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Fashion Studies Renovation of 4 RFP No. 906 – Addendum #1

Montclair, NJ 07043

ADDENDUM NO. 1

Issue Date: July 12, 2010

Request for Proposal # 906 Fashion Studies Renovation

Number of Pages: 4 ( plus attachments)

Date of Original Bidding Documents: June 29, 2010

INTENT: This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the Original Bidding Documents and Prior Addenda, if any, as identified above. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may subject Bidder to disqualification.

I. Points of Information: NA The following questions were submitted by potential bidders: 1. Question: We are in receipt of drawing P-2, but did not see P-1 in the drawing file. Is there a

drawing for P-1?

Response: There is no P-1. It was deleted prior to bidding.

2. Question: Are there any allowances or alternates for this project? Please advise.

Response: Alternates and allowances are shown in the RFP (Pages 8 & 9).

3. Question: Who is responsible for the fume hood? Please advise.

Response: The GC is responsible for providing the fume hood. Specification section 115313 covers the fume hood requirements.


4. Question: Specification 15900 is missing from the spec book. Please advise.

Response: Spec section 15900 is attached to this addendum.

5. Question: What is the substantial completion date for the project?

Response: The completion date is 90 days from notice to proceed as indicated in the RFP. It is our intention to have this project completed prior to December 1, 2010.

6. Question: What arrangements will there be for contractor vehicle and employee parking?

Response: Contractors must park in the Red Hawk Deck.

7. Question: Is there more drawings or details regarding the mesh screens and framing on Drawing A-3?

Response: No. Detail 3 on A-3 shows the requirements of the mesh screens.

8. Question: Drawing A-4, casework & equipment legend 12-15; calling for steel work tables with masonite

tops, refers to case systems b6300 which is plastic laminate base cabinets and tops. Steel tables and masonite tops are not mentioned in spec 123216. Are these tables part of the spec? What should be provided?

Response: Provide steel tables with masonite tops as described in the “Casework and Equipment Schedule” on A-4. Delete the reference to “case system, model b6300”.

9. Question: The DDC controls section of the specification (15900) is missing from the file. Is there a way to

get a copy of it?

Response: See response to question #4.

10. Question: Should saw cutting of the floor be performed during off hours?

Response: Slab saw cutting must be done in a manner which does not disrupt ongoing activities in the building. This needs be coordinated with the University. “Off hours” may be one option.

11. Question: Should the connections to the existing domestic water pipe be performed during off hours?

Response: Construction activities need to be performed in a manner which does not disrupt ongoing activities or services in the building. This needs be coordinated with the University. “Off hours” may be one option.


II. Special Notice of Bid Extension: NA III. Changes to Prior Addenda:

NA

IV. Changes to Bidding Requirements:

NA

V. Changes to Agreement and Other Contract Forms:

NA

VI. Changes to Conditions of the Contract:

NA

VII. Changes to Specifications:

See attached “Intelligent Fire Alarm Detection System” which supersedes previous Fire Alarm specification (section 16721).

See attached “Automatic Temperature Controls” specification (section 15900) attached to this addendum, previously omitted.

VIII. Changes to Drawings: NA


Please acknowledge receipt of this Addendum No. 1 via fax. The fax number is 973-655-6976.

Re: RFP 906 – Fashion Studies Renovation

Company Name (please print) Date

Signature Title

Contact Name (please print)

Distribution:

All Bidders D. Roche/MSU C. Danish/MSU C. Sarajian/MSU Project File

Attachments:

Fire Alarm Specification Section 16721 (27 pages) Automatic Temperature Controls Specification Section 15900 (33 pages)

2/26/2010 Montclair State Fashion Studies

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS 15900 - 1

SECTION 15900 – AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The Drawings and the General Provisions of the Contract, including General, Supplementary,

and Special Conditions, and Division 1 - General Requirements, apply to work specified in this

section. Subcontractor must familiarize himself with the terms of the above documents and any

sections hereinafter referred to that affect this work.

1.2 SUMMARY / SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Section includes Direct Digital Control (DDC) based control equipment for HVAC

systems and components, including control components for terminal heating and cooling units

not supplied with factory-wired controls.

B. Scope of Work: The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Contractor shall furnish and install

a complete Building Automation System (BAS) including all necessary hardware and all

operating and applications software necessary to perform the control sequences of operation as

called for in this specification. The software shall include color graphics for all mechanical

systems and floor plans of the building(s). The (BAS) shall be an extension of the Schools

Alerton Control System.

C. All components of the system – workstations, application controllers, unitary controllers, etc.

shall communicate using industry standard communication protocol, as defined by ASHRAE

Standard 135-2001. At a minimum, provide controls for the HVAC equipment that is identified

on the contract drawings and that are referred to in the sequences of operation.

D. For Web-based controls: The Web server will allow access to the DDC system from any

standard browser over the Internet. All graphics that are generated on the local workstation will

be generated for use over the Web.

E. All software will be licensed to the owner with full password capability and access. Under no

circumstances will any part of the system or software be licensed or controlled by the control

contractor. The entire system including original software discs will be turned over to the owner.

F. For Native BACnet systems only: The basis of design is a BACnet system that is completely

based on ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2001 BACnet. The entire control system shall be in

compliance with the BACnet standard, ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2001. The system shall use

BACnet protocols and LAN types throughout and exclusively. Non-BACnet compliant or

propriety equipment or systems (including gateways) shall not be acceptable and are

specifically prohibited.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Related Sections include the following:



1. Division 1 Section “General and Special Requirements.”

2. Section "Meters and Gages" for measuring equipment that relates to this Section.

3. "Sequence of Operation" (either on the drawings or in mechanical specification) for

requirements that relate to this Section.

4. Section “Boiler Room Gas Detection and Control System.”

5. Section “Refrigerant Monitoring and Safety Equipment.”

6. Section “Airflow Measuring Devices.”

7. “Electrical”.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. ATC: Automatic Temperature Control.

B. BACnet: Building Automation Control Network. ASHRAE Standard for interoperability

between DDC systems.

C. BAS: Building Automation System.

D. BIBBS: BACnet Interoperable Building Blocks.

E. DDC: Direct Digital Control.

F. I/O: Input/Output.

G. LonWorks: A control network technology platform for designing and implementing

interoperable control devices and networks.

H. MS/TP: Master Slave/Token Passing.

I. PC: Personal Computer.

J. PIC: BACnet’s “Protocol Interoperability Conformance Statement” which define compliance

with BACnet.

K. PID: Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative.

L. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detector.

1.5 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Mechanical / Waterside Contractor:

1. Setting of automatic control valves.

2. Installation of threadolet wells and separable thermowells for DDC System sensors.

3. Installation of flow meters.

4. Installation of flow switches.

5. Installation of pressure sensor taps and associated shut-off cocks.

6. Installation of other devices required to be installed into the piping portion of the HVAC

contract.



B. Sheet Metal / Airside Contractor:

1. Setting of automatic control dampers.

2. Setting of smoke dampers.

3. Setting of necessary blank off plates.

4. Setting of airflow measuring stations.

5. Setting of duct smoke detectors.

6. Setting of other devices required to be installed into the ductwork portion of the HVAC

contract and as otherwise determined by tradeline jurisdictions.

7. Access doors where and as required.

C. The Electrical Contractor:

1. All power wiring to motors, heat trace, junction boxes for power to BAS panels as shown

on Electrical drawings.

2. Furnish and wire smoke detectors to the building fire alarm system. Control Contractor

to hardwire for fan shut down and wire auxiliary contacts to DDC Controller for smoke

detector status. Where supply and return duct detectors are provided, one signal to the

DDC Controller may be provided.

3. ATC Contractor to coordinate with the electrical contractor for circuit breaker feeds,

VFD signals, zone fire alarm contacts, etc.

D. The ATC Contractor:

1. All power wiring to any DDC panels, smoke dampers, high torque actuators and any

other control equipment not shown on Electrical drawings.

1.6 ELECTRICAL WORK FOR CONTROLS

A. Complying with the principle of “unit responsibility” all electrical work for automatic controls,

except as otherwise specified, or shown on the electrical drawings shall be included in

mechanical sections.

B. Electrical work shall, in general, comply with the following:

1. All low voltage wiring in finished rooms shall be concealed. If any wiring must be

exposed in rooms it shall be installed in wiremold raceway.

2. Electrical work may include both line voltage and low voltage wiring, as required.

3. Conduit network for power systems may be used for running control high voltage wiring.

4. All electrical work shall comply with the N.E.C. and local electrical codes.

5. All safety devices shall be wired through both hand and auto positions of motor starting

device to insure 100% safety shut-off.

6. All magnetic starters furnished by Mechanical Contractor for control transformers, sized

to handle the additional VA needed for the controls – pilots, EP valves, etc.

7. The motor starter supplier shall provide auxiliary contacts as required for interlock by

ATC Contractor; the supplier shall estimate an allowance of at least one auxiliary contact

per starter. All interlock and control wiring shown on the electrical prints or in the

electrical specifications is by the electrical subcontractor.



8. Low voltage plenum rated wiring can be run exposed above accessible ceiling. Wiring

shall be neatly tied to pipes, EMT, or other devices and not laid on ceiling tile. All

control wiring in mechanical spaces shall be installed in EMT.

1.7 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A. System shall be open protocol technology utilizing standard accepted BACnet or LONworks

protocol.

B. Comply with the following performance requirements:

1. Front End PC shall provide animated graphics, scheduler graphics, alarm screens, point

and click set-point adjustments, point and click alarm acknowledgements and resets and

other graphics displays required by end user. Graphics screens may have up to 20

dynamic points with current data updating every 3 seconds or less.

2. Object Command: Reaction time of less than two seconds between operator command of

a binary object and device reaction.

3. Object Scan: Transmit change of state and change of analog values to control units or

workstation within six seconds.

4. Alarm Response Time: Annunciate alarm at workstation within 5 seconds. Multiple

workstations must receive alarms within five seconds of each other.

5. Program Execution Frequency: Run capability of applications as often as five seconds,

but selected consistent with mechanical process under control.

6. Performance: Programmable controllers shall execute DDC PID control loops, and scan

and update process values and outputs at least once per second.

7. Reporting Accuracy and Stability of Control: Report values and maintain measured

variables within tolerances as follows:

a. Water Temperature: Plus or minus 1 deg F.

b. Water Flow: Plus or minus 5 percent of full scale.

c. Water Pressure: Plus or minus 2 percent of full scale.

d. Space Temperature: Plus or minus 1 deg F.

e. Ducted Air Temperature: Plus or minus 1 deg F.

f. Outside Air Temperature: Plus or minus 2 deg F.

g. Dew Point Temperature: Plus or minus 3 deg F.

h. Temperature Differential: Plus or minus 0.25 deg F.

i. Relative Humidity: Plus or minus 5 percent.

j. Airflow (Pressurized Spaces): Plus or minus 3 percent of full scale.

k. Airflow (Measuring Stations): Plus or minus 5 percent of full scale.

l. Airflow (Terminal): Plus or minus 10 percent of full scale.

m. Air Pressure (Space): Plus or minus 0.01-inch wg.

n. Air Pressure (Ducts): Plus or minus 0.1-inch wg.

o. Carbon Monoxide: Plus or minus 5 percent of reading.

p. Carbon Dioxide: Plus or minus 50 ppm.

q. Electrical: Plus or minus 5 percent of reading.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings shall include the following requirements:



1. Provide Index Sheet, listing contents in alphabetical order.

2. Prepare all shop drawings in AutoCAD Software. In addition to the drawings, the

Contractor shall furnish a CD containing the identical information.

3. Riser Diagrams shall depict the locations of all controllers and workstations, with

associated network wiring.

4. System Schematics of each mechanical system shall show all connected points with

reference to their associated controller. Typicals will be allowed where appropriate.

Shop drawings shall be depicted in point to point schematics, showing controllers, power

supplies, system diagram, end device details, termination points and wire and type

required from control panel to end device.

5. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring.

6. Submittal Data shall contain manufacturer's data on all hardware and software products

required by the specification.

7. Valve Schedules shall indicate size, pattern, connections, flow, pressure drop, CV rating,

pressure rating, and location.

8. Damper Schedules shall indicate size, airflow, pressure drop, leakage, manufacturer,

model number, and location.

9. Airflow Station Schedules shall indicate size, airflow, pressure drop, manufacturer,

model number, and location.

10. Computer Work Station.

11. Point’s List.

12. Sequence of Operation for each system.

13. Software Submittals shall contain narrative descriptions of program listings and a

complete description of the graphics, reports, alarms and configuration to be furnished

with the workstation software.

14. Color Graphics: Provide a list of the standard and custom color graphic screens for all

mechanical systems and floor plans of the building(s). For each screen, provide a

conceptual layout of pictures and data.

15. Information shall be bound or stapled with an index and tabs.

16. Submit the Required Copies of submittal data and shop drawings for review prior to

ordering or fabrication of the equipment.

B. BACnet System:

1. Control Contractor / Manufacturer shall have a solid reputation of installing, servicing

and maintaining “open protocol” HVAC Control systems that are compliant with present

BACnet standards ASHRAE 135-2001. BIBB’s and PIC statements shall be provided for

each controller and must comply with the specified requirements, below. Contractor must

provide documentation that its systems can communicate with multiple manufacturers

over a MSTP (master slave token passing) network and that future system extensions can

be competitively bid among a multitude of Contractors / Manufacturers whose operating

protocol is also based on the BACnet standard. Contractors who represent product-lines,

which are based on a proprietary operating system, utilizing proprietary networks, which

cannot be extended by third party DDC System manufacturers, will not be acceptable.

DDC System manufacturers who utilize drivers, RS 232 communication ports or field

server type interface devices to communicate with a BACnet system will not be

acceptable. As part of submittal package, provide sample PIC (product information

conformance) statement for each DDC Controller indicating controller conforms with

ASHRAE BACnet standard.



2. BIBB’s for controllers shall be as follows:

a. BACnet LAN Router BIBB’s: The central system shall use the building Local

Area Network (LAN) for communication. The communication between the central

server and the controllers shall be BACnet/IP. A router shall be provided, as

required, to bridge BACnet/IP and the data link used between the controllers

(BACnet over ARCNET or MS/TP). Proprietary protocols are NOT acceptable.

b. BACnet LAN Router BIBB’s: BACnet Routers must use BACnet as the native

communication protocol and must, as a minimum, support the following BIBBS:

1) Data Sharing: DS-RP-A, B, DS-RPM-B, DS-WP-A, B, DS-WPM-B, DS-

COVU-A, B

2) Alarm Event: AE-N-B, AE-ACK-B, AE-ASUM-B

3) Device Man.: DM-DDB-A, B, DM-DOB-B, DM-DCC-B

4) Network Man.: NM-RC-A

c. Firmware Updates: The BACnet Router utilizes FLASH memory to allow

firmware updates to be performed remotely.

d. General Purpose Multiple Application Controllers (Central HW/CHW Plant, ERU,

VAVAHU):

1) BACnet BIBBS: General Purpose Multiple Application controllers must

use BACnet as the native communication protocol between controllers and

must, as a minimum, support the following BIBBS:

a) Data Sharing: DS-RP-A, B, DS-RPM-B, DS-WP-A, B, DS-WPM-B,

DS-COVU-A, B

b) Alarm Event: AE-N-B, AE-ACK-B, AE-ASUM-B

c) Schedule: SCHED-B

d) Trend: T-VMT-BT-ATR-B

e) Device Man.: DM-DDB-A, B, DM-DOB-B, DM-DCC-B DM-TS-B,

DM-UTC-B, DM-RD-B

e. General Purpose Single Application Controllers (RTU):

1) BACnet BIBBS: The General Purpose Single Application Controllers must

use BACnet as the native communication protocol between controllers and

must, as a minimum, support the following BIBBS:

a) Data Sharing: DS-RP-A, B, DS-RPM-B, DS-WP-A, B, DS-WPM-B,

DS-COVU-A, B

b) Alarm Event: AE-N-B, AE-ACK-B, AE-ASUM-B

c) Schedule: SCHED-B

d) Trend: T-VMT-BT-ATR-B

e) Device Man.: DM-DDB-A, B, DM-DOB-B, DM-DCC-B DM-TS-B,

DM-UTC-B, DM-RD-B

2) Communication Speed: Controllers shall communicate at a minimum of 156

Kbps using ARCNET implemented over EIA-485 using an unshielded

twisted pair at the Data Link Layer.



f. Zone Controller Network (FCU, VAV, CAC):

1) Zone Controllers (Note: Unitary Controllers, non-stand-alone and MS/TP

controllers are not acceptable, a clock must be in each controller and a trend

shall exist for every point). BACnet BIBBS: The Zone Controllers shall

use BACnet as the native communications protocol between controllers on

the Zone controller network and must, as a minimum support the following

BIBBS:

a) Data Sharing: DS-RP-B, DS-WP-B

b) Device Man.: DM-RD-B, DM-PT-B

C. LonWorks System:

1. ATC Contractor shall provide a DDC System that completely complies with the current

LonWorks communication standard. The equipment proposed shall carry the LONmark

certification and the equipment shall interoperate with other LON type controllers over a

non-proprietary, single tier, twisted pair bus. Data shall be shared between controllers

and snvts shall be shared and bound between controllers to provide a peer-to-peer

protocol of communication between different manufacturers.

D. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals: These shall be as-built versions of the shop

drawing submittal product data. In addition to that required for the shop drawing submittals, the

O & M manual shall include:

1. Names, address and 24-hour telephone numbers of Contractors installing equipment, and

the control systems and service representative of each.

2. Maintenance instructions and lists of spare parts for each type of control device.

3. Interconnection wiring diagrams with identified and numbered system components and

devices.

4. Keyboard illustrations and step-by-step procedures indexed for each operator function.

5. Inspection period, cleaning methods, cleaning materials recommended, and calibration

tolerances.

6. Calibration records and list of set points.

7. Licenses, Guarantee, and Warrantee documents for all equipment and systems.

8. Recommended preventive maintenance procedures for all system components including a

schedule of tasks (inspection, cleaning, calibration, etc.), time between tasks, and task

descriptions.

E. Testing and Commissioning Reports and Checklists.

F. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation: Include the following:

1. Software operating and upgrade manuals.

2. Program Software Backup: On a magnetic media or compact disc, complete with data

files.

3. Device address list.

4. Printout of software application and graphic screens.

5. Software license required by and installed for DDC workstations and control systems.

G. Program Software Backup: Include the following:



1. On approved media or compact disc, provide program software backup complete with

data files.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER/MANUFACTURER

A. Bids by wholesalers, service companies or any other firm that cannot document a (minimum)

three year direct relationship with the DDC manufacturer shall not be acceptable.

B. Installer Qualifications: Automatic control system manufacturer's authorized representative

who is trained and approved for installation of system components required for this Project.

C. All controls shall be manufactured in the USA as follows:

1. Title 52 of N.J.S.A. refers to State owned buildings or State contracts. N.J.S.A. 52:33-2

provides that only domestic materials are to be used on public works. N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-

1 et seq. is the Public School Contracts law. This applies to all public schools in the State

of New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-20 also requires American goods and products to be

used.

D. The ATC Subcontractor shall be certified by the State of New Jersey, Department of the

Treasury, Division of Construction, Trenton, New Jersey. A copy of this certification shall be

part of the bid and/or submitted prior to awarding of a contract and include the following:

1. Class 030-Subclass 10 Automatic Control Systems (HVAC): 5 million dollars.

E. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,

Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for

intended use.

F. Comply with ASHRAE 135 for DDC system components.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Factory-Mounted Components: Where control devices specified in this Section are indicated to

be factory mounted on equipment, arrange for shipping of control devices to equipment

manufacturer.

B. System Software: Update to latest version of software at Project completion.

1.11 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate location of thermostats, humidistats, and other exposed control sensors with plans

and room details before installation.

B. Coordinate supply of conditioned electrical branch circuits for control units and operator

workstation.



C. Coordinate equipment with the appropriate Divisions of the Electrical Specifications for Power,

Wiring, Conduit, Fire Alarm, Motor-Control Centers, etc. to achieve compliance, compatibility,

and interfaces.

D. Coordinate equipment with the appropriate Divisions of the Mechanical Specifications for

Motor Controllers, Manufacturer Supplied Controls, etc. to achieve compliance, compatibility,

and interfaces.

1.12 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged

with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Replacement Materials:

a. One replacement space and duct temperature and humidity sensor.

b. One replacement damper actuator.

c. One DDC Controller for every 24 of one type installed on project.

1.13 WARRANTY

A. The Control Contractor shall warrant the system for 12 months after system acceptance and

beneficial use by the owner. During the warranty period, the Control Contractor shall be

responsible for all necessary revisions to the software as required to provide a complete and

workable system consistent with the letter and intent of the Sequence of Operation section of

the specification.

B. Updates to the manufacturer’s software shall be provided at no charge during the warranty

period.

C. Provide and alternate price for a second and third year of full warranty. Service Contract costs

shall include all warranty items covered under the base project and shall effectively be an

extension of the new System warranty. See bid form for alternate price breakouts (as

applicable).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to

product selection:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the

manufacturers specified.

B. Manufacturers (DDC Systems):

1. Alerton Inc. (contact Advanced Power Control)



2.2 CONTROL SYSTEMS

A. Control system shall consist of sensors, indicators, actuators, final control elements, interface

equipment, other apparatus, and accessories to control mechanical systems.

B. In addition for DDC systems, it shall consist of software connected to distributed controllers

operating in multiuser, multitasking environment on token-passing network and programmed to

control mechanical systems. An operator workstation permits interface with the network via

dynamic color graphics with each mechanical system, building floor plan, and control device

depicted by point-and-click graphics.

2.3 COLOR GRAPHIC SOFTWARE/GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

A. The Computer Work Station (or Web Browser) Graphical User Interface shall make extensive

use of color in the graphic pane to communicate information related to setpoints and comfort.

Animated gif’s or jpg’s active setpoint graphic controls shall be used to enhance usability. Tools

used to create graphics shall conform to the following basic criteria:

1. Display Size: The Graphical User Interface workstation software shall graphically display

in 1024 by 768 pixels 24 bit True Color.

2. General Graphic: General area maps shall show locations of controlled buildings in

relation to local landmarks.

3. Floor Plans: Floor plan graphics shall show heating and cooling zones throughout the

buildings, which provide a display of temperature relative to their respective setpoints.

4. Mechanical Components: Mechanical system graphics shall show the type of mechanical

system components serving any zone through the use of a pictorial representation of

components. Selected I/O points being controlled or monitored for each piece of

equipment shall be displayed with the appropriate engineering units.

5. Minimum System Color Graphics: Color graphics shall be selected and displayed for the

following:

a. Each piece of equipment monitored or controlled including each terminal unit.

b. Each building.

c. Each floor and zone controlled.

2.4 DDC EQUIPMENT

A. Front End; Administration and Programming Workstation(s)

1. The BAS Contractor shall furnish Administration and Programming Workstation

Computer(s) and printer(s) as required. These workstations must be running the standard

workstation software developed, tested and supported by the manufacturer of the network

controllers and the standalone controllers.

B. Web-Based Operator Workstations



1. The BAS Contractor shall furnish licenses for ten concurrent users to the BAS system.

Web-based users shall have access to all system points and graphics, shall be able to

receive and acknowledge alarms, and shall be able to control set-points and other

parameters. A central web server shall be provided to manage the web-based users. Any

browser, without the need for “Plug-in” software, shall have full control capability of all

Trends, Graphics, Reports, Software changes and revisions, via a thin-client browser.

C. Ethernet-based Network Router/Controller(s)

1. The BAS Contractor shall furnish one Ethernet-based network controller for every fifty

controllers that reside on the MSTP network. These controllers will connect directly to

the Operator Workstation over Ethernet, using standard IP protocol at a minimum of 100

mbps, and provide communication to the Standalone Digital Control Units and/or other

Input/Output Modules.

D. Standalone Digital Control Units (SDCUs)

1. General:

a. Provide the necessary quantity and types of standalone digital control units to meet

the requirements of the project for mechanical equipment control including air

handlers, central plant control, and terminal unit control. Each standalone digital

control unit will operate completely standalone, containing all of the I/O and

programs to control its associated equipment.

b. Standalone Digital Control Units shall provide control of HVAC and lighting,

including air handling units, rooftop units, variable air volume boxes, unit

ventilators, and other mechanical equipment. Each controller shall be fully

programmable, contain its own control programs and will continue to operate in

the event of a failure or communication loss to its associated NRC (Network

Router Controller).

2. Memory:

a. Both the operating system of the controller, plus the application program for the

controller, shall be stored in non-volatile, FLASH memory. Controllers shall

contain enough memory for the current application, plus required history logging,

plus a minimum of 20% additional free memory.

3. Communication Ports:

a. Standalone digital control units shall have a RS-485 communication port to the

BACnet MS/TP field bus, operating at a speed of at least 19.2 kbps.

4. Input/Output:

a. Each standalone digital control unit shall have enough inputs and outputs to meet

the application’s required point count. Each standalone digital control unit shall

support universal inputs, whereas any input may be software-defined as:



1) Digital Inputs for status/alarm contacts

2) Counter Inputs for summing pulses from meters.

3) Thermistor Inputs for measuring temperatures in space, ducts and

thermowells.

4) Analog inputs for pressure, humidity, flow and position measurements.

b. Standalone digital control units must support both digital and analog output types:

1) Digital Outputs for on/off equipment control.

2) Analog Outputs for valve and damper position control, and capacity control

of primary equipment.

5. Expandability:

a. For larger controllers (16 base inputs and up), provide input and output expansion

through the use of plug-in modules. At least two I/O modules must be capable of

being added to the base standalone digital control unit.

6. Hardware Override Switches:

a. All digital outputs on air handling unit controllers shall include three position

manual override switches to allow selection of the ON, OFF, or AUTO output

state. These switches shall be built into the unit and shall provide feedback to the

controller so that the position of the override switch can be obtained through

software. In addition each analog output on air handling unit controllers shall be

equipped with an override potentiometer to allow manual adjustment of the analog

output signal over its full range, when the 3 position manual override switch is

placed in the ON position.

7. Room Sensor Support:

a. The standalone digital control unit shall support a basic room thermistor in plain

plastic cover; a room sensor with override and setpoint adjust slider; and, a sensor

with a one-line display and 6-button keypad. The display sensor shall be able to

display the current temperature, setpoint, outside air temperature, relative humidity

and setpoint, occupancy mode, and CFM of the individual zone.

8. Networking:

a. Each standalone digital control unit will be able to exchange information on a

peer-to-peer basis with other Standalone Digital Control Units, according to the

BACnet MS/TP protocol. Each standalone digital control unit shall be capable of

storing and referencing global variables (on the LAN) with or without any

workstations online. Each standalone digital control unit shall be able to have its

program viewed and/or enabled/disabled through a workstation connected to an

NRC.

9. Indicator Lamps:

a. Standalone digital control units will have as a minimum, LED indication of CPU

status, and field bus status.



10. Real Time Clock (RTC):

a. All standalone digital control units shall have a real time clock in either hardware

or software. The accuracy shall be within 10 seconds per day. The RTC shall

provide the following information: time of day, day, month, year, and day of week.

Each standalone digital control unit shall receive a signal, every hour, over the

network from the NRC, which synchronizes all standalone digital control unit’s

real time clocks.

11. Automatic Restart After Power Failure:

a. Upon restoration of power, the standalone digital control unit shall automatically

and without human intervention, update all monitored functions, resume operation

based on current, synchronized time and status, and implement special start-up

strategies as required.

12. Battery Back Up:

a. All standalone digital control units shall store all programming in non-volatile

FLASH memory. All standalone digital control units except terminal controllers

shall include an on-board lithium battery to back up the controller’s RAM

memory. The battery shall have a shelf life of over 10 years, and provide

accumulated backup of all RAM and clock functions for at least 3 years. In the

case of a power failure, the standalone digital control unit shall first try to restart

from the RAM memory. If that memory is corrupted or unusable, then the

standalone digital control unit shall restart itself from its application program

stored in its FLASH memory.

13. Software – General:

a. The standalone digital control unit shall contain FLASH memory to store both the

resident operating system AND the application software. There will be no

restrictions placed on the type of application programs in the system. Each

standalone digital control unit shall be capable of parallel processing, executing all

control programs simultaneously. Any program may affect the operation of any

other program. Each program shall have the full access of all I/O facilities of the

processor. This execution of control function shall not be interrupted due to

normal user communications including interrogation, program entry, printout of

the program for storage, etc.

14. User Programming Language:

a. The application software shall be user programmable, using the same language as

that defined for Network Router/Controllers. Controllers that use a “canned”

program method will not be accepted.

b. Control Software, Mathematical Functions, and Energy Management Applications

must be identical to that which is provided with the Network Router/Controller.



15. History Logging:

a. Each controller shall be capable of LOCALLY logging any input, output,

calculated value or other system variable over user defined time intervals ranging

from 1 second to 1440 minutes. Any system can be logged in history. A

minimum of 1000 values shall be stored in each log. Each log can record either

the instantaneous, average, minimum or maximum value of the point. Logged data

shall be downloadable to the Operator Workstation for long term archiving based

upon user-defined time intervals, or manual command.

16. Alarm Management:

a. For each system point, alarms can be created based on high/low limits or

conditional expressions. All alarms will be tested each scan of the standalone

digital control unit and can result in the display of one or more alarm messages or

reports.

b. Up to 8 alarms can be configured for each point in the controller.

c. Alarms will be generated based on their priority. A minimum of 255 priority

levels shall be provided.

d. If communication with the Operator Workstation is temporarily interrupted, the

alarm will be time-stamped and buffered in the controller. When communications

return, the alarm will be transmitted to the Operator Workstation if the point is still

in the alarm condition.

e. Alarms must be capable of being routed to any BACnet workstation that conforms

to the BACnet Operator Workstation device profile and uses the BACnet/IP

protocol.

E. Air Handler Controllers

1. AHU Controllers shall be capable of meeting the requirements of the sequence of

operation found in the Execution portion of this specification and for future expansion.

2. AHU Controllers shall support all the necessary point inputs and outputs as required by

the sequence and operate in a standalone fashion.

3. AHU Controllers shall be fully user programmable to allow for modification of the

application software.

4. A manual override switch shall be provided for all digital and analog outputs on the AHU

Controller. The position of the switch shall be monitored in software and available for

operator displays and alarm notification.

F. Local Keypad/Display:

a. For each air handler standalone digital control unit, provide an option for a local

display of at least 4 lines, providing current display of all critical inputs and

outputs that the standalone digital control unit is controlling. Provide a keypad

such that an operator can log on, scroll through point values, and change setpoints

that are changeable. The keypad/display must be capable of being mounted either

on the controller, or on a control panel door.



G. VAV Terminal Unit Controllers (if applicable)

1. VAV Controllers shall conform to the BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-

AAC) device profile.

2. VAV Terminal Unit Controllers shall support, but not be limited to the control of the

following configurations of VAV boxes to address current requirements as described in

the Execution portion of this specification, and for future expansion:¨

a. Single Duct Cooling Only¨

b. Single Duct Cooling with Reheat (Electric or Hot Water)¨

c. Fan Powered (Parallel or Series)¨

d. Dual Duct (Constant or Variable Volume)¨

e. Supply/Exhaust

3. VAV Controllers for single duct applications will come equipped with a built-in actuator

for modulation of the air damper. The actuator shall have a minimum torque rating of 35

in.-lb., and contain an override mechanism for manual positioning of the damper during

startup and service.

4. VAV Controllers shall contain an integral velocity sensor accurate to +/- 5% of the full

range of the box’s CFM rating.

5. Each controller shall perform the sequence of operation described in Part 3 of this

specification, and have the capability for local time of day scheduling, occupancy mode

control, after hours operation, lighting control, alarming, and trending.

6. VAV Controllers shall be able to communicate with any other Standalone Digital Control

Unit on the same MS/TP field bus.

H. Unitary Heat Pump Controllers

1. Unitary Controllers shall support, but not be limited to, the control of the following

systems as described in the Execution portion of this specification, and for future

expansion:

a. Unit Ventilators

b. Heat Pumps (Air to Air, Water to Water)

c. Packaged Rooftops

d. Fan Coils (2 or 4 Pipe)

2. The I/O of each Unitary Controller shall contain the sufficient quantity and types as

required to meet the sequence of operation found in the Execution portion of this

specification. In addition, each controller shall have the capability for local time of day

scheduling, occupancy mode control, after hour operation, lighting control, alarming, and

trending. Unitary controllers shall support smart room sensor inputs with one line display

and keypad capable of adjusting room temperature, humidity and override duration.

2.5 FRONT END, OPERATOR WORKSTATION REQUIREMENTS

A. General.



1. The operator workstation portion of the BAS shall consist of one or more full-powered

configuration and programming workstations, and one or more web-based operator

workstations. For this project provide (1) web based programming workstation.

2. The programming and configuration workstation software shall be configurable as either

a single workstation system (with a local database) or multi-workstation system where

the database is located on a central file server. The client software on multi-workstation

system shall access the file server database program via an Ethernet TCP/IP network

running at 100 MBPS.

3. The web-based user interface software must be capable of expansion up to 100

concurrent users.

4. All configuration workstations shall be Pentium 4-based personal computers operating

under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. The application software shall be

capable of communication to all Network Router/Controllers and Standalone Digital

Control Units, feature high-resolution color graphics, alarming, reporting, and be user

configurable for all data collection and data presentation functions.

5. For multi-workstation systems, a minimum of 256 workstations shall be allowed on the

Ethernet network along with the central file server. In this client/server configuration,

any changes or additions made from one workstation will automatically appear on all

other workstations without the requirement for manual copying of files. Multi-

workstation systems with no central database will not be acceptable. Multi-workstation

systems with distributed/tiered file servers and a central (master) database will be

acceptable.

B. P.C. Workstation Requirements (Single workstation or multi-workstation configuration).

1. The workstation shall consist of the following:

a. 2 GHz Pentium 4 processor with 512 MB of RAM

b. Microsoft Windows XP operating system

c. Serial port, parallel port

d. 10/100 MBPS Ethernet NIC

e. 80 GB hard disk

f. CD-RW drive

g. High resolution (minimum 1024 x 768), 17” flat panel display

h. Optical mouse and full function keyboard

i. Audio sound card and speakers

j. License agreement for all applicable software.

C. File Server Hardware Requirements (if server is required for LAN / Web Access).

1. The file server computer shall contain of the following:

a. GHz Pentium 4 processor with 1 GB of RAM

b. Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system

c. 10/100 MBPS Ethernet NIC

d. 80 GB hard disk

e. CD-RW drive

f. High resolution (minimum 1024 x 768), 17” flat panel display

g. Mouse, full function keyboard

h. License agreement for all applicable software.



D. Web-Based Operator PC Requirements

1. Any user on the network can access the system, using the following software:

a. Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP

b. Internet Explorer 5.0 and above

c. Java-enabled

E. Modem

1. Provide one Windows XP-compatible 56 Kbaud modem.

F. Printer

1. Provide a report/graphics printer. The printer shall be an HP LaserJet or equal.

G. Power Supplies: Transformers with Class 2 current-limiting type or overcurrent protection;

limit connected loads to 80 percent of rated capacity. DC power supply shall match output

current and voltage requirements and be full-wave rectifier type with the following:

1. Output ripple of 5.0 mV maximum peak to peak.

2. Combined 1 percent line and load regulation with 100-mic.sec. response time for 50

percent load changes.

3. Built-in overvoltage and overcurrent protection and be able to withstand 150 percent

overload for at least 3 seconds without failure.

H. Power Line Filtering: Internal or external transient voltage and surge suppression for

workstations or controllers with the following:

1. Minimum dielectric strength of 1000 V.

2. Maximum response time of 10 nanoseconds.

3. Minimum transverse-mode noise attenuation of 65 dB.

4. Minimum common-mode noise attenuation of 150 dB at 40 to 100 Hz.

2.6 TAMPER OR VANDAL-RESISTANT ENCLOSURES/COVERS

A. Provide the required tamper-resistant or vandal-resistant enclosures/covers for protection of

thermostats, sensors, or other control devices in areas where tampering or vandalism may occur.

The enclosures/covers shall be designed to withstand tampering or damage and abuse common

in many public access spaces and other areas. Where applicable, enclosures/covers shall have

tamper-proof socket head screws.

2.7 TEMPERATURE SENSORS

A. Temperature sensors shall be Resistance Temperature Device (RTD) or Thermistor.

B. Duct sensors shall be rigid or averaging as shown. Averaging sensors shall be a minimum of 5

feet in length.



C. Immersion sensors shall be provided with a separable stainless steel well. Pressure rating of

well is to be consistent with the system pressure in which it is to be installed.

D. Space sensors shall be equipped with set-point adjustment, override switch, display, and/or

communication port as shown on the drawings.

E. Provide matched temperature sensors for differential temperature measurement. Differential

accuracy shall be within 0.2 F.

2.8 HUMIDITY SENSORS

A. Duct and room sensors shall have a sensing range of 20% to 80% with accuracy of ±5% R.H.

B. Duct sensors shall be provided with a sampling chamber.

C. Outdoor air humidity sensors shall have a sensing range of 20% to 95% R.H. It shall be suitable

for ambient conditions of -40 F to 170 F.

D. Humidity sensor's drift shall not exceed 1% of full scale per year.

E. Single point calibration for making adjustments.

2.9 STATIC-PRESSURE TRANSMITTER

A. Nondirectional sensor with suitable range for expected input, and temperature compensated.

1. Accuracy: 2 percent of full scale with repeatability of 0.5 percent.

2. Output: 4 to 20 mA.

3. Building Static-Pressure Range: 0- to 0.25-inch wg.

4. Duct Static-Pressure Range: 0- to 5-inch wg.

B. Water Pressure Transducers: Stainless-steel diaphragm construction, suitable for service;

minimum 150-psig operating pressure; linear output 4 to 20 mA.

C. Water Differential-Pressure Transducers: Stainless-steel diaphragm construction, suitable for

service; minimum 150-psig operating pressure and tested to 300-psig; linear output 4 to 20 mA.

D. Differential-Pressure Switch (Air or Water): Snap acting, with pilot-duty rating and with

suitable scale range and differential.

E. Pressure Transmitters: Direct acting for gas, liquid, or steam service; range suitable for system;

linear output 4 to 20 mA.

2.10 LOW LIMIT THERMOSTATS

A. Safety low limit thermostats shall be vapor pressure type with an element of 20 feet minimum

length. Element shall respond to the lowest temperature sensed by any one foot section.

B. Low limit shall be manual reset only or manual software reset through the BMS system.



2.11 THERMOSTATS

A. Combination Thermostat and Fan Switches: Line-voltage thermostat with two-, three-, or four-

position, push-button or lever-operated fan switch.

1. Label switches "FAN ON-OFF," "FAN HIGH-LOW-OFF," "FAN HIGH-MED-LOW-

OFF." Provide unit for mounting on two-gang switch box.

B. Electric solid-state, microcomputer-based room thermostat with remote sensor.

1. Automatic switching from heating to cooling.

2. Preferential rate control to minimize overshoot and deviation from set point.

3. Set up for four separate temperatures per day.

4. Instant override of set point for continuous or timed period from 1 hour to 31 days.

5. Short-cycle protection.

6. Programming based on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays

7. Selection features include deg F or deg C display, 12- or 24-hour clock, keyboard disable,

remote sensor, fan on-auto.

8. Battery replacement without program loss.

9. Thermostat display features include the following:

a. Time of day.

b. Actual room temperature.

c. Programmed temperature.

d. Programmed time.

e. Duration of timed override.

f. Day of week.

g. System mode indications include "heating," "off," "fan auto," and "fan on."

C. Low-Voltage, On-Off Thermostats: NEMA DC 3, 24-V, bimetal-operated, mercury-switch

type, with adjustable or fixed anticipation heater.

D. Line-Voltage, On-Off Thermostats: Bimetal-actuated, open contact or bellows-actuated,

enclosed, snap-switch type, or equivalent solid-state type, with heat anticipator, integral manual

on-off-auto selector switch.

1. Equip thermostats, which control electric heating loads directly, with off position on dial

wired to break ungrounded conductors.

2. Dead Band: Maximum 2 deg F.

E. Remote-Bulb Thermostats: On-off or modulating type, liquid filled to compensate for changes

in ambient temperature, with copper capillary and bulb, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Bulbs in water lines with separate wells of same material as bulb.

2. Bulbs in air ducts with flanges and shields.

3. Averaging Elements: Copper tubing with either single- or multiple-unit elements,

extended to cover full width of duct or unit, adequately supported.

4. Scale settings and differential settings are clearly visible and adjustable from front of

instrument.

5. On-Off Thermostat: With precision snap switches, with electrical ratings required by

application.



6. Modulating Thermostats: Construct so complete potentiometer coil and wiper assembly

is removable for inspection or replacement without disturbing calibration of instrument.

F. Room Thermostat Cover Construction: Manufacturer's standard locking covers.

1. Set-Point Adjustment: Concealed.

2. Set-Point Indication: Concealed.

3. Thermometer: Concealed.

4. Color: Color from manufacturer's standard colors.

5. Orientation: Vertical Horizontal.

G. Room thermostat accessories include the following:

1. Insulating Bases: For thermostats located on exterior walls.

2. Thermostat Guards: Locking; heavy-duty, transparent plastic; mounted on separate base

3. Adjusting Key: As required for calibration and cover screws.

4. Aspirating Boxes: For flush-mounted aspirating thermostats.

5. Set-Point Adjustment: 1/2-inch- diameter, adjustment knob.

H. Immersion Thermostat: Remote-bulb or bimetal rod-and-tube type, proportioning action with

adjustable throttling range and adjustable set point.

I. Airstream Thermostats: Two-pipe, fully proportional, single-temperature type, with adjustable

set point in middle of range and adjustable throttling range, plug-in test fitting or permanent

pressure gage, remote bulb, bimetal rod and tube, or averaging element.

J. Electric Low-Limit Duct Thermostat: Snap-acting, single-pole, single-throw, manual- or

automatic-reset switch that trips if temperature sensed across any 12 inches of bulb length is

equal to or below set point.

1. Bulb Length: Minimum 20 feet.

2. Quantity: One thermostat for every 20 sq. ft. of coil surface.

K. Electric High-Limit Duct Thermostat: Snap-acting, single-pole, single-throw, manual- or

automatic-reset switch that trips if temperature sensed across any 12 inches of bulb length is

equal to or above set point.

1. Bulb Length: Minimum 20 feet.

2. Quantity: One thermostat for every 20 sq. ft. of coil surface.

2.12 FLOW SWITCHES

A. Flow-proving switches shall be either paddle or differential pressure type, as shown.

B. Paddle type switches (water service only) shall be UL listed, SPDT snap-acting with pilot duty

rating (125 VA minimum). Adjustable sensitivity with NEMA 1 Type enclosure unless

otherwise specified:



C. Differential pressure type switches (air or water service) shall be UL listed, SPDT snap-acting,

pilot duty rated (125 VA minimum), NEMA 1 Type enclosure, with scale range and differential

suitable for intended application, or as specified.

D. Current sensing relays may be used for flow sensing or terminal devices.

2.13 RELAYS

A. Control relays shall be UL listed plug-in type with dust cover. Contact rating, configuration,

and coil voltage suitable for application.

B. Time delay relays shall be UL listed solid-state plug-in type with adjustable time delay. Delay

shall be adjustable plus or minus 200% (minimum) from set-point shown on plans. Contact

rating, configuration, and coil voltage suitable for application. Provide NEMA 1 Type

enclosure when not installed in local control panel.

2.14 TRANSFORMERS & POWER SUPPLIES

A. Control transformers shall be UL listed, Class 2 current-limiting type, or shall be furnished with

over-current protection in both primary and secondary circuits for Class 2 service.

B. Unit output shall match the required output current and voltage requirements. Current output

shall allow for a 50% safety factor. Output ripple shall be 3.0 mV maximum Peak-to-Peak.

Regulation shall be 0.10% line and load combined, with 50 microsecond response time for 50%

load changes. Unit shall have built-in over-voltage protection.

C. Unit shall operate between 32 F and 120 F.

D. Unit shall be UL recognized.

2.15 CURRENT SWITCHES

A. Current-operated switches shall be self-powered, solid state with adjustable trip current. The

switches shall be selected to match the current of the application and output requirements of the

DDC system.

2.16 CARBON DIOXIDE SENSOR AND TRANSMITTER

A. Single detectors using solid-state infrared sensors; suitable over a temperature range of 23 to

130 degrees F and calibrated for 0 to 2 percent, with continuous or averaged reading, 4- to 20-

mA output, for wall mounting.

2.17 OCCUPANCY SENSOR

A. Passive infrared, with time delay, daylight sensor lockout, sensitivity control, and 180-degree

field of view with vertical sensing adjustment; for flush mounting.



2.18 REFRIGERANT MONITORING

A. For Refrigerant Monitoring and Safety Equipment including Oxygen Depletion

Sensors/Monitors, see specification Section “Refrigerant Monitoring and Safety Equipment.”

2.19 BOILER ROOM GAS DETECTION

A. For Boiler Room Gas Detection for methane (natural gas or CH4) and carbon monoxide (CO),

see specification Section “Boiler Room Gas Detection and Control System.”

2.20 AIRFLOW MEASURING STATIONS

A. For Airflow Measuring Stations, see specification Section “Airflow Measuring Devices.”

2.21 WATER FLOW METERS

A. Impeller type sensing water flow station including sensor and transmitter with local display.

Data Industrial model 220B with transmitter. The water flow stations will have the following

features.

1. Forward curved impeller.

2. LED local display.

3. 0-10v or 4-20ma signal.

4. 24V ac power.

2.22 HUMIDISTATS

A. Duct-Mounted Humidistats: Electric insertion, 2-position type with adjustable 2 percent

throttling range, 20 to 80 percent operating range, single- or double-pole contacts.

2.23 ACTUATORS

A. Electric Motors: Size to operate with sufficient reserve power to provide smooth modulating

action or two-position action.

1. Comply with requirements in Section "Motors."

2. Permanent Split-Capacitor or Shaded-Pole Type: Gear trains completely oil immersed

and sealed. Equip spring-return motors with integral spiral-spring mechanism in

housings designed for easy removal for service or adjustment of limit switches, auxiliary

switches, or feedback potentiometer.

3. Nonspring-Return Motors for Valves Larger Than NPS 2-1/2: Size for running torque of

150 in. x lbf and breakaway torque of 300 in. x lbf.

4. Spring-Return Motors for Valves Larger Than NPS 2-1/2: Size for running and

breakaway torque of 150 in. x lbf.

5. Nonspring-Return Motors for Dampers Larger Than 25 Sq. Ft.: Size for running torque

of 150 in. x lbf and breakaway torque of 300 in. x lbf.



6. Spring-Return Motors for Dampers Larger Than 25 Sq. Ft.: Size for running and

breakaway torque of 150 in. x lbf.

B. Electronic Actuators: Direct-coupled type designed for minimum 60,000 full-stroke cycles at

rated torque.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Belimo Aircontrols (USA), Inc.

2. Valves: Size for torque required for valve close off at maximum pump differential

pressure.

3. Dampers: Size for running torque calculated as follows:

a. Parallel-Blade Damper with Edge Seals: 7 inch-lb/sq. ft. of damper.

b. Opposed-Blade Damper with Edge Seals: 5 inch-lb/sq. ft. of damper.

c. Parallel-Blade Damper without Edge Seals: 4 inch-lb/sq. ft of damper.

d. Opposed-Blade Damper without Edge Seals: 3 inch-lb/sq. ft. of damper.

e. Dampers with 2- to 3-Inch wg of Pressure Drop or Face Velocities of 1000 to 2500

fpm: Increase running torque by 1.5.

f. Dampers with 3- to 4-Inch wg of Pressure Drop or Face Velocities of 2500 to 3000

fpm: Increase running torque by 2.0.

4. Coupling: V-bolt and V-shaped, toothed cradle.

5. Overload Protection: Electronic overload or digital rotation-sensing circuitry.

6. Fail-Safe Operation: Mechanical, spring-return mechanism. Provide external, manual

gear release on nonspring-return actuators.

7. Power Requirements (Two-Position Spring Return): 24 or 120-V ac.

8. Power Requirements (Modulating): Maximum 10 VA at 24-V ac or 8 W at 24-V dc.

9. Proportional Signal: 2- to 10-V dc or 4 to 20 mA, and 2- to 10-V dc position feedback

signal.

10. Temperature Rating: Minus 22 to plus 122 deg F.

11. Temperature Rating (Smoke Dampers): Minus 22 to plus 250 deg F.

12. Run Time: 12 seconds open, 5 seconds closed.

2.24 CONTROL VALVES

A. Control Valves: Factory fabricated, of type, body material, and pressure class based on

maximum pressure and temperature rating of piping system, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Hydronic system globe valves shall have the following characteristics:

1. NPS 2 and Smaller: Class 125 (250 is available if required by the system) bronze body,

bronze trim, rising stem, renewable composition disc, and screwed ends with backseating

capacity repackable under pressure.

2. NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Class 125 iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, plug-type disc,

flanged ends, and renewable seat and disc.

3. Internal Construction: Replaceable plugs and stainless-steel or brass seats.



a. Single-Seated Valves: Cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for plug on

top and bottom.

b. Double-Seated Valves: Balanced plug; cage trim provides seating and guiding

surfaces for plugs on top and bottom.

4. Sizing: 3-psig preferred, 5-psig maximum pressure drop at design flow rate or the

following:

a. Two Position: Line size.

b. Two-Way Modulating: Either the value specified above or twice the load pressure

drop, whichever is more.

c. Three-Way Modulating: Twice the load pressure drop, but not more than value

specified above.

5. Flow Characteristics: Two-way valves shall have equal percentage characteristics; three-

way valves shall have linear characteristics.

6. Close-Off (Differential) Pressure Rating: Combination of actuator and trim shall provide

minimum close-off pressure rating of 150 percent of total system (pump) head for two-

way valves and 100 percent of pressure differential across valve or 100 percent of total

system (pump) head.

C. Steam system globe valves shall have the following characteristics:

1. NPS 2 and Smaller: Class 125 bronze body, bronze trim, rising stem, renewable

composition disc, and screwed ends with backseating capacity repackable under pressure.

2. NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Class 125 iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, plug-type disc,

flanged ends, and renewable seat and disc.

3. Internal Construction: Replaceable plugs and stainless-steel seats.

a. Single-Seated Valves: Cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for plug on

top and bottom of guided plugs.

b. Double-Seated Valves: Balanced plug; cage trim provides seating and guiding

surfaces for plugs on top and bottom of guided plugs.

4. Sizing: For pressure drop based on the following services:

a. Two Position: 20 percent of inlet pressure.

b. Modulating 15-psig Steam: 80 percent of inlet steam pressure.

c. Modulating 16- to 50-psig Steam: 50 percent of inlet steam pressure.

d. Modulating More Than 50-psig Steam: As indicated.

5. Flow Characteristics: Modified linear characteristics.

6. Close-Off (Differential) Pressure Rating: Combination of actuator and trim shall provide

minimum close-off pressure rating of 150 percent of operating (inlet) pressure.

D. Butterfly Valves: 200-psig, 150-psig maximum pressure differential, ASTM A 126 cast-iron or

ASTM A 536 ductile-iron body and bonnet, extended neck, stainless-steel stem, field-

replaceable EPDM or Buna N sleeve and stem seals.



1. Body Style: Lug.

2. Disc Type: Nickel-plated ductile iron or Aluminum bronze or Elastomer-coated ductile

iron or Epoxy-coated ductile iron.

3. Sizing: 1-psig maximum pressure drop at design flow rate.

E. Terminal Unit Control Valves: Bronze body, bronze trim, two or three ports as indicated,

replaceable plugs and seats, and union and threaded ends.

1. Rating: Class 125 for service at 125 psig and 250 deg F operating conditions.

2. Sizing: 3-psig maximum pressure drop at design flow rate, to close against pump shutoff

head.

3. Flow Characteristics: Two-way valves shall have equal percentage characteristics; three-

way valves shall have linear characteristics.

F. Self-Contained Control Valves: Bronze body, bronze trim, two or three ports as indicated,

replaceable plugs and seats, and union and threaded ends.

1. Where indicated on the drawings, provide self-contained (non-electric) control valves for

fin tube radiation.

2. Rating: Class 125 for service at 125 psig and 250 deg F operating conditions.

3. Thermostatic Operator: Wax or Liquid-filled integral or remote sensor with integral or

remote adjustable dial.

2.25 DAMPERS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Greenheck.

2. Ruskin.

3. Air Balance Inc.

B. Control Dampers: AMCA-rated, parallel-blade design (for two position applications) or

opposed-blade design (for modulating applications); 0.108-inch- minimum thick, galvanized-

steel or 0.125-inch- minimum thick, extruded-aluminum frames with holes for duct mounting;

damper blades shall not be less than 0.064-inch- thick galvanized steel with maximum blade

width of 8 inches and length of 48 inches. Parallel blades shall be used for two position

applications. Opposed blade dampers shall be used for modulating applications.

1. Edge Seals, Standard Pressure Applications: Closed-cell neoprene.

2. Edge Seals, Low-Leakage Applications: Use inflatable blade edging or replaceable

rubber blade seals and spring-loaded stainless-steel side seals, rated for leakage at less

than 10 cfm per sq. ft. of damper area, at differential pressure of 4-inch wg when damper

is held by torque of 50 in. x lbf; when tested according to AMCA 500D.

C. Smoke Dampers:

1. Provide smoke dampers as required and as shown that comply with UL-555S

requirements. The damper and actuator assemblies shall be factory tested and



manufactured as a single unit. The smoke damper actuators shall be electric / electronic

with end switches as required to prove damper positions.

2.26 CONTROL CABLE

A. Electronic and fiber-optic cables for control wiring are specified in Electrical Section "Voice

and Data Communication Cabling."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that conditioned power supply is available to control units and operator workstation.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install software in control units and operator workstation(s). Implement all features of

programs to specified requirements and as appropriate to sequence of operation.

B. Connect and configure equipment and software to achieve sequence of operation specified.

C. Verify location of thermostats, humidistats, and other exposed control sensors with Drawings

and room details before installation. Install devices 48 inches above the floor.

1. Install averaging elements in ducts and plenums in crossing or zigzag pattern.

D. Install guards on thermostats in the following locations:

1. Entrances.

2. Public areas.

3. Where indicated.

E. Install automatic dampers according to Section "Duct Accessories."

F. Install damper motors on outside of duct in warm areas, not in locations exposed to outdoor

temperatures.

G. Install labels and nameplates to identify control components according to Section "Mechanical

Identification."

H. Install hydronic instrument wells, valves, and other accessories according to Section "Hydronic

Piping."

I. Install steam and condensate instrument wells, valves, and other accessories according to

Section "Steam and Condensate Piping."

J. Install refrigerant instrument wells, valves, and other accessories according to Section

"Refrigerant Piping."



K. Install duct volume-control dampers according to mechanical Sections specifying air ducts.

L. Install electronic and fiber-optic cables according to Electrical Section "Voice and Data

Communication Cabling."

3.3 DEMOLITION (IF REQUIRED)

A. Remove controls, which do not remain as part of the building automation system, all associated

abandoned wiring and conduit, and all associated pneumatic tubing. The Owner will inform the

Contractor of any equipment, which is to be removed, that will remain the property of the

Owner. All other equipment, which is removed, will be disposed of by the Contractor.

3.4 CODE COMPLIANCE

A. All wiring shall be installed in accordance with all applicable electrical codes and will comply

with equipment manufacturer's recommendations. Should any discrepancy be found between

wiring specifications in this section and Electrical sections, the stricter wiring requirements will

prevail.

3.5 WIRING, CONDUIT, AND CABLE

A. All wire will be copper and meet the minimum wire size and insulation class listed below:

B. Power Wiring: must meet NEC / Local standards; minimum 12 gauge, stranded, THHN Control

Wiring may be plenum / fire rated Teflon jacketed where concealed but accessible. Wiring must

be in ¾” EMT where concealed or exposed. Control wire shall be stranded #18 gauge with

minimum 300v insulation. Input wiring shall be shielded.

1. Power and Class One wiring may be run in the same conduit. Class Two and Three

wiring and communications wiring may be run in the same conduit.

2. Where different wiring classes terminate within the same enclosure, maintain clearances

and install barriers per the National Electric Code.

3. Where wiring is required to be installed in conduit, EMT shall be used. Conduit shall be

minimum 3/4 inch galvanized EMT. Set screw fittings are acceptable for dry interior

locations. Watertight compression fittings shall be used for exterior locations and interior

locations subject to moisture. Provide conduit sealoff fitting where exterior conduits

enter the building or between areas of high temperature/moisture differential.

4. Flexible metallic conduit (max. 5 feet) shall be used for connections to motors, actuators,

controllers, and sensors mounted on vibration producing equipment. Liquid-tight flexible

conduit shall be use in exterior locations and interior locations subject to moisture.

5. Junction boxes shall be provided at all cable splices, equipment termination, and

transitions from EMT to flexible conduit. Interior dry location J-boxes shall be

galvanized pressed steel, nominal four-inch square with blank cover. Exterior and damp

location JH-boxes shall be cast alloy FS boxes with threaded hubs and gasketed covers. ¨

6. Where the space above the ceiling is a supply or return air plenum, the wiring shall be

plenum rated. Teflon wiring can be run without conduit above suspended ceilings.

EXCEPTION: Any wire run in suspended ceilings that is used to monitor critical life

safety systems or control critical equipment shall be in conduit.



7. Fiber optic cable shall include the following sizes: 50/125, 62.5/125 or 100/140.

8. Only glass fiber is acceptable, no plastic.

9. Fiber optic cable shall only be installed and terminated by an experienced contractor.

The BAS contractor shall submit to the Engineer the name of the intended contractor of

the fiber optic cable with his submittal documents.

3.6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

A. Installation Practices for Wiring

1. All controllers are to be mounted vertically and per the manufacturer’s installation

documentation.

2. The 120 VAC power wiring to each Ethernet or Remote Site controller shall be a

dedicated run, with a separate breaker. Each run will include a separate hot, neutral and

ground wire. The ground wire will terminate at the breaker panel ground. This circuit

will not feed any other circuit or device.

3. A true earth ground must be available in the building. Do not use a corroded or

galvanized pipe, or structural steel.

4. Wires are to be attached to the building proper at regular intervals such that wiring does

not droop. Wires are not to be affixed to or supported by pipes, conduit, etc.

5. Conduit in finished areas will be concealed in ceiling cavity spaces, plenums, furred

spaces and wall construction. Exception: metallic surface raceway may be used in

finished areas on masonry walls. All surface raceway in finished areas must be color

matched to the existing finish within the limitations of standard manufactured colors.

6. Conduit, in non-finished areas where possible, will be concealed in ceiling cavity spaces,

plenums, furred spaces, and wall construction. Exposed conduit will run parallel to or at

right angles to the building structure.

7. Wires are to be kept a minimum of three (3) inches from hot water, steam, or condensate

piping.

8. Where sensor wires leave the conduit system, they are to be protected by a plastic insert.

9. Wire will not be allowed to run across telephone equipment areas.

B. Installation Practices for Field Devices

1. Well-mounted sensors will include thermal conducting compound within the well to

insure good heat transfer to the sensor.

2. Actuators will be firmly mounted to give positive movement and linkage will be adjusted

to give smooth continuous movement throughout 100 percent of the stroke.

3. Relay outputs will include transient suppression across all coils. Suppression devices

shall limit transients to 150% of the rated coil voltage.

4. Water line mounted sensors shall be removable without shutting down the system in

which they are installed.

5. For duct static pressure sensors, the high pressure port shall be connected to a metal static

pressure probe inserted into the duct pointing upstream. The low pressure port shall be

left open to the plenum area at the point that the high pressure port is tapped into the

ductwork.

6. For building static pressure sensors, the high pressure port shall be inserted into the space

via a metal tube. Pipe the low pressure port to the outside of the building.

C. Enclosures



1. For all I/O requiring field interface devices, these devices where practical will be

mounted in a field interface panel (FIP). The Contractor shall provide an enclosure,

which protects the device(s) from dust, moisture, conceals integral wiring and moving

parts.

2. FIPs shall contain power supplies for sensors, interface relays and contactors, and safety

circuits.

3. The FIP enclosure shall be of steel construction with baked enamel finish, NEMA 1 rated

with a hinged door and keyed lock. The enclosure will be sized for twenty percent spare

mounting space. All locks will be keyed identically.

4. All wiring to and from the FIP will be to screw type terminals. Analog or

communications wiring may use the FIP as a raceway without terminating. The use of

wire nuts within the FIP is prohibited.

5. All outside mounted enclosures shall meet the NEMA-4 rating.

6. The wiring within all enclosures shall be run in plastic track. Wiring within controllers

shall be wrapped and secured.

D. Identification

1. Identify all control wires with labeling tape or sleeves using either words, letters, or

numbers that can be exactly cross-referenced with as-built drawings.

2. All field enclosures, other than controllers, shall be identified with a bakelite nameplate.

The lettering shall be in white against a black or blue background.

3. Junction box covers will be marked to indicate that they are a part of the BAS system.

4. All I/O field devices (except space sensors) that are not mounted within FIP's shall be

identified with name plates.

5. All I/O field devices inside FIP's shall be labeled.

E. Existing Controls

1. Existing controls, which are to be reused, must each be tested and calibrated for proper

operation. Existing controls, which are to be reused and are found to be defective

requiring replacement, will be noted to the Owner. The Owner will be responsible for all

material and labor costs associated with their repair.

F. Location

1. The location of sensors is per mechanical and architectural drawings.

2. Space humidity or temperature sensors will be mounted away from machinery generating

heat, direct light and diffuser air streams.

3. Outdoor air sensors will be mounted on the north building face directly in the outside air.

Install these sensors such that the effects of heat radiated from the building or sunlight is

minimized.

4. Field enclosures shall be located immediately adjacent to the controller panel(s) to which

it is being interfaced.

3.7 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTION INSTALLATION

A. Install raceways, boxes, and cabinets according to Electrical Section "Raceways and Boxes."



B. Install building wire and cable according to Electrical Section "Conductors and Cables."

C. Install signal and communication cable according to Electrical Section "Voice and Data

Communication Cabling."

1. Conceal cable, except in mechanical rooms and areas where other conduit and piping are

exposed.

2. Install exposed cable in raceway.

3. Install concealed cable in raceway or use plenum cable installed in workmanlike fashion.

4. Bundle and harness multiconductor instrument cable in place of single cables where

several cables follow a common path.

5. Fasten flexible conductors, bridging cabinets and doors, along hinge side; protect against

abrasion. Tie and support conductors.

6. Number-code or color-code conductors for future identification and service of control

system, except local individual room control cables.

7. Install wire and cable with sufficient slack and flexible connections to allow for vibration

of piping and equipment.

D. Connect manual-reset limit controls independent of manual-control switch positions.

Automatic duct heater resets may be connected in interlock circuit of power controllers.

E. Connect hand-off-auto selector switches to override automatic interlock controls when switch is

in hand position.

3.8 COMMISSIONING

A. Control system shall be set up and checked by factory trained competent technicians skilled in

the setting and adjustment of the ATC/DDC equipment used in this project. This technician is

to be experienced in the type of HVAC systems associated with this project.

B. At the completion of the commissioning, this Contractor will demonstrate the sequence of

operations for each system to the Architect or his representative.

C. Point-to-Point Checkout.

1. Each I/O device (both field mounted as well as those located in field interface panels)

shall be inspected and verified for proper installation and functionality. A checkout sheet

itemizing each device shall be filled out, dated and approved by the ATC contractor for

submission to the owner or owner’s representative.

D. Controller and Workstation Checkout.

1. A field checkout of all controllers and front end equipment (computers, printers,

modems, etc.) shall be conducted to verify proper operation of both hardware and

software. A checkout sheet itemizing each device and a description of the associated

tests shall be prepared and submitted to the owner or owner’s representative by the

completion of the project. All approved submitted sequences will be tested by the control

contractor before acceptance testing described below.

E. System Acceptance Testing



1. All points will be tested and verified with the control contractor for system acceptance

with the owner’s representative.

2. All application software will be verified and compared against the sequences of

operation. Control loops will be exercised by inducing a setpoint shift of at least 10%

and observing whether the system successfully returns the process variable to setpoint.

Record all test results and attach to the Test Results Sheet.

3. Test each alarm in the system and validate that the system generates the appropriate

alarm message, that the message appears at all prescribed destinations (workstations or

printers), and that any other related actions occur as defined (i.e. graphic panels are

invoked, reports are generated, etc.). Submit a Test Results Sheet to the owner.

4. Perform an operational test of each unique graphic display and report to verify that the

item exists, that the appearance and content are correct, and that any special features

work as intended. Submit a Test Results Sheet to the owner.

5. Perform an operational test of each third party interface that has been included as part of

the automation system. Verify that all points are properly polled, that alarms have been

configured, and that any associated graphics and reports have been completed. If the

interface involves a file transfer over Ethernet, test any logic that controls the

transmission of the file, and verify the content of the specified information.

F. Report results in writing.

3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to

inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including

connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results in writing.

B. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm

proper unit operation. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest.

2. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

3. Test calibration of electronic controllers by disconnecting input sensors and stimulating

operation with compatible signal generator.

4. Test each point through its full operating range to verify that safety and operating control

set points are as required.

5. Test each control loop to verify stable mode of operation and compliance with sequence

of operation. Adjust PID actions.

6. Test each system for compliance with sequence of operation.

7. Test software and hardware interlocks.

C. DDC Verification:

1. Verify that instruments are installed before calibration, testing, and loop or leak checks.

2. Check instruments for proper location and accessibility.

3. Check instrument installation for direction of flow, elevation, orientation, insertion depth,

and other applicable considerations.

4. Check flow instruments. Inspect tag number and line and bore size, and verify that inlet

side is identified and that meters are installed correctly.



5. Check pressure instruments, piping slope, installation of valve manifold, and self-

contained pressure regulators.

6. Check temperature instruments and material and length of sensing elements.

7. Check control valves. Verify that they are in correct direction.

8. Check DDC system as follows:

a. Verify that DDC controller power supply is from emergency power supply, if

applicable.

b. Verify that wires at control panels are tagged with their service designation and

approved tagging system.

c. Verify that spare I/O capacity has been provided.

d. Verify that DDC controllers are protected from power supply surges.

D. Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment and repeat testing procedures.

3.10 ADJUSTING

A. Calibrating and Adjusting:

1. Calibrate instruments.

2. Make three-point calibration test for both linearity and accuracy for each analog

instrument.

3. Calibrate equipment and procedures using manufacturer's written recommendations and

instruction manuals. Use test equipment with accuracy at least double that of instrument

being calibrated.

4. Control System Inputs and Outputs:

a. Check analog inputs at 0, 50, and 100 percent of span.

b. Check analog outputs using milliampere meter at 0, 50, and 100 percent output.

c. Check digital inputs using jumper wire.

d. Check digital outputs using ohmmeter to test for contact making or breaking.

e. Check resistance temperature inputs at 0, 50, and 100 percent of span using a

precision-resistant source.

5. Flow:

a. Set differential pressure flow transmitters for 0 and 100 percent values with 3-point

calibration accomplished at 50, 90, and 100 percent of span.

b. Manually operate flow switches to verify that they make or break contact.

6. Pressure:

a. Calibrate pressure transmitters at 0, 50, and 100 percent of span.

b. Calibrate pressure switches to make or break contacts, with adjustable differential

set at minimum.

7. Temperature:

a. Calibrate resistance temperature transmitters at 0, 50, and 100 percent of span

using a precision-resistance source.



b. Calibrate temperature switches to make or break contacts.

8. Stroke and adjust control valves and dampers without positioners, following the

manufacturer's recommended procedure, so that valve or damper is 100 percent open and

closed.

9. Stroke and adjust control valves and dampers with positioners, following manufacturer's

recommended procedure, so that valve and damper is 0, 50, and 100 percent closed.

10. Provide diagnostic and test instruments for calibration and adjustment of system.

11. Provide written description of procedures and equipment for calibrating each type of

instrument. Submit procedures review and approval before initiating startup procedures.

B. Adjust initial temperature and humidity set points.

C. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within 12 months of date of Substantial Completion,

provide on-site assistance in adjusting system to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to

three visits to Project during other than normal occupancy hours for this purpose.

3.11 DEMONSTRATION & CUSTOMER TRAINING

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to

adjust, operate, and maintain HVAC instrumentation and controls.

B. Refer to Division 1 Section "Demonstration and Training."

C. Control contractor shall provide a minimum of 40 hours of on-site training specifically geared

to the operation, maintenance and functionality of the control system. This shall include general

HVAC System instructions, control system operation and integration to the HVAC components,

programming, operation of graphics through front-end software, remote dial up, alarm

acknowledgement and other general functions of the Control System. Additional training shall

be provided, if requested, at the customer’s expense. Factory training shall be available.

PART 4 - SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

4.1 The sequence of operation is on the design drawings or specification Section 15940.

END OF SECTION 15900

Montclair State University Fire Alarm System

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FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION INTELLIGENT FIRE ALARM DETECTION SYSTEM 1.1 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Building Automation and Control. 1.2 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section of the specification includes the furnishing, installation, and connection of a Notifier intelligent reporting, microprocessor controlled, addressable, fire alarm and voice communication system. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control panels, auxiliary control devices, annunciators, power supplies, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

B. The fire alarm system shall comply with requirements of NFPA Standard 72 for

Protected Premises Signaling Systems except as modified and supplemented by this specification. The system shall be electrically supervised and monitor the integrity of all conductors.

C. The system shall be an active/interrogative type system where each addressable device

is repetitively scanned, causing a signal to be transmitted to the main fire alarm control panel (FACP) indicating that the device and its associated circuit wiring is functional. Loss of this signal at the main FACP shall result in a trouble indication as specified hereinafter for the particular input.

D. The system and its components shall be supplied by a Notifier factory-authorized NESCO

affiliate and systems integrator. Montclair State University’s contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor as of August 1, 2009, is:

Automatic Suppression & Alarm Systems, Inc. 67 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 101 Mahwah, NJ 07430

Phone = 201-825-8855 Fax = 201-236-1348 Contact = Benjamin Pangert

E. The fire alarm system shall be manufactured by an ISO 9001 certified company and meet the requirements of BS EN9001: ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994.

F. The Notifier addressable fire alarm system and its components shall be Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. listed under the appropriate UL testing standard as listed herein for fire alarm applications and the installation shall be in compliance with the UL listing.


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1.3 SCOPE:

A. A new intelligent reporting, microprocessor controlled fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings as supplied by Montclair State University.

B. The fire alarm system shall be interfaced via fiber optic transmission with the existing

ONYXWorks fire alarm graphical reporting system currently maintained by Automatic Suppression & Alarm Systems, Inc. (201) 825-8855. Fiber optic connectivity between the fiber optic point-of-service (location in building to be determined – contact Montclair State University IT Department) and the fire alarm control panel to be the responsibility of the electrical contractor. This includes the fiber optic cable, appropriate fiber optic tips, and testing/verification of the fiber prior to connection to the ONYXWorks network.

C. The system shall be designed such that each signaling line circuit (SLC) is limited to only

80% of its total capacity at initial installation. D. Basic Performance:

1. Alarm, trouble and supervisory signals from all intelligent reporting devices shall be

encoded on NFPA Style 4 Signaling Line Circuits (SLC). 2. Initiation Device Circuits (IDC) shall be wired Class B as part of an addressable

device connected by the SLC Circuit. 3. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) shall be wired Class B (NFPA Style Y) as

part of an addressable device connected by the SLC Circuit.

4. Alarm signals arriving at the FACP shall not be lost following a primary power failure (or outage) until the alarm signal is processed and recorded.

E. Basic System Functional Operation

1. When a fire alarm condition is detected and reported by one of the system initiating

devices, the following functions shall immediately occur:

a. The system alarm LED shall flash. b. A local piezo electric signal in the control panel shall sound. c. The 640-character LCD display shall indicate all information associated with

the fire alarm condition, including the type of alarm point and its location within the protected premises.

d. History storage equipment shall log the information associated each new fire alarm control panel condition, along with time and date of occurrence.

e. All system output programs assigned via control-by-event interlock programming to be activated by the particular point in alarm shall be executed, and the associated system outputs (notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.

f. All fire alarm system events shall communicate via a fiber optic transmission to the existing Notifier ONYXWorks fire alarm systems graphical reporting network located in the University Police Headquarters and (2) additional workstations.


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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. Six copies of all submittals shall be submitted to the Architect/Engineer for review. 2. All references to manufacturer's model numbers and other pertinent information

herein is intended to establish minimum standards of performance, function and quality.

3. No substitute equipment will be allowed on this project.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Six copies of all submittals shall be submitted to the Architect/Engineer for review. 2. Sufficient information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance

with drawings and specifications. 3. Include manufacturer's name(s), model numbers, ratings, power requirements,

equipment layout, device arrangement, complete wiring point-to-point diagrams, and conduit layouts.

4. Show annunciator layout, configurations, and terminations.

5. Contractor shall submit 6 copies of shop drawings Signed and Sealed for D.C.A. submission and approval.

C. Manuals:

1. Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete operating and

maintenance manuals listing Notifier’s model numbers, including technical data sheets.

2. Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each device and the interconnections between the items of equipment.

3. Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the information required to properly operate the equipment and system.

4. Approvals will be based on complete submissions of manuals together with shop drawings.

D. Software Modifications

1. The contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor, as noted in

section 1.2.D, shall provide the services of a factory trained and authorized technician to perform all system software modifications, upgrades or changes.

2. Provide all hardware, software, programming tools and documentation necessary to modify the fire alarm system on site. Modification includes addition and deletion of devices, circuits, zones and changes to system operation and custom label changes for devices or zones. The system structure and software shall place no limit on the type or extent of software modifications on-site. Modification of software shall not require power-down of the system or loss of system fire protection while modifications are being made.


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E. Support for Electrical Installer:

1) The electrical contractor shall secure a fire alarm vendor at his own expense. This vendor shall:

a. Shall be the contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor

as noted in section 1.2.D. b. Have a current NICET Level 4 certified system designer on staff that will be

charged with overseeing this project. c. Maintain at least two technicians with a NICET Level 2 certification d. Be a factory-authorized distributor for Notifier Fire Systems

e. Be an affiliate of Notifier’s Engineered Systems Company (NESCO) and a systems integrator.

f. Maintain a current New Jersey fire alarm system license. g. Maintain a current training certificate from Notifier for the ONYXWorks campus reporting system . 1.5 GUARANTY:

A. All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of at least one (1) year from the date of acceptance. The full cost of maintenance, labor and materials required to correct any defect during this one year period shall be included in the submittal bid.

1.6 POST CONTRACT MAINTENANCE:

A. If requested by the Owner (Montclair State University) or its designated representative, provide a price quotation for all service and maintenance on the system as detailed in NFPA and other recognized fire alarm system codes. System testing and maintenance (except warranty repairs) are not the responsibility of this contractor.

1.7 POST CONTRACT EXPANSIONS:

A. If requested by the Owner (Montclair State University) or its designated representative, provide a price quotation for system expansions, modifications, etc. System expansions after acceptance by the owner are not the responsibility of this contractor.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

The publications listed below form a part of this specification. The publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only.

A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - USA:

No. 70 National Electric Code (NEC) No. 72-1996 National Fire Alarm Code No. 90A Air Conditioning Systems


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No. 92A Smoke Control Systems No. 92B Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, Large Areas No. 101 Life Safety Code

B. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) - USA: No. 50 Cabinets and Boxes No. 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems No. 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems No. 268A Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications. No. 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective No. 228 Door Closers-Holders for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. No. 464 Audible Signaling Appliances. No. 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes. No. 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. No. 1481 Power supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. No. 1076 Control Units for Burglar Alarm Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems. No. 1971 Visual Notification Appliances.

C. Local and State Building Codes. D. All requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.9 APPROVALS:

A. The system shall have proper listing and/or approval from the following nationally recognized agencies:

UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc ULC Underwriters Laboratories Canada

B. The Fire Alarm Control Panel and all transponders shall meet the modular listing

requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Each subassembly, including all printed circuits, shall include the appropriate UL modular label. This includes all printed circuit board assemblies, power supplies, and enclosure parts. Systems that do not include modular labels may require return to the factory for system upgrades, and are not acceptable.

PART 2.0 PRODUCTS 2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL, GENERAL:

A. All equipment and components shall be new, and the manufacturer's current model. The materials, appliances, equipment and devices shall be tested and listed by a nationally recognized approvals agency for use as part of a protected premises protective signaling (fire alarm) system. The authorized representative of the manufacturer, the contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor as noted in section 1.2.D, of the major equipment (such as control panels) shall be responsible to oversee the satisfactory installation of the complete system.


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B. All equipment and components shall be installed in strict compliance with NFPA, NEC, state and local code requirements and each manufacturer's recommendations. Consult the contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor, as noted in section 1.2.D, for all wiring diagrams, schematics, physical equipment sizes, etc. before beginning system installation. Refer to the riser/connection diagram for all specific system installation/termination/wiring data.

C. All equipment shall be attached to walls and ceiling/floor assemblies and shall be held

firmly in place (e.g., detectors shall not be supported solely by suspended ceilings). Fasteners and supports shall be adequate to support the required load.

2.2 CONDUIT AND WIRE:

A. Conduit:

1. Conduit shall be in accordance with The National Electrical Code (NEC), local and state requirements.

2. Where possible, all wiring shall be installed in conduit or raceway. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent of interior cross sectional area where three or more cables are contained within a single conduit.

3. Cable must be separated from any open conductors of Power, or Class 1 circuits, and shall not be placed in any conduit, junction box or raceway containing these conductors, as per NEC Article 760-29.

4. Wiring for 24 volt control, alarm notification, emergency communication and similar power-limited auxiliary functions may be run in the same conduit as initiating and signaling line circuits. All circuits shall be provided with transient suppression devices and the system shall be designed to permit simultaneous operation of all circuits without interference or loss of signals.

5. Conduit shall not enter the fire alarm control panel, or any other remotely mounted control panel equipment or backboxes, except where conduit entry is specified by the FACP manufacturer.

6. Conduit shall be 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) minimum.

B. Wire

1. All fire alarm system wiring must be new. 2. Wiring shall be in accordance with local, state and national codes (e.g., NEC

Article 760) and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. Number and size of conductors shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than 16 AWG (1.02 mm) for initiating device circuits and signaling line circuits, and 14 AWG (1.63 mm) for notification appliance circuits.

3. All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by a recognized testing agency for use with a protective signaling system.

4. Wire and cable not installed in conduit shall have a fire resistance rating suitable for the installation as indicated in NFPA 70 (e.g., FPLR).


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5. The system shall permit the use of IDC and NAC wiring in the same conduit with the multiplex communication loop.

6. All field wiring shall be completely supervised. In the event of a primary power failure, disconnected standby battery, removal of any internal modules, or any open circuits in the field wiring; a trouble signal will be activated until the system and its associated field wiring are restored to normal condition.

C. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes and Cabinets:

1. All boxes and cabinets shall be UL listed for their intended purpose.

D. Initiating circuits shall be arranged to serve like categories (manual, smoke, waterflow). Mixed category circuitry shall not be permitted except on signaling line circuits connected to intelligent reporting devices.

E. The fire alarm control panel shall be connected to a separate dedicated branch circuit,

maximum 20 amperes. This circuit shall be labeled at the main power distribution panel as FIRE ALARM. Fire alarm control panel primary power wiring shall be 12 AWG. The control panel cabinet shall be grounded securely to either a cold water pipe or grounding rod.

F. Fiber optic Cable (Supplied by electrical contractor)

1. Fiber optic cable for connection of the fire alarm control panel (FACP) to the campus ONYXWorks system shall be (4) strand, 62.5/125 micron, multimode.

2. Fiber optic cable at the FACP shall have ST style tips. 3. Contact MSU IT Department for the requirements for tips at the point of service

and location of fiber optic patch panel. 2.3 MAIN FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL OR NETWORK NODE:

A. The main FACP Central Console shall be a NOTIFIER Model NFS2-3030 and shall contain a microprocessor based Central Processing Unit (CPU). The CPU shall communicate with and control the following types of equipment: intelligent addressable smoke, duct smoke, and thermal (heat) detectors, addressable modules, control circuits, notification appliance circuits, local and remote operator terminals, and annunciators. All system devices are to be provided by the contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor, as noted in section 1.2.D.

B. In conjunction with intelligent Loop Control Modules and Loop Expander Modules, the

main FACP shall perform the following functions:

1. Supervise and monitor all intelligent addressable detectors and monitor modules connected to the system for normal, trouble and alarm conditions.

2. Supervise all initiating signaling and notification circuits throughout the facility by way of connection to addressable monitor and control modules.

3. Detect the activation of any initiating device and the location of the alarm condition. Operate all notification appliances and auxiliary devices as programmed. In the event of CPU failure, all SLC loop modules shall fallback to degrade mode. Such degrade mode shall treat the corresponding SLC loop control modules and


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associated detection devices as conventional two-wire operation. Any activation of a detector in this mode shall automatically activate associated Notification Appliance Circuits.

4. Visually and audibly annunciate any trouble, supervisory, security or alarm condition on operator's terminals, panel display, and annunciators.

5. When a fire alarm condition is detected and reported by one of the system initiating

devices or appliances, the following functions shall immediately occur: a. The system alarm LED shall flash. b. A local piezo-electric audible device in the control panel shall sound a

distinctive signal. c. The 640-character backlit LCD display shall indicate all information

associated with the fire alarm condition, including the type of alarm point and its location within the protected premises.

d. History storage equipment shall log the event information along with a time and date stamp.

e. All system outputs assigned via preprogrammed equations for a particular point in alarm shall be executed, and the associated system outputs (alarm notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.

f. The alarm condition shall be transmitted to the ONYXWorks Campus Fire Alarm System Graphical Reporting System and displayed at all workstations.

6. When a trouble condition is detected and reported by one of the system

initiating devices or appliances, the following functions shall immediately occur:

a. The system trouble LED shall flash. b. A local piezo-electric audible device in the control panel shall sound a


associated with the trouble condition, including the type of trouble point and its location within the protected premises.


e. All system outputs assigned via preprogrammed equations for a particular point in trouble shall be executed, and the associated system outputs (trouble notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.

f. The trouble condition shall be transmitted to the ONYXWorks Campus Fire Alarm System Graphical Reporting System and displayed at all workstations.

6. When a supervisory condition is detected and reported by one of the system


a. The system trouble LED shall flash. b. A local piezo-electric audible device in the control panel shall sound a


associated with the supervisory condition, including the type of trouble point and its location within the protected premises.


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e. All system outputs assigned via preprogrammed equations for a particular point in trouble shall be executed, and the associated system outputs (notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.

f. The supervisory condition shall be transmitted to the ONYXWorks Campus Fire Alarm System Graphical Reporting System and displayed at all workstations.

7. When a pre-alarm condition is detected and reported by one of the system


a. The system pre-alarm LED shall flash. b. A local piezo-electric audible device in the control panel shall sound a


associated with the fire alarm condition, including the type of alarm point and its location within the protected premises.


e. All system outputs assigned via preprogrammed equations for a particular point in alarm shall be executed, and the associated system outputs (alarm notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.

f. The pre-alarm condition shall be transmitted to the ONYXWorks Campus Fire Alarm System Graphical Reporting System and displayed at all workstations.

C. Operator Control

1. Acknowledge Switch:

a. Activation of the control panel acknowledge switch in response to new alarms

and/or troubles shall silence the local panel piezo electric signal and change the alarm and trouble LEDs from flashing mode to steady-ON mode. If multiple alarm or trouble conditions exist, depression of this switch shall advance the LCD display to the next alarm or trouble condition. In addition, the FACP shall support Block Acknowledge to allow multiple trouble conditions to be acknowledged with a single depression of this switch.

b. Depression of the Acknowledge switch shall also silence all remote annunciator piezo sounders.

2. Signal Silence Switch:

a. Depression of the Signal Silence switch shall cause all programmed alarm

notification appliances and relays to return to the normal condition. The selection of notification circuits and relays that are silence able by this switch shall be fully field programmable within the confines of all applicable standards. The FACP software shall include silence inhibit and auto-silence timers.

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a. Depression of the Drill switch shall activate all programmed notification appliance circuits. The drill function shall latch until the panel is silenced or reset.

4. System Reset Switch:

a. Depression of the System Reset switch shall cause all electronically latched initiating devices to return to their normal condition. Initiating devices shall re-report if active. Active notification appliance circuits shall not silence upon Reset. Systems that de-activate and subsequently re-activate notification appliance circuits shall not be considered equal. All programmed Control-By-Event equations shall be re-evaluated after the reset sequence is complete if the initiating condition has cleared. Non-latching trouble conditions shall not clear and re-report upon reset.

5. Lamp Test:

a. The Lamp Test switch shall activate all local system LEDs, light each

segment of the liquid crystal display and display the panel software revision for service personal.

6. Scroll Display Keys:

a. There shall be Scroll Display keys for FIRE ALARM, SECURITY,

SUPERVISORY, TROUBLE, and OTHER EVENTS. Depression of the Scroll Display key shall display the next event in the selected queue allowing the operator to view events by type.

D. System Capacity and General Operation

1. The control panel shall be capable of expansion via up to 10 SLC modules. Each

module shall support a maximum of 318 analog/addressable devices for a maximum system capacity of 3180 points. The system shall be capable of 3072 annunciation points per system regardless of the number of addressable devices.

2. The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall include a full featured operator interface control and annunciation panel that shall include a backlit 640-character liquid crystal display, individual, color coded system status LEDs, and a QWERTY style alphanumeric keypad for the field programming and control of the fire alarm system. Said Display shall also support graphic bit maps capable of displaying the company name and logo of either the owner or installing company.

3. The FACP shall be able to provide the following software and hardware features:

a. Pre-signal and Positive Alarm Sequence: The system shall provide means to cause alarm signals to only sound in specific areas with a delay of the alarm from 60 to up to 180 seconds after start of alarm processing. In addition, a Positive Alarm Sequence selection shall be available that allows a 15-second


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time period for acknowledging an alarm signal from a fire detection/initiating device. If the alarm is not acknowledged within 15 seconds, all local and remote outputs shall automatically activate immediately.

b. Smoke Detector Pre-alarm Indication at Control Panel: To obtain early warning of incipient or potential fire conditions, the system shall support a programmable option to determine system response to real-time detector sensing values above the programmed setting. Two levels of Pre-alarm indication shall be available at the control panel: alert and action.

c. Alert: It shall be possible to set individual smoke detectors for pre-

programmed pre-alarm thresholds. If the individual threshold is reached, the pre-alarm condition shall be activated.

d. Action: If programmed for Action and the detector reaches a level exceeding the pre-programmed level, the control panel shall indicate an action condition. Sounder bases installed with either heat or smoke detectors shall automatically activate on action Pre-Alarm level, with general evacuation on Alarm level.

e. The system shall support a detector response time to meet world annunciation requirements of less than 3 seconds.

f. Device Blink Control: Means shall be provided to turn off detector/module LED strobes for special areas.

g. NFPA 72 Smoke Detector Sensitivity Test: The system shall provide automatic smoke detector test functions that meet the requirements of NFPA 72.

h. Programmable Trouble Reminder: The system shall provide means to automatically initiate a reminder that troubles exist in the system. The reminder will appear on the system display and (if enabled) will sound a piezo alarm.

i. On-line or Off-line programming: The system shall provide means to allow panel programming either through an off-line software utility program away from the panel or while connected and on-line. The system shall also support upload and download of programmed database and panel executive system program to a Personal Computer/laptop.

j. History Events: The panel shall maintain a history file of the last 4000 events, each with a time and date stamp. History events shall include all alarms, troubles, operator actions, and programming entries. The control panels shall also maintain a 1000 event Alarm History buffer, which consists of the 1000 most recent alarm events from the 4000 event history file.

k. Smoke Control Modes: The system shall provide means to perform FSCS mode Smoke Control to meet NFPA-92A and 90B and HVAC mode to meet NFPA 90A.

l. The system shall provide means for all SLC devices on any SLC loop to be auto programmed into the system by specific address. The system shall recognize specific device type ID’s and associate that ID with the corresponding address of the device.

m. Drill: The system shall support means to activate all silenceable fire output circuits in the event of a practice evacuation or “drill”. If enabled for local control, the front panel switch shall be held for a minimum of 2 seconds prior to activating the drill function.


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n. Passwords and Users: The system shall support two password levels, master and user. Up to 9 user passwords shall be available, each of which may be assigned access to the programming change menus, the alter status menus, or both. Only the master password shall allow access to password change screens.

o. Block Acknowledge: The system shall support a block Acknowledge for Trouble Conditions

p. Sensitivity Adjust: The system shall provide Automatic Detector Sensitivity Adjust based on Occupancy schedules including a Holiday list of up to 15 days.

q. Environmental Drift Control: The system shall provide means for setting Environmental Drift Compensation by device. When a detector accumulates dust in the chamber and reaches an unacceptable level but yet still below the allowed limit, the control panel shall indicate a maintenance alert warning. When the detector accumulates dust in the chamber above the allowed limit, the control panel shall indicate a maintenance urgent warning.

r. Custom Action Messages: The system shall provide means to enter up to 100 custom action messages of up to 160 characters each. It shall be possible to assign any of the 100 messages to any point.

s. History Functions: The system shall provide means to obtain a variety of reports listing all event, alarm, trouble, supervisory, or security history. Additional reports shall be available for point activation for the last Walk Test performed, detector maintenance report containing the detector maintenance status of each installed addressable detector, all network parameters, all panel settings including broad cast time, event ordering, and block acknowledge, panel timer values for Auto Silence, Silence Inhibit, AC Fail Delay time and if enabled, Proprietary Reminder, and Remote Reminder timers, supervision settings for power supply and printers, all programmed logic equations, all custom action messages, all non-fire and output activations (if pre-programmed for logging) all active points filtered by alarms only, troubles only, supervisory alarms, prealarms, disabled points and activated points, all installed points filtered by SLC points, logic zones, annunciators, releasing zones, special zones, and trouble zones.

t. Local Mode: If communication is lost to the central processor the system shall provide added survivability through the intelligent loop control modules. Inputs from devices connected to the SLC and loop control modules shall activate outputs on the same loop when the inputs and outputs have been set with point programming to participate in local mode or when the type codes are of the same type: that is, an input with a fire alarm type code shall activate an output with a fire alarm type code.

u. Resound based on type for security or supervisory: The system shall indicate a Security alarm when a monitor module point programmed with a security Type Code activates. If silenced alarms exist, a Security alarm will Resound the panel sounder. The system shall indicate a Supervisory alarm when a monitor module point programmed with a supervisory Type Code activates. If there are silenced alarms, a Supervisory alarm will Resound the panel sounder.

v. Read status preview - enabled and disabled points: Prior to re-enabling points, the system shall inform the user that a disabled device is in the alarm state. This shall provide notice that the device must be reset before the device is enabled thereby avoiding activation of the notification circuits.


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w. Custom Graphics: The panel shall permit uploading of a custom bit-mapped graphic to the display screen.

x. Multi-Detector and Cooperating Detectors: The system shall provide means to link one detector to up to two detectors at other addresses on the same loop in cooperative multi-detector sensing. There shall be no requirement for sequential addresses on the detectors and the alarm event shall be a result or product of all cooperating detectors chamber readings.

y. Tracking/Latching Duct (ion and photo): The system shall support both tracking and latching duct detectors either ion or photo types.

z. ACTIVE EVENT: The system shall provide a Type ID called FIRE CONTROL for purposes of air-handling shutdown, which shall be intended to override normal operating automatic functions. Activation of a FIRE CONTROL point shall cause the control panel to (1) initiate the monitor module Control-by-Event, (2) send a message to the panel display, history buffer, installed printer and annunciators, (3) shall not light an indicator at the control panel, (4) Shall display ACTIVE on the LCD as well a display a FIRE CONTROL Type Code and other information specific to the device.

aa. NON-FIRE Alarm Module Reporting: A point with a type ID of NON-FIRE shall be available for use for energy management or other non-fire situations. NON-FIRE point operation shall not affect control panel operation nor shall it display a message at the panel LDC. Activation of a NON-FIRE point shall activate control by event logic but shall not cause any indication on the control panel.

bb. Security Monitor Points: The system shall provide means to monitor any point as a type security.

cc. One-Man Walk Test: The system shall provide both a basic and advanced walk test for testing the entire fire alarm system. The basic walk test shall allow a single operator to run audible tests on the panel. All logic equation automation shall be suspended during the test and while annunciators can be enabled for the test, all shall default to the disabled state. During an advanced walk test, field-supplied output point programming will react to input stimuli such as CBE and logic equations. When points are activated in advanced test mode, each initiating event shall latch the input. The advanced test shall be audible and shall be used for pull station verification, magnet activated tests on input devices, input and output device and wiring operation/verification.

dd. Control By Event Functions: CBE software functions shall provide means to program a variety of output responses based on various initiating events. The control panel shall operate CBE through lists of zones. A zone shall become listed when it is added to a point’s zone map through point programming. Each input point such as detector, monitor module or panel circuit module shall support listing of up to 10 zones into its programmed zone map.

ee. Permitted zone types shall be general zone, releasing zone and special zone. Each output point (control module, panel circuit module) can support a list of up to 10 zones including general zone, logic zone, releasing zone and trouble zone. It shall be possible for output points to be assigned to list general alarm. Non-Alarm or Supervisory points shall not activate the general alarm zone.

ff. 1000 General Zones: The system shall support up to 1000 general purpose software zones for linking inputs to outputs. When an input device activates,


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any general zone programmed into that device’s zone map will be active and any output device that has an active general zone in its map will be active. It shall also be possible to use general zone as arguments in logic equations.

gg. 1000 Logic Equations: The system shall support up to 1000 logic equations for AND, OR, NOT, ONLY1, ANYX, XZONE or RANGE operators that allow conditional I/O linking. When any logic equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the logic zone shall activate.

hh. 10 trouble equations per device: The system shall provide support for up to

10 trouble equations for each device, which shall permit programming parameters to be altered, based on specific fault conditions. If the trouble equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the trouble zone shall activate.

ii. Control-By-Time: A time based logic function shall be available to delay an action for a specific period of time based upon a logic input with tracking feature. A latched version shall also be available. Another version of this shall permit activation on specific days of the week or year with ability to set and restore based on a 24 hour time schedule on any day of the week or year.

jj. Multiple agent releasing zones: The system shall support up to 10 releasing zones to protect against 10 independent hazards. Releasing zones shall provide up to three cross-zone and four abort options to satisfy any local jurisdiction requirements.

kk. Alarm Verification, by device, with timer and tally: The system shall provide a user-defined global software timer function that can be set for a specific detector or indicating panel module input. The timer function shall delay an alarm signal for a user-specified time period and the control panel shall ignore the alarm verification timer if another alarm is detected during the verification period. It shall also be possible to set a maximum verification count between 0 and 20 with the “0” setting producing no alarm verification. When the counter exceeds the threshold value entered, a trouble shall be generated to the panel.

E. Central Processing Unit

1. The Central Processing Unit shall communicate with, monitor, and control all other

modules within the control panel. Removal, disconnection or failure of any control panel module shall be detected and reported to the system display by the Central Processing Unit.

2. The Central Processing Unit shall contain and execute all control-by-event (including Boolean functions including but not limited to AND, OR, NOT, ANYx, and CROSSZONE) programs for specific action to be taken if an alarm condition is detected by the system. Such control-by-event programs shall be held in non-volatile programmable memory, and shall not be lost with system primary and secondary power failure.

3. The Central Processing Unit shall also provide a real-time clock for time annotation, to the second, of all system events. The time-of-day and date shall not be lost if system primary and secondary power supplies fail.


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4. The CPU shall be capable of being programmed on site without requiring the use of any external programming equipment. Systems that require the use of external programmers or change of EPROMs are not acceptable.

5. Consistent with UL864 standards, the CPU and associated equipment are to be protected so that voltage surges or line transients will not affect them.

6. Each peripheral device connected to the CPU shall be continuously scanned for proper operation. Data transmissions between the CPU and peripheral devices shall be reliable and error free. The transmission scheme used shall employ dual transmission or other equivalent error checking techniques.

7. The CPU shall provide an EIA-232 interface between the fire alarm control panel and the UL Listed Electronic Data Processing (EDP) peripherals.

8. The CPU shall provide two EIA-485 ports for the serial connection to annunciation and control subsystem components.

9. The EIA-232 serial output circuit shall be optically isolated to assure protection from earth ground.

10. The CPU shall provide one high-speed serial connection for support of network communication modules.

11. The CPU shall provide double pole relays for FIRE ALARM, SYSTEM TROUBLE, SUPERVISORY, and SECURITY. The SUPERVISORY and SECURITY relays shall provide selection for additional FIRE ALARM contacts.

F. Display

1. The system display shall provide all the controls and indicators used by the system

operator and may also be used to program all system operational parameters as provided by Automatic Suppression & Alarm Systems, Inc. (201-825-8855).

2. The display assembly shall contain, and display as required, custom alphanumeric labels for all intelligent detectors, addressable modules, and software zones.

3. The system display shall provide a 640-character backlit alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). It shall also provide ten Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs), that indicate the status of the following system parameters: AC POWER, FIRE ALARM, PREALARM, SECURITY, SUPERVISORY, SYSTEM TROUBLE, OTHER EVENT, SIGNALS SILENCED, POINT DISABLED, and CPU FAILURE.

4. The system display shall provide a QWERTY style keypad with control capability to command all system functions, entry of any alphabetic or numeric information, and field programming. Two different password levels with up to ten (one Master and nine User) passwords shall be accessible through the display interface assembly to prevent unauthorized system control or programming.

5. The system display shall include the following operator control switches: ACKNOWLEDGE, SIGNAL SILENCE, RESET, DRILL, and LAMP TEST. Additionally, the display interface shall allow scrolling of events by event type including, FIRE ALARM, SECURITY, SUPERVISORY, TROUBLE, and OTHER EVENTS. A PRINT SCREEN button shall be provided for printing the event currently displayed on the 640-character LCD.

G. Loop (Signaling Line Circuit) Control Module:

1. The Loop Control Module shall monitor and control a minimum of 318 intelligent

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2. The Loop Control Module shall contain its own microprocessor and shall be capable of operating in a local/degrade mode (any addressable device input shall be capable of activating any or all addressable device outputs) in the unlikely event of a failure in the main CPU.

3. The Loop Control Module shall provide power and communicate with all intelligent addressable detectors and modules on a single pair of wires. This SLC Loop shall be capable of operating as a NFPA Style 6 (Class B) circuit.

4. The SLC interface board shall be able to drive an NFPA Style 6 twisted unshielded circuit up to 12,500 feet in length. The SLC Interface shall also be capable of driving an NFPA Style 6, no twist, no shield circuit for limited distances determined by the manufacturer. In addition, SLC wiring shall meet the listing requirements for it to exit the building or structure. "T"-tapping shall be allowed in either case.

5. The SLC interface board shall receive analog or digital information from all intelligent detectors and shall process this information to determine whether normal, alarm, or trouble conditions exist for that particular device. Each SLC Loop shall be isolated and equipped to annunciate an Earth Fault condition. The SLC interface board software shall include software to automatically maintain the detector's desired sensitivity level by adjusting for the effects of environmental factors, including the accumulation of dust in each detector. The analog information may also be used for automatic detector testing and the automatic determination of detector maintenance requirements.

H. Enclosures:

1. The control panel shall be housed in a UL-listed cabinet suitable for surface or

semi-flush mounting. The cabinet and front shall be corrosion protected, given a rust-resistant prime coat, and manufacturer's standard finish.

2. The back box and door shall be constructed of 0.060 steel with provisions for electrical conduit connections into the sides and top.

3. The door shall provide a key lock and include a transparent opening for viewing all indicators. For convenience, the door shall have the ability to be hinged on either the right or left-hand side.

4. The control unit shall be modular in structure for ease of installation, maintenance, and future expansion.

J. Power Supply:

1. The Addressable Main Power Supply shall operate on 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,

and shall provide all necessary power for the FACP. 2. The Addressable Main Power Supply shall provide the required power to the CPU

using a switching 24 VDC regulator and shall incorporate a battery charger for 24 hours of standby power using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge.

3. The Addressable Main Power Supply shall provide a battery charger for 24 hours of standby using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge. The supply shall be capable of charging batteries ranging in capacity from 25-200 amp-hours within a 48-hour period.

4. The Addressable Main Power Supply shall provide a very low frequency sweep earth detect circuit, capable of detecting earth faults.

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K. System Circuit Supervision

1. The FACP shall supervise all circuits to intelligent devices, transponders,

annunciators and peripheral equipment and annunciate loss of communication with these devices. The CPU shall continuously scan above devices for proper system operation and upon loss of response from a device shall sound an audible trouble, indicate which device or devices are not responding.

2. Transponders that lose communication with the CPU shall sound an audible trouble and light an LED indicating loss of communications.

3. Sprinkler system valves, standpipe control valves, PIV, and main gate valves shall be supervised for off-normal position.

L. Field Wiring Terminal Blocks

1. All wiring terminal blocks shall be the plug-in/removable type and shall be capable

of terminating up to 12 AWG wire. Terminal blocks that are permanently fixed to the PC board are not acceptable.

O. System Condition Transmissions:

1. Provide necessary modules to connect the fire alarm system into the existing

ONYXWorks graphics reporting package:

a. The contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor, as noted in section 1.2.D, shall update existing ONYXWorks graphics package to add this building for graphic reporting. Each device shall be shown with a distinct icon (match existing) for alarm, trouble, supervisory, or as required for proper reporting.

b. Provide input and output networking modules, routers, repeaters and programming as needed for connections.

c. Ensure that all ONYXWorks workstations are updated with revised information

d. Existing ONYXWorks graphics package is currently under warranty. P. System Expansion:

The contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor, as noted in

section 1.2.D, shall design the main FACP and required components so that the system can be expanded in the future (to include the addition of twenty percent more circuits or zones) without disruption or replacement of the existing control panel. This shall include hardware capacity, software capacity and cabinet space.

Q. Field Programming

1. The system shall be programmable, configurable and expandable in the field

without the need for special tools, laptop computers, or other electronic interface equipment. There shall be no firmware changes required to field modify the system time, point information, equations, or annunciator programming/information.

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3. All field defined programs shall be stored in non-volatile memory. 4. Two levels of password protection shall be provided in addition to a key-lock

cabinet. One level shall be used for status level changes such as point/zone disable or manual on/off commands (Building Manager). A second (higher-level) shall be used for actual change of the life safety program (installer). These passwords shall be five (5) digits at a minimum. Upon entry of an invalid password for the third time within a one minute time period an encrypted number shall be displayed. This number can be used as a reference for determining a forgotten password.

5. The system programming shall be "backed" up via an upload/download program, and stored on compatible removable media.

6. The installer's field programming and hardware shall be functionally tested on a computer against known parameters/norms which are established by the FACP manufacturer. A software program shall test Input-to-Output correlations, device Type ID associations, point associations, time equations, etc. This test shall be performed on an IBM-compatible PC with a verification software package. A report shall be generated of the test results and two copies turned in to the engineer(s) on record.

R. Specific System Operations

1. Smoke Detector Sensitivity Adjust: Means shall be provided for adjusting the

sensitivity of any or all analog intelligent smoke detectors in the system from the system keypad or from the keyboard of the video terminal. Sensitivity range shall be within the allowed UL window.

2. Alarm Verification: Each of the Intelligent Addressable Smoke Detectors in the system may be independently selected and enabled to be an alarm verified detector. The alarm verification function shall be programmable from 5 to 50 seconds and each detector shall be able to be selected for verification during the field programming of the system or anytime after system turn-on. Alarm verification shall not require any additional hardware to be added to the control panel. The FACP shall keep a count of the number of times that each detector has entered the verification cycle. These counters may be displayed and reset by the proper operator commands.

S. System Point Operations:

1. Any addressable device in the system shall have the capability to be enabled or

disabled through the system keypad. 2. System output points shall be capable of being turned on or off from the system

keypad. 3. Point Read: The system shall be able to display the following point status

diagnostic functions without the need for peripheral equipment. Each point shall be annunciated for the parameters listed:

a. Device Status. b. Device Type. c. Custom Device Label. d. Software Zone Label. e. Device Zone Assignments. f. Analog Detector Sensitivity.


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g. All Program Parameters.

4. System Status Reports: Upon command from an operator of the system, a status report will be generated, listing all system statuses.

5. System History Recording and Reporting: The fire alarm control panel shall contain a history buffer that will be capable of storing up to 4000 system events. Each of these events will be stored, with time and date stamp, until an operator requests that the contents be either displayed. The contents of the history buffer may be manually reviewed; one event at a time, and the actual number of activations may also be displayed. History events shall include all alarms, troubles, operator actions, and programming entries.

6. The history buffer shall use non-volatile memory. Systems which use volatile memory for history storage are not acceptable.

7. Automatic Detector Maintenance Alert: The fire alarm control panel shall automatically interrogate each intelligent system detector and shall analyze the detector responses over a period of time.

8. If any intelligent detector in the system responds with a reading that is below or above normal limits, then the system will enter the trouble mode, and the particular Intelligent Detector will be annunciated on the system display, and printed on the optional system printer (not required). This feature shall in no way inhibit the receipt of alarm conditions in the system, nor shall it require any special hardware, special tools or computer expertise to perform.

9. The system shall include the ability (programmable) to indicate a "pre-alarm" condition. This will be used to alert maintenance personal when a detector is at 80% of its alarm threshold in a 60 second period.

T. Digital Voice Evacuation System

1. The system shall be equipped with a Digital Voice Command Center (VCC) (Notifier Model DVC with DVC-KD User Interface) with the following features:

a. Operate as a supervised multi-channel emergency voice communication

system. b. Audibly and visually annunciate the active or trouble condition of every

speaker circuit and emergency telephone circuit. c. Audibly and visually annunciate any trouble condition for digital tone and

voice units required for normal operation of the system. d. Provide all-call Emergency Paging activities through activation of a single

control switch. e. As required, provide vectored paging control to specific audio zones via

dedicated control switches. f. Provide a factory recorded “library” of voice messages and tones in standard

WAV. File format, which may be edited and saved on a PC running a current Windows® operating system.

g. Provide a software utility capable of off-line programming for the VCC operation and the audio message files. This utility shall support the creation of new programs as well as editing and saving existing program files. Uploading or downloading the VCC shall not inhibit the emergency operation of other nodes on the fire alarm network.


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h. Support an optional mode of operation with four analog audio outputs capable of being used with UL 864 fire-listed analog audio amplifiers and SCL controlled switching.

i. The Digital Voice Command shall be modular in construction, and shall be capable of being field programmable without requiring the return of any components to the manufacturer and without requiring use of any external computers or other programming equipment.

j. The Digital Voice Command and associated equipment shall be protected against unusually high voltage surges or line transients.

2. Audio Amplifiers (Notifier DAA-5025)

a. The Audio Amplifiers will provide Audio Power (@25 Volts RMS) for distribution to speaker circuits. b. Multiple audio amplifiers may be mounted in a single enclosure, either to supply incremental audio power, or to function as an automatically switched backup amplifier(s). c. The audio amplifier shall include an integral power supply, and shall provide built-in LED indicators for the following conditions:

- Earth Fault on DAP A (Digital Audio Port A) - Earth Fault on DAP B (Digital Audio Port B) - Audio Amplifier Failure Detected Trouble - Active Alarm Bus input - Audio Detected on Aux Input A - Audio Detected on Aux Input B - Audio Detected on Firefighter’s Telephone Riser - Receiving Audio from digital audio riser - Short circuit on speaker circuit 1 - Short circuit on speaker circuit 2 - Short circuit on speaker circuit 3 - Short circuit on speaker circuit 4 - Data Transmitted on DAP A - Data Received on DAP A - Data Transmitted on DAP B - Data Received on DAP B - Board failure

- Active fiber optic media connection on port A (fiber optic media applications)

- Active fiber optic media connection on port B (fiber optic media applications)

- Power supply Earth Fault - Power supply 5V present - Power supply conditions – Brownout, High Battery, Low Battery, Charger

Trouble

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- Amplifier Address Selection Switches - Signal Silence of communication loss annunciation Reset - Level adjustment for background music - Enable/Disable for Earth Fault detection on DAP A - Enable/Disable for Earth Fault detection on DAP A - Switch for 2-wire/4-wire FFT riser

e. Adjustment of the correct audio level for the amplifier shall not require any special tools or test equipment. f. Includes audio input and amplified output supervision, back up input, and automatic switch over function, (if primary amplifier should fail). g. System shall be capable of backing up digital amplifiers.

3. Audio Message Generator (Prerecorded Voice)/Speaker Control:

a. Each initiating zone or intelligent device shall interface with an emergency voice communication system capable of transmitting a prerecorded voice message to all speakers in the building. b. Actuation of any alarm initiating device shall cause a prerecorded message to sound over the speakers. The message shall be repeated four (4) times. Pre- and post-message tones shall be supported. c. A built-in microphone shall be provided to allow paging through speaker circuits. d. System paging from emergency telephone circuits shall be supported. e. The audio message generator shall have the following indicators and controls to allow for proper operator understanding and control:

LED Indicators:

- Lamp Test - Trouble - Off-Line Trouble - Microphone Trouble - Phone Trouble - Busy/Wait - Page Inhibited - Pre/Post Announcement Tone

4. Controls with associated LED Indicators:

a. The speaker circuit control switches/indicators shall include visual

indication of active and trouble status for each speaker circuit in the system.

b. The speaker circuit control panel shall include switches to manually activate or deactivate each speaker circuit in the system.

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A. Audio/Visual Speaker/Strobe Device (Notifier SPSR-Wall or SPSCW-Ceiling)

1. Speakers shall operate on 25 VRMS with field selectable output taps from 0.5 to 2.0. Speaker shall be tapped at 0.5 Watt unless otherwise shown on the plans.

2. Speakers in corridors and public spaces shall produce a nominal sound output of 84 dBA at ten feet

3. Shall be flush or surface mounted as shown on plans. 4. Strobe portion of device shall meet the requirements of 2.4.B below.

B. Visual Strobe Lights (Notifier SR-Wall or SCW-Ceiling) shall meet the requirements of the ADA, UL Standard 1971, be fully synchronized, and shall meet the following criteria:

1. The maximum pulse duration shall be 2/10 of one second. 2. Strobe intensity shall be as listed on the drawings. 3. The flash rate shall meet the requirements of UL 1971.

4. Shall operate on 24 VDC nominal C. Magnetic Door Holder (Notifier FM998)

1. Shall operate on 24 VDC nominal 2. Shall hold a between 25 and 40 pounds

D. Onyxworks Workstation for Noti-Fire-Net (for Fire Command Station)

1. UL 864 Listed for Fire Alarm. 2. Desktop computer with19” LCD monitor, sound card with speakers, mouse, keyboard

and integral network card. 3. All off-normal events displayed with text (Text Mode) or graphically (Graphics Mode). 4. Automatic screen navigation (Graphics Mode) that locates and zooms to the device

related to the off-normal event. 5. Fully linked multimedia (text, audio, video and bitmaps) to any device, defined by the

customer. 6. Intuitive navigational tree and icons for ease of operator use. 7. Operator login password protected with response tracking. 8. History manager records events, operator actions and responses with time and date

stamp. E. Firefighter’s Telephone Jacks (Notifier FPJ-1) 1. Jacks shall be located as shown on the contract drawings and provide emergency

communications to the fire command location for emergency responders.

2.5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS - ADDRESSABLE DEVICES

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1. Addressable devices shall provide an address-setting means using rotary decimal switches.

2. Addressable devices shall use simple to install and maintain decade (numbered 0 to 9) type address switches. Devices which use a binary address or special tools for setting the device address, such as a dip switch are not an allowable substitute.

3. Detectors shall be Analog and Addressable, and shall connect to the fire alarm control panel's Signaling Line Circuits.

4. Addressable smoke and thermal detectors shall provide dual (2) status LEDs. Both LEDs shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the detector is operational and in regular communication with the control panel, and both LEDs shall be placed into steady illumination by the control panel, indicating that an alarm condition has been detected. If required, the flashing mode operation of the detector LEDs can be programmed off via the fire control panel program.

5. The fire alarm control panel shall permit detector sensitivity adjustment through field programming of the system. Sensitivity can be automatically adjusted by the panel on a time-of-day basis.

6. Using software in the FACP, detectors shall automatically compensate for dust accumulation and other slow environmental changes that may affect their performance. The detectors shall be listed by UL as meeting the calibrated sensitivity test requirements of NFPA Standard 72, Chapter 7.

7. The detectors shall be ceiling-mount and shall include a separate twist-lock base which includes a tamper proof feature.

8. Common area smoke detectors and heat detectors shall utilize a B710LP standard detector base. In dorm-room smoke detectors shall utilize a B501BH sounder base.

9. The detectors shall provide a test means whereby they will simulate an alarm condition and report that condition to the control panel. Such a test may be initiated at the detector itself (by activating a magnetic switch) or initiated remotely on command from the control panel.

10. Detectors shall also store an internal identifying type code that the control panel shall use to identify the type of device (example: ION, PHOTO, THERMAL).

B. Addressable Manual Pull Station (Notifier NBG-12LX)

1. Addressable manual fire alarm boxes shall, on command from the control panel,

send data to the panel representing the state of the manual switch and the addressable communication module status. They shall use a key operated test-reset lock, and shall be designed so that after actual emergency operation, they cannot be restored to normal use except by the use of a key.

2. All operated stations shall have a positive, visual indication of operation and utilize a key type reset.

3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be constructed of Lexan with clearly visible operating instructions provided on the cover. The word FIRE shall appear on the front of the stations in raised letters, 1.75 inches (44 mm) or larger.

C. Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detector (Notifier FSP-851)

1. The detectors shall use the photoelectric (light-scattering) principal to measure

smoke density and shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the analog level of smoke density.


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D. Intelligent Thermal Detectors (Notifier FST-851R)

1. Thermal detectors shall be intelligent addressable devices rated at 135 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) and have a rate-of-rise element rated at 15 degrees F (9.4 degrees C) per minute. It shall connect via two wires to the fire alarm control panel signaling line circuit.

E. Intelligent Duct Smoke Detector (Notifier DNR Series)

1. The smoke detector housing shall accommodate either an intelligent ionization

detector or an intelligent photoelectric detector, of that provides continuous analog monitoring and alarm verification from the panel.

2. When sufficient smoke is sensed, an alarm signal is initiated at the FACP, and appropriate action taken to change over air handling systems to help prevent the rapid distribution of toxic smoke and fire gases throughout the areas served by the duct system.

3. Provide Remote Status Indicators (RTS151KEY) for each duct smoke detector. Coordinate location in the field

F. Addressable Dry Contact Monitor Module (Notifier FMM-1). Each sprinkler tamper,

water flow, or other such switch will be provided and installed under other sections of work.

1. Addressable monitor modules shall be provided to connect one supervised IDC

zone of conventional alarm initiating devices (any N.O. dry contact device) to one of the fire alarm control panel SLCs.

2. The IDC zone shall be suitable for Style D or Style B operation. An LED shall be provided that shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the monitor module is operational and in regular communication with the control panel.

3. For difficult to reach areas, the monitor module shall be available in a miniature package and shall be no larger than 2-3/4 inch (70 mm) x 1-1/4 inch (31.7 mm) x 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). This version need not include Style D or an LED.

G. Addressable Control Module (Notifier FCM-1)

1. Addressable control modules shall be provided to supervise and control the

operation of one conventional NACs of compatible, 24 VDC powered, polarized audio/visual notification appliances.

2. The control module NAC may be wired for Style Z or Style Y (Class A/B) with up to 1 amp of inductive A/V signal, or 2 amps of resistive A/V signal operation.

3. Audio/visual power shall be provided by a separate supervised power circuit from the main fire alarm control panel or from a supervised UL listed remote power supply.

4. The control module shall be suitable for pilot duty applications and rated for a minimum of 0.6 amps at 30 VDC.

H. Addressable Relay Module (Notifier FRM-1)

1. Addressable Relay Modules shall be available for HVAC control and other building

functions. The relay shall be form C and rated for a minimum of 2.0 Amps resistive or 1.0 Amps inductive. The relay coil shall be magnetically latched to reduce


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wiring connection requirements, and to insure that 100% of all auxiliary relay or NACs may be energized at the same time on the same pair of wires.

I. Addressable Sounder Base (Notifier B200SR) 1. Addressable sounder bases shall be compatible with Notifier FSP, FSI and FST

series addressable detectors. The base shall be capable of producing either ANSI Temporal 3 or a continuous tone by setting a jumper on the base.

2. The B200SR mounting base shall mount directly to a 4 inch square, 4 inch octagon, single gang or double gang electrical box.

3. Sounder bases shall be capable of being grouped together for sounding.

J. Addressable Telephone Module (Notifier FTM-1) 1. Addressable telephone module shall provide the interface between each

firefighter’s telephone jack (FPJ-1) and the audio source for emergency communication to the fire command location.

2.6 BATTERIES AND EXTERNAL CHARGER:

A. Battery:

1. Shall be 12 volt, Gell-Cell type. 2. Battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less

than twenty-four hours plus 5 minutes of alarm upon a normal AC power failure. 3. The batteries are to be completely maintenance free. No liquids are required. Fluid

level checks refilling, spills and leakage shall not be required.

B. External Battery Charger:

1. Shall be completely automatic, with constant potential charger maintaining the battery fully charged under all service conditions. Charger shall operate from a 120/240-volt 50/60 hertz source.

2. Shall be rated for fully charging a completely discharged battery within 48 hours while simultaneously supplying any loads connected to the battery.

3. Shall have protection to prevent discharge through the charger. 4. Shall have protection for overloads and short circuits on both AC and DC sides.

PART 3.0 - EXECUTION 3.1. INSTALLATION:

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, NFPA 72, local and state codes, as shown on the drawings, and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer.

B. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished

areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas. Smoke detectors shall not be installed prior to the system programming and test period. If construction is ongoing during this period, measures shall be taken to protect smoke detectors from contamination and physical damage.


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C. All fire detection and alarm system devices, control panels and remote annunciators

shall be flush mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in unfinished areas.

D. Manual Pull Stations shall be suitable for surface mounting or semiflush mounting as

shown on the plans, and shall be installed not less than 42 inches, nor more than 48 inches above the finished floor.

E. Each residential room will require a junction box for future audio/visual devices

for possible conversions per ADA requirements. Locations for these junction boxes shall be as per the drawings. Audio/visual circuits on residential floors shall be sized to accommodate this future load. All junction boxes must be pre-wired to accept future use.

F. Electrical Contractor shall label each device with its associated address with a Brother P-Touch or similar type label printer. All junction boxes, conduits, etc. shall be labeled as “Fire Alarm” with any applicable information listed thereon. 3.2. TEST:

A. Provide the service of a competent, factory-trained engineer or technician authorized by the manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for the system.

B. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short

circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation. C. Close each sprinkler system flow valve and verify proper supervisory alarm at the FACP. D. Verify activation of all flow switches. E. Open initiating device circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates. F. Open signaling line circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates. G. Open and short notification appliance circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates. H. Ground initiating device circuits and verify response of trouble signals. I. Ground signaling line circuits and verify response of trouble signals. J. Ground notification appliance circuits and verify response of trouble signals. K. Check presence and audibility of tone at all alarm notification devices. L. Check installation, supervision, and operation of all intelligent smoke detectors during a

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M. Each of the alarm conditions that the system is required to detect should be introduced on the system. Verify the proper receipt and the proper processing of the signal at the FACP and the correct activation of the control points.

N. When the system is equipped with optional features, the manufacturer's manual should

be consulted to determine the proper testing procedures. This is intended to address such items as verifying controls performed by individually addressed or grouped devices, sensitivity monitoring, verification functionality and similar.

O. Verify the proper receipt of each alarm event and respective icon at the campus

Onyxworks system. 3.3 FINAL INSPECTION:

A. At the final inspection by the contracted fire alarm systems inspection and maintenance vendor, as noted in section 1.2.D, shall demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect.

3.4 INSTRUCTION:

A. Provide instruction as required for operating the system. Hands-on demonstrations of the operation of all system components and the entire system including program changes and functions shall be provided. Up to eight (8) hours training shall be provided to the owner.

END OF SECTION