15-26-07 Cabinets Specs.pdf

BC-BID-26-07

CABINETS SPECS

Bergen County Engineering Department

Traffic Division

Control Equipment Specifications

For

Four Phase Traffic Signal Controller Packages

BC - TSC - 4

Solid State Digital, Microprocessor Based

ITEM#'s C-301 & C-303 jsacchinelli Highlight

February 19, 2018

BERGEN COUNTY TRAFFIC DIVISION

CONTROL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION FOR A

FOUR PHASE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER PACKAGE

SOLID STATE DIGITAL

Bergen County Traffic Specifications for Solid State Microprocessor Four Phase Controller

Packages. Eight phase controllers, expanded frame, with all plug in modules, to be supplied in all packages.

It is the purpose of these Specifications to describe minimum acceptable design and operating requirements for a completely solid state Microprocessor Based, EIGHT PHASE semi and fully traffic actuated modular traffic signal controller, utilizing keyboard entry and backlit menu driven LCD display(s).

GENERAL - 1

1-1 The traffic controller assembly shall consist of a digital controller unit, signal conflict monitor, load switches, filters, flasher, relays, connection wiring harnesses and other miscellaneous equipment in a complete and fully wired bright mill finish aluminum weatherproof cabinet, cabinet type to be specified by the Engineer. Serial numbers for the controllers shall be engraved into the frame of the controller.

1-2 The complete controller assembly shall conform to the requirements of current NEMA

Standards No. TS 1, Parts 1,2,5,6,8,10,13,14 and 15, except as amended and supplemented hereinafter. The manufacturer must supply certification by an independent technical laboratory as to equipment compliance with NEMA environmental standards in accordance with NEMA procedures, if requested by the

Engineer. Current NEMA standard is indicated as: TS 1-1991. In addition, the controller manufacturer must have at a minimum, an ISO9000 Certification.

CONTROLLER UNIT AND WIRING HARNESS - II

2-1 A metal dust proof case suitable for shelf mounting shall be provided to house the controller unit. It shall be completely equipped and wired to accept a full complement of control equipment for Four Phase and semi and full actuated operation.

2-2 The controller unit shall be microprocessor based, keyboard programmable, optimized for operator use.

2-3 The frame shall be equipped with slideways and edge connectors to receive the plug-in modules. Provisions shall be incorporated for positive fastening of the modules when inserted in frame. All frames are to be expanded type.

2-4 Timing modules utilized in the Four Phase Controller, shall be identical to and completely interchangeable with modules utilized by the eight phase controllers of the same general design. Controllers to be capable of satisfying lesser phase demands, i.e., 4 Phase can be used for 2 Phase, etc. Multiple internal preemption capabilities are required.

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2-5 All modules shall utilize digital timing in the control logic and shall utilize line frequency as a base.

2-6 The FOUR PHASE CONTROLLER UNIT shall be provided with four full vehicle actuated phases with concurrent pedestrian timing and dual or triple maximum timing capacity.

2-7 The main display shall be of the LCD type with adjustable backlights. Front panel status lights or indicators shall be the long life LED type.

2-8 In addition to the minimum indicator lights required by current NEMA Standards, Part

14, lights shall be provided for selection of MAX I and MAX II green timing. An indication shall also be provided for MAX III.

2-9 All programmable functions such as call to non-act I and II, initialization, red revert time, etc., shall be performed by front panel entries.

2-10 Selection of steady or flashing “WALK” operation shall be programmable by switch or keyboard.

2-11 All timing intervals shall be individually adjustable by means of the input keyboard on the front vertical side of the controller.

2-12 The unit shall be capable of being programmed to start or initialize in accordance with

NEMA TS1-14.3.4.1. Unless otherwise specified in contract specifications, controller units shall be programmed to initialize in Main Street green.

2-13 When operating the controller manually with the Manual Control Enable activated, all vehicles change and clearance intervals are to be limited and terminated internally by the controller unit without need for external activation of the interval advance.

2-14 All controller units shall contain all necessary wiring and circuitry to produce four internally generated overlaps. An interchangeable plug-in-in circuit board shall be provided for programming overlaps as per NEMA TS 1-14.3.7. Programming of overlaps on plug-in circuit boards may be accomplished by use of wire jumpers. Dip switches or other connection means, shall be approved by the Engineer, prior to use.

2-15 The maximum DC voltage generated within the controller power supply shall not exceed 45 volts.

2-16 All interval timings, excepting a guaranteed 3 second minimum Yellow clearance, shall be programmable to zero seconds shall be omitted during start up and during normal operation.

2-17 Red revert timing shall be timed concurrently with the all red clearance interval. If not timed concurrently, red revert time must be adjustable to zero seconds.

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2-18 The controller unit shall be furnished with programmable read only memory (PROM) with permanent NEMA control program, as described in current NEMA TS 1-1991.

RAM, EEPRON, or nonvolatile RAM shall be used to store program variables and sampled real time data.

2-19 Time intervals, phase selection, and type of operation shall be selected by use of numerical Keyboard supplied with each controller. For ease of programming, the keyboard must be identified with mneomonies for the various programming functions which each key serves. For example if Key #1 addresses the minimum green interval, “Min G” shall be printed on, or next to, that particular key. All intervals and phase modifiers shall be identified in this aforementioned manner. A menu type programming format, utilizing a graphic interval display is also acceptable.

2-20 Battery backup for retainage of RAM information is required. Battery backup which consists of rechargeable batteries intermittently charged during normal operations shall be capable of retaining memory for 30 days without AC power applied with all modules in place in controller. With RAM module(s) removed, storage batteries shall be provided to retain memory on module(s) for 10 hours. An internal on-off switch shall be installed with all batteries. All RAM’s, ROM’s, EEPROM’s and nonvolatile

RAM’s shall be installed in I.C. sockets. If nonvolatile memory is utilized, battery backup shall not be required.

2-21 The unit shall be equipped for and be capable of immediate Four Phase Semi-Actuated, full actuated, and volume density operation. All phases must be equipped with concurrent pedestrian timing. All indication lights and keyboards necessary to achieve programming requirements shall be mounted on the front panel of the unit.

2-22 Extender boards must be available for use with the controller but will not be required to be supplied with this bid unless otherwise specified in the contract to which this specifi-cation applies.

2-23 A programmed diagnostic package must be available for use with the controller, but will not be required to be supplied unless otherwise specified in the contract to which this specification applies. The program must be capable of checking all controller operations and localizing defective circuit components. All internal wiring, connections and integrated circuit socket for diagnostic chip must be furnished and installed in controller for immediate use.

2-24 Total solid circuitry shall be employed in the controller unit. All components

(translators, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, etc.) utilized in the complete controller assembly shall be readily identified with the original components manufacturer’s identification number. If the component is reidentified with a controller manufacturer’s part number, a complete cross reference list shall be supplied. This list shall specify the electrical characteristics of the component, giving the standard part number of the industry. All components shall be readily replaceable without affect to the operation of the complete controller assembly.

2-25 The controllers that are acceptable are the Econolite Cobalt Series. Local and the

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Econolite ASC/2M-1000 Series. Zone Master.

LOAD SWITCHES & FLASHERS III

3-1 All load switches shall be the three circuit type conforming to the requirements of

NEMA TS 1, Part 5, and be equipped with indicator lights.

3-2 All load switches shall have a minimum load rating of 25 AMP at 120 VAC over the entire ambient temperature range described in NEMA TS 1-1991, Part 5.

3-3 All load switches shall utilize optically insolated encapsulated modular solid state relays. Discrete components on circuit boards are not acceptable.

3-4 Eight three circuit load switches shall be furnished with a Four Phase Controller Unit.

If additional load switches are necessary to provide the timing and sequences of operation required by the contract to which this specification applies, the additional load switches must be furnished.

3-5 Two, two circuit solid state NEMA flashers shall be furnished, one to be left in the cabinet as a spare.

CONFLICT MONITORS AND LOOP DETECTORS IV

4-1 The conflict monitor shall be Type 12 and conform totally with the requirements of

NEMA TS-1, Part 6, 1991, and shall be stand-alone in type.

4-2 All pins of the connector plug shall be wired and terminals on a cabinet mounted block per Part 5 of the specification.

4-3 LCD displays shall be provided for all channels in order to display the active channels.

4-4 Monitors supplied must be capable of storing and displaying fault/conflict information until manually reset. Year, month and day date, and time of fault/conflict shall also be stored and displayed. The monitor must indicate also, absence of program card in the unit, or one that has been incorrectly inserted. Monitors shall be Econolite MMU-1600

Type.

4-5 Loop detectors shall conform to NEMA Specifications TS 1-1989, except where otherwise noted and approved. They shall be stand alone in configuration with delay and extend call capabilities, and shall be limited to a maximum of two channels per unit. A Detector acceptable for use by the County of Bergen is Reno A&E, 1200

Series. Other types to be used only with the Engineer’s approval.

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CABINET AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT - V

5-1 The enclosed controller mechanism be housed in an aluminum cabinet fabricated in accordance with the detail or specifications supplied with the plans. Dimension of cabinet furnished must meet or exceed all minimum dimensions shown. Alternatives are subject to the approval of the Engineer. “G” size cabinets to be capable of both meter cabinet and pole mounting. “M” cabinets are to be foundation mounted and shall be supplied with a 6” high riser unless otherwise specified.

The cabinet shall be adequate size to house the maximum Size 4 Phase, expanded from

Controller as specified by NEMA. The cabinet shall conform to industry sizes “G” or

“M” unless specified otherwise by the Engineer.

5-2 All surfaces of the cabinet shall be clean, free of holes or blemishes, smooth without burrs and with exterior corners rounded. The cabinet shall be left bright mill finish.

5-3 One (1) exhaust fan rated at 100 CFM controlled by a thermostat, shall be furnished and mounted in the cabinet. It is to be mounted in the upper portion of the cabinet along with the thermostat. A thermostat bypass switch shall be provided behind the police door to allow fan to be switched to continuous operation. The thermostat shall be fitted with a knob for ease of setting same.

5-4 A replaceable 12" x 16" x 1" filter for incoming air shall be provided.

5-5 Eight load switch bases shall be provided and wired to accommodate the Four Phase

Signal operation, two programmable overlaps and two concurrent pedestrian indications. This base shall be equivalent of Cinch-Jones #S-2412SB.

5-6 In addition to the signal load relays and monitor unit, a solid state two circuit flasher with transfer relays shall be furnished and mounted in the cabinet and completely wired. The flasher shall conform to NEMA TS 1, Part 8, and shall be Type 3 flasher except that the flasher and transfer relays be rated at 20 AMPS per circuit.

5-7 Flash transfer relays shall be so wired as to be de-energized for flashing operation and shall be it close proximity to load relays and flashers. Flashing operations to be programmable.

5-8 A silk screen print identifying inputs and outputs shall be provided on all vehicle and pedestrian load switch base.

5-9 The following components shall be provided and mounted on its own subpanel, isolated from the main back panel, and completely wired through its own terminal block. The terminal block should be easily accessible, and as described here within for signal field terminal blocks.

A. A mercury wetted type relay shall be installed through which AC plus to the signal bus shall be provided when the relay is energized. This may be deleted per the Engineer’s instruction.

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B. A power fail relay. This relay shall be of such design and so connected that if the power is interrupted, the relay shall de-energized until reset, denoting an interruption, but will allow the control mechanism to return to operation when current is restored.

This relay shall be reset manually only, and is to be of the two-pole double-throw type, one pole for resetting and one pole for the installation of a tell-tale miniature lamp which shall be furnished with the equipment. This relay to be identified clearly, a to function, and to be “Plug-in” in configuration.

C. The cabinet wiring and control equipment shall be protected with a circuit breaker of proper rating located within the controller cabinet. A separate breaker shall be provided for the flash operation. Circuit breakers to be identified accordingly. A 60

AMP, 1 pole S/N master breaker (in NEMA 1 enclosure), is to be located on upper left hand wall of controller cabinet. A master circuit breaker of a different current rating may be specified at the Engineer’s discretion. The Z way AC barrier strip on the power panel shall be fitted with a protective plastic cover.

D. As a minimum, the following devices shall be installed as a precautionary measure against possible damage resulting from voltage surges on all incoming power lines, and if required by the contract to which this specification applies, all communication lines.

(SVP) Surge Voltage Protector - 550 20 KVDC Breakdown Range Metal Electrodes

Hermetically sealed in glass. (MOV) Metal Oxide Varistor - GE - V150LA20 or equivalent. All other components, circuits, accessories considered necessary by manufacturer to adequately protect the controller assembly and associated equipment from damage due to voltage surge shall be furnished. An acceptable, Glass Sealed

SVP, has been found to be Siemens Type #L2-A350 as is an EDCO #SPA-300, which is encapsulated type.

E. All surge protective devices shall be readily accessible for ease of replacement and not mounted behind any panel or enclosure.

F. A radio interference filter. This filter shall be connected as to a completely filter controller and auxiliary equipment. It shall have a minimum rating of 30 AMPS.

G. Three copper ground bars with brass terminal bolts capable of handling #10 wire and having a minimum of 10 terminal connecting points shall be provided and labeled AC-, Chassis, and Logic Ground. These three bars shall be connected together utilizing #10 solid copper wire.

H. An additional 4th ground bar shall also be provided on the lower portion of the power panel, having minimum of 30 terminals, electrically connected to AC- for field wiring.

I. A ground fault convenience outlet, shall be installed. Also, a single duplex outlet protected by the main power panels filter/suppressor network shall also be installed.

5-10 All conductors, including spares, from the controller unit, conflict monitor, load switch bases and all other auxiliary equipment shall be terminated on terminal blocks in the cabinet and be identified. All terminal connections shall be permanently marked with a number, identifiable or the Contractor’s “As-wired” drawings. All drawings are to b supplied within 5 days after installation completion.

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5-11 The following items, (A-D), shall be installed on a panel behind the police door, in the recess of the cabinet door. Item E to be mounted internally, on a separate panel or on rear of door.

A. Switch for automatic/manual operation.

B. Switch for automatic/flashing operation.

C. Switch for signals “on” and “off”.

D. Thermostat, “Normal” and “by passed”.

E. Test panel: vehicle and pedestrian call-pushbuttons.

5-12 The outgoing traffic controller signal circuits shall be of the same polarity as the line side of the power supply; the common return of the signal circuits shall be of the same polarity as the ground side of the power. The grounded side of the power supply shall be grounded to the controller cabinet in the approved manner. Input power terminals are to be arranged in such a fashion as not to be allowed an imminent shock hazard when servicing a live cabinet are to be equipped with a plastic protective cover.

5-13 Field terminal blocks utilized in the cabinet assembly shall be of the double row high barrier type. They shall be rated at the 50 AMPS and shall a minimum barrier height of

5/8 inches and shall utilize 8/32 x 5/16 inch screws as a minimum. Field terminal blocks shall be mounted horizontally at a minimum of 6 inches from the bottom of the cabinet. All connections to the field terminal blocks from load switch bases and flash transfer relay base shall be made with vinyl insulated spade connectors. Soldering of any connections to field terminal blocks shall not be permitted. Field and backboard terminal screws are to be stainless steel to minimize corrosion. Sufficient terminals will be provided to allow no more than two external connections to each terminal.

Field terminals to be wired to backboard with AWG #14 stranded wire, properly color coded. A field wiring chart appropriate to the intersection installation shall be affixed to the cabinet doors inside.

5-14 All cabinet doors shall incorporate hinges and hinge pins of stainless steel. Fastening of hinges to doors and cabinets shall be made using stainless steel nuts and carriage bolts. Welding of hinges to cabinets and doors shall not be permitted.

5-15 The use of printed circuit boards in any part of the cabinet design will not be permitted, nor shall any “black box” control circuit configuration.

5-16 Test panel to provide pushbuttons for vehicle and pedestrian actuations. (SEE 5-11)

“E”.

5-17 All MS connectors to the controller, monitor shall be complete with MS cable clasp.

Example: The amphenol MS cable type MS3057A. Loop detector cables are to be affixed with steel stamped brass tags indicating the loops they serve per the plans.

5-18 A convenience outlet shall be installed, and it shall be required to have ground fault protection incorporated.

5-19 A fluorescent fixture supplied with a lens, or shield, and a 20 watt T-12 430 ma. Lamp and rapid start, high power factor ballast shall be supplied and installed under the lower shelf of the cabinet. A switch shall be installed on the inside of the cabinet door so that the lamp can be extinguished manually. Any RFI Suppression deemed necessary shall be installed by the contractor.

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5-20 Cabinet layout shall be designed so that the controller and conflict monitor shall occupy the uppermost shelf and loop detectors, synchronizers, etc., shall occupy the lower.

Vertical support struts utilizing ¼” x 9/16” angled slots to facilitate convenient addition of preemption, microwave detection, phone, hardwire and telemetry panel(s) shall be installed on the enclosure’s sidewalls. Slots to be on 1” centers.

5-21 “M” size controller cabinets are to be equipped with a 6" high, minimum, fabricated aluminum subbase. The cabinet-base junction shall be silicone sealed at assembly and shall be bolted wit no larger than ½" diameter, mild steel bolts.

5-22 All cabinets are to be wired and labeled in accordance with the diagrams supplied by the County of Bergen.

INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEES - VI

6-1 Three sets of complete schematics of controller circuits and maintenance manual of the controller, auxiliary equipment and cabinet shall be supplied with each controller assembly furnished.

6-2 Three reproducible schematic wiring diagrams of the cabinet back panel and auxiliary equipment shall be supplied with each controller assembly furnished. The schematic wiring diagram shall contain the information in at least 1/4" lettering.

1. Contract and bid date.

2. Model and Number of all equipment.

3. Intersection location.*

*When not applicable, the diagram shall have the word “location” and a blank space where the intersection can be added.

6-3 No change or substitutes in these requirements shall be acceptable unless authorized.

Any authorized change shall be depicted clearly in an “as-built” to be generated by the contractor and subject to the Engineer’s review and approval. The Engineer at his option, may generate said “as-built”.

Inquires regarding this equipment shall be addressed to:

George H. Schiess, Chief Project Coordinator-Construction, Bergen County Department of Public Works, Engineering Department, Traffic

Division, One Bergen County Plaza, 4th Floor, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-7000.

Phone: (201) 336-6831 Fax: (201) 336-6855 Cell: (201) 906-7730

Pager: (201) 695-5136

6-4 The complete control and auxiliary equipment shall carry a five (5) year guarantee from the date of delivery against any imperfections in workmanship or materials. It is understood that some manufacturer’s guarantee shall exceed the proceeding.

6-5 The company shall furnish any and all other equipment which they deem necessary for safe and reliable field operation of the control equipment.

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6-6 Controller furnished under this specification must be current production equipment and of recent manufacture, as specified elsewhere, and capable of cable communication with each other. In addition, both units are to be compatible with current revision

Econolite “Aries” Signal Software.

6-7 Any repairs made by a manufacturer or representative shall be documented with units when warranty repaired. This documentation shall include an explanation of the exact repairs made and identification of parts replaced by part number and circuit number.

All warranty repairs must be made within thirty days upon receiving equipment.

6-8 The company agrees upon request of the County Engineer to deliver to the Office of the

Engineer a sample of the control equipment to be supplied in compliance with these specifications for inspection and test before acceptance.

Any exceptions shall require the Engineer’s approval.

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BERGEN COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

TRAFFIC DIVISION

EIGHT PHASE CONTROLLER

ASSEMBLY SPECIFCATIONS

October 26, 2018

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307

COUNTY OF BERGEN - TRAFFIC DIVISION

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EIGHT PHASE TRAFFIC SIGNAL

CONTROLLER PACKAGE

County of Bergen Specifications for a Solid State, Microprocessor based Eight Phase Controller.

It is the purpose of these specifications to describe minimum acceptable design and operating requirements for a microprocessor based, eight phase quad left semi or fully traffic actuated modular traffic signal controller, utilizing keyboard entry and backlit menu driven LCD display(s).

GENERAL -1

1-1 The traffic controller assembly shall consist of a digital controller unit, signal conflict monitor, load switches, filters, flasher relays, battery backup/UPS system connection wiring harnesses and other miscellaneous equipment in a complete and fully wired bright mill finish aluminum weatherproof "P" size cabinet, complete with 18" high aluminum sub base.

1-2 the complete controller assembly shall conform to the requirements of current NEMA Standards No. TS-1, Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14 and 15, except as amended and supplemented hereinafter. The manufacturer must supply certification by independent technical laboratory as to equipment compliance with NEMA environmental standards in accordance with NEMA testing procedures, if requested by the Engineer. Current NEMA standard is indicated as TSI –1991. In addition, the controller manufacturer must have a minimum, an ISO 9000 certification.

CONTROLLER UNIT AND WIRING HARNESS - II

2-1 A metal dust proof case suitable for shelf mounting shall be provided to house the controller unit. It shall be completely equipped and wired to provide eight-phase dual ring quad left operation. The controller package shall contain a sixteen, (16), position load bay.

2-2 The controller shall be microprocessor based, keyboard programmable, optimized for operator use.

2-3 the controller shall be furnished with an interchangeable, programmable data module with permanent NEMA control program as described in current NEMA TSI -1991. Read/Write memory (RAM) be used to store program variables and sampled real time data. The data module shall automatically be programmed upon keyboard entry and not require any type of keyboard entry by the operator.

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2-4 Time intervals, phase selection, and type of operation shall be selected by use of numerical keyboard integral with controller. A menu type programming format that utilizes a graphic display is also a requirement Multiple internal preemption capabilities are also required.

2-5 Battery backup for clock and for retainage of RAM information is required. Battery backup may consist of rechargeable batteries intermittently charged during normal operations, shall be capable of retaining memory for minimum 30 days without AC power applied with all modules in place in controller.

2-6 the controller shall also utilize a flash-ROM type of firmware programming and installation utility and not require the use of chips. The controller manufacturer must supply the latest copy of the controller’s firmware on a floppy disc or other type of computer media. The firmware must also be available via email. Firmware updates/revisions shall be available at no cost to the County of Bergen. The unit shall be equipped for and be capable of immediate 12-phase semi-actuated, fully actuated, and volume density operation or any combination thereof. All phases must be equipped with concurrent pedestrian timing. All displays and keyboards necessary to achieve programming requirements shall be mounted on the front panel of the unit.

2-7 the controller unit must be capable of omitting any phase by setting all intervals excepting a guaranteed 3 second minimum yellow clearance, for that phase to zero seconds, by programming a "No Phase" or a "Phase Omit" through the keyboard entry. This phase omit feature shall omit a phase during start-up and normal operation. The unit shall also have a bike minimum green interval and an alternate vehicle extension interval selectable via tod or external input.

2-8 the maximum DC voltage generated within the controller unit shall not exceed 45 volts.

2-9 A programmed diagnostic chips shall be made available for use with the controller, but will not be required to be supplied with this bid. All internal wiring, connections and plug-in type zero insertion force integrated circuit socket for the diagnostic chip must be furnished and installed in controller for immediate use. The program must be capable of checking all controller operations and localizing defective circuit components. This is only to be included per the Engineer's instructions.

2-10 Total solid state circuitries shall be employed in the controller. All components (transistors, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, etc.)

utilized in the complete controller assembly shall be readily identified with the original component manufacturer's identification number. If the

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 component is identified with a controller manufacturer's part number, a complete cross-reference list shall be supplied. This list shall specify the electrical characteristics of the component, giving the standard part number of the industry. All components shall be readily replaceable without effect to the operation of the complete controller assembly.

2-11 all modules shall utilize digital timing in the control logic and shall utilize the line frequency as a base.

2-12 A 16 x 40 liquid crystal front panel display is to be used and shall be back lighted to be clearly visible under all ambient light conditions.

2-13 In addition to the minimum displays required by NEMA standards, Part 14, indications shall be provided for selection of Max I, Max II and Max III green timing. In addition, the controller shall be capable of dynamic Max functions.

2-14 all internal programmable functions such as CNA I and II, Start-up Initialization, Red Revert Time, etc., shall be performed by keyboard. The use of dipswitches is prohibited.

2-15 In addition to the eight phase dual ring quad left operation specified hereinbefore, the controller unit shall be quipped and wired for immediate use of the three sequences of operation depicted in Diagram #1 of the Specifications. The selection of alternate sequences shall be done strictly thru keyboard entry and not via selectable dipswitches or other mechanical means.

2-16 If PROM replacement is utilized to obtain the four required sequences of operation as hereinbefore specified; the PROM must be supplied with and may be stored within the controller. All PROM's utilized in the controller, including those supplied for other sequences of operation, shall be installed in zero insertion force I.C. sockets. Each PROM supplied shall be labeled to identify the sequence of operation which it provides.

2-17 Selection of steady or flashing "Walk" operation shall be programmable by keyboard entry for each phase module.

2-18 The unit shall be capable of being programmed to start or initialize in accordance with NEMA TS 1-14-3.4.1. Unless otherwise specified in the contract specifications, controller units shall be programmed to initialize to Main Street Green.

2-19 When operating the controller manually with the Manual Control Enable activated all vehicle clearance intervals are to be timed and terminated internally by the controller unit without the need for external

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 activation of the interval advance.

2-20 All controller units shall contain all necessary wiring and circuitry to produce 12 internally generated overlaps. An interchangeable plug-in circuit board need not be provided for programming overlaps as per NEMA TS 1-14.3.7. The keyboard shall be utilized for programming of overlaps as well.

2-21 Red Revert Timing shall be timed concurrently with the all red clearance interval. If not timed concurrently, Red Revert Time must be adjustable to zero seconds. A guaranteed three-second minimum yellow clearance shall be provided.

2-22 All controller units shall be capable of being programmed for single or dual ring modes of operation.

2-23 The controllers that are acceptable are the Econolite Cobalt Local controllers and Econolite ASC/2M-1000 Zone Masters.

LOAD SWITCHES & FLASHERS - III

3-1 All load switches shall be the three circuit type conforming to the requirements of NEMA TS-1, Part 5, and be equipped with indicator lights.

3-2 All load switches shall utilize optically isolated encapsulated modular solid state relays. Discrete components on circuit boards are not acceptable without approval of the Engineer.

3-3 Each optically isolated encapsulated relay utilized in the load switch pack shall have a minimum rating of 25 AMPS at 120 VAC over the temp.

range described in NEMA TS-1991, Part 5.

3-4 A minimum of sixteen three-circuit load switches shall be furnished.

3-5 Two, two circuit solid state NEMA flashers, extra to be left in control box, shall be furnished.

CONFLICT MONITORS AND LOOP DETECTORS - IV

4-1 The conflict monitor shall be a Type 12 and conform totally with the requirements of NEMA TS1-1991 and shall be stand-alone in type.

4-2 All pins of the connector plug shall be wired and terminated on a cabinet mounted terminal block per Part 5 of the Specifications.

4-3 LCD displays shall be provided for all channels in order to display the

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 active channels. Said indications are to be clearly visible under all ambient light conditions.

4-4 If the Contract to which these specifications apply requires additional monitor channels that are not available with a Type 12 monitor, a Type 18 monitor must be supplied and completely wired as specified hereinbefore.

4-5 Monitors supplied must be capable of storing and displaying fault/conflict information until manually reset. Year, month, and day date, and time of fault/conflict shall also be stored and displayed. The monitor must indicate also, absence of program card in the unit, or one that has been incorrectly inserted. Monitors shall be EBERLE DESIGN INC. EDI

SSM-LE.

4-6 Loop detectors shall conform to NEMA specification TS1-1991, except where otherwise noted and approved. They shall be stand alone in configuration with delay and extend call capabilities, and shall be limited to a maximum of two channels per unit. A detector type acceptable for use by the County of Bergen is the Reno A&E S1200 Series. Other types to be used only with the Engineer’s approval.

CABINET-AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT - V

5-1 The enclosed controller mechanism shall be housed in a UL listed aluminum enclosure. The cabinet shall be of adequate size to house the maximum size 8 Phase Controller as specified by NEMA, shall include anchorage and mounting hardware. Cabinet is to conform to the detail or specifications supplied with the plans, and shall be "P" size (as a minimum).

The internal panel shall be hinged at its bottom to allow access to back wiring and connections. The cabinet shall also be supplied with an 18" high aluminum sub base with 2 adjustable shelves for use with UPS-Battery backup. The

Cabinet will also be supplied with a generator access door on the upper right side. With a LED Indicator Light to identify “Utility On”red.

5-2 All surfaces of the cabinet shall be clean, free of holes or blemishes, smooth without burrs and with exterior corners rounded. The cabinet shall be left in bright mill finish.

5-3 One (1), thermostatically controlled exhaust fan, screened against entrance of dust and foreign matter, shall be furnished and mounted in the cabinet and completely wired and interconnected. 70 degrees F. is to be fan turn-on temperature. Fan rating is to be 105 CFM minimum. A thermostat bypass switch shall be provided behind the police door to allow fan to be switched to continuous operation. Thermostat is to be fitted with

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 knob for ease of setting and safety of operation.

5-4 A replaceable 12" x 16" x 1" metal-reusable filter for incoming air shall be provided.

5-5 Sixteen load switch bases shall be provided and wired to accommodate the Eight Phase operation, four programmable overlaps and four concurrent pedestrian indications. Stacking of load switch bases is not permitted. This base shall be the equivalent of Cinch-Jones (S-5412-SB- 3). All plug-ins are to be supplied with the cabinet.

5-6 All panel(s) shall have their termination points silk-screened per the attached cabinet wiring diagrams.

5-7 In addition to the signal load relays and monitor unit, a solid state two circuit flashers with transfer relays shall be furnished and mounted in the cabinet and completely wired. The flasher shall conform to NEMA TS-1, Part 8, and shall be Type 3 flasher. Transfer relays shall be rated at 20 AMPS per circuit.

5-8 Flash transfer relays shall be so wired as to be de-energized for flashing operation and shall be in close proximity to load relays and flashers.

Flashing operation shall be programmable.

5-9 The following components shall be provided and mounted on its own subpanel, isolated from the main back panel, and completely wired, through its own terminal block. The terminal block should be easily accessible, and as described here within for signal field terminal blocks.

A. A Hybrid Power Relay rated at 75 amp shall be installed, through which the AC plus to the signal bus shall be provided when the relay is energized.

B. A power fail relay. This relay shall be of such design and so connected that if the power is interrupted; the relay shall de-energize until reset, denoting an interruption, but will allow the control mechanism to return to operation when current is restored. This relay shall be reset manually only, and is to be of the two-pole double-throw type, one pole for resetting and one pole for the installation of a tell-tale miniature lamp which shall be furnished with the equipment. This relay is to be "plug-in" in configuration.

C. The cabinet control wiring and control equipment shall be protected with a circuit breaker of proper rating located in an enclosure within the controller cabinet. A separate circuit breaker shall be provided for the flash operation.

Breaker type should be comparable to an E. Frame circuit breaker. A 60 AMP, 1 pole, S/N Master Breaker (in NEMA 1 enclosure), is to be located on upper right hand wall of controller cabinet. A master breaker of a

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 different current rating may be the Engineer at his discretion. The 2-way AC barrier strip on the power panel shall be fitted with a protective plastic cover.

A 15 AMP, 1 pole circuit breaker shall also be installed in the preceding enclosure for protection of the GFI convenience outlet located in front of the cabinet's power panel.

D. As a minimum, the following devices shall be installed as a precautionary measure against possible damage resulting from voltage surges on all incoming power lines, and if required by the contract to which the specification applies, all communication lines. (SVP) Surge Voltage Protector - 500-20KVDC Breakdown Range Metal Electrodes hermetically sealed in glass. (MOV) Metal Oxide Varistor - GE V150LA20 or equivalent.

All components, circuits and accessories considered necessary by the manufacturer to adequately protect the controller assembly and associated equipment from damage due to voltage surge shall be furnished. All devices shall be readily accessible for ease of replacement and not mounted behind any panel or enclosure. An acceptable glass sealed SVP, has been found to be Siemens Type #L2-A350. Additionally, an EDCO surrestor model SHP-300-10 or Arris model DOT-15 has been found to be acceptable, encapsulated devices for surge protection.

E. A radio interference filter. This filter shall be connected as to completely filter controller and auxiliary equipment. This filter shall have a 50 AMP rating, minimum.

5-10 All conductors, including spares, from the controller unit conflict monitor, load switch bases and all other auxiliary equipment shall be terminated on terminal blocks in the cabinet and be identified. All terminal connections shall be permanently marked with a number and NEMA function. "As wired" drawings and standard drawings are to be supplied within five (5) days of installation completion.

5-11 The following items, (A-D), shall be installed on a panel behind the police door, in the recess of the cabinet door, Item E to be mounted internally, on the inside of the cabinet door. Item F to be mounted on the cabinet’s closed loop panel.

A. Switch for automatic/ manual operation.

B. Switch for automatic/flashing operation.

C. Switch for signals "on" and "off".

D. Thermostat Override - "on" and "off" switch.

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307

E. Test Panel vehicle and pedestrian call, pushbuttons.

F. Switch for “coord” and “free” operation.

5-12 The outgoing traffic controller signal circuits shall be the same polarity as the line side of the power supply; the common return of the signal circuits shall be of the same polarity as the ground side of the power. The grounded side of the power supply shall be grounded to the controller cabinet in an approved manner. Field terminals to be wired to backboard with AWG #14 stranded wire, properly color coded. Below is a table listing for the color codes, wire sizes and appropriate functions.

LOADSWITCH

COLOR INPUT WIRE SIZE COLOR OUTPUT WIRE SIZE

Blue Phase green input 22 AWG Blue Phase green out 16 AWG

Orange Phase yellow input 22 AWG Orange Phase yellow out 16 AWG

Red Phase red input 22 AWG Red Phase red out 16 AWG

FLASH TRANSFER RELAY

COLOR INPUT WIRE SIZE

Brown N/C contact 16 AWG

Black COM contact 16 AWG

Gray N/O contact 16 AWG

In addition, all controller DC logic wires shall be yellow in color except those in the controller harnesses.

5-13 Field terminal blocks utilized in the cabinet assembly shall be of the double row height barrier type. They shall be rated at 30 AMPS and shall have a minimum barrier height of 5/8 inches and shall utilize 8-32 x 5/16 inch screws as a minimum. Field terminal blocks shall be mounted horizontally at a minimum of 6 inches from the bottom of the cabinet. All connections to the field terminal blocks from load switch bases and flash transfer relay bases shall be made with vinyl insulated spade connectors.

Field and backboard terminal screws are to be stainless steel to minimize corrosion. Sufficient terminals shall be provided to allow no more than two external connections to each terminal. A field wiring chart appropriate to the intersection installation shall be affixed to the inside of the cabinet door.

5-14 All terminal screws shall utilize Phil-Slot stainless steel screws. The use of any type of screw in the terminal blocks is unacceptable.

5-15 All cabinet doors shall incorporate hinges and hinge pins utilizing

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 stainless steel. Fastening of hinges to doors and cabinets shall be made using stainless steel nuts and carriage bolts. Welding of hinges to cabinets and doors shall not be permitted.

5-16 The use of printed circuit boards in any part of the cabinet design will not be permitted, nor shall any "black box" control circuit configuration be acceptable without express permission of the Engineer.

5-17 All MS connectors to the controller monitor and loop detectors shall be complete with MS cable clamp. Example: the Amphenol MS cable clamp type MS3057A. Loop detector cables are to be affixed with steel stamped brass tags indicating the loops they serve per the PLANS.

5-18 A refrigerator type switches shall be installed in the cabinet so that indicator lights on the controller shall be extinguished when the door is closed. If LEDS are utilized sparingly on the controller unit, this device need not be supplied.

5-19 A commercial grade ground fault convenience outlet shall be installed. In addition, it shall also be protected by a dedicated 15 AMP circuit breaker as called for elsewhere in the specifications.

5-20 One fluorescent fixture supplied with a lens, or shield and a 150 Watt

T-12 430 ma lamp and rapid start, high power factor ballast shall be supplied and installed underneath the cabinet’s roof. A switch shall be installed on the inside of the cabinet door so that the lamp can be extinguished manually. Any RFI Suppression deemed necessary shall be installed by the Contractor. A retractable laptop computer shelf tray shall be mounted under the cabinets’ lower shelf.

5-21 The following components shall be provided and mounted on a subpanel isolated from the main back panel, and completely wired, through its own terminal block. The terminal block should be easily accessible, and as described here within for signal field blocks. All cabinets are to be wired and labeled in accordance with the diagrams supplied by the County of Bergen.

A. Three copper ground bars with brass terminal bolts capable of handling #10 wires and having a minimum of 10 terminal connecting points shall be provided and labeled AC-, Chassis, and Logic Ground. These three bars shall be connected together utilizing #10 solid bare copper wires. The use of aluminum ground bars is acceptable.

B. An additional 4th ground bar shall also be provided on the lower portion panel, having a minimum of 30 terminals, electrically connected to AC- for field wiring.

C. Spacing between grounds bars and terminal blocks on the power panel shall not be less than two inches apart.

D. All connections between the power panel and any other panel shall only be through terminal blocks on each panel.

5-22 A means to be provided for manual test entry of vehicle and pedestrian calls. (See 5-11), Item "E".

5-23 Cabinet layouts shall be designed so that the controller and conflict monitor shall occupy the uppermost shelf and loop detectors shall occupy the lower. Vertical support struts utilizing ¼” x 9/16” angled slots to facilitate convenient addition of preemption, microwave detection, phone, hardwire and telemetry panel(s) shall be installed on the enclosure’s sidewalls. Slots to be on one (1) inch centers. The use of adjustable C-channels shall not be acceptable.

5-24 Input power terminals are to be arranged in such a fashion as not to allow an imminent shock hazard when servicing a live cabinet, and are to be equipped with a plastic hinged protective cover.

5-25 If the controller cabinet does not have a UPS battery backup, then is to be equipped with a 6" high, minimum, fabricated aluminum sub base.

The cabinet-base juncture shall be silicone sealed or gasketed at assembly and shall be bolted with no larger than ¾ “diameter, mild steel bolts. The sub base shall incorporate four (4) drainage holes as shown in the Plans.

The sub base shall also support both the old and new style foundations as listed on the “T” sheets. All cabinets are to be wired and labeled in accordance with the plans supplied by the County of Bergen.

INSTRUCTIONS AND GUARANTEES - VI

6-1 Three sets of complete schematics of controller circuits and maintenance manual of the controller, auxiliary equipment and cabinet shall be supplied with each controller assembly furnished.

6-2 One reproducible schematic wiring diagram of the cabinet back panel and auxiliary equipment shall be supplied with each controller assembly furnished. The schematic wiring diagram shall contain the information in at least ¼ " lettering.

A. Contract and bid date.

B. Model and number of all equipment.

C. Intersection location.

D. When applicable, the diagram shall have the work "location" and a blank space where the intersection can be added.

6-3 No changes or substitutions in these requirements shall be acceptable unless authorized. Any authorized changes shall be depicted clearly in an “as-built” to be generated by the Contractor and subject to the Engineer’s review and approval. The Engineer at his option, may generate said “as-built”.

Inquiries regarding these specifications shall be addressed to:

Randy Seitz, Assistant Engineer

Bergen County Department of Public Works Engineering Department, Traffic Division

One Bergen County Plaza 4th Floor Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-7000.

Phone: (201) 336-6831 Fax: (201) 336-6855 Cell: (201) 832-7393

6-4 The complete control and auxiliary equipment shall carry a five (5) year guarantee from the date of delivery against any imperfections in workmanship or materials. It is understood that some manufacturer warranties will exceed the preceding.

6-5 The company shall furnish any and all other equipment which they deem necessary for safe and reliable field operation of the control equipment.

6-6 Econolite Cobalt series controllers, ASC/2M-1000 Zone Masters and conflict monitors furnished under this specification must be current production equipment and of recent manufacture as specified elsewhere, and capable of cable communication with each other. In addition, both units are to be compatible with current revision levels of ARIES © closed loop systems software.

6-7 Any repairs made by a manufacturer or representative shall be documented and returned with units when warranty repaired. This documentation shall include an explanation of the exact repairs made and identification of parts replaced by part number and circuit number. All warranty repairs must be made within thirty days upon receiving equipment.

6-8 The company agrees upon the request of the County Engineer to deliver to the Office of the Engineer a sample of the control equipment to

ITEM#'s C-304, C-305, C-306, C-307 be supplied in compliance with these specifications for inspection and test acceptance.

6-9 Any exceptions shall require the Engineer's approval

EIGHT PHASE SEQUENTIAL OPERATION

________PH ___________PH _____->_____PH ___________PH _

│ │___PH _________PH _____->____PH ________PH _______

.<-----COMPATIBILITY LINE

___PH 1______PH 2____.______PH 3_______->_______PH 4______

│ RING 1 │ . RING 1 │

│ │__PH 5______PH 6____│ . │___PH 7_________PH 8__________

│ RING 2 . RING 1 │

-> .<---COMPATIBILITY

______PH 1_______PH 2________PH 3_______PH 4_________ . LINE

│ RING 1 │ .

│ │_______PH 5________->__________PH 6________________ │PH 7_____PH 8___

│ RING 2 . RING 1 │

DIAGRAM NO. 1

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for an Uninterruptible Power System for Traffic Signal Applications This specification shall be for a true on-line, power conditioner and uninterruptible power system (UPS) designed for transportation and traffic applications. The inverter shall be in operation at all times supplying clean regulated power (both voltage and frequency) to all loads at all times. This system shall be fully NEMA compliant and meet the full operating temperature range of –40°C to +70°C. This system must be fully power factor corrected and fully functional with any type of auxiliary power generator.