Page 2 - MIDAS Transponder System Handbook; Product Support; Brian Cherry, Project Manager
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 2 Issue 7.00 Product Support Technical Support is provided by STCL Engineering for the benefit of the Highways Agency andits installation and maintenance contractors. Technical Support is provided for the items includedin the Installation, Comm...
Page 6 - STCL Documents
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 6 Issue 7.00 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose This handbook contains the information needed to install and maintain the STCL MIDASTransponder. In the interests of Health and Safety, when installing, using or servicing theequipment, the instructions ...
Page 8 - Pages; SAFETY WARNING
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 8 Issue 7.00 1.5 Issue State Pages Current Issue Change Ref. Type Part ID 1 to 47 7.00 TS000366 AMW 667/HB/26766/ETC 1.6 SAFETY WARNING In the interests of Health and Safety when installing, using or servicing this equipment thefollowing instru...
Page 9 - x Power PC Processor PCB
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 9 Issue 7.00 2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 2.1 Functionality MIDAS Transponders are physically located adjacent to motorways that have been equipped withinductive loop vehicle detectors and associated MIDAS Outstations. Each Transponder is attached ...
Page 10 - COBS; Figure 1 - MIDAS System Overview
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 10 Issue 7.00 COBS RS485 Link TPR-O/S Link 2 MIDAS LCC MIDAS TRANSPONDER MIDAS OUTSTATION Up to 10Inductiveloop pairs O/S Auxiliary Link TPR-O/S Link 1 LCC-TPR Link V.26 Link MIU MIDASTransponder orOutstation ENGINEER’S TERMINAL MIDAS LCC MIDAS...
Page 11 - PSU; Power PC PCB; Figure 2 - System Schematic Diagram
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 11 Issue 7.00 To Engineer’sTerminal 7AH Lead-acidbattery PSU Mains inlet Power PC PCB RS 232 + 5V supply 3 x RS485 Comms I/O PCB RS 485 LineProtectionModule PCB built-in lightningprotection V.26 Modem PCB(Optional) HDLC (V.26 ) Battery Isolatio...
Page 12 - SIEMENS; Blanking panel; POWER PC; Figure 3 - Front Panels
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 12 Issue 7.00 SupplierLabel BatteryFuse BatteryIsolationSwitch SIEMENS PowerPC CommsI/O V.26Modem(optional) Blanking panel ISOLATE CONNECTED POWER PC COMMS I/O PRC ERR W/D FAIL RUN DIAG ENGTERM RESET RESET ADDRESS RUNTXD RXD RTS DCD MODEM Mains...
Page 13 - Battery; Power System
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 13 Issue 7.00 2.3 Physical Arrangement The MIDAS Transponder is mounted in a standard 19” equipment rack of 3U height, whichprovides a mounting frame and mechanical protection for all the hardware. All RS485 inputs to the MIDAS equipment are ro...
Page 16 - Transponder Assembly; Connect RS485 Line Protection Module
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 16 Issue 7.00 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Physical Installation The Transponder is supplied fully assembled with the exception of the Address Header, Modemto Power PC Processor cable and the mains power cable. All the parts needed for an installationar...
Page 19 - Write the address on the white label in indelible pen.; Connect Mains Lead to PDU
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 19 Issue 7.00 To set Address 97 hex (10010111 bin), cut the Black, Brown, Red, Yellow andViolet links. Write the address on the white label in indelible pen. 3.6.2 Fitting the Address Header Reassemble and fit the address header into the front ...
Page 20 - Check the Transponder Address is correct for the location.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 20 Issue 7.00 4. COMMISSIONING The MIDAS Transponder requires minimal commissioning consisting of the following: Check the Transponder Address is correct for the location. Turn the power on at the mains switch. Make sure that the Battery Isolat...
Page 22 - Software exception error.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 22 Issue 7.00 To minimise site visits, it is recommended that both batteries are replaced at the same time.Therefore a replacement schedule should be prepared which ensures that each battery is replacedno later than five years from the date of ...
Page 24 - The Outstation has failed.; Table 6 - Fault Finding
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 24 Issue 7.00 Symptom Diagnosis Remedy The Line Protection Modulehas failed. Replace the RS485 Lineprotection module fuse. Replace the RS485 Lineprotection module. A fault report is received atthe Instation reporting thatat least one, but not a...
Page 26 - Undo the four screws holding the front panel and remove it.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 26 Issue 7.00 5.5.2 Power PC Processor PCB 1. The PCB contains a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery. Note the Safety Warning in Section 1.6. 2. Switch off at the main power switch. See Figure 3.3. Switch the battery off at the Battery Is...
Page 27 - Disconnect the DC output and mains input plugs.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 27 Issue 7.00 5.5.4 V.26 Modem (Optional) See the MIDAS V.26 Modem Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Handbook forreplacement instructions. Details are given in Section 1.3. 5.5.5 Power Supply Unit 1. Disconnect the mains and isolate t...
Page 29 - This section assumes that the user is familiar with Windows; Figure 6 - Initial Screen; These options are described in detail later in this section.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 29 Issue 7.00 6. USE OF THE STCL ENGINEER’S TERMINAL 6.1 General Note: The following section applies only to the use of an STCL Engineer’s Terminal. This section assumes that the user is familiar with Windows software and terminology. Plug th...
Page 31 - Figure 9 - Status Menu Options
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 31 Issue 7.00 Figure 8 - Configure Baud Rate Dialog Box 6.2.2 Get Host Status Selecting this option identifies the name and address of the device to which the Engineer’sTerminal is connected. The information is then displayed in the status bar ...
Page 38 - - Engineering Terminal Link; Figure 18 - Baud Speed Dialog Box
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 38 Issue 7.00 - not used (Outstation only) - Engineering Terminal Link - LCC Link - Outstation Link 1 - Outstation Link 2 Figure 18 - Baud Speed Dialog Box 6.7 Help Figure 19 - Help Menu Option
Page 39 - This facility exits the application.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 39 Issue 7.00 6.7.1 About MIDAS... This facility displays a view-only dialog box with the data obtained from the “About” message.Click on the <OK> button to close the window. Figure 20 - About MIDAS Dialog Box 6.8 Exit Figure 21 - Exit Me...
Page 41 - Operating temperature from -15; Data Rates; Lead acid battery support - 20 hour operation.; Lightning Protection; Meets the requirements of CCITT K20.; Processor; 2 bit Embedded Power PC.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 41 Issue 7.00 7.6 Environmental Information The roadside equipment meets the mechanical and temperature requirements of UK Departmentof Transport (Highways Agency) Specification TR2130B (May 1993). Operating temperature from -15 ° C to +65 ° C....
Page 43 - APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 43 Issue 7.00 APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL DRAWINGS This Appendix contains the following drawings: 667/GA/26766/000-003 Transponder - General 667/GA/26791/000 PSU battery cable form 667/GA/26748/000 PSU socket assembly 667/GA/26774/000 MIDAS Installa...
Page 44 - APPENDIX B - PARTS LISTS; This Appendix is split into two sections.
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 44 Issue 7.00 APPENDIX B - PARTS LISTS This Appendix contains parts list and drawing information for the following Siemens MIDASproduct: Transponder. For each product a hierarchical breakdown of the main components isgiven in the form of a tree...
Page 45 - APPENDIX C - PART NUMBERS; Equipment Description
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 45 Issue 7.00 APPENDIX C - PART NUMBERS Equipment Description Part No Address Header 667/1/26774/000 Battery Backup fuse 518/4/90285/007 Comms I/O PCB 667/1/26747/000 Line Protection Module fuse 518/4/90284/005 Mains fuse 518/4/90284/004 Modem ...
Page 46 - INDEX
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 46 Issue 7.00 INDEX —A— About MIDAS... ............................................................... 40Address............................................................................. 31Address Header .............. 9. See also Board Addr...
Page 47 - Last page of the MIDAS Transponder System Handbook
MIDAS Transponder System Handbook 667/HB/26766/ETC Page 47 Issue 7.00 Power Requirements......................................................... 41Power Supply ................................................................... 13 Battery Backup.........................................................
