ATSI TVC-3800 User manual

The Virtual Cabinet
Model TVC-3800
User's Manual
Revision 1.0

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Explanation of Symbols and Terms...................................................................3
2. Introduction to The Virtual Cabinet...................................................................5
3. TVC 3800 USB Driver Installation ..................................................................8
4. TS2 Virtual Cabinet Emulator...........................................................................9
4.1. Connecting to TVC 3800..........................................................................9
4.2. Main Control Window............................................................................10
4.3. MMU Setup............................................................................................11
4.4. Intersection Layout ................................................................................14
4.5. Running the TS2 Cabinet Emulator .......................................................20
4.6. Controller Unit Configuration................................................................20
5. ATC Virtual Cabinet Interface.........................................................................21
5.1. Connecting to TVC 3800........................................................................21
5.2. Main Control Window............................................................................21
5.3. Load Configuration ................................................................................23
5.4. Status Messages ....................................................................................23
5.5. Intersection Layout ................................................................................24
5.6. Running the ATC Virtual Cabinet Emulator ..........................................25
5.7. Controller Unit Configuration................................................................26
6. TS2 Virtual Controller Emulator Mode ..........................................................27
6.1. Connecting to TVC 3800 .......................................................................27
6.2. Main Control Window ...........................................................................27
6.3. Selecting Timed vs Continuous Mode....................................................30
6.4. Exporting Data to Frame View Software................................................31
6.5. Running TS2 Virtual Controller Emulator .............................................32
7. ATC Virtual Controller Emulator ...................................................................33
7.1. Connecting TVC 3800 ...........................................................................33
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7.2. Main Control Window ...........................................................................34
7.3. Selecting Timed vs Continuous Mode....................................................37
7.4. Selecting Test Settings ...........................................................................38
7.5. Running ATC Virtual Controller Emulator.............................................39
8. Service and Calibration...................................................................................40
9. Limited Warranty.............................................................................................41

1. Explanation of Symbols and Terms
1. Ex lanation of Symbols and Terms
The following is a list of symbols and important terms that are used throughout
this manual. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with the operation of a
NEMA TS2 Type Traffic Control System.
Caution. Risk of danger. This symbol indicates important
information that must be read and understood before
attempting to install or use the TS2 Virtual Cabinet
TS2 Frame A predefined format for the messages that are exchanged
using the SDLC protocol. The NEMA TS2 Standard
defines command frames (sent by the controller) and
responses frames (sent by BIUs and conflict monitors).
ATC Frame A predefined format for the messages that are exchanged
using the SDLC protocol. The ATC 5301 Standard defines
command frames (sent by the controller) and responses
frames (sent by SIUs and conflict monitors).
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
PC Personal computer
SDLC Synchronous Data Link Communication Protocol. Serial
communication protocol by which the controller, BIUs,
and conflict monitor exchange information in a TS2 type
traffic control system.
TS2 Traffic Control Systems Standard published by NEMA
(see NEMA).
ATC Advanced Transportation Controller
BIU Bus Interface Unit. A device that receives SDLC
commands from the Controller Unit and provides digital
inputs and outputs to interface with external devices such
as detectors, load switches, etc
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SIU Serial Interface Unit. A device that receives SDLC
commands from the Controller Unit and provides digital
inputs and outputs to interface with external devices such
as detectors, load switches, etc
CMU Conflict Monitor Unit.
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2. Introduction to The Virtual Cabinet
2. Introduction to The Virtual Cabinet
The Virtual Cabinet (TVC 3800) provides full emulation of a NEMA TS2
standard cabinet and ATC 5301 standard cabinet.
There are four modes of operation:
Mode one and two are for testing Controllers:
1. TS2 Virtual Cabinet Emulator (BIU MMU)
Connects to an SDLC port (Port 1) of a NEMA TS 2 standard
Controller Unit (controller). TVC 3800 receives SDLC frames from the
controller, processes those frames and sends responses back to the
controller. Runs a full simulation of TF BIUs 1 4 (Terminals and
Facilities), DR BIUs 1 4 (Detector Rack BIU), and an MMU. To
monitor this virtual cabinet, TVC 3800 is connected to a PC running
the user interface software. Through the interface software, the user can
change inputs and monitor outputs of the TF BIUs, and simulate
detector calls. This allows the user to monitor the controller's "reaction"
to various inputs such as emergency vehicle preempt call, pedestrian
call on a particular phase or an actuation of any detector call.
The software will also automatically enable inputs/outputs for those
BIUs that are programmed in the controller and show which BIUs
should be present in the cabinet. This provides a visual presentation of
how the controller is setup and what inputs/outputs are available for the
given controller configuration.
2. ATC Virtual Cabinet Emulator(SIU CMU)
Connects to an SDLC port (Port C12S) of a ATC 5301 standard
Controller Unit (controller). TVC 3800 receives SDLC frames from the
controller, processes those frames and sends responses back to the
controller. Runs a full simulation of Input Functionality SIU's, Output
Functionality SIU's, and CMU's. To monitor this virtual cabinet, the
TVC 3800 is connected to a PC running the user interface software.
Through the interface software, the user can change inputs and monitor
outputs of the SIU's, and simulate detector calls. This allows the user to
monitor the controller's "reaction" to various inputs such as preempt
and pedestrian calls.
The software will also automatically enable inputs/outputs for those
SIUs that are programmed in the controller and show which SIUs
should be present in the cabinet. This provides a visual presentation of
how the controller is setup and what inputs/outputs are available for the
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given controller configuration.
Below is an example of the connection for mode one and two for testing
controllers.
Mode three and four are for testing SIU or BIU devices:
3. TS2 Virtual Controller Emulator
Connects to an SDLC port of a BIU device. TVC 3800 sends SDLC
frames (acting as controller), and processes response frames back to the
TVC 3800. Runs a full simulation of all frames that could be sent to TF
BIU's, DR BIU's, and MMU on the same timing schedule as TS2
Controller. To monitor this virtual cabinet, TVC 3800 is connected to a
PC running the user interface software. Through the interface software,
the user can change frame schedule and if the frame is valid or
corrupted(Bad CRC). This allows the user to monitor the BIU Device
"reaction" to various frame types.
The software can be operated in one of two modes. In Continuous
mode the TVC 3800 will continue to run through selected frame
schedule until stop button is pressed. In Timed mode, the user enters a
specified amount of time for the schedule to run, and then the software
generates a pass fail result base on if there were any errors detected.
4. ATC Virtual Controller Emulator
Connects to an SDLC port of a SIU device. TVC 3800 sends SDLC
frames (acting as controller), and processes response frames back to the
TVC 3800. Runs a full simulation of all frames that could be sent to
Input/Output functionality SIU's or CMU's on the same timing schedule
as ATC Controller. To monitor this virtual cabinet, TVC 3800 is
connected to a PC running the user interface software. Through the
interface software, the user can change frame schedule and if the frame
is valid or corrupted(Bad CRC). This allows the user to monitor the
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SIU Device "reaction" to various frame types. The software can be
operated in one of two modes. In Continuous mode the TVC 3800 will
continue to run through selected frame schedule until stop button is
pressed. In Timed mode, the user enters a specified amount of time for
the schedule to run, and then the software generates a pass fail result
base on if there were any errors detected.
Below is an example connection for testing SIU and BIU devices:
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3. TVC 3800 USB Driver Installation
3. TVC-3800 USB Driver Installation
To communicate with TVC 3800 an ATSI Tester USB driver needs to be
installed. The same driver is used with several ATSI products and is included on
the software installation CD. A copy of the driver installation package can also
be downloaded from the Internet. To download the driver go to our website:
www.atsi tester.com. The driver installation package is also copied to the
computer during software installation.
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4. TS2 Virtual Cabinet Emulator
4. TS2 Virtual Cabinet Emulator
4.1. Connecting to TVC-3800
TVC 3800 is connected to the TS2 controller using the included cable with
BLUE heatshrink( Part Number: 006 0035). Connect end with BLUE
heatsrink to the TVC 3800 and other to Port 1 of TS2 Controller. The TVC 3800
is connected to the computer using a USB cable. The power to TVC 3800 is
supplied through the USB cable thus eliminating the need to have an external
wall adapter.
TVC 3800 is a high power USB device and according to the USB specifications
may draw up to 500mA from the USB host. Make sure the USB host is capable
of powering a high power USB device or a powered USB hub is used.
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4.2. Main Control Window
The Virtual Cabinet Interface window is show below.
Tool Bar Signals BIUs Present TF BIU Outputs
TF BIU Inputs DR BIU Loop Call MMU Panel
Detailed description of each section:
Tool Bar has the following controls available:
Connect button. Click this button to connect the interface
software to the virtual cabinet TVC 3800.
Disconnect button. Click this button to disconnects the
interface from the virtual cabinet TVC 3800.
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Layout button. Click this button to open interactive
intersection layout viewer.
MMU Setup button. Click this button to open the MMU
Programming Card Configuration window.
About button. Click this button to view the contact information,
the software version, and the firmware version.
Help button. Click this button to open the TS2 Virtual Cabinet
Help window.
Signals section displays the current state of the signals. If TFBIU #1 is
disabled in the controller, signals 1 8 will not be shown. If TFBIU #2 is not
enabled in the Controller Unit, signals 9 16 will be hidden. 9 16 or 1 16 will
be displayed.
BIUs Present section shown which BIUs are enabled in the controller.
Hovering the mouse cursor over each BIU icon will highlight the
corresponding TFBIU Outputs , Inputs, or DRBIU Loop Call Inputs
connected to that BIU.
TF BIU Outputs show the current state of the outputs.
In TF BIU Inputs section inputs to the BIUs can be activated or deactivated.
To activate an input check the corresponding checkbox. To deactivate the
input uncheck the checkbox. If a checkbox is disabled, the input is not
available because the corresponding BIU is not enabled in the Controller
Unit.
Loop calls can be activated or deactivated in DR BIU Loop Call Inputs
section. To activate a loop call, check the corresponding checkbox. To
deactivate a loop call uncheck the corresponding checkbox. If the checkbox
is disabled, the corresponding DR BIU is not enabled in the Controller Unit.
MMU Panel shows indications of the MMU. The Reset button allows the
user to reset the virtual MMU and clear a fault state (conflict).
4.3. MMU Setup
The MMU Programming Card settings can only be changed when the interface
is not connected to TVC 3800. If connected, click Disconnect button on the
toolbar.
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To open the MMU setup window click button. This will open the
following window.
The available MMU Programming Card configurations are:
Compatibility Programming
A check mark in the compatibility checkbox indicated that the corresponding
pair of channels is compatible (permissive).
Minimum Yellow Change Channel Disable Programming
Minimum Yellow Change monitoring is not implemented in the virtual
MMU 1. However, the Minimum Yellow Change configuration will be
reflected in the Type 129 MMU Inputs/Status response frame.
1 Subject to change. New features may be added in the future firmware updates/releases.
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Minimum Flash Programming
Since there is no definite instance when the virtual cabinet is powered up, the
Minimum Flash Time is not implemented in the virtual MMU 1. However,
the minimum flash programming will be properly reflected in the Type 129
MMU Inputs/Status response frame.
Voltage Monitoring Latch Programming
Since TVC 3800 is connected to the Controller Unit through an SDLC bus,
the Virtual MMU cannot monitor the CVM on the CU. It also does not have a
24V power supply. Thus, +24V Latch and CVM/Fault Monitor Latch are
only reflected in the Type 129 MMU Inputs/Status response frame.
To open advanced settings click button. This will expand the
window and add the following section:
The following options are available under the advanced category:
Disable Yellow Monitoring
Selecting this option disables monitoring of yellow signals on user selected
channels by the internal virtual MMU. This option can be used with
controller configurations where the Yellow from a pedestrian channel is used
for alternate functions.
To apply changes and close the MMU Setup dialog window, click OK button.
To discard any changes and close the MMU Setup dialog window, click Cancel
button.
MMU Programming Card configuration can be saved to be quickly loaded in the
future. To save a predefined configuration type the name of the configuration in
the Predefined Configuration box and click Save button. Click OK to confirm
the operation in the opened message box.
Note: Only alpha numeric (a z, A Z,0 9), _ (underscore), (minus), and
space characters are allowed in the configuration names. Any other typed
character will be replaced with an underscore ( _ ).
To load a predefined configuration, click on of the Predefined Configurations
drop down box and select the name of the configuration to be loaded. Click OK
button in the opened message box to confirm the operation.
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To delete a user defined configuration, select it from the drop down box. Click
Cancel when prompted to confirm loading the new configuration. This would
put the name on the configuration in the text box without loading new settings.
Click Delete button to delete the configuration.
4.4. Inter ection Layout
To open the Intersection layout window click button. This will
open the following window.
Tool Bar Help Button Intersection Layout Component Selection
Detailed description of each section:
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Tool Bar has the following controls available:
Edit On button allows you to switch between editing mode and
Live mode
Open button allows you to browse and import a previously saved
intersection layout
Save button allows you to save a intersection layout to be used
in future use.
Template button allows you to load a predefined intersection to
test . The Picture below shows what templates you can chose
from.
Undo/Redo button allows you undo or redo previous
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changes made to the intersection layout.
The group of controls in the image below allow you to rotate, flip, and duplicate
parts to get the precise layout you desire.
The Help Button:
Help button, when clicked will guide you through the
intersection layout options through a series of bubble hints. To
proceed to the next hint you just have to hit the next button
( as seen in the image below).
Intersection Layout Components
In the image above you can see some of the components you can use to
make the road system of your intersection. To use a component, simply
left click and drag that component into the workspace. Some
components have extra controls when placed that you can select from.
Below you can see an example of the extra controls when for a lane
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component.
Below we can see the components allow you to set loops, calls, and
preempts.
To use these components, left click and drag and drop onto workspace.
Each component will then have extra controls that you can use to assign
things like input number, channel number, pedestrian call number, and
preempt call number. Below is an example for the loop component.
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Below we can see the components allow you to set the traffic light
configuration for your intersection.
To use these components, left click and drag and drop onto workspace.
Each component will then have extra controls that you can use to assign
things like light color, channel number, and light shape. Below is an
example for the single light component.
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