Hello from Connecticut! Its amazing on how much traffic technology has changed in the last 28 years! I'm working on a project in which we replaced all the 3 dial mechanisms with "advanced solid state" controllers 28 years ago when I was still a wet behind the ears apprentice! We are doing a top to bottom replacement of the same intersections that I worked on 28 years ago!
I used to not like TS-2 cabinets because I thought they were harder to diagnose at the time. ie, which BIU was malfunctioning. But the Colbalt controller solved that problem. What you refer to as the bus interface cable is what we call the SDLC cable. Syncronious Data Link Cable. We no longer have test call buttons in our cabinets because all that can be done from the front panel of the controller. Good job of explaining things.
I really like your videos and you do a good job of explaining things. I've been having some of my guys watch them just to help them get familiar with the cabinet.
Hello from Scotland great video very interesting A bit different from our signals here very small cabinets Also a lot of photocells used especially if sign lighting is attached to the poles
Hi I love your videos you gave me more knowledge about the hardware of traffic signals. You should really do a video on signal controllers because there's different manufacturers like Peek, Intelight, Siemens(Eagle), and Econolite. The Econolite ASC/3 software is the one I know best and how it operates and had free time to learn back in 2018. I got a ASC/3-1000 controller as well as Eagle EPAC 300 controller just don't have a way to power them on. I just got a hold of an Econolite EOS Manual. My city (Fargo, ND) back in 2019 updated all intersections to the new EOS controllers. I know more about Traffic Engineering with traffic control then the Tech side of it but thanks to you I learned some stuff I didn't know.
Nice video. Where would I be able to get a back panel for the load switches? I’m currently trying to get my hands on one for a cabinet that I’m putting together for my collection. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Is there a set of contacts in the TS2-1 that changes state when its in fault flash? I want to add it as an alarm input in my network switch. Please help
TS2 type 2 is more of an appealing upgrade path to those who are use to TS1. A lot of people still use TS1 and are afraid of upgrading to TS2. Type 2 still gives them their full load bay to where they have access to their inputs and outputs yet allowing safety checks that TS2 offers. In the TS1 world if you want to manipulate inputs or outputs, you'd do it with jumpers on the loadbay but in TS2 this can be done with mapping or programming A lot of guys in the industry still prefer to their full loadbays to hardwire inputs or outputs.
I haven't seen much reason to jump to an ATC cabinet over a NEMA TS2. I previously worked for a traffic signal distributor in field service and we served 10 states (now service to 15 states I believe). At that time, I helped one state setup an ATC cabinet as they were testing out as a potential future spec. Upside-they can operate low voltage (48V) and have 32 outputs. Downside-its a whole new animal than the TS2. ATC cabinets have a big learning curve. Where I'm at now, 16 position TS2-1 cabinets are our specs and I see no reason to move from that. Hope that helps.
Can you install traffic light systems in a certain town if they call you ? If yes ,get back to me we will share contacts for us to share more about what has to be done. That is a great Contract.
quick question for you. We are new to controllers. we don't have an mmu connected to the econolite controller. the phases seems to be always staying high 24vdc. any ideas, can we some how bypass the mmu and other safety features to test with field outputs on the bench? thanks
Several companies make controller testers to bench test controller inputs/outputs. Most modern controllers should have an input/output screen to show you real time status.
Verify that the outputs are enabled, I got a new McCain last year and set it up on a tester using ABC connectors and got nothing. The ABC outputs were turned off, enabled them and worked like a charm.
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Hello from Connecticut! Its amazing on how much traffic technology has changed in the last 28 years! I'm working on a project in which we replaced all the 3 dial mechanisms with "advanced solid state" controllers 28 years ago when I was still a wet behind the ears apprentice! We are doing a top to bottom replacement of the same intersections that I worked on 28 years ago!
Love your videos. I'm in training to become a signal tech and your videos help out more than you could imagine. Keep it up man!
Really cool video. It's come a long way from motors, cams, and micro-switches!
Very true!
This is so helpful! I'm still training as a traffic ITS engineer, and this helps me just recognize what each device is and how it functions. Thank you
I used to not like TS-2 cabinets because I thought they were harder to diagnose at the time. ie, which BIU was malfunctioning. But the Colbalt controller solved that problem. What you refer to as the bus interface cable is what we call the SDLC cable. Syncronious Data Link Cable. We no longer have test call buttons in our cabinets because all that can be done from the front panel of the controller. Good job of explaining things.
Great overview video with appropriate details along the way.
Very clean setup too! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you.... We'll see how it looks once it's installed into the field!
I really like your videos and you do a good job of explaining things. I've been having some of my guys watch them just to help them get familiar with the cabinet.
Thank you! I should do it more often
Hello from Virginia, yes please go deep on individual parts. Thanks for share. 👍🏼
Hello from Scotland great video very interesting A bit different from our signals here very small cabinets
Also a lot of photocells used especially if sign lighting is attached to the poles
Great videos. Can you also make some videos about how the flasher works, and about the various flashing (CVM flash, cabinet flash etc)?
Any way that you can share videos replicating errors that happen in the field and showing what you do to troubleshoot?
Would you make a video explaining the functionality of and how to read a conflict monitor?
Keep it up huge help!
Thank you, I'll do my best.
Hi I love your videos you gave me more knowledge about the hardware of traffic signals. You should really do a video on signal controllers because there's different manufacturers like Peek, Intelight, Siemens(Eagle), and Econolite. The Econolite ASC/3 software is the one I know best and how it operates and had free time to learn back in 2018. I got a ASC/3-1000 controller as well as Eagle EPAC 300 controller just don't have a way to power them on. I just got a hold of an Econolite EOS Manual. My city (Fargo, ND) back in 2019 updated all intersections to the new EOS controllers. I know more about Traffic Engineering with traffic control then the Tech side of it but thanks to you I learned some stuff I didn't know.
great idea! maybe I'll make one today?
@@trafficsignalstraining7673 I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it
When are we cutting loops in the drive way? Or setting up some video detection? Let's get this cabinet out of recall 👍🏻😇
Nice video. Where would I be able to get a back panel for the load switches? I’m currently trying to get my hands on one for a cabinet that I’m putting together for my collection. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
keep your eyes on govdeals. look for traffic cabinets
Where is the bus interface can you show that next time please.
Is there a set of contacts in the TS2-1 that changes state when its in fault flash? I want to add it as an alarm input in my network switch. Please help
What does a TS2 type 2 cabinet have over a TS2 type 1? What is the advantage in the traffic field?
TS2 type 2 is more of an appealing upgrade path to those who are use to TS1. A lot of people still use TS1 and are afraid of upgrading to TS2. Type 2 still gives them their full load bay to where they have access to their inputs and outputs yet allowing safety checks that TS2 offers. In the TS1 world if you want to manipulate inputs or outputs, you'd do it with jumpers on the loadbay but in TS2 this can be done with mapping or programming A lot of guys in the industry still prefer to their full loadbays to hardwire inputs or outputs.
Do you have any thoughts or input on when and where to use a ATC or Caltrans 33x over a NEMA TS2?
I haven't seen much reason to jump to an ATC cabinet over a NEMA TS2. I previously worked for a traffic signal distributor in field service and we served 10 states (now service to 15 states I believe). At that time, I helped one state setup an ATC cabinet as they were testing out as a potential future spec. Upside-they can operate low voltage (48V) and have 32 outputs. Downside-its a whole new animal than the TS2. ATC cabinets have a big learning curve. Where I'm at now, 16 position TS2-1 cabinets are our specs and I see no reason to move from that. Hope that helps.
Can you install traffic light systems in a certain town if they call you ? If yes ,get back to me we will share contacts for us to share more about what has to be done. That is a great Contract.
Will a new cabinet go into flash without MMU and controller in place as long as it has power?
It's incapable of cycling it will only go into flash without an MMU or controller.
The looping radar was missing. Does the controller has the test mode to test the input and output?
Yes there's an input/output screen.
quick question for you. We are new to controllers. we don't have an mmu connected to the econolite controller. the phases seems to be always staying high 24vdc. any ideas, can we some how bypass the mmu and other safety features to test with field outputs on the bench? thanks
Where are you reading your voltages from?
Several companies make controller testers to bench test controller inputs/outputs. Most modern controllers should have an input/output screen to show you real time status.
Verify that the outputs are enabled, I got a new McCain last year and set it up on a tester using ABC connectors and got nothing. The ABC outputs were turned off, enabled them and worked like a charm.