1237MAINTENANCE, PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (PCMS)

(PCMS)

1237.1DESCRIPTION—This work is to furnish, install, modify, repair, replace, and remove components of

a Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) subsystem.

1237.2MATERIAL—Section 1231.2

1237.3CONSTRUCTION—Section 1231.3 and as follows:

for wear, rust, cracks, missing, damaged or bent parts, loose connections, frayed cables, and general condition. Check attachment hardware and tighten if necessary to the appropriate parameters. Clean, repaint, and repair as necessary.

diagnostic tests. Verify that all LED and fiber pixels are functioning from the control enclosure. Do this by following the manufacturer’s testing procedure by using the keyboard and display in the PCMS control enclosure or using a laptop computer and connecting to a RS 232 connector in the control enclosure. Pixel test can also be performed by the TMC. Software will be provided by the Department wher e necessary. Visually ensure that all LEDs are illuminated and bright. Check batteries and add distilled water (record group voltage, split voltage, specific gravity). Check and thoroughly clean solar panels and power the battery packs. Clean surface of signs. Clean filters during every Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspection.

After On-call Maintenance (OM) has been completed, perform PM as described in Section 1237.3(a).

1237.4MEASUREMENT 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/or district stockpile is incidental to this item.

Repair time will not be paid for procurement of parts. Travel to and from the site and/or 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 PCMS subsystem.