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Attachment 1

CALIBRATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION PROCUREMENT PACKAGE

VERY LOW PRESSURE CALIBRATOR

CSS 06-3162

Revision C

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM

June 2016

CALIBRATION STANDARDS SPECIFICATION PROCUREMENT PACKAGE

VERY LOW PRESSURE CALIBRATOR

CSS 06-3612

Revision C Prepared by:

Metrology and Calibration

Measurement Science Department

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM

Table of Contents

51.0

SCOPE

51.1 General

51.2 Usage

51.3 Design Activity

61.4 Classification

61.4.1 Enclosure

61.4.2 Color

62.0

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

62.1 Issues of Documents

82.2 Order of Precedence

83.0

REQUIREMENTS

83.1 Safety

83.2 Equipment Components

83.3 Design and Construction

83.3.1 Operator controls

83.3.2 Self-test capability

83.3.3 Wiring, internal

83.3.4 Internal Cooling

83.3.4.1 Cooling devices

83.4 Digital Interface

93.5 Electrical Power Sources and Connections

93.5.1 Nominal Power Requirements

93.5.2 Power consumption

93.5.3 Battery restrictions

93.5.3.1 Lithium batteries

103.5.4 Electrical power connections

103.5.5 Input Power Cable

103.5.6 Excessive current drain protection

103.5.7 Indicators

103.6 Enclosure Physical Characteristics

103.6.1 Equipment Dimensions

103.6.2 Equipment Weight

103.6.3 Mechanical stability

103.6.3.1 Enclosure attitude

103.6.4 Connections and Controls

103.6.5 Corners

113.7 Transit Case

113.7.1 Stacking Provisions, Transit Case

113.7.2 Case Insert

113.7.3 Handles, Hard Transit Case

113.7.4 Corners

113.7.5 Dimensions, Transit Case

113.7.6 Weight, Transit Case

113.7.7 Pressure equalizing valve

113.8 Marking and Identification

113.8.1 Equipment Identification

123.8.2 Identification Plate, Transit Case

123.8.2.1 Materials

123.8.2.2 Marking Method

123.8.2.3 Marking Format and Information

133.8.3 Model Number

133.8.4 Part Number

133.9 Environmental Requirements

133.9.1 Warm-up

133.9.2 Temperature and humidity

133.9.2.1 Temperature

133.9.2.2 Temperature Not Operating

133.9.2.3 Temperature Operating

133.9.2.4 Humidity

143.10 Performance Requirements

143.10.1 Measurement Range

143.10.2 Pressure Indicator

143.10.2.1 Pressure sensor module

143.10.2.2 Overpressure protection

143.10.2.3 Leak test

143.10.2.4 Display

143.10.2.5 Display Resolution

153.10.2.6 Display Zero Control

153.10.2.7 Engineering Units

153.10.2.8 Temperature Compensation

153.10.3 Variable Volume Controllers

153.10.3.1 Small Volume Controller

153.10.3.2 Large Volume Controller

153.10.3.3 Volume Controller Features

163.11 Accessories

163.11.1 Equipment Connections

163.11.2 Hose Assemblies

163.11.2.1 Hose Requirements

163.11.2.2 Hose Inventory

163.11.2.3 Hose Bag

163.11.2.4 Calibration Accessory

163.11.3 Adapter Accessories

173.11.3.1 Adapter Inventory

173.11.3.2 Adapter Case

173.12 Maintainability

173.12.1 Preventive maintenance

173.12.2 Maintenance provisions

183.13 Firmware updates

183.14 Calibration

183.15 Calibration certificate

183.16 Calibration interval

183.17 Reliability

193.18 Warranty

193.19 Warranty label

193.20 Operation and Maintenance Manual

193.20.1 Copyright release

193.20.2 Style and format, technical manuals

193.20.3 Content, technical manual

203.20.4 Maintenance

203.20.5 Battery information

203.20.6 Illustrated Parts List

203.21 Workmanship

204.0 Equipment Sample Requirements

CALIBRATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION

FOR A

VERY LOW PRESSURE CALIBRATOR

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 General. This document specifies the minimum characteristics for a Very Low Pressure Calibrator. This equipment may be of commercial design. It is intended to be used by Navy personnel in shipboard and shore based laboratories and for on-site, in-place calibration. The equipment will be used to generate, measure and control pressure within the defined operating range to calibrate pressure indicating devices including gauges and switches. For the purposes of this calibration standards specification (CSS), the Very Low Pressure Calibrator shall be referred to as the VLPC.

1.2 Usage. The requirements of this CSS are tailored to the intended use of the equipment. Specific requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F are invoked according to the class of equipment, some of which are modified in this CSS.

1.3 Design Activity. This VLPC product is specific to Navy calibration requirements. Maximum use of commercial-off-the-shelf items is desired. The overall product design, packaging, and life-cycle configuration management is under the cognizance of the Navy. The Cognizant Design Activity (CDA) for documentation and configuration management shall be the “Naval Surface Warfare Center - Corona Division, Measurement Science Department”, Metrology Drawing (MET-D) Coordinator.

1.4 Classification. The VLPC shall conform to the requirements specified in MIL-PRF-28800 for Class 3 equipment as specified herein and as described in paragraphs 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 below.

1.4.1 Enclosure. For the purpose of this CSS, the enclosure refers to the various equipment housings that offer protection for the contained system components during storage, handling and use. (Examples include volume controllers and digital indicators). VLPC components shall be mechanically stable when positioned in a normal bench-top attitude for viewing the front panel. Incorporation of a portable base shall be required to stabilize those components not otherwise stable or designed to preclude tipping.

1.4.2 Color. The color of the equipment and the transit cases shall be the color normally provided by the manufacturer but shall not be green, magenta, or red.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Issues of Documents. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issues of these documents shall be those in effect on the date of this solicitation.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE specifications and STANDARDS

MIL-PRF-28800F

Test Equipment for use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment, General Specification for

MIL-STD-130

Standard Practice of Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

(Copies of these documents are available online at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

NIST Special Publication 811 Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)

(Copies of this document are available online at http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/pdf/sp811.pdf or Standards Information Center, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2100 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2100 or Email: ncsci@nist.gov Phone: (301) 975-4040.)

American society of mechanical engineers (asme)

ASME B1.20.1

Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch

(Copies of this document are available from www.asme.org or ASME Information Central Orders/Inquiries, P.O. Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300.)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC/IEEE 60488-1

Standard for Higher Performance Protocol for the Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation

IEC/IEEE 60488-2

Standard Digital Interface for Programmable Instrumentation

IEC 61010-1

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use (General Requirements)

(Copies of IEC documents are available online at http://www.iec.ch/ or EC publications are available in the US from the Sales Department. American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street,113 Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA.)

institute of electrical and electronics engineers (ieee)

IEEE 260.1

IEEE Standard Letter Symbols for Units of Measurement (SI Units, Customary Inch-Pound Units, and Certain Other Units)

(Copies of this document are available from www.ieee.org or IEEE Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854-1331.)

international organization for standardization (iso)

ISO 32000-1:2008

Document management — Portable document format (Copies of this document are available from www.iso.org, International Organization for Standardization, ISO Central Secretariat, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland)

Sociey of automotive engineers (sae)

SAE AS4841

Fittings, 37 Degree Flared, Fluid Connection

(Copies of this document are available online at http://www.sae.org/technical/standards/AS4841 or SAE World Headquarters, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.)

2.2 Order of Precedence. In the event of conflict between the text of this CSS and the references cited herein, the text of this CSS specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this CSS, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Safety. The equipment shall comply with the safety requirements of IEC 61010-1. For safety ground all accessible surfaces of the equipment shall be at ground potential. The power cable shall include a safety ground conductor. This is also true of drawer assemblies; disconnecting the safety ground shall also disconnect the power conductors. The equipment shall have over-pressure protection to prevent over-pressurization of the equipment.

3.2 Equipment Components. Parts, materials, and process shall be as specified in MIL-PRF-28800F paragraph 3.2.

3.3 Design and Construction. The test equipment shall be designed and constructed to permit compliance with the applicable requirements specified in this CSS and as modified below in 3.3.1 Operator controls through 3.3.4 Internal cooling.

3.3.1 Operator controls. Pressure indicator operating controls and display indications shall be readily accessible to the operator from the control panel of the equipment. The readings presented on the pressure indicator display shall be available to the operator in the units of measure specified in 3.10.2.7 Engineering units without conversion or calculation.

3.3.2 Self-test capability. The VLPC indicator shall perform an automatic diagnostic self-test at startup. The information provided by the self-test shall indicate operational readiness.

3.3.3 Wiring, internal. Internal wiring practices shall be such that the wiring shall not be damaged during normal maintenance and calibration.

3.3.4 Internal Cooling. The equipment shall be capable of operating without interruption for at least 24 hours at the maximum operating temperature for Class 3 as modified below in paragraph 3.9 of this CSS without overheating, losing power or otherwise exhibiting failure.

3.3.4.1 Cooling devices. Cooling devices used in the equipment shall be an integral part of the equipment and not degrade any aspect of performance or safety.

3.4 Digital Interface. The digital interface shall include an IEEE 488.2 General Purpose Interface Bus conforming to IEC 60488-1 / IEEE 60488-2. The digital interface shall include an RS-232 serial interface conforming to TIA-232-F-1997

3.5 Electrical Power Sources and Connections. The electrical power sources and connections shall be as specified in 3.5.1 Power Requirements through 3.5.7 Indicators below.

3.5.1 Nominal Power Requirements. The VLPC shall be capable of operating on the voltage and frequencies specified in a below.

a. 120 Vrms (±10%) single phase 50 Hz and 60 Hz (±5%) source.

3.5.2 Power consumption The maximum power for operation of a VLPC system component that requires an external single phase 120 Vrms power source shall not exceed 10 amps rms

3.5.3 Battery restrictions. For Navy applications, the use of lithium and mercury batteries is restricted and shall not be used in equipment unless specifically required and approved by the procuring Navy activity. If a restricted type of battery is approved, technical manuals shall reference substitute battery types, and all necessary modifications to use the substitute batteries. An exception is made for small lithium batteries used for memory backup as specified below in 3.5.3.1 Lithium batteries. The Equipment shall incorporate a label containing the following caution and information shall be affixed to the outside of the unit, as applicable for either lithium or mercury batteries:

3.5.3.1 Lithium batteries. Commercial UL approved equipment that contains lithium batteries (size double A or button cell type) used for memory backup are approved for use under a general blanket approval waiver. Lithium or re-chargeable batteries larger than the type specified above requires a separate approval. Tadiran liquid cathode batteries, SO2 (sulfur dioxide) batteries or lithium vinyl chloride “liquid cathode” batteries are strictly prohibited. For the purpose of this specification, a lithium (size double A or button cell type) battery as described above is approved.

3.5.4 Electrical power connections. The requirements specified in 3.5.5 Input power cable through 3.5.7 Indicators below shall apply to the equipment. The equipment shall operate with a ground at the primary power.

3.5.5 Input Power Cable. The input power cable shall be a detachable power cable provided by the manufacturer.

3.5.6 Excessive current drain protection. An automated safety mechanism (circuit breaker/fuse) shall be incorporated to automatically disconnect the equipment in the event of current being drawn that is in excess of the equipment rating. Safety breaker or fuse shall be implemented on the input power line side (minimum) with external access to the breaker or fuse.

3.5.7 Indicators. Visual indication shall be provided on the front panel to indicate when the equipment is energized.

3.6 Enclosure Physical Characteristics. The physical characteristics of the equipment enclosure shall be as specified in paragraph in 3.6.1 Equipment dimensions through 3.6.5 Corners below.

3.6.1 Equipment Dimensions. Maximum dimensions of the pressure indicator including pressure sensors and handles, if any, shall not exceed 12 inches in length, 9 inches in width and 6 inches in height. Maximum dimensions of each individual controller shall not exceed 10 inches in length, 5 inches in width and 5 inches in height.

3.6.2 Equipment Weight. The weight of the pressure indicator including any installed sensor modules shall not exceed 15 pounds. The weight of each individual pressure controller shall not exceed 5 pounds.

3.6.3 Mechanical stability. The equipment shall be designed to preclude tipping during normal handling and operation. Testing shall be in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F paragraph 4.5.7.4. This requirement is not applicable to test equipment smaller than 2000 cc with a weight less than 2.5 kg, and excludes equipment that has a depth of 4.5 or more times the height, or that has a height of less than 100 mm.

3.6.3.1 Enclosure attitude. Equipment shall be mechanically stable when positioned in its normal attitude on a bench for horizontal viewing of the front panel

3.6.4 Connections and Controls. All external electrical connections (except power and digital interface connections) and operating controls for the pressure indicator shall be on the instrument panel. Electrical power and digital interface connections shall be on the rear.

3.6.5 Corners. All corners shall be designed to preclude injury to personnel or damage to material. All corners shall be adequately reinforced to protect the instrument from damage

3.7 Transit Case. Two transit cases shall be provided to protect the contained VLPC equipment and accessories during shipping and storage. The transit cases shall be hard cases, with handles. The cases shall be sealed with a gasket to prevent entry of dirt or spray type moisture or contaminates during shipping or storage. The first case will store the digital pressure indicator, power cord and user maintenance manuals. The second case will store the volume controllers, fittings, hoses, valves and remaining items not stored in the first case.

3.7.1 Stacking Provisions, Transit Case. The transit case shall have a geometric configuration that permits stacking without harm to the enclosure or contents. The maximum stacking height will be four cases.

3.7.2 Case Insert. A custom cut high density polyethylene black polyplank foam case insert shall be provided to organize and provide robust protection of the VLPC items while stored in the transit cases.

3.7.3 Handles, Hard Transit Case. One or more handles shall be provided. The number and location of handles shall be such that the load distribution per handle shall not exceed 30 pounds. Handles shall be located above the equipment center of gravity to ensure carrying stability. The grip portion of the handles shall be of a nonmetallic material having a cross section that is shaped to fit the hand comfortably. A handle located on the top of the enclosure shall be recessed to facilitate stacking.

3.7.4 Corners. All corners shall be designed to preclude injury to personnel or damage to material. All corners shall be adequately reinforced to protect the instrument from damage during shipping, handling and storage.

3.7.5 Dimensions, Transit Case. Maximum outside dimensions for each case shall not exceed 20 inches in length, 16 inches in width and 9 inches in depth.

3.7.6 Weight, Transit Case. The weight of each transit case including all components and accessories shall not exceed 30 pounds.

3.7.7 Pressure equalizing valve. A mechanism for equalizing air pressure within the transit case with the external ambient pressure, when the transit case is sealed, shall be provided.

3.8 Marking and Identification. Marking and identification of each test equipment transit case shall be as specified in MIL-PRF-28800F paragraph 3.11 and as modified in 3.8.1 through 3.8.4 below.

3.8.1 Equipment Identification. Equipment identification shall include those items specified in a through d.

a. Manufacture name

b. Equipment model number

c. Equipment name

d. Serial number

3.8.2 Identification Plate, Transit Case. The equipment transit case shall be provided with an identification plate. It shall be permanently affixed with 1/8” diameter solid or semi-tubular rivets and backup washers. The identification plate shall be as specified in the 3.8.2.1 through 3.8.2.3 of this CSS listed below.

3.8.2.1 Materials. The following materials with minimum thickness of 1/32 inch are recommended.

a. Brass

b. Corrosion resistant steel

c. Aluminum alloy

3.8.2.2 Marking Method. All characters shall be permanent using best commercial practices for laser engraving, etching, or photosensitive marking of material.

3.8.2.3 Marking Format and Information. The plate background color shall be black, it shall have a minimum character size of 1/8 inch and contain the following information,

a. Model Number: “D585”

b. Nomenclature: “VERY LOW PRESSURE CALIBRATOR KIT”

c. Package 1: “CASE 1 OF 2”

d. Package 2: “CASE 2 OF 2”

e. Equipment Name 1: “PRESSURE INDICATOR SET”

f. Equipment Name 2: “VOLUME CONTROLLERS AND ACCESSORIES”

g. Contractor CAGE Code: (insert contractor CAGE code)

h. Cognizant Design Activity Part Number: “58500”

i. Kit Serial Number: (insert per contract specifications)

j. Cognizant Design Activity CAGE Code: “27266”

Item Unique Identification (IUID). A two dimensional Unique Identification (IUID) data matrix conforming to MIL-STD-130 shall be included on the Identification Plate with the following information: The UID data elements required will be per DFARS clause 252.211-7003, Paragraph 4(e) as follows:

• UID Type

• Issuing Agency Code

• UID Data Element

• Enterprise ID

• Original Part Number

• Serial Number

• Quantity Shipped

• Unit of Measure

• Description

• Unit Acquisition Cost

• Current Part Number Effective Date

• Current Part Number

3.8.3 Model Number. The VLPC product shall utilize a Navy issued model number of “D585”.

3.8.4 Part Number. Any VLPC manufacturing variations or revisions that affect interchangeability shall be tracked using a Navy issued part number with a dash revision code to maintain interoperability and configuration control. The CDA model number and CDA part number are under the direction of the Cognizant Design Activity. The initial production release shall be P/N: 58500-A.

3.9 Environmental Requirements. The VLPC environmental performance requirements shall be as specified below in 3.9.1 through 3.9.3.2.

3.9.1 Warm-up. The combined VLPC Pressure Indicator and Sensors shall comply with the specified performance requirements after a 30-minute warm-up period preceded by a 1-hour not operating temperature stabilization period.

3.9.2 Temperature and humidity. The temperature ranges and humidity limits for both operating and not operating conditions shall be as specified in 3.9.3 to 3.9.3.3.

3.9.2.1 Temperature. The temperature ranges for both operating and not operating conditions shall be as specified in 3.9.3.1 and 3.9.3.2.

3.9.2.2 Temperature Not Operating. The VLPC components shall conform to the specified performance and accuracy after being stored in the transit case at temperatures ranging from 0 ºF to +150 ºF

3.9.2.3 Temperature Operating. The VLPC components shall conform to the specified performance and accuracy while being operated at temperatures over the range of 50 ºF to 104 ºF.

3.9.2.4 Humidity. The VLPC shall conform to the specified performance and accuracy in conditions where the temperature and relative humidity are as specified in a and b below. A RH of 95 percent (with the applicable tolerance) does not include conditions of precipitation.

a. 5 to 95 ±5 percent RH in the temperature range of 50°F to 86°F

b. 5 to 75 ±5 percent RH above 86°F to 104°F

3.10 Performance Requirements. The VLPC shall provide the performance capabilities as listed below.

3.10.1 Measurement Range. The VLPC system shall be capable of generating, controlling and measuring gauge pressure over the range of 0 to ± 60.0 inH2O and within the uncertainty specified in a and b. The uncertainty shall be expressed as a percent of span with a floor value of 0.002 inH2O relative to 20° C. The uncertainty shall have a level of confidence of 95 percent. The uncertainty shall be calculated as a root-sum of squares (RSS) of the standard uncertainties of all the error contributors to the measurement system and processes, with an expanded coverage factor of 2 (K=2).

a. Range: 0 to ±5.0 inH2O gauge-pressure

Uncertainty: ±0.002 inH2O relative to 20° C

b. Range: ±5 to ± 60.0 inH2O gauge-pressure Uncertainty: ±0.015% of autorange span relative to 20° C

3.10.2 Pressure Indicator. The pressure indicator comprises the main measurement component and shall include the sensor module and indicator display. The pressure indicator shall have the ability to manually or automatically adjust/autorange the full-scale range in increments of 5 inH2O or less

3.10.2.1 Pressure sensor module. The pressure sensor module shall have both a high pressure port and low pressure port. Ports shall have an adapter installed that terminates with an AN-4 male connection. Port adapters shall have a tethered cap capable of sealing the port when not in use.

3.10.2.2 Overpressure protection. The pressure indicator/pressure sensor shall have an integral over-pressure protection feature to protect the indicator/sensor from excess supply pressure.

3.10.2.3 Leak test. The indicator shall have a leak test function that measures leak rate and total leak/pressure change over time. Leak test pressure and time duration shall be selectable by the operator.

3.10.2.4 Display.

The pressure indicator shall have an alphanumeric display that contains backlight capabilities with a minimum of two display lines, minimum character height of 0.3 inches and 16 characters per line. The information displayed to the operator shall be distinguishable at a distance of 3 feet in a maximum ambient light level of 100 foot-candles (fc) and a minimum light level of 1 fc with the backlight function activated.

3.10.2.5 Display Resolution. The VLPC pressure display shall have the following minimum resolution.

a. Range: 0.0 to ±<10.0 inH2O

Resolution: ±0.0001 inH2O

b. Range: ±10.0 to± 60.0 inH2O

Resolution: ±0.001 inH2O

3.10.2.6 Display Zero Control. The VLPC shall have a method to set/adjust the display to zero when no pressure is applied.

3.10.2.7 Engineering Units. At a minimum, the VLPC shall display pressure in the following engineering units: inH2O, inHg, psi, Bar, kg/cm2. Unit conversion shall be in accordance with NIST Special Publication 811, “Guide for the use of the International System of Units (SI)”.

3.10.2.8 Temperature Compensation. The pressure indicator shall include temperature compensation over the operating temperature range to achieve the required measurement uncertainty specification.

3.10.3 Variable Volume Controllers. The VLPC shall include two variable volume controls to generate and control pressure as specified below. Both controllers shall be outfitted with similar accessories, fittings, and valves to accommodate operation. Only one controller is used at any one time.

3.10.3.1 Small Volume Controller. A controller with >30 turns resolution over a nominal volume of 3.5 cubic inches shall be required. It shall include a built-in “Balance Valve” to connect the front and rear piston volumes. The controller shall offer a minimum of 2,000 psi proof pressure.

3.10.3.2 Large Volume Controller. A controller with >30 turns resolution over a nominal volume of 12 cubic inches shall be required. It shall include a built-in “Balance Valve” to connect the front and rear piston volumes. The controller shall offer a minimum of 2,000 psi proof pressure.

3.10.3.3 Volume Controller Features.

a. Stable Base. A table mounting bracket or stable base is required for both controllers. The controllers shall be stable and not rotate during adjustment/operation.

b. Controller Valves. Two additional valves, a Vent Valve, and an Inlet Valve shall be provided and outfitted with fittings to position them close to the controller and to adapt to the controller connections described below.

c. Controller Connections. Each port shall connect using one AN4-M stainless steel fitting. The AN4-M port shall also include a tethered AN4-F cap capable of sealing the port when not in use.

d. Vent. The Vent Valves shall use a sintered bronze vent filter, instead of an AN4 fitting, when bleeding air to atmosphere.

3.11 Accessories. The VLPC shall include the following accessories to aid in the storage, organization, and calibration of test instruments:

3.11.1 Equipment Connections. The use of SAE AS4841 37º flare fittings is required for VLPC component interconnections and hoses. The AS4841 1/4-inch flare fitting is referred herein as an “AN4” fitting with a dash suffix indicating the flare or cone termination (AN4-F or AN4-M). Each sensor port shall connect using one AN4-M stainless steel fitting. The AN4-M port shall also include a tethered AN4-F cap capable of sealing the port when not in use. Connections shall be easy to assemble and disassemble with finger tight connections. Finger tight hose connectors shall be able to connect to both the high and low pressure ports simultaneously with straight “AN4” male connectors without the need for any special offset fittings or adapters.

3.11.2 Hose Assemblies. Hose assemblies shall be non-metallic, reinforced polyamide, with two AN4-F stainless steel connectors. They shall include an indelible label with the manufacturer CAGE, part number, length, and working pressure. Hoses shall allow finger tight assembly and disassemble with connections. NOTE: The goal is quick assembly and disassembly minimizing thread damage from over tightening.

3.11.2.1 Hose Requirements. The hose shall withstand a minimum working pressure of 3,000 psi. The hose inside diameter shall not exceed 0.130 inches diameter. The hose shall function at working pressure with a bend radius of 1.5 inches or less. The hose must not collapse under 28 inch Hg vacuum.

3.11.2.2 Hose Inventory. Hoses meeting the specification above shall be supplied in the following count and lengths.

Qty Length

a. 2 Ea 24 Inches

b. 2 Ea 48 Inches

c. 1 Ea 72 Inches

3.11.2.3 Hose Bag. The VLPC shall not be stored with any hoses connected. A zippered bag made out of vinyl or a non-organic material shall be provided to organize all the hose assemblies while not in use. The bag shall be labeled “D585 VLPC HOSES” and the bag shall have a dedicated storage space in the transit case.

3.11.2.4 Calibration Accessory. The VLPC shall include any software and or accessories required to calibrate the digital display unit and or modules.

3.11.3 Adapter Accessories. The VLPC shall include the following adapters and fittings to support various test setups and connections to the test instrument under calibration. Adapters’ connections shall allow finger tight assembly and disassembly. The goal is quick assembly and disassembly minimizing thread damage from over tightening.

3.11.3.1 Adapter Inventory. At a minimum, the following pressure fittings and adapters shall be included. Unless otherwise specified, fittings and adapters are all stainless steel and shall have a minimum working pressure rating of 3,000 psi. Pressure fittings/adapters shall be labeled (laser etched) with their maximum working pressure; example “MWP 3,000psi”.

Qty Description

a. 2 Ea 1/4-18NPT-M to AN4-M, Adapter

b. 2 Ea 1/4-18NPT-F to AN4-M, Adapter

c. 2 Ea 1/8-27NPT-M to AN4-M, Adapter

d. 2 Ea 1/8-27NPT-F to AN4-M, Adapter

e. 2 Ea AN4-M Tee Adapter

f. 2 Ea AN4-M Union Adapter

g. 2 Ea 1/8-27NPT-M Brass Plug

3.11.3.2 Adapter Case. A small non-organic box or case with a cut polyethylene black polyplank foam insert is required to organize and store the adapters and fittings when not in use. The case shall be labeled “D585 VLPC ADAPTERS” and the case shall have a dedicated storage space within the transit case.

3.12 Maintainability. Maintainability shall be as specified below in 3.12.1 Preventive maintenance and 3.12.2 Maintenance provisions.

3.12.1 Preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance, excluding calibration, shall not require more than 15 minutes per 30-day period. Preventive maintenance shall not require breaking of the equipment seams where calibration seals would normally be placed.

3.12.2 Maintenance provisions. Equipment shall be as specified in a through f to facilitate maintenance:

a. Accessibility for maintenance. The equipment shall be designed to ensure that any necessary maintenance access can be accomplished utilizing ordinary tools. The equipment shall be constructed so that no damage to any component shall occur and no permanent distortion to any structural member shall be caused during maintenance and calibration.

b. Maintenance and calibration aids. Special adapters, special tools, circuit board extenders, and patch or interface cables required for maintenance or calibration shall be provided. They shall be identified as a set with a unique part number. Stowage shall be in a reusable pouch or container.

c. Calibration/alignment. The VLPC shall be provided with all necessary instructions, and firmware if needed, to calibrate and align the equipment so that the equipment meets its performance specifications after repair or due to the equipment failing calibration.

d. Calibration and alignment. The VLPC shall be able to be calibrated and aligned utilizing the digital interface and an external pressure reference standard.

e. Navy calibration standards. The VLPC shall be able to utilize existing industry calibration standards that meet all necessary minimum performance requirements to satisfy an adequate traceable calibration.

f. Alignment data. If the equipment has alignment data stored in memory (e.g.: EEPROM, data files, DACs, etc.) that is necessary for the equipment to meet its performance specification, and modification of this alignment data is necessary after repair or a calibration failure, the equipment shall be designed and information provided so that the alignment can be performed by the Navy.

3.13 Firmware updates. The equipment shall be designed to allow for the Navy to update the equipment firmware. For the length of the contract and any subsequent warranty period beyond the length of the contract, the manufacturer shall provide to the Navy notification of any firmware updates, instructions on how to perform the update, and free access via appropriate media transfer method supported by the Navy (e.g. ROM disc, Website, email) to firmware updates that fix bugs relating to any of the performance requirements cited in this specification. For the same time period, the manufacturer shall provide to the Navy notification of any improvements relating to any performance requirements cited in this specification. The firmware update process shall use any common interface path supported by the equipment (e.g. the USB DVD-ROM drive available with the device).

3.14 Calibration. For the purpose of this CSS, calibration refers to the process of comparing a test instrument with a calibration standard to determine the indicated error at specified test points. Alignment refers to the process of characterizing and adjusting a test instrument to cause it to indicate within its specified accuracy limits.

3.15 Calibration certificate. The equipment provided under this CSS shall have a current calibration certificate, with a calibration data sheet, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

3.16 Calibration interval. The minimum interval between calibrations shall be 12 months. At the end of this interval, a minimum of 85 percent of the units shall remain in tolerance.

3.17 Reliability. The design of the equipment shall be such that under normal use and operation the equipment does not fail within one year or 1500 hours of operation, whichever comes first, with a statistical certainty of 95%. The manufacturer shall provide a summary of maintenance or warranty records to establish the validity of the statistical assertion. If records of the actual equipment model offered are not available, records from a similar model may be substituted. The manufacturer shall be able to reasonably establish the claim that the offered equipment shall provide reliability similar to the model used to provide substitute records.

3.18 Warranty. All units shall be provided with the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty. The minimum acceptable duration for such a warranty is one (1) year.

3.19 Warranty label. The equipment shall have a warranty label that reflects the start and end dates of the warranty.

3.20 Operation and Maintenance Manual. Two copies (1 hard copy and 1 CD/DVD media) of an operation and maintenance manual shall be provided with each unit. The manual and text contained within shall be of high quality and provide for maximum clarity and understanding, using illustrations and/or drawings, where appropriate, to aid the operator. Duplications of existing user documentation from the various VLPC component suppliers are suitable if they are of adequate detail and quality. The technical manuals shall be provided in both printed and electronic format. The hard copy manual shall be bound in a binder of durable quality that ensures longevity for the duration of the VPLC. The electronic copy shall be in a Portable Document Format (PDF) and shall conform to ISO 32000-1:2008.

3.20.1 Copyright release. A statement of copyright release for reproduction of technical manuals for government use shall be printed in the first two pages of each technical manual. If an existing manual is provided, the statement of copyright release for reproduction shall be permanently affixed/marked in the manual. A statement of copyright release for reproduction of the technical manual CD for government, including posting on a government restricted website, use shall be printed on each CD.

3.20.2 Style and format, technical manuals. All text shall be legible. A cover page shall include, equipment name and model number. A table of contents shall be provided.

3.20.3 Content, technical manual. The manual shall contain the existing individual VLPC component user manuals, applicable individual instrument calibration procedures, drawings, pictures, data sheets, lists and documentation organized in a clear, concise and logical manner, with appropriate notes, warnings and cautions where applicable to prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment. An overall VLPC parts list shall also be included in the manual with part number, kit and available ordering information such that the VLPC replacement parts list is easily accessible.

3.20.4 Maintenance. Existing user documentation which may include applicable instructions for cleaning, inspection, disassembly and reassembly, adjustment and any other preventative or corrective maintenance is acceptable.

3.20.5 Battery information. If batteries are used in the equipment, instructions shall be included that describe the procedure for battery replacement – part number and description. Proper disposal procedures shall be contained in the manual.

3.20.6 Illustrated Parts List. As listed above, an overall VLPC parts list with part numbers, kit information ordering detail shall be incorporated into the manual.

3.21 Workmanship The manufacture, assembly and packaging of the items covered by this CSS shall conform to the requirements of this CSS. All items will remain securely held in place during normal transit. Adequate protection will be afforded for the equipment on all sides to avoid transient damage.

4.0 Equipment Sample Requirements. The equipment shall be given a thorough visual examination and performance test to determine that all materials, workmanship and performance characteristics comply with the specified requirements. It will also serve to verify that any substitution of parts is acceptable and that they meet the requirements of this CSS specification. Two samples of the first production units shall be required for this inspection. Non-compliance will result in return for rework. MIL PRF 28800 paragraph 4.5.3.1 (a) applies.

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