5Type-2 Overview#
The purpose of this clause is to provide an overview of a Type-2 PTSS. For the Technical Specification of a Type-1 PTSS see MRTS264 Type-1 Portable Traffic Signals.
The functional requirements of a Type-2 PTSS shall comply with:
- clauses in this document
- the requirements prescribed in AS 4191.
A Type-2 PTSS shall be used in accordance with Queensland MUTCD.
5.1Type-2 Features#
The major features of a Type-2 PTSS are listed in Table 5.1 below.
Table 5.1 – Type-2 PTSS features table
| Feature | Type-2 |
|---|---|
| Operation | Manual / Unattended |
| Operator Controls | HRC, Local Control Panel |
| Battery Technology | Refer AS 4191 |
| Battery Capacity | 7 sun-free days |
| Solar System | Required |
| Mass of each PTSU | No limit |
| Target Board | Required |
| Data Logging | Optional |
| Time Settings | Refer AS 4191 |
| Vehicle Actuated Operation | Required |
| Dimming | Refer AS 4191 |
5.2Type-2 control methods#
Type-2 control methods such as manual operation, fixed time operation, vehicle actuated operation and flashing yellow operation shall be in accordance with Queensland MUTCD.
A Type-2 PTSS shall be operated through:
- Hand-held Remote Controller (HRC) – Where onsite personnel take local control of the PTSS
- Local Control Panel – Where onsite personnel configure and take manual control of the PTSS
5.3Reliability#
Type-2 PTSS shall have a high availability with a minimum of 99.9% operating reliability over the lifetime of the system.