5Type-1 Overview#
The purpose of this clause is to provide an overview of a Type-1 PTSS. For the Technical Specification of a Type-2 PTSS see MRTS265 Type-2 Portable Traffic Signals.
The functional requirements of a Type-1 PTSS shall comply with clauses in this document.
A Type-1 PTSS shall be used where only short term traffic control is required in accordance with the Queensland MUTCD.
5.1Type-1 Features#
The major features of a Type-1 PTSS are listed in Table 5.1 below.
| Feature | Type-1 |
|---|---|
| Operation | Manual |
| Operator Controls | HRC |
| PTSU Battery Technology | Lithium iron phosphate |
| PTSU and HRC Battery Capacity | 12 hours |
| Solar System | Not permitted |
| Maximum mass of each PTSU | 25 kg |
| Target Board | In accordance with visibility assessment |
| Data Logging | Optional |
| Time Settings | Non-configurable (Yellow time 4 seconds) |
| Vehicle Actuated Operation | Not permitted |
| Dimming | Not required |
A Type-1 PTSS is a manually operated device for usage in scenarios where shuttle control, plant-crossing control and gating control for single lane only operation are required for short durations of time.
5.2Type-1 control method#
A Type-1 PTSS control method shall be manual via a Hand-held Remote Control (HRC) where onsite personnel take local control of the PTSS.
5.3Reliability#
Type-1 PTSS shall have a high availability with a minimum of 99.9% operating reliability over the lifetime of the system.