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
685-3 Installation.
Install UPS assemblies in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. All equipment used to keep the intersection signalized must be backed up and protected by the UPS. Include a UPS operation and maintenance manual in the cabinet where the UPS is installed that includes cabinet wiring schematics, electrical interconnection drawing s, parts layout and parts lists. Install the RPMU in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Include a RPMU operation and maintenance manual in the cabinet wh ere the RPMU is installed that includes cabinet wiring schematics, electrical interconnection drawing s, parts layout and parts lists.
685-4 Testing.
Provide a field acceptance test plan to the Engineer for approval at least 14 days prior to commencement o f testing. After approval of the acceptance test plan, perform testing of the installed UPS and RPMU equipment. Furnish all equipment, software, and supplies necessary for conducting the test.
685-5 Warranty.
Ensure the UPS includes a manufacturer’s warranty covering defects for a minimum of three years (5 years for the batteries in accordance with 685 -2.2) from the date of final acceptance in accordance with 5 -11 and Section 608. The warranty must include prov isions for providing a replacement UPS within 10 calendar days of notification for any UPS found to be defective during the warranty period at no cost to the FDOT or the maintaining agency. Ensure the RPMU includes a manufacturer’s warranty covering defec ts for a minimum of three years from the date of final acceptance in accordance with 5 -11 and Section 608.
685-6 Method of Measurement.
The Contract unit price for each UPS or RPMU , will include furnishing, placement, and testing of all equipment and mate rials as specified in the Contract Documents, and all tools, labor, operational software packages and firmware, supplies, support, documentation (including the field acceptance test plan) , and incidentals necessary for a complete and accepted installation.
685-7 Basis of Payment.
Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 685- 1- Uninterruptible Power Supply - each Item No. 685 - 2- Remote Power Management Unit - each FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 695 TRAFFIC MONITORING SITE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
695-1 Description.
Furnish or furnish and install a complete, operable traffic monitoring site (TMS) as shown in the Plans and Standard Plans . The Department uses TMS to monitor the volume, speed, number of axles, weight of wheels, axles or vehicles, or vehicular axle classi fication types.
695-2 General.
695-2.1 Traffic Monitoring Site Component Approval: Submit forms in accordance
with 603-5. Any electronics unit or software submitted for approval must be compatible with or convert the data into a format compatible with the Department’s polling and processing software. Any substitute software modules submitted must be tested and approved.
695-2.2 Marking of Approved Equipment: All TMS equipment must be permanently
marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark, part or mo del number and date of manufacture or serial number .
695-2.3 Notification: Notify the Engineer 10 days prior to beginning work in the area of
the TMS to coordinate the removal of existing TMS equipment. A TMS Inspector must be onsite during TMS installa tion. Notify the Engineer 10 days prior to installation of the TMS to coordinate the scheduling of a TMS Inspector.
695-2.4 Poles for Cabinets, Non -Intrusive Sensors and Solar Panels:
695-2.4 1 Requirements : Meet the requirements of Section 646 for alum inum
poles.
695-2.4 2 Installation: Use cabinets that meet the requirements of Section 676
and are listed on the Department’s Approved Product List (APL). Install cabinets in accordance with Section 676. Install the weather head and ground the pole in ac cordance with Section 620 and Standard Plans, Index 695-001.
695-2.5 Manufacturer’s Warranty Provisions:
695-2.5 1 General: Secure all warranties provided by the equipment
manufacturer for the specific equipment included in the Contract. Ensure that all warranties are fully transferable from the Contractor to the Department. Transfer warranties upon final acceptance in accordance with 5 -11. Document all warranties and warranty transfers and submit to the Engineer. The Engineer will submit warranty forms received from the Contractor to the Transportation Data and Analytics Office (TDA) TMS Manager.
695-2.5 2 Terms and Conditions: Ensure that the terms and conditions of
warranties are documented by the manufacturer when submitting a request to the Department for certification and for equipment submittal for construction projects. Include terms for a specified service performance with provisions for repair parts and labor, or for replacement. Ensure the terms and conditions define the equipment installation date as the date for such warranty to be in effect. The installation date for construction projects is the day the site is accepted by the TDA TMS Manager. For warehouse purchases, the installat ion date is the date of visual inspection approval, not to exceed ten days after delivery date. Ensure warranties require the manufacturer to furnish replacements within 10 calendar days of notification for any part or equipment found to be defective du ring the manufacturer’s warranty period at no cost to the Department. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents