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 Leave a copy of the warranty in the cabinet once it is installed and submit the warranty to the Engineer. The Engineer will submit warranty forms received from the Contractor to the TDA TMS Manager. Comply with the terms of the warranty. The Department may suspend the certification for non -compliance.
695-3 Vehicle Sensor (Non -Weight) Applications.
695-3.1 General: Install TMS vehicle sensors of the type and at the location shown in t he
Plans. Use vehicle sensors listed on the Department’s APL meeting the requirements of Section 997 and compatible with the electronics unit to which they will be connected.
695-3.2 Axle Sensor (In -Roadway):
695-3.2 1 Installation: Install sensors in a ccordance with the requirements of this
Section and Standard Plans, Index 695-001. Ensure axle sensors are installed in the roadway and secured using an adhesive bonding material listed on the APL. Install axle sensors in the right -hand wheel -path midwa y between the leading and trailing loops as detailed in Standard Plans, Index 695-001. Install axles sensors in the left-hand wheel -path when no paved shoulder exists and sensor lead exit windows are installed at the right -hand edge of the roadway surface or in a lane which is to the left of and adjacent to an open lane of traffic. Install the axle sensor such that the cable end is closest to the pull box to which the sensor lead cable will be routed. Install the end of the sensor mid -way into the edge line stripe or lane line stripe. Ensure that the axle sensor being installed has lead -in cables of sufficient length to reach the cabinet without splicing. Do not splice axle sensor lead -in cables. Route the sensor lead to the pull box then to the TMS c abinet. Mark the sensor lead at the pull box and at termination in the cabinet. Submit lane numbering information as specified in Standard Plans, Index 695-001. Allow newly applied asphalt to cure for a minimum of 30 days prior to the installation of in -road sensors. Use a chalk line or string and paint to layout the position of the sensor and lead -in cable slots. Ensure saw cuts do not deviate more than 0.5 inches from the chalk line. Use a single blade or ganged blade saw wide enough to cut the axle sensor slot at full width in a single pass. Cutting two slots and chipping out roadway material between them is not allowed. Cut the slot the length of the sensor plus an additional 3 to 4 inches. Ensure the depth and width of the slot is installed as recommended by the sensor manufacturer, typically 0.75 inches wide by 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Use clips or jigs provided by the manufacturer to suspend the sensor at a uniform depth in the slot. Mix and apply the bonding agent ensuring the slot is complet ely full with no voids beneath the sensor.
695-3.2 2 Test Requirements: Perform the manufacturer’s recommended on -site
pre-installation test to determine the sensor’s condition using an Inductive Capacitance Resistance meter. Install only those sensors that pass the pre -installation test. Record all test results by lane on the warranty form provided by the manufacturer and leave a copy in the cabinet. Repeat the test at the termination point in the cabinet after installation. Use an oscillo scope to view and record typical waveforms and signal intensity measurements for the axles of passenger cars and large trucks. Remove and replace any sensor that fails the test at no additional charge to the Department.
695-3.3 Non-Intrusive Vehicle Senso rs (Off-Roadway):
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695-3.3 1 General: Install wireless (radar or microwave) vehicle sensors on a
pole as shown in the Plans. Use vehicle detection systems that meet the requirements of Section 997 and are listed on the Department’s Approved Product List (APL).
695-3.3 2 Installation Requirements: Install the sensor on a pole perpendicular
to the target lanes of traffic with room to perform horizontal and vertical aiming adjustments. Ensure tha t the wireless vehicle sensor has sufficient cable length to reach the cabinet without splicing. Fasten the cable to the pole so wind does not move it, or route the cable within the pole cavity to the cabinet termination point. Provide 18 to 24 inches of s lack in the cable at the connections to the sensor and in the cabinet to ensure the cable is stress -free. Include the appropriate mounting hardware, contact closure signal that corresponds to vehicle presence and the manufacturer’s recommended surge suppre ssion as a part of the installation. Set up the lane detection zones using the manufacturer’s instructions and software and verify that the sensor’s orientation is perpendicular to the roadway. Configure the wireless vehicle sensor for vehicle volume unless otherwise specified in the Plans.
695-3.3 3 Test Requirements: Conduct a visual test to determine that all
detection zones are being counted accurately. Connect a personal computer (PC) to the electronics unit and observe traffic in every lane , verifying that each vehicle is displayed on -screen. A minimum of 20 vehicles should be observed for each lane of traffic with all vehicles counted; assuming a clear line of sight between the sensor and the vehicle being observed is maintained. If any vehicles are not counted, reconfigure the wireless vehicle sensor and repeat the visual observation test until all lanes count correctly. If the sensor fails to provide accurate counts after three test attempts, it must be replaced with a new unit at no ex pense to the Department. Provide a time synchronized video of testing, if requested. Submit a 48 hour verification (class, speed and volume) report for all TMS to the Engineer. The Engineer will submit video received from the Contractor to the TDA TMS Manager. Submit all documents to the Engineer and leave a copy in the cabinet.
695-3.4 Method of Measurement. The Contract unit price for each vehicle sensor will
include the vehicle sensor, lead -in cables, bonding agent; and all equipment, materials, test ing and labor necessary for a complete and accepted installation.
695-3.5 Basis of Payment: Price and payment will be full compensation for all work
specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 695- 1- TMS Vehicle Axle Sensor (In-Roadway)- Non-Weight Applications - each. Item No. 695 - 2- TMS Vehicle Non -Intrusive – Non-Weight Applications (Off-Roadway) – each.
695-4 Vehicle Speed/Classification Unit.
695-4.1 General: Furnish and install TMS vehicle speed/classification unit (electron ics
unit) in the TMS cabinet at the locations shown in the Plans.
695-4.2 Materials:
695-4.2 1 General: Use a vehicle speed/classification unit listed on the
Department’s APL meeting the requirements of 997 and compatible with the other components FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents installed at the TMS. Ensure that the vehicle speed/classification unit and equipment cables are compatible and constructed in accordance with the Standard Plans . Ensure that the vehicle speed/classification unit is marked in accordance with 695-2.2 and the markings are visible after installation.
695-4.2 2 Vehicle Speed/Classification Unit Requirements: Provide an
electronics unit that outputs data compatible with the Department’s polling computer system or furnish a software module that converts the data into a format compatible with the Department’s polling computer system. The electronics unit operates in an unattended mode, accumulating data for later retrieval by downloading via the polling computer system. Ensure that the electronics unit is capabl e of downloading data through direct connection with a PC, without deleting or marking the files. Submit complete operating procedures with all software.
695-4.2 2.1 Compatibility: Provide an electronics unit that is compatible
with the weigh-in-motion sensors, embedded inductive loops, axle sensors, magnetometers and non-intrusive vehicle sensors in place at the TMS. Ensure that each electronics unit is capable of determining the count and classification by type and speed of all vehicles for both directions of traffic on the roadway. Provide real -time polling software with each electronics unit, capable of operating on a PC using the Department recommended operating system and meeting the following requirements:
1.Capable of communicating with the traffic counter/classifier, and downloading data via cellular modem and producing reports of 15 minute, hourly, weekly, monthly and annual volume and classification data.
2.Capable of displaying and entering operating parameter s into the vehicle class/counter, and allowing the display of real -time traffic volumes in addition to routine data collection activities.
3.Capable of processing and storing all vehicle data retrieved in routine mode, regardless of the selected para meters.
695-4.2 3 Functional Requirements: The electronics unit must be fully
functional when receiving input from two 6 foot by 6 foot embedded inductive loops, spaced 12 to 24 feet apart, leading edge to leading edge, with a single axle sensor located between the loops, in each lane of a six lan e (minimum) roadway. Ensure that each electronics unit is capable of collecting data from each of the lanes of traffic in any combination of counts, classification, speed, or direction. Provide electrical components of solid -state design, constructed so that they will not be damaged by jolts and vibrations encountered during shipping and everyday use. Ensure that all electronics units are functionally identical and interchangeable except as follows:
1.The electronics unit may be constructed utili zing plug in modules; however, when plug in modules are used, each electronics unit must be identical except for the number and type of modules used. Ensure that modules of the same type are identical and interchangeable.
2.Should more than two electr onics units be required in the same cabinet, ensure that each electronics unit has a unique, individual electronics unit number. The FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents electronics unit number must reside in non -volatile memory, so that it is not changed when a “cold or warm boot” is perform ed or by a power interruption. Provide an electronics unit having the capability of obtaining and providing the following:
1.Volume, speed, classification, and classification by speed data simultaneously.
2.Volume data by lane.
3.Speed da ta by lane in a minimum of 15 bins, programmable in 5 mph increments.
4.Classification by lane in vehicle type by axle class in 15 bins (minimum) in accordance with FHWA Classification Scheme “F” in Florida’s Traffic Forecasting Handbook, Chapter 2, F igure 2.2 which can be accessed on the Department’s website at the following URL address: https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default -source/planning/systems/systems - management/document -repository/traffic -analysis/2019 -project-traffic-forecasting - handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=e105e71 d_2.
5.A minimum of 95% accuracy of vehicle class, speed and volume. Ensure that each electronics unit has the capability of providing real -time monitoring of volume data by lane or direction in user selected int ervals of as little as 15 minutes, when required, without disrupting the above selected programs. Provide an electronics unit capable of communicating directly with a PC or through a modem at a minimum rate of 19,200 bps. Ensure that, at a minimum, the following parameters are programmable by direct connection to the electronics unit by Ethernet or via modem:
1.Six digit site number.
2.Number of lanes and directions.
3.Date and time.
4.Data operating and transmission parameters.
5.Sensor spacing.
6.Recording interval.
7.Vehicle parameter table with axle spacing ranges for each type of vehicle.
8.Number and range of speed categories, axle and length classifications, and headway. Should an axle sensor or a loop in one or more lanes fail, the electronics unit must continue to provide the speed and volume from the remaining functioning sensors. Ensure that the sensitivity level for each axle sensor is individually adjustable using software, by direct PC connect ion and remotely via telemetry. Ensure that the loop detectors are internal and self -tuning. Ensure that the sensitivity level and any additional parameters necessary to prevent “loop crosstalk” for each embedded inductive loop can be adjusted individually using software, both by direct PC connection and remotely via telemetry. Provide a means of introducing a time delay, or “de -bounce” value for ignoring spurious axle signals (ghost axles) in the electronics unit software. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
695-4.2 4 Power Requirements: Provide an electronics unit that is field
configurable to be powered 12 VDC and does not consume more than a total of 12 watts. If an internal battery is required, it must be capable of being recharged and shall be furnished and included w ith the electronics unit at no extra cost.
695-4.2 5 Mechanical Requirements: Provide a modular electronics unit which
is completely enclosed in a durable housing of sheet metal or cast aluminum with a durable finish. When configured for operation the el ectronics unit including all cables must fit into a Type IV cabinet.
695-4.2 6 Environmental Requirements: Provide an electronics unit which
operates as specified when the ambient temperature and humidity inside the controller cabinet are within the foll owing limits:
695-4.2 6.1 Ambient Temperature: The operating ambient temperature
range must be between minus 0 to 140ºF. The rate of change in ambient temperature must not exceed 63ºF per hour, during which the relative humidity must not exceed 90%.
695-4.2 6.2 Humidity: The relative humidity must not exceed 90% over
the temperature range of 40 to 109ºF. Above 109ºF, constant absolute humidity must be maintained as seen in Table 695-1. The relative humidity range shown in Table 695-1 is for dynamic testing. Table 695-1 At 14.6 psi Barometric Pressure Dry Bulb ºF Relative Humidity (%) Wet Bulb ºF 40 75 37 50 80 46 60 83 57 70 86 66 80 87 77 90 89 88 100 89 97 109 90 108 120 70 109 130 50 109 140 38 109 150 28 109 160 21 109 165 18 109
695-4.2 7 Cables and Connectors: Furnish all cables and connectors for a
complete and functional installation of each electronics unit in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 695-001. Ensure that the cables are properly terminated for the prescribed use without further modification by the Department. Furnish one serial port cable for interconnecting each electronics unit with a PC. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
695-4.3 Installation Requirements: Install the electronics unit and equipment cables in
accordance with th e manufacturer’s recommended installation procedure, Standard Plans, Index 695-001, and the Contract Documents.
695-4.4 Method of Measurement: The Contract unit price per assembly for electronics
unit includes the electronics unit and equipment cable, all equipment, materials and labor necessary for a complete and accepted installation.
695-4.5 Basis of Payment: Prices and payments will be full compensation for all work
specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 695- 3- TMS Vehicle Speed/Classification Unit - per assembly.
695-5 Weigh-In-Motion Electronic Sensor.
695-5.1 General: Install Traffic Monitoring Site (TMS) Weigh -In-Motion Electronic
Sensor in the configuration shown on the Standard Plans, Index 695 -001, and meet the requirements in Section 997.
695-5.2 Materials: Use Weigh -In-Motion Electronic Sensors that meet the requirements
of Section 997 and are listed on the Department’s Approved Products List (APL). Use bonding agents listed on the APL and which are compatible wit h the Weigh - In-Motion sensor being installed.
695-5.3 Installation Requirements :
695-5.3 1 General: The installer must have a valid certification from the
manufacturer for installing the Weigh -In-Motion Electronics Sensors. All lead in cables shall have 3 feet of slack tied inside the pull box and 3 feet inside the cabinet. To avoid delays during installation, compile and check all construction tools required for the installation before beginning.
695-5.3 2 Saw Cuts: Use a chalk line or equivalent method to outline the
perimeter of the sensor on the pavement and routes for lead -in cables. Do not allow the saw cut in the pavement to deviate more than 1.0 inch from the chalk line. Ensure that all saw cuts are free of an y dust, dirt, or other debris and completely dry prior to the installation.
695-5.4 Bending Plate: Install two weigh pads adjacent to each other or in each wheel
path in a staggered array to cover a 12 -foot lane in the roadway. Connect the weigh pads to an interface processor. Install the bending plate (weigh pad) frames into concrete slabs of 6 inches or more without constructing a special foundation socket. The frames, including weigh pad embedded in it, have an average depth of 1.5 inches. If the concrete slab is less than 6 inches or if the roadway material is asphaltic concrete, install a special foundation socket of concrete under the frame, just as wide as the frame. Bore 1 -inch diameter anchors to a minimum of 8 inches into the base course. Install a 2 to 4 inch diameter pipe from lower side of the foundation frame towards the slope into the drain water shaft. Ensure that water does not accumulate in the frame and properly drains the frame. Install a temperature sensor in the roadway or paved shoulder to monitor pavement temperature. Ensure that the sensor provides data to the vehicle/speed classification unit to compensate for temperature variation. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents Install the bending plate sensors in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation procedu res and in the presence of the manufacturer’s representative . Ensure that the procedures are approved by the Engineer.
695-5.5 Piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion Axle Sensor : Install piezoelectric sensors in
concrete or asphaltic concrete roadways. Install two 6-foot piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion sensors (Class I) in each pathway per lane, in a staggered array in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 695 -001. Place the leading Piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion sensor ( Class I) onto the right side edge of the drivin g lane perpendicular to the flow of the traffic , covering half of the lane width (6 feet). Place the trailing Piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion Sensor ( Class I) onto the left side edge of the driving lane (6 feet). Orient all lead-in cables and connectors toward the nearest pull box, beyond the outside travel lanes . Ensure that the end of the sensor element or channel is centered on the lane stripe. Install a temperature sensor in the roadway or paved shoulder to monitor pavement temperature to compensate for temperature variation. Install piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion axle sensors in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation procedures and in the presence of the manufacturer’s representative.
695-5.5 1 Piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion Ax le Sensor (Class I ): Install the
unencapsulated piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion sensor (Class I) by sawing a slot into the pavement perpendicular to the flow of traffic, equal to the length of the sensor plus 4 inches, by 3/4 inch wide, and by 1 inch deep. S awcut a 1 inch wide by 2 inches deep cable run slot from the end of the sensor slot to the edge of the pavement shoulder. Suspend the sensor within the slot with jigs. Prepare and apply bonding agent in accordance with the sensor manufacturer instructio ns, ensuring that there are no voids around the sensor. Ensure that the bonding agent is fully cured and ready for traffic within four hours of application. Remove the jigs after the bonding agent has cured. Route the sensor lead -in cables to the pull b ox and through the conduit to the traffic monitoring site cabinet. Mark the sensor lead -in cables at the pull boxes and at the point of termination within the traffic monitoring site cabinet with an indelible marker, numbering the lanes as specified in the Plans and in accordance with the Standard Plans, Index 695-001.
695-5.5 2 Quartz Piezoelectric Weigh -In-Motion Sensor: Install the quartz
piezoelectric sensor by sawing slots into the pavement perpendicular to the flow of traffic, equal to the length of the sensor plus 1 inch, by 2.875 inches wide, and by 2.125 inches deep. Sawcut a 1 inch wide by 2 inches deep cable run slot from the end of the sensor slot to the edge of the pavement shoulder. Install the quartz piezoelectric sensor into the slot, pr operly aligned and positioned using specially constructed installation and leveling beams. Pour the manufacturer recommended epoxy grout into the cavity until it is at the proper height above the road surface and allow it to set. After the epoxy hardens, g rind it to be level with the road surface. The top of the sensor must not deviate more than 1/24” above the height of the pavement surface over the length of the sensor. Route the sensor lead -in cables to the pull box and through the conduit to the traffic monitoring site cabinet. Mark the sensor lead -in cables at the pull boxes and at the point of termination within the traffic monitoring site cabinet with an indelible marker, in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 695 -001. Connect the cable to the in terface card installed in the traffic monitoring cabinet. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
695-5.6 Weigh -In-Motion Electronics Sensor Test Requirements : Perform the
manufacturer’s recommended on -site pre-installation test to determine the Weigh -In-Motion electronics sensor’s condition. I nstall only those Weigh -In-Motion electronics sensors that pass the pre-installation test. Repeat the test, following installation, at the lead -in point of connection in the traffic monitoring site cabinet. Remove and replace any Weigh -In-Motion electron ics sensor which fails the test at no additional cost to the Department. Prior to post -installation acceptance, the Contractor shall demonstrate in the presence of the Engineer that the equipment supplied and installed for the system is in full compliance with the Plans and Specification herein. The Department will operate the complete system for 30 consecutive days without failures prior to Final Acceptance. The Department will poll the site and statistically check data from historical data, field collec ted data and field observations. In the event of failures, the Contractor shall correct the problem(s) and restart the 30 -day test. Any equipment or labor that is found to be defective prior to Final Acceptance shall be replaced or corrected at no expense to the Department. Final Acceptance will be made upon the successful completion of the 30 -day test. Place a copy of the final test results, including the date of installation, manufacturer’s name, model number for each Weigh -In-Motion electronics sensor, laboratory calibration sheet provided by the manufacturer, and type of bonding agent used in a waterproof package in the cabinet and furnish one copy to the Engineer.
695-5.7 Guaranty Provisions :
695-5.7 1 Contractor's Responsibility: Secure all guaran ties that are customarily
issued by the equipment manufacturers for the specific equipment included in the Contract. Ensure that the form in which such guaranties are delivered includes the provision that they are subject to transfer to the Department and is accompanied by proper validation of such fact. Transfer guaranties at final acceptance of the work (or equipment) by the Department.
695-5.7 2 Terms: Ensure that the manufacturers of the equipment stipulate the
terms of guaranties 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. Provisions shall define the equipment “installation date” as the date for such guaranty to be in effect. For construction projects, the “installation date” is the first day of equipment “burn -in”. For warehouse purchases, the “installation date” is the date of visual inspection approval, not to exceed ten days after delivery date.
695-5.7 3 Conditions: When guaranty is available, ensure that a written and
signed guaranty accompanies the manufacturer ’s billing invoice. The Engineer will sign and retain the original and provide a copy to the manufacturer. If the Contractor does not comply with the terms of the guaranty, the Department may suspend the certification. Comply with additional terms and cond itions as stated in purchasing agreements.
695-5.8 Method of Measurement :
The Contract unit price for each Weigh-In-Motion Electronics Sensor, furnished and installed, will consist of the Weigh -In-Motion sensor, temperature sensor, lead -in cable(s), Manufacturers’ recommended bonding agent, all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for a complete and accep ted installation.
695-5.9 Basis of Payment :
FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No.695 - 9- TMS Weigh -In-Motion Electronics sensor - each.
695-6 Solar Power Unit.
695-6.1 General: Install TMS solar power units at the locations and as shown in the
Plans and Standard Plans . Solar power units are used to power TMS that collect vehicular data on a continuous basis. The solar power unit consists of the following components: sola r panel(s) and mounting hardware; 12 V storage battery; and voltage regulator with wiring and associated mounting hardware .
695-6.2 Materials : Use solar power unit components listed on the Department’s APL
meeting the requirements of Section 997 and compatible with the other components installed at the location. Ensure that the solar power unit is marked in accordance with Section 997 and the markings are visible after installation.
695-6.3 Installation Requirements : Install the solar power units in accor dance with the
manufacturer’s recommended installation procedure , Standard Plans, Index 695-001 and the Contract Documents.
695-6.3 1 Pole Placement: Ensure that the pole is placed to allow for the proper
placement of the solar panels.
695-6.3 2 Solar Panel Orientation: Mount and orient the solar panels to the
south. Angle the solar panels in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 695-001. Install a weather head and route the wires in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 695-001.
695-6.4 Testing Requirements: Solar panels must have 20% efficiency rating and must
be tested by setting the multi -meter to volts setting and connecting the positive lead to the solar panel’s positive wire. Then connect the multi -meter’s negative lead to the solar panel’s negative wire. The volt reading on the multi -meter should be no less than 20 volts. If the volts are less, then there is a problem with the solar panel o utput. Go back and check all connections of the solar panel and check for cracks in the solar cells. Next test the solar panel for amperage by setting the multi -meter to amps setting and follow the above -mentioned steps. The amp reading should be no less t han 4.25 amps. If the amperage is less, then there is a problem with the solar panel output. Go back and check all the connections of the solar panel and check for cracks in the solar cells.
695-6.5 Method of Measurement : The Contract unit price for each solar power unit
includes the solar power unit as specified in the Contract Documents, all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for a complete and accepted installation.
695-6.6 Basis of Payment: Price and payment will be full compensation for all wo rk
specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 695- 6- TMS Solar Power Unit - each.
695-7 Inductive Loop Assembly.
695-7.1 General: Install TMS inductive loop assembly at the locations shown in the
Plans meeting the requirements of this specification. Ensure that all materials furnished, assembled, or installed are new products.
695-7.2 Materials: Furnish and install inductive loop assembly components listed on the
Department’s APL that are compatible with the other components insta lled at the location. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
695-7.2 1 Loop Wire: Use loop wire in accordance with Standard Plans,
Index 695-001.
695-7.2 2 Shielded Lead -In Cable: Use shielded lead -in cable in accordance
with Standard Plans, Index 695-001.
695-7.2 3 Splicing: No splicing loop wire less than 150 feet.
695-7.3 Installation Requirements : Install inductive loop assembly components and
materials in accordance with the Plans and the Standard Plans .
695-7.3 1 Saw Cuts: Loop layout will be as shown in Standard Plan s, Index 695-
001. Perform saw cuts across concrete pavement expansion joints as detailed in Standard Plans, Index 695-001. For pavement less than 3 inches deep, make saw cuts deep enough to allow 1 to 1 -1/2 inch of sealant cover over the installed loop wire.
695-7.3 2 Loop Wire: Ensure that all loops have four complete turns of wire,
wound in a clockwise manner. Do not damage the insulation. Ensure that the hold down material is non -metallic; placed in the saw slot using segments 1 to 2 inches long, spaced 12 inches apart; and the distance from the top of the hold down material to the final roadway surface is not less than 1 -1/2 inches.
695-7.3 3 Loop Wire Twisted Pair Lead: Create a loop wire twisted pair lead by
twisting the loop w ire pair a minimum of 8 to 16 twists per foot from the edge of the loop to the termination point in the cabinet. Provide a minimum of 3 feet of twisted loop wire pair lead in the pull box located adjacent to the roadway.
695-7.3 4 Loop Sealant: Use loop sealant in accordance with Section 660.
Prepare and apply the sealant in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove excess sealant from the roadway surface. Ensure that the loop sealant has cured completely before allowing vehicular traffic t o travel over the sealant .
695-7.3 5 Shielded Lead -In Cable: Install the shielded lead -in cable and perform
all splices in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 695-001. Ensure that the shielded lead -in cable is of sufficient length to extend through the conduits to the cabinet without additional splicing .
695-7.4 Testing: Conduct all testing with the leads disconnected from the backplane.
695-7.4 1 Loop Resistance: Ensure new loops have a resistance reading of 3.0 Ω
or less.
695-7.4 2 Inductance: Ensure new loops have a minimum inductance reading of
100 MΩ
695-7.4 3 Insulation Resistance (Megging): Ensure new loops have a minimum
reading of 200 MΩ at 500 V.
695-7.5 Method of Measurement: The Contract unit price for each inductive loop
assembly includes loop wire, loop sealant and shielded lead -in cable, all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for a complete and accepted installation.
695-7.6 Basis of Payment: Prices and payments will be full compensation for all work
specified in this Section, except conduit and pull and junction boxes. Conduit will be paid for as specified in Section 630 and pull and junction boxes will be paid for as specified in Section 635. Payment will be made under: Item No. 695 - 6- TMS Inductive Loop A ssembly – each. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
695-8 Site Cabinet .
695-8.1 General: Install Type III, IV or V TMS cabinet s in accordance with Section 676
and Standard Plans, Index 695-001.
695-8.2 Materials:
695-8.2 1 General: Only use TMS cabinets and components currently listed on
the Department’s APL. Ensure that the cabinet and components are compatible with the other components installed at the location.
695-8.2 2 Shelf: Ensure that the cabinet has an adjustable shelf, constructed of
0.08 inch thick aluminum, that is adjustable to within 15 inches of the top of the cabinet and to within 26 inches of the bottom of the cabinet in 2 inch increments.
695-8.2 3 Backplane and Cabinet Cable: Furnish and install as specified in the
Standard Plans, Index 695-001.
695-8.3 Installation Requirements : Install the TMS cabinet in accordance with the
Plans, Standard Plans and manufacturer’s recommended installation procedure. Ensure that all conduit entrance holes or field drilled holes are reamed and free of burrs. Use clear silicone rubber sealant to m ake all conduit connections to the cabinet watertight. Perform all excavation and backfill in accordance with 125 -4 and 125 -8.2.
695-8.3 1 Pole Mounted Traffic Monitoring Site Cabinets (Types III and IV):
Install pole mounted traffic monitoring site cabinets in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 676-001 and 695-001.
695-8.3 2 Base Mounted (Type IV and V) and Pedestal Mounted (Type III)
Traffic Monitoring Site Cabinets: Install base and pedesta l mounted traffic monitoring site cabinets in accordance with Standard Plans, Index 676-001 and 695-001. Ensure that the end of the conduit riser is a minimum of 2 inches above the finished surface of the concrete base.
695-8.4 Method of Measurement: The Contract unit price for each TMS cabinet
includes the TMS cabinet, shelf, and backplane components as specified in the Contract Documents, all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for a complete and accepted installation. The cost o f the base or pedestal, as shown in the Standard Plans , is included in the cost of the cabinet. The cost of the pole for pole mounts will be paid in accordance with Section 646.
695-8.5 Basis of Payment : Price and payment will be full compensation for all work
specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 695- 7- TMS Cabinet - each.
695-9 Site Modem .
695-9.1 General: Install TMS modem and antenna in the cabinet at the TMS location
shown in the Plans.
695-9.2 Materials :
695-9.2 1 General: Use a TMS modem listed on the Department’s APL meeting
the requirements of Section 997 and compatible with the other components installed at the location.
695-9.2 2 Modem: Furnish and install all cables required to connect the modem
to the electronics unit including the antenna . The device shall be field configurable to be powered from 12 VDC. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
695-9.2 3 Antenna: Use the furnished antenna that meets the requirements in
Section 997.
695-9.3 Commercial Software Registration: Ensure that the Department is registered as
the end-user of software installed on the system communications.
695-9.4 Installation Requirements : Install the TMS modem in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommended installation procedure, unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents.
695-9.5 Method of Measurement: The Contract unit price for each TMS modem will
include the antenna and all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for a complete and accepted installation.
695-9.6 Basis of Payment : Price and payment will be full compensation for all work
specified in this Section. Payment will be made under: Item No. 695- 8- TMS System Communications Modem - per each FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SIGNING, PAVEMENT MARKING , AND LIGHTING SECTION 700 HIGHWAY SIGNING
700-1 Description .
Furnish and install roadway signs in accordance with the details in the Standard Plans and as shown in the Plans. Erect ground traffic signs as signs on the shoulders, slopes, or medians . Signs are classified as single column(post), multi-column, or In-Street signs. Erect overhead traffic signs partially or completely over the traveled roadway or mounted on bridges . Overhead traffic signs are classified as span wire mounted, mast arm mounted, overhead cantilever structure, or overhead span structure traffic signs. The sign face(s) may be a single or combination of static sign panels, illuminated sign panels, dynamic mes sage signs, or electronic display signs. Fabricate standard sign panel messages in accordance with details included in the Standard Highway Signs (SHS) manual published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Plans, or Standard Plans. Submit shop drawings to the Department for approval, as specified in Section 5. All Traffic Control Signals and Devices must meet the requirements of Section 603.
700-2 Materials .
700-2.1 General Requirements: Meet the following requirements:
Flowable Fill for precast foundation ................... Section 121 Structural Concrete ................................ .............Section 346 Non-Structural Concrete ................................ .....Section 347 Reinforcing Steel ................................ ................ Section 415 Structural Steel Welding ................................ .....Section 460 Repair of Galvanized Surfaces ............................ Section 562 Transformer Base ................................ ................ Section 965 Structural Stee l and Miscellaneous Metal Items (other than aluminum) ................................ .........Section 962 Aluminum Items ................................ ................. Section 965 Retroreflective Sign Sheeting* ........................... Section 994 Sign Panel Fabrication ................................ ........Section 994 Internally Illuminated Signs* ........................ Section 995 -14 Highlighted Signs* ................................ ........ Section 995 -15 Dynamic Message Signs* ............................. Section 995 -16 Electronic Display Signs (ERS, ESFS, BOS)* ................................ ...... Section 995 -17 Sign Beacon* ................................ ................ Section 995 -18 In-street Sign* ................................ ............... Section 995 -19 *Use products listed on the Department’s Approved Products List (APL).
700-2.2 Static Sign Assembly Requirements:
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Source: Florida Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 929–941 of 1,299.