sunguide sm software development project operator training cdrl 5-2.3
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SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Software Development Project Software Development Project
Operator TrainingOperator TrainingCDRL 5-2.3CDRL 5-2.3
Operator Training 2
AgendaAgenda
SunGuideSM Overview User Interface Topics
– Operator Map– Cameras and Video– Traffic Monitoring– Traveler Messages– Incident Response– Ramp Meters– Equipment Inventory
Style– Slides– Live demonstration– Hands-on
Operator Training 3
SunGuideSM Overview
Operator Training 4
SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Architecture Architecture
Operator Training 5
SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Characteristics Characteristics
User interface:– Browser based– No files installed on local machine
Permissions:– Many permissions available per subsystem– Set for each operator by SunGuideSM Administrator – What permissions you have determine what you can do– Remember what permissions you have been given
Operator Training 6
SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Permissions Permissions
Center to Center (C2C):– Allow changing remote CCTV devices– Allow changing remote DMS devices– Allow changing remote HAR devices– Retrieve remote device and event status data– Retrieve user permission data
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV):– Add, modify and delete camera groups – Add, modify and delete cameras – Add, modify and delete user – Control camera – Override lock – Perform advanced camera functions– Receive camera data – Receive camera group data – Receive camera status updates – Receive user data
Data Archiving (DA)– Allows the holder to configure the DA
properties– Allows the holder to retrieve the DA properties– Allows the holder to retrieve the user list
Dynamic Message Sign (DMS):– Activate or terminate a scheduled sequence – Add and delete approved words – Add, modify, and delete a DMS – Add, modify, and delete and DMS group – Add, modify, and delete messages and libraries – Add, modify, and delete sequences and
libraries – Echo the message on a DMS – Log in to the DMS subsystem – Modify the system configuration – Modify user privileges – Override the message on a DMS or DMSs (no
conflicts) – Query and modify DMS status – Receive updates of the status of
communication with a DMS – Reset a DMS controller – Resolve both spelling and message conflicts – Resolve message conflicts – Resolve spelling conflicts – Retrieve DMS data – Retrieve active sequences – Retrieve approved words list – Retrieve DMS groups – Retrieve message libraries – Retrieve sequences and libraries
Operator Training 7
SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Permissions: Permissions: continuedcontinued
Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) – continued:– Retrieve system configuration – Retrieve the current operational status of a
DMS – Retrieve the current status of a DMS – Retrieve the list of users – Retrieve the message currently displayed on
a DMS – Send a message to a DMS or DMSs – Set a DMS's brightness level – Terminate the current message on a DMS or
DMSs
Graphical User Interface (GUI):– Edit a message in a MAS queue– Edit a message in an IM response plan– Enter a manual DMS message– Enter a manual HAR message– Set system settings (e.g. frequency of alarms
being repeated)
Highway Advisory Radio (HAR):– Add, modify, and delete HARs– Allow retrieval of status– Receive HAR user privilege data– Receive add, modify and delete HAR info– Send HAR message– Set HAR status to out-of-service or active– System access to HAR subsystem
Incident Management:– Allows the holder to configure the IM
system – Allows the holder to create, alter and
close events – Allows the holder to create, alter and
remove plans – Allows the holder to create, alter and
remove response resources plans – Allows the holder to respond to traffic
events using devices and resources – Allows the holder to view event related
data from system – Allows the holder to view plan related
data from system – Allows the holder to view resource
related data from system – Allows the holder to view route related
data from system – Take ownership of an event
Operator Training 8
SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Permissions Permissions continuedcontinued
Inventory and Maintenance System (IMS)– Allow adding, modifying, or deleting
equipment– Allow adding, modifying, or deleting locations– Allow adding, modifying, or deleting vendors– Allow retrieving history for equipment– Receive notification for new, modified, or
deleted equipment– Receive notification for new, modified, or
deleted locations– Receive notification for new, modified, or
deleted vendors– Receive notification that status has changed
for a piece of equipment– Receive notification that user permissions
have been modified
Message Arbitration Subsystem (MAS):– Blank the queue for a device – Modify the queue for a device – Receive queue data updates (actual queue
contents) – Receive queue failure messages – Receive queue status updates – Receive queue update notices (only
notification) – Receive updates to user privilege data – System access to the queuing system
Ramp Meter System (RMS)– Add, modify and delete ramp meter controller groups– Add, modify and delete ramp meter controllers– Modify default system data (e.g. fuzzy meter
parameters)– Retrieve default system data (e.g. fuzzy meter
parameters)– Retrieve equipment group data– Retrieve ramp meter controller data– Retrieve ramp meter controller status– Retrieve user privileges
Roadway Weather Information System (RWIS)– Add, modify, delete stations– Modify the poll cycle for stations– Receive RWIS user privilege data– Receive station data– Receive station status updates– Set RWIS status to out-of-service or active
Safety Barrier (SB)– Add, modify, delete SB stations– Receive SB station status updates– Receive SB user privilege data– Receive event data– Receive station data– Reset SB station– Schedule events for SB stations– Set SB station status data
Operator Training 9
SunGuideSunGuideSMSM Permissions: Permissions: continuedcontinued
Transportation Sensor Subsystem (TSS):– Add, modify and delete detectors – Define highway links – Map detectors to links and lanes – Modify alarm thresholds for links and lanes – Modify the poll cycle for detectors – Receive detector status updates – Receive link updates from detectors – Receive notification of triggered alarms – Receive user permission information
Travel Time (TvT):– Configure travel time parameters– Receive travel time data – Receive travel time device data– Receive travel time link data – Receive travel time message data– Receive travel time option data– Receive travel time user data
Video Switch (VS):– Add, modify and delete inputs – Add, modify and delete outputs – Add, modify and delete switches – Add, modify and delete user – Add, modify and delete video tours – Receive active video tour data – Receive input data – Receive input status updates – Receive output data – Receive output status updates – Receive switch data – Receive user data – Receive video tour data – Retrieve video snapshots – Start and stop video tours – Video switching
Video Wall System (VWS):– Allow connections of source to viewer – Configure the video wall – Retrieve connection information – Retrieve user permission information – Retrieve video tour information – Retrieve wall geometry information
Operator Training 10
Operator MapGUI: Graphical User Interface
Operator Training 11
GUI / Graphical Map: OverviewGUI / Graphical Map: Overview
Browser Based– HTML: Hypertext Markup Language
– SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics
Workstation software– Adobe SVG plug-in
– Roadgeek font (optional)
Home page– Operator Map: map.html
Operator Training 12
Logging InLogging In
Username and Password– Case sensitive
– Administrator sets privileges
Subsystem Loading Progress Displayed Watch System Messages for Extra Information
Operator Training 13
Map: Managing Your ViewMap: Managing Your View
Zooming:– Zoom buttons in Navigation Panel– Rubber band zooming:
• position mouse• press left mouse button• position mouse• release button
– Cannot zoom to blacked outzoom levels
Panning:– Left click on map– Moves selected position to center
Cities / Districts:– Drop down box in panel
Operator Training 14
Map: General ConceptsMap: General Concepts
Device Status– Active: Operating normally– Error: Communication or other problem, will be polled
normally– Failed: Several consecutive errors, will no longer be
polled normally– Out of Service: Manually disabled– Device icons typically colored based on status
Device / Event Icons– Left click: Status– Right click: Context menu for item
Main Context Menu– Right click on background of map– Common functionality for each subsystem
Operator Training 15
Map: PreferencesMap: Preferences
Preferences Menu– Icon Legend
• Shows icon descriptions
– Save Current Map View• Recenters zoomable area
of map
– Save Current Window Positions• Windows will reopen to current position• General windows will reopen on login
Operator Training 16
Preferences: Changing ColorsPreferences: Changing Colors
Customizable Colors: Icons, Roadways, Background How to Select a Color
– Select an Object Type, press Modify Colors– Select an Attribute– Select a color and darkness, press OK– Press Restore Default to revert to normal Attribute color
Press Done to apply new colors– If there are many objects on the
map, this may take a while
Operator Training 17
Preferences: Icon Sets Preferences: Icon Sets
Control Zoom Level Where Icons Appear– Select an icon type
– Select the zoom level to begin displaying that type
– Zoom levels are indicated byyellow Navigation Panel bars
Note:– Highway shields appear
at various zoom levels as determined by administrator
– Shields may be hidden abovea zoom level, but will behavenormally when zoomed in to the selected level
Operator Training 18
Preferences: Select MapsPreferences: Select Maps
Selectively Load Detailed Maps– State Roads: US and FL highways– Local Roads: All roadways– Linear Water: Rivers, creeks, etc.– Bodies of Water: Lakes, ponds, etc.
Select Counties or Districts Warning
– Local Roads include many roads– Loading local road data can take
several minutes– Performance after loading is slowed,
but usable
Recommendation– State Roads for local District– Use Update Current View for
temporary map selections
Operator Training 19
Preferences: Select SubsystemsPreferences: Select Subsystems
Select Subsystems to Login to– Subsystems which are not selected will not be available– Disable subsystems user has no permissions for
Does not take effect until next login
Operator Training 20
Preferences: Systems SettingsPreferences: Systems Settings
Typically Only Available to Administrators Set Frequency of Alarms Set Frequency of TSS Map Data Updates
Operator Training 21
Cameras and VideoCCTV: Closed Circuit Television
VS: Video SwitchingVWS: Video Wall System
Operator Training 22
Cameras and Video: Cameras and Video: Context MenusContext Menus
Main CCTV Context Menu
Camera IconContext Menu
Main VS Context Menu
Main VWS Context Menu
Operator Training 23
CCTV Camera ControlCCTV Camera Control
Control Camera– Pan– Tilt– Zoom– Focus– Iris
Lock:– Gather (Automatic)– Release– Override
Presets:– Save– Recall
Selected Camera May Be Controlled By USB Joystick
Operator Training 24
CCTV: CCTV: Advanced Camera FunctionsAdvanced Camera Functions
Camera Menus– Select display time– Up, Down, Left, Right
buttons navigate– Enter to select– Some cameras use page and
value buttons, some do not
Detailed Data– Select data type– Select additional
parameters, if necessary– Press Get Details– Response will be displayed
in a new window
Operator Training 25
CCTV: USB Joystick ControlCCTV: USB Joystick Control
Move Stick Left / Right to Pan Move Stick Up / Down to Tilt Button Functions
– Zoom In– Zoom Out– Focus In– Focus Out
Configuring– Select a function– Press the desired button
Changes Take Effect Immediately Save Settings to Store Configuration
Operator Training 26
Video Switching OverviewVideo Switching Overview
Video transmission technology– Digital video (MPEG)– Only compatible sources and destinations may be
connected• VBrick and Teleste are compatible• VBrick and iMPath are not compatible• All video within a center should be compatible with
displays in that center Displays
– Local: Associated with the local workstation– Shared: Visible by multiple people
Video tours– Tours can be created/manager by operators– Same compatibility restrictions apply
Operator Training 27
Video Switching DialogsVideo Switching Dialogs
Displaying Video– Left click on either
• Source• Tour
– Left click on destination– Warning appears in System
Messages if source and destination are not compatible
Tours– Add available sources to
tour– Set dwell time to display
each source
Operator Training 28
Video WallVideo Wall
Wall Configuration– Barco software
Displaying Video– Left click on either
• Source• Tour
– Left click on viewer
Changing Layouts– Select current layout (if
any) and deactivate it– Select new layout and
activate it– Note: Layouts cannot be
edited, only selected
Operator Training 29
American Dynamics KeyboardAmerican Dynamics Keyboard
Manual Control Panel (MCP) Capabilities
– Control CCTV devices (pan, tilt, zoom, focus, iris)– Switch video (monitors or video wall)– Display tours
Device Naming– Numeric prefix required for cameras, monitors, and
video wall viewers (example: 101-CCTV1)
Operator Training 30
AD Keyboard Commands AD Keyboard Commands (ADCC300 Keyboard)(ADCC300 Keyboard)
Select Camera to Control– Enter numeric camera identifier using keypad– Press the CAMERA key– Camera identifier will be displayed on camera LED
Control the Camera– Move joystick to pan / tilt camera– Twist the joystick knob to zoom camera– Press the NEAR or FAR keys to adjust camera focus– Press the CLOSE or OPEN keys to adjust camera iris
Override Another User’s Camera Lock– Press the F1 key.
Operator Training 31
AD Keyboard Commands – AD Keyboard Commands – continuedcontinued
Define a Camera Preset– Enter numeric preset identifier (1-99) using keypad– Hold SHIFT key and press PRESET key
Move to a Specified Camera Preset– Enter numeric preset identifier (1-99) using keypad– Press PRESET key
Move to Next Camera Preset– Press SEQUENCE key– If just selected, camera will move to first preset– Otherwise, camera will move to next available preset– Once last preset is reached, key is disabled– To reset, reselect camera
Operator Training 32
AD Keyboard Commands – AD Keyboard Commands – continuedcontinued
Video Switching– Enter numeric monitor / viewer identifier using keypad– Press MONITOR key– Identifier will be displayed on monitor LED– Enter numeric camera identifier using keypad– Press the CAMERA key– Identifier will be displayed on camera LED– Camera becomes selected for control
Select Next or Last Camera– Enter numeric monitor / viewer identifier using keypad– Press MONITOR key– Identifier will be displayed on monitor LED– Press NEXT or LAST key– Next or previous camera in list of active cameras will be
displayed and selected for control
Operator Training 33
Traffic MonitoringTSS: Transportation Sensor Subsystem
RWIS: Roadway Weather Information SystemSB: Safety Barrier
Operator Training 34
Traffic Monitoring: Traffic Monitoring: TSS Context MenusTSS Context Menus
Main TSS Context Menu
Detector IconContext Menu
Uninstrumented LaneContext Menu
TSS Instrumented LaneContext Menu
Active AlarmContext Menu
Operator Training 35
TSS OverviewTSS Overview
Detector Types– RTMS: Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor – MVDCS: Microwave Vehicle Detection System– Inductive Loops– User Interface does not differentiate between detector types
Traffic Data– Speed and occupancy data down to the “lane” level– Generates “alarms” which indicate an abnormal traffic
condition
Data Organization– Lane: Individual detection zone (one point on freeway)– Link: Collection of lanes across freeway– Detector: Field unit which collects traffic data
Operator Training 36
TSS Detailed DataTSS Detailed Data
Traffic Data (all lanes of link)– Lane Speed
• Current average speed
• Last reported speed
• Current alarm threshold
– Occupancy• Current average occupancy
• Last reported occupancy
• Current alarm threshold
– Volume (if supported)• Last reported volume
Detector Status– View and change operational
status
Operator Training 37
TSS Current AlarmsTSS Current Alarms
Alarm Thresholds– Established by administrators– Vary by time of day and by link– Alarms triggered by low speed or high occupancy– Alarms indicated on map by flashing lanes
Table of Current Alarms– Select and Dismiss: Alarm cancelled with no action– Select and Generate Incident: Creates new event based on alarm
location
Operator Training 38
Traffic Monitoring: Traffic Monitoring: Other Context MenusOther Context Menus
Main RWIS Context Menu
RWIS Station IconContext Menu
Main SB Context Menu
SB Station Context Menu
Operator Training 39
Traffic Monitoring: RWIS StatusTraffic Monitoring: RWIS Status
Weather Conditions at RWIS Station– Air
• Air Pressure• Visibility• Situation (clear, cloudy)
– Pavement• Temperature• Freezing Point• Black Ice• Surface Treatments
– Precipitation• Precipitation Type• Current Depth• Accumulation Rate• Humidity
– Temperature• Air temperature• Dew point
– Wind• Average Speed / Direction• Current Speed / Direction• 10 Minute Gust Speed /
Direction
Operator Training 40
Traffic Monitoring: Safety BarrierTraffic Monitoring: Safety Barrier
Monitors Vehicles Leaving Roadway– Alarm is generated if vehicle breaks barrier at
roadside
– Indicated on map by flashing SB icon
– Pressing Acknowledge cancels the alarm
Operator Training 41
Traveler MessagesMAS: Message Arbitration Subsystem
DMS: Dynamic Message SignsHAR: Highway Advisory Radio
TvT: Travel Times
Operator Training 42
Traveler Messages: Traveler Messages: Context MenusContext Menus
Main DMS Context Menu
Main MAS Context Menu
Main HAR Context Menu Device Icon Context Menus
DMS Trailblazer (DMS) HAR
Operator Training 43
MAS OverviewMAS Overview
Message Queue for Each Device– List of all messages that currently should be displayed– Priority from 1 to 256 assigned to each message– Highest (closest to 1) priority is displayed
• If two messages share highest priority, first one sent wins– If queue is empty, device is blanked
Default Priorities (can be changed)– 1: Manually created messages– 2 – 255: Used by Incident Management system– 256: DMS message sequences– Travel Time messages typically have default near 256
DMS and HAR Messages Redirected to MAS– Send Message: Add Message to Queue– Blank Device: Remove All Messages from Queue
Operator Training 44
MAS DialogsMAS Dialogs
Queue Manager– Displays all device
queues, status– Filter by device type,
queue status, etc.
Device Queue– Displays all queued
messages– Edit message text,
priority
Operator Training 45
DMS Status DialogsDMS Status Dialogs
Short Status– Left click on icon– Current message
Detailed Status– Current message– View and change
• Operational status• Brightness• Control Mode
– Request extended status– Commands
• Blank sign• Send message• Diagnostic commands
Operator Training 46
DMS Extended Status ScreensDMS Extended Status Screens
Detailed diagnostic information as reported by the sign (protocol sometimes limits data)
Operator Training 47
DMS Send MessageDMS Send Message
Available Functions– Load saved message from libraries– Edit or create new message (formatted for sign size) – Set attributes of message (duration, priority, etc.)
Message Sent to MAS Queue for Device
Operator Training 48
DMS Spelling ConflictsDMS Spelling Conflicts
Approved Words– Administrators specify which words are acceptable for messages– Messages with other words generate Spelling Conflicts
Spelling Conflict Dialog– Appears to all users with approval permission– Response of first user to reply is acknowledged– May approve, reject, or modify conflicting message
Only Triggers as Message is Sent to Sign from MAS– Adding messages to queue does not check spelling
Operator Training 49
DMS Message LibrariesDMS Message Libraries
Message Libraries– Contain stored messages used
frequently– May have sub-libraries
Message Library Dialog– Manage libraries– Manage sub-libraries– Manage stored messages
Operator Training 50
DMS SequencesDMS Sequences
Sequences– Series of messages to be placed on
specified signs at specified times Sequence Library Dialog
– Manage libraries of sequences– Manage sub-libraries
Edit Sequence Dialog– Manage sequences– Manage the sequence items stored
Operator Training 51
DMS GroupsDMS Groups
DMS Groups– Collection of several DMS devices– Can issue same command to all devices at once
• Send message (public service announcements)• Update status
DMS Group Editor– Add, rename, delete groups– Change devices in groups
Operator Training 52
DMS TrailblazersDMS Trailblazers
Trailblazers Treated as Simplified DMS Devices– View current display– Adjust brightness– Add message to
MAS queue
Can Be ManuallyAdded to ResponsePlans
Operator Training 53
HAR Status DialogHAR Status Dialog
Current Message– Link opens audio version of message, if available– Status of beacons (flashing lights)
Controls– Set operational status– Turn beacons on / off– Send message
• Add to queue– Stop message
• Blank queue
Operator Training 54
HAR Send MessageHAR Send Message
Available Functions– Edit or create new message– Set attributes of message (duration, priority, etc.)
Note: No approved word list for HAR messages Message Sent to MAS Queue for Device
Operator Training 55
Traveler Messages: Travel TimesTraveler Messages: Travel Times
Main Travel TimesContext Menu– “Stop Generating Messages” may be selected if
messages are currently being generated– “Start Generating Messages” may be selected if
messages are not currently being generated
Context Menu of Deviceswith Travel Times– “Enable Travel Time
Messages” may be selected if messages are disabled for the device
– “Disable Travel Time Messages” may be selected if messages are enabled for the device
Travel Time messages, devices, and message priority are configured by administrators
Operator Training 56
Incident ResponseIM: Incident Management
C2C: Center to Center
Operator Training 57
Incident Management Incident Management Context MenusContext Menus
IM Main Context Menu
Event Icon Context Menu (owned by user)
Event Icon Context Menu (other owner)
Operator Training 58
Event Manager DialogEvent Manager Dialog
Lists Current SunGuideSM Events
Display Options– Filter on event status– Filter on event owner– Change order
Closed Events– Removed from map– Remain in database– Displayed in Event Manager
dialog for period of time• Default: one hour
Operator Training 59
IM Event LifecycleIM Event Lifecycle
Operator Training 60
IM Event CreationIM Event Creation
Event Sources– Manually created– From TSS alarms
After Creation– Confirm, or– False alarm
Bold Fields– Required– Most prefilled
Operator Training 61
Event Basic InformationEvent Basic Information
Event name– Automatically generated by SunGuideSM
– Can be edited Severity
– Affects distance signs will be recommended Owner
– Operator responsible for event Event Status Buttons
– Click to change status and mark timestamp
Operator Training 62
Event Location InformationEvent Location Information
Latitude/Longitude– Automatically generated by SunGuideSM
– Can be edited (use context menu to place on map)
Prefilled Fields (if event placed on lane diagram)– Milepost– Roadway– Cross Street– Direction
Event is Located– Default: At (can be changed to Before or Beyond)
Operator Training 63
Event Lane ConfigurationEvent Lane Configuration
Before Requesting Response Plan– Configure lane layout (mainlanes, ramps, etc.)– Mark lanes blocked by event
Blocked Lanes Determine Response Plan Messages
Initial Layout– Based on lane schematic on map, if event is on
schematic– Defaults to two shoulders on each side
Lane Numbering (1 to N lanes)– Lane 1: Left side, nearest median (yellow stripe)– Lane N: Right side, furthest from median (white stripe)– Lane order does not change based on event direction
Operator Training 64
Event Lane TypesEvent Lane Types
Lane Types– M (square) – Main Lane– H (diamond) – High Occupancy Vehicle lane– On (up triangle) – On ramp– Off (down triangle) – Off ramp – On Off (hexagon) – On / Off ramp – Sh (circle) – Shoulder– C/D (rectangle) – Collector / Distributor (access) lane
Left / Right Click on Type Graphic to Change
Operator Training 65
Event Lanes BlockedEvent Lanes Blocked
Lane Blockage Indicators– Green Arrow – Lane Clear– Orange Barrel – Lane Blocked– Question Mark – Unknown (assumed Clear)
Left / Right Click on Blockage Graphic to Change
Operator Training 66
Event Type Specific DetailsEvent Type Specific Details
Event Types– Congestion– Special Event– Weather– Construction– Disabled Vehicle– Safety Message– Action Required– Incident
Operator Training 67
Other Event Details: WeatherOther Event Details: Weather
Adverse Weather button– Record current weather situation in event history
Operator Training 68
Other Event Details: ContactsOther Event Details: Contacts
Contacts button– Select contacts to be informed about an event– Update messages are sent to contacts by email– Event notification settings for contacts are managed by
administrators
Operator Training 69
Other Event Details: Other Event Details: Alternate RoutesAlternate Routes
Alternate Routes button– Record alternate route information in the event history
Operator Training 70
Other Event Details: ParticipantsOther Event Details: Participants
Participants button– Select resources to be assigned as participants of
event– Timestamps stored in event history for each participant
• Time participant was notified of event
• Time participant arrived on scene
• Time participant left scene
Operator Training 71
Other Event Details:Other Event Details:Associated EventsAssociated Events
Associated Events button– Record events related to current event in event history– Associating events does not affect responses for either
event
Operator Training 72
Other Event Details: HistoryOther Event Details: History
History button– View all history log entries recorded for event– Manually add new log entry for event history
Operator Training 73
Event Entry OptionsEvent Entry Options
Options at Bottom of Event Data Dialog– Recenter map to event location– Take or release ownership of event– Save current edits to event record– Save current edits and request recommended response
plan
Find Cross Street– On main IM context menu– Simplifies locating cross street for manual event creation
Operator Training 74
Device Selection AlgorithmDevice Selection Algorithm
Maximum Distance of Recommended Devices Based on Severity– Level 1: least severe, smallest distance– Level 2: moderate, medium distance– Level 3: most severe, largest distance
Distance Calculation– DMS devices: Freeway travel distance– HAR devices: Point-to-point distance
Recommended Message Priority– Priority decreases further device is from event– Priority algorithm: 2 + (Distance from device to event)
Many Criteria Configurable– May be changed by local administrators
Operator Training 75
DMS Distance CalculationDMS Distance Calculation
DMS Devices Linked– Next and previous signs on same and other freeways– Configured by administrators
Sample Sign Layout
Operator Training 76
DMS Distance CalculationDMS Distance Calculation
Selecting Signs for Event– Signs along all freeways which could lead to event identified– Signs within maximum distance included in response plan
Possible Signs for Sample Event
Operator Training 77
Recommended Response PlansRecommended Response Plans
Recommended Response Plans– Messages built according to message
templates configured by administrator– Devices selected by distance
May Change Recommendation– Search distance may be modified– Recommended Response Plan may
be used as base for editing final response plan
Existing Response Plan Choices– Replace existing with new plan– Add new plan over existing plan– Add only devices which are not in
existing plan
Operator Training 78
Managing Response PlansManaging Response Plans
Response Plan Source– Recommended Response Plan– Created from scratch
Add Devices– Buttons in dialog– Right click on map icons– Devices available from C2C may be added
Edit / Remove Device Messages Activate Plan
– Sends messages to local MAS queues– If C2C devices included, sent to remote MAS
queues (at center that “owns” device)– Messages display if highest priority
Terminate Plan– Removes messages from local MAS queues– If C2C devices included, removes messages
from remote MAS queues (at center that “owns” device)
Operator Training 79
Incident Response:Incident Response:C2C Context MenusC2C Context Menus
Center to Center Main Context Menu
Remote Camera Icon Context Menu
Remote DMS Icon Context Menu
Remote HAR Icon Context Menu
Remote RWIS Icon Context Menu
Operator Training 80
Incident Response: Incident Response: Remote CamerasRemote Cameras
Remote Credentials– Must provide valid username / password for remote
center
Available Commands– Lock camera– Pan / Tilt by number of degrees– Zoom by percent– Move to preset
Video– Not directly
provided by C2C
Operator Training 81
Incident Response: Incident Response: Remote DMS DevicesRemote DMS Devices
Available Data– Current message– Device status
Available Control– Send message– Requires valid username / password in remote center– Access to local message libraries available– Message subject to remote approved words list– May require remote approval for message to be
displayed
Operator Training 82
Incident Response: Incident Response: Remote HAR DevicesRemote HAR Devices
Available Data– Current message– Device status
Available Control– Send message– Requires valid username / password in remote center– May require remote approval for message to be
broadcast
Operator Training 83
Incident Response:Incident Response:Remote RWIS DevicesRemote RWIS Devices
Available Data– Overview
• Temperature• Humidity• Visibility• Wind speed• Wind direction• Air Pressure• Precipitation type
– Air• Air Pressure• Visibility
– Pavement• Condition• Temperature
– Precipitation• Type• Rate• Accumulation• Humidity
– Temperature• Air temperature• Dew point
Operator Training 84
Incident Response:Incident Response:Remote IncidentsRemote Incidents
Incident List
Description of Remote Incidents
Cannot Be Modified Remotely
Incident Details
Operator Training 85
Incident Response:Incident Response:Remote Lane ClosuresRemote Lane Closures
Lane Closure List
Description of Remote Construction
Cannot Be Modified Remotely
Lane Closure Details
Operator Training 86
Ramp MetersRMS: Ramp Metering Subsystem
Operator Training 87
RMS Context MenusRMS Context Menus
RMS Main Context Menu
Ramp Meter Controller (RMC) Icon Context Menu
Operator Training 88
RMS Metering ControlRMS Metering Control
View Current RMC Data View and Change
– Operational Status– Metering Range– Metering Rate– Central Control Mode
Access RMC Alarms Send Firmware
Parameters to RMC
Operator Training 89
RMS Central Time of DayRMS Central Time of Day
Schedules RMC Metering Algorithm to Use Time of Day
– Days of week– Start / End times– Selected Algorithm
Special Event– Events defined by
administrator
Operator Training 90
RMS Alarms and ResetRMS Alarms and Reset
RMC Alarms Dialog– Displays current alarm
conditions from controller
RMC Reset Dialog– Choose whether to
reset• Loops
• Firmware
• Communication
Operator Training 91
RMS Firmware ParametersRMS Firmware Parameters
Allows Detailed Configuration of Device Recommended for Expert Users Only
Operator Training 92
Equipment InventoryIMS: Inventory and Maintenance Subsystem
Operator Training 93
IMS Context MenusIMS Context Menus
IMS Main Context Menu
IMS Managed Device Context Menu
Operator Training 94
IMS Equipment DialogIMS Equipment Dialog
IMS Equipment Data– Linked Device– Type– Status– Location– Manufacturer– Vendor– Serial Number– Model Number– Firmware Version– Purchase Date– Install Date– Warranty Info
May View Printable Version of Data
Filter / Sort By– Manufacturer– Vendor– Type– Model Number– Status– Linked Devices
Operator Training 95
IMS Equipment HistoryIMS Equipment History
View Repair / Maintenance Log Entries of Device– Status / Repair status– User who logged change– Work order of change– Description
Manually Add New Log Entry
Change IMSLocation ofDevice
PrintableVersion of DataAvailable
Operator Training 96
Questions / Answers