What is the default programming my MX flasher module ships with?
This article discusses how system programming is assigned based on the different flasher modules.
Product applicability
The following products are discussed in this article:
- MX Series: R920-MX, R829-MX, R247-MX, CHEVRON-MX and WWD-MX
MX systems default to safety out-of-the-box. Please see the tables below for default settings and application type.
Default Settings
| Flasher Module | Operation Mode | Flash Pattern | Duration Setting | Linked |
RRFB
|
Trigger/Standby | WW+S | 20 seconds | YesÂą |
Beacon
|
Always On (24/7) | MUTCD 0.5s on 0.5s off |
N/A | No |
LED Sign (various)
|
Always On (24/7) | MUTCD 0.25s on 0.75s off |
N/A | No |
Chevron LED Sign*
|
Always On (24/7) | MUTCD 0.25s on 0.75s off |
N/A | No |
*Chevron LED signs are unique in that they have adjustable "flash on" and "cycle duration" settings. This is customizable for each deployment using the MX Field App.
Typical Application Settings
| Application | Operation Mode(s) | Linked |
|---|---|---|
| Crosswalk (RRFB) | Trigger/Standby | Yes (see below) |
| Warning Beacon | Always On | Optional* |
| School Zone | Schedule | No |
| Radar-Triggered | Trigger/Standby | Optional* |
| Horizontal Alignment (Chevron) | Always On Trigger/Standby Dusk-to-Dawn |
Yes (see below) |
| Wrong-way | Always On Trigger/Standby Trigger with NotificationÂą Dusk-to-Dawn |
Optional* |
*Typically reserved for when multiple systems require flash synchronization that are facing the same direction
ÂąTrigger with Notification is used to create an alert (SMS and/or email) each time a wrong-way vehicle is detected. This mode acts in the same manner as Trigger/Standby.
¹RRFBs are unique. Once connected to a power module the system will apply default Network Settings to where all local RRFBs can communicate with each other, known as linking. RRFBs that are in the immediate vicinity (line of sight of up to 1000’) will trigger each other when using these default Network Settings.
If you have crosstalk between multiple crossings nearby you will want to follow the steps for breaking the default link and creating a new one as shown in the MX Field App guide. We strongly recommend you manually link every individual RRFB crosswalk.
Always On – beacon(s) will flash 24 hours a day.
Dusk-to-Dawn – beacon(s) flash continuously during nighttime only.
Trigger/Standby– beacon(s) are activated by a push button or external trigger, such as a pedestrian sensor.
Trigger with Notification –beacon(s) are activated by an external trigger or sensor. An SMS and/or email alert is sent each time the system is triggered. Requires an MX Cloud profile with notifications enabled and an active MX Cloud subscription for the system.
Schedule – beacon(s) flash based on a user generated schedule.