
Table of Contents
SPHERE Portable Traffic Signals
Model: ST-PS5 / Technical Specifications, Instruction Manual and Warranty Card
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Objectives .................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Scope ......................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Introduction ............................................................................................... 4
2. Design and Features ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Design & Construction .................................................................................. 5
2.2. LED Technology ........................................................................................... 7
2.3. Operator Interface ....................................................................................... 8
2.3.1. PHASE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.2. MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.3. TIME ADJUSTMENT – Clearance Time/All-Red ............................................................................................................ 11
2.3.4. TIME ADJUSTMENT – Add Seconds 1-9 ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.5. TIME ADJUSTMENT – Green ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.3.6. TIME ADJUSTMENT – Channel Selection ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.3.7. WARNING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.7.1 Emergency Mode Synchronize Error .................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.7.2 System Fault ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.7.3 Battery Status ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.7.4 Reversed Battery Polarity ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.7.5 System Status Indicator ........................................................................................................................................ 17
2.3.7.6 Radio Error or Wrong Channel Selected .............................................................................................................. 17
2.4. Microprocessor Technology ......................................................................... 17
2.5. Low Power Consumption ............................................................................. 17
2.6. Auto-Brightness Technology......................................................................... 17
3. Setup of Portable Traffic Signals ........................................................................................................ 18
3.1. Installing the Signal Head with Pole to the Battery Box .................................... 18
3.2. Connecting the Signal Head Cable with the Battery Box Socket .......................... 18
3.3. Battery Installation .................................................................................... 18
4. Operational Modes ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.1. Radio Operational Mode (The Default Operational Mode) ................................. 20
4.1.1 FIXED TIME .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.2. MANUAL GREEN .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.3. MANUAL RED ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.4. MANUAL ALL-RED ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1.5. FLASHING AMBER ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1.6. LAMPS OFF ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2. Radar Mode .............................................................................................. 25
4.2.1. 2-WAY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2. DAISY CHAIN ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
4.2.2.1 Setting up the MASTER Unit (Daisy Chain) ........................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2.2 Setting up the SLAVE Units (Daisy Chain) ............................................................................................................. 28
4.2.2.3. Setting Up the Desired Signal Phases for the Daisy Chain Operational Mode .................................................... 29
4.3. Emergency Mode (Non-Radio Mode) .............................................................. 30