Metro Master

At a Glance

  Full Specification Temporary Traffic Signal
  AutoGreen and ACM Technology
  Safe, simple and fast road-side deployment
  Designed for Haul Routes and Standalone Ped Crossings

View product description

Features

  • ACM
  • TMdesk
  • AutoGreen

Visibly Safer

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

Metro Master is designed for use in road work environments where heightened safety is required, such as haul route crossings, high speed roads and standalone pedestrian crossings.

The Metro system 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 Master temporary controller is designed for standalone temporary signal installations that do not require complex signalling arrangements, such as standalone pedestrian crossings, low volume junctions and simple haul route crossings.

Fast, No Nonsense Deployment

Metro 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.

The Metro Master is configured roadside using an intuitive interface, which displays the battery, communications and signalling status of the connected signals.

Designed to Stand Out

Conspicuous, white bases with high visibility red band help Metro 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 (e.g. Metro Signal plus Metro Master) to allow for different head configurations.

Safer, Greener, More Efficient Roadworks

Enquire now

Dedicated Master Controller

The Metro Master features diagnostics and signal/battery monitoring for all connected signals, and is normally supplied headless or as part of a standalone Pedestrian crossing system. The independent lamp and tactile monitoring ensures pedestrian safety is paramount. Metro Master features a unique Crossing mode for Haul Route crossings, and uses a configurable AGD306 FMCW radar system for high speed road support.

Read how Metro Master met London’s demand for safer traffic management

Offering the capital its first experience of the Metro temporary signal system, tbf Traffic and Traffic Group Signals (TGS) deployed Metro during works in Woodford, London.

Read more

Compare compatible controllers for this system

Metro Master
FUNCTION
Master or Signal
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)

-
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
9
MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN PHASES
1
MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGNAL HEADS
34
MAXIMUM VEHICLE SIGNAL HEADS
18
MAXIMUM PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEADS
16
CONTROLLER LINKING i

Multiple Metro controllers can be linked to provide for an increased number of signal heads/stages.

-
PHASE DELAY/EARLY PHASE CUT-OFF
-
STAGE EXTENSION
-
HIGH SPEED ROADS i

ToA extension with AGD306 Radar

PROGRAMMABLE ACTION BUTTON i

Features an Action button on the side of the unit that can be programmed in Signal Studio to perform a defined action.

-
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)
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).

-

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 Mast only, Traffic, Pedestrian
Signal Head Design
  • Mast only
  • Double head
  • Crossing/Hybrid
  • 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 Pass

System Function

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

Environmental

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

 Metro Support Resources

Metro Product Leaflet

Download

Metro Haul Route Crossings Brochure 

Download

 

Metro Haul Route Crossings

Promotional video for Metro Haul Route Crossings.

M5 Tiverton

Two phase signallised motorway junction using AutoGreen. Deployed for 8 months.

 

Metro deployment video

Metro launch video, shot at M5 Tiverton deployment in collaboration with Chevron Traffic Management.

  • Your information

  • Your Enquiry

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Found what you're looking for?

Speak to one of our experts now

Make an enquiry

What are you looking for?