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1 The MUS-Converter is used to controll the multiple signs by running lanes that can be used during periods of high congestion. |
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MUS-ConvertorThe core function of the MUS-Converter is to transfer the signals from the MUS interface of a MTM outstation or roadside station to a maximum of four prismatic rotation panels and vice versa. In this way the prismatic rotation panels can be controlled remotely by the MTM regional traffic centre. The MUS-Converter is mostly used in rush hour lane situations. In these situations additional lanes, such as the emergency lane and hard shoulder, are used temporarily as normal lanes where the motorway users have to be informed about the lane usage. The rotational prismatic panels, RVV and route signs can be controlled in combination with the normal MTM signaling. In this way the traffic management staff has the means to open, close and monitor the lanes in an efficient way. The core of the MUS-Converter consists of a powerful processor platform called the TrafficBox (TB), and a control module consisting of two control panels with which up to four panels can be controlled locally. The parallel MTM-2 MUS interface of the outstations is converted to a serial interface for controlling one to four rotational panels. De serial protocol is based on the open field bus protocol Profibus DP. It is obvious that the MUS-Converter fulfils all the environment requirements for equipment used along the motorways. |
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