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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