the clearance and, upon
completion of the timing, advance to State D.
d. State D shall be a Green Dwell/Select state from which the CU may select the next phases(s) to
be serviced. During State D signal indications shall be Green and steady Don’t Walk. When a
serviceable conflicting call does not exist and the Pedestrian Recycle input is active, or when a
serviceable conflicting call does not exist and the Walk Rest Modifier is active, the phase shall
return to State A and retime the Walk interval. If the Pedestrian Recycle input is not active and
the Walk Rest Modifier is not active, the pedestrian movement shall not recycle.
In the presence of external signals which may be used for coordination, the sequence of these
states shall be as follows.

The Green interval begins with the existence of State A. Upon the completion of this state the CU
exits to State B. If the Hold input is active at this point, the CU shall remain in this state. If Force-
off is applied and if a serviceable conflicting call exists, the CU shall advance to State C;
otherwise State B exists as long as Hold remains active. If Hold is released while the CU is in
State B, the CU shall advance to State C without regard to the presence of a serviceable
conflicting call (Walk Rest modifier does not matter?). If the CU advances to State C, it shall
advance to State D even in the presence of Hold. When in State D, the CU shall terminate the
phase if a serviceable conflicting call exists. If no serviceable conflicting call exists, the CU
returns to State A of this interval if Pedestrian Recycle is active. If Pedestrian Recycle is not
active and no serviceable conflicting call exists, the CU rests in State D. The Hold function has
no effect on the duration of State D.

The duration of the Green interval shall not be less than the setting of the Minimum Green
control. In those instances where the sum of the Walk setting, the Hold state duration, and the
Pedestrian Clearance setting is less than the setting on the Minimum Green control, the CU
shall remain in State C until the phase has displayed a Green indication for a time equal to the
Minimum Green time setting, and shall display a steady Don’t Walk. Refer to Figure 3-11.

4. Termination of Green Timing—Green timing termination shall occur in response to one of the
following conditions:
a. Interval Advance when timing the last portion of the Green interval, as described in 3.5.5.5.6.
b. Interval Advance with Manual Control Enable activated as described in 3.5.5.5.7.
c. Initial including variable portion completed, the pedestrian service completed, a serviceable
conflicting call, and one of the following:
1) Passage Time timed out without Hold applied.
2) Reduced gap timed out without Hold applied.
3) Maximum Green termination without Hold applied.
4) Force-Off applied.
d. Initial including the variable portion completed, the pedestrian service completed, Red Rest
activated and Passage Time timeout without Hold applied.

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Figure 3-11
ACTIVATED PHASE OPERATING IN THE NONACTIVATED MODE
NOTE—MINIMUM GREEN time out during state A, B, or C. State D shall not be entered until MINIMUM GREEN is timed out.

5. Vehicle Change and Clearance Intervals

a. Following the Green interval of each phase the CU shall provide a Yellow Change interval which
is timed according to the Yellow Change timing control for that phase.
b. Following the Yellow Change interval for each phase, the CU shall provide a Red Clearance
interval which is timed according to the Red Clearance timing control for that phase. During this
Red Clearance interval, no Green indication shall be shown to any conflicting phase. This Red
Clearance interval is subject to omission in response to operation of the per ring Omit Red
Clearance input.
6. Pedestrian Timing, Exclusive—Exclusive pedestrian service shall be permitted. When servicing a
pedestrian movement exclusively, no other phase shall be active. It shall not be required in a dual
ring CU to provide more than two phases in the second timing ring when Exclusive Pedestrian timing
is employed in the other timing ring, neither of which can be employed on the same side of the barrier
with the Exclusive Pedestrian phase.
It shall not be required in a four-phase sequential CU to provide more than three phases in addition to
an Exclusive Pedestrian phase.

Two time settings shall be required on the phase, Walk and Pedestrian Clearance, as described in
3.5.3.2.3.

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When a pedestrian call is stored in pedestrian memory, the Exclusive Pedestrian phase shall be
serviced with appropriate consideration of its order in the priority of phase sequencing.

The Exclusive Pedestrian phase shall rest with a steady Don’t Walk indication displayed. It shall be
possible to recycle the pedestrian indication in response to succeeding pedestrian calls for service,
subject to absence of serviceable conflicting calls (vehicle or pedestrian) and nonactivation of the
Pedestrian Omit line.

3.5.3.3 Phase Selection Points

The phase next to be serviced shall be determined at the end of the Green interval of the terminating
phase; except that if the decision cannot be made at the end of the Green interval, it shall not be made
until after the end of all vehicle change and clearance intervals.
3.5.3.4 Provision for Storing a Demand
There shall be a provision for storing a call for vehicle service on each vehicle phase when that phase is
not displaying a Green indication. The vehicle memory feature shall be capable of being disabled via
program entry. There shall be a provision for storing a call for pedestrian service on phases equipped with
pedestrian time setting, when that phase is not displaying a Walk indication.
3.5.3.5 Placement of Maximum Recall
Means shall be provided to place a call on a phase, via program entry, such that the timing of the Green
interval for that phase shall be extended to Maximum Green time.
When such a call is placed, the maximum timing shall commence to time as if there were always a
serviceable conflicting call, but the phase shall not terminate unless there is an actual serviceable
conflicting call.
3.5.3.6 Placement of Minimum Recall
Means shall be provided, via program entry, to place a recurring demand for vehicle service on the phase
when that phase is not in its Green interval.
3.5.3.7 Placement of Pedestrian Recall
Means shall be provided to place a recurring pedestrian demand, via program entry, which shall function
in the same manner as an external pedestrian call except that it shall not recycle the pedestrian service
until a conflicting phase is serviced.
3.5.3.8 Placement of Call at Phase Termination
When a phase is terminated with time remaining in the Passage Time, a call shall be left on that phase.
Disabling the vehicle call memory shall defeat this feature. If a phase is terminated with no passage time
remaining, no call shall be left on the phase.
3.5.3.9 Conditional Service
Conditional service shall provide an optional method for phase selection. When timing phases
concurrently with the next serviceable call on a phase that conflicts with more than one of the phases
timing (about to cross a barrier), if one of the phases is prepared to terminate due to gap out or max time
out, the ring containing the timed out phase shall revert to a preceding vehicle phase if all of the following
conditions apply:
1. A call exists on a preceding actuated vehicle phase. (Non-Actuated Phases shall not be conditionally
reserviced.)
2. The gapped/maxed phase is enabled for conditional service via program entry.
3. There is sufficient time remaining before max time out of the phase(s) not prepared to terminate.
4. The CU is not in coordinated mode.

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3.5.3.10 Automatic Pedestrian Clearance

The CU design shall provide an alternate mode of operation to enable the CU timing of the Pedestrian
Clearance interval when Manual Control Enable is active.
When enabled, via program entry, this feature shall prevent the Pedestrian Clearance interval from being
terminated by the Interval Advance input.
3.5.3.11 Inputs
1. Hold (In the applicable mode)—Command that retains the existing Green indications and has
different CU responses depending upon operation in the vehicle-actuated or nonactuated mode. The
operation is as follows:
a. For a nonactuated phase, energization of the Hold input shall maintain the CU in the timed-out
Walk period with a Green and Walk indication displayed. Energization of the Hold input while
timing the Walk portion shall not inhibit the timing of this period. De-energization of the Hold input
and with the Walk interval timed out shall cause the CU to advance into the Pedestrian
Clearance interval. (See 3.5.3.2.3.) Re-application of the Hold input while timing the Pedestrian
Clearance portion shall neither inhibit the timing of this period nor termination of the phase.
b. For an actuated phase, energization, and de-energization of the Hold input shall be as follows:
Energization of the Hold input shall allow the CU to time normally but shall inhibit its advance into
the vehicle change interval. Energization of the Hold input shall inhibit the recycle of the
pedestrian service unless the Pedestrian Recycle input is active and a serviceable pedestrian
call exists on the phase. The rest state indications for that phase shall be Green for traffic and
Don’t Walk for pedestrians.

De-energization of Hold input shall allow the CU to advance into the Green Dwell/Select state
when all Green periods are timed out.

De-energization of Hold input with all intervals timed out, shall allow the CU to recycle the Walk
interval if there is no conflicting demand for service and a pedestrian call exists for that phase.
However, if there is any serviceable demand on a conflicting phase with the Hold de-energized
and with all intervals timed-out, the CU shall advance into the Yellow Change interval and not
recycle the Walk on that phase until those demands have been served.

2. Phase Omit (In the applicable mode)—Input to cause omission of a phase, even in presence of
demand, by application of an external signal. It shall affect phase selection. The omission shall
continue in effect until the signal is removed. The phase to be omitted shall not present a conflicting
call to any other phase, but shall accept and store calls. Activation of this input shall not affect a
phase in the process of timing.
3. Pedestrian Omit (In the applicable mode)—Input to inhibit the selection of a phase due to a
pedestrian call on that phase and to prohibit the servicing of a pedestrian call on the phase. This input
when active shall prevent the starting of the pedestrian movement of that phase. After the beginning
of the phase Green, a pedestrian call shall be serviced or recycled only in the absence of a
serviceable conflicting call and with Pedestrian Omit on the phase nonactive. Activation of this input
shall not affect a pedestrian movement in the process of timing.
3.5.3.12 Outputs
1. Load Switch Drivers, Basic Vehicle (Three Per Phase)—Provision for separate Green, Yellow, and
Red outputs for each basic vehicle phase. A circuit closure to Logic Ground shall be maintained at
one of these three outputs at all times. The three outputs shall energize the appropriate vehicle signal
load switching circuit to result in a Green, Yellow, or Red indication for the required duration of such
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2. Load Switch Drivers, Pedestrian (Three Per Phase)—Provision of separate Walk, Pedestrian
Clearance, and Don’t Walk outputs for each pedestrian movement. A circuit closure to Logic
Ground shall be maintained on at least one of these three outputs at all times. The three outputs
shall energize the appropriate pedestrian signal load switching circuit to result in a Walk, Pedestrian
Clearance, or Don’t Walk indication. The Don’t Walk output shall flash only during the Pedestrian
Clearance interval as shown in Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12
LOAD SWITCH DRIVERS, PEDESTRIAN

The Don’t Walk flashing shall provide an alternating True/False output at 1 pulse per second
repetition rate with 50 + 2 percent duty cycle.

3. Check (In the applicable mode)—An output to indicate call status (vehicle or pedestrian, or both) of
the phase, activated when the CU is not in the Green interval of that phase, which has a demand in
that phase. Neither the Phase Omit nor Pedestrian Omit inputs shall affect the Check output.
4. Phase On (In the applicable mode)—An output to indicate phase status. The Phase On output of a
particular phase is activated during the Green, Yellow, and Red Clearance intervals of that phase. It
shall be permissible for this output to be active during the Red Dwell state.
5. Phase Next (In the applicable mode)—An output of a particular phase activated when the phase is
committed to be next in sequence and remains present until the phase becomes active. The phase
next to be serviced shall be determined at the end of the Green interval of the terminating phase;
except that if the decision cannot be made at the end of the Green interval, it shall not be made until
after the end of all Vehicle Change and Clearance intervals.
3.5.4 Per Ring
The following inputs, outputs, functions, and programming controls shall be provided on a ring basis:
3.5.4.1 Inputs
1. Force Off—Provision for termination of the Green timing in the actuated mode or Walk Hold in the
nonactuated mode of the active phase in the timing ring by application of this signal, such terminating
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during the timing of the Initial, Walk, or Pedestrian Clearance. The Force Off input shall be
effective only as long as the input is sustained. (See 3.5.3.8.)
2. Red Rest—Input to require rest in Red of all phases in the timing ring by continuous application of an
external signal. Registration of a serviceable conflicting call shall result in immediate advance from
Red Rest to Green of the demanding phase. Registration of a serviceable conflicting call before entry
into the Red Rest state, even with this signal applied, shall result in termination of the active phase
and selection of the next phase in the normal manner and with appropriate change and clearance
intervals. (See 3.5.5.7.)
3. Inhibit Maximum Termination—An input to disable the maximum termination functions of all phases
in the selected timing ring. The input shall not inhibit the timing of Maximum Green.
4. Omit Red Clearance—An input to cause omission of Red Clearance interval timing(s).
5. Pedestrian Recycle—An input to control the recycling of the pedestrian movement. The recycling
operation is dependent upon whether the phase is operating in the actuated or nonactuated mode:
a. When the phase is operating in the actuated mode, if a serviceable pedestrian call exists on the
phase and the Hold input is active, the pedestrian movement shall be recycled when the
Pedestrian Recycle input is active, regardless of whether a serviceable conflicting call exists.
b. When the phase is operating in the nonactuated mode, if the phase has reached State D (see
3.5.3.2.3), the Pedestrian Omit is not active on the phase and a serviceable conflicting call does
not exist, the pedestrian movement shall be recycled when the Pedestrian Recycle input is
active.
6. Stop Timing—An input which when activated causes cessation of CU ring timing for the duration of
such activation. Upon removal of activation from this input, all portions which were timing will resume
timing. During stop timing, vehicle actuations on non-Green phases shall be recognized; vehicle
actuations on Green phase(s) shall reset the Passage Time timer in the normal manner; and the CU
shall not terminate any interval or interval portion or select another phase, except by activation of the
Interval Advance input. Operation of the Interval Advance with Stop Time activated shall clear any
stored calls on a phase when the CU is advanced through the Green interval of that phase.
7. Maximum II Selection—Input to allow the selection of a second maximum time setting on all phases
of the timing ring.
3.5.4.2 Outputs
One or more of the coded status bit states shown in Table 3-11 might be omitted from a normal cycle of
operation. (Authorized Engineering Information.) Only one of the coded status codes shall be active when
the following conditions are present in the CU:

Table 3-11
CODED STATUS BITS (3 PER RING)
Code Bit States State
# A B C Names
0 OFF OFF OFF Min Green
1 ON OFF OFF Extension
2 OFF ON OFF Maximum
3 ON ON OFF Green Rest
4 OFF OFF ON Yellow Change
5 ON OFF ON Red Clearance
6 OFF ON ON Red Rest
7 ON ON ON Undefined
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

1. The active phase is in its Green interval and operating in the actuated mode.

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Code 0 Minimum Timing—When timing in Initial, Walk, or Pedestrian Clearance portions of the
Green interval.

Code 1 Extension Timing—That portion of the Green interval following the completion of the
minimum timings (Initial, Walk, and Pedestrian Clearance) when timing an extension(s).

Code 2 Maximum Timing—That portion of the Green interval following the completion of the
minimum timings, (Initial, Walk, and Pedestrian Clearance) when not timing an extension and the
Maximum Green is timing (e.g., when the Hold input is active).

Code 3 Green Rest—That portion of the Green interval when the minimum timings (Initial, Walk,
and Pedestrian Clearance) are complete, Passage Timer is timed out and the Maximum Green
timer is either timed out or has not started.

2. The active phase is in its Green interval and operating in the nonactuated mode.
Code 0 Walk Timing—When timing the Walk portion of the Green interval (nonactuated State A).

Code 1 Walk Hold—When the Walk output is active, Walk timing is complete and the Hold input is
active (nonactuated State B).

Code 2 Pedestrian Clearance Timing—When timing the Pedestrian Clearance interval or the
remaining portion of Minimum Green (nonactuated State C).

Code 3 Green Rest—When the timing of Pedestrian and Minimum Green intervals are complete
(nonactuated State D).

3. The active phase is not in its Green interval.

Code 4 Yellow Change—When timing Yellow Change.

Code 5 Red Clearance—When timing Red Clearance.

Code 6 Red Rest—When timing is complete and a Red indication is displayed.

Code 7 Undefined

3.5.5 Per Unit

The following inputs, outputs, functions, and programming controls shall be provided on a per unit basis:
3.5.5.1 Initialization
Initialization shall occur under either of the following conditions:
1. Restoration of power after a defined power interruption.
2. Activation of External Start input.
A program entry for initialization shall be provided to cause the CU to start at the beginning of the Green,
Yellow, or Red interval of any phase or nonconflicting phase pair.
As part of the initialization routine, vehicle and pedestrian calls shall be placed on all phases and retained
until serviced.
3.5.5.2 Simultaneous Gap Out
Multi-Ring CU configurations shall provide the capability of Simultaneous Gap Out when servicing cross
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When timing phases concurrently with the next serviceable call on a phase that conflicts with more than
one of the phases timing (about to cross a barrier), Simultaneous Gap Out, if enabled via program entry,
shall insure that all phases which will terminate, must simultaneously reach a point of being committed to
terminate before Green timing termination shall begin (i.e., Gap-Out, Max-Out, or Force-Off). When all
phases have not yet reached such a point, any gapped out phase shall revert to the extensible portion
and time passage intervals based on vehicle calls.
Under the conditions as defined above, Simultaneous Gap Out, if disabled, shall allow a phase to reach a
point of being committed to terminate independently of any other phase and shall not revert to the
extensible portion from a gapped out condition.
3.5.5.3 Dual Entry
Dual Entry is a mode of operation (in multi-ring CUs) in which one phase in each ring must be in service,
where possible subject to compatibility, at all times.
If a call does not exist in a ring when the CU is committed to cross a barrier, a phase may be selected, via
program entry, in that ring to be active.
3.5.5.4 Alternate Sequences
The CU shall provide the capability of fifteen alternates to the standard sequence. The alternates shall be
variations to the sequence based on four groups of two phases (Phase Pair) being serviced in reverse
order.
As a minimum, the sixteen sequences shall provide every combination of lead-lag (phase pair reversal)
for an eight phase dual ring CU configuration. For the purpose of this minimum requirement, the Alternate
Sequences (AS) shall be capable of:
1. AS A—Phase 1 and Phase 2 Reversed
2. AS B—Phase 3 and Phase 4 Reversed
3. AS C—Phase 5 and Phase 6 Reversed
4. AS D—Phase 7 and Phase 8 Reversed
The alternate sequences may be selected by the Alternate Sequence external interface inputs (in the
applicable mode) or the coordinator as a function of the pattern (Timing Plan/Offset) in effect. When the
internal coordinator is running, the external interface inputs for alternate sequences shall be ignored.
Alternate Sequence inputs shall be interpreted as command requests in accordance with Table 3-12.

Table 3-12
ALTERNATE SEQUENCE
Command AS A AS B AS C AS D
Request Input Input Input Input
Sequence 00 OFF OFF OFF OFF
Sequence 01 ON OFF OFF OFF
Sequence 02 OFF ON OFF OFF
Sequence 03 ON ON OFF OFF
Sequence 04 OFF OFF ON OFF
Sequence 05 ON OFF ON OFF
Sequence 06 OFF ON ON OFF
Sequence 07 ON ON ON OFF
Sequence 08 OFF OFF OFF ON
Sequence 09 ON OFF OFF ON
Sequence 10 OFF ON OFF ON
Sequence 11 ON ON OFF ON
Sequence 12 OFF OFF ON ON
Sequence 13 ON OFF ON ON
Sequence 14 OFF ON ON ON
Sequence 15 ON ON ON ON

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Table 3-12
ALTERNATE SEQUENCE
Command AS A AS B AS C AS D
Request Input Input Input Input
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

Connector Pins—In the applicable mode, input pin terminations shall be provided in accordance with the
following:
1. Alternate Sequence A
2. Alternate Sequence B
3. Alternate Sequence C
4. Alternate Sequence D
3.5.5.5 Inputs
1. AC Line—Current protected side of 120 VAC 60 Hertz power source within the CU.
The CU shall have a front panel mounted over-current protection device in the 120 VAC input to the
unit.

2. AC Neutral—Unfused and unswitched side of 120 VAC 60 Hertz power source taken from neutral
output of ac power source.
This input must not be connected to Logic Ground or Earth Ground within the CU.

3. Earth Ground—Terminal for connection to the chassis of the unit. Earth Ground shall be electrically
connected to the shell of the connector(s) where applicable. This input shall not be connected to
Logic Ground or AC Neutral within the CU.
4. Vehicle Detector—Provision to enter a vehicle call into the CU.
Vehicle Detector inputs shall be provided as follows:

a. Type A1 CU—32
b. Type A2 CU—8 (20 in the applicable mode—see 3.5.5.5.15)
As a minimum, each Vehicle Detector input shall be enabled by assignment to any one phase, via
program entry. Each shall be capable of Delay, Extension, and Switching as follows:

c. Delay—The vehicle detector actuation (input recognition) shall be capable of being delayed, by
an adjustable program entered time (0–255 seconds in increments of 1 second), when the phase
is not Green. Once the actuation has been present for the delay time it shall be continued for as
long as it is present. If an actuation is removed prior to delay timing out, no call is placed.
d. Extension—The vehicle detector actuation (input duration) shall be capable of being extended
from the point of termination by an adjustable program entered time (0–25.5 seconds in
increments of 0.1 second), when the phase is Green.
e. Switch—The vehicle detector actuation shall be capable of being switched to another phase
when the assigned phase is Yellow or Red and the program entered phase is Green. Detector
Switching provides a per detector entry identifying the program entered phase that will receive the
switched actuations.
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As a minimum, eight Vehicle Detector inputs shall be capable of assignment to a System Detector
function, via program entry.

5. Pedestrian Detector Call (8 per unit)—Provision to enter a pedestrian demand for service into the
appropriate phase of the CU.
As a minimum, each Pedestrian Detector Call input shall be enabled by assignment to any one
phase, via program entry.

6. Interval Advance—A complete On-Off operation of this input shall cause immediate termination of
the interval in process of timing. Where concurrent interval timing exists, use of this input shall cause
immediate termination of the interval which would terminate next without such actuation.
Phases without stored vehicle or pedestrian calls shall be omitted from the resultant phase
sequencing of the CU unless External Min. Recall To All Vehicle Phases or Manual Control
Enable inputs are activated.

The CU shall select the next phase to service based on its normal sequence control method. If
Interval Advance is activated during the Green interval and no serviceable call exists, the CU shall
not advance beyond the Green Dwell/Select state, except when Red Rest is active.

If Interval Advance is applied when the CU is displaying Green and Walk indications, the unit shall
advance to the state of displaying Green and Pedestrian Clearance. If Interval Advance is applied
when the unit is displaying Green and Pedestrian Clearance, the unit shall display a steady Don’t
Walk indication and advance to the Green Dwell/Select state, from which it shall immediately select
a phase next and advance to the Yellow subject to the presence of a serviceable conflicting call and
the constraints of concurrent timing.

If no pedestrian provisions exist, application of the Interval Advance signal at any point in the Green
interval shall cause the unit to advance to the Green Dwell/Select state from which it shall
immediately select a phase next and advance to the Yellow subject to the presence of a serviceable
conflicting call and the constraints of concurrent timing.

Interval Advance may be used in conjunction with Manual Control Enable to produce manual
control of the CU with timed vehicle change and clearance intervals.

Interval Advance shall be used in conjunction with Stop Time to advance through all serviceable
intervals except that the CU shall not advance beyond the Green Dwell/Select state without a
serviceable conflicting call, except when Red Rest is active.

7. Manual Control Enable—An input to place vehicle and pedestrian calls on all phases, stop CU
timing in all intervals except vehicle change and clearance intervals, and inhibit the operation of
Interval Advance during vehicle change and clearance intervals. When this function is used in
conjunction with Interval Advance, the operation of the CU shall be as follows:
a. When concurrent pedestrian service is not provided, an activation of the Interval Advance shall
advance the CU to Green Dwell/Select, from which it shall immediately select a phase next and
advance to the Yellow, subject to the constraints of concurrent timing.
b. When concurrent pedestrian service is provided, an activation of the Interval Advance input shall
terminate the Walk interval. When Automatic Pedestrian Clearance is enabled, the Pedestrian
Clearance interval is timed internally by the CU (see 3.5.3.10). When Automatic Pedestrian
Clearance is not enabled, a second activation of the Interval Advance input is required to
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c. All vehicle change and clearance intervals are timed internally by the CU. Actuations of the
Interval Advance input during vehicle change and clearance intervals shall have no effect on the
CU.
8. Call To Nonactuated Mode (Two per Unit)—Two inputs shall be provided which when activated shall
cause any phases(s) appropriately programmed to operate in the Nonactuated Mode.
The two inputs shall be designated Call To Nonactuated Mode I and Call To Nonactuated Mode II.
When both inputs are active, all phases programmed for Nonactuated Mode shall operate in the
Nonactuated Mode as described in 3.5.3.2.3.

Only phases equipped for pedestrian service shall be used for Nonactuated Mode operation.

9. External Minimum Recall To All Vehicle Phases—Input to place a recurring demand on all vehicle
phases for a minimum vehicle service.
10. Indicator Lamp Control—Input to disable CU indicators.
The CU might not employ this input. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

11. Test Input (Two or three per Unit)—Test input, two or three per CU, for manufacturer's use only.
12. External Start—An input to cause the CU to revert to its programmed initialization phase(s) and
interval(s) upon application. Upon removal of this input the CU shall commence normal timing.
13. Walk Rest Modifier—This input when true shall modify nonactuated operation only. With this input
active, nonactuated phase(s) shall remain in the timed-out Walk state (rest in Walk) in the absence of
a serviceable conflicting call without regard to the Hold input status. With this input nonactive,
nonactuated phase(s) shall not remain in the timed-out Walk state unless the Hold input is active.
The CU shall recycle the pedestrian movement when reaching State D in the absence of a
serviceable conflicting call. See 3.5.3.2.3.d.

14. System Address Bits—Five System Address inputs shall be provided. The CU shall respond to the
system address defined by the binary decoding of these five inputs.
15. Input / Output Mode (Three per Unit)—The Type A2 CU shall select the Input / Output function of
specific hardware I/O based on the current status of these three inputs.

Table 3-13
I/O MODE BITS (3 PER UNIT)
Mode Bit States State
# A B C Names
0 OFF OFF OFF TS 1 Compatible
1 ON OFF OFF Hardwire Interconnect
2 OFF ON OFF System Interface
3 ON ON OFF Reserved
4 OFF OFF ON Reserved
5 ON OFF ON Reserved
6 OFF ON ON Manufacturer Specific
7 ON ON ON Manufactured Specific
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

a. Mode 0 Input / Output Functions

Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-h Phase 1 Hold A-DD Phase 1 Phase On
A-M Phase 2 Hold A-e Phase 2 Phase On
B-i Phase 3 Hold B-s Phase 3 Phase On
B-h Phase 4 Hold B-e Phase 4 Phase On

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Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
C-m Phase 5 Hold C-N Phase 5 Phase On
C-p Phase 6 Hold C-CC Phase 6 Phase On
C-EE Phase 7 Hold C-NN Phase 7 Phase On
C-X Phase 8 Hold C-GG Phase 8 Phase On

B-U Phase 1 Phase Omit B-A Phase 1 Phase Next

B-S Phase 2 Phase Omit B-C Phase 2 Phase Next
B-R Phase 3 Phase Omit B-t Phase 3 Phase Next
B-g Phase 4 Phase Omit B-f Phase 4 Phase Next
C-n Phase 5 Phase Omit C-M Phase 5 Phase Next
C-q Phase 6 Phase Omit C-DD Phase 6 Phase Next
C-r Phase 7 Phase Omit C-PP Phase 7 Phase Next
C-s Phase 8 Phase Omit C-HH Phase 8 Phase Next

A-EE Phase 1 Pedestrian Omit A-u Phase 1 Check

A-v Phase 2 Pedestrian Omit A-d Phase 2 Check
B-j Phase 3 Pedestrian Omit B-r Phase 3 Check
B-x Phase 4 Pedestrian Omit B-K Phase 4 Check
B-T Phase 5 Pedestrian Omit C-k Phase 5 Check
B-k Phase 6 Pedestrian Omit C-BB Phase 6 Check
B-m Phase 7 Pedestrian Omit C-MM Phase 7 Check
B-n Phase 8 Pedestrian Omit C-FF Phase 8 Check

b. Mode 1 Input / Output Functions

Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-h Preempt 1 Detector A-DD Preempt 1 Status
A-M Preempt 3 Detector A-e Preempt 3 Status
B-i Vehicle Detector 9 B-s TBC Auxiliary 1
B-h Vehicle Detector 10 B-e TBC Auxiliary 2
C-m Vehicle Detector 13 C-N Timing Plan A
C-p Vehicle Detector 14 C-CC Timing Plan B
C-EE Vehicle Detector 15 C-NN Offset 1
C-X Vehicle Detector 16 C-GG Offset 2

B-U Vehicle Detector 11 B-A Preempt 2 Status

B-S Vehicle Detector 12 B-C Preempt 4 Status
B-R Timing Plan C B-t Preempt 5 Status
B-g Timing Plan D B-f Preempt 6 Status
C-n Alternate Sequence A C-M Offset 3
C-q Alternate Sequence B C-DD Timing Plan C
C-r Alternate Sequence C C-PP Timing Plan D
C-s Alternate Sequence D C-HH Reserved

A-EE Dimming Enable A-u Free/Coord Status

A-v Automatic Flash A-d Automatic Flash Status
B-j Timing Plan A B-r TBC Auxiliary 3
B-x Timing Plan B B-K Reserved
B-T Offset 1 C-k Reserved
B-k Offset 2 C-BB Reserved
B-m Offset 3 C-MM Reserved
B-n TBC On Line C-FF Reserved

c. Mode 2 Input / Output Functions

Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
A-h Preempt 1 Detector A-DD Preempt 1 Status
A-M Preempt 3 Detector A-e Preempt 3 Status
B-i Vehicle Detector 9 B-s TBC Auxiliary 1
B-h Vehicle Detector 10 B-e TBC Auxiliary 2
C-m Vehicle Detector 13 C-N Timing Plan A
C-p Vehicle Detector 14 C-CC Timing Plan B
C-EE Vehicle Detector 15 C-NN Offset 1
C-X Vehicle Detector 16 C-GG Offset 2

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Inputs Outputs
Pin Function Pin Function
B-U Vehicle Detector 11 B-A Preempt 2 Status
B-S Vehicle Detector 12 B-C Preempt 4 Status
B-R Vehicle Detector 17 B-t Preempt 5 Status
B-g Vehicle Detector 18 B-f Preempt 6 Status
C-n Vehicle Detector 19 C-M Offset 3
C-q Vehicle Detector 20 C-DD Timing Plan C
C-r Alarm 1 C-PP Timing Plan D
C-s Alarm 2 C-HH Reserved

A-EE Dimming Enable A-u Free / Coord Status

A-v Local Flash Status A-d Automatic Flash Status
B-j Address Bit 0 B-r TBC Auxiliary 3
B-x Address Bit 1 B-K Reserved
B-T Address Bit 2 C-k System Special Function 1
B-k Address Bit 3 C-BB System Special Function 2
B-m Address Bit 4 C-MM System Special Function 3
B-n MMU Flash Status C-FF System Special Function 4

d. Mode 3, 4, and 5 are reserved for future definition and use by NEMA. The CU shall not recognize
any mode dependent input as valid nor shall it provide a valid output on any mode dependent
output when this Input / Output Mode is active.
e. Mode 6 and 7 Input / Output Functions
Mode 6 and 7 are for manufacturer specific applications.

A Terminal and Facilities wired to utilize Mode 6 or Mode 7 may not be compatible with other
manufacturer's CUs. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

3.5.5.6 Outputs
1. Logic Ground—Voltage reference point and current return for CU input and output logic circuits. This
output must not be connected to AC Neutral or Earth Ground within the CU.
2. Fault Monitor—An open collector output which is maintained True (Low state) as long as the
voltages within the CU do not drop below predetermined levels required to provide normal operation.
The output will also be False (High state) during CU generated flash modes as defined elsewhere in
this section.

3. Controller Unit Voltage Monitor (Type A2 Only)—An open collector output which is maintained
True (Low state) as long as the voltages within the CU do not drop below predetermined levels
required to provide normal operation.
The output will also be False (High state) during CU generated flash modes as defined elsewhere in
this section.

This output operates concurrently with Fault Monitor output except during periods of No Fault Flash
(i.e., Automatic Flash, and Preempt Flash).

4. Regulated 24 Volts DC For External Use (Type A2 Only)—Positive 24 + 2 volts DC shall be

regulated over an AC line voltage variation from 89 to 135 volts from no-load to full-load. Current
capability shall be 500 milliamperes continuous with less than 0.5 volt peak-to-peak ripple.
5. Flashing Logic Output (Type A2 Only)—Alternating True/False logic output at 1 pulse per second
repetition rate with 50 + 2 percent duty cycle. In its False state, this output shall be capable of
providing 50 milliamperes of current. In its True state, this output shall be capable of sinking 200
milliamperes. This output shall switch within 5 degrees of the zero crossover point of the AC line.

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6. Load Switch Drivers, Vehicle Overlap (Three per Overlap)—Provision of separate Green, Yellow,
and Red outputs for each overlap when determined internal to the CU, four overlaps maximum. A
circuit closure to Logic Ground shall be maintained at one of these three outputs at all times. The
three outputs shall energize the appropriate overlap signal load switching circuit to result in a Green,
Yellow, or Red indication for the duration of such required indication.
3.5.5.7 Red Revert
A provision within the CU whereby an adjustable (2–6 seconds)* minimum Red indication will be timed
following the Yellow Change interval and prior to the next display of Green on the same phase.
* Not less than 2 seconds and in increments not greater than 1 second.
3.5.6 Priority of Input Functions
The priority of input functions shall be in the following order:
1. Power-Up
2. External Start
3. Preemption
4. Phase Omit
5. Pedestrian Omit
6. Interval Advance
7. Stop Time
8. Automatic Flash
9. Manual Control Enable
10. Ring Force Off
11. Phase Hold
12. Pedestrian Recycle
Lower priority inputs shall condition those of higher priority as defined elsewhere in this standard.
3.5.7 Indications
Indications shall be provided on the display and appropriately identified to facilitate the determination of
the operation of the CU. These indications shall consist of the following as a minimum requirement:
The indications shall provide for the simultaneous (i.e., concurrent) presentation, where concurrent states
exists, of the following states/functions:
Phase Information:
1. Phase or phases in service
2. Phase or phases next to be serviced
3. Presence of vehicle call
4. Presence of pedestrian call
The above information shall be displayed simultaneously for all phases.
Status of Active Phase in the Ring:
1. Initial
2. Extension

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3. Yellow change
4. Red clearance
5. Walk
6. Pedestrian clearance
7. Reason for Green termination
a. Gap-out
b. Maximum time-out
c. Force-off
8. Rest state (dwell)
The above information shall be presented simultaneously for two rings in a multi-ring CU.
3.5.8 Overlaps
All CUs shall include internally generated overlaps.
Overlaps are designated alphabetically A, B, C, and D. The generation of control for overlap signal
indications shall be programmable and shall provide Green, Yellow, and Red load switch drivers for each
of four overlap signals. Change and Clearance Timing—The timing for Yellow Change and Red
Clearance overlap signals shall be determined by either:
1. The phase terminating the overlap, or
2. An independent adjustment for each overlap signal.

3.6 ACTUATED COORDINATION

The CU shall include provisions for an internal coordinator. The coordinator shall accept Timing Plan
(Dial/Split) and Offset commands from traditional (pretimed) interconnect systems, from a companion
Time Base program, and/or an Internal System Interface.
3.6.1 Definitions
These definitions define the nomenclature frequently used in this part of the Standard Publication.
3.6.1.1 Permissive
A time period, during which the CU is allowed to leave the coordinated phase(s) under coordination
control to go to other phases.
3.6.2 Operation
Coordination shall be implemented by holding the CU in the programmed coordinated phase(s) until a
specific point in the cycle, and forcing-off non-coordinated phase(s) at predetermined points within the
cycle.
Coordination controls shall be internally applied (i.e., Hold, Omit, Force Ring 1, etc.) while the CU inputs
for these same functions remain active and may impact coordinator operation.
Coordination shall be capable of implementing alternate sequence operations. It shall be possible to
transfer from one sequence to another based on a change in pattern (Timing Plan plus Offset). When the
internal coordinator is running, external selection of alternate sequences shall be ignored.
3.6.2.1 Timing Plans
The coordinator shall provide control for a minimum of 16 timing plans. The Coordinator shall select the
timing plan to be used, according to the current status of the Timing Plan request.

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3.6.2.1.1 Cycles
The coordinator shall be capable of providing a minimum of 1 cycle length for each timing plan. Each
cycle shall be adjustable over a range of 30 to 255 seconds in 1-second increments.
3.6.2.1.2 Splits
A minimum of 1 set of splits shall be provided for each timing plan. Each split shall provide an adjustable
time for each phase, each adjustable from 0 to 100 percent in 1-percent increments or from 0 to 255
seconds in 1-second increments.
3.6.2.2 Offset
Coordination shall include a minimum of three offsets per timing plan, each adjustable from 0 to 100
percent in 1 percent increments or from 0 to 254 seconds in 1 second increments.
The values shall determine the latest time that the starting point of the coordinated phase Green, local
time zero, shall lag the Synchronization pulse, system time zero.
The Coordinator shall recognize when the sync reference and local offset in control indicate local zero is
not correct. When establishing its offset based on the sync pulse, the coordinator shall reference only the
leading edge, regardless of the width of the sync pulse. The pulse width shall be a minimum of 3 seconds
or 3 percent of the cycle.
It shall be possible to enact Free Mode as a function of the Timing Plan plus Offset in effect. This shall be
accomplished via program entry.
3.6.2.3 Sync Monitor
The coordinator shall monitor the Offset command requests for validity of the imposed sync reference.
The coordinator shall cause the CU to revert to Free mode when:
1. No sync pulse is received for three consecutive cycles.
2. No offset line is active for 15 seconds.
3. More than one offset line is active for 15 seconds.
During Sync Monitor Free mode, the Offset command requests shall continue to be monitored and should
the command request return to valid operation, the coordinator shall implement the pattern commanded.
The Sync Monitor Free mode may be replaced by a TBC event. See the On-Line definition in the Time
Base section.
3.6.2.4 Manual Control
The coordinator shall be capable of being set to manually operate in any pattern (Timing Plan plus Offset)
via program entry. A manual selection of pattern overrides all other pattern interface commands.
3.6.2.5 Free Mode
The coordinator shall be capable of Free mode of operation. During this mode all coordinator control of
the CU operation shall be removed.
The coordinator shall be capable of being set to the Free mode defined under Sync Monitor and via
program entry.
The coordinator shall recognize input requests that conflict with the internal coordination operation and
automatically revert to Free mode while the inputs are active. The inputs that conflict with internal
coordination are:
1. Manual Control Enable
2. Any Stop Time
3. Automatic Flash

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4. Any Preemption
3.6.3 Command Priority
The coordination patterns are capable of being selected based on program entry, Interconnect Inputs,
Time Base Control events, and a System Interface. The pattern select priority shall be as follows:
1. Program Entry
2. System Interface
3. Time Base Control Event
4. Interconnect Inputs
3.6.4 External Interface
The coordinator external interface for Type A1 CUs shall be via Port 1 (see 3.3.1). The external interface
for Type A2 CUs shall be via Connectors A, B, and C (see 3.3.5).
The coordinator shall operate with an external interface as follows:
1. Coord Inputs—The Coordinator shall select the pattern to be used, according to the current status of
the Timing Plan and Offset requests. In the applicable mode, seven inputs for a hardwire type
interconnect interface shall be available.
2. Coord Outputs—Seven outputs for master type interconnect interface drivers shall be available. The
coord outputs shall echo the active pattern. All outputs shall be constantly On when active except
offset which is Off for a minimum of 3 seconds or 3 percent of the cycle once each cycle beginning at
the “0” point of the cycle.
3. Levels—All logic signals shall be Low state (nominal 0 volts dc) for the operate condition of all coord
inputs and outputs.
4. Connector Pins—Input / Output pin terminations shall be provided in accordance with the following
table:

Coordination Inputs Coordination Outputs

Timing Plan A Timing Plan A
Timing Plan B Timing Plan B
Timing Plan C Timing Plan C
Timing Plan D Timing Plan D
Offset 1 Offset 1
Offset 2 Offset 2
Offset 3 Offset 3

5. Input / Output Command Association—Coord inputs and outputs shall be interpreted as command
requests in accordance with Table 3-14 and Table 3-15.

Table 3-14
TIMING PLAN
Command TP A TP B TP C TP D
Request Input Input Input Input Reference
TP 00 OFF OFF OFF OFF Dial 1 Split 1 0x00
TP 01 OFF OFF ON OFF Dial 1 Split 2
TP 02 OFF OFF OFF ON Dial 1 Split 3
TP 03 OFF OFF ON ON Dial 1 Split 4
TP 04 ON OFF OFF OFF Dial 2 Split 1
TP 05 ON OFF ON OFF Dial 2 Split 2
TP 06 ON OFF OFF ON Dial 2 Split 3
TP 07 ON OFF ON ON Dial 2 Split 4
TP 08 OFF ON OFF OFF Dial 3 Split 1
TP 09 OFF ON ON OFF Dial 3 Split 2

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Table 3-14
TIMING PLAN
Command TP A TP B TP C TP D
Request Input Input Input Input Reference
TP 10 OFF ON OFF ON Dial 3 Split 3
TP 11 OFF ON ON ON Dial 3 Split 4
TP 12 ON ON OFF OFF Dial 4 Split 1
TP 13 ON ON ON OFF Dial 4 Split 2
TP 14 ON ON OFF ON Dial 4 Split 3
TP 15 ON ON ON ON Dial 4 Split 4
For the purpose of utilization in an existing traditional interconnect system, a Reference with Dial and
Split numbers is provided.

Table 3-15
OFFSET
Command Off 1 Off 2 Off 3
Request Input Input Input
Offset 1 ON OFF OFF
Offset 2 OFF ON OFF
Offset 3 OFF OFF ON
Sync OFF OFF OFF
Voltage Levels: OFF = +24V; ON = 0V

3.6.5 Indications
Indications shall be provided on the display and appropriately identified to facilitate the determination of
coord operation.
Coordinator settings and activity shall be capable of being monitored on the display (i.e., Hold, Omit, and
Force Off indication shall denote when these functions are used).
As a minimum, the indications shall provide the following:
Current Status
1. Running Pattern, Control Source
2. Running Pattern, Timing Plan plus Offset
3. Correction In Progress
4. System Zero
5. Cycle Counter

3.7 PREEMPTION
The CU shall include provisions for an internal preemptor with the capability of 6 unique preempt
sequences.
3.7.1 Definitions
These definitions define the nomenclature frequently used in this part of the Standard Publication.
3.7.2 Operation
Internal Preemption shall be a special program operating within the CU. The preemption program shall
accept commands from 6 preempt inputs and provide the timing and signal display programmed to occur
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Preemption controls shall be internally applied. Internally applied preempt controls shall have priority as
defined in 3.5.6.
The preemption program shall recognize the current signal display at the time of preempt and shall
provide transition timing and signal display to a programmed preempt condition. Once the preempt has
been satisfied, the preemption program shall provide an exit transition timing and signal display to a
programmed (one for each of the six preempt inputs) return-to-normal condition.
3.7.2.1 Input Priority
The Preemption program shall provide for setting priorities of the preemption inputs with respect one to
the other and to other inputs. The priorities shall be as follows:
1. Preempt 1 shall normally have priority over Preempt 2. If Preempt 1 becomes active while the
Preemption program is in the Preempt 2 routine, the CU shall immediately terminate the Preempt 2
routine and enter the Preempt 1 routine. When Preempt 2 has been terminated by Preempt 1, control
shall not return to Preempt 2 at the end of Preempt 1 except when Preempt 2 demand is still present
at the end of Preempt 1.
The priority of Preempt 1 over Preempt 2 shall be capable of being canceled via program entry. If the
priority has been canceled and the Preempt 1 becomes active while the preemption program is in the
Preempt 2 routine, the Preempt 2 routine shall complete normally. After Preempt 2 is complete, the
CU shall enter the Preempt 1 routine only if the Preempt 1 demand is still present.

When Preempt 2 becomes active while the preemption program is in the Preempt 1 routine, the
Preempt 1 routine shall complete normally regardless of the priority of Preempt 1 versus Preempt 2.
After Preempt 1 is complete, the CU shall enter the Preempt 2 routine only if the Preempt 2 demand
is still present. Whenever both inputs become active at the same time, Preempt 1 shall occur first.

Preempt 2 shall normally have priority over Preempt 3. The priority of Preempt 2 over Preempt 3 shall
be capable of being canceled via program entry.

Preempt 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall normally have equal status (priority canceled). A priority of Preempt 3
over Preempt 4, Preempt 4 over Preempt 5, and Preempt 5 over Preempt 6 shall be capable of being
established via program entry.

Operation capability as described above for Preempt 1 and 2 shall be provided for Preempt 2 and 3, 3
and 4, 4 and 5, and 5 and 6.

The default priorities above were established assuming Preempt 1 and Preempt 2 as railroad and
Preempt 3 to Preempt 6 as emergency vehicle. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

2. All Preempt routines shall normally have priority over Automatic Flash. If any Preempt becomes
active while the CU is in Automatic Flash, Automatic Flash shall terminate normally and the CU shall
enter the Preempt routine.
The priority of Preempt over Automatic Flash shall be capable of being canceled via program entry. If
the priority of Preempt over Automatic Flash has been canceled and a Preempt input becomes active
while the CU is in Automatic Flash, the CU shall remain in Automatic Flash until the demand (both
Automatic Flash and Preempt) is terminated.

3. Start-Up Flash shall always have priority over all Preempt routines. If a Preempt input becomes active
or is active during Start-Up Flash, the CU shall maintain the Start-Up Flash condition for the duration
of the both Preempt demand and Start-Up Flash time.
4. External Start shall always have priority over all Preempt routines. If External Start becomes active
during a Preempt routine, the CU shall revert to Start-Up Flash rather than the Initialization condition.

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The CU shall maintain the Start-Up Flash condition for the duration of the External Start, Preempt
demand, and Start-Up Flash time.
3.7.2.2 Memory
The preemption program shall provide input memory which shall be capable of being set to locking or
non-locking via program entry.
When input memory is set for non-locking, termination of the input prior to implementation of the routine
shall not initiate preempt operation.
3.7.3 External Interface
The preemptor external interface for Type A1 and P1 CUs shall be via Port 1 (see 3.3.1). The external
interface for Type A2 and P2 CUs shall be via Connectors A, B, and C (see 3.3.5).
The preemptor shall operate with an external interface as follows:
1. Preempt Inputs—The Preemptor shall select the preempt routine to be active, according to the
current status of the inputs and the preempt priority entries. In the applicable mode, six inputs for
preempt actuation shall be available.
2. Preempt Outputs—Six outputs, one for each preempt routine shall be available. The outputs shall be
On when their respective preempt is in control.
3. Input Levels—All logic signals shall be Low state (nominal 0 volts DC) for the operate condition of all
preempt inputs.
4. Connector Pins—Input pin terminations shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Preemption Inputs Preemption Outputs
Preempt 1 Detector Preempt 1 Status
Preempt 2 Detector Preempt 2 Status
Preempt 3 Detector Preempt 3 Status
Preempt 4 Detector Preempt 4 Status
Preempt 5 Detector Preempt 5 Status
Preempt 6 Detector Preempt 6 Status

3.7.4 Indications
Indications shall be provided on the display and appropriately identified to facilitate the determination of
preempt operation.
As a minimum, the indications shall provide the following:
Current Status
1. Preempt Call
2. Preempt In Control
3. Preempt Interval
4. Preempt Interval Counter

3.8 TIME BASE

The CU shall include provisions for internal Time Base Control.
3.8.1 Definitions
These definitions define the nomenclature frequently used in this part of the Standard Publication.

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3.8.1.1 Coordinated Universal Time

The National Institute of Standards and Technology operates standard frequency and time stations at
Fort Collins, Colorado. The broadcasts of WWV may be heard via telephone by dialing (303) 499-7111,
Boulder, Colorado. (Not a toll-free number.)
3.8.2 Operation
The internal Time Base Control shall be a special program operating within the CU. A minimum of 48
different Time Base Control events shall be capable of being programmed over a one year time frame.
The Time Base calendar shall provide automatic compensation for leap years.
The Time Base Control shall provide for Daylight Savings Time to be programmed to occur automatically
as defined by law in most states or not to occur.
The Time Base clock shall be maintained to within + 0.005 % at 20oC (68oF) and to within + 0.02% over
the specified operating temperature range as compared to Coordinated Universal Time (WWV) standard
for a period of thirty days during periods when AC power is not applied.
The Time Base Control program shall output Timing Plan plus Offset commands to the coordination
program. It shall be possible to perform functions not necessarily traffic related within the Time Base
Control program by programming and use of three auxiliary outputs.
The Time Base coordination pattern sync (Cycle Zero) shall be user programmable to be referenced to
any hour/minute or the event time.
3.8.3 External Interface
The Time Base Control external interface for Type A1 and P1 CUs shall be via Port 1 (see 3.3.1). The
external interface for Type A2 and P2 CUs shall be via Connectors A, B, and C (see 3.3.5).
The Time Base Control shall operate with an external interface as follows:
1. Time Base Inputs—One input for Time Base control shall be available. The Time Base On Line input,
when active, shall disable the Time Base pattern outputs to the internal coordination program.
2. Time Base Outputs—Three outputs for Time Base Auxiliary shall be available. The outputs shall be
On when their respective auxiliary is part of the current time base event.
3. Output Levels—All logic signals shall be Low state (nominal 0 volts DC) for the operate condition.
4. Connector Pins—Input / Output pin terminations shall be provided in accordance with the following
table:
Time Base Inputs Time Base Outputs
TBC On Line TBC Auxiliary # 1
TBC Auxiliary # 2
TBC Auxiliary # 3

3.8.4 Indications
Indications shall be provided on the display and appropriately identified to facilitate the determination of
time base operation.
As a minimum, the indications shall provide the following:
Current Status
1. Date, Time, Day-Of-Week
2. Current Event Pattern
3. Current Event Auxiliary Functions

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3.9 MISCELLANEOUS
3.9.1 Flash
3.9.1.1 Start-Up Flash
The CU shall have provisions whereby an adjustable time period/state (Start-Up Flash—0 to 255 seconds
in increments of 1 second) shall occur prior to the Initialization routine.
During the Start-Up Flash state, the Fault Monitor and Voltage Monitor outputs shall be inactive.
When power is restored following a defined power interruption, the Start-Up Flash state shall become
operational. No input, other than the lack of AC power, shall prevent this state from the completion and/or
exit to the Initialization routine except as noted in this standard.
If a Preempt Input is active during Start-Up Flash timing, the CU shall maintain the Start-Up Flash state
for the duration of the Preempt demand and/or Start-Up Flash time.
3.9.1.2 Automatic Flash
The activation of this input shall cause the following operation to occur:
1. Actuated CUs
The CU shall assure the completion of the Minimum Green or Walk plus PED Clearance time on the
current phase(s). Thereafter, if necessary, it shall proceed to the vehicle clearance intervals followed
by the programmed Entry Phase(s). After the Entry Phase(s) Minimum Green or Walk plus PED
Clearance, the CU shall proceed to the vehicle clearance intervals. Upon completion of the vehicle
Red Clearance interval, the CU shall initiate flashing operation. The CU shall maintain this condition
as long as the Automatic Flash input is active.

When the input becomes inactive, the CU shall move immediately to the beginning of the phase(s)
programmed as the Exit Phase(s), with a Green/Walk display, calls on all phase vehicle and
pedestrian, and shall cease flashing operation.

2. Pretimed CUs
The CU shall cycle normally to the programmed Entry Interval. Upon completion of the interval, the
CU shall initiate flashing operation. The CU shall maintain this condition as long as the Automatic
Flash input is active.

When the input becomes inactive, the CU shall move immediately to the beginning of the
programmed Exit Interval, with calls on all actuated vehicle and pedestrian movements, and shall
cease flashing operation.

3. Method
The method by which flashing operation is accomplished shall be determined via program entry and
shall be either:

a. Voltage Monitor Output inactive, or

b. Load Switch Driver Output Flashing
Load Switch Driver Output Flashing shall provide an alternating True/False logic output at 1 pulse per
second repetition rate with 50 + 2 percent duty cycle. The selection, via program entry, of Yellow
flashing, Red flashing, or Dark for each vehicle load switch driver group (G/Y/R) shall be provided. All
pedestrian load switch driver groups (W/PC/D) shall be inactive (DARK) in flash.

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3.9.2 Dimming
The CU shall be programmed to provide output dimming based on a Time Base Auxiliary Event and
Dimming Enable input (both must be active to enable). The dimming function shall be accomplished by
controlling the load switch driver outputs with respect to the AC line voltage.
For a Type A1 and P1 CU, the dimming function shall be accomplished within the TF.
For a Type A2 and P2 CU, the dimming function shall be integral to the CU.
The dimming function shall be accomplished by the elimination of alternate one-half wave segments from
the AC sinusoid applied to the field indications. When Dimmed by this method, the control transition from
the On (Low state) to Off (High state) and vice versa should not occur within 20o of AC line zero
crossing.
Dimming control shall provide selection, via program entry (individual Green, Yellow, Red, Walk,
Pedestrian Clear, and Don’t Walk output), of which load switch driver shall have a Dimmed output and
which half cycle (+ or -) shall be eliminated.
When the Type A2 and P2 CU is used in a cabinet that employs Absence of Red Monitoring with a NEMA
TS 1 Monitor, the user may be required to make a choice between:
1. Absence of Red Monitoring.
2. Dimming the Red Display.
For additional information about this subject, reference is made to Federal Highway Administration Report
No. FHWA-TS-85-213 entitled “Traffic Signal Brightness: An Examination of Nighttime Dimming.”
(Authorized Engineering Information.)
Some types of signals may not operate properly or may be damaged if dimmed. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
3.9.3 Diagnostics
The CU shall be provided with a resident series of diagnostic capabilities describing its own internal state.
It shall not require internal access or changes to the CU to initiate diagnostic programs.
3.9.3.1 Automatic Diagnostics
The CU shall perform diagnostics automatically (i.e., without operator request) to verify essential
elements are operating properly and take the action defined herein based on those diagnostics.
3.9.3.1.1 Memory
The CU shall contain provisions to verify all memory elements on power up. When a fault is detected, an
appropriate Message shall be displayed and the unit shall maintain the Start-Up Flash state.
As a minimum, the following memory diagnostics shall be performed:
1. RAM Diagnostic—This test shall verify that all RAM is operating correctly. Patterns shall be
automatically written to RAM. Each write shall be followed by a read and compare to verify that it
contains the pattern.
2. ROM Diagnostic—This test shall verify that the Operating System ROM contains the proper program.
The routine shall perform a check on ROM and make a comparison with a pre-programmed value.
3. Non-Volatile Memory Diagnostic—This test shall verify whether the Non-Volatile Memory contain data
and that data has not changed since the last write. The routine shall perform a check on Non-Volatile
Memory and make a comparison with a preprogrammed value.
The CU shall continue to verify ROM and Non-Volatile Memory during normal operation at a minimum
rate of 1024 bytes per second. When a fault is detected, the unit shall initiate and maintain the Start-Up
Flash state.

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3.9.3.1.2 Processor Monitor

The CU shall contain provisions to monitor the operation of the microprocessor. The monitor shall receive
signals, at least, once every 100 milliseconds from the microprocessor. When the signal is not received
for 1 second maximum, the processor monitor shall initiate flashing operation (Fault Monitor and Voltage
Monitor output inactive).
3.9.3.1.3 Port 1
When AC power is present and the Port 1 Disable Input is not True, the CU shall transmit Command
Frames and expect Response Frames in accordance with 3.3.1.4 and as defined here.
The CU shall log Response Frame Faults in non-volatile memory event history. Each logged event shall
denote the date, time, and Response Frame Number.
1. MMU Compatibility Programming
Command Frame : 3
Response Frame : 131

The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
Response Frame transfers are not received.

Actuated CUs shall verify the MMU Channel to Signal Driver Group Utilization (see 3.3.1.4.2.3) with
the phase sequence.

Following a power interruption, when the compatibility defined in the Response Frame does not
compare to the resident channel utilization or a Response Frame Fault occurs, the CU shall not exit
the Start-Up Flash state.

Otherwise (actuated CUs only), when the program entry definition is not compatible with the
sequence, the compatibility defined in the Response Frame does not compare to the resident channel
utilization, or a Response Frame Fault occurs, the CU shall initiate flashing operation (Fault Monitor
and Voltage Monitor Output inactive and Load Switch Driver Red Output Flashing).

2. MMU Field Status

Command Frame : 1
Response Frame : 129

The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
response Frame transfers are not received.

The CU shall evaluate the Response Frame with the MMU Channel to Signal Driver Group Utilization
(see 3.3.1.4.2.2) and determine if incompatible channels are active.

When the above conditions have been true for 10 consecutive Response Frame transfers and the
Response Frame indicates the MMU has not transferred to the Fail State or a Response Frame Fault
occurs, the CU shall initiate flashing operation (Fault Monitor and Voltage Monitor Output inactive
and Load Switch Driver Red Output Flashing).

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3. Signal Control Output Status

Command Frame : 0
Response Frame : 128

The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
Response Frame transfers are not received.

When a Response Frame Fault occurs, the CU shall initiate flashing operation (Fault Monitor and
Voltage Monitor Output inactive and Load Switch Driver Red Output Flashing).

4. Terminal & Facilities (Type A1 and P1 CU)

Command Frame : 10–13
Response Frame : 138–141

The CU shall transmit each Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
Response Frame transfers (138–141 exclusive) are not received.

When a Response Frame Fault occurs, the CU shall initiate flashing operation (Fault Monitor and
Voltage Monitor Output inactive and Load Switch Driver Red Output Flashing).

5. Detector Racks
Command Frame : 20–23
Response Frame : 148–151

The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
Response Frame transfers (148–151 exclusive) are not received.

When a Response Frame Fault occurs, the CU shall operate as though a continuous call is present
on all enabled respective detectors.

6. Detector Racks
Command Frame : 24–27
Response Frame : 152–155

The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
Response Frame transfers (152–155 exclusive) are not received.

7. Auxiliary Input / Output (Type A1 and P1 CU)

Command Frame : 30
Response Frame : 158

The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

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A Response Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when more than 5 out of the most recent 10
Response Frame transfers are not received.

8. Transfer Outputs Frame (Type A1 and P1 CU)

Command Frame : 18
The CU shall transmit the Command Frame in accordance with 3.3.1.4.

A Transfer Outputs Frame Fault shall be logged in event history when the Transfer Outputs Frame
has not been transmitted for 500 milleseconds.

When a Transfer Outputs Frame Fault occurs, the CU shall initiate flashing operation (Fault Monitor
Output inactive and Load Switch Driver Red Output Flashing).

When the cause of the Frame Fault flash in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 above ceases to exist, the CU shall exit to
the beginning of the Start-Up Flash period/state (see 3.9.1.1) except when an address (MMU, T&F BIU 1,
etc.) has caused three Frame Fault flash conditions in a calendar day or 24 hour period. The CU shall not
exit this Third Time Frame Fault flash state prior to user interaction or AC power being removed and
reapplied.
A user interaction shall reset all address Frame Fault counts to zero. AC power interruptions shall not
reset any address Frame Fault counts and the next Frame Fault from an address with three or more
Frame Faults in the same calendar day or 24 hour period shall enter the Third Time Frame Fault flash
state.
3.9.3.1.4 Detector Diagnostics
Each active detector (Vehicle and Pedestrian enabled by assignment) shall be capable of being tested by
diagnostics for conformance to specified parameters. The detector diagnostics shall monitor activity on
each active detector for constant calls, absence of calls, or erratic output.
An active detector is classified as On-Line when the results of the Diagnostic procedures indicate that
data from the detector is within the allowable range of values.
An active detector is classified as Failed when the results the Diagnostic procedures indicate that data
from the detector is not within the allowable range of values.
1. No Activity—If an active detector does not exhibit an actuation during a program entered period (00–
255 minutes in one minute increments), it is considered a fault by the diagnostics and the detector is
classified as Failed.
2. Maximum Presence—If an active detector exhibits continuous detection for a program entered
period (00–255 minutes in one minute increments), it is considered a fault by the diagnostics and the
detector is classified as Failed.
3. Erratic Output—If an active detector exhibits excessive actuations (program entered maximum
counts per minute 00–255 in increments of one), it is considered a fault by the diagnostics and the
detector is classified as Failed.
4. Fault Status—When a Fault status defined in the respective Response Frame 152 to 155 is True for
an active detector, it is considered a fault by the diagnostics and the detector is classified as:
a. Failed—Watchdog,
b. Failed—Open Loop,
c. Failed—Shorted Loop,
d. Failed—Excess Change.
Indications shall be provided to facilitate the determination of current diagnostic status of each detector.

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The CU shall include a program entry for No Activity, Maximum Presence, and Erratic Output for each
detector. The respective diagnostic shall be disabled when the program entry is “00.”
When a detector is classified as Failed by these diagnostics, the CU shall operate as though a
continuous call is present until such time as the detector is classified as On-Line.
The CU shall log detector diagnostic status (i.e., On-Line or Failed) in non-volatile memory event history.
Each logged event shall denote the date and time of occurrence.
The Detector Report shall have the capacity to store a minimum of 50 events. The events once logged
shall remain until the report capacity is exceeded at which time the oldest event shall be deleted and the
new one shall be added.
3.9.3.1.5 Events Report
The CU shall monitor activity and log status in non-volatile memory event history. Events to be logged
shall be selected via program entry. Each logged event shall denote the date and time of occurrence.
The following events shall be monitored and the status of each selected event shall be logged in the
Events Report:
1. Cycle Fault—When the local CU is operating in the coordinated mode and cycling diagnostics
indicate that a serviceable call exists that has not been serviced for two cycles, the Status shall be
logged as a Cycle Fault. The local intersection shall automatically revert to Free.
2. Coord Fault—When a Cycle Fault is in effect and the serviceable call has been serviced within two
cycles after the Cycle Fault, the Intersection Status shall be logged as a Coord Fault. A coordination
retry shall be attempted. If a Cycle Fault does not occur again within two cycles, the Status shall be
logged as Coord Active, if no other failure or coord fault condition exists.
3. Coord Failure—When a Coord Fault is in effect and a Cycle Fault occurs again within two cycles of
the coordination retry, the Status shall be logged as a Coord Failure and shall not attempt another
coordination retry prior to entry of phase, unit, or coord data or the AC power being recycled to the
CU.
4. Cycle Failure—When a local CU is operating in the non-coordinated mode, whether the result of a
Cycle Fault or Free being the current normal mode, and cycling diagnostics indicate that a
serviceable call exists that has not been serviced for two cycles, the Status shall be logged as a
Cycle Failure. The intersection shall automatically and immediately revert to Flash (Fault Monitor
and Voltage Monitor Inactive). The CU shall not exit this state prior to the entry of phase or unit data
or AC power being removed and reapplied.
The cycling diagnostic shall be a phase by phase test. For the purpose of this test, the following
definitions are included:

Not Serviced—A phase does not go green.

Serviceable Call—A phase has a call and can be serviced normally.

Serviced Normally—The following conditions are true:

a. The Phase Is Active

b. The Phase Omit Is Not Active
c. No Phase Hold Is Active
d. External Start Is Not Active
e. No Stop Time Is Active
f. Manual Control Enable Is Not Active

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g. Programmed Flash Is Not Active

Two Cycles—When running coordinated, two times the pattern cycle length. When running non-
coordinated, two times the longest path between barriers (Maximum Green, Yellow, and Red times
sum).

5. MMU Flash—Should the CU MMU Flash input remain active for a period of time exceeding the Start-
Up Flash time, the Status is logged as a MMU Flash. If subsequent to a MMU Flash logging the MMU
Flash input is removed, the Status shall be logged as On-Line if no other failure is present.
6. Local Flash—Should the CU Local Flash input become active, MMU Flash input is not active, and
Flash is not commanded by the Master, the Status shall be logged as a Local Flash. If subsequent to
a Local Flash logging the Local Flash input is removed, the Status shall be logged as On-Line if no
other failure is present.
7. Preempt—Should any of the CU Preempt inputs become active, the Status shall be logged as a
Preempt #. If subsequent to a Preempt logging the Preempt input is removed, the Status shall be
logged as On-Line if no other failure is present.
8. Local Free—Should any of the CU inputs and/or programming cause it to not respond to coordination
control, the Status shall be logged as Local Free. If subsequent to a Local Free logging the CU
becomes able to respond to coordination control, the Status shall be logged as Coord Active if no
other failure is present.
9. Power On/Off—Should a power interruption occur, the Status shall be logged as Power Off. When
power returns the Status shall be logged as Power On.
10. Low Battery—Should any battery voltage fall below the required level, the Status shall be logged as
Low Battery.
11. Response Fault—Should a response fault occur (3.9.3.1.3 Port 1), the Status shall be logged as
Response Fault along with the Response Frame number which caused the fault.
12. Alarm 1 and Alarm 2—Should any of the CU Alarm inputs become active, the Status shall be logged
as an Alarm #.
The Events Report shall have the capacity to store a minimum of 100 alarms. The alarms once logged
shall remain until the report capacity is exceeded at which time the oldest alarm shall be deleted and the
new one shall be added.
3.9.3.2 Operator Initiated Diagnostics
The CU shall perform diagnostics enabling operator verification of properly operating inputs, outputs,
keypad, and display.
The “operator initiated” diagnostics shall be performed only after an operator request through the CU
keypad. The intersection shall automatically and immediately revert to Flash (Fault Monitor and Voltage
Monitor Inactive) during this diagnostic. The diagnostics evaluation shall be displayed on the CU front
panel display and/or indications on a Controller Test Set as an operator interface.
This diagnostic is not intended for use while the CU is in control of intersection operation. (Authorized
Engineering Information.)
3.9.3.2.1 Inputs
The CU shall provide test routines to enable operator verification that input functions are proper. This test
shall determine whether the input buffers are operating correctly. The user shall activate each input. The
routine shall identify each input by an indication on the front panel.
The user shall observe the front panel display and determine correct operation.

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3.9.3.2.2 Outputs
The CU shall provide test routines to enable operator verification that output functions are proper. This
test shall determine whether the output drivers are operating correctly. Each output shall be actuated in a
fixed sequence. The user shall observe the output sequence and determine correct operation.
3.9.3.2.3 Integral Display
The CU shall provide test routines to enable operator verification that display functions are proper. This
test shall determine whether front panel drivers and decoders are operating properly. All the indicators
shall be activated. The user shall observe the front panel display and determine correct operation.
3.9.3.2.4 Integral Keypad
The CU shall provide test routines to enable operator verification that keypad functions are proper. This
test shall determine whether the keypad is operating correctly. The operator shall test each of the CU
keys. The display shall indicate the key pressed. The user shall observe the front panel display and
determine correct operation.

3.10 FUTURE
The CUs defined by this standard includes provision for future addition and/or modification that shall not
be deemed to be impossible due to Input-Output Interface limitations.
Future functional capabilities may be limited to Type A1 and P1 Cus. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)

3.11 PROGRAMMING
The CU shall provide means to enter and view variable data, view current status, and view the event
report.
3.11.1 Entry
The method of entering CU variables shall be by:
1. An integral keypad on the face of the unit, and
2. Via Port 2 Interface and a Personal Computer
3.11.2 Display
The method provided to view CU variables, current status, and the event report shall be by:
1. Integral Indication on the face of the unit, and
2. Via Port 2 Interface and a Personal Computer
The method provided shall include a simultaneous display of a minimum of two lines, 16 characters per
line of ASCII text (HEX 20 through HEX 7A).
3.11.3 Security
The CU shall maintain user programmable variables in non-volatile memory to assure continued proper
CU operation with return of power after power loss.
3.11.4 Backup
The CU shall contain a reserve data base of all CU variables stored in Non-Volatile Memory. The reserve
data base may be manually copied into active memory by the user.

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3.12 POWER INTERRUPTION

A power interruption is defined as 0 volts AC.
Two or more power interruptions which are separated by power restorations of 1500 or more milliseconds
shall be considered as separate interruptions.
Three interruptions of 300 milliseconds or less which are separated by power restorations of 300
milliseconds or more shall not cause the CU to revert to its start-up state.
The CU shall react to a power interruption, upon restoring power, as follows:
1. Interruption of 500 Milliseconds or Less: Shall continue to operate as though the power interruption
had not occurred.
2. Interruption of More Than 500 Milliseconds and Less than 1000 Milliseconds: Shall either continue to
operate (3.1.2.1) or shall revert to its start-up state (3.1.2.3).
3. Interruption of 1000 Milliseconds or More: Shall revert to its start-up state.

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SECTION 4
MALFUNCTION MANAGEMENT UNIT

4.1 OVERVIEW
The standards in Section 4 respond to the need for a Malfunction Management Unit (MMU) to
accomplish the detection of, and response to, improper and conflicting signals and improper operating
voltages in a Controller Assembly (CA). This standard provides interchangeability between units of
different manufacturers and downward compatibility to NEMA Standards Publication TS 1-1989.
The MMU shall detect the presence of voltage on conflicting field connection terminals, the absence of
proper voltages on all of the signal field connection terminals of a channel, and shall be capable of
monitoring for the presence of satisfactory operating voltages within the Controller Unit (CU) and the
MMU itself.
The MMU upon sensing any of these conditions, shall cause the transfer of the traffic signals to Flashing
Operation, and the CA shall be wired in such a manner as to provide Flash Transfer if the MMU is
removed from service (refer to 5.3.3).
The standards in Section 4 describe an MMU for 12 or 16 channels. The MMU shall operate in two
modes determined by the signal level on the Type Select input. If the Type Select input is at Logic
Ground potential then the MMU will operate as a Type 16 with sixteen channels, otherwise it will operate
as a Type 12 with twelve channels.
Type 16—Each of the sixteen channels consists of three 120 volt AC inputs: Green/Walk; Yellow; and
Red/Don’t Walk.
Type 12—Each of the twelve channels consists of four 120 volt AC inputs: Green; Yellow; Walk; and
Red.
The Type 16 MMU is intended for those applications in which there are three circuits per channel and the
MMU channels have been wired in a one-to-one correspondence with the load switches, as defined in
5.5.3 paragraph 9 of this standard. The Type 12 MMU is intended to provide downward compatibility with
conflict monitors conforming to TS 1-1989. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
4.1.1 Basic Capability
The Signal Monitor portion of the MMU shall be capable of monitoring for the presence of voltage on
conflicting field connection terminals in the CA. For the purpose of conflict determination, a signal on any
of the Green, Yellow, or Walk inputs associated with a channel shall be considered as that channel
being active.
The Signal Monitor portion of the MMU shall also detect the absence of any required signal voltage on
each channel at the field connection terminals in the CA. For this purpose a signal on the Green, Yellow,
Walk, or Red/Don’t Walk inputs associated with a channel shall be considered as that channel being
active.
The Voltage Monitor portion of the MMU shall be capable of monitoring the Controller Unit Voltage
Monitor output which indicates satisfactory operating voltage in the CU and the +24 volt direct current
inputs.
4.1.2 TS 1-1989 Compatibility
The MMU shall be capable of operation in a cabinet designed to TS 1 specification with no loss of TS 1
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otherwise all functions of TS 1-1989, Part 6, shall be complied with by an MMU when it is installed in a CA
wired to the requirements of TS 1.

4.2 PHYSICAL
4.2.1 Accessibility
All operating circuitry and components within the MMU shall be readily accessible for maintenance.
4.2.2 Material and Construction of Printed Circuit Assemblies
All printed circuit boards shall meet all requirements as outlined in 3.2.3.
4.2.3 Environmental Requirements
The MMU shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in Section 2, Environmental
Requirements.
4.2.4 Size
The overall dimensions of the MMU, including mating connector(s) and harness, shall not exceed 11.43
cm (4.5 in.) width, 26.67 cm (10.5 in.) height, and 27.94 cm (11 in.) depth.

4.3 INTERFACE STANDARDS

The MMU shall use an Input / Output Interface conforming to 3.3.1 for input/output functions with the CU
and 4.3.2 for input/output functions with the TF.
If additional input/output terminations are required to allow for the inclusion of additional functional
capabilities, such terminations shall be provided on an additional connector which shall not be
interchangeable with other connectors on the face of the MMU. The provision of these additional
capabilities shall not modify the operating capabilities of the unit when the additional input/output
connector is disconnected.
4.3.1 Port 1 Connector
The Port 1 connector shall be a 15 pin metal shell D subminiature type. The connector shall utilize female
contacts with 15 millionths of an inch minimum gold plating in the mating area. The connector shall be
equipped with latching blocks. The connector shall intermate with a 15 pin D type connector, AMP
Incorporated part number 205206-1 or equivalent, which is equipped with spring latches, AMP
Incorporated part number 745012-1, or equivalent. Pin connections shall be as follows:
PORT 1 CONNECTOR PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Pin Function
1 Rx Data +
2 Logic Ground
3 Rx Clock +
4 Logic Ground
5 Tx Data +
6 Logic Ground
7 Tx Clock +
8 Logic Ground
9 Rx Data-
10 Port 1 Disable (0 VDC = disable)
11 Rx Clock-
12 Earth Ground
13 Tx Data-
14 Reserved
15 Tx Clock-
NOTE—Tx pins at the MMU are connected to Rx pins at the CU. Rx pins at the MMU are connected to Tx pins at the CU.

4.3.2 Pin Connections

The MMU shall provide input/output interface pin connections per 4.3.2.1 and 4.3.2.2.

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4.3.2.1 Connectors
The connectors on the MMU shall have a metallic shell. The connectors shall be connected to the chassis
internally. The connectors shall be mounted on the front of the unit in accordance with the following:
1. Connector A shall intermate with a MS 3116 22-55 SZ
2. Connector B shall intermate with a MS 3116 16-26 S
4.3.2.2 Pin Assignments
Input/output pin terminations shall conform with the following tabulations:
Type 16 Connector-A Pin Terminations
Pin Function I/O
A AC Line [I]
B Output Relay 1 Open ................ [O]
(closes when fault occurs)
C Output Relay 2 Closed [O]
(opens when fault occurs)
D Channel 12 Green..................... [I]
E Channel 11 Green [I]
F Channel 10 Green..................... [I]
G Channel 9 Green [I]
H Channel 8 Green....................... [I]
J Channel 7 Green [I]
K Channel 6 Green....................... [I]
L Channel 5 Green [I]
M Channel 4 Green....................... [I]
N Channel 3 Green [I]
P Channel 2 Green....................... [I]
R Channel 1 Green [I]
S +24 Monitor I ............................. [I]
T Logic Ground [I]
U Earth Ground ............................ [I]
V AC Neutral [I]
W Output Relay 1 Common .......... [I]
X Output Relay 2 Common [I]
Y Channel 12 Yellow .................... [I]
Z Channel 11 Yellow [I]
a Channel 10 Walk....................... [I]
(Type 12 only)
b Channel 10 Yellow [I]
c Channel 9 Yellow ...................... [I]
d Channel 8 Yellow [I]
e Channel 7 Yellow ...................... [I]
f Channel 6 Yellow [I]
g Channel 5 Yellow ...................... [I]
h Channel 3 Yellow [I]
I Channel 15 Green..................... [I]
j Channel 2 Yellow [I]
k Channel 1 Yellow ...................... [I]
m Controller Voltage Monitor [I]
n +24V Monitor Inhibit.................. [I]
p Output Relay 1 Closed [O]
(opens when fault occurs)
q Output Relay 2 Open ................ [O]
(closes when fault occurs)
r Channel 12 Walk [I]
(Type 12 only)
s Channel 11 Walk....................... [I]
(Type 12 only)
t Channel 9 Walk (Type 12 [I]
only)
u Channel 16 Yellow .................... [I]
v Channel 15 Yellow [I]
w Channel 13 Yellow .................... [I]
x Channel 4 Yellow [I]
y Channel 14 Green..................... [I]

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Type 16 Connector-A Pin Terminations

Pin Function I/O
z Channel 13 Green [I]
AA Spare 1 ..................................... [-]
BB Reset [I]
CC Cabinet Interlock A.................... [I]
DD Cabinet Interlock B [O]
EE Channel 14 Yellow .................... [I]
FF Channel 16 Green [I]
GG Spare 2 ..................................... [-]
HH Type Select [I]

Type 16 Connector-B Pin Termination

Pin Function I/O
A AC Line [I]
B Start-Delay Relay Common ...... [I]
C Start-Delay Relay Open [O]
(closes during Start Delay
period)
D Channel 12 Red ........................ [I]
E Channel 11 Red [I]
F Channel 9 Red .......................... [I]
G Channel 8 Red [I]
H Channel 7 Red .......................... [I]
J Channel 6 Red [I]
K Channel 5 Red .......................... [I]
L Channel 4 Red [I]
M Channel 2 Red .......................... [I]
N Channel 1 Red [I]
P Spare 1 ..................................... [-]
R +24V Monitor II [I]
S Spare 2 ..................................... [-]
T Channel 13 Red [I]
U Start-Delay Relay Closed ......... [O]
(open during Start Delay
period)
V Channel 10 Red [I]
W Channel 14 Red ........................ [I]
X Channel 15 Red [I]
Y Channel 16 Red ........................ [I]
Z Channel 3 Red [I]
a Red Enable ............................... [I]
b Spare 3 [-]
c Local Flash Status .................... [I]

Type 12 Connector-A Pin Terminations

Pin Function I/O
A AC Line [I]
B Output Relay 1 Open ................ [O]
(closes when fault occurs)
C Output Relay 2 Closed [O]
(opens when fault occurs)
D Channel 12 Green..................... [I]
E Channel 11 Green [I]
F Channel 10 Green..................... [I]
G Channel 9 Green [I]
H Channel 8 Green....................... [I]
J Channel 7 Green [I]
K Channel 6 Green....................... [I]
L Channel 5 Green [I]
M Channel 4 Green....................... [I]
N Channel 3 Green [I]
P Channel 2 Green....................... [I]
R Channel 1 Green [I]
S +24 Monitor I ............................. [I]
T Logic Ground [I]

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Type 12 Connector-A Pin Terminations

Pin Function I/O
U Earth Ground ............................ [I]
V AC Neutral [I]
W Output Relay 1 Common .......... [I]
X Output Relay 2 Common [I]
Y Channel 12 Yellow .................... [I]
Z Channel 11 Yellow [I]
a Channel 10 Walk....................... [I]
b Channel 10 Yellow [I]
c Channel 9 Yellow ...................... [I]
d Channel 8 Yellow [I]
e Channel 7 Yellow ...................... [I]
f Channel 6 Yellow [I]
g Channel 5 Yellow ...................... [I]
h Channel 3 Yellow [I]
i Channel 3 Walk......................... [I]
j Channel 2 Yellow [I]
k Channel 1 Yellow ...................... [I]
m Controller Voltage Monitor [I]
n +24V Monitor Inhibit.................. [I]
p Output Relay 1 Closed [O]
(opens when fault occurs)
q Output Relay 2 Open ................ [O]
(closes when fault occurs)
r Channel 12 Walk....................... [I]
s Channel 11 Walk [I]
t Channel 9 Walk ........................ [I]
u Channel 8 Walk [I]
v Channel 7 Walk......................... [I]
w Channel 5 Walk [I]
x Channel 4 Yellow ...................... [I]
y Channel 2 Walk [I]
z Channel 1 Walk......................... [I]
AA Spare 1 [-]
BB Reset......................................... [I]
CC Cabinet Interlock A [I]
DD Cabinet Interlock B.................... [O]
EE Channel 6 Walk [I]
FF Channel 4 Walk......................... [I]
GG Spare 2 [-]
HH Type Select ............................... [I]

Type 12 Connector-B Pin Terminations

Pin Function I/O
A AC Line [I]
B Start-Delay Relay Common ...... [I]
C Start-Delay Relay Open [O]
(closes during Start Delay
period)
D Channel 12 Red ........................ [I]
E Channel 11 Red [I]
F Channel 9 Red .......................... [I]
G Channel 8 Red [I]
H Channel 7 Red .......................... [I]
J Channel 6 Red [I]
K Channel 5 Red .......................... [I]
L Channel 4 Red [I]
M Channel 2 Red .......................... [I]
N Channel 1 Red [I]
P Spare 1 ..................................... [-]
R +24V Monitor II [I]
S Spare 2 ..................................... [-]
T Channel 13 Red (Type 16 [I]
only)
U Start-Delay Relay Closed.......... [O]
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Type 12 Connector-B Pin Terminations

Pin Function I/O
period)
V Channel 10 Red ........................ [I]
W Channel 14 Red (Type 16 [I]
only)
X Channel 15 Red (Type 16 [I]
only)
Y Channel 16 Red (Type 16 [I]
only)
Z Channel 3 Red .......................... [I]
a Red Enable [I]
b Spare 3 ..................................... [-]
c Local Flash Status [I]

Connector-B pins: S, T, W, X, Y are called out as spare pins in TS 1-1989. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
Open contacts of the Output relay are the contacts which are open when the MMU is in the no conflict
state and all voltages are sufficient for proper operation of the CA. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
4.3.3 Inputs
4.3.3.1 AC Line
The over-current protected side of 120 volt AC 60 hertz source. This input shall be employed to generate
the voltages required to operate the monitoring logic.
The MMU shall have a front panel mounted over-current protection device in the 120 volt AC input to the
unit.
4.3.3.2 AC Neutral
The unfused and unswitched return side of 120 volt AC 60 hertz power source taken from the neutral
output of AC power source. This input shall be the reference signal for all field terminal voltage sensing
inputs. This input shall not be connected to Logic Ground or Earth Ground within the unit.
4.3.3.3 Earth Ground
The MMU shall have an input terminal providing an independent connection to the chassis of the unit.
This input shall not be connected to the Logic Ground or AC Neutral within the unit.
4.3.3.4 Logic Ground
A voltage reference point and current return for the Reset input, Controller Voltage Monitor input, +24V
Monitor I input, +24V Monitor II input, Type Select input, +24V Monitor Inhibit input, and Port 1
Disable input logic circuits. This termination shall not be connected to either the AC Neutral or Earth
Ground within the unit.
4.3.3.5 +24V Monitor Dc Inputs
Two +24 volt DC inputs are monitored to assure proper +24 volt DC levels.
4.3.3.6 Control Inputs
The Reset input, Controller Voltage Monitor input, +24V Monitor Inhibit input, Type Select input ,
Local Flash Status input, and Port 1 Disable input are logic level inputs and shall conform to the
requirements of 3.3.5.1.1. The MMU shall respond to these inputs as indicated in 4.4.9, 4.4.8, 4.4.7,
4.3.3.10, and 4.4.6.
4.3.3.7 Cabinet Interlock
The MMU shall have two terminals internally connected (#22AWG minimum jumper) to indicate the
presence of the unit to the external circuitry. These terminals shall be identified as Cabinet Interlock A
and Cabinet Interlock B.

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4.3.3.8 Field Terminals

Type 16—Three inputs shall be provided for each channel to permit the monitoring of voltages at the
Green/Walk, Yellow, and Red/Don’t Walk signal field terminals. The unit shall be designed so that it
shall not be necessary to terminate unused Green, Yellow, or Walk signal sensing inputs when the
impedance to AC Line of each of these inputs is less than the equivalent of 1500 picofarads (pF) between
the input and AC Line as measured at the input of the unit.
Type 12—Four inputs shall be provided for each channel to permit the monitoring of voltages at the
Green, Yellow, Red, and Walk signal field terminals. The unit shall be designed so that it shall not be
necessary to terminate unused Green, Yellow, or Walk signal sensing inputs when the impedance to AC
Line of each of these inputs is less than the equivalent of 1500 picofarads (pF) between the input and AC
Line as measured at the input of the unit.
A Green, Yellow, or Walk signal input shall be sensed when it exceeds 25 volts RMS AC and a signal
input shall not be sensed when it is less than 15 volts RMS AC. Signals between 15 and 25 volts RMS
AC may or may not be sensed. Both positive and negative half wave rectified signals shall be sensed.
The RMS measurement shall be made over a minimum period of at least two cycles.
A Red/Don’t Walk signal input shall require the presence of 60 + 10 volts RMS AC at the field terminal to
satisfy the requirements of a Red/Don’t Walk signal indication. Both positive and negative half wave
rectified signals shall be sensed. The RMS measurement shall be made over a minimum period of at
least two cycles.
A half wave rectified 60 Hz sinusoid of 50 volts peak or more on a Green, Yellow, or Walk input is
equivalent to 25 volts RMS AC or more. A half wave rectified 60 Hz sinusoid of 30 volts peak or less on a
Green, Yellow, or Walk input is equivalent to 15 volts RMS AC or less. A half wave rectified 60 Hz
sinusoid of 140 volts peak or more on a Red/Don’t Walk input is equivalent to 70 volts RMS AC or more.
A half wave rectified 60 Hz sinusoid of 100 volts peak or less on a Red/Don’t Walk input is equivalent to
50 volts RMS AC or less. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
When the circuit connected to the sensing input of the unit exhibits high impedance characteristics such
as caused by dimmers or burned out lamps, it may be necessary to place a low impedance device
external to the unit between the unit input and AC Neutral. See 6.2.4. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
All unused Red/Don’t Walk signal inputs shall be terminated to AC Line. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
4.3.3.9 Red Enable
The presence of the proper voltage at this terminal enables the MMU to detect the absence of voltage on
all field signal inputs of a channel. The absence of the proper voltage inhibits the detection of the absence
of voltage on all field signal inputs of a channel. This input shall be considered enabled when the input
voltage exceeds 89 volts RMS AC at the Red Enable input. This function shall not be considered enabled
when the input voltage is less than 70 volts RMS AC at the Red Enable input. Signals between 70 and 89
volts RMS AC may or may not enable the detection of the absence of voltage on all field signal inputs of a
channel.
The presence of the proper voltage at this terminal also enables Minimum Yellow Change/Red Clearance
Interval Monitoring (4.4.5). The absence of the proper voltage at this terminal shall inhibit Minimum
Yellow/Red Clearance Interval Monitoring.
4.3.3.10 Type Select Input
The MMU shall operate as a Type 16 with sixteen channels when the Type Select input is at logic True
(Low) state, otherwise it shall operate as a Type 12 with twelve channels.
Type 16—Each of the sixteen channels consists of three 120 volt AC inputs: Green/Walk; Yellow; and
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Type 12—Each of the twelve channels consists of four 120 volt AC inputs: Green; Yellow; Walk; and
Red.
All Port 1 communications activity shall be disabled when the MMU is selected to operate as a Type 12.
4.3.3.11 Local Flash Status
The MMU shall transfer the Output Relay contacts to the Conflict state and set the Local Flash Status bit
in the Type 129 Frame to 1 when this input is TRUE. At all other times Local Flash Status bit of the Type
129 Frame shall be set to 0.
4.3.4 Outputs
4.3.4.1 Output Relay
The Output relay of the MMU shall have two sets of isolated Form C contacts. These relay contacts shall
be capable of switching all loads in the range from 2 milliamperes at 18 volts direct current to 3 amperes
at 135 volts RMS AC.
The open circuit of the Output relay shall be the circuits which are open when the unit is in the No Fault
state and all voltages are sufficient for proper operation of the CA. The relay coil shall be energized in the
No Fault state.
Prior to the MMU transferring the Output Relay contacts from the Fault state to the No Fault state, a
Transition state with a duration of 500 milliseconds shall occur. During the Transition state the Output
Relay contacts shall be the same as the Fault state and the MMU shall set Start-Up Flash Call bit in the
Type 129 Frame to 1. At all other times Start-Up Flash Call bit of the Type 129 Frame shall be set to 0.
4.3.4.2 Start-Delay Control
The MMU shall include a means of detecting an MMU Power Failure (4.4.1). Upon restoration of AC Line
following an MMU Power Failure, the Start-Delay relay shall maintain continuity between its common and
open contacts for a period of 2.0 + 0.5 seconds. Following this 2.0 second period of time, the Start-Delay
relay shall cause continuity to occur between its common and closed contacts.
The Start-Delay relay shall have a Form C relay output contact. These relay contacts shall be capable of
switching all loads in the range from 2 milliamperes at 18 volts direct current to 3 amperes at 135 volts
RMS AC.
The operation of the Start-Delay relay normally results in initiating a start-up sequence within the CU by
interrupting the AC Line input to the CU.
4.3.5 Display
The minimum indication shall be as follows:
1. Triggering of the Conflict monitoring portion of the unit.
2. Triggering of the Voltage monitoring portion of the unit.
3. Triggering of the Red monitoring portion of the unit.
4. Triggering of the Minimum Yellow Change/Red Clearance monitoring portion of the unit.
5. Timeout failure on Port 1.
6. Triggering of the microprocessor or memory monitoring portion of the unit.
7. One per channel which indicates the presence of an active Green, Yellow, or Walk field input on that
channel during non-fault conditions. The channel indicator display shall latch when the Conflict
monitor portion of the unit triggers. The channel indicator display shall show the channels which
caused the Red monitoring or Minimum Yellow Change / Red Clearance monitoring portion of the unit
to trigger.
8. Local Flash Status input is TRUE.

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The displays specified in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 shall not be reset by an MMU Power Failure and shall be
retained in their latched state until the unit is reset by the activation of the front panel control or the
activation of the Reset input. If a voltage monitor fault is non-latching, the display specified in 2 shall
indicate the state of the Voltage monitoring portion of the MMU.
4.3.6 Control and Programming
The MMU shall have a front panel control for manual reset.
Programming the Minimum Flash time, Minimum Yellow Change channel disable inputs, +24 Volt
Latch input, and CVM Latch input shall be accomplished through the use of soldered wire jumpers on an
interchangeable Programming Card (Figure 4-1).

Figure 4-1
PROGRAMMING CARD

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NOTES:
1. All dimensions are in metric.
2. Tolerances: x.xx = +0.254 mm; x.xxx = + 0.127 mm
3. Printed Circuit Board thickness: 1.60 mm
4. The 94.615 mm & 102.235 mm dimensions are to the center of connector mounting holes.

4.3.6.1 Minimum Flash Programming

The Programming Card shall have four pairs of 1.09 mm (0.043 in.) diameter holes for programming
jumpers. One hole of each pair shall be connected to the common pin #32 on rows A and B and C on
each connector. The four jumper hole pairs shall be logically labeled for easy identification of the jumper
holes in binary weighted fashion. A soldered wire jumper in a jumper hole pair shall add that designated
input value to the binary weighted sum plus one.
4.3.6.2 Minimum Yellow Change Channel Disable Programming
The Programming Card shall have 16 pairs of 1.09 mm (0.043 in.) diameter holes for programming
jumpers. One hole of each pair shall be connected to the common pin #32 on rows A and B and C on
each connector. The 16 jumper hole pairs shall be logically labeled for easy identification of the channel
numbers. A soldered wire jumper in a jumper hole pair shall disable Minimum Yellow Change monitoring
for that channel.
4.3.6.3 Voltage Monitor Latch Programming
The Programming Card shall have two pairs of 1.09 mm (0.043 in.) diameter holes for programming
jumpers. One hole of each pair shall be connected to the common pin #32 on rows A and B and C on
each connector. The two jumper hole pairs shall be logically labeled for easy identification of the +24 Volt
Latch input and CVM Latch input. A soldered wire jumper in a jumper hole pair shall cause these fault
conditions to be latched.
4.3.7 Compatibility Programming
The MMU is fully programmable and shall require programming action to provide compatibility between
channels.
Programming is accomplished through the use of soldered wire jumpers on an interchangeable
Programming Card (Figure 4-1). The interchangeable Programming Card may be used with an MMU
operating in either Type 16 or Type 12 mode.
The Programming Card shall plug into the MMU through a slot in the front panel. The MMU shall provide
card guides to ease the insertion of the Programming Card. The Programming Card shall be provided
with card ejectors, Stanford Applied Engineering part number 6100 or equivalent, to ease the removal of
the Programming Card.
The edge of the Programming Card shall be flush with the surface of the front panel when it is properly
seated in the program card slot of the MMU.
The Programming Card shall meet the requirements for all printed circuit boards described in The
Programming Card shall be provided with two male connectors with the following requirements:
1. Each connector having 96 positions in a 3-row contact arrangement with 32 contacts per row on a
2.54 mm (0.1 in.) contact grid.
2. Each connector shall conform to DIN 41612, series C.
3. Each connector shall be positioned with pin 1 located at the top.
The Programming Card shall have 120 pairs of 1.09 mm (0.043 in.) diameter holes for programming
jumpers. One hole of each pair shall be connected to the common pin #32 on rows A, B, and C on each
connector. The 120 jumper hole pairs shall be logically labeled for easy identification of the jumper holes

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by channel pairs. A soldered wire jumper in a jumper hole pair shall define a pair of channels as
permissive or compatible.
4.3.7.1 Connector P1 Programming Card Pin Connections

Connector P1
Row A Row B Row C
Pin Channel Pair Channel Pair Channel Pair
1 1-2 1-3 1-4
2 1-5 1-6 1-7
3 1-8 1-9 1-10
4 1-11 1-12 1-13
5 1-14 1-15 1-16
6 2-3 2-4 2-5
7 2-6 2-7 2-8
8 2-9 2-10 2-11
9 2-12 2-13 2-14
10 2-15 2-16 3-4
11 3-5 3-6 3-7
12 3-8 3-9 3-10
13 3-11 3-12 3-13
14 3-14 3-15 3-16
15 4-5 4-6 4-7
16 4-8 4-9 4-10
17 4-11 4-12 4-13
18 4-14 4-15 4-16
19 5-6 5-7 5-8
20 5-9 5-10 5-11
21 5-12 5-13 5-14
22 5-15 5-16 6-7
23 6-8 6-9 6-10
24 6-11 6-12 6-13
25 6-14 6-15 6-16
26 7-8 7-9 7-10
27 7-11 7-12 7-13
28 7-14 7-15 7-16
29 8-9 8-10 8-11
30 8-12 8-13 8-14
31 8-15 8-16 9-10
32 Common Common Common

4.3.7.2 Connector P2 Programming Card Pin Connections

Connector P2
Row A Row B Row C
Pin Channel Pair Channel Pair Channel Pair
1 9-11 9-12 9-13
2 9-14 9-15 9-16
3 10-11 10-12 10-13
4 10-14 10-15 10-16
5 11-12 11-13 11-14
6 11-15 11-16 12-13
7 12-14 12-15 12-16
8 13-14 13-15 13-16
9 14-15 14-16 15-16
10 MYCD-1 MYCD-2 MYCD-3
11 MYCD-4 MYCD-5 MYCD-6
12 MYCD-7 MYCD-8 MYCD-9
13 MYCD-10 MYCD-11 MYCD-12
14 MYCD-13 MYCD-14 MYCD-15
15 MYCD-16 Reserved Reserved
16 Reserved Reserved Reserved
17 Reserved Reserved Reserved
18 Reserved Reserved Reserved
19 Reserved Reserved Reserved
20 Reserved Reserved Reserved

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Connector P2
Row A Row B Row C
Pin Channel Pair Channel Pair Channel Pair
21 Minimum Minimum Minimum
Flash b8 Flash b4 Flash b2
22 Minimum 24V Latch CVM Latch
Flash b1 Enable Enable
23 Reserved Reserved Reserved
24 Reserved Reserved Reserved
25 Reserved Reserved Reserved
26 Reserved Reserved Reserved
27 Reserved Reserved Reserved
28 Reserved Reserved Reserved
29 Reserved Reserved Reserved
30 Reserved Reserved Reserved
31 Reserved Reserved Reserved
32 Common Common Common
NOTE—MYCD-n refers to Minimum Yellow Change Disable input for channel n

4.4 FUNCTIONS
4.4.1 MMU Power Failure
The MMU shall respond to a Power Failure by entering into a non-latching flash state. The MMU shall
respond to a Power Failure whether it is the result of overcurrent protection device operation, failure of
the MMU power supply, or absence of proper operating AC Line as defined below.
A proper operating AC Line input shall be considered to be On if the voltage level is greater than 98 volts
RMS AC and it shall be considered to be Off if the voltage level is less than 89 volts RMS AC. The
hysteresis from the Off state to the On state or vice versa shall be at least 3 volts RMS AC.
The MMU shall respond to a Power Failure as follows:
1. If the AC Line input is Off for 450 milliseconds or less, the MMU shall continue to operate as though
the AC Line had remained On. The Output relay contacts shall not transfer to the fault condition
during this interval. The Start-Delay relay contacts shall maintain continuity between its common and
closed contacts.
2. If the AC Line input is Off for 500 milliseconds or more, the MMU shall transfer the Output relay
contacts to the fault condition. The Start-Delay relay contacts shall cause continuity to occur between
its common and open contacts. The time interval from the start of the AC Line input being Off and the
transfer of both relays to these states shall not exceed 525 milliseconds. Both relays shall maintain
these states for the duration of the Power Failure.
3. If the AC Line input is Off for more than 450 milliseconds and less than 500 milliseconds, the MMU
shall either continue to operate (4.4.1.1) or shall cause a non-latching flash state (4.4.1.2).
4.4.2 Minimum Flashing Indication
The MMU shall include a means of detecting an MMU Power Failure (4.4.1). The detection of an MMU
Power Failure shall transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. The state of the Output
relay contacts shall be maintained for a timed interval following restoration of power to the AC Line input.
This timed interval shall be the Minimum Flash time. The duration of the Minimum Flash time shall be
adjustable between the limits of 6 seconds and 16 seconds and with a maximum incremental adjustment
of 1 second.
All MMU initiated flash conditions will last for the programmed Minimum Flash time unless terminated by
the front panel reset or Reset input command.
4.4.3 Conflict Monitoring
When voltages on any conflicting channels are detected as concurrently active for less than 200
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on any conflicting channels are detected as concurrently active for 450 milliseconds or more, the MMU
shall transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. When voltages on any conflicting channels
are detected as concurrently active for more than 200 milliseconds but less than 450 milliseconds, the
MMU may or may not transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. The time interval between
the beginning of the concurrently conflicting channels and the transfer of the Output relay contacts to the
fault condition shall not exceed 450 milliseconds. A status bit shall be set in the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4)
and transmitted to the CU through Port 1.
When the MMU transfers the Output relay contacts to the fault condition it shall cause continuity between
the open (see 4.3.2.2) and common contacts of the Output relay. These contacts shall remain in this fault
condition until the unit is reset by the activation of a front panel control or the activation of the Reset input.
An MMU Power Failure shall not reset the MMU when it has been triggered by a conflict prior to the
MMU Power Failure.
4.4.4 Red Monitoring
The MMU shall be capable of monitoring for the absence of voltage on all of the inputs of a channel.
When an absence of all signal voltage to a channel is detected for less than 700 milliseconds, the MMU
shall not transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. When an absence of all signal voltage
to a channel is detected for 1000 milliseconds or more, the MMU shall transfer the Output relay contacts
to the fault condition. When an absence of all signal voltage to a channel is detected for more than 700
milliseconds but less than 1000 milliseconds, the MMU may or may not transfer the Output relay contacts
to the fault condition. The time interval between the beginning of the absence of signal voltage on a
channel and the transfer of the Output relay contacts to the fault condition shall not exceed 1000
milliseconds. A status bit shall be set in the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4) and transmitted to the CU through
Port 1.
Red Monitoring shall be disabled when the Red Enable input is not active or if the Load Switch Flash bit
is set to 1 in the Type 0 Frame from the CU.
When the MMU transfers the Output relay contacts to the fault condition it shall cause continuity between
the open (see 4.3.2.2) and common contacts of the Output relay. These contacts shall remain in this fault
condition until the unit is reset by the activation of a front panel control or the activation of the Reset input.
An MMU Power Failure shall not reset the MMU when it has been triggered by detection of absence of
signal voltage on a channel prior to the MMU Power Failure.
4.4.5 Minimum Yellow Change / Red Clearance Interval Monitoring
4.4.5.1 Yellow Plus Red Interval
The MMU shall verify that the Yellow Change plus Red Clearance interval between the end of an active
Green signal and the beginning of the next conflicting Green signal is at least 2.7 + 0.1 seconds. When
the minimum Yellow Change plus Red Clearance interval is not satisfied, the MMU shall transfer the
Output relay contacts to the fault condition. A status bit shall be set in the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4) and
transmitted to the CU through Port 1.
4.4.5.2 Yellow Change Interval
The MMU shall verify that the Yellow Change interval is at least 2.7 + 0.1 seconds. When the minimum
Yellow Change interval is not satisfied, the MMU shall transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault
condition. A programming means shall be provided on the programming card to disable Minimum Yellow
Change interval monitoring on a per channel basis.
Minimum Yellow Change/Red Clearance Interval (4.4.5.1 and 4.4.5.2) monitoring shall be disabled when
the Red Enable input is not active.
When the MMU transfers the Output relay contacts to the fault condition it shall cause continuity between
the open (see 4.3.2.2) and common contacts of the Output relay. These contacts shall remain in this fault
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An MMU Power Failure shall not reset the MMU when it has been triggered by detection of fault prior to
the MMU Power Failure.
4.4.6 Port 1 Timeout
The MMU shall transfer the Output Relay contacts to the Fault state when a Type 0 Frame (see 3.3.1.4)
has not been received from the CU for 300 milliseconds.
When receipt of a Type 0 Frame again occurs, the MMU shall transfer the Output Relay contacts to the
No Fault state except when three Port 1 timeouts have occurred in a calendar day. The MMU shall not
exit this Third Timeout state prior to user interaction (front panel control or activation of the Reset input) or
AC power being removed and reapplied.
A status bit shall be set to 1 in the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4) when the Output Relay Fault state was
caused by a Port 1 Timeout.
A user interaction shall reset Port 1 Timeout counts to zero. AC power interruptions shall not reset this
count and the next Port 1 Timeout in the same calendar day or 24 hour period shall enter the Third
Timeout state.
A Port 1 Timeout failure during the programmed Minimum Flash time or during an MMU Power Failure
shall not cause a latched fault condition. The Port 1 Timeout function shall be disabled if the Port 1
Disable input is at a True (Low) state or the MMU is selected to operate as a Type 12 (see 4.3.3.10).
4.4.7 Voltage Monitoring
The MMU shall include the capability of monitoring two +24 volt direct current sources applied to its +24
Volt Monitor inputs. Absence of the proper voltage level at either of the inputs shall cause the unit to
transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. Restoration of all proper voltage levels shall reset
the Voltage Monitoring portion of the MMU. A +24 volt DC failure during the programmed Minimum
Flash time or during an MMU Power Failure shall not cause a fault condition.
A programming means shall be provided on the programming card to cause +24 volt failures to latch in
the fault condition until the unit is reset by the activation of the front panel control or the activation of the
Reset input. A latched +24 volt DC failure shall not be reset by an MMU Power Failure.
4.4.7.1 Volt Direct Current Supply Monitor
A voltage greater than +22 volts DC applied to both of the +24 Volt Monitor inputs shall be recognized by
the MMU as adequate for proper operation of the CA. A voltage less than +18 volts DC applied to either
of the +24 Volt Monitor inputs shall be recognized by the MMU as inadequate for proper operation of the
CA. Voltages between +22 volts DC and +18 volts DC may or may not be considered inadequate for
proper operation of the CA.
When a +24 Volt Monitor input is detected as inadequate for less than 125 milliseconds, the MMU shall
not transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. When a +24 Volt Monitor input is detected
as inadequate for more than 175 milliseconds, the MMU shall transfer the Output relay contacts to the
fault condition. When a +24 Volt Monitor input is detected as inadequate for more than 125 milliseconds
but less than 175 milliseconds, the MMU may or may not transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault
condition. The time interval between the beginning of the inadequate voltage level and the transfer of the
Output relay contacts to the fault condition shall not exceed 450 milliseconds. A status bit shall be set in
the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4) and transmitted to the CU through Port 1.
If only one +24 volt direct current supply is monitored, the two +24 Volt Monitor inputs should be
jumpered and connected to that +24 volt direct current supply. Over the voltage range of 0 to +30 volts
direct current the maximum current In or Out of the +24 Volt Monitor input terminals shall be less than
10 milliamperes. The input impedance of these terminals shall not exceed 11K ohms to Logic Ground.
The surge impedance shall not be less than 100 ohms.
4.4.7.2 Volt Monitor Inhibit Input
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4.4.8 Controller Voltage/Fault Monitor Input

The MMU shall include an input from the CU (Controller Unit Voltage Monitor (CVM) or Fault Monitor
output). When a True (Low) state is absent for less than 125 milliseconds, the MMU shall not transfer the
Output relay contacts to the fault condition. When a True (Low) state is absent for more than 175
milliseconds, the MMU shall transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. When a True (Low)
state is absent for more than 125 milliseconds but less than 175 milliseconds, the MMU may or may not
transfer the Output relay contacts to the fault condition. The time interval between the beginning of the
absence of a True (Low) state and the transfer of the Output relay contacts to the fault condition shall
not exceed 450 milliseconds. A status bit shall be set in the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4) and transmitted to
the CU through Port 1. A CVM failure during the programmed Minimum Flash time or during an MMU
Power Failure shall not cause a fault condition.
A programming means shall be provided on the programming card to cause CVM failures to latch in the
fault condition until the unit is reset by the activation of the front panel control or the activation of the
Reset input. A latched CVM failure shall not be reset by an MMU Power Failure.
4.4.9 Reset
Activation of the front panel control for manual reset or the Reset input shall cause the two Form C
Output relay contacts to transfer to the no-fault condition. The MMU shall remain in the no-fault condition
only if there are no existing faults and all input voltages are at proper operating levels.
Each activation of the front panel control for manual reset or the Reset input shall cause a one time reset
input to the MMU. A continuously activated front panel manual reset or Reset input shall not prevent the
MMU from monitoring any fault conditions and/or transferring the Output relay contacts to the fault
condition. The front panel manual reset or Reset input must be removed and reapplied to activate a new
reset input to the MMU.
The only intended purpose for the Reset input is to facilitate bench testing of the MMU. (Authorized
Engineering Information.)

4.5 DIAGNOSTICS
The MMU shall be provided with a resident series of self-check diagnostic capabilities.
4.5.1 Memory
The MMU shall contain provisions to verify all memory elements on power up. When a fault is detected,
the Output relay contacts shall remain in the fault condition. Failure of any of these diagnostics may
result in a status bit being set in the Type 129 Frame (3.3.1.4) and transmitted to the CU through Port 1.
As a minimum, the following memory diagnostics shall be performed:
1. RAM Diagnostic—This test shall verify that all RAM elements are operating correctly. Patterns shall
be written to RAM. Each Write shall be followed by a Read to verify that it contains the pattern.
2. ROM Diagnostic—This test shall verify that the Operating System ROM(s) contain the proper
program. The routine shall perform a check on each ROM and make a comparison with a
preprogrammed value.
3. Non-Volatile Memory Diagnostic—This test shall verify whether the Non-Volatile Memory contains
valid data and that the data has not changed since the last write. The routine shall perform a check
on each Non-Volatile Memory Element and make a comparison with a preprogrammed value.
The MMU shall continue to verify ROM and Non-Volatile Memory during normal operation at a minimum
rate of 1024 bytes per second. When a fault is detected, the unit shall transfer the Output relay contacts
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4.5.2 Microprocessor Monitor

The MMU shall monitor the operation of its microprocessor. As a minimum, the monitoring circuit shall
receive signals or logic state transitions at least once every 50 milliseconds from the microprocessor.
When the signal or logic state transition is not received for 200 milliseconds, maximum, the monitor circuit
shall transfer the Output relay to the fault condition.

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SECTION 5
TERMINALS AND FACILITIES

These standards define the minimum requirements for Terminals and Facilities (TF) within the cabinet.
Specific construction and performance standards are established for the purpose of achieving greater
utility and safety.
These standards define the performance and construction requirements of cabinet terminals and facilities
that are considered to be of the attached or nonplug-in type. The emphasis is placed upon electrical
requirements, cabling, supporting terminal facilities, and labeling.
Any tests or procedures referenced in this section of the standards publication are intended to facilitate
type testing of equipment designs and are not intended to be performed on all production units.

5.1 DEFINITIONS
5.1.1 Cabinet
An outdoor enclosure designed for base, pedestal, or pole mounting providing protection, support,
ventilation, and security for the enclosed facilities and equipment.
5.1.2 Flash Bus
An AC Line feed supplying flashing power to the flash-transfer device(s) from an output of a flasher.
5.1.3 Earth Ground
An electrical connection between a circuit or piece of equipment and the earth.
5.1.4 Logic Ground
Voltage reference point and current return for DC logic circuits.
5.1.5 Primary Feed
The primary feed is the 120 VAC single phase input to the cabinet from the local power distribution
system. The primary feed includes the neutral conductor.
5.1.6 Signal Bus
The signal bus is the AC Line feed supplying power to the signal load switches from the output of the
signal bus relay.
5.1.7 Terminal(s)
A terminal is an electrically conductive member serving as a junction to electrically connect two or more
conductors and to also provide a means to individually connect or disconnect conductors. No more than
three conductors are permitted to be connected to a terminal.

5.2 PHYSICAL
5.2.1 Material
All ferrous metal parts shall be protected against corrosion. All materials shall be moisture and fungus
resistant.
5.2.2 Terminal Identification
Each electrical terminal within the facilities shall be uniquely identified and shall be referenced by the
cabinet wiring diagram.

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Terminal(s) nomenclature shall be adjacent to the terminal(s). The nomenclature for terminals accessible
from the front of a panel shall be visible from the front of the panel. Nomenclature shall be permanent and
legible.
5.2.3 Component Identification
All load switches, relays, flasher(s), circuit breakers, fuses, and switches within the facilities shall be
uniquely identified, and shall be referenced on the cabinet diagram. Component nomenclature on
nonplug-in devices shall be on or adjacent to the component. Component nomenclature for plug-in
devices shall be adjacent to the receptacle for the device. Nomenclature shall be permanent and legible.
5.2.4 Printed Circuits
Printed circuits shall meet the requirements of 3.2.3.
Each circuit shall have current carrying capacity for handling the maximum load. The device protecting
the circuit shall trip in a direct short circuit condition before the track is damaged in any manner.
If a plug-in base for a load switch, flasher, or flash relay is connected directly to a printed circuit board, the
base shall be rigidly connected to another facility surface so that no mechanical strain is placed on the
printed circuit solder connections when the plug-in device is inserted or removed.
Connectors used for BIUs and Detectors attached directly to a printed circuit board shall be secured to
the printed circuit board by means other than the solder connections.
5.2.5 Wire
1. All wire used in controller cabinets shall be copper. All wire #14 to 30 AWG shall be stranded. Wires
shall be sized per the ampacity ratings of Table 5-1.

Table 5-1
AMPACITY
AWG Wire Size Ampacity Rating
30–24 0.25
22 2
20 4
18 5
16 10
14 15
12 20
10 30
8 50
6 70

2. Conductors shall conform to military specification MIL-W-16878D, Electrical Insulated High

Temperature Wire, type B. Conductors #14 AWG or larger shall be permitted to be UL type THHN.
3. Conductors shall not be spliced between terminations.
4. Cable may be used in lieu of individual conductors to interconnect equipment or panels within the
controller cabinet. The cable shall be constructed of #28 AWG or larger conductors. Insulation shall
have a voltage rating of 300 volts minimum and shall be rated for use at 105oC. Cables shall be
provided with strain relief.
5.2.6 Wiring
All terminals and facilities wiring shall be neatly arranged and made secure by the use of wiring
harnesses, cable sheaths, cable wraps, or raceways. All wires in a harness shall be laced or bound
together.

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Cabling shall be routed to prevent conductors from being in contact with metal edges. Cabling shall be
arranged so that any removable assembly may be removed without disturbing conductors not associated
with that assembly.
5.2.7 Layout
The terminals and facilities layout shall be arranged in a manner that allow all equipment to be readily
accessible.
Terminals and facilities shall be located within the cabinet as follows:
1. Terminals for CU inputs and outputs together with load switch and flasher supports shall be located
on the rear portion of the cabinet.
2. Power distribution components as required by 5.4.2 shall be located on the lower right portion of the
cabinet.
3. Terminals for auxiliary functions and detector loop field terminal connections shall be located on the
left portion of the cabinet.
4. Load Switch Field Terminals shall be located on the lower half of the back or side of the cabinet.
Terminals shall be mounted not less than 152.4 mm (6.0 in.) from the bottom of the cabinet in ground
or foundation mounted cabinets. This distance shall be not less than 76.2 mm (3.0 in.) in cabinets
mounted in other configurations. These terminals shall be readily accessible from the front of the
cabinet.
All shelf mounted equipment shall be arranged to allow removal and replacement without the removal of
adjacent equipment.
5.2.8 Load Switch and Flasher Support
At least one point of support shall be provided to the load switch or flasher within the area designated as
the area of required support as shown in Figure 5-1. The load switch or flasher handle or gripping device
shall be readily accessible to allow installation or removal. Flasher and load switch bases shall be
mounted so that they are oriented in the manner shown in Figure 5-2 or Figure 5-3.
At least 50% of the area above and beneath the load switch or flasher, between 12.7 and 38.1 mm (0.5
and 1.5 in.) either side of the centerline of the device, shall be open to allow for the free flow of air across
the load switches or flashers. There shall be no obstruction within 24.4 mm (1.0 in.) above and below the
units within the open area.

5.3 INTERFACE
This standard defines TF interfaces for both Type 1 and Type 2 CUs as defined in Section 3.
5.3.1 Type 1 Controller Interface
The Type 1 TF shall utilize a Bus Interface Unit (BIU) conforming to the requirements of Section 8 for all
CU input/output functions except Controller Fault Monitor output.
5.3.1.1 Load Switch And Flasher Positions
Wired sockets and BIUs shall be provided as a minimum in the quantities listed in Table 5-2 for the
configuration selected.
It shall be possible to flash either the Yellow or Red indication on any load switch output assigned to a
vehicle movement and to change from one color indication to the other by use of simple tools without the
need to unsolder or resolder connections. All flash change means shall be readily accessible from the
cabinet door opening.

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Table 5-2
TYPE 1 CONFIGURATIONS
Load Flash TF
Sw. Relay Flasher BIUs Detector MMU
Config Sockets Sockets Sockets Required Rack Type
Type
1 4 2 1 1 1 16
2 8 4 1 1 1 16
3 12 6 1 2 2 16
4 16 6 1 2 2 16

5.3.1.2 Input/Output Terminals

As a minimum terminals shall be provided for the input/output signals listed in Table 5-3 for the TF
configurations indicated.

Table 5-3
INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINALS
Terminals and
Facilities
Input Functions Configurations
1 2 3 4
1. Stop Time Ring 1 X X X X
2. Stop Time Ring 2 X X
3. Call To Nonactuated I X X X X
4. Walk Rest Modifier X X X X
5. Manual Control Enable X X X X
6. Interval Advance X X X X
7. External Minimum Recall X X X X
8. External Start X X X X
9. Test Input A X X X X
10. Test Input B X X X X
11. Preempt 1 Input X X X X
12. Preempt 2 Input X X X X
13. Preempt 3 Input X X
14. Preempt 4 Input X X
15. Automatic Flash X X X X
16. Dimming Enable X X X X
17. TBC ON Line X X X X
Output Functions
1. TBC Auxiliary # 1 Output X X X X
2. TBC Auxiliary # 2 Output X X X X
3. TBC Auxiliary # 3 Output X X
4. Preempt 1 Output X X X X
5. Preempt 2 Output X X X X
6. Preempt 3 Output X X
7. Preempt 4 Output X X
8. Fault Monitor X X X X

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Figure 5-1
LOAD SWITCH OR FLASHER SUPPORT

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Figure 5-2
FRONT VIEW—LOAD SWITCH SUPPORT DIMENSIONS

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Figure 5-3
FRONT VIEW—FLASHER SUPPORT DIMENSIONS

5.3.1.3 Power and Control Terminals

Terminals shall be provided for each of the following functions:
AC Line
AC Neutral
Earth Ground
Controller Power
Power Supply Power
Logic Ground
+12 VDC
+24 VDC
12 VAC
Line Frequency Reference
5.3.1.4 BIU Interface
5.3.1.4.1 BIU Rack
BIU rack(s) shall be provided to accommodate at a minimum the number of BIUs listed in Table 5-2 for
the configuration selected.

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The BIU rack design shall accommodate BIU units as defined in Section 8. A dual row 64 pin female DIN
41612 Type B connector shall be provided for each BIU rack position. Card guides shall be provided for
both edges of the BIU (reference Figure 8-1). Each BIU rack position shall be labeled with the BIU
number corresponding to the associated BIU functions. The BIU address pins for each BIU rack position
connector shall be connected to correspond to the BIU number as shown in Table 5-4.

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Table 5-4
BIU ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT
BIU Function BIU Address
NO Table Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3
1 Table 5-5 OFF OFF OFF OFF
2 Table 5-6 ON OFF OFF OFF
3 Table 5-7 OFF ON OFF OFF
4 Table 5-8 ON ON OFF OFF
5 Reserved OFF OFF ON OFF
6 Reserved ON OFF ON OFF
7 Spare OFF ON ON OFF
8 Spare ON ON ON OFF
Voltage Levels: OFF = Not Connected
ON = Connected to Logic Ground

At least 30% of the area above and beneath each BIU shall be open to allow for the free flow of air
through the BIU rack. There shall be no obstruction within 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) above and below the BIU
rack within the open area.
5.3.1.4.2 BIU Input/Output Functions
The TF BIU address inputs shall control the assignment of input/output functions to the various BIUs as
shown in Table 5-5 through Table 5-8. Signal assignments shown correspond to the requirements of both
actuated and pretimed controllers. Signals not required by a pretimed controller shall be considered as
reserved.

Table 5-5
BIU 1 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Output 1 Load Switch 1 Red Driver
Output 2 Load Switch 1 Yellow Driver
Output 3 Load Switch 1 Green Driver
Output 4 Load Switch 2 Red Driver
Output 5 Load Switch 2 Yellow Driver
Output 6 Load Switch 2 Green Driver
Output 7 Load Switch 3 Red Driver
Output 8 Load Switch 3 Yellow Driver
Output 9 Load Switch 3 Green Driver
Output 10 Load Switch 4 Red Driver
Output 11 Load Switch 4 Yellow Driver
Output 12 Load Switch 4 Green Driver
Output 13 Load Switch 5 Red Driver
Output 14 Load Switch 5 Yellow Driver
Output 15 Load Switch 5 Green Driver

Input / Output 1 Load Switch 6 Red Driver [O]

Input / Output 2 Load Switch 6 Yellow Driver [O]
Input / Output 3 Load Switch 6 Green Driver [O]
Input / Output 4 Load Switch 7 Red Driver [O]
Input / Output 5 Load Switch 7 Yellow Driver [O]
Input / Output 6 Load Switch 7 Green Driver [O]
Input / Output 7 Load Switch 8 Red Driver [O]
Input / Output 8 Load Switch 8 Yellow Driver [O]
Input / Output 9 Load Switch 8 Green Driver [O]
Input / Output 10 TBC Auxiliary 1 [O]
Input / Output 11 TBC Auxiliary 2 [O]
Input / Output 12 Preempt 1 Status [O]
Input / Output 13 Preempt 2 Status [O]

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Table 5-5
BIU 1 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Input / Output 14 Preempt 1 Detector [I]
Input / Output 15 Preempt 2 Detector [I]
Input / Output 16 Test A [I]
Input / Output 17 Test B [I]
Input / Output 18 Automatic Flash [I]
Input / Output 19 Dimming Enable [I]
Input / Output 20 Manual Control Enable [I]
Input / Output 21 Interval Advance [I]
Input / Output 22 External Minimum Recall [I]
Input / Output 23 External Start [I]
Input / Output 24 TBC ON Line [I]

Input 1 Stop Time Ring 1 (Stop Time)

Input 2 Stop Time Ring 2
Input 3 Max II Selection Ring 1
Input 4 Max II Selection Ring 2
Input 5 Force Off Ring 1 (Force Off)
Input 6 Force Off Ring 2
Input 7 Call To NA I
Input 8 Walk Rest Modifier

Opto Input 1 Pedestrian Detector 1

Opto Input 2 Pedestrian Detector 2
Opto Input 3 Pedestrian Detector 3
Opto Input 4 Pedestrian Detector 4
Opto Common 12 VAC

Data Transmit Reserved

Data Receive Reserved

Address Bit 0 Reference Table 5-4

Address Bit 1
Address Bit 2
Address Bit 3

+24 VDC Power Supply Interface

Logic Ground
Earth Ground
Line Freq. Ref.
Reference Section 8 for BIU signal pin assignment. Signals
shown in parenthesis ( ) apply only to a pretimed controller.

Table 5-6
BIU 2 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Output 1 Load Switch 9 Red Driver
Output 2 Load Switch 9 Yellow Driver
Output 3 Load Switch 9 Green Driver
Output 4 Load Switch 10 Red Driver
Output 5 Load Switch 10 Yellow Driver
Output 6 Load Switch 10 Green Driver
Output 7 Load Switch 11 Red Driver
Output 8 Load Switch 11 Yellow Driver
Output 9 Load Switch 11 Green Driver
Output 10 Load Switch 12 Red Driver
Output 11 Load Switch 12 Yellow Driver
Output 12 Load Switch 12 Green Driver
Output 13 Load Switch 13 Red Driver
Output 14 Load Switch 13 Yellow Driver

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Table 5-6
BIU 2 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Output 15 Load Switch 13 Green Driver

Input / Output 1 Load Switch 14 Red Driver [O]

Input / Output 2 Load Switch 14 Yellow Driver [O]
Input / Output 3 Load Switch 14 Green Driver [O]
Input / Output 4 Load Switch 15 Red Driver [O]
Input / Output 5 Load Switch 15 Yellow Driver [O]
Input / Output 6 Load Switch 15 Green Driver [O]
Input / Output 7 Load Switch 16 Red Driver [O]
Input / Output 8 Load Switch 16 Yellow Driver [O]
Input / Output 9 Load Switch 16 Green Driver [O]
Input / Output 10 TBC Auxiliary 3 [O]
Input / Output 11 Free/Coord Status [O]
Input / Output 12 Preempt 3 Status [O]
Input / Output 13 Preempt 4 Status [O]
Input / Output 14 Preempt 5 Status [O]
Input / Output 15 Preempt 6 Status [O]
Input / Output 16 Preempt 3 Detector [I]
Input / Output 17 Preempt 4 Detector [I]
Input / Output 18 Preempt 5 Detector [I]
Input / Output 19 Preempt 6 Detector [I]
Input / Output 20 Call To NA II [I]
Input / Output 21 Spare
Input / Output 22 Spare
Input / Output 23 Spare
Input / Output 24 Spare

Input 1 Inhibit Max Term Ring 1

Input 2 Inhibit Max Term Ring 2
Input 3 Local Flash Status
Input 4 MMU Flash Status
Input 5 Alarm 1
Input 6 Alarm 2
Input 7 Free (No Coord)
Input 8 Test C

Opto Input 1 Pedestrian Detector 5 (Signal Plan A)

Opto Input 2 Pedestrian Detector 6 (Signal Plan B)
Opto Input 3 Pedestrian Detector 7
Opto Input 4 Pedestrian Detector 8
Opto Common 12 VAC

Data Transmit Reserved

Data Receive Reserved

Address Bit 0 Reference Table 5-4

Address Bit 1
Address Bit 2
Address Bit 3

+24 VDC Power Supply Interface

Logic Ground
Earth Ground
Line Freq. Ref.
Reference Section 8 for BIU signal pin assignment. Signals
shown in parenthesis ( ) apply only to a pretimed controller.

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Table 5-7
BIU 3 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Output 1 Timing Plan A
Output 2 Timing Plan B
Output 3 Timing Plan C
Output 4 Timing Plan D
Output 5 Offset 1
Output 6 Offset 2
Output 7 Offset 3
Output 8 Automatic Flash Status
Output 9 System Special Function 1
Output 10 System Special Function 2
Output 11 System Special Function 3
Output 12 System Special Function 4
Output 13 Reserved
Output 14 Reserved
Output 15 Reserved

Input / Output 1 Status Bit A Ring 1 [O]

Input / Output 2 Status Bit B Ring 1 [O]
Input / Output 3 Status Bit C Ring 1 [O]
Input / Output 4 Status Bit A Ring 2 [O]
Input / Output 5 Status Bit B Ring 2 [O]
Input / Output 6 Status Bit C Ring 2 [O]
Input / Output 7 Red Rest Ring 1 [I]
Input / Output 8 Red Rest Ring 2 [I]
Input / Output 9 Omit Red Clear Ring 1 [I]
Input / Output 10 Omit Red Clear Ring 2 [I]
Input / Output 11 Pedestrian Recycle Ring 1 [I]
Input / Output 12 Pedestrian Recycle Ring 2 [I]
Input / Output 13 Alternate Sequence A [I]
Input / Output 14 Alternate Sequence B [I]
Input / Output 15 Alternate Sequence C [I]
Input / Output 16 Alternate Sequence D [I]
Input / Output 17 Phase 1 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 18 Phase 2 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 19 Phase 3 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 20 Phase 4 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 21 Phase 5 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 22 Phase 6 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 23 Phase 7 Phase Omit [I]
Input / Output 24 Phase 8 Phase Omit [I]

Input 1 Phase 1 Hold

Input 2 Phase 2 Hold
Input 3 Phase 3 Hold
Input 4 Phase 4 Hold
Input 5 Phase 5 Hold
Input 6 Phase 6 Hold
Input 7 Phase 7 Hold
Input 8 Phase 8 Hold

Opto Input 1 Timing Plan A

Opto Input 2 Timing Plan B
Opto Input 3 Timing Plan C
Opto Input 4 Timing Plan D
Opto Common Interconnect Common

Data Transmit Reserved

Data Receive Reserved

Address Bit 0 Reference Table 5-4

Address Bit 1
Address Bit 2

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Table 5-7
BIU 3 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Address Bit 3

+24 VDC Power Supply Interface

Logic Ground
Earth Ground
Line Freq. Ref.
Reference Section 8 for BIU signal pin assignment.

Table 5-8
BIU 4 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Output 1 Phase 1 Phase On
Output 2 Phase 2 Phase On
Output 3 Phase 3 Phase On
Output 4 Phase 4 Phase On
Output 5 Phase 5 Phase On
Output 6 Phase 6 Phase On
Output 7 Phase 7 Phase On
Output 8 Phase 8 Phase On
Output 9 Phase 1 Phase Next
Output 10 Phase 2 Phase Next
Output 11 Phase 3 Phase Next
Output 12 Phase 4 Phase Next
Output 13 Phase 5 Phase Next
Output 14 Phase 6 Phase Next
Output 15 Phase 7 Phase Next

Input / Output 1 Phase 8 Phase Next [O]

Input / Output 2 Phase 1 Check [O]
Input / Output 3 Phase 2 Check [O]
Input / Output 4 Phase 3 Check [O]
Input / Output 5 Phase 4 Check [O]
Input / Output 6 Phase 5 Check [O]
Input / Output 7 Phase 6 Check [O]
Input / Output 8 Phase 7 Check [O]
Input / Output 9 Phase 8 Check [O]
Input / Output 10 Address Bit 0 [I]
Input / Output 11 Address Bit 1 [I]
Input / Output 12 Address Bit 2 [I]
Input / Output 13 Address Bit 3 [I]
Input / Output 14 Address Bit 4 [I]
Input / Output 15 Spare
Input / Output 16 Spare
Input / Output 17 Spare
Input / Output 18 Spare
Input / Output 19 Spare
Input / Output 20 Reserved
Input / Output 21 Reserved
Input / Output 22 Reserved
Input / Output 23 Reserved
Input / Output 24 Reserved

Input 1 Phase 1 Pedestrian Omit

Input 2 Phase 2 Pedestrian Omit
Input 3 Phase 3 Pedestrian Omit
Input 4 Phase 4 Pedestrian Omit
Input 5 Phase 5 Pedestrian Omit
Input 6 Phase 6 Pedestrian Omit
Input 7 Phase 7 Pedestrian Omit

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Table 5-8
BIU 4 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Input 8 Phase 8 Pedestrian Omit

Opto Input 1 Offset 1

Opto Input 2 Offset 2
Opto Input 3 Offset 3
Opto Input 4 Spare
Opto Common Interconnect Common

Data Transmit Reserved

Data Receive Reserved

Address Bit 0 Reference Table 5-4

Address Bit 1
Address Bit 2
Address Bit 3

+24 VDC Power Supply Interface

Logic Ground
Earth Ground
Line Freq. Ref.
Reference Section 8 for BIU signal pin assignment.

5.3.2 Type 2 Controller Interface

The Type 2 TF shall provide an interface to a Type 2 CU as defined in 3.3.5. The interface to the CU shall
be through the connectors and input/output pin terminations defined in 3.3.5.2.
5.3.2.1 Load Switch and Flash Transfer Positions
Wired sockets shall be provided as a minimum in the quantities listed in Table 5-2 for the configuration
selected. A means shall be provided to allow assigning each load switch socket to control either a vehicle,
overlap, or pedestrian movement.
It shall be possible to flash either the Yellow or Red indication on any vehicle movement and to change
from one color indication to the other by use of simple tools without the need to unsolder or resolder
connections. All flash change means shall be accessible from the cabinet door opening without moving or
disconnecting any equipment.
5.3.2.2 Interface Terminals
Terminals shall be provided for all input and output functions required by the CU input/output mode in use
and the number of load switches of the selected configuration of Table 5-2.
5.3.2.3 Input/Output Mode
Terminals shall be provided for the I/O Mode Bits defined in 3.4.5.2.17 and 3.5.5.5.15. The appropriate
input/output mode (0–7) shall be programmed as required by the CU application.
5.3.3 Port 1 Communication Cables
The TF shall provide terminals for connecting communication cables to interconnect the controller Port 1
signals to the BIUs and MMU. Three adjacent terminals shall be provided for each of the Tx Data, Tx
Clock, Rx Data, Rx Clock signals. Sufficient terminals shall be provided to terminate the required
communication cables for the selected configuration of Table 5-2. The signals from no more than three
communication cables shall be connected to the same terminal.
Each communication cable shall provide twisted pairs for the Tx Data, Tx Clock, Rx Data, Rx Clock
signals. The twisted pair shall use at a minimum 24 AWG stranded wire and have a characteristic

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impedance of 120 ohms nominal. Overall cable length shall not exceed 15 feet. The communication cable
shall include an overall shield or alternately each twisted pair within the cable shall be shielded. The
shield(s) shall be connected to Earth Ground only at the Port 1 connector (pin 12). The other end of the
shield(s) shall be left floating.
Because of the transmission line characteristics required the communications cable used should be
recommended by its manufacturer for EIA-485 applications. (Authorized Engineering Information)
Each communication cable connector shall be a 15 pin metal shell “D” subminiature type. The connector
shall utilize male contacts with 15 millionths of an inch gold plating in the contact area. The connector
shall intermate with an Amp Incorporated part number 205205-1 or equivalent and be equipped with
spring latches, Amp Incorporated part number 745012-1 or equivalent. Pin connections shall be as
follows:
Pin Function
1 Twisted Pair 1 +
2 Not Used
3 Twisted Pair 2 +
4 Not Used
5 Twisted Pair 3 +
6 Not Used
7 Twisted Pair 4 +
8 Not Used
9 Twisted Pair 1 -
10 Not Used
11 Twisted Pair 2 -
12 Shield(s)
13 Twisted Pair 3 -
14 Not Used
15 Twisted Pair 4 -

Any communication cables provided for manufacturer specific, diagnostic, or test purposes shall
correspond to the above requirements.
5.3.4 Detector Rack
The TF shall include a detector rack that accommodates as a minimum the two and four channel detector
configurations shown in Table 5-9. Multiple detector racks shall be capable of being combined to support
a quantity of detectors in excess of the configurations listed.

Table 5-9
DETECTOR RACK CONFIGURATIONS
No. of 2/4 Channel
Detector Rack Detector Channels Detectors
Configuration BIU Req'd
1 8 4/2 1
2 16 8/4 1

The Type 2 CU Interface allows connecting detector outputs directly to the CU. As such the use of the
detector rack is optional when using a Type 2 CU. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
Pretimed CU may not require the use of detectors. As such, the detector rack is optional when using a
pretimed CU. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
5.3.4.1 Dimensions
The detector rack shall be capable of being shelf mounted or in a EIA 482.6 mm (19 in.) rack (EIA
Standard RS-310) and shall not exceed 152.40 mm (6.0 in.) in height and have a maximum depth of
215.90 mm (8.50 in.).

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5.3.4.2 Design
The detector rack shall provide a 44 terminal, double row, 3.962 mm (0.156 in.) contact spacing, Cinch
Jones card edge connector 50-44A-30M, or equivalent centered vertically for each detector module.
Connector center to center spacing shall be 30.48 mm (1.20 in.). In addition, a dual row 64 pin female
DIN 41612 Type B connector centered vertically shall be provided for the Detector Rack BIU. Pin 1 for
these connectors shall be located at the top of the detector rack. Card guides shall be provided on the top
and bottom of the card rack for each connector position.
The BIU connector shall be the first connector in the detector rack, with all other connectors located to the
right of the BIU. The detector module connectors shall be numbered sequentially from Slot 1 through Slot
8. The detector rack signals shall be interconnected to allow inserting a two channel detector in each slot
and a four channel detector in each even numbered slot. Detector module outputs shall be assigned to
channel numbers in pairs sequentially starting with Slot 1. Reference 6.5 for detector module pin
assignments.
The detector module communication address inputs shall be connected to correspond to the connector
slot number as shown in Table 5-10.
The detector communications address is intended for future use by detectors. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)

Table 5-10
DETECTOR MODULE COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESS
Communications Address
Slot Channels Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3
1 3–4 OFF OFF OFF OFF
2 1–2 ON OFF OFF OFF
3 7–8 OFF ON OFF OFF
4 5–6 ON ON OFF OFF
5 11–12 OFF OFF ON OFF
6 9–10 ON OFF ON OFF
7 15–16 OFF ON ON OFF
8 13–14 ON ON ON OFF
Voltage Levels: OFF = Not Connected
ON = Connected to Logic Ground

At least 30% of the area above and beneath each detector shall be open to allow for the free flow of air
through the detector rack. There shall be no obstruction within 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) above and below the
detector rack within the open area.
The front portion of the detector rack shall be provided with a marker strip to allow identification of
detector phase assignment or function.
5.3.4.3 Detector Rack BIU
The Detector Rack shall utilize a BIU conforming to the requirements of Section 8 for all detector interface
functions. The detector rack BIU address inputs shall control the assignment of detector functions as
shown in Table 5-11 and Table 5-12.

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Table 5-11
DETECTOR RACK BIU ADDRESS
ASSIGNMENT
BIU Detector BIU Address
# Channels Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3
9 1–16 OFF OFF OFF ON
10 17–32 ON OFF OFF ON
11 33–48 OFF ON OFF ON
12 49–64 ON ON OFF ON
13 Reserved OFF OFF ON ON
14 Reserved ON OFF ON ON
15 Spare OFF ON ON ON
16 Spare ON ON ON ON
Voltage Levels: OFF = Not Connected
ON = Connected to Logic Ground

Table 5-12
BIU 9 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function
Output 1 Detector Reset Slot 1 & 2
Output 2 Detector Reset Slot 3 & 4
Output 3 Detector Reset Slot 5 & 6
Output 4 Detector Reset Slot 7 & 8
Output 5 Reserved
Output 6 Reserved
Output 7 Reserved
Output 8 Reserved
Output 9 Reserved
Output 10 Reserved
Output 11 Reserved
Output 12 Reserved
Output 13 Reserved
Output 14 Reserved
Output 15 Reserved

Input / Output 1 Channel 1 Call [I]

Input / Output 2 Channel 2 Call [I]
Input / Output 3 Channel 3 Call [I]
Input / Output 4 Channel 4 Call [I]
Input / Output 5 Channel 5 Call [I]
Input / Output 6 Channel 6 Call [I]
Input / Output 7 Channel 7 Call [I]
Input / Output 8 Channel 8 Call [I]
Input / Output 9 Channel 9 Call [I]
Input / Output 10 Channel 10 Call [I]
Input / Output 11 Channel 11 Call [I]
Input / Output 12 Channel 12 Call [I]
Input / Output 13 Channel 13 Call [I]
Input / Output 14 Channel 14 Call[I]
Input / Output 15 Channel 15 Call [I]
Input / Output 16 Channel 16 Call [I]
Input / Output 17 Channel 1 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 18 Channel 2 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 19 Channel 3 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 20 Channel 4 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 21 Channel 5 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 22 Channel 6 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 23 Channel 7 Fault Status [I]
Input / Output 24 Channel 8 Fault Status [I]

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Table 5-12
BIU 9 SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT
Signal Function

Input 1 Channel 9 Fault Status

Input 2 Channel 10 Fault Status
Input 3 Channel 11 Fault Status
Input 4 Channel 12 Fault Status
Input 5 Channel 13 Fault Status
Input 6 Channel 14 Fault Status
Input 7 Channel 15 Fault Status
Input 8 Channel 16 Fault Status

Opto Input 1 Reserved

Opto Input 2 Reserved
Opto Input 3 Reserved
Opto Input 4 Reserved
Opto Common Reserved

Data Transmit Connected to Data Receive

of each detector
Data Receive Connected to Data Transmit
of each detector

Address Bit 0 Reference Table 5-11

Address Bit 1
Address Bit 2
Address Bit 3 Logic Ground

+24 VDC Power Supply Interface

Logic Ground
Earth Ground
Line Freq. Ref.
Reference Section 8 for BIU signal pin assignment.

Detector functions for channels 17–64 shall be assigned to BIU number 10–12 in the same sequence as
shown in Table 5-12.
The Detector Reset outputs shall be connected to pin C of both assigned slots to provide for two channel
or four channel detector reset functions.
The Data Transmit and Data Receive functions are intended for future use by detectors. (Authorized
Engineering Information.)
5.3.4.4 Detector Loop Connections
The channel 1 and 2 loop input pins of each detector connector position actually required for a particular
application shall be connected to field terminals using twisted pairs having a minimum of 20 AWG
stranded conductor wire with 19 strands. Three adjacent field Terminals shall be provided for each loop
input.
Field installation practices or detector unit design may require connecting the shield of the loop lead-in
cable to the third terminal. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
5.3.4.5 Power Supply Connections
The detector rack shall provide terminals or other connection means for the following power supply
signals:
+12 VDC
+24 VDC
Logic Ground
Earth Ground

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Line Frequency Reference

The +12 VDC is intended to provide power only to detectors. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
5.3.5 Power Supply
The TF shall include a power supply to provide regulated DC power, unregulated AC power, and a line
frequency reference for the Detector rack, BIUs, load switches, and other auxiliary equipment.
The Type 2 Controller interface provides 500 milliamps of +24 VDC power. As such the use of the cabinet
power supply is optional when using a Type 2 controller. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
5.3.5.1 Dimensions
The power supply shall be capable of being shelf mounted or in an EIA 486.2 mm (19 inches) rack (EIA
Standard RS-310). The power supply shall not exceed 152.40 mm (6 inch) in height and have a
maximum depth of 215.90 mm (8.50 inches) including connectors, harnesses and protrusions.
5.3.5.2 Environmental Requirements
The power supply shall perform its specified functions under the environmental conditions set forth in
Section 2.
5.3.5.3 Electrical Requirements
1. The power supply shall provide positive 12 +1 volts and 24 +2 volts DC power regulated over an AC
Line voltage variation from 89 volts to 135 volts from 1/8 load to full load and unregulated 12 volts
AC. The unregulated voltage shall nominally measure 12 volts with an AC Line voltage of 120 volts
and shall be no less than 7.5 volts with an AC Line voltage of 89 volts.
2. Minimum average continuous current capability shall be as shown below with DC voltages having
less than 0.5 volts peak-to-peak ripple:
+12 VDC 2.0 Amps
+24 VDC 2.0 Amps
12 VAC 0.250 Amps
Voltage regulation does not have to be maintained if current exceeds values shown.

The +12 VDC is intended to provide power only to detectors. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

3. Under full load conditions the power supply shall provide 50 milliseconds of hold up time for +12 VDC
and +24 VDC upon loss of AC Line voltage. During the hold up period the +12 VDC shall not drop
below +10.8 VDC and the +24 VDC shall not drop below +18 VDC.
4. The +12 VDC and +24 VDC outputs shall withstand a 10 millisecond 10 ampere load surge.
5. The front panel of the power supply shall include over current protection devices for the AC Line and
all output voltages.
6. A line frequency output shall provide a reference to the AC Line frequency. This output shall alternate
at the line frequency (nominally 60 pulses per second) and shall be True in phase with the positive
half cycle and shall switch within 5 degrees of the zero crossing point of the AC Line.
The line frequency output shall have the following characteristics:

a. Shall be capable of providing 50 milliamperes of current in the False state.

b. Current sinking capability in the True state shall be a minimum of 50 milliamperes.
c. The output shall have a rise and fall time of no greater than 50 microseconds when switching a
load capacitance of 10,000 picofarads.

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5.3.5.4 Power Supply Inputs

5.3.5.4.1 AC Line
This shall be the current protected side of 120 VAC 60 hertz power source within the power supply.
5.3.5.4.2 AC Neutral
This shall be the unfused and unswitched side of 120 VAC 60 hertz power source taken from neutral
output of AC power source. The 12 VAC power supply output shall be referenced to AC Neutral.
This input shall not be connected to Logic Ground or Earth Ground within the power supply.
5.3.5.4.3 Earth Ground
This input shall be electrically connected to the power supply chassis and connector shell.
This input shall not be connected to Logic Ground or AC Neutral within the power supply.
5.3.5.4.4 Pin Connections
The power supply connector shall be located on the front of the unit, have a metallic shell which is
connected to the chassis ground internally and mate with an MS3106( )-18-1SW cable connector, or
equivalent.
Connector pin terminations shall be as follows:
Pin Function
A AC Neutral
B Line Frequency Reference
C AC Line
D +12 VDC
E +24 VDC
F Reserved
G Logic Ground
H Earth Ground
I 12 VAC
J Reserved

5.3.6 Field Terminals

5.3.6.1 General
Terminals for signal heads, detectors, primary feed, and interconnections shall meet the requirements of
this section, including Table 5-13.

Table 5-13
FIELD TERMINALS
Function Type Size Characteristics

Signal Feeds Screw or Compression #10 or larger 7.93 mm (5/16 10 Amps min. Shall
inch) minimum terminate minimum of three
#14 AWG wires
Detector Lead-In Screw or Compression #8 or larger 6.35 mm (1/4 Shall terminate minimum of
inch ) minimum one #12 AWG wire
Interconnect Screw or Compression #6 or larger 6.35 mm (1/4 Shall terminate minimum of
inch) minimum one #12 AWG wire
Primary Feeds Compression Not Applicable Shall terminate minimum of
one #6 AWG wire
Earth Ground Compression Not Applicable Shall terminate minimum of
one #8 AWG wire

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1. Terminal connections shall be made with slotted head screws or equivalent connecting means. Screw
size shown in Table 5-13 is not applicable to compression type Terminals.
2. All materials, including screws and threaded portions, used in terminals and terminal blocks shall be
nickel plated brass or stainless steel.
3. A terminal block shall be capable of withstanding without breakdown for one minute the application of
a 60 Hz sinusoidal potential of 600 volts RMS applied to the terminal between live parts that are not
conductively interconnected and between live parts and the surface to which the terminal block is
mounted.
4. Terminal blocks shall have mechanical characteristics to properly support wiring without warping the
block.
5.3.6.2 Number and Size of Terminals
1. One terminal shall be provided for each load switch output.
2. It shall be possible to terminate a minimum of 16 #14 AWG or 5 #10 AWG neutral leads.
5.3.6.3 Field Terminal Nomenclature
Field terminals shall be numbered using the following format:
1. Load Switch Field Terminals shall be labeled with the load switch number and output per the following
example:
Signal Function
Load Switch 1 Green 1G
Load Switch 1 Yellow 1Y
Load Switch 1 Red 1R
2. Detector loop field terminals shall be labeled with the letter “L” followed by the detector channel
number and loop connection (A or B) per the following example:
Function Label
Detector Channel 1 Loop L1A & L1B
Detector Channel 2 Loop L2A & L2B
3. Pedestrian call field terminals shall be labeled with the letters “PC” followed by the detector number
per the following example:
Function Label
Pedestrian Detector 1 PC1
Pedestrian Detector 2 PC2
Pedestrian Call Common PC COMM
4. Preempt call field terminals shall be labeled with the letters “PE” followed by the preempt number per
the following example:
Function Label
Preempt 1 Detector PE1
Preempt 2 Detector PE2
5. Coordination interconnect field terminals shall be labeled as follows:
Function Label
Timing Plan A TPA
Timing Plan B TPB
Timing Plan C TPC
Timing Plan D TPD
Offset 1 OFT1
Offset 2 OFT2

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Function Label
Offset 3 OFT3
Interconnect Common IC COMM
6. The AC power service field terminals shall be labeled as follows:
Function Label
AC Line LINE
AC Neutral NEUTRAL
Earth Ground EARTH
7. The system interface field terminals shall be labeled as follows:
Function Label
Transmit 1 TX1
Transmit 2 TX2
Receive 1 RX1
Receive 2 RX2
5.3.7 Terminal Types and Practices
1. All terminals carrying 120 VAC in normal operation shall be covered unless otherwise protected by
recessing or by terminal strip barriers. This includes all terminals exposed when the front door of the
cabinet is open and all panels and covers are in their normal operation position.
2. All MMU input channels that can be used to monitor the maximum number of signals available in a
given configuration in Table 5-2 or Table 5-9 shall be terminated. Provision shall be made to
terminate any unused red monitoring inputs.
3. The MMU supply, control input and control output leads actually required to be used in a particular
configuration shall be terminated.
All other points not enumerated above, including Spare, Reserved, Manufacturers Use Only, and No
Connection shall not be required to be installed in the CU, MMU, or detector harness.

5.4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.4.1 AC Service
The TF shall operate properly when supplied with single-phase AC power, 89–135 volts, 60 +3 Hz.
5.4.2 Power Distribution Within Cabinet
See Figure 5-4.
5.4.2.1 Grounding System
The grounding system in the cabinet shall be divided into three separate and distinct circuits, all of which
shall be connected together at a single point as shown in Figure 5-4 at the time of delivery.

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Figure 5-4
CABINET POWER DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC

The purpose of this requirement is to eliminate ground loops, adequately direct transients to ground, and
to allow for testing of the separation between the grounding circuits by temporarily removing the jumpers.
(Authorized Engineering Information.)
Field installation practices may require separating AC Neutral and/or Logic Ground from Earth Ground
within the cabinet (i.e., when connected together external to the cabinet). (Authorized Engineering
Information.)
1. The AC Neutral Bus is the set of terminals within the cabinet to which all of the neutral conductors
are terminated. The AC Neutral Bus shall be a solid metallic multi-terminal strip located in close
proximity to the primary feed entering the cabinet. Subsidiary neutral bus terminal strips may be
located as necessary in the cabinet for use with the control equipment. Neutral terminal strip(s) shall
be insulated from the cabinet.
2. The Earth Ground Bus is the set of terminals within the cabinet that is directly and permanently
connected to the cabinet shell and the earth. The Earth Ground Bus shall be a solid metallic multi-
terminal strip located in close proximity to the primary feed service entering the cabinet. This Earth
Ground shall be connected to the cabinet shell in a manner that minimizes the length of the
conducting path.
It is intended that the Earth Ground Bus be connected to a good earth ground such as a driven
ground rod or rods. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

The Earth Ground connection to each unit in the cabinet shall be run separately and directly to this
terminal strip or to subsidiary Earth Ground Busses. Each metallic connector shell on a cable
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3. The Logic Ground Bus is that set of Terminals within the cabinet to which all Logic Ground
conductors are terminated.
All dc circuits shall use the Logic Ground as the return circuit.

5.4.2.2 Disconnecting Means

Interrupting
Type Poles Min. Amps Capacity
Main 1 30 5,000 amperes
Auxiliary 1 15 5,000 amperes
The rating of the main disconnect means with overcurrent protection shall be not less than 125% of the
maximum anticipated continuous load. All disconnecting means when used shall be the Trip-Indicating-
Trip-Free type.
5.4.2.3 Signal Bus
The signal bus shall be connected to the incoming AC Line through a signal bus mercury contactor and a
overcurrent protection device. The signal bus mercury contactor shall be energized to provide power to
the signal bus. The current rating of the signal bus mercury contactor shall be at least the current rating of
the main overcurrent protection device.
5.4.2.4 AC Service Transient Suppression
The transient suppression device for the primary feed of the cabinet shall be connected on the load side
of the cabinet overcurrent protection device as shown in Figure 5-4. The transient suppression device
shall withstand a 20,000 ampere surge current with a 8x20 microsecond (time to crest x time to second
halfcrest) waveform twenty times at 3-minute intervals between surges without damage or degradation to
the suppressor. Output voltage must not exceed 500 volts at any time during the test.
Because the severity of naturally occurring transients is highly variable AC service transient suppression
requirements may vary with the application. For further information on transient protection of traffic control
equipment refer to NCHRP report 317. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
5.4.2.5 Radio Interference Suppression
Each cabinet shall be equipped with a radio interference suppressor installed at the input power point. It
shall provide a minimum attenuation of 50 decibels over a frequency range of from 200 kilohertz to 75
megahertz, when used with normal installations.
The radio interference suppressor shall have a current rating equal to as a minimum the rating of the
main disconnect means specified in 5.4.2.2 and be designed for operation on 120 volts, 60 hertz, single
phase circuits.
The ground connection of the radio interference suppressor shall be connected only to AC Neutral and
shall not be connected to Earth Ground directly.
5.4.2.6 Convenience Receptacle
A convenience receptacle shall be provided as part of the TF. The convenience receptacle shall be a
duplex, three-prong, NEMA Type 5-15R grounding type outlet and shall have independent ground fault
circuit protection.
5.4.2.7 Lighting Fixture
An incandescent or fluorescent light shall be provided as part of the TF.
5.4.2.7.1 Fluorescent Fixture
The fluorescent lighting fixture shall be mounted on the inside top of the cabinet near the front edge. The
fixture shall be rated to accommodate a F15T8 lamp operated from a normal power factor UL or ETL
listed ballast (lamp not required to be provided).

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5.4.2.7.2 Incandescent Fixture

The incandescent lamp receptacle shall be mounted on the inside top of the cabinet near the front edge.
The receptacle shall be rated to accommodate a 100 watt medium base lamp (lamp not required to be
provided).
5.4.2.7.3 Lighting Fixture Switch
The On-Off switch for the lighting fixture shall be either of the following:
1. A toggle switch mounted on an inside control panel, or
2. A door actuated switch that turns the light On when the door is open and Off when the door is closed.
5.4.3 Communications Transient Suppression
A transient suppressor shall be provided for the system interface communications lines when used. This
suppressor shall withstand a 100 ampere 10x700 microsecond waveform 20 times at 30 second intervals
between surges without damage or degradation to the suppressor. The transient surge shall be applied
both line to line and line to ground. Output voltage shall not exceed 8 volts line to line or 250 volts line to
ground at any time during the test.
Because the severity of naturally occurring transients is highly variable communications transient
suppression requirements may vary with the application. For further information on transient protection of
traffic control equipment refer to NCHRP report 317. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

5.5 CONTROL CIRCUITS

5.5.1 Auto/Flash Switch
An Auto/Flash switch shall be accessible to an operator when the cabinet door is open. The switch shall
be rated by its manufacturer for the voltages and currents that may be expected to be present in the part
of the control circuit where it is used.
The switch positions shall be labeled Auto and Flash. In the Auto position, this switch does not affect the
normal operation of the facilities. In the Flash position, the signal bus relay and flash transfer relays shall
be de-energized, connecting the output(s) of the flasher to the appropriate field leads and interrupting the
signal bus supply to the load switches.
5.5.2 Flash Transfer Control
1. The coil of the flash transfer relay(s) shall be deenergized for flashing operation.
2. The flash transfer relay(s) shall be located in close proximity to the load switches, flasher, and signal
field terminals.
3. Flash transfer relay sockets shall mate with a Cinch-Jones P2408 or equivalent. They shall be wired
and space provided to accept a relay as described in 6.4, Flash Transfer Relays.
5.5.3 Malfunction Management Unit
1. Type Selection
The type select input to the MMU shall be connected to logic ground to select Type 16 (16 channel)
operation.

2. Interlock
The facilities shall be so constructed that the intersection will revert to flashing operation if the MMU is
disconnected (see Figure 5-5).

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3. Red Enable
The Red Enable input to the MMU shall be connected to the AC Line side of the signal bus relay coil
(see Figure 5-5).

4. 24-Volt Monitoring
The MMU 24V Monitor I input shall be connected to the +24 volt feed to the load switches. The 24V
Monitor II shall be used to monitor any other +24 volt supply(s) required for safe operation of the
intersection.

If only one +24 volt power source is used in the cabinet, 24V Monitor I and II shall be connected
together.

5. Controller Voltage Monitor

When using a Type 1 CU the MMU Controller Voltage Monitor input shall be connected to the CU
Fault Monitor output.

If a Type 2 CU is used, connection to the MMU Controller Voltage Monitor input will depend on the
controller input/output mode. If mode 0 is used the MMU Controller Voltage Monitor input shall be
connected to the CU Controller Voltage Monitor output. For all other modes (1–7) the CU Fault
Monitor output shall be used.

6. Restart
Actuation of the Start-Delay shall remove power from the CU and power supply.

7. Stop Time
Stop Time shall be applied to all rings of the CU whenever the MMU is in the Fault condition (see
Figure 5-5).

8. Flash on Fault
The MMU shall place the intersection into flashing operation when in the Fault condition (see Figure
5-5).

9. Load Switch Monitoring

Each of the MMU channels required for the application shall be wired to monitor the green, yellow,
and red outputs of the associated load switch position in the TF as shown in Table 5-14.

Table 5-14
MMU CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
MMU Channel Load Switch
Channel 1 Load Switch 1
Channel 2 Load Switch 2
Channel 3 Load Switch 3
Channel 4 Load Switch 4
Channel 5 Load Switch 5
Channel 6 Load Switch 6
Channel 7 Load Switch 7
Channel 8 Load Switch 8
Channel 9 Load Switch 9
Channel 10 Load Switch 10
Channel 11 Load Switch 11
Channel 12 Load Switch 12

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Table 5-14
MMU CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS
MMU Channel Load Switch
Channel 13 Load Switch 13
Channel 14 Load Switch 14
Channel 15 Load Switch 15
Channel 16 Load Switch 16

Current interrupting devices should not be placed between the point at which the load switch output is
monitored and the field connection as this may prevent the MMU from detecting the absence of a field
signal if the interrupting device opens. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

When the circuit connected to the sensing input of the MMU exhibits high impedance characteristics
such as an unconnected load, burned out lamp, or dimmers, it may be necessary to place a low
impedance device external to the MMU between the MMU input and AC Line. (Authorized
Engineering Information.)

All unused Red/Don’t Walk signal inputs shall be terminated to AC Line. (Authorized Engineering
Information.)

10. Local Flash Status

The Local Flash Status input to the MMU shall be connected to logic ground when the Auto-Flash
switch is in the Flash position (see Figure 5-5).

Figure 5-5
TERMINAL & FACILITIES WIRING

A T&F wired in accordance with this standard will provide a full Start-Up Flash period following the
transfer of the Auto-Flash switch to the AUTO position or transfer of the MMU Output relay to the No Fault
state when used with a CU and MMU developed in accordance with this standard.
Utilization of a CU or MMU developed in accordance with the TS 2-1992 in a T&F wired in accordance
with this standard will NOT provide a Start-Up Flash period following the transfer of the Auto-Flash switch
to the AUTO position or transfer of the MMU Output relay to the No Fault state.

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SECTION 6
AUXILIARY DEVICES

This section defines the minimum requirements for auxiliary devices within the cabinet consisting of solid
state load switches, solid state flashers, flash transfer relays, and inductive loop detector units.

6.1 DEFINITIONS
(Reserved)

6.2 THREE-CIRCUIT SOLID STATE LOAD SWITCHES

This section defines the solid state load switches which are connected between the AC Line power and
the traffic signals. For the purpose of these standards, the term Solid State shall be construed to mean
that the main current to the signal load is not switched by electromechanical relay contacts.
6.2.1 Physical Characteristics
1. The overall dimensions of the switch shall not exceed 222.25 mm (8.75 in.) from the surface of the
connector, to the front of the unit including the handle or gripping device. The switch shall be no more
than 44.45 mm (1.75 in.) in width and no more than 106.68 mm (4.20 in.) in height.
2. The switch shall intermate with a Beau-Vernitron type socket S-5412 or Cinch-Jones socket S-
2412SB, or equivalent.
3. The switch shall be so constructed that its lower surface will be no more than 53.34 mm (2.100 in.)
below the centerline of the connector.
4. The switch shall be so constructed that no part of it will extend more than 22.86 mm (0.900 in.) to the
left and 27.94 mm (1.100 in.) to the right of the centerline of the connector as viewed from the front.
See Figure 5-2.
5. Serviceable internal components of the load switch shall be readily accessible.
6. An enclosure suitably protected against corrosion shall be provided to enclose all electrical parts of
the load switches.
7. The front panel of the load switch shall be provided with one indicator per input circuit to indicate the
state of each input circuit of the load switch. The indicators shall be mounted as follows when
oriented as normally mounted:
Circuit A at the top.
Circuit B in the middle.
Circuit C at the bottom.
8. Material and Construction of Rigid Printed Circuit Assemblies
a. Materials
All printed circuit boards shall be made from NEMA (FR-4) glass-epoxy, flame retardant material,
or equivalent. (See NEMA Standards Publication LI-1-1989, Industrial Laminated Thermosetting
Products.) Circuit boards exceeding 50.8 mm (2 in.) in any dimension shall be at least 1.58 mm
(1/16 in.) nominal thickness. Circuit boards not exceeding 50.8 mm (2 in.) in any dimension shall
be at least 0.79 mm (1/32 in.) nominal thickness.

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b. Conductors
The walls of all plated-through holes shall have a minimum copper plating thickness of 0.0254
mm (0.001 in.). All circuit tracks shall have a conductivity equivalent to at least 0.0610 gm/cm2 (2
oz/ft2) of copper.

c. Component Identification
The unit shall be designed so that each component is identified by a circuit reference symbol.
This identification shall be affixed to the printed circuit board(s), to the cover of the unit, or in an
assembly drawing provided with the unit.

9. The switch shall be so constructed that personnel inserting or removing the load switch will not be
exposed to parts having live voltage nor be required to insert their hands or fingers into the mounting
rack.
6.2.2 General Electrical Characteristics
1. Switching capabilities shall be provided for three independent circuits in each load switch.
2. Connector pin assignments shall be as shown in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT
NOTES:
1. The terminal reference is a pin side view of the male connector.
2. Parenthetical notations associated with A, B, C inputs and outputs denote the normal usage of the termination with vehicle
or pedestrian signals.
R = Red Y = Yellow G = Green
W = Walk DW = Don’t Walk
3. Pin 4 Logic Ground is for special function use only, not to be used for normal switching circuit currents. During normal
operation standard load switch functions shall not require a connection to this pin.

3. The switch input and direct current voltage input shall be so isolated from the power line that
transients as described in 2.1.6 applied to the power line with a 25 watt lamp load shall not cause a
destructive failure in the load switch, and shall not cause more than 0.5 volts to appear across a 10K
ohm resistor connected across a switch input and the direct current voltage input. When the
transients of 2.1.6.1 are applied to the load switch at a temperature of 21oC + 6oC, they shall not
cause the load switch to conduct, as measured by an oscilloscope.

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4. The switch shall turn On within 10 degrees of the zero voltage point of the AC Line sinusoid on the
first turn-on cycle. All subsequent cycles shall turn On within 5 degrees of the zero voltage point of
the AC line sinusoid. The switch shall turn On within one half cycle following the application of the
input signal. The switch shall turn Off within 5 degrees of the zero current point of the AC line
sinusoid and within one half cycle following the removal of the input signal.
5. Each load switch shall have electrical isolation between all inputs (pins 6, 8, 9, and 10) and all outputs
(pins 1, 3, 5, and 7) of at least 2000 volts DC and at least 100 megohms resistive.
6. Logic Ground shall not be connected to either Earth Ground or AC Neutral within the unit.
7. Earth Ground shall not be connected to either Logic Ground or AC Neutral within the unit.
8. All metal portions of the enclosure including the handle of the load switches shall be connected to
Earth Ground within the unit.
9. The load switch shall perform all of its defined functions when supplied from a 24 + 2 volt DC source.
6.2.3 Input Electrical Characteristics
1. All inputs shall be negative true logic which is referenced to the common of the +24 volt DC supply
and which is characterized by the following:
a. The transition zone of the input circuitry from the conducting state to the non-conducting state
(and vice versa) shall occur between 6 and 16 volts.
b. A voltage between 0 and 6 volts shall cause the output device to conduct.
c. A voltage greater than 16 volts shall cause the output device not to conduct.
2. In absence of an input signal, the voltage at the input shall rise to the level of the +24 VDC supply
when the input is connected to this supply through an external 10 K ohm pull-up resistor.
3. The load switch shall not draw more than 20 milliamperes from a +26 VDC supply unless more than
one circuit is energized in which case it shall not draw more than 20 milliamperes times the number of
circuits energized.
4. Each input circuit of the load switch shall have reverse polarity protection.
6.2.4 Output Electrical Characteristics
1. The output current from the load switch through a 1200 watt load when the load switch is in the OFF
state shall not exceed 10 milliamperes peak at 135 volts RMS AC.
2. Each load switch output shall have a peak stand-off voltage of 500 volts or greater.
3. Each load switch output shall have a dv/dt rating of at least 100 volts per microsecond when
measured at 21o C using the circuit in Figure 2-3.
4. Each switching circuit shall have a minimum rating of 10 amperes RMS for either a tungsten lamp
load or power factor corrected gas tubing transformer loads (power factor greater than 0.8) over a
voltage range of 89 to 135 volts RMS AC at 60 hertz. Additionally, each load switch shall be capable
of switching currents as low as 100 milliamperes. The load switch shall be rated for 10 amperes
continuous load divided between the circuits in any proportion, and additionally each circuit shall be
capable of continuously conducting 10 amperes. These ratings shall be for operation in still air when
the load switch is oriented as normally mounted.
5. Each load switch circuit shall be designed to switch a 1200 watt tungsten lamp load operating from a
120 volts RMS AC source for a minimum of 10 million operations.
6. Each load switch circuit shall be capable of withstanding a one second surge current of 40 amperes
RMS (56.6 peak) at 60 hertz.
7. Each load switch circuit shall be capable of withstanding a one cycle surge current of 175 amperes
RMS (247.5 peak) at 60 hertz while operating from a 120 volts RMS AC source.

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6.3 SOLID STATE FLASHERS

This section defines solid state flashers which are used to periodically interrupt a source of AC line power
for the purpose of providing flashing traffic signals. For the purpose of these standards, the term Solid
State shall be construed to mean that the main current to the signal load is not switched by electro-
mechanical operated contacts.
6.3.1 Type of Flasher
Dual circuit, 15 amperes RMS per circuit.
6.3.2 Physical Characteristics
1. The overall dimensions of the flasher shall not exceed 222.25 mm (8.75 in.) from the front panel
surface holding the mating connector, including the any handle or gripping device. The flasher shall
be no more than 48.26 mm (1.9 in.) in width and no more than 106.68 mm (4.2 in.) high.
2. The flasher shall intermate with a Beau-Vernitron socket type S-5406 or Cinch-Jones socket S-406-
SB, or equivalent.
3. The flasher shall be so constructed that its lower surface will be no more than 53.34 mm (2.100 in.)
below the center line of the connector configuration.
4. The flasher shall be so constructed that no part of it will extend more than 22.86 mm (0.900 in.) to the
left and 27.94 mm (1.100 in.) to the right of the centerline of the connector pin configuration as viewed
from the front. See Figure 5-3.
5. Serviceable internal components of the flasher shall be readily accessible.
6. The flasher shall be so constructed that personnel inserting or removing the module will not be
exposed to any part having live voltage nor be required to insert either their hands or fingers into the
load rack.
7. An enclosure suitably protected against corrosion shall be provided to enclose all electrical parts of
the flasher.
8. Material and Construction of Rigid Printed Circuit Assemblies
a. Materials
All printed circuit boards shall be made from NEMA (FR-4) glass-epoxy, or equivalent (see NEMA
Standards Publication LI 1-1989, Industrial Laminated Thermosetting Products). Circuits boards
exceeding 50.8 mm (2 in.) in any dimension shall be at least 1.59 mm (0.063 in.) nominal
thickness. Circuit boards not exceeding 50.8 mm (2 in.) in any dimension shall be at least 0.79
mm (0.031 in.) nominal thickness.

b. Conductors
The walls of all plated through holes shall have a minimum copper plating thickness of 0.0254
mm (0.001 in.). All circuit tracks shall have a conductivity equivalent to at least 0.0610 gm/cm2 (2
oz/ft2) of copper. All electrical mating surfaces shall be made of non-corrosive material.

c. Component Identification
The unit shall be designed so that each component is identified by circuit reference symbol. This
identification may be affixed to the printed circuit board(s), the cover of the unit, or in an assembly
drawing provided with the unit.

9. All metal portions of the enclosure including the handle of the load switches shall be connected to
Earth Ground within the unit.

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6.3.3 General Electrical Characteristics

Flashers shall have the following electrical characteristics:
1. The flashing output shall consist of two outputs each rated at 15 amperes RMS.
2. The rating of the output circuit shall be the minimum rating for a tungsten lamp or power factor
corrected gas tubing transformer load over a voltage range of 60 to 135 volts RMS AC at 60 hertz
and shall not be derated for operation over the ambient temperature range of -34o to +74o C (-30o to
+165o F) and the humidity range as both outlined in Section 2 Environmental Requirements.
3. Input to the solid state flasher shall consist solely of the 60 hertz AC power source. This input shall
supply the power for the output circuit and also provide power to the flasher logic. The flasher shall
turn On within 10o of the zero voltage point of the AC line sinusoid on the first flash cycle (On-Off
cycle). All subsequent cycles shall turn On within 5o of the zero voltage point. The flasher shall turn
Off within 5 o of the zero current point of the AC line sinusoid.
4. The Flashing voltage output shall provide not less than 50 nor more than 60 flashes per minute with
an On period of 50 + 5 percent.
5. The flasher output shall have a dv/dt rating of 100 volts per microsecond at 21oC (70oF), when tested
as shown in Figure 2-3.
6. The flasher output shall have a peak stand-off voltage of 500 volts or greater at 21oC (70oF ), when
tested as shown in Figure 2-3.
7. The output current from the flasher through an 1800 watt load when the flasher is in the Off state
shall not exceed a maximum of 10 milliamperes peak at 135 volts RMS AC.
8. The flasher shall be so designed that circuit #1 will be On when circuit #2 is Off, and vice versa. The
maximum Off period when both circuit #1 and circuit #2 are Off, or the maximum period when both
circuit #1 and circuit #2 are On, shall not exceed 17 milliseconds during the transition from Off to On
and On to Off.
9. Connector pin assignments shall be as shown in Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS SOLID STATE FLASHER
(VIEWED—CONNECTOR END)

10. The front panel of the flasher shall provide two indicators to indicate the state of the output circuits of
the flasher.
11. The flasher shall operate for a minimum of 10 million operations when switching an 1800 watt
tungsten lamp operating from a 135 volts RMS AC source or an open circuit load.
12. Each flasher output circuit shall be capable of withstanding a one second surge current of 40
amperes RMS (56.6 peak) at 60 hertz.

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13. Each flasher output circuit shall be capable of withstanding a one cycle surge current of 175 amperes
RMS (247.5 peak) at 60 hertz.

6.4 FLASH TRANSFER RELAYS

These standards define the minimum requirements for an interchangeable electromechanical flash
transfer relay. This relay is intended to be used for transferring traffic signal circuits from the outputs of
the load switches to the output(s) of a flasher.
6.4.1 Environmental Requirements
6.4.1.1 Temperature and Humidity
The relay shall maintain all of its defined functions over the temperature and humidity range of 2.1.5.
Neither the protective case nor any other part shall deform when the relay is operated under full load at
maximum temperature with 135 VAC continuously applied to the coil.
6.4.1.2 Vibration and Shock
The relay shall operate and maintain its physical integrity when subjected to the vibration and shock
requirements of 2.1.9 and 2.1.10.
The relay contacts may momentarily change state when subjected to the vibration and shock defined
above. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
6.4.1.3 Transients
The relay shall be capable of withstanding the high energy transient requirements of 2.1.8.
6.4.2 Mechanical Requirements
6.4.2.1 Enclosure
All electrical parts of the relay shall be enclosed in a transparent plastic case. This case shall protect the
relay from dust, moisture, and other contamination. It shall be constructed so that the contacts and coil
assembly may be viewed through the sides of the case. It shall be sufficiently rugged to permit the relay
to be inserted and removed from its mating socket using the case as a handle.
6.4.2.2 Contacts And Connector
The relay shall be provided with two single-pole, double-throw (form C) contacts and mount on an eight
pin spade plug base wired as shown in Figure 6-3. The spade plug base shall mate with a Cinch-Jones
2408SB socket or equivalent.
6.4.2.3 Dimensions
The relay shall not exceed the physical dimensions shown in Figure 6-3.
6.4.3 Electrical Requirements
6.4.3.1 Contact Rating
The contact points and contact arms shall be capable of operating for 30,000 cycles with 10 amperes of
tungsten load per contact at 120 VAC.
6.4.3.2 Contact Material
Contact points shall be of fine silver, silver-alloy, or superior alternative material.

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Figure 6-3
FLASH TRANSFER RELAY WIRING DIAGRAM

6.4.3.3 Coil Rating

The relay coil shall have a maximum power consumption of 10 volt-amperes at nominal line voltage and
shall be designed for continuous duty from 89 to 135 VAC.
Drop out time shall not exceed 50 milliseconds after removal of power from the relay coil.
6.4.3.4 Insulation
The relay shall be capable of withstanding a voltage of 1500 volts RMS at 60 Hz applied between
contacts and coil or frame. It shall be able to withstand a voltage of 600 volts RMS at 60 Hz applied
between open contacts.

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6.5 INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTOR UNITS

Clause 6.5 responds to the need for a series of Inductive Loop Detector Units which provide inputs for
traffic-actuated or traffic-responsive control, surveillance, or data collection systems. The Inductive Loop
Detector Unit responds to the presence of vehicles on the roadway by relying upon the effect of the
conductive mass of the vehicle on the alternating magnetic field of a loop. When a vehicle passes over
the loop of wire embedded in the surface of the roadway, it reacts with the alternating magnetic field
which is associated with that loop. On standard loops this reaction is a reduction in loop inductance.
These standards cover the performance and design requirements of interchangeable Inductive Loop
Detector Units. A Detector Unit used with a sensor loop embedded in the surface of a roadway detects
vehicles moving or standing in the detection zone of the sensor loop. The output of the Detector Unit may
be used directly to provide an input to a vehicle-actuated traffic CU or provide inputs to traffic-responsive
control and surveillance systems. Detector Units generate outputs indicative of vehicles passing through
the sensor loop zone of detection. This output may be used for counting (volume) or for detecting
presence time representative of the time that vehicles are in the sensor loop zone of detection
(occupancy), or both. When two loops are placed in a lane, one downstream from the other, the time
between the sequential responses of detectors attached to these loops may be used to measure speed.
6.5.1 Loop Detector Unit Definitions
6.5.1.1 Channel
Electronic circuitry which functions as a Loop Detector System.
6.5.1.2 Crosstalk
The adverse interaction of any channel of a Detector Unit with any other channel.
6.5.1.3 Detector Mode
A term used to describe the duration and conditions of the occurrence of a detector output.
6.5.1.4 Lead-In Cable
The electrical cable which serves to connect the sensor loop(s) to the input of the Detector Unit.
6.5.1.5 Loop Detector System
A vehicle detector system that senses a decrease in inductance of its sensor loop(s) during the passage
or presence of a vehicle in the zone of detection of the sensor loop(s).
6.5.1.6 Loop Detector Unit
An electronic device which is capable of energizing the sensor loop(s), of monitoring the sensor loop(s)
inductance, and of responding to a predetermined decrease in inductance with output(s) which indicates
the passage or presence of vehicles in the zone(s) of detection.
6.5.1.7 Reset Channel
A command for the Detector Unit to calculate a new reference frequency (the frequency that the loop
oscillates at when no vehicle is influencing the loop) for the channel being reset and to appropriately
adjust other channel related parameters.
6.5.1.8 Reset Unit
A command for the Detector Unit to set all parameters to the states they would be set at if power had
been applied at the moment the RESET command is received or released.
6.5.1.9 Sensor Loop
An electrical conductor arranged to encompass a portion of roadway to provide a zone of detection and
designed such that the passage or presence of a vehicle in the zone causes a decrease in the inductance
of the loop that can be sensed for detection purposes.

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6.5.1.10 Vehicle Detector System

A system for indicating the presence or passage of vehicles.
6.5.1.11 Zone Of Detection
That area of the roadway within which a vehicle is detected by a vehicle detector system.
6.5.2 Functional Standards
6.5.2.1 Operation
The Detector Unit defined and described in this standard shall respond to changes in the inductance of
the sensor loop/lead-in combination(s) connected to its loop input terminals. It shall develop a detection
output when there is a sufficiently large decrease in the magnitude of the connected inductance.
The sensor loop(s) connected to the Detector Unit input terminals shall be located at the intended zone(s)
of detection. The sensor loop(s) shall be connected to the Detector Unit by means of lead-in cable.
The sensor loop(s) shall be so configured that the presence of a vehicle in each zone of detection causes
a sufficient decrease in inductance to cause an output response from the Detector Unit.
6.5.2.2 Configurations and Dimensions
6.5.2.2.1 Configurations
This standard covers Detector Unit configurations shown in Table 6-1.

Table 6-1
DETECTOR UNIT TYPES
Rack Mount Detector NEMA Detector Unit Delay/Extension Communication
Unit Type Designations Timing Port RX & TX
2 Channel Type A None No
4 Channel Type B None No
2 Channel Type C Included No
4 Channel Type D Included No
2 Channel Type AC None Yes
4 Channel Type BC None Yes
2 Channel Type CC Included Yes
4 Channel Type DC Included Yes

Each channel shall be provided with independent loop input terminals and shall deliver detection
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6.5.2.2.2 Dimensions
1. Two-channel card rack units shall be 28.96 mm (1.14 in.) max. W x 114.3 mm (4.5 in.) H x 177.8 mm
(7.00 in.) D, excluding the handle as shown in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4
TWO CHANNEL CARD RACK UNIT

2. Four-channel card rack units shall be 59.44 mm (2.34 in.) max. W x 114.3 mm (4.5 in.) H x 177.8 mm
(7.00 in.) D, excluding the handle as shown in Figure 6-5.

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Figure 6-5
FOUR CHANNEL CARD RACK UNIT

6.5.2.3 Accessibility
The Detector Unit shall be easily disassembled to gain access for maintenance. When thus
disassembled, the Detector Unit shall be operational for trouble shooting.
6.5.2.4 Material and Construction of Rigid Printed Circuit Assemblies
6.5.2.4.1 Materials
All printed circuit boards shall be per 3.2.3.1.
6.5.2.4.2 Component Identification
All components shall be identified per 3.2.3.3.
6.5.2.5 Power Inputs
6.5.2.5.1 Detector Unit DC Supply Voltage
1. Voltage Range–The voltage range shall be 10.8 VDC minimum to 26.5 VDC maximum.
2. Ripple–The maximum supply ripple shall be 500 millivolts peak to peak.
This input supplies power. The current consumption shall not exceed 50 milliamperes per channel. The
return for this input is Logic Ground as described in 6.5.2.6. This input shall not be connected within the
unit to any loop input. The input shall draw a surge current not to exceed 5 amps at the time of power
application to the input. The Detector Unit shall not be damaged by insertion to or removal from a
powered Detector Rack.
6.5.2.5.2 Low Supply Voltage Automatic Reset
A Reset Unit condition shall be activated anytime the input DC supply voltage falls below that which is
required for operation, as defined in this standard.
A Reset Unit condition shall not be activated when the DC Supply Input falls below 10 volts for less than
0.25 milliseconds.
6.5.2.6 Logic Ground
This input is the return for the Detector Unit DC Supply input. This point shall not be connected within the
unit to AC Neutral, Earth Ground, or to any loop input terminal.
6.5.2.7 Earth Ground
The loop Detector Unit shall have a terminal for connection to the chassis of the unit. This input shall not
be connected to Logic Ground, AC Neutral, or to any other point within the unit, except that it shall be
permissible to use this input as a return for transient protection devices.
If the unit has a metallic case or front panel, the case and/or front panel shall be connected to Earth
Ground.
6.5.2.8 DC Control Inputs
Control inputs shall have the following characteristics as measured from Logic Ground.
6.5.2.8.1 Low or Active State
A voltage between 0 and 8 volts shall be considered the Low or active state.
6.5.2.8.2 High or Inactive State
A voltage greater than 16 volts shall be considered the High or inactive state.

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6.5.2.8.3 Transition Voltage Zone Of Input Circuitry

Transition zone of input circuitry from Low state to High state and vice versa shall occur between 8 and
16 volts.
6.5.2.8.4 External Transition Time
External transition from Low state to High state and vice versa shall be accomplished within 0.1
milliseconds.
6.5.2.8.5 Maximum Current
Over the voltage range 0 to 26 volts DC, the maximum current In or Out of any input control terminal shall
be less than 10 milliamperes. The input circuitry shall be returned to the Detector Unit DC supply in such
a manner that the removal of all connections to the input shall allow the voltage at the input terminal to
rise to the High or inactive state. Rising to Detector Unit DC supply voltage is permitted.
6.5.2.8.6 Signal Recognition
Any input signal (including External Reset, Pin C) shall respond as defined in 3.3.5.1.3.
All channels shall remain in a RESET UNIT or RESET CHANNEL condition, see 6.5.1.7 and 6.5.1.8,
while Pin C is held in an Active State (Low) voltage.
6.5.2.8.7 Activation of Delay/Extension Feature
The application of a Low state voltage to a Delay/Extension input shall function to inhibit the delay timing
function and/or enable the extend timing function.
This input is provided for downward compatibility. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
6.5.2.8.8 Activation of Detector Unit Address Feature
The application of a Low state voltage to a Detector Unit Address input shall activate the input, e.g. it is
a logic 1. Four address input pins shall provide for a maximum of 15 hard wired addresses. Address
FF(hex) shall be a broadcast address.
6.5.2.9 Data Receive (RX) Input
The Data Receive input, RX, must have an input impedance 45 Kohm to 105 Kohm and an input
capacitance less than 250 picofarads. This input impedance shall terminate to DC common. The input
open circuit voltage shall be less than 0.9 VDC. The input shall be functional when voltages over the range
of ±25 VDC are applied to it. The Transition Region is any voltage between a Mark and a Space.
6.5.2.9.1 Mark State (Binary 1)
During Mark, the RX input shall recognize as a Mark voltages less than 0.9 VDC.
6.5.2.9.2 Space State (Binary 0)
During Space, the RX input shall recognize as a Space voltages greater than 3.0 VDC.
6.5.2.9.3 Other States
The RX input shall not be damaged when connected to any voltage up to 26 VDC and:
1. Shall rise to >8.5 VDC when connected to +12 VDC through 30 Kohm.
2. Shall rise to >16 VDC when connected to +22 VDC through 11 Kohm.
6.5.2.9.4 Transient Withstand
The RX input shall not be damaged by application of the transients described in 2.1.7.1 through 2.1.7.5.

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6.5.2.10 Loop Inputs

Two loop input terminals shall be provided for each sensor channel. These inputs shall be isolated
(resistance > 106 and breakdown voltage >1000 VRMS) from Logic Ground, AC Neutral, and the control
input and output circuits.
6.5.2.11 Loop/Lead in Electrical Properties
Each channel of the Detector Unit shall function in accordance with the specific requirements of this
standard and in addition shall operate without significant degradation with any sensor loop/lead-in
combination which exhibits the following electrical properties as measured at the Detector Unit terminals
of the lead-in:
1. Inductance at 50 KHz – 50 to 1000 microhenries.
2. Q at 50 KHz–greater than 5.
3. Resistance to earth ground–greater than 1 megohm.
4. Field installation practices or Detector Unit design may require grounding the shield of the loop lead-
in cable. Such grounding should be in accordance with the Detector Unit manufacturer's
recommendation.
6.5.2.12 Test Loop Configurations
Sensor loop and lead-in combinations used to verify the performance requirements of this standard shall
consist of the following combinations of 1.828 m x 1.828 m (6 ft. x 6 ft) three-turn loops and shielded lead-
in cable as illustrated in Figure 6-6.
1. Single-loop 1.828 m x 1.828 m (6 ft. by 6 ft.), three turns, with 30.48 m (100 ft.) of lead-in (80–105
microhenries).
2. Single-loop 1.828 m x 1.828 m (6 ft. by 6 ft.), three turns, with 304.8 m (1,000 ft.) of lead-in (260–320
microhenries).
3. Four loops 1.828 m x 1.828 m (6 ft. by 6 ft.), three turns, in a row in the direction of travel and
separated by 2.743 m (9 feet), series/parallel connected with 76.0 m (250 ft.) of lead-in (100–140
microhenries).
6.5.2.13 Test Vehicle Definition
Detector Units shall detect all vehicles which ordinarily traverse the public streets and highways and
which are comprised of sufficient conductive material suitably located to permit recognition and response
by the Detector System.
Vehicles are classified by this standard in accordance with the reduction in inductance resulting when
they are centered in the single 1.828 m x 1.828 m (6 ft. x 6 ft.), three-turn-test loop with 30.48 (100 feet)
of lead-in.
These minimum reductions are as follows:
1. Class 1: 0.13 percent (dL/L) or 0.12 microhenries (dL) inductance change with a single 1.83 m x 1.83
m (6 ft x 6 ft), three turn loop, with 30.48 m (100 ft) lead-in (small motorcycle).
2. Class 2: 0.32 percent (dL/L) or 0.3 microhenries (dL) inductance change with a single 1.83 m x 1.83
m (6 ft x 6 ft), three turn loop, with 30.48 m (100 ft) lead-in (large motorcycle).
3. Class 3: 3.2 percent (dL/L) or 3.0 microhenries (dL) inductance change with a single 1.83 m x 1.83 m
(6 ft x 6 ft), three turn loop, with 30.48 m (100 ft) lead-in (automobile).
The maximum reduction caused by a class three vehicle shall be 5.4 percent (dL/L) or 5 microhenries
(dL) inductance change with a single 1.83 m x 1.83 m (6 ft x 6 ft), three-turn loop with 30.48 m (100 ft)
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Figure 6-6
TEST LOOP CONFIGURATIONS
Construction–Loop dimension tolerances shall be +50.8 mm (2 in.). Connections shall be soldered and waterproofed. Loops shall be
installed in a non-reinforced pavement and located at least 0.914 m (3 feet) from any conductive material. Lead-in cable shall
be spooled. Loop leads shall exit at one corner of the loop structures. All loop corners shall be chamfered 0.305m (12 in.).
Loop Wire–Each loop shall be three turns of AWG #14 cross-linked polyethylene insulated, stranded copper wire, such as IMSA
(International Municipal Signal Association) Specification 51-3, 1984, or equivalent. Loop inductance shall be between 60–80
microhenries.
Lead-in Wire–The lead-in wire shall be AWG #14 twisted pair, aluminum polyester shield, polyethylene insulation, polyethylene
jacket, inductance between 20 uH and 24 uH per 30.48 m (100 feet), such as IMSA Specification 50-2, 1984, or equivalent. For
standardized test purposes, the shield shall be insulated from ground.
Field installation practices or Detector Unit design may require grounding the shield of the loop lead-in cable. Such grounding should
be in accordance with the Detector Unit manufacturer’s recommendation. (Authorized Engineering Information).
Sawslot–The conductors shall be placed at the bottom of a 38.1 mm + 6.35 mm (1-1/2" +1/4 in.) deep by 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) wide
sawslot. Pavement sawslot shall be filled with a suitable polyurethane or equivalent sealant.

6.5.2.14 Sensitivity
The Detector Unit shall be capable of detecting any of the vehicles defined in 6.5.2.13 on any of the test
loops defined in 6.5.2.12.
6.5.2.15 Sensitivity Control
When detecting test vehicles as described in 6.5.2.13 and operating on any of the test loop configurations
described in 6.5.2.12, each channel of the Detector Unit shall include means to adjust the sensitivity such
that it shall not produce an output when the nearest point of any test vehicle of 6.5.2.13 is 0.914 m (36 in.)
or more outside the loop(s) perimeter. A minimum of three sensitivity selections shall be provided for each
detection channel.
6.5.2.16 Approach Speed
The Detector Unit shall detect any vehicle described in 6.5.2.13. over any of the single loops described in
6.5.2.12 traveling within the speed range of 8.045 km to 128.72 km (5 to 80 miles) per hour.
The Detector Unit shall detect any vehicle described in 6.5.2.13 over all of the loops of the four loop
configurations described in 6.5.2.12 traveling within the speed range of 8.045 km to 64.36 km (5 to 40
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All channels of a multichannel Detector Unit shall be operating at the same sensitivity and connected to
equivalent inductances for the purpose of these tests.
6.5.2.17 Modes of Operation
Each Detector Unit channel shall be capable of functioning in the following two front panel selectable
modes:
6.5.2.17.1 Presence
When a Class 2 vehicle defined in 6.5.2.13, or larger vehicle occupies the center of any test loops
described in 6.5.2.12, the Detector Unit shall be capable of maintaining a detection output for a minimum
of 3 minutes.
6.5.2.17.2 Pulse
A detection output between 100 and 150 milliseconds shall be initiated when a vehicle enters the sensor
loop zone of detection.
If this vehicle remains in the zone of detection, the Detector Unit shall become responsive within a
maximum of 3 seconds to additional test vehicles entering the zone of detection. The Detector Unit shall
produce one and only one output pulse for a test vehicle traveling at 16.09 km (10 miles) per hour across
the zone of detection of the single sensor loops defined in 6.5.2.12.
6.5.2.18 Recovery from Sustained Occupancy
When operating in the presence mode, and following an occupancy of any duration, the Detector Unit
shall recover to normal operation with at least 90 percent of its selected sensitivity within five seconds
after the zone of detection is vacated.
6.5.2.19 Response Time
When operating in the presence mode, the Detector Unit shall be capable of being set to produce an
output in response to a step decrease in inductance equivalent to the minimum decrease from a class
one vehicle as defined in 6.5.2.13 within not more than 100 milliseconds when tested on either of the
single loop test configurations described in 6.5.2.12. In response to step return to the original inductance,
the Detector Unit shall terminate its output within no more than 100 milliseconds.
6.5.2.19.1 Variation in Response Time
The difference between the minimum measured response time and the maximum measured response
time for input changes in either direction, over any number of tests, to an input change equivalent to a
Class 1 vehicle shall not exceed 10 milliseconds per channel multiplied by the number of active channels.
The Detector Unit must be set to the proper sensitivity to detect a Class 1 vehicle.
The difference between the minimum measured response time and the maximum measured response
time for input changes in either direction, over any number of tests, to an input change equivalent to a
Class 3 vehicle shall not exceed 5 milliseconds per channel multiplied by the number of active channels.
The Detector Unit must be set to the proper sensitivity to detect a Class 3 vehicle.
All channels of a multichannel Detector Unit which are ON shall be operating at the same sensitivity and
connected to equivalent inductances for the purpose of these tests.
For certain specific surveillance applications involving vehicle speeds in excess of 72.405 km (45 miles)
per hour, a more precise response time will be required. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
6.5.2.20 Tuning
Each Detector Unit channel shall include means for accommodating the range of sensor loop/lead-in
inductance.
The unit shall tune automatically upon the application of power. It shall operate with at least its minimum
sensitivity within 2 seconds after application of power, and at 90 percent of its selected sensitivity within 5
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6.5.2.21 Self-Tracking
The Detector Unit shall automatically accommodate those after-tuning changes in the loop/lead-in
electrical characteristics as might reasonably be expected to occur in undamaged loops, properly
installed in sound pavement and exhibiting the electrical properties outlined in 6.5.2.11, without producing
a false output or change in sensitivity.
6.5.2.22 Recovery From Reset
After any reset, Reset Unit or Reset Channel, the Detector Unit shall operate with at least its minimum
sensitivity within 2 seconds after the removal of the reset condition, and at 90 percent of its selected
sensitivity within 5 seconds after the removal of the reset condition.
6.5.2.23 Crosstalk Avoidance
Each Detector Unit channel shall include means to prevent that channel from adversely interacting with
any other channel. The means to prevent such interaction shall be either inherent, automatic, or manual
switch.
6.5.2.24 Delay/Extension
Each channel of a unit with delay/extension shall have at least three modes of operation–delay,
extension, and normal (neither delay nor extension). Channels 1 and 2 of four-channel Detector Units
shall be the channels to include the delay/extension feature. Delay and extension timing shall be setable
on a per channel basis with the timing programmed independently.
6.5.2.24.1 Delay
When selected, the output is delayed for the time set. If the vehicle departs before the time set, an output
does not occur and the timer is reset. If a vehicle is present and the delay timer is active, when the delay
inhibit is applied, the output shall become active. See Figure 6-7. This delay timing is controlled by the
Delay/Extension input defined in 6.5.2.8.7.
The delay time shall be adjustable over the range from 0 to 30 seconds. The setability shall be within one
second in the 0 to 15 second range and within two seconds in the 16 to 30 second range. The accuracy
shall be + 1/2 second or + 5 percent of the setting, whichever is greater. When the Delay/Extension input
is active, the delay shall be zero (0 to 0.1 second).
6.5.2.24.2 Extension
When selected, the output is extended after the vehicle departs the zone of detection for the time set. If a
new vehicle arrives before the extension timer times out, the timer is reset, the output is maintained, and
the timer resumes timing when the vehicle departs. See Figure 6-8. This extension timing is controlled by
the Delay/Extension input defined in 6.5.2.8.7.
The extension time shall be adjustable in the range from 0 to 7-1/2 seconds. The setability shall be within
1/2 second. The accuracy shall be + 1/2 second. When the Delay/Extension input is inactive, the
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Figure 6-7
DELAY OPERATION

Figure 6-8
EXTENSION OPERATION

6.5.2.25 Controls and Indicators

All controls and indicators necessary for the operation of the Detector Unit shall be located on the front
panel of the unit except as noted below. Multiple functions combined in a single control shall be permitted.
The controls and indicators shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Output Indicator—Means to visually indicate the output state of each channel. Each channel shall
have a separate indicator.
2. Sensitivity Control—Means to permit selection of the sensitivity of each channel as described in
6.5.2.15.
3. Reset—(Reset Unit or Reset Channel or both) A control which unconditionally causes the Detector
Unit or detection channel to retune to a non-vehicle present condition.
4. Mode Selector—Shall provide for selection of pulse or presence mode operation of each channel.
Card mounting of this control shall be permitted where actuation does not require disassembly.
5. Crosstalk Control—As required, shall provide means to prevent interaction of channels as described
in 6.5.2.23.
6. Delay/Extension Selection Control—The type C, D, CC, and DC Detector Units shall have either a
control or combination of controls to allow for the selection of one of at least three operating modes–
delay, extension, and normal (neither delay nor extension). It shall be permissible to have the normal
mode selected by either setting a three position selector switch to the normal position or setting the

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delay/extension timing control to zero. Card mounting of the control(s) shall be permitted where
actuation does not require disassembly.
7. Delay/Extension Timing Control—The type C, D, CC, and DC Detector Units shall provide a means to
permit setting of the time duration of the delay/extension period for each channel as described in
6.5.2.24. Card mounting of this control shall be permitted where actuation does not require
disassembly.
8. Enable/disable—Means to turn ON (enable) or OFF (disable) a channel or number of channels on a
Detector Unit.
6.5.2.26 Outputs
6.5.2.26.1 Solid State Channel Detection Outputs
The output interface of each channel shall be an independent, isolated, solid-state output. Each output
device shall have the following characteristics:
1. Output Solid-State Device—The output shall be conducting when a vehicle is detected or when the
loop circuit is in a failed state (i.e. open loop or shorted loop). The channel Disabled (OFF) condition
shall have the output in the non-conducting state. During a Reset (Reset Unit or Reset Channel)
condition the output shall be in the conducting state.
2. DC Supply Voltage Failure Condition—The output shall be conducting when it is terminated to a
NEMA defined input, indicating a detection output condition.
3. Output Circuit Isolation—The isolation between each output device terminal pair and all other
terminals shall exceed:
a. Resistance >106 ohms
b. Breakdown >1000 V rms
4. Output Rating—The output shall conduct a minimum of 20 milliamperes with a maximum 3.5 volt drop
across the output terminals in the conducting state. The output shall conduct a maximum of 500
microamperes with any voltage between 0 and 26 VDC applied across the output terminals in the
non-conductive state.
5. Transition Time—When switching to or from a steady state current in the range of 2.4 to 20
milliamperes, the transition time from 8 to 16 volts and vice versa shall be 0.1 milliseconds or less.
The circuit(s) to which the output is connected is defined in 3.3.5.1.3.
6. Maximum Voltage—When in the non-conducting state, the output shall tolerate a voltage as high as
30 VDC without damage.
6.5.2.26.2 Channel Status outputs
Each Detector Unit channel shall provide a channel status output. The channel status output shall be a
solid state device with the following characteristics:
1. Output Solid State Device—The output shall be conducting when the channel is operating properly.
The channel Disabled (OFF) condition shall have the output in the non-conductive state. During a
Reset (Reset Unit or Reset Channel) condition the output shall be in the non-conducting state.
2. DC Supply Voltage Failure Condition—Output device is nonconductive, indicating a fault condition.
3. Status Outputs shall be referenced to logic ground.
4. Output Rating—The output shall conduct a minimum of 20 milliamperes with a maximum 3.5 volt drop
across the output terminals in the conducting state. The output shall conduct a maximum of 100
microamperes with any voltage between 0 and 26 VDC applied across the output terminals in the
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5. Transition Time—When switching to or from a steady state current in the range of 2.4 to 20
milliamperes, the transition time from 8 to 16 volts and vice versa shall be 0.1 milliseconds or less.
The circuit(s) to which the output is connected is defined in 3.3.5.1.3.
6. Maximum Voltage—When in the non-conducting state, the output shall tolerate a voltage as high as
30 VDC without damage.
6.5.2.26.3 Channel Status Reporting
The Channel Status Output shall provide for the communication of eight distinct status states as defined
below:
1. Normal operation (Detector Unit and loop OK).
2. Detector Unit failure (watch dog time-out, channel currently in RESET, or channel disabled).
3. Open loop (An open loop may be reported when the terminal inductance is >1000 microhenries and
<2500 microhenries. The open loop shall be reported when the terminal inductance is >2500
microhenries).
4. Shorted loop (A shorted loop may be reported when the terminal inductance is <50 microhenries and
>20 microhenries. A shorted loop shall be reported when the terminal inductance is <20
microhenries).
5. Excessive inductance change (+25%).
6. Reserved.
7. Reserved.
8. Reserved.
Pulse width modulation shall be utilized to encode the eight possible states as described below:
1. Continuous Low or On state.
2. Continuous High or Off state.
3. 50 milliseconds Off time.
4. 100 milliseconds Off time.
5. 150 milliseconds Off time.
6. 200 milliseconds Off time.
7. 250 milliseconds Off time.
8. 300 milliseconds Off time.
The tolerance for all times listed above shall be + 10 milliseconds; the On time between pulses shall be
50 milliseconds + 10 milliseconds.
The Channel Status Output shall reflect the current fault status of the channel (i.e., the fault status shall
be self clearing in the event that a fault condition clears).
The Channel Status Output shall maintain an output state, other than a condition generated during a
Reset, for a minimum of 5 seconds. The Channel Detection Output shall maintain the conducting state
during a fault condition only while the fault condition exists.
The Channel Status Output shall be in State 2 during RESET. Once the RESET is complete and the
Detector Unit resumes normal operation, the channel status output shall return to State 1.
The Channel Status Output shall be in State 2 for channels that are disabled (OFF). The Channel
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The last channel failure status shall be stored in memory for future reference. Enunciation of the last
failure status shall be accomplished through the use of the front panel indicators. If power is removed or
the Reset is activated, the last channel status information shall be cleared.
The particular method employed to enunciate past failure status is not specified and will be manufacturer
specific. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
6.5.2.26.4 Data Transmit Output (TX)
This output shall have 3 states: Mark, Space, and High Impedance. The output shall be in the High
Impedance state except when transmitting to the BIU. The transmitter output shall go from the High
Impedance state to the Mark state until the first Start Bit is sent. The Transition Region shall be defined
as any voltage between a Mark and a Space.
6.5.2.26.4.1 Mark State (Binary 1)
During Mark, the TX output shall be less than 0.5 VDC when sinking 4 milliamps current.
6.5.2.26.4.2 Space State (Binary 0)
During Space, the TX output shall be greater than 3.5 VDC when sourcing 4 milliamps current.
6.5.2.26.4.3 High Impedance State
The TX output shall have an impedance greater that 1 Megohm in the High Impedance state. When
connected to the following loads, the TX output in the High Impedance state:
1. Shall be >8.5 VDC when connected to +12 VDC through 30 Kohm.
2. Shall be >16 VDC when connected to +22 VDC through 11 Kohm.
6.5.2.26.4.4 Output Impedance During Power Off
When power is OFF, the output impedance shall be greater that 300 ohms when measured with an
applied voltage not greater than 2 volts in magnitude to circuit common.
6.5.2.26.4.5 TX Output Shorts
The TX output shall not be damaged under these situations:
1. The TX output shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short to DC common.
2. The TX output shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short to +26 VDC through 600 ohms.
6.5.2.26.4.6 Rise/Fall Time
The transition time from the Space to the Mark voltage or from the Mark to the Space voltage shall be less
than 2.5 microseconds or 4% of a bit time, whichever is less. This shall apply with 3750 picofarads attached
to the TX output. There shall be no reversal of the direction of voltage change while the signal is in the
Transition Region. The Transition Region shall not be reentered until the next change of signal condition.
6.5.2.26.4.7 Transient Withstand
The TX output shall not be damaged by application of the transients described in 2.1.7.1 through 2.1.7.5.
6.5.2.27 Communication Port Functional Requirements
The protocol for this port is under definition.
Inductive Loop Detector Unit types AC, BC, CC, and DC have this communication port.
6.5.2.27.1 Communication Port Electrical Requirements
This port, RX and TX and DC Common, is an unbalanced, +5 volt nominal, standard NRZ (Mark/Space)
format, asynchronous serial communication port. For compatibility with systems currently in use, when TX
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interfere with Ch 2(+) or Ch 4(+) operation See 6.5.2.9 for RX specification details and 6.5.2.26.4 for TX
specification details.
6.5.2.27.2 Baud Rate
The port shall be capable of operation at a baud rate of 9600 bps ±1%. The width of 1 bit shall be the
reciprocal of the baud rate.
6.5.2.27.3 Communication Parameters
The standard NRZ (Mark/Space) format shall be used. Further specifications are under definition.
6.5.2.27.4 Slot Addresses
The address of a Detector Unit slot is "hard-wired" at each Detector Rack connector. A logic 1 shall be
created by wiring an address pin to DC Common. Open or +24VDC shall be a logic 0. Slot 1 shall be
Address 0 and Slot 15 shall be Address 14.
6.5.2.28 Electrical Connections
6.5.2.28.1 Connector Description
Two and four channel card rack units shall mate with a 44 terminal, double row, 3.2 mm (0.156 in.)
contact spacing, Cinch Jones card edge connection 50-44A-30M, or equivalent.
6.5.2.28.2 Connector Terminations
Input / Output connector pin terminations shall be as shown in Table 6-2.
6.5.2.28.3 Type A Two Channel Without Delay / Extension Timing
The following pins shall be inactive: P, R, S, T, U, V, Y, Z, 1, 2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 22.
6.5.2.28.4 Type B Four Channel Without Delay / Extension Timing
The following pins shall be inactive: 1 and 2.
6.5.2.28.5 Type C Two Channel With Delay / Extension Timing
The following pins shall be inactive: P, R, S, T, U, V, Y, Z, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 22.

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Table 6-2
CONNECTOR TERMINATIONS
Pin Function Pin Function

A Logic Ground 1 Channel 1 Delay/Extension Input

B Detector Unit DC Supply 2 Channel 2 Delay/Extension Input
C External Reset 3 Detector Unit Address Bit #3
D Channel 1 Loop Input 4 Channel 1 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
E Channel 1 Loop Input 5 Channel 1 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
F Channel 1 Output (+) 6 Detector Unit Address Bit #0
H Channel 1 Output (-) 7 Channel 1 Status Output
J Channel 2 Loop Input 8 Channel 2 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
K Channel 2 Loop Input 9 Channel 2 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
L Chassis Ground 10 Detector Unit Address Bit #1
M Reserved (AC Neutral) 11 Reserved (AC Neutral)
N Reserved (AC Line) 12 Reserved (AC Line)
P Channel 3 Loop Input 13 Channel 3 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
R Channel 3 Loop Input 14 Channel 3 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
S Channel 3 Output (+) 15 Detector Unit Address Bit #2
T Channel 3 Output (-) 16 Channel 3 Status Output
U Channel 4 Loop Input 17 Channel 4 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
V Channel 4 Loop Input 18 Channel 4 Redundant Loop Input (Optional)
W Channel 2 Output (+) 19 Data Transmit Output (TX)
X Channel 2 Output (-) 20 Channel 2 Status Output
Y Channel 4 Output (+) 21 Data Receive Input (RX)
Z Channel 4 Output (-) 22 Channel 4 Status Output

Pin 1 through 22 is on the top (component) side and pin A through Z is on the back (solder side).
Polarization keys shall be located at three positions:
Between B/2 and C/3
Between M/11 and N/12
Between E/5 and F/6
Pins 3, 6, 10, and 15 are address pins for Type AC, BC, CC and DC Inductive Loop Detector Units. When
one of these Detector Unit types are installed, it will be assigned an address associated with the Detector
Unit position in the Detector Rack.
Pins 19 and 21 are the TX output and RX input for communication with the Detector Unit. The
communication protocol is under definition. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

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SECTION 7
CABINETS

This section defines the physical and functional requirements of cabinets which fully conform to this
standard publication.

7.1 DEFINITIONS
These definitions define the nomenclature frequently used in this part of the Standard Publication.
The abbreviations used in this section are defined as follows:
ASTM—American Society for Testing and Materials

7.2 MATERIALS
Cabinets shall be of either a ferrous material or of an aluminum alloy.
7.2.1 Cabinets of Ferrous Material
Cabinets shall be fabricated of carbon sheet steel having a minimum thickness of 1.85 millimeters (0.073
in.), minimum. The material shall meet the requirements in ASTM Specification No. A-245-48T
(paragraph4) or have a heat treated zinc coating of 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.) minimum thickness on both
sides. All exterior seams shall meet the requirements for Type 4 enclosures according to NEMA
Standards Publication 250-1991.
7.2.2 Cabinets of Aluminum Alloy
Cabinets shall be fabricated of either sheet aluminum or cast aluminum.
7.2.2.1 Sheet Aluminum
Cabinets shall be fabricated from 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) minimum thickness aluminum alloy sheet meeting
the requirements in ASTM Specification No. 5052-H32 or equivalent. All exterior seams shall meet the
requirements for Type 4 enclosures according to NEMA Standards Publication 250-1991.
7.2.2.2 Cast Aluminum
Cabinets shall be fabricated from aluminum alloy meeting the requirements in ASTM Specification No.
356-75 or equivalent. Flat cast surfaces exceeding 30.48 cm (12 in.) in both directions shall have a
thickness of 6.35 mm (0.25 in.), minimum. Flat cast surfaces not exceeding 30.48 cm (12 in.) in both
directions shall have a thickness of 4.75 mm (0.187 in.).

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7.3 CABINET DIMENSIONS

The outline dimensions of cabinets shall be as shown in Table 7-1.

Table 7-1
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Size Width Height Depth
1 40.64 (16) 60.96 (24) 30.48 (12)
2 50.80 (20) 81.28 (32) 35.56 (14)
3 60.96 (24) 101.60 (40) 38.10 (15)
4 60.96 (24) 116.84 (46) 40.64 (16)
5 76.20 (30) 121.92 (48) 40.64 (16)
6 111.76 (44) 132.08 (52) 60.96 (24)
7 111.76 (44) 182.88 (72) 60.96 (24)
All dimensions are in centimeters (inches). Tolerance on all
dimensions is +10%/-0%. These are outside dimensions
exclusive of hinges, handle, overhangs, vents, and adapters.
Cabinet heights are measured to the lowest point of the top
surface of the cabinet.

7.4 TOP SURFACE CONSTRUCTION

The cabinet shall be manufactured so as to prevent the accumulation of water on its top surface.

7.5 DOORS
7.5.1 Main Cabinet Door
The cabinet shall have a hinged main door which permits access to all equipment within the cabinet and
visual inspection of all indications and controls. Doors shall be hinged on the right side of the cabinet as
viewed from the outside facing the cabinet door opening.
7.5.2 Hinges
Door hinges, pins, and bolts shall be made of stainless steel; except that hinges on aluminum cabinets
may be aluminum with stainless steel hinge pins. The hinge pins and mounting shall be tamperproof.
7.5.3 Door Stop
In Size 3 and larger cabinets, the cabinet door shall be provided with a door stop which holds the door
open at the 90o (+10o) and 180o (+10o) positions. A means shall be provided to minimize the accidental
release of the door stop. The stop-and-catch arrangement shall be capable of holding the door open at
90o (+10o) with a load of 73.2 Kilograms per square meter (15 pounds per square foot) applied uniformly
over the face of the door.
7.5.4 Latches and Locking Mechanism
7.5.4.1 Latching
A three-point latch is required on the main door of Size 3, or larger, cabinets. The latching means shall be
operable without the use of tools.
7.5.4.2 Rotation of Handle
The main door handle shall rotate from the locked position such that the handle does not extend beyond
the perimeter of the main door at anytime. The operation of the handle shall not interfere with the key,
police door, or any other cabinet mechanism or projection.

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7.5.4.3 LOCKS
All cabinets shall be provided with a main door lock, Corbin No. 15481RS, or equivalent, constructed of
brass or stainless steel which shall operate with a traffic industry conventional No. 2 key, Corbin No.
1R6380, or equivalent. Two keys shall be furnished with each cabinet. When in the locked position, the
lock shall prevent the movement of latching mechanism.
7.5.4.4 Provisions for Padlock
Cabinets with three-point latches shall be provided with a means of externally padlocking the latching
mechanism. A lock with a 9.525 mm (0.375 in.) diameter shackle shall be accommodated.
7.5.5 Door Opening
The main door opening of all cabinets shall be at least 80 percent of the area of the side which the door
closes, exclusive of the area for plenums.
7.5.6 Gasketing
Gasketing shall be provided on all door openings and shall be dust-tight. Gaskets shall be attached with a
permanent adhesive bond. The mating surface of the gasketing shall be covered with a silicone lubricant
to prevent sticking to the mating surface.
7.5.7 Police Compartment
7.5.7.1 Door
A hinged police compartment door shall be provided on the outside face of the main cabinet door. The
door shall permit access to a switch panel, but shall not allow access to exposed electrical terminals or
other equipment within the cabinet.
7.5.7.2 Locks
The police compartment door shall be provided with a lock which can be operated by a police key, Corbin
Type Blank No. 04266 or equivalent. Two keys shall be furnished with each cabinet.
7.5.7.3 Compartment Size
The volume of the police panel compartment with the door closed shall be 1147 cubic centimeters (70
cubic inches), minimum. Minimum internal dimensions shall be 12.70 cm (5 in.) high, 25.40 cm (10 in.)
wide and 7.62 cm (3 in.) deep.

7.6 SHELVES
The cabinet shall be provided with a sufficient number and sizes of substantial metal shelves or brackets
to support the controller unit and auxiliary equipment. The equipment and shelves shall be arranged so
that it is possible to remove any piece of auxiliary equipment from the cabinet without removing any other
piece of auxiliary equipment.
7.6.1 Positioning
Size 3, 4, and 5 cabinets shall have provision for positioning shelves to within 30.48 cm (12 in.) of the
bottom of the cabinet and to within 20.32 cm (8 in.) of the top of the cabinet in increments of not more
than 5.08 cm (2 in.).
Size 6 and 7 cabinets shall have provisions for positioning shelves within 60.96 cm (24 in.) of the bottom
of the cabinet and to within 20.32 cm (8 in.) of the top of the cabinet in increments of not more than 5.08
cm (2 in.).

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7.7 FINISH AND SURFACE PREPARATION

7.7.1 Steel Cabinets
7.7.1.1 Preparation
The surface of the cabinet shall be suitably prepared prior to painting. If the surface is damaged, the
affected area shall be repaired prior to painting.
7.7.1.2 Prime Coat
If a primer coat is used, at least one application of a suitable primer paint shall be applied to the interior
and exterior surfaces of the cabinet. If the primed surface is scratched or damaged, the affected area
shall be reprimed prior to the application of the finish coat.
7.7.1.3 Interior Surfaces
At least one application of a suitable exterior grade of paint shall be applied to the interior surfaces of the
cabinet.
7.7.1.4 Exterior Surfaces
At least one application of a suitable exterior grade paint shall be applied to the exterior surfaces of the
cabinet.
7.7.2 Aluminum Cabinets
7.7.2.1 Preparation: Painted Cabinets
The surfaces of the cabinet shall be suitably prepared prior to painting. If the surface is damaged, the
affected area shall be repaired prior to painting.
7.7.2.2 Prime Coat
If a primer paint is used, at least one application of a suitable primer paint shall be applied to the surfaces
to be painted. If the primed surface is scratched or damaged, the affected area shall be reprimed prior to
the application of the finish coat.
7.7.2.3 Interior Surfaces
If interior surfaces are painted, at least one application of a suitable exterior grade paint shall be applied
to the interior surfaces of the cabinet.
7.7.2.4 Exterior Surfaces
At least one application of a suitable exterior grade paint shall be applied to the exterior surfaces of the
cabinet.
7.7.3 Unpainted Aluminum Cabinets
Unpainted aluminum cabinets shall be fabricated from mill finish material and shall be cleaned with
appropriate methods that will remove oil film, weld black, mill ink marks and render the surface clean,
smooth, and non-sticky to the touch.

7.8 CABINET MOUNTING

7.8.1 Pole-Mounted Cabinets
Cabinets intended for side of pole mounting shall be provided with the hardware necessary to permit
mounting to a 30.48 cm (12 in.) outside diameter pole.
7.8.2 Pedestal-Mounted Cabinets
Cabinets intended for pedestal mounting shall be provided with the hardware necessary to permit post
top mounting on a 11.43 cm (4.5 in.) outside diameter pedestal pole.

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7.8.3 Base-Mounted Cabinets

7.8.3.1 Sizes 3, 4, and 5
When a Size 3, 4, or 5 cabinet is to be base-mounted, either the cabinet or its base adapter shall be
constructed so that it can be mounted on the foundation shown in Figure 7-1.
Anchor bolts should extend 6.35 cm + 1.27 cm (2.5 in. + 0.5 in.) above the plane of the mounting
foundation. Conduit should not extend more than 7.62 cm (3 in.) above the plane of the mounting
foundation. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

Figure 7-1
FOUNDATION FOR SIZES 3, 4, AND 5 BASE-MOUNTED CABINETS

7.8.3.2 Sizes 6 and 7

Size 6 and 7 cabinets shall be so constructed that they can be mounted on the foundation shown in
Figure 7-2.
Anchor bolts should extend 6.35 cm + 1.27 cm (2.5 in. + 0.5 in.) above the plane of the mounting
foundation. Conduit should not extend more than 7.62 cm (3 in.) above the plane of the mounting
foundation. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
7.8.4 Anchor Bolts
Anchor bolts for base-mounted cabinets shall be 19.05 mm (0.75 in.) in diameter, 40.64 cm (16 in.) long,
with a 90-degree bend with a 5.08 cm (2 in.) leg; overall length of 45.72 cm (18 in.). The end opposite the
leg shall be threaded for at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) with a 3/4 UNC-10 thread. Anchor bolts shall be steel with
hot-dipped galvanized or zinc plate surface treatment.
Each anchor bolt shall be furnished with two 3/4-10 plated steel nuts and one 1/4-inch plated flat washer.
Two anchor bolts shall be provided for each Size 3, 4, or 5 cabinet intended for base mounting. Four
anchor bolts shall be provided for Size 6 and 7 cabinets.

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7.9 CABINET VENTILATION

7.9.1 Fan or Cooling System Design
Each cabinet shall be provided with a fan rated at 2.832 cubic meters per minute (100 cubic feet per
minute), minimum.

Figure 7-2
FOUNDATION FOR SIZE 6 AND 7 BASE-MOUNTED CABINETS

7.9.2 Fan or Cooling System Operation

7.9.2.1 OPERATING CONDITIONS
The fan or cooling system shall be capable of operating continuously for a minimum of 6,000 hours in a
+50oC (+122oF) environment without the need for after-installation maintenance, excluding filter cleaning
or replacement.
7.9.2.2 Fan or Cooling System Controls
Each cabinet shall be provided with a thermostat to control the operation of the fan or cooling system.
The thermostat turn-on point shall be manually adjustable from +33oC (+91oF) to +45oC (+113oF), with a
differential of not more than +6oC (+11oF) between automatic turn-on and turn-off. The thermostat shall
be located on the inside of the top portion of the cabinet not lower than 15.24 cm (6 in.) from the top of
the cabinet.
7.9.2.3 Filter
Each cabinet shall be provided with a device to filter the incoming air.
Size 1, 2, 3, and 4 cabinets shall have a replaceable filter.
Size 5, 6, and 7 cabinets shall have a replaceable filter with the following dimensions: width–40.64 cm (16
in.), height–30.48 cm (12 in.), thickness–2.54 cm (1 in.).

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SECTION 8
BUS INTERFACE UNIT

8.1 GENERAL
The BIU performs the interface between Port 1 at the CU and the TF, Loop Detector Rack(s), and other
devices. Its functions include controlling load switch outputs, Detector Resets, communicating with
Inductive Loop Detectors and other devices (BIU2), and the conditioning and conversion of TF and Loop
Detector call inputs for the CU.

8.2 PHYSICAL
8.2.1 Material
All ferrous metal parts shall be protected against corrosion. All materials shall be moisture and fungus
resistant.
8.2.2 Printed Circuits
Printed circuits shall meet the requirements of 3.2.3.
8.2.3 Dimensions
The BIU shall be 59.436 mm (2.34 in.) W x 114.3 mm (4.50 in.) H x 165.1 mm (6.50 in.) D as illustrated in
Figure 8-1.
The BIU assembly shall slide freely into two card guides, each having a nominal slot width of 1.905 mm
(.075 in.) and a maximum slot depth of 3.175 mm (.125 in.). The edges of the BIU assembly shall be clear
of protrusions on both sides for an area of 3.175 mm (.125 in.) in height for the entire length of the
assembly. The nominal thickness of the edges of the BIU assembly shall be 1.575 mm (.062 in.) + 0.203
mm (.008 in.).

8.3 CONFIGURATIONS
This standard covers Bus Interface Unit configurations as shown in Table 8-1. The BIU type shall be
shown on the front panel of the BIU.

Table 8-1
BIU TYPES
NEMA BIU Designation Rack Communication Port RX & TX
BIU No
BIU2 Yes
The two BIU types are not keyed differently. It is up to the user to ensure the correct BIU type required
for the user’s application is inserted into the rack. (Authorized Engineering Information.)

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The BIU shall perform its specified functions under the conditions set forth in Section 2, Environmental
Requirements.

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8.5 POWER REQUIREMENTS

The BIU shall require a nominal supply voltage of 24 VDC + 2 VDC. A voltage of 16 VDC or less shall be
considered loss of power and a voltage of 18 VDC or more shall be considered adequate for operation.
On initial application of power, current draw shall be limited to a maximum of 1.25 amperes peak. Upon
reaching steady state, the BIU shall require no more than 200 mA throughout the voltage range of 16 to
30 VDC.
For testing, a short of +24VDC IN to LOGIC GROUND is considered one form of a loss of power.
The BIU shall not be damaged by insertion to or removal from a powered BIU Rack or Detector Rack.
8.5.1 Initialization
1. Upon application of DC power, the BIU shall be fully functional within 1000 milliseconds. The
initialized state of the BIU shall set all outputs to the 24 volt level.
2. During the loss of DC power to the BIU for 700 milliseconds or less, the BIU shall maintain the control
state of its outputs. If DC power is restored to the BIU within 700 milliseconds following the loss of DC
power, the BIU shall maintain the state of its outputs until they are updated by valid Port 1 activity.

Figure 8-1
BUS INTERFACE UNIT

3. Following the loss of DC power to the BIU for more than 700 milliseconds and less than 1.5 seconds,
the BIU shall operate in accordance with 8.5.1.2 or 8.5.1.4.
4. Following the loss of DC power to the BIU for 1.5 seconds or greater, the BIU shall turn off all of its
outputs and reinitialize all internal operations upon restoration of DC power.
5. Within 8 milliseconds of loss of power, the BIU shall cease Port 1 Communications. If DC power is
restored to the BIU within 700 milliseconds following the loss of DC power, the BIU shall resume Port
1 Communications within 200 milliseconds of restoration of power.

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8.6 INDICATORS
The BIU shall have two status indicators to represent adequate supply voltage, internal operations, and
valid communications.
8.6.1 Power On Indicator
This indicator shall illuminate when the applied DC voltage is considered adequate as described in 8.5
and the BIU internal logic is operating properly. This indicator shall be OFF if either of these conditions
are false.
8.6.2 Port 1 Indicator
This indicator shall illuminate for a duration not less than 20 milliseconds and not more than 50
milliseconds each time the BIU transmits on its Port 1 output.
8.6.3 Rack TX Indicator (BIU2 Only)
This indicator shall illuminate for a duration not less than 20 milliseconds and not more than 50
milliseconds each time the BIU transmits on its rack TX output.

8.7 BIU-TO-RACK COMMUNICATION PORT FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (BIU2 ONLY)

The protocol for this communication port is under definition.
8.7.1 Communication Port Electrical Requirements
This port (RX and TX and Logic Ground) is an unbalanced, +5 volt nominal, NRZ (Non-Return To Zero)
format, asynchronous serial communication port. See BIU Data Receive Input (RX) 8.8.5.5 for RX
specification details and Data Transmit Output (TX) in 8.8.4.1 for TX specification details.
8.7.2 Baud Rate
The port shall be capable of operation at a baud rate of 9600 bps ±1%. The width of 1 bit shall be the
reciprocal of the baud rate.

8.8 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS

8.8.1 Port 1 Communications
Defined in 3.3.1.
8.8.2 Port 1 Connector
The Port 1 connector shall be a 15 pin metal shell “D” sub miniature type. The connector shall utilize
female contacts with 15 millionths of an inch minimum gold plating in the mating area. The connector
shall be equipped with latching blocks. The connector shall intermate with a 15 pin D type connector,
Amp Incorporated part number 205206-1, or equivalent, which is equipped with spring latches, Amp
Incorporated part number 745012-1, or equivalent.

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8.8.2.1 Port 1 Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Function
1 Rx Data +
2 Logic Ground
3 Rx Clock +
4 Logic Ground
5 Tx Data +
6 Logic Ground
7 Tx Clock +
8 Logic Ground
9 Rx Data -
10 Not Used
11 Rx Clock -
12 Earth Ground
13 Tx Data -
14 Reserved
15 Tx Clock -

NOTE—Tx pins at the BIU = Rx pins at the CU; Rx pins at the BIU = Tx pins at the CU.

8.8.3 Card Rack Connector

The BIU card rack connector shall be a male 64 pin DIN 41612 type B series. The connector shall be
centered at the edge of the circuit board and oriented with pin 1 located at the top of the unit. The circuit
board edge shall align with the connector per DIN 41612.
8.8.3.1 Connector Pin Assignments for BIU Type BIU

Pin Row A Function Row B Function

1 +24 VDC IN +24 VDC IN
2 Output 1 Output 2
3 Output 3 Output 4
4 Output 5 Output 6
5 Output 7 Output 8
6 Output 9 Output 10
7 Output 11 Output 12
8 Output 13 Output 14
9 Output 15 Input / Output 1
10 Input / Output 2 Input / Output 3
11 Input / Output 4 Input / Output 5
12 Input / Output 6 Input / Output 7
13 Input / Output 8 Input / Output 9
14 Input / Output 10 Input / Output 11
15 Input / Output 12 Input / Output 13
16 Input / Output 14 Input / Output 15
17 Input / Output 16 Input / Output 17
18 Input / Output 18 Input / Output 19
19 Input / Output 20 Input / Output 21
20 Input / Output 22 Input / Output 23
21 Input / Output 24 Input 1
22 Input 2 Input 3
23 Input 4 Input 5
24 Input 6 Input 7
25 Input 8 Opto Input 1
26 Opto Input 2 Opto Input 3
27 Opto Input 4 Opto Common
28 Address Select 0 Address Select 1
29 Address Select 2 Address Select 3
30 Reserved Reserved
31 Earth Ground Line Frequency Reference
32 Logic Ground Logic Ground

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8.8.3.2 Connector Pin Assignments for BIU Type BIU2

Pin Row A Function Row B Function

1 +24 VDC IN +24 VDC IN
2 Output 1 Output 2
3 Output 3 Output 4
4 Output 5 Output 6
5 Output 7 Output 8
6 Output 9 Output 10
7 Output 11 Output 12
8 Output 13 Output 14
9 Output 15 Input / Output 1
10 Input / Output 2 Input / Output 3
11 Input / Output 4 Input / Output 5
12 Input / Output 6 Input / Output 7
13 Input / Output 8 Input / Output 9
14 Input / Output 10 Input / Output 11
15 Input / Output 12 Input / Output 13
16 Input / Output 14 Input / Output 15
17 Input / Output 16 Input / Output 17
18 Input / Output 18 Input / Output 19
19 Input / Output 20 Input / Output 21
20 Input / Output 22 Input / Output 23
21 Input / Output 24 Input 1
22 Input 2 Input 3
23 Input 4 Input 5
24 Input 6 Input 7
25 Input 8 Opto Input 1
26 Opto Input 2 Opto Input 3
27 Opto Input 4 Opto Common
28 Address Select 0 Address Select 1
29 Address Select 2 Address Select 3
30 Data Transmit Output (TX) Data Receive Input (RX)
31 Earth Ground Line Frequency Reference
32 Logic Ground Logic Ground

8.8.4 Outputs
BIU pins labeled Output (n) and Input / Output (n) shall provide output from the BIU to the TF and
Detector Racks as programmed in the respective Command Frame (3.3.1.4). The On (Low) state for an
output shall require a logic 1 bit in the respective Command Frame, and the Off (High) state for an output
shall require a logic 0 bit in the respective Command Frame.
Output characteristics shall be as follows:
1. The Low (operate) voltage shall be between 0 and 4 volts.
2. Current sinking capability in the Low state (True) shall be at least 50 milliamperes.
3. With an external impedance of 100k ohms or greater, the transition from 4 to 16 volts (and vice versa)
shall be accomplished within 0.1 millisecond.
4. The High state (False) impedance shall not exceed 11 K ohms to +24 volts DC. The High (False)
output voltage may track the +24 VDC input.
5. Any external steady-state voltage applied to an output terminal shall not exceed +30 volts DC, nor
shall it cause flow of more than 3 milliamperes into the terminal, when the output is in the High state.
6. Any valid True output signal, except Load Switch Driver outputs when Dimming is enabled (3.3.1.4),
shall dwell in this state for at least 50 milliseconds.
7. For the purpose of synchronizing all outputs of TF BIUs, Command Frames shall be transferred to the
BIU output pins only upon receipt of a Type 18 Frame. The Type 18 Frame is received
simultaneously by all BIUs. All TF BIUs shall update their outputs within 20 milliseconds after the
receipt of the Type 18 Frame.

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8.8.4.1 Data Transmit Output (TX) for BIU Type BIU2

This output shall have 2 states: Mark and Space. The state shall be a Mark when no data transmissions
are taking place. The Transition Region shall be defined as any voltage between a Mark and a Space.
8.8.4.1.1 Mark State (Binary 1)
During Mark, the TX output shall be less than 0.5 VDC when sinking 4 milliamps DC current.
8.8.4.1.2 Space State (Binary 0)
During Space, the TX output shall be greater than 3.5 VDC when sourcing 4 milliamps DC current.
8.8.4.1.3 Output Impedance During Power Off
When power is OFF, the output impedance shall be greater than 300 ohms when measured with an
applied voltage not greater than 2 volts in magnitude to circuit common.
8.8.4.1.4 TX Output Shorts
The TX output shall not be damaged when shorted to Logic Ground or + 5 VDC:
1. The TX output shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short to Logic Ground.
2. The TX output shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short to +5 VDC.
8.8.4.1.5 Rise/Fall Time
The transition time from the Space to the Mark voltage or from the Mark to the Space voltage shall be less
than 2.5 microseconds or 4% of the bit time, whichever is less. This shall apply with 3750 picofarads
attached to the TX output. There shall be no reversal of the direction of voltage change while the signal is in
the Transition Region. The Transition Region shall not be reentered until the next change of signal
condition.
8.8.4.1.6 Transient Withstand
The TX output shall not be damaged by application of the transients described in 2.1.7.1 through 2.1.7.5.
8.8.5 Inputs
Type 138–141 Frames from a BIU shall report logic 0 bits for False (24V) inputs, and shall report logic 1
bits for True (ground) inputs. Opto Inputs 1 through 4 shall report logic 0 bits when inactive, and shall
report logic 1 bits when active.
BIU Response Frame frequency is discussed in 3.3.1.5. The states of the inputs reported by the BIU shall
be the states of those inputs at the time the Positive Acknowledge Frame is prepared for sending.
Input signal recognition times allow more than 1 valid BIU input state between BIU input Response
Frame. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
8.8.5.1 Opto Common
The Opto Common input is the common reference pin for four Optically Isolated Inputs.
8.8.5.2 Opto Inputs
The Opto inputs are intended to provide optical isolation for Pedestrian Detector and Remote
Interconnect Inputs. The Opto inputs are intended to connect through external 27 K ohm, 1 Watt resistors
for 120 VAC operation, and are intended for direct connection to 12 VAC from the cabinet power supply
for Pedestrian Detector applications. These inputs may alternatively be used for low-true DC applications
when the Opto Common pin is connected to the 24 volt supply. (Authorized Engineering Information.)
1. The Opto inputs shall provide electrical isolation of 10 megohms minimum resistance and 1000 VAC
RMS minimum breakdown to all connector pins except the Opto Common pin.
2. These inputs shall exhibit a nominal impedance to the Opto Common pin of 5000 ohms + 10% to the
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3. The Opto inputs shall not recognize 3 volts RMS (AC sinusoid or DC) or less relative to the common
input.
4. The Opto inputs shall recognize 8 volts RMS (AC sinusoid or DC) or more relative to the common
input.
5. Any steady state voltage applied between an Opto input and the Opto Common shall not exceed 35
VAC RMS.
6. Opto inputs shall not be acknowledged when active for 25 milliseconds or less, and shall be
acknowledged when active for 50 milliseconds or more.
7. The Opto inputs to the BIU shall conform to 3.3.5.1.2 for voltage transient immunity.
8.8.5.3 Line Frequency Reference
The Line Frequency Reference input pin receives a square wave signal from the cabinet power supply
for the purpose of synchronizing BIU outputs with the AC line.
Electrical characteristics for this input shall be as follows:
1. A voltage between 0 and 8 volts shall be considered the Low state, and shall occur when the AC line
is in the positive half cycle.
2. A voltage between 16 and 26 volts shall be considered the High state, and shall occur when the AC
line is in the negative half cycle.
3. The Line Frequency Reference input shall exhibit a nominal impedance of 10 K ohms + 10% to the
+24 VDC input, and shall not have more than 1000 picofarads of load capacitance.
4. The rise and fall time of the signal connected to this input shall not exceed 50 microseconds.
T&F BIUs shall exclude dimming operation when no transition occurs in the Line Frequency Reference
input between Frame 18 transfers.
8.8.5.4 24 Volt Signal Inputs
The 24 Volt Signal Inputs to the BIU shall conform to 3.3.5.1.2 and 3.3.5.1.3 except as noted herein.
8.8.5.4.1 Address Select Inputs
The Address Select input bits define the logical position of each BIU. The pins are left open or floating
for a logical False, and are connected to Logic Ground for a logical True. There shall be 16 unique
address positions selected with a binary code, using bit 0 as least significant and bit 3 as most significant.
Address bit connections are illustrated in Section 5, TF.
8.8.5.4.2 Function Inputs
When the Address Select 3 input to the BIU is inactive, the BIU pins labeled Input (n) and Input/Output
(n) shall provide input to the BIU from the TF as required in 5.3.1.2.
When the Address Select 3 input to the BIU is active (activating Detector Mode), the Function Input
timing shall accommodate Loop Detector Calls and channel status as follows:
1. A Detector Call signal dwelling in a defined logic state for less than 0.25 milliseconds shall not be
recognized.
2. A Detector Call signal dwelling in a defined logic state for 2 millisecond or more shall be recognized.
3. Each Call input shall activate a time stamp feature within the BIU to enable accurate pulse width
measurement. Details on this time stamp may be found in 3.3.1.4.2.6.
4. Detector Channel Status shall be derived from pulse width modulation encoding. These shall conform
to the eight status states as outlined in 6.5.2.26.3.

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5. The BIU shall have sufficient buffering to accumulate multiple states of Detector Channel Status
between the once-per-second polls. Channel Status pulse width sequences already in process at the
time of Type 152–155 Frames shall not be missed or truncated due to asynchronous polling, but shall
be sent in the next poll.
8.8.5.5 Data Receive Input (RX) for BIU Type BIU2
The data receive input, RX, shall have an input impedance 3 Kohm to 7 Kohm and an input capacitance
less than 250 picofarads. This input impedance shall terminate to Logic Ground. The input’s open circuit
voltage shall be less than 0.9 VDC. This input shall be functional when voltages over the range of ±25 VDC
are applied to it. The Transition Region is any voltage between a Mark and a Space.
8.8.5.5.1 Mark State (Binary 1)
During Mark, the RX input shall recognize as a Mark voltages less than 0.9 VDC.
8.8.5.5.2 Space State (Binary 0)
During Space, the RX input shall recognize as a Space voltages greater than 3.0 VDC.
8.8.5.5.3 Transient Withstand
The RX input shall not be damaged by application of the transients described in 2.1.7.1 through 2.1.7.5.
8.8.5.6 +24 VDC Input
The +24 VDC input connects to the cabinet power supply 24 volt output to the BIU.
8.8.5.7 Earth Ground
The Earth Ground input connects only to exposed electrically conductive panels or covers on the BIU.
This input connects to Earth Ground in the TF, and shall not connect to Logic Ground within the BIU.
8.8.5.8 Logic Ground
This pin supplies the current return path to the power supply and all 24 volt inputs and outputs, and shall
not connect to Earth Ground within the BIU.

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