2Definitions of terms#
The terms defined in MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements apply to this Technical Specification. Additional terminology relevant under this Technical Specification are defined below.
Table 2 – Definitions of terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACMA | Australian Communications and Media Authority |
| Configuration software | Control / diagnostic software that runs on a HHD and can control, interrogate and program the TCMS |
| CMS | Changeable Message Signs |
| Event | Sign status change, message change, occurrence of a fault in TCMS |
| FAT | Factory Acceptance Test (see MRTS201 General Equipment Requirements) |
| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| HHD | A short range mobile Hand-Held Device used to control the TCMS on site |
| IP | Ingress Protection |
| Message | Any stable state displayed by a TCMS on its display at any one instance of time that is preceded and followed by a change of state |
| NATA | National Association of Testing Authorities |
| RPEQ | Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland |
| RSMS software | Remote sign monitoring system software – this is the software system used to remotely monitor the TCMS for example, from a Traffic Control Company’s Premises |
| TCMS | Transportable Changeable Message Sign |
| TGS | Traffic Guidance Scheme |
| TMP | Traffic Management Plan |