User`s Manual - Athens Technical Specialists Inc.
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1. TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Revision 1 0 Contacting ATSI ATSI 8157 US Route 50 Athens OH 45701 740 592 2874 Fax 740 594 2875 www atsi tester com Email for purchasing information sales atsi tester com Email for service service atsi tester com Table of Contents Explanation of Symbols and Terms 2 Safety Information 3 ASL e a A N A PEP EET ated 4 8 Operation ii iii ata ae da je 9 10 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications 11 Service and Calibration 12 Limited Warranty and Return Merchandise 13 1 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Explanation of Symbols and Terms The following is a list of symbols and important terms that are used throughout this manual It is assumed that the reader is familiar with the operation of a NEMA TS2 Type Traffic Control System and has qualifications as described in the Safety Information section of this manual Frame FrameView NEMA PC SDLC TS2 Caution Risk of danger This symbol indicates important information that must be read and understood before attempting to install or use the S Frame Grabber A predefined format for the messages that are exchanged using the SDLC protocol The NEMA T82 Standard defines command frames sent bv the controller and responses frames sent bv BIUs and conflict monitors A PC software application for viewing sorting and analvzing frame data2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Personal computer Svnchronous Data Link Communication Protocol Serial communication protocol bv which the controller BIUs and conflict monitor exchange information in a TS2 type traffic control system Traffic Control Systems Standard published by NEMA see NEMA 182 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE 182 Frame Grabber The Frame Grabber should only be installed by qualified and authorized traffic signal technicians who are familiar with generally accepted electrical safety practices local and national safety codes the NEMA Standards Publication TS2 2003 and any other relevant codes which may apply to the local traffic signal installation 3 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Installation Installing the S Frame Grabber in a signal cabinet is quick and simple normally requiring less than five minutes The only required connections are DC power and an SDLC cable DC Power Connection The DC power connection is made with the supplied M8 threaded female molded cable The threaded end connects to the connector labeled 24 VDC on the front of the Frame Grabber The other end of the cable has three leads colored black blue and brown The leads should be connected as follows Blue Connect to the cabinet Logic Ground Brown Connect to the cabinet 24VDC supply
3. Black Not connected SDLC Cable Connection There are two possible methods to make the connection to the SDLC bus The simplest method is to have a dedicated communication cable If a dedicated cable is not available the pass through method may be used The two methods are described on the following pages Dedicated Communication Cable If the cabinet has an available SDLC communication cable as described in section 5 3 3 of the TS 2 2003 v02 06 Standard simply plug the male DB15 connector into one of the mating female DB15 connectors on the front of the Frame Grabber This is shown in the drawing on the following page 4 182 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Installation ES NES FRAME GRABBER MEMORY POWER KEY RECORDING 6 _ DATA READY 0 O eror FORCE TRIGGER ug Black Not connected Fr Blue Logic Ground Brown 24VDC SDLC Communication Cable from TF Note that there are two DB15 female connectors on the front of the Frame Grabber These are labeled SDLC IN and SDLC OUT simply for reference Both connectors are identical When connecting in this method you may plug the SDLC communication cable into either connector 5 182 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Installation Pass Through If a dedicated communication cable is not available the supplied SDLC pass through cable may be used to
4. connect the Frame Grabber to the SDLC bus 1 Unplug the Port 1 cable from either a BIU or the controller 2 Plug the cable into the SDLC IN connector on the Frame Grabber 3 Connect one end of the SDLC pass through cable to the SDLC OUT connector on the Frame Grabber Connect the other end of the SDLC pass through cable to Port 1 of either the BIU or the controller from 1 See the drawings on the following two pages 6 182 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Installation Pass through connection using the controller SDLC communication cable Controller U U SDLC pass through cable OOO d Controller SDLC comm cable 7 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Installation Pass through connection using the BIU SDLC communication cable BIU Port 1 ET F EG ML B SDLC pass 16 through cable FRAME GRABBER SDLCIN USB MEMORY 2 as DP ERROR FORGE 24 VDE TRIGGER BIU SDLC comm cable TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Operation This manual contains information on the operation and installation of the Frame Grabber In order to analyze the frame data collected
5. TSI Service Department or complete the form at www atsi tester com Return the Product along with the completed form with prepaid postage to ATSI 8157 US Route 50 Athens OH 45701 13 182 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 152 Frame Grabber
6. collected by the S Frame Grabber the user must also have the Frame View software and memory token reader The memory token reader may be purchased from ATSI and Frame View may be downloaded at www atsi tester com Complete instructions for Frame View and the memory token reader are contained in the software help files The S Frame Grabber connects to the SDLC bus in a NEMA TS2 cabinet and continually records all frames transmitted between the controller BIUs conflict monitor and other auxiliary devices The frames are stored in a circular buffer that will hold approximately 20 30 minutes worth of data Once the S Frame Grabber is installed as described in the Installation section it will automatically begin recording any transmitted SDLC frames as soon as power is applied There are two methods of retrieving the recorded frames 1 The frame data is automatically saved to the removable memory token anytime the conflict monitor reports that the intersection is in a flash condition When a S2 Frame Grabber is permanently installed in the signal cabinet the memory token will always have the frame data from the 30 minute period leading up to the last flash condition 2 Push the Force Trigger button to immediately save all of the stored data to the memory token This method is useful for preventative maintenance routine troubleshooting or anytime you want to immediately retrieve the latest data The memory token
7. l Rev 1 0 Limited Warranty and Return Merchandise The Frame Grabber Product distributed by Athens Technical Specialists Inc ATSI is warranted to the original purchaser Purchaser to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the purchase date stated on the invoice Within this period in the event of a defect malfunction or other failure of the product while in the custody of the Purchaser ATSI will remedy the defect or cause of failure without charge to the Purchaser The Purchaser s sole remedy is restoration of product operation ATSI accepts no liability for incidental or related expenses Under no circumstances will ATSI s liability exceed the purchase price for items claimed to be defective This Limited Warrantv does not extend to any Product that has been damaged or rendered defective as a result of accident misuse abuse modification of the product or service by anyone other than ATSI EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY ATSI MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANV IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICUALR PURPOSE ATSI EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTV ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTV Warrantv Repair To return the Product for repairs Request a Return Merchandise Form by phone fax or email from the A
8. oken and insert a new one USB Connector This connector is for future firmware upgrades and is not used for normal operation A USB port plug is provided and should be left in place at all times when the USB connection is not in use 10 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications Electrical Specifications Nominal Supply Voltage 24 VDC Operational Range 12 26 VDC Initial inrush current 1 25 Amps peak Max Operating Current 100 mA Mechanical Specifications Enclosure Flange Mount Extruded Aluminum Dimensions 2 11 H x 6 68 W x 3 15 L 3 30 C 1 I U m 7 94 es 6 69 tA ES RS es aa ee SAGN Us a eeu II I DATA READY Sms oe FORCE 22 VDE TRIGGER 11 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Service and Calibration The S Frame Grabber has no user serviceable parts Under no circumstances should the user attempt to open the enclosure If the 5 Frame Grabber appears to be malfunctioning contact ATSI to make arrangements for repair See the Limited_ Warranty section of this manual for details The Frame Grabber is shipped from the factory completely calibrated and tested No further calibration should be required 12 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manua
9. should only be removed when the DATA READY LED is on Actual times may be more or less depending on cabinet configuration and controller programming 9 TS2 Frame Grabber User s Manual Rev 1 0 Operation Once the frame data is saved to the memory token the token may be inserted into the memory token reader and viewed on a PC with the Frame View software application Using Frame View all of the frame data is presented in an easy to understand graphical format Powerful filtering and sorting tools allow you to quickly identify communication errors or other intermittent problems that may otherwise go undetected Status LEDs The following status LEDs are located on the front panel of the TS2 Frame Grabber POWER When this LED is on green power is applied RECORDING Flashing rapidly 8 times sec indicates that valid SDLC frames are being recorded Flashing slowly 1 time sec indicates that the SDLC frames are being saved to the removable memory token DATA READY When this LED is on green the latest SDLC data has been saved to the memory token and the token may be removed NOTE Do not remove the memory token unless the DATA READY LED is on or the ERROR LED is on ERROR When this LED is on red there is a problem with the memorv token Either the memorv token is not inserted or it is inserted but is defective To clear the error insert a memory token if there is none or remove the defective t
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