I wanna see the actual work being done to restore the lights. I'm intrigued with the actual work on them. I would love to see the actual programming and changing of time sequences of the lights... like what software is used (if any) to create a working system before it's programmed into the terminal.
Roaches and caterpillars here in Vegas do the same thing on the load bay. Anything over the threshold voltage to the monitor will put it into flash for dual indication, like 70 volts or something like that. I love working on signals. Wish we could have some cool tech discussions.
I believe the voltage to turn on the LEDs is about 80VAC depending on the manufacturer but the voltage is far less for the MMU or CMU to pick it up as a dual or conflict. Great videos and very cool to see another Traffic Tech doing it's things. 👍🏽
@@trafficsignalstraining7673 I am wondering if the slug saw its' life flash before its' eyes before it put the intersection into flash? lol Stay safe and well to you and the family!
Out of curiosity, do you use the EDI ECom software? I've been experimenting with it myself on an older EDI MMU-16LE I have. Not sure why, but I can get info from the monitor. Though I can't seem to get the config to apply to the monitor. Getting that Rx failure message. I know things are set correctly in the COMM section, but I wonder if my Tripplite USB to serial is the issue? It does read the connection in the software so I know that part works. My issue is trying to disable the 24VDC to clear out this conflict. My setup is not in a NEMA cabinet, it's just a frame I built for the gear I have. If I can get the new config to upload to the monitor, everything will function. Otherwise I have to disconnect the MMU in order for things to work, but as a person who wants to learn I'd like this monitor to do it's thing. Settings on both ends are (this is the default) Just using an ASUS tablet with Windows 10 (the keyboard portion has that USB 3.0) Tripplite USB to Serial (9pin) (COM 4 in Windows is configured exactly as the monitor is) 9600 baud Parity Even Stop 1 Flow - None DTR (unchecked) Again I don't know if you use the software, but hoping an expert would be able to assist. Hoping my wording makes sense.
Worked for a LED Sign company and had to go out to fix a dead display. after looking at the power supply we found a big spider that had shorted out the supply..
I wonder if it was Boris the spider? Yeah that's funny imagine their little legs going across the energized terminals until just the right point when they become a fuse
The correct way to certify a conflict monitor is with a conflict monitor or MMU testing unit that is also certified once a year by the manufacturer. This will also create a report on the RMS specifications for each phase and each input and output of that conflict monitor to be tested. We use EDI conflict monitors and the EDI testing unit has to be sent back once a year for certification we test all of our conflict monitors once a year as well so we actually have two of these testing units so that we always have one on hand for us to perform the work. The way it typically works is we use a blank program card in the conflict monitor and then configure the software for the tester specifically for the unit that we are testing and then allow the machine to run the test and then print out the reports after we're done and keep them for our records.
@@trafficsignalstraining7673 thank you for the response, I test CMUs annually for my cities. The reason I’m confused is because I was recently told that the correct way to test a CMU is with the cut diode card for the specific location you’re testing the CMU for. I was always told to use a blank, so that really threw me off.
@@ceasargonzales3201 no you would be correct in saying that you are to use a blank card while testing the conflict monitor on a testing unit.... If you wanted to test the conflict monitor in the cabinet as it is programmed specifically with the program card installed. You would just go there after hours and then create a conflict on all of the phases manually with a jumper. However, if your conflict monitor has been tested correctly on the conflict monitor tester it is exponentially more efficient to do it that way.
I wanna see the actual work being done to restore the lights. I'm intrigued with the actual work on them. I would love to see the actual programming and changing of time sequences of the lights... like what software is used (if any) to create a working system before it's programmed into the terminal.
I think I could do a little bit about that. Thanks for the recommendation.
Roaches and caterpillars here in Vegas do the same thing on the load bay. Anything over the threshold voltage to the monitor will put it into flash for dual indication, like 70 volts or something like that. I love working on signals. Wish we could have some cool tech discussions.
Absolutely! I think that you're right it's between 70 and 80 volts RMS
I believe the voltage to turn on the LEDs is about 80VAC depending on the manufacturer but the voltage is far less for the MMU or CMU to pick it up as a dual or conflict. Great videos and very cool to see another Traffic Tech doing it's things. 👍🏽
No excuses necessary my friend, just glad to have you back! Keep up the good work.
I will keep on keeping on
@@trafficsignalstraining7673 I am wondering if the slug saw its' life flash before its' eyes before it put the intersection into flash? lol Stay safe and well to you and the family!
Who knew that one small little creature can cause a big problem?
Great vid btw and good to see that you're doin ok.
Hope to see more vids👌👌👌👌👌👌
I promise I'll post more! But I've been pretty good at breaking those promises
Great to see you again
Do you have a video on coordination?
About a month ago, I had 4 mice get fried at the splice in the hand hole at the bottom of the signal lol
Out of curiosity, do you use the EDI ECom software? I've been experimenting with it myself on an older EDI MMU-16LE I have. Not sure why, but I can get info from the monitor. Though I can't seem to get the config to apply to the monitor. Getting that Rx failure message. I know things are set correctly in the COMM section, but I wonder if my Tripplite USB to serial is the issue?
It does read the connection in the software so I know that part works. My issue is trying to disable the 24VDC to clear out this conflict. My setup is not in a NEMA cabinet, it's just a frame I built for the gear I have. If I can get the new config to upload to the monitor, everything will function. Otherwise I have to disconnect the MMU in order for things to work, but as a person who wants to learn I'd like this monitor to do it's thing.
Settings on both ends are (this is the default) Just using an ASUS tablet with Windows 10 (the keyboard portion has that USB 3.0)
Tripplite USB to Serial (9pin) (COM 4 in Windows is configured exactly as the monitor is)
9600 baud
Parity Even
Stop 1
Flow - None
DTR (unchecked)
Again I don't know if you use the software, but hoping an expert would be able to assist. Hoping my wording makes sense.
We have major issues here in Florida with fire ants. Huge issue!
We have the same issue in our hand holes on the signal pole. Also with birds and mice.
Yes we have our share of those! When I was in Florida it was more like snakes and cockroaches and frogs
Worked for a LED Sign company and had to go out to fix a dead display. after looking at the power supply we found a big spider that had shorted out the supply..
I wonder if it was Boris the spider? Yeah that's funny imagine their little legs going across the energized terminals until just the right point when they become a fuse
Question, what’s the right way to test a CMU? Using a blank diode card or the diode card being used at the intersection?
The correct way to certify a conflict monitor is with a conflict monitor or MMU testing unit that is also certified once a year by the manufacturer. This will also create a report on the RMS specifications for each phase and each input and output of that conflict monitor to be tested. We use EDI conflict monitors and the EDI testing unit has to be sent back once a year for certification we test all of our conflict monitors once a year as well so we actually have two of these testing units so that we always have one on hand for us to perform the work. The way it typically works is we use a blank program card in the conflict monitor and then configure the software for the tester specifically for the unit that we are testing and then allow the machine to run the test and then print out the reports after we're done and keep them for our records.
@@trafficsignalstraining7673 thank you for the response, I test CMUs annually for my cities. The reason I’m confused is because I was recently told that the correct way to test a CMU is with the cut diode card for the specific location you’re testing the CMU for. I was always told to use a blank, so that really threw me off.
@@ceasargonzales3201 no you would be correct in saying that you are to use a blank card while testing the conflict monitor on a testing unit....
If you wanted to test the conflict monitor in the cabinet as it is programmed specifically with the program card installed. You would just go there after hours and then create a conflict on all of the phases manually with a jumper. However, if your conflict monitor has been tested correctly on the conflict monitor tester it is exponentially more efficient to do it that way.
Great Videos! You got a sub in me
Now I have the Randy Newman song you've got a friend in me stuck in my head