Tuesday February 16, 2016
MOBOTREX MINUTE

ATSI has released new software and firmware for the PCMT-8000 Conflict Monitor Tester to add testing of FYA functions for 2010 and 2018 type monitors.

 

The monitor must be configured so that the paired channel mapping, signal drivers and opposing through channel assignments correspond to one of the modes listed in the PCMT-8000 user's manual.

 

In this week's MoboTrex Minute, learn more about the testing of FYA on Caltrans Type Monitors. The new software (v3.0 or greater) and firmware (v3.7 or greater) are available here.

 

 
ON THE MOVE
 
User's Groups
 Still time to register, one week away
St. Louis User's Group February 24-25, 2016
See more details and register here 
Tentative agenda 
 
Training- Basic EPAC Training
March 1-2, 2016  Waukee, IA  registration link
March 3-4, 2016  Davenport, IA registration link
 
Conferences
March 8-10, 2016 Saint Paul RiverCentre
 
March 9-11, 2016 St. Louis Union Station Hotel
TRAFFIC REPLAY
A few people experienced technical difficulties on the last Traffic Talk, February 2nd, so we are offering it again complete.
Whether it's called a surge, a sag, a spike, a transient or a fluctuation, "dirty power" is some type of abnormality in the electricity that runs your traffic signal cabinet. It can originate from an accident that has caused power lines to arc or a lightning strike. Surge suppressors provide protection from spikes by limiting let-through voltage that could destroy down-stream equipment in your cabinet.  
 
In this week's MoboTrex Minute,  Emerson Network Power covers the advancements in Surge Protection.    
QUICK LINKS
TRAFFIC TRIVIA
Know your traffic trivia? Here's your chance to show us.
"________" is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation's highway system. Name the agency.
The answer to February 2nd trivia is "Peyton Manning and Cam Newton."
DID YOU KNOW?
Carhenge
Carhenge, which replicates Stonehenge, consists of the circle of cars, 3 standing trilithons within the circle, the heel stone, slaughter stone, and 2 station stones and includes a "Car Art Preserve" with sculptures made from cars and parts of cars. Located just north of Alliance, Nebraska, Carhenge is formed from vintage American automobiles, painted gray to replicate Stonehenge.
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