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936Closed Circuit Television

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SECTION 936 — Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

936.1General Description

Furnish, install, test, and provide warranty and training for a CCTV camera system comprised of equipment and materials as specified herein and shown in the Contract. 936.1.01 Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

A.Definitions

Refer to Section 942.1.01.A for additional definitions used in this section.

1.Camera Mounting Arm, Types 1, 2, 3, and 4: A structural arm to which a CCTV camera system is mounted.
2.Camera Lowering Device: equipment that mechanically lowers the CCTV camera system to ground level.
3.CCTV Camera System, Type 1: an IP, PTZ, HD, dome type camera, non-pressurized.
4.CCTV Camera System, Type 1P: same as Type 1, except with pressurized housing.
5.CCTV Camera System, Type 2: an IP, PTZ, HD, turret/positioning type camera, non-pressurized.
6.CCTV Camera System, Type 2P: same as Type 2, except with pressurized housing.
7.CCTV Camera System, Type 3: an IP, fixed, HD, barrel or box type camera, non-pressurized.
8.CCTV Camera System, Type 3P: same as Type 3, except with pressurized housing.
9.CCTV Camera System, Type B: a legacy analog, PTZ, dome type camera (pressurized or non-pressurized).
10.Video Encoder, Type B: a legacy external stand-alone encoder for a single video signal.
11.Video Encoder, Type C: a legacy high-density encoder unit that supports multiple video signals and is

suitable for control center use.

B.Acronyms and Abbreviations

Refer to Sections 101.01 and 942.1.01.B for a list of acronyms, abbreviations, and terminology used in this section. 936.1.02 Related References

A.GDOT Standard Specifications
1.Section 639 – Strain Poles for Overhead Sign and Signal Assemblies
2.Section 682 – Electrical Wire, Cable, and Conduit
3.Section 925 – Traffic Control Signal Equipment
4.Section 926 – Wireless Communications Equipment
5.Section 939 – Communications and Electronic Equipment
6.Section 942 – ITS General Requirements
B.Referenced Documents
1.Refer to Section 942.1.02.B for a list of standards and documents referenced in this section.

936.1.03 Submittals Refer to Section 942.1.04 for submittal requirements. Requirements for CCTV camera equipment, materials, and components are specified herein. 1898

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936.2Materials

936.2.01 IP-Based CCTV Camera Requirements

A.General
1.Comply with ISO 9001 or Six Sigma quality manufacturing requirements.
2.Provide only equipment and materials that are new and of like kind and function provided by one

manufacturer, using the same model, part number, revision, and firmware as shown and specified in the Contract.

3.Support an open and published application programming interface or software development kit that provides

the necessary information for integration of functionality into third party applications and the users’ central control system environment.

B.CCTV Camera
1.Provide camera system with a progressive scan digital CMOS or CCD image sensor.
2.Provide camera system with an HDTV user-configurable image resolution of 1080P (1920 x 1080) to 352 x

240-pixel array.

3.Provide camera system that allows user-configurable frame rate from 5 up to 30 frames per second (fps) with

a default of 30 fps.

4.Provide camera system that has removable IR-cut filter, providing day (color) and night
(monochromatic)functionality.
5.Provide camera system that supports a width to height aspect ratio of 16:9.
6.Provide camera system that meets the following image processing requirements.
a.Automatic and manual electronic shutter speed setting that is user selectable from 1/2 second to

1/30,000 second at 60 Hz.

b.Automatic and manual automatic gain control that is user selectable.
c.Automatic and manual white balance control that is user selectable.
d.On/off backlight compensation operation with user control.
e.On/off wide dynamic range operation with user controls and manual override option.
f.Automatic and manual defog mode that is user selectable.
g.On/off EIS algorithms integrated within the camera assembly system, including:

1) Compensation algorithms based on those particular movement wavelengths associated with vibrations present at the roadside or pole movement (e.g., 5 Hz and 10 Hz sinusoidal frequencies at a minimum). 2) EIS function that automatically pauses while PTZ functions are occurring and restores when no PTZ is occurring. 3) Stabilization such that standard Department of Transportation placards with a size of 1 ft. (0.3 m) by 1 ft. (0.3 m) are continuously legible in conjunction with viewing specification and maximum zoom level at a distance of 500 ft. (150 m). 1899

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7.Provide a camera system with a lens that meets the following requirements:
a.Types 1, 1P, 2, and 2P: provide camera with an integrated zoom lens assembly for each camera with the

following features:

i.Aperture f-stop of f/1.6 (wide) or better zoom lens with variable focal lengths.

ii. Minimum 30X optical zoom and 2X digital zoom. iii. Automatic switching from optical zoom to digital when optical zoom range is exceeded. iv. Adjustable zoom speed.

v.Automatic and manual user selectable focus control.

vi. Automatic and manual user selectable iris control to compensate for changes in scene illumination to maintain constant video-level output within sensitivity specifications.

b.Types 3 and 3P: provide camera with a varifocal lens for each camera with the following features:
i.Aperture f-stop of f/1.4 (wide) or better.

ii. Horizontal angular field of view of approximately 46 degrees (wide angle) to 9 degrees (telephoto). iii. Adjustable zoom remotely through the camera’s web interface. Final focus shall be adjustable through camera’s web interface.

8.Provide camera system sensitivity that has useable video at the following ambient low light conditions:
a.Scene Illumination; F-stop set at wide open at 50% video (50 IRE)
b.1.0 Lux (0.1 fc) at 1/30 shutter, color mode
c.0.1 Lux (0.01 fc) at 1/30 shutter, monochromatic (black and white) mode
C.Pan/Tilt (P/T) Positioning Drive
1.Types 1, 1P, 2, and 2P: provide P/T Range and Speed that meet the following requirements:
a.Provide camera system that has an integrated P/T unit that meets the following minimum requirements:
i.Pan Range: 360 degrees, full endless or continuous rotation movement.

ii. Pan Manual Speed: variable up to 90 degrees per second (minimum), user adjustable through the full speed range. iii. Pan Preset Speed: minimum 180 degrees per second. iv. Preset Pan Repeatability: ±0.36 degree, or <0.10% or better.

v.Tilt Range: minimum of 90 degrees total tilt range for Type 1 and 1P cameras and minimum

180 degrees total tilt range for Type 2 and 2P cameras. vi. Tilt Manual Speed: variable up to 90 degrees per second (minimum), user adjustable through the full speed range. vii. Tilt Preset Speed: minimum 180 degrees per second. viii. Preset Tilt Repeatability: ±0.36 degree, or <0.10% or better. 1900

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b.Provide camera system with automatic electronic image inversion or “auto flip” functionality that can

automatically rotate the image 180 degrees electronically when following a moving object passing under the camera. No mechanical stops are permitted.

c.Provide camera system with proportional zoom control allowing variable P/T speeds based on “zoom”

position. This is to scale the maximum P/T speed, while maintaining variable speed capability throughout the zoom range of the camera.

2.Types 1, 1P, 2, and 2P: provide camera system that has P/T presets that meet the following

minimum requirements:

a.Minimum of 64 presets for PTZ and focus settings.
b.Minimum of eight tours (sequences) that allow the camera to automatically move between selected

presets using an individual speed and viewing dwell time for each preset.

c.Minimum of eight programmable blackout privacy masks or zones.
D.Video Encoding
1.Provide camera system that complies with the following video encoding standards:
a.ISO/IEC 14496-10, Advanced Video Coding (H.264), Baseline, Main and High Profiles
b.Motion JPEG (MJPG)
2.Provide camera system that complies with the following HDTV video standards in regard to resolution, frame

rate, aspect ratio, and color fidelity:

a.SMPTE 296M (HDTV 720P)
b.SMPTE 274M (HDTV 1080P)
3.Provide camera system that meets the following video stream format and configuration requirements.
a.Simultaneous unique video streams that are independently and individually configurable and meet the

following minimum requirements:

i.Stream 1: H.264 Baseline, Main or High Profile

ii. Stream 2: H.264 Baseline, Main or High Profile iii. Snapshot: JPG full-frame capture

b.Encoding parameters for minimum ranges and operation that can be independently and individually

configurable by the user for each stream:

i.Target multicast address, port and time-to-live setting

ii. Video compression technology and levels of H.264 Baseline, Main or High Profile for video and JPG/MJPG for snapshot captures or full-frame captures from a video stream. iii. Image resolution of 1080P (1920 x 1080) to 352 x 240 or 720P (1280 x 720) to 352 x 240. iv. Frame rate that is adjustable 5 to 30 fps (North American, 60 Hz).

v.Bandwidth and encoding bit rate control that is variable bit rate or constant bit rate/maximum bit rate

selectable from 256 Kbps to 6 Mbps. vi. Group of Pictures length. 1901

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c.Simultaneous and continuous encoding and streaming for a minimum of three video streams. The

activation of one, two, or three simultaneous and continuous streams shall not result in a performance degradation of any video stream, video image, control function, or device management interface. The video streams shall meet the following minimum requirements:

i.Stream 1: 4 Mbps/1920 x 1080/Main Profile/30 fps/RTP

ii. Stream 2: 384 Kbps/720 x 480/Main Profile/15 fps/RTP iii. Snapshot: 1920 x 1080/120 second capture interval

4.Provide camera system with encoded streams that are fully compatible with the GDOT Central Software video

decoding system and with VLC (Video LAN Client) Version 2.1.3.

5.Provide camera system that meets the following video snapshot requirements.
a.JPG snapshots from either a dedicated stream or from any of the video streams and image transfer via

FTP either by push or pull at a user-defined interval between 60 and 300 seconds.

b.OSD capabilities in the snapshot images.
c.Target FTP server settings including connection credentials for push function.
d.A minimum space for 32 characters for the snapshot filename for push function.
6.Provide management system and user interface that meet the following requirements:
a.Manage encoder through HTTP and HTTPS.
b.Provide a built-in web server user interface making video, status, and configuration available to multiple

clients in a standard operating system and browser environment using HTTP, without the need for any additional software of any kind, except video player plugins solely for displaying a live image stream of the video output.

c.Provide web server user interface that supports access to all configurable parameters in the CCTV

camera system, without the need for any separate textual or line commands of any kind.

d.Provide user-configurable password-protected accounts with at least one full administrative and one

read/view permissions profile.

e.Provide capability to reset or reboot and upload firmware via the management system requirements.
i.Update the firmware in the encoder from a network connection.

ii. Access the firmware number, IP address, and equipment configuration. 7.. Provide camera system that meets the following minimum OSD requirements:

a.Static text insertion on streams and snapshots inserting a minimum of two lines of user configurable

text messages with support for date, time and cardinal angle/compass of at least 30 ASCII characters

in length.

b.Text insertion that scales appropriately or is independently configurable for different video image size and

snapshot resolutions.

c.JPG, BMP, GIF, or PNG image insertion on streams and snapshots in the upper portion of the image,

using image file(s) uploaded by the user and stored in the encoder’s memory and configuration. Text

display on the side of the image is prohibited.

d.Image insertion that scales appropriately for different video image size and snapshot resolutions, or the

ability to insert a different image file for each stream and snapshot. 1902

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8.Provide configuration backup providing automatic recovery from an over or under voltage condition when

prime power has returned to the tolerance values specified herein.

a.Store configuration parameters in non-volatile memory.
b.Provide a camera system that requires no reprogramming or manual adjustments upon power recovery.
E.Communications and Network
1.Provide a network format that complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x; 10/100 Mbps or higher, auto

sensing full and half-duplex operations.

2.Provide network hardware interface including a minimum of one 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE Ethernet-port

using an IP66 rated RJ-45 weathertight connector and coupler or other Ethernet-compatible locking

weathertight connector and coupler.

3.Provide video encapsulation of each of the video streams in UDP packet and TCP packets, depending on

stream configuration, for network transmission.

4.Support network protocol standards RTP, RTSP, TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, IGMP v2, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP,

HTTPS, QoS DiffServ, DNS, DHCP, FTP, Network Time Protocol or Standard Network Time Protocol, SSL,

Unicast, and IP Multicast features for digital video transmission, individually and independently for each

stream.

5.Support communications protocols including NTCIP 1205 and ONVIF requirements.
6.Provide video network transmission that meets the following requirements:
a.Support both unicast (one-to-one) and multi-cast (one-to-many) streams simultaneously.
b.Allow for video to be transported over:
i.RTP (Unicast and Multicast)

ii. RTP over RTSP (Unicast)

iii. RTP over RTSP over HTTP (Unicast)

iv. HTTP/HTTPS tunneling (Unicast)

7.Provide network IP addressing capabilities that meet the following requirements:
a.Support both fixed IP addresses and dynamically assigned IP addresses provided by a DHCP server.
b.Support static management interface IP addressing (classes A, B, and C).
c.Support static IP addressing of the multi-cast group individually and independently for each stream.

1903

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F.Mechanical
1.General
a.Mount CCTV camera and other required components on a single existing or new support structure or

pole, unless otherwise specified in the Contract.

b.Provide new support brackets, mounting hardware, and ancillary materials to mount CCTV camera

and components.

c.Provide housing that protects the camera and housing against water, dust, corrosive elements, and insect

intrusion into the camera casing or housing.

d.Provide housing that is secure from unauthorized entries and vandals.
e.Provide a camera assembly that secures to the camera mounting arm with a completely weathertight

system with no water penetration into any enclosure of the camera assembly.

2.Types 1, 2 and 3: Provide non-pressurized camera casing or enclosure that meets the following requirements:
a.Provide a casing or enclosure that is manufactured in compliance with IEC 60529 IP66, NEMA 4X, and

IK08 ratings or greater.

b.Provide camera assembly that meets or exceeds the requirements stated above without the need for

additional components such as mounting brackets and hardware to achieve the stated ratings.

c.Provide a light-colored external casing or enclosure.
d.Provide high-impact, non-metallic UV-stabilized material or an aluminum material with a heat-cured paint

coating or powder coating.

e.Protect interior of casing by providing weathertight glands or grommets for cabling to maintain IP rating.
3.Types 1P, 2P, and 3P: Provide pressurized camera casing or enclosure that meets the following requirements:
a.Meet the casing or enclosure requirements specified in Section 936.2.01.F.2.
b.Meet the following minimum pressurization requirements:
i.Schrader inlet valve for pressurized extra dry nitrogen.

ii. Operating pressure range of 3 to 7 psi (21 to 48 kPa).

iii. Pressure relief valve for protection against overpressure.

4.Provide protection of viewing windows against degradation of materials and yellowing due to prolonged

exposure to UV rays:

a.Optically correct material with infused inhibitors.
b.Material that is scratch resistant.
c.Polycarbonate, acrylic, or nylon material for the viewing windows.

1904

SECTION 936 — Closed Circuit Television
5.Provide camera system with heating and ventilation that meets the following requirements:
a.Provide a heater and blower function to maintain internal temperatures within the manufacturer’s

operating temperatures for temperature ranges internal to the camera unit not conforming to the

environmental requirements in Section 936.2.01.K.

b.Types 1 and 1P: provide a conventional mechanical thermostat-controlled heater and circulating blower

fan system that is designed to keep the camera equipment within the required operational temperature

range and to prevent condensation to maintain a clear viewing window.

c.Types 2, 2P, 3, and 3P: an alternative method may be provided to prevent dust and humidity build-up and

to keep internal camera casing temperatures to within operational tolerances defined by the manufacturer

as approved by the Department.

6.Provide CCTV camera system with mounting bracket that meets the following requirements:
a.Attach the CCTV camera system to the camera mounting arm as shown in the Contract and in

compliance with the camera manufacturer’s recommendations.

b.Provide the Type 1 and 1P CCTV camera system enclosure with a mounting coupling with 1-1/2 in. male

pipe thread coupling in compliance with the camera manufacturer’s recommendations to attach to the

camera mounting arm.

c.Provide the Type 2 and 2P CCTV camera system enclosure with a mounting base plate mechanism that

bolts to a mating plate on the camera mounting arm, in compliance with the camera manufacturer’s

recommendations.

d.Provide the Type 3 and 3P CCTV camera system enclosure with a mounting equivalent to either the

Type 1 or Type 2, in compliance with the camera manufacturer’s recommendations. If equivalent

to the Type 1, use a 1-1/2 in. male pipe thread coupling in compliance with the camera

manufacturer’s recommendations.

e.Allow for cabling to be routed inside the poles and mounting hardware and protected from exposure to

the outside environment.

f.Provide stainless steel mounting hardware and straps in accordance with MIL-STD-810F (3) Method 509

Procedure 1 for exterior salt atmospheres.

g.Provide opening in mounting bracket that fully encloses the cables. Provide non-metallic cable protection

grommets for cable entrances.

h.Provide camera casing mounts that can accommodate a weight load capacity of no less than 40 lb.

(18 kg).

7.Provide mechanical CCTV camera components including attachment and mounting hardware that meet the

corrosion protection following requirements:

a.Stainless steel external screws, nuts, and locking washers. Self-tapping screws are not permitted.
b.Parts that are made of corrosion resistant material; examples include plastic, stainless steel, anodized

aluminum, or brass.

c.Protect materials used in construction from fungus growth and deterioration due to sustained moisture.
d.Separate dissimilar metals by an inert dielectric material.

1905

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G.Electrical
1.Provide a standalone PoE injector. PoE service through the use of a PoE capable Ethernet switch is

not permitted.

2.Select PoE injectors that are based on power requirements of the camera system as recommended by the

CCTV camera manufacturer conforming to the following PoE standards:

a.PoE+ in compliance with IEEE 802.3at
b.PoE++ in compliance with IEEE 802.3bt
3.Mount PoE injectors to wall or panel or DIN-rail mount within the field cabinet as approved by the Department.
H.Field Cabinet: Provide system components that are compatible with the field cabinets shown in the Contract. The

field cabinet is not included in the pay items defined in Section 936.5.

I.Cabling and Surge Protection
1.Provide outdoor-rated, shielded Category-6 cabling from the PoE injector to the internal camera encoder that

meets the following minimum requirements:

a.Comply with TIA-568-C.2 standard.
b.Comply with ICEAS-56-434 standard or equivalent industry standard as approved by the Department for

communications cables for outdoor use including weathertight, outdoor CMX UV-rated, abrasion-

resistant polyethylene jacket.

c.Provide cable that is UL 444 sunlight resistant listed.
d.Provide insulated No. 22 to No. 23 AWG, solid bare copper conductors with polyolefin insulation,

arranged in four color-coded twisted-pairs with drain wire incorporating a cross-web separator design.

e.Provide modular IP66-rated weathertight RJ-45 8P8C male push-pull connectors and couplers with eight-

position non-keyed and eight gold anodized pins or other Ethernet-compatible locking weathertight

connector and coupler.

2.Provide category-6 Ethernet PoE surge protection that meets the following minimum SPD requirements:
a.Provide SPD that is listed per UL 497B.
b.Comply with TIA-568-A/B.
c.Comply with IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at or 802.3bt.
d.Support 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T transmission speeds.
e.Provide a peak surge current rating (Imax) of a minimum of 10 kA (8/20 μs waveform).
f.Provide a clamping voltage of up to 90V ±20% for line-ground (L-G) and 20V ±20% for line-line (L-L).
g.Provide protection for all connector pins.
h.Provide input and output connections with shielded RJ-45 connectors.
i.Provide an in-line, series-connected configuration.
j.Provide system capable of being either wall/panel or DIN-rail mounted.
k.Provide an SPD that is constructed of aluminum metal housing.
3.Provide bonding for SPDs, hardware, and other components within the field cabinet to the field cabinet

ground buss bar. 1906

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J.Environmental
1.Provide equipment that meets the following operating ambient temperature range and humidity levels:
a.Camera Assembly, Power Supplies and PoE Injectors
i.−4°F (−20°C) through +140°F (+60°C, maximum).

ii. Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

b.Category-6 PoE Surge Protector
i.−40°F (−40°C) to +149°F (+65°C, maximum)

ii. Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

c.SPD
i.−30°F (−34°C) to +165°F (+74°C, maximum)

ii. Up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

2.Provide a camera assembly that meets the following environmental and emission requirements:
a.Comply with NEMA TS 2 Sections 2.1.9, 2.2.3, and 2.2.8 and meet the specified requirements during and

after being subjected to a vibration of 5 Hz to 30 Hz up to 0.5 g applied in each of three mutually

perpendicular planes for 30 minutes.

b.Comply with NEMA TS 2 Sections 2.1.10, 2.2.4, and 2.2.9 and do not yield permanent mechanical

deformation or any damage that renders the unit inoperable when subjected to a shock of 10 g applied in

each of three mutually perpendicular planes for 30 minutes.

c.Comply with IEC 60529 Section 14.2.6 for IP66 or greater rating.
d.Comply with NEMA 250, Type 4X corrosion requirements for salt environments (i.e., coastal regions).
e.Provide CCTV camera system installed on a camera pole that has a maximum allowable pole top

deflection of 1 in. (25 mm), with camera(s) and CLD (if required) installed and a 0.5 in. (12 mm) ice coating

under sustained 30 mph (48 kph) wind gusts. Provide CCTV camera system including the CLD system (if

required) that can withstand wind forces of 100 mph (161 kph) with a 20% gust factor with a 1.65 safety

factor.

f.Provide the following EMC emission approvals:
i.FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A and FCC Public Notice 2019-01.

ii. IEC EN 61000-6-4 1907

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936.2.02 Type B Analog CCTV Camera Requirements

A.Provide downward-looking circular dome-shaped enclosure assembly.
B.Provide camera unit that has a progressive scan digital CMOS or CCD image sensor.
C.Provide camera unit with an integrated camera sensor and zoom lens assembly.
D.Provide camera unit that has a minimum resolution of 720 horizontal by 480 picture elements.
E.Provide camera unit that includes on/off selectable automatic gain control and manual/automatic selectable white

balance.

F.Provide camera unit that includes an electronic shutter mode with user-selectable speeds of a minimum range

from 1/60 second to 1/10,000 second.

G.Provide camera unit that has an on/off selectable day/night function where the image sensing and output

automatically switch between color and black-and-white imaging. Fixed color or black-and-white imaging shall be

user-controllable.

H.Provide camera unit with sensitivity that is no less than 3.0 lux in color mode (1/60 second) and 0.5 lux in black-

and-white mode (1/60 second, IR cut removed).

I.Provide camera unit with an integrated zoom lens of a minimum of 20X optical zoom and a minimum of 4X digital

zoom. The camera shall not employ any digital zoom functionality unless the lens is at the full limit of optical zoom

and the zoom command continues to be applied, in which case the camera unit shall automatically switch from

optical to digital zoom.

J.Provide camera unit that includes on/off selectable automatic focus and manual/automatic selectable iris control.
K.Provide pan/tilt drive for the camera unit that is fully-contained within the enclosure assembly.
L.Provide P/T drive that is capable of 360 degree panning and at least 0 degree horizontal to 90 degree vertical

looking downward tilting.

M.Provide camera unit and P/T drive that have automatic 180-degree image output flip at the bottom of the tilt travel.
N.Provide camera unit and P/T drive that have a minimum of eight privacy blackout zones, each zone being

individually programmable to be on/off by the user.

O.Provide camera system with panning speed, when a pan-left or pan-right command is applied by the user, up to

40 degrees per second.

P.Provide camera system with tilting speed, when a tilt-up or tilt-down command is applied by the user, up to 40

degrees per second.

Q.Provide system control interface to the camera system assembly that physically and logically supplies the user

commands to and monitoring from the camera system assembly, including but not limited to pan, tilt, zoom,

focus, position reporting, and configuration.

R.Provide camera system with system control interface that physically connects the camera system assembly to the

cabinet interface.

S.Provide camera system with system control interface that is in compliance with NEC and all of the physical and

operational requirements specified for a camera system.

T.Provide camera system with the capability to set the communications through the system control interface or

through the user control interface in the field cabinet. Do not require the opening/disassembly of the camera

system enclosure to set the communications address. 1908

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U.Provide camera system that can store all user configurable settings in non-volatile memory that is retained

indefinitely upon loss of power.

V.Provide camera system that produces an analog NTSC-compliant composite video output with a minimum signal-

to-noise ratio of 50dB.

W.Provide camera system that can operate using 120 VAC (±10%) 50/60 Hz (±5%). Supply DC-to-DC or AC-to-DC

conversion and power supplies as required and voltage converters for camera and components that require 12 or

24 VAC/DC (±10%). Do not use a dual voltage power supply.

X.Provide surge protection for power, video, and control as recommended by the manufacturer.
Y.Provide a camera system assembly mount that includes bracket, camera enclosure mount and disconnect,

mounting straps, and incidental fastening hardware. All fastening and mounting hardware shall be stainless steel.

Z.Provide cabling and connectors between the camera system assembly and the cabinet interface assembly as

shown in Contract. Label all cables. Provide cables that meet industry and manufacturer recommendations.

AA. When required for the camera application, provide coaxial video signal cables with labels attached at both ends of

each cable.

BB. Provide coaxial cables that use BNC connectors with gold-plated center pins on the video signal cables. Use only

connectors recommended by the cable manufacturer.

CC. Provide control cable with labels attached at both ends of the cable. Terminate control cable in the equipment

field cabinet as shown in the Contract and as recommended by the CCTV system manufacturer.

DD. Ground or bond any pair shielding and any unused conductors in accordance with the CCTV system

manufacturer’s recommendations.

EE. Provide camera system with housing that protects the camera and other internal components from rain, dust,

corrosive elements meeting the environmental requirements in Section 936.2.01.K.

FF. Provide camera system that meets the mechanical requirements in Section 936.2.01.F.

GG. If non-pressurized CCTV camera system is provided, provide camera casing or enclosure that meets the

following requirements:

1.Provide a casing or enclosure that is manufactured in compliance with IEC 60529 IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK08

ratings or greater.

2.Provide camera assembly that meets or exceeds the requirements stated above without the need for

additional components such as mounting brackets and hardware to achieve the stated ratings.

3.Provide high-impact, non-metallic UV-stabilized material of a light color or an aluminum material with a heat-

cured paint coating or powder coating of an equivalent color.

4.Protect interior of casing by providing weathertight glands or grommets for cabling.

HH. If pressurized CCTV camera system is provided, provide pressurized camera casing or enclosure that meets the

following requirements:

1.Meet the casing or enclosure requirements specified in Section 936.2.02.GG.
2.Meet the following minimum pressurization requirements:
3.Schrader inlet valve for pressurized extra dry nitrogen.
4.Operating pressure range of 3 to 7 psi (21 to 48 kPa).
5.Pressure relief valve for protection against overpressure.

1909

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936.2.03 Camera Mounting Arm

A.Provide camera mounting arm that with the CCTV camera system attached can withstand wind forces of 100 mph

(161 kph) with a 20% gust factor with a 1.65 safety factor.

B.Provide camera mounting arm with the proper mating mounting mechanism for the CCTV camera type shown in

the Contract.

C.Provide camera mounting arm as shown in the Contract. Measure horizontal separation from the face of pole or

mast arm to the centerline of the camera mounting mechanism.

1.For Type 1, short arm, mount camera at a position between 1.5 ft. (450 mm) and 2.5 ft. (750 mm) horizontal

separation from the pole, and less than 6 in. (150 mm) vertical change from the pole attachment point.

2.For Type 2, long arm, mount camera mounting at a position between 15 ft. (4.6 m) and 20 ft. (6.1 m) horizontal

separation from the pole, and less than 5 ft. (1.5 m) vertical change from the pole attachment point.

3.For Type 3, short vertical extension, mount camera at a position between 2 ft. (0.6 m) and 4 ft. (1.2 m) of

vertical change from the attachment point, and less than 2 ft. (0.6 m) of horizontal separation from the

attachment point. The attachment point may be a vertical pole or horizontal pole with a dimension ranging

between 2 in. (51 mm) and 24 in. (600 mm).

4.For Type 4, long vertical extension, mount camera at a position between 4 ft. (1.2 m) and 8 ft. (2.4 m) of

vertical change from the attachment point, and less than 2 ft. (0.6 m) of horizontal separation from the

attachment point. The attachment point may be a vertical pole or horizontal pole with a diameter dimension

ranging between 2 in. (51 mm) and 24 in. (600 mm).

936.2.04 Type B Video Encoder Requirements

A.Provide a Type B Video Encoder that meets Section 936.2.01.D, except as follows:
1.Provide a standalone, environmentally hardened video encoder for a single video signal, suitable for field

cabinet use.

2.Provide new video encoders from the same manufacturer and ensure compatibility and interoperability with

each type provided.

3.Provide video encoders that have a minimum MTBF of 20,000 hours.
4.Provide video encoder with end-to-end system latency between the encoder and decoder appliances of no

more than 300 ms, not including network delays. The encoders shall support various frame adjustments to

minimize latency.

5.Provide video equipment that supports the NTSC signal format.
6.Provide encoder with the following ports:
a.Network: 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 or as directed by Department.
b.Video Connector: BNC.
c.Serial Data Interface: One (1) minimum RJ-45 port/connector.
d.Serial port may utilize D-sub connectors or terminal block connections as approved by the Department.
7.In locations where there is more than one video source and encoders with multiple video ports are approved

by Department, each video input port shall meet all the video and data requirements of video encoder Type B

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8.Provide video encoder with video input performance measures that comply with NTSC and EIA requirements,

including the EIA-170 standard, with a nominal composite video of 1-volt peak-to-peak (Vp-p). The equipment

shall have an electrical impedance of 75 ohms.

9.Ventilation fans are not permitted.
10.Provide video encoders with LED status indicators for local status display of analog video input, serial data

interface activity, network interface activity and power.

11.Provide cable connections (data/video/power) that require no tools for installation or removal and designed

with positive locking devices such that they will not vibrate loose.

12.Provide external markings for all connectors and indicators. Replaceable components shall be permanently

marked and traceable to the supplied documentation, including schematics and parts list.

13.Provide external markings with the product function name, model number, serial number, and

manufacturer’s name.

14.Provide parts made of corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, or

gold-plated metal.

15.Provide individual video encoders that can be mounted on a field cabinet shelf, 19 in. (483 mm) equipment

rack, rack-mounted chassis, or DIN rail. Other mounting options may be submitted for review and approval by

the Department. Provide all mounting hardware.

16.Provide video encoder that supports nominal power input voltage of 120 VAC, 60 Hz. ±3 Hz.
17.If the device requires operating voltages of less than 120 VAC, the appropriate voltage converter shall be

supplied. All voltage conversion devices shall also be temperature hardened as specified herein for location

(field or central).

18.Provide equipment or voltage converter that operates within a voltage range of 90 VAC to 135 VAC.
19.Provide encoders that support automatic recovery from an over or under voltage condition when prime power

has returned to the tolerance values specified herein. All configuration parameters shall be stored in non-

volatile memory and no reprogramming or manual adjustments shall be required upon power recovery.

20.Provide video encoder that meets environmental requirements in Section 936.2.01.K.
21.Provide video encoder that meets video encoding requirements in Section 936.2.01.D.
22.Provide video encoder that meets communications and network requirements in Section 936.2.01.E.
23.Provide video encoder that meets the following serial data interface requirements:
a.Provide bi-directional serial communications over Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX via the following methods:
i.Encoder serial port to decoder serial port data stream.

ii. IP socket to encoder serial port by TCP protocol.

b.Provide full-duplex serial interface and data rates up to 115.2 Kbps (minimum) for each port.
c.Provide serial port that is software configurable, locally or over the network, to EIA-232/422/485 mode of

operation as defined by the EIA for data format, data rate, and data structure (e.g., baud rate, the number

of bits, parity, stop bits, flow control, etc.) via the management software provided.

d.No serial adaptors or interface converters are permitted.
e.Provide video encoders that are capable of using the serial interface port to support PTZ camera

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f.Provide video encoder serial port that provides IP addressing and socket number selection and provide the

capability to establish an IP connection directly from an operator workstation or server to any encoder IP

address and socket number to transport serial data, independent of whether any video stream for that video

encoder is being viewed.

936.2.05 Type C-Card Video Encoder Requirements

A.Provide Type C-Card encoders that meet Section 936.2.03 video encoder requirements.
B.Provide Type C-Card encoders that are compatible with, and of the same make as, the Video Encoder, Type C –

Chassis specified in Section 936.2.06.

C.Provide a high-density encoder unit (card) for multiple video signals, with one encoder per video signal, suitable

for control center use in a slot based chassis.

D.Provide a minimum of four encoders per card with a corresponding number of BNC ports per encoder.
E.Provide Type C-Card with a minimum of one RJ-45 network port: 10/100 Mbps.
F.Provide Type C-Card that is fully contained and obtain power from the Video Encoder, Type C-Chassis.

936.2.06 Type C-Chassis Video Encoder Requirements

A.Provide Type C-Chassis that is compatible with, and of the same make as, the Video Encoder, Type C – Cards

specified in Section 936.2.05.

B.Provide a high-density rack mount unit that supports multiple Video Encoder Type C cards suitable for control

center use.

C.Provide support for up to 12 Video Encoder, Type C cards.
D.Provide a chassis that is seven rack units or less and 19 in. rack mountable.
E.Provide chassis that is capable of operating on one internal power supply.
F.Provide chassis that is capable of supporting a minimum of two internal power supplies.

936.2.07 Camera Lowering Device (CLD)

A.General
1.Provide CLD system that includes, but is not limited to, the following components: camera junction

connection box, electrical and disconnect unit, self-aligning divided support arm, pole top aluminum housing

with access panel mounted to the pole, lowering cable, external conduit mounted to existing camera pole for

lowering cable, and mounting attachment hardware.

2.Provide CLD system as a retrofit to an existing CCTV camera pole as shown in the Contract.
3.Provide CLD system that is capable of lowering the camera to the ground without contacting the pole or

anything attached to the pole.

4.Provide CLD system design that does not cause damage or degradation of camera operations or viewability.
5.Provide the capability for connecting and disconnecting video, communications and electrical connections

between the field cabinet and the camera assembly installed on the CLD.

6.Provide CLD system that provides electrical and signal connections between the fixed and movable CLD

components to support Category-6 Ethernet-based PoE camera operations.

7.Provide aluminum housing with access panel mounted to existing camera pole to house cable strain relief and

provide access to all cables. 1912

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8.Provide CLD system including lowering tool and all other external components that are corrosion-resistant

powder-coated, galvanized materials, stainless steel, or otherwise protected from the environment by

industry-accepted coatings that can withstand exposure to a corrosive environment in accordance with

NEMA 250 Section 5.10 or MIL-STD-810F for exterior salt atmospheres.

9.Provide all mounting hardware, clamps, straps, and parts made out of stainless steel or corrosion-resistant

galvanized materials.

10.Provide a pulley mechanism for the lowering tool that are sealed with self-lubricating bearings.
11.Provide 120 VAC electrical power for the complete CLD assembly per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
12.Provide CLD that meets the environmental requirements as specified in Section 936.2.01.K.
13.All materials, components and mechanisms of the CLD system shall be provided by or in compliance with the

CLD system manufacturer’s recommendations.

B.Lowering Cable
1.Provide a lowering cable that consists of a minimum 1/8-in. diameter (3.25 mm) marine-grade Type 316

stainless steel aircraft cable with a minimum breaking strength of 1,740 lb. (790 kg) with seven strands of No.

19 AWG wire each.

2.Provide lowering cable that is located inside an external CCTV pole-mounted GRS conduit to avoid cable

twisting. Only the lowering cable shall be in motion when the CLD is operated. All other cables are to remain

separate from the lowering cable and stable and secure during lowering and raising operations.

3.Provide lowering cable that is designed so that the lifting cable does not come into contact with the

camera cables.

4.Provide lowering cable accessories, such as connecting links that have a minimum workload rating that meet

or exceed that of the lowering cable.

5.Provide weights or counterweights so that the alignment for the camera connection can be raised into

position without binding and it can be lowered.

C.Disconnect Unit
1.Provide a disconnect unit with a minimum load capacity of 200 lb. (90.7 kg) with a 4:1 safety factor.
2.Provide locking mechanism between the fixed and movable components of the disconnect unit.
3.Provide minimum of two mechanical latches for the movable assembly to remove all weight from the lowering

cable when latched.

4.Provide the fixed unit with a heavy-duty cast tracking guide and a means for latching in the same position

each time.

5.Provide capability of securely holding the CLD and the equipment installed on the CLD.
6.Provide weathertight suspension contact unit with a gasket to seal the interior from dust and moisture without

the use of pressurization.

7.Provide connectors that are resistant to UV light degradation.
8.Provide disconnect unit that will not twist under high wind conditions.
9.Provide male and female matched parts that mate together to make a weathertight, non-corrosive electrical

connection between the cable and the camera housing when the camera is fully raised and locked.

10.Provide cable and wire leads from both the male and female contacts that are permanently fastened into a

weathertight, non-corrosive body. 1913

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11.Provide disconnect unit that is designed to keep contacts protected or provide a method to displace surface

contaminants.

D.Divided Support Arm
1.Provide a divided arm that separates control and electrical / signal wires.
2.Provide divided support arm and receiver brackets that are designed to self-align the contact unit during

installation.

E.Lowering Tool
1.Provide CLD with a permanent mount lowering tool with winch in a pole-mounted heavy-duty aluminum

enclosure as recommended by the manufacturer meeting the material requirements in Section 939.

a.Enclosure sized to house lowering tool and winch.
b.Enclosure to hinge down to allow cabinet to be mounted to the right or left of pole.
c.Operates 90 degrees from camera mounting arm.
d.Provide key lock as approved by the Department.
2.Provide an adapter to allow the lowering tool to operate the lowering device by a portable drill using a

clutch mechanism.

3.Provide winch with a minimum 3:1 gear reduction to reduce the effort required to raise and lower the

camera assembly.

4.Equip lowering tool with a positive locking or breaking mechanism to secure the cable reel during the raising

and lowering operations and to prevent freewheeling or freefall.

F.Drill Motor with Clutch
1.Provide an industrial-grade portable drill with clutch using an adjustable safety clutch mechanism.
2.Provide a drill that is heavy-duty, reversible variable speeds with “D” handle.
3.Equip drill with a 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) key chuck size with key.
4.Provide drill with a minimum of 0.5 horsepower (0.49 metric horsepower).

936.3Construction

The construction and installation of the CCTV camera equipment, materials, components, and assemblies as specified

herein shall meet the requirements in this section and the CCTV manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations.

936.3.01 Construction Requirements

A.General Construction
1.Mount the camera system assembly and the mounting bracket arm at the cardinal direction and height

as shown in the Contract, and so that the pole is not obstructing the camera’s view of the roadway or

traffic signals.

2.Install cables between the camera system assembly and the CCTV camera field cabinet inside new hollow

steel or metal or concrete support poles unless otherwise specified. Where devices are installed on existing

wood poles, install cabling on the wood poles in conduit risers of a minimum 2 in. (51 mm) diameter.

3.Provide wiring and cabling that meets the following minimum requirements:
a.Provide between 3 ft. (0.9 m) and 5 ft. (1.5 m) of coiled slack cable in the bottom of the field cabinet.

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b.Route CCTV cables in the cabinet separate from any 120 VAC power wiring or surge suppressor

ground wiring.

c.Provide CCTV cables of 330 ft. (100 m) maximum length in accordance with IEEE 802.3
d.Neatly arrange and dress wiring, firmly lace or bundle it, and mechanically secure the wiring without the

use of adhesive fasteners.

e.Organize cables neatly inside the field cabinet and secure cables with clamps to minimize movement in

the wind and chafing against the pole, device, or bracket.

f.Provide service loops at connection points when connecting to hardware inside the field cabinet.
g.No splicing of cables or exposed wiring is permitted.
h.Provide wiring entry to the camera casing or enclosure that uses weathertight fittings.
i.Provide wiring entry and exits that are made at the side or underneath components; no exposed top entry

or exits are permitted. This requirement extends to enclosures, junction boxes, support arms, or any other

externally exposed devices.

j.Route and secure wiring and cabling to avoid sharp edges and to avoid conflicts with other equipment

or cabling.

k.Label all wiring with printed, legible, and water-resistant labels firmly attached to the wire.
4.Coordinate with the Department to establish electrical utility service according to the NEC and as specified in

Section 682.

a.Verify with the local power service provider to ensure that the provided equipment is compatible with the

installed equipment.

b.Contractor shall be responsible for paying for electrical service as required from the time of testing up to

the issuance of the Maintenance Acceptance Letter (MAL) by the Department at which time the service

provider account shall be transferred to the Department.

5.Comply with NEC requirements and Section 682 for grounding and bonding requirements.
6.Dress and route grounding wires separately from other field cabinet wiring and with the minimum length

possible between the surge protector and the ground buss-bar.

7.Do not splice any cable, shield, or conductor used for CCTV camera operation, communications signaling,

power supply, or grounding.

B.Camera Lowering Device
1.Install CLD and lowering tool in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.
2.Provide and install external GRS 1.5 in. (38mm) minimum conduit as recommended by the CLD manufacturer

mounted externally to the existing camera pole using conduit stainless steel clamps.

3.Provide and install enclosure for permanent housing the lowering tool and winch strapped to the existing

camera pole using stainless steel straps and other hardware as required or needed.

4.Install materials in a neat and professional manner.
5.Coordinate with the Department to determine actual mounting height and azimuth. Typically, the CLD azimuth

shall be perpendicular to the mainline lanes.

936.3.02 Equipment Configuration and Integration Requirements

Refer to Section 942.3.03 for equipment configuration and integration requirements. 1915

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936.3.03 Testing Requirements

Refer to Section 942.3.04 for testing requirements.

936.3.04 Training

Refer to Section 942.3.05 for training requirements.

936.3.05 Warranty and Maintenance Support Services

A.Warranty Requirements:
1.Provide a minimum warranty length as follows. If the manufacturer’s warranties for the components are for a

longer period, those longer period warranties shall apply.

a.CCTV camera assembly and associated components: three years.
b.Category-6 PoE surge protector: five years.
c.CLD system: five years.
2.Refer to Section 942.3.02 for general warranty requirements.
B.Maintenance Support Services:

Refer to Section 942.3.02 for maintenance support services requirements.

936.4Measurement

The CCTV camera system and training that are complete, in place, accepted, and of the kind, size, and type specified

will be measured as follows:

A.CCTV Camera System, Types 1, 1P, 2, 2P, 3, 3P

The CCTV camera system will be measured for payment by the type and number installed, complete, functional,

tested, and accepted, including IP-based camera assembly with internal video encoder, camera lens, P/T

positioning drive, camera casing or enclosure, sunshield, and mounting bracket. CCTV camera system shall also

include ITS field cabinet components, including but not limited to, PoE injector, outdoor-rated cabling and

associated wiring, network patch cable, connectors, terminal blocks, surge protector, weather heads (as required

or needed), grounding to site ground, and video encoder configuration.

B.Camera Mounting Arm, Types 1, 2, 3, 4

The CCTV camera system mounting arm will be measured for payment by the mounting method or type and

number installed, complete, functional, tested and accepted. Mounting arm will include the mounting arm,

attachment and mounting hardware, work, and all other required or needed materials and incidentals to mount the

CCTV camera system.

C.Camera Lowering Device

The CCTV CLD will be measured for payment by the number installed, complete, functional, tested and accepted.

The CLD will include the camera connection box, electrical and signal disconnect unit, self-aligning divided

support arm, an adapter for attachment to the camera pole, pole top junction box, lowering cable, attachment and

mounting hardware, permanent camera lowering tool, work, and all other required or needed materials and

incidentals to provide a complete CLD system.

D.CCTV Camera System, Type B

The Type B CCTV system will be measured for payment by the number actually installed, complete, functional,

tested, and accepted, including camera lens, P/T positioning drive, camera casing or enclosure, sunshield, and

mounting bracket. CCTV camera system shall also include ITS field cabinet components, including but not limited

to, outdoor-rated cabling and associated wiring, network patch cable, connectors, terminal blocks, surge

protector, weather heads (as required or needed), grounding to site ground, and video encoder configuration. 1916

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E.Video Encoder, Type B

The Type B video encoder with mounting hardware will be measured for payment by the number actually installed,

complete, functional, tested and accepted.

F.Video Encoder, Type C

The Type C video encoder with mounting hardware will be measured for payment by the number actually installed,

complete, functional, tested and accepted.

G.Training

Training will be measured as a lump sum for supplies, equipment, materials, handouts, travel, and subsistence

necessary to conduct the training.

936.5Payment

936.5.01 CCTV Camera System

CCTV camera systems of the type specified in the Contract documents will be paid for at the Contract unit price. This

price will include full compensation for labor, materials, equipment, tools, test equipment, incidentals, installation,

testing, and providing warranty necessary to complete the CCTV camera system.

Payment Notes:

Submittal

Submittal requirements are included in Section 942.1.04 and will not be paid for separately. It will be considered

as incidental to the CCTV camera system pay item.

Testing

Testing is defined in Section 942.3.04 and will not be paid for separately. It will be considered as incidental to the

CCTV camera system pay item.

CCTV Camera Field Cabinets

New CCTV camera field cabinets will be paid for separately under Section 939.5 pay items.

CCTV Camera Support Structure

CCTV camera support structure including poles will be paid for separately under Section 639.5 pay items:

GDOT Central Software Integration

GDOT Central Software integration is included in Section 942.3.03 and will be paid for under the Section 942.5

pay item.

Payment for the CCTV camera system will be made under:

Item No. 936 CCTV Camera System, Type ___ Per each

Item No. 936 Camera Mounting Arm, Type ___ Per each

Item No. 936 Camera Lowering Device Per each

The following pay items are eligible for use to maintain a legacy CCTV camera system. The pay items shall be used

only when required and approved by the Department.

Item No. 936 CCTV Camera System, Type B Per each

Item No. 936 Video Encoder, Type B Per each

Item No. 936 Video Encoder, Type C Per each

936.5.02 Training

Payment for training will be made under:

Item No. 936 Training Lump sum

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