Metro Signal

At a Glance

Full Specification Temporary Traffic Signal
AutoGreen and ACM Technology
Safe, simple and fast road-side deployment
Supports Stage-based Signalling

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Visibly Safer

Metro offers contractors a safer, wireless, temporary traffic control system that provides high performance and reliability.

Our new temporary traffic signal system is designed for use in complex and critical road work environments, haul route crossings and standalone pedestrian crossings.

Metro Signal makes a statement with its full height signal pole and conspicuous white bases with high visibility red band, that conform to regulatory requirements and improve public and driver perception.

The Metro Signal unit can be configured with a wide range of signal head options, able to cater for the majority of temporary traffic control applications, and pairs with Metro Master or Metro Pro for staged-based signalling operation.

Fast, No Nonsense Deployment

The Metro Signal is quick to deploy, with only 2 components to assemble at the roadside and no cables.

The minimal construction and wireless connectivity mean that Metro can be installed by a small team without full road closures and without the need for specialist equipment. The reliable radio-linked connectivity eliminates the need for overhead or underground cabling, so does not impact on civils work being carried out on site. The absence of overhead cables also means the units are not at risk of being pulled down by tall vehicles or inclement weather.

Designed to Stand Out

Conspicuous, white bases with high visibility red band help the Metro Signal stand out, improving driver and pedestrian perception. The compact size leaves no sharp or low protruding edges that would otherwise pose a risk to partially sighted or disabled road users.

It features adjustable legs for uneven surfaces and double-entry design for easy maintenance and battery access. The base unit accommodates two controller models to allow for different head configurations.

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Wide Range of Signal Head Possibilities

Metro supports a wide range of signal head combinations, allowing for all manner of traffic and pedestrian movements. Signal heads can be fitted with hoods and louvres as required, and there is also the option for Regulatory, Indicative and Substitute arrow support.

Metro Signal head configuration is determined at the design stage and pre-built prior to deployment. The signal head and pole is of Full Regulation design and conforms to BS EN12368 and TSRGD Diagram 3000 and features our ultra-low power signal aspects designed and customised for our use by AGD Systems.

Dedicated Signal Controller

The Metro Signal features a dedicated signal controller for diagnostics and signal/battery monitoring, it is to be combined with the Metro Master or Metro Pro controller unit, depending on the scale of the application.

ACM

Reliable Comms

Metro is a fully wireless system featuring Active Channel Management, our patented radio solution designed to overcome issues related to signal comms failures.

Our ACM technology has been paired with a high performance whip antenna, providing robust comms in even the most challenging urban environments.

Metro has been proven in various city locations, including Manchester, Edinburgh and London.

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Metro Signal

Metro Master

PHASE-BASED SIGNALLING i

A common, turn-based method of signalling.

STAGE-BASED SIGNALLING i

Stage Signalling consists of a series of non-conflicting phases which run together. This allows for greater movement of vehicles. (Evo1 Pro and Metro Pro only)

RED TIME METHOD

ACTIVE CHANNEL MANAGEMENT i

Active Channel Management improves the reliability of temporary traffic signal communications through dynamic channel hopping and automated recovery modes. ACM is becoming a must-have feature in urban locations where radio congestion is high.

WALK WITH TRAFFIC i

Traffic and Vehicle phases are able to run at the same time (Metro Pro only)

MAXIMUM TRAFFIC PHASES

MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN PHASES

MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGNAL HEADS

MAXIMUM VEHICLE SIGNAL HEADS

MAXIMUM VEHICLE SIGNAL HEADS PER PHASE

MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS

MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS PER PHASE

Operating Modes

ALL-RED i

Allows the user to hold all signals at All-Red

MANUAL i

Allows the user to manually input demand.

FIXED TIME

LIGHTS-OFF i

System has the ability to run with lights off - allowing the user to test the configuration or conserve battery power during part-time operation.

VEHICLE ACTUATION (VA)

SMART VA (PHASE-BASED)

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

HAUL ROUTE CROSSING

ADVANCED CROSSING MODE i

Master controller has the capability to perform rule-based crossings, such as demand hold-off or early cut-off.

AUTOGREEN

UTC i

Enables the system to connect to the local UTC/UTMC system for Highways Authority Control.

CLF PLAN i

A set of signal timing plans which control the green splits and stage change points throughout a cycle (Evo1 Pro and Metro Pro only).

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Power
No of Batteries						Up to 6
Battery Technology						Deep Cycle AGM (12V 105Ah)
Integrated Charger						No
Runtime on Single Charge (Days)						Up to 6 weeks
Signal Dimming						Integrated dimming for night-time operation Controller auto-sleep

Physical & Security
Signal Head Options						Traffic, Pedestrian
Signal Head Design						Single head Double head Crossing/Hybrid Offside/Nearside Hybrid (Metro Pro) Substitute Arrow (Metro Pro) Cycle Lane (Metro Pro) Regulatory Sign (Metro Pro) Hoods & Louvres
Accessibility						Audible Sounders Radix Tactiles
Finish						White with Hi-Viz Red Band
Footprint						775mm x 625mm
Physical Security						Fully integrated design
Total Weight without Batteries (Kg)						195kg (single head)
Total Weight with 4 Batteries (Kg)						315kg (single head)
Total Weight with 6 Batteries (Kg)						375kg (single head)

Radar & Radio
Detection Technology						AGD306 FMCW Smart Radar (Traffic signal only)
Radar Power						<100mW eirp
Radar Frequency						24.150 to 24.250 GHz
System Range						5 to 300m subject to line of sight variations
Active Channel Management

System Function
Compliance						TOPAS 2502, 2537, 2538
Auto-Recovery						Advanced Recovery Protocol

Environmental
Dry Heat (BS EN 60068-2-2:2007)
Cold (BS EN 60068-2-1:2007)
Damp Cyclic (BS EN 60068-2-30:2005)
Drop (BS EN 60068-2-31:2008)
Impact (BS EN 62262:2002 & BS EN 60068-2-75:2014)
Random Vibration – Transportation (TR2130E Sect 5.1)
Random Vibration – Operational (TR2130E Sect 5.2)
Bump (BS EN 60068-2-64:2008)
Shock (BS EN 60068-2-27:2009)
Water Ingress (BS EN 60529:1992 + A2:2013)
Drop and Topple (TR2130E & BS EN 60068-2-31:2008)
Wind Tunnel Test

Metro Support Resources
Metro Product Leaflet						Download
Metro Haul Route Crossings Brochure						Download

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