North America Traffic PTL 2.4LD User manual

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PTL 2.4LD
PORTABLE LANE CONTROL SIGNAL - USER FIELD GUIDE
9001:2015

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(i) Introducon
(Program Version 1-9, 1-10, 2-10)
The User Field Guide (UFG) is a quick reference for standard operaons. It describes the basics for setup
and safe operaon of one or two units. This user field guide is your friend for whenever you have a prob-
lem, this guide will help you with simple, easy to follow, step by step instrucons
The PTL 2.4 LD (Light Duty) model is a Portable Lane Control Signal (PLCS - dual head) that is designed for
quick set up on a daily basis and eliminates the need for using Traffic Control Persons (TCPs) in a staon-
ary flagging operaon (i.e. Short Duraon work).
Important Facts:
It is recommended that the units’ baeries are charged for 24-48 consecuve hours (over a weekend)
aer operang for 50-60 hours (or one work week). The built-in baery charger has an external plug,
located outside of the controller cabinet, which can be plugged into a 110 VAC power supply.
The PTL 2.4LD has the radio capabilies of communicang up to a 1.6 kms (1 mile) with a clear line of
sight.
The operaon of a PLCS shall be in strict conformance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) and/or the local road authority.
The person(s) responsible for seng up and programming PLCS shall be trained in accordance with this
User Field Guide.
North America Traffic Inc.
7 Petersburg Circle, Port Colborne, Ontario Canada L3K 5V5
www.NorthAmericaTraffic.com
Toll free 1-877-352-4626
Technical Support 905-835-0800
Copyright © 2015 by North America Traffic Inc. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this guide or porons there-
of in any form whatsoever. Informaon contained in this guide is considered “confidenal” and is not available to the general
public. It is a condion of the sale or rental of any portable traffic control device that this informaon remains “confidenal” at
all mes.

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(ii) Table of Contents
(i) Introducon
(ii) Table of Contents
1. Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide
2. Gen 1 Controller
2.1 Controller Label
2.2 Controller Buon Definions
3. Towing, Physical Setup and Takedown
3.1 Towing Safety
3.2 Posioning, Leveling and Securing the Trailer
3.3 Raising the Main Light Post and Extending the Horizontal Mast Arm
3.4 Retracng the Horizontal Mast Arm and Lowering the Main Light Post
4. Controller Operang Instrucons
4.1 Pressing START (to start automac cycle me control)
4.2 Changing the DISTANCE to change RED and GREEN Cycle Times
4.3 Changing GREEN Times on the fly
4.4 Changing CLEAR/RED Times on the Fly (same me in both direcons)
4.5 Changing CLEAR/RED Times on the Fly (different for each direcon)
4.6 All Stop (manual over-ride on the controller)
4.7 All Stop (manual over-ride with the hand held remote control)
4.8 Controller Operang Modes
4.9 Changing the Controller Operang Mode Number
4.10 Changing the Comm Link Address Number (Controller)
5. Quick Setup Instrucons for Typical Jobsite Applicaons
5.1 Two Units – Operang in Automac Cycle Time Control
5.2 Two Units – Operated Manually by Hand Held Remote Control
5.3 Single Unit – Operated Manually by Hand Held Remote Control
6. Hand Held Radio Remote Control
6.1 Hand Held Radio Remote Control Push Buons Funcons
6.2 Hand Held Radio Remote Control Baery
6.3 Hand Held Radio Remote Control Low Baery Indicator
6.4 Changing the Comm Link Address Number
7. Maintenance
7.1 Solar Panel
7.2 Baery Maintenance
7.3 Charging the Unit’s Bank of Baeries
7.4 Baery Hazards
7.5 Safety Precauons when working with baeries
7.6 Manual Lowering of the Main Light Post and Horizontal Mast Arm

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1. Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide
Controller Operang Modes – There are two commonly used operang modes for each controller;
Mode 1: Master Unit 1A – Phase 1A
Mode 2: Secondary Unit 1B – Phase 1B
Master Unit 1A – When two or more units are operang on one job, one unit must be set up to operate
in Mode 1 - Master Unit 1A. All informaon entered into the controller such as Distances, Red, Green and
Amber mes must be entered at the Master Unit 1A. See “Mode 1” displayed ont he LCD screen.
Secondary Unit 1B – When two or more units are operang on one job, one unit must be set up to oper-
ate in Mode 2 - Secondary Unit 1B. The Secondary Unit 1B changes the Green, Amber and Red lights to
the appropriate color from instrucons received from the Master Unit 1A. All Secondary units should be
turned “ON” prior to the Master Unit 1A. See “Mode 2” displayed on the LCD screen.
Hand Held Radio Remote Control (HHR) - Is a wireless radio remote control that allows for manual over-
ride of signal operaon. Can be used when the units are operated Manually or during Automac Cycle
Time Control.
Comm Link Address - Is a unique Communicaon Link Address Number that is assigned to a Hand Held
Radio Remote and/or to a Controller(s). It is used to prevent radio interference from other units operang
within the communicaon range, typically 2 kms (1.24 miles) or less
Horizontal Mast Arm – Is the square aluminum arm that posions the traffic signal housing 5.2m (17)
above the roadway, and 2.7m (9) out horzontally from the nearest fender.
Main Light Post – Is the round, vercal aluminum post that holds the horizontal mast arm and the
secondary signal housing at 2.7m (9) feet above the shoulder of the road.
Housings High-Low - Is when one traffic signal housing is posioned 5.2m (17) above the roadway, the
other traffic signal housing is 2.7m (9) above the shoulder of the road.
Phase - Is an independent traffic movement with Green, Amber and Red Clear mes assigned to it.
Cycle Time - Is the cycle me (in seconds) when adding up the GREEN, AMBER and RED mes displayed
at Master Unit 1A plus the Secondary Unit 1B. It is the total me it takes for vehicles to travel through the
work-zone in both direcons.
Automac Cycle Time Control – when both the Master Unit 1A and Secondary Unit 1B are controlling
traffic flow in both direcons automacally, based on the cycle mes inpued in the ming secon. (Two-
way traffic flow through a single lane).
Manual Operaon - Manual operaon of signal ming by Hand Held Radio Remote.

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ALL
STOP
Gen 1 - Portable Traffic Signal Controller
SEC
+
-
MENU
START
ENTER
AMBER
TIME
(SEC)
PH 2/3
RED
(SEC)
PH 2/3
GREEN
(SEC)
DISTANCE PH1
RED
(SEC)
PH1
GREEN
(SEC)
TIME
CONTROL
FULL
SENSOR
BACK
LIGHT
DISABLE
FLASH
RED
POWER
ON
CHARGE
OPTION
ALERT
IN QUEUE
RECEIVE
TRANSMIT
STATUS
RED
AMBER
GREEN
LIGHTS
MASTER SEC
MASTER
(VOLTS)
SECONDARY
(VOLTS)
12.4
12.5
MODE
1310
10 15
15
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2. Gen 1 Contoller
2.1 Controller Label
2.2 Controller Buon Definions
MENU
The MENU Buon is used to cycle through all the MENU sengs. The MENU buon is enabled for five
seconds aer turning the power “ON”; aer which it is automacally disabled. In order to access this
buon aer the inial 5 seconds, the power must be turned offusing the external power switch, then
turned back “ON”.
ENTER
The ENTER Buon is used to lock into memory any changes to the MENU sengs.
DISTANCE
If a number is displayed it will represent the Distance in Meters/Feet used to select a pre-programmed
cycle me. If “---” is displayed then distance is not applicable for this operaon.
PH 1 RED – (PHASE 1 RED TIMES displayed in seconds)
This is the me the MASTER PHASE 1A unit will display a minimum red indicaon for vehicles to clear the
work-zone.
PH 1 GREEN – (PHASE 1 GREEN TIMES displayed in seconds)
This is the me the MASTER PHASE 1A unit will display a green indicaon.

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PH 2/3 RED – (PHASE 2 and 3 RED TIMES displayed in seconds)
This is the me the SECONDARY PHASE 1B unit will display a minimum red indicaon for vehicles to clear
the work-zone (when operang in a ‘ONE WAY AT A TIME’ layout – for detailed informaon pertaining to
layouts and corresponding phases, refer to the manual).
PH 2/3 GREEN – (PHASE 2 and 3 GREEN TIMES displayed in seconds)
This is the me the SECONDARY PHASE 1B unit will display a green indicaon (when operang in a ‘ONE
WAY AT A TIME’ layout – for detailed informaon pertaining to layouts and corresponding phases, refer to
the manual).
AMBER TIME (displayed in seconds)
This is the me that both the MASTER PHASE 1A and SECONDARY PHASE 1B units will display an amber
indicaon.
START
Pressing the START buon iniates the programming.
ALL STOP
Pressing this buon on the MASTER PHASE 1A controller will cause all units in use to go into Solid Red or
an ‘All Stop’ mode. This buon is only enabled on the MASTER PHASE 1A controller.
FLASH RED
Pressing this buon on the Master PHASE 1A controller will cause all units in operaon to go into a
‘Flash Red’ mode. This buon is only enabled on the MASTER PHASE 1A controller.
TIME CONTROL
When the corresponding LED indicator light is on, all units will automacally cycle through the green,
amber and red ming as entered by the user.
FULL SENSOR
When the corresponding LED indicator light is on, all units are operated by traffic sensors.
BACK LIGHT DISABLE
Indicates whether the LED lights at the back of the upper traffic light funconing on or off:
- Unlit: back light is enabled or ‘ON’
- Lit: back light is disabled or ‘OFF’
“MASTER” VOLTS and “SECONDARY” VOLTS
A baery voltage reading at both the MASTER and SECONDARY is taken every few seconds and is dis-
played on the LCD screen of both units. A false reading will show when the sun is on the solar panels, the
best me to read an accurate voltage is early in the morning before sunrise.
+ / - Buons
These two buons are used to scroll through MENU sengs or used to increase or decrease ming
selecons (i.e. Red, Amber, Green mes and DISTANCE).

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3. Towing, Physical Setup and Takedown
3.1 Towing Safety
Always make sure the main light post is in the down posion. Never tow units with the main light post
raised.
1. Hook unit(s) to truck using the 2” ball hitch, lithe tongue slightly to ensure coupler is secure to
the ball hitch, ensure coer pin in ball hitch is inserted
2. Ensure that the safety chains are crossed under the tongue and latched securely to the truck
3. Plug in trailer lights and check to ensure that all lights are working
4. Ensure that the controller cabinet door is securely closed and locked
5. Ensure that the baery box lid is securely closed and locked
6. Ensure that all swivel jacks are fully retracted and locked into the horizontal posion
7. Ensure that all outriggers are fully retracted and securely locked into posion
8. Drive the vehicle, with the unit(s) connected, forward about 3 m (10)
9. Turn on 4-way hazard flashers
10. Now conduct a final “walk around inspecon” and visually inspect the following;
A) Check that the ball hitch is locked down and safety chains are latched securely and not
dragging on the ground
B) Check all trailer lights are working
C) Check anything sing on the trailer is removed (i.e. coffee cups, radio remote
control, miscellaneous tools, etc.)
D) Check that wheel lugs are ght
E) Check res for air pressure, and give them a kick with your foot
11. Again, check controller cabinet door
12. Again, check baery box lid
13. Again, ensure swivel jacks are fully retracted and locked into the horizontal posion
14. Again, ensure that outriggers are retracted and securely locked into posion
Never tow units with the swivel jacks or outriggers down
Failure to do so WILL result in an accident causing injury or death
3.2 Posioning, Leveling and Securing the Trailer
1. Move the PTL 2.4LD unit into posion. Proper posioning of the unit(s) will be as described by the
local road authority.
2. Level and stabilize the unit with the three, one located on the tongue and two located on the rear
bumper of the unit.
3. Now deploy the outriggers to establish the wind rang.

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3.3 Raising the Main Light Post and Extending the Horizontal Mast Arm
ALWAYS check for overhead power lines or ulity lines in the immediate area to avoid contact with the
main light post or horizontal mast arm. Move the unit to another locaon if necessary;
ALWAYS raise the light post FIRST, before extending the horizontal mast arm out. Failure to do so may
result in the traffic light coming in contact with vehicles driving through the work-zone which could
cause an accident.
Trailer MUST be leveled and secured prior to raising the Main Light Post.
Use Traffic Control Persons to control traffic flow when extending the horizontal mast arm;
NOTE:
There are no lock pins to release before raising the main light post or for extending the horizontal mast
arm. They automacally lock into place with the internal resistance of the electric actuator motor.
Steps to raise the main light post (ensure the following steps are completed in order)
1. Ensure the locking bracket (that locks the main light post in the vercal posion) is in the open
posion.
2. Using the toggle switches, located inside the cabinet, raise the main light post.
When the main light post reaches the vercal posion the actuator will automacally stop.
Release the toggle switch.
3. Close the locking bracket and lock the main light post into place with a lock.
4. Extend the horizontal mast arm out, using the toggle switch located inside the cabinet.
The actuator will automacally stop when fully extended. Release the toggle switch.
3.4 Retracng the Horizontal Mast Arm and Lowering the Main Light Post
Press ALL STOP on the Master Unit 1A to set both units to a solid RED state to stop traffic in both direc-
ons;
Use Traffic Control Persons to control traffic flow when retracng the horizontal mast arm;
ALWAYS retract the horizontal mast arm first, before lowering the main light post. Ensure the horizontal
mast arm doesn’t come into contact with vehicles passing by. Stop vehicles if necessary.

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Steps to Retracng Horizontal Mast Arm and Lowering the Main Light Post
1. Set Master Unit 1A to solid RED mode (pressing the ALL STOP buon) which will cause the
Secondary Unit 1B to be solid RED also, or turn the units off.
2. Unlock the locking bracket (that locks the main light post in the vercal posion).
3. Use the toggle switch, located inside the cabinet to retract the horizontal mast arm.
When the horizontal mast arm comes in contact with the holding bracket, the actuator will
automacally stop, then release the toggle switch.
4. Use the toggle switch, located inside the cabinet, to lower the main light post.
When the main light post reaches the down posion and comes in contact with the holding
bracket, the actuator will automacally stop, then release the toggle switch.
5. Raise the four outriggers and two rear swivel screw jacks (leave the tongue front mount jack down
unl connected to the towing vehicle) to get ready for towing.
6. Once connected to the towing vehicle, raise the front mount jack on the tongue of the unit.
7. See towing instrucons (Secon 3.1)
NOTE: See Secon 7.6 for instrucon on manual lowering of the main light post and horizotnal mast arm.

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4. Controller Operang Instrucons
(Alternang traffic through a single lane)
It is important to measure the distance from the vehicle “stop” locaon at the Master Unit 1A to the
vehicle “stop” locaon at the Secondary Unit 1B - every me you set up the units. This will assist when
using the DISTANCE seng to calculate the cycle mes.
4.1 To start Automac Cycle Time Control
1. Turn “ON” the Secondary Unit 1B, then turn the power “ON” to the Master Unit 1A. Check the
message on the LCD screen of the “Master Unit 1A”. The message should read “Check Values, Then
Press Start” (message cycles every 5 seconds).
2. Check the “Distance” on the LCD screen, change if necessary. (see secon 4.2).
3. Press START (green buon) on the “Master Unit 1A” controller and the message reads “Operang
Fine”.
The units are now operang in Automac Cycle Time Control.
4.2 Changing the Distance to change RED and GREEN Cycle Times
NOTE:
Changing the “Distance” or any changes can only be done on the “Master Unit 1A”. It will automacally
change the GREEN and RED cycle mes for both units to the values stored in the Master Unit 1A controller
memory.
1. Press the “DISTANCE” buon (located on the front of the controller of the Master Unit 1A).
2. Press the + or - buon to increase or decrease the distance.
3. Once the new distance is displayed on the screen release the + or - buon. The new GREEN and
RED cycle mes will automacally take effect on the next cycle.
4. Monitor traffic flow to ensure that there is a sufficient “CLEAR/RED” me for vehicles to clear
work-zone prior to the next GREEN phase.
4.3 Changing GREEN Times on the fly
NOTE:
Changes can only be made on the Master Unit 1A controller.
1. Press the desired GREEN me buon above (Master Unit 1A) or below (Secondary 1B) on the LCD
screen.
2. Then press and hold the + buon to increase the GREEN me for selected unit (- to decrease).
3. When you are have reached the desired GREEN me, release the buon. The new GREEN me will
automacally take effect on the next cycle.

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4.4 Changing CLEAR/RED Times on the Fly (same me in both direcons)
Note:
Using only the buons on the Master Unit 1A controller;
The best way to change the all CLEAR/RED me is to use the DISTANCE buon. Increasing the distance will
increase the all CLEAR/RED me. Decreasing the distance will decrease the all CLEAR/RED me. The new
distance will automacally change the all CLEAR/RED me for both direcons of traffic.
See instrucons on Changing the Distance to change Red and Green Cycle Times (Secon 4.2)
Changing the distance will also alter your GREEN mes to the default distance seng. Adjust if
necessary.
4.5 Changing CLEAR/RED Times on the Fly (different for each direcon)
NOTE:
Different “CLEAR/RED” mes are typically used when the work zone has a steep hill. Trucks going up the
hill in one direcon will take longer to clear the zone than trucks going down the hill in the other direcon;
Using only the buons on the Master Unit 1A controller;
The buon above the LCD screen (PH 1 RED) will change the RED me for cars approaching from the
Master Unit 1A.
The buons below the LCD screen (PH 2/3 RED) will change the RED mes for cars approaching from the
Secondary Unit 1B.
Press the desired buon, then press the + or - buon. The new value will take effect on the next cycle.
You must set the CLEAR/RED TIMES manually for both the Master Unit 1A and Secondary Unit 1B.
4.6 All Stop (manual over-ride on the controller)
1. On the Master Unit 1A controller, press the “ALL STOP” buon located at the upper right hand
corner of the controller.
2. Pressing this buon will set both Master Unit 1A and Secondary Unit 1B units to solid RED.
3. Pressing the “START” buon will resume back to Automac Cycle Time Control.
4.7 All Stop (manual over-ride with the hand held remote control)
1. Press and hold the RED buon for 3 seconds on the HHR.
2. The red LED indicator light on the HHR will turn “ON” to verify an “ALL STOP” command was
received by the Master Unit 1A.
3. Pressing the GREEN buon on the HHR will resume Automac Cycle Time Control at Master Unit
1A.
4. Pressing the BLACK buon on the HHR will resume Automac Cycle Time Control at Secondary
Unit 1B.

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4.8 Controller Operang Modes
There are 6 possible Controller Operang Modes;
1. Mode 1: Master Unit 1A - No maer if you are using one unit or up to six units on one job site
communicang with each other, you must always have one of the units operang in Master Unit
1A mode. Mode 1 is displayed on the leside of the LCD screen.
2. Mode 2: Secondary Unit 1B - This mode is always used for the second unit on a job site. Mode 2 is
displayed on the leside of the LCD screen.
NOTE:
Master Unit 1A, Secondary Unit 1B and HHR must be on the same “comm” link
The following Controller Operang Modes are used when you have more than two units on one job site.
For example, if you have a cross road in the middle of a job site, use Phase 2A and 2B for the addional
units and locate them across from each other. Use Phase 3A and 3B for the next pair of units and locate
them across from each other. For more detailed informaon regarding modes of operaon, refer to the
manual.
3. Mode 3: Secondary Unit 2A
4. Mode 4: Secondary Unit 2B
5. Mode 5: Secondary Unit 3A
6. Mode 6: Secondary Unit 3B
4.9 Changing the Controller Operang Mode Number
To change Controller Operang Mode number, use the buons located on the front of the controller.
1. Turn power switch ON and then press the “MENU” buon within 5 seconds
2. Press the +/- buon repeatedly to scroll through the six possible controller operang modes
3. Once the desired controller operang mode is displayed on the LCD screen, press the “ENTER”
buon to iniate this operang mode.
4. Follow the instrucons on the LCD screen. Then Press START
NOTE:
Whenever changing a Controller Operang Mode, it is good pracce to review all of the values for each
Menu Seng to ensure correct informaon is programmed.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to change the Controller Operang Mode, if necessary, for the other unit(s).
4.10 Changing the Comm Link Address Number (Controller)
NOTE:
Comm Link 10 is used for hardwire applicaons
Refer to Secon 5.1 under Menu Sengs

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5 Quick Setup Instrucons for Typical Jobsite Applicaons
5.1 Two Units - Operang in Automac Cycle Time Control
(Two-way traffic through a single lane)
One unit must be set to Master Unit 1A and the other is set to Secondary Unit 1B. Secondary Unit 1B
should turned be “ON” first. Edit the menu sengs below to select the following values; starng with the
Secondary Unit 1B.
NOTE:
To enter the edit screen press the “MENU” buon within 5 seconds of turning power “ON”;
To change a menu seng on the controller, press the +/- buon, then aer the desired value is displayed
press the “MENU” Buon to scroll to the next menu opon.
Once all the desired values are selected, press the “ENTER” buon to lock in the new values. Then press
the “START” buon.
Secondary Unit 1B Value Menu Sengs
Mode: 2 Secondary Phase 1 B
Unit: See Opons Comm Link Address. Opons are 0-10 (10 is hardwire comm)
Default Mode: 0 0=Flashing Red, 1=Solid Red
Time: 1 Minimum RED me. Opons 1 to 10 (factory default 1 sec)
Time: 7 Minimum GREEN me. Opons 7 to 25 (factory default 7 sec)
Master Unit 1A Value Menu Sengs
Mode: 1 Master Phase 1 A
Unit: See Opons Comm Link Address. Options are 0-10 (10 is hardwire comm)
Default Mode: 0 0=Flashing Red, 1=Solid Red
Time: 1 Minimum RED me. Opons 1 to 10 (factory default 1 sec)
Time: 7 Minimum GREEN me. Opons 7 to 25 (factory default 7 sec)
Distance in: 0 0=Feet, 1=Metres
Control Lights: 1 AUTOMATICALLY
Phase 1 traffic: 0 ONE WAY AT A TIME
Phase 2 Setup: 0 DISABLED
Rest In: 2 TIMED CONTROL
*NOTE:
Above menu sengs are recommended for a quick set up, user can also program units as required by
engineer.

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5.2 Two Units - Operated Manually by Hand Held Radio Remote Control
(Two-way traffic through a single lane)
One unit must be set to Master Unit 1A and the other set to Secondary Unit 1B. Edit the menu sengs on
the controller below to select the following values; starng with the Secondary Unit 1B
NOTE:
To enter the edit screen press the “MENU” buon within 5 seconds of turning power “ON”;
To change a menu seng on the controller, press the +/- buon, then aer the desired value is displayed
press the “MENU” Buon to scroll to the next menu opon.
Once all the desired values are selected, press the “ENTER” buon to lock in the new values. Then press
the “START” buon.
Secondary Unit 1B Value Menu Sengs
Mode: 2 Secondary Phase 1 B
Unit: See Opons Comm Link Address. Opons are 0 to 9
Default Mode: 0 0=Flashing Red, 1=Solid Red
Time: 1 Minimum RED me. Opons 1 to 10 (factory default 1 sec)
Time: 7 Minimum GREEN me. Opons 7 to 25 (factory default 7 sec)
Master Unit 1A Value Menu Sengs
Mode: 1 Master Phase 1 A
Unit: See Opons Comm Link Address. Opons are 0 to 9
Default Mode: 0 0=Flashing Red, 1=Solid Red
Time: 1 Minimum RED me. Opons 1 to 10 (factory default 1 sec)
Time: 7 Minimum GREEN me. Opons 7 to 25 (factory default 7 sec)
Distance in: 0 0=Feet, 1=Metres
Control Lights: 0 MANUALLY
Phase 1 traffic: 0 ONE WAY AT A TIME
*NOTE:
Above menu sengs are recommended for a quick set up, user can also program units as required by
engineer.

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5.3 Single Unit - Operated Manually by Hand Held Radio Remote Control
The unit must be set to Master Unit 1A. Edit the menu sengs below to select to the following values
NOTE:
To enter the edit screen press the “MENU” buon within 5 seconds of turning power “ON”;
To change a menu seng on the controller, press the +/- buon, then aer the desired value is displayed
press the “MENU” Buon to scroll to the next menu opon.
Once all the desired values are selected, press the “ENTER” buon to lock in the new values. Then press
the “START” buon.
Master Unit 1A Value Menu Sengs
Mode: 1 Master Phase 1 A
Unit: See Opons Comm Link Address. Opons are 0 to 9
Default Mode: 0 Flashing Red, 1=Solid Red
Time: 1 Minimum RED me. Opons 1 to 10 (factory default 1 sec)
Time: 7 Minimum GREEN me. Opons 7 to 25 (factory default 7 sec)
Distance in: 0 Feet, (1=Metres)
Control Lights: 0 MANUALLY
Phase 1 traffic: 2 SINGLE MACHINE
*NOTE:
Above menu sengs are recommended for a quick set up, user can also program units as required by
engineer.

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6. Hand Held Radio Remote Control
1. HHR does not have an on/offswitch
2. Pressing and holding any buon will turn the HHR ON automacally
3. HHR will automacally turn OFF aer releasing a buon
NOTE:
The radio frequency range is 910 MHz - 917 MHz (spread spectrum, frequency hopping). There is no FCC
license required and the radio complies with all FCC regulaons. The transmier is an accepted FCC-type
and does not exceed 1 waoutput per FCC part 90.17. The radio complies with all specific limitaons
noted in FCC Part 90.17. FCC Commission 1-888-225-5322.
6.1 Hand Held Radio Remote Control Push Buon Funcons
There are three buons located on the top of the HHR - a RED, GREEN and a BLACK.
• Pressing the RED buon iniates an ALL STOP command. Both Master 1A and Secondary 1B units will
turn to RED
• Pressing the GREEN buon in Manual Mode resumes traffic flow, aer an ALL STOP condion, at the
Master Unit 1A. In Automac Mode pressing the Green buon will acvate the next Green Phase in
sequence.
• Pressing the BLACK buon in Manual Mode resumes traffic flow, aer an ALL STOP condion, at the
Secondary Unit 1B. The BLACK buon will not funcon in single unit operaon
You must press and hold the buon for a minimum of 3 seconds unl the red LED turns “ON”.
The red LED indicaon light near the buons on the HHR will light up confirming a valid command has
been received by the Master Unit 1A.
NOTE:
An “ALL STOP” command (RED buon) must be iniated before the GREEN or BLACK buons will take
effect. For safety purposes, the “CLEAR/RED” me must expire before the controller will accept a GREEN
or BLACK buon command. The red LED indicaon light will only light up aer the “CLEAR/RED” me has
expired.
Keep remote control in the nylon case at all mes to protect the unit.
Keep remote control dry at all mes to prevent water damage.
6.2 Hand Held Radio Remote Control Baery
The HHR is powered by four AA baeries which will last up to several months, depending on usage.
Always keep a spare set in the HHR side pocket.
6.3 Hand Held Radio Remote Control Low Baery Indicator
A chirping sound indicates the baeries are low/dead when one of the buons are pressed. Replace the
baeries when this occurs.

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6.4 Changing the Comm Link Address Number
NOTE:
The HHR, Master Unit 1A and Secondary Unit 1B must all be on the same comm link adress number. A
communicaon error will result on the LCD screen if not on the same comm link address.
You will hear a “chirp” sound coming from the controller to verify when radio number has synced with the
HHR.
Always be aware of other crews operang North America Traffic signal trailers within 1.6 km (1 mile) of
your work-zone;
Ensure that comm links address number are set to different numbers between work-zones to eliminate
radio interference;
Failure to do so may result in a machine fault such as “conflicng lamps”. The machines will stop their
cycle ming and change to the default mode.
NOTE:
The Portable Traffic Lights must be turned “ON” and set to the same comm link prior to changing the
comm link on the HHR.
Use the Dip Switch ON/OFF posions to change the comm link address number.
The Dip Switches are located inside the radio remote baery compartment, behind the baeries.
1. Remove back cover plate and four AA baeries, hold HHR upside down.
2. Aer changing the frequency on the radio HHR, replace the four AA baeries and replace cover
plate.
3. Press and hold the RED buon down for five seconds to reconfigure the radio. Two short chirp
sounds will indicate when configuraon is complete.
NOTE: (Example of Comm Link 2 above)
REV 1 HHR (REV # LOCATED ON HHR DECAL)
COMM LINK 0-9 AVAILABLE ON PTL2.4LD GEN 1 MODEL
OFF
ON
+
+
4321
ONC&K TDA04
6 B
1
SW1
0OFF OFF OFF OFF
1ON OFF OFF OFF
2OFF ON OFF OFF
3ON ON OFF OFF
4OFF OFF ON OFF
5ON OFF ON OFF
6OFF ON ON OFF
7ON ON ON OFF
8OFF OFF OFF ON
9ON OFF OFF ON
COMM
LINK
1234

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7. Maintenance
7.1 Solar Panel
NOTE:
The solar panels do NOT provide sufficient charge to the baeries to allow for indefinite runmes.
Clean the panel’s surface whenever it gets dirty to maximize solar charging.
7.2 Baery Maintenance
For weekly baery maintenance instrucons see decal on controller cabinet door.
7.3 Charging the Unit’s Bank of Baeries
It is recommended that the baeries in each machine are charged EVERY weekend (aer 50-60 hours of
operaon). Charge for a minimum of 24-48 consecuve hours.
To charge the baeries, connect the on-board charger to a 110 VAC power source, using the power cord
protruding from the boom of the control cabinet.
Be sure that water levels in all cells in each baery are above the cell plates to maintain proper acid levels.
7.4 Baery Hazards
Gas Explosion or Fire
Baeries release an explosive hydrogen gas while being charged. Keep cigarees, sparks, flames and any
other ignion sources away at all mes.
Acid Burns
Baery acid can cause burns if it comes in contact with exposed skin and can cause blindness when it
comes in contact with eyes. Always use eye protecon, a face guard, and rubber gloves when working
around baeries.
Electrical Burns
An electrical short between the posive and negave terminals of the baery can cause severe burns and
death, even though the voltage is low.

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7.5 Safety Precauons when working with baeries
 Always use eye protecon, a face guard, and rubber gloves when working around baeries
 Have an eye wash kit available at all mes
 Always have water and baking soda available to wash offand neutralize acid if it comes into direct
contact with skin
 Avoid ingeson and inhalaon of baery acid
 If any form of direct contact with baery acid occurs, seek medical aid immediately
7.6 Manual Lowering of the Main Light Post and Horizontal Mast Arm
The main light post and horizontal mast arm will need to be manually lowered in the event of:
• Dead baeries
• Actuator failure (inoperable)
Use traffic control persons to control traffic flow when lowering the main light post and retracng the
horizontal mast arm.
Tools Required: 3/16” Allen wrench, 1/4” drive ratchet with an extension or, to save me, a drill with at
least an 8” extension.
Remove silver access cap on the actuator motor housing using a 3/16” Allen wrench. Using the 1/4” drive
extension at least 8” in length, lower the main light post unl it reaches the holding bracket (to prevent
stripping, use the drill set to “screw” mode or the highest clutch seng). If required, repeat the process
for the horizontal mast arm.