VER-MAC V-Touch AFAD User manual

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V-Touch AFAD
Touchscreen Controller
User’s Manual
Version 2.1

User’s Manual ii Version 2.1
Manual part number MAN-13
November 2023
Date Version Description
2020-09 1.0 First version
2021-08 2.0 Added support for the Radio mode
2023-11 2.1 Added gate intrusion function

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1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Help and Support ................................................................................................................................1
1.2 What Is a V-Touch AFAD Touchscreen Controller .............................................................................. 1
1.3 Using the V-Touch AFAD Touchscreen Controller.............................................................................. 1
2 Connection to the V-Touch AFAD..................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Starting the V-Touch AFAD .................................................................................................................3
2.2 V-Touch AFAD Versions....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Selecting the Interface Language........................................................................................................ 5
3 Operation Using Version 2.x............................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Activation............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Solo Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Duo Radio Mode................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Pairing the AFAD Units......................................................................................................................13
3.5 Deactivation....................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Features of Version 2.x of the V-Touch AFAD................................................................................ 17
4.1 Home Screen Overview ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Traffic Light and Gate Timings .......................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Statuses and Error Messages............................................................................................................. 20
4.4 Option Screen Overview ................................................................................................................... 20
4.4.1 Wireless Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Gate Configuration................................................................................................................. 24
4.4.3 JamLogic Software ................................................................................................................. 26
4.4.4 Modem ................................................................................................................................... 27
4.5 Parameters Screen Overview............................................................................................................. 27
4.5.1 Changing the Password.......................................................................................................... 28
4.5.2 Modifying Communication Parameters.................................................................................. 29
4.5.3 Modifying Clock Parameters .................................................................................................. 30
5 Troubleshooting Version 2.x of the V-Touch AFAD........................................................................ 32
5.1 Status and Error Message Description .............................................................................................. 32
5.2 V-Touch AFAD Touchscreen Controller ............................................................................................32
5.3 Gate Blocked ..................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Wireless Remote Control Malfunction............................................................................................... 35
6 Operation Using Version 1.x........................................................................................................... 36
6.1 Activating the Flagger-Mac ...............................................................................................................36
6.2 Solo Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Duo Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 37
Table of Contents

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7 Features of Version 1.x of the V-Touch AFAD................................................................................ 39
7.1 Exploring the Home Screen............................................................................................................... 39
7.1.1 Batteries and Quick Manual Activation..................................................................................40
7.2 Exploring the Options Screen ........................................................................................................... 41
7.2.1 Devices ................................................................................................................................... 42
7.2.2 Wireless Remote..................................................................................................................... 42
7.2.3 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 43
7.3 Edit Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 44
7.4 Explore the Parameters Screen ......................................................................................................... 45
7.4.1 Change Admin Password ....................................................................................................... 46
7.4.2 System Clock .......................................................................................................................... 46
8 Troubleshooting Version 1.x of the V-Touch AFAD........................................................................ 48

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This manual contains instructions to install and program the operations of a Flagger-Mac automated
flagger assistance device (AFAD) using the Ver-Mac V-Touch AFAD. Following that step, you will only
need to use the Flagger-Mac wireless remote until you need to change timings or the wireless
remote.
This manual presents procedures done using only the V-Touch AFAD touchscreen of the
FlaggerMac. Deployment and removal procedures are presented in the Operation, Safety and
Maintenance Manuals.
1.1 Help and Support
All Ver-Mac units are identified by a serial number. Whenever you need to contact Ver-Mac Support
for assistance or an inquiry, you need to provide this number. The serial number can be found on a
sticker on your unit.
Our technical support team is at your service.
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
More information: ver-mac.com> support
When contacting support, please make sure to have the following:
Be at the unit when contacting support.
Make sure to bring a voltmeter.
Have the serial number in hand.
1.2 What Is a V-Touch AFAD Touchscreen Controller
The V-Touch AFAD touchscreen controller is a compact microcomputer using an LCD touchscreen
that displays in English, French or Spanish (user's choice). The touchscreen controller provides access
to all operations and functions of the V-Touch AFAD unit, according to the limitations of their user
profile.
1.3 Using the V-Touch AFAD Touchscreen Controller
Before using the V-Touch AFAD, the Ver-Mac units must be installed on the job site. Refer to the
Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual of your units by scanning the corresponding QR code
sticker to display it directly on your electronic device.
Tap the icons on the screen with your fingertip or use a soft stylus-like instrument such as the eraser
tip of a lead pencil to activate the functions of the V-Touch AFAD controller.
1 Introduction

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Never use a sharply pointed plastic or any metal object.
Remove any smudges and fingerprints with a soft cloth.
If there is no touchscreen activity for approximately 5 minutes, the Touchscreen
Controller goes into sleep mode to conserve power and restores password security.
To continue to use the unit, touch anywhere on the screen and log in again.

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Before using the V-Touch AFAD, the Ver-Mac units must be installed on the job site. Refer to the
Operation, Safety and Maintenance Manual of your units by scanning the corresponding QR code
sticker.
2.1 Starting the V-Touch AFAD
The V-Touch offers two access levels:
Viewer: (no password)
Can access the Home screen only.
Can check the status of all the V-Touch AFAD.
Administrator:
Has a password-protected account with complete access to all functions.
Figure 2-1 Selection of the security level
2 Connection to the V-Touch AFAD
For Flagger-Macs with the Radio option, during deployment, the wireless remote is
not operational. It is, however, possible to lower and raise the gate using the buttons
in the V-Touch interface.
When the gate is in place, Ver-Mac recommends raising it until you are ready to start
signaling operation.

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To start the V-Touch AFAD:
1 Start the unit by turning the switch to the ON position and wait for the start-up sequence to
finish.
Figure 2-2 The V-Touch power switch
2 Tap Admin.
3 Type your numerical password and confirm it (green check box).
2.2 V-Touch AFAD Versions
The V-Touch AFAD software version number can be found on the access level selection screen,
below the User and Admin options (see Figure 2-1).
There are two versions, one with the radio option (1.0.x) and one without (2.0.x).
The image presented in Figure 2-2 is for reference only, your product may slightly
differ.
The factory-set default password for the admin account is nine (9). Change it as soon
as you can.

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Without the radio option
Figure 2-3 Home screen version 1.0.x
With the radio option
Figure 2-4 Home screen version 2.180.x or later
If your screen looks like the one in Figure 2-3, go to chapter 6 Operation Using Version 1.x for
information on using this version of the V-Touch.
2.3 Selecting the Interface Language
The Language Selector menu is where you can change the language of the interface. For the
language change to take effect, after you have changed the language setting, you must power OFF
and then power ON the V-Touch AFAD again.

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Figure 2-5 Language Selector screen
To select a language:
1 On the left menu, tap Param.
2 On the Parameters screen, tap Language ( ).
3 On the Language Selector screen tap the desired language.
4 Turn the V-Touch AFAD controller switch to OFF, wait a few seconds, turn it to ON again and
log in.

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Once you have logged in with the Administrator profile, on the Home screen, a representation of
the unit in Deploy mode is displayed.
Figure 3-1 Home screen in Deploy Mode
The Deploy mode is activated to prevent injuries to the operator during deployment of the Flagger-
Mac unit.
In Deploy mode, you cannot operate the Flagger-Mac unit for normal signaling operations:
The wireless remote is deactivated and cannot be used to raise or lower the gate.
The gate can only be raised or lowered by tapping the arrow button displayed under the
gate.
The already set timing parameters cannot be configured.
On the screen, the following information is displayed:
Radio and wireless remote communication statuses
Current communication reception and transmission parameters
To operate the unit normally, with the anti-collision and other safety mechanism, you must activate it
by tapping the button. This action starts the operating mode.
3 Operation Using Version 2.x
WARNING
Be CAREFUL at all times when operating an automated flagger assistance
device. Your safety rests on your vigilance. In Deploy mode the
anticollision feature is disabled to let you open both gates at the same
time when deploying and taking down the units.

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3.1 Activation
You can activate Flagger-Mac units in Solo mode or in Duo Radio mode.
Your unit has been associated with its wireless remote control at the factory. As soon as you activate
the V-Touch in operation mode ( ), the remote control can be used, in solo mode, to operate a
single automated flagger assistance device.
In duo mode, a single operator controls two devices from a single remote.
For more information about the wireless remote control, see section 4.4.1 Wireless Remote Control.
Before activating your units in Duo Radio mode, you must make sure the two units are equipped with
the Radio option, that this option is activated, and that two units are paired. For more information,
see section 3.4 Pairing the AFAD Units.
To start signaling operation:
1 Tap Play ( ) and activate the operation mode on the V-Touch AFAD touchscreen controller.
The Activate Flagging Type dialog is displayed.
2 Tap Solo or Duo Radio to choose your operation mode.
Once the activation is done, the wireless remote is operational.
Figure 3-2 Operation mode
The gate closes automatically to safely start operation. Make sure that the Flagger-Mac timing
operates according to your instructions. For more information see section 4.2 Traffic Light and Gate
Timings.

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3.2 Solo Mode
In Solo mode, a flagger only controls the gate, or gates, associated with its remote control. In this
scenario, 2 AFADs cannot communicate with each other, which implies that there is no anti-conflict
mechanism activated.
It is the only mode that can be used to operate Flagger-Mac units that are not equipped with the
Radio option.
However, the Solo mode can also be used with paired automated flagger assistance devices.
Figure 3-3 Two AFADs operated in Solo mode each
Make sure that the work area has been evacuated.
Figure 3-4 Solo operation mode, one user per AFAD

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To use the Flagger-Mac in Solo mode, with one flagger per AFAD:
1 Tap Play and select Solo.
The unit gate lowers.
2 Remove the remote control from the container and close the lid.
You do not need to use the V-Touch to operate the gate.
To raise the gate, push the Raise Gate #1 button ( ) on your wireless remote. It rises
immediately and the light turns flashing yellow.
To lower the gate, push the Lower Gate button ( ). The yellow light behaves the same
as a normal traffic light that is flashing, then turns solid before turning red; then the gate
lowers. This, to ensure the greatest possible safety for motorists and flaggers.
If the gate will not open nor close, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
3.3 Duo Radio Mode
Duo Radio mode can be activated only on automated flagger assistance devices (AFAD) that are
equipped with the Radio option.
This mode allows one flagger to control both AFADs through a single remote control.
Figure 3-5 Duo operation mode with one flagger
Before using the Duo Radio mode, the two AFAD units must be paired with the wireless remote
control (see 3.4 Pairing the AFAD Units).
WARNING
Make sure there is nothing under the gate. If there is an object under the
gate, the gate will keep going down and might cause injuries or material
damage before stopping.

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To activate the Duo mode:
1 Tap Play and select Duo Radio.
Both gates lower.
Figure 3-6 Selecting the Duo mode
2 Remove the remote control from the container and close the lid.
You do not need to use the V-Touch to operate the gate.
To raise the gate of the AFAD identified as number one or primary, push the Raise Gate #1
button ( ) on your wireless remote. It rises immediately and the light turns flashing
yellow.
To lower any open gate, push the Lower Gate button ( ). The yellow light behaves the
same as a normal traffic light that is flashing, then turns solid before turning red; then the
gate lowers. This, to ensure the greatest possible safety for motorists and flaggers.
To raise the gate of the AFAD identified as number two or secondary, push the Raise Gate
#2 button ( ).
If the gate will not open nor close, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
WARNING
Make sure there is nothing under the gate. If there is an object under the
gate, the gate will keep going down and might cause injuries or material
damage before stopping.
IMPORTANT In Duo mode the anti-collision feature is active. It prevents operators from
opening both gates at the same time as per MUTCD (Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices) to avoid traffic collisions.

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3.4 Pairing the AFAD Units
To operate two automated flagger assistance devices with one wireless remote, you must define one
of the units as secondary since all of them are primary by default. This operation only has to be
performed once. Once paired, the units remain paired, even when they are tuned off.
You pair the AFAD units from the V-Touch AFAD touchscreen controller, on the Options screen. The
V-Touch is operated from the controller box of the Flagger-Mac Lite unit or in the storage box of the
AFAD unit.
To pair two AFAD units:
1 On the menu bar on the left, tap .
2 On the Options screen, tap .
3 At the bottom of the Units pairing screen, tap Edit.
Figure 3-7 Units Pairing sreen
4 In the screen showing the list of units found, tap Secondary.

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Figure 3-8 Assigning the AFAD unit to the Raise Gate #2 button on the remote control
5 In the message box that opens, tap Yes.
By doing that, you tell both remote controls that this AFAD is now unit number two and
identified by the button on the wireless remote control.
The number-one spot, “primary”, becomes available. The screen displays the address of the
unit that can be found by the other V-touch controller.
Figure 3-9 Identification of the other unit available to be paired with the remote
6 Walk over to the Flagger-Mac that you want to identify as the button on the remote
control and, on the V-Touch, tap and tap .

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7 In the Units pairing screen, tap Primary.
The V-Touch automatically scans for units in the area.
Figure 3-10 Assigning the AFAD unit to the Raise Gate #1 button on the remote control
8 In the Units found list, tap the address that appeared under the message Unit is now
discoverable in step 4, and tap Apply.
OR
If nothing appears, tap Scan (Add). When the correct number appears, select it and tap
Apply.
For either unit remote controls, the gate of this unit is raised by pressing and the gate of
the other unit by pressing .
Make sure to note which Flagger-Mac is assigned #1.
3.5 Deactivation
At the end of the workday, you must deactivate all automated flagger assistance devices.
DANGER
An AFAD cannot be left unattended at any time as per MUTCD (Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
IMPORTANT If you are working in Duo mode, it is recommended to open the farthest
gate before stopping the flagging operation to allow the vehicles to pass
during the take down.

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To deactivate the V-Touch AFAD:
1 On the V-Touch controller screen, tap Stop to switch to Deploy mode.
Figure 3-11 Switching to Deploy mode
2 Perform the procedure to take the unit down according to the instructions presented in its
Operation, Safety and Maintenance manual.