ARROWES eSTOP Auto Installation and operating instructions
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Contents
eSTOP™ System Components Diagram ..............................................................................................................4
Safety Considerations.........................................................................................................................................6
eSTOP™ System Specifications............................................................................................................................7
Labels..................................................................................................................................................................8
Key Features .......................................................................................................................................................8
Unit Assembly/On-site Setup ..............................................................................................................................9
Target Board Assembly.....................................................................................................................................10
Operational Procedures....................................................................................................................................11
eSTOP™ Lantern Unit....................................................................................................................................11
Hand Remote Controller X – HRC X ..............................................................................................................12
Button Press Types ...................................................................................................................................12
Operational Steps .....................................................................................................................................13
Pairing the eSTOP™ Handheld Remote Controller (HRC X) to lantern units ....................................................15
eSTOP Auto.......................................................................................................................................................17
Activate Auto Mode .....................................................................................................................................17
Setup Auto and Timing .................................................................................................................................17
GUI screens.......................................................................................................................................................18
Powered Off screen......................................................................................................................................18
Battery Status screen ...................................................................................................................................18
Home Screen ................................................................................................................................................18
User manual – eSTOP DVR camera system ......................................................................................................19
Batteries - Care, Safe Handling and Charging....................................................................................................23
Maintenance of the eSTOP™.............................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................25
Repairs & Servicing ...........................................................................................................................................26
Safe Transportation of the eSTOP™ ..................................................................................................................26
Material Life......................................................................................................................................................26
Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................26
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eSTOP™ System Components Diagram
eSTOP™ Lantern Unit Red light indicator
Lantern
Power switch
Battery supply power cable
Removable battery pack
Battery secure latch (both sides)
Battery pack holder
Locking screw
Centre column
Adjustable locking column
Locking pin
Legs
Figure 1
Antenna
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Lantern battery pack and charger
eSTOP™ Handheld Remote Controller (HRCX)
Equipment Contents
1. 2 eSTOP™ lantern units
2. 2 tripod legs + battery holder
3. 2 lantern battery packs
4. 2 HRCX - hand remote control
5. 2 HRCX Antenna
6. 2 C4 USB charging cable
7. 1 double USB charge socket
8. 2 battery charger and power socket
9. Carry case
10. User and Service & Operation Manuals
11. 2 target boards (Applicable model only)
Carry Case
Battery
Battery charger
Charging indicator
Latching connector
Dual Port Wall Charger
C4 USB cable
HRC X
HRCX
Antenna
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Safety Considerations
The eSTOP™ has been developed as a response to a need for safer working conditions for traffic controllers
on job sites. It is designed to remove traffic controllers from the hazard zones, but still allow traffic
controllers to manage traffic movement within the worksite from a safe distance. In order to reduce the
risk to road workers, traffic controllers and road users, the unit must at all times be operated effectively
and consistently by authorized and trained operators.
The eSTOP™ must be operated in accordance with all safety, operation and service instructions contained
in the manufacturer's operation and service manual. It is recommended that all operators read and
understand the manual before operating the eSTOP™. Operators must understand and comply with the
manufacturer's instructions as printed in the manual accompanying each eSTOP™ in conjunction with the
respective Company’s Safe Work Method Statement.
The eSTOP™ should only be operated by a designated, competent operator within the scope of on-site
operation parameters (such as the Company’s Safe Work Method Statement).
The eSTOP™ should be installed in a suitable location clear of obstructions. An appropriate risk assessment
must be conducted to ensure the safe and suitable use of the eSTOP™. Examples of factors to consider
when assessing suitable location are a safe distance from the traffic path so that wide loads or turning
vehicles will not impact the unit, length of worksite, volume of traffic and topography. The eSTOP™ should
be installed on a stable surface.
The unit including the lanterns (red, amber and green), amber light indicator and battery box must be kept
clean. The equipment must be handled with care.
The eSTOP™ batteries (both for the hand remote control and the lanterns) should be fully charged before
operating the unit.
The eSTOP™ has been designed in accordance with DTMR’s (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
specifications, MUTCD guidelines and the MRTS254, Arrowes ISO quality system and ACMA approved. The
eSTOP™ has been approved for use by DTMR. The application of the eSTOP™ must be in accordance with
these guidelines/standards as well as the respective company’s worksite risk assessment and Safe Work
Method Statements.
Any modifications made to the eSTOP™ (unless by or approved by Arrowes) could compromise the function
of the eSTOP™ and therefore the safe application of the units and voids the warranty of the eSTOP™.
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eSTOP™ System Specifications
Lantern
Operating life of cluster: 100,000 hours
View angel of cluster: 12⁰
Lantern IP rating: IP45
LED Optics IP rating: IP65
Voltage: 12v
Operating amperage: 1.2 A
Battery (rechargeable) 26 A/H Lithium Iron phosphate
Operating Hours (80% DoD) ~20 Hours
Charging time: 4-5 Hours
Operating Temperature Range: -20 to 90⁰Celsius
Lantern Compliancy AS2144
Comms Range <2km
Hand Remote Controller (HRCX)
RF operating frequency: 868-915Mhz
Configuration: up to 4 unit control
IP rating: IP65
Battery (rechargeable): 8 A/H Lithium Polymer
Operating Hours (50% DoD) ~30 Hours
Charging time: 6-8Hours
Operating Current: (Average) 150mA
Sleeping Current: 1mA
Operating Temperature Range: -20 to 85⁰Celsius
Comms Range <2km
Overall Device
Total mass per device (incl. batt, Target Board): 24kg (allocated to 3 components)
Top lantern weight (max lifting weight): 14kg
Tripod leg footprint radius: 0.80m
Wind loading – no sandbag base: ~40km/h
Wind loading – 3 sandbag/leg ~50kg: ~100km/h
Dimensions
Maximum working height: 2900 cm
Minimum working height: 2600 cm
Dimensions when stored: 1710 mm x 480mm x 370mm
Base width, fully extended: 1600 mm diameter
Lantern height: 770 mm
Lantern width: 270 mm
Lantern depth: 170 mm
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Labels
Key Features
The eSTOP™ is the first Electronic Single Traffic Operator Portable system of its kind. Designed to remove
the traffic controllers from the hazard zone, the key features of the eSTOP™ system are:
•Traffic controllers operate from a safe distance
•Communication range of 2km in line of sight
•Can be implemented anywhere a stop/slow baton would normally be used
•Can be operated with one controller, whilst the other takes a break or is on rotation as the
HRCX can control up to 4 Lanterns
•Fail safe features - ensure no two green lights can be on at the same time, low battery, tilt and
lantern fault warnings
•Environmentally robust, light weight, three-piece assembly, adjustable height
•Small Hand Remote Control (IP65)
•Hand Remote Control mimics traffic lantern states in real time
•Windload up to 100km/hr when used as per manufacturer’s guidance
Hand control
identification
number is
located at
the back
base as
shown here
eSTOP™ identification
number is located at
the base of the
lantern as shown here
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Unit Assembly/On-site Setup
A B C D
Pull spring pin to release
leg
Extend legs out by pushing
towards the ground Place legs onto a flat surface and
align adjustable locking column
with pin holes to for uneven
surface. (red circle)
Slide pole up and down to
adjust height then release
pin to lock in place
E F G H
Check antenna is
vertical. Use two
hands to lift traffic
lantern onto base
Slide lantern into the center
locking column
Secure with locking screw to
stop lantern from rotating
Insert battery pack into battery
holder
I K L
Lock latches to secure
battery box
Connect power cable.
Connector latches
once pushed in place.
Switch on lantern Unit is ready to operate
with Hand Remote Control
IMPORTANT: ensure eSTOP™ is stable and is weighted down with sandbags prior to operation. One sand bag
per tripod leg is required.
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Operational Procedures
When the units have been assembled.
eSTOP™ Auto Lantern Unit
1. Connect power cable from lantern to battery box. To switch on the lantern, push the small power
switch underneath the lantern unit. The green LED light will illuminate when powered on. The
lantern unit will be controlled by its master, the Handheld Remote Controller X (HRCX) once it is
paired. Note: make sure the antenna on top of the lantern is vertical.
Modes - The unit runs in three modes: ‘Test Mode’, ‘Manual Mode’, and ‘Auto Mode’.
Test Mode – When the unit first powers on, it is by default in test mode. In this mode,
the HRCX can be used to perform a lantern test. See HRCX procedures for LED test function,
each lantern will flash for 0.5 seconds.
Manual Mode – The unit can be activated (using HRCX) to ‘Manual Mode’ after power-
on/LED test. When the unit first activates, it will flash amber for 5 seconds then default to
red. The unit will halt for 5 seconds before it can be operated. The unit must be activated
to ‘Manual Mode’ first before activating ‘Auto Mode’. See HRCX procedures for operation
functions.
Auto Mode – The unit can be activated (using HRCX) to ‘Auto Mode’ after being activated to
‘Manual Mode’. When ‘Auto Mode’ is activated, the amber lantern may either flash for 5
seconds or display a countdown status, to provide feedback for the motorist when a green
state will occur. Lantern state change in ‘Auto Mode’ is controlled automatically by the
HRCX. The HRCX must remain running and within range of all lantern units in ‘Auto Mode’.
See HRCX procedures for operation functions.
2. When the lantern unit is on the RED state, a small amber LED, called the “red light indicator” will
flash. This red light indicator faces the workers on the worksite. Its purpose is to indicate to the
workers on the jobsite that the traffic lantern is red. The red light Indicator must NOT face the
motorists.
3. The eSTOP™ Lantern Unit is also fitted with a “Cut-Off Switch”. This is the Power Switch, located
at the base of the lantern. This switch will turn off the lantern instantaneously as required. It must
also be switched off when not in use.
Note: When setting up the eSTOP Auto™, the lanterns should face away from motorists until the unit is activated
for use to control traffic (Operation Mode).
The lanterns must always be in line of sight of the HRCX. The HRCX is the master, all lanterns communicate
directly to the HRCX only.
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Hand Remote Controller X – HRC X
Button Press Types
Quick press – A Quick press of the buttons (less than 0.5s) is used to navigate the GUI. Home,
Wake, Left, Right, Up and Down Button presses are all quick presses. If the GUI
screen is off, quick press does not apply.
Firm press – A Firm press of the buttons (more than 0.5s) is used to change states of a paired
lantern (A/B/C/D) during manual mode, or test a paired lantern during test mode.
Firm press applies to A, B, C, D and STOP Button.
Long press- A Long press of the buttons (more than 5s), applies to the Power Button for
powering of and powering off.
Antenna
Antenna Socket
GUI (graphic user interface)
Activate/Wake Button
B/Up Button
C/Right Button
STOP/Enter Button
Lantern LED States
Indicator
Power/Home Button
A/Left Button
D/Down Button
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Operational Steps
1. Power On – Long press the power button for 5 seconds to power on the HRCX. During power on,
the battery status screen will appear briefly to show the battery status. Refer to the ‘battery
status screen’ section for more detail.
2. Home Screen – Once the HRCX is powered on the, the GUI home screen will appear, showing the
current mode, and the paired Lanterns relative to Buttons A/B/C/D and its status. Refer to ‘home
screen’ section for more detail.
3. Wait for Comms – If a lantern is already paired to a button, the status of the lantern will be
shown next to the respective status indicator [A][B][C][D] on the home screen. The status will
read “No Comms” in red text. Wait up to 60 seconds for the communication to establish. Once
there is communication, the status will show the lantern battery percentage in green text or any
faults in orange text. If there are still “No Comms” after 60 seconds, refer to the ‘Troubleshoot’
section, or ‘Pairing’ section to un-pair and re-pair. If there are no lanterns paired, it will appear
blank.
4. Modes – the HRCX may start on any mode depending on the last mode before power off. Usually,
the HRCX will start on Test Mode, where a paired lantern can be tested by firm pressing the
respective paired button. To activate to another mode, quick press the left or right buttons to
highlight the modes button on the bottom of the home screen. Quick press the enter button to
enter the modes screen.
5. Manual Mode – Once the paired lanterns are all communicating and no faults are showing on
their status, the system can be activated to Manual Mode by navigating to the modes screen and
entering the Manual button on the modes screen. Once entered, the screen will return to the
home screen and the mode will be changed from Test to Manual Mode. The lantern start-up
sequence will then commence.
6. Start-up - Upon switching from Test Mode to Manual Mode the lantern will flash amber for 5
seconds, then 4 seconds of steady amber, then default to red. The HRCX will lock for 10 seconds
and all buttons will not work during this time. After 10 seconds, the system with the paired
lanterns is in Manual Mode.
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7. Control Traffic Signals - Use the respective paired A/B/C/D buttons and STOP button to operate
the lanterns for traffic control. Use the Green A/B/C/D buttons to switch one or the other signal
to turn green. (Note: in order to turn a signal green, all signals must be red first). Use the red
STOP button to change all signals to red. Note: the amber lantern will activate for 4 seconds
during the transition from green to red. It will lock for 5 seconds in all red before any change to
green is allowed. The lantern LED state indicators reflect the lantern status.
8. Power Saving feature – Once the system is in Manual Mode, the power saving feature on the
HRCX will activate after 60 seconds. The screen will turn off and the Lantern LED state indicators
will remain on, allowing the lanterns to be operated as normal. If there is a fault, the screen will
automatically turn back on. The screen can also be turned on by pressing the ‘Wake’ button.
9. Auto Mode – If the Auto function is switched on (refer to Setup Section to switch on the Auto
function), the system can be activated to Auto Mode after Manual Mode has been activated. This
can be done through the GUI Modes screen. Once Auto Mode is activated, the counting GrnT
(green time) and RedT (all red time) is shown on the home screen. There will be a 5 second time
out period where the HRCX will lock, and all buttons will not work during this time. After 5
seconds, the unit is ready to operate as usual.
10. Activate Test Mode- The system can be activated to Test Mode at any time in either Manual or
Auto Mode. When activating Test Mode, the lanterns will flash amber for 5 seconds, then switch
the lanterns off.
11. Power Off HRCX– the HRCX can be powered off any time. When powered back on, the system
will start on the last mode that it was in before powering off. To avoid unwanted activation when
powering on, it is best practice to activate to Test Mode before powering off.
12. Switch off all lantern power and disconnect battery cable before packing up.
Note: While HRCX is off, pressing “Power” button on the HRCX will indicate battery status. In the
event of forced power off is required on the HRCX, pressing “Power” and “Wake” button at the
same time forces the HRCX to soft reset then power off.
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Pairing the eSTOP™ Handheld Remote Controller (HRC X) to lantern
units
The eSTOP™ HRCX can be paired to any eSTOP Auto lantern units. Once a lantern unit is paired to a
HRCX, it is stored in memory. They will be automatically synced when powered up and ready for
operation. By default, a HRCX is paired to 1 lantern unit only. Re-pairing is not required unless the
HRCX is pairing to a different lantern unit, pairing up to 4 lantern units to 1 HRCX, or lanterns have
been mixed up and not knowing which lantern is paired.
It is recommended to begin pairing by un-pairing all lantern units from the HRCX. This will reduce
confusion about which lantern unit to pair if it has been already paired previously. Follow the steps
below to begin the process.
HRC X provides a simple GUI for pairing and unpairing any lanterns. Below shows how to navigate
from the ‘Home’ screen to the ‘Pairing’ screen. The pairing shows the 4 respective button to pair/un-
pair a lantern.
Un-pairing lantern units
Un-pairing is required if the HRCX is already paired to an unknown
lantern and unable to sync. To do this, the HRCX must be in Test Mode.
Then navigate to the ‘Pairing’ screen. Once the ‘Pairing’ screen is
opened, it will show 4 buttons indicating if the lanterns are paired or
not. If they are paired, the option to un-pair is provided. If they are not
paired, the option to pair is provided. Quick press the STOP button to
pair or un-pair.
It is recommend to un-pair all lantern before re-pairing lanterns, to
avoid confusion.
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Pairing eSTOP™ HRCX Unit1 (Left side of the HRCX)
1. When in Test Mode, attach the C4 USB cable
from the bottom of the HRC X unit to the USB
connector on the base of the eSTOP™ lantern
unit, as shown on the image.
2. Navigate from home screen to pairing screen.
Then select any button on the pairing screen to
pair a lantern. Once pairing is started, an interactive pair
menu will start. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the pairing process.
3. Once a button is paired to a lantern, the status on the home screen will change from blank status
to providing information. It demonstrates the mode and battery status for the paired lantern.
Note: allow up to 60 seconds for the paired lanterns to establish communication.
Lantern USB
connector
C4 cable connected
to HRCX and lantern.
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eSTOP Auto
Activate Auto Mode - The eSTOP Auto consists of one handheld
Remote Controller X (HRCX) and up to 4 eSTOP Auto lantern units. The
amber lantern may also provide a counter display to count down the time
before the traffic lights turn green. The eSTOP Auto powers up into
Manual mode just like the standard eSTOP and can be activated into Auto
mode from manual operational mode by navigating to the modes screen
and selecting Auto Mode.
Setup Auto and Timing – A GUI setup screen is used to program the HRCX to allow the Auto feature. To
enter the setup screen, the HRCX must be in Test Mode. Then, navigate from the home screen to the setup
screen, then use the UP/DOWN button to select the parameter boxes, and LEFT/RIGHT to change the
parameters. Once done, move the cursor to the save button then press enter to save.
Enabling Auto mode – This allows the HRCX to activate into Auto mode and control the Paired eSTOP traffic
lights in a timing cycle.
Green Time (GrnT) – Time set for a lantern to stay green.
All Red Time (RedT) – Time set for an all-red time. Red time is the total time minus green time. Red time is
generally determined by the time it takes for a vehicle to exit the work site safely.
Enabling Vehicle Actuated - Vehicle actuation allows green time to be extended on the lantern where a vehicle
is detected. The extension is by 1 cycle of green time. If vehicles remain detected and there are no vehicles on
the opposite end, the green time will continue, extending for up to 5 cycles. (This results in maximum green
time of 5x (set green time)). Green extension time will be cut short if there is vehicle detection on the opposite
side.
Enabling Count Down – This allows the lanterns to provide countdown status feedback to motorists, indicating
the time until the next green state. Note: the lantern does not change to green state after the countdown ends
unless there is a command from the HRCX to go Green.
Note: Vehicle actuation and count down cannot both be enabled at the same time.
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GUI screens
Powered Off screen
When the HRCX is powered off, the screen is completely off, and no LED indicators are on.
The power button can be pressed to power on or check the battery status.
Battery Status screen
The battery status screen shows the battery status in percentage and the charging
states.
This screen can be switched on for 10 seconds when the HRC is powered off, by quick
pressing the power button.
When the HRCX is plugged into a charger the battery status screen stays on
permanently, until the charging cable is unplugged.
Home Screen
This screen provides the options to navigate between different screens and shows operational status.
The device ID and battery status percentage is shown at the top of the
screen.
The current mode is highlighted in the tabs above of the status line.
If Auto is enabled, the GrnT, and RedT will be shown on the screen, and
starts counting down once activated to Auto Mode.
Each paired Lantern (in respect to a Button A/B/C/D) provides a status.
The status include:
Modes: M – manual, T – Test, A – Auto, N-unknow
Led States: RED, GRN, YEL, Blank
Lantern Battery Status: xx% (55%)
If the HRC is in critical low battery, a “Low Battery Charge Device”
warning message is shown in orange.
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User manual – eSTOP DVR camera system
Only for applicable eSTOP
eSTOP camera and DVR placement
Figure 1. eSTOP Camera and DVR
Recording
The eSTOP DVR is set up to record automatically when the eSTOP traffic light powers on. There is a 1
minute delay for the DVR to complete startup and start recording.
A Green light under SD status indicates the DVR is recording.
Front facing camera
Rear facing camera
eSTOP DVR
DVR Status
Recording
enable SW
SD card slot
USB mouse
DVR functions
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Stop recording
Recordings can be stopped by switching off the power or switching the recording off. Enable SW as
shown in figure one.
Adjusting Camera Angle
Figure 2. Camera rotations
Depending on where the eSTOP is placed, the camera can be rotated horizontally and vertically to suit viewing
angle of the traffic.
Using a LCD and DVR video output
Figure 3. DVR output and LCD
By plugging in the LCD to the DVR’s video output connector shown in figure 3 above, the videos of the cameras
can be viewed live. This allows camera positions to be adjusted effectively, video play back and indications of
recording status.
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