Training

This course is for maintaining agency and contractor employees involved in the set-up, installation and maintenance of audible pedestrian signals.  Included will be discussions and hands-on programming of the signal cabinet installed Central Control Unit, and the field installed Push Button Stations.

This course is designed for those individuals with little to no experience in the field, or part-time signal employees that would like a refresher on the basic concepts. It is intended to familiarize the student with an overview of the various components that make up a typical modern traffic controller assembly and includes a review of terminology used in the traffic signal field. Topics include: nomenclature, flashers, flash relays, load switches, bus relays, controller units, terminal...

This class introduces students to the Econolite Cobalt traffic controller. It will cover Cobalt ATC hardware, EOS software and basic screens used for setup and troubleshooting. Controller data base management, web interface and the virtual controller will also be reviewed. Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers. Prerequisite: Introductory Controller.

Discuss and program advanced applications on signal controller types common in the State of Michigan will be covered in this training. Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers. Prerequisite: Basic Controller Class and an overall fundamental knowledge of NEMA Controllers.  

This seminar will introduce the student to the various components that are required for a complete wireless traffic detection system. The training will include the functions and operation of the vehicle sensors, access point and repeater modules. Students will be shown how to program the wireless detection system to optimize traffic detection. It is recommended that students bring their laptops to class. This is a lecture and hands-on workshop

This course covers the basic design and application of video detection systems. Included will be camera installation and setup, utilization of processor and extension cards, menu overview, and creation of detection zones. A representative from the video detection manufacturer, Iteris, will conduct this seminar. This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop.

This course covers the more advanced features of the video detection system and is intended for those with 2 years’ experience with video detection and are already comfortable setting up a basic system. Included will be the TS2-IM module to interface the system to TS2 controllers, the Access Module that provides a single connection point to system components, VRAS software that allows remote setup of the system, and the Edge Connect Module that provides 4 channels of streaming video and...