1011Payment will be made under: ————————————————————————————————— Pay Item Pay Unit————————————————————————————————— Primary Network Switch Each L3 Field Aggregation Ethernet Switch Each SFP Module (Type, Speed, Haul) Each————————————————————————————————— SECTION 811—ETHERNET TERMINAL SERVER
811.01 Description
This work shall consist of furnishing and installing an environmentally hardened Ethernet Terminal Server for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) applications. The Terminal Server device, also commonly referred to as a Port Server device, shall communicate bi-directionally between IP-based Ethernet network systems and existing field devices that communicate or are controlled via a full-duplex serial interface.
811.02 Materials
The Contractor shall furnish an Ethernet Terminal Server meeting the following requirements:
a.Mechanical Specifications The minimum mechanical requirements shall include: • 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port connection • RS-232/485/422 selectable or programmable serial connections • Baud rates up to 230 Kbps • All terminal servers shall be mechanically and electrically interchangeable within the existing or proposed network.
b.Electrical Specifications The minimum electrical/power requirements shall include: • 120 V AC input power. • An external power supply unit is acceptable.
c.Environmental Specifications The minimum environmental requirements shall include: • Compliance with environmental requirements for NEMA TS-2 Standards811.02 1012 • Provision to operate in a temperature range of -35 degrees F (-35 degrees C) to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). • Provision to operate in relative humidity of 5% to 95% (Non-condensing).
d.Physical Specifications The minimum physical requirements shall include: • Each Terminal Server shall have the following ports: o Network Ethernet Port: Minimum one (1) 10/100 Mbps RJ-45. o Serial Data Interfaces: Two (2) RJ-45 or DB-9 ports. • Maximum Dimensions: 8”W x 6”D x 3”H. • LED status for link and power • All connectors, indicators, and replaceable components shall be permanently marked and traceable to the supplied documentation, including schematics and parts list. The external markings shall include the product function name, model number, serial number and manu - facturer’ s name. • Terminal Servers shall be shelf mountable or DIN-rail mountable. Other mounting options may be submitted for the Engineer’ s review and approval prior to ordering • Adapter cables/connectors shall be provided for compatibility with the serial devices to be integrated.
e.Networking Standards The minimum networking requirements shall include the following: • TCP/IP protocol • SNMP protocol • HTTP protocol • Remote TELNET connection • ARP-Ping for IP address assignment
f.Communications Standards The minimum communication requirements shall include the following: • Support a minimum of two (2) bi-directional serial communication channels over an Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX uplink.811.02 1013 • A minimum of two (2) EIA-232/485/422 Serial interface ports. These ports shall be individually and independently configurable, directly by switching or over the network to EIA-232/485/422 mode of operation as defined by the EIA for data format, data rate, and data structure (e.g., the number of bits, parity, stop bits, etc.). Each serial port shall support up to 230 Kbps. • Each serial port shall support IP addressing, and shall not use proprietary encapsulation methods. • The capability to establish an IP connection directly from a workstation to any device IP address. • Each Terminal Server shall have an Ethernet Interface (10/100Base-TX protocol, Full/Half- Duplex, Auto Sense (802.3), RJ-45).
g.Management Capability The minimum management system requirements shall include: • Remote Management and Port Configurable • SNMP compatible • Local Configuration Port • Port Configurable via Telnet Units shall be immediately serviceable or replaceable when defective or damaged.
811.03 Procedures
The Contractor shall furnish and install power supplies, cables, etc., required to power on the Ethernet Terminal Server at each location. Furnish and install all communications cabling such as serial cables, Cat6 cables, etc., required for communication from the Ethernet Terminal Server to the Managed Field Ethernet Switches (MFESs), Primary Network Switches (PNSs), or L3 Field Aggregation Switches at locations shown in the Plans. Furnish and install all software and firmware needed to configure and provide a fully functional Ethernet Terminal Server. Provide documentation that is accessible via web browser, and capable of being printed if necessary. The documentation shall not be web-based and must be locally accessible. Documentation shall provide all the information on the Ethernet Terminal Server necessary to install, configure, trouble - shoot, replace, and verify the proper functioning of the Ethernet Terminal Server. The documentation shall be in English.
a.Testing and Training
1.General All equipment and materials to be provided by the Contractor shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to shipment for conformance with these specifications and to demonstrate operational status 811.03 1014of the equipment and software provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall use test procedures that demonstrate equipment, software performance, and operation are in conformance with the Contract. The testing shall include pre-installation and acceptance testing. The manufacturer shall also provide support during additional testing phases conducted by the Department, including: post- installation testing, conditional acceptance testing, system acceptance testing, and 30 day operational testing. The technical support during testing provided by the manufacturer shall be in the form of toll free telephone support and, if an issue or condition that arises during the toll free telephone support is not resolved within one business day of the date of phone contact, the manufacturer shall provide on-site technical support within 48 hours to resolve the issue or condition preventing successful completion of the specific test being conducted.
2.Field Acceptance Testing The Ethernet Terminal Server shall be subjected to Field Acceptance Tests (FATs). The Contractor shall be responsible for developing and submitting a FAT plan to the Engineer for review and approval. The Contractor shall conduct local FATs on installed Ethernet Terminal Servers according to the Engineer approved test plan. The Engineer reserves the right to witness all FATs. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 14 days prior to the start of the FATs, and shall submit the results of the FATs to the Engineer within one week of performing the testing. At a minimum, the Contractor shall perform the following for the FATs: • Verify that physical construction has been correctly and successfully completed and is in compliance with server manufacturer’ s instructions • Verify proper voltages for all power supplies and related power circuits • Connect devices to the power sources • Verify all connections are properly installed, including correct installation of communica- tion and power cables
3.System Acceptance Testing Upon successful completion of the Field Acceptance Tests (FATs), the terminal servers shall undergo a 30-day System Acceptance Tests (SATs) to verify proper operations of the terminal servers and control of associated devices from the appropriate Traffic Operations Center (TOC).
4.Training The Contractor shall arrange for training of Department personnel to be performed by the Ethernet Terminal Server equipment manufacturer’ s qualified personnel endorsed as a trainer and factory support specialist who is thoroughly familiar with the equipment and software. Training shall be provided for up to 10 people as determined by the Department. Department personnel shall receive training comparable to the equipment manufacturer’ s factory training for each new type of Ethernet Terminal Server equipment not previously installed in the jurisdictional TOC region. The minimum training shall be one 4 hour session for instruction of device operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.811.03 1015(b) Warranty The Contractor shall provide an Ethernet Terminal Server having a manufacturer’ s warranty for equipment and parts furnished to be free from defects in fabrication, assembly, and materials for a period of five (5) years from the date of final acceptance of all work performed under the Contract by the Engineer according to Section 108.09. The warranty period shall begin on the date of final acceptance of the Contract by the Department. The manufacturer’ s warranty shall be fully transferable from the Contractor to the Department. If the manufacturer’ s warranty is for a longer period of time, that longer period warranty shall apply. The Department will return defective units to the Contractor’ s vendor or manufacturer for repair or replacement under the warranty agreement. The warranty agreement shall also cover technical support as detailed below.
c.Support Agreement The Contractor shall clearly identify, in writing, the designated contact person and alternate contact responsible for technical support of the equipment and equipment warranty. The Contractor shall arrange to provide full support from the Contractor’ s vendor (for parts and labor) for the duration of the warranty period for hardware, software, and firmware. Technical support shall cover main - tenance, software upgrades (any upgrades available to the public shall be included and provided at no additional charge during the warranty/support period). Coverage shall also include repair or replacement of any defects equipment, materials, and workmanship for all system components. The vendor support shall encompass all system components notwithstanding any manufacturer’ s warranties whether written or implied. Software patches and firmware packages are to be included in the warranty period.
811.04 Measurement and Payment
Ethernet Terminal Server will be measured in units of each and will be paid for at the contract price per each. This price shall include furnishing and installing the Ethernet terminal server, configuring, testing, training, providing documentation, software, firmware, and licenses, and technical support necessary to complete and support the work. The price bid shall also include mounting hardware, Cat-6 patch cords, serial port cables or connectors, power cable, power adapters, user manuals, warranty, and any and all other equipment or incidentals required for complete installation and integration of the unit. Payment will be made under: ———————————————————————————— Pay Item Pay Unit———————————————————————————— Ethernet Terminal Server Each————————————————————————————811.04 1016SECTION 812—ITS CONDUIT
812.01 Description
This work shall consist of furnishing and installing conduit for ITS systems in accordance with these Specifications and as shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.
812.02 Materials
ITS Conduit shall be Polyethylene (PE) or High-density (heavy-wall) Polyethylene (HDPE) conforming to Section 238 and as amended below.
a.Conduit PE conduits shall be SDR 11 meeting ASTM D 3035. The Contractor shall provide one orange conduit for fiber optic or ITS communications cable installations, where shown in the Plans. Where additional conduits are required along the same path, subsequent conduits shall be color-striped or solid-colored to distinguish each one separately. Colors or conduit stripe colors shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval prior to use. The conduit shall include all required fittings and incidentals necessary to construct a complete installation.
b.Conduit Transitions Only conduit couplings and fittings specifically listed for transition between designated conduit types shall be used.
c.Utility RFID Marker Balls and Pegs Utility ball markers shall conform to APWA uniform color coding for marking underground utility lines and industry standard frequency for detection. Communications (orange) 101.4 kHz marker balls shall be able to be detected at a depth of 5 feet below grade and shall be between 4 to 4.5 inches in diameter. Peg markers shall be detectable at a depth of 2 feet below grade and 3 to 4 inches in length. Marker balls and pegs shall have a passive antenna circuit and; therefore, not need an internal power source to be functional. Markers and pegs shall be a polyethylene, weather resistant enclosure, or an Engineer approved equivalent. The Contractor shall preprogram markers and pegs, and the Department will verify the contents for detection capability at least 30 days prior to the installation.
812.03 Procedures
a.Fiber Conduit Installation Requirements The Contractor shall install conduits in continuous unspliced runs between enclosures and junction boxes, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The installation of the fiber optic backbone conduit shall be placed in front of the tree line as far from the travel lane as possible (maintaining as straight an alignment as possible) and outside of any ditches or stormwater retention areas. A minimum distance of 10 feet shall be maintained from the edge of pavement unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Install conduit a minimum of 30 inches below grade, except where 812.01
Source: Virginia Road and Bridge Specifications, 2020 Edition. Pages 1039–1043 of 1,065.