EAGLE Traffic Control Systems
A Business Unit of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

EPAC - 300 - Features and Specifications

Display -

• LCD alphanumeric backlit display
• 8 Lines - 40 characters / line

Traffic Control -

• 16 Vehicle Phases
• 16 Pedestrian Phases
• 4 Timing Rings -
  • Phase ring assignments of
    • Ring
    • Phase Next
    • Concurrent
• 16 Overlaps
  • Overlap phase assignments of
    • Trailing Green
    • Yellow
    • Red
• Control up to 80 Detectors
  • Detector Assignments as phase vehicle or pedestrian detector with:
    • Delay, Extend, or Switch
    • System, Speed, or Count detector
• Can use Type 2
  • Controller Unit Phase Omit
  • Phase Hold via alternate ABC connector I/O modes
  • Can assign the Type 2 Controller Unit Signal Drive Outputs to any pin set
    • Phase On
    • Phase Next
    • Phase Check
• Adaptive Maximum Routines
• Dynamic Maximum Parameters
• Dynamic Maximum Values
• Adaptive Protected/Permissive Routines
• Ring Timer Status Display denotes:
  • Up to six active timers and/or states per ring for two rings simultaneously
  • Coord Control Source/Pattern/Cycle Counter
  • Phase On/Next Phase Vehicle Call/Recall
  • Phase Pedestrian Call/Recall
  • Phase Hold/Omit/Ped Omit

Coordination -

• Sixteen Timing Plans - One for each Dial/Split combination w/ three offsets each.
  • Each timing plans provides:
    • Cycle timing
    • Phase split timing
    • Phase modes
• Six Operational Modes can be selected for continual operation or can operate with a specific pattern
  • Permissive Mode provides non-actuated coord phase vehicle and pedestrian modes with permissive windows opened phase-by-phase to the non-coord phases.
  • Yield Mode provides non-actuated coord phase vehicle and pedestrian modes with a single permissive window for all non-coord phases.
  • Permissive Yield Mode provides for actuated coord phase vehicle and pedestrian modes with permissive windows opened phase-by-phase to the non-coord phases. Additionally, the coord phase vehicle can extend its green time at the beginning of the first permissive window.
  • Permissive Omit Mode provides operation similar to Permissive Yield except that the coord phase, once terminated, is prevented from occurring prior to the end of the last permissive.
  • Sequential Omit Mode provides operation similar to Permissive Yield except the permissive is a phase-by-phase sliding window (only one phase in a ring will be allowed service at any time).
  • Full Actuated Modes provides operation similar to Permissive Yield except that any phase can be serviced and re-serviced in the standard sequence following the first permissive and through the last permissive.
• Four Correction Modes to determine the method in which the coordination will bring the background cycle in sync with the system cycle.
• Three Maximum Modes to determine whether Maximum 1, Maximum 2, or Maximum Inhibit will be effective when coordination is in control.
• Two Force Modes to determine whether the non-coord phase force will be based on a position in the background cycle or on the Timing Plan Phase Split Time.
• Two Offset Modes to determine whether the Offset is calculated based on the Start or End of the first coord phase Green.
• Local Traffic Responsive Override to enable selection of patterns based on computed volume plus occupancy of selected detectors.
• Virtual Split Routine on all operational modes, which provides for actuated coord phase vehicle and pedestrian modes. This control provides for a period of time of each cycle, which is distributed to the Coord Phase(s) or non-coord phases, based on Coord Phase vehicle traffic activity.
• Coordination activity can be monitored on a Coord Active Status display which denotes:
  • Operation, Correction, Maximum, and Force Mode
  • Cycle Time Parameter, Countdown, and Adjustment
  • Offset Time Parameter, Current, and Adjustment
  • Phase Time Parameter, Countdown, Adjustment, Mode

Time Base Control - Internal Time Base Control is a highly flexible routine operating within the EPAC300 Series Controller Unit.

• Automatic adjustments for leap year and daylight savings changes.
• 250 Events for the control of Pattern Selection, Free, Flash, Dimming, Detector Diagnostic Parameters, System Detector Logging, 3 Auxiliary Functions, 8 Special Functions, 16 Traffic Functions.
• 99 Day Programs for programming events to occur within the weekly programs and for exception days.
• 10 Week Programs for programming events to occur within different weekly schedules.
• Time Base Control provides programming of exception days and weekly programs to begin over a year in advance in the familiar Month/Day/Year form.
• Time Base activity can be monitored on a Time Base Status display which denotes:
  • Day, Date, and Time
  • Active Day and Week Program
  • Active Pattern
  • Active Auxiliary, Special, and Traffic Function

Preemption - Internal Preemption is a highly flexible routine operating within the EPAC300 Series Controller Unit.

• Included are SIX Preempt routines providing complete signal control. Each routine provides the capability to program the state of the outputs for two Green Intervals. Outputs which are not normally on can be activated during preempt. The capability exists for limited cycling during the preempt dwell. The capability exists to link multiple routines to form more complex routines. Delay, Extend Duration, Max Call, and Lock Out timings exist for each routine.
• Included are SIX Priority Routines providing complete phase control. Each routine provides the capability to program the phase(s) which are to be active in the dwell state. Delay, Extend Duration, Max Call, and Lock Out timings exist for each routine.
• Preempt activity can be monitored on a Preempt Status display which denotes:
  • Preempt-In Control, Interval Timing, and Interval Countdown
  • Individual Preempt Status and Timing
  • Individual Priority Status and Timing

Reports - The EPAC300 Series Controller Unit provides an extensive report capability. Each report entry includes the Date and Time of occurrence.

• Local Alarm Log with the capacity to store 120 events. Over 100 different events can be stored in this log.
• Comm Fault Log with the capacity to store 60 events. Fourteen different communications type faults can be stored in this log.
• Detector Fault Log with the capacity to store 60 events. Ten different detector diagnostic type events can be stored in this log.
• System Detector Log with the capacity to store 96 events. Each event will note the raw volume, raw occupancy, average volume, and average occupancy on up to 8 detectors.
• MOE Log with the capacity to store 24 events. Each event will note the Volume, Stops, Delay, and Green utilization on each phase for the active pattern.
• Speed Log with the capacity to store 24 events. Each event will note the percentage for vehicles below, within, and above a user-defined speed for the active pattern.
• Volume Count Log with the capacity to store 72 events. Each event will note the volume counts recorded by up to 24 detectors.

Diagnostics - A Resident Diagnostic Program is standard in the EPAC300 Series Controller Unit. In addition to the extensive displays to aid in intersection setup, monitoring, and operation, the resident diagnostic program enhances maintenance and troubleshooting. Many of the diagnostic routines execute automatically and continually, verifying unit integrity. Diagnostic analysis is displayed or logged in English.

• Automatic Diagnostics begin at power up and continue as long as the unit is operating.
• Power Up Diagnostics include PROM, RAM, EEPROM, Real-Time Clock, and Processor checks. Failures will result in the unit not enabling the Fault Monitor or Voltage Monitor outputs while the display shows messages such as "PROM TEST: FAILED".
• Monitor Compatibility Programming Diagnostics include a verification that the Monitor Program Card Programming is consistent with Controller Unit Sequence.
• Monitor Field Status Diagnostics include a redundant test for conflicting channels by being active simultaneously.
• Cycling Diagnostics include a verification that phases with serviceable calls are receiving service in a timely manner.
• Detector Diagnostics include a verification that detector activity is within thresholds defined by the user.
• Port 1 Message Display - This status display will indicate the status of each bit in the requested message.
• Port 2 Comm Status Display -This status display will indicate the port settings (i.e., 1200, 8N1), line status, carrier status, when transmitting, and when receiving.
• Port 3 Comm Status Display - This display is a duplicate of the Port 3 display.
• Hardware Input Status Display - This display will indicate the status of every hardware input (i.e., On/Off).
• Hardware Output Status Display - This display will indicate the status of every hardware output (i.e., On/Off.)
• Other features of the resident diagnostics program are available on user request, and when combined with an input/output monitor provide total indication of unit operation. For trend analysis, the failures are logged with date and time and remain available for display as needed.

TS 2 Advantages - Controller Assemblies that conform to NEMA TS 2-1992 Standard provide increased capability.

• Controller Assemblies with TS 2 Detector Racks consume less power and provide additional diagnostic data to the Controller Unit via the SDLC port. The Controller Unit can take corrective action much earlier than it could, based on its own internal diagnostics.
• Controller Assemblies with TS 2 Monitors provide additional diagnostic data to the Controller Unit via the SDLC port. The Controller Unit can take corrective action for improper Program Cards as well as Monitor failures.

Controller Types - The EPAC300 Series Controller Unit supports both NEMA TS 2 Type 1 and TS 2 Type 2 Actuated Controller Units.

• The TS 2 Type 1 Actuated Controller Unit is a performance-oriented controller unit using a high speed data channel between all major components within the Terminal and Facilities as follows:
  1. Port 1 Connector -- a High Speed data channel connecting the controller unit, monitor, detectors, and back panel.
  2. Port 2 Connector -- a RS-232 (EIA/TIA Standard DTE Interface) in 25-pin configuration supporting baud rates from 1200 to 19200 bps. Used to interface with a Personal Computer, Printer, or a like controller unit.
  3. Port 3 Connector -- Used for On-Street Communications and available in the following forms:
     • 1200 Baud FSK Modem (2-wire or 4-wire)
     • Fiber Optic Modem with two ports supporting baud rates from 1200 to 19200 bps.
     • Two RS-232 (EIA/TIA Standard DTE Interface) in 9-pin and 25-pin configurations supporting baud rates from 1200 to 19200 bps.
• The TS 2 Type 2 Actuated Controller Unit includes all the features of the Type 1 and adds the following:
  • MSA, MSB, and MSC connectors for data exchange with the Terminals and Facilities. This provides a degree of downward compatibility with NEMA TS 1 counterparts.
  • 37-pin "D" connector for backward compatibility with TS 1 counterpart.

Security - The EPAC300 Series Controller Unit offers a user specified security code entry before data can be altered. This security code entry is never required in order to view any parameter. The EPAC300 Series Controller Unit can disable security code requirements for perpetual access.

Hardware Design -

• The EPAC300 Series Controller Unit is designed for efficient operation and ease of maintenance. The metal chassis has easy access to the boards for testing without disassembly. There are minimum components inside the EPAC300 for maximum reliability.
• EEPROM technology is used to retain all timing and control parameters to insure the accuracy of traffic control parameters, even during power outages. No batteries are required for retention of traffic parameters. Event logging and the Time Base clock use RAM memory for those functions with battery support.

2070 - Features and Specifications

HARDWARE FEATURES -

• Two keypads
• Metal housing compatible with CALTRANS Type 170 Controller Unit and Facilities
• Serial motherboard
• 3U Five Slot/Connector VME Cage Assembly
• Single 96-pin DIN connectors for all plug-in boards

CPU FEATURES -

• Standard VME 3U size
• Motorola 68360 microprocessor, 25 MHz
• 4 spare VME 3U slots for off-the-shelf boards
• 4 MB of RAM (minimum)
• 256K battery-backed SRAM (minimum)
• Time of Day Clock
• OS-9 version 3.0 Operating System

MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES -

• Direct access of serial ports from application software
• Power supply module independent, self-contained
• Input protection
• +5 VDC standby power using capacitor backup
• Circuitry monitoring for safety features

FIELD I/O FEATURES -

• Motorola 68302 Microprocessor
• Socket EPROM firmware for operational software
• Parallel I/O Ports -- 64 bits each input and output
• SDLC compatible communication with CPU Module
• External EIA 485 Net

OPTIONAL FEATURES -

• ASYNC/Modem Serial Comm Module
  • 2 RS232 Communications, configured as Type 170 C2 and C20 connectors (2070-7)
  • FSK Communications, configured as Type 170 "Audio in" and "Audio out" connectors (2070-6)
• 2070 controller compatible with NEMA Interface Module to form CALTRANS standard 2070N controller unit
  • NEMA "A," "B," and "C" connectors
  • 80 Bits of input and 96 bits of output
  • 63 pin "D" plug connector

SPECIFICATIONS -

• Temperature: -37°C to +74°C
• Physical Dimensions (H x D x W): 177mm x 260mm x 483mmWeight: <11 kg
• Power Consumption: 75 watts (typical); 150 watts (maximum)

2070-Lite - Features and Specifications

The Model 2070Lite ATMS Controller Unit is a low cost version of the Model 2070 designed for basic intersection control.

HIGHLIGHTS -

• VME chassis is removed
• MCU attaches to the transition module
• Does not include a keypad or display (a low-cost, 8 line by 40 character display is optional)
• Is programmed via serial port
• Also has the option of a serial field I/O connection to BIU or SIU

The 2070Lite can be upgraded to a standard 2070 by simply adding a VME chassis. The power supply is the same in both the standard 2070 and the 2070Lite. For more information and specifications, please see the Model 2070.

2070-NEMA - Features and Specifications

The initial effort to bridge the gap between CALTRANS and NEMA traffic control equipment was made by EAGLE when the MAGNUM card, with NEMA interface features, was introduced for placement in a CALTRANS Type 170 or Type 170E controller unit.

CALTRANS has now completed specifications for a controller unit to further efforts toward compatibility with NEMA. The basis of the controller unit is the power-enhanced and versatile Model 2070. For NEMA compatibility, the Model 2070 unit allows the attachment of a lower section which contains the NEMA TS1 "A," "B," and "C" connectors, a "D" connector, and an RS232 communications port.

The addition of the lower NEMA compatible section to the Model 2070 and the replacement of the 2070-2 module with a 2070-2A module creates the CALTRANS specified Model 2070N controller unit, which is specifically designed to function in a NEMA TS1 cabinet.

The Model 2070N allows NEMA equipment users to capitalize upon the Model 2070's open VME bus architecture features. For instance, the control of a variable message sign can be added by a module installation.

MODEL 2070 CPU FEATURES -

• Standard VME 3U size
• Motorola 68360 microprocessor, 25 MHz
• 4 spare VME 3U slots for off-the-shelf boards
• 4 MB of RAM (minimum)
• 256K battery-backed SRAM (minimum)
• Time of Day Clock
• OS-9 version 3.0 Operating System

SEPAC - Application Software for 2070

SEPAC software brings the functionality of the EPAC NEMA application software to the 2070 family of controllers.

• EPAC has over 70 man-years of development to make it the most functional application software available.
• Fully compatible with all Eagle TCS Signal Control Software Systems.
  • ACTRA - Eagle's newest Intelligent Transportation Management Software. Integrated, powerful, modular, intuitive, and expandable. Easy to use GUI with all the functionality of a Windows 95/98/NT interface.
  • MARC-NX - Enhanced closed-loop software with Windows 95/98/NT interface.
  • SCOOT - The most proven Adaptive Control Software

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