1236MAINTENANCE, CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS (CMS)

1236.1DESCRIPTION—This work is to furnish, install, modify, repair, replace, and remove components

of a Changeable Message Sign (CMS) subsystem.

1236.2MATERIAL—Section 1230.2

1236.3CONSTRUCTION—Section 1230.3 and as follows:

connections, frayed cables, and general condition. Check attachment hardware and anchor bolts for rust and tightness. Check welds for cracks and rust. Notify the Representative immediately upon discovery of any structural or electrical abnormalities.

diagnostic tests. Verify that all LED and fiber pixels are functioning from the control enclosure. Visually inspect and ensure all LEDs are illuminated, and check brightness to ensure photocell is properly functioning. Do this according to the manufacturer’s testing procedure by using the keyboard and display in the CMS control enclosure or using a laptop computer and connecting to a communications/data connector in the control enclosure. Pixel test can also be performed remotely from the TMC. Software will be provided by the Department if necessary. Clean surface of signs. Test communication system to verify communications between CMS and TMC.

After On-call Maintenance (OM) has been completed, perform PM as described in Section 1236.3(a).

1236.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

All labor, materials, and equipment required for routine preventive maintenance are incidental to this item including, but not limited to , the Statewide Device Identification Number, cleaning materials, caulk, metal meshing, lubricants, filters, lamps, paint, surge suppressors, fuses, circuit breakers, attachment hardware, insect prevention measures, rodent control measures, clearing and grubbing, selective tree trimming, snow and ice removal, and weed control measures. Mobilization is incidental to this item.

Mobilization will not be paid for procurement of parts. Travel to and from the site and district stockpile is incidental to this item.

Repair time will not be paid for procurement of parts. Travel to and from the site and district stockpile is incidental to this item. Site specific snow and ice removal requested by the Department is included within this item.

Includes all cables, connectors, equipment racks, conductor(s), and other parts necessary for proper installation and configuration of a CMS subsystem.