GTT Opticom GPS System User manual

Installation Manual October 2009
Opticom™GPS System
Intersection Equipment

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Table of Contents
1About This Manual...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1Purpose of Manual........................................................................................................................1
1.2Manual Conventions.....................................................................................................................1
1.3Related Publications .....................................................................................................................1
1.4Manual Organization....................................................................................................................1
2Safety Information............................................................................................................................................2
2.1Intended Use ................................................................................................................................2
2.2Technical Support.........................................................................................................................2
2.3Safety Messages and Safety Labels ................................................................................................2
2.3.1Safety Message Format .......................................................................................................................2
2.3.2Safety Label Format.............................................................................................................................3
2.4Safety Messages Contained in this Manual....................................................................................4
2.5Label Locations.............................................................................................................................6
2.6Safety Considerations....................................................................................................................8
2.6.1Personal Safety Equipment and Clothing..........................................................................................8
2.6.2Work Zone Traffic Control.................................................................................................................8
2.6.3Electric Shock ......................................................................................................................................8
2.7Disposal of Device .......................................................................................................................8
2.8FCC Statement ..............................................................................................................................8 
3Description.........................................................................................................................................................9
3.1Intersection Equipment ...............................................................................................................10
4Features............................................................................................................................................................12
5Installation.......................................................................................................................................................13
5.1Model 1010 Radio/GPS unit mounting Location Considerations .................................................13
5.2Model 1010 Radio/GPS Unit Installation ....................................................................................17
5.3Model 1012 Radio Installation....................................................................................................20
5.3.1Model 1050 Antenna mounting ......................................................................................................20
5.3.2Radio mounting.................................................................................................................................21
5.3.2.1Radio/GPS Unit Cable Terminations .......................................................................................22
5.4System Configurations ................................................................................................................24
5.4.1Type 170 Controller Installations ....................................................................................................24
5.4.2NEMA Controller Installations .........................................................................................................24
5.5Installation — Type 170 Controllers............................................................................................24
5.5.1Phase Selector Installation ...............................................................................................................24
5.5.2Radio/GPS Cable Connection..........................................................................................................26
5.5.3Auxiliary Interface Panel Installation ..............................................................................................27
5.5.4Green Sense Wiring with Auxiliary Interface Panel.....................................................................29
5.5.4.1Additional Output Connections ...............................................................................................30
5.5.4.2Turn Signal Dependant Operation Example ...........................................................................31
5.5.5Alternate Green Sense Wiring with Model 1035Auxiliary Harness ............................................32
5.5.5.1Changing Where Wires Exit Connector Housing...................................................................34
5.5.6Communication Cable Installation..................................................................................................35
5.6Installation — NEMA Controllers ................................................................................................36
5.6.1Card Rack Installation.......................................................................................................................36
5.6.2Phase Selector Installation ...............................................................................................................38
Radio/GPS Cable Connection ........................................................................................................................39
5.6.3Auxiliary Interface Panel Installation ..............................................................................................39
5.6.4Green Sense Wiring..........................................................................................................................39
5.6.5Communication Cable Installation..................................................................................................39
5.7Phase Selector Pin Index.............................................................................................................40

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6Communication Networks..............................................................................................................................43
6.1TIA/RS-232 Communication Port ................................................................................................43
6.2Rear Edge Communication Port ..................................................................................................43
7Phase Selector Setup.......................................................................................................................................44
7.1Indicators....................................................................................................................................44
7.2Switches .....................................................................................................................................45
8Checkout..........................................................................................................................................................47
9Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................47
9.1Fuse Location .............................................................................................................................47
9.2Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................48
10Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................53
11Appendix A: Card Rack Wiring Diagram ...............................................................................................54
12Appendix B: Opticom™ GPS System Output Connection Worksheet (High Priority only) ..............55
13Appendix B1: Opticom GPS Output Connection Worksheet (High & Low Priority).........................56
14Appendix C: Driving a Relay From a Phase Selector.............................................................................57
15Appendix D Gate opener Card Rack.........................................................................................................59
15.1Model 1045 Card Rack Installation.............................................................................................59
15.2Relay Outputs.............................................................................................................................60

Intersection Equipment Installation Instructions 1
1About This Manual
1.1 Purpose of Manual
This manual provides step-by-step instructions for
installing and setting up the Global Traffic
Technologies Opticom™ GPS System*
intersection equipment. It is intended for use by
installers, maintenance personnel, and others who
are responsible for the installation and
maintenance of the system.
1.2 Manual Conventions
The conventions listed in Table 1-1 help to
make this manual easier to use by presenting a
uniform approach to the descriptions, phrases,
and nomenclature.
1.3 Related Publications
Opticom GPS System Vehicle Equipment
Installation Instructions.
Opticom GPS System Operation Manual.
1.4 Manual Organization
This manual is divided into ten sections and three
appendixes.
Section 1. About This Manual
Contains information about the organization
and content of this manual.
Section 2. Safety Information
Contains important information about the safety
messages, safety labels, safety precautions, and
procedures for installation of this device.
Section 3. Description
Briefly describes the intersection equipment.
Section 4. Features
Describes important features and characteristics
of the intersection equipment.
Section 5. Installation
Contains step-by-step installation instructions.
Section 6. Communication Networks
Contains information about serial
communication.
Section 7. Phase Selector Setup
Describes the indicators and switches on the front
panel of the phase selector.
Section 8. Checkout
Contains information on how to check out and
test the installed system.
Section 9. Troubleshooting
Contains tests and problem solutions to
troubleshoot the installed system.
Section 10. Maintenance
Contains information and recommendations to
ensure reliable system operation.
Appendix A. Card Rack Wiring Diagram
Contains a wiring diagram of the card rack.
Appendix B. Opticom GPS System Output
Connection Worksheet
Contains a worksheet to record connections
between the phase selector and the traffic
controller for a particular intersection.
Appendix C. Driving a Relay
Contains information about driving a relay from a
phase selector output.
Table 1-1. Manual Conventions
Element Convention Example
Abbreviations Lowercase
…except where
standard usage is uppercase
ms (milliseconds)
Mb (megabits)
MB (megabytes)
dB (decibel)
Names First or formal reference: initial
caps
Subsequent use or informal
reference: lowercase
Opticom™ GPS System Intersection
Radio/GPS Unit
radio/GPS unit
*The method of using the components of the Opticom GPS system may be covered by one or more of US Patent
Numbers 5539398, 5926113, 5986575, 6243026.

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2Safety Information
We provide important safety information and
warnings to assist you in understanding and
avoiding potential harm to yourself, and possible
damage to equipment, during the installation of
the Opticom™ GPS System equipment. Although
we have included many potential hazards you
may encounter during the installation of this
equipment, we cannot predict all of the possible
hazards and this list should not be a substitute for
your judgment and experience.
Please read, understand, and follow all safety
information contained in these instructions
before installing the system equipment. Save
this installation manual and keep it near the
equipment.
If you are unsure about any part of this installation
or of the potential hazards discussed, please
contact your supervisor immediately.
2.1 Intended Use
The system is intended to assist authorized priority
vehicles through signalized intersections by
providing temporary right-of-way through vehicle
operator interface to the system and through the
use of common traffic controller functions. GTT
has not evaluated this product for use in any other
application.
2.2 Technical Support
If you have questions about the system, its use,
or operation, please contact your dealer or call
the GTT Technical Service department at 1-
800-258-4610.
2.3 Safety Messages and Safety Labels
We include safety messages and labels in this
manual to help you protect your safety and the
safety of others. This section contains important
information to help you recognize and understand
these safety messages.
Please read these messages before proceeding
with the installation.
2.3.1 Safety Message Format
Safety messages are designed to alert you to
potential hazards that can cause personal injury
to you or others. They can also indicate the
possibility of property damage.
Each safety message box contains a safety alert
symbol ( ); one of three signal words:
WARNING, CAUTION, or IMPORTANT NOTE;
and a safety message.
The signal words and symbols, and their
meanings, are shown below:
WARNING
The safety message is in this box.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
The safety message is in this box.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The safety message is in this box.
IMPORTANT NOTE indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
In addition to the symbols and words explained
above, each safety message identifies the hazard,
describes what you can and should do to avoid
the risk of exposure to the hazard, and tells the
probable consequences of not avoiding the
hazard.

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2.3.2 Safety Label Format
We include safety labels on the devices to help
you protect your safety and the safety of others.
Safety labels are designed to alert you to potential
hazards associated with a piece of equipment that
can cause personal injury to you or others. They
can also indicate the possibility of property
damage.
Please read all safety labels.
Each safety label contains a safety alert symbol (
), one of two signal words: WARNING or
CAUTION, a pictorial showing the nature of the
hazard, and a safety message.
The signal words and symbols, and their
meanings, are shown below:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
We consider safety labels to be an important part
of all devices and they should be replaced
immediately if they become hard to read.
If any of the safety labels are missing or cannot be
read, please contact your dealer or GTT Repair
department for a replacement.

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2.4 Safety Messages Contained in this
Manual
The following safety messages appear in this
manual:
WARNING
This equipment has been approved for mobile
applications where the equipment should be
used at distances greater than 20 cm from the
human body (with the exception of hands,
wrists, feet and ankles). Operation at distances
less than 20 cm is strictly prohibited.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
NOTICE
This Class A digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Modifying the radio/GPS unit may seriously
damage the equipment and void the warranty.
Do not attempt to modify the radio/GPS
circuitry in any way. Modifying the radio and/or
antenna in any way may cause the radio to
violate FCC/IC requirements.
REMARQUE IMPORTANTE
La modification du système radio/GPS risque
d’endommager sérieusement le matériel et d’annuler
la garantie. Ne pas tenter de modifier les circuits du
système radio/GPS de quelque façon que ce soit. En
modifiant le système radio et/ou l’antenne de quelque
façon que ce soit, la radio risque de ne plus répondre
aux exigences de la FCC/IC.
WARNING
Improper or incomplete programming of the
traffic controller may cause improper operation
of the traffic signals, which may result in
accidents and/or injuries. To avoid this
problem, verify that the operation of the traffic
controller is appropriate for your needs before,
during, and after actuation of the priority
control inputs. Improper operation of the
traffic signals may result in unsafe driver action.
WARNING
This procedure may expose you to AC voltage
and the risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Turn off the AC mains and use accepted and
recognized safety precautions to avoid
exposure to the risk of electric shock or
electrocution. Electric shock may cause severe
injury or death.

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WARNING
A completed installation that is not tested may
result in improper system operation, which
may result in accidents and/or injuries. To
avoid this problem, test the system to verify
proper operation. Improper system operation
may result in unsafe driver action.

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2.5 Label Locations
There are two safety labels, one FCC label and
one IC label on the Opticom™ GPS System
intersection equipment. If a label is missing or
cannot be read, please contact your dealer or the
GTT Repair department for a replacement. See
Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 for label locations.
Figure 2-1. Auxiliary Interface Panel Cable
Safety Label Location
Figure 2-2. Card Rack AC Terminal
Safety Label Location

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Figure 2-3. FCC, IC Label Location
2.6
Figure 2-4. FCC, IC Label Location