This course is designed for individuals with little to no experience in the field, or “part-time” signal employees that would like a refresher on the basic concepts.  A one-day class, 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 facility block diagrams, and conflict monitors.  This is a lecture course.

Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed for individuals with little to no experience in the field, or “part-time” signal employees that would like a refresher on the basic concepts of a typical EPIC 140 controller assembly.  A two-day course, it is intended to familiarize the student with rudimentary controller unit data entries and cabinet wiring necessary for a simple 2 phase signalized intersection.  Topics include:  utility data, signal plan data, unit data, coordination data, time base data, terminal facility drawings and wiring, controller assembly set-up, and test point identification.  This is a hands-on workshop.

Prerequisite:  Introductory Controller Class

This course is designed for individuals who have an understanding of the basic operation of this controller and are interested in some of the more advanced features available in EPIC140.  A two-day course, it is intended to familiarize the student with the advanced controller unit data entries necessary in many of today’s more complex signalized intersections.  Topics include: advanced coordination and time base data entries, preemption data, multiple signal plans, actuated control data, and systems data.  This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop.

Prerequisite: EPIC140 Beginner Course or equivalent field experience.

This course is designed for individuals with little to no experience in the field, or those “part-time” signal employees that would like a refresher on the basic concepts of a typical EPAC controller assembly.  A three-day course, it is intended to familiarize the student with controller unit data entries and cabinet wiring necessary for a simple 2 phase signalized intersection.  Topics include:  Utility data, phase data, unit data, coord data, time base data, terminal facility drawings and wiring, controller assembly set-up, and test point identification.  This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop.

Prerequisite:  Introductory Controller Class

This course is designed for individuals who have an understanding of the basic operation of this controller and are interested in some of the more advanced features available in EPAC and on the updated features and capabilities.  A three-day course, it is intended to familiarize the student with some of the more complex controller unit data entries necessary in many of today’s more sophisticated signalized intersections.  Topics include:  coordination and time base data entries, preemption data, special and phase function mapping features, multi ring configurations and systems data.  This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop.

Prerequisite: EPAC Beginner Course or equivalent field experience.

This two-day course will familiarize the student with both the MARC on-street master controller and MARC NX software that is used to interface with the local controller units and MARC masters.  MARC master topics to be discussed and demonstrated will be systems communications, interface inputs and outputs, and system controls modes (manual, remote, time base, and traffic responsive).  MARC NX software topics to be discussed and demonstrated include software installation and maintenance, data base creation and management, graphics, and communications.  This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop.  Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers.

Prerequisite: EPAC/EPIC Intermediate Seminar or equivalent field experience in Marc system operation.

This one-day course will familiarize the student with license-free spread spectrum radio technology as utilized for traffic control and incident management.  Students will learn the interfacing capabilities with controllers through RS232 and FSK.  Additionally, remote contact closure applications will be analyzed along with area video wireless system integration.  This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop.  Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers.  Class size is limited to 20.

Prerequisite:  Beginner EPAC or EPIC course.

This one-day course is for engineers and maintenance personnel involved in roadside safety.  This program will discuss various roadside safety issues including guardrail, clear zones, lighting and obstructions.  The training program will guide the student in applying various attenuator systems to solve potential roadway obstructions.  Emphasis is placed on the design and functional application of the various systems including problem solving and recommended solutions.  The maintenance portion of the training will include demonstrations with Energy Absorption TMA and a Quadguard unit.  This is both a hands on and lecture workshop.

Prerequisite:  None

This one-day course covers the design and application of video detection systems, set-up of video detection zones and operation software.  Trouble shooting techniques will aid the user in evaluating video detection problems.  A representative from the video detection manufacturer, Iteris, will conduct this seminar. This is a combination lecture and hands-on workshop. 

Prerequisite: None

The FHWA and MDOT are recommending the use of the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) signal for protected/permissive movements in place of the Flashing Red signal as previously used in the State of Michigan.  This one-day seminar discusses the control cabinet considerations related to the FYA implementation.  Discussed will be the changes necessary in the terminal facility, the controller unit software, and special emphasis will be given to the monitor in the control cabinet utilized to support the FYA operation.

This one-day seminar will cover the software features of the closed loop MARC NX.  Set up and installation of the software onto computers will be followed by demonstration of the capabilities and functions of the software.  It is recommended that students bring their laptops to class to participate in the programming functions. 

Prerequisite:  EPAC, EPIC Beginner

This is a one day seminar on the effects of reliable power to maintain Signal Controls and ITS systems.  The CRITICAL difference between Battery Backup systems and True Real-Time Uninterruptible Power-Conditioning Systems will be discussed.  See and understand applications and what they really mean to increased uptime, lower operational costs, as well as markedly increased reliability of operational systems.  This is a lecture course.  A representative of the manufacturer will be conducting this seminar. 

Prerequisite:  None.

This is a one day seminar on the latest energy conserving technologies being utilized in traffic control.  Included will be a presentation on solar power for continuously operating warning beacons, remote radio controlled warning beacons, and solar engines for power of other traffic/ITS applications.  The current status of the ITE LED signal specification will also be analyzed.  Additionally, the use of low power LEDs for street lighting, illuminated signage, and other lighting applications will be reviewed.  This is a lecture course.

Prerequisite:  None.