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Intelight ESB programming
A few weeks back I purchased the software and interface cables for the direct-connect programming kit from Intelight. It cost quite a bit (three-figures), but allows me to program the head by adjusting how many rows and columns of LEDs are on as well as pull up information that the signal logs while its powered up. I can adjust the brightness and the parameters which the signal adjusts for time of day intensity. The ESB module board in the signal acts as the CPU for the signals logic circuitry.

This is years ahead of the obsolete 3M and McCain programmable head designs, which are programmed by applying tape to a lens. 

Intelight also offers a wireless programming kit that uses a radio kit, special load switch with a modem and a smartphone app version of the programming software. This costs four-figures and was not in the budget for me. The wireless version picks up a special WIFI connection from the signal head and programs the same way.

The wireless kit is recommended for actual service because then the tech can stand at the curb and adjust the signal remotely in a few minutes.
Keywords: Traffic_Lights

Intelight ESB programming

A few weeks back I purchased the software and interface cables for the direct-connect programming kit from Intelight. It cost quite a bit (three-figures), but allows me to program the head by adjusting how many rows and columns of LEDs are on as well as pull up information that the signal logs while its powered up. I can adjust the brightness and the parameters which the signal adjusts for time of day intensity. The ESB module board in the signal acts as the CPU for the signals logic circuitry.

This is years ahead of the obsolete 3M and McCain programmable head designs, which are programmed by applying tape to a lens.

Intelight also offers a wireless programming kit that uses a radio kit, special load switch with a modem and a smartphone app version of the programming software. This costs four-figures and was not in the budget for me. The wireless version picks up a special WIFI connection from the signal head and programs the same way.

The wireless kit is recommended for actual service because then the tech can stand at the curb and adjust the signal remotely in a few minutes.

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Album name:basilicon89 / My Traffic Signal Equipment
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rjluna2   [Nov 27, 2012 at 12:02 PM]
That is neat way to reprogram the lights Very Happy

Did you have to use the serial interface with this? Confused
basilicon89   [Nov 27, 2012 at 01:12 PM]
Yes. You plug into a 4 pin serial port on the ESB module board inside the signal, the cable has a standard RS232 port on the other end which is plugged into an opto-isolator. The power at the ESB is not isolated so to prevent blowing out the laptop COM port you need this connected. Then to connect it to the laptop I have an RS232 to USB conversion cable. Works on XP, Vista and newer Windows OS's.

Then you just install the software and download the signal's information. I put a video demonstrating the programming on youtube Here . I'm sure most have seen the videos made by 3M demonstrating how to program their signals.
Jace the Gull   [Mar 25, 2023 at 05:10 PM]
Damn beautiful!!!

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