684NETWORK DEVICES

684-1 Managed Field Ethernet Switch.

684-1.1 Description: Furnish and install a hardened, device -level managed field Ethernet

switch (MFES) for intelligent transportation system (ITS) projects. Ensure that the MFES provides wire -speed fast Ethernet connectivity at transmission rates of 100 megabits per second from the remote ITS device installation location to the ITS network trunk interconnection point.

684-1.2 Materials: All equipment shall be permanentl y marked with manufacturer name

or trademark, part number, and date of manufacture or serial number. Meet the requirements of Section 603. Use only equipment and components that meet the requirements of Section 996 and are listed on the Department’s Approv ed Product List (APL). Ensure that the ITS network administrator will be able to manage each MFES individually and as a group for switch configuration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. Ensure that the furnished MFES is fully compatible and interoperable with the ITS trunk Ethernet network interface. Provide a switched Ethernet connection for each remote ITS field device.

684-1.2 1 Optical Ports: Ensure that all fiber optic link ports operate at 1,310 or

1,550 nanometers in single mode. Ensure that the optical ports are Type ST, SC, LC, or FC only, as specified in the Plans or by the Engineer. Do not use mechanical transfer registered jack (MTRJ) type connectors. Provide an MFES having a minimum of two optical 100 Base FX ports capable of transmitting data at 100 megabits per second unless otherwise shown in the Plans . Ensure the MFES is configured with the number and type of ports detailed in the Contract Documents. Provide optical port s designed for use with a pair of fibers; one fiber will transmit (TX) data and one fiber will receive (RX) data. The optical ports must have an optical power budget of at least 15 dB, or as detailed in the Contract Documents .

684-1.2 2 Copper Ports: Provide an MFES that includes a minimum of four

copper ports unless otherwise shown in the Plans . Ethernet over very high speed digital subscriber line (EoVDSL) ports are permitted for use in applications where fiber optic cable is not available.

684-1.3 Installation : Mount the MFES inside a field site cabinet. Ensure that the MFES

is resistant to all electromagnetic interference (EMI). Ensure that the MFES is mounted securely and is fully accessible by field technicians. Ensure that all unshielded twisted pair/shielded twisted pair Ethernet network cables are compliant with the EIA/TIA -568-B standard.

684-1.4 Field Acceptance Testing: Conduct field acceptance testing in accordance

Section 611. Once the MFES has been installed, conduct local field inspection at the MFES field site according to the approved test plan. Perform the following:

684-2 Device Server.

684-2.1 Description : Furnish and install a device server as shown in the Plans.

684-2.2 Materials: All equipment must be permanently marked with manufacturer name

or trademark, part number, and date of manufacture or serial number. Meet the requirements of Section 603. Use only equipment and components that meet the requirements of Section 996 and are listed on the APL. Verify that all wiring meets applicable NEC requirements and that the device server operates using a nominal input voltage of 120 VAC. If the device requires nominal input voltage of less than 120 VAC, furnish the appropriate voltage converter.

684-2.3 Installation : Mount the device server securely in a location in the equipment

cabinet that allows the unit to be fully accessible by field technicians. Ensure that all unshielded twisted pair/shielded twisted pair Ethernet network cables are compliant with the EIA/TIA -568- B standard.

684-2.4 Field Acceptance Testing:

Develop and submit a field acceptance test FAT plan to the Engineer for review and approval. The Engineer reserves the right to witness all FATs. Perform local field operational tests at device server field sites according to the test procedures stated herein.

684-3 Digital Video Encoder and Decoder .

684-3.1 Description : Furnish and install digital video encoder (DVE) and digital video

decoder (DVD) hardware and software to create a video -over-IP network system, as shown in the Plans.

684-3.2 Materials: All equipment shall be permanently marked with manufacturer name

or trademark, part number, and date of manufacture or serial number. Meet the requirements of Section 603. Use only equipment and components that meet the requirements of Section 9 96, and are listed on the APL. Ensure that the complete video and data transmission system, defined as the combination of DVE and DVD hardware together with the existing or planned network infrastructure, simultaneously transports video and data from mul tiple remote field locations to multiple monitoring locations for roadway surveillance and traffic management. Provide a software decoding and control package that allows the viewing of any video source connected to the network through a DVE, and which a llows the pan -tilt-zoom FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents (PTZ) control of any PTZ camera on the network, the discovery of DVE and DVD devices on the network, and the control and adjustment of programmable parameters in the DVE and DVD equipment, including the network addresses of these de vices, at no additional cost.

684-3.2 1 Digital Video Decoder: Provide a DVD that is either a hardware -based

network device or a software application that resides on a workstation PC. Ensure that the software application provides PC desktop display of IP network video streams . Provide all setup, control programs, and diagnostic software related to the DVE or DVD. Provide all equipment licenses, where required for any software or hardware in the system. Ensure that any software -based decoder applications do not interfere with SunGuide ® software operating when installed and used together on a shared hardware platform. Ensure that the software -based decoder offers an open Application Programming Interface ( API) and software development kit available to the Department at no cost for integration with third party software and systems.

684-3.2 2 Interoperability: Provide DVE and DVD devices and software that are

interoperable and interchangeable with DVE and D VD devices and software from other manufacturers.

684-3.2 3 Network Interface: Ensure that fiber ports are single mode with a

minimum link budget of 30 dB or the type and power detailed in the Contract Documents .

684-3.3 Installation : Ensure that front panel status indicators remain unobstructed and

visible. Ensure that all unshielded twisted pair/shielded twisted pair network cables are compliant with the EIA/TIA -568-B standard.

684-3.4 Field Acceptance Testing: Develop and submit a field acceptance test FAT plan

to the Engineer for review and approval. The Engineer reserves the right to witness all FATs. Perform local field operational tests at the device field site and end -to-end video streaming tests in order to demonstrate compli ance with Department specifications. Testing will include, but not be limited to, the following:

684-4 Media Converter.

684-4.1 Description : Furnish and install a media converter as shown in the Plans.

684-4.2 Materials: All equipment shall be permanently marked with manufacturer name

or trademark, part number, and date of manufacture or serial number. Meet the requirements of FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents Section 603. Use only equipment and components that meet the requirements of Section 996 and are listed on the APL. The media converter must allow transition between the transmission media shown in the Plans or required to construct a functional system, such as conversion from twisted pair to optical fiber or from twisted pair to coaxial cable. Ensure that fiber ports are single mode with a minimum link budget of 30 dB or the type and power detailed in the Contract Documents . Media converters must operate on a nominal voltage of 120 VAC if POE is unavailable . Supply an appropriate voltage converter for devices that require operating voltages of less than 120 VAC.

684-4.3 Installation : Ensure that status indicators remain unobstructed and visible. All

parts must be made of corrosion -resistant materials, such as plastic, stainless steel, anodized or painted aluminum, brass, or gold -plated metal. Ensure that all unshielded twisted pair/shielded twisted pair Ethernet network cables are compliant with the EIA/TIA -568-B standard.

684-5 Warranty .

684-5.1 General: Ensure that the manufacturer will furnish replacements for any part or

equipment found to be defective during the warranty period at no cost to the Department or the maintaining agency within 10 calendar days of notification.

684-5.2 MFES: Ensure that the MFES has a manufacturer’s warranty covering defects

for five years from the date of final acceptance by the Engineer in accordance with 5 -11 and Section 608.

684-5.3 Device Server: Ensure that the device server ha s a manufacturer’s warranty

covering defects for five years from the date of final acceptance by the Engineer in accordance with 5-11 and Section 608.

684-5.4 Digital Video Encoder and Decoder: Ensure that the DVE or DVD has a

manufacturer’s warranty covering defects for two years fro m the date of final acceptance by the Engineer in accordance with 5 -11 and Section 608.

684-5.5 Media Convert er: Ensure that the media converter has a manufacturer’s

warranty covering defects for five years from the date of final acceptance by the Engineer in accordance with 5 -11 and Section 608.

684-6 Method of Measurement.

The Contract unit price for each MFES , device server, DVE, DVD , or media converter furnished and installed, will include furnishing, placement, and testing of all equipment and materials, a nd for all tools, labor, hardware, operational software packages and firmware, supplies, support, personnel training, shop drawings, documentation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Provide software -based decoders at no additional cost when furnished in conjunction with DVEs. A software -based DVD provided individually must be paid under the pay item below.

684-7 Basis of Payment.

Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 684- 1- Managed Field Ethernet Switch -each. Item No. 684- 2- Device Server -each. Item No. 684- 3- Digital Video Encoder with Software Decoder -each. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents Item No. 684- 4- Digital Video Decoder -each. Item No. 684 - 5- Media Converter -each. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 685 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM AUXILIARIES

685-1 Description.

Furnish and install traffic control system auxiliaries as shown in the Plans.

685-2 Materials.

685-2 1: General: Use traffic control system auxiliaries listed on the Department’s

Approved Product List (APL).

685-2.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): Use a line interactive or online/double -

conversion UPS as shown in the Plans. UPS assemblies must be designed for i nstallation in a roadside NEMA 3R enclosure to provide battery backup functionality for traffic control systems, including traffic signal and intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices. UPS assemblies must include batteries provided by the UPS manufac turer or in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. Batteries must be sealed and require no maintenance, cause no corrosion, and be capable of maintaining 80% of original capacity and performance for a minimum of five years. Loss of utility power, t ransfer from utility power to battery power, and transfer back to utility power must not interfere with normal operation of connected equipment. In the event of UPS failure or battery depletion, connected equipment must be energized automatically upon restoration of utility power. Removal and replacement of the UPS must not disrupt the operation of the equipment being protected. All harnesses necessary to connect and operate the system must be included.

685-2.2 1 Electrical: UPS assemblies used to pro vide backup power in an ITS

cabinet must provide a minimum of 350 watts (at 120 VAC) of continuous backup power for a minimum of two hours unless otherwise shown in the Plans. UPS assemblies used to provide backup power in a traffic signal controller cabinet must provide a minimum 400 watts (at 120 VAC) of continuous power for a minimum of 6.5 hours unless otherwise shown in the Plans.

685-2.2 2 Traffic Signal UPS Cabinet: Cabinets used to house traffic signal UPS

assemblies must be designed to be mounted to the side of a traffic cabinet or base mounted. Cabinets must meet the requirements of Section 676 and must include shelves and rack rails to house all UPS system compone nts including the UPS, batteries, harnesses, switches, surge protective device, power terminal block and a generator hookup with transfer switch. The UPS cabinet must allow a maintenance technician to safely insert power for traffic signal operation while the UPS or associated equipment is serviced or replaced. A surge protective device must be installed where the supply circuit enters the cabinet in accordance with 620 -2.7.1.

685-2.2 2.1 Transfer Switch and Generator Access Panel: The cabinet

must include an automatic transfer switch and generator access panel in accordance with Section 676. The generator access door must not protrude more than 1 inch when closed.

685-2.3 Remote Power Management Unit (RPMU): Use a RPMU as shown in the

Plans. The RPMU must be designed for installation in a roadside Traffic Cabinet to provide remote control of electrical receptacles. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents