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733Traffic Signal Controller Material

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733.01References and Definitions

“ATC” refers to equipment manufactured in conformance with the Advanced Transportation Controller Standard, a joint standard of AASHTO, ITE, and NEMA “NEMA TS -2,” “Type TS -2/A2,” and “Type TS -2/A1” refers to equipment manufactured in conformance with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards Publication No. TS-2. “Type 332”, “Type 336”, and “Type 342” refers to equipment manufactured in conformance with the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) specifications titled “Traffic Signal Control Equipment Specifications” and “Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications“, including all addenda. “Type 2070” refers to equipment manufactured in conformance with the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) specifications titled “Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications”, including all addenda. “IP” refers to equipment conforming to the Internet Protocol Suite communication protocols defined by the Internet Engineering Taskforce RFC 1122. “TAP” refers to the Traffic Authorized Products list for products that have been authorized for use on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for the Ohio Department of Transportation.

733.03Cabinet. Ensure that all cabinets comply with the requirements of this Section. Equip all

NEMA specified cabinets as follows: Supply two through four phase controller operation with a minimum twelve position backpanel, configured for four pedestrian movements and four overlaps, with a NEMA TS -2 malfunction management unit. Supply five through eight phase controller operation with a minimum 12 position backpanel, configured for four pedestrian movements and no overlaps, with a NEMA TS -2 malfunction management unit. For signal phasing configurations that require a larger capacity backpanel or conflict monitor, supply a 16 position backpanel with a NEMA TS-2 malfunction management unit. Furnish each cabinet main door with a sturdy, permanently lubricated lock that is covered with a weatherproof tab. Key the project locks to the master key used by the agency that will maintain the equipment. Supply two keys with each lock. Also, equip t he small door-in-door with a lock that is keyed to the maintaining agency’s master key, covered with a weatherproof tab. The door handle shall swing out away from the door edge, not toward the center of the door. Any fasteners (rivets, bolts, etc.) that penetrate the cabinet exterior shall be tack-welded or brazed on the inside surface to prevent punch -thru if the fastener head is ground off from the outside. The preferred method of cabinet construction uses no such fasteners, but internal welds only. Furnish cabinet with drawings that show the following:

1.Intersection map. The map shall include street names, all lanes, crosswalks and stop bars, all

vehicle and pedestrian phases, all loops and detection zones, vehicular and pedestrian signal heads, and pedestrian pushbuttons. All of these features shall be labeled. Include a legend that shows the type of vehicular and pedestrian heads and north.

2.Field wiring hook-up chart for all signal heads. The chart shall include signal head name, signal

head display indication, and field terminal on back panel. 862

3.Conflict Monitor/MMU channel assignments and functions, switch positions, and settings. Also

show program card jumper locations diagrammatically (if applicable). If the Conflict Monitor/MMU is programmed via methods other than a program card detail this diagrammatically.

4.Legend with all wire gauges and insulator colors used in the cabinet. Apply this legend to all

wiring shown in the drawings. Also include components such as MOVs and diodes.

5.Detector panel wiring. Detail all detector landings.
6.All cable and wiring harness pin assignments.
7.Detector rack layout. Label detector number and associated phase.
8.SDLC cable assignments.
9.Pedestrian pushbutton wiring.
10.Load switch assignments.
11.Flash programming buss and field terminals wiring.
12.I/O board, load switch, and flash transfer relay wiring.
13.Any video, radar, preemption, or other device wiring, interface, and cabling details.
14.UPS as-built schematic. Detail all connections to cabinet and controller.
15.Netlist detailing all connectivity of the cabinet. It shall include all instances in the cabinet. Provide

a description of all instances. Furnish 60-month warranties or the manufacturers’ standard warranty, whichever is greater for the following equipment:

a.ATC/NEMA Cabinet & Equipment
(1)Bus Interface Units
(2)Malfunction Management Units
b.ATC/CalTrans Cabinet & Equipment
(1)Model 2010/2018 Conflict Monitor Units

Ensure that the warranty period begins on the date of shipment to the project. Ensure that each unit has a permanent label or stamp indicating the date of shipment. Label shall indicate the equipment vendor name and or logo

B.Type TS-2.
1.Furnish TS-2 cabinets that utilize a high speed data channel to connect the controller unit,

malfunction management unit, rear panel (terminals and facilities), detectors and bus interface units and also comply with the general requirements of 733.03. Furnish a prewired cabinet with malfunction management unit, loop detector units, and all accessory equipment as specified in NEMA TS-2, except as follows:

a.Section 5.3.4, use detector racks for both Type 1 (A1) and Type 2 (A2) controller units.
b.Section 5.4.2.1, if a power service disconnect switch is located before the controller

cabinet, the neutral (AC-) and the grounding bar in the controller cabinet shall be connected together.

c.Section 5.4.2.7, provide an LED type light.
d.Section 5.4.2.7.2, provide the LED lamp.
e.Section 5.4.2.7.3, provide the door actuated light switch.

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f.Section 6.5.2.2.1, provide 2 -channel detector units, without delay/extension features

(Type A). Furnish momentary pushbuttons on the cabinet door or a detector rack panel for actuation of Detector BIU #9, channels 1 -16, and the four opto -isolated pedestrian detector inputs on BIU #1 and BIU #2. Permanently label these pushbuttons as “VEH DET 1” through “VEH DET 16” and “PED DET 1” through “PED DET 8.”

g.Section 7.2, construct cabinets of sheet aluminum.
h.Section 7.3, unless otherwise specified in the plans, provide a Size 5 cabinet for pole

mounted cabinets, Size 7 for ground mounted cabinets. Supply larger cabinets if required to house the equipment to meet the plan requirements; such as an integral UPS enclosure, additional ITS equipment, preemption devices, 16 position backpanels or special detection units. Furnish all wire passages through and over metal edges with edge protection polymer trim.

i.Section 7.5.7, ensure that the police panel contains switches for AUTO/FLASH,

SIGNALS ON/OFF and AUTO/MANUAL in the police panel. Furnish a pushbutton with a 5 -foot (1.5 m) cord, and panel connector, not hard wired, unless a strain -relieving panel feed-thru bushing is provided.

j.Section 7.7.3, supply unpainted cabinets.
k.The following overrides the NEMA requirements for signal bus relays. A solid-state relay

shall be used for the signal bus relay. This relay shall maintain output equal to or exceeding the requirements of the cabinet main overcurrent protective device over the NEMA TS-2 Environmental Operating Range of -30 to +165 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.Furnish loop detector and pedestrian inputs that have lightning/surge protection.

Furnish loop detector lead-in cable protection that consists of devices installed in each detector circuit where the lead-in connects to the terminal block. House each device in a case that consists of two stages; a 3-electrode gas tube arrestor and a semiconductor circuit. Ensure that the arrestor shunts to ground a common mode transient with a 1,000 ampere peak and an 8/20 microsecond wave -shape, ionizing at 400 volts within 100 nanoseconds when subjected to a 1,000 volt per microsecond transient. Furnish a semiconductor circuit that clamps a differential transient to 30 volts within 40 nanoseconds of the appearance of the transient, and a common mode transient to 30 volts within 500 nanoseconds of the ionization of the gas tube arrestor. Ensure that t he second stage is able to withstand a peak current of 13 amperes. Furnish a device that has impedance characteristics compatible with the detector unit so as not to cause false calls or increase the loop impedance above the sensitivity of the detector unit. Furnish pedestrian pushbutton inputs with the same protection as specified for the loop detector lead-in cables.

3.Include loop detector racks with the necessary number of two-channel loop detector units with

the cabinet. When shown on the plans, supply delay and extension timing capability on the detector unit; otherwise, provide the controller unit software with these features. If vehicle detector types other than “loop” detectors are required by the plans, provide these detector units by separate bid item. If the special bid detector units use standard TS-2 detector racks, furnish the racks as part of the pre-wired cabinet. Furnish loop detector unit with an LED or LCD display indication of call strength (∆L/L or equivalent). This display shall be a bar graph or numerical display with at least eight (8) discrete levels indicated. 864

4.Furnish switches to control the controller unit and cabinet functions as specified in the plans.
5.Furnish load switches that have both input and output indicators.
6.The primary surge protection device (SPD) shall be an EDCO SHA-1250 or approved equal.

A plug-in base shall be used to hold the device. All wiring connections shall be made to the base, and appropriate cabinet clearances maintained, to allow the SPD module to be replaced by hand without the use of tools. Cabinet power distribution shall conform to Figure 5-4, NEMA TS-2 2003 v02.06. In addition, install three (3) non GFCI NEMA 5-15 utility outlets on the right side of the power panel for a total of six (6) receptacles. These outlets shall be powered independently of the UPS by direct connection to incoming utility power through a 15-amp circuit breaker labeled “UTILITY OUTLET.”

7.Include serial and/or Ethernet cables, 4 -feet minimum length, to interface with laptop

computer. Include all interface software.

9.Include an SDLC expansion board with three available ports, mounted on a cabinet side wall.
10.Include an SDLC in-line surge suppressor, EDCO SRS -BIU-15 or equivalent, located at the

controller SDLC port.

11.Furnish an aluminum shelf with integral storage compartment in the space immediately below

the controller. Ensure the storage compartment has telescoping drawer guides for full extension. Ensure the compartment top has a non-slip plastic laminate attached. Furnish TS-2 cabinet according to the Department’s TAP List.

C.Type 332.
1.General. Furnish Model 332L cabinets that meet the specifications “Traffic Signal Control

Equipment Specifications” and “Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications”, California Department of Transportation. Ensure that the manufacturer of the cabinets is listed on the TAP at the time of delivery to the project.

2.Cabinets.
a.Ensure that the cabinets are constructed of aluminum and are supplied unpainted. An

anodic coating is not required. Supply galvanized anchor bolts with nuts and washers with each cabinet. Furnish 3/4-inch (19 mm) diameter by 16 inches (0.4 m) minimumle ngth anchor bolts with an “L” bend on the unthreaded end.

b.Fit the cabinets with a PDA-2 power distribution assembly.
c.When shown on the plans, provide the cabinet with door hinges that are “right” or “left”

mounted when facing the front of the cabinet.

d.Use 332L ground mount cabinets that have an auxiliary output file. Ensure the auxiliary

output file is in accordance with the Caltrans TEES 2009, Section 6.4.5.3 Output File #2 and come with two flasher blocks and six load switches. Ensure all channels from the output file are monitored by the CMU.

3.Terminals and Wiring.
a.“Hardwire” output files. Do not use printed circuit wiring in the output file except for the

red monitor board.

b.Ensure that the vehicle and pedestrian detector field wiring inputs connect to side

mounted terminal blocks. Install terminal blocks and associated wiring to the input file. Label the field wiring terminals of the side mounted terminal block by a permane nt screening process to identify the 865 input panel (I or J), the input file slot number (1 through 14) and the channel terminal (D, E, J, or K). An example is “I4 -E”. Ensure that all terminals on these detector blocks are accessible without removing equipment from the EIA mounting rack.

c.Install red monitor cabling in the cabinets. Install a program board to enable/disable red

monitoring. Ship the cabinets with the red monitor jumpers set in the “enable” position.

d.Do not connect the pedestrian yellow load switch outputs to the conflict monitor card -

edge connector.

e.Supply each cabinet with a cable at least 5 feet (1.5 m) long to connect a laptop computer

with the controller. Ensure that the cable has a DB -9 connector on one end, and a connector on the other end to mate with the C2 on the back of the controller. The cable will allow a laptop computer to upload/download data to the controller.

f.Supply each cabinet with a Category 5e cable with 8P8C (RJ45) plug on each end,

minimum 5 feet in length. The cable will allow a laptop computer to upload/download data to the controller.

g.On the output file, wire pin No. 11 of each switchpack connector to AC- so that the output

indicators on dual indicator switchpacks will display properly.

4.Accessories.
a.Fully equip the cabinets with two channel loop detector sensors, flashers, flash transfer

relays, power supply, AC and DC isolators, conflict monitor, switchpacks (with both input and output indicators), and a DC isolator in slot 14 for flash sense/stop time. Do not switch the input file channels from the standard layout in order to minimize the number of two -channel detector units utilized. If vehicle detector types other than “loop” detectors are required by the plans, provide these detectors under a separate bid item. Flash Transfer Relays shall use AC coils only; the use of a series rectifier in combination with a DC coil is prohibited. In addition to the requirements of Caltrans TEES, furnish detector unit with an LED or LCD display indication of call strength (∆L/L or equivalent). This display shall be a bar graph or numerical display with at least eight (8) discrete levels indicated. Furnish loop detector sensors according to the Department’s TAP List.

b.Furnish a rack mounted detector test panel with test switches. Test switches shall call

vehicle phases 1-8, pedestrian phases 2,4,6,8 and EVPE channels A,B,C,D as defined in the published ODOT Plan Insert Sheet for default 332/336 cabinet input file assignments. Furnish switches with three position “on/off/momentary on” switches.

c.Furnish a police panel in each cabinet that includes a removable pushbutton with 5 feet

(1.5 m) cord and three switches labeled AUTO/FLASH, SIGNALS ON/OFF and AUTO/MANUAL. Wire the pushbutton cord to the controller harness wiring by a molex plug connection and not through an AC isolator. When placed in the manual position, apply “manual control enable” to the controller and apply “recall” to all phases. Ensure that activation of the push button “advances” the controller, except prohibit the manual advancement during the minimum green, yellow, and red timing intervals.

d.Furnish an aluminum shelf with integral storage compartment in the rack below the

controller. Ensure that the storage compartment has telescoping drawer guides for full extension. Ensure that the compartment top has a non-slip plastic laminate attached. Top of shelf shall be at least 30 inches and no more than 48 inches above the workpad surface. For cabinets with risers, this may require relocating the drawer to a position below Input File #2. 866

e.Ensure that each cabinet has two white LED lights installed at the top of the cabinet, one

near each door. Wire the lights to the door switches such that opening either door will turn on both lights.

5.Surge Protection.
a.Furnish surge protection on pedestrian and detector inputs. Furnish three terminal

surrestors equivalent to EDCO models SRA-6LCA, SRA-6LCB, or SRA-6LC.

b.Protect the cabinet’s incoming power lines with an EDCO SHA1250 or approved equal

surge protector in lieu of the CalTrans specified surge protection. A plug-in base shall be used to hold the device. All wiring connections shall be made to the base, and a ppropriate cabinet clearances maintained, to allow the SPD module to be relaced by hand without the use of tools.

6.Conflict Monitor. Ensure that the conflict monitor unit was tested and accepted according

to Supplement 1076.

a.Materials and Warranties. Furnish electrical parts, switches, and other elements of

the installation that are of ample capacity to carry the required current without excessive heating or drop of potential. Use standard industrial quality components (integrated circuit chips, transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, etc.) wherever possible. Clearly identify these components with the original identification. Designate the other vital information such as v oltage polarity, emitter or collector terminals, pin locations, etc., by an approved industrial procedure. Ensure that the major items or assemblies of equipment bear a nameplate, indelible marking, or brand that identifies it as to type, model, catalog number, and manufacturer. Transfer that manufacturers’ guarantees or warranties to the Department upon delivery and acceptance of the equipment. Ensure that all conflict monitors are warranted for a period of 60 months or for the manufacturer’s standard warranty period, whichever is greater, for parts and labor from date of shipment to the project or the ODOT Signal Shop. Ensure that each unit has a permanent label or stamp indicating the date of shipment and name of vendor supplying the unit and/or logo..

b.General Requirements.
(1)Minimum Standards. This specification establishes minimum standards for

Conflict Monitoring Devices designed for use in Model 332 and 336 Traffic Signal Controller Cabinets supplied to the Department.

(2)Indicator Lights. Furnish indicator lights that are water -clear (not colored or

diffused lenses), ultra- bright light emitting diodes (LED), whose states are clearly readable in direct sunlight. Ensure that each conflict monitor channel provides separate red, yellow, and green LEDs.

(a)Furnish a GREEN AC POWER indicator light.
(b)Arrange indicator lights in a vertical pattern with FAULT status lights as the

upper indications and the output channel lights as the lower indications [See 733.03.C.6.c.(1) and

.C.6.c.(9)]. An acceptable alternative is to provide a single fault indication and a supplemental

display that clearly indicates the fault type.

(c)Ensure that a failure causes its respective indicator light to display.
(3)Monitor Power. Ensure that the Monitor does not use the 24VDC power supply

being sensed to run any of its internal circuitry. Ensure that the watchdog, stop time, external reset, and 24VDC monitor input circuits are optically isolated from the Monitor internal powers upply and are conditioned to provide proper sense circuit operation throughout the operating range. 867

(4)Power Fail. Consider a line voltage less than 85 V ac  2 V ac as a power failure.

Ensure that a power failure does not result in resetting the Monitor. Ensure that once the Monitor is triggered by detection of a fault that it remains in that state until a Reset Command is issued. Reset is issued only by the Front Panel Control Switch or by the External Test Reset input.

(5)Power Up. Furnish a Monitor that is compatible with the Model 2070 controller

unit. When power is established, > 103  2 Vac, the monitor will power up in the FAULT RELAY RECOVERY mode: When power is established, initiate FAULT RELAY RECOVERY. For an interval of 6.0  0.5 seconds, the following will take place:

(a)The Output Relay contacts remain closed, and the Stop Time output remains

active.

(b)All fault monitoring functions remain suspended.
(c)The AC POWER indicator light flashes at a 2 hertz rate.

At the end of this time interval, the Monitor begins counting Watchdog transitions from the controller and prepares to resume normal fault monitoring. Ensure that the resumption of normal Fault monitoring occurs when either:

(a)The Monitor has counted 5 transitions between the True and False state from the

controller Watchdog; or

(b)10  0.5 seconds has elapsed from the time of LINE RECOVERY.

If the controller Watchdog output does not become active, ensure that the Monitor goes into a Latched Fault condition.

(6)Cabinet Signals Monitored. Furnish a Monitor designed to monitor Green, Yellow,

and Red AC circuits at the field output terminals of traffic signal cabinets. Monitor shall be capable of monitoring Flashing Yellow Arrow channels. In addition, monitor the cabinet 24VDC supply, and the Model 2070 controller Watchdog Timer output. These signals are processed by the Monitor circuitry, and if a failure is determined to have occurred, ensure that a relay output contact closure (FAILED state) places the cabinet and intersection into flashing operation.

(7)Failed State Output Circuits.
(a)Use an electro-mechanical relay to provide the FAILED STATE output circuit.

Ensure that the relay contacts are normally closed (FAILED STATE). In a NON-FAILED state (relay coil energized), ensure that the contacts are open. The function of this output circuit is to initiate flash operation within the cabinet and transfer field circuits from the switch pack outputs to the flash bus during a FAILED STATE.

(b)Furnish relay contacts that are rated for a minimum of 3 amperes at 120 V ac

and 100,000 operations. Ensure that the contact opening/closing time is 30 ms or less. Furnish contacts that present a minimum impedance of 50,000 ohms in the open state.

(c)Ensure that the Stop Time output is active whenever the output relay contacts

are in the FAILED STATE (closed). Ensure that it is inactive whenever the output relay contacts are in the NON-FAILED (open) STATE.

(8)Monitor Unit Reset. Furnish a front panel momentary SPST pushbutton switch

labeled “RESET” to reset the Monitor to a Non -FAILED state and restores normal monitoring 868 operation. Position the switch on the front panel so that the switch can be operated while gripping the front panel handle. Ensure that the External Test Reset input line resets the Monitor circuitry to a Non - FAILED state and restores normal monitoring operation. Optically isolate it from the internal circuitry. Ensure that a reset issuance by either source (Unit Reset) is tr iggered by only the leading edge of the input signal (this will prevent a constant reset due to either a switch failure or a constant external input). Ensure that a constant reset input is ignored within 5 seconds of issuance.

(9)Input Impedance. Ensure that the input impedance for all monitored AC inputs are

200 kilohms  100 kilohms.

(10)Connectors. Furnish PCB 28/56P Type Monitor and Conflict Program Card

Connectors. Ensure that all edge connectors use the “bifurcated bellow” type contact or equivalent.

(11)Door Ajar Circuit. Connect pin 24 to pin 25 on the Monitor PCB at the edge

connector and ensure that it is capable of carrying one ampere according to CalTrans specifications.

(12)Handle. Ensure that the handle placement and design is such that no interference

between the handle and a closed cabinet door exists.

(13)Fuse Holder. Furnish low profile fuse holders on the front panel.
c.Functional Requirements.
(1)General. The Monitor monitors the cabinet for conflicts and unsafe operation. If an

unsafe condition exists, the Monitor will enter into a FAILED state. This places the cabinet into flash operation and applies STOP TIME to the controller unit. Ensure that the Monitor is designed to monitor red circuits, yellow timing, multiple outputs, and lack of outputs on a switch selectable, per channel basis. Specific conditions for failure follow:

(a)24VDC FAIL. The cabinet +24 volts DC does not meet the specified

thresholds.

(b)CONFLICT. When the green or yellow input to one or more channels is ON

and they are not programmed as permissive on the Conflict Program Card.

(c)WATCHDOG TIMER (WDT) ERROR. When the 2070 controller unit

watchdog output has ceased.

(d)CONFLICT PROGRAM CARD AJAR. Illuminates, if the Conflict Program

Card is removed or if it is not properly seated in the connector. When it is not inserted into the monitor, ensure that the warning indicator light is displayed.

(e)MONITOR FAILURE. A fault is detected within the operation of the monitor

itself.

(f)MULTIPLE OUTPUTS. Simultaneous indications of Green, Yellow, or Red

field outputs on a single channel.

(g)RED FAIL. No active field outputs on a single channel (green/yellow/red).
(h)YELLOW ERROR. The absence of a minimum yellow field output during a

green to red sequence. Minimum yellow shall be 2.7 seconds  100 ms.

(2)Operating Range. Furnish a Monitor Unit that is fully operational using an 85 to

135 V ac power source. Ensure that the Monitor suspends Fault monitoring below 85 V ac  2 V ac, closes the output relay, and de-energizes the AC POWER indicator light. 869

(3)Watchdog Timing. Furnish WATCHDOG Timing Circuitry to monitor the

controller unit WATCHDOG output. Ensure that the WDT Circuitry senses state changes and the time between the last change. Ensure that an absence of change for 1.50.1 seconds places the Monitor in a FAILED state.

(4)Channels Monitored. Furnish a Monitor that senses and responds to conflicts and

24 VDC failures whenever the AC line voltage is within the 85 to 135 V ac operating range of the Monitor, except during FAULT RELAY OPERATION.

(5)Yellow Inhibit. Furnish means to selectively inhibit the monitoring of a Yellow

channel input.

(6)Power Fail after Fault. In the event that the Monitor senses a fault, followed by a

loss of operating voltage, ensure that the initial Failure Status is retained in memory and is redisplayed after restoration of power.

(a)Once the Monitor is LATCHED in a fault condition for any reason, including

the removal of the Conflict Program Card, ensure that it REMAINS LATCHED, even through a power fail/recovery, until a RESET is issued by the front panel reset switch, or by the external test reset line.

(b)Display the status of the Green, Yellow, and Red inputs of all channels, at the

time the fault was latched. Ensure that a power loss does not affect the retention of this data. An acceptable alternative is to save status of all channels in memory and only display the latched fault.

(7)Insertion/Removal of Unit. Ensure that it is possible to insert and remove the

Monitor while the cabinet is energized without placing the cabinet into Flash operation provided that: The cabinet door remains open and the reset switch is held depressed while the unit is being inser ted or removed. Any momentary disruption of field signal indications is less than 500 ms.

(8)Microprocessor Use. If a microprocessor is used in the Monitor design, ensure that

its program is written so that:

(a)Integrity tests are performed periodically on each memory cell of each memory

device, relevant to each device type.

(b)Hardware external to the microprocessor circuits is employed to constantly

sense proper microprocessor operation.

(c)The Monitor reverts to a FAILED state if a fault is detected with the

microprocessor or during integrity tests.

(9)Front Panel Indicators. Ensure that the Monitor has red/yellow/green indicators

for channel inputs and indicators to provide status and failure detection information. Furnish a GREEN AC POWER indicator. Ensure that all indicators are clearly readable in direct sunlight. Arra nge and label the indicators as shown below:

(a)AC POWER. Illuminates when the incoming AC Line Voltage exceeds 103 

2V ac, and FLASHES during FAULT RELAY OPERATION.

(b)VDC FAIL. Illuminates when the Monitor has detected a 24VDC failure.
(c)CONFLICT. Illuminates when a conflicting signal condition is detected.
(d)WDT ERROR. Illuminates when a Watchdog error is detected. Do not provide

a switch or similar device to disable WDT monitoring.

(e)PC AJAR. Illuminates when the Conflict Program Card is removed or is not

properly seated in its connector. 870

(f)MON FAIL. Illuminates to indicate an internal Monitor failure.
(g)RED FAIL. Illuminates when the Monitor detects that there is no active output

on any of the field outputs that comprise a monitored channel. Ensure that the failed channels are displayed on the corresponding channel indicators. If for any reason red fail is not enabled, ensure that the red fail indicator light flashes at approximately 2hertz.

(h)MULT IND. Illuminates when the Monitor detects simultaneous outputs on

more than one of the field outputs that comprise a monitored channel (green/yellow/red). Ensure that the failed channels are displayed on the corresponding channel indicators.

(i)YELLOW. Illuminates when the Monitor detects the absence of a minimum

period of active yellow field output during a green to red sequence. Ensure that the failed channel is displayed on the corresponding channel indicator.

(j)1, 2, 3, 48. Furnish channel indicators that illuminate a FAILED state in

conformance with 733.03.C.6.c.(6).

(10)Monitor Board Edge Connector. Furnish monitor board edge connectors that

conform to CalTrans specifications.

(11)Monitoring of Conflicting Voltages. Ensure that inputs to any channel that exceed

the specified conflict threshold (see Section 6) are sensed as “ON” and illuminate their respective channel indicators. Ensure that the number of active channels in no way affects the conflict threshold. Ensure that the following voltage levels and times apply: A conflict has occurred and will cause a FAILED state only when voltages appear at the field output terminals. > 20  5.0 V rms for a duration > 350  150 ms.

(12)Conflict Program Card. Furnish conflict program cards that comply with CalTrans

specifications.

d.Fault Relay Operation.
(1)Line Drop Out. Furnish a Monitor that determines that a LINE DROP OUT has

occurred when: The AC Line Voltage is: < 98  2 VAC for > 400  100 ms. Within this time frame, ensure that the Monitor suspends all fault monitoring functions, closes the output relay contacts, enables Stop Time output, and the AC POWER indicator on the front panel flashes at a rate of 2 hertz 20 percent to indicate LINE DROP OUT status. Ensure that the Monitor remains in the FAULT RELAY mode until a LINE RECOVERY has occurred.

(2)Line Recovery. Ensure that the Monitor that determines that a LINE RECOVERY

has occurred when: The AC Line Voltage is: > 103  2 VAC for > 400  100 ms.

(3)Fault Relay Recovery. When LINE RECOVERY is established, initiate the

FAULT RELAY RECOVERY. For an interval of 6.0  0.5 seconds, the following will take place:

(a)The Output Relay contacts remain closed, and the Stop Time output remains

active. 871

(b)All fault monitoring functions remain suspended.
(c)The AC POWER indicator light flashes at a rate of 2 hertz  20 percent.

At the end of this time interval the Monitor begins counting Watchdog transitions from the controller and prepares to resume normal fault monitoring.

(4)Resumption of Normal Monitoring. Ensure that the resumption of normal Fault

Monitoring occurs when either:

(a)the Monitor has counted five transitions between the True and False state from

the controller Watchdog; or

(b)10  0.5 seconds has elapsed from the time of LINE RECOVERY.

If the controller Watchdog output does not become active, the Monitor shall go into a Latched Fault condition.

e.Red Monitoring Connector.
(1)Connector. Mount a connector, 3M-3428-5302, with two 3518 polarizing keys, or

equivalent, on the Monitor front panel. The pin assignments of the P20 connector and terminal assembly are defined in this specification. Ensure that it is possible to plug and unplug the Red Monitoring Connector P20 without placing the cabinet into Flash operation. P20 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS Pin Function Pin Function 1 CHANNEL 15 RED 2 CHANNEL 16 RED 3 CHANNEL 14 RED 4 UNDEFINED 5 CHANNEL 13 RED 6 SPECIAL FUNCTION 2 7 CHANNEL 12 RED 8 SPECIAL FUNCTION 1 9 CHANNEL 10 RED 10 CHANNEL 11 RED 11 CHANNEL 9 RED 12 CHANNEL 8 RED 13 CHANNEL 7 RED 14 CHANNEL 6 RED 15 CHANNEL 5 RED 16 CHANNEL 4 RED 17 CHANNEL 3 RED 18 CHANNEL 2 RED 19 CHANNEL 1 RED 20 RED ENABLE Ensure that keying is between pins 3/5, and 17/19. The odd numbered pins are on one side, and the even pins are on the other. Key the P20 connector and the CMU connector physically alike (to prevent the Red Monitoring cable from being inserted into the P 20 180 degrees out of alignment).

(2)Red Enable Input. Ensure that pin 20 of the Red Monitoring Connector provides

the Red Enable input to the Monitor. When the Red Monitoring Connector is disconnected, or Red Enable is not present, ensure that the Monitor checks for conflicting combinations of Greens and Yellows, Watchdog Timer, 24VDC, Conflict Program Card Ajar, and Monitor Fail. When enabled, ensure that the extended Monitor functions become active including: Red Fail, Multiple Output, and Yellow Fail. 872

(3)Special Function 1 and 2 Inputs.
(a)PIN 8, Special Function 1: Furnish an AC input to the Monitor, which will

DISABLE only the RED FAIL monitoring functions while it is active (e.g. during Railroad Preempt).

(b)PIN 6, Special Function 2: Reserved for future use.

Furnish a means to select either a PRESENCE of, or LACK of AC+ to enable these inputs.

f.Electrical Requirements.
(1)Operation Range. Furnish a Monitor that is fully operational from an 85 to 135 V

ac power source.

(2)Isolation. Isolate the Chassis Ground and AC - from one another.
(3)Monitored AC Inputs. The following voltage and time thresholds apply to all

monitored AC inputs.

(a)Green and Yellow Inputs.

Any inputs < 15.0 V rms are considered OFF. Any inputs > 25.0 V rms are considered ON. Both sinusoidal and half-wave inputs of the specified RMS values are to meet these thresholds.

(b)Red, Red Enable, and Special Function Inputs.

Any inputs < 50.0 V rms are considered OFF. Any inputs > 70.0 V rms are considered ON. Red inputs, both sinusoidal, and half-wave, of the specified RMS values, are to meet these thresholds. Red enable and special function inputs are to meet these thresholds for sinusoidal waveforms only.

(c)Timing of Conflicting Inputs or Multiple Inputs.

Inputs ON < 200 ms are NOT considered a FAULT. Inputs ON > 500 ms are considered a FAULT.

(d)Timing of Red Fail.

Lack of output < 1200 ms is NOT considered a FAULT. Lack of output > 1500 ms is considered a FAULT.

(4)Monitored DC Inputs.
(a)24VDC Input.

Input < 18.0 VDC is considered Low VDC input. Input > 22.0 VDC is NOT considered Low VDC input.

(b)24VDC Timing.

Low VDC input < 200 ms is NOT considered a FAULT. Low VDC input > 500 ms is considered a FAULT. 873

(c)Watchdog Monitor Input.

Input < 4.0 VDC is considered a LOW STATE. Input > 12.0 VDC (or OPEN) is considered a HIGH STATE.

(d)Watchdog Error Timing.

Lack of valid input state changes for < 1400 ms is NOT a FAULT. Lack of valid input state changes for > 1600 ms is a FAULT.

g.Communications and Software.
(1)Install an RS232 port for laptop communications on the front panel of the Monitor.

If specified in the plans, an ethernet port shall be used in place of RS232.

(2)Furnish a Monitor with compatible communications software for installation on a

laptop computer, capable of interfacing with the communication port on the front panel. Furnish the software on a 3 1/2-inch (85 mm) floppy disk with each Monitor. Label each disk with revision number and date.

(3)Unless specified otherwise in the plans, furnish a Monitor that is capable of being

programmed and set -up for intersection operation without the use of a laptop computer and communication software.

(4)Furnish a Monitor communications software that is capable of showing and/or

programming the status of all programmable set-up parameters of the unit. Furnish a communications software that is capable of displaying the following data:

(a)Fault type
(b)Field status (must update status continuously)
(c)AC line voltage (must update status continuously)
(d)Status of Red Enable
(e)Previous fault data
(f)Program card matrix
(g)Yellow disable jumpers (if applicable)
(h)Switch settings per channel (as applicable)
(i)Option switches
(j)Current time
(k)Temperature (must update status continuously)
(l)Event logs
(5)Furnish a Monitor that is capable of storing events into memory. Typical events are

fault events, AC line events, reset events, etc. When a fault event is stored into memory, the Monitor will store the fault condition (type), channel status, date, time, temperature, and line voltage. Ensure that the log history stores a minimum of 100 total events.

h.Diode Matrix, Programming Key, and Software. Furnish a Monitor that loads the

diode matrix or Programming Key programming into a non-volatile memory device. When the diode matrix or Programming Key is loaded into memory, the memory will regularly compare with diode 874 card or Programming Key and fault condition will occur if memory does not match the diode card matrix.

D.Type 336L.
1.General. Furnish Model 336L cabinets that meet the basic cabinet specifications “Traffic

Signal Control Equipment Specifications”, California Department of Transportation, latest edition. Ensure that the manufacturer of these Model 336L cabinets is listed on the TAP List.

2.Cabinets.
a.Furnish cabinets that are constructed of aluminum and are supplied unpainted. An anodic

coating is not required.

b.The CalTrans Model 336L cabinet specification is only modified so that the cabinet

supplied is the “stretch” type that provides approximately 10 inches of (250 mm) additional cabinet height.

c.Supply galvanized anchor bolts with nuts and washers with each base mounted cabinet.

Furnish 3/4-inch (19 mm) diameter by 16 inches (0.4 m) minimum length anchor bolts with an “L” bend on the unthreaded end.

d.Furnish pole mounted cabinets with two pole mounting brackets attached and bottom

plates installed. Ensure that both of the cabinet sidewalls are reinforced for pole brackets; however, also ensure that the cabinet is shipped with the brackets installed on the door hinge side of the cabinet. When a pole mounted cabinet is ordered, ensure that the door hinges are specified as “right” or “left” mounted as looking into the front of the cabinet. Ensure that the brackets are designed for banding to a pole.

e.Fit cabinets with a PDA-2 power distribution assembly.
3.Terminals and Wiring. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.3.
4.Accessories. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.4. Furnish materials according to

the Department’s TAP List.

5.Lightning/Surge Protection. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.5.
6.Conflict Monitor. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.6.

Furnish 336L cabinet materials according to the Department’s TAP List.

E.Type 342LX.
1.General. Furnish Model 342LX cabinets that meet the basic cabinet specifications “Traffic

Signal Control Equipment Specifications”, California Department of Transportation, latest edition. Ensure that the manufacturer of these Model 342LX cabinets is listed on the TAP List.

2.Cabinets.
a.Furnish cabinets that are constructed of aluminum and are supplied unpainted. An anodic

coating is not required.

b.Supply galvanized anchor bolts with nuts and washers with each base mounted cabinet.

Furnish 3/4-inch (19 mm) diameter by 16 inches (0.4 m) minimum length anchor bolts with an “L” bend on the unthreaded end.

c.Fit cabinets with a PDA-2 power distribution assembly.

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3.Terminals and Wiring. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.3.
4.Accessories. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.4. Furnish materials according to

the Department’s TAP List.

5.Lightning/Surge Protection. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.5.
6.Conflict Monitor. Comply with the requirements of 733.03.C.6.

Furnish 342LX cabinet materials according to the Department’s TAP List.

733.04Cabinet Risers. Furnish the type (size and shape) of cabinet riser that is compatible with

the type of controller cabinets specified for the project.

A.Cabinet Riser for NEMA Cabinet. Furnish an aluminum riser that will raise the NEMA cabinet

approximately 12 inches (0.3 m) above the concrete foundation. Ensure that the bottom of the riser bolts to the standard cabinet foundation anchor bolts (not included with the riser) and the top of the riser bolts to the bottom of the cabinet. Furnish attachment hardware for connecting the riser to the cabinet. Construct the riser in a minimum of two pieces such that an existing cabinet can be raised off the foundation without disconnecting the field wiring and the riser can be inserted below the cabinet. Furnish hardware for rigidly connecting the riser sections together. Fabricate the riser from 0.125-inch (3 mm) sheet aluminum with flanges on the top and bottom to provide rigidity. Furnish mounting flanges as necessary to connect with the controller cabinet and foundation anchor bolts. Ensure that the outside surface of the riser has a smooth, uniform, natural finish unless controller cabinet painting is shown on the plans. If painting is required, prepare and paint the riser to match the cabinet.

B.Cabinet Riser for Type 332, 334 or Type 336 Cabinet. Furnish an aluminum riser that will raise

the Model 332, 334 or 336 cabinet approximately 8 inches (0.2 m) above the concrete foundation. Ensure that the bottom of the riser bolts to the standard cabinet foundation anchor bolts (not included with the riser) and the top of the riser bolts to the bottom of the cabinet. Furnish attachment hardware for connecting the riser to the cabinet. Manufacture the unit to CalTrans specifications. Ensure that the outside surface of the riser has a smooth, uniform, natural finish unless controller cabinet painting is shown on the plans. If painting is required, prepare and paint the riser to match the cabinet. Furnish materials according to the Department’s QPL.

733.05Flasher Controller. Furnish solid-state flasher that complies with NEMA TS -2, and have

two circuits, each rated at 10 amperes. Furnish a cabinet that conforms to applicable requirements of

.B, except that the following items are not required: a small door-in-door (police door), shelves,

and a fan. Ensure that the cabinet size is not less than 12 inches (300 mm) high by 10 inches (250 mm) wide by 6 inches (150 mm) deep. Furnish cabinets that are designed for pole mounting with a 1 -1/2 inch (38 mm) or larger conduit opening in the bottom. Ensure that the auxiliary equipmen t includes: on-off power switch with integral 20-ampere circuit breaker, lightning protection devices on incoming power lines, interference filters, terminal blocks, and a ground bus bar. Furnish materials according to the Department’s QPL.

733.07Remote Monitoring Station

A.Description. The Remote Monitoring Station describes a distributive processing, traffic

responsive, control and monitoring “closed loop” system. The system monitors, in real time, local intersection activities, and overall system performance, reporting failures and st atus conditions both 876 automatically and by operator request. In order to meet current and future traffic control needs, the system also provides extensive control monitoring, data collection, reporting, and analysis functions. For complete user flexibility, the system provides full access of each local system intersection controller from the Remote Monitoring Station site. Full access includes the capability to upload all time settings, operation parameters, and status information, as well as the capability to download all time settings and operation parameters.

B.System Architecture. The system consists of four principal elements:
1.Local intersection controller (see Supplemental Specification 809.10.G)
2.Communication links
3.Traffic responsive master controller (see 733.06)
4.A Remote Monitoring Station consisting of computer equipment and software
C.Local Intersection Controllers. Furnish controller units conforming to Supplemental

Specification 809.10.G for the type of controller shown on the plans. Furnish a controller that has internal communication capability compatible with the type of interconnect cable shown on the plans. Furnish a local system controller that is capable of processing controller and detector data and provide all necessary intersection control functions.

D.Communications. Ensure that communication between the Remote Monitoring Station and the

master controller is provided. Furnish communications at the Remote Monitoring Station site by the maintaining agency, unless otherwise shown on the plans. Include error checking in the software to assure transmission and reception of valid data between the local controller, master controller, and the Remote Monitoring Station.

E.Equipment. Ensure that the Equipment provided at each Remote Monitoring Station location is

as shown on the plans and, as a minimum, consists of the following items:

1.Computer with monitor
2.Software
3.Communications
4.Accessory Items
F.System Functional Requirements. The system software provides a simplified user friendly,

color menu format at the Remote Monitoring Station. Ensure that no special computer programming skills are required for the user to fully access and operate this control and monitoring system.

1.Graphical Representation. Furnish system software that enables the operator to display in

color, the vehicular signals, pedestrian signals, and detector actuations in a real time mode. Ensure that the user is able to construct an intersection layout graphically by using predeter mined intersection shapes.

2.System Capacity. Furnish a Remote Monitoring Station software that has the capacity to

monitor and control at least 24 traffic responsive masters. Ensure that the central software is also capable of monitoring and controlling isolated system controllers. Furnish a system software that has the capability to manually select any timing plan, free mode or flash mode. Ensure that the system software has the capability of accepting, formatting, and processing data from at least 32 system detectors from each master controller. 877

3.Data Transfer. Ensure that it is possible to upload/download the signal timing database,

including coordination, and preemption settings, between the Remote Monitoring Station and the master controller or local intersection. Furnish a Remote Monitoring Station that provides a means to compare a currently uploaded timing database with a previously developed database stored in the Remote Monitoring Station memory. Ensure that it reports differences in the databases. During either uploading or downloading operations, ensure that the normal traffic control operations are not suspended.

4.Security. Furnish a Remote Monitoring Station that provides for a user specified security

code before any data is altered. Maintain controller access procedures from the Remote Monitoring Station allowing the user full security control of all system components from a remote location.

5.Isolated Intersection Management. Furnish a Remote Monitoring Station software that

includes the capability of accessing system controllers at remote intersection locations. Ensure that this capability includes total access to controller timing parameters, alarm conditions, detector dat a, and intersection status conditions in real time without the use of a master controller. Ensure that this feature utilizes the local intersection controller with a dial-up modem and telephone service.

733.09Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS)

A.Operation. In addition to the material requirements below, furnish a UPS system with a minimum

two and one half (2.5) hours of full run-time operation for an “LED-only” intersection with 1000 watts of active output power. Furnish a UPS compatible with all of the following traffic signal equipment; NEMA TS -2 controllers and cabinets, Model 332 & 336 cabinets, 2070 controller and electrical service pedestals. The maximum transfer time allowed, from disruption of normal utility line voltage to stabilized inverter line voltage from batteries, shall be 65 milliseconds or less. The same maximum allowable transfer time shall also apply when switching from inverter line voltage to utility line voltage. Include a means to switch the intersection from full -operation to flashing operation after 2 -hours of run-time. This is to conserve battery operation during an extended utility power outage. Include standard form C relay contacts to trigger an alarm within the controller assembly, informing a technician the system is operating on battery backup. Operating temperature for both the inverter/charger, power transfer relay and manual bypass switch shall be -35 °F to +165 °F (-37 °C to +74 °C). Both the power transfer relay and manual bypass switch shall be rated at 240VAC/30 amps, minimum. The UPS shall bypass the utility line power whenever the utility line voltage is outside the following voltage range: 100VAC to 130 VAC, + 2 VAC. When utilizing battery power, the UPS output voltage shall be between 110 VAC and 125 VAC, pure sine wave output, 60Hz ± 3Hz. When the utility line power has been restored between 100 VAC and 130 VAC for more than 30 seconds, the UPS shall dropout of battery backup mode and return to utility line mode. In the event of inverter/charger failure, battery failure or complete battery discharge, the power transfer relay shall revert to the NC (and energized) state, where utility line power is connected to the cabinet. 878 Recharge time for the battery, from “protective low-cutoff” to 80% or more of full battery charge capacity, shall not exceed 10 hours. Include all necessary wiring and hardware for mounting (shelf angles, rack, etc). Furnish a UPS with available buck/boost mode operation, with a minimum input voltage range of 85 to 150 vrms. The unit display shall indicate when buck/boost mode is engaged. Default buck/boost setpoints shall be 108 vrms and 132 vrms unless specified otherwise in the Plans. Furnish a UPS with an Ethernet port for remote monitoring and control. Provide interface software unless the Ethernet port has built-in web browser compatibility. Remote communication shall have the ability to make setting changes, review status, retrieve alarm and event logging that is time and date stamped for up to 50 events. The logs shall be printable. Ensure the UPS cabinet has a mastic tape, neoprene foam, or silicone weather -resistant seal between the cabinet bottom flange and the concrete foundation. Minimum tape thickness shall be 1/8- inch (3 mm) and the tape shall be continuous with no gaps between tape pieces or between cabinet and foundation. Sealing tape shall completely cover the bottom cabinet flange and shall be rated for a temperature range of at least -30 °F to +140° F. The UPS output notifications for on battery, battery 2 hour timer and low battery shall be wired into the traffic signal back panel to provide special status alarms for each output into the signal controller. This item shall include a red LED status indicator lamp to allow maintenance personnel and law enforcement to quickly assess whether a traffic signal cabinet is being powered by a UPS. The LED housing shall be NEMA 4X, IP65 or IR66, rated for outdoor use and be tamper/shatter resistant. It shall be a domed enclosure contained a red lens with LED that is visible from 100 foot minimum. The enclosure and LED lamp unit should be placed and centered on the top surface of the UPS cabinet and sealed from water intrusion. It should be wired using minimum 20 GA stranded, insulated hookup wire to the status relay outputs of the UPS. The wires shall be terminated by lugs at the display end and permanently labeled "Backup Power Status Display," with wire polarity indicated. The red LED shall only illuminate to indicate the cabinet is operating under UPS backup power (the "backup" opera ting condition). This item also includes programming the UPS status relay outputs to produce the lamp status displays. These status displays will be solid 100% duty cycle (not flashing) displays. The operating voltage of the LED lamp shall be 120V AC unless otherwise indicated.

B.Maintenance, Displays, Controls and Diagnostics. Furnish a UPS with a backlit LCD display that

includes an event counter, hour meter, line and battery voltages/percentages and fault status. The LCD display shall have touch keys for changing display statuses and to reset counters, hour meter date and time. Furnish a UPS with lightning surge protection compliant with IEEE/ANSI C.62.41. Furnish two (2) sets of equipment lists, operation and maintenance manuals, and board -level schematic and wiring diagrams of the UPS, and the battery data sheets. Manual shall conform to TEES 1999, Chapter 1 Section 1.2.4.2.

C.Battery System. Supply a minimum of four (4) batteries with the UPS system. Each battery shall

be 12VDC and be rated at a minimum of 105 Ahrs, 20-hour discharge rate to 1.8 volts/cell at 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius), to achieve the 2.5 hour run time requirement. Furnish batteries easily replaced and commercially available off the shelf. 879 Furnish deep cycle, sealed prismatic lead -calcium based AGM/VRLA (Absorbed Glass Mat/ Valve Regulated Lead Acid) batteries. Furnish batteries certified in writing by the manufacturer to operate over a temperature range of - 13 °F to +165 °F (– 25 C to +74 C). Place all batteries on battery heater mats in the enclosure. The battery heater mats are designed to extend the life of the batteries. An integral system shall prevent the battery from destructive discharge and overcharge. Batteries shall not be recharged when battery temperature exceeds 122 °F + 5 °F(50 °C ± 3 °C). Furnish UPS battery according to the Department’s TAP List.

D.Enclosure. Furnish an enclosure mountable to a standard Model 332, 336 or 342 traffic signal

cabinet. NEMA TS-2 traffic signal cabinets shall have an integral UPS enclosure, with internal dividing wall and a separate door. The enclosure shall be constructed of natural unpainted aluminum. Furnish cabinet size adequate to house “all” the UPS equipment including the controller unit, manual bypass switch and the (4) batteries. Key the enclosure to the State master #2 lock and include 2 keys. Furnish a base seal for use between the enclosure to the concrete foundation or riser of continuous tape gasket material, minimum 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness. Completely seal the interface to the adjacent controller cabinet with silicone caulk. Furnish an enclosure with a vent, fan and thermostat as per TEES Chapter 7, Section 2-Housings.

E.Warranty. Provide a two (2) year factory -repair warranty for parts and labor on the UPS from

date of acceptance by the State. Warrant batteries for full replacement for two (2) years from date of purchase. Furnish materials according to the Department's TAP List. 880

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