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S
ECTION
9
9
C
M
The Gen 3 CU has the capability of interfacing and operating with North America Traf
fi
c’s previous
generation of AFAD signal controller, known as Gen 1.
Note: If operating Gen 3 with the previous generation of control units (CU), the Gen 3 CU must always be
the PRIMARY unit within the network.
Be aware that not all Gen 3 functions are available when operating in compatibility mode. Differences and
limitations of compatibility mode are outlined below:
Note: Gen 3 AFAD’s will only operate with the Gen 1 AFAD’s that have the Digi XTend 1 Watt transceiver.
Contact North America Traf
fi
c if another radio model is present.
GEN 1
GEN 3
5
7 (0-6)
10 (0-9)
2
3
2
3
Func
Ɵ
on:
Max quan
Ɵ
ty of secondary units
Radio channel quan
Ɵ
ty
Emergency Vehicle Preemp
Ɵ
on
Railroad Preemp
Ɵ
on
9.1
S
C
M
G
3
As with all generations of CU, all the secondary units to be used in the network should be:
• powered before the primary unit
• proper unit ID assigned (refer to S
ECTION
9.2 O
PERATING
W
ITH
G
EN
1 for designation of proper unit
ID’s based on the generation of CU)
• set to the same radio channel
Refer to the speci
fi
c unit’s user
fi
eld guide for instruction on setting the above.
1. Ensure all secondary units are powered, assigned the proper unit ID, and set to the correct radio
channel.
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
1
3
10
10
15
15
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