1. Thinking Inside the Box: Traffic Controllers for Traffic Analysis
Bill Ische
Sr. Business Development Manager
Trafficware Group, LLC
Sugar Land, TX

2. Trafficware Overview
Software
Hardware
Services

3. Synchro Studio and Traffic Signal Controllers
Synchro allows for basic traffic controller input
Synchro calculations are deterministic
HCM and other analysis tools use controller settings
Accurate controller settings are critical
SimTraffic mimics basic signal functions
Basic Signal Timings
Coordination
Volume-Density Settings
Signal settings are important for good HCM output – extensions etc,

4. Trafficware Controller Interface Hardware-in-the-loop (HILS)
Trafficware CI
Trafficware Controller Interface
Hardware-in-the-loop (HILS)
Connects to Controller’s SDLC Port
Primary Applications
Training
Testing Advanced Controller Logic
TS2 or 2070 and receives detection and forwards tio controllers

5. Trafficware Virtual Controller
Emulates an actual Signal Controller
Software-in-the-loop (SILS)
Implemented into SimTraffic
Performs exactly like a field controller
Perform advanced simulation and analysis
Used for SynchroGreen modeling, also allows multiple controller simulation

6. Trafficware Controllers
Software-based
Synchro Studio
Virtual Controller
Hardware-based

7. Trafficware (Naztec) 980 ATC
~100x Faster than Trafficware 980 NEMA
~80x Faster than 2070 Controller
8 line x 40 column display
Ethernet Capabilities
USB Memory Device Support

8. Trafficware ATC
ATC 5.2b Compliant (Considers Draft ATC 6.0)
16 line Display
NEMA TS2 (Type 1 or Type 2) or 2070
4 x 10/100 Ethernet Ports
USB Memory Device Support

9. Trafficware Controller Software
Trafficware Patriot v.76 Controller Software
NTCIP Based
Unified Controller Software (ATC & 2070)
Unlock Modules

10. Feature 1: High-Resolution Data Logging
Feature Release Date Today!
1/10 Second Data Logging Resolution
Framework allows for advanced functionality
Detailed data for post-processing
Future TW development
Can Construct Purdue Coordination Diagrams
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11. Feature 2: Extensive Data Logging
Signal Timing Data
Traffic Counts
Allows for Analysis and Performance Tools
Report Generation
Time-Space Diagrams
Measures of Effectiveness

12. Feature 3: Support for Advanced Functionality
Controller Software has Advanced Functionality
Transit Signal Priority
Adaptive Signal Control (SynchroGreen)
Traffic Responsive
Emergency Priority

13. Summary
Trafficware has many controller types
Traffic controller logic is comprehensive
More than just timers
Supports modules and advanced functionality
Utilize reporting/recording features