Updated_Parts_Specifications.docx

Parts Specifications

The vehicle is, a 2015 RAM 3500 HD Dodge shall be supplied by the Government.

This vehicle shall be incorporated with only the following equipment or approved equal.

Specifications

WIRING

Wiring to be automotive type meeting or exceeding SAE J1128 standard.

All wiring to be stamped with permanent, indelible marking describing plain word function not less than 6 inches apart for the entire length of the wire. Each run to be rated for 125% the specified amp capacity of the connected load. All wires to be run in split corrugated, nylon loom with minimum temperature rating of +115 degrees Centigrade. Loomed harnesses to be wire tied to frame and chassis not greater than 16 inches apart. All high voltage lines such as strobe cables and harnesses to be shielded and in independent harness from all other wires. All pass through holes cut in body of vehicle where wire harnesses travel to have standard Heyco style bushings to protect from chaffing. All holes that pass to exterior of body to have approved sealing compound to seal wires from weather.

CONNECTIONS & TERMINATIONS

All connections made within the body, away from possible weather to be standard crimp style terminals with nylon insulation. Terminals must be crimped with approved tool specific to connector being used. All exterior connection (made on outside of vehicle body) to be Delphi Weather Pack, sealed connector or equivalent and must protect against moisture, dirt and dust, minimum rating of -40 to 120 degrees Centigrade. All ground connections made on chassis frame or body on remote appliances to utilize star (toothed) ring terminal and be coated from weather and corrosion with silicon or approved sealing compound. All connections made inside the engine compartment are to utilize crimp style terminals with adhesive heat shrink over all connections. Interface to OEM wiring shall be done in accordance with body builder and up-fitter specifications. In any case, all connections with original OEM wiring shall use the solder and heat-shrink method. All wire connections which tie to the chassis wiring shall be soldered into place using standard no-clean flux solder. This connection shall then be covered in a dual wall, polyolefin, sealant lined heat-shrink tubing and heated into place with heat gun or portable torch. Under no circumstances shall fuse taps or crimp tee-taps be used to interface with OEM wiring.

MOUNTING OF EQUIPMENT

All added equipment to be mounted in accordance to manufacturers specifications. All interior cab items to be mounted with airbag safety standards followed. Modifications to the OEM frame assembly or suspension systems are prohibited. Any modification to bumper systems must be done such that not more than 10% of the entire surface area of the bumper assembly is breeched or modified. All cuts made to any chassis or body panel must be sealed with self-galvanizing, anti-rust sealer prior to equipment being mounted. All exterior hardware including screws and fasteners to be a minimum of 18-8 stainless steel. All exterior lighting and thru-body equipment shall be fastened to the sheet metal of the vehicle using approved riv-nut fasteners, allowing the use of machine thread screws. The use of sheet metal screws directly into the body skin is prohibited.

POWER DISTRIBUTION (noise free power)

The main power feed to be rated for 200% of total expected amp capacity of the carried load. One large gauge cable run from vehicle's battery bank must be circuit protected within a minimum distance of 24 inches from power source (battery) and have the ability to be disconnected by user quickly in the event of emergency or maintenance. This protected power feed will power all added appliances and warning systems. Specified, lug style power studs will be located in vehicle console and rear cabinet (if specified) to provided clean, capable power. Additionally main ground studs shall be placed in the front console and rear cabinet (if specified) for clean, noise free central grounding of all equipment. These ground cables shall be of matching size to main power feed and be bolted to frame rails using stainless steel fasteners and coated with approved sealing compound.

Light bars & Roof Lighting

As it is necessary to make an opening in the vehicle roof for light bar cable(s) to be routed, proper and effective sealing of these hole(s) is of paramount importance. All wire holes through the vehicle roof will be protected with self-sealing, waterproof, hole-grommets when clearance is available (otherwise vendor shall seal the hole using standard pliable "duct" seal agent). (also meet NFPA 1901)

SUPPLY/INSTALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Quantity: 1 Description: Exterior 12-LED Traffic directional w/ Dual End Warning Mounting Location: Roof/camper shell- Rear (Back Edge) Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead w/control.

Quantity: 1 Description: 54-Inch LED Light bar w/ 18 LED Modules, Alley Floods, Opticom Mounting Location: Roof - Front (Over Driver's Door) Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead Note:

Infrared Opticom Emitter built in the light bar

Description:

Remote Control LED Spotlight - Wired

Emergency Lighting & Signal

All strobe cable terminations will be made in accordance with the original manufacturer's recommendations, and will be performed using appropriate, proprietary tooling. Further, all connections between fixtures and cabling will be made with Packard-brand weatherproof connectors wherever the likelihood of extensive exposure to the elements exists. Finally, all strobe cable terminations at the power supply(s) are to be clearly marked to identify their destination. Recognizing that a proper functioning reverse alarm is of tremendous safety importance, said alarm is to be engineered to function irrespective of whether the electrical system is on and functioning.

SUPPLY/INSTALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Quantity: 1 Description: emergency vehicle style Weatherproof Back-Up Alarm w/in heavy duty housing.

Mounting Location: behind bumper area, Rear - Behind Switching/Routing: Reverse w/ Mom. Cancel Special Note: alarm shall be mounted so it will be protected when vehicle is off road

Quantity: 6 Description: : emergency warning Single Multi-Mount Light with Black Housing, Split Red/White Mounting Location: Running Boards, Kick Space Area Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead Special Note:

Quantity: 4 Description: emergency Universal Hide Away Super LED - RED Mounting Location: Taillight's (Both) - Rear Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead

Quantity: 4 Description: Single Surface Mount Light, Black Housing (6) LED Red Mounting Location: Grill - Built-In Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead

Quantity: 2 Description: Single Surface Mount Light, Black Housing (6)LED Red Mounting Location: Fenders (Both) - Front Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead

Quantity: 2 Description: Single Surface Mount Light, Black Housing (6)LED Red Mounting Location: Fenders (Both) - Rear Center Over Wheel Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead

Quantity: 2 Description: Single Surface Mount Light, Black Housing (6)LED Red Mounting Location: Tailgate Switching/Routing: Front Switch Panel, Overhead

Quantity: 1 Description: Hands Free Full Function Siren shall unit includes a PA volume control knob for the noise cancelling microphone, an On/Off switch, a manual button and a 7-position tone/radio rotary switch Mounting Location: Console, Faceplate Switching/Routing: Ignition Special Note: UNIT will have positions: RAD,MAN1,MAN2,HF,T1,T2,T3

Quantity: 1 Description: Compact 100W Poly Siren Speaker Mounting Location: Bumper, Front - Behind Switching/Routing: to Console

Quantity: 1 Description: Universal Bracket mounting Location: *STD Switching/Routing: *STD

Interior Items & Work Lighting

All interior items are to be mounted in approved brackets or straps and are to be secure in mounting method. Any items mounted in the cab of the vehicle are to be mounted such that they do not interfere with the normal function of the driver or driver's airbag and SRS system. Any swing arm devices mounted in the passenger area shall be delivered in the position that will not interfere with the passenger airbag system (if so equipped). It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that these devices are not adjusted, stored or moved into the path of said SRS systems.

Quantity: 4

LED STRIP

Description: LED Compartment Strip Light, 20" White Mounting Location: *SEE NOTES BELOW Switching/Routing: Door Open Special Note: Mount Spaced Out on Interior cap roof to illuminate Cap Area.

Quantity: 2 LED STRIP Description: LED Compartment Strip Light, 20" White Mounting Location: Lift gate, Rear - Interior Surface Switching/Routing: Door (Rear Open)

Quantity: 1 Description: LED Flood Light - Red Mounting Location: *SEE NOTES BELOW Switching/Routing: Ignition Special Note: In Overhead Control Console. Individually Switched for Map Lighting.

Quantity: 1 Description: LED Flood Light - Cool White Mounting Location: *SEE NOTES BELOW Switching/Routing: Ignition Special Note: In Overhead Control Console. Individually Switched for Map Lighting.

Quantity: 3 Description: Add pin switch to compartment for Rear Door Open signal (EA) Mounting Location: *STD Switching/Routing: *STD

Communications

The following equipment shall be installed per any and all manufacturer's recommendation. Power (12V+) supplied to this equipment shall run straight to the battery (or utilize the main noise free feed) of the vehicle on a minimum of #6 gauge cable to minimize noise. All grounds shall be common and run to chassis frame using a minimum of #6 gauge cable to minimize noise. All weather-exposed connections must be coated to prevent corrosion. Any auxiliary speakers specified by below must be installed and have power and resistance ratings matching those of the speaker outputs on the equipment. Any cable runs to these speakers longer than 24" must utilize a minimum of 18 Ga., shielded, approved speaker cable.

All listed radio equipment to be tested and operate within manufacturer's specifications prior to delivery of the vehicle described herein. The radios must be noise free (less than 10dB of spurious noise per unit) and be functional upon delivery (please note that it may not be possible to test all aspects of transmission and reception on Client's system. Vendor shall not be responsible for defects or damage to customer supplied radio equipment prior to possession by vendor. All equipment shall be provided to vendor, free from defects, programmed and in good working order.

SUPPLY/INSTALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Quantity: 3 Description: Customer Supplied Antenna Mounting Location: Roof - Centered Specified Frequency: *No Freq. Specified Switching/Routing: to Rear Electrical

Quantity: 2 Description: Customer Supplied Radio/Two-Way Mounting Location: Console, Faceplate Specified Frequency: *No Freq. Specified Switching/Routing: Ignition Special Note: Harris and Motorola Dual Head Radio's

Quantity: 2 Description: Customer Supplied Radio Head Mounting Location: *SEE NOTES BELOW Specified Frequency: *No Freq. Specified Switching/Routing: *STD Special Note: Mount in Cap Area, Final Location TBD at Pre-Construction Meeting.

Quantity: 1 Description: 5" Center-Mounted Complete Pole w/ Adjustable Height Mounting Location: Console, Passenger Side Specified Frequency: *No Freq. Specified

Quantity: 1 Description: 6-Inch Articulating arm with clam shell Mounting Location: Console, Passenger Side Specified Frequency: *No Freq. Specified

Quantity: 1 Description: Lower Side Mount Arm Mounting Location: Console, Passenger Side Specified Frequency: *No Freq. Specified Switching/Routing: *STD

Console

Vendor will provide and install a custom front console to house all necessary switching, signaling and communications controls, as well as cup holders, map books and 12-volt power-points, as specified below. The primary console construction, if fabricated by vendor (sides, front, rear), shall be of cabinet grade ¾" lumber core or veneer core ply material, covered in coordinating, finish as indicated below. Where map book or other slots are provided, these spaces shall also feature spray on coating. Whenever functions of the OEM installation are interrupted by the console such as rear radio, HVAC controls and ducting, these features shall be reintegrated into the new console (where possible). Installation of console includes mounting of all equipment listed herein for control and use by driver and passenger. Any mic clips will be shipped loose for installation by dealer or at time of delivery. Consoles are fastened to vehicle chassis using threaded fasteners to floor. A dashboard support may be added for stability if needed. The face surface (top) of all front consoles shall be constructed of .090 aluminum sheet(s). These faceplates will be cut to size using CNC techniques. All holes necessary in the faceplate (radios, switching, etc) will be die-cut to a maximum allowable tolerance of +/- 0.05" through the aluminum.

Gaps around mounted appliances will not be tolerated and shall be deemed unacceptable. The finished product will feature rounded edges and corners to prevent injury to people or equipment. These faceplates shall be finished with a black polyester powder-coat finish, producing a textured/wrinkle, scratch resistant coating.

TYPE OF CONSOLE

Custom

CONSOLE FINISH

Above

CONSOLE OPTIONS/PARTS

Quantity: 1 - - Description: Half Console (Floor), In lieu of full w/ bench seat, Quantity: 1 - - Description: Overhead Control Console, Custom

Rear Cabinetry

Installation of cabinet includes sizing and fitting to vehicle interior. Utilize a minimum of four 3/8" diameter grade 5 carriage bolts to fasten the cabinet system to vehicle substructure or frame. Where possible cabinets shall be mounted through structural floor members such as frames or reinforcing plates; however, where mounting to body floor skin only vendor shall utilize a minimum 4” diameter reinforced 3/16” thick steel plate for connection strength. All hardware utilized shall be rated at 150% of anticipated use and shall be coated to avoid rust and corrosion. All wood used in construction shall be lumber or veneer core ply.

FEATURES

Cabinet Shall Include 1 - Customer Supplied Electric Motorized Roll Out Cabinet Special Note: Supply/Install by vendor

1 SCBA bracket Mounting for various hand tools to conform to NFPA 1901 Note: location to be determined at pre-build

Graphics Lettering

Vendor shall utilize only premium cast vinyl with a minimum life rating of 3 years outdoor durability on printed and gradient materials and a minimum of 5-years outdoor durability on all other lettering and striping materials. All efforts shall be made to avoid any bubbles or contaminants in the vinyl field.

SUPPLY/INSTALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Letters to read: BATTALION CHIEF 531 Quantity: 2 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 3 (inches) /Location: Front Fenders, Both Font: Match Existing /Color: Gold /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: "Protectors of the Crossroads" Quantity: 2 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 3 (inches) /Location: Rear Bed Sides, Centered above Wheel Font: Match Existing /Color: White /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: BATTALION CHIEF 531 Quantity: 1 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 3 (inches) /Location: Tailgate, Upper Right Section Font: Match Existing /Color: Gold /Outline Color: Black Special Note: Lettering is to be Stacked and Centered in the Upper Right Section of the Tailgate as Pictured in Rendering Provided

Letters to read: QUANTICO Quantity: 1 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 3 (inches) /Location: Hood Front Font: Match /Color: Gold /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: QUANTICO FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Quantity: 1 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 4 (inches) /Location: Rear Tailgate In WHITE Stripe Font: Match /Color: Gold /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: QUANTICO Quantity: 2 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 5 (inches) /Location: Front Doors Under White Stripe Font: Match /Color: GOLD /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: EMEGENCY DIAL 911 Quantity: 2 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 5 (inches) /Location: Rear Quarter Panel with in White Stripe Font: Match Existing /Color: White /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: BC 531 Quantity: 2 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 6 (inches) / Location: each side of camper shell and centered on roof of camper shell. (3) Font: Match Existing /Color: White /Outline Color: Black

Letters to read: COMMAND UNIT Quantity: 2 /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 /Letter Size: 4 (inches) / Location: each side of camper shell and rear (2) Font: Match Existing /Color: Gold /Outline Color: Black

Rear of vehicle: 5-inch-wide stripes of red and fluorescent yellow-green Rear of vehicle chevrons to conform to NFPA 1901:

Fifty percent of the rear-facing vertical surface, visible from the rear of the vehicle and excluding any glass areas not covered by a door, shall be equipped with retro reflective striping in a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees. The colors shall be alternating, 5-inch-wide stripes of red and florescent yellow-green.

Graphics Striping

Vendor shall utilize only 3M Scotchlite 680 premium cast vinyl with a minimum life rating of 3 years outdoor durability on printed and gradient materials and a minimum of 5-years outdoor durability on all other lettering and striping materials. All efforts shall be made to avoid any bubbles or contaminants in the vinyl field, however small visual imperfections in vinyl are common. While a blemish free application is desired, any blemishes that cannot be seen with the naked eye by a reasonable witness from a distance of not less than three (3) feet shall be deemed acceptable and deliverable. In an effort to conform stiff materials such as reflective vinyl around complex curves, it may be necessary to perform "slack folds" inside door jambs and behind lighting fixtures, this practice shall be performed as little as possible, however some wrinkling in the vinyl may exist in these areas.

SUPPLY/INSTALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Quantity: 1 – white 5 inch - Beltline Horizontal from front license plate to rear of passenger area then slanting upward above fender horizontal to taillight, around horizontal on rear tailgate.

Location: /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 Color: White/black outline

Quantity: 2 - 12 inch - Custom Printed Door Seal (Bull Dog MC) Location: Front Doors /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 Color: Gold/black outline

Quantity: 1 - 10 inch - Custom Printed Door Seal (Bull Dog MC) Location: Tailgate, Left Side Above Stripe /Material: 3M Scotchlite 680 Color: Gold/black outline

Exterior Accessories

All exterior accessories shall be matched to vehicle make and model and installed following manufacturer recommendations and instructions. By no means shall the original vehicle be modified (structurally) in order to install the equipment listed on this page.

SHALL SUPPLY/INSTALL THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Quantity: 1 Description: Running/step Boards or Comparable, BLACK in color w/LED lighting strip lighting to operate from controls overhead and when any door is opened.

Mounting Location: To Cover the full passenger compartment (both doors)

Electrical Electrical systems and components added by conversion companies oftentimes prove to be the most troublesome and failure-prone aspects of the vehicle. A professionally engineered and technically superior electrical system must be utilized, enhancing the usefulness and durability of the final product. The system must be simple in design, enabling its use and understanding by the vast majority of potential users. Troubleshooting, repair and replacement must be quick and simple. Parts must be readily available and of common varieties. Wiring and other components must be rated to carry 125% of the potential load. To assure that the aforementioned objectives are met, the following minimum electrical system design is required:

CENTRAL ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER:

The electrical system added by the conversion contractor shall feature one centralized electrical distribution center, from which all typical loads are switched. The actual distribution of power will occur on a printed circuit board(s), which is standard and interchangeable with other like conversions of the same bidder. Distribution panels that are not standard in design and that are not readily interchangeable will not be considered. In addition, bidders who design and build vehicles with multiple locations for electrical distribution shall not be considered.

SOLID-STATE CONTROL:

Given the problematic nature of mechanical and moving part devices such as relays, breakers and high-amperage switches, all controls of any bidder added load on the vehicle must be controlled via solid-state MOSFET technology. This solid-state control shall be in the form of low resistance FETs which shall all be controlled by one central processor. Functions such as on/off states, flashing, load management, etc shall be controlled through a programmable processor and switched at the load level using solid-state devices.

MULTIPLEXED CONTROLS:

All vehicles on which conversions of this type are built are now using a form of multiplex communications and control, namely controller area network bus (or CAN-BUS). Either Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standard Article J1939 or similar CAN-BUS protocol is now utilized by all major vehicle manufacturers. This purchaser requires the same technology for the bidder added electrical system. A standardized electrical control and wiring system is required that shall be used in all bidder modified vehicles. All components in the added electrical system must be standard and common to all vehicles modified by bidder. These parts must be readily available and interchangeable between all similar models offered. This electrical system must be owned and/or controlled by the bidder in order to insure part availability and service support. The use of “off-the-shelf” systems or switch boxes shall not be considered as it could impact the ability for this purchaser to obtain service or parts in the future from the bidder. Since solid-state and logic controlled technology is commonly available, widely used across the industry, and not proprietary to any one manufacturer, and since this technology has been proven to be more reliable with increased benefits, a blanket exception or “clarification” regarding the electrical specifications contained herein will not be accepted.

All added loads shall be wired (in a similar manner to all vehicles modified by bidder) to central distribution module in the vehicle. This module must have the ability to control a minimum of twenty-eight (28) high amperage, 6A loads and four (4) low amperage or logic, 2A loads. This system shall be capable of controlling up to 40A of total power. All functionality such as flashing, turn-on/turn-off, timer circuits and load management shall be controlled from the actual output module and not additional flashers or control boxes. The system shall further have sixteen (16) discrete logic inputs for interface to vehicle. Such signals as park, reverse, low-beam, high-beam, brake, etc. shall tie into the system via these inputs. All modules shall communicate with each other on a common network drop via 2-wire CAN-BUS harness and shall connect to the main CPU and control panel via a locking Deutsch style connector. All communication with displays, switch panels, additional input/output modules shall be achieved via this multiplex (communication) drop.

In addition, this system shall have a minimum of six (6) outputs capable of pulse width modulation (PWM) of its respective output down to a minimum of 1% of its full output. This shall allow for dimming or reduction of power to that output for such things as soft-start, light dimming and motor controls. This feature shall be software controlled and selectable by the installer. Under no circumstances may the operation of the central processing unit for the input or output controls be based upon the use of mechanical relays. Relay-based systems require higher amperage to operate and rely on mechanical contacts which arc and degrade during designed use, thus creating short duty cycles and decreased life for the vehicle electrical system. Relay-based systems, due to those limited short life cycles shall not be considered.

INTEGRATED FUNCTIONALITY:

Conventional, mechanical controls rely upon multiple modules or devices to achieve complex switch and functions. With an increased number of parts comes increase chance of failure. For this reason, the purchaser of this vehicle requires all flashing, load management and control matrix decisions be controlled by one processor controlled module. The system must be able to control all functions such a flashing, load management, load cancel options, master circuit enable functions, etc. Proposed use of external, aftermarket flashers, load managers or control packs shall be not be considered.

OUTPUT CIRCUIT PROTECTION:

This electrical system shall have special over-current detection features on all high side outputs that allows filtering an inrush current. When an output is turned ON, the inrush current should not exceed 2.5 times the maximum current value during 500ms, 2.125 times between 500 and 750ms and 1.75 times between 750 and 1000ms. After 1000ms, the current should be stabilized and not exceed 1.25 times the maximum current value. Otherwise, an over current is detected.

In the case of a short circuit, when the inrush current exceeds 2.5 times maximum current value, the smart output devices disables itself instantaneously and then the over current detection feature will not be involved.

When an over-current is detected on an output, the output is turned off to protect the system and the wiring. The system will attempt periodically to resume from the over-current condition by allowing the output to be turned on once in a while. The period time between attempts starts from 5s and increases by 0.5s each time the device remains in over-current until reaching a maximum 30s time base period. At this point, the output is activated once per 30s as long as the current flowing through the output exceeds the device limitation keeping the output in the over-current condition. That periodic attempt procedure allows the output to resume when the short circuit is removed.

AUTOMATIC LOAD MANAGEMENT:

The bidder shall include built-in programmable load management in to the main system CPU. The addition of aftermarket, non-integrated load managers which are not laptop programmable shall not be considered.

In order to allow the user of this vehicle to focus on his/her job and not the condition of this proposed vehicle, each electrical system shall contain the ability to automatically manage all loads controlled by the system and control panels. The system must continually monitor the vehicle’s charging state while sitting (in park) “on the scene.” The system shall have the ability to automatically shut-down any of the outputs controlled by the system. The priority of these loads as to which order or whether they shed shall be programmable and easily changed without any mechanical interface with electrical components via a software interface and any standard personal computer.

If a voltage deficit condition continues for more than 90 seconds while the vehicle is parked, the system shall begin to shed loads one-by-one (one load every 90-seconds) until the system voltage stabilizes at an acceptable (programmable) voltage level. During this deficit and while the load management is active, the system shall notify the user that this condition is present by displaying “LOAD SHED ACTIVE” on the front message control display.

Load management systems must be programmed through a microprocessor based logic and memory system rather than a series of mechanical relays. Systems that require manual activation of load management will not be acceptable. Once the deficit condition ceases to exist, the system must be capable of restarting any disabled circuit without any action required by driver. Further, ALL loads must return to normal operation when vehicle is taken out of park, regardless of voltage or load shed condition.

In addition to controlling all emergency warning devices, the main system CPU shall stay active at all times and draw not more than 14mA of current in sleep mode, while continuously monitoring all bidder added equipment. This shall include all items wired to battery hot such as flashlight chargers, portable radio chargers and the like. The main system shall also control any ignition switch items such as the siren amplifier, two-way radios, etc. such that functional programming control can be achieved.

The bidder is required to furnish a system that permits the end user, if he/she so desires, to determine prior to vehicle delivery the order and priority of each load to shed. The system must be designed such that future changes to load shed states or priority order be changed easily and without rewiring of the vehicle.

BATTERY DRAIN PROTECTION:

The main electrical system shall continuously monitor ALL bidder added electrical devices, even when vehicle ignition is off. This unit can be set in a low consumption mode (sleep mode). In this mode, the module draws only 14 mA at 13.5V and can remain powered at all times. In sleep mode, this system shall continuously monitor the main and secondary CAN-BUS networks as well as several key inputs (ignition, shoreline, door open) to ensure the vehicle remains “ready for service.” If at any time the system detects changes on these key inputs, the system shall “wake-up” and resume normal operations.

This battery drain protection shall serve to ensure all bidder added equipment (flashlights, laptops, portable radios, etc.) remains ready for service while maintaining the ability for the vehicle to start and respond at a moment’s notice.

PRIMARY CONTROL PANEL:

A unitized, modular touchscreen control panel will control the electrical distribution center. This control panel is to be of a type common to all vehicles built by the bidder, such that it could be interchanged with a panel from a similar vehicle. The control panel shall interface with main I/O control module via a 2-wire CAN-BUS network cable using locking Deutsch style connector. At a size of 4.3’’ this bright TFT LCD screen featured with a resistive touchscreen shall be of the embedded, open architecture platform designed for in-vehicle use. The entire unit is shall be IP67 rated allowing for external vehicle conditions including dirt, dust, moisture, and allows for outdoor use.

For maximum flexibility, each control panel shall have programmable “soft switches” that shall be non-latching. All latching of load “on” shall be achieved through the system processor, allowing a single load to be switched from any control panel in the vehicle. If so desired, the system may be programmed such that any load may be controlled by multiple locations and have the ability to turn on or off from any switch panel in the vehicle. All associated virtual switches shall indicate the status of the activated load at each control panel (regardless of which switch was pressed).

The use of mechanical, current carrying non-unitized switch panels, particularly those that would require tools or diagrams to replace/repair is considered unacceptable and shall not be considered.

SYSTEM STATUS MESSAGE DISPLAY CENTER:

In addition to providing primary switch control, the front main control panel shall display vital statistics about vehicle health and indicate status of several key areas of the vehicle.

A minimum of the following information shall be displayed on this front control/display panel:

Voltage status of the vehicle charging system Status of the shoreline (if vehicle is so equipped) Status of any emergency warning lights (either through an icon or alert) Status of any door or compartment door open on the vehicle Overall status of the system (display prominently any faults)

Finally, this display unit shall include an elapsed timer function to allow selected count-down functions to be used (see ELAPSED TIMER Section). This display shall be easily read during both daylight hours and in the dark.

ELAPSED EVENT TIMER:

On the main (and secondary, if so equipped) control display touchscreen, there shall exist an elapsed timer or ground operations timer feature for timer reminder functions during typical fire ground and EMS operations. This timer shall provide for user selectable count down functions from 1 minute to 90 minutes. At the end of the user selected timeframe, the display shall visually and audibly alert the user that the time has elapsed, at which time another timer round can be set.

Due to space limitations and functionality, this purchaser is requiring the timer functions be built-in to the existing control displays. The addition of external clocks or timing devices shall be deemed unacceptable and shall be rejected by this purchaser.

HOUR SERVICE METER:

The primary message display center shall include a cumulative hour meter function built-in. During standard power-up (ignition voltage sensed) the main display in the vehicle shall display the total elapsed service hours of the vehicle since delivery from bidder.

This meter shall be integrated in the primary display of the vehicle and shall have the ability to be calibrated, reset or adjusted through the back or circuit card portion of the device.

Due to space limitations and functionality, this purchaser is requiring the hour meter be built-in to the existing message displays. The addition of an external or separate hour meter device shall be considered unacceptable.

LOW AMPERAGE SWITCHING:

All switches and touchscreens used on the primary & secondary switch panels shall be of a low amperage design. These switches send only an “on” or “off” signal to the electrical distribution center, thus minimizing the electrical burden placed upon the vehicle as well as improve efficiency by minimizing voltage drop. These switches shall draw no more than 10 mA each and shall be moisture proof, rated for not less than 5 million operations from the manufacturer. Furthermore, all switches shall be permanently soldered to a PC-board, eliminating the possibility of loose switch connections. Finally, under no circumstance is the use of circuit breaker switches or high amp switching considered acceptable, due to their bulk and inefficiency.

SWITCH "ON" INDICATION:

All displays and virtual switches contained within the primary and secondary control panels shall feature individual bi-colored LED indicators that will indicate when a circuit has been turned “on.” During standby or “off” states each switch shall be backlit using a gray LED. During active or “on” states, any switch with an associated active or “on” output shall be backlit or glow using a green LED. Additionally, if the associated load for which the switch controls is shed by the integrated load management function, the red backlit indicator shall blink to indicate that the load has been shed.

USER-CHANGEABLE LEGENDS:

Each display shall include programmable, custom virtual switch legends that can be configured via a simple XML file and uploaded to the system touchscreen display Engraved or vehicle specific legends are not acceptable, as they are not easily changed should the purchaser’s switching needs change. Instead, the legends will be separately and individually changeable, and the vehicle will be supplied to the purchaser with an assortment of spare legends for possible reconfiguration.

110V SHORELINE INDICATION:

Due to the emergency response and readiness nature of this vehicle, each control display panel shall display the status of the 110V AC shoreline (if specified) when engaged. This message shall display either “SHORELINE ENGAGED” or via an icon that is clearly labeled, as well as display the battery voltage level of the entire system.

OEM INTERFACE:

The electrical system shall interface with the vehicle via logic input taps or CAN-BUS message integration only. These taps shall draw NO current and only sense (maximum of 5mA) the signal state of the line.

Any tap which interfaces with the vehicle’s OEM wires shall be achieved using solder and heat shrink in accordance with body modifier standards. Each OEM wire shall be soldered to bidder’s tap using electrical no-flux solder and covered by adhesive lined heat shrink tubing.

Under no circumstances shall the bidder use or recommend the use of Scotchlok or t-tap style connections nor tap senses that utilize relays coils or current drawing devices.

To allow the maximum configuration and future feature expansion, the minimum vehicle signals to be tapped and wired to the main system board are:

Ignition, Start, Brake, Park, Reverse, Horn, High-beam, Low-beam, Left Turn Signal, Right Turn Signal and Rear Door Open

ELECTRICAL SUPPORT & DOCUMENTATION:

The entire system’s functionality shall be programmable via a standard laptop/computer using a serial DB9 or USB connection. All features such as load shed priority, flash patterns, override keys, cancel keys, matrix switching must be programmable and easily changed without any wiring or connection changes.

The bidder shall also provide a full vehicle manual to include the following:

1. Full Warranty Information

2. Special Care Instructions

3. Burn-In Report (charging system performance results)

4. All Added Equipment Manuals and Warranty Cards

5. Electrical System Operating Instruction Manual

6. Full set of wiring diagrams/schematics of ALL bidder added electrical devices.

7. All Radio Communications Operating Instructions, etc.

Quantity: 2 Description: 110V GFI 20A Receptacle Mounting Location: *SEE NOTES BELOW Switching/Routing: 110V INVERTER Special Note: Final Location TBD at Pre-Construction Meeting.

Quantity: 1 Description: Add 2nd HD Battery w/ Smart Isolator Mounting Location: *STD Switching/Routing: *STD Special Note: Battery and Isolator for Ram Pick-Up

Quantity: 1 Manufacturer: KUSSMAUL Model: 091-55-20-120 Description: Super Auto Eject 20-AMP, 120V Mounting Location: Fender Driver's - Behind Door Switching/Routing: to Rear Electrical

Quantity: 4 Description: 110v Power Outlet Mounting Location: *SEE NOTES BELOW Switching/Routing: 110V INVERTER Special Note: Final Location TBD at Pre-Construction Meeting.

Quantity: 1 Description: 45-AMP CHARGER, WITH BUILT-IN CHARGE WIZARD Mounting Location: Electrical Access Compartment Switching/Routing: 110V Shoreline

Quantity: 1 Description: Pro Series 1800W Inverter with TS Mounting Location: Electrical Access Compt. Switching/Routing: *STD Special Note:

SINGLE SOURCE MANUFACTURER

A manufacturer is desired that performs all aspects of manufacturing the major components of the conversion (excluding the chassis). Major components are defined as cabinetry, consoles, primary wiring harnesses, electrical system, external equipment installations and lighting/signaling package installations.

The purpose of this single source requirement is to simplify the responsibility of warranty coverage for the finished product. Bidders who out-source the cabinetry, consoles, primary wiring harnesses, electrical systems, external equipment installations and/or lighting/signaling package installations will be considered as non-responsive and will therefore be rejected.

WARRANTY

The proposal presented by the bidder must have all warranties that are required in the following detailed specification. "LIFETIME WARRANTIES" shall be deemed ambiguous and unacceptable due to their lack of definition as to nature and duration, and therefore rejected. All warranties must have specific time durations and define a warranty on specific components and aspects of the manufacturing process. The minimum acceptable warranty period required is noted below. In the line provided, the bidder shall note the term of the warranty that applies to the manufacturer being proposed.