How do I run a compact mode Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) test on the 2018E signal monitor?

This article discusses running a flashing yellow arrow test on the 2018E signal monitor.

Procedure - Monitor Setup

  1. Download and install PCMT-8800 Test Manager software.
  2. Open PCMT-8800 Test Manager.
  3. Go to “Monitor Info” and enter signal monitor details.
  4. Set Reno 2018E to ATSI test.
  5. Set all “RED FAIL SWITCHS” and “DUAL-ENABLES SWITCH” DIP switch to the on position.
  6. Set all “OPTIONS” Dip switch to off
    1. 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8
  7. Set DIP switch 2 (FYA EN) and DIP switch 7 (2010) to on.
  8. Insert “FYA Compact Mode Test Card”.
    1. See picture below of jumped pairs. For this test we use a 16 channel card- you can use a 18 channel card with same numbers.
  9. Start test.
    1. Make sure you reset monitor for five seconds after setting switches.
    2. Unit should beep twice.

Procedure - Software Setup

  1. Open RaeComM Software to program the FYA channels
  2. Connect to the monitor and go to monitor configuration screen.
    1. You should see information on top banner, if you get "?", you are not communicating to the unit.
  3. On the “Electronic Options” screen, set the following:
    • Check Channel 1 FYA Setting 2 and 9
    • Check Channel 3 FYA Setting 4 and 10
    • Check Channel 5 FYA Setting 6 and 11
    • Check Channel 7 FYA Setting 8 and 12
  4. On the "Software Options" screen, set the following:
    • Check box for “FYA Ignores YEL Conflict”
    • Check box for “FYA Drive User Yellow”
    • Check box the “Disable Buzzer”
      • is not required, it is optional
  5. Send the changes you just made to the monitor.
  6. On the Monitor Configuration screen, click on the icon with a "traffic light and pencil" which is the “Set Configuration Data to Monitor”.
  7. You should hear a beep from the monitor letting you know that you have just sent a change configuration.
  8. Install the monitor into the tester and now you're ready to set up the ATSI tester.

Procedure - Software Setup

  1. Open PCMT-8800 Test Manager.
  2. Go to “Monitor Info” and enter signal monitor details.
  3. Go to “Test Setup” and set:
    1. Test Standard Caltrans = Model 2010
    2. Monitor Type = 16 or 18 Channel
    3. Test Type = Diagnostic
    4. Test Laps = One
  4. For this example, we're only testing the FYA Mode G, but you could add this to your certification by clicking on Run Optional Tests.
  5. Click Start to run test. Follow instructions as the test proceeds.

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