berghaus MPB 1400 User manual

Operating Instructions
Construction Site Traffic
Signal System MPB 1400
GB

Hand box MPB 1400
Button functions
"ON" switches the hand box on; press and hold for 2 sec. to switch
the lighting on
"1" moves to the left in the menu or decreases values
"3" moves to the right in the menu or increases values
"2" moves backwards in the menu
"4" moves forwards in the menu or confirms inputs.
"Man" activates the manual mode
"OK" start button and special functions
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The hand box is used for quick and easy
programming of the signal system MPB
1400. The hand box queries the necessary
inputs and guides you through the menu.
Your national language is already adjusted
when the hand box is delivered.
If you should prefer another language, you
can change this accordingly.
Adjusting the language
To do so, press buttons "1+2+4+ON" at the
same time on the hand box which has been
switched off, and hold them for 5 seconds
until the hand box has introduced itself and
the language selection menu appears. Now
use buttons "1" or "3" to select the required
language. Press "4" to confirm your
choice. (Other languages are available on
request).
The power supply for the hand box consists of a 9V block battery. Please purchase a
new top quality alkali battery when the display shows "Battery old". The battery must
be replaced at the latest when the display shows "Battery flat".

The quartz-controlled signal system type MPB 1400 can be used for controlling
traffic in construction sites with alternating one-way traffic, at T-junctions or
crossroads.
The length of the red and green phases can be adjusted differently right down to the
last second for all signals – so versatile is this new system!
For initial commissioning, please proceed as follows:
1.) Provide the signal head with 12 VDC operating voltage by placing the
batteries or N1 type power supply units in the battery casing. Pay
attention to correct polarity! The signal heads switch on automatically
(electronic on/off switch).
2.) The signals now show "flashing yellow".
3.) If the signals have been placed next to each other for commissioning,
please make sure that they are spaced at intervals of approx. 3 metres.
This ensures that the infrared signals of the hand box can be unequi-
vocally allocated to each individual signal..
Data can be entered in the hand box at any point in time, even in a different space and
time from the signals themselves. Please proceed as follows:
1.) Press "ON" to switch the hand box on.
Press "ON" again and hold for 2 seconds to switch the display back
lighting on if required.
2.) The hand box introduces itself:
Then the display shows the menu point >Choose<.
Press "1" and "3" to change values or make a selection (left/right). Use "2" and "4" to
move through the menu. "2" takes you back and "4" moves you forward in the menu,
and is used to confirm your inputs.
Alternating one-way traffic:
2
Choose < >
One-way
Signal system type MPB 1400
V.1.00c

During initial commissioning, please use "2" to check the specific national settings for
the red-and-yellow and yellow phases (e.g.: RdYe = 1 second, Yell = 4 seconds).
These time settings are then saved as basic values for all future inputs. That means as a
rule, you will not have to change these basic values any more. Press "4" several times
to return to the menu point >Choose<.
Recommendation: for light traffic enter 15 to 20 seconds, for medium
traffic 30 to 40 seconds and for heavy traffic 50 to 70 seconds for green 1
and green 2. It goes without saying that different green times can also be
selected for every direction.
3.) In the menu point >Choose<, use "1" or "3" to choose the required type of
traffic control, e.g. "one-way" (function as bottleneck signal system in
alternating one-way traffic).
4.) Press "4" to confirm your selection (e.g. "one-way"), thus moving to the
next menu point. Stipulate the corresponding red phase (e.g. indicative
values stated in the table on page 10 of these instructions, or sticker on the
hand box) as >RED 1< using "1" and "3".
As a simple guide, you can calculate at least 12 seconds red phase for
every 100 m construction site length, based on a clearance speed of
30 km/h. At gradients or on difficult ground, it is advisable to select
different red phases >RED 1< and >RED 2<.
5.) Press "4" to go to menu point >RED 2<. Enter the required red phase as
described above.
6.) Press "4" to confirm your selection and go to the next menu point
>Green 1<.
Adjust the required times using "1" and "3". Now proceed in the same
way for >Green 2> and press "4" to confirm your inputs.
This already completes all the inputs necessary for alternating one-way traffic
control!
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Choose < >
one-way
RED 1
= > 16 s
RED 2
= > 16 s
GREEN 1
= > 20 s
GREEN 2
= > 20 s

The display now shows:
Please go to the signal which you want to program as signal 1. Hold the front of the
hand box at a distance of approx. 1 metre face-to-face with the control housing under
the green chamber. Now press "OK".
The LED display in the control flickers on reception. Signal 1 now starts the program,
the signal head lights up and the hand box display shows:
If signal 1 has started, press "OK" to confirm. Otherwise press "2" to go back one step
in the menu. You can then start programming signal 1 again from the beginning. It may
help to reduce the distance between the signal and your hand box when sending data,
or improve the angle to the system if signal 1 does not start.
If you have pressed "OK" as confirmation, you now have up to 15 minutes time to
program the second signal. The display therefore shows:
The signal system has now been successfully programmed with the data which you
had entered previously in the hand box: alternating one-way traffic control has now
started.
Please continue reading on the next page for programming the signal for traffic control
at a T-junction or crossroads, with or without parallel signal heads.
Now program the second signal as explained above. Please now check that the second
signal has started up
Press "OK" to confirm. You can now switch the hand box off, and use it to program
other MPB 1400 signals located in other places.
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Start
1 >ok<
Started?
yes >ok<
Start
2 >ok<
Started ?
yes >ok<
Box off?
>ok<

T-junctions
Crossroads
1.) In the menu point >Choose<, use "1" or "3" to select the required type of
traffic control, e.g. "T-junction" (function as signal system for traffic
control at T-junctions).
2.) Press "4" to confirm your selection (e.g. T-junction) and thus go to the
next menu point. Use "1" and "3" to stipulate the corresponding red
phases as >RED 1< to >RED 3<.
>>>>>>
3.) Press "4" to confirm your selection and go to the next menu point
>Green 1<. Use "1" and "3" to adjust the required green phases.
Now proceed in the same way for >Green 2< and >Green 3<, pressing
"4" to confirm your inputs.
>>>>>>
This already completes all the inputs for traffic control at T-junctions: you can now
program the signals accordingly, as described on page 5!
1.) In the menu point >Choose<, use "1" or "3" to select the required type of
traffic control, e.g. "crossroads" (function as signal system for traffic
control at crossroads).
Now select the red and green phases as described above. This time, you have to enter
four values in each case for red (1 – 4) and for green (1 – 4).
This already completes all the inputs for traffic control at crossroads: you can now
program the signals accordingly, as described on page 4!
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Choose < >
T-junct.
RED 1
= > 16 s
RED 3
= > 16 s
GREEN 1
= > 20 s
GREEN 3
= > 20 s
Choose < >
crossrds

Parallel signal heads
If repeat signals are to be erected on the left-hand side of the carriageway, or if two
synchronised signals are to be erected on the opposite side, you can use parallel signal
heads for this purpose. Synchronised parallel signal heads can be programmed for
traffic control as alternating one-way traffic, at T-junctions and also at crossroads.
To do so, after switching the hand box on, activate the submenu parallel signal heads
"par.sig.". To do so, press "2" to go back in the menu until you see
in the display. Press "3" to activate the inputs for parallel signal heads. ("1" would
deactivate this choice again). The display shows
Press "4" to move on in the menu and now define the time phases necessary for the
procedure as described above. You can then allocate the time inputs for each group to
up to max. 9 synchronised parallel signals.
>>>>>>
After entering the required number of parallel signal heads in the required groups, you
can now program them according to your allocation and as described above. You will
now see the corresponding menu for each signal head.
This already completes all the inputs for traffic control with parallel signal heads.
Press >OK< to switch the hand box off.
"1H1" stands for group 1 head 1. Press >OK< to start data transfer for every signal
head. Please check the procedure as described above and confirm with the following:
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par.sig.
no
par.sig.
yes
Group 1
SigHd 2
Group 4
SigHd 9
Start
1H1 >ok<
Started?
yes >ok<

Special operating modes
When the hand box is switched off, press "Man." and "On" at the same time to go to the
special operating modes. When the box is switched on, please hold "Man." for at least
5 seconds.
The display shows
Use "3" to scroll through the selection. "1" brings you back to the selection. To leave
the manual mode,
press "OK" at every signal head.
Select
in the hand box. The selected signal head flashes yellow. Please repeat the input at the
other signal head. To stop the flashing mode, switch back to Automatic as described
above.
Select
in the hand box. The selected signal head switches to dark (lamps off e.g. at night). All
of the signal head lamps go off or stay dark. Please repeat the input at the other signal
head. To stop the dark mode, switch back toAutomatic as described above.
Flashing mode
Lamps off / dark:
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Manual
Op.
Auto
>ok<
Flashing
>ok<
Dark
>ok<

Continuous red:
Continuous green:
Automatic:
Select
in the hand box. The selected signal head switches to continuous red (e.g. for
moving a vehicle around in the construction site or when felling trees).
CAUTION! You must activate a defined status at both signal heads to avoid any
misunderstandings in the construction site traffic! For example, if you switch
signal 1 to "red", then you must set signal 2 either to "red" as well, or to "green".
Please repeat the appropriate input at the other signal head. To stop the continuous
red mode, switch back toAutomatic as described above.
Select
in the hand box. The selected signal head switches to continuous green (e.g. to
release a traffic jam).
CAUTION! You must activate a defined status at both signal heads to avoid any
misunderstandings in the construction site traffic! For example, if you switch
signal 1 to "green", then you must set signal 2 to "red" beforehand. Please repeat
the appropriate input at the other signal head. To stop the continuous green mode,
switch back toAutomatic as described above.
To leave the manual mode, press "OK" at every signal:
Now you can switch the hand box off. Use "2" or "4" to go to the menu point "Box
off" and press "OK" to confirm. The hand box switches off.
Red
>ok<
Green
>ok<
Auto
>ok<
Box off?
>ok<
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Explanation of the LED display
Battery change
Temporary interruption of operations
The control housing of every traffic signal contains multi-coloured LEDs which
provide the following information:
LED yellow – not on = Battery full
LED continuous yellow = Battery warning from approx. 10.5V
LED flashing yellow quickly = Battery flat (signal dark);
Change battery within 5 minutes as otherwise
the programmed data will be deleted.
LED flashing yellow slowly = Manual mode flashing yellow
LED continuous red = Manual mode continuous red
LED flashing red = Red defect (bulb);
Please replace the bulb in the red chamber!
LED red/green (orange) = Manual mode dark (lamps off).
When traffic signals change from green to yellow, the green LED at the signal head
programmed as signal 1 flashes once, twice at signal 2, three times at signal 3, etc. This
shows you how the corresponding signal head has been programmed.
When the battery has a voltage level of approx. 9V, the corresponding signal head
switches the lamps off. Replace the "flat" battery with a fully charged 12V/170 Ah
battery. (The battery/ies are accommodated in the battery casing at the bottom). The
systems continue to work normally after changing the batteries. Changing the battery
must not take longer than 5 minutes to avoid having to reprogram the signals!
If the systems are temporarily decommissioned without deleting the program
workflow, both signals have to be set to "dark" first. The batteries must not be
disconnected. The program workflow continues internally, running on the connected
power supply.
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Longer interruption of operations
Automatic photocell/night-time reduction
User code
Table for adjusting the red phases (recommended)
If the systems are decommissioned for longer periods of time, the batteries should be
disconnected in both battery casings. The system switches off five minutes after the
batteries have been disconnected: the LED flashing yellow quickly goes off. The
systems will have to be programmed again for their next use.
Signal heads type MPB 1400 are equipped with an automatic photocell/night-time
reduction. This prolongs the battery change interval several times over.
To stop other users from manipulating your MPB 1400 and to prevent any interference
in the system while it is operating, you can stipulate your individual user code from 0
to 999. To create this code, after switching the hand box on, use "2" to go to the "User
code" menu. Use "1" and "3" to select a personal number sequence. From now on, the
signal code always has to be programmed with the same user code (or with the same
adjusted hand box). To change the code, disconnect the batteries from the signal and
wait for approx. 5 minutes until the LED flashing yellow quickly has gone off. The
system will now accept any code. The delivery status is code 0, thus can be overwritten
with any number sequence.
t =construction site length [m] / clearance speed [km/h] * 3,6 (+ 4 s safety phase)
red
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Red phases t [s]
red (including a safety phase of 4 seconds)
Construction Clearance speed [km/h]
18 30 40 50
50 14 10 9 8
100 24 16 13 12
150 34 22 18 15
200 44 28 22 19
250 54 34 27 22
300 64 40 31 26
350 74 46 36 30
400 84 52 40 33
450 94 58 44 37
500 64 49 40
600 58 48
700 67 55
site length [m]

Replacing the control PCB
Open the control housing under the green chamber by unscrewing the two Phillips
screws on the front just 2/3 of the way. Now carefully pull the front cover away by
grasping the two screws.
When putting the front cover back on again later on, make sure that the seal in the
control housing is correctly positioned. Before finally tightening the two Phillips
screws again, please press the front cover at the four corners with your finger tips. In
this way, you can make sure that the front cover seals properly onto the housing again.
To replace the control PCB, please separate from the operating voltage by
disconnecting the batteries in the battery casing. Now disconnect the cable lead from
the control PCB to the signal head by simply pulling the plug terminal upwards. This
means that you do not have to unscrew the cables. Please pay attention to correct
polarity when fitting the new control PCB.
Colour of the wire/wires
Explosion drawing of
MPB 1400 control housing parts.
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violet + grey + grey/pink
black + white + pink
green
yellow
red
blue
brown
The control PCB is fitted with buffer
batteries (cannot be recharged) which
maintain the program when changing the
main battery.
For your own safety, replace these buffer
batteries every twelve months, using top
quality alkali micro batteriesAAA.
(GND LED)
(Lamps +)
(Green –)
(Yellow –)
(Red –)
(– Input
+ 12V DC)

Visor
Door with lens
Halogen bulb
12V / 10W / G4
Reflector
Socket G4
Signal head, 3 parts,
with halogen lens
red – yellow – green
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Signal head
Replacing the halogen bulbs
The halogen bulbs can be replaced quickly without needing special tools: all you need
is a medium-sized flat screwdriver.
Open the corresponding signal head chamber by using the flat screwdriver to press in
the two snap clips on the right front side of the control door so as to hinge the door
open. You are now looking at the back of the reflector: you can see four red ring eyelets
holding the reflector around the outside. Now lift these holders off the reflector
(without using a tool) and simply bend up all the ring eyelets. The reflector is released
and you can now pull the bulb out to the front.
Replace the defect halogen bulb (12V / 10W / G4). Place the reflector in the signal
head door and press the ring eyelets flush against the reflector again. Now close the
signal head door until it engages in the two snap clips – that's all!

Aluminium traffic signal stand
Door
Mounting tube,
adjustable in height
Wheel with
hub cap
Fastening strap
for signal head
Fastening strap
for signal head
Sealing cap
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similar illustration

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Spare parts list:
Article: Traffic signal system type MPB 1400
Order.-No.: Article
ESP 750
Control PCB for signal system MPB 1400
EP 6048 Control housing for MPB 1400 with seal, without holder
EP 6047 Holder for control housing MPB 1400
EP 6047 M Rubber seal for control housing MPB 1400
PB 1450 Hand box (infrared remote control) for MPB 1400
ESP 760 PCB for hand box MPB 1400
PB 1451 Housing for hand box with key pad – without electronic module
PB 1408
Signal head type MPB 1400, front black, completely wired, connection lead
hanging from the signal head for connection to existing control housing,
without control, without mounting tube and without battery cable
EA 2010 Signal head rear panel type Austria, 210 mm, 1-part
EA 2012 Cover cap for signal head type Austria, for red and green chamber, complete
EA 2016 S Signal head door type Austria, front black, 210 mm, without lens
EA 2017 S Signal head door type Austria, front black, 210 mm, with red lens
EA 2018 S Signal head door type Austria, front black, 210 mm, with yellow lens
EA 2019 S Signal head door type Austria, front black, 210 mm, with green lens
EA 2020 Lens red, type Austria, 210 mm
EA 2021 Lens yellow, type Austria, 210 mm
EA 2022 Lens green, type Austria, 210 mm
EA 2030 Visor type Austria, 210 mm
EI 0024 Reflector, 210 mm, with halogen socket G4
EI 0023 Reflector, 210 mm, for halogen socket G4
EG 0084 Socket G4
EG 0041 Halogen lamp 12 V / 10 W / G4
EH 2100 LED signal module RED for MPB 1400 as replacement
EH 2110 LED signal module YELLOW for MPB 1400 as replacement
EH 2120 LED signal module GREEN for MPB 1400 as replacement
ES 3097 Socket plug, 3-pin, for LED module to cable harness
ES 3098 Plug, 3-pin, for LED module system
EK 0003 Battery cable black, 2x2.5 mm² for MPB 1400 with ring eyelet, without battery
lugs
EI 0041 M Battery terminal (+) red
EI 0042 M Battery terminal (-) blue
A 49590 Battery protective casing made of aluminium for 1 battery
A 49600 Battery protective casing made of aluminium for 2 batteries
EE 0009 Linch pin for battery casing
EE 0006 Wheel, solid rubber
EE 0003 Cover cap for wheel
EE 0004 A Aluminium mounting tube for MPB 1400
EE 0014 Cover cap for mounting tube
EE 0005 Wing screw M 10x30

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Warranty for defects
We offer a
for the signal systems produced by our company.
The guarantee covers all material and workmanship faults caused by faulty
manufacture during this period of time.
Please send systems and parts of systems for replacement to our factory,
postage/freight prepaid. We only replace parts showing faults in the material or
workmanship. There are no claims to rescission or abatement, unless we are not able
to rectify the damage.
No further claims can be fulfilled, in particular claims for damages as a consequence
of defects.
The necessary time and opportunity to proceed with guarantee repairs must be made
available following previous agreement. The guarantee becomes null and void if the
customer or third parties make changes or repairs without prior consent. The
guarantee does not cover any wear or damage caused by negligent or incorrect
handling.
If in exceptional cases at the customer's request warranty repairs are to be carried out
on site, i.e. at the road works where the system causing the complaint has been
installed, the service technician's travel expenses and journey times are not covered by
the warranty and shall be invoiced separately to the client.
The place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from the business relationship is
Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.
24 month guarantee
General transport instructions for mobile traffic signal systems
Please note!
Our construction site traffic signal systems must always be transported standing
upright on open vehicles with the lens hood pointing in the opposite direction.
To prevent any water damage, all signal head chambers and the controller housing
must always be closed properly and the controller housing should also be locked!
Failure to comply with these instructions automatically renders the warranty null and
void!
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11/2015