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3. Ele Bd ew loch ander ia 2 6 POOR vi o FO G rhui pal MI IEI INET Rep OF by OCCUPANCY Marier 1 Locos 1 Sen hy Detector 1 mn a 2X XD ad 1 HEC SE 2 PM 1 ICH GE 12 AO PM 130 EE 1 AM L Li L La hel Hy Li id Rad Li kt ui bk N ER Li Lid Li i Page Sr i tle al Figure 5 1 A Sample Report 54 Enet 1 43 User s Manual Page Starting the CTNET report lf you are experienced with Microsoft Access you can start up Microsoft Access and generate the reports by creating your own database objects But if you are not experienced with Microsoft Access it may be less cumbersome to use the CTNET Reports template to generate the reports To use the CTNET Reports template Start CTNET Reports 1 _ On the Windows taskbar click Start gt Programs gt Ctnet gt CTNET Reports The CTNET Report Menu window appears This template consists of no data when starting for the first time You need to add link to the database file saved in the Data Collection process by the CTNET Client See Data Collection in previous chapter before the CTNET Report Menu can be used To add link to database file 2 _ On the File menu point to Get External Data and then click Link Tables The Link dialog box appears 3 Browse through the directory structure to locate the desired CTNET database file created by the CTNET Client Be su
4. 5 Click OK The CTNET report appears 6 If you want to close the report click on the X button on the report title bar Viewing Records The View Records dialog box as shown in Figure 5 4 and 38 allows the user to navigate the CTNET database and view CTNET data records individually The records can be based on either the data from all controllers or selected controllers The three buttons on the left of the dialog provide the following functions Go to the next record Go to the previous record Exit this dialog box 57 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Ta ET manum TH Tal E po 1 Ai EE ENG TTI VET nosh Tears a SM seme Aa Ema vie Rann yn T 88 so sa sn sg 88 59 50 di a A m Figure 5 4 The CTNET View Records dialog box for system detector record To view records 1 In the Record types dialog box as shown in Figure 5 5 click the appropriate record option and then click OK The View Records dialog box appears 2 If you choose the system detector data record option select a controller option and navigate to the desired record by clicking the right arrow or left arrow button If you choose the timing record option click the Master and or Local down arrow and select the appropriate controllers The record data changes accordingly 3 Click Exit this dialog box button or X box on the title bar to close the View Records dialog box 58 fret 1 43 User s Manua
5. Figure 4 10 Default Reports Filename Property sheet Configuring an Intersection As mentioned in the previous sections CTNET Client uses TIGER data for drawing the county map Initially the map is drawn at top zoom level with the blue lines indicating the State Highways red lines indicating the State Freeways and the black lines indicating the main streets As the user zooms in to the desired area details about intersections and corridors become visible CTNET Client uses default values for the number of lanes on the freeways 3 lanes highways 2 lanes and local streets 1 lane and draws them according to these defaults Individual intersections or corridors need to be edited and objects like controller cabinets and loop detectors need to be added to match the physical attributes of the intersection This section will explain how to configure the individual intersections and corridors using the tools provided for this purpose After identifying and zooming into the desired intersection refer to the section on Moving Around an Opened Document follow the steps listed below to configure an intersection The detailed information on these steps is explained later in this section Configuring an Intersection step by step e Using the cabinet tool add the controller cabinet e Edit the cabinet and assign Field Element Local Controller and Description to the cabinet 30 Efenet 1 43 User s Manual Page e Open the cabinet and as
6. EEN 7 Figure 4 7 Default Interval Text Strings Property Sheet 27 Efenet 1 43 User s Manual Page Default Average Vehicle Length Figure 4 8 shows the property page for setting the default value for setting the average vehicle length for speed calculations The program is setup to use a default value of 26 feet per car The user can change this value by using this property sheet LTHET Client Properties Figure 4 8 Default Vehicle Length Property Sheet Default View Logs Figure 4 9 Shows the property page for setting the defaults for viewing preempt or system alarms automatically The users can setup which Railroad and Emergency Vehicle preempts and or system alarms they want to view automatically When any of the chosen condition occurs the system will prompt the user by opening up a dialog box and displaying the log 29 Efenet 1 43 User s Manual Page LTHET Client Properties LI LI m Figure 4 9 Default View Log Property sheet Default Filename for CTNET Reports Figure 4 10 shows a property page for setting a default database file name for storing the timing data The system automatically uses a default filename of CTNETtiming This property page gives users options for using the default filename setting up their own default filename or prompting them for a new filename everytime they want to store timing data 29 net 1 43 User s Manual Page CTHET Client Properties
7. Green Factor phase 5 of o Green Factor phase 3 9 a Green Factor phase 4 9 0 Green Factor phase 5 9 90 Green Factor phase 6 9 a Green Factor phase U Green Factor phase 8 Mult Lucle Offset A c CTI e 4 ca Cycle Length Lil m m a EL el a 2F LU meu Eu EI Offset B Offset L Phase 3 Extension Phase Extension RERRERRERRERRRERRE RERRRRERRRRRERRE RERRRRERRRRRERRE RRRERRERERRRRRRE RERRRRERRRRRERRE RRRERRERHERRERRR Offset Int Time RRRRRRERRRRRRE RRRRRRE RERRRRE 65 Done je i LM i Figure 4 20 Coordination Page 44 Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page ci Timing for Master 1 Local 1 Nu aa LLEL Nu aa Nu aa BLLL Nu L gt I gt LD I gt IL ILI L gt ILI IL ILI LLLL Nu aa COCO Nu aa Nu Nu aa Nu aa LLLL LL BLLL ILL IDDL ILL BLLL BELL BLLL Nu aa Nu aa Nu aa Nu aa Nu aa uu aa Nu aa Mu aa LLEL COCO LLELI uu ww COCCO uu ww COCCO Mu aa Figure 4 21 Configuration Page 45 Page i nef 1 43 User s Manual YA Timing for Master 1 Local 1 wi wi m
8. Cabinet Configuration UU YT m E me Description Oth Street amp LI Main Line Oth Street Channel Local Software ETE m Cancel Figure 4 11 Cabinet Edit Dialog Box Enter information in the cabinet edit property sheet as described below and click OK Description provides additional information on the location of the Field Element lt is recommended to describe the intersection based on cross streets names for easy reference The Zoom to Signal feature sorts on this description Main Line identifies name of the main line for arterial view Channel Field Element f identifies a unique number used by the CTNET CommServer Local Controller it is a unique number identifying the Local controller The local controller numbers start from 1 and go sequential Software identifies C8v4 Tscp 2070 or other software Opening and Closing the Controller Cabinet Normally the cabinet stays closed however the cabinet needs to be opened for various operations such as e Adding deleting or moving the loop detectors e Viewing the detector assignment or e Deleting the cabinet The cabinet can be opened or closed using the Open Close toggle menu option in the cabinet menu If the cabinet is closed right click on the cabinet to open cabinet 32 net 1 43 User s Manual Page menu and choose Open Close option The cabinet door will open as shown in Figure 4 12 1 1 1 Fig
9. Figure 4 6 User Configuration Name Dialog Box To open a previously saved User View Configuration e Click on the User View Configuration button The dialog box as shown in the Figure 4 5 will appear 29 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Double click on the desired configuration or select it and click Open View button to close the previously opened windows and open new ones Select the desired configuration and click Add View to open additional windows without closing the previously opened windows When the view is opened close the dialog box by clicking close or clicking on the Close Window button in the title bar 26 net 1 43 User s Manual Page CTNET Client Defaults Choosing System Configuration CTNET Properties menu item brings up a property sheet as shown below in Figure 4 7 The property sheet allows users to setup the default values for various operations including Interval Text strings Average Vehicle length for speed calculations View Log Database file name for CTNET Reports Default Interval Text Strings Figure 4 7 shows the property page for setting the default strings for Interval descriptions If the user doesn t change any values the program automatically sets up defaults as shown in the figure below CTNET Client Properties Speed Events Reports mo o Fich Dot Wak Premin 7 Mem AE Cu n 7 Mat Teminaton Been 7 EEN Face Of
10. admin Password ctnet 67 net 1 43 User s Manual Page LTHET Comm5erver Login 3 Llzer ID Password Figure 6 6 CTNET CommServer Login 68 net 1 43 User s Manual Page When typing the password the characters typed will be displayed as These values are case sensitive and should be changed once the program begins for the first time See section Modifying User Accounts for details on changing the user account and password Managing Field Elements Field elements are managed though the field element pane located in the lower half of the CTNET CommServer window Adding New Field Elements A new field element can be added to the field element pane by clicking the menu item Configure Field Elements Add or double clicking on a vacant area of the field element pane The Add Field Element property sheet will open as shown in Figure 6 7 Note In order to modify a field device the administrator who is logged in to the CTNET CommServer must have the permission Field Connections Modify See section Administrative Permissions for more information The Add Field Element property sheet consists of two property pages or tabs Description and Connection These two property pages are used to let the CTNET CommServer know about the type of hardware application and communication the field element uses 69 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Add Field Element Figure 6 7 Add Field Element Dia
11. DECLINE BUTTON DO HOT USE THIS SOFTWARE The enclosed computer program s CT MET Client and CTMET Comms errer is licensed at mo cost to the LICENSEE by the California Department of Transportation Caltrans for use only under the terms of this License and Caltrans reserves any rights not expressly granted ta the LICENSEE The LICENSEE owns the media on which the Software iz recorded ar Head but Caltrans retains ownership of the Software itself ka Lia you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If vau choose Mo Setup Will close To install CTMET Client amp CommSeryer you must accept this agreement lt Back Yes No Figure 3 3 License Agreement 10 ner 1 43 User s Manual Page Read the Software License Agreement and click on Yes button Step 4 User Information Please enter your name and the name of the company For whom you Work Name Traffic Operations Company JCALT HANS lt Back Cancel Figure 3 4 Registration Information Enter the registration information here and then click on the Next button Step 5 Choose Destination Location Setup will install CTHET Client amp CommSeryer in the following folder Ta install ta this tolder click Mest To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install CTHET Client amp CommSeryer by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder DA ALIMET Cli
12. The title bar will change to the currently selected log type There are seven logs that can be viewed with the Log dialog Access displays CTNET client Access such as Set Focus and Get Signal Phase Timing requests Accounts indicates when user accounts where created modified and deleted Alarms shows active and past alarms Login displays all users that are connected or have connected Login Errors shows all login errors such as invalid password or users account disabled duplicated users etc Preempt shows Railroad and Emergency Vehicle preempts Server shows when server created and times the server was running The Log can be changed to another log type by selecting the View Log drop down The window title bar will change name to reflect the new log The column information will update to reflect the new changes as well 87 Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page Login Error Lag x Login Disabled mrobinson 127 0 0 1 12 7 88 1 32 50 PM Invalid Liserld mrabinson 127 0 0 1 1257438 1 31 44 PM Invalid Userld mrabinson 127 0 0 1 12 7 38 1 31 25 PM Invalid Password admin MAA 11 13 88 2 04 57 PM Invalid Password admin MWA 11 12 38 10 45 18 AM Invalid Password admin MAA 11 10 88 1 12 57 FM Invalid Password admin MAA 11 87 38 3 20 02 PM View Log RAE Exit 7 Clear IH Figure 6 19 Logs Login Error Log All updates to the logs are static taking a snapshot of the current log information Clicking the Clear All
13. access for Caltrans and Local Agencies Historical Reports of Plan Offset Preemption Bad Detectors Safety Remote Data Collection Remote Diagnostics CTNET Client receives information from the field master via the CTNET Commserver Information from the field master is updated in real time and placed on the map as appropriate Available once per second information includes Cabinet alarm state preemption and flash Phase reds yellows greens and PEDs Phase calls vehicle and PEDs Detector presence Volume and occupancy is available from configured system detectors and can be stored in a database per user reguest Speed is calculated from volume and occupancy based on average vehicle length The stored information can be used to generate historical reports using Microsoft Access CTNET system has multiple levels of security to allow fine grained control over access to individual components of the system The following security options are supported e Client Login Security e Various levels of access control provided by CTNET CommServer e Windows NT Server adds an extra layer of security by authenticating user accounts to CTNET CommServer machine e Field Master with dial back option net 1 43 User s Manual Page NN CHAPTER System Reguirements CTNET executes within a 32 bit Microsoft Windows operating environment which includes Windows95 Windows98 or Windows NT 4 0 Because Windows 3 x does not fully support th
14. are needed Clicking OK will save the settings to the current permission Modifying User Groups Step by Step 1 Click on the menu item Groups under the Configure menu to display the Configure User Groups dialog 2 Inthe Configure User Groups dialog double click on the group you want to modify that is listed in the User Groups listbox This will open the Group Properties dialog 3 In the Group Properties dialog edit the group 4 Click OK button to accept changes or Cancel to reject changes If the OK button is pressed the changes will immediately be saved The Group Properties dialog will close 5 Click the Exit button on the Configure User Groups dialog and the dialog will close Adding User Groups Step by Step 1 Click on the menu item Groups under the Configure menu to display the Configure User Groups dialog 2 Inthe Configure User Groups dialog click the Add button This will open the Group Properties dialog 81 Efenet 1 43 User s Manual Page 3 In the Group Properties dialog edit the group Add a unique Group Name and configure the permissions 4 Click OK button to accept changes or Cancel to reject changes If the OK button is pressed the changes will immediately be saved The Group Properties dialog will close 5 Click the Exit button on the Configure User Groups dialog and the dialog will close Deleting User Groups Step by Step 1 Click on the menu item Groups under the Configure menu to display the Co
15. button clears all non active alarms The next version of CTNET will support individual log entry delete Note In order for Logs to be deleted the administrator who is logged into the CTNET Commserver must have the permission Log write See section Administrative Permissions for more information 88 Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page APPENDIX A Field Master Software Settings F D C message reply waiting time limit in 100 msec Allowed entry 1 255 This determines the time limit that the master will wait for a reply from a local before polling for the next local Timer starts when the master starts sending the first byte Recommended minimum settings for 9600bps leased line modem set to 2 9600bps wireless modem set to 3 1200bps leased line modem set to 10 F D E dialup vs leased line option O for dialup line 8 for leased line DIAL UP OPERATION After the field master received a call from any server PC the field master will check the received PC id number against the allowed number of 1 3 If the number is 1 3 the master will set the modem off hook and then dial back the calling server PC DIALUP CALL BACK NUMBERS 3 call back numbers are allowed The 3 Keyed Entry Numbers are E A E B E C ME ooo 15 digits maximum numeric call back numbers are allowed 255 ff is to be entered to designate end of a call back number 89 net 1 43 User s Manual Page APPENDIX B CTNET Detector As
16. n 53 Chapters GINEF REPORTS Li vwe kwe n ia tn w ee Ese sela e la ta si e a a w n e a n ar kt a an a ta a 54 OVERVIEW R do AT ae ae EER PY OE o 54 Starting the CINET f DON sees ens ya a l is a ee e l a n ka e Ee n e THE GINET REPORT MENU ie ini ian ki l a a at ek n an n n ti e nasi je a a n n e ol n a e a e a ae 56 ic VIC WIG 0 56 2 VIewmo FAC COL Ua EE Y CN YE GRE OEDD E ev k n v EE N 57 Delenmo i ase 8 de e A l sec E E 59 Chapter 6 CTNET COMMSERVER 7 61 OVERVIEW 61 SOU MM ee OE OE ER e EE OE 62 Field 63 TOODA eee ee ee N EE OE n a 63 CHEN NW EE RF OE EE OE EO 4 65 FWON EIEN a 65 FIRST TIME STARTING CTNET COMMSERVER eeuse ee ee esse kk ee e EER RR Rae e ee RR RR ae EE EER RR ERGE EER RR Rae RE EER RR Rae 67 LOGGING INTO CTNET COMMSERVER 11 Rea MAMMA RR nne SEER KEER GEE ER RR Rae GE EER RR Rae 67 MANAGING FIELD ELEMENTS ueu un uu nu DD ote foke ok kafe New DRIO NORWY a ee Ria ev ky DU RE DRO 69 Adding New Field Elements ss 69 Moding Field Eie mes mee Se a FE aa pa AER FERN NN FFA YAWN 73 Deleting Field 74 Connecting and Disconnecting Field Elements 74 Connecting and Disconnecting All Field Elements ee RR ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 75 MANAGING C GENTS i s v ee bote bb A ADNA ka e a 75 U CF OUDS M
17. port number of the field device The TCP IP setting is shown below in Figure 6 10 Edit Field Element Description Dannecion COM Peri Ea Polling Rate 100 ms En bps Connection Type Dialed Phone Modern Init ATACI Station ID Fr Chalback Chalback Deke 50 second 7 Direct i TCP IP 142136 75 102 Figure 6 10 Edit Field Element Dialog Connection TCP IP Page Modifying Field Elements A configured field element can be modified by double clicking on the field element in the field element pane or by clicking the filed element once and then clicking on the menu Configure Field Elements Properties The user should disconnect the field element before editing its properties The modified field element properties may be saved in the configuration file Modifying a Field Element Step by Step Make sure field element is disconnected Double click on field element Edit field element properties in the property sheet Click OK button to accept changes or Cancel to reject changes Save Configuration file by clicking the Save Configuration File button SIS MET 73 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Note In order to modify a field device the administrator who is logged in to the f 4 INET Commserver must have the permission Field Connections Modify See section Administrative Permissions for more information Deleting Field Elements A configured field element can be deleted by cl
18. resized in case the column information is too large for the current column width by moving the mouse cursor to the right of the column border clicking down and stretching the column User Name displays the name of the user that is connected Address provides the IP address and port number of the connected client Groups lists the User Groups to which the client belongs User Groups controls the client s privileges Version is the CTNET Client software version number This is useful to make sure the client is using the current software version Field Element Pane The Field Element Pane as shown below in Figure 6 4 displays information about field elements that are configured for the CTNET CommServer As field elements are connected or disconnected the field element pane will automatically be updated to the current communication status of the field element Status Connection Difice Ra ck EE 0 Connected COM Direct 9600 8 1 N an Element _ Figure 6 4 Field Element Pane 65 Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page CTNET Commserver version 1 0 requires that all field elements be the master controllers The next version of CTNET will provide connections to one or more local controllers without need for a master controller Field element pane displays its information in columns These columns can be resized in case the column information is too large for the current column width by moving the mouse cursor to the
19. to edit create or delete a User Group The bottom button Exit closes the dialog Notice the button says Exit and not OK or Cancel This is because any User Group that is created modified or deleted is immediately updated in a persistent database The database is encrypted to prevent any computer hacker from viewing the data The four buttons on the left of the dialog provide the following functions Edit edits the currently selected User Group Add creates a new User Group Clear deletes the currently selected User Group Exit closes the Configure User Groups dialog Double clicking on a User Group clicking the edit button or clicking the Add button opens the User Group Properties similar to what is shown below in Figure 6 13 Group Properties 7 Group Name jista pali bella ja Description Modify and connect field devices and clients Permissions Available Service Admin w Access Log write Accounts Chent Disconnect Field Connections Connect Field Connections Modify Permissions Supported Access Log write gt Accounts Client Disconnect y Field Connections Connect Field Connections Modify Permizsion Description Master MA Administrator can view CommSeryer lag entries Local Mwa Cancel Figure 6 13 User Group Properties With User Group Properties dialog the CTNET Administrator tailors the User Group to the intended purpose There are three disti
20. 4 25 The Log displays all preemptions RR1 RR2 EVA EVB EVC EVD with graphical symbols and details like Master and Local controller numbers start time end time and total duration of each preemption Alarmz Log 3 5 Software Flash Stop Time Cabinet Flash Cabinet Flash Police Panel Cabinet Flash Police Panel 3 23 33 10 37 23 AM 3 23 33 10 37 10 AM 3 23 33 10 37 05 AM 3 23 33 10 37 04 AM 3923733 10 37 04 AM 3 23 33 10 35 55 AM 3 23 33 10 35 55 AM 3 23 33 10 37 33 AM 3 23 33 10 37 12 AM 3 23 33 10 37 08 AM 3 23 33 10 37 05 AM 3423 33 10 37 05 AM 3 23 33 10 35 58 AM 3 23 33 10 35 58 AM l Exit gt lt Clear rater Ya Figure 4 25 Preemption Log net 1 43 User s Manual 49 Page To view the alarms log select Alarms from the combo box at the top of the dialog box The Alarms will be displayed as shown in the Figure 4 26 Premption Log Preemp ha AJ Type Master Local Stat End Dwation aj Af AR sec EVD 3 22 33 nani AM 3 22 33 7 47 25 AM Ue Ay e sec EVD 3 22 38 nae AM 3 22 33 Fidel AM 01 LIA AR sec EVD 3 22 33 7 47 13 AM 3 22 33 nae AM 01 LIA LIA sec EVD 3 22 33 4705 AM 3 22 33 5 47 13 AM 14 AT A sec H EVD 3 22 88 7 41 45 AM 3 22 88 FAZ 26 AM 41 9 dl sec EVD 3 13 33 12 23 53 PM 3 13 33 12 35 03 PM ab sec EVD 3 13 33 12 23 58 PM 3 13 33 12 33 58 PM OU 39 aca sec EVD 3 13 33 12 55 54 PM 3 13 33 12 35 54 PM O
21. CTNET version 1 0 system consists of several applications running across a serial and or Internet Protocol IP network C8 version 4 Local Program Field Master Program CTNET CommsServer CTNET Client C8 version 4 Local Program is an updated version of C8 This new version supports AB 3418 and AB 3418 Extended AB 3418E messages to implement Traffic Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page Response Coordination and CTNET communication The Field Master Program not CTNET manages all coordination at this time The CTNET CommsServer manages all connections to the field master via serial dial up and leased as well as digital Frame Relay connections The CTNET Clients connect and login to the CTNET CommServer over the Wide Area Network WAN or by dial up networking with Windows NT Server Remote Access Services RAS The CTNET Client software graphically displays field information in real time on a map The Client can connect to one CTNET CommServer per county per document In other words the Client can open up several documents and view several different counties from several different servers located anywhere on the WAN System Benefits Monitor System Performance Remotely Real time Detector and Phase Information Remote Diagnostics Manage Field Elements Remotely Timing Plans Coordination e Data Collection Volume Occupancy Speed from existing field elements Remote access from anywhere on Caltrans Wide Area Network WAN Dial in network
22. ET CommServer on MS Windows NT Server which does have full security support including user identification password and access control MS Windows NT Server supports user security at the operating system level preventing unauthorized users from accessing the server to modify the CTNET database and configuration files Windows NT Server security can be implemented across the Caltrans WAN or over dial up networking with Remote Access Service RAS Because Windows95 does not fully support security features it is possible only to prevent casual attacks on CTNET under Windows95 Field Element Configurations With the CTNET CommServer version 1 0 all field connections must be to field masters Future versions will support direct connection to one or more local intersections All field connection settings on the CTNETCommServer must be configured and saved to a configuration file for future use Toolbars The application toolbar as shown below in Figure 6 2 controls the most frequent interactions with the CTNET Commserver The Toolbar is separated into 4 button groups to coordinate actions Moving the mouse cursor over a button will display a short functional description of the button s action A larger explanation will be displayed in the status bar located at the bottom of the CTNET CommServer program window The toolbar can be docked to any side of the CommServer window by clicking an empty area of the toolbar while dragging to any side of the
23. Group These tools permit the user to create multiple views of the same county map with each view showing different sections of the map at different zoom levels The user can also save views of the commonly referenced intersections for easy access in the future The Open View button opens a new window and creates another view of the selected area 6 The User View Configuration button opens a dialog to change or Save views The Display Alarms button displays the system alarms in a dialog box The Sniffer button displays the communication status 8 Objects Button Group These buttons are used to add objects to the county map The added objects are stored in the county map database for future use The Add Cabinet button adds cabinets at desired locations on the county map The Add Detector button adds detectors at desired locations on the county map o la 20 net 1 43 User s Manual Page a The Add Bitmap button adds user defined objects at desired locations on the county map Connect Button Group Bj The Connect button toggles the user login logout to the CTNET Commserver Menu Bar The Menu Bar at top of the window has various options as explained below The menu bar duplicates some of the toolbar button functionality File Menu The File menu has only one command activated at this time File Open menu command opens a file open window to browse through the directory system and open an existing co
24. NET Client and CTNET CommServer is licensed at no cost to the LICENSEE by the California Department of Transportation Caltrans for use only under the terms of this License and Caltrans reserves any rights not expressly granted to the LICENSEE The LICENSEE owns the media on which the Software is recorded or fixed but Caltrans retains ownership of the Software itself 1 Definitions a The term SOFTWARE refers to CTNET Client amp CTNET CommServer supplied or developed by Caltrans including SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION and BINARY EXECUTABLE b The term BINARY EXECUTABLE refers to complete compiled source code 2 License The LICENSEE is granted under the terms of this agreement shall have a royalty free unlimited and irrevocable rights to use the SOFTWARE and reproduce copies from it 3 Limitations of Remedies and Damages a Caltrans is not liable for claims liabilities or losses arising out of or connected with the use misuse of the SOFTWARE by the LICENSEE b Caltrans is not liable for claims liabilities or losses arising out of or connected with any future uses by public entities using the SOFTWARE c Caltrans does not warrant that the operation of the SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error free or that all SOFTWARE defects can be corrected d The LICENSEE assumes the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the SOFTWARE 92 Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page APPENDIX E Direct Connect Wiring D
25. T Commserver exe and choosing the menu item Create Shortcut Next right click the new file Shortcut to CTNET CommServer exe Choose the menu item Cut Now right click on the Windows Start button on the Windows Taskbar Choose the Explore menu item Windows Explorer will open at the Start Menu folder Navigate to the location where you want the shortcut to be located and right click choosing the menu item paste The name of the new file can be edited for instance to remove the Shortcut to or exe by clicking on the text and typing new name CTNET Commserver displays all system information through field and client connections The CTNET CommServer allows an administrator to create modify and connect or disconnect field elements and user accounts A field device s status is displayed with a red light for not connected yellow light for connected but with a communication error and green for connected with no errors The CTNET Commserver displays clients by account name IP address and user groups Security CTNET Commserver supports multiple levels of security to allow fine grained control over access to individual components of the system The following security options are supported Field Master with dial back C8 RAM change restrictions CTNET Commserver user accounts and their permissions CTNET CommServer program lock MS Windows NT Server user accounts optional Field master security is accomplished usin
26. TNET Client and CommServer reduire Data Access Objects pl DAO to make information persistent 12 fret 1 43 User s Manual Page Step 7 Select Components Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Components r Description Soanama A fe San Francisco OK This component includes data Files far Caltrans D istrict Cancel Figure 3 7 Select Components If you choose custom installation in the previous step you can then select from the components shown in this screen the components you want to install on your system Given below is the list of all the districts and the counties When done click on the Next button List of all the Caltrans districts and their counties District 1 Eureka Del Norte Humboldt Lake Mendocino District 3 Marysville Butte El Dorado Glenn Nevada Placer Sierra Sutter Sacramento Yuba District 2 Redding Lassen Modoc Plumas Siskiyou Tehama Shasta Trinity District 4 Oakland Alameda Contra Costa Marin Napa San Francisco Solano Sonoma Santa Clara San Mateo 13 fret 1 43 User s Manual Page District 5 San Luis Obispo Monterey San Benito San Luis Obispo Santa Cruz Santa Barbara District 7 Los Angeles Los Angeles Ventura District 9 Bishop Inyo Mono District 11 San Diego Imperial San Diego District 12 Santa Ana Or
27. The connection displays the field element connection attributes If the connection is through a COM port the COM port attributes port baud data bits parity and stop bits are displayed Data bits parity and stop bits should be 8 N 1 If this is not the case change the port attributes Note Port attributes are changed in the Windows Control Panel The COM port attributes are changed under Windows NT 4 0 by double clicking on the Ports icon and making the desired change Under Windows 95 double clicking on the Control Panel s System icon selecting the Device Manager tab and going to the Ports COM amp LPT tree item changes in port attributes 66 net 1 43 User s Manual Page First Time Starting CTNET CommServer The first execution of the CTNET Commserver requires the CTNET administrator to accept the License Agreement Software License Agreement Figure 6 5 CTNET License agreement If the CTNET Administrator declines to accept the license agreement the CTNET CommServer will temporarily start and immediately close The License Agreement will continue to appear every time the program is started until the License Agreement has been accepted Logging into CTNET CommsServer Once the License Agreement has been accepted the Administrator will be prompted to enter a User ID and Password when the login dialog appears as shown in Figure 6 6 below The initial values that need to be entered into the login are User ID
28. U a Ks sec EVD 3 13 33 12 35 28 PM 3 13 33 12 23 54 PM ab EVC 3 13 33 10 27 53 AM 3 13 33 10 28 35 AM J sec gt ARI 3 23 33 7 12 33 AM 3 23 33 7 13 01 AM l Ser gt ARI 3 22 33 7 38 01 AM 3 22 33 7 38 22 AM 21 sec 4 ml Ilo Ilo ll lo ll ml Ilo AA Ilo Ilo Ilo lol ll Figure 4 26 Alarms Log 50 Efenet 1 43 User s Manual Page RAM Map View CTNET provides the RAM Map view of Master Controller just like 170 controller front panel To view RAM map right click on the cabinet and choose Ram Map view menu option Dialog box as shown in Figure 4 27 will appear Refer to C8 manual to use the keypad for switching among various displays base display Ring A display Ring B Display and memory locations 10th SL D St FUNCTION PHASE INTERUAL CALLSACTIVE iy N e TIMIHG DRTH e 666 6 Oo Figure 4 27 RAM Map View 51 Bnet 1 43 User s Manual Page Data Collection Volume and Occupancy data can be collected from the configured system detectors Please refer to C8 manual for information on configuring the system detectors Follow the steps to collect data and store it in MS access database e Zoom to the desired intersection e Login to CTNET CommServer e Right click on the cabinet and choose Start Data Collection menu option If the option is not highlighted see note below e Dialog box as shown in the Figure 4 28will
29. User s Manual an CTHET Comms errer THE NNN EN n m NU 4 oj T a IN daad oC mu For Help press FI ii ss o ES ES ES Bo E ES RS s B Bd Rc Rc Rl Wc Rc Re oo iJ Y uw Oo ORO WCW BE BE Mi ME IL ORG EU RE RG FE EER i l CommsServer and Client Version 1 43 EP November 2002 0 State of California Department of Transportation quen Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ieu ini RWY NT AN enun AGW WM CO ee Cuna DWYN ONN ae a 4 Chapter 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ieu a GNU l Va se oue se a ki ik 6 ede EE ON WU 7 7 7 7 E ER RY WN 6 S NEN leg eee ee EE at EE eee 6 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION ia saaier nanasi Eeden sei uu ga RE ei ees ee ee ea DEERE 8 Installing CTNET CLIENT amp CommSerVer 8 Sarie GINET OE EE E ee IO FYD Ee n k kt la ED EE ee 15 rn TO DANN SON YON eee ede nte EE ee GE ER EE bit pk RHEN IE e 15 15 Uninstalling CTNET 16 Chapter 4 CTNET CLIENT ousie e Wyd guia eke wi AM WY dee uie EN AAA eo 17 OVERVIE EE N X TI 17 Starting the Client Program 17 ee n el a N OE EE m 18 TOO EE OE NE 19 MOHU otz eee eee ME OF N ER EE AE IO 21 Moving Around an Opened Document ee Ee ee ee EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 23 Managing HIE V OU San ata AS Dae ee eie N N Ee Ee N
30. a n OE a a ab a 24 CINET 6 IS gesus eo doe sels 27 Default Interval Text STINGS Se EES bende e a oe Gwd GES e a ek wae 27 Default Average 28 Delta CW LOGS as vi d t a its ka va mt a UO 28 Default Filename 29 CONFIGURING AN INTERSECTION ees EER RR nennen nnn n nnn 30 Adding the Controller Cabinet lesse isses nanna anna Ee ee ee ee nnns NEL EY ee sna ee naa 31 Editing the Controller 31 Opening and Closing the Controller Cabinet seii seen 32 Deleting the Controller 77 3 7 esses essen nennen hann LLALL aane ss naa anna na 33 Assigning the Controller Cabinet EE esee eese enean nnn RR Ee ee nasa ee ee ee EE naa 33 Editing the Intersection Attributes lt 3 33 0 LO OD CIC CIOS Ee Ee ee a RF AE 35 Configuring the Loop Detectors wizi Re ee ee snas LE ee ee ee 36 MOVING Loop Detetlof sain ss Ee NG nA BO DARN ka la ka ke ke ik ai es FA a 36 Deleting Loop Detectors es Es ki aj e n ese ki wob aa ee ed N DLOS O DO ed a 37 LOGIN LOGOUT TO THE CTNET COMMSERVER sissies oebese ks ies ees es bee iese sede kke one eke ske k s s n 37 DISPLAYED INFORMATION EE EE o LIS RODIO aka in 39 Cabine Dela VIEW uu p kat UE UDA en l e e l dj l po tl ei aa SG 41 WADOGO DIA FR ao ann M 42 BAG SO ie EE OT EE ee en e EE AF EE en ji 52 xia eee kas j b
31. al description of the button s action A larger explanation is displayed in the status bar located at the bottom of the CTNET Client program window 2 1e aeecenasos amp DOeS Figure 4 3 CTNET Client Application Toolbar The Toolbar buttons are divided into the following six Groups System Button Group These tools help users to open a county database and get information about CTNET Client program gel The File Open button opens an existing database file and displays the county map The About button opens an About dialog box displaying information about the CTNET Client program Select Button Group The Select button turns the mouse pointer to a normal arrow A allowing users to select map objects Zoom Button Group The countv map is fullv zoomable to anv level from a birds eve view down to individual corridors or intersections using these Zoom tools a 19 net 1 43 User s Manual Page The Pan Zoom magnifying glass button can pan the map within window and zoom in or zoom out for desired views of the county map The Previous Zoom button returns the current window view to the previous zoom The Zoom to Extents button displays the entire county map at the top zoom level The Zoom to Signal button opens a dialog box and displays all configured intersections The Zoom in button for the desired view of the county map a le a The Zoom out button for the desired view of the county map View Button
32. and their status Client can read communication alarms Client can delete communication alarms Client can save communication alarms to local drive Future Future Comm Alarms Read Comm Alarms Write Comm Alarms Save Future Table 6 4 Communication Permissions Signal Permissions Signal permissions are grouped in the Signal service providing security for action o a signal This service controls what signal operations a CTNET Client can view upload download and save The Signal permissions are listed below in Table 6 5 Signal Permission Status Get Phase Timing Upload Phase Timing Download Phase Timing Save Coord Timing Upload Coord Timing Download Coord Timing Save Configuration Upload Configuration Download Configuration Save Time of Day Set Pattern Set Detectors Upload Detectors Save Detector Alarms Read Detector Alarms Write Detector Alarms Save Flash Alarms Read Flash Alarms Write Flash Alarms Save Status Done Done Future Done Future Future Future Future Future Future Future Future Done Done Future Future Future Future Future Future Done Description Client can view signal phase calls alarms and pattern Client can upload signal phase timing Client can download signal phase timing Client can save signal phase timing to local drive Client can upload signal coordination timing Clien
33. ange Program Folders gt Ctnet Existing Folders America Online Applications CETPlauer Corel Graphics Irma far the Mainframe Lotus Applications Microsoft Visual C 6 0 Setup will add program icons ta the Program Folder listed below Tou may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Mest ta continue 486 7 District 6 Fresno Fresno Kern King Madera Tulare District 8 San Bernadino Riverside San Bernadino District 10 Stockton Alpine Amador Calaveras Mariposa Stanislaus Tuolumne San Joaguin Merced si EE Figure 3 8 Select Program Folder You can change the name of program folder in the start programs menu here When done click on the Next button 14 Page fret 1 43 User s Manual Step 9 Setup Complete um ms ELT Figure 3 9 Setup Complete Click on finish to complete the installation Starting CTNET Client To start CTNET Client program choose Programs Ctnet CTNET Client from Windows Start menu Starting CommServer To start CTNET Commserver program choose Programs Ctnet CTNET CommServer from Windows Start menu Starting the Report Template To start CTNET Report Template choose program Ctnet Reports from Windows Start menu 15 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Uninstalling CTNET Client and CommServer Follow these steps to uninstall CTNET Client an
34. appear Fill in the start time end time and interval information and click OK e From the Create file dialog box choose an existing file or enter a name to create a new database file and click OK e The system will automatically open the database file at start time and continue to store information at specified interval until the end time arrives The database file will automatically close at end time e _ f for any reason the data collection process has to be stopped before the end time right click on the cabinet and choose Stop Data Collection menu option Collect Data ola Speed Time Inter al ri Mins Start Time End Time November 1998 November 1396 7 Figure 4 28 Data Collection Dialog Box The start time and end time calendars are fully clickable and they default to today s date The start hour minute and end time hour minute is combo boxes and default to present time Time interval is the time in minutes the system will generate a data record to store in the database file Normally the system receives data from the system detectors every minute To limit the database file size the user may want to store data every 15 mins or so 52 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Speed is calculated from the volume and occupancy data based on the user defined average vehicle length The user can set the average vehicle len
35. atch the attributes Note Arterial view displays a number of intersections on the same corridor showing traffic progression Arterial view is at higher zoom level and does not show intersection details Users can define what phases they want to see in a particular arterial view Adding Loop Detectors It is strongly recommended to edit the intersection attributes and choose correct number of lanes before placing the loop detectors otherwise the loop detectors will have to be moved after any change in the number of lanes is made O Click on the Detector tool to select it If the Detector tool is not active and can not be selected refer to the note below The mouse cursor will change to a small rectangle indicating that the program is in Add Detector mode The program will remain in this mode until the user clicks on the Select tool This feature enables the users to add multiple detectors without selecting the detector tool again Once the detector tool has been selected move the mouse to the intersection guadrant and start adding the detectors by clicking the mouse After adding the last detector click on the Select tool to come out of the Add Detector mode Note The Detector tool is not activated when the cabinet is closed Right click on the cabinet and choose Open Close menu option to open the cabinet 35 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Configuring the Loop Detectors Open the cabinet by right clicking on the ca
36. ators Administrative accounts will usually never be disabled This is because if there is only one administrator you do not want them to be locked out of the system from entering bad passwords The Login Error Log will keep track of all these errors A user account can be temporarily enabled or disabled by checking the Login Disabled checkbox When the box is checked the CTNET CommServer will not allow that user account to connect Also when the maximum number of login errors have been exceeded this box will automatically become checked unless the Never Disabled checkbox is set The Super Client is a special type of account that is used to collect information such as alarms and preempts by the CTNET CommServer There can be only one designated Super Client on the system at a time However there can be multiple potential Super Clients connected to the system The Super Client is administered on a first come first serve basis when CTNET Clients login to the CTNET CommServer If the Super Client logs out the first potential Super Client the system finds will become the new Super Client The Super Client can be anywhere on the network or even on the same machine Supported Groups groupbox displays the groups to whom this user account currently belongs Adding User Groups to the User Account Supported Groups are added from the Available Groups by double clicking gt on the group in the listbox of the Available Groups groupbox Anothe
37. binet and choosing open close menu option Once the cabinet opens loop detector assignment will appear for each detector If the detector assignment needs to be edited follow the steps below e Double click on the detector or right click on the detector and choose Edit menu option to open Detector Assignment Dialog box as shown in the Figure 4 14 e Fill in the new detector assignment number and System Detector number as needed and click OK e Note that if a detector is assigned as the system detector it s color changes from white to green e Continue to make the changes for the other detectors until the assignments match the physical configuration of the intersection Dialog Detector Assignment 2 E System Detector Cancel Figure 4 14 Edit Loop Detector Dialog box CTNET supports 28 detectors and 8 system detectors for each intersection or local controller The system detectors provide volume and occupancy data The system detectors must be configured at the local controller level refer to Appendix B for detector assignments Note The cabinet has to be open to see the detector assignments The detector assignments can be edited both in cabinet open and closed modes Moving Loop Detectors The cabinet has to be open for moving the loop detectors e fthe cabinet is not already open right click on the cabinet and choose the Open Close menu option to open the cabinet e Click on the detect
38. call information is displayed in the top part of the cabinet detail view Railroad and emergency vehicle pre emption along with STOP and FLASH are indicated by corresponding RED buttons turning ON bright red The left middle rectangle displays detector presence corresponding green light turn ON bright green when the detectors are occupied 10th 5t amp D St Phase Interval Callz 2 Walk V 34 78 6 Walk Plan l Offset A Master Local Transistion Local Zero Figure 4 18 Cabinet Detail View Timing plan and offset is displayed in the right middle rectangle along with the master and local clocks The transition light comes ON when the local clock is trying to catch up with the master clock The local zero light is turned on when the master clock passes local zero The lower rectangle displays volume occupancy and derived speed for the configured system detectors 41 net 1 43 User s Manual Page Note The volume is number of cars passing a system detector per minute