FA8773-05-D-0004 EPS.pdf

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EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

FOR

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

EXPANSION SERVICES

OF THE

BASE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 General. This Equipment Performance Specification (EPS), establishes technical requirements for a Base Telecommunications System (BTS) that will provide equipment and transmission media to support base telecommunications. The major groups of equipment that comprise the BTS are switching systems , switch associated and ancillary equipment, outside and inside cable plant, ancillary equipment, and premise equipment. All equipment shall be new of the latest design, (or refurbished where new is not available), and operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Military Specifications and Standards

MIL-STD-188-124 B Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding

1 Feb 92 for Common/Long Haul/Tactical

Systems Including Ground Based

Communications-Electronics Facilities and Equipment

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(Copies of Military Standards may be obtained from the Naval Publications and Forms Center (NPFC 105), 5801

Tabor Ave., Philadelphia PA 19120 or by accessing the Internet home page at: http://infosec.nosc.mil/content.html.)

2.2 Federal Specifications and Standards.

Code of Federal Regulations Telecommunications Federal Communications and Manual (CFR) Title 47 Commission (FCC) Connection of Terminal

Part 68 Equipment to the Telephone Network

(Copies of the above document may be obtained from the US Government Printing Office

P.O.Box 371954 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954, Phone (202) 512-1800)

2.3 Other Government Documents

Rural Electrification of Transmission Objectives

Agriculture (REA) Telephone

Engineering and Construction

Manual (TE & CM) Section 415

May 1973

Addendum No 1

Nov 1978

REA TE & CM Section 424 Guidelines for Telecommunications

Issue No. 4, July 1988 Subscriber Loop Plant

REA TE&CM, Sec 427 Application of Voice Frequency Repeater

Issue No. 3, Mar 82 for Subscriber Loops and 2-Wire Trunks

REA TE & CM Section 451.2 Shield Continuity

Apr 1984

REA TE & CM, Sect 643 Underground Conduit and Manhole

Issue No. 2, Sep. 69 Design and Construction

REA TE & CM Section 644 Design and Construction of

Apr 1983 Underground Cable (Physical Plant)

REA TE & CM Section 823 Electrical Protection by Use of

Aug 1980 Gas Tube Arresters

REA Specification PC-4 REA Standards for Acceptance

Bulletin 345-63 Tests and Measurements of Telephone

May 1976 Plant

REA Specification PE-33 Shield Bonding Connectors

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Bulletin 345-65

Mar 1985

REA Specification PE-52 Telephone Cable Splicing Connectors

Bulletin 345-54

Aug 1972

REA Specification PE-74 Filled Splice Closures

Bulletin 345-72

Oct 1985

REA Specification PE-80 Three-Electrode Gas Tube Protectors

Bulletin 345-83

Jul 1979

Pen & Ink Revision Oct 1982

REA Form 515a Specifications and Drawings for

Sep. 1989 Construction of a Direct Buried Plant

REA Form 515c Specifications and Drawings for

Sep 1989 Conduit and Manhole Construction

REA Form 515d Specifications and Drawings for

Sep 1989 Underground Cable Installation

REA Form 515f Specifications and Drawings for

Sep 1989 Construction of Pole Lines, Aerial

Cables and Wires

REA Form 515g Specifications and Drawings for

Sep 1989 Service Entrance and Station

Protector Installation

RUS Bulletin 1751F-401 (PC-2) RUS Standards for Splicing Copper

Mar 1995 And Fiber Optic Cables

RUS Bulletin 1751F-630 Design of Aerial Plant

Jan 1996

RUS Bulletin 1751F-635 Aerial Plant Construction

June 1996

RUS Bulletin 1751F-640 Design of Buried Plant-Physical

Mar 1995 Considerations

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RUS Bulletin 1751F-641 Construction of Buried Plant

June 1995

RUS Bulletin 1751F-650 Aerial Plant

July 1996 Guying and Anchoring

RUS Bulletin 1753F-205 (PE-39) RUS Specification for Filled Telephone Cable

June 1993

RUS Bulletin 1753F-207 (PE-87) RUS Specification for Terminating Cables

July 1994

RUS Bulletin 1753F-208 (PE-89) RUS Specification for Filled Telephone Cables

July 1994 With Expanded Insulation

RUS Bulletin 1753F-302 (PE-91) RUS Specification for Outside Plant

July 1996 Housings and Serving Area Interface Systems

RUS Bulletin 1753F-601 (PE-90) RUS Specification for Filled Fiber Optic Cables

Aug 1994

7 CFR 1755.370 Seven Wire Galvanized Steel Strand

(Copies of the REA and RUS documents may be obtained from the Telephone Operations and

Standard Division, Rural Electrification Administration (REA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C.,20250, Phone (202) 720-8674.)

2.4 National Standards

EIA/TIA-232-E Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and

Jul 91 Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing

Serial Binary Data Interchange

EIA -470-A Telephone Instruments with Loop

1988 Signaling

EIA/TIA 568 B1/B2/B3 Commercial Building Telecommunication

Current Version Wiring Standard

(Copies of the above document may be obtained from the Global Engineering Document, 15

Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone 1-800-854-7179.)

ANSI-ICEA S-80-576 Telecommunications Wire and

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Cable for Wiring of Premises

ANSI-ICEA-83-596-1994 Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable

(Copies of the ICEA standard may be obtained from Insulated Cable Engineer Association, Inc., PO Box 440, South Yarmouth MA 02664, Phone (508) 394-4424.)

NEMA TC-2 Electrical Plastic Tubing (EPT) and Conduit

1990 (EPC-40 and EPC-80)

NEMA TC-10 PVC and ABS Plastic Communications Duct and

1990 Fittings for Underground Installation

(Copies of the NEMA documents may be obtained from National Electrical Manufacturers'

Association, 1300 N. 17 th

Street, Ste 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209, Phone (703) 841-3200, Fax

(703) 841-3300.)

NFPA 70 - 1996 National Electrical Code (NEC)

(Copies of the above documents may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA), 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322, Phone 1-800-344-3555, Fax 1-800-593-6372.)

ANSI C2-1997 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

(Copies of the above documents may be obtained from the American National Standards

Institute, 11 W. 42 nd

Street, New York City, NY 10036, Phone (212) 642-4900, Fax (212) 302-

1286.)

2.5 Other Documents

Bell Communications Intra-Building Fiber Optic Cable

May 1994 Research Technical Reference GR409

(Copies of Bell Communications Research Technical Reference may be obtained from Bell

Communications Research Documentation Coordinates, 8 Corporate Place, Room 3A184, Piscataway NJ 08854, Phone 1-800-521-2673, Fax (908) 336-2559.)

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Customer Premise Equipment

3.1.1 Telephone Instruments. All telephone instruments (also referred to as stations, telephones, or instruments) provided for this BTS shall be registered IAW CFR Part 68.

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Instruments shall be fully operational and compatible with the switching equipment to which they are connected. There are three types of functional telephone instruments used by this BTS:

1) Analog line loop, 2) Proprietary telephone (P-Phone) electronic - analog and digital, and 3)

Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Basic Rate Interface (BRI) telephone. These telephones will range from base model with no features to telephones with feature buttons to telephones with speakerphone functions and LCD display. Telephone instruments purchased, if not new, shall represent the best possible appearance on the user’s desk (i.e., drab, scratched, dirty, torn or ripped labels, etc. will not be tolerated).

3.1.1.1 Analog Telephone Instrument. Analog line loop telephone instruments shall meet the specifications as stated in EIA 470-A as well as the additional requirements identified in the following paragraphs.

3.1.1.2 Electronic/Digital Telephone Instruments. Electronic/digital telephone instruments

(Proprietary Telephone Sets (P-Sets)) shall be compatible with the switching equipment to which they are connected.

3.1.1.3 Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Telephone Instruments. ISDN telephone instruments shall be compatible with the switching equipment to which they are connected.

3.1.2 Analog Telephone Instrument. The telephone shall be a fully modular telephone equipped with a standard modular handset, six-foot modular retractile coiled handset cord, and base unit. The handset shall have a flush mounted modular jack located on the transmitter end, and be accessible without removal of the handset housing. The base unit shall house the 12-button DTMF keypad, switch-hook assembly, ringer, and auxiliary hardware necessary for telephone operation. In addition, the base unit shall be equipped with a ringer number identification label and the base unit shall be equipped with a ringer level control (loud and soft).

The base unit shall provide a plastic covered insert for directory number identification label or labels for multi-line units. The base unit shall provide sufficient adhesion to the surface on which it is placed to prevent movement during dialing or normal stretching of the handset cord.

The objective of the types of analog telephone instruments listed below is to identify additional capabilities and functions of the analog telephones instruments required by the BTS.

3.1.2.1 Wall mounted Telephone Instrument. The wall mounted instrument shall mount to a standard modular wall plate jack (type 630), without the need for a telephone line cord.

Instruments not designed to mount on a wall plate jack, shall be connected to wall jack with a line cord. The handset shall be securely held on the handset rest to prevent an accidental off-hook condition.

3.1.2.2 Basic Telephone Instrument. The Basic Telephone Instrument shall be a desktop

DTMF analog telephone instrument designed to terminate a single 2-wire voice switched or non-switched line.

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3.1.2.3 Basic Telephone Instrument Non-dial. The non-dial analog telephone instrument shall be a desktop telephone designed to terminate a single 2-wire voice switched or non-switched line that has a blank faceplate, i.e., no dial pad or rotary dial. When approved by the site, a Basic

Telephone Instrument can be used with the dial pad disabled.

3.1.2.4 Capabilities and Functions for the Analog Telephone Instruments. The following capabilities and functions identify telephone needs for the BTS and are listed below. The required telephone instrument combinations are in the contract line items.

3.1.2.4.1 Elevator Mount. This telephone instrument shall be suitable for mounting in an elevator emergency telephone inset. The contractor may be required to contact elevator provider to obtain a compatible telephone instrument.

3.1.2.4.2 Message Waiting Lamp. This telephone instrument functions with a Private

Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) or key system unit feature that provides voice mail or a message desk function by providing an illuminated indication of a pending message. The message waiting lamp is typically located on the face of the telephone instrument.

3.1.2.4.3 Data Jack. The jack port supports an RJ-11 connector to interface a laptop personal computer. This jack typically is located on the back side of the telephone instrument and permits the user to use the jack port in lieu of the telephone instrument.

3.1.2.4.4 Autodial Telephone. A telephone instrument with an integrated electronic autodialer capable of 10 user programmable memory registers with one button for last number redial and the remaining buttons for autodialing. The quantity of autodial numbers that the telephone instrument shall contain is identified in the contract line items. Each memory register shall store a phone number up to 15 digits in length including a pause into the digit string accessing second dial tone circuits. The user shall implement autodialing by pressing no more than two buttons.

A plastic covered reinsertable directory sheet or button identification labels, one per autodial button, shall be provided allowing the user to record information concerning each button. The instrument shall provide a minimum of 30 minutes memory retention during an AC power failure or removal of the telephone line cord. Batteries which emit explosive gases, acids, or corrosive chemicals shall not be used. The contractor shall identify the memory retention method used.

The basic instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering may be employed to support additional functions.

3.1.2.4.5 Telephone With Integrated Speakerphone. A speakerphone integrated into a basic telephone allowing full duplex operation. Operation of the instrument in the hands-free mode, at full volume, shall not produce audible feedback. The instrument shall be equipped with a button allowing the user to select either handset or hands-free operation. Separate hold and mute buttons and speaker level adjustment shall be provided. The basic instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering may be employed to support additional functions.

3.1.2.4.6 Multi-Line Telephone. This instrument shall be an electronic fully modular telephone. This phone shall be designed to terminate a minimum of two switched or

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nonswitched lines, or any combination thereof. The user may place each line on hold, and switch to another line, preferably by means of separate buttons, with separate visual indicators for each line for calls on hold and calls incoming. Incoming call signaling (both visual and audible) shall take place for all lines when on-hook. When required for a two line instrument, a separate distinct audible ringing tone shall be provided for each line. The basic instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering may be employed to support additional functions.

3.1.2.4.7 Outdoor Telephone. This instrument shall be a sealed outdoor weatherproof telephone designed to terminate a single switched or nonswitched line. This phone shall be equipped with a handset, six foot double jacketed retractile coiled handset cord (or armored handset cord), and base unit. The faceplate, handset, and other exterior hardware shall be corrosion resistant. These telephones shall be capable of being housed inside the outdoor enclosure.

3.1.2.4.8 Hazardous Area/Explosion Proof Telephone. This instrument shall be an explosion-proof phone enclosed in a sealed metal housing containing all electrical components except for the handset and cord. The housing shall provide protection against an internal spark or flame from reaching the surrounding atmosphere. This telephone shall be designed for both indoor and outdoor hazardous areas, and shall operate in hazardous locations Class I (Groups A, B, C, D), Class II (Groups E, G), and Class III for both Divisions I and II as defined in the ANSI C2

National Electric Safety Code (NESC), article 500. This phone shall be capable of being housed inside the outdoor enclosure.

3.1.2.4.9 Outdoor Telephone Enclosure. The weatherproof enclosure shall be designed for outdoor applications capable of wall or pole mounting. The enclosure shall provide a water-tight, dust-tight, and corrosion resistant housing for a telephone. A sealed hinged door shall be provided, equipped with a return spring to ensure automatic door closure. The enclosure shall be externally labeled, and/or provided with a mechanical door lock.

3.1.2.4.10 Telephone w/Indicator Lamp. The telephone listed below shall be provided equipped with a indicator type lamp. This lamp shall be mounted on the base unit’s housing.

This lamp shall be available in red and yellow lenses, and it, along with the ringer, shall signal an incoming call.

3.1.2.4.11 Telephone Color. The color of the handset, handset cord, and base unit, including the dial blank or keypad, shall be uniform throughout. The telephones shall be provided in uniform standard colors: single line sets, ivory or beige, and other colors as acceptable by the site may be provided; and multiline sets, black, ash or gray. In addition, distinctive colored phones shall be provided for special alert lines, typically these are single line sets.

3.1.3 Universal Electronic Key Telephone Systems. Key systems shall be comprised of common control units, system software package, user provisioned circuit packs, and other support equipment. The key system shall be modular using CPU controlled circuit packs

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required for call processing, maintenance/testing and feature assignment, etc. Electromechanical systems (e.g., 1A, 1A1, or 1A2 type key systems) are not acceptable. The key system shall be compatible with the basic 2500 type analog telephone instruments. The key system shall comply with CFR Part 68, and be capable of supporting data communication up to 19.2 Kbps full duplex.

The equipment shall be ISDN capable. Only when specifically required, the key system shall be required to interface to existing 1A2 type telephone instruments used in specialize missions. The modular key system should include a control unit for the CPU operating system and database, the peripheral units that house the line and trunk ports, and power supply modules. These descriptions serve to identify the functional components as required.

3.1.3.1 Key Control Units. A key system can be comprised of multiple common control units to provide the especially large systems. The initial key system installation shall be initially equipped with the required hardware, software, and communications links necessary to provide the requested key system size. Only to the extent permitted by the key system, the system may be expanded to meet user requirements. System hardware and software shall include modular cabinet, power modules/supplies, processing circuit packs, tone generator/receiver circuit packs, ringing generator circuit packs, diagnostics and services circuit packs, system features software and station features software, field/tip cables, inter-module/intra-module cables, and other parts and equipment necessary for proper key operation and installation.

3.1.3.2 Peripheral Module Circuit Pack Provisioning. User provisioned circuit packs are those necessary circuit cards needed to interface with the Private Automatic Branch Exchange and customer premise equipment. Provisioned circuit pack shall include, as a minimum but not limited to, central office line, trunk port, telephone station circuit packs, digital data line circuit packs, etc.

3.1.3.3 Power Requirements. The key system control unit’s power supply module shall be externally powered by conventional 120 VAC, +/10% at 60 Hz, +/- 3 Hz. The key telephone instruments shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering may be employed so long as it is done via the telephone line cord, with the power source located at the building distribution center, or at the key system control unit, and not at the instrument’s location.

3.1.3.4 Special Line Access. In the event of a key system power failure, the key system shall be designed to provide specific user access to their designated key system main lines. This access shall not require an additional instrument, and shall allow the user to originate and answer calls to other non-key system subscribers. The contractor shall designate which instruments have this function.

3.1.3.5 Environmental Operating Range. The key system shall be designed to operate continually within a temperature range of 40 degrees F to 104 degrees F, and within a relative humidity range of 20 to 80 percent (noncondensing) without degrading operation or service.

3.1.3.6 Key System Size. The key system shall be provided in 4 sizes equipped and expandable to support the quantities of station lines and stations specified below.

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Size I 8 station lines 16 stations

Size II 12 station lines 24 stations

Size III 24 station lines 48 stations

Size IV 60 station lines 120 stations

A talk path communication link is defined as a duplex circuit between two key system instruments, or between a key system instrument and a non-key system instrument).

Communication links shall be engineered for an average of 5.5 CCS usage per station port capability and 28 CCS per central office line interface port capability of the key system size.

Size I, II, and III shall require no more than one key system control unit. Sizes IV may, at the option of the contractor, have one or two control units provided each unit can be connected in tandem and operate as single integrated system with global feature transparency. Key system instruments terminated on one control unit shall be allowed line appearances of those station lines which are terminated on the other control unit. The contractor shall indicate the configuration method employed.

3.1.3.7 Key System Station Lines. The peripheral module unit shall support switched and non-switched main line (2-wire loop start), and/or optional 4-wire E&M tie trunks. Wiring from the station instrument to the peripheral unit for supporting communications, signaling, and power shall not exceed four pairs. Transmission between the control unit and the station instruments may be either digital or analog. The contractor shall identify station operating range(s).

3.1.3.8 Key System Backup Power Supply. The back up power shall be equipped with an uninterruptible power supply to prevent interruptions and degradations in service in the event of

AC power failure. The power supply shall be composed of chargers, batteries, and other ancillary equipment required to provide at least 1 hour of backup power for a specific key system size. The backup power system shall use explosion-proof, gel-cell, maintenance-free batteries.

3.1.3.9 Key System Features. Key system instruments shall access any PABX feature assigned the central office main line. In addition, the key system shall be equipped with the following system/station features.

Call hold

Call waiting

Call pickup

Call transfer

Individual speed dialing

System speed dialing

Last number redial

Conference calling

Station Intercom

Hotlines

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Distinctive ringing

Music on-hold/in queue

The key system shall be initially equipped with memory and software necessary to provide features for the key system size specified in the contract line items for both main lines and station lines. For each feature listed above, the contractor shall provide a detail explanation of:

a. the maximum capabilities for each feature.

b. the systems incompatibilities with other features which require a particular type instrument or special hardware.

c. specific details pertaining to the quantity and sizes of customer groups and their relationship with each feature.

d. and any other necessary information required for engineering, assigning, and using the above features.

The contractor shall identify which features the user can assign and change, and which features must be assigned and changed at the system administration level. Users shall not require tools to make station feature changes. Any equipment or tools required to assign and change system level features shall be provided by the contractor. The contractor shall describe the method used to assign/change station software features and provide user cards and documents for the key system telephones. Operation, maintenance, and installation manuals shall remain with the key system installed. Additional copies of the station manuals shall be provided to telephone control officers and to the CSO.

3.1.3.10 Hotlines. The multiline users shall be allowed to initiate a hotline call by going off-hook and pressing no more than one button. For two-way operation, one and the same button or single line instrument(s) shall be used for both initiating and receiving a hotline call. The key system shall provide the following types of one and two way hotlines. NOTE: Hotline typically indicates non-blocking calling, but this may not be possible or feasible unless directly specified as an installation requirement.

a. Direct hotlines between key system stations that are terminated on the same system controller.

b. Direct hotlines between key system stations that are terminated on different key system controllers.

c. Access to switched and non-switched hotlines connecting non-key system stations.

3.1.3.11 Key System Multi-Button Telephone Instruments. These multi-button telephones shall be fully modular electronic instruments equipped with standard modular handset, six foot modular retractile coiled handset cord, and base unit. The handset shall have a flush mounted modular jack located on the transmitter end, and be accessible without removal of the handset housing. Both transmitter and receiver modules shall be replaceable. The base unit shall house the 12-button dial keypad, switch-hook assembly, ringer, and auxiliary hardware necessary for telephone operation. In addition, the base unit shall be equipped with a ringer level control, and a plastic covered reinsertable label(s) to record information concerning each button. The base

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unit shall provide sufficient adhesion to the surface on which it is placed to prevent movement during dialing or normal stretching of the handset cord. These instruments shall be available in nominal minimums of 6, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 button configurations (not counting keypad buttons), and shall be constructed as a single unit or be modularly expandable. Both desktop and wall mount instruments shall be provided. Each button shall be assignable, and allow the user to select a line or feature dependent upon button assignment. The instruments shall meet the following criteria:

6-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 4 lines.

10-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 8 lines.

20-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 16 lines.

30-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 24 lines.

40-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 32 lines.

50-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 42 lines.

60-Button. Designed to be assigned up to a minimum of 52 lines.

Combination of both central office main lines (switched or nonswitched) and key system stations shall be permitted to the maximum permitted by the key size. Station instruments of thirty buttons shall be available for all key system sizes. Station instruments of forty button or larger shall be available for key system sizes II, III and IV. Each button assigned as a line (or intercom) shall have visual as well as audible indication of an incoming calls. Buttons not assigned as lines may be assigned as features at the option of the users. The buttons shall be programmed IAW the users requirements.

3.1.3.11.1 Telephone Instrument Battery Backup. The key system telephone instruments shall be provided a minimum of one hour memory retention during an AC power failure or removal of the telephone line cord. Batteries emitting explosive gases, acids, or leak corrosive chemicals shall not be used. This memory retention requirement shall also apply to the key system control unit, if volatile memory is utilized. The contractor shall identify the memory retention method(s) used.

3.1.3.11.2 Multi-Button Instrument With Integrated Speakerphone. These telephone instruments shall provide an integrated speakerphone and allow full duplex operation. Operation of the instrument in hands-free mode, at full volume, shall not produce audible feedback. The instrument shall be equipped with a button allowing the user to select either handset or hands-free operation. Separate hold and mute buttons and speaker level adjustment shall be provided.

The instrument shall be telephone line DC powered. External DC powering may be employed so long as it is done via the telephone line cord, with the power source located at the building distribution center, and not at the instrument’s location.

3.1.3.11.3 Multi-Button Instrument With Display. A 16-character Liquid Crystal Display

(LCD) shall be available for 10, 20, and 30-button key system telephones. An alphanumeric display shall be available for 40-button or larger key system telephone. An alphanumeric display shall have the following capabilities: internal calling party identification, number dial

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display, code display, clock, calendar, etc.. These multi-button telephone with display shall be designed and constructed as a single integrated instrument. Light emitting diodes (LED) shall be provided for specific applications.

3.1.3.11.4 Single Line Instrument Interface. The key system shall allow connection and operation for the basic 2500 type analog telephone instrument.

3.1.4 Other Terminal Equipment. The following types of telephone equipment shall be provided. These instruments shall comply with CFR Part 68. The following equipment shall be compatible with other equipment specified in the EPS, and shall include any interface hardware required to connect equipment. If different model numbers are required due to proprietary nature of the equipment they shall be provided.

3.1.4.1 Speakerphone Attachment. The adjunct speakerphone shall operate in conjunction with a telephone instrument via the telephone line. The unit shall be provided with a switch to provide off-hook and on-hook condition. The instrument shall be equipped with a modular telephone line cord and an internal microphone and speaker, preferably integrated into one unit.

This instrument shall be designed for both desk and/or wall mounting. Handset and dialing capability are not required. The speakerphone attachment shall be telephone line DC powered.

External DC powering may be employed so long as it is done via the telephone line cord, with its power source located at the building distribution center, and not at the instrument’s location.

3.1.4.1.1 Operation. The speakerphone attachment shall allow the user to initiate a call with the telephone’s dialing pad. After a call has been initiated/received from the user’s telephone, the speakerphone shall allow the user to return the telephone’s handset to the cradle and carry on a two-way hands-free conversation. A volume control and separate buttons shall be provided for mute and call termination. Audible feedback shall not occur when operated at full volume.

3.1.4.2 Noise Censor for Telephone Handset. Converts standard handset into a noise canceling handset. Replaces handset microphone with a unit that dramatically screens out background noise.

3.1.4.3 Speakers. This unit shall provide one-way communication (receive only). This adjunct desktop and wallmount speaker shall connect to an external two-wire audible source. If connected to a telephone, the unit shall allow the user to hear both sides of the conversation. The unit shall be equipped with a self contained speaker, internal amplifier with Automatic Gain

Control (AGC) circuitry, and on/off switch. The speaker may be equipped with wattage selectable tap settings or volume control, if specified. A means to select different line impedance

(i.e., 300, 600, and 900 ohm) shall be provided. The unit may be powered by 120 VAC. The contractor may use AC to DC or AC to AC adapters/transformers.

3.1.4.3.1 Doorphone Speakers. The doorphone speaker, equipped with volume control, shall provide 2-way voice communication between telephone system and the doorphone speaker. A doorphone controller or adapter shall also be provided with the doorphone speaker if required.

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3.1.4.4 External Signaling Devices. The following external devices shall be controlled and powered by the analog telephone instrument line ringing voltage without the need of an external power source unless specified otherwise. The following equipment shall be compatible with other equipment specified in this EPS, and shall include any interface hardware required to connect the equipment. If different model numbers are required due to the proprietary nature of the equipment they shall be provided.

3.1.4.4.1 External Ringer. The external ringer for single line may be used for night service, power failures and any other arrangements requiring an external bell. Audible output shall be up to 85 dB at 10 ft. The external ringer shall be equipped with mounting cord and volume control.

3.1.4.4.2 Indoor Bell Ringer. This indoor electromechanical ringer shall consist of a single or dual bell and be equipped with a volume control. It shall be designed for wall mounting.

3.1.4.4.3 Indoor Electronic Tone Ringer. This indoor electronic tone ringer (chirper) shall be equipped with a volume control, and shall be designed for wall mounting. This unit is non-electromechanical.

3.1.4.4.4 Indoor Bell Chime Ringer. This indoor telephone bell chime shall be equipped with dual gongs tuned to approximately 700 Hz +/- 200 Hz. The chime shall be equipped for wall mounting.

3.1.4.4.5 Indoor Buzzer. This indoor buzzer shall be equipped for wall mounting.

3.1.4.4.6 Loud Indoor Bell/Ringer. This loud bell/ringer shall be equipped with dual gongs.

This ringer shall produce an audible output up to 95 dB at 10 ft. External AC powering may be employed.

3.1.4.4.7 Indoor Horn/Howler. This loud indoor telephone signaling horn shall be equipped for wall mounting. It may use an external AC power source. Audible output shall be up to 95 dB at 10 ft.

3.1.4.4.8 Indicator Lamps. The indicator lamp shall be wall mounted with concealed wiring.

The lamp shall provide a visual indication of a ring condition on a telephone line. The lamp shall be equipped with lenses in four distinct colors, two of which shall be red or yellow. Lamp assemblies shall be provided containing single, dual, triple, or quadruple lamps.

3.1.4.4.9 Strobe Lamp. The high intensity flashing strobe light shall be designed to signal/flash for incoming calls on a single telephone line. The strobe shall incorporate a solid state design using a zenon flash tube designed for a minimum 65000 peak candlepower at one or two flashes per second. The unit shall be contained in a tamperproof housing w/lens, and designed for both indoor and outdoor use. This unit shall be clearly labeled as a telephone strobe lamp either on or near the housing. An external AC power source may be used.

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3.1.4.4.10 Loud Outdoor Bell Ringer. The loud bell ringer shall be equipped with dual gongs.

This ringer shall produce an audible output up to 95 dB at 10 ft. The ringer, including any adapters, shall be designed for wall and pole mountings, and shall be sealed in a weather proof corrosion resistant housing. The unit may use an external AC power source.

3.1.4.4.11 Outdoor Horn/Howler. This loud outdoor telephone signaling horn shall be designed for both wall and pole mountings, and may use an external AC power source. The horn and any necessary adapters, shall be sealed in a weatherproof corrosion resistant housing.

Audible output shall be up to 95 dB at 10 ft. A horn may be equipped with wattage selectable tap settings for volume control, if required. The explosion-proof horn shall be provided if required. The explosion-proof horn shall be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed for areas where explosive, flammable and/or corrosive substances are present.

3.1.5 Handsets and Handset Equipment. All handsets within the same system shall be modular and designed to operate with, and be placed in, the cradle of any and all telephone instruments of the same type (i.e; 2500 or electronic key). The handsets shall have a flush mounted modular jack located on the transmitter end, and be accessible without removal of the handset housing. Both transmitter and receiver modules shall be replaceable. The headsets shall be provided in the colors necessary to maintain color uniformity of the instruments. The following handset equipment shall be compatible with other equipment specified in this EPS, and shall include any interface hardware required to connect the equipment. If different model numbers are required due to the proprietary nature of the equipment they shall be provided.

3.1.5.1 Push-To-Talk and Push-To-Listen Handsets. Handset shall be equipped with a handle mounted button/switch which when depressed/slid connects the transmitter amplifier with a handle mounted volume control. It shall operate without the need of an external power source.

This handset shall be hearing aid compatible.

3.1.5.2 Amplified Handset. This handset shall be equipped with volume control on handset to boot the volume of the incoming call and be hearing aid compatible. This unit enables the user to hear better when the telephone signal is weak, when line voltage is low, or under high noise conditions.

3.1.5.3 Speech Amplified Handset. This handset shall be equipped with volume control on handset to boot the user’s voice and be hearing aid compatible.

3.1.5.4 Confidencer Mouthpiece. The confidencer shall be able to eliminate the interfering back ground noise. This confidencer mouthpiece shall be compatible with any “G” style handset.

3.1.6 Headsets. The following headsets shall operate with any of the telephone instruments specified herein, and shall be designed to directly plug into the handset’s modular jack located on the telephone base unit. The following equipment shall be compatible with other equipment specified herein, and shall include any interface hardware (adapter, amplifier, modular/plug

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prong base unit, etc.) required to connect the equipment. If different model numbers are required due to the proprietary nature of the equipment they shall be provided.

3.1.6.1 Single Muff Headset. This lightweight hands-free unit shall include a headband equipped with a single ear receiver and omnidirectional microphone, minimum eight ft coiled cord, and amplifier assembly. The headset, including the microphone boom, ear receiver, and headband shall be comfortable and fully adjustable and allow the user to swivel the headband away from the head and be used as a headset. The ear receiver shall not extend into the ear, and shall be surrounded with replaceable foam padding or other similar soft cushioned material providing the user comfortable extended wear. The headset assembly shall be equipped with a quick-disconnect plug and jack arrangement to allow the user to disconnect the headband assembly from the coiled cord for free movement. The amplifier unit shall contain a volume control (accessible to the user) and modular jack, and designed to provide protection against unexpected loud noises.

3.1.6.2 Dual Muff Headset. This lightweight hands-free unit shall include a headband equipped with dual ear receivers and noise canceling microphone, minimum eight foot coiled cord, and amplifier assembly. The headset including the microphone boom, ear receiver, and headband shall be comfortable and fully adjustable. The ear receivers shall not extend into the ear, and shall feature a replaceable soft foam (or other similar material) ear seal cushions designed for comfortable extended wear. The headset assembly shall be equipped with a quick-disconnect plug and jack arrangement to allow the user to disconnect the headband assembly from the coiled cord for free movement. The amplifier unit shall contain a volume control

(accessible to the user) and modular jack, and designed to provide protection against unexpected noises.

3.1.7 Cords, Lines, and Adapters. Telephone line and headset cords provided shall be UL approved. Modular plugs and jacks utilized on the following equipment shall be IAW FCC Part

68 to include 8 position standard modular plugs and jacks. The contractor shall provide these cords, lines and adapters as well as additional hardware adapters necessary to interface with various equipment specified in this EPS. This hardware shall be compatible with any of the equipment specified herein. Where different module numbers are required, they shall be provided. In addition, the contractor shall provide special interface equipment as required by the

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3.1.7.1 Straight Telephone Line/Mounting Cords. These straight telephone line/mounting cords shall be designed to operate with any of the terminal equipment specified in this EPS. At a minimum, the line cords shall be provided in any combination/configuration of length, color, conductor, and connector type and family as specified below.

a. Lengths. 6, 12 and 25 ft.

b. Colors. A minimum of three jacket colors; silver satin, light olive grey, and transparent.

c. Conductors. 4, 6, and 8 wire color coded conductor cable.

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d. Families. Modular plug at both ends; modular plug at one end and spade-tipped at the other.

e. Connectors. 4, 6 and 8 position standard modular plugs (both keyed and non-keyed).

3.1.7.2 Headset Cords. These modular retractile headset cords shall be equipped with the connectors necessary for mating with the headsets specified herein. Headset cords shall be equipped with a quick-disconnect capability. These cords shall be provided in lengths specified in the contract line items.

3.1.7.3 Handset Cords. Handset cord shall be equipped with the modular plug-in at both ends.

These cords shall be provided in the contract line items.

3.1.7.4 Headset/Handset Adapter. This unit plugs directly into the telephone base unit’s handset jack and connects both the handset and headset to the telephone. The adapter provides the user the option of selecting either headset or handset operation by means of a switch. The

Headset/Handset adapter shall be equipped with a quick disconnect capability.

3.1.8 Security Requirements for Ancillary Telephone Instruments. The following devices must be government approved for use in secure areas. Where a representative list of manufacturer and/or approved devices are given, these lists are not all inclusive and do not constitute an endorsement of any particular product or manufacturer. Approval of other devices may be obtained from the Defense Intelligence Agency, Attn: OS-2, Washington, DC 20331-

6111; or the Telephone Security Panel of the National Foreign Security Committee recognized by

HQ AFOSI/IVS. The base TEMPEST officer will provide information concerning other devices that have been approved.

3.1.8.1 Ringer Isolator. This unit shall operate as an electronic switch controlled by ringing voltage. When the ringing voltage is present this unit shall provide a connection and allow current to pass through to the ringer coil. When ringing voltage is absent, this unit shall prevent current from passing through to the ringer coil. Installation of this device provides the necessary ringer security without removing the ringer normally supplied with the instrument. The ringer isolator shall be government approved. The following devices have been approved.

a. Western Electric R-2 Ringer Isolator Kit

b. Any other approved equivalent

3.1.8.2 External Ringer. This unit shall provide audible ringing when a signal is generated.

This device shall operate with the telephone low-pass line-filter identified below. Where the ringer isolator is not used, the internal ringer normally supplied with the instrument shall be removed, or the ringer signal leads electrically disconnected and isolated or shorted. The ringer shall be provided in two audio level configurations; normal (for office areas) and loud (for noisy environments). External ringers shall be provided for both single line instruments and key systems located with the secure area. Key systems shall accomplish ringing by a local ringing

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generator. The external ringer shall be government approved. The following external ringers have been approved.

a. Western Electric R1 Ringer

b. Kaiser RA-10 Nontransducing Ringer Assembly

c. Dector IR-1 Isolated Ringer

d. Any other approved equivalent

3.1.8.3 Low Pass Line Filter. This filter shall connect to a telephone line to prevent the passing of out-of-band frequencies generated internally or radiated from external devices. This device provides a minimum attenuation of 80 dB from 14 kHz to at least 1 GHZ. Filters shall be provided. The following manufacturers provide an approved filter.

a. Filtron Manufacturing Co.

b. All-tronics Inc.

c. RF Interonics.

d. Cornell Dubilier Electronics

e. Genisco Technology Corp.

The contractor shall provide a radio-frequency (RF) tight enclosure to house the filters, grounded to a single point within the secured area. Filters shall be separated and shielded from one another.

This metal enclosure must be approved by the Base TEMPEST Officer.

3.1.8.4 Equipment Requirements. Telephone instruments and key systems installed in secure areas shall incorporate a line-hold feature which when operated, shall both physically and electrically break the tip and ring from the instrument. No components with microphone characteristics shall be active or have power applied when an instrument is in the on-hook condition. Memory circuits associated with the equipment shall not have power applied and thus shall not function when Automatic Disconnect Devices (ADD) are interfaced to the equipment and in a disconnect mode. Instruments and equipment provided shall be government approved.

The following manufacturers provide approved electronic key systems.

a. AT&T

b. Eagle Telephonics

c. Mitel Inc.

d. NorTel

3.1.8.5 Push-To-Talk/Push To Listen Handset. This device is a tamperproof factory sealed push-to-talk/push-to-listen handset equipped with non-removable receiver and transmitter caps.

The handset is equipped with a single button which activates a miniature switch providing a high reverse isolation simultaneously between and among the receiver unit and transmitting unit and the line. This handset shall be provided for each telephone instrument within the secure area

(single and two-line desk and wall mount, key system instruments). The handset shall be

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available in red, yellow, and other colors necessary to maintain color uniformity with the contractor provided instruments.

3.1.8.6 Automatic Disconnect Device (ADD). This sealed device shall be designed to be installed to a telephone line to provide a positive means of automatically disconnecting and electrically isolating the telephone line (both tip and ring) from the telephone instrument when the handset is placed on the cradle. The unit shall be equipped with a visual indicator signaling an off-hook condition. Connection shall not be reestablished during power failures. ADDs shall be provided for both single line instruments as well as key systems located within the secure area. The following devices have been approved.

a. Western Electric 270 Automatic Disconnect Device ( capable of connecting and /or disconnecting up to two 2-wire lines).

b. Any other approved equivalent.

3.2 INSIDE PLANT

3.2.1 Modems. The modem shall be designed to comply with CCITT recommendations and, as a minimum, to support different rate conversions transmitting over an analog phone line, 24

AWG. All the modems shall be standalone or specified otherwise. Several different types/models of modems may be used. However, multi-rate modems shall be provided to the maximum extent possible.

3.2.1.1 Dial-Up Modems. The dial-up modem shall be equipped with EIA-232 terminal interface, RJ-11 line interface, front panel LED indicators, local/remote loopback diagnostics, call progress monitor, terminal cable and AC power adapter. The dial-up modem shall support the following features:

a. Speed range: 4.8 to 56 kbps. The specified range shall support all the lower data rates.

b. Asynchronous/synchronous, full-duplex/simulated half-duplex operation

c. Provide simulated switched half-duplex operation

d. V.22bis, V.26bis, V.32, V.32bis, V.90, Bell 212 and Bell 103 compatibility

e. Hayes compatible dialing

f. Automatic speed and parity detection

g. Error correction

3.2.1.2 Short Haul/Limited Distance Line Modems. The short haul modem shall be equipped with EIA-232 terminal interface, RJ-48 line interface, front panel LED indicators, loopback diagnostics, terminal cable and AC power adapter. When specified, the short haul modem shall support data speed from 2.4 to 64 kbps, up to 4/5 miles and meet following requirements:

a. Speed: 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, and 56 kbps

b. Full-duplex/half-duplex, asynchronous/synchronous operation

c. Point-to-point or multipoint

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d. 2-wire or 4-wire

e. Meet CCITT recommendations

3.2.1.3 Long Haul Line Modems. The long haul line modem shall be equipped with EIA-232 or V.35 terminal interface, RJ-11 or RJ-45 line interface, front panel LED indicators, local/remote loopback diagnostics, terminal cable and AC power adapter. The long haul line modem shall support the following features:

a. Speed/Fallback Rate: 4.8/2.4 kbps, 9.6/7.2/4.8 kbps, 14.4/9.6/7.2/4.8 kbps, and

19.2/14.4/12 kbps

b. V.26, V.27, V.29, and V.33 compatibilities

c. Full-duplex/simulated half-duplex, asynchronous/synchronous operation

d. Point-to-point or multipoint

e. 2-wire or 4-wire line

f. Meet CCITT recommendations

3.2.2 Data Service Unit. The data service unit (DSU) shall provide the data rate specified in the contract line items. The DSU shall provide end-to-end circuit verification. The DSU shall function when terminated to outside plant cable pair for its rated range. The DSU shall be provided as stand alone or rack mounted units as specified. The mounting shelf shall include fusing and wiring required to operate the installed DSUs.

3.2.3 Multiplexer. Multiplexer equipment shall provide transport provisions required to connect communications systems for the BTS.

3.2.3.1 DS1 (1.544 Mbps Systems). DS1 terminating equipment shall be required for copper based systems and fiber optic based connectivity.

3.2.3.1.1 T-Span Equipment. Copper based systems shall include office and field repeater components to provide an end-to-end T-1 system. The field line repeater capacity shall be specified in the contract line items. The field line repeaters shall include repeater signal generators and cable pair terminating components to operate and extend the T-1 signal. When cable pairs are not active, cut-through cards shall be installed. The cable pair at the repeater housing shall be protected from the typical voltage surges. The office repeaters shall be shelf mounted. The shelf shall be fused and wired to contain and operate the installed office repeaters.

The office repeater mounting shelf shall be equipped and wired to provide bit error rate status and DS1 failure. Office and remote location office repeaters shall be configured for DS1 terminating distance per site requirements. Powering for officer repeaters and field line repeaters shall be determined per site requirements.

3.2.3.1.2 Fiber Optic DS1 Equipment. DS1 capacity for locations connected with fiber optic cable.