Meeting NEMA TS2 Requirements for Traffic Control Applications
Date:
10/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA) TS2 is a standard for traffic control assemblies, such as
traffic lights, emergency road condition signs and walk/don’t walk
signs. The standard is designed for manufacturers to meet or exceed a
set of minimum requirements to ensure high network reliability in
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Many ITS applications share
the following characteristics: remote, outdoor enclosures; equipment
that needs to support a wide temperature range; equipment that needs to
survive a wide humidity range; and solutions that often have a
combination of several different communication technologies. Advantech
has tested products to meet or exceed the environmental aspects of the
NEMA TS2 standard.
The Advantech product range covers
traffic control cabinet applications that require Ethernet Switches,
Fiber Media Converters, Serial Isolators, Ethernet Extenders, Ethernet
Routers and Wireless communications equipment.
Traffic Control Solutions
Several data communication products can help with traffic light control,
such as copper extenders or fiber media converters.These devices are
used to connect one traffic control cabinet to another traffic control
cabinet. Ethernet extenders can be used for installations where wires
already exist. For new installs or where fiber can be pulled to use,
fiber is the best option. Many controllers still have a serial interface
and can utilize IP or Ethernet to enable the traffic controller for
remote monitoring. Serial servers can be used for field service, setup,
and diagnostics.
Roadside Radar Applications
Roadside radar signs are usually mounted to a pole on the side of the
roadway, or on a small mobile trailer. Radar data is sent when it’s
needed to update information sent to digital signs or needed to dispatch
law enforcement. When data is sent, managed Ethernet switches with
fiber ring technology are used at the network backbone. For remote or
temporary locations, cellular routers may be used. Serial servers are
used to enable the radar detection devices with Ethernet connectivity,
and serial isolators are used to protect remotely-mounted radar
equipment in extreme weather conditions. Devices used in these
applications must meet a wide temperature range of -34°C to +74°C, and
be shock and vibration tested.
For digital signage, the larger network will consist of managed Ethernet
switches connected to a serial server, or to a fiber media converter
that connects to the serial server. Serial servers are used to convert
the Ethernet signals to serial signals. If needed, serial isolators or
serial to fiber modules are ideal for isolating and protecting devices.
In parking lot control applications, connected devices can help with
ticketing systems, control arms, teller houses, security cameras,
digital signs and more. Ethernet extenders are ideal for creating a data
connection to parking booth, as they work great in situations where
there are already existing wires.
When connecting multiple devices, use serial servers and Ethernet
switches. Isolation offers additional protection for installed
equipment. Fiber is a good choice for reliability when dealing with
varying weather conditions.
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NEMA TS2 Product Benefits
Why Ethernet Routers?
Supports VPN tunnels for secure private communications to remote sites Provides firewalls — address, port and protocol filtering limits network access in either direction NAT for public to private IP — there’s no need to payfor a public IP address for each device Supports HTTPS and SSH for secure encrypted communications
Why Ethernet Extenders?
Eliminates the need to install new fiber Extends Ethernet over copper wire up to 1,200 meters
Why Ethernet Switches?
Manages and connects multiple Ethernet devices PoE options available for cameras and access points Gigabit options for high bandwidth applications Fiber options for extended distance connections
Why Ethernet Serial Servers?
Ethernet enables traffic controllers with an Ethernet to Serial communications converter Connects digital signs Monitors roadside radar
Why Ethernet Media Converters?
Converts and extends Ethernet over fiber 100 base fiber or gigabit fiber options Multi-mode or Single-mode fiber
Why Serial Products?
Uses isolators to protect the serial interfaces Converts RS-232 to RS-485
Why Wireless and Cellular Products?
Supports remote connectivity Eliminates the need for long cable runs
