McCain ATC eX NEMA User Manual

McCain ATC eX NEMA Controller – User Manual 1
Version 1.0
1 INTRODUCTION
The McCain’s ATC eX NEMA controller is an advanced, multi-application controller that simultaneously
supports multiple software applications through a single platform. Designed from the ground-up based on
NEMA TS-2 and ATC 5.2b standards, the ATC eX NEMA controller provides revolutionary flexibility and
control. Best of all, the single ATC eX compliant housing can be configured for either TS-2 Type 1 or TS-2
Type 2 applications and is backward compatible with TS-1. This allows end users to upgrade existing
intersections to a modern, high-performance platform without the need to replace cabinet hardware.
Built from the standards up, the controller is compliant with the latest NEMA and ATC standards.
The ATC eX features a wide variety of communications options, including serial and Ethernet, for
connectivity in any kind of environment. Quick data transfers, firmware upgrades, and log retrievals can
be done via USB.
The controller’s Linux operating system provides a robust, flexible, open-architecture platform that can support third
party applications.
1.1 Benefits
• NEMA TS-2 Type 1 and TS-2 Type 2 compatible.
• Compliant with current NEMA and ATC standards (Engine Board is fully compatible).
• Simultaneously supports multiple transportation software applications.
• Multi-tasking ability minimizes the amount of hardware required at intersections.
1.2 Controller features
Operating system: Linux.
Microprocessor: Freescale MPC8360 PowerQuicc II Pro microprocessor running at 400MHz.
Memory:
• 16MB Flash memory
• 128MB DDR2
• 2MB Non-volatile SRAM
Backup real-time clock (RTC)
Applicable standards:
• NEMA TS-2 2003 v2.06
• ATC 5.2b

McCain ATC eX NEMA Specifications

General

Brand	McCain
Model	ATC eX NEMA
Category	Controller
Language	English