Traffic Signal Pole Handbook For Helios

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Traffic Signal Pole Handbook

for Helios
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667/HB/52700/000
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Department Engineering Engineering
Name Kevin Wass Dave Martin
Function Lead Product Engineer Engineering Manager
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Date 29 January 2016 29 January 2016
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CONTENTS:
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Project Overview ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Document Specific Abbreviations and Definitions ............................................................. 4
1.5 References ......................................................................................................................... 4
2 CE marking & the Construction Products Regulations .............................................................. 6
3 Regulations ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Pole types ........................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 General descriptions of different pole types ...................................................................... 8
4.2 Pole layouts with no low level access (Dimensions refer to tables in Appendix B) ........... 8
4.3 Belled pole layouts (Dimensions refer to tables in Appendix B) ........................................ 9
4.4 Passive Poles .................................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Mast Arms .......................................................................................................................... 9
4.6 CCTV ................................................................................................................................. 9
5 Pole planting types....................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Planted Root .................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Retention Socket .............................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Retention socket part numbers and dimensions ............................................................. 11
5.4 Planting Depth ................................................................................................................. 11
5.5 Spacing poles in retention sockets .................................................................................. 11
6 Wind Loading ................................................................................................................................ 13
7 Pole modifications........................................................................................................................ 14
7.1 When is it acceptable to modify pole length .................................................................... 14
7.2 How to correctly cut poles ................................................................................................ 14
8 Aluminium Poles .......................................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Drilling holes for Nearside and Pedestrian WAIT enclosures .......................................... 16
9 Terminations ................................................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Top cap ............................................................................................................................ 17
9.2 Low level terminations ..................................................................................................... 17
10 Approved Accessories ................................................................................................................ 18
10.1 Sockets ............................................................................................................................ 18
10.2 Brackets (Signal Head) .................................................................................................... 18
10.2.1 Standard Steel (Galvanised) Mounting Brackets ............................................................. 18
10.2.2 Stainless Steel Mounting Brackets .................................................................................. 18
10.2.3 Plastic Mounting Brackets................................................................................................ 18
10.3 Helios side mounting brackets ......................................................................................... 19
10.4 Extension Brackets (D-Brackets) ..................................................................................... 19
10.5 WiMag brackets ............................................................................................................... 19
10.6 Tunnel Hoods ................................................................................................................... 19
11 Approval process for non-standard poles ................................................................................. 20
Appendix A. Pole Number comparison tool .................................................................................. 21
Appendix B. B-1 Straight Steel Pole for Retention Socket Details (P/N 667/2/52711/ETC) ....... 22
Appendix C. Max Signal configurations for wind load areas without Engineering approval ... 33
11.1 Wind load area 1 conditions ............................................................................................ 33
Appendix D. Low Level access installation guide ........................................................................ 36
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FIGURES:
Figure 1 – CE label .................................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 2: Important mounting height regulations ..................................................................................... 7
(a) Standard straight pole (b) Formed pole Figure 3 – Pole layouts – no low level access........... 8
Figure 4 – Belled pole layouts ................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 5: Planted Root installed ............................................................................................................ 10
Figure 6: Retention socket installed ...................................................................................................... 11
Figure 7: Wind area maps for the UK .................................................................................................... 13
Figure 8: Aluminium pole profile ............................................................................................................ 15
Figure 9: Siemens Combined Nearside Drilling Figure 10: Siemens Nearside Drilling ..................... 16
Figure 11: Siemens Pedestrian WAIT Mk2 drilling ................................................................................ 16
Figure 12 NAL low level access enclosure ...................................................................................... 17
Figure 13: Bracket profile Stainless Steel Figure 14: Bracket profile Steel ....................................... 18
Figure 15: Extension Brackets ............................................................................................................... 19
Figure 16: Door removal ........................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 17: No covers ............................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 18: With lid .................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 19: Back plate ............................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 20: Cable terminations ............................................................................................................... 37
Figure 21: Cable terminal blocks ........................................................................................................... 37
Figure 22: Glands .................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 23: Fully terminated .................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 25: Bottom cover ........................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 24: Cable glands......................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 26: Finished unit ......................................................................................................................... 37
TABLES:
Table 1 - Issue History ............................................................................................................................. 3
Table 2 - Abbreviations and Definitions ................................................................................................... 4
Table 3 - References ............................................................................................................................... 5
Table 4: Standard sockets for use with Aluminium and Steel Poles ..................................................... 11
Table 5: Standard sockets for use with Belled Steel poles ................................................................... 11
Table 6: Variation in signal head clearances with varying 115 diameter retention socket depths and
spacer combinations .............................................................................................................................. 12
spacer combinations .............................................................................................................................. 12
CHANGE HISTORY:
Version Date Change Author
1 29/1/2016 First numeric issue Kevin Wass
Table 1 - Issue History

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide a single reference location for the selection, installation and
maintenance of Siemens’ range of traffic signal poles.
1.2 Scope
This document is valid for all UK sites and supersedes all previous guidance issued on traffic signal
poles. This document must be used for all current and future installations or modifications. Any required
deviations from the guidance given must first have Product Manager and Engineering approval.
1.3 Project Overview
All poles used for traffic signals must be CE marked and deemed fit for purpose. With the vast array of
traffic signal equipment available across variable locations, this document specifies the poles available
for use with traffic signal equipment as well as any limitations that may apply.
1.4 Document Specific Abbreviations and Definitions
See the TS Engineering Glossary, [see section 1.5 References]
Abbreviation Explanation
TS (Mobility),Traffic Solutions
BMS Business Management System (Siemens Electronic Document Storage Tool

for Process Documents)
DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
LLAP Low Level Access Pole
TSRGD Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
Table 2 - Abbreviations and Definitions

1.5 References
No. Reference Title Version Located
1. 667/HB/30000/000 Helios Handbook Latest Meridian
2. BS EN 12368:2015 Traffic control equipment. Signal heads 2015 BSI
3. BS EN 12899-1:2007 Fixed, vertical road traffic signs . Fixed 2007 BSI

signs
4. NA TO BS EN 1991-1- UK National Annex to Eurocode 1. 2010 BSI

4:2005+A1:2010 Actions on structures. General actions.
Wind actions
5. BS EN40 Lighting column specifications Various BSI
6. 667/AS/47674/000 Windloads Generated by Siemens Helios Issue 1 Siemens,

and Similar Traffic Signal Heads:Data and Meridian
Methodology
7. 667/HB/47900/000 Passively Safe Poles Guidance Handbook Issue 1 Siemens,

- Internal BMS
8. DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Various Internet
9. BD 94/07 Design of Minor Structures, Design 2007 DMRB

Manual for Roads and Bridges
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10. BD 2/12 Technical Approval of Highway 2012 DMRB

Structures, Design Manual for Roads and
Bridges
11. Local Transport Note The Installation of Traffic Signals and Sep 98 Internet
(LTN) 1/98 Associated Equipment
12. TSRGD Traffic Signs Regulations and General 2002 Internet

Directions
Table 3 - References

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2 CE marking & the Construction Products Regulations

The Construction Products Regulations (CPR) are applicable to the installation of specific Traffic Signal
equipment and provide a legally binding obligation for manufacturers to provide proof that their products
are “fit for purpose”
For Traffic Signal equipment, this primarily falls under 2 categories:
1. The optical and physical performance of the Traffic Signals; these requirements are controlled
during the signal manufacture.
2. The structural performance of the poles and/or structures that the signals are mounted on.
Traffic signal poles have historically been considered to be strong enough for any installation condition
within the UK. The increase in levels of equipment mounted on signal poles, combined with the
increasing use of poles with low level access doors, means that there are more limitations to the amount
of equipment that can be mounted.
For Traffic Signal poles to meet the requirements of the CPR, the pole must easily be identifiable such
that the performance criteria of the pole can be found. Due to the subtle variations of poles, Siemens
have decided that the best way of controlling this is with the use of a label that is to be applied to the top
of the pole. The primary performance criteria are defined below and the layout of this information can be
seen in Figure 1:
1. Performance under vehicle impact
2. Resistance to corrosion
3. Maximum bending moment
4. Maximum moment for torsion
Figure 1 – CE label

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3 Regulations
Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) are also legally binding requirements for
traffic signal installations in the UK. In addition to TSRGD there are also additional safety considerations
included in Section 7.2.4 of LTN 1/98.
Figure 2: Important mounting height regulations

Section 7.2.4 of LTN 1/98 states that there must be:
1. A minimum clearance of 2.1m between the lower edge of the signal assembly (including any
additional box sign or support brackets) and the footway should be maintained.
2. It should be noted that increased clearance (2.3m) is needed for three aspect cycle signals and it
is recommended wherever cyclists may be present.
3. Where pedestrian light signals (Far sides) are used, they should be erected with a clearance of 2.1
to 2.6 metres to the lower edge of the assembly.
All standard Siemens traffic signal poles offer a minimum of 2.3m clearance between the footway and
underside of signal head brackets if they are installed in accordance with the instructions contained
within this document.
Where additional signal clearance is requested by the customer, or where straight poles are selected to
be used with formed traffic signal poles, there are a range of signal poles that provide a minimum
clearance of 2.66m between the footway and underside of signal. It should be noted that the critical
clearance distance on a formed poles is the distance from the ground to the crank; therefore
consideration should be given to both these areas.
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4 Pole types
4.1 General descriptions of different pole types
This table defines the pole types and their uses. Poles are not defined by length when they are less than
5m due to the number of variations. Poles 5m and above may vary in length slightly from the value given.
Pole Foundation
Description Type Notes:
Retention For installation of Nearside demand at low level only in shallow
Stub pole short
socket only retention sockets.
Stub pole All For installation of Nearside demand at low level
Stub pole for Retention For installation of Nearside signal/demand at low level and repeater
repeater socket only signal at high level. Less street clutter than using standard pole
Standard Signal Previously known as a 4m pole, this pole now varies in length
All
Pole depending on foundation type, hence no longer referred to as 4m
Pedestrian signal pole is designed to mount the lower signal at a
Pedestrian
All higher level than standard. These provide the same signal mounting
Signal Pole
height as a formed pole or to give greater clearance for cyclists.
These provide an offset mounting for traffic signals. As the crank in
Formed Signal
All the pole reduces the clearance to the footway, the signals are
Pole
mounted higher up to maintain clearance for cyclists.
Traditionally used to mount signal heads higher, thus reducing the
5m Pole All
chances of vehicle strikes.
6m Pole All Allows 2 row of signals to be mounted at different mounting heights
6m Pedestrian Same as 6m pole but with lower signals mounted higher up, to
All
Pole match height of signals on Pedestrian or formed poles.
6m Pole (High Retention Same as 6m pole but manufactured from thicker material to allow
Strength) socket only installation in exposed wind locations or with more equipment.
7m Pole All As 6m pole with upper signals mounted 1m higher
8m Pole All As 6m pole with upper signals mounted 1m higher
4.2 Pole layouts with no low level access (Dimensions refer to tables in Appendix B)
(a) Standard straight pole (b) Formed pole

Figure 3 – Pole layouts – no low level access

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4.3 Belled pole layouts (Dimensions refer to tables in Appendix B)
(a) Std Belled (b) Formed (L) (c) Formed (R) (d) LLAP (e) CCTV
Figure 4 – Belled pole layouts
4.4 Passive Poles
The general principles described in this document are also relevant to Passively safe poles, however this
document only covers poles that are NOT classed as being passively safe.
4.5 Mast Arms
Mast arms are larger structures that offer significantly greater risk if not specified or installed correctly. As
such, all mast arms must be assessed on a site-by-site basis by Siemens’ Engineering department or
suitably qualified Engineer. All mast arms used in the UK are to be validated against the requirements of
Volume 2, Section 2, Part 1, BD94/07 of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. An Approval In
Principle (AIP), in accordance with Volume 1, Section 1, Part 1, BD2/12 is required for all mast arm
installations; these would usually be carried out by the site designer, local authority or pole manufacturer.
Due to the variety of mast arms available there are no standard variants of mast arm currently setup for
selection, however suitable structures are available from the suppliers noted below:
 Rotating Mast Arm from Volker Highways
 Fixed cantilever mast arms from Fabrikat
 Fixed cantilever mast arms from Valmont Stainton
4.6 CCTV
CCTV poles are standard signal poles without standard signal fixing holes and with a welded top cap.
These poles offer a small belled section at the base of the pole and are strong enough for use with
standard CCTV cameras or ANPR cameras. If additional equipment is required to be installed you must
obtain approval from the Siemens Engineering Department prior to installation.
It is important to note that these poles are not compliant with the stiffness/stability requirements of BD
94/07, therefore please contact the Siemens Engineering Department for poles that may be suitable for
this purpose.

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5 Pole planting types

5.1 Planted Root
Cable conduit entering

cable entry slot
Planting Depth
distance to cable entry

200mm = Minimum
Anti-rotation pin location

(If required)
Figure 5: Planted Root installed
Planted root foundations are planted directly in the ground, surrounded by concrete foundations. These
poles are harder to remove or adjust, but as they do not need an additional socket, they have a price
advantage over the retention socket solution.
Due to the additional torsional loads applied when using formed poles or straight poles with extension
brackets, an Anti-rotation pin - 667/2/10094/000 - must be fitted in the hole indicated during installation.
There is a cable entry slot in the lower section of the pole. The upper part of this slot must always be a
minimum of 200mm below ground level; otherwise the strength of the pole will be compromised.

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5.2 Retention Socket

Retention sockets are more commonly used now as they offer more flexibility over the life of a site.
Retention sockets allow for the quick removal and replacement of the pole.
Drain pipe
Cable ducting
Planting Depth
Figure 6: Retention socket installed
5.3 Retention socket part numbers and dimensions
Planting Socket
Description Part Number Depth(mm) Depth(mm)
RS115x300 Shallow Socket 667/7/52790/300 220 300
RS115x450 Duckfoot Socket 667/7/52790/450 300 450
Table 4: Standard sockets for use with Aluminium and Steel Poles
Planting Socket
Description Part Number Depth(mm) Depth(mm)
RS168x300 Shallow Socket 667/7/52792/300 220 300
Table 5: Standard sockets for use with Belled Steel poles
5.4 Planting Depth
The planting depth of the pole is the total length of the pole that is located below ground level.
5.5 Spacing poles in retention sockets
When a retention socket has been installed deeper than the specified socket, it is possible to use
spacers to ensure that the pole remains the correct height above ground level.

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There are currently 4 spacers available, 2 for each socket size:

667/2/52718/150 Pole Spacer for 168.3 retention socket - 150mm
The spacers should be installed prior to the pole being fitted. You must ensure that the spacer seats
firmly at the base of the socket before the pole is installed. Only 1 spacer can be used per socket.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF SOCKETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED SHALLOWER THAN SPECIFIED, IT
MUST FIRST BE CONFIRMED THAT THE FOUNDATION FOOTPRINT HAS BEEN ENLARGED
SUFFICIENTLY TO ACCEPT THE LOAD – IF IN DOUBT ASK BEFORE INSTALLING
ORIGINAL SOCKET SIZE - AS SPECIFIED

SOCKET SIZE
SPACER SIZE
INSTALLED
115/450 115/600 115/750 115/900
CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE

DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE
2300 2660 2300 2660 2300 2660 2300 2660
NEW SOCKET AND SPACER SIZE
0 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110

115/450 150 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110 2900 3260
300 2600 2960 2750 3110 2900 3260 3050 3410
- AS INSTALLED
0 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960

115/600 150 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110
300 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110 2900 3260
0 2000 2360 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810
115/750 150 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960
300 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110
0 1850 2210 2000 2360 2150 2510 2300 2660
115/900 150 2000 2360 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810
300 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960
spacer combinations
ORIGINAL SOCKET SIZE - AS

SOCKET SIZE
SPACER SIZE
INSTALLED
SPECIFIED
168/600 168/750 168/900
CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE
DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE
2300 2660 2300 2660 2300 2660
0 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960
NEW SOCKET AND
SPACER SIZE - AS
168/600 150 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110

INSTALLED
300 2600 2960 2750 3110 2900 3260

0 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810
168/750 150 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960
300 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110
0 2000 2360 2150 2510 2300 2660
168/900 150 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810
300 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960
spacer combinations

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6 Wind Loading
Wind loading is calculated in accordance with NA TO BS EN 1991-1-4:2005+A1:2010. The wind
pressures calculated using this standard are then combined with the Helios signal head loading data
given in 667/AS/47674/000 to determine the suitability of the structure.
Figure 7: Wind area maps for the UK

To simplify the maximum pole configurations that can be achieved without the need to contact Siemens
Engineering for approval, The UK has been split in to 3 areas. Each area is then subdivided in to 2
regions, one which is between 0.1km and 4km from the coast and the other is greater than 4km from the
coast.
It is important that the maximum signal conditions and altitude (above sea level) that the signals are
installed is checked against each table for the different areas. Please refer to the tables in Appendix C.
This should be checked at the design stage of the site, but also applies when adding additional
equipment.
Any configuration of equipment not shown in this table must be referred to the Siemens Engineering
Department for further checks.

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7 Pole modifications
7.1 When is it acceptable to modify pole length
Poles should, where possible, be installed without having to modify the length of the pole. This is not only
difficult to achieve on site, but it also requires final treatment to ensure the corrosion resistance of the
pole is maintained.
Generally cutting a pole to length should only be considered when using a shallow bridge deck socket. In
this instance it is preferable to request that Siemens arrange for the pole to be modified via concession
in advance of installation. Where this is not possible, consider using approved subcontractors to
complete works.
Before cutting, please consider whether there is another standard pole available that will provide the
desired results.
If the retention socket has been installed in a hole that is too shallow, please ensure that the foundation
volume has not been compromised.
7.2 How to correctly cut poles
 Determine amount to remove from the pole
 Check that foundations are correctly installed
 Check that the reduction in length will maintain the minimum required ground clearance.
 Mark pole accurately
 Cut pole squarely using approved cutting equipment by a trained, competent and approved
operator. (Check NHSS regulations etc.)
 Ensure cut is finished square
 Deburr edge of pole and ensure that there are not sharp edges.
 On steel poles, protect the cut edges with a cold galvanising spray such as Galvafroid – ensure
COSHH regulations are followed.

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8 Aluminium Poles
When installing the pole in the NAL RS115D/F retention socket you MUST face the internal extrusion features
towards the oncoming traffic as this will prevent the need to drill through them when fitting the Nearside/Demand
units. See Figure 8.
Important Note: If you were to drill through the internal extrusion features when fitting the Nearside/Demand
units the “U” bolt fixings would be moved back into the pole and the threads would be too short.
Internal extrusion feature
Internal extrusion feature

Facing toward oncoming
traffic
Figure 8: Aluminium pole profile

8.1 Mounting equipment to Aluminium poles
The Aluminium Poles are able to be used with all existing, Siemens approved, Helios Signal Head
brackets, but the insulator fixing kit, 667/1/47910/00, must be used to minimise bimetallic corrosion. This
kit includes an IVD plated Stainless Steel U-Bolt that must be used to replace the gold coloured, zinc
plated steel U-Bolts, supplied with the traffic signals. The kit also includes two insulating washers that are
to be used between the bolt head and inside surface of the pole.
All other devices that would normally be fitted to steel poles using the standard traffic signal mounting
holes and plastic spacer bracket (such as WiMag Access Points / repeaters, Heimdalls, Telscan
cameras, Communications antennas etc) must use the same insulator fixing kit – 667/1/47910/000.
Any products that clamp around the pole, such as Wi-Mag extension brackets, must use insulator kit
667/1/47910/100 to protect the surface of the pole. This kit contains insulation to fit around the U-bolt
supplied with the extension bracket kit.

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8.2 Drilling holes for Nearside and Pedestrian WAIT enclosures

Due to the variation of Nearside and Pedestrian WAIT enclosures, combined with the differing site
conditions, none of the poles are drilled for this equipment. It is important that the centre of the
pedestrian demand pushbutton is installed between 1 and 1.1m from ground level. All belled and LLAP’s
are designed such that this can be maintained if the poles are planted at the correct depths. Carry out the
appropriate risk assessment prior to drilling and protect all drilled holes with cold galvanising spray such
as Galvafroid prior to final assembly. The figures below show Siemens Mk2 mounting holes only.
Figure 9: Siemens Combined Nearside Mk2 Drilling Figure 10: Siemens Nearside Mk2 Drilling
Figure 11: Siemens Pedestrian WAIT Mk2 drilling

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9 Terminations
9.1 Top cap
Traditionally, all traffic signal poles are terminated at the top of the pole, in the top cap assembly. Due to
the risks of working at height, low level terminations should be considered as an alternative to this on
ELV solutions. Refer to the Helios handbook – 667/HB/30000/000 for more details of this mounting
method.
9.2 Low level terminations
The Siemens Low Level Access Pole (LLAP) was designed to fit the NAL termination enclosure. This
enclosure will also fit within the Siemens range of belled poles if no wooden board is fitted.
Refer to quick reference guides 667/CI/46624/000 and 667/CI/46621/000 for more details of this
termination method.
Figure 12 NAL low level access enclosure

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10 Approved Accessories
10.1 Sockets
For details of the range of sockets available, please refer to section 5.2
10.2 Brackets (Signal Head)
10.2.1 Standard Steel (Galvanised) Mounting Brackets

The brackets supplied with our standard range of traffic signals are manufactured from spun galvanised
steel that is powder coated black. These are suitable for use in most applications however where
additional protection against corrosion is required, Stainless Steel brackets can be used, see below.
Where individual brackets are required, these can be ordered separately under the following part
numbers:
667/2/30070/002 Signal head bracket 2 Aspect
Note that the above part numbers are only for the brackets themselves and do not include any additional
fixings that should be supplied with the signal heads as standard.
10.2.2 Stainless Steel Mounting Brackets

For additional corrosion protection there are a range of Stainless Steel signal head brackets available for
selection. These brackets carry additional cost but are manufactured from marine grade (316) stainless
steel so offer outstanding corrosion resistance.
667/1/46165/002 Stainless Steel (316 grade) Signal bracket kit (2 Aspect)
Stainless steel can be easily identified on street as they have radii on all corners rather than the
chamfered corners on standard steel brackets, see Figure 13.
Figure 13: Bracket profile Stainless Steel Figure 14: Bracket profile Steel
10.2.3 Plastic Mounting Brackets

Plastic brackets should not be used with Helios signals as our testing has indicated that whilst the
brackets may appear to be strong enough when they are new, there is no evidence to suggest how well
they will perform after prolonged UV exposure.
An additional concern is the manner in which they failed during our testing, shattering violently, which is
not an acceptable method of failure.
Critically the brackets also show signs of creep over prolonged loading, as well as lower stiffness,
meaning the signals will oscillate more during windy conditions causing increased stress to the
enclosure.

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10.3 Helios side mounting brackets

Where signal heads are to be fitted at an angle of rotation greater than 45, and also need to be tilted,
side mounting brackets (part no. 667/1/30200/058) should be installed as shown in Helios handbook
667/HB/30000/000.
10.4 Extension Brackets (D-Brackets)
Signal heads can be mounted away from the pole using
extension brackets or ‘D-Brackets’. To ensure that the arms are
mounted the correct way up, the mounting plate on the arm
should be examined. It will be apparent that the lip is longer in
one direction and the longer lip must be mounted toward the top
of the pole.
Figure 15: Extension Brackets

Make up on the ground by laying out the two horizontal arms and attaching the vertical bar between them
using the fixings provided.
Hang the extension bracket on the pole and fix using the nuts provided.
Add bolts and spacers to the extension bracket on which to hang the signal head. All bolts should be
securely tightened.
Extension brackets must never be installed on passive pole installations, instead consider changing the
pole and signal configurations to suit.
The following extension brackets should be used:
667/2/02442/300 EXTENSION BRACKET 300mm GALV
667/2/02442/600 EXTENSION BRACKET 600mm GALV
667/2/02442/900 EXTENSION BRACKET 900mm GALV (Check with Engineering before use)
Due to the increased torsional loading applied to poles with extension brackets fitted, ANY pole above
4.4m in height, in a country, or exposed location OR in Area 3 of the wind map, must be checked by
Siemens Engineering before use.
10.5 WiMag brackets
WiMag extension bracket kits are suitable for mounting to any straight pole and they mount the
repeater/access point at either 4,5 or 6m from ground level. Unless installed in a particularly exposed
location, these kits can be fitted on any straight pole less than 4.4m in height without having to check with
Engineering. Where installed on taller poles or in exposed locations, please contact Siemens
Engineering for further guidance.
667/1/47240/004 WiMag Ext bracket – 4m kit Grey (Mounts detector approx 4m above ground)
Other WiMag mounting kits for signal heads can be fitted to any pole combination.
10.6 Tunnel Hoods
Tunnel hoods generate increased torsional loading to the signal poles. Any pole with a door opening is
weaker in torsion, therefore when using tunnel hoods on these poles, extra checks may be required.
Refer to Appendix C for installation limitation requirements. If the pole configuration is very close to the
maximum allowed configuration in that area then Siemens Engineering department must be consulted to
allow further checks to be carried out.

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11 Approval process for non-standard poles
All poles identified within this document have been subject to the appropriate independent structural
assessment in compliance with the requirements of the Construction Products Regulations. The pole
range has been designed to meet the great majority of site installation needs and therefore the
requirement to use poles outside of the range will be rare.
However, where there is a perceived need to use poles outside this range Siemens staff must adhere to
the following guidelines. It is preferable that any deviation from the standard pole range is identified early,
preferably during the tendering stage of a project.
 Consult the customer to define the reasons for not being able to use standard poles from our list.
Where possible, Siemens Staff should always request designers and customers to select poles
from the approved list. There will be a structural assessment and setup charge for ANY pole non-
standard pole which will vary depending on the complexity of documentation and validation
required.
 Where there is a requirement to use non-standard poles, a justification should be presented to the
Product Manager for initial approval, including the pole datasheets and foundation details of the
poles required. Where the poles that have been requested are designed or manufactured by
others, their CE documentation and drawings will also need to be supplied with the request.
 When approved, the requirement will be sent to Engineering for consideration and estimation of
setup costs.
 Engineering will submit the cost estimate back to Product Management and Tendering for
approval. Any product costs will have to be obtained by the relevant commodity manager.
 Once approval has been gained from the customer a booking number must be assigned to
Engineering to create new pole variants/types. A decision will be made at this stage whether or not
the new poles are to be considered part of our standard pole range.
 All CE documentation will be generated, part numbers assigned. Once all of the above has been
completed, the pole(s) can be used against specified installation criteria.

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Appendix A. Pole Number comparison tool

There is a comparison tool available that defines the variations between old and new part numbers. This
can be found in document 667/HB/52701/000.
The purpose of this tool is to allow you to find the nearest equivalent to any old Siemens part numbers
you may have used in the past. By entering the old part number, the tool either specifies an exact
equivalent or the closest variant in the new range. Where there is a variation in the closest version, a
description of the variation is also given.
In addition to the closest variants, the tool also defines the most important data relating to the specified
pole, such as structural strength, weight and suitable socket size etc.

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Appendix B. B-1 Straight Steel Pole for Retention Socket Details (P/N 667/2/52711/ETC)
Min Signal
Pole Variant - clearance Strength at
667/2/52711/ETC (mm) Ground
Silver (RAL9006)
Pole Diameter/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Length (mm)
Max Bending
(B) Planting
Approximate
Depth (mm)
Socket size
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
(C) Lower
(D) Upper
Thickness
Retention
Dacrylate
(A) Pole
Signal
Signal
Black
(mm)
Grey
Pole Type
Stub pole short /180 /181 /182 - 1825 300 115/450 114.3x3 16 N/A N/A 12.56 9.87
Stub pole /200 /201 /202 /203 1975 450 115/600 114.3x3 17 N/A N/A 12.56 9.87
Stub pole for repeater /290 /291 /292 - 2975 450 115/600 114.3x3 25 N/A N/A 12.56 9.87
Standard Signal Pole /390 /391 /392 /393 3840 450 115/600 114.3x3 32 2300 N/A 12.56 9.87
Pedestrian Signal Pole /420 /421 /422 - 4200 450 115/600 114.3x3 35 2660 N/A 12.56 9.87
5m Pole /490 /491 /492 - 4840 450 115/600 114.3x3.2 43 3300 N/A 13.35 10.49
6m Pole /580 /581 /582 - 5800 600 115/750 114.3x3.2 51 2300 4110 13.35 10.49
6m Pedestrian Pole /585 /586 /587 - 5800 600 115/750 114.3x3.2 51 2660 4110 13.35 10.49
6m Pole (High Strength) /590 /591 /592 - 5800 600 115/750 114.3x5 79 2300 4110 20.20 15.86
7m Pole /680 /681 /682 - 6750 750 115/900 114.3x5 91 2300 4910 20.20 15.86
8m Pole /780 /781 /782 - 7750 750 115/900 114.3x5 105 2300 5910 20.20 15.86

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B-2 Straight Steel Pole for Planted Root Details (P/N 667/2/52710/ETC)
Min Signal
Pole Diameter/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Length (mm)
Max Bending
(B) Planting
Approximate
Depth (mm)
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
(C) Lower
(D) Upper
Thickness
(A) Pole
Signal
Signal
Black
(mm)
Grey
Pole Type
Stub pole short NOT AVAILABLE FOR PLANTED ROOT – SEE RETENTION SOCKET VARIANTS
Stub pole /220 /221 /222 2135 610 114.3x3 18 N/A N/A 12.56 9.87
Stub pole for repeater NOT AVAILABLE FOR PLANTED ROOT – SEE RETENTION SOCKET VARIANTS
Standard Signal Pole /400 /401 /402 4000 610 114.3x3 33 2300 N/A 12.56 9.87
Pedestrian Signal Pole /440 /441 /442 4360 610 114.3x3 36 2660 N/A 12.56 9.87
5m Pole /500 /501 /502 5000 610 114.3x3.2 44 3300 N/A 13.35 10.49
6m Pole /600 /601 /602 6000 800 114.3x3.2 53 2300 4110 13.35 10.49
6m Pedestrian Pole /605 /606 /607 6000 800 114.3x3.2 53 2660 4110 13.35 10.49
6m Pole (High Strength) /610 /611 /612 6000 800 114.3x5 81 2300 4110 20.20 15.86
7m Pole /700 /701 /702 7000 1000 114.3x5 95 2300 4910 20.20 15.86
8m Pole /800 /801 /802 8000 1000 114.3x5 108 2300 5910 20.20 15.86

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B-3 Straight Aluminium Pole for Retention Socket Details (P/N 667/2/47908/ETC)
Min Signal
Pole Diameter/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Length (mm)
Max Bending
(B) Planting
Approximate
Depth (mm)
Socket size
Weight (kg)
(C) Lower
(D) Upper
Thickness
Retention
(A) Pole
Signal
Signal
Black
(mm)
Grey
Pole Type
Stub pole short NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALUMINIUM POLES – SEE STEEL VARIANTS
Stub pole /200 /201 1975 450 115/600 114.7x5 10 N/A N/A 11.26 8.84
Stub pole for repeater NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALUMINIUM POLES – SEE STEEL VARIANTS
Standard Signal Pole /390 /391 3840 450 115/600 114.7x5 18 2300 N/A 11.26 8.84
Pedestrian Signal Pole /420 /421 4200 450 115/600 114.7x5 20 2660 N/A 11.26 8.84
5m Pole
6m Pole /580 /581 5800 600 115/750 114.7x5 27 2300 4110 11.26 8.84
6m Pedestrian Pole /585 /586 5800 600 115/750 114.7x5 27 2660 4110 11.26 8.84
6m Pole (High Strength) NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALUMINIUM POLES – SEE STEEL VARIANTS
7m Pole NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALUMINIUM POLES – SEE STEEL VARIANTS
8m Pole NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALUMINIUM POLES – SEE STEEL VARIANTS

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B-4 Formed Steel Pole for Retention Socket & Planted Root Details
Retention Socket
Min Signal
Pole Diameter/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Length (mm)
Max Bending
(B) Planting
Approximate
Depth (mm)
Socket size
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
(C) Lower
Thickness
Retention
(A) Pole
Signal
Black
(mm)
Grey
Pole Type
Steel Formed Signal Pole /420 /421 /422 4200 450 115/600 114.3x3.2 39 2660 13.35 10.49
Aluminium Formed Signal
NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ALUMINIUM POLES – SEE STEEL VARIANTS
Pole
Planted Root
Min Signal
Pole Diameter/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Length (mm)
Max Bending
(B) Planting
Approximate
Depth (mm)
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
(C) Lower
Thickness
(A) Pole
Signal
Black
(mm)
Grey
Pole Type
Steel Formed Signal Pole /440 /441 /442 4360 610 114.3x3.2 41 2660 13.35 10.49

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B-5 Formed Steel Belled or Low Level Access Pole for Retention Socket
Strength at
Strength at Strength at Upper
Pole Variant Ground Door section
(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/

Mid Pole Diameter/
(C) Lower Signal

Retention Socket
(A) Pole Length
Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
Lower Pole Dia/
LEFT (L)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
size
Formed Belled (L) 168/ 168.3 114.3
/430 /431 /432 4280 530 N/A 49 2660 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
667/2/52723/ETC 750 x3.6 x3.2
Formed Belled (R) 168/ 168.3 114.3

/430 /431 /432 4280 530 N/A 49 2660 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
667/2/52725/ETC 750 x3.6 x3.2
Formed LLAP (L) 115/ 114.3 168.3 114.3

/420 /421 /422 4230 450 53 2660.5 20.20 15.86 23.42 3.95 13.35 10.49
667/2/46612 /ETC 600 x5 x5 x3.2
Formed LLAP (R) 115/ 114.3 168.3 114.3

/420 /421 /422 4230 450 53 2660.5 20.20 15.86 23.42 3.95 13.35 10.49
RIGHT (R)
667/2/46611 /ETC 600 x5 x5 x3.2

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B-6 Formed Steel Belled Pole with planted root
Strength at
Strength at Strength at Upper
Pole Variant Ground Door section
(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/

Mid Pole Diameter/
(C) Lower Signal

(A) Pole Length
Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
LEFT (L)
Lower Pole Dia/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
Formed Belled (L) 168.3 114.3

/440 /441 /442 4360 610 N/A 50 2660 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
667/2/52722/ETC x3.6 x3.2
Formed Belled (R) 168.3 114.3

/440 /441 /442 4360 610 N/A 50 2660 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
667/2/52724/ETC x3.6 x3.2
RIGHT (R)

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B-7 Straight Steel Belled Pole for Retention Socket

Pole Variant Strength at Strength at Strength
667/2/52731/ETC Ground Door (Upper )
(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/
(C) Lower Signal

Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
(D) Upper Signal

Lower Pole Dia/
Retention Socket
(A) Pole Length
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
size
Stub pole short - NOT AVAILABLE FOR BELLED POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Stub pole /190 /191 /192 1905 380 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 25 N/A N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
600 3.6 3.2
Stub pole repeater - NOT AVAILABLE FOR BELLED POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Std Signal /390 /391 /392 3920 530 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 44 2300 N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
Pole 750 3.6 3.2
Ped Signal /430 /431 /432 4280 530 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 47 2660 N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
Pole 750 3.6 3.2
5m Pole /490 /491 /492 4920 530 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 69 3300 N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 20.20 15.86
750 3.6 5
6m Pole /590 /591 /592 5880 680 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 91 2300 4110 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
900 5 5
/595 /596 /597 5880 680 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 91 2660 4110 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
6m Ped Pole
900 5 5
6m Pole (High Strength) - NOT AVAILABLE FOR BELLED POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
7m Pole /670 /671 /672 6680 680 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 101 2300 4910 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
900 5 5
/770 /771 /772 7680 680 168/ 168.3x 114.3x 115 2300 5910 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
8m Pole 900 5 5

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B-8 Straight Steel Belled Pole for Planted Root

(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/
(C) Lower Signal

Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
(D) Upper Signal

Lower Pole Dia/
Retention Socket
(A) Pole Length
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
size
Stub pole short - NOT AVAILABLE FOR BELLED POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Stub pole /220 /221 /222 2135 610 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 28 N/A N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
3.6 3.2
Stub pole repeater - NOT AVAILABLE FOR BELLED POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Std Signal /400 /401 /402 4000 610 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 45 2300 N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
Pole 3.6 3.2
Ped Signal /440 /441 /442 4360 610 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 48 2660 N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
Pole 3.6 3.2
5m Pole /500 /501 /502 5000 610 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 70 3300 N/A 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 20.20 15.86
3.6 5
6m Pole /620 /621 /622 6200 1000 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 97 2300 4110 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
5 5
/625 /626 /627 6200 1000 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 97 2660 4110 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
6m Ped Pole
5 5
6m Pole (High Strength) - NOT AVAILABLE FOR BELLED POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
7m Pole /720 /721 /722 7200 1200 N/A 168.3x 114.3x 112 2300 4910 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
5 5
168.3x 114.3x
8m Pole /820 /821 /822 8200 1200 N/A
5 5
125 2300 5910 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86

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B-9 Straight Steel CCTV Belled Pole for Retention Socket

(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/

Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
Lower Pole Dia/
Retention Socket
(A) Pole Length
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
size
4m Pole /390 /391 /392 3920 530 168/750 168.3x3.6 114.3x3.2 44 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
5m Pole /490 /491 /492 4920 530 168/750 168.3x3.6 114.3x5 69 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 20.20 15.86
6m Pole /590 /591 /592 5880 680 168/900 168.3x5 114.3x5 91 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
7m Pole /670 /671 /672 6680 680 168/900 168.3x5 114.3x5 101 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
8m Pole /770 /771 /772 7680 680 168/900 168.3x5 114.3x5 115 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86

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B-10 Straight Steel CCTV Belled Pole for Planted Root

(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/

Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
Lower Pole Dia/
(A) Pole Length
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
4m Pole /400 /401 /402 4000 610 168.3x3.6 114.3x3.2 45 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 13.35 10.49
5m Pole /500 /501 /502 5000 610 168.3x3.6 114.3x5 70 31.20 25.93 15.38 3.05 20.20 15.86
6m Pole /620 /621 /622 6200 1000 168.3x5 114.3x5 97 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
7m Pole /720 /721 /722 7200 1200 168.3x5 114.3x5 112 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86
8m Pole /820 /821 /822 8200 1200 168.3x5 114.3x5 125 45.08 35.41 23.81 4.37 20.20 15.86

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B-11 Straight Steel Low Level Access Pole for Retention Socket
(B) Planting Depth
Top Pole Diameter/
(C) Lower Signal

Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
Thickness (mm)
(D) Upper Signal

Lower Pole Dia/
Retention Socket
(A) Pole Length
Mid Pole Dia/
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Moment (kNm)
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Torsional
Max Bending
Max Bending
Max Bending
Approximate
Weight (kg)
Galvanised
Pole Type
Black
(mm)
(mm)
Grey
size
Stub pole short - NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOW LEVEL ACCESS POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Stub pole - NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOW LEVEL ACCESS POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Stub pole repeater - NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOW LEVEL ACCESS POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
Standard 115/ 114.3x 168.3x 114.3x
/390 /391 /392 3870 450 45 2300.5 N/A 20.20 15.86 23.42 3.95 13.35 10.49
Signal Pole 600 5 5 3.2
Pedestrian 115/ 114.3x 168.3x 114.3x

/420 /421 /422 4230 450 48 2660.5 N/A 20.20 15.86 23.42 3.95 13.35 10.49
Signal Pole 600 5 5 3.2
5m Pole - NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOW LEVEL ACCESS POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT
6m Pole 115/ 114.3x 168.3x 114.3x
/580 /581 /582 5830 600 82 2300.5 4110.5 20.20 15.86 23.42 3.95 20.20 15.86
750 5 5 5
6m 115/ 114.3x 168.3x 114.3x

Pedestrian /585 /586 /587 5830 600 82 2660.5 4110.5 20.20 15.86 23.42 3.95 20.20 15.86
750 5 5 5
Pole
6m Pole (High Strength) - NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOW LEVEL ACCESS POLES – SELECT CLOSEST EQUIVALENT

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Appendix C. Max Signal configurations for wind load areas without Engineering approval
11.1 Wind load area 1 conditions
 Maximum base windspeed = 23.5m/s
 Return period (Estimates worst wind conditions that may be seen during this period of time) = 50 years.
 Not exposed to wind funnelling or installed next to extreme orography
Steel poles, no access Aluminium Belled Poles LLAP
4.2 m Cranked Tubular Steel
6 m Straight LLAP High Lvl

4.2 m Straight Tubular Steel
4.2 m Straight Belled Pole

4 m Straight Tubular Steel
4.2 m Straight Aluminium
5 m Straight Belled Pole


4 m Straight Aluminium
MAP
4.2 m Straight LLAP
4.2 m Formed LLAP
6 m Straight LLAP
4m Straight LLAP
AREA
High Strength
High Level
High Level
1 ONLY
Max Signal Load - 4x4 4x4 4x4 2x4 2x4 4x4 2x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 2x4 2x3 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 2x4 2x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4
Lower level
Max Signal Load - None None None 2x3 2x3 2x4 2x4 None None None None 2x3 2x3 None None None 2x4 2x4 2x4 None None None 2x4 2x4
Upper level
Max Altitude (m) 250 160 70 100 80 110 150 120 120 180 110 60 110 500 430 250 170 150 150 800 700 240 260 210
COAST
Min distance from 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Exposed Coast (km)
Unity factor (Upper) 1 0.99 0.99 0.98 1 1 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 1 0.99 0.99 0.97 0.98 0.7 0.98 0.99 0.99 0.93 0.99 0.71 1 0.99
Unity Factor (Door) - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.9 0.9 0.96 0.89 0.88 0.88 0.89 0.94 1 0.95 0.94
Altitude (m) 360 270 160 200 170 200 240 220 220 290 210 150 210 500 500 350 370 230 230 1000 800 350 360 310
COUNTRY
Min distance from

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Exposed Coast (km)
Unity factor (Upper) 0.99 1 0.99 0.99 1 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 1 0.64 0.98 0.7 1 0.99 0.99 0.96 0.94 0.71 0.99 0.99
Unity Factor (Door) - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.58 0.89 0.95 0.91 0.88 0.88 0.92 0.88 0.99 0.94 0.93

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 Maximum base windspeed = 26m/s




MAP
4.2 m Straight LLAP
4.2 m Formed LLAP
6 m Straight LLAP
4m Straight LLAP
AREA
High Strength
High Level
High Level
2 ONLY
Max Signal Load - 4x4 4x4 4x3 2x3 2x3 2x4 2x4 2x4 4x3 4x4 1x4+3x3 2x3 2x3 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 2x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4 4x4
Lower level
Max Signal Load - None None None 2x3 2x3 2x4 2x3 2x3 None None None 2x3 1x3 None None None 2x4 2x3 2x3 None None None 2x4 2x4
Upper level
Max Altitude (m) 130 50 150 70 45 120 150 60 210 70 110 30 115 370 300 150 140 150 150 680 540 120 130 90
COAST
Exposed Coast (km)
Unity factor (Upper) 1.0 0.99 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.99 1.0 0.99 0.99 1.0 1.0 0.99 1.0 0.99 1.0 0.73 1.0 1.0 0.99 0.99 1 0.71 0.98 0.99
Altitude (m) 230 150 250 160 130 210 240 140 320 170 210 120 210 500 370 250 230 240 240 830 680 220 230 180
COUNTRY
Min distance from

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Exposed Coast (km)

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 Maximum base windspeed = 29m/s



MAP
4.2 m Straight LLAP
4.2 m Formed LLAP
6 m Straight LLAP
4m Straight LLAP
AREA
High Strength
High Level
High Level
3 ONLY
Max Signal Load - 4x3 4x3 2x3 2x3 2x3 2x4 2x3 2x3 4x3 4x3 4x3 2x3 1x3 4x4 4x4 4x4 2x4 2x4 2x3 4x4 4x4 3x(3+1) 4x4 4x4
Lower level
Max Signal Load - None None None 1x3 1x3 2x3 2x3 1x3 None None None 1x3 1x3 None None None 2x3 2x3 2x3 None None None 2x4 2x4
Upper level
Max Altitude (m) 200 120 270 60 30 110 90 100 80 140 75 30 80 220 160 200 160 140 75 500 380 40 100 50
COAST
Exposed Coast (km)
Altitude (m) 330 230 260 150 120 200 180 190 190 260 175 120 170 500 220 300 160 230 150 650 500 130 190 140
COUNTRY
Min distance from

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Exposed Coast (km)
Unity factor (Upper) 1.0 1.0 0.99 0.99 1.0 0.99 0.99 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.99 0.98 0.99 0.99 0.83 1.0 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.69 0.98 0.99

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Appendix D. Low Level access installation guide

Installation of the Pole
The “Low Level Access Pole” should be installed into the NAL retention socket as per the instructions contained
within this document
Important Note: The “Low Level Access Pole” is designed and approved for installation into a NAL 114mm
retention socket only and should NOT be installed by any other method without prior agreement of the Siemens
Product Manager.
Water Resistant Enclosure
The “Water Resistant Enclosure”
Part Number Descriptions Quantities
667/7/46621/000 TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENCLOSURE Siemens Specification 1

SINGLE SIDED
667/7/46621/500 TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENCLOSURE Siemens Specification 1
DOUBLE SIDED
Optional Water Resistant Enclosure parts
Part Number Descriptions
667/7/46624/000 Additional Gland Pack
Additional part that should be used with this system

Part Number Descriptions
667/7/46625/000 Vented Top Cap 114.3mm Dia. Pole - GREY
667/7/46625/001 Vented Top Cap 114.3mm Dia. Pole - BLACK
Installation of the Water Resistant Enclosure

1. Remove the pole door using a standard 5mm A/F Allen key and place on the ground leaning against the pole.
2. Remove the enclosure from its packaging, open the unit with the Triangular “T” key (a quarter turn on the “Lock
Pin) and disassemble the unit. Figures 16 and 17
Important Note: - The “lock Pin” can be turned, a quarter, in either direction to open the enclosure.
3. Connect the earth lead as shown in Figure 17 and 18
4. Secure the back section, of the enclosure, into the pole using the 2 x M6 welded studs with the two pole mount
grommets, M6 nuts and washers, making sure the two pole mount grommets are fitted between the pole and
back section of the enclosure. Figure 19
Important Note: - The open section of the enclosure is the top of the unit.
5. Connect the Earth lead provided from the termination plate “Earth Star Point” to the earth stud on the pole and
to the pole door fixing studs.
Important Note: - Make sure all earth connections are secure.
6. Secure the pre-made off signal cable/s, using the CET gland nuts and bolts, to the slots provided on the bottom
of the termination plate. Figure 20
Important Note: -
a. When making off the signal cable/s ends it is important you install the armoured wire correctly and
set the “Jubilee Clip/s” screw barrel in such a manor to prevent them from fouling against the pole.
b. When securing 2 x cable glands it is important to use the vertical slot on the left hand side with the
gland to the top of the slot and the CET gland to the horizontal slot towards the centre of the terminal
plate, to prevent the clips fouling on the inside of the pole.
7. Terminate the signal cable/s wiring to the right hand side of the terminal blocks making sure you form a drip loop
and leave the vertical access slot (to the back of the terminal plate) free. Figure 21 and 24
8. Run the cables from the top of the pole (signal heads, solar cell, above ground detectors, etc) through the plastic
stuffing glands into the termination plate. Ensure that the correct rubber gland inserts are selected to suit the
cable diameters used. Figures 22 and 23. Add additional stuffing glands to knock-out points, as required.
Important Note: - Leave a drip loop in the cable inside and outside of the enclosure.

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9. Connect pole top cables to the required terminals on the terminal plate.
Important Note: - Additional terminal blocks can be fitted the back of the terminal plate however to ease
installation and subsequent maintenance, it is recommended these are only used if it can not be avoided.
10. Complete any outstanding electrical tests and record the readings/calculations.
11. Secure the termination plate to the back section of the enclosure, by hooking the top over the flange.
12. Refit the enclosure front cover by inserting the top section into the termination plate, pushing closed and locking
with the Triangular “T” key, with a quarter turn. Figure 25
Important Note: - Make sure the cover is firmly in place before you turn the “lock Pin”.
13. Completed unit shown in Figure 26.
Figure 16: Door removal Figure 17: No covers Figure 18: With lid
Figure 19: Back plate
Figure 20: Cable terminations Figure 21: Cable terminal blocks
Figure 22: Glands Figure 23: Fully terminated
Figure 24: Bottom cover
Figure 25: Cable glands
Figure 26: Finished unit


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Traffic Signal Pole Handbook

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1 29/1/2016 First numeric issue Kevin Wass

Table 1 - Issue History

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BMS Business Management System (Siemens Electronic Document Storage Tool

DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

LLAP Low Level Access Pole

TSRGD Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions

Table 2 - Abbreviations and Definitions

1. 667/HB/30000/000 Helios Handbook Latest Meridian

2. BS EN 12368:2015 Traffic control equipment. Signal heads 2015 BSI

3. BS EN 12899-1:2007 Fixed, vertical road traffic signs . Fixed 2007 BSI

4. NA TO BS EN 1991-1- UK National Annex to Eurocode 1. 2010 BSI

5. BS EN40 Lighting column specifications Various BSI

6. 667/AS/47674/000 Windloads Generated by Siemens Helios Issue 1 Siemens,

7. 667/HB/47900/000 Passively Safe Poles Guidance Handbook Issue 1 Siemens,

8. DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Various Internet

9. BD 94/07 Design of Minor Structures, Design 2007 DMRB

10. BD 2/12 Technical Approval of Highway 2012 DMRB

12. TSRGD Traffic Signs Regulations and General 2002 Internet

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2 CE marking & the Construction Products Regulations

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Figure 2: Important mounting height regulations

(a) Standard straight pole (b) Formed pole

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4.3 Belled pole layouts (Dimensions refer to tables in Appendix B)

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5 Pole planting types

Cable conduit entering

distance to cable entry

Anti-rotation pin location

Figure 5: Planted Root installed

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5.2 Retention Socket

Figure 6: Retention socket installed

5.3 Retention socket part numbers and dimensions

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There are currently 4 spacers available, 2 for each socket size:

ORIGINAL SOCKET SIZE - AS SPECIFIED

115/450 115/600 115/750 115/900

CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CLEARANCE

0 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110

0 2150 2510 2300 2660 2450 2810 2600 2960

ORIGINAL SOCKET SIZE - AS

168/600 150 2450 2810 2600 2960 2750 3110

300 2600 2960 2750 3110 2900 3260

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Figure 7: Wind area maps for the UK

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Internal extrusion feature

Internal extrusion feature

Figure 8: Aluminium pole profile

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8.2 Drilling holes for Nearside and Pedestrian WAIT enclosures

Figure 11: Siemens Pedestrian WAIT Mk2 drilling

Figure 12 NAL low level access enclosure