Dept of Transport
MCE 0360
Issue C
July 1983
URBAN TRAFFIC CONTROL
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
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‘TRAFFIC CONTROL AND (C) CROWN JULY 1983
COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
REF TCC/1144/3
MOVEMENT CONTROL SPECIFICATION
URBAN TRAFFIC CONTROL - FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
1. INTRODUCTION
2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4, SYSTEM FACILITIES
4d
SIGNAL COORDINATION BY FIXED TIME PLANS
SIGNAL COORDINATION BY SCOOT
EQUIPMENT MONITORING AND TESTING
EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRIORITY
COLLECTION OF TRAFFIC DATA
CONGESTION DETECTION
CAR PARK INFORMATION SYSTEM
DIVERSIONS
SYNCHRONISATION OF GROUP TIMERS
5. EQUIPMENT CONTROLLED
6. METHOD OF OPERATION
7. SYSTEM START UP aND OPERATION DURING POWER SUPPLY FAIL
8. S¥STEM CLOCK
ERENCES,
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10.
APPENDICES
CONTROL FACILITIES AND CUTPUT INFORMATIONPage 1
1, INTRODUCTION
1.1 This specification defines the functional requirements for a system to provide
Urban Traffic Control (UTC) in towns and cities using digital computing techniques.
1,2. This specification covers a wide range of systems suitable for diverse
applications. No attempt is therefore made to limit the size or expansion
cepability. Details of the required initial capacity and future expansion
capability will be specified in the Works Specification.
1.3 The primary objective of the system is to control and monitor traffic signals and
equipment. Two control. strategies are referred to in this specification:
i. fixed time plans with timings calculated off line, eg by TRANSYT;
ii, the traffic responsive strategy - SCOOT.
All systems shall be capable of control by fixed time plans and where specified in the
works specification shall also be capable of implementing SCOOT.
1.4 Where specified in the Works specification the system shall be capable of
providing the following additional facilities:
i+ Control and monitoring of signs to enable the implementation of
diversions.
44, Car park sign control.
iii. Emergency vehicle priority through the provision of green wave
timings on selected controllers.
iv. Collection of traffic data.
vs Congestion detection.
1.5 The purchaser will be expected to provide such traffic engineering
information as signal controller staging and timing information, details of
switched signs, counting and queueing detection equipment required. The purchaser
may also provide the traffic plan timings and where appropriate SCOOT date parameters
and siting information for SCOOT vehicle detecting equipment.
1.6 The system shall be capeble of operating automatically and unattended. When
abnormal conditions are detected by the systea, alarms shall be raised to draw an
operator's attention to the conditions and allow manual intervention, if necessary,
select alternative signal plans or signing arrangements. In systems incorporating
SCOOT the the degree of optimisation may be manually amended. The system shall cater
for different levels of control to limit the change of certain functions.
1.7 Where the system data is stored in fixed storage devices, such as read only
memories, the design of such storage shall ensure that permanent changes to data can
be achieved with the minimum of disturbance to the system, and at minimum cost, when
belenced against the initial capital cost of providing this capabilicy. For example,
it shall be designed such that reasonably inexpensive units of storage can be
exchanged.Page 2
1.8 Where functions are declared as “Where specified in the Works Specification”
these will not be a requirement for Approval purposes and there is no obligation on a
supplier to offer these facilities.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CONGESTION
CONTROL AND MONITOR TERMINAL
BIT (CONTROL)
BIT (REPLY)
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A traffic parameter relating to the
density of traffic on a given length
of road.
Device by which an operator can
control the system and by which the
system can display information.
‘An element of data in a control
message which 1s allocated a
specific function, and identified by
ts position in the control
Message. Standard control bits
are:
Fl, F2, ete Force a change to,
and/or hold, a
selected stage
DX,D1,D2, etc Simulate the
operation of vehicle
detectors associated
with all demand
dependent stages at
a controller
SF1,SF2, etc Switch special
facility
Pv Hold the vehicle
stage at a
controlled
pedestrian crossing
sL Switch off part-time
signals
so Override the solar
switch dimming
facility in a signal
controller
SG Synchronise group
timer
€S1,C82, etc Control bits for the
Car park Information
System
cr Close car park
an element of data in a reply
message which is allocated a
specific function and identified by
its position in the reply message
tandard reply bits are:~
DFL,DF2, ete ‘Indicate that one or
more of the loop
detectors is faulty
Gi,G2, ete Indicate that a
particular stage
2 signal controller
is runningCONTROL MODE
CONTROL MESSAGE
DIVERSION
DOUBLE CYCLING
DEFAULT VALUE
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xX Indicate that a green signal
4s displayed to vehicular
traffic at a signal
controlled pedestrain
crossing
MI Message transfer bit used
to indicate to the computer
that the outstation trans-
mission unit has received a
Control Message and has
transferred this message to the
traffic control equipment
SC1,SC2, ete Confirm that a
special facility has
been introduced
LF Indicate the failure
of one or more of
the signal lamps
vq Indicate the
presence of a queue
from a queue
detector
BV Indicate the
presence of an
Emergency Vehicle
ve All bits necessary
for replies from a
counting detector
CA,CF,CC etc Reply bits from Car
Parks
SR,GR1 Group timer reply
bits
RC Remote reconnect
reply bit
VS1,VS2,VS3, | SCOOT detector data
vs bits
The method of operation of a traffic
signal controller, ie under computer
control, group timer control,
vehicle actuation, manual or fixed
time control.
A series cf control bits organised
into words or characters,
transmitted from the UTC control
centre to the Outstation
Transmission Unit, containing
administrative information and
control data.
An alternative route which can be
identified by a series of variable
signs.
an arrengenent where a signal
installation is made to operate in
synchronism with, but at half the
cycle time to other signals in the
same sub-arez.
A value which can be used when
faulty detectors prevent normal SCOOT
calculations with on-line data.10.
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12.
13.
1a
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
DEMAND DEPENDANT STAGE
FIXED TIME
GREEN WAVE
GROUP TIMER
INTERGREEN
LINK
LINKED CPERATION
NODE
OCCUPANCY DETECTOR
OPTIMISER
OUTSTATION EQUIPMENT
QUTSTATION TRANSMISSION UNIT
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A traffic signal stage which will
not appear unless a demand for the stage
exists from street detectors or computer
"D' bits.
A mode of opération of a traffic
signal controller where each stage
normally runs for a predetermined
constant period
A special set of timings imposed on
a series of signalled junctions to
aid the progression of emergency
vehicles.
A device installed in traffic signal
controllers in which is stored a
fixed time plan and which
incorporates an accurate clock,
enabling the local synchronisation
of signals.
The period between the disappearance
of right of way to one stage of a
signal controller to the start of
right of way to the following stage.
A symbolic representation of a
length of road terminating in a
Traffic Signal Stop Line, where all
traffic on the link receives the
same signal.
Synchronised operation.
Anode is an intersection of competing
traffic streams where precedence 1s
determined by a variable aspect traffic
control device.
A loop detector which is sampled
several times per second over a
defined period for occupancy of the
loop by a vehicle, enabling the
percentage of time occupancy to be
determined.
4 SCOOT program which incorporates
an algorithm to calculate the
optimum current value for the
relevant, parameter.
Equipment installed on-street to be
controlled by the UIC computer.
An item of equipment which
interfaces the equipment to be
controlled with the UTC data
transmission system.22.
23.
26.
25.
26.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
QUEUE DETECTOR
REGION
REPLY MESSAGE
SATURATION OCCUPANCY
ScooT -
SOLAR OVERIDE FACILITY (SO)
SPLIT
SUB-AREA
TRANSYT
VEHICLE DETECTOR
A set of control timings for one or
more items of equipment to be
controlled.
A loop detector arrangement which
gives an output if the loop 1s
occupied by a vehicle continuously
for a predetermined period.
A group of nodes operating on the same
base Cycle Time in a SCOOT System.
A series of reply bits organised
into words or characters transmitted
from the Outstation Transmission
Unit to the UTC computer containing
administrative information,
confirmatory data and traffic and
SCOOT data.
Maximum outflow from a stopline in
the SCOOT model measured in SCOOT
units.
A UIC Control strategy in which
traffic signal timings are
calculated dynamically, using data.
transmitted from on-street vehicle
detectors.
(TRRL Report LR 1014)
Override the solar switch dimming
facility in a signal controller (50)
The allocation of green time between
the different stages at a traffic
signal installation.
A group of traffic signal
dastallations in UTC area which
normally operate under the same
cycle time.
A computer program which generates
fixed time plans based on input
traffic data.
(RRL Report LR 888)
Any device, usually an inductive
loop, which can distinguish the
Presence or absence of a vehicle.33.
Bae
VEHICLE ACTUATION
VARIABLE SIGN
Mee YOUN
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A mode of operation of a signal
controller where stage changes and
stage durations are controlled by
vehicle detectors.
A sign which can be altered (usually
renotely) to present different
messages.Page 8
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Compliance with Standards
All equipment provided to meet the requirements of this specification shall also meet
the requirements of Specification MCE 0300 “Area Traffic Control ~ General
Specification”.
3.2. Type Approval
3.2.1 The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions require that no
equipment covered by this specification shall be used to control traffic on public
roads until it has been granted Approval in writing on behalf of the Secretary of
State for Transport for England, the Chief Road Engineer Scottish Development
Department for Scotland or the Director of Highways Welsh Office for Wales as
appropriate.
3.2.2 The procedure to be followed by a manufacturer to obtain Approval of equipment
to meet this specification is set out in Department of Transport Specification MCG
0500 “Approval of Equipment for the Control of Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic on
Roads other than Motorways”, and in section 3.5 of Specification MCE 0300.
342.3 UIC systems approved by the Department of Transport shall comply with this
specification. System approval will normally be granted to the manufacturer after
demonstration of compliance with this specification and will:~
a. state the facilities provided by the system and the capacity of these
facilities;
b. state the system configuration;
c+ list the computer programs, with module descriptions and issue numbers.
This approval will epply to systems sub-equipped in terms of facilities or
capacity.
3.3. Environmental Conditions
3.3.1 Equipment for installation in an office environment without
air-conditioning shall operate in accordance with this specification while meeting
the environmental requirements of specification MCG 0501 Sections 3.1 and 3.2 with:
a. section 3.1, initial temperature of 35°C.
b. section 3.2, initial temperature of 10°C.
3.3.2 Equipment for installation in an office environment with air-conditioning shall
operate in accordance with chis specification while meeting the environmental
requirements of specification MCG 0501 Sections 3.1 and 3.2 with
a, section 3.1, initial temperature of 30°C.
b. section 3.2, initial temperature of 15°C.Page 9
3.3.3. All equipment shall meet the environmental requirements of the relevant DTp
Specification.
3.3.4 ° All equipment which is provided to meet the requirements of this specification
and which is to be installed on the street shall operate in accordance with this
specification while meeting all the environmental requirements of MCG 501.
Section 3.1 with an initial temperature of +50°C (when mounted in its case)
with an initial temperature of +75°C (when not mounted in its case).Page 10
SYSTEM FACILITIES
Sections 4.1 and 4.3 describe the basic facilities that shall always be provided.
Sections 4.2 and 4.4 to 4.9 describe optional facilities which will be specified by
the purchaser in the Works Specification.
4.1 SIGNAL CO-ORDINATION BY FIXED TIME PLANS
4.1.1 The system shall provide signal co-ordination on intersection and pedestrian
signal controllers by forcing stages or by allowing locally stored demands to mature.
This shall be achieved by the transmission of control data over the data transmission
system. The signal controllers shall obey this control information subject to local
safety and timing restraints being met.
4.1.2 The system shall be capable of storing timings for a number of fixed time
plans with timings derived off line eg by TRANSYT. The maximum number of fixed time
plans that the system is capable of implementing shall be demonstrated for approval
purposes. Where specified in the Works Specification systems may be sub-equipped
below this number.
4.1.3 The system shall be capable of updating all the necessary control
information derived from the plans on each scan of the data transmission system.
bale System priority:
4.1.4.1 The application of fixed time plans shall be according to the source of the
Tequest. These shall be applied according to the following priority table:
+ Green Wave (highest priority).
2. Manual.
3. System Introduced.
4, Timetable.
4.1.4.2 Where a change to the system priority is required, this will be specified in
the Works Specification. Requests for a plan change shall be served in order of
priority. The priority of SCOOT will be the same as the Timetable in 4.1.4.1. Where
a request for a plan is received it shall only be serviced if the current plen was
requested fron a source of lower priority. When multiple requests occur from the same
priority level the systea shall impose the latest request. When the serving of a plan
Tequest is complete the system shell then serve any request which holds the next
highest level of priority.
ALS Sub-area
4.1.5.1 It shall be possible to divide the area under control into sub-areas and
impose the operation of fixed time plans on individual sub-areas or over the whole
area.
4.1.5.2 It shall be possible for each sub-area to operate on a different plan.
+3. Where specified in the Works Specification it shall be possible to impose
time plans on individual items of equipment.
4s1,5.4 Tt will not be possible to allocate one item of equipment to more chan onePage 11
4.1.6 Manual Operation
4.1.6.1 It shall be possible within the constraints of che priority system to
implement a new plan by manual intervention via the operator interface. Such a manual
request shall be implemented by the system until the manual request is superseded, or
cancelled from the same source.
4+1,6,2 It shall be possible for the system to automatically cancel a manual request
for a plan at a predetermined time.
4.1.6.3 When a plan, which has been selected manually, is still in operation at a
timetabled plan change time then an operational alarm and suitable message shall be
given, irrespective of whether the new timetabled plan and the manual plan are the
same or not. :
4+1.6.4 Ie shall be possible to receive requests for plan changes from a remote
jocaticn, via the data transmission system (eg Green Waves).
4.1.7 System Introduced Plans
4.1.7.1 It shall be possible for plans to be introduced automatically by the system
eg 2 plan may be introduced automatically when a diversion is introduced. Any change
fo the priority list associated with these plans shall be defined in the Works
Specification.
4.1.8 Timetable Operation
4.1.8.1 The application of plans will normally be by timetable. The system shall be
capable of different timetable change points for each dayof the week.
4.1.8.2 It shall be possible to impose a fixed time plan by timetable on any
individual sub-area or a whole area.
:1,8.3°° The time for the timetable shall be derived rom the systen clock specified
in section 8.
4:1,8.4 When @ timetable operation is allowed after being inhibited by a higher
Priority operation, the timetable operation shall be based on the current system time.
4.1.9 Operation on Plan 0
4:1.9.1 On Plan 0 the system shall continue to transmit control messages, but these
Bessages shall not contain stage force control data. It snail be possible to impose
Plan 0 either manually or by Timetable Operation.
4.1.9.2 On Plan O reply messages will continue to be received. These reply messages
shall be analysed in accordance with 4.3.1.Page 12
4.1.11 Plan Changing
4.1,11.1 When the system changes to a new plan the system shall generate immediately
the new control bits required for the new plan (ie there will be a "Modified Abrupt”
(plan change which is to be achieved as defined by TRRL Laboratory Report LR 879 on
plan changing uethods).
4.1.11.2 The maximum time from the receipt at the processor of a request for a plan
change to the initial transmission of data to perform that action shall not exceed 60
seconds.
4.1.11.3 The change shall be implemented such that no more than 6 seconds elapse
between the time of the first and the last signal controllers being sent new control
information derived from the new plan.
4.1.11.4 The time of introduction of a plan on-street shall be recorded in
non-volatile form.
41.12 During the running of a plan it shall be possible for the traffic signals
under control in a sub-area to operate on any one of 3 different cycle times in
addition to the basic cycle time. These cycle times shall be synchronised to the
dasic cycle where possible.
4.1.13 Where sub-areas are operating under the same cycle time, or sub-multiples
thereof, these cycle times shall be synchronised.
4.1.14 The operator shall be able to request the display of the timing date
relating to any selected controller on any selected plan.
4.1.15 It shall be possible to introduce green waves on pre-selected controllers as
detailed in section 4.4.1. Green Waves.Page 13
4.2 SIGNAL CO-ORDINATION BY SCOOT
4.2.1 Where called for in the Works Specification the system shall be capable of
implementing the DIp traffic responsive control strategy program, SCOOT. The version
of the SCOOT kernel supplied shall be the latest DTp approved version mless otherwise
specified in the Works Specification.
442.2 SCOOT control will be regarded as a plan for the purpose of compliance with
all sections of 4.1 except 4.1.2 and 4.1.11. The maximum number of SCOOT nodes that
the system is capable of controlling shall be demonstrated for approval purposes.
Where specified in the Works Specification systems may be sub-equipped below this
number.
4.2.3 It shall be possible for any of the traffic signal controllers to be removed
from or reinstated to SCOOT control by:
a. Operator command.
>. Automatically by timetable entry.
When SCOOT control is removed from a controller, control shall revert to fixed time
values based on fixed time plans.
shall permit any combination of the following degrees of SCOOT
. Split optimisation on/off. (node basis)
b. Offset optimisation on/off. (node basis)
4.2.5 ‘The system shell permit the cycle time optimiser to be controlled as
follows: 4
a. Cycle time optimisation on/off (region basis).
b. Limit the minimum permitted cycle time (region basis).
c. Limit the maximum permitted cycle time (region basis).
4. Set single/double cycling restraint (node basis).
4.2.6 The levels of optimisation in sections 4.2.4 and 4.2.5 shall be achieved by:
a. Operator command.
b. Automatically by timetable.
4e2a7 It shall be possible using the control and monitor terminal, to list the
value of and change (at level 2) at least the following SCOOT data parameters:
a. Link traffic parameters: .
Journey time
Saturation occupancy
Maximum allowed queue
Congestion importance factorPage 14
Default offset
Link factor
Set detector faulty
Clear detector fault
b. Node traffic parameters:
Double/single cycling status
Start and end lags - can be changed only
Default stage lengths (derived from the fixed time plans) - can be listed
only
c. Region Parameters:
Maximum allowed cycle time
Minimum allowed cycle time
Trend flag (Cycle time optimiser modifier)
4.2.8 All automatic and operator imposed changes to the extent of SCOOT control or
the degree of SCOOT optimisation shall be recorded in non volatile form and available
at the appropriate control and monitor terainal. The priority of SCOOT within the
system will be the same as 4.1.4.1.4 (Timetable) in the priority table.
4.2.9 All split default information shall be time of day dependent and shall be
taken automatically fron one of up to four fixed time plans. This default information
shall be automatically updated when the relevant fixed time plan is changed by
timetable.
4.2.10 The SCOOT program shall automatically restart after power failure and shall
use initially the relevant fixed time plan held by the system for that time of day.
4.2.11 The nodes to be run under SCOOT shall be defined by operator command or by
timetable control.
4.2.12 Each optimiser shall be set to its appropriate start-up state when SCOOT is
implemented (eg split optimiser to ‘permanent’, off-set optimser to ‘ON’, cycle time
optimser to 'ON' for all regions).4.3 EQUIPMENT MONITORING AND TESTING
The syst
shall perform
a. Continuous automatic checks on system control equipment.
b. Continuous analysis of reply messages received from the data transmission
system.
c. Automatic controller test sequences.
These are defined in sections 4.3.1 to 4.3.4.
43d REPLY ANALYSIS
4.3.1.1 Under all control modes, except the failure modes resulting from the
complete loss of data communication between the computer system and the outstation
transmission units, all reply messages shall be analysed within the computer system to
detect the faults specified in sections 4.3.1.2 to 43.1614.
4.3.1.2 Each outstation transmission unit on the data transmission system shall be
monitored for correct Message Transfer (MT) bit or absent replies. If a reply is
incorrect or a reply message has not been received a count shall be incremented for
the relevant outstation transmission unit. If this count exceeds 15 in any hour then
211 equipment connected to this outstation transmission unit shall operate on PLAN 0
and a system alarm and suitable message shall be given. The counter shall be reset.
Ar the end of any one hour period where the count has been incremented but not reached
15 an output shall be provided containing 2 suitable message, the identity of the
outstation transmission unit and the number of such faults stored within the counter.
The counter shall then be reset.
4.3.1.3 When equipment connected to an outstation transmission unit is operating on
PLAN O for reasons stated in 4.3.1.2 it shall be possible where specified in the Works
Specification for it to revert to the current form of control if at the end of acy
subsequen: one hour period a count of zero is recorded.
4.3.1.4 I simultaneous Gl and G2 reply bits are present for 3 successive reply
messages, then a system elarm and suitable message shall be given. The signal
controller shall operate on Plan 0 automatically and the reply message shall continue
to be monitored. Disappearance of the simultaneous GI and G2 indication for 3
successive reply messages shall cause a further system alarm to be initiated, followed
by @ suitable message to indicate this disappearance. The controller shell remain on
Plan 0 until the fault status has been cleared by an input from the operator.
4.3.1.5 When a remote reconnect reply bit (RC) is received for 3 successive reply
messages a suitable message shall be output. The controller shall operate
automatically on Plan 0 and the reply message contiaue co be monitored. The
disappearance of the RC bit in 3 successive replies shall cause a message to be
output, all logged faults on the controller shall be cancelled and the controller to
be restored to computer control.
4.3.1.6 Each traffic signal controller operating under central control shall be
checked continuously for compliance with the control data transmitted to it.MEE Y2OUG
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If the check fails a system alarm shall be output accompanied by a simple message on
the operator interface.
The check shall be inhibited for the first 4 minutes following the imposition of a new
plan or SCOOT control.
The following checks shall be performed:
i, Intersection controllers: the minimum check shall ensure that each stage
demanded in each cycle is confirmed at least once and that the stages are
confirmed in the same order that they are demanded. There is no requirement to
test the appearance of locally demand dependent stages.
ii. Pedestrian crossing controllers:
(a) _ The minimum check shall ensure that the vehicle stage is
confirmed at least once at the appropriare time in each cycles.
(b) In addition where specified in the Works Specification a check shall be
made for the absence of the Vehicle Stage Confirmation for more than 60
seconds and of the duration of the Pedestrian Stage when confirmed.
4.3.1.7 The presence or absence of a stage confirmation bit for a continuous period
of greater than 180 seconds shall cause a system alarm and suitable message to be
output and shall cause the affected signal controller to operate on Plan 0. This
check shall not be performed while a controller is on Plan 0 nor shall it be
performed on any controllers identified in the site data as having only one fixed tine
stage.
4.3.1.8 Where a condition occurs which causes Plan 0 to be imposed on the
controllers associated with an outstation transmission unit, the removal of all force
bits will cause the controllers to resume the local mode of control.
When Plan 0 is imposed on a controller and the local mode of control is provided by
mains linking using group timers the computer shall immediately impose PLAN 0 oa the
remaining controllers within the group unless otherwise specified in the Works
Specification.
4.3.1.9 The non-correspondence of an SC bit with the relevant transmitted SF bit in
3 successive reply messages shall cause a system alarm and suitable message to be
given which identifies the equipment or facility. In the case of diversion signs this
check shal be inhibited for the first 45 seconds that the SF bit is transmitted.
4.31.10 If a sign is designated in the site data as “essential” to a diversion then
failure of a sign to confirm as detailed in section 4.3.1.9 shall cause the system to
automatically cancel the whole of the diversion for which that sign forms part and
Provide a suitable output message and alarm.
4.3.1.11 ‘The presence of a DF bit in 3 successive reply messages shall indicate the
failure of a vehicle detector. A system alarm and cuitable message shall be initiated
which shall indicate the type of equipmeat indicating the detector failure (eg signal
controller, traffic counter etc).
4.3.1.12 The presence of a LF bit in 3 successive reply messages shall indicate the
failure of any traffic signal lamp. A system alarm shall be initiated and suitable
message output on the operator interface.Page 17
4.341413 The continuous presence of the EV bit in a reply message from any traffic
signal controller for a period of 4 minutes shall cause a operational alarm and
suitable message to be output at the operator interfac
4.3.1.14 If the MT bit is absent then the checks specified in 4.3.1.4 to 4,341.13
shall be inhibired for that scan period.
4.3.1.15 When an ZV bit is present in the current scan period, che checks specified
in 4.3.1.6 shall be inhibited for that controller. This shall also apply for a period
of 4 minutes following the disappearance of an EV bit.
4.3.1.16 Fault data shall be stored in a fault log in a non volatile form. An input
command shall be provided such that the operator can request an output of the full
list of faults messages held in the fault log at that time.
4.3.1.17 When the fault conditions disappear, the fault record held in the computer
shall not be automatically cancelled. Faults shall only be cancelled by the operator
or by remote command. The reconnection of an outstation transmission unit or
controller, or the reintroduction of a diversion shall only take place providing the
control request is still in operation following an input from the operator cancelling
the fault. The plan or diversion imposed shall be the one appropriate to the time
this fault is cleared. Confirmation of the reconnection of the equipment shall be
given on the operator interface.
443-2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER TEST SEQUENCING
4.3.2.1 A sequence, which applies all che tests described in this section to all the
traffic signal controllers, shall be initiated automatically by time of day, once in
every 24 hour period. Even when faults are found by the controller checking sequence
no alarms shall be initiated.
4.3.2.2 The time at hich this sequence starts shall be as detailed in the Works
Specification. The sequence shall be organised so that it is completed in less than 5
hours.
4.3.2.3 The routine implementation of traffic signal controller testing shall have
the same priority as a timetable plan. If a plan request from a source of higher
priority occurs during the controller testing then this plan request shall be serviced
and the controller testing suspended while the higher priority plan is running. When
controller testing is interrupted ir shall restart preferably from the point at which
it was interrupted. It is accepted that this may mean that the tests being
carried out on the controllers at the time of interruption may have to be repeated,
and that if the interruption is too long then the sequence may not be completed during
the period that it is allowed.
4.3.2.4 It shall be possible to request the initiation of this controller testing
sequence for any selected controller. It shall also be possible to terminate this
operator initiated sequence. An operator initiated controller test sequence shall
have the same priority as an operator selected plan.. Page 18
4.3.2.5 The sequence shall ascertain that the duration of each of the following
periods is within acceptable limits:-
i, Intergreen Times
ii. Minimum Green Times
iii. Maximum Green Times (where applicable)
iv. Local control under the group timer fallback plan (where applicable).
The acceptable Limits for the duration of each of these periods are defined in
Table(1).
4.3.2.6 During the test routine the operator interface shall output the times at
which the sequence starts and finishes. During the sequence the system shall record
in non volatile form messages that shall indicate the state of each controller
tested. These messages shall contain the following information:
a. the controller identity;
the time;
c+ @ healthy message, or the fault found with actual values measured
whichever is appropriate;
4.3.2.7 Minimum Green and Fixed Time Stage Test.
The controller shall be made to cycle through one complete cycle by the
transmission of the relevant 'F' bits. These shall be accompanied where appropriate
by the relevant 'D' bits. The stages shall be forced to appear in the cyclic order
which the controller would adopt if all stages had permanent demands. The test shall
ensure that each stage appears in the correct sequence, and has the correct duration.
This test shall not apply to any demand dependent stages that the computer. cannot
force.
4.3.2.8 Intergreen Test:
This test shall be carried out in conjunction with the minimm green test. The
duration between the disappearance of the previous stage confirmation bit and the
appearance of the next shall be tested. In addition for controllers with. more than 2
stages an additional test shall be added to the sequence which shall test the duration
of one intergreen time between stages for a change which is not in the normal cyclic
order which the controller would adopt if all stages had permanent demands. If
variable intergreens are present in a signal controller then the site data will
specify a range.
4.3.2.9 Maximum Green Test:
This test applies to those controllers within the system which normally operate in a
vehicle actuated mode under Plan 0 operation. The computer shall continuously
transmit all relevant DX bits, and shall test that the green times which appear are of
the correct duration. This test shall not apply to any stages on which the DX does
not operate.Page 19
4.3.2-10 Local Control Under Group Timer:
This test applies only to those controllers which operate under group timer control
under Plan 0.
4,3.2.10.1 A test shall be made on the performance of each controller equipped with @
group timer, under its local control mode by withholding all F bite but transmitting D
bits where appropriate in the control message to a controller. a test shall then be
made on the correct appearance of each group (1e the stages related to that group) the
duration of each group, and the offset against the timings held in the computer
records for the fallback plan.
4.3.2.10.2 A test shall be made that each group appears in the order required by the
fallback plan.
4,3.2.10.3 A test shall be made that the duration of each group is correct. For Type
105 controllers each group corresponds to a single stage and its inter-greens. (For
‘Type 106 and Type 141 controllers, however, more than one stage may run in a group).
Tne test shall ensure that each stage or stages allocated to each group appears. A
bit will be provided at each controller fitted with a group timer to indicate when
the group timer is in group 1. (GR bit).
Where a controller has more than 1 fall~back plan, the system will only be expected to
test the controller against 1 nominated plan, this being the normal off-peak night
plan. If the test is performed when another plan is in operation, usually as a result
of a manual request, it is accepted that fault reports my result.
4.3.2.11 Controlled Pedestrian Crossing Tests:
4,3.2.11.1 Controlled pedestrian crossings shall be tested separately from the
controller sequence. The correct operation of controlled pedestrian crossing
equipment shall be tested over a 24 hour basis. The appearance or otherwise of the
pedestrian stage shall be recognised by the disappearance of the reply bit 'GX'. The
system shell test that the following occurs at least once in every 24 hours:
i, The pedestrian stage operates (GX absent). When this occurs the system shall
also test that the total duration of the pedestrian stage plus the inter-green
times is of the correct duration and at the correct time in the cycle.
ii. The pedestrian stage does not appear during at least one plan cycle.
4,3.2.11,2 At the end of che 24 hour period the eystem shall recerd in
non-volatile form messages that shall indicate the state of each pedestrian crossing
tested. The messages shall contain the following information:
(a) the pedestrian crossing controller identity;
(>) the time;
(c) a healthy message, or the fault found with actual values measured
whichever is appropriate.
4.3.2.12 None of the tests detailed in 4.3.2.5 of this specification shall be
inhibited because of the presence of a detector fault bic (DF) in 2 reply message.Page 20
4.3.2413 The presence of an EV bit in the reply message from a particular controller
shall cause the tests on that controller to be suspended immediately and for a period
of 4 minutes following the disappearance of the EV bit.
4.3.2.14 The occurrence of either of the faults specified in sections 4.3.1.2 and
4.3.1.3 during the conducting of the test sequence shall cause the tests on the
affected controller(s) to be abandoned.
4.3.2.15 Faults identified by this routine traffic signal monitoring shall not be
inserted in the fault log nor shall they result in Plan 0 being imposed on the
controller.
Table 1
‘TEST FIGURE
Minimum Green Nominal Value # 1 sec
1 Scan Period
Inter Green Nominal Value*t 1 sec
1 Scan Period
Maximum Green Nominal Value #2 sec
+1 Scan Period
Local Plan Nominal Value + 2 sec
the
Scan Period
* The nominal value of an Intergreen may be quoted as a range. This shall be within
the limits 0-45 seconds.
SYSTEM CONTROL EQUIPMENT MONITORING
4.3.3.1 As frequently as the system workload allows automatic checks shall be
carried out on as much of the system as possible. Where incorrect operation is
detected a system alarm end suitable message shall be given.
4.3.3.2 The manufacturer shall satisfy the DIp that sufficient checks have been
included within the software to check system functions, and the operation of key parts
of the operational program. These checks shail be monitored at least once in a period
corresponding to the scan rate of the data transmission system, and shall include
“watchdog timer” checks. If a check fails co produce 2 satisfactory result, where
possible it shall be repeated 3 times, and if the check 1s still unsuccessful the
system shall isolate ali outstation equipment (which shall fall back to local
control within 6 seconds. Where possible a system alarm shall be raised and a message
shall be output identifying the failure.
4.3.3.3 If any main equipment cabinet is fan cooled then the failure of the cooling
system shall be detected. This shall iniciate a system alarm and output an
appropriate message.
4.3.4 MONITORING BY OPERATOR
The operator shall be able to select any OTU for which the system shall then display
in some form all control and reply data transmitted and received from that OTU.4.4 EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRIORITY
4ebel Green Wave
4ebslel Where specified in the relevant Works Specification it shall be possible to
provide "Green Waves". These will have special traffic signal timings to aid the
movement of an emergency vehicle from its station.
The “Green Waves” do not form part of the signal plans, nor are they restricted to a
sub-area, they will be identified by a list of traffic signal controllers in the site
data.
4.4.1.2 It shall be possible to impose “Green Waves” on all traffic signal
controllers and on a pre~defined route. The imposition of a “Green Wave” shall remove
the controller from the current plan and impose the special “Green Wave” timings.
4.4.1.3 The maximum time from the receipt at the processor of a request for a green
wave to the initial transmission of data to implement the green wave shall not exceed
6 seconds.
4ebs1.4 The "Green Wave” shall operate for a predetermined period, the “time-out”
period, which shall be preset within the range 0-7 minutes in not greater than 0.25
minute increments.
4.4.1.5 If the “Green Wave” is again requested before the existing “Green Wave” has
timed out the "Green Wave” shall continue to run for another complete "time-out
period”. The existing cycle counter shall not be effected. The "Green Wave” timings
will be such that a series of cyclic “Green Waves” occur and by resetting the “Green
Wave” “time-out” period an emergency vehicle leaving after the first will be given a
measure of priority without affecting the priority given to the initial vehicle.
4es1.6 It shalt be possible to impose all “Green Waves” at the same time. If a
Controller is on wore than 1 "Green Wave” and both “Green Waves” are required to run
at the same time as that Controller, then the first “Green Wave” shall take precedence
at that Controller.
4.4.1.7 When a "Green Wave” has timed out the system shall revert to the plan (or
SCOOT control) which would have been running if the “Green Wave” had not been
introduced.
4.4.1-8 "Green Waves” shall be initiated remotely, over the data transmission __
system. Where specified in the Works Specification these may also be initiated from
designated Control and Monitor Terminals.
4.4.1.9 The time at which a “Green Wave” is introduced and removed and the “Green
Wave" number shall be output on non-volatile medium.
441-10 It shall be possible where called for in the Works Specification to indicate
remotely, usually at the place where the “Green Waves” are initiated, that a
particular "Green Wave” is operating.
44.2 Local Controller
4.4.2.1 The system shall allow the operation of signal controilers which have been
modified to allow for emergency vehicle priority.4.4.2.2 A reply bit (EV) shall be provided from the controller to the central
computer to indicate that a priority call is being served. The reply bit shall be
given from the start of the emergency vehicle call signal, and shall cease at the end
of that signal. Only one bit shall be provided irrespective of the number of stages
having emergency vehicle facilities. The system shall output on the operator
interface and record in non volatile form the times of the start and finish of the
receipt of the EV bit. The output shall also include a suitable descriptive message
and the controller identity.Page 23
45 COLLECTION OF TRAFFIC DATA
4.5.1 The systen shall, where specified in the relevant Works Specification have
provision for the collection of traffic data from a number of counting sites
Permanently connected to the system. The operator may select from this umber, sites
from which the system will record data.
4.5.2 The inductive loop counting equipment shall be as detailed in section 5.5.
4.5.3 The system shall store the traffic volumes for 15 minute intervals in peak
periods and hourly intervals in off-peak periods or as specified in the vorks
Specification. The start and finish times of such periods may be fixed in the site
data but need not be coincident with the plan change times. It shall be possible co
set different peak times for each day of the week. The count information shall be
Stored separately for each direction of traffic flow at each site and provision shall
be made for the storage of a vehicle count of up to 2,000 vehicles in any count
interval.
46504 It. shall be permissible to apply a scale factor to the traffic count data
(for example, a count may be registered for every fourth vehicle) provided that the
figures are corrected back to their true values before output takes place. The
scaling factor used shall not exceed 16.
4.5.5 A daily summary (0000-2400 hours) at the selected sites shall be computed to
give the hourly flow, the peak hours flow the daily 16-hour (0600-2200 hours), or as
Specified in the Works Specification, and 24-hour flow. Output of this summary in
plain English tabular form shall be as detailed in the Works Specification.
4.3.6 It shall be possible, where specified in the relevant works
Specification, to output the traffic data in units of vehicles per hour.
4.5.7 It shall be possible for the accumulated traffic dara to be ouput by 2
Ranua) request. When such a request is implemented the traffic count data stores
shall not be reset and the full count output shall be given at the normal time.4.6 CONGESTION DETECTION
4.6.1 Where specified in the Works Specification the system shall have the
capability of providing a Congestion Detection System.
4.6.2 The congestion detection equipment shall met the requirements of section
5.6.
4.6.3 The congestion detection equipment will normally comprise queve detector
loops and/or occupancy detector loops and associated roadside equipment configured as
specified in the Works Specification.
4.6.4 Within 6 seconds of the onset of congestion, as defined and specified in the
Works Specification, an operational alarm and suitable message shall be output. A
further message shall be output when the congestion clears.
4.6.5 It shall be possible to prevent the occupancy detector from initiating an
operational alarm when selected sub-area plans, whole area plans or SCOOT are
operating. The message shall still be provided.
4.606 It shall be possible to prevent the queue detector from initiating an
operational alarm automatically by the system when selected traffic signal plans are
operating in any sub-area. The normal queue detector indication shall still be given.Page 25
47 CAR PARK INFORMATION SYSTEM ;
4aTel The system shall, where specified in the Works Specification, have the
capability of providing a Car Park Information System.
4.7.2 The system shall collect date of the current car park occupancy.
4.7.3 The system shall control car park information signs in accordance with the
car park occupancy data.
4.7.4 To enable the display of the appropriate state on signs remote from the car
park it shall be possible to introduce a time delay between the receipt of data from
the car park and transmission of the appropriate control messages to the car park
signs
4.7.5 To prevent frequent, confusing, changes of the display on the car park signs
it shall be possible to introduce a time delay between changes of occupancy state.
4.7.6 The system shall have provision for one opening and one closing time for
each car park each day of the week.
4.747 If a car park occupancy data error state is detected, from the MT and data
bit combinations, the appropriate control message to display spaces shall be
transmitted. A suitable output message, accompanied by a system alarm shall be given.Page 26
48 DIVERSIONS
4.8.1 Where specified in the Works Specification the system shall have the
capability to control variable signs to provide diversions. ‘These signs shall met
the requirements of section 5.4.
4.8.2 The system shall accept requests for diversions remotely over the data
transmission system, through the operator interface, or by timetable entry.
It shall be possible to make these requests to introduce or cancel a
sion at the same tine that a plan change or SCOOT control is being implemented.
4.8.4 Where specified in the Works Specification the introduction of a diversion
may also automatically request or continue to operate on a fixed time plan (or SCOOT
control) on a sub-area, group of sub-areas or whole area. All sub areas associated
with a single request shall have the same plan (or SCOOT control) requested for ther
The plan requested shall be appropriate to the implemented diversion at the current
time of day. If the diversion changes or a time-table change becomes due then the
system shall re-calculate and request the new plan (or SCOOT control) appropriate to
the diversion at that time. -
4.8.5.1 It shall be possible to operate or cancel the signs associated with a
diversion after specified delays from the introduction or cancellation of that
diversion. Where this facility is required details shall be provided in the Works
Specification.
4.8.5.2 It shall be possible to implement or cancel a plan associated with a
diversion after a specified delay from the introduction or cancellation of the
diversion which requests the plan. This delay may be preset in the site data and may
be different for the introduction and cancellation of the diversion.
Where this facility is required details shall be specified in the Works
Specification.
46866 It shall be possible to designate any sign(s) as essential to @ diversion
such that failure of the sign to confirm shall result in the cancellation of the
diversion as detailed in 4.3.1.9 and any associated plan.Page 27
4.9 SYNCHRONISATION OF GROUP TIMERS
4.9.1 Where called for in the Works Specification a facility shall be provided to
enable group timers to be synchronised (set to the start of group 1) remotely to a
predetermined set of offsets. These offsets shall be the same as those used to check
that the signal controller group timer facility is operating correctly as specified in
section 4.3-2.10.
4.9.2 It shall be possible to synchronise all group timers at any time by operator
command or by timetable event.
4.9.3 Synchronisation of a group timer shall be implemented by the transmission of
the SG bit at Logic levels 0,1,0 in three successive scans to the relevant OTU. The
last "0" will reset the group timer to the start of the first group. Offsets between
controllers shall be arranged by the software such that the time between the system
resetting the respective group timers to the start of group 1 creates the required
offsets.
When synchronisation is not being attempted the SG bit shall be transmitted at logic
"1" level.
4.9.4 If the Synchronisation Return (SR) bit fails to be returned within «
predetermined number of consecutive scans in the range 1 to 8, 2 further two attempts
shall be made to resynchronise at the appropriate times. After three consecutive
failures a system alarm shall be initiated and a suitable message output.5. EQUIPMENT CONTROLLED
5.1 Data Transmission System
5.1.1 The system shall control the equipment detailed in sections 5.2 to 5.10 via a
data transmission system which shall be approved to DIp specification MCE 0312 or
MCE 0361.
5.1.2 The data transmission system shall be designed for the transfer of data on a
one second cycle, however the manufacturer shall have the option to reduce the
transmission rates specified in clause 4.1.2 and 4.3.1 of MCE 0312C and clause 4.1.2
and 4.3.1 of MCE 0361 from one second intervals to two second intervals. This option
is not permitted for signal coordination by SCOOT.
3.1.3. It shall be possible to connect a number of traffic control equipments of the
same type or of different types to the data transmission system. This mumber shall
only be Limited by the number of control and reply bits available and the total
capacity of the system.
5.1.4 It shall be possible to utilise spare control and reply bits to operate
additional equipment at a later date.
5.2 Traffic Signal Controllers
5.2.1 All traffic signal controllers used with this sytem shall normally comply to
specification MCE 0106 ‘Vehicle Actuated Traffic Signal Controllers (solid state) for
use in Area Traffic Control Systems’ and MCE 0141 ‘Microprocessor based traffic signal
controller for isolated linked and urban traffic control installations’.
5.2.2 Where vehicle actuated traffic facilities are not required, and fallback to
linked operation is essential, then traffic signal controllers equipped in accordance
with specification MCE 0105 'Fixed Time Traffic Signal Controllers (solid state) for
use in Area Traffic Control Systems’ may be used.
5.2.3 Where an existing group of traffic signals is at present controlled by a linked
system, this may be retained where linking is essential under fallback conditions.
Note: Controllers fitted with existing master linking equipment will require
additional modification to those covered in MCE 0106 if the linked system is to be
retained.
5.2.6 The control data shall perform the following functions:
a. force a change to and/or hold a selected stage (Fl, F2 etc);
b. simulate the operation of vehicle detectors associated with a demand
dependent stage at a controller (DX, D1, D2);
c. switch some approved special ‘facility (SF) eg change the maximum green period
to an alternative setting. The bit will be transmitted for the duration that the
facility is required;
a. Where specified in the Works Specification override the solar switch dimming
facility in a signal controller (80);Page 29
e. Where specified in the Works Specification synchronise a group timer (86);
£. Wheré specified in the Works Specification switch off part-time signals (SL).
Any additional control bit designations will be specified in the Works Specification.
5.2.5 During the operation of a plan (other than plan 0) the following control will
apply for each traffic signal controller:
a. the start of any selected stage will be initiated by the transmission of the
relevant F bit;
b. the selected stage will be maintained indefinitely by the continuous receipt
of the relevant F bit at the signal controller;
c. where a demand dependent stage has been designated, operation of that stage
will be dependent upon che relevent F bit and the appearance in the controller of
the relevant detector demands;
4. for Type 106 controllers under certain plans a common demand bit (DX) may be
transmitted continuously to enable the appearance of all demands dependent stages
at these controllers.
6 The reply data bits shall perform the following function:
a. indicate that a particular stage at a signal controller is running (Gl, G2
etc);
b. indicate that one or more of the intersection detectors is faulty (DF);
c. imdicate the failure of one or more of the signal lamps (LF);
d. confirm that a special facility has been introduced (SC);
@. confirm synchronisation of group timers (SR) and duration of group one (GR!).
£. dméicate that the remote reconnect reply bit has been set (RC).
Any additional reply bit designations will be specified in the Works Specification.
5.3 Signal Controlled Pedestrian Crossings
5.3.1 All new signal controlled pedestrian crossing equipment will comply with
specification MCE 0125 ‘Pedestrian Operated Traffic Signal Equipment’. All existing
equipment shall have a control interface in accordance with that specification.
5.3.2 The control bit shall perform the following function:
Hold the vehicle stage at a controlled pedestrian crossing (PV).Page 30
5.3.3 Control of Pedestrian Crossing Controllers
5.3.3.1 The appearance of the pedestrian stage at a controlled pedestrian vehicle
crossing shall be prevented by the imposition of a hold condition on the stage.
This shall be achieved by the transmission of the relevant PV bit for the required
period of the hold condition.
5.3.3.2 A '"hold' condition on the vehicle stage shall not be overridden by a
pedestrian demand.
5.3.3.3 During the operation of a plan, the PV bit shall be withheld from
transmission at the appropriate time in the cycle to permit pedestrian demands, if
any, to mature.
5.3.4 The reply bits shall perform the following functions:
a. indicate that a green signal is.displayed to vehicular traffic at
a pedestrian crossing (GX);
b. indicate the failure of one or more of the signal lamp (LF).
5.4 Switchable Traffic Signs
5.4e1 All switchable traffic signs shall be of a type approved by DIp.
5.4.2 The control bit shall perform the following function:
Switch the sign to a pre-determined indication (SF1, SF2, etc). The bit will be
transmitted for the duration that the indication is required.
5.4.3 The reply bit shall where applicable perform the following
function:
Confirm that the sign aspect requested has been set (SCl, SC2 etc).
5.5 Vehicle Counting Equipment
5.5.1 All vehicle counting equipment shall meet the requirements of Specification
MCE O115 "Inductive Loop Vehicle Counting Equipment’
5.5.2 The reply bits shall perform the following functions:
a. indicate the passage of one or a number of vehicles over the detector scaled
by a pre-determined scale factor (VC);
b. indicate the failure of a detector (DF).
5.6 Congestion Detection Equipment
5.6+1 All vehicle detecting equipment supplied to this specification shall meet the
Tequirements of specification MCE 0100 ‘Inductive Loop Vehicle Detection Equipment’.
5+6.2 An output shall be provided which shall indicate the failure of a detector.
5.6.3 The reply bits shall perform the following functions:
- indicate the presence of a congestion (VQ);
b. indicate the Zailure of a detector (DF).MCE 03000
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5.7 Car Park Data Collection Equipment
5.7.1 Vebicle and queue detection equipment supplied to this specification shall
comply with MCE 0100 Inductive Loop Vehicle Detection equipment.
5.7.2 Where vehicle detection equipment is provided under this specification an
output shall be provided which shall indicate the failure of a detector (DF).
5.7.3 The control bits shall perform the following functions:
Car park state - sign switching (CS1, CS2)
5.7.4 The reply bits shall perform the following functions:
a. Indicate the car park state:
(4) car park occupancy threshold exceeded (CA)
(44) queue at car park entry reservoir (CF)
(444) car park closed (CC)
b. indicate the failure of a detector (DF).
5.8 Emergency Vehicle Indentification Equipment
5.8.1 All emergency vehicle identification equipment shall meet the requirenents of
MCE 0123 "Emergency Vehicle Automatic Detection Equipment’.
5.8.2 The reply bit shall perform the following function:
Indicate the presence of a priority vehicle at the detector (EV:
+9 Operator Terminal Equipment
5.9.1 Control and Monitor Terminals
5.9+1.1 At least one control and monitor terminal shall be provided. This may be
either local or remote. Details of terminal equipment arrangements shall be specified
in the Works Specification.
5.9+1.2 Control and monitor terminals may be dedicated for certain functions.
5.9.2 Remote Request Equipaent
3.9.2.1 Detailed requirements of remote operator request equipment will be contained
im the Works Specification. Remote terminals will consist of pushbutton and
indicators and equipment to interface to the data transmission system.
5.9.2.2 Data to the remote terminal shall have the capability to indicate the
following states:
@+ the computer and date transmission system is operating correctly;
b. that a request has been implemented.Page 26
“5.9.2.3 Data from the remote terminal shall perform the following function:
a. request a green wave. The green wave request shall be a momentary action.
The terminal equipment shall ensure that the system registers this deman
or b. request a diversion or signal plan. The bit shall be present for the
duration that the facility is required.
5.10 SCOOT Detection Equipment
5.10.1 All SCOOT detection equipment shall meet the requirements of MCE 0100
Inductive Loop Vehicle Detection Equipment’.
5.10.2 The reply bits shall perform the following function:
Indicate the presence of a vehicle during the appropriate one-quarter second
sampled period (VS).
6. METHOD OF OPERATION
6.1 ‘The system shall have the capability for operating without permanent operator
attention.
6.2 System operations shall normally be by timetable and shall include the following
facilities
Introduction and removal of SCOOT control (where provided).
Introduction and removal of fixed time plans.
Introduction and removal of diversion.
Opening and closure of car parks.
Synchronise group timers.
In addition the following operations shall be performed at nominated times.
Output of traffic data.
Signal Controller routine testing.
6.3 The operator shall be able to request the display of the plan change
timetable(s) for any selected day.
6-4 Manual control shall be provided such chat any of the facilities normally applied
by time-table (ie plans, diversions etc) may be applied by operator command.
6.5 It shall be possible for the traffic engineer to make temporary changes to plan
and timing data. Temporary data introduced shall be stored in such a way that
permanent data is not destroyed. It shall be possible to make temporary changes to
the following data:
(a) Change the timings of traffic stages:
(b) Change the timetable switching points;
(ce) Cancel or introduce new timetable switching points.
any other changes will be given in the Works SpecificationPage 33
6.6 Levels of Control
The system shall have the capability of operating at 3 differeat levels of control.
The access levels shall be operated such that access to or from a higher level of
control shell be by an approved method.
Level | shall be available at all times and shall be the normal operating level.
Level 2 shall have restricted access to allow amendment of control parameters
within the system.
Level 3 shall have more restricted access than level 2. All control functions
shall be available at this level.
Details of control functions and their corresponding access level are provided in
Appendix Al.
6.6.1 Level 1 Control
On level 1 control the operator shall be able to carry out the control functions
listed in the appropriate section of Appendix Al cable Al and display the related
data.
6.6.2 Level 2 Control
6.6.2.1 On level 2 control the operator shall be able to carry out the functions
Listed in the appropriate section of Appendix Al table Al and display the related
data. All the functions available at level 1 shall also be available at level 2.
6.6.2.2 Where temporary data has been introduced, it shall be used in place of the *
permanent data each time the plan, diversion, etc, to which it relates is called into
use.
6.6.2.3 Where permanent data is stored in active or backing stores, it shall be
possible under level 2 control to transfer all the data held in the temporary storage
areas into the permanent storage, by the input of suitable commands.
6.6.3 Level 3 Control
6-6.3-1 On level 3 control the operator shall be able to carry out all the control
functions listed in Appendix Al table Al and display the related data.
6.6.3.2 The manufacturer may at his discretion provide other control and display
functions which he considers necessary, either for operational or maintenance
purposes. All such control fictions shall normally only be available at level 3
unless otherwise agreed by DTp.
6.7 All system operations from whatever source which result in a change in the means
of control of on-street equipment, eg plan change, introduction or removal of a
diversion, shall be accompanied by a corresponding unsolicited message on the operator
interface and recorded in non volatile form.
6.8 At all times the data output in accordance with section 6.6 shall provide the
current data used by the system, ie it shall provide temporary data in place of
permanent data where appropriate.Page 36
6.9 It shall be possible to return to the use of permanent stored data, either in
total or item by item. This return to the use of permanent data shall be ordered such
that the computer returns to the use of the permanent stored data and does not rewrite
the permanent data into thetemporary stored data. :
6-10 Input messages shall be by either:
a. keyboard entry in simple format in full English, abbreviated English, or
mnemonic code provided it is simple and readily understood;
and/or b. @ logical control push button sequence which does not allow the
inadvertent application of any control function, eg by provision of separate
implement button etc.
6.11 Output messages shall be in simple format and can be in full English,
abbreviated English or code provided it is simple and logical. In the case of all
messages they shall identify the equipment concerned and where appropriate the type of
fault and the time of occurrence of the event
6.12 All messages shall be accompanied by the system time of occurrence
6.13 Facilities shall be provided to enable the system time to be manually set.
6.14 At any time when the system is outputting any message, the operator shall be
able to stop this oucput.
6.15 The system shall have the capability to provide 2 categories of alarm:
a. operational alarm - associated with an operational condition eg
time-table plan change due when manual plan is in operation;
system alarm ~ associated with a system or equipment malfunction.
These shall be accompanied by separate visual indication and 2 distinct audible tones
associated with the alarm category. A single control shall be provided to silence
both types of audible tone. Whenever an alarm condition is generated the system shall
output an appropriate message indicating the reason for the alarm and the system
time. A switch may be provided to disable the audible alarms where called for in the
Works Specification.7. SYSTEM START UP AND OPERATION DURING POWER SUPPLY FAILURE
7.1 When a break in the mains power supply occurs that cannot be bridged by the
computer system, then it shall either:
a. perform an ordered shut-down, such that an automatic restart can be initiated
following resumption of normal power; or
>. if an ordered shut-down cannot be guaranteed, the system shall be provided
with a program loader to enable an automatic restart to be initiated on
resumption of normal power.
7.2 Start up following a mains failure or shut-down lasting less than the standby
capability of the system referred to in 7.6 shall take place automatically. Restart
of the system operation shall take place in not more than 5 minutes following
restoration of normal power.
7.3. Start up following a prolonged shut-down or mains failure lasting longer than the
standby capability referred to in 7.6 shall require the operator to insert system day
and time. A system alarm shall be given to draw the attention of the operator to the
resumption of the mains supply.
7.4 Where the data and programs are held in memory that can be overwritten by the
system (corruptible) then all the data and programs shall be held on a proven program
loading device, which shall transfer information into the system automatically
following an initialising command from the operator.
7.5 Where the system is of a type where all the permanent data and programs are
stored in non-corruptible memories, the system shall be initialised by a simplemanual
command.
7.6 If temporary data is stored in the computer system in volatile memory such that
data may be corrupted if the power supply is interrupted for any period of up to 4
hours, then sufficient battery back-up shall be provided for this memory to retaiz the
date for 4 hours in the event of a power supply failure. The system shall be able. to
detect when this battery supply has dropped below the reliable operating level. on
start up a system alarm shall be raised and message outputif temporary data may have
been corrupted.
7.7 If the battery provided under 7.6 is rechargeable then it shall be recharged
automatically. The maximum time for the battery to be charged from fully discharged
state to a 90% charged state shall be 24 hours.
7.8 If the battery provided under 7.6 is non-rechargeable the charge state of the
battery shall be continuously monitored and a system alarm shall be raised and
4 message output before the charge has dropped below the reliable operating level.
7.9 Where the temporary data may have been corrupted by a power failure, in excess of
4 hours, the system shall ensure that only permanent data isused following a restart,
until such time as the temporary data is reset or accepted by the operator.
7.10 Removal of power to or failure of the control and monitor terminal shall not
cause the system to shut down. When no other form of manual control is provided, some
means shall be provided so that an operator can shut down the system if the need
arises.Page 36
SYSTEM CLOCK
8.1 The computer system shall contain a clock, which shall have an error rate better
than one part in 100,000. Alternatively if the clock is synchronised to the mains
supply there shall be no cumulative error or inaccuracy other than that due to
variation of mains supply. .
8.2 The clock shall register the system time in the following form: month, year, day
of the week (1-7), hours (0-23), minutes and seconds. Where specified in the Works
Specification the date shall be provided. All timings derived within the computer
shall be synchronised to, and shall have the same basic accuracy as, the system clock.
8.3 The system clock shall be functionally maintained in the event of a mains failure
such that any error shall not be greater than 1 part in 10,000. This accuracy shall
be maintained for a period of at least 4 hours. The system shall be able to detect
when any backup supply provided has dropped below the reliable operating level. On
start up a system alarm shall be raised and a message output.
8.4 If @ rechargeable battery is provided under 8.3 it shall be automatically
recharged. ‘The maximum time for the battery to be charged from the fully discharged
to a 90% charged state shall be 24 hours.
8.5 If a non-rechargeable battery is provided under 8.3 then the state of charge of
the battery shall be continuously monitored and a system alarm raised and a message
output before the charge drops below the reliable operating level.9.
REFERENCES
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This specification and associated specifications make reference to the following:~
MCE
MCE
MCE
MCE
MCE
MCE
MCE
MCE
MCE
mec
sec
0100
0105
0106
ous
0117
0123
0125
0126
ol4i
0300
0312
0500
0501
0502
(Draft)
BS 505:1971
IEE
MCE
MCE
LR
LR
LR
0361
oo10
879
888
1014
Inductive Loop Vehicle Detecting Equipment
Fixed time traffic signal controller (solid
state) for use in Area Traffic Control
Vehicle Actuated Signal Controllers for use
in Area Traffic Control
Inductive Loop Vehicle Counting equipment
Inductive Loop Vehicle Identification
Equipment
Emergency Vehicle Automatic Detection
Equipment
Pedestrian Operated Traffic Signal Equipment
Traffic Signal Controller for Isolated and
Locally Linked VA Installations
Microprocessor Based Traffic Signal
Controller for Isolated, Linked and Urban Traffic
Control Installations
General Specification ‘Area Traffic Control
Data Transmission System for use in Area
Traffic Control Schemes
Type approval of equipment for the control
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on roads other than
Motorways
Environmental Test Specification
Acceptance Testing Specification
Specification for Road Traffic Signals
Regulations for the Electrical Equipment of
Buildings
High Capacity Data Transmission System
UIC Notes for the Guidance of Local
Authorities
TRRL Laboratory report on plan changing
methods.
‘RRL TRANSYT 8 Report
TRRL SCOOT ReportPage 38
10. HISTORY
ISSUE A January 1977 Initial Issue
ISSUE B January 1979
ISSUE C Draft 1 November 1982
Draft 2 January 1983
Draft 3 April 1983 .
Final Draft May 1983
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APPENDIX AL
CONTROL FACILITIES AND OUTPUT INFORMATION
Al.l This appendix specifies those input to the system and those outputs from the
system which shall be provided. In addition the manufacturer may include any other
control or display functions which he consider necessary or desirable for maintenance
or any other purposes.
Al.2 The input commands are listed in Table Al. This table also specifies the level
of control on which these commands shall be available.
Al.3. The output messages are listed in Table A2.
Al.4 Some entries in Tables Al and A2 shall only be provided where the options to
which they relate are provided.Page 40.
TABLE Al MANUAL INPUT
‘CONTROL SPECIFICATION
LEVEL CONTROL FUNCTION REFERENCE
1 1.1 Select a Plan Manually (Sub-Area or Whole Area basis) 4.1.6.1
1 1.2 Cancel a Plan Manually (Sub-Area or Whole Area basis) 4.1.6.1
1 1.3 Select a Diversion 4.8
1 1.4 Cancel a Diversion 408
1 1.5 Close a Car Park 4.766
1 1.6 Open a Car Park 4.7.66
1 1.7 Accept Alarm/Cancel Audible Warning 6615
1 1.8 Request Fault Log Printout 4361616
1 1.9 Cancel a Stored Fault 4.361617
1 1.10 Request a Printout of All Traffic Data 4.547
1 1.11 Stop Printout 6.14
1 1.12 Request Output of Traffic Signal Timing Data 4eLels
1 1,13. Request Output of Plan Change Timetable Data 6.3
1 1.14 Request Output of Diversion Control ‘Timetable 6.4
1 1.15 Request Output of Car Park Closure Timetable 6.4
1 1.16 Select OTU Monitoring Output (where relevant) 4a3eh
1 1.17 Request controller status on/off SCOOT 4.2.6
1 1,18 Monitor Results of split optimisation (node basis) 4.2.6
1 1.19 Request status of split optimisation (node basis) 46266
1 1,20 Request status of offset optimisation (node basis) 4.266
1 1.21 Monitor results of offset optimisation (node basis) 4.208
1 1.22 Request status of cycle time optimisation (region
basis) 4.2.6
1 1,23 Request status of SCOOT data parameters 4.267
1 1.24 Impose or remove SCOOT control (node/controller basis) 4.2.3
1 1.25 Synchronise group timers 49
2 2.1 Initialise Systen Teh
2 2.2 Set System Time and Day 7.3
2 2.3 Introduce or Change Temporary Traffic Signal 6.5
Timing Data
2 2.4 Introduce Change or remove Temporary Plan Change 6.5
Timetable Data
2 2.5 Introduce Change or remove Temporary Diversion 6.5
Control Timetable Data
2 2.6 Introduce Change or remove Temporary Car Park
Closure Timetable Data
2 2.7 Return té Permanent Data 6.9
2 2.8 Accept Temporary Data after Power Supply Failure 7.9
(Gif applicable)
2 2.9 Request and cancel a Check of selected Signal 43.204
Controllers
2 2.10 Allow or inhibit split optimisation (node basis) Waele
2 2.11 Allow or inhibit offset optimisation (node basis) 4.264Page 41
TABLE Al MANUAL INPUT
CONTROL, SPECIFICATION
LEVEL CONTROL FUNCTION ‘REFERENCE
2 2.12 Allow or inhibit cycle time optimisation (region 4.2.5
basis) .
2 2.13 Set minimum permitted cycle time (region basis) 4265
2 2.14 Set maximum permitted cycle time (region basis) 442.5
2 2.15 Set single/double cycling status (node basis) 4.245
2 2.16 Change link, node, region and system traffic 4e267
parameters
2 2.17 Transfer Temporary Data to Permanent Data 646.263
(Af applicable)
3 3.1 All Maintenance Functions
3 3.2 All Other Functions Provided but not listed above
Note 1. For the purpose of this table SCOOT control is regarded as a plan.
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Functions relating to optional facilities apply only when the option ts
installed.TABLE A2 OUTPUT FUNCTIONS
Page 42
OUTPUT MESSAGE
SPECIFICATION
REFERENCE
Time of Day
Current Plan (start time given on terminal)
Manually selected Plan Operating
Automatic Plan Change Due
Diversion in Operation (start and finish times given on terminal)
Diversion Rejected, with reason for rejection
Congestion Detector - Change of State
Car Park state changes
Car Park Closed/Opened
Input Error (Message not recognised)
Traffic Signal Check in Operation
Fault Log
Confirmation of Equipment Reconnected
Traffic Signal Plan Timing Data
Plan Change Timetable
Diversion Control Timetable
Car park Closure Timetable
Traffic Signal and OTU Monitoring Output
Manual Plan Cancelled
Emergency Vehicle Affecting Controller
FAULT MESSAGES
Computer Fault
Computer Cooling System
Mains power Restored
Data Transmission Fault
Signals off
Controller Fault
Detector Fault
Lamp Failure
SF Fault
Controller Check - Inter-green Fault
~ Minimum Green Fault
> Maximum Green Fault
Local ‘Control Fault
- Pedestrian Stage Fault
Signals Off - Cleared
Group timer failed to synchronise correctly
Car park fault
SCOOT Warning Messages:
detector faulty
detector suspect faulty
detector OK
Link faulty
Link OK
Link congested
exit clear
exit blocked
link busy intervalsPage 43,
TABLE a2 (Continued) OUTPUT FUNCTIONS
SPECIFICATION
. OUTPUT MESSAGE REFERENCE
from SCOOT Split Optimiser:
stage decision
Fevised stage times and lengths
link merit values
stage decision details
from SCOOT Offset Optimiser:
node decision
link performance indices =
node performance indices
link congestion parameters
from SCOOT Cycle Time Optimiser:
region decision
region low, nigh and recommended cycle times
region cycle time/delay information
Fegion threshold information
node holding region
MECY Information
double cycle status informacion
node cycle tine
yerping shat forced double cycling aay be inappropriate
link saturation information
from SCOOT nodei
wonitor link, node and region stops, delay and flow
dink spare green
link mean modulus deviation
Queue ac start of green
queue clear time
link four second output