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, WWD-MX and SPEEDCHECK-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 | Activation Mode | Flash Pattern | Duration Setting | Linked |
RRFB
|
Trigger/Standby | WW+S | 20 seconds | YesÂą |
BeaconÂą
|
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 offÂł |
N/A | No |
Chevron LED Sign²
|
Always On (24/7) | MUTCD 0.25s on 0.75s offÂł |
N/A | No |
ÂąBeacons used as part of a radar speed sign (SPEEDCHECK-MX) can only operate via schedule and will not flash "out of the box".
²Chevron 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.
ÂłLED signs can have their flash pattern changed using MX Field App:
- 0.1s on, 0.9s off
- 0.25s on, 0.75s off
- 0.5s on, 0.5s off
- Steady on
Typical Application Settings
| Model | Application | Activation Mode(s) |
|---|---|---|
| R920-MX | Crosswalk (RRFB) | Trigger/Standby |
| R247-MX | Warning Beacon | Always On |
| R247-MX | Radar-Triggered | Trigger/Standby |
| R829-MX | School Zone | Schedule |
| CHEVRON-MX | Horizontal Alignment (Chevron) | Always On Trigger/Standby Dusk-to-Dawn |
| WWD-MX | Wrong-way | Always On Trigger/Standby Trigger with NotificationÂą Dusk-to-Dawn |
| SPEEDCHECK-MX | Vehicle Speed Feedback | Continuous Schedule Stealth Demo |
*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.
MX Beacon Systems
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
MX SpeedCheck Systems
Continuous – vehicle speeds displayed based on configured settings.
Schedule – vehicle speeds displayed and beacon(s) flash based on user generated schedule.
Stealth – display and beacon(s) off. Vehicle data is still being collected.
Demo – used for demonstration/testing purposes only.