WC-133W-17-RQ-0181.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATE . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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SUPPLY BASE PERIOD

NWS MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

UNIT

NSN: 6685-01-491-5453

ASN: C451-N1

VENDOR P/N: N/A

CLS RQN#: WG03400188371

0001 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UNIT FOR NATIONAL

WEATHER SERVICE MAXIMUM/MINIMUM

TEMPERATURE SYSTEM (NIMBUS DIGITAL

THERMOMETER) WITH EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.

THIS ITEM SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK C451-

SP001.

THE GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE AS

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) A

QUANTITY OF 150 EACH OF THE FOLLOWING TWO

COMPONENTS (IDENTIFIED ON THE PARTS LIST)

AS GFE DUE TO LIMITED SOURCE OF SUPPLY:

LCD1 - 7-SEGMENT, 4-DIGIT, TRANSFLECTIVE

LCD2 - BACKLIGHT

UNUSED GFE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE

GOVERNMENT NO LATER THAN 30 WORKING DAYS

AFTER COMPLETION OF DELIVERY.

VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A QUANTITY

OF 5 EACH FIRST ARTICLE FOR INSPECTION AND

APPROVAL TO THE NATIONAL RECONDITIONING

CENTER AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL LOGISTICS AND RECONDITIONING

CENTER

14200 MERRITT AVENUE

GRANDVIEW, MO 64030

ATTN: MIKE EARHART 816-564-1492

THE GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN

APPROVAL, AFTER WHICH TIME THE PRODUCTION

ARTICLES MAY BE DELIVERED. NO PRODUCTION

ARTICLES MAY BE DELIVERED UNTIL

GOVERNMENT APPROVAL IS RECEIVED. THIS

REQUIREMENT WILL BE WAIVED FOR VENDORS

WHO HAVE RECEIVED PREVIOUS NATIONAL

WEATHER SERVICE APPROVAL FOR THIS ITEM.

THE GOVERNMENT POC FOR THIS

ACTIVITY IS JOHN MONTE (301-427-9747)

(JOHN.MONTE@NOAA.GOV).

UPON REQUEST, THE GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE

BARCODE LABELS FOR THE FIRST ARTICLE

AND PRODUCTION ITEMS DELIVERED UNDER

THIS ACQUISITION. GOVERNMENT POC TO

OBTAIN LABELS IS JOHN MONTE, 301-427-9747

JOHN.MONTE@NOAA.GOV

ITEMS DELIVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT

SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED IN SHIPPING

BOXES/CONTAINERS SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY

BY COMMON CARRIER, AND LABELED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE "NATIONAL WEATHER

150.00 EA

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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMERCIAL

VENDORS FOR MARKING AND BAR CODING

SUPPLIES FOR SHIPMENT TO THE NATIONAL

LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER FOR ALL

CONTRACTS".

EARLIER DELIVERY AND PARTIAL SHIPMENTS

ARE ACCEPTABLE AND ENCOURAGED AT NO

ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL MATERIAL

SHALL BE PERFORMED AT THE NATIONAL

RECONDITIONING CENTER, GRANDVIEW, MO

64030

ALL INVOICES FOR THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE

SUBMITTED TO:

TRACYE GREGORY

14200 MERRITT RD

GRANDVIEW, MO 64030

PHONE: 816-823-1003

tracye.l.gregory@noaa.gov

AND

JOHN MONTE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

1325 EAST WEST HIGHWAY, SSMC2 RM 4404 W/

OPBS34

SILVER SPRING, MD 21093

PHONE: 301-427-9747

john.monte@noaa.gov

Period of Performance: 03/01/2017 to 09/10/2017

SUPPLY OPTION PERIOD 1

NWS MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

UNIT

NSN: 6685-01-491-5453

ASN: C451-N1

VENDOR P/N : N/A

CLS RQN#: TBD

NTE OPT

0002 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UNIT FOR NATIONAL

WEATHER SERVICE MAXIMUM/MINIMUM

TEMPERATURE SYSTEM (NIMBUS DIGITAL

THERMOMETER) WITH EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.

MINIMUM OF 10 UNITS, MAXIMUM OF 150 UNITS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF LINE ITEM

1.

ORDER BY DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Period of Performance: 09/11/2017 to 09/10/2018

150.00 EA

SUPPLY OPTION PERIOD 2

NWS MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

UNIT

NSN: 6685-01-491-5453

ASN: C451-N1

VENDOR P/N : N/A

CLS RQN#:TBD

NTE OPT

0003 150.00 EA

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TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UNIT FOR NATIONAL

WEATHER SERVICE MAXIMUM/MINIMUM

TEMPERATURE SYSTEM (NIMBUS DIGITAL

THERMOMETER) WITH EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY.

MINIMUM OF 10 UNITS, MAXIMUM OF 150 UNITS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF LINE ITEM

1.

ORDER BY DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Period of Performance: 09/11/2018 to 09/10/2019

Table of Contents

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SECTION

. 1 1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SAP

. 2 BILL OF MATERIALS

. 3 DRAWINGS

. 4 STATEMENT OF WORK

. 5 STATEMENT OF WORK APPENDIX A

. 6 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2016)

. 7 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

. 8 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

. 9 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

. 10 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

. 11 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

. 12 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

. 13 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

. 14 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 15 52.209-4 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEP 1989)

. 16 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

. 17 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2016)

. 18 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

. 19 52.216-2 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT--STANDARD SUPPLIES (JAN 1997)

. 20 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

. 21 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

. 22 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

. 23 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

. 24 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

. 25 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 26 1352.245-70 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (APR 2010)

. 27 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

. 28 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS - #REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

. 29 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015)

. 30 AA16-05 NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

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SECTION

. 1 1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SAP

1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (APR

2010)

The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors considered. Evaluation will be made based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote received.

The following factors shall be returned and will be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Past Performance.

The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

- Offeror shall provide a list of at least three (3) past performance references (including Government agencies if applicable) that you have successfully provided the listed items in the RFQ to in the past 3 years. Past performance references shall include the following information: Company name or Government agency, name of the project, address, contact person’s name and phone number, and the date of delivery of those items.

NOAA will evaluate the relevance and quality of the offeror’s past performance information. In evaluating quality, NOAA will evaluate the quality of product, cost control, timeliness of performance and business relations, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance history, a quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state they have no past performance history may be considered non-compliant to the solicitation.

2. Price: The offeror’s quoted prices listed on line items 0001-0003 of this RFQ.

Price Proposal: NOAA will evaluate the quoter’s proposed prices for fairness and reasonableness in relation to this RFQ’s requirements. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise any of the options.

The Government reserves the right not to award a contract.

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All offers received will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions based solely on initial proposals.

Therefore, offerors should ensure that their initial proposal constitutes their best offer in terms of both price and the technical solution being proposed.

(End of clause)

. 2 BILL OF MATERIALS

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Electrical

Qty Reference Part Description Display Board

1 C15 Cap, SMT, 1206 Case, 0.033uF

2 CONN1, CONN2 CON-SIP-10P (Male)

1 LCD1 7-Segment, 4-Digit, transflective

1 LCD2 Backlight

1 R19 Resistor, SMT, 1206 Case, 5% Tol, 220ohm

7 R20-R26 Resistor, SMT, 1206 Case, 5% Tol, 100ohm

1 U8 74HC86, SMT, SOIC-14

1 U9 7211AM, PDIP

Motherboard

2 C1-2 CAP1206,47pF

1 C3 CAP1206,470pF

2 C4, C13 CAP1206, .033uF

4 C5-C8 CAP1206,4.7uF (Electrolytic)

4 C9, C10-12, C14 CAP1206, .1uF

2 CONN1-2 CON-SIP-10P (Female)

3 D1-3 DIODE

1 Q1 CA3083MZ, SOIC-14, .150" wide body

1 R1 RES1206,82.5K

1 R10 RES1206,332

4 R11-14 RES1206,470K

1 R15 RES1206,909K

1 R16 RES1206,4.3M

1 R17 RES1206,634K

1 R18 RES1206,47

1 R19 RES1206,470

1 R2 RES1206,301K

2 R3-4 RES1206,16.9K

1 R5 RES1206,523K

1 R6 RES1206,35.7K

1 R7 RES1206,22.1K

1 R8 RES1206,100K

1 R9 RES1206,2.21K

1 SIP1 RES-SIP10P9R,470K

1 U1 CD4046BCM, SOIC-14, .150" wide body

1 U2 87C54 DIP Adapter

1 U2 P87C54SBPN

1 U3 AS6C6264A-70SCN, 450mil SOP

1 U4 TLC27L2

1 U5 MAX242 DIP Adapter

1 U5 MAX242, DIP-18

1 U6 SN74HC373DW

1 V1 LM317T

2 V2-3 LP2950ACZ-5.0

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1 Y1 OSC,3.6864MHz

1 Z1 LM385Z

1 P1 Wire, White, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand

1 P2 Wire, Orange, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand

2 B2, P3 Wire, Black, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand

1 B2 Wire, Red, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand

2 RT1, RT2 Wire, Black, 8”, 18-AWG, Solid

3 SW1, SW3, SW4 8125, Push Switch

1 SW2 T102, Toggle Switch

Mechanical:

Qty Part Description P/N Front Panel

3 Cap for Push Switch 801802000 (C&K Components)

1 Vinyl cap for Toggle Switch VC-156-7 (Caplugs)

2 4-40 hex nut

2 Nylon washer 561-D432 (Mouser)

2 Nylon standoff 561-MF440-50 (Mouser)

4 BSOS-440-16 threaded standoff

4 4-40 x 1” Phillips pan head screw

4 Nylon spacer 561-K4.50 (Mouser)

4 Nylon spacer 561-D4125 (Mouser)

4-40 star washer

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Digi-Key Mouser Other Display Board

490-1770-1-ND

TSW-110-05-F-S (Samtec)

Provided as GFE

Provided as GFE

P220FCT-ND

P100FCT-ND

296-14859-1-ND

ICM7211AMIPL+-ND

Motherboard

478-1476-1-ND

478-1488-1-ND

490-1770-1-ND

PCE3066CT-ND

445-4007-1-ND

CES-110-01-G-S (Samtec)

S1MFSCT-ND

CA3083MZ-ND CA3083MZ (Broker)

P82.5KFCT-ND

P332FCT-ND

P470KFCT-ND

P909KFCT-ND

P4.3MECT-ND

P634KFCT-ND

P47FCT-ND

P470FCT-ND

TNP301KACCT-ND

P16.9KFCT-ND

P523KFCT-ND

P35.7KFCT-ND

P22.1KFCT-ND

P100KFCT-ND

P2.21KFCT-ND

4610X-1-474LF-ND

CD4046BCM-ND CD4046BCM (Broker)

3M5483-ND

568-1014-5-ND

913-AS6C6264A-70SCN

296-1317-1-ND

3M5476-ND

MAX242EPN+-ND

296-1200-5-ND

497-1575-5-ND

LP2950ACZ-5.0NS-ND

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631-1094-ND

LM385Z-2.5NS-ND

. 3 DRAWINGS

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INTRODUCING THE NIMBUS PL

INSTALLATION

LOCATING THE BASE UNIT:

INSTALLING THE BATTERY:

USING THE TRANSFORMER POWER:

CONNECTING THE PROBE:

OPERATION

SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK:

READING THE PRESENT TEMPERATURE:

MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM READINGS:

DAILY MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES:

HOURLY READINGS:

USING A COMPUTER OR MODEM

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR MODEM:

USING A TERMINAL PROGRAM:

COMMAND REFERENCE:

MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES:

CLEANING:

TROUBLESHOOTING

AT POWER-UP:

• Display is blank

• Display reads number much too small

TEMPERATURE INDICATION:

• Readings don’t change

• Readings are always –99.9

• Readings are always 255.5

• Readings don’t agree with NWS

• Temperature readings erratic

• Batteries run down quickly

APPENDICES

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Accuracy, oF

• General

• Electrical Specifications

• RS232 Pin Configuration

MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY

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Introducing the Nimbus PL

The Nimbus PL Digital Thermometer offers the Nimbus features and accuracy at a lower price.

0.3oF accuracy Daily max and min for 35 days Hourly memory for 35 days Improved computer interface Ideal for networked applications Improved manual data retrieval

LCD display shows present temperature

Read max/min Enter memory mode

Clear max/min Read hourly temperatures

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Installation

Locating the Base Unit:

The Nimbus base unit should be placed in a location convenient for viewing the display and for operating the controls. To maintain the highest accuracy do not place the unit near sources of heat or cold. In extreme climates do not place the base unit in unheated or uncooled spaces such as garages or sheds.

Installing the Battery:

The rear of the base unit contains a battery compartment. Open the compartment by pressing the tab of the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, pulling the cover gently out, and removing the cover. Clip the battery terminal connector onto the 9v alkaline battery (it goes on only one way), insert the battery into the compartment, and close the cover. The unit is now on. This battery is for backup in case of loss of commercial power. It will last about five days. When the battery becomes low an indication is given on the display by a flashing “L” in the leftmost character.

Using the transformer power:

Plug the wall transformer into an outlet (115v, 60Hz) and then plug the connector on the wall transformer wire into the rear of the base unit. The jack is located on the lower right of the panel looking at the unit from the rear. Be sure that a light switch will not inadvertently remove power to the transformer.

Use only the transformer supplied with the unit.

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Connecting the Probe:

There is a circular connector on the rear panel of the instrument. Insert the plug into the connector. The plug and connect are keyed so that it can be inserted in one orientation only.

Operation

Setting the Internal Clock Reading Present Temperature Reading Maximum and Minimum Temperatures Reading Daily Maximum/Minimum Temperatures Reading Hourly Temperatures

Setting the Internal Clock:

• Buttons control setting hour, 10’s of minutes, unit minutes.

Hold down the [Max/Min Recall]] button for about 2 seconds and simultaneously flip the [Memory] toggle switch to [On] – the screen will momentarily blank and E3E.3 will be displayed, signaling successful entering of the “Time Mode.”

Release the [Max/Min Recall]] button and the current time (as known by the instrument) will be displayed. The presence of the colon on the display indicates time mode. Setting the clock involves pushing various push-button switches. The buttons change the unit’s time in the following ways:

1. [Max/Min Recall] – increments the hours in steps of one

2. [Max/Min Clear] – increments the minutes in steps of ten

3. [Memory Read] – increments the minutes in steps of one.

After the clock has been set to the desired time, flip the [Memory] switch back to off and the new time will take effect.

Note: When the time is reset the times of the daily max/min are not changed. For example, when changing to Daylight Saving Time, the previous times of highs and lows which were taken

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at Standard Time remain the same. However, the hourly readings are adjusted to reflect the new times, lest the same time have two readings when setting the clock back an hour.

Reading the Present Temperature:

• LCD display shows the present temperature

The Nimbus digital thermometer normally indicates the present temperature. The reading is updated every 16 seconds. The [Memory] switch on the right should be in the [Off] position.

Maximum and Minimum Readings:

The Nimbus produces two maximum/minimum data sets, Global and Daily. The Global maximum/minimum allows the user to define the time period over which the maximum/min-imum is recorded. The user “resets” the Nimbus at the beginning of a new time period and recalls the data at the desired end time. The Global maximum/minimum data set is independent of the internal clock. The Daily maximum/min-imum is dependent on the internal clock using midnight to midnight at the standard time period. The Daily maximum/min-imum is recorded with the actual time of occurrence within the Nimbus memory.

Global Maximum and Minimum

• [Max/Min Recall] shows max/min temperatures

• [Max/Min Clear] resets

• [Memory] switch [Off]

The Nimbus thermometer remembers the highest and lowest temperatures occurring in the period of time since it was last reset. To determine the maximum and minimum values, push in the button labeled [Max/Min Recall] and hold it in. The display will alternate between the two as long as the button is depressed. To clear the max/min depress the [Max/Min Clear] button for about 4 seconds until "E2E.2" is displayed, signaling reset complete (the display will momentarily go blank). If you were to then press the [Max/Min Recall]

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button immediately after clearing, both the maximum and minimum reading would be the same (until a new max or min is measured).

Daily maximum and minimum temperatures:

• Memory switch and [Max/Min Recall] button give daily highs and lows and their times

The Nimbus thermometer remembers the highs and lows for the last 35 days and also records the times they occurred. This information is retrieved sequentially day by day. The reading of the 35 daily max/min values and the times of occurrence (as opposed to the "global" max/min) are initiated by moving the [Memory] switch to the left [On].

Perform the following steps:

1. Push the [Memory] toggle switch to [On] (left).

The display will go blank.

2. Press the [Max/Min Recall] button and the display will read the number of days back, beginning with the present day (00). For each day there are four pieces of information: the high temperature and the time, and the low temperature and its time. Press the button again and the display will read the high temperature for the day. Another push gives the time of the high. Pushing again gives the low, and once more gives the time of the low. When the button is pushed again the day backs up to 01, meaning one day prior to the present. Four more pushes give the highs and lows and their times for this day.

You can also press and hold [Recall] in to cycle through data faster.

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Example: these are sample readings obtained by repeatedly pressing the [Recall] button:

0.0 zero days back; i.e., today

63.5 maximum temperature was 63.5 14:46 happened at 14:46 (2:46PM)

48.9 minimum temperature was 48.9

6:34 at 6:34

0.1 one day back (yesterday)

71.4 maximum temperature was 71.4 15:12 at 15:12

55.2 minimum temperature was 55.2 7:55 at 7:55 0.2 etc.

3. After day 34 (Note that 35 days of max/min includes today through day 35) the cycle repeats itself.

4. If you happen to accidentally skip past a reading and wish to go back to see what was missed flip [Memory] switch to [Off] and start over.

5. After retrieving the max/min data, flip [Memory] switch back to [Off]to display the current temperature.

Hourly Readings:

• [Memory] function shows hourly temperatures.

• [Read] button steps back by hour.

• [Max/Min Recall] button steps back by day.

• [Max/Min Clear] steps forward by day.

The Nimbus PL Thermometer records the present temperature in electronic memory at the beginning of every hour. At every subsequent hour, it records another reading. The readings stored are instantaneous values, not averages. When the 35

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days have elapsed, the oldest reading is discarded and the new entered.

Move the [Memory] toggle switch at the right of the unit to the [On] position to enter the memory mode. The display will go blank (except for the decimal point). At this point you can begin using the buttons to control the day and time of the values you want to see. The buttons are used as follows:

1. [Memory Read] – moves time back one hour

2. [Max/Min Recall] -- moves time back one day

3. [Max/Min Clear] -- moves time forward one day

After you have entered memory mode momentarily push the [Read] button and the display will read the time of the last hourly reading followed by the temperature at that time.

Pressing the [Read] button again, will display the time and temperature of the previous hour. Every time the button is pressed the instrument steps backward in time and displays the temperature at that time. Midnight is 00:00 hours and the clock is a 24 hour clock, i.e., 15:00 is 3:00PM. When you read past midnight the instrument automatically moves to the prior day.

Note: if you hold the button in, the time and reading will go by rather quickly. It takes about 24 seconds to scroll back 24 hours.

If the memory is read back to a time when the instrument was off, the corresponding memory locations will be empty. Their contents are the “zero” of the instrument and will appear as –99.9

At any point during memory read-back you can move forward or backward in time by one day. Depressing the [Max/Min Recall] button moves back in time one day a time while pressing the [Max/Min Clear] moves forward in time by one day.

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Example: if the present time is 08:46

Button Pushed Display Meaning

[Memory On] Blank Now in Memory mode [Read] 08:00 Time 08:00 hours. Last recorded reading.

24.7 Temperature at 08:00 was 24.7

[Read] 07:00 07:00 hours

23.8 Temperature at 07:00 was 23.8

[Recall] 01 One day previous

31.1 Temperature was 31.1 at 07:00

[Read] 06:00 06:00 hours

30.7 Temperature was 30.7 at 06:00

[Recall] 02 Two days back

37.8 Temperature was 35.7 at 06:00

[Recall] 03 Three days back

34.7 Temperature was 34.7 at 06:00

[Clear] 02 Back up to two days back

37.8 temperature was 37.8

Etc.

You can forward or backwards through the last day (34) and continue with day 00 or 33, respectively.

Hint: The features example above illustrates a useful capability. You can step back to a particular hour, and then step back day by day to read the temperature at that same hour every day.

Important: When you have finished retrieving the data remember to throw the [Memory] toggle switch [Off] so that the instrument will read the current temperature.

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Using a Computer or Modem

Connecting to a computer or modem:

The Nimbus PL Digital Thermometer is designed to connect directly to a computer for data display and retrieval or to a modem for remote data retrieval in networked applications. It has a nine pin male connector on the rear of the base unit for that purpose.

To connect to a modem, use a cable that connects to the Nimbus with a nine pin female connector on one end and has a 25 pin male connector on the other to plug into the modem.

This is a standard RS232 serial cable (NOT null-modem) that is widely available (Radio Shack part #26-269).

To connect to a computer, use a cable that connects to the Nimbus unit with a nine pin female connector and has the appropriate connector on the other end that is compatible with your computer’s serial port connector. This is also standard RS-232 serial cable; however this connection must be wired as a null modem.

DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT

INTO THE PRINTER PORT

OF THE COMPUTER

Please note: Computers have different RS232 serial port connectors. Some use nine pine connectors, others use 25 pin connectors. If you are unsure of the configuration of your computer consult your computer manufacturer’s users manual or contact the supplier of the computer.

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Using a Terminal Program:

To use a terminal program to communicate with the Nimbus PL thermometer, set up the program to communicate directly out of the external Com Port that is attached to the thermometer. You can communicate at 300,1200,2400,9600, or 19200 baud. Use eight data bits, no parity and one stop bit.

Example: Hyperterminal is widely used with Win95 and Win98. If this program is on your computer, start the program by clicking:

Start|Programs|Accessories|Hyperterminal

Sometimes “Accessories” is “Communications”. Alternatively, you can look for Hyperterminal in Windows Explorer by using Tools|Find.

Type a name in the box and click on OK. The window shown below will appear.

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Choose “Connect Using” whatever com port is connected to your external serial port. Here we have chosen Com2. Click [OK] and then click on the settings tab.

The window below then appears.

Click on Configure and choose port settings at the desired baud rate (300,1200,2400,9600, or 19200). Then select eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit, and no flow control. Then click OK. At this point the window will vanish, but with additional setup required click on File|Properties:

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Select the Settings tab at the top of the window and then click on ASCII Settings

Select Echo typed characters and click the OK button to close the windows. The program is now set up to communicate with the Nimbus PL Thermometer.

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The command set may be retrieved using command at?

Commands are preceded with “AT” and are case insensitive.

If you type, for example, ats0, the Nimbus will return the date.

If you type Ats1=14:26 the time will be set to 14:26

(2:26PM).

In the example we have typed ath8 to retrieve eight hourly readings. Note that the date and time are given along with the data separated by commas. You can capture this data for other applications such as Excel using the Edit Command in Hyperterminal.

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Command Reference:

Commands are insensitive to case. Illegal commands or data result in a response of error!. The instrument times out in 10 seconds if a command is not completed. Commands are terminated by <Enter>.

Command Response Example/Comment at? Returns command summary ath[1...24] Returns 1,2,...,24 hourly readings ath1, ath2,...,ath24 atd[1...35] Returns hourly readings for 1,2,...,35 days atd1, atd2,...,atd35 35 days = 840 hourly readings atm[1...35] Returns daily max/mins and times for 1,2,...,35 days atn Returns present temperature atr Resets instrument clears memory and daily data, rests calendar and clock atb Returns battery OK or Low ati Gives unit identification ats0 Returns date ats0=mm/dd/yy Sets date to mm/dd/yy ats0=05/18/00 Note date set only via

RS232

ats1 Returns time ats1=hh:mm Sets time to hh:mm ats1=15:56 sets to

3:56PM

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MAINTENANCE

Batteries:

The instrument uses a nine-volt battery, which will normally last at least a year as backup and at least five days as primary power. When the battery needs changing, the leftmost digit on the display will flash L. The battery is located behind in the battery compartment in the rear of the unit. Use alkaline batteries only.

Cleaning:

The case of the base unit may be cleaned occasionally with a clean damp cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

At Power-Up:

• Display is blank

1. No power. If the decimal point is missing check to be sure that power is supplied to the wall transformer and that the transformer is plugged into the unit. Be sure that the battery is fresh.

2. [Memory] switch is in [On] position. Flip to the right

[Off].

• Display reads number much too small

Instrument left in [Memory] mode and is displaying a temperature from some previous time.

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Temperature Indication:

• Readings don’t change

Instrument left in [Memory] mode and is displaying a temperature from some previous time.

• Readings are always –99.9

Probe is disconnected or open. Check to be sure probe is plugged in and that cable has not been damaged.

• Readings are always 255.5

Temperature much too high or short in probe or cable.

• Readings don’t agree with NWS

Temperatures vary widely even over short distances, therefore the values given by the Nimbus PL thermometer are not expected to concur with the local report. Each Nimbus is calibrated at the factory to exceed the specifications. Gross differences should be investigated.

• Temperature readings erratic

A common cause is from radio frequency energy coupling to the probe. Check to be sure that the cable isn’t in the vicinity of computer or radio equipment.

• Batteries run down quickly

Be sure that the wall transformer is being supplied with power and that it is plugged into the base unit. Verify this by removing the 9 volt battery. If power is present the unit should continue to operate and the low battery indication “L” should appear.

Use only the transformer supplied with the unit.

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Appendices

Specifications:

• Accuracy, oF

Note: Accuracy specifications are given for the base unit only for the Nimbus PL since the unit is connected to existing MMTS sensors.

Calibrations are performed using at least eight points with precision resistors.

Range Ambient Conditions

Accuracy, oF

-40 to 120 55-85 0.3 -75 to 150 55-85 0.5 -40 to 120 32-100 0.5 -75 to 150 32-100 1.0

• General

Resolution 0.1oF Measurement Interval 16 sec Units oF (oC factory option) Memory 35 day hourly Max/Min Until reset Daily max/min 35 days with times Internal clock Hr and min (24 hr clock) Clock accuracy 30 sec/mo Display 4 digit LCD ½" char ht.

Power 12v dc wall transformer Battery 9v alkaline transistor Battery life 5 days active, 1 yr standby Size 6"W, 2.4"H 7.5"D Shipping weight Approx 4 lbs Storage conditions 32oF - 140oF non condensing

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RS232 Specifications

The Nimbus PL Digital Thermometer is configured as a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) so that it communicates directly with modems (DCE's). To communicate directly with a computer requires a null modem connection.

• Electrical Specifications

Parameter Min Max Units Conditions Input Range -30 +30 volts Threshold low 0.8 volts Threshold high 2.4 volts Hysteresis 0.2 1.0 Resistance 3 7 Kohms Output Voltage swing +/- 5 volts 3Kohm to gnd Output resistance 300 ohms Short circuit current Appr 18 MA Infinite duration Slew rate Typ 30 V/us C=10pf, RL = 3-7K

• RS232 Pin Configuration

Pin Function 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 5 Signal ground

Messages on the Display

E1E.1 Power up initialization indicator E2E.2 Max/Min has been cleared E3E.3 Entering time set mode.

Lxx.x Battery is low (x= any numeric)

255.5 Out of range high temperature (>150oF) or the

probe or cable is shorted.

-99.9 No valid reading or probe open.

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The record high temperature in North Dakota (121oF in July of 1936) is surpassed in only four other states (AZ,CA,NV,NM)

The record low temperature in Utah (-69oF in 1985) is surpassed only in AK (-80 in 1971) and Montana (-70 in 1954)

Concord, NH has over three weeks shorter growing season than Minneapolis, MN (142 vs 166 days).

In Rapid City, SD the temperature dropped 62 degrees in two hours on January 12, 1911.

In Spearfish, SD the temperature rose 49 degrees in two hours, from –4oF at 7:30 to 45oF at 7:32 on Jan 22, 1943.

Duluth,MN has over 10,000 heating degree days in a year, and it normally has about 100 in July.

In the “lower 48” Rhode Island has the lowest high temperature record, 104oF set in 1975.

Standard Triple point of water 273.16

Primary Triple point of hydrogen 13.81 Boiling point of hydrogen at 25/76 atm pressure 17.042 Boiling point of hydrogen at 1 pessure 20.28 Boiling point of neon at 1 atm pressure 27.102 Triple point of oxygen 54.361 Boiling point of oxygen at 1 atm pressure 90.188 Boiling point of water at 1 atm pressure 373.15 Melting point of zinc at 1 atm pressure 692.73 Melting point of silver at 1 atm pressure 1235.08 Melting point of gold at 1 atm pressure 1337.58

Reference Point Temperature, Kelvins

Temperatures of Reference Points, International Practical Temperature Scale of

Standard Atmosphere Temperature vs Altitude

0 5000 10000 15000 20000 Altitude, feet

T em p er at u re

F

Temperature Facts

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Operating Manual Nimbus PL

Digital Thermometer

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Global Cooling?

Five state high temperature records occurred in the 1990’s. In the 1930’s there were 24.

Low temperature state records occurred by decade:

1960’s 2 1970’s 4 1980’s 6 1990’s 6

Description oF oC oK Absolute zero -459 -273 0 Point where F and C are equal -40 -40 233 Origin, oF 0 -18 255 Water freezes 32 0 273 Room temperature 68 20 293 Normal lab temperature 77 25 298 Useful approximation in K 81 27 300 Normal body temperature 98.6 37 310 Objects too hot to hold 140 60 333 Water boils 212 100 373 Note: Values are rounded to nearest degree except where shown

Some Useful Temperature Conversions

1 10 100

1000 10,000

Cosmic Background

Electric Light

Record Cold Record Heat

Water Boils

Temperature, Kelvins

Surface of Sun

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Electrical Qty Reference Part Description Digi-Key Mouser Other

Display Board 1 C15 Cap, SMT, 1206 Case, 0.033uF 490-1770-1-ND 2 CONN1, CONN2 CON-SIP-10P (Male) TSW-110-05-F-S (Samtec) 1 LCD1 7-Segment, 4-Digit, transflective NRC Provided 1 LCD2 Backlight NRC Provided 1 R19 Resistor, SMT, 1206 Case, 5% Tol, 220ohm P220FCT-ND 7 R20-R26 Resistor, SMT, 1206 Case, 5% Tol, 100ohm P100FCT-ND

1 U8 74HC86, SMT, SOIC-14 296-14859-1-ND

1 U9 7211AM, PDIP ICM7211AMIPL+-ND

Motherboard 2 C1-2 CAP1206,47pF 478-1476-1-ND 1 C3 CAP1206,470pF 478-1488-1-ND 2 C4, C13 CAP1206, .033uF 490-1770-1-ND 4 C5-C8 CAP1206,4.7uF (Electrolytic) PCE3066CT-ND 4 C9, C10-12, C14 CAP1206, .1uF 445-4007-1-ND 2 CONN1-2 CON-SIP-10P (Female) CES-110-01-G-S (Samtec)

3 D1-3 DIODE S1MFSCT-ND

1 Q1 CA3083MZ, SOIC-14, .150" wide body CA3083MZ-ND CA3083MZ (Broker)

1 R1 RES1206,82.5K P82.5KFCT-ND

1 R10 RES1206,332 P332FCT-ND

4 R11-14 RES1206,470K P470KFCT-ND

1 R15 RES1206,909K P909KFCT-ND

1 R16 RES1206,4.3M P4.3MECT-ND

1 R17 RES1206,634K P634KFCT-ND

1 R18 RES1206,47 P47FCT-ND

1 R19 RES1206,470 P470FCT-ND

1 R2 RES1206,301K TNP301KACCT-ND

2 R3-4 RES1206,16.9K P16.9KFCT-ND

1 R5 RES1206,523K P523KFCT-ND

1 R6 RES1206,35.7K P35.7KFCT-ND

1 R7 RES1206,22.1K P22.1KFCT-ND

1 R8 RES1206,100K P100KFCT-ND

1 R9 RES1206,2.21K P2.21KFCT-ND

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1 SIP1 RES-SIP10P9R,470K 4610X-1-474LF-ND

1 U1 CD4046BCM, SOIC-14, .150" wide body CD4046BCM-ND CD4046BCM (Broker) 1 U2 87C54 DIP Adapter 3M5483-ND

1 U2 P87C54SBPN 568-1014-5-ND

1 U3 AS6C6264A-70SCN, 450mil SOP 913-AS6C6264A-70SCN

1 U4 TLC27L2 296-1317-1-ND

1 U5 MAX242 DIP Adapter 3M5476-ND

1 U5 MAX242, DIP-18 MAX242EPN+-ND

1 U6 SN74HC373DW 296-1200-5-ND

1 V1 LM317T 497-1575-5-ND

2 V2-3 LP2950ACZ-5.0 LP2950ACZ-5.0NS-ND

1 Y1 OSC,3.6864MHz 631-1094-ND

1 Z1 LM385Z LM385Z-2.5NS-ND

1 P1 Wire, White, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand 1 P2 Wire, Orange, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand 2 B2, P3 Wire, Black, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand 1 B2 Wire, Red, 8", Tinned, 24-AWG, 7-Strand 2 RT1, RT2 Wire, Black, 8”, 18-AWG, Solid 3 SW1, SW3, SW4 8125, Push Switch 1 SW2 T102, Toggle Switch

Mechanical:

Qty Part Description P/N

Front Panel 3 Cap for Push Switch 801802000 (C&K Components) 1 Vinyl cap for Toggle Switch VC-156-7 (Caplugs) 2 4-40 hex nut 2 Nylon washer 561-D432 (Mouser) 2 Nylon standoff 561-MF440-50 (Mouser) 4 BSOS-440-16 threaded standoff 4 4-40 x 1” Phillips pan head screw 4 4-40 star washer 4 Nylon spacer 561-K4.50 (Mouser) 4 Nylon spacer 561-D4125 (Mouser)

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Rear Panel 1 DB9 Connector 5-747904-5-ND (Digi-Key) 6 4-40 x 3/8” Phillips pan head screws 6 4-40 nuts w/ star washer 1 Power supply, 12VDC, unregulated 500mA, with 12 foot DC cord 12500CEC-206IP-9.5MM-ROHS (Condor) 1 2.5mm Panel Mount Power Jack PJ-005B (CUI) 1 Thermistor Probe Connector 207807-1 (TE/AMP) 2 Thermistor Probe Connector Pins 66589-2 (TE/AMP) 1 9V Battery connector

Enclosure 1 Nimbus Case TEKO P/N: 233-B.9 2 Tilting feet kit TEKO P/N: PF/4.9 2 Rubber feet kit TEKO P/N: PT4.9 1 Cable Tie for wires

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. 4 STATEMENT OF WORK

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NOAA Solicitation No.

Statement of Work

Specification No. C451-SP001

March 25, 2014

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

ENGINEERING DIVISION

Specification for

NIMBUS DIGITAL THERMOMETER

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

National Weather Service Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

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NOAA Solicitation No. Specification No. C451-SP001 March 25, 2014

NIMBUS DIGITAL THERMOMETER

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background. This specification describes the requirements for the construction, performance, and testing of a Nimbus Digital Thermometer. The Nimbus Digital Thermometer is part of a Maximum/Minimum Temperature System that:

1) collect, process, and display ambient temperature data in real time;

2) store the maximum and minimum temperatures until reset;

3) store the hourly current temperature and daily max and min in a 35 day memory;

4) display the maximum, minimum, and ambient temperatures.

1.2 Scope. The scope of this specification is limited to the Nimbus Digital Thermometer. Each deliverable unit shall be built-to-print and tested for compliance with this specification. The contractor shall submit three preproduction units to the Government for acceptance testing. All preproduction and production units shall meet the requirements of the Burn-in Test and Factory Acceptance Test at the Contractor’s site before being submitted to the Government for inspection. The Contractor shall submit to the Government, prior to the delivery of the preproduction units, any redlined drawings used to fabricate the preproduction units. The Government shall conduct engineering functional tests, temperature accuracy tests, physical configuration audits, and environmental tests on the preproduction units. The Government shall authorize the Contractor to begin production of the units once the preproduction units have been accepted. The production units shall be accepted based upon their meeting the requirements of the Government Quality Assurance Programs specified herein.

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March 25, 2014

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENT

2.1 General. The following documents of the exact issue shown form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between this specification and any document referenced herein, this specification shall take precedent. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the Government Contracting Office, in writing of each such conflict.

2.1.1 Government Documents

Military (referenced in Drawings)

MIL-HDBK-454 General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment, 28 April 1995; shall be provided by NOAA upon request; Please notify the COTR of the contract.

The present source of Military Specifications and Standards is:

DODSSP

Standardization Document Order Desk 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 4D Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 (215)697-2179; (Fax) (215)697-1462

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National Weather Service Documents

A copy of the following shall be provided electronically.

Document Title Main File Gerber Files Supplementary Files C451-A200-

DR001

Nimbus Base Unit Front Panel

C451-A200- DR001.pdf

C451-A200-

DR002

Nimbus Base Unit Front Panel Overlay

C451-A200- DR002.pdf

C451-A200-

DR003

Nimbus Base Unit Rear Panel

C451-A200- DR003.pdf

C451-A200-

DR004

Nimbus Base Unit Enclosure Modification

C451-A200- DR004.pdf

C451-A300-

DR001

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Assembly

C451-A300- DR001.pdf

C451-A300-

DR002

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Schematic

C451-A300- DR002A.pdf, C451-A300- DR002B.pdf

C451-A300-

DR003

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Drill Drawing

C451-A300- DR003.pdf

C451-A300-DR003.pho, C451-A300-DR003.rep

C451-A300-DR003.drl, C451-A300-DR003NC.rep, C451-A300-DR003.lst

C451-A300-

DR004

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Copper Layer (Top)

C451-A300- DR004.pdf

C451-A300-DR004.pho, C451-A300-DR004.rep

C451-A300-

DR005

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Copper Layer (Bottom)

C451-A300- DR005.pdf

C451-A300-DR005.pho, C451-A300-DR005.rep

C451-A300-

DR006

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Solder Mask (Top)

C451-A300- DR006.pdf

C451-A300-DR006.pho C451-A300-DR006.rep

C451-A300-

DR007

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Solder Mask (Bottom)

C451-A300- DR007.pdf

C451-A300-DR007.pho, C451-A300-DR007.rep

C451-A300-

DR008

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Paste Mask (Top)

C451-A300- DR008.pdf

C451-A300-DR008.pho, C451-A300-DR008.rep

C451-A300-

DR009

Nimbus Base Unit Motherboard Silk Screen (Top)

C451-A300- DR009.pdf

C451-A300-DR009.pho, C451-A300-DR009.rep

C451-A400-

DR001

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board

C451-A400- DR001.pdf

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Assembly

C451-A400-

DR002

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Schematic

C451-A400- DR002.pdf

C451-A400-

DR003

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Drill Drawing

C451-A400- DR003.pdf

C451-A400-DR003.pho, C451-A400-DR003.rep

C451-A400-DR003.drl, C451-A400-DR003NC.rep, C451-A400-DR003.lst

C451-A400-

DR004

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Copper Layer (Top)

C451-A400- DR004.pdf

C451-A400-DR004.pho, C451-A400-DR004.rep

C451-A400-

DR005

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Copper Layer (Bottom)

C451-A400- DR005.pdf

C451-A400-DR005.pho, C451-A400-DR005.rep

C451-A400-

DR006

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Solder Mask (Top)

C451-A400- DR006.pdf

C451-A400-DR006.pho C451-A400-DR006.rep

C451-A400-

DR007

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Solder Mask (Bottom)

C451-A400- DR007.pdf

C451-A400-DR007.pho, C451-A400-DR007.rep

C451-A400-

DR008

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Paste Mask (Top)

C451-A400- DR008.pdf

C451-A400-DR008.pho, C451-A400-DR008.rep

C451-A400-

DR009

Nimbus Base Unit Display Board Silk Screen (Top)

C451-A400- DR009.pdf

C451-A400-DR009.pho, C451-A400-DR009.rep

C451-N1-

ROM

Nimbus Base Unit Microprocessor ROM Program

C451-N1-

ROM

C451-N1-

MAN

Nimbus Base Unit Instruction Booklet

C451-N1- MAN.doc C451-N1-MAN-cover.doc

WS-N-SD001 Standard Nameplate WS-N-SD001.

pdf

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3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General. The Nimbus Digital Thermometer is a part of a modular, stand-alone system used to collect, process, store, and display temperature data. The system has a temperature range of -75 to +150 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.1.1 Environmental. The Nimbus Digital Thermometer shall be located indoors and shall be subjected to the environmental conditions listed in Table 1.

3.1.2 Power Requirements. The Nimbus Digital Thermometer shall operate on commercial power 117 volts AC (VAC), +10%/-15% at 60 Hertz +/-5 Hertz. In the event a power outage occurs, a backup battery shall store the maximum and minimum temperatures for a period up to two weeks. The batteries shall be alkaline and a battery shall be supplied with each unit. The supplied battery shall not be installed within the unit, but supplied separately in the unit box. The battery shall be either individually wrapped in plastic or have a anti-short plastic clip installed across the terminals.

3.1.3 Accuracy and Performance. The Nimbus Digital Thermometer is subject to the accuracy and performance specifications contained in Table 2.

3.2 Specific Requirements. The Nimbus Digital Thermometer shall consist of the Nimbus Base Unit, a wall mounted AC to DC power supply, a 9 volt Alkaline battery and a copy of the instruction booklet (C451-N1-MAN). It is acceptable to reproduce the instruction booklet in black and white, and to use booklet style binding with stapled, folded pages. The above 4 items shall be cushioned and packaged in a box suitable for individual shipment by common carrier.

3.2.1 Nimbus Base Unit. The Nimbus Base Unit shall be encased in a black colored plastic enclosure and incorporates an LCD display that is readable from greater than three feet. The unit shall display in degrees Fahrenheit.

3.2.1.1 Mechanical. All parts lists, and schematics (drawings C451-A200-DR001 through C451-A200-DR004) necessary to reproduce the hardware packaging of the Nimbus Base Unit shall be provided by National Weather Service. A cross-reference list of acceptable CAGE codes to manufacturers of Nimbus Digital Thermometer parts shall be provided with the drawings. The front panel (C451-A200-DR001/DR002) shall include controls for a reset function, memory on-off function, memory read function, and minimum/maximum temperature display. The rear panel (C451-A200-DR003) shall include a DC power receptacle, a 9-pin RS-232 serial connector, and the sensor bulkhead-type connector. The bottom of the enclosure shall be modified as shown in drawing C451-A200-DR004 to equip the unit with two back rubber feet and two front tilting feet.

3.2.1.2 Electrical. All parts lists, schematics (drawings C451-A300-DR001 through C451-A300-DR009 and C451-A400-DR001 through C451-A400-DR009), drill files, and photoplotter files necessary to reproduce all printed circuit boards shall be provided by National Weather Service. In addition, the parts referenced as LCD1 and LCD2 in drawing C451-A400-

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DR001 shall also be provided as Government Furnished Equipment.

A cross-reference list of acceptable CAGE codes to manufacturers of Nimbus Digital

Thermometer parts shall be provided with the drawings. Equivalent parts of the same type, grade, and performance may be substituted without notification to the Government COTR.

Substitution of any non-equivalent part requires COTR approval. Requests for substitution of a non-equivalent part shall be in writing, identify the part in question and supply data sheets of the requested part desired to be used. Electronic submission of these requests is preferred.

All components and integrated circuits shall be soldered directly to the printed circuit boards with the exception of the 8051 microprocessor and the RS232 transceiver. A machined pin integrated circuit socket shall be used to allow easy removal of both the microprocessor and the transceiver. All soldering shall be in accordance with guideline 5 of MIL-HDBK-454. A nonrosin based flux shall be used to fulfill the solder flux requirement. There shall not be any conformal coating on the printed wiring boards.

3.2.1.3 Controls. The front panel of the Nimbus Base Unit includes a four-digit LED display and three momentary switches to control the displayed temperature data. In the normal operating mode (Memory switch set to “OFF”) the ambient temperature shall be displayed continuously.

Pressing a switch labeled "Recall" shall display the maximum or minimum temperature registered since the last reset operation. Releasing the "Recall" switch shall return to a continuous display of ambient temperature. A manual reset shall also be provided for setting the maximum and minimum temperatures to the ambient temperature.

When the Memory switch is set to “ON”, the daily maximum and…